Alexandra High School - Old Acquaintance Yearbook (Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada)

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TAMS Back row lletf to rightl: G. Gill, A. Popoe, K. White, G. Gill, I. Tonkin, J. Brinkhurst. Third row: E. Amos, M. Patterson, B. Eck, S. Diaczyszyn, E. Sangster, P. Sadler, B. McLeod, M. Morrison, J. Wood, J. MacDonald. Second row: H. McNichol, B. Wilson, Miss Cobb, B. Gant, A. Lozo. Front row: J. Marsh, M. Morrison, W. Daniel, W. Henderson, B. Layton, B. Watson, G. Maier, J. Elder. -.-... . 'Ql'Zl'3J1H-5. The T.A.M.S., formed only four years ago, is a group of girls who meet every Tuesday after four to discuss teen-age problems. Among the first things accomplished was the mak- ing of baby layettes which were sent to Holland. These were greatly appreciated by the recipients. The executive elected in- cluded Betty Gant, Helen Mary McNichol and Alice Lozo. They had several guest speakers, among them Mrs. A. Fraser, who spoke on the formation of a desirable personalityg Mrs. Major Maclevinny, who described her life in China during the warg Miss B. MacFarlane, who chose color and styles for the individual girl as her topicg Miss Helen Leitert, who spoke on P.T. summer camp, and Mrs. G. G. Elder, who described the art of weaving. This year, instead of the usual shags, the T.A.M.S. held dancing classes. A group of boys and girls were taught the 53

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fundamentals of dancing. They in turn attempted to teach these fundamentals to the students. The classes were very beneficial. The most important project they undertook was the Red Cross Tea. Everyone worked very hard to make it the success it was, for they sent 25170.00 to the Red Cross. The T.A.M.S. had several parties during the year, including one for the new girls of the school. At Christmas, Santa Claus visited them Cplayed by Mr. Taitl and gave out surprise pack- ages. As a grand finale a barn dance and scavenger hunt was held. In keeping with the hard times costumes they served crackers and water. After many groans and several dances they were served real food. If the party was a typical example of the enjoyment all the T.A.M.S. have had by being T.A.M.S., then they have had a very successful year. assemblies This year the students were still crowding into the old audi- torium to hear important visitors, and the murmurings about the lack of chairs and such were soon forgotten as everyone settled down to enjoy the various speeches. The first speaker of the year was Miss Herman, R.N., a representative of the Red Cross who told us of the need of Junior Red Cross organizations. She asked for our help and told us what other organizations were doing. Another speaker at the school was Mr. Lambert. He mentioned and explained the many advantages and courses offer- ed in the field of radio technology. One of the outstanding speeches of the year was given by Mr. Gordon Campbell, B.A., A.T.C.M. Mr. Campbell is a former student of A.H.S. and has now made a name for himself outside of the high school and Medicine Hat. He attributes some of his success to the fact that he was a member of the E.R.O. Club. As secretary of I.S.S., which deals with the international exchange of university students, he very vividly told of his interesting, educational and humorous experiences in Europe, and also of his present-day work. J ust before the Easter holidays an assembly was held for the presentation of the scholarships. The winners were Eleanor Johnson, Sibyl Louise Niblock, Hattie Hogg, Phyllis Sadler, Noreen Cuyler, Millicent Salway and Herbert Weiss. Congratu- lations, students! 54