Sydney Academy - Record Yearbook (Sydney, Australia)

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THE VALUE OF PHYSICAL ED. Gene Forde,XIA I Boys and girls, men and women, should at all times keep themselves in good condition and health by physical training. High .school boys and girls are now reaching the age where they are most likely to be taken by some dis- ease. The teen-age is the time in life where incurable diseases such as Tuber- culosis and Cancer are most likely to come upon a person. Good training means good healtnh, and a person who is in good health usually d-oes well in his studies at school. Since physical t.raining aids health, and health is a very im- portant factor in high scho-ol life, the school curriculum should leave some space -open for gym periods. Every high school student, both boys and girls, should have at least two hours each week of physical training. Good exercise is good for the body and muscles and adds graceful car- riage and charm to the appearance of a person. Good exercise, to-o, teaches good posture and good posture is an eye-catcher to people. Physical instruc- tors say that Boise is more essential to true beauty than perfectly- moulded features. Incfhes of bulgy fat can be lost without strenuous exercise and this should ad-d to the appearance of high school students. Therefore, it should be compulsory that high school students be given physical training, and that a regular programme of such training be introduced into all our schools. -..gr-g-ig., THE I. O D. E. BURSARY The I. O. D. E. Bursary for the 1948-49 term was awarded to Margery Jean MacLean, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. Frank MacLean, of 262 Bentinck Street. Educated at Fredericton High School, she came to Sydney Academy where she completed her studies. A leader in -debating, choir, sports and Edi- tor-in-Chief of the Academy Record, Margery was also active in social group work. The conditions governing the award and holding of the Bursary are as follows: 1. The awarding of t.he Bursary to a graduating student is to be in the hands of the Sydney Academy Sta.ff in full session. 2. The Bursary is awarded with a view to encouragin-g students to con- tinue their education. 3. The Bursary shall not necessarily go to the student who achieves the highest standard in his school work, but shall be awarded, so far as poss- ible to the most worthy student. A high scholastic standard, shall however, be insisted upon, and no candidate will be recommended for a scholarship who does not show himself to be a student who will profit exceedingly from Ga uni- versity career. 4. The Candidate shall be a British subject. 5. Any student, boy or girl, in regular attendance in Grade XI or Grade XII shall be eligible for the Bursary. 6. When the candidate is awarded t.he Bursary he shall be permitted C15 to choose his own university, C25 to choose his own courses. 10

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THE PART THAT OUR SCHOOLS PLAY IN THE DEVELOPING OF G-OOD CITIZENS FOR OUR COUNTRY Velma Williams, XID Schools play a very important part. in the developing of good citizens for our country. Schools prep-are us for the business world and teach us the things to ex- pect from our fellow workers and citizens. First of all the purpose of school is to teach ns to think, so that when we have finally settled in our place in the business world, we will be a4ble to meet our problems with patience and under- standing. It should also help us to enter a university or learn the trade which will be our final training for the business world. Schools also teach us co-operation so that we may work and live togeth- er with other people. Sports help to do this for they teach us the great value of co-operation and thought for our fellow men. In schools we learn of our country, of its developments and of its indus- tries. NVe learn of its trade and commerce, things which good citizens should know. Schools teach us, too, of our government so that we may be able to vote for proper men to help govern our coun,try. We learn of other countries and the difference of leadership and dictatorship, so that we, as good citizens, may h-elfp to keep a free Democratic country. ' In school we learn to spe-ak and write English properly. We also learn other languages, so that we may have a better understanding of the foreign countries. They he-lp us, to-o, if we visit these countries to speak the proper language and thus learn the custo-ms off the other countries too. . We learn in school to appreciate good music and books which is so es- sential in the life of every citizen. All these things and many more, which we learn in scfhool help us to be- come better citizens, and so to live together efficiently and happily in a better country. -f+55-O-?3+- d Mr. Johnson was giving a demonstration on the properties of acids one ay. Now, he said, I am going to drop this fifty-cent piece into this glass of acid. Will it dissolve or not H No, Sir, replied Bud C. Then perhaps you will explain to the class why it won't dissolve, replied the teacher. Because,7' came the answer, if it would you wouldn't drop it in. ...Er-g-ian One day John was chewing gum in school and was sitting with his feet' sprawled out in the aisle. VVhen the teacher saw him, she roared out, John! Take that gum out of your mouth and put your feet in. 9

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ST. F. X. ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP For the year 1948-49 the St.. F. X. Alumni Scholarship was awarded to Roderick Bernard MacDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Angus C-har-les MacDonald, 26 Glebe Ave. Coming to Sydney Academy from St. J osep-h 's School. Rod entered the Knights of Pythias Puiblic Speaking Cfompetition last season, rep- resenting Sydney Academy. He was also valedictorian of his graduating class. Regulations governing awarding -of Sydney St. F. X. Alumni Club Scho- larship for Sydney Academy are: 1. The Scholarship shall be awarded by a committee of the Sydney St. F. X. Alumni Club consisting of five members, three of Whom shall be teachers of Sydney Academy. 2. The Scholarship is awarded with the view of encouraging students to continue their education. 3. The Scholarship shall not necessarily be awarded to the student who achieves the highest standard in his school work, but shall be awarded, as far as possible to the most worthy student. A satisfactory scholarship- togeth- er with manliness and good sportsmanship shall be essential, and no candidate shall be recommended whose school record fails to show proof of ability or fill all university requirements. , 4. The Scholarship shall be open to any male student who has been in attendance at Sydney Academy for two years or more, who selects St. Francis Xavier for his studies. -..,g,f1'-lg..- ENTRANCE SGHOLARSHIPS T0 DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY For the past tlhree years, Dalhousie University has awarded ten scholar- ships, of a maximum of S600 each, to students registering for a degree in Arts or Science. These are paid at a rate of S150 per year, provided a satisfactory academic record is attained. These awards are made on the basis of merit, which will be appraised by a special committee of the University. Scholarships were awarded to the following members of the 1948-49 graduating class: Douglas Campbell Brow11, son of Mrs. and the late Rev. C. N. Brown, 58 Falmouth Street, Sydney. He received his schooling at Campbellton High School, New Brunswick and came to Sydney Academy in Grade XI. President of the Students' Assembly, member of the basketball team, Doug also played the leading role in Uhe highly successful student presentation, H. M. S. Pina- fore. He was a very active leader in group work, Hi-Y and Air Cadets. William James Skinner, son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Skinner, 74 Atlan- tic Street. Bill came to us from Central School and maintained a fine scho- lastic record as well as being an active member of the Sydney Academy Cham- pionship Hockey Team. He was awarded the Dalhousie Scholarship for King's College. Margery Jean MacLean, daughtefr of the Rev. and Mrs. A. Frank Mac- Lean. Margery, winner of the I. O. D. E. Bursary, was also awarded a Dal- housie Scholarship. 11