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

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9 i cMwt i and (le4.fie.ct . . . ' VN NOVEMBER 11, 1948, Kelvin students assembled before the Memorial to pay their annual tribute to those brave and courageous men and women who laid down their lives that we might live in peace. Here at Kelvin we honor especially the 284 former members of our staff and student body who died in the past two wars. The names of all former students and members of the staff who fought in both wars are inscribed on the walls and in the two Books of Remembrance as a constant reminder to us of our duty to them, to ourselves, and to those who come after us. In his remarks to the Grade XI and XII students, Dr. Willoughby stated that we must dedicate our¬ selves to the supreme task of building the peace, that it is not enough for these men and women to have fought so valiantly, and that we must see their sacrifice has not been in vain. We must search our hearts and foster in them attitudes of good-will, sympathy, and understanding towards all peoples. Mr. Maxwell, addressing the Grade X students, told them that we must work for peace, not take it for granted, and that we must never forget our debt to those who gave their lives that we might enjoy the rights and privileges of a world at peace. Both speakers urged that we learn everything possible about the United Nations, understand its strength and weak¬ nesses, and work to make it a success. When Dr. Willoughby and Mr. Maxwell had concluded their remarks, wreaths were placed before the Memorial by Mr. Kelly, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Kerr, and Mr. Kennemore. After a two- minute silence, the last post was sounded. During the service, the choir, under the direction of Miss Anderson, sang the ever-lovely “O Valiant Hearts.” The service closed with the singing of “O God, Our Help In Ages Past” by both choir and students. Helen Astwood Page Eight

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A l ' iibute. . . . WALLACE KINGDON MAXWELL I N September, 1920, a new teacher quietly entered Kelvin School and took his place at a teacher’s desk. For twenty-nine years he has carried on his work in the same quiet, efficient manner, and on June 30th, unless prevented, he will just as quietly slip out the side door as he has done for so many years. Wallace Kingdon Maxwell was born of United Empire Loyalist stock, in the town of Moore’s Mills, in the province of New Brunswick. There is no information available concerning his boy¬ hood days, but it can be assumed that he was a quiet child. It was not until he became custodian of the school funds that he learned to raise his voice in protest, and then only when some member of the staff attempted to raid the treasury for a cause of which he did not approve. After graduating from the Provincial Normal School in 1902 he taught for three years in his native province. “Go West, young man,” was taken as a personal command, and in 1905 he was teaching in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. One year later he came to Winnipeg, leaving the teach¬ ing profession to enter business. But the urge to teach was stronger than the desire to accumu¬ late wealth, and in 1920 he again took up his life work. During the succeeding years, by his quiet, thorough, and kindly manner, he made for him¬ self a place in the Kelvin School that may well be envied and admired by others. In September, 1945, he was appointed Vice-Principal, a position he filled with dignity and ability. He was well qualified, being an honor graduate in Arts from Manitoba, B.Paed. (Honors) from Toronto, as well as having taken post-graduate work at the latter University. The good wishes of thousands of students and scores of teachers who knew him and worked with him will accompany Mr. Maxwell when he retires in June. May he have many happy years in which to enjoy a well-earned rest with his friends, his hobbies, and his memories. Walter K. Mulock Page Nine