Athletic Council (Lakehead College)
Athletic Council was a student council at Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology.[1]
1958, Giant
The council subsidized the curling fees for students. A group photo of the members of the Athletic Council.[1]
- CURLING: Over forty students participated in a round-robin curling competition at the Port Arthur Curling Rink on Wednesday afternoons. A team of four students was selected to represent the college at the Lakehead International Bonspiel in March.[1]
1959, Nor'Wester
The council organized bowling, broomball, curling, and hockey events, and secured gym access at local high schools and the Y.M.C.A.[2]
Officers named: vice-president: Joan Peden; Secretary: Anne Stevens; President: Jack Meyers; treasurer: Gordon Maycock; Member: Jim Harnett; Faculty Representative: Gerald Carlson.
- President's Message: The president of the athletic council reports on the year's activities, including a new bowling league with hospital nurses, broomball, and the popularity of curling. He notes that students used facilities at the Y.M.C.A. and local high schools, and mentions the success of the second annual hockey night and dance.[3]
1962, Nor'Wester
The group responsible for sports and athletics.[4]
Officers named: Girls' representative: Arlene J. Waugh.
- Athletic President's Message: The Athletic President reviews the 1961-62 sports season, highlighting the merger of Lakehead College with the Port Arthur Mustangs football team. He details the successes and participation in curling, squash, table tennis, hockey, bowling, basketball, and broomball.[5]
- Curling: The college curling club grew in popularity this year, featuring fourteen rinks and a new policy of including women in the third position. After two major events, the Ray Inaba rink defeated the Gerry Dillabough rink in a sudden death play-off to win the championship.[6]
1963, Nor'Wester
The council purchased weight lifting equipment and a ping-pong table for the school. The council organized and provided equipment for the broomball league.[7]
Officers named: Vice-President: Murray Tomes; Secretary: Gwen Thrower; Treasurer: Richard Michaud.
- Athletic Council President's Message: The President of the Athletic Council reflects on his term, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness alongside academic study. He notes the acquisition of new gym equipment and thanks his executive team for their support.[8]
- Broomball: The broomball league concluded a successful season despite poor weather conditions. Arts II claimed the championship title after defeating Ryerson Tech in the finals, while individual awards were given for rookie performance and questionable refereeing.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lakehead College Giant (1958), p. 45. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1959), p. 19. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1959), p. 55. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1962), p. 3. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1962), p. 52. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1962), p. 72. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1963), scan page 15. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1963), scan page 68. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1963), scan page 71. Internet Archive.