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

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40 . C LU B S a n d 4CTI7TTIES SAFETY PATROL . Mr. Longair sponsors this valuable asset to our school. There are thirty- two members who guide us safely across the street. They include, Captain - Betty .anne Buchnar, Lieutenant - Doreen Rabinovitch. As rewards for their efforts, the School Patrols receive free tickets to¬ sh ows and football and hockey games. Our school patrols were awarded Second prize as the second-best school in Calgary. Louise. Ireland 8-9 GRADE NINE ASSEMBLIES After the initial election, at which Dave French was elected president, Gayle McCallum vice-president, Vera Murdy secretary, and Sherry Corradetti, Greg Ariss and Blaine Cameron ushers, the representatives planned for a full schedule of Grade IX assemblies. A variety of assemblies was held., including a talent program, Several ' films, and visits from distinguished guests such as members of ■the Calgary Police Force,. and the Grescent Heights High school Administration. We hope that the students enjoyed these-programs as much as the representatives enjoyed planning them. .• ■ , ■ . Gayle. McCallum 9-2 MONTREAL BaROQJJE TRIO In January the Montreal Baroque Trio paid us a delightful visit. The Trio consisted of a harpsichord, an oboe and various types of recorders, ■‘•hey explain¬ ed their instruments and the type of music they played. Many other schools came to Balmoral to enjoy the concert. . v Linda McAdam 9-4 PHOTO CLUB ■ Photo Club which meets every Wednesday noon,, had trouble getting off to a start this year for lack of a sponsor. Finally, under the sponsorship of Mr. Plaxton, the Photo Club got going. There are ten members in the club with David Willis 9-1 as president, Ted Pepperdine 9-1 as vice president and Stan Lapidge 9-3 as secretary. The Photo Club’s primary purpose is to supply prints for the Yearbook. David Willis 9-1 BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club, also under the direction of Miss. Downe, met at 3:30 Tuesday. This ' club, held for the first time this year, was very successful until basketball and various other, activities began to interfere. There were about fifteen ' members in the Boys ' Glee.Club. At an assembly they sang Cool Water and Scarlet Ribbons, two very enjoyable numbers.

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39 . CLUBS and ACTIVITIES GR»DE VIII SOCL-.L - Halloween Hop. Halloween Hop was selected as the most appropiate name for the first Grade VIII social, held -on Friday, October 50th. This was a howling success- and approx¬ imately 148 students -attended.- Linda Cathro - 8-16 TOPNOTCKERS Topnotchers, a group of hard-working girls, met every night after school in the Gym to do eleven-minute exercises and play valleyball. There were more than one hundred and twenty five members in the club. The club was forced to relinquish their time in the gym to other activites in November. Gayle McCallum - 9-2 JUNIOR LEADERS - ' ' ' The Junior Leader Corps started in October this year and met every Wednesday night at seven o ' clock to get extra exercise, practice and experience in- leading others. There were one hundred and ten students of Grades seven, eight and nine, approximately sixty-five girls and forty-five boys. Under the direction and super¬ vision of Miss. Proden, Mrs. Lander, Mr. Eaves and Mr. Korzeniowski they were instructed in tumbling, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, dancing, and marching. In March, when track training started, the regular Leader Corps dispersed and track practices took its place. Gayle McCallum - 9-2 GRADE NINE SOCIALS The Grade Nine Class had two exceptionally successful socials this year. The first, held October 16, was Summer Sign-off. The gym was decorated on a fall theme, and approximately one hundred and thirty people attended. The.second, Pink Polka-Dot Party” as held February 19th. The gym was splashed with pink polka-dots and polka-dot people, and approximately one hundred and forty people attended. The Social Committees .should be- congratulated on their fine planning and organization of our two socials. Gayle McCallum - 9-2 GYMPEDE 1960 This year ' s gympede, on an ..rabian Nights theme, was enjoyed by both the audience and participants. Colorful harem costumes for the girls and sheik costumes fo : r the boys set an Eastern atmosphere, and our gym turned magically into a court in--Arabia awaiting the arrival of the mysterious Emperor, : Zenda f . (alias Mr. Korzeniowski). ' Grades Seven, light and Nine boys and girls performed, seeking to gain their freedom from the torrifying tyrant. A sing-song ended the program, after the slaves had all been freed. The audience joined in, with members of the Junior Leader Corps leading them. The nerformance was a gratifying experience for the participants and the teachers, who worked so hard preparing for it. Gayle McCallum - 9-2

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