United College Collegiate - Tric Tics Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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tade XI V iCecUctmty Mr. Chairman, Honored Guests, Members of the Faculty, Fel¬ low Students, Ladies and Gentlemen: E ACH year the valeditorians claim the distinction of speaking on behalf of the finest class ever to graduate and this year is certainly no exception. In my mind there is no doubt that the Grade XI class of 1965 is one of the most remarkable in the history of the college. Recently, in a speech entitled “If I Had My Way”, I outlined some innovations which apparently appealed to these eager students (thirsting for knowledge). I suggested that the examination pass mark be raised at least to seventy-five per cent. These zealous students agreed that this was reasonable and easily attainable. I recommended that the young ladies should be segregated from the young gentlemen to create an atmosphere more conducive to serious study¬ ing. These sober students again heartily concurred. But the proposal which was received with the greatest enthusiasm was the idea that the school day should be extended, with classes beginning at seven o’clock in the morning and reluctantly terminating at five in the evening, including Saturdays. I understand that this also appealed to the faculty. This will give those assembled here tonight an insight into the character and calibre of the 1954-55 graduating class. And herein lies perhaps the honour of my being chosen to represent this class at the culmination of a year of scholastic effort. But, in a more serious vein, I would like to express, in all sincerity, my thanks to my class for having accorded me the privilege of speaking to you tonight on their behalf. I am humbly aware that I have received the highest honour which can be bestowed by one’s fellow students, and I am indeed very proud to have been chosen by them as their representative. In most schools the graduating students achieve a sense of unity through several years of working and learning together. I think it says a great deal for the spirit of this Collegiate that we have achieved that sense of solidarity in just one term. Throughout this year personalities have merged, without individuali¬ ties becoming submerged, both in our social activities and in the classroom, and all our efforts have united to maintain the traditions of high scholarship through individual enterprise with which the name of United College is associated. As I think back to the beginning of this term, I remember seeing what appeared, at that time, to be a teeming mass tumbling through the portals of this old college. I then became aware that we, as a group, represented a cosmopolitan cross-section of society. Our backgrounds and our racial and cultural heri¬ tages were different, but before long we shared a common bond, that of being citizens of United College. Within a few months we recognized the value of the liberal education which we were receiving, as our horizons were extended beyond our own limited boundaries. Those of us who have been enrolled at United during this, Dr. Graham’s final year of service to the College, count it a privilege to have come under the influence of such a renowned scholar and teacher. For the tradition of Christian teaching, as exemplified by Dr. Graham, has found an echo in the spirit of the whole faculty. Perhaps no other educational institution exists which has the welfare and interests of the individual student so who lly at heart, and which emphasizes so much the worth of the individual. We individually are deeply appreciate of this interest. There is an enviable relationship between die staff and the students here which sets this institution apart from others. The informal lectures in the classroom are provocative and stimulating and encourage the students to think for themselves. The students respond to this recognition of their growing feeling of maturity, and thereby develop in character. 1 think that Dean Halstead has often explained that one of the reasons why this personal interest pre¬ dominates among the staff is because all the members of the College Faculty are graduates of United College. We cannot adequately express our gratitude for their seemingly inexhaustible patience and their devotion to our best interests. They give unstintingly of their time and they are always ready to offer encourage¬ ment and advice regarding our i mmediate or future activities. For example, there is the often repeated forecast of weather conditions which will prevail during the month of August. “It is surprising how fast the sound of the teacher’s voice travels When it is eighty-six degrees in the classroom . . .” And if sometime in the future I come upon the remarkable spectacle of an eminent citizen standing “. . . in vacant or in pensive mood . . .”, I shall be inclined to think, ah, this is the result of those heartfelt pleadings to “. . . think, class, think.” And not least among the people who have shared in making this a successful year are our parents, guardians and friends. Their material sacrifices and moral support have enabled us to enjoy this year, and we thank them very sincerely for the opportuni¬ ties which this year at United has afforded us. Undoubtedly there has been times when our thoughts have been to the contrary, but I think that we will all acknowledge that this has been a momen¬ tous year for each of us and another milestone along the road to worthwhile citizenship and public service in a country which is assuming a unique place among nations. (Continued on page 31) Page Twelve

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Merit Awards RECOGNITION OF MERIT AWARDS GRADE XI (Whole Class) David Henry Sharpe Richard Jamieson Scott GRADE XI - A Barbara Louise Fowler Arlene Hope Blackner GRADE XI - B Jacqueline Dawn Garson Robert William Sloane GRADE XI- C Morris Epstein Gerald Allan Pilcher GRADE XH (Whole Class) Patricia Doreen Bellbas Maria Jean Matthews GRADE XH-Section 1 Joan Carol Reinsoh Carol Lorraine Longley GRADE XII—Section 2 June Gladstone Taylor Ellen Darlene McLaren GRADE XII—Section 3 Clare Anthony Sammons Elda Estelle Hartley Presented by PROF. O. T. ANDERSON, M.A., B.Sc. Dean of the Faculty cf Arts and Science, United College COLLEGIATE HONOURS SOCIETY CERTIFICATES Gwenneth Anne Barron Patricia Doreen Belbas Arlene Hope Blackner John David Buchanan Modest Jacob Cherewick Morris Epstein James George Fisher Barbara Louise Fowler Beirs Doreen Francis Jacqueline Dawn Garson Barbara Joy Ginsburg Myma Grosh Sharon Lynne Kaplan Mabel Lee Maria Jean Matthews James Edward Mcllroy Ellen Darlene MaLaren Joan Carol Reinsch Eleanor Joyce Sawula Richard Jamieson Scott David Henry Sharpe Ronald Frank Simonite- Robert William Sloane June Gladstone Taylor Presented by PROF. E. G. D. FREEMAN, BjD., M.A., D.D. Dean of the Faculty of Theology, United College EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATES For Executive Work in the Collegiate Students’ Organization George William Botchett Simone Iris Cohen Christopher Grannis Dafoe Jane Marion Davis Rodney Jordon Dryden Thomas Adair Freestone Jacqueline Dawn Garson Myrna Grosh Elda Estelle Hartley Hugh Robertson Howden Michael Kachmar Martin Ronald Kleinfeld Gayla Koslovsky Patricia Lilianne Lambert James Edward Mcllroy Heather Elizabeth Mowat Paul Elliott Nusgart Kenneth Rentz Dav id Henry Sharpe David Elswood Smith Rudolph August Smith Doris Stitz Gordon Lyle Taylor Albert Andrew Totin Elizabeth Dawn Walsh Presented by MR. JOHN D. MURRAY, B.A. Assistant Dean, Collegiate Department, United College Page Eleven

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