Lakehead Forestry Harvest (1983)

Lakehead Forestry Harvest (1983) was the 1983 volume of the forestry students' yearbook of Lakehead University, titled Harvest.

People

The volume names about 369 students and 82 staff and other adults, together with 123 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Lakehead Forestry Harvest (1983) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

• Harvest 1983 (scan page 1)
• Harvest '83 Volume XI (p. 1)
• Welcome to (p. 2)
• Harvest 1983 (p. 3)
• Faculty (p. 5)
• Meet the Director (p. 6)
• Meet the Students Who Make Forestry at L.U. What It Is. (p. 13)
• Degree I (p. 14)
• For. Deg. I (p. 15)
• Field School (p. 16)
• Tech I (p. 18)
• Shinerama '82 (p. 23)
• The 1983 Harvest Graduates (p. 24)
• Diploma in Forest Technology (p. 25)
• Tech II (p. 26)
• LUFA Love Boat Cruise (p. 28)
• Coureurs de Bois (p. 30)
• Who's on First??? (p. 32)
• Kam-Am Canoe Race (p. 33)
• Les Bucheron! (p. 34)
• Bûcherons (p. 35)
• Scot's Pine and Tulips (p. 36)
• Shopping Kart Race (p. 39)
• Honours Bachelor of Science (p. 40)
• Degree in Forestry (p. 41)
• B.Sc.F. Directed Studies (p. 42)
• Fire (p. 43)
• Mensuration (p. 44)
• Graduate Studies (p. 46)
• Let's Party!! (p. 49)
• The First Annual Forestry Folk Night (p. 50)
• The Intramural Woodsmen Competition (p. 52)
• What did You do last summer? (p. 54)
• Forest Management in Ontario Symposium (p. 56)
• The Woodsmen (p. 58)
• Lakehead Woodsmen (p. 59)
• Meet the Gals!! (p. 60)
• ... and the Guys. (p. 61)
• Forestry Day 1983 (p. 62)
• The Ring Ceremony (p. 64)
• Forestry Sports (p. 65)
• Intramural Sports (p. 66)
• Coed Hockey (p. 67)
• Sports (p. 68)
• The 1982/1983 Executive (p. 74)
• ... More Athletic People (p. 75)
• Meet the Harvesters (p. 76)
• A Few Words from the Editor (p. 77)
• So (p. 78)
• Long ... (p. 79)
• To plant a tree is ... (scan page 84)

Groups and organizations

• Lakehead University Forestry Association (association)
• Society of American Foresters (association)
• Degree I (class)
• For. Deg. I (class)
• Tech I (class)
• Deg I (class)
• Tech II (class)
• Degree II (class)
• Degree III (class)
• Degree IV (class)
• Forestry Students Group 1 (class)
• Forestry Students Group 2 (class)
• Tekers dontus karus (class)
• Second Year Soils Lab (class)
• 1983 Harvest Graduates (class)
• Forestry Students (class)
• Les Bucherons (club)
• Forestry Students Group (class)
• Les Bucheron (club)
• Bûcherons (class)
• Honours Bachelor of Science (class)
• Degree in Forestry Graduates (class)
• Operations Research (class)
• Ecology (class)
• Ergonomics (class)
• Silviculture (class)
• Fish & Wildlife (class)
• Fire (class)
• Remote Sensing (class)
• Problem Solving (class)
• Soils (class)
• Mensuration (class)
• Genetics (class)
• Soil-Site (class)
• Management (class)
• Aldermen (council)
• Biometrics (program)
• Harvesting (program)
• Fish And Wildlife (program)
• Dean Hemple's quartet (other)
• Canadian Foundation For World Development (association)
• The Committee (committee)
• Panel (other)
• Cif (association)
• Lakehead Woodsmen (team)
• Judges (committee)
• Fourth Year Class (class)
• The 1982/1983 Executive (council)
• Photographers (staff)

Write-ups and events

• Forest Fire Scene: A full-page photograph depicting the aftermath of a forest fire with charred trees and a water bomber aircraft flying in the background.
• Forestry Field Work and Fundraising: A collection of photographs showing Lakehead forestry students engaged in various activities including a field trip to a fenced site, a group posing by a 'Plaxted 1982 Black Spruce Degree I' sign, a student operating a chainsaw with safety gear, and students dressed as clowns for a cystic fibrosis fundraiser.
• Please don't fail me, it was all in fun: A series of satirical cartoons by a student depicting various faculty members and students in humorous or absurd situations related to forestry and academics.
• TRANSITIONS --: The director discusses the tenth anniversary of the first graduating class and the upcoming graduation of the eleventh class. He notes the school's evolution toward full faculty status and praises the quality of the students and the award-winning yearbook despite financial constraints.
• For. Deg. I classes: The first-year Forestry Degree class reflects on their year of apathy and social bonding, noting they haven't settled on a class name yet but enjoyed getting to know one another through classes and cruising.
• Field School: Forestry students from various year levels participated in outdoor field training, covering topics from dendrology and chainsaw handling to soil science. The experience included practical lessons in the bush and social gatherings at locations like Raith and Rinker Lake.
• Forestry Field Activities: A collection of candid photographs showing forestry students engaged in various outdoor activities including tree climbing, tree planting, and working in the woods.
• Tech I: The first-year class reflects on a successful year beginning with field school and a traditional ritual. They enjoyed their science classes and participated actively in sports.
• Welcome to Forestry: In late September, new students took part in traditional initiation activities at a specific outdoor location. The day featured various humorous competitions and physical challenges before concluding with a bonfire.
• Outdoor Activities: A collection of candid photographs showing forestry students engaged in various outdoor social and academic activities, including a soils lab and a costume event.
• Shinerama '82: Sixty-seven university students, mostly from the forestry program, raised $1659 for Cystic Fibrosis by shining shoes. Two students raised the most as a pair, while one residence won the residence category.
• Tech II: The graduating class reflects on their final year, highlighting their victory in a baseball tournament and participation in various sports and a bus pull. They also recall a memorable field trip and look forward to their graduation.
• Common Name: Forestry Student: A humorous anatomical diagram of a typical forestry student, scientific name 'Partius quite-a-bitus', detailing their gear and physical traits like weathered skin, facial hair, and workboots.
• Coureurs de Bois: The second-year degree students worked to overcome their reputation as overachievers by spending time at the local pub and participating in intramural sports. The class welcomed new transfer students from across Canada while balancing a heavy course load in subjects like statistics and computer science.
• Who's on First???: Following a corn roast, forestry students competed in baseball games on a cloudy October morning. The Tech II all-stars ultimately defeated the Degree II team after a day of playing and drinking beer.
• Kam-Am Canoe Race: A report on the annual canoe race where participants faced cloudy weather and various mishaps on the water. Outdoor Rec teams took the top two spots, while a forestry team secured third place despite some competitors needing rescue from the river.
• Les Bucheron!: A humorous description of a group of forestry students who compare their athletic and mental prowess to the Hulk. They joke about their soccer, hockey, and water polo teams being scouted by professional organizations and their future job prospects at a large company.
• Scot's Pine and Tulips: A group of students traveled to the Netherlands in May for an intensive forestry exchange program. They participated in chainsaw training and forestry courses in Arnhem, hosted by local students.
• Shopping Kart Race: On October 20, 1982, eight teams participated in a relay-style shopping cart race on pottery road. The event featured a pileup at the first bump and a ramp obstacle in front of the library, with awards given for both speed and cart decoration.
• I am the Lorax: A short reflection on the busy final year of the forestry program, mentioning management plans, social events, and hockey, while quoting Dr. Seuss's Lorax to advocate for the trees.
• GRADUATE STUDIES: The forestry graduate program at one university has grown since its inception, with several students enrolled in various fields. The program focuses on forest resource improvement and environmental maintenance through research.
• GENETICS: Several graduate students are conducting specific research projects in forest genetics, focusing on various tree species. Their work involves studying genetic variation, disease resistance, and morphological characteristics under the supervision of faculty members.
• Graduate Research Summaries: This page provides brief summaries of research projects being conducted by first and third-year forestry graduate students in various specialties.
• Let's Party!!: A collection of candid photographs showing forestry students enjoying various social activities, including hat parties, bridge games, outdoor gatherings with fires, and field trips.
• THE FIRST ANNUAL FORESTRY FOLK NIGHT: The inaugural event featured musical performances by students, faculty, and guests. The event successfully raised funds for a school team through a bake sale.
• The Intramural Woodsmen Competition: On a Saturday in January, eleven teams participated in a woodsmen competition. The event featured various divisions including men's, women's, and co-ed, and concluded with refreshments provided by volunteers.
• What did You do last summer?: A statistical breakdown of forestry student employment for the summer of 1982, including demographics of the student body and types of work performed such as silviculture, fire fighting, and research. It lists top employers and regions where students worked, including companies like Great Lakes F.P. and government branches like the M.N.R.
• For Every Child A Tree Program: A global environmental program was introduced to the university to raise funds for reforestation in another country. Students sold merchandise, raising over $200 for nursery stock.
• Ready Or Not!!: Two forestry organizations collaborated to host an annual symposium regarding forest management in Ontario. The event included seminars, a roast beef dinner at a local hotel, and a dance featuring a live band.
• Lakehead Woodsmen: The university woodsmen participated in three major competitions at various colleges. The men's teams achieved several top finishes in events like the swede saw and pulp toss, while the women's team dominated their division at the home competition with ten first-place finishes.
• Meet the Gals!!: A collection of photographs documenting female students participating in various outdoor skills competitions, including log sawing, log rolling, and fire building.
• ... and the Guys.: A collection of action photographs showing male students participating in various forestry-related competitions and skills demonstrations, including log sawing, log rolling, chain throwing, chopping, and felling poles.
• Forestry Day 1983: A collection of photographs documenting the activities of Forestry Day 1983, including log sawing, paper making demonstrations, and outdoor competitions in the snow.
• Logging Competition Highlights: A collection of photographs documenting a winter logging competition, featuring fans, judges, students performing wood chopping and log tossing, and an awards ceremony.
• The Ring Ceremony: On March 11, 1983, the graduating forestry class gathered at a local hotel to receive their professional rings. The ceremony included a valedictory address and a presentation by a former graduate, celebrating the students' entry into the profession.
• A Few Words from the Editor: The editor introduces the eleventh edition of the forestry yearbook, noting that a previous edition won a professional award. She credits a large team of students for photography, typing, advertising, and financial management.
• Forestry Student Life: A collection of candid photographs capturing forestry students in the field, during social gatherings, and participating in a shopping cart race with a 'Lakehead' banner.
• To plant a tree is ...: A short poetic reflection on the significance of planting trees as an act of faith, hope, and humanity for future generations.

Advertisers

The volume carries 34 advertisements from 34 businesses: Lakehead University, Labatt's, Kimberly-Clark Of Canada Limited, American Can Canada Inc. Woodlands Division, Superior Trailers, Ministry of Natural Resources, kbm Forestry Consultants Inc, Beaver Foods, Dubreuil Brothers Limited, Eaton's, The Matchbox, Procter & Gamble Cellulose, Ltd, Bay Street Bazaar / Nandi Natural Foods, Noro Saw & Marine Ltd, TacoTime, Landmark Inn, sportop MARKETING, The Corporation Of The City Of Thunder Bay, Great Lakes Forest Products Limited, Ontario Paper Company, Ontario Pulp And Paper Makers Safety Association, Buchanan Forest Products Ltd, Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce, Waverly Hotel, Collins Safety Shoes Limited, Lakehead University Bookstore, Newaygo Forest Products Limited, Hoito Restaurant, Lingman-Laprade Travel Shop Limited, Ontario Forestry Association, Powell Equipment (1978) Limited, Wanson Lumber Company Limited, Perciante & Laprade Sporting Goods Ltd, The Red Oak Inn.

Transcription notes

Transcribed from page images of the Internet Archive scan. Descriptions of write-ups are summaries in the wiki's own words. Names printed with initials only cannot be matched to people and are recorded on the roster as printed.