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J unior C o mmon Ro om

Pocahontas leads the O-Week Dance

From the by without a slew of events – some the job done, regardless of whether

Student Club considered routine (think High-Table), one or more members were drowning
others a little more special. The College
in assignments or had been called in
President play 12 Angry Men and the Royal Variety to cover multiple shifts at work. They
understood that sustainability and a
Show demonstrated the exceptional
creative talent housed within the walls wholesome approach to tasks, and life in
For Janet Clarke Hall, 2016 truly started of JCH. This was only confirmed by general, is far more attractive than striving
with ‘Over the Rainbow’ Week. The Wintersong, held for the third year for absolute perfection. I don’t say this
dedicated crew of leaders, unashamedly running in conjunction with Medley solely out of gratitude to these seven
adorned in vibrant and wacky fairy- College and displaying a wonderful array champions, but because these traits were
tale costumes, welcomed and initiated of artistic works both by students and widespread at JCH. Successfully passing
a new cohort of about 50 students staff. An Enchanted Evening was had by twenty-four amendments to the Student
into the quirks of living and studying all at Ascot House on 20 May. The Ball Club Constitution last year is evidence of
at JCH. By the time the princess skirts, Committee worked tirelessly to ensure the way in which JCHers deeply (though
wigs, grandma nighties, puppy onesies that fashionably clad JCHers (past and perhaps not always consciously) care for
and itchy beards (both real and fake) present) enjoyed an evening of fine food, the community in which they live.
had been shed, we were a weary yet dance and conversation amidst glorious
satisfied group. Despite a spatter of gardens and décor. A week later the Of all residential colleges at the
trying moments throughout the week, Men’s Eight (rowing) demonstrated the University of Melbourne, JCH saw
it was conceded that it had – overall – extent of their grit and determination, the largest proportion of students
been a jolly good time. For me, this placing fifth in the B division – what attend screenings of The Hunting
reflects a year – or three – at JCH. we believe may be a record for JCH! Ground early in the year. This
There has been many a costume to be Having experienced the Intercollegiate consequently ignited conversation
worn; many a fresher dance to be, well Rowing Regatta both on and off water, around respectful relationships within
danced; many friendships to be made; it remains a personal favourite among college environments. I feel privileged
and many a lively conversation to be the events held throughout the year. The
had. A residential year is not without its camaraderie on the banks of the Yarra
ups and downs: complaints about food was palpable and sitting amongst, or
(I’ve come to the conclusion that humans rowing past, the vibrant blue, red and
always need something to complain gold hues of JCH brought floods of ‘warm
about), corridor antics and those damn fuzzies’ to the surface.
headaches from bashing one’s skull
against the desk in hope that it might The Student Club executive of 2016
liberate the correct answer or elusive dreamt big. Will, Shaan, Ruby, Olympia,
phrase. Just to name a few. Kelsey, Oliver and Tom were passionate,
positive, determined, perceptive and
Indeed, it’s incredible that we had the flexible. They adapted to situations that
time to do any of that, given the jam- arose miraculously out of thin air. Their
Shani Brampton
packed calendar. Not a week went strength as a team was evident in seeing Down at the river bank
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