R S McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute - Haggis Yearbook (Oshawa, Ontario Canada)

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MICHAEL W. WEAVER Many moons ago, a great canoe came over the waters from England. It stopped at Montreal. One of the pilgrims from the canoe was Michael Weaver. Now this little pilgrim is attending M. C.V.I, from whence he hopes to progress to Ryerson if the Great Spirit is willing. REG WEBSTER Reggie la blade Webster has been a native of Oshawa all his life, and has become well known in many fields. He received his high school graduation diploma at Donevan where he also be- came a star football and basket- ball player. He is now settled down at McLaughlin taking the first year Ryerson course. PETE WHITTINGTON Pete is the only student in the new Ryerson course to come from O.C.V.I. He tries to keep up with his studies but many times he tries in vain. He hopes to go to Ryerson in Toronto next year and take Civil Tech- nology but this hope seems very vague at this time. ALF WILKINS Alf came to M. C.V.I, from Central Collegiate to attend the First year Technological Course offered here by Ryerson. He hopes to attend Ryerson in Toronto to take Chemical Technology. While in attendance at O.C.V.I., Alf man- aged to become the Pet Peeve of all the Grade 13 teachers. At Toronto next year, Alf hopes to drink the pubs of Toronto dry. DOUG WRIGHT Doug attended O.C.V.I. for two years. He was then transferred to M. C.V.I, where he graduated from the Grade 12 Technical Course. He is now taking the Grade 13 Technology Course and plans to complete the two remaining years at Ryerson in Toronto. BENNIE BEATNICK Bennie has been a member of 13E for many years. His amb- ition in life is to be a folk singer - which he will do when he Is allowed to leave school. In the meantime he Is occupied In amusing Mr. Buckley with a new theory: Noodles Laws of Motion . Mr. Buckley: We got it all mixed up now. What does m equal? Weaver: Um, I think Its equal the mass. Mr. Buckley: Idiot! And you can be board boy for the next month for not standing up. Mr. Palmer: We now come to the reign of the Tudors. What do you say about these kings, Reg? Reg: (sleepily) You win. Jacks for openers. Wright: (on the phone) I ' d swim the widest ocean, climb over the highest mountain, and ride on the fastest breeze to get to you. My love is undying. Girl: (big sigh) Wright: By the way, I ' ll be over Saturday night if it doesn ' t rain. 23

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LEW KOCHO Graduated from D.C.I. His fav- ourite sports are football and karate. His pet peeve - not enough gorgeous women in Osh- awa to affiliate with. His favour- ite poem is by Alf Wilkins: Higher in the mountains, Greener in the grass Here comes the Billy-Goat Sliding on his over-coat. JIM LYZUN In 1960 Jim entered Donevan Collegiate. Throughout his high school career he was moder- ately active in interform sports and was an above average pupil. In 1964 he graduated with a senior honour diploma. This year he is attending McLaughlin Vocational Collegiate as a stu- dent of the first year class of Ryerson Poly Technical Insti- tute. His ambition is to become an aeronautical technician. DON McQUAY Don Farmer McQuay was born very young and has grown older ever since. He has part- icipated in football, basketball, wrestling and eyeing the chicks. Don ' s main ambition in life is to stay in school until he is kicked out. Upon release Don wants to become a teenage idol and have mobs of girls chasing him. JAMES PALLANT Jim hopes to complete his first year of the Ryerson course this year. He has been an active member of the McLaughlin Amateur Radio Club for three years and has held the offices of Treasurer and Vice-Presi- dent for the club. His main interests consist of Ham Radio and radio experimenting. RON ROSNAK Ron, before taking 13 at M.C. V.I. roamed the halls of Don- evan. There he played four years of football. At McLaugh- lin he was form representative for two years, chairman of the Grad Ball, and also played a year of football. Next year he plans to level the city of Tor- onto by taking second year chemical technology at Ryerson. JOHN SCHUERMAN During his prolonged career at O ' Neill and McLaughlin, John has been very active athleti- cally. He has been very active on interschool football and bas- ketball and participated in many form activities, volleyball, bas- ketball and badminton. Sherm enjoys the outdoors, football, skiing (both types) and sports cars. Next year, he hopes to take Civil Technology in Tor- onto. MICHAEL SKINNER Mike came here to specialize in electronics and is now at- tending the first year Ryerson. He is treasurer of M.C. V.I. amateur radio club and amem- ber in good standing of the North Shore Radio Club. He intends eventually to become a ham . Amongst his outside interests are amateur radio, girls, water skiing, boating and swimming. WALTER VERHOEVEN Back in the spring of ' 64, the year of the great deliverance from grade 12 at Anderson Street High School, Walter Verhoeven decided to go out into the world and try his luck at even higher education be en- rolling in the Grade 13 tech- nical course at M.C.V.I., which is the first-year course of Ry- erson Polytechnical Institute. 22

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KEITH BRANNIGAN Continued from last year, he should be a whiz, but Mr. Keith Brannigan detests a math quiz. His pastimes include the in- stalling of clocks, with ripples and dents that other twelves mock. But straight on the line Keith ' s a good guy, for this electric shop specialist achieves marks quite high. DANNY CANN Long long ago, Danny Cann started his high school career at O ' Neill. After receiving his old age pension, he became a prefect. You can find him at the gym playing basketball. All he wants for Christmas is his two front teeth. To be continued next year! LARRY DERVENT Before coming to M. C.V.I. Larry attended O ' Neill Coll- egiate for two years. He then took an army apprenticeship for a year before returning toM.C. V.I. His outside interests are hockey, girls, basketball, girls, bowling, and more girls. Next year if he can get his mind off girls, he hopes to continue his drafting career. ERNIE CLARK He began his high school career at O ' Neill. He was shipped out of there with the machines to McLaughlin. When he reached grade eleven finally he was known as the terror of the machine shop. When he reached grade twelve he was forced to reform. Now his fate is un- decided. REG FLEWELL Before coming to M. C.V.I. Reg attended O ' Neill Collegiate. During his three years at Mc- Laughlin, Reg has specialized in Auto Mechanics. His inter- ests are water skiing, fixing cars and racing in general. Next year he hopes to attain an apprenticeship in Diesel mechanics. RONALD J. GARVOCK (GEARBOX) He is 19 years old if he ' s a day. Spends most of his time at the local Pub , (he works there). Ron ' s favourite pas- time is the Big M . Likes girls in short shorts, (very tight). Ron has the post of a Prefect in school and keeps all the girls in control. Very tall, dark, and handsome. Ron has been at M. C.V.I, three years, last year, this year, and next year. 24