Vaughan Road Academy - Acta Studentium Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Pa ge 16 ACTA STUDENTIUM gold medals for their outstanding work in typewriting. Second place ribbons for general Proficiency were granted to Grace Nichols, Dorothy Greer, Jean Meyers, Mountain Hutt, Helen Upton, Beatrice Elrick, Alva Norris, Marjorie Rothwell, and Bernice Elrick. Third place ribbons were awarded to Arthur Heywood, Donald Watt, Maunsel Hunt, Mldred Sandler, Millicent Phillip, May Couper, Neeta Edwards, Chrissie Reid and Mary Ross, Bert Gerstein gave a clever valedietory speech, a copy of which may be found elsewhere in this magazine. This year, Vaughan was especially proud to have as its guest speaker Honor' able and Reverend H. -I. Cody, D.D. LL. D., president of the University of Toronto. Dr. Cody spoke to us on the subject of Canadian Youth. He urged on us the importance of being gracious in our manners, careful in our speech and persevering in our studies. After Dr. Cody's address the Matricuf lation gradluation diplomas were given out by Mr. Smith and Miss Dickson. At the conclusion of the Commence' ment Exercises a reception was held in the library for the graduates and their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Evans along with representatives from the School Board and Staff received the guests. Dainty refreshments were served' and a pleasant opportunity was given to the graduating class to renew acquaintance with class' mates and teachers, 1103i GlIfllflllllf5 4lfL3llllllllRlllS6lllllllllQ4k.S ll'B4DlINll4l3llBl'RfiIf ITH the painful memories of ex' aminations and the threat of our forthcoming reports hovering around us, it was a particularly pleasant and en' joyable relief to go to the Christmas Concert which was, undoubtedly, the 'best yet. Under the capable direction of the committee of teachers, a varied and sparkling programme was presented, which kept the audience in continuous laughter throughout the evening. The members of the Lower School showed their talent in the amusing plav The Knave of Hearts, and three charming dances were given under the direction of Miss Mason. Three clever young dancers, june MacDonald, Ruth Steele and Joyce Helston contributed to the general enjoyment. Perhaps the greatest attraction of the evening was the Staff Orchestra, com' posed of Mr. Barton Rubenoffski, Miss Mills, Mr. Horwood, Mr. McKeown that lad from the country, and Mr. Cunf ningham our little drummer boy, and under the direction of our new and very versatile Mr. Beale. VVe'd like to see some more of that Orchestra. A girls' chorus, trained by Miss M. Vxfaugh, sang three delightful songs, and our school orchestra gave two selections May we venture to say that the school orchestra gets better every year. The evening was brought to a splendid conclusion by the Staff play Rory Aforesaidw, a Scotch comedy which was very much enjoyed by everyone. Mr. Beale merrily replaced his topfhat for a 'ktamfofshantef' and his Russian ac' cent was suddenly transformed into a broad Scotch dialect. Miss Husband has told a story of European shepherds who spend so much time with their sheep that they eventuf ally assume a sheepflike expression them' selves. If this is the case, Mr. Eennell must have been keeping sheep in his back garden for years to have developed such a sheep-like bleat. Mr. O. B. Coumans, Ixdr. E. R. Cunningham, Mr. M. D. Smith and Mr. R. B. Horwood, who was very adept with his powder puff, com' pleted the cast. If our future Annual Concerts are so successful and of such high calibre as this year's, we can look forward to them as one of the most outstanding features in our school year. ,

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ACTA STFDENTIUM Page 15 ' stiiaaoi iolit, ' ay o at ii if it 'ir it ie s' 1l.?flDlllVlIllll4llllE5lItlli4li3lIE5lll5lllllli5llNllfalllJ HE outstanding event of the year took place at Vaughan Road, Fri' day, Novemher 2, 1934. This ceremony, which plays so large a part in the life of the graduating class, was dignified and impressive. Mr. Evans. the staff and school hoard' and speaker, Dr. Cody, President of the University of Toronto, occupied the platform. This year students were especially succesful in winning scholarships. Mis Tighe made presentations to Bertrand Gerstein, winner of the Edward Blake. scholarship in English and History and the blames Harris scholarship in English and History, Miss Grace Nichols, winner of the Margaret Ann Brock and Henry Aikens scholarship in English and History, and Arthur Heywood winner of the third Alumni Scholarship for general proficiency. Heywood was suc- cessful in obtaining the Boys' Proficiency Cup presented to him hy Mr. Harston. As well as excelling in studies. Hey' wood was captain of the junior Rugby Team and an accomplished orator and dehater. Beatrice Elrick of the Comercial De' partment won the Girls' Proficiency Cup. Miss Elrick was secretary of the Girls, Cluh and also a hrilliant student. Kenneth Mawson of Form IV was awarded the junior Matriculation Cup presented to him hy Lt.fCol. R. J. Stuart Mawson ranked first in Forms III and IV. The senior dehating cup was given to Gerstein and Heywood and on hehalf of the Literary Society, a similar trophy was granted to Neysa Dollimore and Margaret Moodie. the junior dehating champions. Recipients of the award to the Commercial team were Alva Norris and Edgar Williams. Gold medals presented hy Trustee Schatz assisted hy Miss H. Waugh, were ohtained hy Bert Gerstein, Kenneth Mawson, Elsie Jay, Claire Capreol and Harold Lyons, and in the commercial ldepartment hy Ruth Lummiss, Jwsie Whiting, Dorothy Taylor and Eileen Hershinhorn. Oratorical contest winners were represented by Louis Walker, senior winner, and Nathan Zive, junior winner. Medals were presented to these two hy Mr. Horwood. Typists Francis Levine, Dorothy Drage, Norma Archer and Mannette Davidson obtained

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ACTA STYDENTIYM Page 17 'IIIDAIIRIIEDIINIICIIFJJ AGIIFGIIFIIEDIINIIIID VQQIIIUGBIIHIIQQIN IIRQGDAIID E4IDlll5lIl5llE941?TlllACll'fll'I'f5 O join in the students of a model student? No, Sir. To come to the gala event of the year, Parents' Night. This year, as in previous years, our ma's and pa's went forth to consult with our dear teachers, while we sat at home trembling and praying that these same dear ones would not tell tales out of school . All departments of the school aimed to show off to best advantage. In the commercial section, dainty young ladies pounded away at their typewriters, under the careful supervision of Mr. Day. How careful they were to see that Mr. Error did not enter into their work! In the Laboratories scientific experif ments of all kinds were conducted, To the astonished gaze of our parents, the innards of little froggies were exposed, carbon dioxide and other horrible gases were preparedg and the marvels of heat, light and sound were duly explained. In a conspicuous place our science note' books were displayed. 'May my mother not be able to find' minel' was the prayer of many a fair maiden, The Auditorium was filled with in' teresting exhibits of art, geography and ihistory. The art was especially fine, the display of geography projects showed considerable initiative on the part of the students: the history was unique. Miniature costumes, homes, castles and towns, ships, swords and whatfyoufwill, all were displayed to illustrate the man' ner in which our forefathers lived. In the large gymnasium girls and boys played basketball games. How the spectators cheered! How the students played!! Woh!! The games were fast, clean and closely contested. And now interest was centered in the mathematical rooms. Here the black' boards were covered with Algebra, Geo- metry and Trigonometry. Our parents were finally convinced through study of one problem worked out on the board that fone' could easily equal ktwo'. The tables of the library were devoted to a book exhibit. One could hardly believe it possible that in a collegiate, as young as ours, such a splendid collection of worthwhile and up-tofdate books could be put at the disposal of the stud' ent body. As to results! A few of us+alas too few-have acquired a new importance in our parents' eyes due to some teachers kindly words of approbation. On the other hand, since that momentous meet' ing, many of us have suffered the ill effects of bitter reproach, continued seclusion and hard labour. But in spite of all, here's to you bothAparents and teachers. May you meet oftenfand the consequences be hanged! n