SAVE THE DATE: SAT., JUNE 8, 2013—Annual RYCI Golf & Social Reunion, Royal Woodbine Golf Club, Toronto, Ontario

Calling all former Royal Yorkers (spouses/partners welcome, too)! Show your school spirit and have a great time renewing old acquaintances, catching up, and making new friends. For some 16 years, Vic Harris and a team of dedicated volunteers have been organizing this terrific golf and social event. You don’t need to play golf to attend. You can just come for the evening reception and dinner. The 2012 event had about 100 attendees. Let’s do even better in 2013. There’s also a prize table and raffle, with money being raised for charity (something Royal Yorkers always did well!).
The RYCI Golf & Social Reunion will be held at the Royal Woodbine Golf Club, 195 Galaxy Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M9W 6R7, tel. (416) 674-4653.
So, put Saturday, June 8, 2013 into your datebook now and (if you haven't done so already) send Vic Harris your name and contact information to get on the mailing list (at least an email address; postal address if you want printed info). You can reach Vic via this website, which also has more info on/photos from this annual event: http://www.perkinsservices.com/charity.html
We hope to see you there!

RYCI Bling: What some of us wore (photo courtesy of Jim Carpenter)

Here are a few pictures that may bring back some memories of RYCI, although they were taken c.2009.

RYCI Alums Reunion—September 15, 2012, Orwell’s Pub, 3373 Bloor St. W., Etobicoke

Royal York Collegiate Institute alums are holding a reunion on Saturday, September 15, 2012 (anytime after 7 p.m.) at Orwell’s Pub (S/W corner of Bloor St. W. and Islington Ave.-- 3373 Bloor Street W.; tel. (416) 236-3339). The organizer of this event is Marilyn Taylor. According to Marilyn, Orwell’s is a “very casual pub with an outdoor patio” and “anyone from any year at RYCI or ECI [Etobicoke Collegiate Institute] is welcome. By all means, you can also bring along any friends you wish to bring as the more, the merrier. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again.” As of August 18, 30 folks had confirmed their attendance at this reunion. You may reach Marilyn to confirm your attendance at this event (for reservation purposes) via the Royal York Collegiate Institute group or the Royal York Collegiate Graduates group (yes, there are 2 such groups) on Facebook.

Yet Another Test--This time it's Canadian History

Test your knowledge of Canadian history and government with this Grade 10 test (excerpt) from 1968.

Sports at RYCI--Girls' Volleyball

RYCI had an active sports program and many championship wins over the years. Here's one example from February 21, 1968, when the girls' Jr. volleyball team won the Borough of Etobicoke Girls' Interschool Volleyball Championship.

What We Read...

Here's a list of Grade 12 Textbooks for 1969-70 (click image and zoom in as necessary)