Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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Student Committee Pickering College has always been concerned with friendly association between the staff and students. The school committee, elected by the students to represent them, has been just as much a part of Pickering as this friendly co-existence. The function of the committee is to provide good leadership in all possible areas of the school's life, to express the students' views, and to organize and lead the social events of the year. One of the many tasks of a committee member is to express his ideas on a topic of his own choice during an address to the school at chapel. The school committee of 1968-69 certainly existed for the students and did much to exemplify the true spirit of Pickering College. Its success can be measured by the cooperation it received from the staff and the support it was given by the school. The committee would like to thank both staff and students for their assistance. The Tutors This august group formed an integral part of our life on the hilltop. They helped with coaching, counselling and corridor life. In short, the tutors acted as a bridge, spanning the gap between staff and students. In Firth House, one could find Duncan R.N. Walker, Bruce Parry Sound, Boston Bruins' Hamer, and Ronald Coach of the year Veitch. Guarding the lower regions of Rogers House was this year's Newmarket tutor, Michael See you at the Pool Peters. In the Lower North Chambers, we could sometimes find the famous Montreal musician, David Anyone want to take my duty tonight? Hutchins. And last but hardly least, taking care of businessin the Upper Centre area, was Donald Montgomery Three cheeseburgers, four vanilla milkshakes, two portions of French Fries, etc., etc. Bourke. They are all to be congratulated and warmly thanked for a job well done. Best of luck to next year's tutors. twelve

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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

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Graduating Class PETER ALLAN Peter spent his last three years of high school at Pickering College and was active both in the field of sports and community life. He played on Senior basketball, football, and track teams and was awarded his Senior colours. During his last year here, he was a member of the Thirty Club, as well as Chairman of the Student Committee. Also he received the Garra tt Cane and a Widdrington Award Next year, Peter hopes to study Political Science at York University and continue on to Osgoode Hall. KEN COUL TE R Ken came to us four years ago from the North country. He has been involved in Senior Soccer, Basketball and Baseball and has received his Senior colours twice. This year he was a member of the Student Committee and the 30 Club'Q and was a recipient of the VWddrington Award He has not yet decided on his plans for the future. 'if T ' JUAN HANDAL ln his five years at Pickering College, Juan was very active in drama. He also managed the Senior Soccer team for a couple of seasons. ln his last year, he served as secretary to the Hooters' Club. Juan hopes to go in to teaching after university, probably in Panama. thirteen