Kelvin High School - Kelvin Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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- - - hKs asset in later life. But more important still, we are taught co-operation, unselfish¬ ness and self-control, and through the striving towards a common goal we learn to know and respect our playmates more fully. But, aside from all their value as an education, athletics afford a pleasure which only those who have experienced it can realize. After weeks of intensive training there is nothing equal to the thrill of a hard-fought competition. Dramatics are also another very significant extra-curricular activity. This year Kelvin was singularly fortunate in that so many students were given a chance to take part in some production. The Grade X play, “The Pageant and the Opera,” afforded an excellent opportunity for all who were interested to contribute to school undertakings and thus appreciate Kelvin more fully. The third field, and perhaps the most important for increasing or understand¬ ing of others is social activities, such as room and school parties. In the room entertainments one really gets to know and appreciate his fellow classmates, while through school associations and dances he meets and associates with those from other rooms, thus broadening his outlook on school life. The weakness in our present educational system lies in the facfljhat the second function of education, that of associating harmoniously with others, is not sufficiently emphasized. Until all the advantages accruing from Athletics, Dra¬ matics and Social Activities are made available to each and every student, our schools will not be working to full advantage of everyone. True, the extra-cur¬ ricular activities do play a very beneficial part, but only to a small minority. The object of our high school system should be to turn out graduates with an all-round healthy normal development and able to meet any problem that may confront them with a balanced, unbiased attitude. Turning from the theoretical to the practical, I am sure that when this class of 1937 graduates, they will leave behind them many fond memories and friend¬ ships. For myself, this last year at Kelvin has been one of the happiest that I have spent. May we all, after passing into the wider realms of manhood and woman¬ hood, find the realization of our dreams and aspirations at Kelvin. Maurice Hooton. THE LIBRARY T HIS year Kelvin is very fortunate in having Room 13 set aside as a library. Book-cases were procured, tables set up and the whole room laid out so as to make studying more enjoyable. The library remains open from nine o’clock in the morning until five at night and is placed under the capable charge of Mrs. Sweet, who has been largely resposible for the great success that it has achieved. Anyone desirous of obtaining a book, from a high class novel to the latest treatise on Political Economy, has only to mention the fact to Mrs. Sweet and the volume would appear forthwith as if by magic. Her knowledge of books, where they are and what they contain, is truly amazing, and this, coupled with her kind con¬ sideration and willingness to help all pupils greatly enhances the attractiveness of the library. At present our library contains about fifteen hundred books, but the dona¬ tion from the R. T. Hodgson Memorial Library Fund, established by the old students in memory of Kelvin’s former principal, should greatly increase the number of books available. 19

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hKs— Flash-light pictures of various groups gave added hilarity to the scene as old- time rivals or friends or enemies were snapped together regardless. Finally the hubbub was stilled for a few minutes when one of the 1912 graduates presided at a more formal meeting in the auditorium with our present principal on his left and our former principal on his right. Unfortunately our first two principals could not be present, but they sent messages of greeting and regret. The school, the graduates and the present-day pupils were greatly hon¬ ored by the presence of our former superintendent of schools, Dr. Daniel McIntyre, and also of Dr. J. C. Pincock, superintendent at the present time. What a spon¬ taneous burst of enthusiasm when announcement was made that a library would be started in honor of R. T. Hodgson—to be called “The R. T. Hodgson Library” in recognition of his many fine qualities of heart and mind and of his great work in Kelvin, and such heart-warming applause when Mr. Hodgson rose and in his gentle way thanked every one for the honor done him. At the end came that old battle-cry of Kelvinites old and new, that battle-cry which show that Kelvinites are not mere onlookers in the game of life, but are whole-heMi participants, that they are eager and anxious to get into the game to do t mtmost for the honor of the school and never to give up till the final count is taken; to meet emergencies with courage; to play the game fairly as true sportsmen; to accept failure without whining, and to gain success with true pride. Live up to your old battle-cry: K. T. H. S., K. T. H. S., Are we in it? Well I guess! Race ’em, chase ’em, Eat ’em up raw, Kelvin, Kelvin, rah! rah! rah! K - E - L - V - I - N ! ! S. C. M. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR ALL E DUCATION in its broadest sense is the gradual unfolding or developing of our personalities so that we may react adequately to real situations. Ex¬ pressed in simpler terms the definition really means that education consists of two main functions: firstly, that of training the intellect to think clearly, logically and concisely; and secondly, the ability to work or play harmoniously with others. All our actions, thoughts and speech deal with ourselves in relation to other people and therefore it is of vital importance that we should understand thoroughly our fellow men and women. Perhaps the ability to think clearly is the more important, but both functions are extremely necessary for the leading of a well-balanced life. The greatest student in the world if he cannot influence others will find much of his work futile, but conversely anyone who has the ability to influence people strongly, yet who does not think logically, may constitute a serious menac e. It is obvious that unity of personality is the main aim of education, and to lead a happy life it is necessary that we have all our instincts and faculties working in unison. In the high school of today the training of the mind is in the control of our teachers, and rightly so. The personality is left to be developed by means of extra-curricular activities such as Athletics, Dramatics and Socials. Athletics are probably the most valuable as a personality builder for those who are physically fit. Through sports we are able to build up a healthy, sound body, an invaluable 18

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JOTTINGS KELVIN GRADE XI HONORS SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CORONATION In honor of Mr. Archie Hay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Hay, who will represent Kelvin High School in the students’ Coronation tour, his class¬ mates in Grade XI, Room 36, enter- ARCHIE HAY tained Thursday afternoon, May 9th. During the afternoon he was presented with a set of evening cuff-links. On Friday morning, members of Grade XI assembled in the auditorium of the school, where Mr. J. S. Little, the principal, gave a brief address explain¬ ing how the students were selected for this tour. Miss Brown, presented Mr. Hay on behalf of the students, with a school blazer embroidered with the Kelvin crest. Kelvin was very fortunate this year in gaining three excellent teachers as additions to her staff, Mrs. Graham, Mr. Neil and Mr. McIntyre. Mr. Neil, who came to us from Prin¬ cipal Sparling, is in charge of the boys’ Physical Training and is a wizard at all manner of gymnastics. Under his capable guidance the boys have learned to do hand springs, nip-ups, tiger bal¬ ances and many other intricate exer¬ cises. It has not taken Mr. Neil long to become acquainted with us. Mr. McIntyre, an ex-Kelvinite, is a valuable addition to our English De¬ partment. A graduate of McMaster and Harvard Universities, he comes to us from Robert H. Smith. We hope that he is as glad to be back at Kelvin as we are to have him back. Mrs. Graham, who replaced Miss Perry in the Household Arts Depart¬ ment, formerly taught in the same ca¬ pacity at Earl Grey and thus is a friend of many of the girls, having taught them previously. We are very glad to wel¬ come her to Kelvin. However, with all good things there must come the bad and we are sorry to announce the retirement of Miss Mac- dougall, Miss Perry and Mr. Padwick. Mr. Padwick, however, is only a partial loss, as he has been placed in charge of the High School Orchestra for the city and in this capacity is called upon to visit Kelvin fairly fre¬ quently. We wish Mr. Padwick him the best of luck in his new position and hope that he will be able to build up an even finer orchestra than he had at Kelvin. It is with the deepest regret that we announce the retirement of Miss Macdougall, one of the original mem¬ bers of Kelvin’s staff. Miss Macdou¬ gall came to Win- Miss nipeg from Nova E. M. Macdougall Scotia and first