Banff High School - Yearbook (Banff, Alberta Canada)

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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.

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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.

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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.