Banff High School - Yearbook (Banff, Alberta Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1953 volume:

iwmMWttfrtft 1 if mm the heights of our majestic mountains, foe, tije stubents of ifiauff High School bebicate our 1953 i| ear book to (Queen ftltHabetlr tol|o stanbs for tl|c youth of to bay aub for tljc trope of a free iuorlb. eacUUuj Mr. Roberts Grade Xll Mr. Leavitt Guidance Officer Mr. Holden Mr. McPherson Grade Vll Grade X Miss VTaggart Grade Vlll Miss Chapman Grade IX Mrs. Derrick Home Economics This spring: two ceremonies occur—graduation,a most important one for you, and the coronation an out¬ standing one for everybody. Both of these are steered in tradition, both involve vows of service and both hold promise for the future well-being of our native land • The development of democracy in our country changed the desnotic monarchy to one devoted to the services of the country. The same democratic ideas changed ed¬ ucation from a household concern in the very early times to a religious task and, finally to that of the government of the country. During this transition, education changed from being the privilege of the rich and patrons of the monarch to the right of every indiv idual. the content of education has changed greatly. Superstition and worship of the past were replaced by a search for truth - wherever that search may lead. Alberta has taken her place as a leader in educational thinking and year by year we adopt improvements and drop what has become obsolete. Fortunately for us our parliamentary form of government has enabled each gen¬ eration to change but not destroy. So in 1953 you step out of the classroom into adult life. You will live in a democratic commonwealth with a gracious Queen at its head. The young people of our land and Her Majesty will influence and be a part of the progress of Canada. Kay prosperity, happiness and peace be Her Majesty’s, yours and ours in the future. Pinnacle. Carole Colclough (Editor) Fred Williamson (Asst. Editor) Financial Advisor Literary Advisor. Secretary........ Distribution. Advertising. Photography. Social Activities Sports. Mount-Teen. Cupid’s Corner... Production Staff. oMiss M . Gratz .Mr. McPherson .Marian Moffatt .Mildred Young .Ken W., Jeff P., JohnD. Earl F., Mr. Roberts. .Bill Jamieson .Yvonne Stazicker .Eunice Ian Neilson .Jack Leavitt .Sheila White .Marilyn MeHardy, Susan Mather, June Scott, Sally Walker, Roy MeCowan. Banff fiigl) School Alumni Name Notes Location YVONNE LEGACE.P.T.U.B.C. DORIS LIVINGSTONE...Lab. Technician.U. of A. DORIS BINGAY.House Ec.U. of A. FRANCES GAINER.Education.U. of A. CON McCOWAN.Pre Med.U.B.C. RICK GRANDMAISON... .Agriculture.U.B.C. Once again it is springtime, which also means year book time. This spring is one to be remembered because it will mark the crowning of Queen Elizabeth the Second as Queen of the British Commonwealth. It is to her that the students of Banff High have respectfully dedicated the 1953 Pinnacle. Many of us were fortunate enough to see the Queen and her Consort when they were in Banff Two years ago. What a wonderful feeling it was to see for ourselves how gracious and lovely our Queen is. She won every¬ one ' s heart and made us all feel a little closer to the rest of the Commonwealth. We have endeavored to carry the Coronation theme throughout the book as our small part of the worldwide Coronation year celebration. The staff has worked very diligently to complete the book. To the typists, teachers, photographer, advertising committee,and secretary and all those who helped in any way goes our thanks for a job well done. Now, as you turn the pages one by one, may they re¬ mind you of the happy times and all the friends you had during school. Pinnacle. Staffi Standing : Mr. McPherson (Literary Adv.); Kr. Roberts(Advertising); Dave White (Photography); Seated : Fred Williamson(Ass ' t. Ed.); Marion Moffatt(Secretary); Carole Colclough(Editor); Ken Williamson(Advertising;: Jeff Pritchard!Advertising); John Derrick(Advertising); Student ' d. ' Union Standing: Bill Lambert(room rep. Gr.ll)- Ruth Wylie(secretary); Ted White(room rep. Gr.10); Eunice Neilson(sports rep.) Seated: Earl Foster)Vice-pres.); Tamara Grandmaisonltreasurer); Joanne McKinnon(Fres.); Ian Neilsonlsports rep.)• Sylvia Thornelroom rep. Gr.12); (Dun. Pn tide it ' i MeMaxje A courageous spirit of adventure, that is the finest quality of youth. Before anyone undertakes a great exploration there are large scale prep¬ arations made, such as correct and safe equipment, knowledge of the terrain, capable leaders and adequate guidance. How has the community of Banff prepared us for our future as explorers? Our home life and church activities have lead to the development of our charact¬ ers. Our school has prepared us for the future by giving us an educational background. The people we work and play with have done much towards teaching us tolerence and forming attitudes. The school activities have been many and each one has added another page to our scrap book of adventures. Remember the excitment we knew as winners of our first track or ski meet and the good sportsmanship we were taught to display as losers. Even in school work we found new ventures. Algebra, Trig, French, Physics, Chemistry, all opened new frontiers. Remember the over-night hike to Lake O ' Hara-we considered ourselves real mountaineers when we arrived home-blistered feet and all! Then there was that unforgetable weekend spent at Skoki-a true mountain paradise! The agony of sunburn and the tiring trip made us wish we had never gone-but oh how we would want to go there again! What does the future hold for us, the graduates of today? We are living in a country full of opportunity and chance. We will be pioneers in many fields. Canada is a new country, but with this year marking the opening of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, promises of a great future are in store for us. As President of this year ' s students union I would like to thank my executive for the support they gave, the teachers for their co-operation and the students for the part they played in the school activities. Our Cornation Pinnacle has had a capable editor and we would like to give her a pat on the back for leaving us a book that will through the years remind us of our years spent in this institution of learning. We had happy school years. May we never forget them. Shakespeare ' s saying, Parting is such sweet sorrow, is suitable for an occasion such as this. Sweet because we have reached our goal-High school Graduation; sorrowful because we must leave behind our old friends and carefree school days. GRADE Yvonne Stazlcker Eenie, meenie, mynie, moe, Where the heck did Yvonne go? Here she comes through the school gate, It never fails she ' s always late. Bruce Campbell Bruce Campbell owns a beat-up hack Which always gets there but seldom back His ambition ' s a mechanic but lets see, A grease monkey or gas boy he ' ll be. Ken Williamson A mountie Ken may someday be He is Vice Pres, of M.T.C. He ' s the head of the Hot Springs mob But at French he ' s in a fog. Sally Walker Sally is a cute wee girl, She gives Calgary boys a whirl But wait till home her Arthur comes, He ' ll be beating his war drums. Carole Colcloug h Carole is our tall,blond lass, When on skis she will pass, As editor she is really fine But with the boys she strings a line. Charlie Iverson Give Bud a lawn and an old lawn mower And he will keep the things so nice, He wants to Join the Forestry Corps To kill all the naughty plant lice fylvia Thorne Sylvia is our Mount-Teen Queen, With Jefferson she ' s often seen, She cuts a fancy figure on ice, Her skiing too is very nice. Shelia White v Short dark hair and flashing eyes Sheila flirts with all the guys, Reading teacups is her line Making futures work out fine. Neil Bell Jack Leavitt Neil Bell likes to draw, At quarter past four at the school gates, He does this with ne ' er a flaw, Jack L ' s harem sits and waits, A Jet pilot he wants to be Along he comes in his little grey car, Someday he ' ll shoot down an M.-I.-G. Put in your nickle girls, you ' ll go far. TVE LVE Charlie Harbldge Hair is red, eyes are blue, Charles views beauty on review, Lifeguard at the Upper Hot, All the boys would like this spot. Ruth Peddle London Ontario was Ruth ' s home, But out to Banff she did roam, She ' s lots of fun and a good sport Sometimes serious but never blue. Joanne McKinnon Joanne will soon be old and bent The works so hard as President, To pass grade 12,her only thought Looks like she ' s going to sit and rot. Jeff Pritchard Jeff ' s a fellow from down east, With the girls he is a beast. He is a very talkative sort, And baseball is his favorite sport. Eunice Nellson Eunice Neilson had a spill, Shussing down a Norquay hill, Now she wears a plaster cast We all hope it is her last. John Derrick John Derrick from Cluney came But is quite civil all the same. On the slopes he ' s really whizzy But in French he ' s Just plain dizzy, Eyelvn Brewster Evelyn, the shortest in the class Is really quite a quiet lass, She ' d like to Join her beau in B.C. When his stenographer she ' d be. -- Marilyn McHardv A whiz on skis and in her math Marny is really on the right path, Her little bang is cute as can be, And so is the rest as you may well see. Roy McCowan To varsity Roy wants to go, Instead of riding on the tow. And someday soon we will see, Roy coming back to Banff to ski. Ted Stafford He ' s handsome,he ' s tall, He ' s loved by them all. For a third year student he doesn ' t know much, But Ted gets along with his charming touch. VaUcbictosuf. It is a great honor to be appointed class valed¬ ictorian. This year that honor fell to me. It is the privilege of speaking on behalf of the graduating class — summing up our school days, at this time, when we are so near the completion of our,last year. Next year we will each go our own way - some of us to university, others to various instructive courses. When we think back to our school days we will always wonder just how and where our old school chums are. Even now we look back to our first public school days. It seems so long ago that we held on to mother’s hand that first day of school, as the teacher reassur¬ ingly comforted our fears of being away from home. Soon, however, the scene changed — we became quite independent, for we went to school. Many are the mem¬ ories of our public school days. They are happy ones although a case of chicken pox or a trip to the prin¬ cipal’s office wasn’t so funny when it happened. The end of public school made us feel even more the people of the world. We felt oh, so proud to walk into the high school with the other students, then take our place at our own desks. We were even proud of our homeworkI But then things began to change. Our studies were more concentrated and carried more meaning. We no long¬ er thought that we knew it all and the more we learned, the more there seemed to be that we didn’t know. Gradually we began giving more thought to the fut¬ ure. We realized that we could no longer go along as one big happy family, depending on our parents and teachers for any decisions that had to be made. Now we must make definite plans for the years ahead of us. With the aid of Mr. Leavitt’s tests we survey the fields we are suited to. We share a great responsibility as the future citizens of Canada and the World. May we, the Graduating Class of 1953, have the wisdom to appreciate the unlimited opportunities which lie ahead of us. To our ever-understanding parents and teachers we would like to say ' thank you,’ for so ably seeing us through the happiest and most unforgetable time of our lives — our school days. Crip to O’fiara Early Saturday morning, thirty energetic souls turned up at the school grounds to hike to O ' Hara. We piled our packs and ourselves into four cars and left for Wapta, which is about fifty miles from Banff. We arrived at Wapta about ten-thirty and started up the trail which proved to be more than just an after¬ noon stroll. We stopped a little better than half way to eat lunch, then trudged on reaching the cabin about two o ' clock where we walked in on a honeymoon couple. They were a little surprised to see us but didn ' t seem to mind the intrusion too much. They joined us in our games and dances. After supper we all participated in a scavenger hunt but after hunting for an hour or so came to the conclusion that some of the objects were impossible to find. Then came time for the Lowly Ones to be initiated which was somewhat of a crooked game because whether or not they told the truth they still paid the con¬ sequence . After a cup of delicious hot chocolate we all re¬ tired to our bunks, of course not to sleep but I would be ashamed even to tell my best friend what was said and sung. Everyone was awake bright and early to have a hardy breakfast before touring some more of the beaut¬ iful terrain, returning in time for lunch which consis¬ ted of leftovers. On the way back we conscripted an army of all eligible males and marched onward letting nothing stop us, not even creeks. We reached the cars about four forty-five and returned to Banff, famished and tired, but the trip was well worth the effort. I j ’izam in £DLt Dave White As I sit here alone in my own rocking chair And listen to music come over the air I say to myself, ’Dave, old man, you’re Square, You once were strictly hot stuff. - now you’re strictly nowhere.’ The soft dreamy music of Kenton’s brass section Encourages me in my mood of reflection My head starts to nod and it falls on my chest - Or would if my chest hadn’t dropped to my vest. (And sneaking of vests, when did they disappear? And I fitfully dream of a gone yesteryear.) The fashion in clothes was Victorian drape And records were made in cylindrical shape The neighbors would gather outside on the green To hear the new wonder ’The Talking Machine.’ And that was the thing for a season or two Till the horn disappeared and the box came in view With glazed walnut doors and crank you could spin The records were flattened and Jack, it was in. And when you took tootsie out stepping at night Behind potted palms you were hidden from sight The orchestra leader was always named Max Then somebody added a baritone sax. A banjo, a drummer, some blazers and slacks And some leader t hought of his own music racks And ouick like a rabbit the song - singing nation Adopted the craze that they called syncopation. So Sweet Adeline changed to Sweet Georgia Brown And Charleston became quite a musical town The laughing trombone made the tiger rag roar And St. Louis Blues was the only encore. Let mine be one of those uplifted faces Watching the bass player go through his paces Wearing moustaches and various hats And doing it all in the key of three flats. Let me go back to that quaint little shop Where they sold blues that were strictly de trop ’No easy riders,’ it said on the wall Either you buy ’em or don’t play at all. But rest easy censor the words have departed The musical background was just getting started That sly little riff that most people let pass Today is of age and arranged for nine brass. The thought of such noise nearly wakes me from slumber But I toss and turn to a quieter number The ’traps’ and the ’Snares’ are completely subdued The music America wanted was ’mood.’ Orchestral arrangements were getting their start As Hickman and Whiteman crept into our heart And Olson and Goldkettle and Garger and Weems Played pretty for you and the girl of your dreams. The advent of swing brought the jitterbugs out And business quadrupled - without any doubt The clothes off your back, or an arm or an ear Was what they took home for a small souvenir. The song writers sighed as they whittled out rhymes And just put it down as a sign of the times. I wake with a start from my reverie ' s fog To hear someone singing about someone’s dog. The Lord only knows where it’s all gonna get us But we’ll just be brave and not let it upset us If we’ve survived massacres, riots and wars W T e’ll never surrender to thirty-two bars. And for you few folks who are in the profession This interested bystander makes a confession In spite of the bring downs and kicks that are in it I want you to know that I ' ve loved every minute. Grade Eleven Back Row- Ernie Stenton, Bill Wilson, Gerald Johnston, Dave White, Fred Williamson Chuck Wickson, George Capel. Middle Row-Percy Bell, Charles Aubin, Earl Foster Esther McBride, Angela Starkey, Helen Leslie, Bill Lambert, Doug Bayne, Ian Neilson. Front Row- Sheila Forrest, Ruth Wylie, Margaret Poulio tte, Tamara Grandmaison, June Scott, Marion Moffatt, Mildred Young, Betty Forrest. Grade Eleven Biographies NAME- Fred Williamson SYN.- Tall,hardworking HIGH- Athletics LOW- Losing arguments OUTLOOK- R.M.C. NAME- Tamara Grandmaison SYN.- Tall, snow tan HIGH- Skiing LOW- Baby sitting OUTLOOK- Designing NAME- Bill Wilson SYN .- Scottish accent HIGH -Boating, drawing LOW- Mathematics OUTLOOK- R.A.F. NAME- Percy Bell Syn.- Dark, agressive HIGH- Curling LOW- French homework OUTLOOK- Chem. Engineer NAME- Angela Starkey SYN.- Tall, dark HIGH - Movies ' avec Pierre ' LOW- English and social OUTLOOK- Jamaica bound NAME- Mildred Young HIGH- Curling and Doug SYN.- Big brown eyes LOW- Finances OUTLOOK- Business course NAME- June Scott SYN.- Two-toned blonde HIGH- Figure skating LOW- Nickels for Marian OUTLOOK- Nursing NAME- Earl Foster HIGH- Hockey, swimming SYN.- Dark, athletic LOW- Fighting with Connie OUTLOOK- Sgt. - R.C.M.P. NAME- Ian ' Zeno ' Neilson SYN.- Short, active HIGH- Skiing LOW- School OUTLOOK- ' Olympics ' NAME- Esther McBride SYN.- Blonde, average HIGH- Skating LOW- Writing letters OUTLOOK- Ha, I wonder NAME- Ernie Stenton SYN.- Full time student HIGH- Hiking LOW- Girls OUTLOOK- Biologist NAME- Dave White SYN.- Sax, clarinet HIGH- ' G ' above ' high C ' LOW- French OUTLOOK- Juilliard NAME- George Capel SYN.- Medium build HIGH- Skiing LOW- School, sheing OUTLOOK- Possibilities NAME- Doug Bayne SYN.- Shy, fun-loving HIGH- Skipping school LOW- Base fiddle lesson OUTLOOK- He wonders NAME- Sheila Forrest SYN.- Half of a pair HIGH- Hockey games LOW- Percy ' s feet OUTLOOK- Nursing NAME- Marge Pouliotte SYN.- Tall, blonde (?) HIGH- Dancing LOW- Math, working NAME- Betty Forrest SYN.- Sweet and petite HIGH- Hockey fan LOW- People who can but won ' t dance OUTLOOK- Nursing NAME- Bill Lambert SYN.- Tall and fair HIGH- Model gas planes LOW- English OUTLOOK- Aeronautical engineer NAME- Helen Leslie SYN.- Bowler, baby sitter HIGH- Math and ice cream LOW- English and social OUTLOOK- Go to Denmark NAME- Marian Moffatt SYN.- CTheerful, never dull HIGH- Baseball and bruce LOW- Cranking the Chev. OUTLOOK- Another R.N. NAME- Charles Aubin SYN.- Short but trying HIGH- Skiing, girls LOW- French OUTLOOK- Geological or chemical engineer NAME- Gerald Johnston SYN.- Tall, blonde HIGH- Hiking, skiing LOW- School OUTLOOK- Climbing Mt. Everest NAME- Ruth Wylie SYN.- Sunny, always wears a smile HIGH- Curling, track LOW- Grade eleven boys OUTLOOK- Become a R.N. Grade Ten Class Back Row- Neil Bell, Ken Mitchell, Ron Derrick George Christou. Middle Row- Ken Gehman, Fred Gainer, Ted White, Bill Childs, Bob Sundberg, Art Payne. Front Row- Carol Smith, Moira Cullen, Susan Mather, Mary Baptie, Gerry McHardy, Betty Mckinnon, Carol Leavitt, Noreen McClelland. Sketches of Grade Ten High in the mountains where cool is the breeze Bryan came skiing around all the trees Now down in the valley he silently lays In a plaster cast, he ' ll spend his days. Bob Sundberg has straight blonde hair When he blows his horn he hasn ' t a care, Every weekend he ' s up at the hill Learning how not to take a spill. Moira a new girl in our grade Ten class, She ' s tall, a dark haired, black eyed lass, She likes to ride, (horses and such) And enjoys swimming just as much. Favorite sports: fishing and skiing Favorite saying: I don ' t know Peak of ambition: The biggest fish in world Favorite habitat: Art can be found at Bow Falls. Two hundred is the golf score, What is his name? Why, you should know George by his fame. He sailed from America to Greece this fall Came back in December, missed Christmas and alio Betty is one of our skiers in ' Ten ' Of course, she also looks out for the men. She ' s a wow with the teachers, as we all know They ' d like to see her ' neath ten feet of snow! Everyone knows that Gerry ' s a ski bum To parties of Ian ' s she ' s sure to come. She gets her exercise at the Lux Show Hall And she likes our new sport basketball. Carol Smith, one of our hometown girls Always puts her hair in curls, She designs evening gowns Fit for Queens as well as Clowns. Although Bill has future desires He is as yet undecided With fishing he is prided And on his jalopy he needs new tires. A blonde haired boy from Seebe came, In chemistry he ' ll gain his fame. He likes to fish and curls real well Of course you ' ve guessed we mean. Neil Bello At fancy skating Fred ' s champ But on Mount Norquay He ' s very damp, On the courts he is seldom licked But on some boards, he ' s awful chicken. Ken Mitchell is a bright young boy, At the rink as goalie he feels pure joy, At teen dances pictures he likes to take Someday an engineer he ' ll make. Ken Gehman is our blonde haired brain, Passed with honors in nine to add to his fame He likes all sports, thinks baseball ' s the best, Until he ' s an engineer he will not rest. Allen often drives his father ' s car, With it he travels near and far. In ski races he has always set the pace Until one day a tree interfered with the race. Susan is a happy girl She loves to swim and ski She hopes someday to be a nurse Her pastime is photography. Mary Barclay Baptie, free and gay Wee one from Exshaw so they say, Suitors many has this girl Now she ' s giving Ted a whirl. In badminton Carol is really tops, In curling she usually sits on the rocks. When she skis she hits everyone on the hill The ski patrol thinks she should soon make a will. To be an engineer is Ted ' s desire, Although his hair is red as fire. He likes to skate, to ski and swim Friends, with his smile he ' s sure to win. Name: Noreen McClelland Fame: Voice? (s—y) Ambition: To get a car and pass all the skiers at the bottom of the gully. Big Thrill: Ross and Eddie? -G At quarter to eight, fifteen of us arrived at the school to begin our trip to Skoki. Miss Gratz and Mr. McBride drive us as far as Lake Louise and from there the Temple station wagon took us into Temple. After a brief pause, we put on our skins, and began the long trip to Skoki. About noon we arrived at the half way hut where we ate our lunch and signed our names on the wall. The rest of the trip in was gradually up hill except Deception Pass which was inclined to be rather steep. ‘When we reached the top of Deception we took off our skins and began the exhilarating run down to Skoki Lodge. Once there, we took off our wet boots and socks and sat down to an invigorating game of cards. Then we devoured a large dinner. After dinner we were all too tired to do much of anything so we sat around , roasting marshmellows and playing charades. Then, about eleven, the thought of going to bed came to all our minds. But, when we got there no one felt like going to sleep, so we talked and told ghost stories until it was suggested that we keep quiet and go to sleep. First thing after breakfast we put on our skis and went out to soak up the warm sunshine. About one o’clock, after a quick sandwich, we began the long, tedious climb back up Deception. When we reached the top we had a nice run all the way into Temple. We came home with beautiful bright red faces but with our spirits high and none the worse for wear. Harmony Drug Store DISPENSING CHEMIST King Edward Drug Store Prescriptions Accurately Dispensed Cosmetics - Stationery Souvenirs Rocky Mountain Views Drug Sundries, Toilet Articles and Cosmetics of Highest Quality. Stationery and School Supplies at lowest prices. BANFF ALBERTA H. A. GOURLAY, Phm.B. Pharmacist You Are Invited to Inspect Our Unusual and High Grade Importations For Men and Women HARRIS TWEEDS SCOTCH TWEEDS CASHMERE SWEATERS CASHMERE COATS IMPORTED SPORTSWEAR GORAY SKIRTS ATKINSON POPLIN TIES ENGLISH ARGYLE SOX ENGLISH HAND-MADE GLOVES KYNOCH SCARVES HAND WOVEN MOHAIR THROWS GENUINE ENGLISH BLANKETS DAKS SLACKS THE BRITISH WOOLLEN SHOP J. D. ANDERSON TOURIST OUTFITTER — In The — MOUNT ROYAL BLOCK Name: Patricia Anne Mackenzie Pet Peeve: Lift line Favorite Pastime: Skiing Ambition: Sawbones Name: Shirley Joan Edmonds Pet Peeve: Oh those drafty windows Favorite Pastime: Tennis, violi n, Ambition: Journalist Name: Suzanne Alice Neilson, Pet Peeve: Can ' t be told J Favorite Pastime: Swimming, Ambition: Stewardess r l Name: Edward Charles Johnson Pet Peeve: Writing Favorite Pastime: Skiing Ambition: Mechanic Name: Zona Joanne Paris I Pet Peeve: George Favorite Pastime: Skating Ambition: Children ' s nurse Name: Lorna Anne Neish Pet Peeve: Certain boy Favorite Pastime: Swimming, Ambition: Catch a man Name: Monica Anne Hynes Pet Peeve: English Exam Favorite Pastime: Doug Bayne Ambition: Secretary Name: Bruce Leo Hempell Pet Peeve: Math Favorite Pastime: Models (???) Ambition: Radio electrician. Name: Harold Richard White Pet Peeve: False Teeth Favorite Pastime: Sports Ambition: ' 56 Olympics Name: Ralph Frederick Smith Pet Peeve: Getting up at 8 o ' clock Favorite Pastime: Fishing, hockey Ambition: Aeronautical Engineer Name: Mary Jean Anderson Pet Peeve: Home Ec. Favorite Pastime: Reading, Ambition: Nurse Name: Norma Joan Scott Pet Peeve: Running out of gas Favorite Pastime: Bowling Ambition: Psychiatrist GRADE Name: Pauline Anne Ness Pet Peeve: Marina Favorite Pastime: Skating, French, Ambition: Study Languages Name: Patricia Lillian Henry 1 Pet Peeve: Boys with whiskers Favorite Pastime: Bowling Ambition: Primary teacher Name: Edwin Stephen Wakaryk Eddie Pet Peeve: 9 o’clock Monday morning, Favorite Pastime: Fishing, skiing Ambition: Engineer Name: Wayne Irwin Ferguson Pet Peeve: Dames that giggle. Favorite Pastime: Skiing, Ambition: Chemical engineer, Name: Alfred George Minter Pet Peeve: Math • Favorite Pastime: Electric train Ambition: Pilot Name: Ruth Elizabeth Moffattl Pet Peeve: Marian Favorite Pastime Reading Ambition: Business College Name: Donald Patrick Derrick Pet Peeve: French Favorite Pastime: Dishwashing Ambition: Get out of school Name: §honna Roslene Ann Bayne Pet Peeve: Picking up the mail Favorite Pastime: Certain mail Ambition: Schoolteacher in Hollanc tuifuunH Name: Shirley Marie Robertson Pet Peeve: Two legged rats Favorite Pastime: Georgi6-boy Ambition: Pass French Name: Anne Furjes Pet Peeve: Calgary boys Favorite Pastime: Larry ' s car Ambition: Air stewardess Name: Donald Norman Vernon Don Pet Peeve: Grade nine ventilation Favorite Pastime: Skiing, accordion Ambition Petroleum engineer Name: Gorden Stanley Lien Gordie 1 Ret Peeve: Dad Favorite Pastime: Bowling, Sheing Ambition Mechanic NINE GRADE EIGHT Front Row- Lona B; Pat Lj Sally B; Kathy C; Moira M; Mary Lee M; Shirley 0} Martha K; Middle Row - Ron S; Billy F; Bobby Bj Larry F; Ken C; George P; Allan W$ Jimmy W; Don F; Teddy G; Back Row - Randy M; Rodger W; David N; Norman Z; Richard S; Nick G; David S; Larry Scott; Absent - Merwyn M; Billy W; Bob S; Peter D. Back Row - Jimmey C; Wayne W; Malcolm H; Denis S; Ron T; Robert W; Second Row- Barry S; Noel B; Paula D; Evelyn W; Jane B; Margot W; Terry W; Ernest S; Front Row - Jannis A; Gail S; Gloria R; Diane K; Barbara R; Rayla B Donna C: Francis A; Lavinia Hj Grade Eight Biographies Our Bobby likes to ski and skate, And in grade eight he ranks first rate. Lona is out to win her fame, When it comes to sport she’s in the game At fishing well does Randy rate, He likes to swim and ski and skate. Richard Squires has a mechanical mind, A new discovery he ' s bound to find. Merwyn McCullough is a doll Not too big and not too small. A skier to be is our Kenny Winning ribbons worth a penny. George Poloczy is short and stout, When he fishes he tries for trout. Our Norman is an oil tychoon He ' ll be rolling in dough quite soon. Don Ferguson from Three Hills hails, You ' ll always find him pounding nails. David Neish who skiis in this region Hopes to join the Foreign Legion. Swimmer and civer David Scott, On skates and skiis he ' s on the spot. Ronnie Scott is a glamor boy, In Moira ' s eyes he ' s the real McCoy. Skating and sewing are in Shirley ' s line When it comes to boys how she does shine Mary Lee is our expert canoeist, Baiting the boys is her pastime newest. Billy Fairless was Pedro in our play, At music he ' ll be famous some day. Alan Wylie is a lover of horses, He hopes to join the N.A.T.O. forces. Nick as a cook is on the bean, On the ski hill he ' s so keen. Jimmy of horses is not afraid, To ride in the parade he must be paid. Moira hails from Scotland bonnie, In grade eight she found her Ronnie. Back to Banff came Larry Scott, Playing the trumpet he ' ll soon be hot. In the winter Roger ' s wishing, For the summer and his fishing. Kathy is our traveller grand, Horseless carriages she likes on hand. Larry Foster is our room rep, In sports he ' s always full of pep. On a horse Martha ' s right at home And some day she hopes to own her roan. Sally Brown, our dramatic girl, On the dance floor she likes to whirl. Grade Seven Biographies Sweet sugar comes from the maple, But not as sweet as Donna Capel. After a trip to Greece and many places, Jimmy came back with new and funny faces. Up the chairligt down the hill, Here comes Denis—oops a spill. Virginia Wakelyn our dancer to be, Hopes to perform on T.V. Jannis Allan a whiz in school, Always follows the Golden Rule. Many talents has Evelyne Wheatley, But one she lacks is singing sweetly. Diane Knight has legs long and thin, But at track they are sure to help her win. As an actress Rayla lacks skill with the bow Eut her notebook will steal any show. Richard Percy is always late, But at making planes he ' ll always rate. Lavinia Hobbs is often called Vinny, She ' s awful tall and sorta skinny. Barbara Rennie an actress to be, Has been to Hawaii across the sea. Barry Styles the classroom fish, A swimming champion is his wish. Margot White with the horse-tail fad. Wants to be a geologist Yee-gadI Gail Gardner the girl from B.C. Came from Vancouver by the sea. Jane likes horses, we all know, She wants to ride in the Halifax show. Noel Burnham our red haired boy, At playing the violin, he’s the real macoy. Malcolm Hemple is a shining knight His acting future could be bright. Gloria Riva our pretty brunette, A singing doctor she ' ll be I bet. Gayle Standish babysits to fill her purse, And when she ' s grown she ' ll be a nurse. Robert Walker has a good voice, But doodling pictures is his choice. Robin Hood as we all know. Was Terry Werth, he topped the show. Ernie Smith in track is fast, And we hope his skill will always last. Paula Duke our schoolroom wit, At cracking jokes she ' ll never quit. Wayne Wakaryk is a little tough guy, But in playing in a band he ' ll always try. Grade 8 continued Bob Stanton, sailor, cowboy, detective, too, All these things he likes to do. Billy Wakaryk is our class wit, At cracking jokes he ' ll never quit. Peter is our fair-haired boy, When out fishing he ' s full of joy. Pat Lambert is fair and slim, She ' s very good at everything. Teddy George when playing hockey, Has got the puck and now he ' s ready. Grade 7 continued Frances wants to be a poet, And boy-oh-boy, do we know it. Ronnie Treend is good in all sports, In hockey and skiing and games of all sorts. Mr. Holden our handsome teacher, He talks all day long just like a preacher. Mountains In the Winter, Are all arrayed with snow, They stand there all a-glltter, In the sun ' s bright glow. Amongst the pines the chipmunks play And scamper round and chatter, They gather up the nuts each day, So not to grow less fatter The timid deer peep round the trees, While a slinky coyote lingers by, A soft sweet smell in the breeze, While God looks down thro ' the sky. Frances Anderson Grade Seven DOMINION CAFE FRED WING, Proprietor Good Food Courteous Service Specializing in Chinese and American Dishes PHONE 208 BANFF, ALBERTA KING EDWARD HOTEL FAMOUS FOR HOSPITALITY Centrally Located Open All Year Air-Conditioned Dining Room The Recreation Centre of the Canadian Rockies BANFF, ALBERTA PHONE 32 Mount-Teen Club This past year has been full of fun for all Mount Teeners, and much of the credit goes to the executive; President...Ted Stafford, Vice President.. Ken Williamson, Secretary...Sylvia Thorne, Treasurer. Yvonne Stazicker, Social Convenor...Sally Walker, Jack Leavitt, Esther McBride, and Pat Henry, Advisor Mr. Bob McDermott. There were a variety of dances, including The Sadie Hawkins Dance, The Swimming Party and Weinner Roast, a Hard Times Dance, and many more. The most outstanding dance was our Annual Mount- Teen Formal, which was well attended by both members and parents. The theme of our Formal was Blue Moon The hall was beautifully decorated with white and blue streamers emanating from a large blue moon which was suspended from the centre of the ceiling. Entertainment was provided by Irene Glover who sang Blue Moon and a skit was put on by a few members of the Mount-Teen Club called Dangerous Dan MeGrew. Mr. Hutchin’s orchestra provided the pleasing music for this dance. Our achievement this year was not tangible but provided the kids with more social life than in previous years. We the executive have endeavored to show the younger members how to act at a dance and a so ? w t0 dance. I know we have succeeded because there is no longer a row of girls sitting down, while the boys are off talking somewhere, everyone is dancing, strange but true. , Thorne, Banff’s Teen Queen represented us in Pdmonton at the Western Canadian Teen Conference held from April ninth to the Twelfth. Besides Sylvia three other members also went they were Yvonne Stazicker Esther McBride and Jeff Pritchard. I’ve been told a good time was had by all. I’ll bet. SOCIAL DOINS ' Our annual Hallowe’en Dance was held on October 3lst. The costumes worn by the students were most comical and original. It seems that everything was there but the kitchen sink. Later on in the evening the town wreckers came to the dance with their tall stories of how they filled the school locks with putty, gum, glue, and everything else they could think of. In spite of these interruptions, the dance carried on successfully with prizes for the best-dressed girl and boy going to Yvonne Stazicker and Ken Williamson. Most original costume was worn by Charlie Iverson, and most comical by Ronnie Trend The Christmas semi-formal went off in full swing and was well attended by both parents and students. The grade eleven class gave their time to decorate the auditorium for the occasion. They achieved the seasonal effect with pine boughs decorating the windows and a Christmas tree in the center of the floor. On both of these social events the school band honoured us with their appearance. Their ’music was well appreciated by everyone, whether it was ’hot’ or a slow sentimental waltz. Drama ftigltt You’re on, Said Mr. Roberts to Ron Who was the angel sent to learn What people want and what they yearn, A very serious play was Michael Not like Our Dream House, Where Lorna did everything but ride a cycle. Next we were taken back three hundred years, Where in Sherwood Robin green does peer At the Sherriff of Nottingham through the trees Who is trying to capture Robin who goes on sprees. Then whisked down the continent to Spain, We find Toreador trying his fame to gain. Everyone enjoyed this evening of plays, Even though held on the unluckiest of days. CUPID ' S CORNER It seems that wee cupid never takes a vacation, anyway, not around ol ' Banff High. Some romances bloom and die, while others just bloom—on and on. Of all the couples, we get the impression that Jeff and Sylvia are the most harmonious, then there are others like Sheila and Art....( 1 nough said). Carole and Roy are now hitting it off O.K. although we were somewhat confused about the other party . Jack, however, gets along with them all, one night Yvonne, and the next, Joanne. I hear Mildred Young and Doug T. are getting along all right too. Saw young Bruce Campbell stepping out with Marion Moffatt quite often lately. Must be tough on Sally W. to have Arthur so-oo far away. Poor lonely little gal! Stay home much Sal???? Of course Ted S. has to behave himself while Dort is in Calgary. He convinces her with his latest theme song Don ' t get Aroung Much Anymore , since he broke his leg. Earl Foster toots off to Exshaw every morning, noon, and night, it seems, to see that cute Connie McKenzie. That boy shore does get around. With Spring here and summer on its way, it is rather unpredictable as to what may happen to these poor fools.I mean, kids. School float The school ' 8 unique and colorful float ras indeed one of the highlights of the opening parade of the Banff Winter Carnival ' 53. The success of the float may be attributed to the hard work on behalf of the students and faculty, and the support of carnival-minded citizens. Mounted on the back of a truck was a tower to which were attached numerous placards naming various activities carried on in the school; hockey, track, curling, etc. To make the effect even more pleasing various students dressed in their sports outfits surrounded the float. It is generally felt tha.t the Banff High School ' s parade entry did much to add to the carnival atmosphere. SPORTS HI—LIGHTS Biking Up to Field we hikers came Grades ten to twelve found glory and fame Two different routes were chosen by all One over Burgess Pass, which was hard to tame Three girls from ten went over the pass While Mt. Steven was visited by the rest of the class Gamely we followed Mr. Roberts higher and higher Then the grade eleven girls began to tire When we arrived at a good place to eat Most of us thought we had accompolished a feat Then on to the fossil field we began to climb The path was covered with snow and slime The snow was deep, the hill was steep On came the girls, faces red as beets. Seemingly we trudged up a million feet In about three hours, we were at the field Fossils of all sizes the rocks did yield To bring any back the kids did not fail They brought them back in sacks -and pails Then down the mountain the fast runners flew If you had been hungry, you would have tool Now this brings my story to an end, How would you like to be with us, dear friend? Curling By Fred Gainer At ten o’clock sharp on the morning of February 21, the 1953 Banff-Canmore High School Girl’s Bonspiel got off to a good start with 5 visiting rinks, making a total of 10 rinks in all. The girls played one S-end game before they were called upstairs to eat a very tasty dinner prepared by Mrs. Derrick and her Grade 9 Home Ec. class. After dinner, two more eight-end games were played. First and second prizes, which were pink- bronze trophies and china figurines, went to Canmore, with Sylvia Staska’s rink receiving first; and the rinks of Edith McKinnon and Mildred Young tied for second, but, after 2 more ends, Edith’s rink won out. Pie and coffee was served to the satisfaction of all. Another bonspiel that the Banff High School entered was the Mixed Bonspiel in Exshaw. Several towns were entered in the spiel, and Banff received fourth orize. The boys, Art Payne, and Neil Bell received flashlights, and the girls, Noreen M., and Carol L., received nylons. ■Automatic a V: § faiaea ' 0 STARTS ITSELF 6 STOPS ITSELF 6 COOKS A MEAL ALL BY ITSELF CANADIAN WESTERN NATURAL GAS CO. LTD. CALGARY Skiing On Wednesday, March 11, all the students from grades one to twelve, left for Mt. Norquay by bus for the annual ski meet. This year as in all pre¬ vious years, the meet was a great success, although the weather man tried to make things miserable for us. All who participated had an enjoyable time and have vowed to enter all ski-ing events that we have in the future again. The weekend of Feb 14-15 saw the Western Can¬ adian Ski Championships come to Banff for the first time in a number of years. The Downhill was held on the treacherous North American and it was in perfect condition for the race. The Calgary Inter-Scholastic Ski Association this year at last sponscered the Alberta Provin¬ cial Inter-Scholastic Team Ski Championships on Feb. 22-23. Twelve high school teams from Alta, and B.C. participated. The best individual per¬ former was Bard Glenne of Victoria Composite High from Edmonton, who captured the 4-way title for the second year. The cross-country and jump¬ ing were both won by Bard Glenne, the downhill by John Pratt of Trail and the slalom by Bill Steavens of Rossland. The best 4-way team was Rossland and second v as Banff, followed by Trail. Badminton This year competition and enthusiasm has been very keen. New rackets provided by the school have made it possible for everyone to play. Skating Skaters in the carnival and therefore receivers of skating tabs were: June Scott, Shirley Robertson, Esther McBride. ftockep Jack Leavitt, Ted Stafford, Chuck Wickson, and Earl Foster played for two Banff teams which did very well in provincial playdowns. 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