Balfour Technical School - Beacon Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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Frank Chesco: A comedian; buck teeth you know. Frank is one of the “Big Four” (the biggest) in the far corner. But he keeps things moving, even if it is backwards. No future. Joyce Elder: Joyce doesn’t say very much and works diligently to send those favorable marks home. Will make out okay. Bob Gooding: Bob has an urge to travel but at present is more interested in talking to 4B girls in the hall. Says he would like to till the soil. Ron Hopkins: Ron is now a government man. He licks and sticks the L.B. excise seals on the L. Favorite tune and girl is “Sweet Adeline . Dennis Johnson: Dennis is no relative to Alf, but he has that same “way”. He is being noticed by the girls more and more or could it be the other way ' round? A whiz at math. Future—still thinking. Dalbert Luedtke: Crouched down at the back of the room, in the farthest corner during Trig-Geom periods, he says to Mr. Hawrylak under his breath, “Ahhhh, you’re not so big!!” Lorraine Mowrey: Lorraine is very, very,—yes, very. But once in a while she blushes and walks over to the pencil sharpener. Career is still obscure. Elliot Reavely: Has a fascinating technique for mooching smokes. His ambition is to be a playboy. It all started with a certain Joyce in 4B. Jack Smith: Intends to enter the electrical trade. Now, a pun—. A good business to make good connections. Jack’s present interest is in some¬ thing or someone that starts with Y and ends with E. Beatrice Tate: Always calm, cool, and collected. Has a pretty, seldom-seen smile. “Beat’s” ambition is to be a school teacher so plans to enter Normal next term. Good luck, Beatrice. Myles Gaffney: Wants to work in town for a while and eventually return to harnessing horses. His interest, quote, “She ' s not bad, and is in training as a nurse,” unquote. Don Dusterbeck: “Dusty” hasn ' t made up his mind as to the future, but he has an interesting hobby whom no one knows. Ernie Gettle: Ernie lets go with a reserved laugh once in a while. He is strictly a woman hater and will take on life alone (he says). He keeps his plans to himself. Elinor Gretzinger: “Hard Rock” sits in the fifth seat in the “do all the homework and get good marks” row. She does too, and should make out ail right. Also, she has rosy cheeks. Francis Hubert: His round face frequently beams a big smile. He seems to be intellectual and should do well in anything he pursues. Good Luck “Fran”. Tom Leverick: Tom is continually chewing gum and mumbling “blond and 5 ft. 3 in.” He will spend his future doing nothing. Jack McArter: Wants to be an inn-keeper. Last reports have it that he intends to walk the last mile. Anybody know the lucky girl? Ella Ochitwa: Ella is an ardent French student. She sits in the front seat, first row; result—she is the doorwoman and pencil sharpener. Other facts are hush, hush. Alexandra Scrimbet: Takes her school-work seriously and is very silent. She plans to enter the teaching profession. Best of luck, Alexandra. Tillie Soroski: Laughs and chats. Works hard (not definitely established) and seems to have a nodding acquaint¬ ance with 4B’s mascot (O’Shaugh- nessy). Future—won’t say. Dave Whitford: Hasn’t got much to say these days; just sits, looks, and listens. Future—perhaps. Helmut Jackie: This is “Jake’s” first year here. He has a peculiar attraction for dark hair. “Jake” doesn’t say much, but there’s a steep urge to fly an airplane. Mary Eberle: Likes to laugh with the girls, over what? Must be interesting. Mary takes all her books home and uses them. Very silent about her ambition. John Gettle: Is the older brother, also a quiet student; but he manages to ask a few questions and come up with right answers. Little is known about his interests. Richard Hector: Fools everybody and gives the best answers when the inspectors are around; he regulates the air conditioning and light for the rear half of the room. Richard should give the business a thought. Alf Johnson: A good head. Alf is liked by the boys and loved by ?. He will go along successfully with that smile and pleasant disposition. Ida Loucks: A sw T ell kid who tries hard to answer all of Mr. Mclver’s ques¬ tions and help “Iqor” with his experiments (physics). Kosta Malesku: A nautical lad; last reports have it he has given up school to pursue a career in the navy. The best of luck to you, Kosta. Brendan McDonald: His chief ambition is to be a man and “finish my grade twelve next year.” “Brendy” is a well- known amphibian and a swell guy. (Ask Betty Lou Bingham). Chalmer Shoeman: This man made an astounding statement—“my present interest is school.” He plans to work as an electrician. Now, a pun—No doubt about it, there’s a shocking life ahead of him. Erica Rosinquist: Erica is slightly mysterious but from observation she w r orks hard and people like that usually succeed. Bob Widdup: Bob likes girls; he plays the trumpet, plays the fiddle, and- heh, heh, plays some more. He plans to work in a bank but may be back next year to take commercial. J+A, Gamesui Sluf, Anton Schneider: “Tony” is 4A’s favorite and a new comer to our school. Likes algebra but history?—the less said the better. Balfour Beacon ’48 Page 17

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Elsie Blum: A cute blonde. She wants to make a career of stenography, and to travel. Her interests lie in rugby and dancing. Ruth Boers: An excellent student who leads quite a life away from the grind. Iler motto—“Eat and be merry.” Ambition is to be a secretary or accountant. Jack Dalziel: One of our “brilliant” bachelors. Jack devotes his school time to teachers, but after school he definitely turns his attention else¬ where!!!—???? Will be an account¬ ant, but his ambition is to learn y to fly. J JK tf Pat Daurie: Our dashing red head who left us early to become a career girl. Good luck, Pat. Ilaria Francis One of the more energetic girls in 4B (what must the rest be like). “Larry” is Editor-in-chief of Balforum, an active member of the Writers’ Club, and takes shorthand at 130 words a minute. Anne Geselman: N Really throws- herself into the part of Disraeli ' s wife. Photograph Editor on the’Balforum, and is one gal who is never downhearted. Phyllis McCandless: Managing Editor for Balforum. Would like to be a teacher, but we know she can cook. Spends her spare time skating. Barbara Pentz: 4B ' s Joker! Plays for the U.C.T. Pats. Interests range all the way from sports to men. Ambition is to be a nurse. 4 Q r Cattt ia Sluf, Arthur Belick: Art is athletic; he strolls in at 8.29 and streaks out at 3.37; takes in all the school dances, and sports a three-day beard. A nice guy. Future? Mervin Bregg: The little man with the deep voice, the lazy smile, and the sleepy eyes. A word of advice to the girls—don ' t be fooled. Charles Magrath: Says he’ll return for his grade twelve next year and continue to pour water in people’s pockets. After that—he’ll continue pouring water in people’s pockets. Harry Apps : Is still trying to find out who will carry the big drum this week and says, quote, “When I grow up I want to be myself, and carry a big drum.” Cominxial Anne Bresciani: Makes an efficient secretary for the Students’ Council. Her ambi¬ tion is to be a handsome boss’s secretary. Have you noticed those “Bresciani Bangs”? Elfrieda Dietrich: Romping red-head packed with personality. “Red” is Associate Social Editor of Balforum. Main interests are rugby and hockey. Future is indefinite, but knowing her, she just can’t miss. Anne Larson: Makes a top-notch Social Editor for the Balforum, plus Secretary Treasurer for the Bowling Club, plus being a cheer leader. See how she spends her spare time?— well, most of it anyway. Lilyan Smith: An excellent Asso. News Editor for Balforum, and a bowling enthusiast. She is very loud (as a cheer leader that is). She has definite plans for the future but blushes when we ask her about “him”. Ruby Yevremov: Her interest seems to centre around University of Saskatchewan. What’s it got that Regina hasn’t? —Well, lots of luck anyway. Favorite pastime is skating. UQ, Camera Sluf. Gerald Mann: Has he a future? A girl friend? A hobby? A job? Big plans? Has he come to school lately? You ask him. Ervan Harlos: Laughs easily. Is better known to the boys as “ Iqor.” His favorite sport is swimming. “Iqor” goes home to sleep and eat quite often and he isn’t worrying too much about next year. Leo Kobayashi: One of the boys. Leo cuts a mean caper at the dances, spends his evenings at the Nat ' l, and comes to school—sometimes. Next year? Raymond Hewak: Ray “Laugh At My Own” Hewak is our jokepot; often cracking one that is new and sometimes even funny. He hopes to become rich flipping for pennies. Terry Woods: A fiend for snarling up the locker traffic between periods. He takes to sports, satin shirts, and a limited or rather selected number of girls. Hasn’t decided what to do next year. - ★ QtiaAuateA, The purpose of an education has been stated as follows: “You should learn all that it concerns you to know, in order that thereby you become all that it concerns you to be. In other words the aim of education is the knowledge not of facts but of values”. Graduation, the fulfilment of four years of training toward this goal, marks a formal climax in a student’s career. How important that this event be marked by dignity and seriousness! In the Balfour Technical School, Graduation Exercises, complete with diploma, highlight this occasion. The Valedictory address, of great interest to everyone, is prepared and delivered by one of the graduates. The good wishes of outsiders are conveyed by a guest speaker, with a message of encouragement for all. Such an evening gives the feeling of “putting one on one ' s own”. Perhaps this, more than anything else, is the great lesson of Graduation. The following evening is intended to be an outlet for the suppressed feelings of celebration produced by a sense of accomplishment. The banquet and dance in the luxurious surroundings of the Hotel Saskatchewan does just that. Formal attire is again worn and corsages are the order of the evening. The boys do not dress formally, but they do wear their best bib and tucker! During the banquet there are toasts and sing-songs thoroughly enjoyed in an atmosphere of festivity. The dance which follows provides a gay time for all. That is one night when you join in a great camaraderie—you know ' everyone and everyone knows you. Prior to the arrival of graduates and guests, a busy committee prepares place cards, favors, flowers and candles, to add to the tang of excitement. All these things leave an impression that stays with one throughout life. These are the things we cherish and look back upon after the facts we laboured over have been long since forgotten and gone. Page 16 Balfour Beacon ' Jf8

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BALFOUR TECHNICAL SCHOOL Offers the Following Courses: MATRICULATION For students wishing to qualify for admission to the faculties and schools of Engineering, Accounting, Commerce, Household Science and Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan. NORMAL SCHOOL ENTRANCE For prospective teachers who wish to obtain special qualifications for instructing in vocational work and to prepare for admission to the Provincial Normal Schools. The introduction of commercial and indus¬ trial arts in the smaller centres of the province offers new and inviting fields of endeavour to those who plan to enter the teaching profession COMMERCIAL A four-year course including commercial training preparing students to enter business as secretaries, stenographers or bookkeepers. A one-year course for students eighteen years of age or over who have completed at least Grade Ten, placing emphasis on necessary com¬ mercial skills, and designed for those who plan to enter business. HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS A four-year course including Cooking, Sewing and Household Admini¬ stration, for those who plan advanced work or who wish to become pro¬ ficient in the household arts or to enter the nursing profession. TECHNICAL A four-year course permitting students to specialize in one of the fields of Electricity, Drafting, Woodwork, Machine Shop or Motor Engineering. ART AND MUSIC Full facilities for those who wish to include fine and practical arts, vocal and orchestral work and music appreciation in their courses. CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES Extra-curricular activities giving expression to student interests through the media of Orchestra, Glee Club, Alpha Tau (Typing), School Newspaper and Annual, Badminton, Tennis, Camera, Drama, French, Latin, Machine Shop, Public Speaking, and Writers Clubs. FOE INFORMATION, please telephone 29 444 or address The Principal, Balfour Technical School, Regina, Saskatchewan. Page 18 Balfour Beacon ' l t 8