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EDITORIAL STAFF Editor in Chief - Lois Stalker Assistant Editor - Marion Exley Business Manager - Chas.
Walters Assistant Business Manager
- Albert Harrington Cartoonist - Marion Thompson Alumni Editor - Marion Sills Exchange Editor - Grace Joyce Form Representatives L. Merritt J. Lancaster Rupert Dumbrille Dorothy Wilson Madge Culhane Margaret Walters Alice Knox Joan LeMaistre Helen Alkenbrack GRADUATION EXERCISES The annual Graduation Exercises of the
Napanee Collegiate were held in the Assembly room of the Collegiate on Friday
evening, September 21st, at eight o’clock. The programme was enjoyed by a large number
of pupils, parents and friends. Mr. Alpine Woods, Chairman of the Board of
Education, presided, and after the exercises had been opened by “O Canada”,
he gave some interesting information regarding the history of the school. Ernest Gibbard,
School President for last year, outlined
the progress made last year by the school, most of which he attributed
to the Spartan government, which was in power. The chief accomplishments mentioned by our
past president were the installation of drinking fountains, the acquisition
of an athletic field, the wining of the basketball championships by girls and
boys, the winning of the district cup in oratory by Munro Beattie, and
Charlie Amey’s
success in winning the 440-yard dash. The Matriculation Graduation Diplomas were
presented by Mr. Woods to: -- Grace Boyes, Donald Caton, Dorothy Daverin, Kathleen Dickson, Ernest Gibbard, Marjorie Gibbard, Katherine Gleeson, Monna
Graham, Helen Grange, Evelyn Mills, Helen Schell, Marion Sills. Mr. M. Fox presented the Fox Medal,
donated by his son, Mr. Chas. Fox, to Evelyn Mills for proficiency in
the Graduation Class. Mr. Woods presented the Memorial
Scholarship to Mary Mellow for highest standing in seven subjects in
the Upper School examination of last summer. The Commercial Graduation diplomas were
presented by Mr. Gibbard to: -- Edna Aylsworth, Evelyn Barrager, Lenora Black, James Burns, Marion Cairns, Agnes Cavanaugh, Reginald Chapman, Marion Douglas, Hazel Frink, Marion Grass, Gordon Gibson, Donald Hawley, Dorothy Hogle, Gordon Johnston, Florence Lasher, Irene Miller, Madeline McMillan, Gladys Parrott, Ruth Thompson, Vera VanAlystyne, Marion Young. At this point in the programme, Ernest
Sexsmith favoured the audience with a piano solo, played in a very pleasing
manner. The prizes for the W.C.T.U. Essay Contest,
last spring, were presented by Mrs. J. M. Thompson, to the winners. three out of four of the county prizes were
won by N.C.I. pupils. First Prize, Upper School -- Lois
Stalker Second Prize, Upper School -- Marion
Sills First Prize, Lower School -- Betty Gibbard FORM PRIZES Form 1 -- 1st June McDonald 2nd
Carrie Milling 3rd Hilda McGraw Form 2 -- 1st Betty Gibbard 2nd
Francis Wright 3rd
Margaret Bedore Form 3 & 4 1st Lois Stalker 2nd
Marion Sills 3rd
Jean Lancaster The prizes for Entrance History were
presented by Mr. Beattie, on behalf of the O.O.D.E., to Inez Baker and
Mervyn Owen. The Strathcona
Medal for the best rifle shot in the Cadet Corps was then presented by Mr.
Woods to Roland Stalker. Mayor Roy, on behalf of the town, read an
address to Charles Amey, Provincial Championship winner of the 400
yard dash, extending to him the congratulations of the town. On behalf of the Rotary Club, President
Wilfred Wilson made a presentation of a wrist watch. To these the recipient fittingly replied
with a few words of thanks, and very thoughtfully asked for applause for the
other boys who had attended the meet at Toronto and had not been so
successful, although they had worked hard. At the close of the exercises the pupils
served refreshments. After this a two
hour informal dance was enjoyed by both pupils and visitors. TYPEWRITING CONTEST The
annual typewriting championship contest was held on Tuesday, March 26th
and aside from the Senior Open Class, the prizes came to the Collegiate
pupils. the cups were awarded as
follows: Senior
Championship (Daly Cup) for Napanee and district -- Miss Mary Rogers,
speed 70 words per minute. Intermediate
Championship (Roy Cup) -- Ernest Vick, speed 51 words per minute. Novice
Championship (Robinson Cup) -- Miss Kathleen McFarland, speed 37 words
per minute. Senior
Accuracy -- Miss Dorothy Sagar, 63 words per
minute 99.8%. Intermediate
Accuracy -- Ernest Vick, 51 words per minute, 99.3%. Novice
Accuracy -- Miss Aileen Provins, 30 words
per minute, 99.2% GRADUATES, 1928 Asselstine, Aneta -- Normal School -- Peterboro Aylsworth, Edna B. -- Normal School -- Peterboro Barrager, Evelyn -- Stenographer -- Napanee Black, Lenore -- School Commerce -- Kingston Boyes, Grace -- Queen’s -- Kingston Cairns, Marion -- Stenographer -- Flint,
Michigan Caton, Donald -- Medicine, Toronto
University -- Toronto Cavanaugh, Agnes -- Stenographer Bank of
Commerce -- Napanee Chapman, Reginald -- Daly Tea Co -- Napanee Douglas, Marion -- Daly Tea Co -- Napanee Davern, Gertrude -- Secretarial Course --
Toronto Gibson, Gordon -- Bank of Montreal -- Napanee Gibbard, Ernest -- Gibbard
Furn. Co. -- Napanee Gibbard, Marjorie -- At Home -- Napanee Gilbride, Preston -- Preston Office Equipment --
Stratford Gleeson, Katherine -- Household Science U. of T.
-- Toronto Graham, Ruth -- Home -- Napanee Graham, Mona -- Secretarial course --
Toronto Grange, Helen -- Queen’s -- Kingston Grass, Marion -- Daly Tea Co. -- Napanee Harrison, Eileen -- St. Joseph’s College --
Toronto Hogle, Dorothy -- Stenographer, Crown Life
Ins. Co. -- Toronto Huffman, Marjorie -- Normal -- Johnston, Gordon -- Clerk -- Wiseman’s Garage McMillan, Madeleine -- Stenographer, Gibbard Furn. Co. -- Napanee Mills, Evelyn -- Queen’s Math & Phys. --
Kingston Nugent, Courtland -- Drug Clerk, Wallace’s Drug
Store -- Napanee Parrott, Gladys -- Stenographer -- Toronto Spearing, Lauretta -- Normal -- Thompson, Ruth -- Stenographer, Ungar’s Garage -- Napanee VanAlstyne, Vera -- Bookkeeper, Gibbard Furniture Co. -- Napanee Winter, Claude -- Royal Bank -- Napanee Davern, Dorothy -- U.S.A. McFadden, Dolph. -- General Motors -- Flint,
Michigan Way, Edmund -- Loyola College -- Montreal Young, Marion -- Home -- Sillsville NOTABLES OF FORM V CLINTON DENSMORE ARMSTRONG “I never felt the kiss of love, Nor maidens hand in mine.” “Clint”, obtained his earlier
education in the village of Bath.
Having learned all that was possible there he entered N.C.I. to
complete his Honour Matric. Some day you will find him owning the
leading Drug Store in the city of Bath. ALEXANDER MUNRO BEATTIE “A nice boy, with Caesar’s
mind, Let him play and he’ll say
you’re kind.” “Munro,” who is the principal’s
son, came to N.C.I. from Brockville, where his dad was teacher in former
years. With dramatic, debating and
oratorical powers, he has excelled in all.
This year he is the president of the Students Council. In the leading role of our school plays you
will find Munro, who fills the part with the greatest of ease. As an orator, “Behold Demosthenes
himself.” Last year, he won the
district finals and competed at Toronto with the best orators of
Ontario. He is going to study English
and History at Queen’s next fall. ROBERT ALBERT ASSELSTINE “No, not a woman hater he, Though some might judge him so
to be.” “Bert” first saw light of day
in the vicinity of Wilton. He attended
Odessa H.S. for a time, but decided he must come to N.C.I. His “flying tackles” in rugby and his
“furious rushes” in basketball have made many stand in awe. He is an ardent and clever student, and we
all wish him success in the coming exams, after which he will study medicine
at Queen’s. MARGARET RUTH BOWEN “Rosy cheeks, a gentle way -- Can both walk and play.” This is Ruth’s second year at
N.C.I., where she came after graduating from Deseronto High School. With extremely quiet ways and gracious
manner, she has won the hearts of all.
she does not often assert herself, but is, instead, a demure and
smiling asset to Form V. She intends to go to Queen’s next fall. The best wishes of N.C.I. Follow you, Ruth. THOMAS WILLIAM BARRETT “Mind you, I’m telling you, I’m not as simple as I look.” “Tom” has graced N.C.I. with
his presence for the last sex years. He is possessed with a pleasing and
cheerful disposition. Always cracking
a joke in a solemn manner, at the opportune moment. FRANCES RUTH CAIRNS “From Odessa she hails, In exams, she seldom fails.” “Ruth” arrives at N.C.I. every
morning with nice rosy cheeks, after having a breezy ride from Odessa on the
bus. With her quiet and ladylike ways,
she studies all the day. Besides her
undivided attention in class, she finds time to glide over the ivories. She is a real musician and was the backbone
of the school orchestra this year.
Next year will find her at Normal.
We envy your pupils, Ruth. SHIRLEY RAMONA COLCLEUGH “Fair hair and eyes of blue, She comes from D.H.S. too.” “Shirley” came to N.C.I. this
year, from Deseronto, where she was a popular and active co-ed of the High
School. Born in Manitoba, she has
attended school in nearly every province in the West and now she makes a very
cheery addition to Form V. She is a
real actress and orator, playing the role of Portia in the District
Oratorical contest. She has not yet
decided whether to go for Normal or enter Queen’s but we wish her the best of
luck in her career, whatever it may be. HELEN ELIZABETH DRAKE “Rather quiet, rather shy, With dimpled cheeks, oh my! “Helen” occupies a seat across
from a certain young man in Form V.
That’s no harm. She is one of
the clever ones in the room, always willing to give a lending hand. As well as gracing N.C.I. with her presence
for the past five years, she can attract the attention of the Bankers. Being industrious and wise, we have no fear
of her not attending University of Toronto next fall. Here’s luck, Helen. THORA ROSALENE EMBERLEY “For nature made her what she
is, And never made another.” “Thora”
arrives from Odessa every morning, just in time to answer Mr. Henderson when
he asks if she is here yet. She is one
of the busy bodies of the room, starring in Chemistry. She is always willing to lend a helping
hand to others and this has won many friends in the school We feel that Thora
possesses those finer qualities essential to success, so we will see her
going through Normal with flying colors.
DONALD BRANDON HAWLEY “A farmer by birth, Donald by
name, At N.C.I. he gets there just
the same.” ”Don” has attended N.C.I. faithfully for the
past six years, getting lots of exercise from his bicycle ride every
morning. Being clever in math, we find
him graduating early in his school career.
But still he comes back to take commercial and other Upper School
subjects. He is very quiet and shy,
but you know, “Still waters run deep.”
In the future Don expects to be a Chartered Accountant. KATHARINE ELIZABETH INNES
HENDERSON “She works hard all day, Near head of the class -- our
Kay.” “Kay” is one of the clever ones
of our Form. She hails from Welland, originally but was forced to come to N.C.I.
where her dad took it upon his shoulders to teach Classics to the students of
Napanee. As well as being a proficient
scholar, she plays the violin and piano. Next year will find her studying
Greek, after which she will take a Classics Course at Varsity. MICHAEL JAMES HOPKINS “From Tamworth far away, But we’ll see him again, some
day.” “Mike” thought it impossible to
leave N.C.I. after going one year. So
we find him coming back early in the term to work hard at his Latin(?). He has quite surprised us by his excellent
translations of Horace and Cicero. He
must have grasped some of the authors’ intelligence themselves. We wish him luck whether he goes to Normal
or Queen’s. SUSANNAH MAY HAWLEY “Laugh and the world laughs
with you, Weep, and you weep alone.” “May” journeys down the
Belleville road every Monday morning.
She is one of the lively ones of this Form, always bearing a
happy-go-lucky smile, which will surely win some man’s heart. She takes a keen interest in sports,
playing basketball herself, and yelling her favourite team on to
victory. She is completing her studies
preparatory to entering Toronto Normal.
BERTHA WINNIFRED INSTANT “She’s young, she’s wise, She’s a terror for her size.” “Bertha” also migrated from her
native abode to make an addition in the 1929 class. After several discussions with Mr. Epplett, we decided that Bertha must be a real
mathematician. She possesses a very
quiet and pleasing disposition. But
just watch those eyes. There’s
mischief somewhere, although she is so wise.
She also is returning to N.C.I. next fall. GRACE LEONE JOYCE “She’s rough, and she’s tough, She’s clever -- that’s enough.” “Danny” is fifth form’s model
of diligence, modesty and general silliness.
She is proficient in all sports, but especially excels in
basketball. She is Capt. of the junior
basketeers and plays on V’s team as well. She passes all her exams, with honours and
doesn’t mind making 100 in Modern History.
Grace is not sure what she is going to do next year, but general
opinion has it that she is coming back to take four years’ Latin in one, so
she can take a course in English and History at Queen’s! Whoopee! THE LANCASTER TWINS Helen Catharine Marion Jean “The Lancasters
are twins, but they don’t mind, and they are as nice girls as
you can find.” For five years the Twins have
puzzled our teachers with their identity.
Their happy dispositions, intellectual ability and willingness to help
others less clever, have won for them many friends during their school days. Helen, whose special weakness
is Greek, intends to spend one more year at N.C.I. before taking a course in
Classics at Queen’s. She is also V’s
representative at the Student’s Council. Jean, needless to say, will
also return next year to brighten V. Form with her smile. Her ambitions soar high for she says she
wants to be an electrical engineer.
She has been known to voice some very original thoughts to the
amusement of her neighbors in V. form.
Best of luck, Jean, in your chosen career. EDNA MAY MILLIGAN “She never burns the midnight
oil, In search of useless
knowledge.” “Edna” is another of
Tamworth’s clever products. While
attending N.C.I. she has shown us that all knowledge doesn’t have to be
learned at this place. Being such a proficient and ardent student we wonder
why she is coming back to N.C.I. next fall. EDITH MARY PACE MacMORINE “She has opinions firmly sown, Which usually are all her own.” “Edith” is one of V’s shining
stars. She can write poetry with an
ease which makes the less fortunate envious. She held the Taylor Cup for
oratory three successive years, and represented N.C.I. at Kingston in the District
Oratorical contest two years ago. She intends to either return next year to
take Commercial or go to Queen’s. JEAN ELIZABETH MILLIGAN “A basketball star, From Tamworth afar.” “Jean” left Tamworth to join
the ranks at N.C.I. With her extremely
quiet ways and gracious manner, she has won the hearts of all. She’s a coming athlete, plays basketball
and starring on a softball team. She
intends returning next fall to have her more difficult problems solved. HUBERT McCRACKEN “Hang sorrow. Care will kill a cat, And therefore, let’s be merry.” “Hubby” is one of the oldest
members of N.C.I. While plodding away
though the various farms, he has won many friends. His cheerful and carefree disposition
should get him some place in the world.
He gets his beauty sleep between subjects. We are all wondering what he intends to do
next year. SUSAN MARY EDITH MELLOW “The clev’rest
lass in the class, A miracle if she failed to
pass.” “Mary’s” reputation as a good
scholar has certainly not deteriorated in the last year. She feels very disappointed if she can’t
make 100% in every exam. She is a keen
basketball fan and is always on hand to cheer V form or the Spartans. Some day she intends revising the
translations of Cicero and Horace, after finishing her Classics Course at
Queen’s. LOUVA JEAN MILLING Jean is a sister to the former
Milling girls that have received special mention in the “Torch” in previous
years. She is not letting the
reputation fall any, either. She is
very lively and takes a keen interest in everything that comes along. She has proven her ability as an orator
being a close contender of the Taylor Cup.
If Jean doesn’t go to Normal she will return to N.C.I. to further her
course of study. FLORENCE MARY REID “To do my part, and let that stand, The record of my brain and
hand.” “Florence” is the shy, smiling
young lady who comes in on the Odessa bus.
She seems very quiet, but from the looks of those twinkling brown
eyes, perhaps we can’t judge a book by its cover. She, also, is returning to N.C.I. HELEN BRANDON SCHELL “Tall, very slight, She works with all her might
(?)” “Helen” was unable to leave her
beloved N.C.I. this year. She thought
it necessary to return and brush up on a few subjects. She is one of the witty ones in the room, but
never letting her jollity overrun her keenness for studying. We feel sure that “Shelly’s” future will be
a bright and successful one, whether she attends Normal or University. FORM 1 B Just
imagine that you are in 1B for a short
time. Here you meet petite Alice
Walters, gentle voiced Letitia
McCullough, curly-haired Marjorie McMillan, demure Agnes Meyers,
humorous Vera White, sedate Mildred Sampson, unassuming Fern
Hagerman, and entertaining Betty Haight. Lenora
Fraser excels in
general proficiency while Helen Breeze displays artistic abilities and
Edith Drake, who promises exceptional oratorical abilities, will have
a keen rival in Jean Huston. To
Jean Asselstine and Marguerite Woods, books are a
constant joy. Eleanor Luther
plans to be a school teacher. Rita Booth found studies and pleasure
too strenuous, so chose the latter. Edna
and June Thompson, take a very keen interest in basketball. Annie Young has several interests
besides her school work. Margaret Hinch smiles and the form smiles with her. Mary Powell delights us with her
stories. Catherine Duffett and Helen
Daverne concentrate on their work, in spite of diversion. Bernice
and Irene come in each morning on the bus to continue their studies
here. Jenny Hawley occasionally
sings “Beloved” before Latin period. We all know how that subject delights
her. The boys,
though fewer in number than the girls, deserve worthy consideration. Dorland Turnbull and Robert
Coulter keep Lionel Shetler from being
lonesome. They do not divert Guard
Doyle’s attention judging by Doyle’s debating abilities. To Jim Garratt, trifles make
perfection, but perfection is not a trifle.
Popular Bill Webb is a good student. Though Donald Embury
is small, we realize he is here. Reserved
Samuel Hart listens to various explanation of difficulties by Herbert
Butcher. Enquiring George
Chambers and Gilbert Howitt keep the
interest of the class from lagging. Fred
Young believes in doing everything to the best of his ability. Teddy
Hamilton, our youngest member, is a close neighbor of Clarke Beattie,
who, as the boys’ representative to the Student Council, is a thinker. Wallace Hogeboon
delights in his art work. Stanley
Beattie, the student, thought turn gently to sports. Ignatius Donoghue
cannot bear to part company with us, but returns for certain periods
daily. Some of our teachers sometimes
wish that Archer and Milsap were not
on such good speaking terms. Though we
were sorry to lose Bill Howitt, Robert
Hyland came back to finish the term and contributes his share in studies
and sports. Considerate Harry Moore
lends a helping hand at all school activities, while Harold Savage is
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