The Georgian, 1993-1994

168 Pages·1994·13.8 MB·English

by  Royal St. George's College

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THE GEORGIAN
1994
being the yearbook of
ROYAL ST GEORGE'S COLLEGE
HOWLAND AVENUE
120
TORONTO M5R 3B5
CANADA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
A BriefHistory
ofthe College
The idea of a school for
boys with the name "St.
George's College" was fos-
tered by Mr. John Bradley
and certain other Anglican
laymen who had associations
with the Toronto Diocesan
ChoirSchool. Thesuccess of
the Diocesan Choir School,
which was a summer school
forchoir boys, suggested the
desirability of a permanent
school. A committee was
therefore formed and plans
developed to establish a full-
timedayschool with a strong
emphasis on music. A pri-
vate Act incorporating St.
George's College was passed
on March 31, 1961 by the
Ontario Legislature. The
school admitted its first sev-
enty-two pupils in 1964. In
1989, Queen Elizabeth II
granted theCollegethe right
to prefix the title "Royal" to
its name.
Illustrations: Cover. End-
sheets, Title Page, thispage
The cover is by David Al-
exander, Grade 13, and
shows our houses' colours on
the sword hilt. • The title
page shows thechancel ofSt.
Alban's Church, which is
seen again on our endsheets.
This church is the School
Chapel, and as such familiar
to two generations of Geor-
gians. • On this page we see
some new pheneomena of
RSGC: Mr. Pengelly'soffice
was split into two to provide
a waiting room (top right);
anda new Phys Edoffice was
created out of the former
equipment room (bottom
right). •
Right are: the College hous-
es at 128 Howland and a
view of the Junior School
from Howland Avenue.
R«>yt\l
St Georges
GROUP SHOT OF
STAFF, SEPTEMBER
1993
Backrow:Ms. Grieve, Ms. Fos-
ter, Mr. McMaster, Ms. Miller,
Mr. Cooper, Mr. Lee, Mr.
O'Leary, Mr. Orlando, Mr.
Ackley, Mr. Timm, Mr.
Schreiner, Mr. Rankin, Mr.
Siewert, Fr. Hill, Mr. Nakatsu.
• Middle row: Mr. Leatch, Dr.
Skalinski, Mr. Wade West, Mr.
Kerr, Mr. Birkett, Dr. Barlow,
Ms. Keresteci, Ms. Mustard,
Mr. Van Herk, Mr. Paulin, Ms.
Walsh, Mr. Love, Mr. Hold-
sworth, Mr. Martin. • Front
row: Mr. Reid, Mr. Hutchison,
Mr. McElroy, Mr. Evans, Mr.
Pengelly, M. Denis, Mr. Keen-
an, Mr. D'Arcy.
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OCCASIONAL
TEACHERS
This year we managed to get
photosofsome ofthe substitute
teachers whovisited in the Jun-
iorSchool. Right, from left: Mr.
Keith Wright, Ms. Marsha
Johnston, Ms. Brigid Roscoe,
Ms. Jennifer Mitsche.
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YEARBOOK
The yearbook advisor, Mr.
Reid, writes that he would like
to thank editor, Geoffrey Bel-
lingham, and Grade 13 Liaison
Officer, Jeremy King, and Al-
exander Moniz-Brown, Adver-
tiser Relations Officer, fortheir
work on this yearbook. The
name of David Alexander also
deserves to be mentioned. His
work appears on the cover and
in section divider pages
throughout this book. Pictured
below, from left: Bellingham,
King, Moniz-Brown, Alexan-
der.
THE HEADMASTER
student leaders are chal-
lenged to constantly address
these issueswhich doexist in
our real society. These are
mattersofconcern which are
part ofthe educational proc-
ess. We do not teach just
math, English, public speak-
ing, music and sports. Ever>
day we must teach through
example, discussions, disci-
pline and modeling, an hon-
est and realistic approach to
becoming a productive, hap-
py and 'whole' adult. So
while there are some diffi-
HEADMASTERS MESSAGE, PRIZE DAY 1994 (EXCERPTS) culties, and while we do not
have a constant state ofUto-
Froma somewhat stormy • The increase in House ac- • The excitement of meeting pia, there is tremendous
beginning six years ago, tivities and spirit, especially so man) parents who ha\e a gratification in seeing a
to yet another graduation! in this last year. strong belief in Royal St. young man becomestronger.
My tenure as Headmaster George's, and who give b\ understanding how his
has been exciting, challeng- •The realjoyofworkingwith countless hours in volunteer- actions and negative behav-
ing and very rewarding. professionals who love their ing their talents and time. iourcan bechanged andcor-
"job." Those teachers who Without their involvement, rected. With cooperation and
While this is not a farewell every single day show con- this school could not contin- through working together
message, it is one filled with cern, care and understand- ue to operate. with understanding parents
memories which very few- ing for each one of their stu- and school leaders, find
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men are privileged to expe- dents. The satisfaction of Of course every da\ is not great delight in seeing posi-
rience and cherish. knowing that so many ofour filled with smiles and re- tive change in our boys.
academic staff treat each wards. Naturally there are
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• A growing list of Alumni year as a new one seeking some 'down' times which Such is the role of a Head-
who have become personal out up-dated and innovative must be addressed by the master. The growth and suc-
friends, and who have al- ways of making each and Headmaster and his staff. cessexperienced byeach bo\
lowed me to shed the mantle every class more interesting, Stress, disappointment, and we meet, is such a great re-
of Headmaster and become exciting and challenging. anger are also part of my re- ward. IfI've hadasmall part
a person. How great to have so many sponsibilities, which when to play in such development,
leaders at RSGC whodo not handled properly (we hope), then I thank God for the
• The delight of playing and fall into the trap of dusting led to the mature growth of wonderful opportunity ... a
working with a wide rangeof offlesson plans and teaching a young man wholearns from unique opportunity ... of
students who have constant- thesame way as they did last his mistakes. being involved in this incred-
ly brightened my days here year, and every vear before. ibly wonderful world of ed-
at RSGC. Stealing, involvement with ucation. sincerely hope that
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• The rewards of working drugs and liquor, racism, lime will be on m> side to
• The exhilaration of watch- with those members of the bulhing, physical and verbal allow me to continue for a
ing students of all ages face Board who provide me with abuse, lack of manners and little longer at Royal St.
challenges and achieve. counsel,support and the faith courtesy in living with peers, George's.
• Prefects with whom I've to do my job with freedom neighbours and strangers,
worked. To see their success and respect. immature and chauvinistic
and growth as they've taken attitudes towards female—s,
on leadership roles around •The background support of homophobia, intolerance
the school is indeed a privi- the administration and sec- throughout the school year,
lege. retarial staff. the Headmaster, staff and
THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SENIOR SCHOOL
'Mr. (/. W,/(-(;//
The 8:20bell rang in the hallsofthe Sen- demic challenge; the self-esteem and con- attach to the House Pin. The average number
ior School and the first classes of the fidence development, and the participation of points earned per student was 465. There
yearcommenced. "This is new. sir"" was the philosophy of the artistic and athletic ex- was an encouraging increase in the number
observation proffered last September by a tra-curricular programmes. We want to of participants and extent of participation.
few of the most observant Georg—ians! The raiseourcommitment to the total, life-long Now we set our objective to raising both
daily routine had been changed we had learner. these measures more significantly in future
movedaway from ahorizontal organizational years.
striictinv (home forms) and entered into an The College has always had a strong core of
arrangementbasedon the HouseSystem.The athletes, musicians, debaters, actors, writers The students who participate are the big win-
course had been charted for the year! and artists who have taken advantage of the ners in thesystem forthey havebecomemore
inter- and intra-school opportunities provid- connected to theireducation. A special thank
Why the change? Was it a '"real"" change or ed. The new Point System and Steward ties you to the House Prefects: Julian Thornbury,
simply ct)smetic? How committed were we recognize these individuals and encourage Douglas Frawley, Nick Blanchette and Mark
(the College) to the change? others to become more involved. Andersen as well as the staff: Mr. Cooper,
Mr. Orlando, Mr. D"Arcy, Mr. Ackley and
RSGC continues to be committed to the Forty-nine students (21%)earned550 points, Mr. Love who believed in the change and
goals and objectives, as defined by our requiring largecommitment in at least twoof spent countless hours in the labour to get it
Founders and Board. We are dedicated to leadership, varsity participation, house off the ground.
developing the 'complete individual." Wit- league participation or clubs. For their ef-
ness to the mandate has been the emphasis forts, they were awarded a White Chevron to Murray Pengelly
placed on the spiritual growth; the aca-