Sydney Academy - Record Yearbook (Sydney, Australia)

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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

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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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GATHER YE KNOWLEDGE Louise Bio-utilier, XID Gather ye knowledge while ye may The old year i.s a-flying, And your light 'heart that laughs today Next June might be a-crying. Your age is best., it's time for fun But look you here, my sweet, Time spent in waste, work done in haste, May -cause you to repeat. Be not coy, but use your wits And while ye may, go learn, And please don 't cause your parents fits With marks yo-u'll get next term. -ear-o-ae THE GLEE CLUBS Ruth Newman The Academy Glee Clubs have been very active during the past few sea- sons and this year is no exception. ' There are two groups, the Grade 10 Glee Club and the Senior Glee Club, consisting of approximately forty voices each. Formerly there had been a boy 's group, too. However attendance was not 'good and it was allowed to die out. Efforts to revive the club are underway. - Under the direction of Miss Catherine Allison, who is Director of School Music for the city, .both groups had a very successful and busy season last year. The Senior Glee Club, directed by Miss Allison and Mr. Clark staged a very successful ope-retta, Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore, the first of its kind attempted by the Academy. The Junior Gilee Club made an excellent showing in the 1949 Festival, taking the award in their class. Both clubs plan on entering the Festival this year. This season the CBC Maritime School Bro-a.dcast is the major event un- dertaken by the Glee Clubs. ' Consisting of a group of twenty voi-ces chosen from both Glee Clubs these programs are under the- direction of Miss Allison. The broadcasts are heard every Friday at three o'clock and are carried to all parts of the Maritime Provinces. -..if-Q-lga.. Mr. Clark: What does the first sentence say? Student after reading it: J e ne connais pas. 12