Huron Alumni

1960 Quiz

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Why was the area where the Cronyn family lived, which is now the west end of Huron College, called Burnlea?

  1. 'Burn' is Scottish for 'stream' (Medway Creek); 'lea' refers to the property's meadow.
  2. After the famous Scottish poet's home.
  3. It's an historic property the original owners once visited.
  4. Because 'Burnlea' was a cherished family name.

Correct answer is #1

Submitted by Huron

Which three portraits hang over the fireplace in The Great Hall?

  1. Principal John G. Morden, Miss Catharine Ridley and Bishop Benjamin Cronyn
  2. Bishop Benjamin Cronyn, Principal Isaac Hellmuth and Principal C.C.Waller
  3. Principal William Coleman, Principal C. C. Waller and Principal John G. Morden
  4. Miss Catharine Ridley, Bishop Benjamin Cronyn and Principal Harry O'Neil

Correct answer is #2

Submitted by Huron

Which famous Huron family has been of distinguished service to the College from its beginning in 1863?

  1. The Coleman family
  2. The Waller family
  3. The O'Neil family
  4. The Cronyn family

Correct answer is #4

Submitted by Huron

In class, on reading aloud excerpts from some Russian plays, Dr. William Blissett was known to...

  1. sit down
  2. speak Russian
  3. become teary eyed

Correct answer is #3

Submitted by Don Cox

Chapel evening 'Compline' attracted some students wearing...

  1. masks
  2. sunglasses
  3. pajamas

Correct answer is #3

Submitted by Don Cox

Librarian Dr. John Henderson always shared his favourite candy which was...

  1. peppermints
  2. ju-jubes
  3. licorice

Correct answer is #1

Submitted by Don Cox

Early supporters of the College were the John Labatt family; a family member who attended Huron was...

  1. Joyce
  2. Marion
  3. Judy

Correct answer is #3

Submitted by Don Cox

Gary Rive's father, building superintendent Ernie Rive, spoke English and French because he came from...

  1. Quebec
  2. Haiti
  3. Jersey Islands

Correct answer is #3

Submitted by Don Cox

'Feet on the floor at all times' related to...

  1. proper refectory decorum
  2. Sunday residence co-ed visiting hours
  3. Great Hall propriety

Correct answer is #2

Submitted by Don Cox

Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev. Michael Ramsey, visited Huron in...

  1. 1892
  2. 1927
  3. 1963

Correct answer is #3

Submitted by Don Cox

One of Father Tom Harris' cars was a...

  1. Jaguar
  2. Citroen
  3. Rover

Correct answer is #1

Submitted by Don Cox

How many weddings were performed in the Huron College Chapel in the 1950s and 1960s?

  1. 132
  2. 140
  3. 116
  4. 128

Correct answer is #4

Submitted by Canon Bill Cliff, Huron College Chaplain

I, along with other transportation-challenged undergrads, lusted after Doug Cunningham's exotic wheels. What was it?

  1. Jag
  2. Morgan
  3. Bentley
  4. MG

Correct answer is #1

Submitted by Jim Cavanagh

What cars have been placed in the Chapel over the years?

  1. VW Beetle
  2. Morris Minis
  3. Both

Correct answer is #3

Submitted by Huron

What animals at Brescia were most commonly painted with an 'H' or escorted to O'Neil Residence for exercise?

  1. Cows
  2. Horses
  3. Pigs

Correct answer is #1

Submitted by Huron

Who was the last Principal to live at the College?

  1. Dr. A. H. O'Neil
  2. Dr. J. Morden
  3. Dr. W. R. Coleman

Correct answer is #2

Submitted by Huron

Gifts and goodies were available from the Huron College Student Council during what annual event?

  1. The election
  2. The Christmas party for underprivileged children
  3. The Huron Ball

Correct answer is #2

Submitted by Huron

The Kingsmill Common Room and the SAC officially opened in what year?

  1. 1963
  2. 1960
  3. 1968

Correct answer is #1

Submitted by Huron

The new Hellmuth Hall opened in what year?

  1. 1963
  2. 1960
  3. 1968

Correct answer is #1

Submitted by Huron

Who was the first Women's Warden?

  1. Mrs. S. H. Brownlee
  2. Mrs. Peggy Shortreed
  3. Mrs. Mary Henderson

Correct answer is #1

Submitted by Huron

What was Don Cox's role at the College - a role that he held from 1966 to 1995?

  1. College Bursar
  2. Principal
  3. Warden

Correct answer is #3

Submitted by Huron

Who began their 30-year tenure as Registrar in 1961?

  1. The Ven. Dr. John Morden
  2. Miss Catharine J. Ridley
  3. Mr. John Henderson

Correct answer is #2

Submitted by Huron

What individual served as Principal from 1962 to 1984 and continued teaching in both faculties until 1990?

  1. Dr. John Morden
  2. Dr. W. R. Coleman
  3. Dr. C. C. Waller

Correct answer is #1

Submitted by Huron

What was required Huron wear for meals and classes but optional 'across the road'?

  1. Hats
  2. Gowns
  3. Beaver pendants

Correct answer is #2

Submitted by Huron

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