Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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'l8 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Distinction in Junior School French lpresentecl by Mrs. G. Miller Hydel G. Hebert Distinction in Senior Mathematics lpresented by Colin Moseleyl J. Chamard Distinction in Fourth Form Latin Distinction in History P. Phillips J. Chamard Distinction in Third Form Mathematics Distinction in Fourth Form Science lpresented by Mrs. G. R. H. Simsl lPresented by Dr. 81 Mrs. H. Baxterl E. Embiricos A. Wakefield Public Speaking Prize Prize for General Excellence lpresented by Hon. Mr. Justice G. M. Hydel lpresented by Mr. T. H. P. Molsonl J. Chamard R. Hallett Distinction in Literature Angus Murray Essay Prize P. Vodstrcil J. Chamard Distinction in Creative Writing lpresented by Mr. 81 Mrs. C. F. Carsleyl D. Phillips Distinction in Choir lpresented by Mrs. Anson C. McKiml R. Smith D. Steven Dramatics Prizes lpresented by Mr. 81 Mrs. H. S. Bogertl D. Barry J. Chamard P. Vodstrcil Magazine Contest Awards Essay Poetry Short Story J. Chamard E. Embiricos D. Barry Prizes for Order lDoncited by Montreal City 8- District Savings Bankl lst D. Phillips 2nd G. Thomson Pretects' Medals D. Barry J. Henwood J. Chamard D, Knudsen R. Colby N. LeMoine B. Dodd S. Parker R. Gilbert D. Phillips R. Hallett G. Thomson P. Vodstrcil Head Prefect's Cup R. Aikman House Captains' Cups R. Aikman R. Gilbert N. LeMoine House Prizes for lndividual Achievement lpresented by Mr. 8. Mrs. G. N. Kairisl Academic General Activities Senior: A. Miller J. Chamard Junior: P. Valois P. Webster D. Phillips

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1956-1957 17 This may involve some burdens as we already know since the war, but they are small compared with the opportunities it offers of a fuller and richer life. ln this respect you are a fortunate generation, standing as you do on the threshold of great developments in science and technique in all fields of human endeavour, of new and exciting forms of international cooperation, of great and noble ventures in the expansion of the horizons of human welfare. May l remind you, both young and old, of what the greatest of our historians, Arnold Toynbee, had to say on this recently. He remarked that future generations will look back upon this age not so much as one of conflicts and controversies, but as one in which men everywhere dared to think of the welfare of the whole human race as a practicable objective. The Greeks had a saying that it is men, not walls, that make a city. This is iust as true today of this much bigger and far more complicated world. The Chinese had a saying: there is no substitute for sweat. This is also true today, in spite of automation and all the gadgets the flesh is now heir to. lt is well to remind ourselves of these fundamental things. ln this complex world, with all its allurements of material success, it is more than ever true than it was in the days when the Apostle Paul wrote the Epistle to the Ephesians, that you should put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil . Training and technical skills are at a premium today, and, in one sense, this is your refuge and your strength. But trust and leadership and intellectual and moral integrity are also at a premium, and your world and your life will fail you if you neglect these qualities and become absorbed in the glamour and excitement around you. Let it be said of you individually in the simple language of the Scots: he was a good man. How little we hear this expression today-not because there are not plenty of good men still, in the original sense of the expression, but with all the modern jargon in education and psychology, we are in danger of losing the virtue of simplicity. lt is for you to decide whether you are going to be cogs in a wheel, robots that are slaves to modern techniques and the pursuit of riches, or men in charge of their fate, contributing in labour and goodness to their world, and in the process enriching their own lives. You will not do this unless you recognize that men and women in their daily lives and in the moulding of their characters still decide the fate of communities and nations. This school will have taught you that, as well as giving you a basic education, do not dwell too much on the advantages of the basic education, in the long run it may be less important than the view of life and the sense of responsibility you have acquired for your school, your communitv, your nation and your wider Commonwealth. The following was the prize list for the academic year:- Form lst J. Hearne 2nd friggin Form lst R. Dobell 2nd J. Coristine Form lst K. Cobbett 2nd D. Laing Form lst P. Valois 2nd G. Hebert Form lst G. McNeil 2nd P. Webster Form lst R. Johnston 2nd S. Ayre Form lst W. Ballantyne 2nd S. Wells Form lst JVVSJEELH 2nd T. Stewart Form lst A. Miller 2nd E. Embiricos Form lst N. Kairis 2nd J. Fieldhouse Form lst A. Wakefield 2nd D. Javitch Form lst P. Vodstrcil 2nd J. Chamard Distinction in Oral French Senior: P. Vodstrcil Intermediate: L. Watchorn

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1956-1957 I9 The Nesbitt Cup lfor inter-house Competition in General Activitiesl Macaulay House The Anstey Cup ltor inter-house Academic Competitionl Macaulay House The LeMoine Trophy lfor inter-house Competition in Debatingl Speirs House The Governors' Shield lfor over-all ascendancy in inter-house Competitionl Macaulay House The Bogert Cricket Trophy ltor competition between the lst Xl and the Fathers' Teaml Won by The Fathers The Lieutenant-Governors Silver Medal for Academic Distinction in Senior School P. Vodstrcil The Lieutenant-Gevornor's Bronze Medal for Academic Distinction in Junior School P. Valois The Jeffrey Russel Prize lAwarded for all-round ability and presented by Mrs. H. Y. Russell D. Phillips The Lucas Medal lfxwarded to the most outstanding boy in the Senior Form of the School in work, games, leadership and character, on vote of his fellow-students and Stal? of the Schooll R. Aikman Academic Successes To Ashbury College-Scholarships won by J. Chamard, R. Gilbert and R. Moore. To Bishop's College School-Scholarships won by John Fieldhouse and Peter Vodstrcil To Lower Canada College-Scholarships won by Gordon Peters and David Phillipsg Bursary awarded to Robert Hallett.