Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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Jamie Macllae came to Pickering six years ago with a wealth of artistic experience. Finishing his high school in Sault Ste. Marie, Jamie attended the most revered art school in Canada, The Ontario College of Art in Toronto. There he studied under the former Pickering master Fred Hagan, and unwittingly prepared for a career in teaching. Arriving on the hilltop in 1974, Jamie's contributions have been manifold. Under his direction the Art programme expanded into Grades 11 and 12, a ceramic section was added and numerous settings were made for the Drama Club. As well as his teaching responsibilities Jamie has been a duty master in Firth House and an organizer of intramural baseball. lan Masters was born in London, England, and went to school in England, earning his B.A. at the University of Southampton. He now resides in Owen Sound, Ontario, with his wife and three children. This is lan's first year teaching at Pickering teaching English to grades 9, 11 and 12. He is also in charge of the Drama Club and this year's play production Top Table. Some of Ian's silversmithing works were on display for sale on our Parents' Day earlier this school year. He has taught in Uganda for several years, leaving upon the arrival of ldi Amin. lan is well-liked by the students and is doing a fantastic job. Dan McCIymont was born here in Newmarket, Ontario, and now resides in Pickering College. After attending Eastview Secondary School in Barrie he went to the Laurentian University where he earned his Bachelor of Physical Education. He has also earned his Bachelor of Education at Toronto University. This is Danny's second year here at Pickering College. He is currently running the Parachute Club and is part of the Red House staff Danny lives in Firth House and teaches grades 7 and 8, English and is in charge of the House League sports in the fall and Baseball in the spring. Keith McLaren graduated from Queen's University with a B.A. in 1948 and has been on the hilltop for thirty- two years since. Two years ago he was appointed Assistant Headmaster in addition to his position as Director of Studies. Mr. McLaren is known best to the students not as an administrator, but as a teacher of Mathematics. Each year the graduating class is tremendously grateful for his perseverance in preparing them for University. FFICULTY F 'fr i' .Q 1 'fgg'f2'K,: 5 A i , , f 4.11 'fm i- V V, .pw 2, E ,, if-'i i

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' .,. '--lu, 4 l N A Aw EQ Paul lllidge was born in Toronto. He attended the University of Toronto, Victoria College, where he ob- tained his B.A., and B.Ed. degrees. At Pickering for five years, he is presently teaching History to grades 9 and 12 and English to grades 10 and 13. Paul is the advisor to the school newspaper The Hilltop Times. For school life here Paul is presently Don of Gold House and an Advisor to the School Committee. Paul has many interestsg He enjoys most sports, travelling and writing. Since Paul is not returning to the Hilltop next year, we wish happiness and success in his future endeavours. We shall all miss him. AI Jewell is the resident artist at Pickering College where he has served on the staff since 1948. A graduate of the Toronto Teacher's College, Al in 1969 was ap- pointed Director of the Junior School. Not only is Al Jewell the resident artist but he is also responsible for adding pieces to Pickerings already notable collection. Al is one stabilizing force at Pickering and after thirty-two years his smiling face always brightens up a day. W.M. Bud Kane has now completed his third year at Pickering College. He joined the staff of the hilltop after graduating from the University of Toronto with B.P.H.E. and B.Ed. degrees. This year Bud was the House Master of the Junior School teaching grades 7 and 8. He also taught physical education to grades 9 and 10. Bud also ran the Games Club, coached the Second hockey and track teams. John F. Lockyer, about to begin his seventh year at Pickering, is the Senior English Master, Besides teaching English to Grades 12 and 13 John has now taken the administrative post of Assistant to the Headmaster. John, a graduate of Trinity College, Toronto, B.A., and of Laurentian University, lVl.A., spent much of his office time this year organizing a more efficient Old Boy's Association. During his March holiday John travelled with a group of Pickering students across the Atlantic to England which proved to be a superb trip.

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Don Menard graduated from McGill University in 1953 with a B.Sc., in physical education. Don came to Pickering College immediately thereafter and has stayed for twenty-seven years. As the Athletic Director he has improved the facilities and programming at Pickering immensely as well as playing an important role in the regional and separate school athletic programmes. Don has also shown a flare for student-staff relations as the staff representative on the Student Committee for many years. Hans Pape was born in Chandos Lake, Ontario, but now resides here in Newmarket. After his high school years he attended the University of Waterloo, Ontario, where he earned his B.Math. He has also earned his B.Ed. from the University of Western Ontario. Here in his second year at Pickering College Hans is teaching Mathematics, Computer Science, Relations and Func- tions and Physics. He is in charge of the Modelling Club and cross-country skiing which often travelled to Barrie in the winter. Mr. Pape is married and has one cat. Alex Seretis came to Pickering this year from Toronto, where he was born and attended the University of Toronto. With a B.Sc., he is kept quite busy here at Pickering teaching grade 9 Science, 11 Physics and 12 Chemistry. Alex has organized a music club here at school which is doing very well. As part of school life, Alex is the Don of Blue House. This past winter he helped out with Hockey and is presently running a Scuba Club. Rex Taylor came to Pickering for his first time this year after graduating from Queenls University with a B.A., and B.Ed., degrees. At Pickering, Rex is responsible for Skills Development and E.S.L. classes. Besides Taylor's Terrific Tutorials Rex helped out in soccer, badminton, and was a duty master for Firth House. He has proved to be a valuable addition to the hilltop as a result of his experience at Camp Mazinaw.