Alberta Normal School - Aurora Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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EDMONTON NORMAL SCHOOL

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AURORA, 1941-42 59 The Dramatic Club did not get under way until midway through January owing to the general disorganization of classes in the Normal School. However, the few meetings we were able to nave were very successful and enjoyable. At the first meeting the members divided themselves into the following working groups —directors, make-up, children’s plays, stage-craft, and acting. Each of these groups was re¬ sponsible for one meeting’s entertainment. Thanks to Miss Krantz, Miss Thompson, and the Misses Hagen tea was served at several of our meetings. In March a play, “Spreading the News”, was presented at one of our Lit. meetings. The play was put on by members of Class D and was directed b,y Mr. Repp. One person to whom we wish to express our sincere appreciation is Dr. Dickie, our staff representative, who so kindly directed, guided, and advised us in our efforts to make the Dramatic Club meetings both enjoyable and educational. Thank you also, Dr. Dickie, for your invaluable lesson in co-operation and friendliness. In my turn, I wish to express my appreciation of my Dramatic group who have carried on the year’s work under very trying conditions and have shown, I feel, more than ordinary willingness to co-operate, ability in organization and dramatic talent. DONALDA DICKIE.

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AURORA, 1941-42 61 DfiAR DIARY: October 3— We started off on the right note by having an outdoor picnic—indoors. The staff had planned a hike, but even their plans may be changed b,y the weather. 2:30 p.m. found three hundred and thirty labelled students romping from room to room, slacks and gym shoes removing all dignity and shyness. The committee planned a variety of entertainment in each of several classrooms cleared for the purpose. We played games in one room, danced in an¬ other, ran relays in a third and finished up with hot dogs and coffee—a la picnique, of course. October 17— The newly installed social committee made its debut tonight, still Gymless, but de¬ termined to make the best of it. Dr. Lord and Mrs. Lord received students and their guests, and dancing commenced at 9:00 p.m. Generous students, musicians all, gave freely of their talent, so Miss Budget said we might indulge in coffee and doughnuts after three hours of whirling and twirling, ping-pong and bingo. October 31— We were entertained royally tonight—had the balcony reserved for us at the Garneau theatre saw Arizona” and a “thriller” then went back to the Normal School for coffee and cookies. November 28— The girls gained the upper hand at a Reverse Party and made sure that not a wall¬ flower existed. Games and dancing continued until 11:30. December— The Christmas semi-formal was a thrill for everyone. It was our first social function to be held in the n.ew gym, and certainly something to be remembered. Dr. Lord, Mrs. Lord and Dr. Dickie received more than four hundred students and their wide-eyed “Oh’s” and “Ah’s” expressed appreciation of Dr. Tuck’s decorations—multi-colored streamers draped from the ceiling to the balcony rails, branches of evergreens interwoven with electric light bulbs, and several beautifully trimmed trees artistically placed. Floor managers Jack Thorburn and Aaron Card conducted a program of dancing which began with the grand march, was interrupted for coffee, sandwiches and fruit cake at 10:30 p.m. followed by a short concert, and continued until after twelve when students and guests reluctantly said good-night. JANUARY 9— Students just back from their three months teaching added gaiety to the first party of the New Year. We “just danced” while the non-dancers played games, but it was fun hearing of the trainees’ experiences. January 23— We “went native” with a “hill-billy” party for Normalites only. Students gambolled around in rags and patches dancing and playing games until lunch time at 11:00. Prizes ap¬ propriate for the occasion—rolling pins and cans of pork and beans—were given for the best costumes. February 13— The second term social committee took office in time to plan a very successful Valen¬ tine’s party. Class D won the honors with their paper designed as a heart-shaped mortar board. March 13— The semi-formal St. -Patrick’s dance was another feather in the new social committee’s cap. To students planning to teach for the three months following Easter, this was a gradu¬ ation dance. April 17- Members of Classes A, G, and D frolicked at a children’s party in the upper hall. The girls were cute with their print dresses and hair ribbons. As the Year Book goes to print two more social events can be clearly seen on the horizon. On April 24 the last of our usual dances will be held in the gymnasium. Our closing graduation dance will be held on May 21, with the traditional graduation ceremony the fol¬ lowing afternoon. It has been a difficult year, but a good one, and at the close we shall be more happy than sorry—sorry that we must leave, but happy to have made many lasting friendships during our stay at E.N.S.