Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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As always, the first term began with the arrival of the Old Boys. On the next day, New Boys arrived and were made to feel at home. The school halls filled with laughter and conversation. Old friends met again and talked of their summer adventures as the new stu- dents unpacked their belongings. Parents met with counsellors and dis- cussed the academic year ahead. After several weeks, New Boys' Day arrived. The school was divided into groups. Places of interest were visited. Groups went to the Pickering Nuclear Plant, the Science Centre, the African Lion Safari and the new Toronto Zoo. Everyone enjoyed himself and was grateful to the Student Committee for organizing the day. ln the evening the movie, Bugs, with Charlton Hes- ton was shown to help everyone sleep 'X X more soundly. ln all, the goal of the day was reachedg we all realized that school could be a home away from home. On October 5, 1975, the weekly Meeting for Worship was a reception service for New Boys. As is the custom at this ser- vice, Allan D. Rogers, the Chairman of the Board, read the following passage from the school Bible: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon the house, and it fell not, for it was built upon a rock. Matthew 7:25 Every New Boy signed the school roll and finally became an Old Boy. ACROSS: Top left, New Boy Scott Taylor leaves his family in the car as he embarks on a new adven- ture, his first day at Pickering College. Top right, New Boy lack Ashton gets help moving into the residence from two masters. Centre left, New Boy Andre Hubel and his parents meet the master who will serve as Andres counsellor, Mr. David Mcltenney. Centre right, New Boy Roy Asselstine, Andre and his parents in the front hall with others as the wait for an opportunity to see the Director of Studies and establish a time-table begins. Bottom left, the long wait over, Andre and his parents discuss an academic programme with Mr. KG. Mcl.aren, the Director of Studies. Bottom right, New Boy Steven Rogers and Mrs. Rogers stop at the textbook store. Mrs. Lewis peeks out to see what's happening. ABOVE: New boy Ted Lehockey and his parents tour the grounds with Ted's new counsellor, Mr. Mac- Rae. Top right, Robert Mirksy signs the roll of the school following the Reception Service for New Boys in October. Below, the Chairman of the Board of Management, Mr. Allan D. Rogers, and the Headmaster welcome Iqbal Hasnoo into the fellowship of Pickering, THE VOYAGEUR 23

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1 l F A l ABOVE: Two Visitors examine photographs on the Sports Bulletin Board. Right, Mr. Pollock arrives for Visitors' Day interviews and meetings. Below, Mr. Zegarchuk speaks with the parents of one of his students. ACROSS: Top left, Scott Murison and his parents meet Mr. Leightell for an informal chat in the Science Laboratory dislplay. Top Centre, Mark Owen and his parents meet briefly in the hall with Mark's counsellor, Mr. lllidge. Top right, two Visitors examine the display of books and aids in the French Depart- ment classroom display. Centre right, The Headmaster chats informally with a parent in the hall after dinner on the way to the Dramatic Club's performance of Charley's Aunt. Bottom left, a scene from Charley's Aunt with Melanie Breen, Sheila Marriott and Tutor, Paul Drew. Bottom left, David Fritz and Iqbal Hasnoo hold a wienorrah at the conclusion of the eighth night lah service which David organized infor- i . room 4 THE FALL TERM Axis- 1 3 -ea..-25.19 . 1 F. i K i. 4 ,zip K1 K t I -.ezsffrfzf 27 2: f' - in iii l rea., w ' mf 'F 'S W -E43 Sunday evenings at Pickeringtare set aside for Meeting for Worship. In these, staff men and students participate, ex- pressing opinions and beliefs. During each Meeting for Worship, thought-provoke ing passages are read, an address is given and the school observes a period of silence for meditation. During the first term, a number of speakers addressed the school on a variety of topicsQThe Headmaster spoke on the importance of the Meeting for Worship as a time for reflection and for thought. He elaborated upon the idea of concern, particularly as the word is used by Quakers. Members of the School Com- mittee for the Fall Term presented a num- ber of readings that stressed the indivi- dual student's responsibility to avail himself of all of the opportunities and options open to him 'at this very special time in life. Mr. Clark spoke on The Quiet Mind and the necessity for each individual to develop goals in life and moral standards for actions. Mr. Boyd talked about Sympathetic Understanding and the responsibility of every human being to discover and to consider other's needsg he stressed that such consideration should govern our actions. Mr. McLaren compared Pickering to a large family in which each member must adjust to the various living habits, customs and beliefs of other members. He emphasized the need for co-operation if life was to be successful. The school physician, Dr. Schofield, spoke on the need for sound personal development, mentally and emotionally. He likened a sound mind to a sound body. Mr. l. Beer discussed his travels in the past several years and