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

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7? ' f Ciniuuzxl No period in history is com- parable to the present. Under the stress of the greatest con- flict of all time, old systems have broken down and old ideals of social, civic and national life have passed away. A new spirit of liberty pervades the air and a new hope is cherished that some- how the ills and injustices that have embittered human life may be redressed. It is real- ized that during the past cen- tury the development of the humanitarian and spiritual aspects of life has not kept Nvffine LUNS pace with the achievements of science, and hence there is a tremendous need for a for- ward movement for the consummation in our social, national and world relationships of the spirit of the brotherhood of man. A new world must be created-broader, nobler and more hu- manitarian. It is by youth with the freshness of outlook, un- trammeled by the past, that the challenge for world betterment must be met. The rising generation alone must guide the spirit of the new democracy and create for it from the chaotic con- ditions of the present, a more enduring habitat. These words were written 23 years ago for a graduating class, but their fundamental truths still apply today, not only to the graduating class but to every student everywhere. The purpose of this Year Book is not only to serve as a reminder of our high school days, but also to show the spirit of our students, for the only standard by which our school may be judged is that SPIRIT. We shall have achieved success when we go forward, un- afraid and confident, with physical vigor, mental alertness and noble idealism. Just as those who have gone before have seized upon opportunities to bring honor to the name of their old school, so shall we advance, to use the knowledge we have gained to increase the store of human comfort and happiness. 2

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rinnipzrls Message The Year Book is one of the most ambitious enterprises carried out under the auspices of the Students' Council. Its publication this year bears testimony to the persistence, energy and intelligence of the committee in charge. I con- gratulate them upon their achievement. May I take this opportunity l to register my appreciation not only to the Year Book Committee but to all students and teachers who apply re- sources of time, energy and talent in the planning and exe- cution of extra-curricula ac- ' tivities. For, as Dr. Cole has aptly said, The modern high school is a highly socialized place in which there is opportunity for boys and girls to develop their social interests. I feel sure that most students and teachers look favorably on this trend realizing that it enriches and adds variety to school life. On the other hand, the core function of the school still remains. It is to accumulate and to apply our resources of knowledge-our cultural heritageg intelligence of social relation- ships and world affairsg the findings of modern science. Keen minds, skilled hands and special training are necessary if we are to progress. Alexandra High School is fortunate in having a staff of instructors, by training and personality so Well equip- ped for the task. We are fortunate, too, in having in the student body so many who adequately value this core function and who utilize to the maximum the opportunity the school offers. The Principal appreciates to the full the privilege of being associated with such personnel and in such a Worthy enterprise. This sentiment is tinged with regret that so many familiar faces Will, due to graduation, be absent from these halls next year. To them, au revoir and good fortune. -J. T. Cuyler. 4 nr ll