Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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TB SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Inter-House Debating The House competition in debating this year was characterized by vigorous argument which displayed the added experience the debaters had gained from last years Society. Several groups of debates were held to determine the winner of the LeMoine Trophy. In the first round, held early in the Easter Term, the subjects debated were: l'That man's scientific and intellectual development has surpassed his moral development. Affirmative: Macaulay Hause - Chris. Hoffmann and Robert Diez. Negative: Wanstall House - Andrew Vodstrcil and Murray Leiter. l'That schools should be run democratically. Affirmative: Macaulay Hause - Chistopher Hoffmann and Robert Diez. Negative: Speirs House - Stephen Price and .lon Scott. Lucas and Macaulay were judged to be the winners. The second round, held later in the same term, also consisted of two debates. the titles of which were, l'That Government lotteries should be established in Canada. Affirmative: Speirs House - Jon Scott and Hugh Roberts. Negative, Wanstall House - Andrew Vodstrcil and Murray Leiter. 'lThat nationalization of electrical power would benefit the province of Quebec. Affirmative: Macaulay House - Robert Diez and Christopher Hoffmann. Negative: Lucas House - John Pike and Gordon Norsworthy. At this meetina the contests were won by Speirs and Lucas. Our thanks go to Mr. Moodey, who was kind enough to give us some of his time to judge and criticjze these debates. J.H.S. Public Speaking Competition Mr. T. Rutley judged the semi-finals of the annual Public Speaking Competion, and picked the following four finalists: Hugh Roberts: The Soviet Build-up in Cuba and Why, Christopher Hoffmann: Killer of the Wild, Murray Leiter: My Fellow Canadians, Andrew Vodstricil: Ethiopia, Today and Tomorrow, Murray Leiter was judged the winner, Chris. Hoffman, secona. Dr. Patterson, executive director of the Mackay Centre, acted as judge and we are most indebted to him for his criticism and advice. The 26th Hobby Show Each year in April the Westmount YMCA holds a hobby show that over the years has become well known throughout the community. This year Selwyn House was invited to participate, and the response from our school was enthusiastic. There was a wide variety of exhibits ranging from pets to stamp collections, and Selwyn House was represented in nearly every group. Perhaps the most notable contribution from our school was the lone male representative in the home economics exhibit who, in addition to having been elected recording secretary of his committee, has learned to bake peanut butter cookies, butterscotch pies and birthday cakes! However, as recording secretary, this young man las did every representative from our school! gained invaluable experience in working with others in a community project. This benefit in itself makes the Westmount YMCA Hobby Show a most worth- while part of school life associated with Selwyn House, and we eagerly look forward to the tradition of another successful hobby show in April, 1964. WLV

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1962-1963 19 Christmas Entertainment The fresh beauty of boy's voices and the vigorous enthusiasm of budding actors made wonderful Christmas entertainment which was much appreciated by two packed houses on the afternoon and evening of Friday, 7th December. lt was certainly a team effort in all respects and, with the very limited time for practice and rehearsals, the results were good indeed. Groups of boys representating all levels up to and including Form lll sang with sweetness of tone and expression which could well be the envy of many a highly trained choir. Great credit is due to Mr. Phillips for achieving such results in such a limited time and the boys too, particularly the brave soloists, deserve hearty con- gratulations. As to the plays, it would be hard and, indeed, inappropriate to single any one out for special Commendation. The ease with which those taking part in the French play spoke their lines would have gladdened the heart of the most ardent Separatist! Anyone privileged to view the Masters' Common Room at the end of any term would feel that Mr. Moodey's Behind the Scenes was but a true portrayal of that seat of learning, the actors must surely have had a prev,ew to have played their parts so welll The Man in the Bowler Hat made a suitable ending to the enioyable entertainment. Under Mr. Vintcent's able direction it well maintained the high standard that had been set from the very start. Last but not least special thanks should be given to the ladies of the staff, in particular Mrs. Howis, Madame Dorland and Mrs. Sutton, for the help they gave in the lmake-up' department. CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT, 1962 CAROLS THE FORM l CHOlR 'Twas in the moon of winter-time arr. Healey Willan Soloist, v.3: David Craig Good King Wenceslas Traditional Soloists: v. 2: Freddie Cowans, Graeme Hodgson v.3: Michael Warwick v.4: William Molson, Grier Clark Wassail Song arr. Thomas Wood DECROCHEZ-MOI CA! Saynete par W. PERCIVAL PERSONNAGES Georges Lenoir, marchand d'habits Michael Dorland Pierre, son fils Christopher Hoffmann Jacques, vieux marchand d'habits William Wanklyn Marie, ieune fille pauvre Barrie Birks Premier client Stuart Connolly Deuxieme client Jody Allison Deux agents de police Richard Dobell Peterdick Mulligan La scene se depasse dans la boutique d'un marchand d'habits Metteur en scene: Mr. J. E. lversen CAROLS THE FORM ll CHOIR Along the little roocl to Bethlehem Qrr, Cain Song of the Crib German Soloists: v. T: Patrick Dodd v.3: Brian McKenzie v.6: Tony Schroeter v. 8: Jeremy Clark v. 2: David Fuller v.4: Stephen Leopold v.5: Billy Boggs v.7: Robert Seely Ding dong! merrily on high arr. Charles Wood