Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1977 volume:

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W, vi' 'ff v HARRY IVICWATERS BEER Student ......,.......4,..,.,...,...,.,,A.....,4...,....4...,................... 1927-1931 Tutor 11....,.1....,..,.1...,,...,,...1.,. ....,.. 1 931-1932 French and History Master ........, ....... 1 937-1947 Housemaster ......r.r,.....,,...,.... ....... 1 947-1953 Assistant Headmaster ...... ....... 1 947-1953 Headmaster ....,.,.......,...,....A,.s.,.,.....,.,.t,,,..,t.,,........,...... 1953-1978 This Edition of the Voyageur is Dedicated with Love and Affection to Our Friend Harry llllcWaters Beer Who has Devoted His Life to the People of Pickering College for Half a Century. Harry McWaters Beer is a friend, counsellor, colleague, teacher, husband, father, brother, student, Dean of Headmasters, an inspiration. Through his years at Pickering College Harry Beer has brought humour, drama and the implementation of the Quaker philosophy to generations of students. He says that he enjoys the challenge of Pickering because of the real life drama of working with young people and because of the opportunity to combine philosophy with action through the educational process. ZDEDICATION in 1 6 p 3' V' ' A Q f ' J jg' J! 1.- W 1 if 4 DEDICATION CS ,M ,,w:w'i,iy?ef g -x vi--r',.'g v' P -AN ' ., ' 1 ' - sf 1 ', I 5 . ' 'Lulu A ,L . 1 f A 102, .1 1, fa 1'-lk Q 1 o .Q Q S, Q 1 1 f 1 + .P as , . I W , 11- . ' -V: 5- .5 'f V97 5. Mpgy.- ,. -5 LM, , ,,,,., ..,..,4 V V- 1-f a-:Q 9 1 , R if f lr ,M gg -4 in 'EI fi M i 9 I .. , . in it , 5 wav f THE VOYAGEUR 5 A in 4.4 ,ts q 1? if ' W 9 an 2 i 5 . ,Al 1 15. 9 - P gpm: ,, Mm. , - W 1 . 6 DEDICATION 4 M- ' ,1 3' s 5 - ml. 5 . x . - 6 pi ,t BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF PICKERING COLLEGE 1976 77 Chairman - Allan D. Rogers Secretary-Treasurer - Roger W. Warren Headmaster - Harry M. Beer John A. Brownlee Scott Montgomery Dixon S. Chant Jack W. Rayner Rodger M. Dorland Eric M. Veale W. D. Waddell MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION OF PICKERING COLLEGE 1976 77 Dr. Walter Balderston Harry M. Beer Charles M. Beer C. Reginald Blackstock Andrew Brink John A. Brownlee Dixon S. Chant Ward Cornell Dr. A. J. Denne Dr. Arthur G. Dorland Dr. Rodger M. Dorland Robert E. Fasken Eric V. Hall Frederick Haslam Gordon C. Hay V Burton S. W. Hill John W. Holmes W. Henry Jackman Dr. B. W. Jackson C. LeRoy Jones Scott Montgomery Stirling Nelson John S. Petrie Jack W. Rayner Allan D. Rogers Robert E. K. Rourke W. Reginald Smith Dr. Taylor Statten Eric M. Veale W. Duncan Waddell Roger W. Warren C. Harold Zavitz Joseph McCulley, Headmaster from 1927 to 1947, was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1900 and came to Canada in 1907. ln 1916, he became interested in Boys' Work as a result of meeting Taylor Statten at a Y Conference in St. Catharines. Throughout the next forty years these two men were to remain friends Joe McCulley was selected by Taylor Statten to work on Camp Tuxis a Y proiect at Canoe Lake Algonquin Parkin 1921 ln the years following this he was very active in Camp Ahmek a Taylor Statten Camp for Boys operated on the same lake After graduating with an Honours degree in Philosophy from University College University of Toronto Mr McCulley was given a Massey Fellow ship which he used for graduate study in Modern History at Christchurch College Oxford While in England he visited Quaker schools and a number of new progressive schools These visits were to influence his approach to education in the future Also a graduate of the Ontario College of Education in the University of Toronto Mr McCulley was Tutor in Residence at Victoria College in the University of Toronto in 1926 27 lt was in the fall of 1927 that as Headmaster he re opened Pickering College For twenty years Joe McCulley was the moving spirit of our school Hrs quick intelligent mind and his enthusiasm for the educational challenge of Pickering enabled him to motivate boys and masters alike In working out the tenets of the philosophy of education which prevails at Pickering he was able to revitalize the schools Quaker heritage with principles of the new education and his experience in Boys Work under Taylor Statten If it were not for Mr McCulIeys enthusiasm the great experiment of Pickering College might not have succeeded ln 1947 Mr McCulley left Pickering to become Deputy Commissioner of Penitentiaries for Canada where his work involved education and training In 1952 he was appointed Warden of Hart House in the University of Toronto He continued in that capacity until his retirement in 1965 During this busy life Joe McCulley also found time to serve for ten years as Chairman of the Young Mens Committee of the National Council of the YMCA Until his death this year Mr McCulley maintained an active interest in the affairs of Pickering College and was a member of its Corporation r - ri rv ' r ' A 7 l' . . . , . r r 1 Y ' - , . Y ll ' YY ' ' , . r 1 ' ' Y ' Y - r . . , . . . . H . ,, . . ' I ' 1 ' ll ' Y, . . , Y ' - - r . . . , . I . . . . , . 1 I . i ' I ' in an PR As Beethoven's melody for the hymn, Joyful, joyful, we adore thee began, a hush fell over the Meeting Room where some three hundred students, faculty, old boys, parents and friends of the school were gathered on Sunday evening, March 6, at a Meeting for Worship in memory of Joseph McCulley, Headmaster of Pick- ering College from 1927 to 1947. Joe McCulley was a joyful man! lt was his spirit which brought new life to this old school after it had served as a hospital during and after the first World War. From 1927 to 1947 he infused Pickering College with the grace of good cheer, loving hope and strong conviction. Joseph McCuIley died on February 9th and tonight we have come to honour this man whose life has greatly affected the lives of all Pickering people. With these words, Harry M. Beer, a student, colleague and friend of the late Mr. McCulley, opened the Meeting. ln this tribute entitled, Joe McCulley, Schoolmaster and Friend, Mr. Beer re- called the warmth and enthusiasm of a man who was a pioneer in Canadian educational thought and an inspiring and vital master in his own classroom. He made us feel that life at Pickering was a mighty endeavour in which we were fortunate to share, Mr. Beer said. Since Joe McCulley's death many former students and teachers have been in touch with me and most of them mention that his influence was a turning point in their lives. He was a man of great compassion who was able to lift the spirit of a confused or troubled human being and lead him to self-fulfilment. He was a man of great strength who could share his strength with those in greater need and give them hope. Those of us whose lives he touched think of him as a great friend. pw davit' Wana, X, iw sri S .91 N' Ulu... 'O-1 ...? May this school which bears his stamp continue to reflect his spirit! Mr. Beer concluded. Joining Mr. Beer in the conduct of this Meeting were: Reginald Godden, a former music master and pianist whose playing accompanied the singing of Mr. McCulley's favourite hymn, This is my Father's world and the school hymn, 'lJerusalem g C. R. Blackstock, a former Director of Athletics who read a selection from Tennyson's Ulysses , R. H. Perry, who read 'lFaith is the Victory from one of Joe McCulley's Sunday Evening talks, A. D. Rogers, the Chairman of the Board who read the scripture from St. Mark, 125 Joseph Buckley, Mr. McCulley's nephew who read The Declaration of Citizenship of The Athenian Youth , and Jack Struthers, an Old Boy who read an article, Reflections of A Headmaster, which Joe McCulIey wrote in 1937. Although the sense of loss at the passing of Jospeh McCuIley was deepened by the words and music of the Meeting, those present took heart from his own words, Let your faith be a burning torch. Let your faith be an over-mastering pas- sion, an overpowering ideal. Only for those who greatly believe and who greatly venture can great dreams come true. Sitting in the silent Meeting Room re- flecting upon all that was said, it was abundantly clear that Joseph McCulley's works bore witness to his words. THE VOYAGEUR 11 F5-FR A PERSONAL WORD FROM THE HEAONIASTER Km 1 2 'haf' 1- 2 Pkyiff TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1977 One of the most significant dates in the history of our school is Tuesday, September 13th, 1927. On that day there was great excitement on the Hilltop as our school re-opened its doors to a new staff and student body. It had been turned over to the Government in 1916 for use as a hospital for the sick and wounded of the First World War. Now, it was to be restored once again to its original purpose of helping young people grow towards maturity. Of course, there had been other important dates since the beginning of our first school at West Lake in Prince Edward County in 1842, notably 1878 when the school moved to the Village of Pickering and assumed its present name and 1909 when the Town of Newmarket became our home. That beautiful September afternoon in 1927 was also a date of significance in my own life for I arrived with my family to walk up the steps between the pillars to become part of this new beginning. The dominant person in our school on that day and for many, many days thereafter was the young Headmaster, Joseph McCulley, who greeted us with goodwill and great hope. In re-opening Pickering College he had received a special heritage from the Society of Friends who, under the guidance of Joseph John Gurney, had founded our first school at West Lake. Paramount in this heritage was the goal to give each student the opportunity to achieve his full growth, - physical, intellectual and spiritual, - and to cherish a desire to place his talents at the service of his fellowman. These aims are surely the ones espoused by all good educators. Joseph McCulley was unique in the way in which he implemented this philosophy. He did so in a manner that was very natural to him, that of offering his help and guidance in a warm and friendly spirit. He held great expectations of the students and schoolmasters within his school. To each of them he gave an insight into themselves which gradually led to self-confidence and an inspiration which brought them closer to their full potential. When dealing with those who had done less than their best Joseph lVlcCulley was magnanimous in his understanding of human nature. At the same time his guidance gave his students the ambition to do better. During the fifty years since that first September day I have been fortunate to be a close observer of our school. ln the students and masters of today I still see the same spirit which stirred the young Headmaster, his colleagues and students fifty years ago. Indeed, I believe that they in turn were true descendants of those Friends of 1842 and 1878 and 1909. They were motivated by a faith that there is that of God in every man. Joseph McCulley expressed these thoughts this way: It is my profound conviction that this universe of ours, vaster than our wildest dreams, more complex than the most complicated machinery that ever could be devised by the mind of man. is a universe of law and of purpose I am sure that in all ages and in all countries those who have achieved greatly for their fellows have somehow or another sensed this fact - even though they haven't always agreed on the name. Work, play, love and worship are held together by the cement of faith. Work without faith is drudgery. Play without faith is frivolity. Love without faith is sentimentality. Worship without faith is hypocrisy. 'As you go out from school don't let the cynics and the hard-boiled realists tell you that the age of mans glory is over. that the period of his accomplishment is finished. Let your faith be a burning torch. Let your faith be an overmastering passion, an over-powering ideal. Only for those who greatly believe and who greatly venture can great dreams come true. At this point in time it is important for Pickering College to rededicate itself to our basic belief in a respect for human dignity and our continuing dream to make of this Hilltop a beloved community. HARRY M. BEER, Headmaster. THE VOYAGEUR 13 TUTORSQ David 0'Donnell, left and Roger McMechan, right. OFFICE STAFF, Left to Right: Mrs. Donnell, Mrs. Londry. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Lewis. KITCHEN STAFF, Left to Righlz Mary Clark, Maxine Robinson, John Cassar, Ruby Cittenden, Aida Az- zopardi. MAINTENANCE, Left to Right, BACK ROW: Pat Fitzimmons, lohn Baine, Len Edwards, William Coffey, Pat Russell, Charley McDowell. FRONT ROW: lim Tausney, Kaihleen McDowell, Mary Gibbons, Lois Griffin, Francis Burns. ' n i,F .i- gi 1 5 'F - is A J C k ff g, sf? , l, l ill 'I All ,r i X? i is if v 'Q i 1 'Q dvhau 'N TA STAFF 1 .M-.Q ,-4 Jug' ?? .N o -11 fx .ur A: f , Nj Z v Aj.. A 3 x 1 4 2 , .,: , '19 ll pv- , mf' 'fin S ,fx , -y' W at ,ya-1 if 1 x 1' N lp., Il, . 1 .' , Y I MXN 4 Mx.. ., . M' - wfq ' 91 V Y N. J.,-. . 4 ,A If NQ,' , ff 1 V w X' 9 7 -an L X ' 1 fv- Y I ff mrs fa ,. ., .W, ,y?' HU for- wf 0 New IM'-vpffnalv .w I ,,,,. A ,hgh -. 4- , H A ,gf . A H -35-5:4 ' 'l ' , - , ,zff5gf:h97f!' -If .,7,5i- , Q' 5 2. X .p,gA?v?.g v :U,3, Q , ,- ,K wfm1,,1, M my ' .wfsw , ,.,.f,L. , v 1. A , 11f':.ffg,' , f'Q, , ' f ' 1 ' fi? 5?f.',ff3 . N ,A . : ' nw . 1- .M ,ig ,f,. A f 1 THEVOYAGEUR15 .... . .2 ,sg Q if 'idx' 1-1 1-an-..,.., Q, .-..- ffiffh W , ,Q 1' P 3' -8 ff I if ,, 'ff , hr. Q' ' in - 'Hs- gin! ' 2 , , Qgfifggwaf if , 4, 4 gf' ,v '. in-fn, ' 'ff , 'f'.,g'Z?,..j,A 4 - J . ,. V 0' u .1- ' ,, 9' 4 3 4- S x, 1 1 'N .441-'rf lgf 9, 'S- , w 2 A ' s mf x V if I .r S flair V in f . 'W a 'f ff I 5' . , , 1 if Q f , ,, U Q, QW. If ? 44 ' 0.1 v aff'-'faq' in 'P-5, 4 ' w 1 .. Q 5 .F A , Z H ,,.. I 4 T .7 fL' f-49 Q 2 ' 1' Q ? Ji? ,ii L, 7' f , 2 b 1 ,fmt I ' 1 ' 1. 4- 4 4' . , ' 1 3.1.41 THE VOYAGEUR 17 2 ' I 4. Ashvin Amt Ashvin came to Pickering this year from Trinidad and ,hasifouiid that life here is relaxing and suits him well. When passing through the very active basement corridor it wouldrft be surprising to see Ashvin darting out of his room in pursuit of some information or a textbook for homework. In his leisure hours, Ashvin could usually be found in the television room. Ashvin participated iii Track and ii Field as well as Conditioning. Ashvin hopes to study the scierrcess I at Queen's next year and we wish him, every bit of success! e i i :a-'Q lim 'ff' f 1' 18 GRADUATES it pr'g 9' invite BAKER lainie Baker is in his appears to' be it that more than !amie's years on Second Hockey and on the tennis team. ln his tying on his bed, headphon also enjoys skiing, of plans for the up comin where he hopes to study Business IS 3 V f ROBERT CAMERON .410-' 'L D - MURVI DENNIS Murvi spent three years at Pickering and distinguished himself primarily in the field of sports where he proved to be nothing less than an outstanding competitor! in both Soccer and Basketball, Munri showed all that were associated with him what the meaning of effort in sports meant, as he exercised leadership and sports- manship in every game he played. Along with being awarded his First Colour for these amazing achievements, Murvi was also a member of the School Committee. ln his spare time, Murvi can be found in his room, sitting on his bed, picking a guitar harmoniously to the music of either Hendrix or Led Zeppelin. To Murvi, the best of luck in his plans of attending the University of Liberia next year. r Z' .1 .f U 0 J 1 -f j ,' A. l an 20 GRADUATES Second Hockey team a Cross Country Ski Softball player Dave served as Cha for three terms as well as being a ,ZW At home in his spare time Dave can f .,. lr, ,Kb Tbgggixy K. , Y Dave came to Pick rin he participated in Soitbal great sportsmanship. He the Math Club as well as a k now David for the time and 'T 3 S 3 it ,e : -1 r fr, ie,leee ee,efi, 4 ROLAND LAI Yi' -2 .j.,',f - e e ggiiisggthird and final year at Pickering. ln terms of acquired a very respectable grade thirteen gstudying, Roland spends his time in the art li as listening to music. Among his accom- Roland placed in the top four percent zaprovince in a Chemistry exam. Next year, Roland Sciences at the University of Toronto and we 5 I 151.176 , ,sneaks , . 4. Magi .- s,, . Tear., - . av. ' , ff- , -1 ,, 14,-,M 5' so .,,x,,,?v,,,,, M, ave.: i . iv , .eg -i vswegre-af , e .N I Y' X ' M. --.,. seeds 1 ,. DAVID FRlTZ 8 c ive Qin l JOHN GOODWIN John arrived at Pickering three years ago, and has led a very active life. Coming from Norway, John will be remembered for his quiet contribution to the College. Although for the most part he was a diligent student, he enjoyed participating in many extra-cur ricular activities. During his years, he played as a member of the Second Soccer team, the First and Second Basketball teams and a very enthusiastic Softball participant, who always kept the ideal of sportsmanship in mind. Although he is not positively sure what he will be 'doing next year, rumours have it that he might be in search ofa iob. Best wishes, John! 3 mir' lf - 995 ,adn ul' v 1. ii-1. 5 N 3,m:e3,.5 .JA '-se 1 j 'F .' , yt- ' .1 1' ' N , ,wif fair? V- ' ei H , Y JM-.H ,' , ,. Eff . V 5,2 5 THE VOYAGEUR 21 I W I I I I i 5 r A i I i 1 I 5 I r 'Ef- DAVE 0 DONNELL me NlC0 SCHUHLE Nico has been at Pickering for four years now and has led a full and active lite in school. An active member of the Rooters Club and the Math Club, Nico has also played on the First Soccer Team, the Third Hockey Team and served as an assistant coach with Third Soccer. In his spare time, Nico involves himself with writing and receiving letters as well as enjoying the pleasures of motorcycling and water-skiing. Nico hopes next year to attend a University in Switzerland where he plans to study medicine. THE VOYAGEUR 23 .3 'N JERRY RAU The winner of the Garrett Cave this year, Jerry has spent the last two years at Pickering. Coming from Bangkok where his father is a Canadian United Nations worker, Jerry contributed a great deal to the tone and spirit of the school. As a School Committee member and a Duty Associate, lerry discharged his duties well. ln athletics, lerry was captain of the Second Hockey Team and played Second Soccer and Tennis. Next year, Jerry plans to study Business Administration at Dalhousie University in preparation for the study of law. 7 l. .if f I P 5 I 'INN -1 24 GRADUATES STELLAN SHUM Stellan Shum, another of our friends three years at Pickering College and was cally. He enjoyed iparticipatin in ports, of the First Soccer Team, 2 as the champ around the never really missed Hong Kong. H Mechanical Engineering at McMasr 2 S 6 JAMES Rooms , g lim has been at PrckermgCollege,for five and expertise in athletics have ' athlete. Among the many of the Senior Hockey Team, a mem Team of 74175, and holderot these sports feats and others lead Colour last year. He was also a member ot a Duty Associate in both Rogers and Firth and lloyageur Advertising Editor. lim has career at Pickering and we wish him well at hopes to study Arts. her of CHRIS SMITH A native of Owen Sound, Chris has attended Pickering now for three years. Throughout his time here, Chris has served on the Student Committee as well as being a Duty Associate. In sports Chris has contributed towards the strength of the Second Soccer Team, with his somewhat unorthodox style of play, and has partici- pated as a ski-instructor as well as a softball star. ln terms of his spare time, Chris likes to study music and attend as many concerts as possible. Chris also participated in the Drama Club. Next year, Chris hopes to continue with his skills in writing by studying the Arts at the University of Western, Ontario. Best of wishes, Chris! 4. Q BILL WINGER Bill has attended Pickering for five years now and doesn't regret a single moment of it. Bill's competitive spirit and expertise in the field of athletics have earned him his First Colour this year playing on the Senior Hockey Team, the Senior Football Team and participating as a Softball assistant in the final term. To add to his many achievements, Bill was also chosen as the Blue Sports Day captain. Next year Bill plans to work in the business world and our best wishes go out to him in this endeavour. THE VOYAGEUR 25 MY FIRST DAY AT PICKERING My first day at Pickering was like being born again. I had to make new friends and I had to remember the teachers' names. Once I had that accomplished, I got to know my roommates and the other boys in the corridor. As I walked into the classroom, everybody stared at me. My first class was easy because the only question the teachers asked me was What is your name? Many of my classmates asked me where I lived. That night I couldn't sleep. The bed was different from the one at home. I had to sleep in the top bunk. Cl don't like sleeping in the top bunk because when I was small I always fell offl. The next day I got up with my roommates at 7:30. I went to breakfast for the first time. It was neat because I could eat with a lot of my friends. The day was going fast. It was lunchtime, and I sat at the corner table of the dining hall. After lunch we had free time. I sat in our room listening to the radio. Then I went to my afternoon classes. At 3:30 I went to sports, and after that I took a shower. It was supper time at 6:00. The supper was good, and so was the dessert. At 6:30 it was time for After-dinner baseball. We played until 7:00. Then we had study until 8:30. At 8:30 we played around the corridor, and at 9:30 the lights were out for the night. -Gary Schuster 3.5. -. f 'fl 1. 45-I 'mi cv- . . Q 1, S I if if Q Q 2 . THE IMPORTANCE OF LAUGHTER There is something in this world which is free. This something may be shared by an unlimited number of people, or by just one person. lt is always being used, but it will never run out. You can't see it, taste it, or touch it. Many people rely on it without even realizing it. This something has been with man ever since the very earliest of times. Many people aren't aware that laughter and happiness fthe two often go togetherj play a vital role in almost everyone's life. Laughter is one of the most important things in the world. lust stop and think how our lives would be without it. Laughter is usually associated with happiness. In today's society, happiness is a much sought-after commodity. Modern society is based on commerce and industry. lobs related to these two fields are either very boring and depressing, or are very fast-moving, where the employee is under constant pressure to meet certain deadlines. Either type of job tends to build up a great deal of tension within the individual. People need a release, both physical and mental. Laughter provides this release in much the same way as crying does. Socially, laughter is an excellent way to break the ice. At a party, a good joke or fun game that gets everybody laughing seems to drop the tension level to zero. At a movie theatre which is showing a comedy film, people are much more friendly toward strangers than they are after watching a violent crime drama. The reason behind this is that they have all been laughing, and they feel loose and happy. Laughter is very important. As a good-natured person, l shudder at the thought of a world barren of the sound of laughter. - Roger McMechan THE VOYAGEUR 27 THE l.AST BUS As she stood waiting for the bus, her mind drifted back to a time when she and Bob had been happy. The tears slowly trickled down her face. She began to wonder if there was still any love between the two of them. I approached her slowly, realizing that, although she would probably treat me with total disregard, I had to explain. I knew that if she would see it my way, we could work on it together. I drew closer, and I could see the tears streaming down her face. She turned sud- denly, as if startled by my presence. Then, just as suddenly as she had turned toward me, she turned away. The thoughts of what I should say went through my mind. I walked away, toward the coffee shop, and I could see from the corner of my eye that she was watching me. With a sideways nod of my head, I motioned for her to follow me. She slowly smiled and picked up her suitcase. She moved into step beside me, and as I looked at her, I could see the tears disappearing and her smile growing. We sat down at a back table, and she began to gaze into my eyes. Bob, she said. At the same time, I said, Sue We looked at each other and laughed. I could see that she was quite saddened by our sudden departure from each other. By then we had finished our coffees, and still the sad look was In her eyes. The public address system announced that the last bus was now leaving for North Bay. She looked at me and kissed meg I didn't know what to say. She ran towards the bus and got on quickly. She sat in a window seat and stared blankly through the glass. I heard the diesel roar to life, and waved once more. As the bus siowly backed up, I could see her mouthing the words: I love you. - Derek Benness . ,, ye, 5, .P , pgi yg, H I . . , 'yi ' f -, 1 . Y , 15 I P x.. -' f V I ' .. Q , ' , .. . 1. I gl . JI, l 2 tv fx ' V ,f i ' f i z . , 71 .f ' - -3' ' If e ,. , f I 5 A'-I 1 1 ' ' A' I lf' Eff ' 6' ' 1, r W ' F! I , -ff S f 9' if A 28 LITERARY N V N . :sf l I Li r A ff I r .751 v41'ftl'1 'A 2.5. .Y ' -f i iff h., , 'J -fl' fe-.,' .sesame l Q i .Q HUMAN TRAITS Dogs' characters greatly resemble people in many ways. The greyhound's and setter's characters are probably the best examples to be associated with humans. The greyhound is a very athletic type oi dog. lf he were human, he would play tennis without his shirt. He will always oblige a challenge or game. He will compete against himself or go out to seek a challenge. Because of his sporty manner he is adaptable to nearly all sports of skill which require a fair amount of coordination. The eager look on his face usually foreshadows his plan. The setter, on the other hand, is of a somewhat different nature. His dignity portrays his likes and dislikes. li he were human, he would wear a tweed iacket, smoke a pipe, have an arrogant manner, and would participate in intellectual conver- sations. When the greyhound would go scuba diving, the setter would remain at home and read about the state of the world. When the greyhound wouid play tennis, the setter would go to the opera. When the greyhound would be surfing, the setter would be at the art gallery. Setter is more concerned about the state of the world, its economy, and the more spiritual aspects of lite. He does not want the rich, fast playboy life which our friend greyhound gambles with. Setter is humiliated at times with greyhound because greyhound does not take life seriously, but he forgives greyhounds fooiish ways. Greyhound does have a fair amount of insight, so he forgives the setter. it the two could reasonably combine some of their human traits, we would be left with either the ideal dog or the ideal human. -Graham Beaton I get iii. 'GQ ff' 5: -4.- ' Y. 1' THE VOYAGEUR 29 4 THE GLOVE The hands that reached to grasp the top of the wall were as steady as a rock. Then, with a jump, John Bright dropped noiselessly on the grass. He walked across the garden quickly and cautiously. There was little chance that he would be recognized by anybody. John climbed up the drain pipe to the room on the third floor. He clung to the windowsill by his fingertips, and with a swift move he was inside the room. This was the house of Edward Morgan, a retired lawyer whose hobby was collecting ornaments. Morgan was be- lived to possess antiques which bore unbelievable value because they were made of gold during the reign of the Roman Empire. Bright could find the golden ornaments fairly easily. Few precautions were taken against robbery in this small town. He took as many of the ornaments as possible and shoved them into his pockets. At that moment John heard a sound, and the door opened. He say Morgan standing there. John uttered Mofgan. Immediately Bright thrust a golden knife into Morgan's body, and he fell to the ground. John stood in front of the corpse and attempted to reassure himself. l am safe, he thought. No one has seen me, and the police won't suspect a respectable jeweler like myself. He poured all the loot into a crucible in the basement of his house. He then shoved his hands inside his pockets. He felt nothing. A kind of horror filled his face. His glove was gone, and on its lining was his name! Silently John Bright jumped into the small room again. Quickly he switched on the light, the dead body was in front of him. He saw the golden knife still in Morgan's body. He stooped to grasp the handle in order to pull it out. His heart was pounding violently. Just at that moment the door opened with a crash. Stay there and don't move. Put your hands over your head! Morgan's son was holding a gun in his hand. John's house was on the way to the police station. He asked the inspector if he could get his coat, since it was quite chilly outside. Two police officers proceeded first into the house, John followed. The house was dark. John stepped on something. He picked it up and turned on the light. When he realized what was in his hand, he fell to the floor. lt was the glove which he thought had been left in Morgan's hcuse. I -Wilson Leung 30 LITERARY 1 nnrunes cnmouruice ,Q .. Out of the many wonders of nature, there comes one that puzzles mankindg that is, nature's camouflage. Beyond the birds, the trees, the bears, the grass, the flowers, the lakes, and any other wonder, there lies silent force that we call nature, hidden by its diversifieriei camouflage. The only interruption of nature's camoutlagegjl is mankind, with his own camouflage to protect from nature's everlasting presence. Nature's variety of birds is a good example of she has perfected the art of camouflage. For instance, oee' 1 the pheasant's colouring protects it as it mingles in if 5 wheat field and remains still, even to the point where' i a predator is only a few feet away. ' Man's camouflage against nature's existence. are his .r'i massive cities. His gigantic steel and concrete structures. protect him from rain, snow, and many other of nature's. 1 devices. However, in some instances, such as tornadoes, ' nature is the victor. J Man and nature will become one with the arrival of the lce Age. This will remold man's camouflage into it nature's camouflage. ln the end, nature will, as before, . reign supreme. -Rohm Minky , . -311 .ABQ .117 4-f JV, If M ' t. . . - 'v' ,k , f , . .Jetta J FALL TERM On Sunday, September 12th, 1976, the silence, which had enveloped the school since lune, was broken. As Old Boys flocked into Rogers House and Firth House, Pickering College once again became alive with the familiar faces of the Headmaster, his colleagues, and students returning after a ten-week summer holiday. Everyone was happy to see each other, as the hallways became filled with laughter and excitement. On the following day the New Boys arrived. As the Old Boys came out to greet Pickering's new arrivals, the feel- ings of friendship and happiness were immediatelytransmittedto those who had not yet experienced College life. After THE VOYAGEUR 31 in Ive tm . Qs N .s '73 Ita' 'me ns. . unpacking and getting used to their new environment the New Boys began to feel the College experience that they had heard so much about. They began to realize that the New Boys and the Old Boys were really just one group of students with basically the same goals: to achieve in academics, to achieve in athletics, and to acquire friendships to last a lifetime. One of the most vital things which contributed to this Pickering College experience was the Sunday Meeting for BZFALLTERM Worship. Each Sunday evening students gathered in the Meeting Room to gain knowledge and insight about interper- sonal relationships, or just about life in general. During this school year's first Meeting for Worship, which was held on Sunday, September l9th, the Headmaster spoke to the school about Our Meeting for Worship. He pointed out just how important the Sunday evening Meetings are. He also showed that the students really could learn something about them- selves if they listened to the speaker who huh. was addressing them. As the school year progressed, so did the Meetings for Worship. Assistant Headmaster Sheldon H. Clark spoke about The Aims of Education. Thoughts of an Old Boy were reflected by Charles M. Beer, President of the Pickering Col- lege Association. Charles F. Boyd dis- cussed the ways in which students could make Pickering College a better place. Father Robert Meagher reflected his views about what he believed as a Roman Catholic. The School Committee con- s l l-'T' - Nil,-Q mall!!-m mg, ww lm' 'Wilt ...lr 'mln' 'wail' F1 Mi IIKIIBIIQJ 'M Img lnl33 ff..', R'e r3 it-mtg Ill'-F1971 it if null-b!!.:':. .I---1 F it During one of the school's most solemn moments, students assembled in the Meeting Room on Thursday, November 11th, Remembrance Day, to pay their respects to those Pickering College Old Boys who sacrificed their lives for their country during World War ll. Later on in that month, Mr. Philippe LeBlanc discussed The Brotherhood of Man. The CoIlege's Fall term Meetings concluded with a Christmas Meeting for Worship, in which the school sang Christmas Carols ducted the Meeting entitled Readings , THE VOYAGEUR 33 ti... Ns and hymns with the assistance of Mr. Paul lllidge and the Firth House Singers. Another major part of the Pickering experience was the off-campus activities and field trips which the school provided. On Thursday, September 23rd, grades eleven, twelve, and thirteen went to Stratford to see a production of Shake- speare's play The Merchant of Venice. This was a truly excellent performance and a treat for the staff and students. On Thursday, September 30th, students were treated to College Day. Students .. ff - F? ef, travelled to the Toronto Zoo, the CN Tower, the African Lion Safari, the Ontario College of Art, and the Ontario Science Centre. Everybody had a good time. When the first Long Weekend had finally arrived, the students were well on their way to developing their academic skills at Pickering College. By the time the second Long Weekend rolled around, they had something to show for their efforts, as the school prepared for Visitors' Day on the following Short Weekend. On Saturday, November 27th, friends and relatives of the students arrived at the College in the afternoon. Some parents talked with their child's coun- sellor, others strolled around the build- ings. Everyone was amazed to see how beautifully the school had been set up for this special occasion. Room C con- tained text books and notebooks of students who participated in the German or French programmes offered at the College. The library was opened to show the wide variety of resources from which the students might choose. The Biology lab contained exhibits dealing with the work that the grade thirteen Biology class had been doing over the past eleven weeks. Room F displayed the Mathematics and Chemistry texts used by the grade nine, ten, and thirteen students. The Physics room gave visitors a chance to see their voices as a sequence of waves. Room l explored European, Canadian, and American History by displaying a series of essays, tests and politically satirical cartoons. Grade eleven students were able to THE VOYAGEUR 35 ,. ! ll', !!w' r l aff, ll t ,P 1 YL' H show their geographical talents in Room L. These displays included an active volcano and a model of the Solar system which was hung from the ceiling. Novels, plays, and grammar books were displayed in Room M, along with many of the procedures used in constructing The lloyageur. The Art Room ended the tour of the school with a magnificent display of puppets, masks, drawings, and pottery Later on in the afternoon, visitors were invited to stay for supper, and afterwards, 36 FALL TERM 3. If N to assemble in the Meeting Room to watch a production of the playThe Feast Thanks to conscientious staff members and students, the entire day was a success. Less than a week after Visitors' Day had come and gone, another very special event was about to take place. On Thurs- day, December 2nd, Pickering's annual Christmas Dinner commenced. The kitchen staff did a superb job in providing a sumptuous feast of turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes, peas, warm dinner rolls with butter, fresh fruit, and, for desert, a warm brandy cake, served with coffee or tea. However, the meal was stopped several times so that the Headmaster could read a series of telegrams from a friend of his at the North Pole. Later in the evening, everyone discovered that the l.T.8iT. man was really a friend to all - his name was Santa Claus. As Santa descended his ladder from the Dining Hall balcony carrying a sack full of presents, if ff,--4-lrfgfg Axe, 'Mgt eg, we wwf 'HL the holiday spirit encompassed every- body. Gifts were received by staff members and students alike. At the close of the dinner, everyone formed two large circles around the tables in the Dining Hall and sang a chorus of Auld Lang Sync. lt was an evening to remember. WAS exams began and the Fall Term came to an end, it was obvious that everyone had had a taste of the College experience. There were no New Boys or Old Boys any moreg now there was only THE VOYAGEUR 37 one group of Pickering College students. New friendships had been made: new attitudes had been formed. Now it was time for a three-week holiday. Afterwards, the staff and students would pick up from where they had left off. V ' 1-5? R- Q u i: 38 FALL TERM .P THE VOYAGEUR 39 asl- H1 Y 'Jw' P- ff-AY '-egg ofM By wmumg Culiege L 1,5 .JS 40 FALL SPORTS K , ,.4. , fu 2 THE VOYAGEUR 41 ofthe nineteen seventy-tive to seventy-six , . , The house team returned to the hilltop to play- season as they . . a . xg . Football. This did not lower the spirits ,t of anyone on the team especially the coach, Mr. Don Menard. He organized rough scrimmages to toughen up att his players. As the season came to an end, the team was ready to take on the Football team of Elmvale Secondary. This school wanted a game with Pickering and, despite the fact that they won, the members of the Pickering Football team were satisfied with their performances. 42 FALL SPORTS the ams which 2' f Af aff ix! wh? X I dp swf' ihqnix, a 7 , pu. 2 I W ,na ll WM mm A?..'.,An. fi Q5 lf '4':fn1 ' . , ' 1 , hi. M428 y THE VGYAGEUR 43 .1 Q D eg f il I B Jiri?- J rnoraeranoznr scnoms R Arrlreric Assocrnrlon I S.A.A. P.C. 1 T.C.S. 1 P.C. 2 Crescent 4 PC 7 Appleby 3 P.C. 2 Ridley 2 P.C. 1 SAC. 3 P.C. 2 UCC. 1 P.C. 3 St. Georges 2 i P.C. Z Lakefield 1 P.C. 4 Hillfleld 0 Finished 3rd in League NEWMARKET INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP P.C. I De LaSalle 0 P.C. 6 Langstaif 0 P.C. 5 Bayside 1 P.C. Champions I.S.AA. TOURNAMENT AT S.A.C. P.C. 3 Ridley 2 P.C. 1 Crescent I Crescent advanced on penalties P.C, 6 French School 0 P.C. 2 French School 1 44 FALL SPORTS 1 tier loss win tie loss win win win win in if - sracono soccen 3 T.C.S. 3 4 L French School 0 3 Crescent 2 0 S.A.C. 2 1 Bradford 0 0 Ridley 2 2 St. Georges 1 0 Bradford 0 4 S.A.C. 0 1 Hiliiield 0 2 Lakeiield 1 tie win win loss win loss win tie win win win The farm is one of the things that sets Pickering College so far apart from most other schools. lt encom- passes two hundred and titty acres which produce enough grain and hay to sustain our dairy cattle, which average about eighty in number at any given time. New-born calves, unless they are of extremely high quality, are generally raised until they are of suitable age for sale as veal. Thus the usual number of milk- producing cattle is generally about seventy. The land on which our present school stands was acquired in 1906 after the fire at the original school in Pickering. In 1933 much of the land to our east was given to us by A. S. Rogers. The first barn on our ,...,.,,A,....a-...a-,...-' A 'Q ,,,,,... r sn. il 2 t . E . Tfgt 5 ,ff AA, we 1 N 'MQ ,, gg 5 Q7 r ti? ' , -ijfl 14 E rg: ,. THE PICKERING COLLEGE FARM Cl THE VOYAGEUR 45 land was built about 1850. lt has since been replaced three times on the site where our present barn stands. A house on our property is nearly one hundred and fifty years old. lt is currently used as a residence for Pickering staff. Local gossip says that this house hid William Lyon MacKenzie during the Rebellion period. The farm is under the management of Mr. Cyril Howarth who has been with us for sixteen years now. For the past twelve years we've also had the full-time assistance of Mr. Freeman King. Mr. Howarth has farmed for most of his life and takes a great deal of pride in his work with the Pickering farm. ln these times when farms are becoming increasingly difficult to manage feasibly, our farm is doing remarkably well. Farm economics nowadays are extremely com- plex. Nlr. Howarth must keep production within the limits of quotas as set by the federal government. Mr. Howarth's favourite aspect of working on the farm is the improvement of our stock. He has carefully cross-bred our cattle in order to achieve the maxi- mum yield possible from them. At present our cattle are well above the provincial average in milk production. In the milking stables can be seen many plaques which have been awarded to the herd for excep- tionally high milk production by individual cattle. Mr. Howarth can point to a given plaque and call the cow by name as he recalls the many years it produced milk beyond what would be expected from most. As a result of Mr. Howarth's suc- cessful selection and cross-breeding of our livestock, Pickering College cattle have been sold to many foreign countries as far away as Japan for improvement of their stock. The cattle are milked twice each day in the early morning and late afternoon. The yield of each cow is recorded at each milking so that a running record of their production can be kept. These production results are used in comparing a given cow's quality with that of the rest of our cattle. When the cattle enter the building they know their stalls and go right to them. Their sense of territory 46 THE PICKERING COLLEGE FARM 1'LilL.ll..l is so strong that a cnange in their stalls would result in a temporary lowering of their milk production. Many students, upon arriving at Pick- ering, have never seen the milking pro- cess of cattle or chatted with someone who is knowledgeable about running a farm. Our farm provides an excellent opportunity for this. The farm is used by students all year round for cookouts, hiking, cross-country skiing, photography, or simply as a break from routine. lt is nice to have it to number among our many assets. John Reynolds Above-Left to Righti Cyril Howarth, Freeman King. PICKERING LORE A COLLECTION OF FANIILIAR READINGS During the past fifty years a great lore of quotations, both prose and poetry, has been built up at Pickering College. lt has been the practice of the Headmaster to use these selections in drawing up the service forms for our Meeting for Worship and for the WeekeEnd Notice which announces school plans for Saturday and Sunday. In 1952, twenty-five years after our re-opening, readings familiar to our school were gathered together by B. W. Jackson and Ward Cornell, at that time members of our teaching staff. They put out a small booklet entitled Chapel at Pickering reflecting in the main selections by Joseph lVlcCulley, Headmaster from 1927 to 1947, and Robert E. K. Rourke, Headmaster from 1947 to 1953. The verse and prose found in the following pages represent the choices most commonly made in the years from 1953 to the present day. They reflect the stars by which we chart our course, - the philosophy and the faith handed down to us by the Society of Friends, the measure by which we work and play and live together on this Hilltop. Harry M. Beer, Headmaster. So teach us to number our days, That we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. - Psalm 90 FREEDOM Teach me, 0 Lord, the way of thy statutes, And I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law, Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of thy commandments, For therein do I delight. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, And quicken me in thy ways. Confirm thy word unto thy servant. Let thy mercies also come unto me, 0 Lord. Even thy salvation, according to thy word. And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I have hoped in thy judgements. So shall I observe thy law continually For ever and ever. And I will walk at liberty. - Psalm 119 In the above lines the Psalmist states of the great truths of all time, - that freedom exists only under the protection of law. This seems like a paradox, especially to young people who think that freedom means the right to do anything you want. Nothing could be further from the truth. In developing your own beliefs and philosophy I hope that you will give careful consideration to the Psalmists definition of freedom. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage, be not afraid, neither be thou dismayedg for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9 During the past week many of us have had a good opportunity to do some serious thinking about Pickering and our individual responsibilities to safeguard the sacred things of our school. It was heartwarming to see the sincerity of our students and to realize the power that we have when we all work together. I am sure we were all given a greater appreciation of our potential. The above verse will sustain us in our desire to do our best. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaveni A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted, A time to kill, and a time to heal, a time to break down, and a time to build up, A time to weep, and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes, 3:1-A Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Matthew 22: 37-39. Our week-ends at Pickering allow students to use their own judgment in deciding how best to employ certain periods of time. On this, our first week-end together one of your main responsibilities will be to write a letter home. ln addition to your studies and sports you will also have the opportunity of making new friends. I trust that new students will begin to feel at home on the hill-top and that old students will justify our reputation as a friendly school. ZW? T .Q lf a man should do something wrong, my brothers, on a sudden impulse, you who are endowed with the Spirit must set him right again very gently. Look to yourself, each one of you: you may be tempted too. Help one another to carry these heavy loads, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man imagines himself to be somebody, when he is nothing, he is deluding himself. Each man should examine his own conduct for himself, then he can measure his achievement by comparing himself with himself and not with anyone else. For everyone has his own proper burden to bear. - Pauls letter to the Galatians, 6. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock, And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that houseg and it fell notg for it was founded upon a rock. St. Matthew 7: 24,25 The above words from St, Matthew have been read to many generations of Pickering students and seem to bear a direct rela- tionship to our school motto which also stresses the importance of a strong foundation: Bene Provisa Principia Ponantur Let Well Planned Foundations Be Laid The goal of Pickering College is to help young people such as yourselves to lay good foundations not only for your academic and physical growth but also in those important matters of the spirit. Soto the calmly gathered thought The innermost of life is taught, The mystery, dimly understood That love of God is love of goodg That to be saved is only this - Salvation from our selfishness. -John Greenleaf Whittier fr--. ji ' r,.r - And an old priest said, Speak to us of Religion. And he said: Have I spoken this day of aught else? ls not religion all deeds and all reflection, And that which is neither deed nor reflection, but a wonder and a surprise ever springing in the soul, even while the hands hew the stone or tend the loom? Who can separate his faith from his actions, or his belief from his occupations? Who can spread his hours before him, saying, This for God and this for myself, this for my soul, and this other for my body? -Kahlil Gibran, from THE PROPHET. The above definition of religion is very familiar to those of us who have been at Pickering in past years. lt is a corner-stone of our philosophy of education that our religion is reflected in all we do and think. Work, play, love, and worship, are held together by the cement of faith. Work without faith is drudgery. Play without faith is frivolity. Love without faith is sentimentality. Worship without faith is hypocrisy. -Joseph McCulley Headmaster, 1927-47 On Sunday evening we will have the first of two Chapel Services to be conducted by our School Committee. Pickering does not follow the custom of having prefects appointed by the Headmaster but has always believed that student leaders should be elected by the students themselves. The major responsibility of a com- mittee man is to be a guardian of the ideals and sacred things of the city and it is therefore fitting that our committee men should talk to us about their beliefs and convictions. ln the past our whole community has profited from the guidance of the committee and l am sure we will have much to gain from hearing this group on Sunday evening. What is Religion? Religion is the art of being, and of doing, good: to be an adept in it, is to become just, truthful, sincere, self-denied, gentle, forbearing, pure in word and deed and thought. And the school for learning this art is, not the closet, but the world - not some hallowed spot where religion is taught, and proficients, when duly trained, are sent forth into the world - but the world itself - the coarse, profane, common world, with its cares and' temptations, its rivalries and competitions, its hourly, ever-recurring trials of temper and character. This is, therefore, an art which all can practise, and for which every profession and calling, the busiest and most absorbing, afford scope and discipline. From a Sermon by John Caird, 1820-1898. The above lines give us a very broad and deep definition of religion. John Caird described religion as the art of being, and of doing, good. My headmaster, Joseph McCulIey, used to say that there should be as much religion in a Nlath lesson, in a football game, in a bull-session on the corridors as in a formal church service. These two people are all telling us that our religion is expressed in our actions. Let us act accord- ingly! YGUR DAILY LIFE Your daily life is your temple and your religion. Whenever you enter into it take with you your all. Take the plough and the forge and the mallet and the lute, The things you have fashioned in necessity or for delight. For in revery you cannot rise above your achievements nor fall lower than your failures And take with you all men: For in adoration you cannot fly higher than their hopes nor humble yourself lower than their despair. - Kahlil Gibran, THE PROPHET The fundamental principle which Friends stress, that in every person there is something of God capable of receiving direct illumination from God, must apply equally to children as to adults, and must therefore set the tone for the whole life of the school. Teachers and scholars make a community living and working together under discipline in friendship and mutual respect. The whole community should live together in friendship, each one recognizing the special position held by the others and the contribution required from each for the perfection of the common life. -Christian faith and practice is the experience of the Society of Friends. The above passage reflects our own philosophy here at Picker- ing College. We too try to have a community of students and teachers who live together under discipline and in friendship. To work towards this ideal is a great challenge for all of us requiring great energy and unselfrshness. .15 s .. 4. .. X Q r ' My . f ,sms-2 . :Z ,' 1.74.1 law' gh 54 ' Aff'T THE FIRST QUESTION When a man appears before the Throne of Judgment, the first question he is asked is not, Have you believed in God? or Have you prayed and observed the ritual? He is asked: Have you dealt honorably and faithfully in all your deal- ings with your fellowman? -The Talmud. The Talmud is a Book of Jewish civil and canonical laws, traditions and explanations which is such an important part of Judaism. The above lines may be helpful for those of you who are forming and building your own philosophy and faith. Actually, that first question might be asked by the Judge in any of the world's great religions whether Jusaism, Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism or Quakerism. WHAT IS FREEDOM? The suns that lord the cosmos are not free, They must obey inexorable laws. The stream that leaves its banks becomes a bane, And spreads destruction far throughout the land, Yet, when restrained by shores that guide its course, Its useful waters turn the mills of man. Greatness has due regard for Nature's laws, And he who flouts these laws is ground beneath her wheels. Obedience is freedom, disobedience, ruin. Nature loves paradoxes, chief of which is this, Who stoops to wear the yoke of law, is free, While he who would be free of Nature's laws Wears chains through all his years. -R. E. K. Rourke Headmaster, 1947-1973 Not long ago I met one of our great schoolmasters - a veteran in that high service. Where in your timetable do you teach religion? I asked him. We teach it all day long, he answered. We teach it in arithmetic, by accuracy. We teach it in language, by learning to say what we mean - 'yea, yea and nay nay! We teach it in history, by humanity. We teach it in geography, by breadth of mind. We teach it in handicraft, by thoroughness. We teach it in astronomy, by reverence. We teach it in the playground, by fair play. We teach it by kindness to animals, by courtesy to servants, by good manners to one another, and by truthfulness in all things. We teach it by showing the children that we, their elders, are their friends and not their enemies. -L. P. lacks THE OTHER FELLOW However perplexed you may at any hour become about some question of truth, one refuge and resource is always at handg you can do something for someone besides yourself. When your own burden is the heaviest, you can always lighten a little some other burden. At the times when you cannot see God, there is still open to you this sacred possibility, to show God: for it is the love and kindness of human hearts through which the divine reality comes home to men, whether they name it or not. Let this thought then stay with you: there may be times when you cannot find help, but there is no time when you cannot give help. - George S. Merriam. - ' . ' . . .... r- 'ti f' gh ' ,- igit, L , 1 . 3, A X . gc was 'Q ' i 'V U, Ei 5 I ' i I .-1 M 5 ..x.,-.A . Listen to the Exhortation of the Dawn! Look to this Day! For it is Life, the very life of Life. ln its brief course lie all the Verities and realities of your Existence: The Bliss ot Growth, The Glory of Action. The Splendour of Beauty: For Yesterday is but a dream, And Tomorrow is only a vision But Today well lived makes Every Yesterday a Dream ol Happiness And every Tomorrow a Vision of Hope. Look well therefore to this Day! Such is the salutation of the Dawn. --From the Sanskrit. S i .Ta i1,,:-V51 5 v ii,,.':rfi ,, '-w ..i: , mi T ,fiivihwiaiamti V- H211 :,W1i.g! ' re. TT' 2515-if-i Fg, few RM Baan- R55 in P L 1 5 TTL !! 'fran fbi' 'wg 1 Q 4 v -at T ,li H W 'T R2 y n .N ,IP 'H i 1 ml gi ',.f. rife, ,. 124, ' uf Q sg, 4 . '11 .. x FC1'1a'- ,WL 3 - i i .44 L V 21-ry, -i..,- -41 it 4v .. 5e.v.15f':fr1 f ' - Agfa, -f'-1.1 :He 3 nf- ',fi:, .ff4t??,aff'if fififf gy ri -meg jhggvgggj.. wg.-gfti -LJ 1' 5, 'Q A fs. ' 4- u1,. i -r ig i me--:iv . A viv' .R . flew it . A.. . , ,,, ,H , 1- , is ' ' I ' ia - r. e i- ' 5' xi an 1 - iraaitii, . ' 3:. . tr ' 4- . ZW -f i'ltif'wi2 ,x l Z, ' 1 5 ,, JS. L, Q. V.. , ..-f.i'-.T-I ft fee' sf :ken - Jinx WHAT IS A GOOD CITIZEN? lt is to acknowledge the other person's right before asserting your own, but always to be conscious of your own. lt is to be free in word and deed, but it is also to know that your freedom is subject to the other person's freedom. lt is to create the useful and beautiful with your own hands and to admire what others have created in love and with faith. -Kahlil Gibran. Those of us who live in boarding schools realise how great a need there is for good citizens, basically people who make our schools better places in which to live. The above definition of good citizenship gives us most helpful guidelines. Let us make these ideals live in our dealings with one another. Socrates thought that if all our misfor- tunes were laid in one common heap, whence every one must take an equal portion, most persons would take their own and depart. - Plutarch. The interesting thought quoted above is good for all of us to consider and especially for those of us who are prone to complain. The world loves a cheerful companion who makes the best of whatever circumstances he may find. Apparent adversity often leads to success if met in the right spirit. 7,5 l 4.1 Q . ,ww i Ns Sow a Thought- Reap an Act P! ff S Sow an Act- Reap a Habit 'I V Sow a Habit- Reap a Character mag I Sow a Character- Reap a Destiny Life places limitations both on our athletic ability and on our mental capacity which vary in degree from individual to individual. All we can do in each of those areas of our life is to strive to reach our potential. ln another aspect of daily living, however, that of building strong character, there are no limitations and each one of us can grow and develop if he wishes. The above lines reveal that our success or failure in the development of character can be traced back to a single act or a series of acts which grow into a habit pattern. The decision you make today may have great influence on the person you will be tomorrow. For indeed, none can love freedom heartily, but good meng the rest love not freedom, but licence, which never hath more scope or indulgence than under Tyrants. -lohn Milton, 1650. Our Meeting for Worship on Sunday evening will be devoted to readings on the understanding of Freedom. It will be a short service without a formal address, but in my view a very significant one because Pickering College cannot function successfully without a student body which fully understands the respon- sibilities of Freedom. Corridor Committees are in a position to promote the proper use of freedom at the grass roots level. For this Service, therefore, I have asked the Corridor Chairmen to give these all important readings. lin! 5 .0 -Qu ln the time of your life, live - so that in that good time there shall be no ugliness nor death for yourself or for any life your life touches. Seek goodness everywhere, and when it is found, bring it out of its hiding-place and let it be free and unashamed. Place in matter and in flesh the least of the values, for these are the things that hold death and must pass away. Discover in all things that which shines and is beyond corruption. Encourage virtue in whatever heart it may have been driven into secrecy and sorrow by the shame and terror of the world. Ignore the obvious, for it is unworthy of the clear eye and the kindly heart. Be the inferior of no man, nor of any man be the superior. Remember that every man is a variation of yourself. No man's guilt is not yours, nor is any man's innocence a thing apart. Despise evil and ungodliness, but not men of ungodliness or evil. These, understand. In the time of your life, live - so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite delight and mystery of it. RESERVE ENERGY Run a hundred yards, a sense of fatigue comes, and we get short of breath - some of us would be pulled up at fifty yards - and if we go on there comes a moment when we feel we must stop, but force yourself, and something surprising happens. The sense of fatigue passes away, and we are able to go on - a man has got what is called second wind, he has tapped A NEW LEVEL OF ENERGY. And there is the same phenomenon in mental states. -Sir William Osler, fCanadian Physician, 1849-19197. Effort requires energy and the above quotation stresses that we all have much greater resources of energy, both physical and mental, than we imagine. Therefore, let us try to place our full potential behind the effort required for our present tasks. Where there's a will, there's a way. Thou canst not, even if thou wouldst, separate thy life from that of humanity. Thou livest in it, by it and for it. Thy soul cannot separate itself from the elements amongst which it moves. Seek to dwell in love and peace and truth with one another, and the gifts of the spirit shall enrich all and make no man poor, for in fellowship is strength and immeasurable is the help that man can yield to man. -f E. Baker. The above lines draw our attention to the fact that no one can live as a hermit. Every waking hour of each day brings us into contact with other human beings. This is a lifelong process and the quotation gives us a guideline as to how we can relate to these other people, immeasurable is the help that man can yield to man. When men speak ill of thee, live so that nobody will believe them. -Plato. The chief want in life is somebody who shall make us do the best we can. -Emerson. lf you can't win, make the fellow ahead break a record. -The motto of the Queen's University Track Team. The last quotation reveals a spirit which appeals to all of us. As we all know it can be expressed not only in athletic pursuits, but also in whatever we do, i.e. in our academic studies, in our corridor life and other social relations. ln other words it calls for our best - under any conditions. The Moving Finger writesg and having writ Moves ong nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it. -Edward Fitzgerald: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. X .M on A,'h 4 er ff we The age of voyageurs is not past and the twentieth century finds many who still have all the instincts of a voyageur. All of us here at Pickering College are voyageurs embarked on a new venture of exploration and research, not in the field of country discovery and colonization, but in Education. lust as the voyageurs of old felt that there was more in this world than their own country, namely, Europe, and later around the valley of the St. Lawrence, so we feel that there are new fields in Education as yet undiscovered. -The Voyageur, Vol. 1, No. 1 Here a tall stripling .... Draws the spiked sandal on his upturned heel, Sure-footed for the raceg Another hurls the quoit of heavy steel And glories to be strong: While yet another . . .- . Crouching on tiptoe for the sudden bound, Flies o'er the level race-course. And another jumps the bar, The legs drawn under, as a bird takes l wing, .... Come then afield, come with the sporting year And watch the youth at play, For gentle is the strengthening sun. and sweet The soul of boyhood and the breath of May. Pen Drawings - F. Hagan Poem - G. Santayana To train a scientist, teacher or engineer? No. It is the job of education to make a Man. The teacher does not just fill a child's head with facts, but helps him to grow in body, mind and spirit into the image of God. A long time ago, scholars wandered the world asking every man they met, 'Who am l?' Thanks to modern education, the teacher brings the world into the classroom. But he asks that same question, 'Who am I?' More important than the truth about languages or science or mathematics, the student must learn the truth about himself. - Kenneth Kaunda Kenneth Kaunda is a great African statesman. He is President of Zambia, a country which gained its independence from English colonial rule in 1964. Since that date he has developed a complete secondary school system for his country as well as a national university. For this reason his views on education are of interest. What do you think of them? And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, Speak to us of Children. And he said: Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from YOU, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far. Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladnessg For even as He loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable. - Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet. In a very gentle way the above lines by Kahlil Gibran offer helpful adivce for parents to consider. The ideas contained therein also give food for thought to teachers and all those who are involved with youth. all The role of Pickering College in the future, as in the past, will be that of guiding young men towards lives of greater fulfilment. To that end we must endeavour to base our school life on the ideals and principles of human behaviour nurtured down through the years by our ludeo-Christian civilization. We believe that the realization of the better world of tomorrow depends on our ability to call forth their finest achievements from the youth of today. To this end character development must be the first concern of education and service to others its ultimate goal. Such a purpose envelops both social and academic growth. These words from our prospectus give the basic reason for the existence of our school. We want to help our students develop good character so that their major concern will be to be of help to their neighbours. lf the students at Pickering College understand this reason, they will also understand why so much emphasis is placed here on human relationships. iii 'I I ilg 5 5 in ff I 5. l ' 4 I sf , - N xi ff? 261 if , ' if? I ,f '- 'ff , - ' 1 , ' ' b ff M 1-Q ll... 0 Lord, we pray that we may never bring disgrace to this, our school, by any act of dishon- esty or cowardice, nor ever desert our suffering comrades in the ranks. Help us to fight for the ideals and sacred things of this school, both alone and with many. Thus we will transmit our school not only not less, but greater, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us. Amen. A PRAYER FOR PEACE God of all nations, We pray for all the people of Thy earthp For those who are consumed in mutual hatred and bitterness For those who make bloody war upon their neighbours, For those who tyrannously oppress, For those who groan under cruelty and subjection. We pray Thee for all those who bear rule and responsibility, For child races and dying races, For outcast tribes, the backward and downtrodden, For the ignorant, wretched and the enslaved. We beseech Thee, teach mankind to live together in peace, No man exploiting the weak, no man hating the strong, Each race working out its own destiny Unfettered, self-respecting, fearless. Teach us to be worthy of freedom, Free from social wrong, free from individual oppression and contempt, Pure of heart and hand, despising none, defrauding none, Giving to all men in all the dealings of life, The honour we owe to those who are Thy children, Whatever their colour, their race or their creed. When the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is freeg Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic wallsg Where words come out from the depth of truthg Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfectiong When the clear stream of reason has not lost its way into the dreary desert sand of dead habitg Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever widening thought and action - lnto that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake. l -Rabindranath Tagore LORD, we thank thee for this place in which we dwellg For the love that unites usp For the peace accorded us this dayg For the hope with which we expect the morrowg For the health, the work, the food, and the bright skies that make our lives delightfulg For our friends in all parts of the earth, and our friendly helpers. Give us grace and strength to forbear and to persevere. Grant us courage, gaiety and the quiet mind. Spare to us our friends, soften to us our enemies. Bless us, if it may be, in all our innocent endeavours. lf it may not, give us strength to encounter that which is to come, that we be brave in peril, constant in tribulation, temperate in wrath, and in all changes of fortune, and down to the gates of death, loyal and loving to one another. - Robert Louis Stevenson We hope that new students are now beginning to feel at home on the Hilltop and that old students are showing that Pickering is a friendly school. Make good use of your free time on the week-end and remember to write a letter home. :X . i . ' 1? 574. P -, gait., -r - i i 5 i it we-Q Q ,534 I shall pass through this world but once Any good therefore that I can do Or any kindness that I can show To any human being Let me do it now Let me Not defer it or neglect it for i I v w 3 2 i '1 I 1' iii , V . 1 ,g 1 1 , A Va 1. ,wa Q. 6 ,. W , ,Q r - 3 , i ' N I, Y! 6 6 1 4 s a O ' p -AIM , . V, . ' i . , . - ' 1 ik o ' . ! V I l shall not pass this way again -Etienne De Grellet The above prayer is well known to at least one generation of Pickering College students, for, printed on a metal plaque, it was given to each one of us by Sir William Mulock many years ago. The author was Etienne De Grellet, a Frenchman who came to America and became a Quaker. He lived from 1773 to 1855. W !.2.y. '.-3-7 J . 'ww- .rff 353, m Q , ' I5 52 Y A ,Q ' . ,.,., Q., ., S, pl , V .V.. . 1 , -4 ... a -wg.,fg,3,:3zgf,gwmv -Q ' H ' nf- , ..,- 1'5,,. -I Si' 1 . WW 4 , P1 f 4 :-N E ff- 1 7 It X N ,Inf 4' . V 5 lm XWJQ THE VOYAGEUR 73 Q.. ,-I ff W0 ,x. x 1 , , .rv .,,,s m lg - Ex -AQ P -.-.4 1 N2 e ' , ,f- ..f' 4 -. . -5 1 ww ,mfs ,ff ,, pq , Q v fl , . -sl v 1 I ,- y . 74 WINTER SPORTS 'vh- . Q? 4 'V'-E I 1 .. '1 . . 1' ' :Q , G1 '95, 9 fi 'W wliw Q.. THE VOYAGEUR 75 .MF 2 21 L I 76 WINTER SPORTS 1 A-1 w- M 1 E 2 , i THE VOYAGEUR 77 ug, 4 I lakefreld furfcgp A Rpsseau - -' ' 1 ,Hrrrrrerd ' Qlakiifrelrd nirrrey' ' 5CreScen'l. 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Although the above description of the play sounds rather depressing, parts of this production were really quite funny. There is one particularly humorous scene in which Launcelot Gobbo, one of Shy- lock's messengers attempts to carry on a conversation with his nearly deaf father. Shylock was portrayed superbly by the The interior of the Festival Theatre, Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Courtesy of Stratford Festival. Photographed by Robert C. Ragsdale, A.R.P.S. Lett to Right: Max Helpmann as Tubal and Hume Cronyn as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. Courtesy of Stratford Festival, Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Photographed by Robert C. Ragsdale, A.R,P.S. 80 DRAMA talented Canadian actor Hume Cronyn. As a matter of fact, all of the characters were portrayed extremely well. The play was a great success, and everybody had a good time. Pickering's second dramatic activity occurred on Saturday, November 27th. After a busy Visitor's Day, parents and guests of Pickering students were invited to watch a production of The Feast in the Meeting Room. All were surprised as a circus consisting of a lion tamer, a ringmaster, clowns, and a strong man began to shoot blanks in the air and to throw beach balls at the audience. All of a sudden the silliness ceased, and the booming voice of the ringmaster, played by Tom Stone, was heard shouting: Ladies and gentlemen! At that point two clowns, played by Steven Blondy and Adam Shully stole the show by engaging in a conversation which culminated in the feast: the consumption of a young clown. This fine and funny performance was enriched by the colourful costumes which the actors wore plus the true-to-life stage settings. The play was a fine finish to a thoroughly enjoyable day. The third school Dramatic event took place the next week, when six refreshing actors visited our school to present Fan- tasy National Park. This fifty-minute show dealt with the death of Canada's ecology, and what we might be able to do to put a stop to it. But John Fraser says it completely: The real magic in this show is the thread of bemused fantasy that somehow hooked together the death of the last whooping crane in the world, a gourmet dinner, the nation's sanitary system, and three very fragile poppies that Ccamel on like The Supremes. Not only was this play very funny, but its message taught everyone a very valuable lesson. The fourth Dramatic production in the i 82 DFMMA f On Wednesday, April 27th, 1977, Pick- ering College proudly presented its twenty-fourth annual Spring Festival of Plays. This Festival was started by Harry M. Beer in order to give students in grades six through ten a chance to en- hance their acting abilities. As always, this year's Festival was most entertaining and enjoyable. The Festival of Plays opened with grades six and seven, who performed Casey at the Bat. This is the story of two baseball teams, Mudville and New York. lt is the bottom of the ninth inning, with New York leading by one point and Mudville is up to bat. There are two outs, and it is Casey's turn to bat. The big question is: Can Casey save the game for Mudville? This fine production was directed by Mr. Douglas C. Pollock. The second play of the evening was presented by grade eight under the direc- tion of Mrs. lane Zavitz. Happy Days: Richie, Hero or Coward? got rid of three bullies with the help of The Fonz. At the end of the play, the cast members all sang the theme song from Happy it Q 19, f Days.' Mr. lohn F. Leightell directed the next play entitled Crossed Wires. This hilarious comedy dealt with two separate phone calls: One between the Headmaster and a student's mother, the other between a dog owner and her veterinarian. The four lines became disconnected, and when communication was restored, the Head- master was talking with the dog owner. However, neither the dog owner nor the Headmaster knew that he or she was talking to a different person than before, and so the conversation continued. The four grade nine actors did a wonderful job. However, an honourable mention must be given to Mike Casey. As Mrs. Wilmott, his lady-like mannerisms were an inspiration to us all. Grade nine students also staged The Execution, by Alden Nolan. The first time this skit is presented, the lury Foreman rambles through the dialogue of the playg however, there are no actors. The second time around, the actors perform a frantic pantomime ofthe play. Finally, the actors combine words and action and come up with a real production. Mr. Sheldon H. Clark directed the trilogy. Three grade ten students performed in Mr. Snapshot, which was written and directed by Mr. Paul D. lllidge. In this sketch the audience lived through a relatively normal day for a relatively odd character -that is, Mr. Snapshot. The evening continued with a special appearance by the Firth House Singers, under the direction of Mr. lllidge. They sang California Dreamin and Proud Mary. As always, the singers did a splen- did job, and everyone enjoyed the performance. Finally, the moment arrived. Everyone knew that this was the play which Picker- ing College would enter in the lndepen- dent Schools' Drama Festival on Saturday, April 30th. The curtain opened and Cowboys 112 by Sam Shepherd, began. Cowboys ir2 showed how two actors could face reality on the stage, but not in real life. Under the direction of Mr. John Lockyer, the cast put on a superb performance. At the close of the play, well-wishers congratulated the actors and told them to break a leg that Saturday night. Pickering's Spring Festival of Plays was a complete success. The performers en- joyed themselves as much as the audi- ence did, if not more. And just think - in three or four years, the younger actors could be participating in the ln' dependent Schools' Drama Festival. Then the day finally arrived, The ln- dependent Schools' Drama Festival. If one were to ask a group of people when the 1977 lndependent Schools' Drama Festival began, most of them would say, April 30th at 7 p.m. Actually, it began approximately five weeks ago, when students from four lndependent schools decided that they were going to try out for a part in their respective plays, and if they made it, would work at their role until it became a part of themselves. This is what dramatics is all about - taking a particular role by the horns and working with it until the actor feels that his character is a part of himself. Like- wise, the lndependent Schools' Drama Festival takes these characters by the THE VOYAGEUR 83 horns and molds them to fit into a certain place in their respective plays. If this is successful, the result can be an abso- lutely wonderful performance. As for myself, the Drama Festival began at 3:30 p.m. on April 30th when I was invited to hear Mr. Maynard Robinson conduct a make-up workshop for all of the actors. I was amazed to see how theatrical make-up is used. He created special types of beards and noses, and showed us how to create facial wrinkles and how to take a face mold. Did you know that, by adding just a touch of highlighter or shadow, an actor's face can age thirty years? Fascinating! After the workshop and supper, it was time for the Drama Festival to begin. Once our Headmaster Harry M. Beer had welcomed everyone to Pickering College, the Festival commenced. The first play of the evening was In The Cathedral, by Peter Weintrager, which was performed by Crescent School. This play deals with a man from the country 84 DRAMA who wishes to enter the Law. However, the guard to the door leading to the Law cannot let him into the Law. The man from the country pleads with the Guard, but still cannot gain access to the Law. After many days pass, the Guard closes the door to the Law permanently. As the Guard is about to give the message of salvation to the man, the man dies, i.e. curtain closed and the play was over. The second presentation ofthe evening was offered by Appleby College. Eros At Breakfast, by Robertson Davies, is a play which demonstrates what goes on inside the body of Mr. P. S., a normal, healthy 18 year old man. He is in love with Thora, and the different parts of his body must make sure that llllr. P.S. is making a wise decision. His inner organs, common sense and heart feel that Thora is a good influence on him. Nlr. P. S.'s liver, Hepax, also agrees with this, stating: Love may not make the world go 'round, but it is certainly great for the liver! However, Aristophontes, Mr. P.S.'s brain and in- tellect, is against this concept. He feels that education should come first, then marriage, and then children. The other parts of the body take care of Aristo- phontes' attitude by getting him drunk so that he cannot properly carry out his duties. And so Mr. P. S. lives happily ever after. The third production of the evening, We're Due In Eastbourne In Ten Minutes, by N.F. Simpson, was staged by St. Andrew's College. This play is a farce about two supposedly friendly couples who get together for a quiet evening. Although it is possible that a couple could have a box of manure as a living room centrepiece, or that they would chop nuts in the hinge of an electric mixer, or that- their decorated friend might arrive at their home every night to sit on top of' their china cabinet and watch television through binoculars, it is certainly not! likely. That is what makes this play ag farce: A play marked by broadly satiricalf comedy and improbable plot tMirriam-3 Webster Dictionaryb. The final play presented for the Drama Festival was performed by Pickering Col- lege. Cowboy's 32, by Sam Shepherd, is the story of two actors, Stu and Chet, who can face reality while playing their roles as cowboys. They fight off lndians and help each other out. They are a team on stage. However, in real life, Chet cannot face reality. When Stu dies Chet cannot accept it and continues to talk to Stu as if he were alive. But Chet is all alone, the curtain closes. The plays were over, and it was time for the Adjudicator to announce the winners of the evening's awards. Marie Hopps, internationally known actress and director, was the Adjudicator at the Drama Festival. l discovered fthrough a personal interview which Miss Hopps was kind enough to grant me after the Ad- judicationj that Miss Hopps has been constantly active in the theatre for most of her lifetime. She first studied music and dance with Max Reinhardt in Berlin. 1 gm ,- 4.g5'i.. 9 J v s THE VOYAGEUR 85 w fiir ' i 'r - fifw is -evict!! ,-,,g'i1? ' far! 5 .,- i'.'tM','. ' r4ri119'12z,f61:.?rfz?rf' f 'F - ,r,g-lgwvy Thi, as - ,. A' Q' I ' ' I. z , 14 !,rifc . A . 4, f 1 ... ' ,, f ' .5 if j A ny it W6 A li' a X 1 ' , ' I J' 4 .' N: Q.. sf, ' J In . 41' rg -add .4'..fi-55' awards. The first award of the evening was the Crescent Plaque, presented for best supporting role. Appleby's Edward Dickins, who played Chremes in Eros at Breakfast, did a very good job on stage, and he is to be congratulated for a fine performance. Next Miss Hopps presented the Harry Nl. Beer Plaque for best acting. For the first time in the three years of the Drama Festival, the award went to two fine actors: Brian Meharg and Heward Lee for their superb performances at Stu and Chet in Pickering College's play, Cowboys 32. And now, the award was to be pre- sented - the Donald Davis Cup, for best production. Miss Hopps was perfectly at ease as she talked freely about the winner of the Cup, but she did not mention his name for a while. And then, as the audience sat at the edge of their seats, the winner was announced - lohn Lock- yer. When we heard his name, we literally jumped for joy! What a fantastic award 9f','el for such a fantastic director to receive! This was a magnificent night for Picker- ing. After the excitement had died down a bit, friends of the cast members were invited to have coffee and doughnuts in the dining hall. It was here that the cast members of Cowboys 1122 presented Mr. Lockyer with a gift - a beautiful pewter mug with the Pickering College crest, and under it, the title Cowboys 422, engraved on its side. And so ended the Drama events of the 1976-1977 school year at Pickering. All were well done, all were thoroughly enjoyed. Hopefully, next year's Drama events will be just as good - if not better - than this year's. -David Fritz Left to Right' lohn Lockyer and Craig Kamcke the founder of the Independent School Drama Festival. Left to Right: Heward Lee, Nlarie Hopps, Mr Beer, Brian Nleharg, L 5 . W C 's THE VDYAGEUR 87 o- .,, 88 DRAMA . f -wrt ' , .M vgQf,fff,w4lAQi: :lp ' aw li .51 1, gin. Q 4 .1 W. e QNGCQI me-cz N Q 94. 1-a p .' x PICKERING COLLEGE ASSOCIATION All those associated with Pickering College were saddened by the death of former Headmaster Joseph McCulley on February 9th of this year. Our Memorial Service for him was held on March 6th. The Meeting provided a fine opportunity for Pickering people to come together to honour a great friend and headmaster. At the suggestion of many Old Boys there has been established the Joseph McCulley Memorial Scholarship, contributions to which may be made by getting in touch with the Headmaster. THE VOYAGEUR 89 There was a good turnout of young and active Old Boys to play the school teams in Hockey and Basketball on February 26th. Unfortunately, they were not young and active enough, for they were defeated by the current bearers of the Blue and Silver. ln Hockey, the students vanquished the Old Boys by a score of 7 to 3 and in Basketball the school team also won by the close score of 49 to 48. Both these student victories represented the defeat of the Old Boys for the second year in a row. As always, the Old Boys' picnic on Sunday afternoon June 12th was one of the happiest gatherings of the school year. This Spring reunion now has its own traditions, the pony ride, the races, the hayride to the barn and the picnic supper overlook- ing Memorial Field. This year the latter was enhanced by hot dogs barbecued on the spot! Once again this annual gathering was thoroughly enjoyed by Old Boys and their families. The present Executive of the Pickering College Association is made up of the following members: Honorary President, lohn Brownlee, President, Charles M. Beer, Vice-President, Fred Leitch, Secretary-Treasurer, Douglas Clark. Committee: Tony Allen, Al Jewell, Dick Lee, Ed Richardson, Allen Shully, Roger Veale. 1 ,. .. ,Q f , , .nf e -' , , - n Y THE VOYAGEUR 91 X MK I . 'ea I 'ff I' -Q F 4 fix., .1 , ' A Q- ii, i . T test' f . t Y wygx' 'A L if M1 . A 25917 52- 'A . .Fw Qu-Q ,X .- fpf-m C H. J . r . 'AN 1 ' X 1? ' f-' 'GQ V Y ..L1fg:- .- bSj1,I'+:l2wf , ' I' KX Fwfftfixfl X - P QQETWEQQQXMM ba , sf, Li, Q1 Corridor Committeesb who plan, with the staff, activities for the students. Although the second term was not packed with extracurricular activities, the one that the Committee did plan was probably the best thing that happened to grades eleven through thirteen. On Febrruary 19, Pickering College senior students were invited to Alma College, a girls' school in St. Thomas, Ontario, for an afternoon of sports and an evening dance. Pickering students arrived at Alma at 92 WINTER TERM 2:30 in the afternoon and were immedi- ately welcomed by cheerleaders who sang the Alma Cheer. Then the men changed into gym shorts and T-shirts for an after- noon of basketball and volleyball. There was time for a quick dip in the pool later in the day. After the games were finished it was time for supper. The evening continued with a dance in Alma's gym. After three or four dances, many new acquaintances had been made. By the end of the evening, many guys and girls had become close friends. When the buses left Alma, only one question could be heard throughout the bus: When are we going to see them again? To call Pickering's social with Alma a success story is a great understatement. Both Alma and Pickering students should be thankful that they have a great Student Committee as well as a great staff. At any rate, students from both schools seemed to want to get together at a later date to pick up where they leftoff. School began, and everyone got back into the pattern of school life. Our Meetings for Worship also resumed. During the first Sunday Meeting the Headmaster spoke on the topic To You - The Challenge. He discussed how well the first term went. He showed the students how they could really increase their marks. He told them how they could improve corridor relationships. But it would take some work. That was The Challenge l On January 16, Nancy Pocock dis- cussed her involvement with the Quaker 'yy Committee for Native concerns. Most students did not know much about the situation ofthe Canadian Indian until this lady came and spoke with us. We learned how the Indians' lifestyle is being altered by discrimination, pollution of the environment, and the exploitation of the animals they hunt for food. All of us were made aware of a situation which we had known very little about. On January 23, two members of the School Committee discussed their views about their chosen topics. David Fidani 6 l 5 3 . i . ,fe spoke about Conversations , while Chris Smith discussed the topic of Decisions . Both talks were interesting and had a message for all of us. lanuary's last Meeting for Worship dealt with a very important subiect to all of us - university. Professor F. Cen- tore, from the University of Waterloo, spoke to the students about, The Nature of a Liberal Arts Education . He showed us the importance of having knowledge in every field of study. This talk benefitted the senior students, especially some of fd i Je . ,f wgg ' 4534, . l A 4 ' t W'W,lT-7' y.3.3,A A W.: I -fre, Y IG ' 1,99 .ws YM' . Wx- J ,ga 114, P 4 411' whom will be entering university in the tall. Heward Lee and Adam Shully, two other Committee members, opened the February meetings. Heward discussed the importance of Responsibilities Adam discussed a question which many a Pick- ering Student has asked: What Does Pickering College Hold for You? The next week, Jim Rogers spoke about good sportsmanship, while Jerry Rau discussed The Happy Life at Pickering. All Com- mittee members did a superb job in -.,,, conveying their messages to the school. On February 27, Dr. J. K. Reynolds, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources for the Province of Ontario, presented a slide presentation. Students were really able to see just how beautiful the Canadian wilderness is. During the coffee session following the presentation, Dr. Reynolds was very helpful in answering our ques- tions about the environment and how we can help to preserve it. The Winter Term Meetings ended with a memorial service on March 6 honouring THE VOYAGEUR 95 W X X 96 WINTER TERM A VERY SPECIAL EVENT Alvin H. lewell's art exhibit at the York Fine Art Gallery in Snowball, Ontario on Thursday, May 5th, 1977 was a highlight of our year. Mary Gilbert, Proprietress of the Gallery, has been instrumental in promoting the fine arts in the Region of York by holding shows for local Canadian artists. She came to know Al Jewell's work after visiting Pickering College and asked him if he would like to exhibit his oils and water- colours at her Gallery. THE VOYAGEUR 97 'Qkaf -.-I Q . -- f - ,X 'r '7 S A great deal of time was spent prepar- ing new canvases and selecting earlier ones for re-framing for exhibition to the general public. His penchant for organi- zation and detail was given full rein as was his creative artistic talent. He re- created scenes from his visits to Ireland and Mexico as well as more familiar Canadian landscapes. He introduced into the show a few pieces of pottery of his own design, thereby demonstrating the versatility of his interests and skills. ln his thorough way, with some practical help from Mrs. John Pat Tribou and Charles F. Boyd, he was able to bring together approximately sixty paintings. They were carefully displayed in the Gallery showroom halls at Snowball Enterprises. The watercolours are characterized by AK' if ,dn-1' 'lin y mi' - A s . ' . f ' ',,f ,-r1.4 I apn- Mp ' vm ef W- -lfr H I I on-aaa-ar 4 . 1 N '01 87.01. , -p A -nr ,.,, ,. I . . , ,... ... f K I f re, .wfl . Eff ,I .. L ' r 15? isa Z, li. Lv., ' er :Wwe l . 'Z-' the delicate touch. His soft approach to colour and texture captures a still life, horses in suspended motion, a tuft of flowers or a winter scene. Understatement characterizes these works. Mr. lewell's oil paintings dominated the show by their number and variety. The gray-blue skies, pine and birch forests, and snow in myriad guises at- tracted viewers to his canvasses. A seascape showing salt-spray against Irish rocks is juxtaposed against a painting of Spring Thaw in Ontario. What impresses one about Al 1ewell's paintings is the fact that he works not only in different media, but includes a variety of subjects, buildings, people, sea and landscapes, horses, floral arrange- ments and still lifes. The test of an artist's work is his ability . .. ...- , fi - .,,.,., , V i ..,.g- ,fii . ' xi pn-vnu-nu.-.,,a...,.,..,..,,,..,.,, .... ... 2 v..,...,,. . x . V 1, 1' ' 4 'fi . 'Q rcic 2 0 4 1' '-2,59 riff h 4 wg V . to inspire others. Light, texture, the point of focus, the amount of detail, the emo- tional appeal and the ability to touch the universal, are aspects of what one sees in his paintings. Al lewell's show, far from being a curious adventure into the competitive art business, revealed to a new public an organized, disciplined and creative person, reaching out to the land and people he knows and loves. Thursday, May Sth was not just another opening to another show, but was an event marking a milestone achievement in the life of a sensitive and gracious human being. Sheldon H. Clark, Assistant Headmaster. THE VOYAGEUR 99 .nf ? fr. if -..,.,. 3 1 Q, x 2 ,Jr 5 5 -..-..,., Q 1 lm ,uf CORRIDOR LIFE Lower North Corridor had its ups and downs at the beginning of the year as most Corridors have. It consists mainly of Grade Nine students many of whom were Preps last year. The Corridor Masters, Mr. Mcitenny and Mr. Lockyer have not had an easy job since many of these students were away from home for the first time in their lives. However, the students of Lower North have pulled together as the year has progressed. Many good friend- THE VOYAGEUR 101 T :Z , at In 'J fl 4.4 . in A . .T ,L-I' Cr '12 g f 1 ' 'f 5, 3 51.6 if I W lfii :Iwi C ,A 0 W X x . il i .yew 1 4 3 , gy 'fu 'xx 'Vanta J' .L s ig . .ue 4!-ti W.-I, JT' fp any Pi' ki 102 CORRIDOR LIFE N- .. ,C .52 , 4.6 4,.L .,5q, ,.., .f-ex 5 '51 ships were begun this year which will probably continue in following years at P.C. A number of parties were held this year. There was a cook-out, a submarine party, a Christmas party at Mr. Lockyer's house and a Kentucky Fried Chicken party in Mr. McKenney's apartment. This latter was a gala occasion if you can imagine twenty-two students and two masters wrestling over three barrels of chicken in one room of a residence apartment! This year's Upper North Corridor con- sisted of about twenty high-spirited young men. This Corridor prided itself in having excellent Corridor parties - one of the things the inhabitants of Upper North are good at. The Upper North Corridor Masters were Mr. Illidge and Mr. Menard. They had a lot to do with keeping the spirit of the Corridor high. This Corridor was classified as being one of the liveliest at the beginning of the year. Proctors have said they'd rather have been asked to keep ice in the tropics than certain Upper North inhabitants in Ks Sm ,i V'ixs3?xXfQ. ts Seffsgw their rooms. However, when two Seniors were placed in the midst of this Corridor, the students energies were somewhat mellowed. Basically this Corridor has had a good year Life here has been challenging and interesting Its members would like to express particular thanks to Mr. lllidge for his valuable assistance this year. Upper Centre is one of the smaller Corridors consisting of only fifteen people What this Corridor lacks in size, however it makes up in enthusiasm and cooperation The general tone of the Corridor is low key and privacy during study period is never a problem. This comes from a basic respect among its members for each other's privacy. The Corridor Master for Upper Centre is Mr Boyd His long experience with Pickering students has enabled him to understand their basic wants, needs, and feelings The Corridor committee has organized a number of parties These included a trip to the Ponderosa Steak House, and a Submarine Party ee r . ,, The small size of this Corridor com- bined with the firm friendships developed here have made for a very successful year. Upper South is one ofthe more diverse Corridors. It has Peter King, who is the current record-holder for being late for bed, Steve Casey who Derek Benness, the Corridor Committee Chairman, de- scribes as an all-nighterg Doug Payne, who could give you the exact barometric pressure at any given instant, and Bill Davies, who'd wrestle anyone that con- sented. Mr. Barrett is the Corridor Master for this collection of oddities - no easy job for anyone. On many evenings you can find him in his apartment giving advice to a student over a cup of coffee or just having a rap session with half the Corridor. Even the nocturnal members of the Corridor are subdued when he's on duty. The students of Upper South have succeeded in cooperating well with each other to have a good year. Lower South and Centre Corridor con- - I ..,,,v ef tx fmt f--0 sists mainly of Senior students. There are people from Bermuda, Nigeria, the States, and Brazil. The Corridor Master is Mr. Beer. Having been a student at Pickering, he understands the complexities of living in such close proximity for such a long time. He stresses the need for respect and co-operation among students, Our Corridor parties have consisted of a hockey game, a game of broom ball, and a baseball game. These were followed up by submarines, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and barbecued steaks respec- tively. On the whole Lower South and Centre has had a very good year. Many of its students are graduating this year. Most LOWER NORTH, ABOVE, Left to Right, BACK ROW: Peter Gibson, Tim Kimber, Nicky Troller, Keith McDaid, Tony Fealdman, Mike Casey, Bert Robson, Danny Velasco, Ward Legrow, Jeffrey Grossman. David Smith. MIDDLE ROW: Jim Matthews, Jim Warren, Mike Trusler, Scott Taylor, John Brdar, Sam Levinter, Blake Malcolm, Yuri Lightbourne, David Mowbray, Harland Williams, Brahma Prasad, Derek MacMillan. FRONT ROW: Mr. McKenney, Ray Botelho, Tom Rawlinson, Mike Shear, Jeffrey Zimmerman, Mr. Lockyer. THE VOYAGEUR 103 ' - .Rfg.,. .1.- 4 , - -QQ., gf, f-5 .. wi Q -its X f sfjgif, 2 2 swf' U , is A 'r J ' f p '-A- i-Q of the others plan on returning for their Grade Thirteen. This past year life has been very interesting in the Basement Corridor. lt is quite different from most other corridors. lt consists of Grade Thirteen students, twelve of whom live in the basement and four in the Gate House. The two Firth House tutors are also part of the Basement Corridor. lt was very easy for the members of the Basement to adjust to each other this year because there weren't many new faces. The new boys who did join the Basement fitted in very well. Mr. Zegar- chuk and Mr. Flusche, the Masters in charge of helping the Basement, rounded out the Corridor very well. These two Masters have helped the Corridor greatly with their wise words during lively weeks and their understanding during tough weeks. When the students of the Basement are not hard at work trying to fulfill their obligations for class the next day or working at that one weak subject, they can be found partaking in many other X X 4 s s, . Q I.. 2 A B ., , . 1 ! . it . i + x 'P 1 6 ' 1 gm, ,ozwtr .i ' - sewer..-af., A.. . - J- breathtaking activities. Those activities include trying to think up that one prac- tical joke that hasn't been done for a long time, like putting an old toilet in some indecorous place, or where to hide the four pillars. Other favorite activities include booing when the Montreal Canadians beat the Toronto Maple Leafs fexcept for that one cheer from Jerry Rauj, trying to decide what type of food to order, or just relaxing after a hard day's work. Despite the different ideas and nation- alities the Basement has been a good place to live this year. Everyone seemed to join together as a unit to make life as enjoyable as possible for one another. The first few days were very busy for Firth House students. A lot of old friend- ships were rekindled and many new friendships were begun. One of the first tasks of the teachers was to organize the students into soccer teams. Mr. Leightell was the coach of the Prep A team while Dave O'Donell, a Firth House tutor, took charge of the B team. Both teams did fairly well .e J i , 27,4 f ,, .j. i 5 li 1 j 'R V .s Q ,I . f l 5 f .1 , E8 42 t six. if I Z. X-xt I and skills were developed that would later be useful for students playing on Rogers House teams. One of the most enjoyed activities the students took part in was on Pickering College Day. The students had a choice of visiting the Science Centre, C.N. Tower, or the Metro Zoo. As the Christmas season approached they planned a Christmas Party. Gifts were exchanged at this event and the close of a fairly successful first term was celebrated. After their Christmas Break, the main sport they were involved in was hockey. This was enjoyed with vigor equal to that of soccer. Roger McMechan, a Grade Thirteen student, began helping out in Firth House as a tutor. His help was greatly appreci- ated by the students and teachers alike. As the weather warmed up, the hockey season came to a close. Intramurals then continued until the Spring Break. As of the end of their second term, the order from highest to lowest in terms of points was Gold, Silver, Red, then Blue. K . HL, , if , 6, 9 I, A' ,. Es y ,., 1 !'-,.... The Firth House literary talents were displayed in the last issue that term of our school newsletter, The Quaker Cracker. They did a good job and were to continue to have a voice in successive issues. After the holidays the corridors were buzzing with people's tales of their trips to Florida, Bermuda, California and other places all over the world. Being on the last leg of their academic year, it was hard for them to settle back into their work. Another few weeks of Intramurals took place. Later, they were organized into UPPER NORTH, ABOVE LEFT, Left to Right, BACK ROW: Stacey Martin, Edward Lau, Bill Francis, Harry Albright, Wilson Leung, Mark Lai. CENTRE ROW: Mike lones, Dave Noble, Mark Fimio, Graham Beaton, Darcy McCabe,AndrewTognonato,Alejandro Velasco, Rob Lanier. FRONT ROW: Philip Hollinsed, Mr. Illidge, Robert Guy, Edmond Shum, Jeffrey Northrop, Mr. Clark, Mark Davidson. UPPER CENTRE, ABOVE, Left to Right, BACK ROW: Michael Butterfield, lohn Seaton, lohn Johnston. David Davies, CENTRE ROW: Allen Zee, laime Keller, Chris Casey, Barton Wong, Antonio Lasser, Bill lones. FRONT ROW: Kent Simmons, Mr. l. F. Leightell, Stephen Cooper, Graham Ross, Mr. C. F. Boyd, Craig Morrison THE VOYAGEUR 105 . gs: ,, l r , H1 -r f1 '1f. 5 I 1 C , K CAS, -5:2 ..',,, -i,.-M Jn Y UPPER SOUTH, TOP, Left to Right, BACK ROW: lan Coerbell, Dave Hamann, Steve Casey, Bill Davies, Doug Payne. MIDDLE ROW: Peter King, Greg Brok- meier, Bill Waddell, Paul Sung, David Dukelow, Richard Somerville, Nalton Brangman. BOTTOM ROW: Randy Vaucrosson, Mr. Leightell, Derek Ben- ness, Larry Hoare, Mr. Barrett, Rick Knight, LOWER SOUTH AND CENTRE, ABOVE, Left to Right, BACK ROW: John Buckley, Mark Owen, Scott Wil liamson, Roderick Simons, Philippe Marchand, Due' monde Brangman. SECOND ROW: David Smoke, Mark Kuper, Randy Dickinson, Adam Shully, Barry Bircumshaw, Heward Lee, Jim Begg, Anthony Jack- son, Robert Mirsky. THIRD ROW: Bill Winger, Dele Oshodi, David Fritz, John Reynolds, Iqbal Hasnoo, Robert Cameron, Scott McDonald. FRONT ROW: Jake Spring, Brian Meharg, Mike Gurnsey, Tom Stone. Mr Beer, Chrisleffreys. 106 CORRIDOR LIFE BASEMENT, ABOVE RIGHT, Left to Right, BACK ROW: Stellan Shum, Michael Wong, David Fidani, Ashvin Akal, Khalid Ba4Mkhalif. THIRD ROW: Stephen Cadien, Roland Lai, Jamal AlAHooty, John Goodwin, Jerome Rau, Steven Blondy, David 0'Donnell, Murvi Dennis. SECOND ROW: Nico Schuhle, Roger Mc- Mechan, Al Newman, James Rogers, Chris Smith. FRONT ROW: Mr. Zegarchuk, Mr. Flusche. FIRTH HOUSE GRADE 8, CENTRE RIGHT, Lett to Right, BACK ROW: Gordon Adams, Paul Guilo, Joerg Reidegeld, Jamie Hodgson, David Robson, James Tatem, David Margetts, David Smith, Jackie Flannery, Chris Sartor. FRONT ROW: Bill Leeming, D. C. Pollock, John James, Gregory Da Prato, Alex Or' phanou, Ted LeHockey, A. H. Jewell, Dana Barkin, Andrew Freeman. FIRTH HOUSE GRADES 6 8- 7, BOTTOM, Left to Right, BACK ROW: Rod Halpert, Anthony Maresch, Todd Rainforth, Doug Thomas, Bart Bedford, Andrew f.. its as .Jf'i1 'g, 41' S' ta. , w -.sr .-A , . Sanderson, Jason Silva, Stuart Wright. MIDDLE ROW: Andrew Vaucrosson, Daryl Rainey, Richard Hayden, Chris Gardner, Jamie Zavitz, Glen Rebelein, Paul MacPherson. FRONT ROW: Matthew Bradden, Dean Pankhurst, Mr. J. MacRae, Don Hicks, Jay Rose, Fred Wasielewski, A.H. Jewell, Robert Matthews, Brian Sauve. softball teams. At the close of softball season came the Firth House Corridor Party. They played a game of capture the flag with the help of Rod Simons and Dave Fritz, two senior students who helped out with the supervision of students and other things for the year. Afterward they roasted ' i 4 .'4 v . - i '. f. v 1, 1 XJ' ,.Ew':-I , LTA':'L ,, , bg .n,, M,11 g .. .! . Q .6- W N x Se iff, 1' e hotdogs. Although at the end ofthe party it poured, they had a good time nonethe- less. The Firth House Singers, under the direction of Mr. Illidge, made a few command performances for the school this year. One performance which they'd given on our Visitors' Day was particularly well enjoyed. Also during the Festival of Plays, Casey at the Bat was performed by Grades Six and Seven. Grade Eight did Happy Days. -James Rogers - Ted LeHockey - John Reynolds lr if , l vim f 2' if f .L 5 3 V M 4. f 1,44 ,, A1 J T4- .4 1 2 s 2 -I Til 1 . ' ' T F THE VOYAGEUR 107 jx 1 X, X N. ,A., 108 CORRIDOR LIFE X I w , ..,7?s3. E B ,Q x- , .ff L: 3 ' A ' -3, 5 E 1 1 , 1, W M 1 fig THE VOYAGEUR 109 P r l . SA I. u .5 'vu G ffga' It Q 5 A A , J 5, KJ.-, ing 3 U . Q V ., 'J x 31 XX, ', 5 6 in Q K .4-'J xk 54 - f A 110 SPRING SPORTS N 2 1 t ,Li - ,, . I '19 gg y 1 x.','W' +I? uf' u M 1? fiff'1fl l'Lee J ', rf rs- ,J N at 'F' qualify with Oshodi, Rogers and Gurnsey for the G.B.S.S.A. meet in Parry Sound. that meet was heid on May 25. ln this meet, Morrison established a school record in the 100 meters aiid a G.B.S.S.A. record in the 200 meters. Finally, Sports Day was held on May 28th, After several hours of very active participation, it was announced that the Gold team had won the Intramural Competition Panel. lt was a very good day on which to end a very good term. -W.L.R.W. THE VOYAGEUR 111 'te' 3 r fl ' X I 1 . 'X K U I J x 1 , . xi I ff' x wx, X x 1 A x .1 Rx-. A , .1 1 . a ,4J':-Q x 'L N X r..- S i gf' X w I 1' Q' .1 1 in .585- s 's..,- 1' 9- , ...LT 5- '. - - --.-'A'uw-5-' 55 digg' ATI? ri 4 ' 4 Shum 2:31.1 5.23.3 11:16.0 28.33 129.00 4.8 6.9 .s - s 9. 1:-44 12 H,-' N 3. 'F Q Q if - H . -J N a. .. JG 1.45 11.20 ,.,4.. elI3 Biondy4 Zummerman 4.58.2 3 Waddell 4 Waite 2:14.7 J K N, Pdldflgl v SEL ,,.-...,, ? x ,, , ,Vx . . Q wc. 114 SPRING SPORTS ff The third term was a very busy period of time at Pickering College. As soon as students returned from the March break, was time to get used to the busy which continuously kept them the entire ten weeks of the term. The first event of the third term on Sunday, April 10th, as the for Worship for the Spring Term Mr. Charles F. Boyd addressed school, speaking on the subject of This included victories of all in sports, in academics, and in ifmproving relationships with fellow and staff members. Other Sunday Meetings, led by Picker- were also conducted throughout term. Mr. Keith McLaren spoke on SPRING TERM it 1 3 THE VOYAGEUR 115 X J . Q 4, Q u .. X 3 K5 f Q x, X ! fl I 1 a t xl f' F wx 'M-ax, '12 X 4- ' 34' 4 :RW kv 0 a V, Y g - ri 'ax , fy r 'Vi -Q2 ' 1 If . z W ,, , if si 5' 7? D f' ' , 3 r 1 if 4, 0 I M! 3 5. Q W j J , 116 SPRING TERM A 49 9 .wg-fn ' 1 f A N ,pgs V 'AR 'Ng fic., 4-Jr? J ga s 0 .nr- rl ar as ga . 1, aa.. - , G f Q ..,,, I an , OU 1' V 4 14, ,rg I ,yr - iw an ' J A: , for , ,a,,,a,., o, the Blue Team, the Silver Team, or the Team? Parents and friends of sat tensely as they watched the At the end ofthe day, race, making final relay came to a close as visitors and teachers gath- ered in the Dining Hall tor tea and cake. The next day, another big event was to take place - the Closing Meeting for Worship for the 1976-77 school year. Members of the graduating were asked to sit on the left side ol the Meeting Room towards the front. Sheldon H. Clark began the Meeting by reading The Promise ol the Athenian Youth. Next, Mr. Douglas C. Pollock, and old boy and master, read A Message to the Graduat- ing Class. There was a brief pause of silence and meditation. Then the entire school recited the Lords Prayer in unison, An offering for the poor was taken up, and then Mr. ,lim Beer, also an old boy and a master, read another message to the graduating class. It was now time for the Headmaster to address the school. His topic lor the evening was Our Meeting Room. ln his talk, he discussed all of the purposes THE VOYAGEUR 117 A . . ' 'N' in s'CI ' ' ' i .r .W-ag ' .' lv. ' .-- . nfkih Pickering's Meeting Room serves: as a place for worship, a place for student dances, student elections, and stage pro- ductions. He also discussed the paintings of Canada's ten provinces, and the simple beauty of our Meeting Room. The service continued with the singing of the school hymn, Jerusalem, and ended with the reading of a poem by Bayne Cummer, a student at Pickering College from 1927 until 1929. After the rest of the students were dismissed from the Meeting Room the members of the Graduating Class were asked to stay behind and vote for their choice for the Garrett Cane. Afterwards, the Headmaster, the Graduating Class, and the Assistant Headmaster took a stroll around the Pickering College campus and talked about old times and experiences which they had had while at Pickering. lt was a lovely evening. The following Thursday - June 2nd - was probably Pickering's most await' ed-for event - the Closing Dinner. This year's menu consisted of Prime Rib au Jus, peas and carrots, rolls and butter, garlic potatoes, fresh strawberry tarts with whipped cream, and coffee or tea. The members of the Graduating Class, as 118 SPRING SPORTS 1 ., . . .,, .1 J y,,,..fvJr4y .ea -Q 'wif FQ: , Q 'fztp 5 -sq sb .f - ' g .Q g. ,. ,, f . 11.1.1.1 -fl ' .1 .1 74- .- tradition, waited for the school. After the meal was finished several guests of honour, including Richard Lee, Jud Purdy, William Babcock, and Allan Rogers, all men closely associated with Pickering College. The first awards presented were the Colour Awards. These awards were pre- sented to those students who made outstanding achievements in athletics. This year students received Colour Awards for their athletic efforts during the school year. The awards were presented by Mr. Don Menard, Director of Physical Educa- tion at Pickering College, and Mr. William Babcock, who was the judge ofthe Quaker Relays on May 14th. Next, Mr. Richard Lee, old boy and former master at Pickering College, pre- sented the Rogers Cane. This award is presented each year to the student in Grade Six, Seven, or Eight who most represents the goals and ideals of Picker- ing College. This year an overjoyed David Margetts won this cherished momento. Next, Mr. Jud Purdy, a former master, presented the Widdrington Award. This award is presented to the student who has done the most for Pickering College outside of the daily routines of athletics ry! ,M pf-trial' , ' .9- t gf ef 'Q ,Z.i.'f:Q,fEf,fgZ'f . f -x'.'4,: 7 mi' '11. -l. v All J? all b 5 'mill' and academics. The winner of this year's Widdrington Award was David Fritz. Finally, Allan Rogers, old boy and head of Pickering's Board of Management, presented the Garratt Cane. The Garratt Cane is presented each year to the member of the graduating class who, in the eyes of his fellow classmates, repre- sents the ideal Pickering College student. This year, a well-deserving Jerry Rau received this cherished award. The fes- tivities ended with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. and excitement. The reason for all of this commotion was that exemptions would be announced at 3:30 p.m. that day. The Headmaster announced where everyone was to go at 3:30, and he also made a long string of other announcements. But through all of the discussion and commotion, the last issue of The Quaker Cracker was still able to be distributed to the school. This issue, which was called Reflections was very special in that over one-third of the student body wrote articles for this issue. lt was also special in that the front and back covers were formally put together by Alliance Press Ltd. to make the issue a really special one. ,. . . - ,531'5 'i ,. 2 , 4,1 ey, . , Q. . .x, ' 1 ' 4 1 ' P' we '1Si2fL,: ' . -eff if' AQW l 4 A -legen? , KAL 5'-ffl eff 'i 7 , 3 , .eg 'Ms lalgeg. -' ,A llll ,en get rf. . - , 81 , , ei.i'K,Ai?:'? 'Eg' ' af' 'Ah - f , Zvi,-G1 ' 9?,,.Z V 'QQSAN f si-sth-H 'ei if . 'f..'f ' ig A 4c '?1 -wereit.S5ee:z. e'rea1ss'se Only a few people were fully exempted and able to leave school on June 3rd. However, school did not end here. On Saturday evening, June 4th, Pickering's Formal, or rather, Informal Dance, took place. Mr. Derek Zegarchuk provided music for the evening, and the School Committee coordinated the evening. Even students with girlfriends from Alma Col- lege could go to the dance, thanks to arrangements made by the Headmaster. The evening lasted until midnight. It was a lovely affair. Yes - the Spring Term of 1977 at Pickering College was a busy time of the year - and there were still exams to take! But the satisfaction of accom- plishment was reward enough. Add that to the ten-week summer break that followed, and it was obvious that all the hard work payed off. And so, until next year -! . aw Mg, , a , , ' 5 B 1 1 Q, , iv , - K, :E I gn. .'.'.v qi I, A' ,V A cl, Q . M J 4 tri .a THE VOYAGEUR 119 120 AWARDS THE INTERMURAL PAN EL AWARD GOLD TEAM ...to Struggle With Friendly Foes WIDDRINGTON AWARD ...and Thy Neighbour as Thyself ...and the Second Mile... Left to Right, Front: Rob Cameron, Allan Newman. Back: H. M. Beer, W. J. Babcock, D. 1. Menard. Left to Right: David Fritz, H. M. Beer, Dr. 1. Purdy. Left to Right: A. D. Rogers, H. M. Beer, David Nlargetts, A, H. Jewell. Left to Right: H. M. Beer, Jerry Rau. ROGERS CANE FIRTH HOUSE ...One for all and all for One GARRATT CANE AWARDED BY THE GRADUATING CLASS ...Thus in all these ways, we will transmit this city not only not less but greater, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us. fy me vovnetun 121 l' 122 SPRING TERM K. .w,,,,. , ? Being a part of the Firth House Singers has been a lot of fun. Our Director, Mr. Paul lllidge, is very good. And without his leadership, the Firth House Singers would not exist. lt is the assumption of some people that singing in front of the school is not only embarrassing but that it is also boring. This is totally untrue. When the Firth House Singers are performing, they are really having a good time. The Singers are full of joy and send a good feeling throughouttheiraudience whenthey sing. All of us sing because we enjoy it. I feel that the Firth House Singers are a very good group, and l feel sorry for those who have not yet joined us. - Rod Halpert. Math Club Mr. John Leightell is the organizer of the Nlath Club, which has been in exis- tence for some fifty years. ln its begin- nings, it was called the Root of Minus One Club. lt then changed its approach from one of mathematics to one of science, and that is essentially what it was when Mr. Leightell became involved, about ten years back. Only three years ago did a branch of the Rooters Club, as it was now called, become interested in mathematics and develop the Math Club as we know it today. On an average, about five people attended the meetings this year. The meetings took place every Tuesday night during the first term: but, due to the Brown Reading Programme, it did not meet at all during the second term. During the third term, Mr. Leightell has tried to hold meetings every other week. He regards this as sufficient, since he feels that a club is a focal point and not the sole source of mathematical interest or creativity. But, he adds, be- cause ofa club, it is hoped that interest is generated for use at any other time. A math club, in Mr. Leightell's opinion, is not a situation in which excellence is pursued, but merely a chance to get some enjoyment out of mathematics. He clarifies this point by stating: the criter- ion for the success of a math club, and probably any other club, is whether or FIRTH HOUSE SINGERS, TOP, Left to Right, BACK ROW: Chris Sartor, John James, Daryl Rainey, Jay Rose, Ted LeHockey, Andrew Vaucrosson, Gordon Adams, Paul MacPherson. MIDDLE ROW: Doug Thomas, Stuart Wright, David Margetts. FRONT ROW: Gregory Da Prato, Todd Rainforth, Bart Bedford, Mr, Paul lllidge, Jamie Zavitz, Jason Silva. Jamie Hodgson. MATH CLUB, ABOVE, Left to Right, BACK ROW: J. F. Leightell, Sponsor, Barton Wong, Jeffrey Northrop, Steven Blondy, Allen Zee, Nico Schuhle. SEATED: David Fritz, Harry Albright. THE VOYAGEUR 123 not people enjoy attending the club, and I think they dog otherwise, they would not keep coming back. Mr. Leightell definitely intends to hold the Math Club next year, because he is sure that there will always be students who enjoy Math for the sake of Math, and this, he feels, is the key idea: EN- JOYMENT. - Harry Albright. The Gardening Club For the past two years, Mr. Bradd Barrett has been in charge of the Garden- ing Club. He says that there is no truth to the rumour that he is in charge be- cause he is the most vegetable-like member of the staff. The Gardening Club is responsible for the maintenance of all of the flower beds on school grounds. During the spring months the Club's members are kept very 124 CLUBS 1 busy with their tasks of weeding, water- ing, fertilizing, and planting the flowers. Each fall they churn up the soil and plant new bulbs for the following spring. Although suggestions as to what they could be profitably planting are frequent, the gardeners stick to flowers and shrubs. Illlr. Barrett does seem to have some idea of what he is doing, because plants have been known to grow in our flower beds. Our weeds have all the benefits of high-quality fertilizer, frequent water- ing, and well-aerated soil. Actually, the flowers around the College do not spring up miraculously. illlr. Barrett is a profes- sional landscaper and gardener during the summer, and between his know-how and the Club's manpower, the results have been very satisfactory. The members of the Club do have a lot of fun. The Gardening Club is an active group in which the students learn a lot r' t ...J J km. 'X sv- , Q i I fr : ff. Yr :X if about plant care. The future looks bright, says Mr. Barrett. We're growing all the time! -John Reynolds. RO0TER'S CLUB, TOP LEFT, Left to Right: Scott Williamson, Robert Mirsky, David 0'Donriell, Mr. Zegarchuk. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, BELOW, Left to Right, BACK ROW: lan Coerbell, Iqbal Hasnoo. CENTRE ROW: Chris Sartor, Mr. Boyd, John Reynolds. FRONT ROW: Greg Brokmeier, Gordon Adams. COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB, ABOVE, Back to Front, LEFT SIDE: Jamal Al-Hooty, Mr. J. F. Leightell, Barton Wong, Wilson Leung, Michael Jones. RIGHT SIDE: Nico Schuhle, Allen Zee, John Johnston, Stephen Cooper, Paul Sung. A i 1 5 r 'Q SCHOOL COMMITTEE, ABOVE, Left io right, BACK ROW: Adam Shully, Heward Lee, lerry Rau, Derek Benness, L C M M David Fidani. FRONT ROW: Chris Casey, Chris Smith, Brian Meharg, Mr. Beer, lim Rogers Ki THE VOYAGEUR 125 -gov- ! N 9 fkdxm ' THE VOYAGEUR vouuvns L, 1976-77 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bill Waddeil STAFF ADVISER o n SCHOGL Dave Fritz larry Rau AQYYSARQ . . I g g '9z7-11114 Q kxov -if 128THEVOYAGEUR ,W-7 Q. fb v ' 'ttzrhq A 5' Y 3. 1:2 7 .f-rw - ' , .. A M.. ' A . 4641 1 NV 8 THE VOYAGEUR 129 Let'S Talk. 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