Balmoral Junior High School - Crimson Green and White Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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Square Dancing—Sponsored by the Duke of Cowboys, Mr. Bryan. No executive was elected but several of the boys and girls led the dances and helped pave the way for the Grade Nine Shags. There were ten squares made from the eighty members. Projector Club—After short business meetings the members learned how to set up the projector and screen, and thread the projector. The president was Tom Morrison, and Mr. Dann was the sponsor. Musical Variety (Mr. Culley)—President was Lorraine Akins, 9D. Each member brought his favorite records and played them after explaining them to other members. Art Club—Met under the direction of Miss Shepherd. Dave Pawson, 9D, was president and gave many helpful suggestions to the young artists. Toy Making (Miss Weston)—Each member of this club made a toy ani¬ mal which was sold at the May Home and School Meeting. The club sent ten dollars to the Junior Red Cross. President was Bill Stewart, 8D. Story Club—Miss Ballantyne and pupils took turns reading the book entitled “Starbuck Valley Winter”. The pupils when not reading worked on their hobbies. President, Don Farrell, 7D. Public Speaking Club (Mr. Baldwin)- -The twenty-one members elected Flo Venables, 7C, as president. They also planned and held a debate on February 17th. Leathercraft (Miss Quinton)—This club consisted of twenty-four members who made bookmarks, wallets, belts and pencil cases from leather. Record Club (Miss Hoskin)—Isn’t music enchanting? The students of this club listened to records while working on handicrafts. The club con¬ sisted of forty-two members, the president beinn Lome Anderson, 8C. Handicrafts (Mrs. McGimpsey)—Various handicrafts were carried on by the girls, such as shellwork, knitting, crocheting. The president was Frances Zimmerman, 9A; and secretary, Elaine Cooke, 9E. Both Terms Bowling Club (Miss Ramsay)—S-t-r-i-k-e-! The bowling club went with plenty of action through both terms, having a full house each time. Craft Club (Mr. Morrison)—Betty Johanson, 8C, pres., and the seventeen members, made belts, key cases, scissor cases, etc. Photography Club—Mr. Goddard, soonsor; Lyn Rohloff, 9A, president. The general work of this club consisted of the study of the parts of a camera, developing and colouring pictures. Etiquette (Miss Jackson)—This girls’ club was held during both terms. The girls talked about public, party, boy-girl, etc., etiquette. President for first term was Connie Burwood, 9D, second term, Connie Christiansen, 7B. The boys also wished they could join this club. Skits were put on to demon¬ strate the lessons. Woodwork Club (Mr. McDonald)—Corner shelves, belts, lawn orna¬ ments, and jewellery boxes were some of the things the girls made. They elected Shirley McNichol, 8A, as president, and secretary, Doreen Sawicki, 9C. Badminton Club—Was sponsored by Mr. Bryan. Lance Alexander, 9C, was president. Balmoral badminton teams came second in an inter-school tournament. (Rideau won)). Many of the Grade VII players showed much promise. 56

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Clubs (Beth Robertson, 9A; Rose Rockley, 9A; Barbara Venables, 9A; Susan Shaughnessy, 9A.) First Term Service Club (Mr. Bryan)—All of the forty-five pupils helped in con¬ ducting the vegetable drive for the Junior Red Cross. At other times they did odd jobs, such as watering the grass. President of this club was Doreen Marsden, 9C. Knitting Club (Miss Ballantyne)—B-z-z-z-z. That’s the hum of the “Busy Bees Knitting Club” as they worked making a quilt. The president was Minnie Gordon, 8B; vice-president, Artoria Wylie, 7A; and secretary, Marion Webb, 7B. Library Club—Under the direction of Miss Williams, the members made library cards and pockets for new books. Dayle Herdman was president for the first term, and Lorraine Stokes, 9C, for the second. Dramatic Club (Miss Weston) “Romeo! Where art thou?” That’s the members of this club practising. They successfully put on four plays for the assemblies, their president being Ren Hughes, 8A. Stamp Club (Miss Barnes)—The members learned the history, collected and traded stamps. Leon Malinowski, 9C, was elected president. Puppetry Club—Sponsor: Mr. Russell. There were forty-two members in this club who learned how to make puppets. Bill Marshall of 8C was the president. Travel Club (Mr. Culley)—Wouldn’t you like to travel all over the world? The students of this club watched movies of distant countries. The executive consisted of president, Don Williams, 9G; secretary, Bob Jessey, 9B; and treasurer, Douq McLean, 9B. Operetta Club—Under the direction of Miss Hoskin, this club successfully presented “Sebastian Bach”, with all members taking part. Wrestling (Mr. Pallesen)—The boys learned manv new holds and had matches among the various weight groups. The president was Tom Keats, 9C; vice-president, Lome Pamplin, 9G; and secretary, Harry Cox, 9E. The term ended with no broken bones. Math. Club (Mr. Baldwin)- -The members learned about line segments, circles, slide rules, and received help on homework. The president was Gordon Thompson, 9G. Science Club—Under the direction of Mr. Dann the twenty members divided into prouos and conducted manv interesting experiments. Handicraft Club (M ss Quinton)—The qirls in this club did the various kinds of handiwork that they were interested in. The nresident was Glenys Cole. 9A; vice-oresident, Janette Rosine; and secretary, Ann Kerr, 9B. .Science Club—Consisted of twenty members doing experiments under Mr. Harris’ direction. The executive were: president. Stuart Bradley, 8B; vice-oresident. Vic Reynolds. 9C; and secretary, T.eVerne Leach, 8B. Reading Club—Met in the librarv with Miss Shenherd. Members brows¬ ed among the books and became familiar with many of them. Chess and Checker Chib (Mr. RusselO—The obiect of the club was to learn to play chess and checkers, their president being Richard Windsor, 9C. Second Term Track Demonstration (Mr- Pallesen ' )—This chib specialized in learning new styles of hiah jumoing and track activities. Officers of the term were president, Cliff Wylie, 9A: vice-president. Harry Cox, 9E; and secretary, Ross Stubbert, 9B. The boys also joined the Sports College in Toronto. 55

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Balmoral Choir (Lorraine Billings, 7C) Our Choir is formed of Grades 7, 8, and some 9’s. These people vol¬ unteered to sing in a choir and come to many practices. This choir has been successful due to the patience and leadership of Miss Hoskin, who takes on all the music of the school. The first trip we made was down to Central High School where we sang “Bless This House and “Finlandia”. We were all frightened, but later when we sang at the Blind Institute, we gained confidence. From then, until May 5, we worked on “Wake, Wake, Wake” and “Florian Song” which we sang at Crescent Heights High School at a musical demonstration. On Tuesday, May 9, Mr. Bryan arranged for us to sing at the Parent’s Night. Everyone will miss well-known Captain Hinton who is going to retire after being responsible for many demonstrations. Balmoral Junior High students will long remember his delightful visits during our school life. The list of choir members follows: Irene Servetny, 7B, Beverly Hodges, 7C, James Hayes, 7C, Clifford Davis, 7B, Barbara Ingram, 7A, Billie Jones, 7B, Barbara Inge, 7B, Beverly Hume, 7A, Sybil Wright, 7A, Sharon Kinley, 8C, Donal Goett, 7B, Sheila Vanderburgh, 7A, Eleanor Rayman, 7B, Donna Wheatley, 7B, Louise Billinger, 7B, Sue Dell Cosgrove, 8B, Elfreda Parrott, 7B, Margaret Robb, 7A. Robert Kerrison, 7A, Flo Venables, 7A, Marion Webb, 7B, Sandra Fraser, 7C, Lorraine Billings, 7C, Joan Milton, 7B, Shona Cameron, 8D, Lois Ralston, 7C, Sylvia Schneider, 8D, Glenda Thorson, 8D, Joan Decker, 7A, Ray Patterson, 7B, George Quesseth, 7C, Diane Cauvin, 7C, Rose Mer- riam, 7B, Ronald Caldwell, 7C, Ann Smith. 7C, Charlotte Buchan, 7A, Vera Prysunka, 7B, Marilyn Nelson, 7A, Janice Martin, 7D, Beverly Baldwin, 7C, Louise Spankie, 9G. Arlene Newel, 7C, Jimmie Ray, 7C, Noreen McLeod. 8C, Trudy Harwood, 7B, Sheila Hornberger, 7A, Jane Kemp, 7C, Dorothy Saar, 7C, Elizabeth Woodworth, 8B. Valerie Inge, 7D, Doris CrawforcT, 9G. Eileen Lloyd, 9G, Billy Stewart, 8D, Doreen Waines, 7C, Joanne Herriot, 7A, Mary Mackenzie, 7D, Barbara Campbell, 7D, Joan Anderson, Edgar Goodwin, 7C, Helen Greig, 7C. 57