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

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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

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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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Date fo The Finest Event of Its Kind in Western Canada Plan to Attend REGINA Provincial EXHIBITION July 28th — August 2nd, 1958 Parade of Prairie Progress This year will see many new features and improvements Royal American Shows featured on the Midway Outstanding Attractions on the Grandstand Each Evening for your protection PREPAID MEDICAL CARE GROUP MEDICAL SERVICES 1843 BROAD STREET REGINA, SASK. Ilte (icdjjcui ' i (lefxcM DEADLINE — One simple little word com¬ posed of eight common letters, but the force and meaning behind it sends about three dozen students scurrying around the school like chickens with their heads cut off. These students are responsible for the simple, everyday job of producing the Balforum, our school paper. It must be out on time and it must be full of jokes or else—-! 1 957 - 1 958 so far has been a great year full of accomplishments for us. First and foremost is the new type, size and shape of the Balforum. Instead of four, four-page newsprint editions we have introduced a smaller, but thicker, spanking white paper. When this article was written, two eight- page editions had already hit the stand. The two following ones are expected to be twelve pages long. It means a lot more labour, but you, the students, seem to enjoy it and we hope you will continue this practice in the future. For the first time, the Balfour staff, through the efforts of Mr. Bell, took advan¬ tage of the Summer Workshop for editors of school annuals and papers, held annually at the University of Saskatchewan. We sent our present editor, Hilda Iberer, there this past summer and we intend to send Dolores Sulsback, our present assistant editor, to the workshop this summer. The four days spent for the course will help her when she steps up to the editor ' s position in 1953 - 1959. Good luck, Dolores! Another achievement was the use of as¬ signment cards which were printed by Mr. Imbery and the printing club. Other students now walking around with a few grey hairs which were obtained in carrying out their duties as sub-editors are: News Dolores Mann Features Leona Ritter Girls ' Sports Bernice McEachern Boys ' Sports Ian Bonnor Fashions Ruth Cochrane, Randy Lorenz Exchange Elizabeth Koswin Business Manager . Allan Kernechuk assisted by Jchnny Johnson Pictures -- Mr. Campbell and the Camera Club Staff Advisors . Mr. Bell, Miss Kir- patrick We wish to congratulate and to thank our advisors and all the students who knocked themselves cut to produce such a fine paper. By this time next year, another group will have taken over the responsibilities and consequently our Deadline headaches and nightmares. Best of Luck DUNCAN ' S CORNER DRUG STORE DEWDNEY AVE. AT ALBERT ST. Phone LA 9-2786 Regina, Sask. Ladies’ Dalkieth Sweaters Botany Lambswool Cashmeres The Finest in Ladies ' and Gentlemen ' s Apparel 1947 Scarth St. Regina fealjjom Gamesia Gluh In this, the second year of activity since reorganization, the Camera Club has an active membership of fifteen. Most mem¬ bers have completed basic training in print¬ ing and developing, with a number com¬ pleting their enlarging section. The members this year have taken on the project of supplying all pictures for the Bal¬ forum, and the group and activity pictures for the Beacon. This project was made pos¬ sible by the purchase of a press camera by the S.R.C. Evening programs were held every month. The programs this year included a display and talk on buying cameras, special slide showings, demonstration on printing techni¬ ques, and a speaker on press photography. Other activites this year included a photo contest, sale of candid shots, and assisting the Drama Club in lighting effects for their production. President . .. Alvin Schaffer Secretary-Treasurer .... Dianne Slind Staff Advisors Mr. Campbell and Mr. Perfect. (led Cnxi4A, Gluh The High School Red Cross Club had its first meeting of the term in September with the following officers in charge: President Don Chapman Vice-Pres. John Johnson Sec. Treas. Ruth Misskey Staff Advisor Miss Felske Among the activities that the Balfour Red Cross students did this year were visiting the Junior Red Cross ward of the General Hospital, entertaining at Byron Gate Even¬ tide Home and the Home for the Blind. In March, we assisted the Senior Red Cross with distributing campaign material and checking coats at Blood Donor Clinics. Also, we have helped at the Red Cross Head¬ quarters with filing, and assembling material to be sent to all schools in Saskatchewan. Articles ready for sewing were taken home by the girls and returned completed to Miss Lawrence to be sent to needy chil¬ dren. Candy, and cokes were sold on drama operetta and variety night. By request coffee and cookies were sold to night school stu¬ dents and at the teacher ' s meeting held at Tech. The Home Nursing Course given by the Red Cross Nurse, Mrs. Donnelly is very popular with the tech students that are enrolled. Last year, with the money from the charity bazaar, we donated one hundred dollars to a Korean Boys ' school and over a hundred to the Junior Red Cross Hospital, now are looking for two young people to send to the Red Cross Leadership Training camp at Fort Qu ' Appelle. These people must be conscientious and dependable, and be a leader in our club next year. The inter-collegiate High School Red Cross Council holds a monthly meeting com¬ prised of three or four members from each school. This years president is Glenn Clark. The meeting is preceded by a supper, that each school takes turns providing. At the meeting we discuss problems and activities in our clubs. This meeting is under the direction of Miss Lawrence, Public and High School director for Saskatchewan. There is a Red Cross meeting in our school held every second Monday. We cor¬ dially invite any students who are interested in Junior Red Cross work to take part in helping others. 50 Balfour Beacon ' 58