Banff High School - Yearbook (Banff, Alberta Canada)

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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.

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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.

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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.