Balfour Technical School - Beacon Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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7 4e Vateetif SUcua An annual event at Balfour has been the Bazaar; the proceeds of which go to charity. This year, however, because of flu epidemic which was experienced, we were unable to have the Bazaar. To make up for this, we decided to have a Variety Nite instead. This was the first time Balfour ever produced a Variety Show and we must say it was a howling success. Never before was the auditorium so crowded. It seems that almost everyone came out to the big show. The show featured our own jazz band led by Wally Read, which kept everyone rocking and rolling to the beat. Another attraction was an instrumental quintet fea¬ turing Jack Brown on vocal. Also on the show was Pat Claude doing an acrobatic and tap dance routine. Another dancer was Jo-Ann Frasz. To add a professional touch, the Delmar Dancers and a group from the Y.M.C.A. appeared. Mr. Daverne and Miss Kachman assisted by presenting tumbling and folk dancing done by the physical edu¬ cation classes. Also featured was Lynne Van Ziffle doing a Hawaiian dance. The fencing club presented a duel which proved to be very different. Marcia Stith, Brian Dutkowski and Marlene Euteneier sang vocals with the band. These are only some of the acts that were featured; however, the remaining ones were to be commended upon too. Of course, to make the show even more successful was the one and only Don Slade of CKCK acting as Master of Ceremonies. Ron Campbell of the Leader Post helped with advertising by printing an article in the newspaper. CKCK T.V. also presented a portion of the show on the program Party Line. We must congratulate those who worked so hard in presenting this show. Shirley Wolfe of 4C took complete charge of the direction and production of the Variety Show. She proved to be a very capable or¬ ganizer as everyone who saw the show praised it highly. Assisting with production were Oscar Bazlewich, Marcia Stith, Vasile Mustatia and the lighting crew. The able staff adviser was Mr. Bond. Because the show was so successful this year we have hopes of presenting another big production again next year. Here ' s hoping it proves to be another smasher. Committee Thanks go out from the social director, Pat Amon, to all the wonderful kids who have helped her with the school dances. Many students take for granted the origi¬ nal decorations of the stage and auditorium, but Randy Lorenz and his committee put a lot of thought behind the terrific sets. Thanks. Also, special thanks to Marlene Euteneier and her crew in the cafeteria, who so effici¬ ently provided everyone with cool refresh¬ ments. And never can we forget the two teachers who helped us untiringly, Miss Messer and Mr. Muxlow. Without their support, we wouldn ' t have our dances. Again thanks to all the students who gave up their time after school and during the dances to help make Balfour ' s school dances a terrific success. Bu dinxj, State. This year the Glee Club and the Drama Club went together in the big spring produc¬ tion. On March 14-15, in the auditorium, these clubs presented exerpts from Masquerade in Vienna by Johann Strauss and The Only Way, adapted from the book Tale of Two Cities written by Charles Dickens. The program started with the Glee Club singing Yes, Tis I. This was followed up by many songs such as the Polka, I should Go Upon the Stage, The Trick, Brothers Dear, and the finale Cruel Bat. The Glee Club had 45 members in the chorus with an orchestra of 12. The leading singers were Marlene Eutenier, Elizabeth Tsakires, Albert Duff and Larry Moe. Much credit should be given to Mr. Zeid- ler for his time and effort in directing and to Miss Thorseth, the pianist, who accompanied the production. The Drama Club presented the play, The Only Way, during the latter half of the program. The Only Way is a story which takes place during the Reign of Terror. It is about a man, Sydney Carton who gives his life for another man. The curtain opened on the peasants dancing a folk dance in the streets. The play had a large cast with about 25 in the mob and many leading characters. Some of the leading characters were: Sydney Carton Elmer Schwartz Mimi Sheila LaFleur Charles Darnay Glenn Clark Citizen Defarge Garry McMurchy and the leader of the mob, Vengance- Hilda Iberer Credit should be given to the make-up, crew, costumes crew, and the lighting and stage crew who did a wonderful job. The Only Way was directed by Gene Popovici, assisted by Hilda Iberer who was in charge of the mob. Miss Lee, Mr. Bell, Miss Wilson, Miss Messer, Mr. Henrichs, Mr. Frison and Mr. Carton did a tremendous job in ironing out the details. Our deepest gratitude goes to Mrs. Perry who worked so hard to make this production. Thank you, Mrs. Perry. Q icUeA,isia Balfour ' s orchestra began this year with an approximate membership of fifteen stu¬ dents. We made our first appearance in the Christmas concert when Jim Derzaph, Ken Griffith, Larry Moe, Ian Bonnor, and Carolyn Treble played some carols for the student body. This same group played at the Can¬ adian National Institute for the Blind in January. Our operetta orchestra, under the direc¬ tion of Mr. Zeidler and with the piano accompaniment of Miss Thorseth, included Mervin Lowey, Fred Harvey, Ken Griffith, Jim Derzaph, Carolyn Treble, Judy Fox, Joyce Betcher and four violinists from the Regina Conservatory of Music. One of these violinists, Flora Jaster, was our concert master. Unfortunately, we were unable to per¬ form the entire operetta Masquerade in Vienna, but next year we hope to be able to put on a bigger and better operetta. fye+tci+uj, Glub This year, the Balfour Fencing Club is a recognized club in the S.R.C. That means that the fencing club is now an official club in school. The club is under the able direc¬ tion of Mr. G. J. Perfect. The executive con¬ sists of: President Barry Hanson, 3H Secretary-Treasure — Rose Marie Her- perger, 4C Our membership boasts of thirteen ardent members. The club meets every Tuesday night in the woodworking shop. The Fencing Club has been quite active this year. Two new girls ' fencing jackets have been purchased along with crests for the club. On February 21, a demonstration of fencing with epees was put on at the Tech Variety Show. The membership is not limited and we hope that many new members will join us in the future. Qlee Glub This year Mr. Franz Zeidler was ap¬ pointed music instructor of Balfour Tech on a part-time basis. He also teaches music in the Regina Conservatory. Mr. Zeidler came to us from Germany where he prepared for his career. His major instruments are clari¬ net and cello. In the fall the Glee Club was formed and at the first practice some old and many new faces were seen. At the commencement exercises the Glee Club sang some very ap¬ propriate numbers. Then in December, the members helped stage a fine Christmas programme. This consisted of several carols such as While Shepherds Watched, Joy to the World, etc. Some students rendered solos. We were also favoured by a clarinet solo by Mr. Zeidler. In January the Balfour Tech Glee Club helped present an inter-collegiate pro¬ gramme for the C.N.I.B. Immediately after Christmas the Glee Club began regular practices for their major project, the operetta, Masquerade in Vien¬ na, which is adapted from Strauss ' Die Fledermaus. Mr. Zeidler planned to give a complete presentation but because of limited time and difficulty of the production, only musical excerpts were to be given in a combined show with the Drama Club. Next year the members hope to stage the entire operetta. On February 20, the Glee Club sang three songs from the operetta; Every Day, Yes Tis I, and Polka. This was for a variety night preview. Taking all things into consideration the Glee Club has had a very successful and enjoyable year. 48 Balfour Beacon ' 58

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MACHINE CLUB Back Row: Ronald Strassburgsr, Wayne Wohlberg, George Harwood, Jim Zora. Second Row: Joe Weinberger, Barry Wilkin¬ son, Wallace Bateman, Gerald Adamache, Barry Hanson, Charlie Hall, Mr. Bond. Front Row: Mike Bishop, Reg Clarke (presi¬ dent), Doug Hallsworth. PRINTING CLUB Third Row: George Harwood, Dick Sonder, Lloyd Mann, Woodrow Bandas, Ken Seifer, Duane Treble. Second Row: Bob Serban, Gary Johnston, Stan Horsman, Mr. Imbery. Front Row: Marvin Danielson, Alan Kerne- chuk, Vasile Mustatia, Larry Todd, Jerry Saunders. Missing: Otto Seida. RADIO CLUB Back Row: John Junison, Larry Todd, Allan Kernechuk, Gordon Jones, Ian Bonnor, Barry Woo. Second Row: Joe Weinberger, Bob Serban, Doug Hallsworth, Chris Wass, Mr. K. J. Quarry. Front Row: Larry Itcush, Richard Brock, Brock Staples, George Harwood, Billy Woo. Missing: Bob Fedor. •A |Sj JMHk 1 i mm , ,m j j H | : tig A l§§j jj| j mm 0$ Balfour Beacon ' 58 47

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FENCING Back Row: Eugene Zaporoski, Stan Horsman, John Purdie, Erwin Heuchert, Barry Han¬ son, Ken Seifert, Mr. Perfect. Front Row:Rosemarie Herperger, Charlotte Landry, Charlotte Lamanes, Kathy Her¬ perger, Thelma Longul. GLEE CLUR and ORCHESTRA DANCE AND DECORATING Back Row: Paul Yaciw, Errol Klinck, Leonard LeBoldus, Chris Batley, Bob Fedor. Second Row: Joyce Eastman, Judy Tanouye, Elizabeth Koswin, Bernice McEachern, Randy Lorenz, Jim Frolic. First Row: Ardale Clark, Bernice Banda, Marlene Euteneier, Patricia Amon, Kathy Moldovan, Marcia Stith. fit m . Ip ' . i, 1. ■ | i 1 L M ’ X .. V. ■ m Balfour Beacon ' 58 49