Arvida High School - Yearbook (Arvida, Quebec Canada)

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44 TEEN TOWN 1951-52 During the season of 1950-51, a dance sponsored by the Stevens as Teen Town direc- tors caused so much enthusiasm throughout Arvida for a regular Teen Town that an or- ganization following the B.C. rules and regula- tions was set up this year. Mr. and Mrs.Stevens undertook directing it, with the help of the Clements, Cooks and Keilands. Teen Town activities got under way this season with the Ballot Ball' on November 30. At this first dance, George Gordon was elec- ted as mayor, Anne Thomson as deputy mayor, Buddy Scott as Chief of Police, Desmond Hudson as Town Engineer, Sharron Beatteay as Treasurer, Helen Gordon as Town Clerk, and Norman Black as sixth alderman. The success of this dance was largely due to the Saguenay Inn. It was decided at Teen Town Council to hold a general business meeting once each month. The first of these, on December 14, was preceded by a sleigh ride. A large crowd turned out despite the very cold night. After a wonderful ride everyone came in to warm up with cocoa and cookies. A special Christmas fling, the Snowball Frolic Formal Dance, held in the Saguenay Inn, proved to be a great success. During the evening the dancers were entertained by a floor show featuring the Mistletoe Misses, the Jingle Bell Janglers and others. A toboggan party on January 11 preceded the first business meeting of the New Year. After many bumps and thrilling rides down Flamand's Hill, every one warmed up with toasted marshmallows around a blazing bon- fire on the hilltop, followed by dancing in the school. Many thanks are given to Mr. Stan Rough and Mr. Jimmy Wright for really moving things at the Hard Times Dance on January 25. A group of twenty enthusiastic members showed a few of the rudiments of square dan- cing to the newcomers who afterwards joined in the fun. Cash prizes were won by Anne Swales and Buddy Scott for wearing the best hard timesl' costumes. At the Theatre Party on February 8, spe- cial colour films showing winter sports in Nor- way were shown. These were followed by a business meeting and dancing until the curfew tolled at eleven. There was no lack of excitement at the Scavenger Hunt on March 14, when everyone was combing Arvida to find diaper pins, sweet potatoes, button hooks, 1928 pennies and the like. After the prizes were given out and a short business meeting held, there was dan- cmg. 1952 being Leap Year, a Sadie Hawkins Dance was held on March 28. Although not too many teenagers turned out, everyone there spent a very enjoyable evening. All the luck seemed to come to Veronica Boland and Bruce Clark, who won most of the games and novel- ty dances, At the Spring Fling on April 25 elections were held which brought the honour of being Teen Town's King and Queen of the year to Norman Black and Sharron Beatteay. Between dances, things were pepped up with many relays and games. Probably nobody will for- get the look on Norman Black's face as he shoved the last piece of pumpkin pie down to win the men's Pie-Eating Contest. Prizes for the evening were kindly donated by La Patisserie Vaudreuil, Marchand's Florist Shop, and H. Lessard 81 Freres. To the Stevens and their helpers the Teen Towners owe gratitude for the enthusiasm they showed and the assistance given during the season. JEAN WOODWARK

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