Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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ROGERS CANE Mr. Jackman, Scott Rowe, Mr. David P. Rogers, Vice Chairman of the Board of Management, Mr. Beer If J, , ,icy V V AL'..,, 6,,,,,,N1, .,-. L4 Fl, K he p,.- N, -.n,..,.-f.-,..- ' gl. ' 5,76 1' 'V ' N S in Vw ,Q- as nf' 21 INTRAMURAL PENNANT Mr. Menard, Ed Rynard, Year Captain of the Blue Team, Mr. Jim Elder, Olympic Gold Medalist of Canada's 7.968 Equestrian Team, Mike Hanley, Sports' Day Captain of the Blue Team, Mr. Beer nine

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Student Editorial As a student at Pickering College for the past three years, I have gained much knowledge and experienced many important things. When one is in Grade 13, studies take up a lot of time, but, at Pickering, sports, clubs, and other interesting extra-curricular activities are easily worked into an average day, leaving enough time to complete daily academic assignments. Owing to the enthusiastic attitude of the boys, few have to be forced into participating. This increases the overall spirit and morale within the school. The relationships here between students and staff are exceptional. A Pickering master does not arrive here at nine a.m. and leave at three-thirty p.m.: rather, he is pleased and willing to help students with academics, athletics, or personal problems at any hour of any day. When I arrived from another college three years ago, I was at the bottom of my class, but, due to the great effort put forward by all my masters and Mr. Beer, I achieved some success during my first term and feel that I have never looked back since. One is aware of a certain camaraderie at Pickering. After a couple of weeks of the school year, one would think that everyone had known each other for several years. Many 'settling-in' events take place, the most prominent of which is New Boys' Day. This gives the new students a wonderful chance to meet all the old boys and, at the same time, gives the latter an opportunity to offer their help. If I have given the impression that it is all play and no work here, this is certainly not so. Each evening there is a study period from seven to nine-thirty. A duty team made up of masters and students keeps the school quiet during this time. Naturally, problems arise within Pickering from time to time, but, when the elected Student Committee, the masters, and Mr. Beer all work together, these problems are faced and overcome. This strengthens the mutual respect and trust between the staff and students. In conclusion, I would like to wish next year's students all the success in the world, but would ask each one of you to remember that you have to put something into Pickering College if you expect to get something out of it. This is very little to ask, considering the rewards that you will eventually receive. Peter Allan, Chairman of the School Committee eleven