PROFILES

5. We called the football coach’s assistant, Mr. Forsythe, ‘Fearless Fosdick.’ He was fastidious about maintaining the gymnasium floor and that’s why we had sock hops.—John

6. RYERSON HANGOUTS OVER THE YEARS:

“The tuck shop, Steele’s Tavern (a Yonge Street landmark), or the nearby Edison Hotel tavern, where you could get a beer for 10 cents.”—John

The Library (“We were a studious bunch”)—Ann

Pauline launched her career in food and nutrition. Now 57, she teaches in the Toronto District School Board, and says, “I enjoy sharing everything I’ve learned about how health, fitness and nutrition are so important to your overall well-being.”

Trevor runs his own photography, video editing, website design and social media management firm called It’s Trev. He credits Ryerson for teaching him a solid work ethic along with the technical aspects of his work.

When each of the Bobyks attended Ryerson, program sizes were relatively small, helping students get to know everyone. [4]

John’s memories of the early years at Ryerson include chariot races around the parking lot, engineering students carrying a Volkswagen up the stairs to the rector’s office, and Friday night sock hops in the gymnasium for 25-cent admission. [5]

Trevor remembers the fun of Frosh Week scavenger hunts and parties. Top of mind for Chris and Pauline are the Ryerson picnics at the beginning of each year. [6]These included a parade down University Avenue, for which each department designed a float.

The campus itself may have started off small, but Ryerson has come a long way. “Today, it’s massive, with buildings all over, and it’s a degree-granting institution,” he adds. “But one of the appealing things about Ryerson is that it’s still a small school in character, like a family.”

Says Trevor: “Looking back, the people I met were the best part of going to Ryerson.”—Sue Horner

CELEBRITY MATCH-UP

Name the famous grads seen here in their yearbook photos. Answers on page 32.