Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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Although the dances were the focal points of our social activities, many other events will not be forgotten. Remember the Parents Day when we displayed our academic accomplishments, and Sports Day when we all exhibited our athletic skills? How can we ever accept our boisterous Pep Rallies, or the Hallowe'en costume party, or all the talent displayed on our stage by both the Drama and Glee Clubs? Will we ever forget the banquets - the one at Christmas or the closing banquet in June? Those staff-student basketball and baseball games were really a riot. Where will we ever have as many laughs as we had watching the Old Boys playing us in basketball and hockey? Perhaps it is all these extra activities that makes Pickering more dear to us because of the School Spirit they generate. All credit goes to YOU the students! I think it is safe to say then, that this past school year was a complete success socially. Thanks very much for the help and I hope you all do as well academically. -Glenn Munro. ag1fjeskm?H , I vm

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Bastable, R. Grande. This, of course, enrages her husband George, P. Stephens, who plots to eliminate his rival. After several discouraging and blundering attempts he finally achieves his purpose while his wife pledges her undying love. Sometimes the details of the plot did elude us, but on the whole, it was a noble effort. Caroline Back depicted a very shrilly maid. P. Almquist was the essence of a secretive detec- tive. A. Birmingham did a wonderful 'croak' as the doctor and D. Acheson doubled as the annoyed landlord and as the director of this sparkling gem of dramatic art. Pickering College enjoyed a remarkable and memorable soiree. I. D. Purdy. Social Activities This past year saw us involved in several exciting though varied social activities. These diversions provided us all with much needed relief at points throughout the year and all were exceedingly successful. Our social season got into full swing early this Fall with the Annual Initiation of the New Boys. The day officially began at 7:30 a.m. with eager Old Boys taking full advantage of their Meek and eifeminatew New Boys. The day was successfully concluded in the evening with several fine skits and an exciting movie. All New Boys demonstrated patience and good humour throughout the long, long day. The first dance of the year was a traditional affair with the Ontario Ladies College. Mr. Schaus accompanied us to Whitby and perhaps he provided the climax of the evening when he performed his rendition of the Tragedy of Formaldehyde . For many of us, the night ended too soon, but we were consoled by the fact that these same girls would soon come to Pickering College as our guests. Our annual football and soccer dance was held on a Friday night, November 15th. We had a very good turnout for this dance and most seemed to enjoy the music provided by the Collegians. On February lst we hosted the beloved girls of O.L.C. This return dance was a smashing success and Ralph Simons reports that a large number of lasting friendships developed. Another evening well remembered was our Chairman's Ball of February 22nd. The theme this year was the Beatles . Bob Big Time Beatle Duder is to be commended for his fine job as Master of Ceremonies. Yea, yea, yea!! The evening of May 8th will long be remembered as the occasion of our Spring Formal. Many of the Staff Members polished up their 'old dancing shoes' and had themselves quite a time trying to outdo the younger generation. Remember Don Menard doing the limbo? A South Seasn atmosphere was created by the appropriate decorations, with a large fountain in the centre of the floor and the 'native boys' serving punch in the 'lean to' provided a touch of realism to the scene. Mr. Jewell's assistance to the decorating committee was invaluable. Twenty-six

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Preparatory Department W. H. JACKMAN, B.A., M.Ed., Director A. H. JEWELL, Housemaster GEORGE DENNIS, B.A. RICHARD EDDY EDWARD HoRToN As we approached Firth House in September for the first time, our attention was immediately caught by the construction of a new wing - the second in two years. This one matched our classroom wing except that it contained instead of class- rooms, four infirmary rooms downstairs and four bedrooms upstairs. The privileged boys, who were the Hrst to occupy these new rooms, had to live in South House for a few days as they were not quite ready. However, they were worth waiting for! Each term there is a house committee elected in Firth House. They look after Saturday night snacks and, when a master is absent, one of them takes the head of the table in the dining room. When a problem arises, the house committee is called upon to solve it. Boys who have served on it this year are: Rod Ambery C Chairman for two termsj, Dave Flegg CChairman last termj, Greg Dopulos, Bill Sherwood, Charlie Hume, Rene Watson, John Pitman and Barry Dennis. On the week-ends and some week days the Pickering College farm provides a retreat from the school into the quiet countryside. We have about 250 acres in which we can enjoy the wonders of nature. The farm is run by Mr. Howarth, the Farm Manager, who looks after the welfare of the livestock and the iields. Early in the Fall he took the whole Prep on a tour of the farm and the farm buildings. He told us something of the history of the farm, the operation of the farm, the things we were free to do and the things we ought not to do. When Saturday rolls around everyone rejoices, for we can go downtown, watch TV and best of all there is no study. After rest period we have some athletic pro- Twenty-eight