T. & G. Building, GEELONG. (P.O. Box 1) To All Members of the Old Geelong Collegians' Association. Dear Sir, The Committee of the Association recently decided to open a fund for a farewell presentation to Dr. M. A. Buntine, who is to retire early in 1960 after 14 years as Principal of the College. Old Boys are invited to send contributions to the fund to the above address. Yours truly, B. R. KEITH (President). D. G. NEILSON (Hon. Secretary). The Pegasus THE JOURNAL OF THE GEELONG COLLEGE. Vol. XIvVII DECEA/tBER, 1959 No. 2 EDITORIAL PANEL: Editors: G. W. Young, Esq., P. A. Bain, B. G. Tymms. Sports Editors: T. W. Sproat, E. K. Evans, G. P. Hallebone. Assistant Editors: I. J. Fairnie, I. R. Yule, D. E. Davies. Exchange Editors: G. J. Jamieson, I. R. A. McLean. Photography: A. J. Herbert. Committee: A. H. McArthur, G. C. Fenton, A. B. Troedel, J. G. Walter, D. M. Neely, J. P. Selle. Old Collegians: Messrs. B. R. Keith and D. G. Neilson. CONTENTS: Page Editorial 2 Knowle House ...... ...... 29 School Notes 3 Football 31 Social Services 4 Cross Country Running 40 Principal's Report, 1959 5 Gymnastics 41 School Prize List 10 Athletics 42 Music Notes 13 Cricket Prospects, 1960 45 Library Notes 13 Tennis Notes 46 Exploration Society 14 Original Contributions 47 Drama Club 18 Preparatory School Notes 58 P.F.A 20 Head Master's Report 58 Debating 20 Football 62 Cadet Corps 21 Athletics 63 House Competition Results 25 Tennis 65 Sports House Notes 26 School Roll 66 Mackie House 29 Old Boys' Notes „ 70 2 THE PEGASUS, For most of us we are here primarily to gain knowledge and a well-balanced education. We cannot obtain this unless we enter fully into the activities and life of the school. For the maj­ ority, knowledge is of little value unless we can use it to help others. To know the best way to help our friends we must know their needs. We can discover these needs by living together and mixing freely with our schoolmates. What better place to do this than at a school such as ours? Geelong Collegians are looked up to in the community. As members of a Public School we are regarded as potential leaders. We should be all aware of this and our appearance and behaviour in public should be influenced accordingly. Too often however, we forget our position. Living together peaceably is not just being faithful to our school but is also being respectful and considerate to all those whom we see and come into contact with whilst wear­ EDITORIAL. ing the green cap. A school should not be thought of merely This year has been most successful. We won as a group of buildings, but as a group of people the Boat Race, were runners-up in the football with thoughts, feelings and interests that differ and improved to fifth position at the Combined widely. Sports. We should also have a successful year In many respects life in a boarding school academically. The general tone of the school is similar to community life; there are leaders has improved. The co-operation between boys and followers, people of notable ability and oth­ and prefects, prefects and masters has made the ers with few outstanding qualities. But, unlike school a much happier place. a community, a school possesses something of in­ finite value, something which is very difficult to This has been evident in the notable increase define. This is a thread which unifies all its in "school spirit." "School Spirit" can bring members through a respect for the traditions out the best in school boys. It requires self- and honour of the school, and, above all, a spirit sacrifice and self-denial, a recognition of the of brotherliness. In some schools this spirit is work and rights of others and a willingness to almost non-existent, but in others it rises to help those who are in need. great heights and forms a common bond which "School spirit" grew throughout the year and so often lasts a lifetime between members of was not entirely due to greater success on the the school. sports field. It was seen at its best however, when our supporters streamed onto the field Every day, as we read the newspapers and to cheer both teams from the field at the end see the startling progress in man's power over of the final football match. The train journey matter, it is becoming increasingly evident and to Melbourne and the fact that our team lost even imperative that man must learn to live after a great fight, did not dampen their spirit peaceably with his fellows. To us who are still and enthusiasm. It is up to those who are re­ at school and are the leaders of the future this turning to school to maintain, and spread to problem of living peaceably together is a vital other school activities "school spirit" of this one, and one that is going to determine our nature. destiny. As a prefect and one who is in close contact Being students of Geelong College—a church with both masters and boys I have realized this school and a Public school with four boarding year how much we must respect each others houses—we have a start on some of our neigh­ views and learn to see what is best for everyone. bours in solving this problem. This does not The duty of a prefect is to help the smooth mean that we have not a lot to learn. running of the school. This is no easy task as DECEMBER, 1959. 3 this year's prefects have found out, but with the Saturday, July 25. The 1st XVIII drew with co-operation of the majority of the school their our eternal rivals Geelong Grammar. In the task has been made much easier. evening the boys enjoyed the hospitality of the It is such co-operation and living peaceably Morongo girls at their annual dance held in together at school that is going to make us bet­ the Gertrude Pratt Hall. ter leaders and citizens of Australia. Monday, July 21. A former head-prefect and Mark Brian. the high jump record holder of the College— Mr. Ewan—came to the morning assembly and SCHOOL NOTES. spoke to us on the school spirit of boys. Tuesday, June 2. The second term began Saturday, August 1. The grand final of the with a short service in the Morrison Hall con­ football was held at Wesley College. College ducted by the Rev. E. C. McLean. were narrowly defeated and we congratulate the Thursday, June 4. School dancing classes 1st XVIII and their coach, Mr. F. R. Quick, began. for such a splendid display of football through­ Wednesday, June 10. The first XVIII de­ out the season. feated Ormond College at football. Tuesday, August 4 and Wednesday, August 5. Saturday, June 13. Football match against The second round of House matches was held. Caulfield Grammar. Boys enjoyed the hospi­ In the Open section McArthur defeated Mor­ tality of the Hermitage at their Annual dance in rison and Shannon defeated Calvert. the evening. Saturday, August 8. Some of our boys Sunday, June 14. The School Debating Soci­ played in the Combined Public Schools team ety had its first meeting for the year and our in a match against the Combined High Schools, congratulations go to Peter Bain and Alistaii whilst others attended the Alliance Francais MacArthur who were elected joint Secretaries Exams, at Belmont High School. Friday, June 19th. The House Music com­ Saturday, August 15. The annual Senior petitions were held and resulted in a win for House dance was held in the Morrison Hall. Morrison House. The adjudicator was Air. Wednesday, August 19 to Friday, August 21. Briton, the Musical Director of Melbourne Boys from Scotch College, Perth, visited us and Grammar, to whom we offer our sincere thanks. played football against our 1st XVIII on Saturday, June 20. The first XVIII defeated Thursday afternoon. St. Kevin's in the first Public School match. Saturday, August 22. Boys interested in This was also Old Boy's day. Music gave a concert at Skipton which was Friday, June 25. The 6th form and 2nd only fairly well attended by the Western Dis­ XVIII went to Haileybury to see the second trict Old Boys and parents. Public School football match. Our first XVIII Monday, August 24. The School cross­ was successful. country race was held and almost 300 boys took Tuesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 1 part. A very admirable performance was put The first round of the House football matches up by Nicky Walter who easily won the open was held. In the open section Shannon de­ section. feated Morrison and McArthur defeated Calvert. Tuesday, August 25. Mr. Bernard Rice, an Saturday, July 4. The Cross-country runners American from the "American-Australian As­ competed in the Geelong Junior Cross-country sociation" spoke to us on points of interest con­ race. cerning the everyday life of American people. We defeated Melbourne Grammar in a ten­ Wednesday, August 26. Second term ended. nis match. Boys entertained the Moro.ngo and Thursday, August 27. Cadets left for Camp Hermitage girls at a dance held in the Morrison at Scrub Hill. Hall. Tuesday, September 15. Third Term com­ Wednesday, July 8. The College celebrated menced. its 96th anniversary. Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, Sep­ Friday, July 10. T. W. Sproat represented tember 23. A concert was given in the Ger­ the College in the "I speak for Australia" pub­ trude Pratt Hall at Morongo by the School lic speaking competitions.