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

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' GUa+tUa 1 Qlee. GUL Olclieiisia The Glee Club with a membership of 102 has met regularly every Wednesday night under the direction of Mr. Rumbelow with Miss Tufts as accompanist. Besides these meetings, odd periods in Mr. Rumbelow’s timetable are filled in with extra rehearsals and practices. This year the main project was an operetta called “Chonita”, the music for which was based upon the works of Franz Liszt. The club worked hard during the couple of months preceding February 20 on which momentous occasion they presented their show. The principals and chorus were taken entirely from the Glee Club. The Balfour Technical Orchestra was on hand to play the accom¬ paniment for which they deserve great praise. Special thanks for work done on the Operetta go to the Woodworking Depart¬ ment and Mr. McDonald, the Art Depart¬ ment and Miss Messer, the Printing Club and Mr. Imbery, the Drama Club and Miss O’Conor, as well as Mr. Darnell for advertising and Mr. Mclver for ticket sales. At various times throughout the year the Glee Club has given worthwhile performances, taking part in the Carol Festival at Christmas time in Metropolitan Church, and singing the traditional Hallelujah Chorus at the Christmas party at the school, for which occasion a Hammond Organ was brought in from Heintzman’s. On October 30, the club entertained veterans at the D.V.A. Hospital with a musical program. The Gyro Club were provided with entertain¬ ment at their banquet in the Saskatchewan Plotel, when a small group chosen to represent the Glee Club sang for them. When Dorothy Thompson came to Regina, the Glee Club gave a program on radio station CKCK to advertise the meeting at the Armouries, at which they also were called upon to sing several selections. Th° Armouries saw them return a short time later in a combined concert with the Regina Citizens’ Band and Paul Perry’s Orchestra. As is their custom, the Glee Club provided the musical entertainment at the Commence¬ ment Exercises. Planned Spring activities include an Easter program, the Musical Festival, and Graduation Exercises. We look forward to another good year in 1948-49, and if it is as successful as this year, we know it will be worthwhile to everyone concerned. The Glee Club, and indeed the whole school, was greatly honoured in having as our guests Mr. Kenneth Spencer and his accompanist Mr. Melvin Owens. It was indeed a marvelous performance which they gave here at the school, and we are deeply indebted to them. Thanks go to Mr. Bond, who was instrumental in arranging their visit. From the Glee Club and Orchestra, orchids to Miss Tufts and Mr. Rumbelow, two very wonderful people without whom these activities could never have been accomplished. Page 52 Balfour Beacon ' 48

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THE FUTURE Belongs to Those Who Prepare For It ... . A sound investment for your future is to prepare for the opportunities pro¬ vided by the Department of Natural Resources. The Department will con¬ stantly need technically and professionally trained men and women in the development of Forestry Geology Petroleum Minerals Game and Fisheries WHY NOT CONSIDER A RESOURCES CAREER? DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES and INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT HON. J. L. PHELPS Minister C. A. L. HOGG Deputy Minister IdJriiteAA, r GluL GluL Every first and third Thursday of each month the members of the Don MacMillan Chapter of the Quill and Scroll meet, with the purpose of acquiring some of the attributes necessary for future journalistic writings. The club, a member of the Inter¬ national High School Journalistic Society, is one of the many Quill and Scroll Chapters throughout the country who sponsor magazines, poetry booklets, and creative writing contests. The Quill and Scroll also brings students and instructor into contact with staffs all over the country and throughout the world. The club, under the direction and advisorship of Mr. F. Rawlinson, has lined up many eventful evenings, the time being divided into a work night and a social gathering. The work night consists of writing articles, short stories and other items of interest. New ' members are initiated into the club by a candlelight ceremony and receive the distinguished gold pin and membership card. The club is open to Third and Fourth year students. Officers elected are: Alan Bell, Presi¬ dent; and Ilaria Francis, Secretary. fialffO-utettei, Every Tuesday night an enthusiastic, fun loving group of girls from S4 meet at the Y.W.C.A. They call themselves the Baifourettes. Lee Hawkins is their President; Evelyn Pearce, Secretary; and Treasurer, Doris Laphon. Various activities are carried on such as shell-work, textile painting, clay¬ modelling, dancing and gymnastics. Occa¬ sionally guest speakers are invited. A highlight of the year’s activities was a sleighing party held early in March. Miss Itoycroft w ' as responsible for the organization of this club and for finding us an active leader. Miss Erna Kneiling, a graduate of our school, has given us fine leadership and helped us build our club into a worthwhile organization. The girls hope through continuance of their club w ' hen school days are over to keep contact with the school and to cement the ties of friendship which they have made in their short year here. Williams Men’s Wear Tech’s Drama Club got off to a flying start this year with sixty enthusiastic Gables and Garbos out for some real action. The first big undertaking was the “Drama Night” on November 28, in Tech. Auditorium. The three one-act plays presented were a great success. “Consolation”, with an all girl cast is a comedy show ' ing the inside story of hospital life, played by Ruth Boers, Joan Slager, Pat Browm, Joyce Schuck and Evelyn Wight. Direction was by Vivian Bruce and Edna Grobrowski. “Sparkin’ ” is a hillbilly comedy straight from the Ozarks, with a little romance which develops under family obstacles. Joanne Seed and June Rumpel had a very co-operative cast made up of Anne Burns, Rose Volhoffer, Doug Smith, and Betty Hutchison. “The Ghost of Jerry Bundler” is a tragedy filled with suspense, enacted by Glenn Sage, Bob Gooding, Bob Widdup, Dave Whitford, Jimmy Millius, Alfred Vogt, and Leonard Korchinski. With this group of “comedians,” Miss O’Conor turned out a really good production. Mr. Quarry supplied very eerie lighting effects which created the desired atmosphere. The financial results were very gratify¬ ing, as a total of $170.00 has been turned in to the Students’ Council. On January 9, this troupe presented these same plays at McLean. About Hallow ' e’en time a small program w ' as put on for the boys in the D.V.A. Drama Club gave their support with two humorous skits done by Glenn Sage, Anne Burns and Joanne Seed. These skits appeared again at the Christmas program at Tech. Congratulations go to Eva Stann and Adeline Scheske for managing the prop¬ erties and to Ethelyne Hastings, Lucille Wright, Ella Heck, Loretta Fisher, Lorene Bosch and Florence Music for a fine job of make-up. Mr. McDonald looked after the sets and Miss Messer the advertising. The romantic American comedy, “Sparkin’ ” is being entered in the Drama League Festival to be held in Darke Hall, March 4 and 5. The male lead in this cast will be played by Dave Whitford of Jerry Bundler fame. A drama party will be held in the Spring to end a busy but enjoyable year. CLOTHIERS—HABERDASHERS 1774 Hamilton St. REGINA Executive is made up of: President—Glenn Sage. Vice President—Joanne Seed. Secretary Treasurer—Ruth Boers. Business Manager—Elfrieda Dietrich. Council Representative—Charley Ilsley. Librarians—Vivian Bruce, Anne Burns. Page 54 Balfour Beacon ’48