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

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Nov. 6 - Sadie Hawkin ' s Dance About the hour of 8:00 p.m. the doors of the M. C.V.I, swung open to reveal the final efforts of the Sadie Hawkins Dance Committee. A farm scene was constructed on stage (thanks to Mr. Palmer) consisting of a barn surrounded by trees, hay, corn and pumpkins. This year, along with a Marry ' n Sam (brilliantly played by Mel D.), Divorc ' n Dan was added to the entertainment. He, too, was a success, but as it neared the closing of the even- ing, Dan (John J.) was forced to yield to demand and converted his shack into a marrying booth. As the dance was advertised as hard time, it gave many students the chance to look sloppy with a legal excuse. Football sweaters were worn by many boys, while pig-tails and shorts seemed to be the style for the girls. Jan Ward. Nov. 9 - Senior Track Team placed second in C.O.S. S.A. at Norwood for cross-country running. Nov. 10 - Remembrance Day Service In a solemn service the students met in the assembly in memory of those who gave their lives in the wars for our freedom. Mr. Hill lead our thoughts and the band accompanied our song. Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister represented the school in the placement of a memorial wreath at the cenotaph. Nov. 13 - The McLaughlin C.V.I. Senior Commence- ment Exercises were held on Friday, November 13, 1964. On that evening all those students of last year ' s grades XI, XII and Xin who had earned Proficiency Awards, individual subject awards, diplomas, honour bars and crests were presented with their prizes by various members of the school faculty and guests. At selected interludes during the evening, the audience was treated to excellent performances by the M. C.V.I, band and newly- formed Glee Club. Nov. 25 - Christmas Exams begin. Dec. 4 - Christmas Exams end. Dec. 4 - Music Option Party On Friday, Dec. 4th the McLaughlin Music Council held a music party. The band and choir were the hosts to this dance. The newest top hit parade songs were played. The guests were also serenaded by the Jane Street Minstrels, a very good folk- singing trio composed of three talented McLaughlinites. It was a lively evening. Don Woods Dec. 7 - Michael Starr addressed students on his career in politics as Labour Minister with the Conservative government, followed by an informa- tive discussion period. 67

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SCHOOL EVENTS 1964-65 Sept. 8 - First Day of School Once again our happy, frolicking, summer-holiday loving students joyfully embraced the fun and adventure of a new year of school life with joy and a sincere confidence that nothing could be worse than last year. Sept. 11 - Initiation Day and Dance As the veteran students of MCVI filed through the hallowed halls on the way to classes, the poor, unsuspecting frosh were squirming in their audit- orium chairs, and being subjected to the worst torture possible: The preparatory stages of Initiation Day. Black Friday was held on Sept. 11th and the Frosh were put to work carrying books, shining shoes and whatever other stunts were thought up by the Seniors. At the dance, the delinquent frosh were punished by the embarrass- ment of having to perform on the stage. Doug Clifford Sept. 19 - Stratford Trip On Saturday, Sept. 19 64, Mr. Jocelyn ' s home town, the beautiful Stratford-on-Avon was again overrun by the Oshawa chapter of the Shakespeare Fan Club. After visiting the downtown area we walked along the beautiful Avon river-bed. Maybe next year there will be some water in it. At the theatre that afternoon, we saw Richard II played by William Hutt. This is the story of the weak, vacillating Richard, who was the annointed King and Henry Bolingbroke (played by Leo Clceri) who took the crown. After a smorgasbord dinner at the Victorian Inn, those who had not lost their tickets, saw an admirable performance of King Lear, with John Colicos in the lead. We watched the gradual dis- integration of Lear ' s reason, leaving him totally insane. Lear does regain his sanity late in the play only to die, with Cordelia his one true daughter. Lear has been described as a play about the world ' s capacity to hurt and man ' s capacity to suffer and endure. Whatever it was about, it was great. Tom Russell Sept. 30 - Election assembly speeches Oct. 2 - Election Dance Throughout the evening the tension mounted as members of the Scalar and Vector parties anx- iously awaited the results of a very hard and short election campaign. The outcome as everyone knows, was a landslide victory for the Scalars. John Stewart Doug Simkins John Johnston Doug Dobney Terry Glecoff Sharon Smith Peter Richardson Susan Mason The Vectors then became the loyal opposition in this year ' s Parliament. After all the hand-shaking, the new Cabinet settled down to enjoy themselves for the remainder of the evening. For the first time, the spot dance prizes were school rings and pins. This dance was well organized and very profitable. Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Justice Minister of Publica- tions Minister of Organiza- tions Minister of Social Affairs Minister of Finance Secretary of State Oct. 11 - Grade 13 ' s visited Queen ' s University Oct. 20 - Parliament supported sale of activity cards Oct. 31 - Hallowe ' en Fun: The least said the better. Nov. 6 - Student Assembly addressed M. P. Dr. Pauline Jewett who spoke on the responsibilities and duties of back benchers in Parliament followed by an 6 interesting discussion period.

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Dec. 10 - Newly- installed time clock is used for opening of basketball season. Dec. 15 - Wildest Parliament to date -first filibuster and motion to stop the clock. Credit goes to Brian Wilson. Dec. 17 - Carol Night A new event at McLaughlin, the Christmas Carol Night was held on the evening of December 17th. Our auditorium resounded with carols and was filled with the Spirit of Christmas , as the programme was called. The choir, junior and senior bands performed under the direction of Mr. Crosbie. Our special guests were the Ridgeway Senior Public School choir and their conductor, Mr. Parks. The Parkwood Minstrels delighted all present with their folk music. The stage, under the direction of Mr. Palmer was decorated with a huge tree. When Santa appeared to the tune of Tango for Santa it signalled the end of a marvellous evening. Jane Mason Dec. 21 - Christmas Celeigh The stillness of the crisp, cold evening on Decem- ber 21st was suddenly shattered by the roar of laughter and merrymaking which spread rapidly throughout the halls of M. C.V.I, welcoming in the Christmas Season. Once again this annual spect- acle provided sparkling entertainment, provided by the Forms, whose skits passed the unsympathetic judgement unleashed upon them by the Board of Censors . llA ' s, ' ' Paul Revides Rear was awarded top honours with Terry Glecoff accepting the non- existent trophy. Honourable mentions went to Forms IOC and 13A for their skit effort. A short, lively dance in the gym created atmosphere for the remainder of the evening, while refreshments were served in the cafeteria. Many thanks are extended to Mr. Kolodzie and the entire staff, for their expert handling of the gala affair. Lloyd Hircock. Dec. 22 - Last Day of School - Yea! 68 Jan. 4 - Return to School - Ugh! Jan. 7 - Parent ' s Night Approximately 850 parents came to our first Parents ' Night, arranged by the Guidance Depart- ment, assisted by the Guidance Club, and student secretaries. The band entertained before Mr. Roberts wel- comed those present, and then the interviews took place to the great satisfaction of parents and teachers - if not all students! Coffee and cookies were served in the cafeteria, ending an evening voted a rousing success by all who attended. Jan. 8 - Official opening of basketball season and first sock hop of the school year. Jan. 9 - School Curling Team (Rink) placed third in Schoolboy Bonspiel at Lindsay. Jan. 15 - Yellow Banana For the January dance the school gym was trans- formed into a coffee house (minus the coffee) called the yellow banana and featuring the Parkwood Minstrels, M. C.V.I. ' s newest and only folk-singing group. Terry Glecoff, Barry Cory, Bob Fitches and Warren Maglll, all worked hard to bring the spirit of a Hootenanny to their audience. The background of brightly coloured guitars hanging from the stage produced the proper atmos- phere for the folkniks. The attendance was poor but I think those who did attend enjoyed themselves thoroughly.