My OCHS

The School Lobby, Circa 1960's

2012-02-11T10:56:00.004-05:00

This is the school lobby, circa 1960's. I have a feeling that this photo was staged for a yearbook shot. Look at the strategically placed groups of studious people examining books. It's like: "Wait a minute -- have to dash to the lobby and look at someone's textbook !!!"

Interestingly enough, the lobby was unchanged from this picture to when I was there during the 1970's.

(Note: This is a high res pic, so you have to click on it to see the full effect.)

Unidentified Student Playing Badminton - 1972

2012-02-10T09:18:00.003-05:00

This unidentified student was caught in full swing playing badminton in the gym.

Note to commenter: Thanks, it does look like Larry Marshall. Can't be sure though.

Monsignor Dwyer and the 1967 Graduation Class

2012-02-10T09:10:00.002-05:00

Monsignor Paul Dwyer presents a diploma to a graduate of the 1967 class of OCHS.

Roll Call of the Dead

2012-02-09T19:04:00.004-05:00

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the school, I've decided to do a roll call of students and teachers who have passed on. This is a partial listing. If you know of more, please leave a comment.

Geoff Van den Boom (teacher)
Yvonne Jensen Eastman
Susan Joan (Vitali ) Lovell
Kathy Andrews
Leo Michael Barrett
Mr. Volaric (custodian)
Father Gary Harrison
Bob Lack
Mike McDonald
Robert Lambe
Herbert Gentry
Linda Marie LaPorte
Sister Catherine Mary
Ann Marie Kraemer
Sister M. Fidelis
Victoria Sziklasi
Ethel MacNab
Paulette Chartrand
Sister Marie Christine
Joe Simiana
Barry Dawson
Brother of Joe Simiana
Peter Di Cola
Connie Jileson
Sister Marie Zelie
Ken Patterson
Sister Noreen Coston
Gail Ihnat
Msgr. Anthony Meagher
Cornelius Oortwyn
Sister Adelarde
Barbara Dalby MacLean
Sister M. Constance (Mary Stephens)
Paul McAllister
Gerry Smialek
Donna Coleman Coros
Mike Regan
Shelagh Kirkland
Gregory Price
Nicholas Novak
Patrick Simmons
Matthew Simmons
Bernie Hurst
Susan Meringer
Susan Shields
Joe Ramrekersingh
Paul Rush
Theresa Rush
Bennie Winterink
Alicia Mary Dionne
Antoinette Greco
Christina Hendricks
Mark Lehman

In pace requiescat.

Theresians

2012-02-09T08:10:00.003-05:00

The caption on this photo says "Junior Unit of Theresians (First in Canada)". I had to Google "Theresians" as I didn't know what it was. Their website says they are "Women Supporting Women with Gospel Values".

I recognize a few of the faces in photo, who were still at OCHS when I attended. I can't put names to the faces, but if you can, please leave a comment. Click on the pic to make it bigger.

That Didn't Take Long -- OCHS Crest

2012-02-08T09:16:00.002-05:00

Thanks to Gary O., we now have a pic of an OCHS crest. (See blog entry below). Thanks again Gary.

Looking For OCHS Crest

2012-02-07T21:26:00.003-05:00

Now that the school is 50 years old (stayed tuned to this blog for events), a teacher who went to OCHS and is now teaching there is assembling a history of the school. What is missing, is a picture of the OCHS crest when the school was known as Oshawa Catholic High School.

There exists crests of when it was known for a short while as St. Joseph's High School, and of course the crest is available for Paul Dwyer High, but none seems to be around for OCHS. If you have one, or have a picture of one, please contact me. Thanks.

1967 -- Confederation Centenary -- Second OCHS Graduating Class

2012-02-07T11:27:00.006-05:00

Paul Scott, Monica Kelleher and Sister Conrad Lauber (in the old style habit) in 1967 at OCHS. It was the ~~year of the very first~~ second graduating class of OCHS. It was also the 100th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. The first grade 12's graduated in June '66 and ceremony was held in Sept. 1966

Graduation Class 1967 - Five Boys

2012-02-06T22:37:00.004-05:00

These are 5 boys from the second class of OCHS in 1967. Thanks to Maureen for sending these pics to me. If you recognize any of them, please leave a comment. .... singing ... a white sports coat .... and a pink carnation ...

Whatever Happened To Graham See ??

2012-01-17T11:06:00.003-05:00

If you have ever wondered what happened to Graham See after he quit his teaching gig at OCHS and moved back to Australia, this newspaper shot from 2004 pretty much encapsulates it. He gave up teaching and became an antiques dealer and valuator in Brisbane. He looks fairly well preserved.

50th Anniversary of School

2011-09-28T21:07:00.003-04:00

The 50th Anniversary of Paul Dwyer High School, known earlier as Oshawa Catholic High School or OCHS is in 2012-2013. They are planning some sort happening for it, but I don't know what. I found this excerpt on the official school site:

50th Anniversary coming up in the 2012/2013. Would like a Parent Council member to join the Steering Committee. There are no alumni. Looking into creating a 50th Anniversary facebook page. Teachers are getting in contact with past teaching staff. Suggested to get e-mail addresses when getting names for parent volunteers. Once e-mail list is created, it can be used to send out a list of events that need parent involvement and they can sign up from there.

They say that there is no alumni. If you are interested, you know how to contact the school. It is still there.

Student Assembly at Kangaroo Court - 3

2011-07-25T08:52:00.003-04:00

Some more of the crowd at kangaroo court. I can make out Stella Barnett sitting on a chair, and I recognize Sandra Mozic at the extreme right with her back to the camera. Beside her is Mary Ellen Barrett.

Student Assembly at Kangaroo Court - 2

2011-07-20T12:35:00.001-04:00

Pick your classmates out of the crowd. I see Terry Hopkins in the black robe. I notice Candace Knox. Joe Pender is slightly visible. Leave comments with identification.

Student Assembly at Kangaroo Court - 1

2011-07-12T08:44:00.003-04:00

This is a series showing the crowd -- the student assembly at kangaroo court and student initiation. The purpose of this series is to show as much of the student body as possible to see who can be identified in the audience. This is the first of a series of 4 pics.

Comments are invited for the identification of people.

Grade 12 Persons

2011-06-13T14:17:00.003-04:00

I am packing up to travel, so I thought that I would throw up one more pic before a long hiatus as I travel. I don't have time to figure out who these people are, but if you know who they are, please leave a comment. Thanks.

Update:

David Healey, Maureen Nummelin, Ed Hyer (head down), Laszlo Kedvessey, Joanne Ayotte, Paul Smegal, Anna Zinni, Andy Molloy

Thank you for the comment.

Tony Bolahood?

2011-05-31T08:23:00.003-04:00

I am pretty sure this hip dude is Tony Bolahood, but I could be wrong. Corrections by comment please.

On the Trampoline

2011-05-28T17:52:00.002-04:00

We had an amazing trampoline for gymnastics. I had several decent rides on it. Here, either Rob Scrivanich or Jack Whyte have a go at flying. I am not sure of the person.

Miss Hendricks and Miss Ritchie in the Hallway

2011-05-24T09:27:00.003-04:00

Miss Hendricks (left) and Miss Ritchie (right) stand waiting in the hallway for something or someone.

Tom Chase Helps Injured Player off the Field

2011-05-15T00:18:00.003-04:00

Tom Chase, football coach helps one of our injured players on the field. If you click on the photo and see the big picture, you will also see Brendan Lehman in the background. He was a trainer. The big hair on the immediate right belonged to Ivor Boyagoda.

In looking back, I was amazed at the spirit in the school. Staff and students all turned out for the games.

Sister Conrad Lauber

2011-04-24T17:08:00.003-04:00

Sister Conrad the principal at kangaroo court. 1971 I think.

Barbara Dalby

2011-04-18T07:49:00.005-04:00

~~I think this is Susan Dalby in the center of the photo. I am sure that someone will verify it. The photo was taken at student initiation in 1970 or 1971.~~

Update:

Yes, this is Barbara (Dalby) MacLean, my younger sister who passed away on Nov. 1, 2002.

In pace requiescat.

Robert Zochodne at the Warsaw Caves

2011-04-15T08:56:00.002-04:00

The geography teachers led by Blair Morris organized a huge multi-grade, multi-bus field trip around southern Ontario that was totally amazing. We went from one natural element of the geography of the place to another. We learned about eskers, terminal morraine, saw the burial grounds at Serpent Mounds and of course we visited the Warsaw Caves. Here, a young Robert Zochodne peers down into the caves.

Girls Gym Class - 1969

2011-03-11T09:10:00.004-05:00

This came from my cheapo Kodak camera when I first started taking pictures in 1969. It was a Kodak Instamatic, I believe. I had to take some pics for the yearbook, and girls gym was one of them. Again, note the "official gym uniform". They didn't last long. I have no idea who the students are. I was a geeky minor niner and they were "older girls" so I had not yet developed the facility to actually speak to them.

Gloria Chisholm on the Bus

2011-02-15T10:53:00.002-05:00

The camera captures Gloria Chisholm in mid-blink on the bus. This was probably a class trip to Stratford in the early 1970's.

Hey Jude -- Thanks

2011-02-15T10:51:00.002-05:00

Thanks to Judy Bradt for the mention on Facebook. Record number of views yesterday on the blog.