University of Toronto - Torontonensis Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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ONEHSI DONT . is 5 HEDE. BACICROVV: Betty McIntyre, CD. Nursinglg George Deacoff, QForestryl, George Hayman, fEng.D, Murray Dillon, CLawlg john Deadman, CU.C.Jg Ed. File, QVic.D. FRONT ROW: Adele Rostocky, CSL Mikeslg Pat Brennan, fSt. Mikeslg Al. Politi, CDents.Jg Bud Trivett, CLawJg Reg. Mori, CVic.J ARCER than last yearis book, Torontonensis '53 has continued the 'radical change' begun by Editor Bill Raymond in 1951. The object of the change was to cover fully all phases of campus life, to create a year book which is of interest to students in all years as a permanent and valuable record of their activities during the year. This has been accomplished without increasing the price of the book or unduly reducing the amount of space devoted to graduating classes. In the past, year books were ordered Without the purchaser having any opportunity to see what a year book was like. This year the showcase, a picture of which is seen on the left, Was circulated about the campus so that all might see what Toronto- nensis looked like and what it contained. As a result sales will probably be greater than last year, even though enrollment is down. V .www Torontonensis EDITOR-IN-CHIEF? W. L. S. fBudj Trivett, B.Com. fLaWj Editors:- Makeup: Reg. Mori CVic.j Asst. Makeup: lean Wilkins Q-Vic.j Campus Life: Murray Dillon, B.A. CLaWj F'W'i't'eS1 Al. Politi qnemsp Managing: Publications: Patricia Brennan CSMCQ Business Manager: E. A. Macdonald, B.A. puqiq

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EDITURIAL HERE are we going now? What have we been doing in the University these past few years? These questions become promi- nent in every studentis mind in the Spring months of each year and we wonder what it means to be a graduate of the University. Should there be some way by which other men will recognize that we are graduates, perhaps by our expert knowledge of facts and techniques, by our vari- ous skills or by our obvious erudition. Upon contemplation, it becomes apparent that such skills and specialized knowledge are not uncommon among men who have not studied at university. Sooner or later, we are forced to realize that what we have heard, seen or done here in the lecture halls is only incidental. It is what we are as we leave the university which is important. We are, then, moving out of the university life of preparation into a life of action. What do we expect to do in the outside world? For what are we prepared? The answer lies in this question which I ask you. To what are you alive? The late Dr. Cody once said, We live in proportion to theunumber of things to which we are alioef, Are you alive to some problem of scientific inquiry, social need, or possibly a problem in communi- cations? If you are to have any purpose in life, you must be alive to some such issue or en- deavour. There are some larger issues which concern us all no matter what our chosen profession. We have inherited many rights and with them in- herent responsibilities. A democratic government is effective in proportion to the understanding of the citizenry. The educational system is limited by the demands of the populace. Good inter- national relations are dependent upon the good will of the nationals of each country. Are we alive to the larger issues arising out of these problems? They are all inter-dependent. We may choose not to participate in the direction of these larger issues, but we cannot escape the effects of their determination by others. It is fallacious to think that we can limit our responsibility to our own little area. It is an error to assume that through diligence in economic matters we will acquire sufficient wealth to retire in happy con- tentment. Look hard at the history of the last f, . i UN' . mr., J 'r4H.nxkkL4a.. 4... few decades and see for yourself. There is a greater error, the error of lip service to our wider responsibilities. By token interest in the greater issues we may lull ourselves into a false sense of duty done. If the issues are inextricably interwoven, they can only be solved by a concerted effort to find a solution to each which leads naturally to a solu- tion of the others. That universal or concerted effort can be no more than the sum total of the efforts of individuals. Our being alive to the issues then, is essential to the action which is to be taken in the community, national and inter- national spheres. To understand the issues and formulate the solutions requires a broadly educated populace. Have we the broad educated and democratic base which is required for effective action? We doubt it. However, this does not absolve you and I from action. If this base is essential, it must be obtained or we all suffer the consequences. Why does it not exist, and how can it be obtained? In his last address to committees of Hart House, VVarden Nicholas Ignatieff said, I do not believe you can train people for democracy successfully unless you are prepared to trust them with re- sponsibilityf' This is as true in the larger arena of nations as it is in the university community. XVe believe with Warden Ignatieff that todayis approach is wrong but here is the acid test. Are we going to develop a new approach? We who commence our careers this year, and next, or the year after, will we do otherwise? What will our attitude be to our sons and daughters, authori- tarian? To the people in our own community who have not had our advantage, aloofness? To the people of the 'underdeveloped countriesi, patron- izing? We must decide today and pattern our lives accordingly. A university man, then, should be known by his leadership in advancing the well being of his fellowman, and by his emphasis on those things which are permanent. We came to university to learn to distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant. We have learned that wisdom and understanding are more im- portant than accumulation of knowledge. Having learned these things, we ignore our purpose at our own peril. 13

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Editor Bud Trivett discusses space contracts with Manag- Club Editor Harvey Tonkin discusses layout with Make- ing Editor Al Politi. Al increased sale of T'nensis space up Editor Reg. Mori, only experienced man on the staff. this year despite reduced enrollments. This year a staff was set up with a view to providing con- tinuity and efforts were made to keep regular oflice hours. A word of thanks and praise is due to the staff for their untiring work. Most of the book was compiled by the editors listed here, but a great deal of credit also goes to Betty Mclntyre CD. Nurs- ingj, Bill Shaw CMeds.j, George Deacoit, QForestryj and Bill Lynn, QSt. Mikesj who worked well and effectively in the pro- duction of the year book. We also wish to thank the Administra- tion and Staff of the University for their contribution. A word of thanks goes to Frazer MacIntosh QS.P.S.Q for his assistance to Photo. Editor, Ted Sparrow, and for the many pictures which he supplied. A particular word of appreciation goes to Reggie Mori. CVic.j, next yearis Editor, for his effort and patience. To all who have contributed, we are most grateful and those whom we have forgotten to mention, do thou, oh Lord, rememberf, WT a 5 Murray Dillon writes copy Jack Gray records for campus life section football highlights which he edited. for posterity. BELOW: Pat Brennan, Adele Bostocky and George Hayman, choose and size pictures for their sections. Editors- 1953 Sports: George Hayman CEng.Q Assit Sports: B. Gray, B.A. tLawj Clubs: Harvey Tonken fMeds.Q Residences: Adele Rostocky CSMGJ Student Gooitz lane Reyeraft CNurs.j Sales: Bill Tynkaluk QVic.Q Photo: Ted. Sparrow CDents.j n-in-AMW 4-if 15