1969 School Magazine

The debating team, under the supervision of Ann Moores, provided several verSr interesting and informative debates. Unfortunately neither of the tearns were finalists. One of the most pleasing things which Gibson has accomplished this year was the raising of twenty dollars to send to Abhay Kumar Parasnis, our "Save the Children" boy in India. The money was raised when we heard that Abhay was very eager to b.ry himself a cricket bat. We were told the prices bv Rusi Surti and the money was raised bv having a sw.eet stall. On behalf of the house, I would like to thank the house Misuesses, Miss McNam ata, Miss Hebden, Mrs. Carseldine and Miss Lane, for their co-operation in all house affairs. Finally, I wish the house the best of luck next year, and hope it keeps improving, as it Lras this year. JULIE HUNTER ,-ft*se -rufes Captain : Karen Byth. Vice-Captains; Janet Findlay, Sally Fraser. Sports Captain : Janet Findlay. Debatifts : Elizabeth Young, Nicola Fulton-Kennedy. Saae tlte Children : Jane McCormack, Jo-Anne Ingliss This year, L969, began with a resounding roar from the grandstands for every Griffith swimmer, and seems likely to end with just as much noise for our gymnasts and debaters. On the basis of such enthusiasm and willing partici- pation, I think our house displayed a great deal of spirit throughout the year and should be very proud of its achievements. Although we did not quite manage to win the swimming, due to a general team effort and the first placings of Robyn McClune, Robyn Scarr, Jo-Anne Ingliss, \flendy Page, Deborah Sturgess eind Janice Stobo, Griffith managed ro come with- in points of defeating \Toolcock, the winners. \fle did, however, win the Bumell Cup for the highest number of points gained in the relays. At the athletics carnival, our fortunes were not so good, and we enjoyably trotted through the afternoon to a well-established fifth position. G'fS{f^

Our congratulations go to Suzanne Nixon in the flying red socks who helped enormously in raising our meagre score and shared the cup for the highest individual points. This year, each team in the tennis competition played four games against every other team, and the house winning the largest number of games gained first place. Our players tried hard, but finished second behind a strong Lilley team who played consistently well throughout the series of matches. A sad fate met us in the first round of the table-tennis, the junior basket ball and the volley- ball where we were closely defeated bv Gibson, England, and England respectively. \7e managed to survive an exciting match in the senior basket- ball against England, only to be beaten in the final bV a brilliant Lilley team. As has been witnessed by our previous pro- minence in the singing competitions, we of Griffith house definitely have intellectual and artistic tendencies. Once again, under the able direction of Rhonda Pashen, w€ were led to victory. Our chances seemed to be ruined when our accornpanist, Antoinette Gustavsoll, uras "attacked" bv a horse and broke her hand; but thanks to the generosity of \X/oolcock house, we were able to bomow their accompanist, Jeanette Howman. Thanks \Toolcock! The only competitions as yet uncompleted are the gymnastics and the debating in which we wish all teams the very best of luck. Sfle again sponsored Cecelia Ratsowi from Basutoland through the "Save the Children Fund" organisation. She has written us several interest- ing letters and we have received newsletters about the country and a copy of her school report. She appears to be ^ very conscientious and well- behaved girl who appreciates all that we can do to help her. Finally, or behalf of the house, I would like to thank Mrs. McDonald, Miss Shaw and our house mistresses, Miss Patersofl, Mrs. Imhoff , Mrs. Knight, and Mrs. Blumson for their guidance and enthusiasm throughout the whole year. Best luck for L97 0, Griffith, and may you improve even further on the gains you made this year.

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