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

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Ifo-un, Zdita ' i Saul . ' JfHIS year the citizens of Winnipeg are celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the incorporation of our city. Among those citizens are the students of Kelvin School whose ancestors, with faith and perseverance, built the city in which we live. During the past seventy- five years, with the staunch heart of a pioneer, Winnipeg has devel¬ oped from a frontier town into the fourth largest city in our great Dominion; its high ideals reflect the character and courage of the people who built it, and present a challenge to its citizens today. Have we, now students of Kelvin who are soon to be citizens of Winnipeg, the courage and determination to maintain those ideals? The events of the past year at Kelvin have amply proved that Kelvinites are rapidly developing these attributes of citizenship. You need only read the story between the lines of our year book to realize the truth of this statement. This year, the year book staff, in co¬ operation with the students, is producing a book which, we hope, is symbolic of the willingness of our fellow students to participate in all aspects of school life with enthusiasm and co-operation. The editorial staff has attempted to break away from the conventional pattern of previous books and to assemble what we hope is a more complete and up-to-date record of school life, with emphasis on pictures and articles which will appeal to the reader twenty years from now. Dividing pages, individual pictures of the graduates, and running headings are only a few innovations in our modernization plan. We have made these changes at the suggestion of our school¬ mates. The year book is certainly a stepping stone, even though a small one, over which Kelvinites may pass to more significant achieve¬ ments by which they may help their city, province, or country. Truly, we Kelvinites have been fortunate in having real oppor¬ tunities in all projects of our school and student council to test and strengthen our ability as members of the high school community. What we have attempted to do now as students, we can later build upon and add to as members of the larger community of Winnipeg. Therefore, with an enthusiastic school life as our foundation, let us follow in the footsteps of our ancestors and break new trails which will develop better citizens of which our city and our country may be proud. Donna Graham Page Six

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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