Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1956-1957 31 FORM IIB Within these hallowed portals, grim and wide, Behind the iron bars, secure and strong, Cooped up in cells, these scholars did abide, And study English, Latin, Maths and Song. Upon them, to their sorrow, were inflicted Their masters, ruling with an iron rule. And Ladies too, though gentler were afflicted With keeping in their pupils after School. Young Ballantyne sat there, serene and wise. To lead the class his aim, to win in sports. .lon Birks to be on top did try likewise. As Lucas leader, craved good house reports. Class iester, Dodds did pass by many an hour With merry iests and all engaging cheer, And Laing from where he sat could keep his eye On what his classmates did throughout the year. Ted Manthorp came, and worked with all his books, And plied his studies hard throughout the day, While Maxwell by the window sat with looks Through bars at those upon the rink at play. Roulson un-caned, and still detain-ed never Spent still another year of crime concealed. And Rousseau gazed at all and saw whatever Must to masters never be revealed. At close of day, all rushed to reach the locker, Except for Stikeman, packing up his bag, And Usher-Jones, who starts his brow to pucker To finish work in which he must not lag. Though Vicinelli sometimes seemed confused, His work maintains a standard that is high. And Wells, an athlete strong, though scarred and bruised, Played games with spirit that will never die. And so another year has come and gone. The Prison doors are moving now away. These lads, their sentence finished move along To pass a happy summer holiday. FORM IA A schoolmaster-birdwatcher cannot help but carry some of his interest in birdlore into the classroom. l have found myself, at times this past year, comparing the members of IA to the birds of the field. Here are the results of my reverie. See if you can identify the 'lbirds of IA by their 'icalls , 'ifield identification marks , and behaviour habits . Call- Oh, Sir! Sir! Field Mark-Seen once a week with two yellow wing bars . Behaviour-Stands with one leg placed on the seat of his nest , F.T. Call- Now at the Serpentarium ------------- Field Mark -- Head feathers usually ruffled. Behaviour- Wing frequently raised to add one more squawk to the discussion. Call- I am allergic to --------- Field Mark- A red crown . Behaviour-Frequently seen gliding after a soccer ball.

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30 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Form Ill this year was responsible for the two school newspapers, l'The Selwyn House Chronicle and later The Redpath Herald , started by Michael Gwinnell and Gerald Ross respectively. Robert Bruce is editor and publisher of the former paper and Keith Murfin writes the iokes for the latter. Timothy Coristine, Bobby Dolman, Michael Guite and Roger Thomas are all bright sparks of the class who help to liven up an atmosphere which would otherwise be too saturated with learning lahemll and give the rest of us a more enioyable time. Of the rest of us, Harry Bloomfield is a good Boy Scout, Stephan Paquet is able to speak at least two languages like a native, and Vincent Prager is an authority on ships. Michael Rawlings is an Elvis Presley fan, and Donald Steven, last but by no means least of these, is the Caruso of Form Ill. All these boys, together with me, make up the third form, This year Mr. Davies has been our form master and we all owe him our sincerest thanks for the work he has done. R. W. FORM IIA Every year about this time There comes a iob I'm Disinclined to do- Class notes are due. Then starts the torment and the pain, What to write once again Of Form llA. What can I say? Mention all their names and deeds, And hope this doggerel meets their needs, For this year anyway. Whipps and Walker and Campbells two Their work is done 'sans' fuss or todo. Fine boys to have in any grade When 'pros' and 'cons' are being weighed. Ayre, MacDougall, and McNeil Are future champions l do feel. Whether in their studies or in their games Their eFlort seldom, it ever, wanes. Numbers of boys are in the choir LaFontaine, Evans, Kairis, and Tyrer And Geoffrey Fisher, with watches three, The Choir's time does oversee. Of Scouts we have quite a fair yield Two of the four-Johnston and Wakefield. Names forgotten? Well I declare There's Homer Grant and Paul St. Pierre. And that's the lot-a keen group they, These sixteen boys who are IIA. Work and play and an occasional iest Make them a group that's one of the best. J.E.l.

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32 SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Call - What page do we have to do? Field Mark - Tallest Howl in the class. Behaviour-Works hard for his worms . Call- Yes, Sir, l'll do them twenty times for Monday. Field Mark - Travels in each day from his Lakeshore roost . Behaviour - Seldom raises his wing when questions are flying about. Call- ln Italian we say --------- Field Mark - Has the appearance of a fledgling . Behaviour- Quickly learning proper bird behaviour. Call- l've forgotten my pen, Sir.' Field Mark- Yellow crown and a happy smile. Behaviour - Always anxious to please adult birds , Call- Who called this junk? Field Mark-Like the Canada Jay , bright shiny obiects attract this fellow's attention. Behaviour - Has been known to trade accumulated obiects with other birds . Call - l know what's coming next. Field Mark-Unruly crown feathers. Behaviour-Most anxious to get in his Screech . Call - Oh, was that to be finished for prep? Field Mark - Usually last to leave the perch . Behaviour-Shows woodpecker behaviour on Tuesday afternoons. Call - Last night the students ---------- Field Mark - Has the wise appearance of an owl . Behaviour-This bird is bright and cheery at all times. Call- Twenty out of twenty . Field Mark-Consistently leads the flock . Behaviour - Often seen in vigorous flight after pucks and balls. Call- Nineteen out of twenty, shucksf' Field Mark - Usually comes second in the flock . Behaviour - Never stops trying to get that twentieth worm . Call- l think l'll be a doctor , Field Mark - A most engaging smile. Behaviour - This 'lbird displays a keen interest in everything and everyone. Call- A faint whisper. Field Mark-A black crown , Behaviour- Head usually turned to one side or the other to whisper to a nearby bird . Call- 'll forgot my book at home, Sir. Field Mark - Usually seen carrying building materials in his claws . Behaviour- Often appears to be hatching something. Call- Who comes in next? Field Mark -A bright shining beak , Behaviour - Surprised himself by learning to fly over the ice this winter. Call- Sir. Field Marks - Frequents water haunts in summer. Behaviour - Enjoys skimming over water. Call- Ml forgot my book at school. Field Marks- Dark Ucrownedn and bright eyed . Behaviour- One of the more silent members of the flock . What was your score? .l.D.H.