Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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struggle and murder were depicted to us through the device of Hflashback scenes. All of these scenes are built upon emotion and sentiment. Perhaps the most moving scene in the whole opera was the church scene where the young lovers become enthralled with one another, only to have their emotions depressed by Jennie's meddling father. Each of the leads should be given credit for their excellent performances. Scott JleNeiIl portrayed the condemned hero, Braek Weav- er, with realism and sincerity. Scozffs voice has matured greatly over the past year and has developed into a rich baritone. It was ai pleasure to hear once again. The broken-hearted girl friend, Jennie Parsons, was played by Carol Graham in a sympathetic and sensitive mood. As in all romantic tragedies there is a villain. Al Adams gave a marvellous performance as the sleak, oily, dashing Thomas Bouche. It was AVS first major role and he displayed line talent and ability. The chorus was extremely important in this production since it provided the narration between the many flashback scenes. Here, much credit and recognition should be given to Leon. Simmons, the leader ot the chorus. Simmons possesses a lovely clear tenor voice which was a treat to hear. The directors, J. A. Dfrwsoln and Guy Arnold must. be congratulated for their fine efforts. Bruce Lluindgren ably served as second pianist. The acts were well designed by Bob Carniielmcl and make up by rl. II. Jewel. h , ' Wfawflmflnizvliyxxwwflafikfwzwzfffmlh

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glee club cox and box UDIUROVS eoMEDY and roniantie tragedy were the keynotes of this year's double offering' hy the Piekering College Glee Club. The one aet faree of Cox and Box hy .l. N'll.NZ'llfI7l and F. f'. Burizmzd and Down in the Valley hy K. Weill were the elulfs ehoiees. Vox and Box was based upon the simple theme expres- sed in its sub-title, t'The Long Lost Brothers. After several years of parting the two brothers are re-united after some amusing and tantastie incidents in the lmoarding'-house where they were rooining' unknown to eaeh other. Enthusiasm and a light toueh of huniour are needed to put this play over to the audienee. The three actors ear-h played his role superbly. Doug C'oel.'burn as Cox fulfilled the ner-essary eonditions imposed by this opera on an aetor. YVhile his voiee was ade- quate for the singing part, his niannerisins helped to portray a very tastidious eharaeter who had a large sense ot his own iniportanee. Box was played by Paul l'rmipln'll whose singing was proliahly the best in this pieee but who did not have the sense ol' huinour ne.eessary tor his part. The niost lnnnorous eharaeter is the i-onniying' Sergeant Bouneer, the: hoarding' house keeper. He is a retired army nian who ean not forget the military experiences of his past. and who in the end shows us that he is a devout British sulijeet. Bob Bloomfield carried out this part exceedingly well, sustaining' it with a good voiee and an exeellent understand- ing' olf the part. Hin opening night, owing to Bloomjieldfs illness, his part was taken hy the produeer, Guy ,ll'llUI!l, to whom the role of a British linperialist eanie quite naturally. el filaiety and mirth were exuded hy the skilful aetors in this pieee. 56 99 own n e Valley The other opera, Down in the Valley , is a tragedy hased upon the traditional Aineriean roniantie theme: of the inevit- ahle loye triangle, an interfering parent, and a depressing' ending: VVhile this theine is old and tainiliar, neyertlieless, it. tool: great singing' and ac-ting' ahility on the part of the leads to ln-ing' out the quiekly alternating nioods of happi- ness, joy, despair and gloom. The ineidents leading up to the Tiven fy-eight

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nvitation lub polileon club NCIS Amis, the Polikon Club, has had a very good year with a full programine of debates and discussions and the model U.N. Assembly. This year we repre- sented the Philippines at the Model U. N. and together with about 50 schools we discussed Trusteeships, Technical Assistance, Outer Space, Algeria., R-ed China and llisarinainent. We debated many interesting topics and had some very informative discus- sions. Some of our debates were Resolved that Cuba Will become at Communist state , Resolved that Canada should be absorbed into the United States, and Resolved that progress leads to bloodshed . It is interesting to note that nobody could see why Canada should become part of the Uniited States. Perhaps We do have a bright future. Jlr. Purdy talked Clast Octoberb about the significance of Kln'uslichev's visit to the United States. NVe spent a very enjoyable evening at Mr. life:-'s house discussing capital punishment. Perhaps the most interesting meet- ing we had was a tniockl trial of one of our members for crimes against mankind and Pickering. NVQ: ended the year with fa. delicious banquet at which we had both tender steaks and a good guest speaker. This year We were privileged to hear Dr. Kenneth fllf-Nuuglait of the l'niversity of Toronto, a distinguished Canadian author and scholar. Dr. JlcNuuglit made a very good speech 'about Academic Freedom a. subject on which he is very qualified to speak He told us of the famous controversy at United College which occurred a few months ago. A very 'lively discussion followed Dr. ,llc.V11ughf's speech, during which Charles Beer put forth some stim- ulating points ot' his own. Thus we ended the year in a blaze of glory and all re- turning members are deterinined that next year shall surpass all others. J ook Bwns N35 3 Th f'7'f11