"Levez-vous, parasseux!" - an expression all too familiar to those who
have found their time-tables marked FRN/JH/46 last September ... But
Mr. Humphries' easy-going manner, and unique method of teaching French
have made quite an impression on his students here at Jarvis.
Mr. Humphries' arrival at Jarvis was a return to Toronto. From High
School at North Toronto, he took his degree in "Moderns", in English and
French, at University of Toronto, For eleven years students at Bathurst
Heights and Lawrence Park found their English and French flavoured with
the wry humour peculiar to Mr, Humphries.
Just previous to coming to Jarvis, Mr. Humphries spent two years in
Europe, teaching French at the Canadian Army School at Hemer in the Ruhr,
While in Europe, Mr. Humphries spent every opportunity "poking" about
the provinces of France, and into the German educational system. "Then I
came to Jarvis," he adds with an enigmatic smile.
Aside from making and drinking "Cafe-au-Carnation" in his office, Mr.
Humphries spends spare time in the water (swimming) and with his oil
paints (oil-painting). He spends his summers travelling and was the Senior
Section Director at "Camp Ahmek" for several years,
I'm sure Mr. Humphries' students will forget neither their three-ring-binders
with the eight section dividers, nor the year they were taught by Mr. Humphries,
Matti Ingerman, 13C
C. GOBERIS, B.A.
From Borneo to J.C.I. came Mr. Goberis to teach chemistry to grades 12
and 13.
Mr. Goberis, a fellow Torontonian never ventured further than the Don
River on the east, and the Humber River on the west until two years ago
when he went to teach in Borneo. Mr. Goberis represented Canada in the
Colombo Plan. This plan is designed to give technical assistance to under-
developed areas of the world. He taught biology in the only high school
in all of Borneo. It was in Borneo that his little son was born.
Prior to this experience in Asia, Mr. Goberis graduated from the University
of Toronto (1953) and was a chemist for Lever Bros. and Stirling
Drugs. However, he felt that since he had been fortunate enough to attend
university he should make a contribution to the education of young
people. Mr. Goberis began his teaching career at Northern Secondary School.
He enjoys rugger, touch football and fishing in his spare time. (when?)
I quote Mr. Goberis' first impression of J.c.i" "Well, it's a good and
old school and the students are full of beans and have lots of spirit."
Jarvis thanks you for your compliment and hopes that you have a very
happy and interesting stay here,
Kasia Seydegart, 12A
D. W. BLACKWOOD, B.A.
Jarvis is happy to welcome Mr. Blackwood, the new Head of the
History Department.
A valuable addition to our staff, he teaches grades 11, 12, and 13.
Mr. Blackwood was born in Beith, Scotland. He attended a Scottish
private school, spent his last high school year at Riverdale Collegiate,
and then proceeded to the University of Toronto. After receiving his B.A.
degree, he spent a year at the Ontario College of Education. He taught
at Riverdale Collegiate for five years before coming to Jarvis.
Mr. Blackwood is married and has a son and a daughter.
We are glad to hear that he enjoys teaching here. He find Jarvis
"a pleasant school" and refers to the students as "a splendid group."
This year, Mr. Blackwood is Staff Adviser to the World Affairs Club
where his patience, guidance, and co-operation is very much appreciated.
Recently, Mr. Blackwood acquired an avid interest in judo. He also
enjoys reading.
Best wishes, sir, for a long and pleasant stay at Jarvis.
J. HUMPHRIES, B.A.
C. GOBERIS, B.A.
D. W. BLACKWOOD, B.A.