Bowmanville High School - Screech Owl Yearbook (Bowmanville, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1972 volume:

-0 A ml ii x Q K 'r: i FK .,,,. .pr-' Yusxx TR x V, 1 - I 'Cr- s.. 4? is .su avi H' Gffffkffw' tw m ' '- fv, G., 2334 QM 3 45, 4 Wm. REAL ESTATE UM' E 1890 Bowmanvllle XX High School I1 l K Q niiilasl' F' X' n ll ' H lll lll 'H ::': gm ,E Q2 III! III my 1972 s Our 1890 i Dedication To Bowmanville High School, its students, teachers, board members through the years, and their influence in the life of this community and other areas. Appreciation Your historical committee wishes to thank those of you who contributed so much of the material contained in this section. Without your help our efforts would have lacked both body and colour. We also wish to apologize for our inability to include every memory, every pic- ture, provided to us. We have been thrilled by the quantity of material supplied and distressed by the exigencies of time and space which have forced us to make decisions that may disappoint many of you. If our dates do not agree with your memories, it is because your memories of- ten did not agree with each other. This is however YOUR history fellow B.H.S. ers, so if important events,--to you-- have been omitted, perhaps it may be because you failed to supply the story. ' in NY,, lfffnfi' Y' ,. , www Q , A-af? IGH .sgiifigix W ---s-0--.. D t sn area A. n. Mncccxc. , ---: Q Q A R p ........ j J.a.mnmnu ' w, 9, eww .ff0l. cumrr X FLTREBILCDCK MP- RW! e Q , ,r.r.moAn1'nun V, 'i-' R.M6DOU3All,8ec'y-e-g'- A . -eaunmng comimrnzz ' ,-- J. P. mc: -- .-...... Chairman-,,, . . COL. CUBITT I J.B.FAlllLIRN LVAV if, P :Q as E . -1 M o -I P K P 1 0 Q, 1 -I .4 'lc0 s--IT. Jli-fig -. YZ? 'S R WORTH xi fxQ-,:- STAFF --,911 M. M-. FEHWICK I WA. 5 Q, K --. Principal ,-4. fe .i,g,,g,P.H.00ATE3. s.A.a5e us. elirltun t 's p, mn G. aAs'rwoon, s.A. 3' 26 X ' -jg - , . k K 5,5 '- -- Qt 4' - ,.g.p..arf' The completion and opening of a New High School in Bowmanville in 1890 was an im- portant event, not only in the town itself, where the proceedings were reported in detail in the local papers, but also in the province, as two Toronto papers, to our knowledge, gave it much space. The Durham News CGale Bros. Editors and Prop'rsJ dated December 15, 1890, using the headline opposite, began its account with the arrival of dignitories by train and the morning activities, which included a visit to the newly opened Central Public School, continued with the opening proper in the afternoon, a banquet at the Bennett House, and a large evening meeting in the Town Hall. The Minister of Education, Hon. G.W. Ross and Hon. Edward Blake, M.P. for West Durham, both, present and vocal, may account for the interest shown by Toronto papers. The following are exerpts from these accounts. Ak M179 1 flux 4 ll 1 1 vu y f 'S f WEST DURHAM NEWS, BOWMANVILLE DECEMBER 15, 1890 The afternoon meeting was commenced at two o'clock in the large Assembly room of the school, with Mr. J.B. Fairbairn, postmaster and chairman of the Board, presiding. After the singing of CANADA, OUR HOME by the pupils, led by Mr. J.D. Keachie, the chairman called on the Rev. T.W. Jolliffe, pastor of the Methodist church, to open with prayer. Among those present at this time were the Hon. E. Blake, M.P., Hon. G.M. Ross, Minister of Education, W.R. Brock, J. Hoskin, Q,C., John Squair, B.A., Toronto Ca long list of local dignaties--board members, ministers, doctorsl. Letters Letters of regret were read from Ca long list including? Prof. Goldwin Smith, Attorney General of Ontario, Hon. J.M. Gibson, Chan- cellor Burwash, Victoria University, Principal Grant, Q,ueen's University, Judge Benson, Port Hope, J.J. Tilley, Toronto, David Boyle, Ph.D., Curator Canadian Institute, Toronto, Rev. George Blair, M.A., Prescott tex-principal of schooll, M.A. Hamilton tex-principal? etc. etc. Cinvitations had obviously been sent out far and wide to ex-students and the intellectual com- munityl. The chairman in a short address---gave a short sketch of the work done in the school. Nineteen different subjects, consisting of 38 classes, were taught. A fourth teacher had lately been added, making the teaching staff second to none in the Province. Members of the board also spoke briefly, af- ter which Principal Fenwick read a lengthy history of the development of education in Up- per Canada and Ontario with special reference to Bowmanville schools. A lengthy list Ccompare 1930 opening given later? of contributors to the interior decoration and equipment was read. BUSTS The Queen - D.B. Simpson Q,C. Sir John A. MacDonald - W.R. Brock, Tornto Hon. Alex McKenzie - W.R. Brock, Toronto Sir Daniel Wilson - Hamilton McCarthey, R.C.A. Toronto Hon. Edward Blake - Beith Bros. Hon. George Brown - W.T. Lockhart M.P.P. Newcastle Rev. Dr. Ryerson - M.A. James Sir Walter Schoot - Thos. Paterson Robbie Burns - S. McConnochie, F. Bleakley, W. Pirie Shakespeare- W.F. Allen, Mayor Prof. Agassiz - Dr. W.E. Tilley, P.S.I. Charles Dickens - C. Hennecke and Co., Milwaukee, Wis. STATUES Life-size VICTORY by Rauche, Berlin - H.S. pupils HIDE and SEEK, Boy by Rogers - A.A. Post, Architect , Girl by Rogers - the Board. STATUETTES A MERCHANT OF VENICE group by Rogers - D. Fisher PAUL AND VIRGINIA group - Hon. E. Blake, Q,C., M.P. Toronto THE FAVOURED SCHOLAR and WELCOME - H.S. Staff There were also pictures, portraits in crayon, steel engraving, and lithograph, rare books for the library, museum collections of rocks, fossils, Historic papers, and scrip issued by Chas. Bowman and Co., in 1839 Cthe last by Miss Galbraithl. Under miscellaneous - were listed clocks, hat rack, Dominion Flag, stuffed Owl, crescent mounted tJ.H.H. JuryJ, Arms of the Dominion and a photo album. There were also a few cash donations.. What an odd sounding list to the modern generation! How these items were distributed around the school and whether they had a cultural or inspirational effect on the pupils of their day, we have been unable to discover in any detail. The busts were gradually relegated to the attic, many of the portraits were once on the walls of the 1930 library above the book shelves. In the 1960's Miss Boyd, English Head, resurrected several from the attic, but they weren't named or dated, so interest was short lived. Some will no doubt come to light during the 1972 moving process. From the Toronto papers come the following descriptions of the new school. Headlined, UWORTHY OF THE OLD TOWN., A Famous Day in the History of Bowmanville, The New 511,000 High School Duly Opened, An Institution to be Proud of, The TORONTO WORLD con- tinues ..... It is a striking structure of red brick on a sight commanding a good view of the lake and the surrounding country. It is 65' in length and 75' in depth. The classrooms, four in all, are large and well ventillated, with ex- cellent arrangements as to light. On the first floor is a fine science laboratory with working tables for 36 students and the apparatus necessary for giving instruction in elementary science. There is also on the smae floor a splen- did assembly room capable of accommodating 400. The second fllor floor is intended for a gymnasium. The interior woodwork is the red pine and presents a bright and attractive ap- pearance. The building is heated throughtout by hot air and 'thas a well-arranged system of plumbing and electric bells and special at- tention is paid to the tsanitary arrangements. Thesbuilding is built of red brick with sills and gables of Ohio stone and the basement walls of Credit-Valley greystone. The Library contains over 400 well-selected volumes ..... and there is the nucleus of a museum ..... The TORONTO MAIL under the headline THE GLOWING TORCH added this further description ..... a most eligible acre of land was bought from the Raine's estate, fronting to the north on Queen St. and facing Division St. . . . . . Away southward the landscape view is said to be one of the prettiest on the north shore of Lake Ontario. One mile to the south is the Lake to which a windinding stream, known as Bowman's creek, meanders through pasture fields and wooded dells. Port Darlington har- bour and the Grand Trunk railway station are in full view --- it is doubtful if another High School in Canada can be said to be more con- veniently and beautifully situated. i'Plumbing and electricity did not reach Bowmanville until much later. The sanitary arrangements mentioned were small green outhouses set among the evergreens to the south. 5 r 4112 wsafggggig- -. . . . ...W V... .X , -X ' L J L Lm1.A X, m N Af., L gm? RSE fa? I R ,is A5 1 A XM .55.,..f rx in .NX Q. X V Q X M .i TF -W f..kf:wfq.fx ,sq f- -K gf 25?-vikgx-1fXgig..k A gs, 4. N L f ' ww X ' v E' X if K W 3W lxfgg -ia xx- www xW5 5 : i : 'X X Q . - . , 2 fa Q M : x x ff ,- . ...QM .. N 'is .3 X S Q KKWwXYQXQiLGLsfGw -lla --.... 1 GROUPS OF GIRLS 1912 AT BACK: Miss Nichol fteacher, white blouse, black skirtl almost hid- den face, Katie Stephen Cvery backlg Gladys Cousins, Florence Thom- pson islightly turnedlg Bessie Walsh, Kate Percy Cpartly hiddenlg Edna Staples and Nancy Johns Cboth dark dresseslg Pearl McMullen icheckedlg Edna Wightg Helen Johnson, Kate Foster, Mildred Coleg Madeline Stevens Cpartly hiddenl. FRONT ROW: Miss Stephens Cteacherlg Alma Perrin Cdark dressl behind her? Marion Van Nest fblack skirtlg Greta Morris Cbehind herlg Florence Van Nest Cstrippedlg Irene Bragg, Vida Longmaidg Ruby Jewell Cbehindb Alice Werry. ON THE STAGE OF ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY HALL 1913 LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Galbraith, Helen Johnson, Ella Wight, Greta Bellman CMrs. R. Osbornel, Ester Stevens, Madeline Stephens, Kate Percy, Kate Foster, Florence Van Nest. IST FOR NX T' -UNIO R BWS I i wi 4 llll I an Floor Plans 1916 V f -p-..-.-4......-- bl' n,-. 5' PRKNC IPHI. '-HH 'T'i:AC.HERS Q ,,s TE7-X CWERS EIXITR AN CE H-S. iclifb DRAWN by px 4th form on this plan was originally the student reception room and contained the library The Assembl R y oom on the second floor u was divided for more class space in the fall of 1922. QND FORIVX WE, Q Q Ili.. II f T'OlLE'TS TOILETS 8, 94 Cl-.OAK ROOM ' CLOAK ROQM LAEQRATQR 3K0 FO Nl Y R Boys Cram.s 'V lit I 1 - ln' l 1 J P H 6' .IEIH y 1 I Milt 'YQ -.lllwlll -as ...- Lp G? 277. gg 711 o mm WZ wa ru 35.0 dl srfxcfe Assamauf Room ii za -'NJ -1 QND FLOOR BASEMENT The architectural appearance of the building is likewise quite in keeping with its location. There are two storeys, containing four large, light, and cheerful classrooms and two reception and cloak rooms each for boys and girls. A hall 12' wide extends through the building from east to west having on the south side two large classrooms and on the north the teachers' and reception rooms. Joining the main hallway from the north is a short hall 12' wide leading from the front entrance. The pupils entrances are from the east and west. The second floor is reached by two wide stair- cases. Here are an assembly room that will seat 400 persons, a science room and a classroom ..... The third floor is the full size of the building, with high ceilings, and is in- tended for a gymnasium. There is a full size basement also, with recreation rooms for boys and girls, closets, furnace rooms, etc. The style of the High School is modern Romanesque .... . The roof is slate. The north east corner has a round tower containing a belfry. The main en- trance is approached through a large arched porch of brick stone, and terra cotta. The equipment has received most careful attention ..... The science room is 36 x 26 feet has six large windows with inside shutters for darkening the room for optical and electrical experiments. Tables are provided for 30 pupils and the cabinets are arranged along the walls . . . . . There is a sink and lavatory with marble top. A new library about 400 volumes ..... is kept in the reception room on the first floor, which is elegantly and appropriately fur- nished. During the evening meeting mentioned at the beginning, the minister of education, Hon. G.W. Ross, stated that the province spent 54,183,000 on elementary education which was free to all, but only about 517: of the 500,000 children in the province attended regularly- therefore com- pulsory education, as in England, should be en- forced. He saw the High Schools as a midway step between elementary and university education. He mentioned the excellence of the teachers of Ontario, 179 being grads of Univer- sity of Toronto. Much more attention was now devoted to instruction in commercial subjects but in his opinion the best practical way to educate a child was to teach it to think. 9 The High School Board, organized initially in February 1889 for the purpose of erecting the new building, was chaired by J.B. Fairbairn. The other members were Col. F. Cubitt, who soon after the school was built replaced Fair- bairn as chairman until his death in 1897, W.B. Couch, who continued to serve as member until 1906 and then as chairman until his death in 1931, J.P. Rice, W.M. Horsey, P. Trebilcock. F.F. McArthur replaced Mr. Horsey in 1890, so his name appears on the building plaque which lists J.P. Rice as chairman of the building com- mittee with Col. Cubitt and Mr. Fairbairn as assistants. Mr. Fairbairn served again as chairman from 1897 to September 1906 Cdeathl. At that time Mr. Couch took over as chairman, having as his co-members D.B. Simpson, C.M. Cawker, James Gale, E.R. Bounsall, Dr. A.S. Tilley. At about the same time or a bit later, J.S. Moorcraft became Secretary-Treasurer, in which post he served until 1926. Seldom has a board been favoured by a more public spirited or a longer service member than Mr. W.B. Couch. His period reaches from the original building, through all the changes of 40 years to the construction of the front ad- dition in 1929-'30. He presided at all com- mencements, took a personal part in the hiring of the best teachers, presented a prize 685.00 in booksl to the two best writers, and in every way manifested his interest in the student body. His death in 1931 was marked by the pic- ture shown here and an In Memoriam page in the Screech Owl. He was 92. From 1912 fthe earliest record we can findl he was supported by other long service board members, Dr. G.C. Bonnycastle, 1912-1942 Cduring which period he succeeded Mr. Couch as chairman from 1931- 10 '39Jg Dr. J.C. Devitt, 1912-'39, 1943-'50, Mr. F.C. Vanstone, 1912-'38, Mr. J.H.H. Jury, 1912-'38, Mr. A.L. Nichols, 1912-'29, 1931-'33. The early staff members besides the Prin- cipal, Mr. M.M. Fenwick, B.A., who taught classics, included Mr. James Gilfillan, Science, Csee note belowl Mr. D.H. Coates, B.A., Mathematics, Miss Ida G. Eastwood, B.A., Moderns. By 1892 Mr. J.G. Witton, B.A., had taken over in Mathematics, to be replaced in 18 96 by Mr. M.T.H. Frost, B.A., who continued until 1906. He was the best teacher I had through school and college CMiss Ann Coulter 1902-'06J. Mr. J.F. Rogers B.A., classics, who later helped open the 1930 building, taught from 1894-'06. Mr. Gilfillan now with his B.A. degree, became Principal in 1896 and served until his death in the fall of 1905. . He had been on the staff since 1880 in the old Union school. Principal Elliott, in a history of Bowmanville High School, written in 1907, says of him-- He had been on the staff for a quarter of a century, longer than any other man, and it is not putting the matter too stronglyito say that no one else has left behind him in con- nection with Bowmanville High School so marked an influence as he. It is fitting that his old students should, as they are doing, seek to perpetuate his memory by founding in the school a prize which is to be known as the Gilfillan prize. 2 The mentioned prize was first given in honor of the late James Gilfillan for highest standing at the Normal Entrance examination ' 810.00 in books , but in 1922 was changed to highest standing at Middle School examination for entrance to Normal Schools. Winner that year, Alexander McGregor. Our Late Clmirmmz Continuing the roll of early teachers, we find Miss Mackenzie, B.A., Teaching Moderns from 1892-'96, Mr. W.W. Tamblyn, Cwho had been principal from 1882-'88, returned from retirement to teach Moderns, 1897-19019 and Mr. T.G. Bragg, B.A., Classics, 1897-1903. Thos. Bragg had entered Bowmanville High School as student in 1889 at the age of ten, gained his honors and a scholarship to enter University, finished his course with the Governor General's gold medal for general proficiency, and retur- ned to teach in his home town school. From Bowmanville, he went as principal to Dawson City's public and high school and later became Superintendent of Education for the Yukon Territory. We girls had a crush on him KMiss Coulterl. Miss E.A. Allin, M.A., who later became Mrs. Daniel DeLury, taught English from 1902-'07. We are now approaching a period where the memories of ex-students begin to play an im- portant part in our listings. One time Miss Allin was ill and Mr. Gilfillan had a substitute teacher from the Normal School filling in, but she was not able to handle the students. I was in Form III, and Mr. Gilfillan asked me if I thought I could carry on Miss A11in's classes in Forms I and II for a couple of weeks till she was able to return. I asked him if HE thought I could do it, and on his assurance, I undertook the job. It was a wonderful experience. I didn't have a bit of trouble, but I think some of the parents had put the fear of the Lord into their children against cutting up. My own sister was one of the class, quite a situation for both of us. A school mate I remember well is Arthur Trebilcock. He and I vied for first place stan- ding. If one was first the other was second. CMiss Ann Coulterl. On graduation after Senior Matriculation, Miss Coulter went to College of Education, then University College, University of Toronto, where she graduated with a R.P.D. degree, and was dietitian for 11 many years at Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret. A study of the student body of the first two decades is possible because of registers, fee books, etc. that still exist. However, these records are often incomplete and confusing. In perusing them we find many familiar names, -- too many to include them all iso please forgive us for omitting the name of your grandfather or great-auntl. Even more fascinating than the names are the strange facts that come to light. For instance the new, 3 class room plus lab, 4 teacher school had an enrollment of 149 students between January-June 1892, with an average attendance of 130. In the fall of 1892 the count drops to 137 with average attendance 0 117. The whole number of pupils who attended during any part of 1892-188: number from town 106, and from West Durham County 79, from other Counties 3. Average attendance for year 1892 was 124, but of County students 150. Therefore, the County's share of cost of main- tenance : 50l124. This is from Principal Fenwick's personally kept register, checked by Inspector E. Hodgson. In individual registers by Forms, we find 55 students listed in Form II as of January 1891, the count up from 37 in fall term of 1890. Where did they put them all? Form I was even larger, 59 registered in 1892, but Form III and IV were combined with numbers sharply down--about 33 including those taking a second year in IV. Other interesting facts were gleaned,--there was no observance of Labour Day, school began September lg Thanksgiving Day was on November 6th in 18909 school was out on 12 December 19th and did not resume until January 7th, 1891. But, in January 1890, classes were closed by order of the Board of Health from January 9-17 because of Diptheria, La Gripe, etc. Easter holidays were just Good Friday and Easter Monday until 1892, when they were extended to the 10 days. Of course, 24th of May was a holiday and sometimes the Teachers' Convention was the next day. County students came from all over-- Newtonville, Cadmus, Newcastle, Tyrone, En- niskillen, Hampton, Courtice, Leskard, Orono, Enfield, Purple Hill, New Park, Solina, Blackstock, Moorefield, Haydon. There were also ones with home addresses given as Whitby, Cornwall and New York. Many more boys came in from the County than girls and many of them came only after Christmas. In January 1893 the class break-down was Form I- 51, 11-50, III-22, IV-16. In IV, 12 were boys and 4 irls. gln this early period there are so many well known names: Minnie Jennings, Clongtime Public School teacher herelg Alf Mitchell tson of an Enniskillen Doctor, who went to U. of T. and became a teacherlg Cyrus Slemon Cwho got the Junior Leaving certificate and went teaching for several years before becoming a Doctorlg Fred Vanstone Cwho preferred milling in town to University and spent so many years on the Bowmanville High School Board, Fred Joblin Cwho went to University and became a Methodist ministerlg George and Viola Gilfillan Cchildren of the teacher, both of whom went to University, George to become a dentist and Viola, a teacherlg H.T. McMurtry Cwho went into medicinel, Frank Kerslake Cwho also taught before becoming a druggist in townlg Jesse James, tson of M.A. James who went to Trinity for Medicinelg Sophia James tdaughter of M.A. James still living in New York in 197273 George James Cwho joined his father at the Statesmanbg Alice Cawker Cbecame Mrs. Fred Vanstonel J .C. Devitt tanother who taught just to earn enough to become a dentist, and served many years on the Bowmanville High School Boardbg Gertie Cawker Clongtime organist in town as Mrs. Gunnlg Edgar and Norman Allin tboth became doctors and practised in Ed- montonhg George Freeland CToronto photographerlg Nellie Pattinson Coriginator of the Canadian Cook Booklg Gordon Jury Clongtime Missionary to Chinalg Herbert McCready tPharmacist in Lethbridgelg the famous Trebilcocks, Byron Vanstone Cthough nearly disowned by his father for going into banking, rose to be president of the Toronto Dominionl and many many more. The Register listed in each case, age, date of entry, father or guardian, his address, oc- cupation, and religion. There was a page for the record of each student's achievements - as Primary Examination, Junior Leaving exam, Senior Leaving exam, Matriculation with University and Honor Standing. The final column was for Occupation selected. Un- fortunately this page is seldom filled and often completely blank. Maybe exam records were kept in some other book we have not found. Both Junior and Senior Leaving seem to have had two parts - but did not necessarily take two years. The occupations listed are fascinating in their variety and toftenl obsolescence, piano finisher, cabinet maker, carriage maker, blacksmith, carver, agent, cheese maker, pedlar, carter, saddler, many farmers, pump- maker, doctor, minister, teacher, mechanic, photographer, culler, shoemaker, turner, town clerk, carpenter, stage-driver, glove maker, chief of police, barrister, auctioneer, baker, merchant, widow, gentleman, banker, publisher, mason, postmaster, matron, music teacher, artist, draughtsman, P.S. inspector, grain buyer, saddler, undertaker. Those students whose occupational choice is given became clerks, teachers, farmers, mechanics, went to university or into the bank, fthe Royall, domestic service, post office, printing, music, or mercantile. In this big register which continues some records to 1925, there is a column for fees but nothing entered. Hon. Ross in his address had spoken of free education. But apparently this was not quite so. Fee books exist for several years beginning in 1904. In Form I, 604: a month was due - if you studied Latin, but some didn't and paid nothing. The higher forms all paid Cwas Latin compulsory from then on?J, II - 604: a month, III and IV - 754: a month. However, it appears that if two were attending from the same family they had 2542 knocked off every three months. The 1904 fee statement summary reads: Balance on Hand 991.39 Fees collected in 1904 5301.45 TOTAL 3392.84 Deposited in Bank 5343.00 Balance in Hnad S44-34 Auditors' Stamp CA.E. Mouz ? tfancy writing, can't read it.J CN.J. Souchl 13 B. H. S. 1899 Students BACK ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT: 1. Creeperg 2. Joliffe N.g 3. Tamblyn C.g 4. Vanstone B.g 5. McCready H.g 6. ?g 7. Hutchinson J.g 8. Worden E.g 9. Wight C.g 10. Allin N.g 11. ?g 12. Blackburn E.g 13. Joness C.g 14. Clarke R.g 15. MacDonald Johng 16. Williams L.g 17. Stephens R.g 18. Clarke W.g 19. Wallbridge H.g 20. Hutchinson S.g 21. ?g 22. MacLean J.g 23. Rickard M.g 24. Sparling E.g 25. f':Blackburn Stellag 26. Scott, Mabelg 27. Cryderman M.g 28. Jarvis L.g 29. Trebilcock M.g 30. Williams L.g 31. Gilbert L.g 32. Knight A.g 33. Cawker A.g 34. Tamblyn B.g 35. McKowan A.g 36. James M.g 37. Bellman S.g 38. King E.g 39. Pattinson N.g 40. Hall N.g 41. Galbraith F. FRONT ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT: Three Teachers--J. Gilfillang W. Tamblyng T. Frostg 1. Osborne H.g 2. Higgin- bothamg 3. Snowden E.g 4. MacLean C.g 5. Trewin H.g 6. Haddy B.g 7. Todghamg 8. Rickard H.g 9. McGill G.g 10. McDonald Jimg 11. Osborne D.g 12. Edsall F.g 13. Tamblyn V.g 14. Osborne P.g 15. Joness B.g 16. Henry E.g 17. Allin A.g 18. Bragg E.g 19. Simpson G.g 20. Jones W.g 21. Couch E.g 22. Morris H.g 23. Goard Ed.g 24. Cox R.g 25. Jury G.g 26. Little O.g 27. McCrimmon F.g 28. Henry M.g 29. Wight A. 'Original owner of the picture. 14 One lucky student each year had an Entrance Scholarship that paid his fees for his first year. In 1905, Alex Lyle was the winner. In that year there is a page for examination fees. It should be remembered that exams then were written on an all or nothing basis - if a student failed ONE he had to write them all again. This was not changed until 1914 when a student could repeat and rewrite a single failure. In 1905 twelve students paid 85.00 each to write the Junior Teachers' papers. Matriculation papers were written by four, two of whom paid 355.00 to write both parts and two paid 82.00 for Part one only. Senior Teachers' exams were written by eight, and again some wrote two parts and some one. By 1907 exams were labelled Middle and Upper School and this free summary ap- peared: Sum Paid Dr. W.E. Tilley May 243117.00 Amount due to Board 45.00 Newcastle Board 1.00 Department of Education 71.00 By 1908 fee records appear to be under the charge of Chas. V. Blair, Treasurer of High School Board, who tried to keep the whole year's record on one page. The number of students, in steady decline since the turn of the century, made this possible -if difficult to read. Principal Elliott kept separate records labelled resident students , so country students were now free. This drop in enrollment seems to have begun after 1895, when the country students become fewer and fewer. The Canadian Statesman had noted in 1894 a constant increase to that date, adding - one is not surprised to learn that this school draws students from every part of the Province and even across the line. CSee county breakdown earlier.J B.H.S. is famed throughout the Province for the number of students it has sent up to Toronto University and the distinguished stand there taken by these students. In this same account there is the only men- tion we have found Cbefore 19209 to a fifth teacher on staff, Mr. A.N. Myer, Junior Mathematical Master. But after 1895 or 6, perhaps returning prosperity kept the county boys on the farm or sent them out west to seek their fortunes. By 1897 only thirty-three entered the High School and of these only five were from the county. In 1898 the number rose again, swelled by eighteen county students Csome from Ballyduff, Pontypool, Kirby, and Prince Albert, as well as closer areas.J Perhaps this is the year county fees were dropped? By 1901 the new students are twenty-five in number. In the fall of 1904 the General Register lists forty students as entering B.H.S. Form I, but the fee book lists only nineteen, of whom eight did not take Latin and paid no fee. County students were certainly free by this time, but there is still quite a discrepency in the two records. In any case, fee paying drops off rapidly. By the spring term, 1905, only eight Form I were still paying, boys off on farm work likely. Some familiar names from the 1904 and 1905 records are - E. King, M. Jury, C. Todd, G. James, C. Higginbotham, L. Brown, J. Beith, A. Coulter, B. Percy. Edna and Eva McGill, C. Hawkins, M. Harnden, A. McKowan, J. Hunter fthe last three were the total Form IV in 19059, Dave Morrison, Eva Burke, Alex Lyle, Edna Bottrell, Ernest Rehder, Florence Morris, Marcus Roenigk, Charles Mason, and many more. The Form I fees appear to have ended by 1914 or 1915 and the rest by 1920 when High School education became compulsory for Middle and Upper School. But exam fees rose by the '20's to 91.00 per paper. 15 During this period the school had four prin- cipals: Mr. John Elliott, so well remembered by everyone who attended in his time, 1906 to 1913, Dr. J.B. Dandeno, who had been on the staff, and succeeded Mr. Elliott as principal, in 1915, Mr., A.H.D. Ross, followed in the autumn of 1918 by Mr. W.J. Morrison. Students who attended during these years recall not only the principals, but many of the teachers and a long list of class mates. A teacher remembered by all is Mrs. L.T. 16 McLaughlin, who as Miss Isabel K. Smith joined the staff in 1913 and left in 1933. She taught English, French, German, Art, and was in charge of girls' athletics. What a throng of students and incidents are recalled to-day by Mrs. McLaughlin from her 20 years on the staff! Other teachers mentioned by ex-students are: Miss Myrtle Stevens, Miss Sidney Nichol, Mr. W.G. Carpenter, Miss E.A. Allin, Mr. M.T.H. Frost, Mr. James Gilfillan, Mr. T.H. Follick, Mr. A.R. Cameron, Miss E.M. Henry, Miss Ward, Miss Bessie Pugsley, Mr. W.G. But- son, Mr. Carle Browne, Mr. Rupert Hamlyn, Mr. R. McConachie, Miss Maude E. Zuern, Miss L.A. Smithson and Miss Mina Donnelly. With the number of students totalling 137 in 1910 Cmore than for several years, The Canadian Statesman commentedb, and around 107 in 1917, when enlistments in the War of 1914- '18 had taken some of the boys, it was possible for the staff of four teachers, and the students to know everyone in the school. There were four forms, with two years spent in Form IV if one took both Part I and Part II, but in the early years there were few enough that Forms III and IV could meet in one classroom. Albert Co1e's drawing shows a separate IV room in place of the old reception room on the ground floor in 1915. Reta Roenigk CMrs. H.T. Humby of Burlingtonl who attended from 1908 to 1911 recalls how beautiful the building was, with an imposing front entrance which we students never dared use. The girls used the west door and the boys the east, and 'Never the twain did meet'. The teachers' room was off the front hall, to the left of the entrance, but I don't remember being in it. That was where you were called onto the carpet - how I missed I don't know. There was a library table in the hall with a large book on it. This was the 'late book' and you signed in when late. My name was there all right enough. Mrs. Humby recalled her teachers, one of whom was Mr. A.R. Cameron, tall, dark and handsome, all the girls adored him. The girls were called Miss, and the boys by their last name only. C. Ernest Rehder 11906-'08J says discipline was firm, but punishment moderate. An in- cident remembered by Harvey S. Wight C1907- '13J now of Czar, Alta., illustrates the kind of rules governing students. During the principalship of Mr. John Elliott, no one except those going home for lunch, could go up town at noon. One day, several of us in the upper form decided we would like to see the new town hall. We went. We were met at the door by Chief Richard Jarvis who kindly con- sented to show us the building. The inspection ended in the basement where there were three cells, and unsuspecting, the boys stepped in for a good look. Bang! Click! The door was shut and locked and Mr. Jarvis without a word went upstairs. Twenty minutes later he came back, having communicated, the boys surmised, with Mr. Elliott. Solemnly he opened the door and suggested that if they ran they might get to school by one o'clock. At the school we were met by a very stern-faced Mr. Elliott who invited us into the office. Here, as an Englishman would say, we were 'stood up and dressed down' in no uncertain terms. It was during Mr. Elliott's principalship that the school motto Non Quantum Sed Q,uale was chosen, and also at his instigation that a very successful reunion of former students was held in 1911 in the Opera House, combined with Commencement, the event marking 60 years of high school classes in Bowmanville. He had, by 1908, compiled a history of higher education in the town, beginning in 1851, to which he added further details in 1945. In 1943 a reunion of his pupils was held in Toronto. Subjects were academic only, and a high standard was maintained. But athletic events, Literary Society programs, Commencements, plays, conversaziones Cof which more later? made school far from all work and no play. The boys played football Cthis was soccer, not rugbyl on the field south of the school, the girls, basketball and tennis on the lawn to the west. There were inter-school games with Oshawa, Whitby and Port Hope, and local and inter-school Field Days. Morley Burgess C1914- '18J now of Oshawa, says the students bought their own football or other equipment by collec- tion from all who were interested in any par- ticular sport. Of basketball Mrs. Humby says, One year we played return games with Whitby. We beat them at home but lost out in Whitby. What a game that was - we took a thorough mauling. However, we won by points so didn't feel too badly. We went to Whitby by train from the G.T.R. station and Mr. Cameron had one of Glover's buses waiting when we got home, tired out. The bus of course was horse-drawn. Another memory, possibly of this same game, was of walking to the Grand Trunk Station, going to Whitby for a game, having supper there and coming home by train in the evening, and little cheering at the game. Elsie Bragg C1907-'10 Mrs. H.D. Watersl remembers getting a black eye at a game in Whitby. Dora Prout C1906-'10 Mrs. Tom Norton? remembers entertaining the Whitby girls in Mr. Tod's ice cream parlour after a 1909 home game. There were several trains a day on the Grand Trunk which stopped at all local stations, sup- plemented by those on the C.P.R. after 1913, so that getting to and from other towns for games was quite convenient. At this time games were played by the girls in regular dresses, but running 'shoes were worn - to protect the grass. In 1915 Miss Smith took a summer course in physical culture at University of Toronto when gym costumes worn were middies and blue serge bloomers, and these became standard for girls' athletics. The entire third floor ot' the school, 65 feet by 70 feet, was intended for use as a gymnasium, according to a description of the building in 18 90, and some students recall having exercises, club swinging and drills up there, but in the main, athletics was consisted of outdoor sports - football, hockey, basketball, tennis, and track competitions. However, Reta Cole C1913-'16 Mrs. C.H. Dudleyl, Albert Cole C1914-'18l and Morley Burgess C1914-'18l all mention a room in the basement with parallel bars for exercises, and in 1913 and '14, The Statesman records that there were donations from Commencement proceeds and other sources toward purchase of equipment for physical exercises. Students skated and played hockey at Taylor's rink, where Carlisle Avenue is now, and later at the rink on King Street East, also on Vanstone's mill pond and other ponds. The town band provided music for skating at the rink two nights a week, admission 15c . Car- nivals were held which students and townsfolk attended, and Mary Souch C1916-'17 Mrs. Albert Colel remembers nearly freezing to death as a fairy in a cheesecloth dress. There was also sleigh riding on hills around town. One year Mrs. Humby fReta Roenigkl recalls, the boys'side of the school hill was per- fect for sleigh riding. The boys brought sleighs to school, and the girls went over to get in on the fun. Mr. Elliott soon put a stop to that, and gave quite a lecture on how embarrassing it would be if any of the boys wanted to use a little green building behind the lattice barricade. This building, housing outside toilets on the south side of the school, and screened by evergreens Csee Mr. C.E. Rehder's picture? recalls that Bowmanville did not have piped water or sewer facilities until November, 1913. CThe Goodyear whistle blew to announce the arrival in the town reservoir of water from Skinner's Springs.J In August, 1914, The Canadian Statesman reports that a contract had been let for installation of a complete out- fit of lavatories in the basement of the high school and town water was to be supplied throughout the building for drinking purposes and use in the laboratory. A well to the east had supplied water demands earlier. Mr. Rehder brought this point to mind, and also says there was no electricity in the school before 1912. There was a Literary Society with student executive, and programs were held in the Assembly Room. They included debates Cby boys usuallyl, one-act plays, vocal and in- strumental numbers by students, drills and readings. Though music was not taught in school, it was an important part of all programs. Commencement exercises were held in December or January, some years in the Assembly Room, in others in the Opera House. The big social event of the year from the early 1900's on through the War years, was the Conversazione. The word will be new to some, but not the students of those days. Of Italian origin, it means a meeting for conversation, particularly on art or literature. Somewhere along the line, a lighter tone developed. Never- the less, it was a formal affair. rw! . I , f M F 5 is N ff B XY uk R Q: W Q X A, E Krew f 'fs v' S-.Av x Q 1 A 33 . , M K' mi 2+ sg ei P 6 Q K M j'fffl:5f:fi'- - ' A Q ' Q x . ww -- X , ,. . ' ' . 1 ., W . . ,. f , ,X -- H -:aw zz.-' Mgmf- -K, 'g,sXg11,, -X-- 5 ,. X 1, . Q- - i Q -. , sq f M , gf si Q X Q53 f - H S ,Q 3 erS r i ,Q ifM - A-QW K ..k,. Q I, gk K i K L M , N if a K X Q g -. L K' Q L + -' A K 5 ,f Q I 3 Nl' K LQ we w :nfl F11 :M 'K' K ' Ya 4 , N - Q . AQ A 4 A 1,5 . V ,J x kbfh , . Q Q , , L . 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Mary Souch CMrs. Albert Cole? says she and her future husband had their first date at a Conversazione, so romance flourished. There were refreshments, and everyone would be out of the school by 11 p.m. No doubt the evening was well chaperoned. The Conversaziones were usually separate from Commencement, but in December, 1916, one was held following Commencement in the Assembly, and ex-pupils could obtain in- vitations by calling at Kerslake's Drug Store. Though there were no school dances, dancing did at times take place within the hallowed walls. For example, Albert Cole tells about square dancing, with boys, to mouth organ music in the basement in lunch hours. About the same period fPrincipa1 A.H.D. Ross's time? Ina Pethick CMrs. John MacNaughtonD tells of a group of girls in- cluding the Hazlewood girls, Bea Devitt, Edythe Clemens, Leone Wallace, Eileen Howard, Ruth Martyn, Mary McClellan and herself, who, back early from lunch one day, decided to do an imitation of the Ziegfield Follies on the stage of the Assembly. They were kicking up their legs and flinging their skirts around gaily as someone played the piano, 20 when Principal Ross stalked in and caught them. They quailed under the look he gave them, and the legs that had been high-kicking wilted and shook. Ina doesn't remember what punishment they received. Mrs. L.T. McLaughlin fMiss Smith? who had joined the staff in -September, 1913, and Mrs. Dudley CReta Colelwho entered high school that year, recall how a fire in the school in Christmas holidays 1913-'14 damaged the south- east portion of the building containing Forms I and II and the Science Room above Form I. The fire was on Dec. 23, The Statesman records, the flames in the basement being seen by a Goodyear employee, Mr. E. P. Doncaster, as he was leaving the factory just before six o'clock. He turned in the alarm at the factory and the Goodyear brigade got on the scene at once, and were soon 'joined by the town brigade with chemical engine and pumper. Two of the Goodyear firemen were overcome by smoke, but were resuscitated by Mayor Dr. S.C. Hillier. Access to town water from a hydrant iso recently installedl, quick work by the men, plus the fact the fire was noticed when it was, probably saved the building from destruction. Damage to rooms was estimated at between S2000 and 93000, covered by insurance. School resumed on time in January, but two and three classes had to be held in the Assem- bly Room, Mrs. Dudley recalls, with only a cur- tain between, and it was difficult to con- centrate. Also, text books and notes had been lost, and hammering as repairs were made was distracting, but the new science room when finished was a great improvement on the old. In 1914 the first school magazine was edited, called Vox Nostra, and containing activities of that year. At Commencement in December, 1915 in the Opera House, Principal Ross an- nounced the sale of the new school magazine for 15 G . It had 23 pages. Mrs. Dudley had a copy, but unfortunately for her and those of us who would love to see it now, her copy was picked up from a display of articles in 1958 during the Town's Centennial. As far as is known, it was only published one year. The first mention found of the Squair prize for the best student in French, established by Professor John Squair of Toronto University, a B.H.S. graduate and author of widely used French textbooks, is on the Commencement program of 1915. From 1914 to 1918, the Great War was con- stantly in all minds and the effects were felt in the school, with a number of students and recent graduates enlisting, of whom several were killed in action. Mr. W.G. Butson, mathematics and athletics teacher, organized a cadet corps on Oct. 29, 1914, and led it until he enlisted and left, early in 1916, as nearly as can be ascertained. Capt. Butson was killed on April 17, 1917 at Vimy Ridge, and the news of his death and others connected with B.H.S. came as a shock to students. Mrs. McLaughlin recalls Roger Bird as the first student to enlist, in the Fall of 1914. He was in Form I. At Principal Dandeno's in- stigation, the students bought a silk Union Jack flag which was placed over the door of that form and stayed there for years. Among other students who enlisted while in school, Mrs. Dudley remembers Bruce Berry, Eric Cousins Ckilledl, Lloyd Rice Cone of those who went at the same time as Mr. Butsonl, Floyd Dudley Cbadly gassedl, Day Warnica, Roy Warnica, and Melville Westaway. Some of these boys must have been under age, but recruiting was going on, and their enthusiasm to enlist was high. Many graduates also enlisted, including Reginald Jolliffee who was killed in action at Vimy Ridge. The Jolliffe prize, the income from 8300, established by Reginald's mother Mrs. Elvira Jolliffe in his memory, was originally given for the best essay on a topic of Imperial interest, but in later years became the prize for highest standing in Grade XIII History. Major Arthur E. McLaughlin, an earlier graduate, Bowmanville lawyer and well known to the school and community, was a senior of- ficer in this area when war was declared and received instructions to commence recruiting. As an officer in the 2nd Canadian Infantry Bat- talion Cthe famous Iron Second as it was known? which was commanded by his cousin Col. Lorne T. McLaughlin, he was killed in ac- tion in September, 1916. In 1918 portraits of Major McLaughlin and Capt. Butson were pur- chased by the school and unveiled. A plaque commemorating all those connected with the school who served in the 1914-'18 war was purchased with funds donated by students and former students. It was mounted in the hall of the school and unveiled on June 3, 1921 by Professor A.T. Delury of Toronto University, a graduate of B.H.S. During the War years, patriotic songs such as Tipperary, Never Let the Old Flag Fall, Rule Britannia and many others were sung at Literary and Commencement programs, and at the December, 1917 Commencement the Cadet Corps No. 544, in their new uniforms, ac- ted as usher. Money to purchase these uniforms at a cost of 94 to S5 each, had been contributed by Board members, parents, citizens, and raised by the boys themselves with a booth at the Fair. 21 Honour Roll of Students, Ex-students, Teachers and Members cf the High School Board who served in the Great War 1914-19. IN MEMORIAM Charles Bruce Edward F. Carr l'ercy L. Crago Richard Jones W. Eric Lockhart Norman NlcCn-immon H. Percy Werry Robert Wilson W. G. Butson Eric W. Cousins Alex Christie Reginald H. Jolliffe Arthur E. McLaughlin Lloyd Sanders A. Clare Williams VV. Hardy Nicholls GENERAL LIST A. Baker Gordon Beith Roger Bird Albert H. Bounsall Roy Candler J. Harold Cann Charles E. Cole Florence Coulter Fred Cryderman A. E. Christie Robert G. Dickinson L. Dumas Elmer A. Elliott VVilton H. Elliott H. Freeland Wilbur Gibson J. Fred Gale Rupert C. Hamlyn E. Clayton Hlgginbotham W. Hoy A. Beith Bunce L. Berry Dr. G. C. Bonnycnstle Charles E. Bounsell Russell Candler R. W. Clarke Frank Cooley A. Reynolds Cousins Kenneth E. Cox Douglas Davidson Floyd Dudley Torn Dustan J. Harold Elliott Herbert Fowler G. Farncombe George E. Gildllan Norman H. Hunley Alex Buddy E. C. Hoar R. Hughes Honour Roll list printed in the 1920 Commencement program Knot necessarily completel. 22 Mr. W.G. Butson, teacher from 1914-'16. Killed at Vimy Ridge. Elton Hughes Claude Ives Gordon Jury Grant Linton Alex .l'. Lyle C H. Maynard C R. McCullough G. WV. McGill Clarence W. Meath Harvey Mingeaud C. Mutton Miss Amy McKowan john W Odell Harry Pennington M. Quick Norman XV. Reynolds Lloyd XV. Rice Fred M. Rubliu XVesley Redman Lorne Sanders Milton Sanderson Sid. B. Scobell NV. Clarence Sharpe Cyril E. Souch J. Tait Adolphus YV. Tucker Herbert Van Nest Day C1 YVarnica Percy W. Westlake Neil Worden E. Boar George? W. James Edward Y. Jones Allan Luxton, Allan A. Martin C. Maynard Guernsey McClellan D. H. Mac-Claren Jack Meath Lawrence P. Mingeaud T. Mitchell Andrew Nicholls Harold E. Osborne William F. Quick L. Quick Nelson H. Reynolds Roy H. Rickard Ernest. D. Rowe wvlllllllll Roenigk H. B. Sanders Miss Dorothy Sanderson Harold Snai pe J. A. Shaw Clark Taylor Robert F. Trewin Fred J. Van Nest Harold A. Washington Roy XV. Warnicl. L. F. lVilson Morley P. Worden Any information re-errors, omissions, Christian uames,etc., in the above list,will be greatly appreciat- ed by the committee in charge of the Memorial Fund and may he given to Principal Morrison. These hard-won uniforms, bought through Couch, Johnston and Cryderman who took no profit, were worn for years by B.H.S. cadets. When outdated, they were stored up on the third floor, and in a grand clean-out of this room, used over the years for practising club swinging and other drills, as an assembly room after the division into classrooms of the assem- bly on the second floor, for target practice and officer training by cadets under Mr. Mansell Stacey in the 1940's and '50's, the old uniforms Csomewhat corrupted by moth? were sent away and made into blankets which were then sold. In September, 1917, the Corps was loaned 60 Ross rifles by the Department of Militia, and Albert Cole recalls the Corps being led by a bugle band. Cadets were continued at the school until about 1960. Mrs. McLaughlin and also Mrs. Dudley fReta Colel remember that one of the teachers, Miss Bessie Pugsley who taught Latin and History, was travelling in Europe when war was declared and had quite an experience in getting out of Germany into France, hence to England and home. German as a regular subject was dropped about 1916, but is listed in January, 1918 examination results as an extra subject. Striking a lighter note, one of the teachers who followed Mr. Butson, Mr. R. McConachie, seems to be well remembered by students. He was known as Buffalo Bill because of his moustache and a wide-brimmed hat he wore. During the summer of 1917 the school had been painted at a cost of 8200, and in the preceding year and a half improvements in- cluded: slate blackboards, 877, physical and chemical apparatus, 8105, lantern slides, 830, hardwood floor in Board Room, 2590, flag pole, 855, additions to library, 860, framing of art pictures, 860, improvements in basement, 825, pictures presented by Board and friends, 8150. Boys were encouraged to help on farms, and could leave school after Easter examinations if standards set by the Education Department were met, to help plant, cultivate and harvest crops, or work in a cheese factory or creamery. On returning in September, evidence from the farmer had to be provided, and if satisfactory, the principal recommended the student for a certificate under the Farm Option privilege. Albert Cole's certificates all came as a result of Farm Option. In Assembly in September, 1918, badges were presented to 13 boys who showed their patriotic duty by working on farms in the summer. In 1918 the community was stricken by two things, a fuel shortage, and the Spanish in- fluenza epidemic. In April, 1918, Easter examinations were held early and the school closed for two weeks because of the fuel shor- tage, and in September of that year only one side of the school was being heated Cthere were two furnacesb. As school opened, there was a new principal, Mr. W.J. Morrison, B.A., who during his tenure from September 1918 to June, 1929, inspired respect among the students for his high stan- dards and interest in the pupils and the school. There were 70 girls and only 37 boys. The total of 107 was an increase over opening day in 1917, when some forms were said to have been crowded. Form IV in 1918 had ten girls and no boys. Form I had 47 students. In September, 1918 the Boys' and Girls' Athletic Associations elected their officers, with Miss Smith as Honorary President of the Gir1s', and Principal Morrison of the Boys' Association. It is interesting to note that for Oshawa High School, the Motor Age had begun in the Fall of 1917, with mention of a girls' basketball team and a boys' football team motoring down for games with B.H.S. Probably, being from the Motor City, they were ahead of Bowmanville on the number of cars then in use, for Mrs. McLaughlin says our teams always travelled by train at this time. The girls' game referred to here was a dandy with the team play of our girls simply superb . Evelyn Dickinson as defense was in- vincible, and Rena Jewell, Mildred Bentham, Louise Morris and Mary McClellan fairly chain lightninged the ball up to Marian Wor- den and Beatrice Devitt who scored goal after goal, 11 in 15 minutes. Rain stopped the game, and all repaired to the Girls' Patriotic Tea Room, where the Oshawa girls were en- tertained. On the football team in October, 1917, playing a game here with Port Hope boys Cno mention of how they travelled upl B.H.S. won 9 to 0 with this team: Lorne Hastings, goal, Charles Rowe, Raymond Snowden, backsg Percival Muirhead, Sam Mason, Ronald Snowden, half- backsg Lorne Plummer, Morley Burgess, right wing, Herbert Van Nest, centre forward, Wesley Langmaid tcaptainl, Milton Avery, left wing. In the Fall of 1918, the 'flu swept the country, and there were many deaths. In Bowmanville, the Board of Health on Oct. 16 ordered all schools, churches, and other public places of meeting to be closed for two weeks. This must have been extended, for a notice from the Board of Health in the Nov. 14 Statesman directs that churches will re-open Sunday, Nov. 17, and all schools and public buildings on Nov. 18. By order of the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. B.J. Hazlewood, a pupil had to have a doc- tor's certificate to return to school. An inter-school Field Day with Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville participating had been arranged in September for Saturday, Oct. 24 19, at Alexandra Park, Oshawa Conly boys were mentionedl. Final arrangements were an- nounced in The Statesman of Oct. 17, but in view of the closing of schools and ban on public gatherings, it probably did not take place. As far as is recollected, there were no deaths among B.H.S. students attending at this time, but many were ill. When word came of the Ar- mistice which ended the War on Nov. 11, 1918, the schools were already closed because of the 'flu, and Mrs. McLaughlin remembers playing a game of tennis on the school court that day. Bells rang and whistles blew to announce the wonderful news that the War was over. The 'flu continued, for the Statesman repor- ted on Dec. 12 that Christmas examinations and Commencement at B.H.S. were postponed until after Christmas because of irregular at- tendance due to Spanish influenza. During the War years, the school donated to the Red Cross proceeds of plays put on by the students in the Opera House, and the girls assisted the war effort in various ways in- cluding helping the tea room run by the Girls' Patriotic Club, a town-wide organization. Miss L.A. Smithson of the staff was director of the school Dramatic Club in 1918 when As You Like It was presented and S201 cleared for the Red Cross. Debates and oratorical contests were promient features of these years, providing good training in marshalling thought and presenting argument orally. A debate by Form III boys at a Literary Society program in March, 1919, had the interesting subject, Resolved that barbarians are happier than civilized people . Affirmative - Gordon Morris, Edward Pethickg negative, and winning, side - Stanley Hardy, Philip Tilley. In an oratorical contest in May, 1919, the participants were all girls: Violet Rowe, Bessie Eastwood, Gertrude Hamley, Jane Grigg, Evelyn Joness. Winners were Jane Grigg, Evelyn Joness, Gertrude Hamley. THE B, From Back: Pearl Luxton, Greta Morris. MIDDLE: Nellie Burke, Helen Henderson, Madeline Stephens, Mar- tion Virture. FRONT: Reta Cole, Lola Souch, Ruby Jewell, Marion Morris, Kate Warnica. CENTRE: Miss Isabel, K. Smith. THE H: Marjorie Moore, Gertrude Hamley, Nancy Johns, Leta Bragg, Louise Hardy, Olive Mutton, Agnes Haddy. CENTRE: Miss Bessie Pugsley, The Idea Maker. THE S: Belle Courtice, Mabel Wight Ruby Bragg, Lepha Don: caster, Gladys Cousins, Pearl McMullen, Marguerite Ramsay, Melita Hoar. Girls 1908- '11 BACK ROW: Helen Mit- chell, Minnie Trebilcock, Beryl Percy, Olga Tod, Carrie Roenigk. M I D D L E R O W : Florence Roenigk, Lillian Bounsall, Vera Ir- win, Vera Pennington, ? , Dora Percy, Diana Fowler. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: ? , Reta Roenigk, ? , Greta Wickett, Gladys Mun- day. Commencement Dec. 19, 1913 Assembly Stage Group 1911 or '12 BACK ROW: Milton San- derson, Gordon Manning, Reginald Jolliffe, Harold Washington, ? , Andrew Nichols, Roy Warnica, Allin Annis, Milton Tucker, Bob Dickinson. AMONG THE GIRLS ARE: Florence Thompson, Madeline Stephens, Ida Elliott, Marion Van Nest, Helen Johnston, Ruby Jewell, ? , Bessie Walsh. AT FRONT: Herb Fowler, Alan Martin, Ross Stutt, ? . 5' .-.ia Ending this period on a happy note, at Com- mencement in January, 1919, held in the Assembly Room, Capt. G.C. Bonnycastle, longtime member of the High School Board, recently returned from overseas, distributed the prizes. Upon the death of Mr. W.B. Couch in April, 1931, Dr. Bonnycastle succeeded him as chairman. . Mr. Morrison, writing some recollections of the school in 1958 at the time of Bowmanville's Centennial, spoke of the disruptive effects of the war, with some students granted cer- tificates without final examinations in return for farm work, and a number of failures among those whodid write June, 1918 examinations Cbefore his term began.J The conclusion of the war brought a return to normal conditions, reflected it would seem in the fine record reported in results of 1919 Departmental examinations of Lower, Middle and Upper School, which all students were required to write. The Statesman called it a record of which to be proud and praised Mr. Morrison and the teaching staff. VALEDICTORIANS 1912 - 1920 1912 N.W. Reynolds 1913 Ross Lang 1914 Not known 1915 Alan G. Gale 1916-' Allin F. Annis 1917 Robert Parker 1913 Evelyn Joness 1920 Jane Grigg Names of valedictorians before 1912 are not known. GOING TO HIGH SCHOOL in these years was a privilege, not always possible for all. It was not compulsory until 1920 to attend school to age 16, and for some, school days ended with Entrance Class. Others went to high school for two or three years, comparatively few proceeded to the higher form and on to univer- sity. 26 GETTING TO SCHOOL, that is, tran- sportation, was the student's or parents' responsibility, not the taxpayers'. Shank's mare was the method, or if from the country, bicycle, horse and buggy or cutter. When the roads got too bad, the student boarded in town. WHAT THEY WORE. The girls wore blouses and skirts, to the ankle in pre-War days, and boots. A big ribbon bow adorned their hair, sometimes braided, at the back. Hair bows con- tinued in fashion through the War years, when middieswith black ties and pleated or gored skirts now a few inches above the ankle, still with boots, were worn by most of the girls. Younger boys wore short pants, coming just below the knee, with matching jackets or sweater coats, and older boys wore suits with long trousers, all with shirt and tie. Hair was short and neat, topped by a cloth cap. MEMORIES When I see the girls to-day in their cute little gym suits, I wonder what they'd think of how we played basketball in our regular dresses . . . . . A new ruling by a teacher who followed Mr. Cameron was that anyone caught talking must stay an hour after school and write the lesson on the board. Who was the first one? Reta Roenigk, and poor Clarence Sharpe was also penalized. I tried to get him out of it by ex- plaining I had asked him a question, but was told he shouldn't have answered me. Poor Shar- pie! ..... I remember so many names - Marj King, Lil Bounsall, Di Fowler, Mary Galbraith, the Wight twins, Ella and Effie, and their hand- some brother Harve, Ross Stutt, Reg. Jolliffe, Hardy Nichols fboth lost in First World Warl . . . . . When I went back for a reunion, I found the old second form and the desk I used, but the room seemed so much smaller. CReta Roenigk 1908-'11 Mrs. H.T. Humby, Burlingtom, Ont.l Other recollections of Reta Roenigk's are in- corporated in the text preceding. E SCHOOL FROM BACK Before 1912 C1972 parking lot entrancel girls' entrance, out-houses and grove of trees shown. SCHOOL FROM BACK 1972 1955 addition of boys' gym, three storey classroom block with green house, all where grove was above. Corner of agriculture barn built 1959. swswzges-arf,Vwvfmmwf:wif kmzfashe-wffmf,--LeMfv'1vf::Imasrmwewacewwaxmenmy-:s:f:smlmmzffis 1:51a-1,-12,-f t,wt-tff:-.:s.--.g-v 111,-,:.g.1 ,-r,,- New-assi-faire-eememfzwexs-:Q-:smfreaamzsfapwawfeflfwziewfrzzbsufvflfsw,-1,,1 -,-1, - Q .wwe -,fi We had frequent spelling bees. One I remember had the following: illegal, eligible, illegible, illiterate. In Form III there were about 30 girls and only four boys: Manson Bradley who became a metallurgist and went to Pittsburgh, Harold Sharpe, who became a medical doctor, Alick Lyle, entered the Royal Bank, served in the War, later became Town Clerk, Ern Rehder - ? CC. Ernest Rehder 1906- '08l. The question mark is Mr. Rehder's, but everyone knows he went into the family business, the Bowmanville Foundry, which he still heads, assisted by two of his sons, Tom and Lawrence. lk HF ik Ill Pk Ik Mr. Mark Roenigk remembers a couple of in- cidents related to the fact that the heating system at that time was hot air, with a large register in each classroom. In Second Form he recalls someone bringing a smoked herring to school which the boys kicked around until it landed in the hot air register. What a smell! Another time a mouse came out of the register, ran across the floor and up the outside of teacher's, Miss E.A. Allin, floor length skirt to the hip. The students watched in fascination, but waited in vain for shrieks from Miss Allin, who calmly brushed the mouse off and con- tinued with the lesson. CMark Roenigk, graduate of 1906-'07J. Mr. Roenigk entered the Royal Bank, became a manager, was in Win- nipeg for some years in that position, and retur- ned to Bowmanville upon his retirement. 'I' wk Sk Ik Pk Ik One day I took a tree toad to school in a yeast cake box. In class it escaped and climbed the wall near a girl. She screamed. Dr. Dan- deno, science teacher, promptly had a nature study lesson on the toad. CHarvey S. Wight 1907-'13D. What happened when he and some companions visited the Town Hall is told in the foregoing pages. Mr. Wight now retired at Czar, Alta., farmed two sections 180 miles south-east of Edmonton. FK bk ik Pk Ik ill I had a boon companion throughout my four years, Dorothy Sanderson, and we were in- separable. We both had a crush on a male teacher, tall, dark and handsome. We even changed our boyfriends together so the four- some would be more congenial. On the serious side, I've always felt grateful for the excellent academic groundwork that we all received un- der the principalship of Mr. Elliott, who taught mathematics, Dr. Dandeno, science, Mr. Cameron, Latin and History. I can't emphasize this enough, that under those three teachers particularly, we were fortunate young people. CMarjorie King, graduated 1913 - Mrs. C.O. Miller, Oshawa, Ont.J Attended Toronto University, received B.A. degree and graduated as a dietitian. Worked as a dietitian in army hospitals for returned soldiers, until marriage. Pk lk Sk Sk if if Form I was used for detention periods. One day a boy tried to skip out by opening the win- dow and jumping out. He landed practically on top of Principal Elliott! Punishment not remembered CStudent of 1910-'12J. Form I was at the south-east corner. at 4' lil ik all Ik I remember Molly 'Unc' Wight and the way he could run and kick a football. Kate Percy and how she used to tease me. Ross Lang who was a favourite with all the girls. Orville Hen- derson and how we enjoyed our year studying Mineralogy. Marj King who was the philosopher of the calss. I remember the Conversazione was a very special social event. The teachers: Principal John Elliott, who was not very big but very im- pressive - his favourite habit of asking 'Why?' when one was half through a Fourth Form proposition in Geometry, Dr. Dandeno who made Science and Agriculture intensely in- teresting, Miss Zuern from whom I took Greek, Miss Smith CMrs. McLaughlin? who taught English and French successfully. KAllan A. Martin 1911-19153 Mr. Martin became an in- spector of schools, is now retired and living in Port Credit, Ont. ik lk FF ik ik ik I remember war songs, piano duets, short skits. A song by Ella Wight, Belle Courtice and myself called 'Three Old Maids' at Com- mencement was quite a hit. CLepha Doncaster 1914-'16 - Mrs. V. Peacock, Oshawa, Ont.l Studied music at the Royal conservatory of Music, Toronto, graduated with degree of A.T.C.M., taught piano and was at one time organist at St. Paul's Church, Bowmanville. Ik Ik HF ik ik 4' Harold Jeffery and I were cutting up in one of Miss Zuern's Greek periods CI did not take Greekl and after being told several times to be quiet, Miss Zuern made us stay in until six o'clock until we learned the Greek alphabet by heart. I can still say it to-day. KAlbert Cole 1914-'17l Assistant Mechanical Engineer at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Bowmanville, now retired after 43 years. if lk 'lf wk ik ak The boys of the Literary Society presented me with a lovely bouquet of pink carnations for acting as pianist. I was so pleased, I put on my best dress and had my picture taken at the photographer's CMr. Freeland? holding the flowers. I have the photo yet. rr if ik ik ik HF I remember how Dr. Dandeno who taught mathematics and science, would enter the room peering over his glasses, head down, eyes on the floor. He walked back and forth at the front of the room, hands clasped behind his back, talking continually and you tried to write down all he said, because he never repeated. You got it or you didn't. He was a clever man. 6Reta R. Cole 1913-'16 - Mrs. C.H. Dudley, Cour- tice, Ont.J Mrs. Dudley had many vivid memories Ca number incorporated in the preceding pages? and named all her classmates. She studied music at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, also in Cleveland, Ohio, and received her A.T.C.M., also other degrees in piano, vocal and organ, has made music her career as vocal and piano teacher, organist, choir leader, and participant in local musical productions. Sk ik 214 Ik ik Ik For the Conversazione nearly every girl would have new boots, and with the promenading about you usually wound up with blisters. The boots were of patent leather with suede tops, and buttoned on the side. Albert and I had our first date at a Conversazione .... Among girl friends I remember are Ina Pethick, Mildred Bentham, Emma Coleman, Gertie Wilcox. iMary Souch 1916, 1917 - Mrs. Albert Cole, Bowmanville, Ont.J After B.H.S. went to Ontario Ladies' College, Whitby, and graduated in piano with A.T.C.M. degree. Taught piano until five years ago, and assisted in local productions. Sk Bk ik it lk lk At one of the Field Days I entered a Graceful Walking contest, and can you imagine it, I won first prize, much to the amusement of my parents and friends. I was kidded about that for ages. I remember how bells rang and whistles blew when War was declared over. I left in December, 1918 to attend Remington Business College. fQ,ueenie Wren September to December 1918 - Mrs. K. Fletcher, Newton- villel. Dora Prout CMrs. Tom Norton! recalls this prize back in the 1906-'10 period. Ulf Ik ik fl' Ik Sk Mr. Cameron, when teaching, usually stood in front of an empty desk, on which he rested his hands. One day during recess, one of the students sharpened her pencils on this desk, but failed to dust off the lead from it. Sitting just two seats further back, I saw Mr. Cameron unconsciously gathering this lead on his fingers, and presently rubbing his hand across his face, to the suppressed amusement of the class. Only when he encountered the principal in the hall at the end of the period did he realize what had happened and was quite em- barrassed .... The staff consisted of four teachers, among whom I recall besides Prin- cipal John Elliott, Mr. Frost, Mr. Carpenter, Dr. Dandeno, Miss Elizabeth Allin, Mr. Cameron. There was a reunion of pupils of Mr. Elliott's time 1906-'13 in 1943 and one in 1944 ex- tended to the class of 1914. At the latter we were shown old registers of students. CMiss Edna Bottrell, Peterborough, Ont.J HK lk 'lf ik Ik Ik The pencil sharpening in the preceding episode would be with a knife. Mrs. L.T. McLaughlin CMiss Smith? remembers the ad- vent of the first pencil sharpener in any classroom. She relates, The Upper School form felt the need of a pencil sharpener, and each student put in some money toward the purchase. The sharpener was bought and in- stalled, and they felt it should be christened with a name. Casting abokt, someone noted that the first letter of the first names of the teaching staff spelled a word. The teachers were Miss Laura Smithson, Miss Isabel K. Smith, Alexander Ross, Robert McConachie. The word - liar. Someone well versed in Bible characters, said, 'Ananiasl' And Ananias the pencil sharpener became. For those not so well up on Biblical literature as the students of that day, Ananias was a follower of the Apostles who was struck dead for lying. Also remembered by Mrs. McLaughlin is the Literary Society program when a take-off of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Cput on by the High School Dramatic Society earlier that yearl was an item. Bob Parker declaimed with fervour, Friends, Romans and countrymen, lend me your ears pause - for mine are frozen! As he had rather large ears and had had them frozen several times that winter, the allusion brought howls of laughter. A further reminiscence from Mrs. McLaughlin - Mr. Carl Browne was a young and inexperienced member of the staff and the older students took advantage accordingly. One day when Principal Dandeno was ill, Mr. Browne was put in charge, and a group decided to skip school, thinking they would get away with it. When the principal was informed, he told Mr. Browne to devise his own punishment. Mr. Browne had each teacher write to the parents of one of the truant pupils, asking if they aware their child had run away from school, and saying that a reply from the parent must be brought by the student. Consternation and chastisement followed in most of the homes, but one parent replied, She didn't run, she walked. However, the general effect was that students were wary of trying on too much with Mr. Browne thereafter. ik HF Ill Uk if wk An earlier episode of playing truant: On April 1, 1908 half of Form II pupils disappeared at morning recess and went to the lake for a stroll, returning at 1 p.m. We were allowed to rest every recess in our seats for a week thereafter. CDora Prout 1906-'10 Mrs. Tom Norton, Markham, Ont.J V A C G -I XVI 1 H . 1 I Original screech owl cover JL.-1 i--w s -- lil? created by Doris Foster CDr Tremeerl. e . e H ..-it lm 'al Val-I J' FH Pane l ma vs ' design used from 1922-'28, . . I I L..:,f..., Special Assistants Mrs. Harry Allin Mrs. Frank Jamieson Mrs. Roy Lunney Mrs. Bob Marjerrison Mr. Mansell Stacey Mrs. Jack Welsh COMMITTEE TO PREPARE THE HISTORY OF BOWMANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Chairman - Mrs. Howard Jeffery Committee Members Mrs. Clare Allin Mrs. L.W. Dippell Mrs. H. Lewis Mr. L. Lucas Mrs. L.T. McLaughlin Mrs. H. McMaster fArt Work? Those who contributed 1906-'20 PERIOD Mrs. Vera Adler Mrs. M.W. Allin Mrs. George Annis CVera Pennington? CMary Found? CFlorence Allin? Miss Edna Bottrell Miss Leta Bragg Miss Ruby Bragg Mr. Morley Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cole CMary Souch? Mrs. Kenneth Cox Miss Ann Coulter Mrs. C.H. Dudley Mrs. W. Farrow Mrs. Kenneth Fletcher Mrs. H.T. Humby Mr. Alan A. Martin Mrs. C.O. Miller Mrs. Tom Norton Miss Carrie Painton Mrs. V. Peacock Mr. C.E. Rehder Mr. Mark Roenigk Mrs. H.D. Waters Mr. Harvey S. Wight CRuby Jewell? KReta R. Cole? CAlma Perrin? CQ31eenie Wren? CReta Roenigk? CMarjorie King? CDora Prout? 6Lepha Doncaster? fElsie Bragg? 1920-'30 PERIOD Levi Annis Lawrence Ashton Dorothy Allin - Mrs. John Marks Beatrice Bedell - Mrs. A.H. Bounsall Marion Bellman Fred Billett Stuart Candler Harry Cowling Miss A. Brown - Mrs. B.C. Diltz Rev. C.H. Ferguson Rev. F.M. Ferguson Doris Foster - Dr. F. Tremeer James A. Hancock Mr. B. Ingham Nelson Jackman Oscar Jamieson Mr. Bruce Ingham Morgan Lunney Roy Lunney Edward CTed? Mason Lawrence Mason Doris McConnell - Mrs. B.E. Ingham Helen McGregor Gordon Moorcraft Cedric Needham Melbourne R. Osborne Dr. Stanley Osborne, B.A., B.D., Mus. D., D.D. Katie Pinch - Mrs. Kenneth Switzer Marion Rickard - Mrs. F. Farr Stanley Rickard Constance Seward - Mrs. F. Ste VEIIS Mildred Souch - Mrs. Kenneth Caverly Jean Switzer - Mrs. M. McLean A.L. Kenneth Switzer Miss Elsie Tighe A. Ross Tilley, O.B.E., M.D., F.A.C.S. Marion Warder - Mrs. Wm. Bain Ruby Witheridge - Mrs. Nelson 1930-'40 PERIOD Ada fAllin? Yellowlees Jessie CKnox? Slemon Elinor CSykes? Brent Eileen CWight? Osborne Nelson Osborne Ada CAnnis? Pickell Charlie Mcllveen, M.P.P. Carol Martyn Russell Hallman Donalda Creasser Tom Rehder Dr. Keith Slemon Florence KTomlinson? Densem Mr. Ed. Devitt, Teacher Mr. Gregory Colmer, Teacher 1940-'50 PERIOD Helen COsborne? Hammond Rae Rundle Wilma 6Richards? Coombes Ross Metcalf June iBickle? Cooke Howard Sturrock Mary CA1ldread? Justice Jacqueline CHeyland? Moir Audrey CVenton? Murdock Jackman Miss Dorothea Jeffery - CMrs. G. Linton? 1950-'65 PERIOD Charlotte 4Austin? McCullough Gloria Badour Merrill Brown Bruce Colwell Linda Crossey Barbara CCryderman? Bethune Catharine CDilling? Ford Connie iOsmond? Wiseman Eleanor tPickard? Colwell Gary McCullough Linda Watson Alex Wiseman Ivan Woolley Mrs. J. Kessler Miss E. Boyd, Teacher Miss J. Cunningham, Teacher Miss E. Laycock, Teacher Miss E. McKague, Teacher Judith CJeffery? Hagerman Robert Hagerman Steve Jeffery Gini fOsmond? Masterson Carolyn CStacey? Turner Dr. John Rundle L.M. Johnson, Ass't. Deputy Minister Dept. of College and Universities Cformer S.S. Inspector? The decade between 1920-1930 was an out- standing one for B.H.S. in athletic, academic and literary attainments. The teaching staff in- creased from five to seven teachers and the enrollment from 125 to approximately 275 students. To make room for the larger enrollment, a new addition was added in 1929 to the original school. It provided a much needed auditorium Cwith stage and dressing roomsl and a gymnasium, as well as four classrooms, two science laboratories, two commercial classrooms and two teachers' rooms. This new addition was formally opened on February 1, 1930, with Mr. W.B. Couch, the venerable chair- man of the High School Board conducting the programme. With the new addition to the school, the staff and students welcomed a new Principal, Mr. L.W. Dippell, although it was with much regret that they said good-bye to Mr. W.J. Morrison Laying the Cornerstone LEFT TO RIGHT: Jabez Van- stone, Jim Devitt, Neil McMullen, Morgan Lunney, Wallace Horn, ? , Kenneth Mit- chell. 32 1920's who had been principal for the past ten years. Melbourne CMe1D Osborne, 1921-'25, states so well in his memories of B.H.S. the appreciation and respect that the former students had for their teachers - All of my memories are over- showed by the respect and admiration I still hold for our teachers. Mr. Morrison, our Prin- cipal, a strict disciplinarian, Mr. A.R. Scott, Mathematics, Miss I.K. Smith, English and French, Miss Franklin, English, and my special teacher of fond memory, Miss Elsie Tighe, who taught Latin and History. They were only five in number but we of those years owe to each of them a debt of gratitude we can never repay. They instilled in each of us a sense of duty, in succeeding order, to our home, school and country. Any success which we may have gained since our school years is due in great measure to their dedication to us. There are two other names that must not be forgotten - Mr. Hyslop and Mr. H. Moyse, our faithful school caretakers. Mr. Hyslop served the school for fourteen years and retired in June of 1925. Mr. Moyse, Herbie to all the students, started his duties in 1926 and retire in 1949 on account of ill health. Both men were always interested in the activities of the students and gave a helping hand whenever they could. As Oscar Jamieson remarked in his memories of B.H.S., I will always remember how kind Herbie Moyse was to all of us. During this period, 1920-'30, the Literary Society continued to be a very active organization in the school. Each September a new executive was elected by the student body and served the school for one year. The Society was responsible for most of the social life of the school. Each year they organized the Hallowe'en Parties and the school picnics which were usually held at Hampton Park in June. As the school grew in size, this part part of school life passed away. THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF THE FIRST HSCREECH OWL , 1922. BACK ROW: Mr. Scott, Bud Pethick, Melville Dale, Gwendolyn Williams, Maitland Gould, Dorothy Bonnycastle, Alan McKessock, Janey Mason, Will Pointen, Bill Oliver. FRONT ROW: Ralph Carruthers, Doris Foster, Jessie McDougall, Ross Tilley CEditorJ, Helen McGregor CAsst. Editorl, Marjorie Collacott, Herbert Deac Goddard, Elizabeth Best. The Society also sponsored the very popular literary programmes. About once a month the whole school would trek up to the Assembly Hall on the third floor Cusually called the at- tic l and be entertained by the different forms. Many and varied were the performances. Quite often the first programme in the fall opened with impromtu speeches on such topics as Fashions, Girls, Why I Am Late So Often, or The Advantages of Dancing. As the students filed into the Assembly Hall, seven or eight pupils were handed slips of paper with the sub- ject on which they were to speak. It was fun for the audience, but quite an ordeal for the ones so chosen. Then there were the Oratorical Contests. These were held annually in the Assembly Hall and were prepared speeches, the topics chosen by the contestants. Usually there were from six to eight speakers, competing for the Tamblyn or the Galbraith Public Speaking Awards. These prizes were presented to the winners at the Commencement Exercises, and were usually a set of leather bound books. Under the auspices of the Literary Society of 1921-'22, the first issue of The Screech Owl was produced, the editors being Ross Tilley and Helen McGregor. One of main reasons for a magazine at this time was to have a record of all the events which had taken place during that very successful year for B.H.S. On March 13, 1922, the Board sponsored a banquet to celebrate the four championships of the year and the success of Midsummer Night's Dream . School spirit fairly oozed out of the windows , CHelen McGregorJ. This event seemed to be the spark that induced thz staff and students to begin production of a school magazine, because on March 21, the first editorial staff came into being. Doris Foster CDr. F. Tremeerl recalls in her memories at B.H.S. - How we toiled over that first Screech Owl ! But I got a great kick out of being art editor, drawing the original Screech Owl for the front page and the heading for each department. All the material had to be gathered together in a few short weeks, advertisers had to be con- tacted and a name chosen. By May lst, it went to press, a volume of one hundred pages. The editorial staff wanted a name that was different for their magazine. Maybe it was coincidence, but at this time there were several owls perched in odd corners of the school and also the fact that Helen McGregor, one of the editors, was reading a novel of the American Revolution in which an Indian, named Kwiyeth was one of the characters. The English for Kwiyeth is Screech Owl. Thus the name The Screech Owl came into being. 33 The yearbook was published for thirteen con- secutive years and then was discontinued. These issues have been a marvellous aid to your historians. Up to 1929, the cover of the magazine remained basically the same, then for the eighth issue, Morgan Lunney created a very attractive design, 6see p. 1719 still main- taining the motif of the owl, but incorporating the school crest, motto and stage. This cover was used on the next five issues. It was during the year 1923 that the Literary Society introduced the school pin - a small gold owl bearing on its breast a shield engraved with B.H.S. Also school note paper was sold to the students in 1924 for the first time. It was printed with the school crest in red and the en- velope bore the crest on the flap. It is things like this, though small in themselves, which help create a school spirit for which every school is certainly the better. The debates were of great importance in the life of the school. In 1921, Mr. J.H.H. Jury donated a shield to the best debating team in the schools of Whitby, Oshawa and Bowman- ville. For five consectutive years, 1921-'25, B.H.S. won the shield, thus enabling the school to add another permanent trophy to its collec- tion. The thirteen debaters who brought such glory to the school were Percival Muirhead, Edythe Clemence, Ross Tilley, Elizabeth Best, Lawrence Mason, Helen McGregor, Maitland Gould, Ruth Grigg, Reid Pearn, Thelma Gilders, Marion Pickard, Albert Allin and Margaret McGregor, on such topics as Resolved that it is the cost of high living and not the high cost of living that makes the cost of living so high and another Resolve that the French policy with regard to the occupation of the Ruhu was justifiable . Helen McGregor remembers when she and her team mate, Lawrence Mason were debating, he kept tapping the advertisement that had come with our tin box of meloids and saying, '4We have statistics here to prove . . . Of course, the judges paid no attention to that sort of thing, but we thought it masterly. 6Omen of a successful lawyer? Another time, the debating team went to Whitby BY TRAIN in the morning, six or eight of us, and no teacher. Of the staff of five none could be spared. We had lunch at a restaurant - big deal - and Alan McKessock bought mine for Champion Debaters, 1921-'22 STANDING: Ross Tilley 619219, Lawrence Mason 619229, Percival Muirhead 619219. SEATED: Elizabeth Best 619219, Helen McGregor 619229, Edythe Clemence 619219. CAST OF A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, produced in 1922. me. Remember HIM? During these years between 1920-'30, the school produced four Shakespearian plays - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, AS YOU LIKE IT, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE and TWELFTH NIGHT. These plays were all presented in the Opera House, as there was no longer a suitable stage in the school. A great deal of time and effort by both staff and students went into the preparation of the plays. The High school commencement Exercises were another very important event in the school year. Until 1929, Commencement was held in December, at the Opera House. The programme consisted of the Chairman's Ad- dress CMr. W.B. Couch at this timeb, folk dan- ces put on by various forms, club swinging, dumbbell drill, gymnastic displays by the boys, musical numbers and, of course, the presenting of the awards and prizes, then finally came the Valedictory Address. After Commencement, the students of Forms III, IV and V gathered at the High School to welcome the graduates of the past three years, the Staff and members of Board and their wives. Lunch was served in one of the classrooms that had movable desks. Then while some adjourned to the Assembly Hall to dance, others chatted over old times. Dorothy Allin CMrs. Marks? remembers how the floor would creak and heave when they danced in the attic fthe Assembly Halll. The first year thut such a reception was held was in 1924. It was so suc- cessful that the Graduates' Reception became an annual event. Until about 1926 music did not play too im- portant a part in the life of school, although there were many excellent musicians among the students. One that first comes to mind is, of course, Gwendolyn Williams CMrs. Koldofskyl who graduated in 1924, then went on to greater things in the musical world. She was ac- companist for the great soprano, Lotte Lehman and also accompanied many other of our days' leading singers. Other musicians of this period who have been mentioned by former students were Helen Argue, Bernard Mitchell, Ned Reh- der, Newton Hackney, Bud Pethick, Wallace Horn, Jack Kent, Mel Dale, Jed McDougall, Greta Pollard and Dorothy Allin. The one who went the highest in music is Stanley Osborne, B.A., B.D., Mus.D., D.D. At the present time he is Secretary of the Joint Committee for the preparation of the new hymn book for the Anglican and United Church. Miss R. Haines CMrs. C. Bellmanl and Mr. B. Ingham both trained a school chorus that per- formed at Commencement and the Oratorical Contests. Then Mr. W.T. Stanley, organist and choir leader of Trinity Church, came for two years, 1925-1926, as partime music instructor. Constance Seward CMrs. F. Stevens? remem- bers that Mr. Stanley taught us O Canada and we had to sing with pep, with pride and with pleasure before he was satisfied. We also learned to sing it in French. In 1928 Mr. Francis Sutton arrived. He really brought music to life in the school. As Mr. Ingham says in his memories of B.H.S. - an unforgettable genius, whose zeal perhaps slightly embarrassed some diffident students, when he bent his ear, from its six feet plus height, to the mouth level of the chorister, to test the voice, in the all too short assemblies. Once a week from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. there was practice in the Assembly Hall for those belonging to the Glee Club. At various times, small school orchestras were formed and then faded away. With the arrival of Mr. Sutton, he revived the students' interest and once again an orchestra was for- med and consisted of - Helen Aruge - pianist, Wallace Horn, Oscar Jamieson, and Howard Bickle - violins, Kenneth Morris - ukeleleg John James - banjo, and Leola Miller - traps. They made their debut at the Commencement Exer- cises on Dec. 9, 1927. By the twenties, the Cadet Corp was well established, although it was not until 1924 that a shooting gallery was fitted up in the attic where the boys had target practice, under the super- vision of a teacher. During the winter months in the Physical Training classes, the boys would have some drill practice, then in the spring when the warmer weather arrived, they would be outside drilling intensively, getting ready for the big day - Cadet Inspection. A couple weeks before inspection, the uniforms were issued - great was the confusion trying to fit the boys to the uniforms. After the Inspection, the Inspecting Officer would address the boys and Mr. Couch, who usually attended all the inspections, would an- nounce a half-holiday for the whole school, to be taken on a day chosen by the Principal. The Staff 1921- '22 BACK ROW: Mr. A.R. Scott, Mathematicsg Mr. W.J. Morrison, Principal. FRONT ROW: Miss M.M. Franklin, English, Lower School Subjectsg Miss I.K. Smith, English, Moderns, Art, Miss E.S. Tighe, Classics and History. Literary Society Executive 1921-'22 BACK ROW: Stuart James, Marion Pickard, Kenneth Fraser, Aileen Howard Melville Dale, Ross Tilley, Helen McGregor, Charley White, Joyce Muirhead, Er nest Goddard. FRONT ROW: Marion Bellman, Gwen Williams, Deac Goddard, Past President Miss Elsie Tighe, Honorary Presidentg John McMurtry, Presidentg Grace Caverly Elizabeth Best. 3 The Group of Girls 1921-'22 BACK ROW: Annie Laird, Hilda Foley, Vera Power, Susie Laird, Ruth Armstrong. FRONT ROW: Edna Swallow, Marie Rundle, Connie Stevens, Edythe Samis, Florence Aldsworth. Girls' Hockey Teams 1921- '22 STANDING: Lenore Quick, Grace Caverley, lone Quinn, Helen McGregor. THIRD ROW: Mary Found, Mildred Pinch, Agnes Vanstone, Dorothy Bellman, Marg. McGregor. SECOND ROW: Marion Pickard, Capt., Aileen Parker, Capt., Marguerite Joness. FIRST ROW: Hazel Rundle, Dorothy Kirkton, Joyce Muirhead, Janey Mason, Dorothy Bonnycastle. The Basketball Team 1921- '22 BACK ROW: Grace Caverly, Margaret Grant, Audrey Lamb, Marion Bellman, Edna CTeddyJ Jewell. FRONT ROW: Helen McGregor, Agnes Vanstone, Miss I.K. Smith, Dorothy Bellman, Capt., Marion Pickard, The whole Cadet Corps would march up through the town then back to the school - and so disband for another year. The girls did not participate in cadets until later, so when the boys were drilling they had spares and, of course, enjoyed the half holiday announced by Mr. Couch. Both the Boys' and Girls' Athletic Societies played an important part in school life. They drew up the schedules for the inter-form games in various sports, planned the school skating parties at Tay1or's Arena, also the lunches af- ter the skating and red all the visiting teams af- ter the games that were played at B.H.S. Katie Pinch CMrs. Kenneth Switzerl says She will always remember the bean feeds after the games. For a small school, Bowmanville produced some fine athletes who made their mark at the various school meets and games. Cedric Needham remarks in his recollections that In sports, most of the equipment was supplied by the students. We built our own football goalposts and spent a few afternoons wheeling cinders in wheelbarrows from the Goodyear. In 1922, we raised money by popular sub- scription to buy lumber to build a skating rink on the playgrounds. We were allowed to flood the rink nights during Christmas vacation, staying in the school while one hero stayed out- side with the hose. The rink was ready for use when school opened after the holidays. Our soc- cer team was allowed to play a teacher - both Mr. Morrison and Mr. Scott played at different times. The school year of 1921-'22 was an ex- ceptionally successful time. As stated in the Screech Owl of the year - the school carried off every bit of silverware that was up for com- petition - namely - At the Inter-School Track and Field Meet between Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville, B.H.S. won the McLaughlin Cup for highest number of points, the Senior Cham- pionship tPercival Muirheadl and Junior Championship CAlex McGregor? Medals, the Junior Shield, and the Seniors tied with Oshawa for Senior Shield. In Inter-School Soccer - Bowmanville vs Whitby - in a series of home and home games, B.H.S. was never once scored u on. pThen in the Central Inter-Colliegate Hockey League fthe first year of its organization? Bowmanville played nine games and won eight, thus winning the Silver Cup donated by the Oshawa Rotary Club. The schools competing in this league were Whitby, Oshawa, Cobourg, Belleville and Bowmanville. Seven years later, Bowmanville once again won the cup. Morgan Lunney describes this competition - We had trouble winning our group in High School Hockey - the trouble was spelled OSHAWA. Oshawa Jrs. had a smart forward line, Rowden, Black and Little and the same trio played in their High School Squad. They must have graduated and we won one group and ad- vanced to play Tweed in the Eastern Finals. The team travelled in two or three cars and I went in the one driven by Frank Williams. It was quite a trip in those days, but everything went well. We tied in Tweed and won in Bowmanville Cat Norm Taylor's Ice Palace! and the trophy was deposited in the B.H.S. Trophy Case. Porky Osborne and Hal Dr. Slemon were our marksmen as I remember. W.J. Morrison was principal, A.R. Scott, who had left B.H.S. to teach at Arnprior, sent us a congratulatory letter, and Sully Moise was firing the boiler in those days. The next series which likely would have been the final for Southern Ontario should have been against a Toronto team, but it was never set up and I don't know why. Perhaps we were taking too much time off our studies? In the year 1927-'28 rugby was played for the first time in the history of B.H.S. In Stuart Can- dler's memories of B.H.S. he gives a full ac- count of THE BIRTH OF FOOTBALL AT BOWMANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - The first organized game of rugby was played at B.H.S. in the fall of 1928. The English game of rugby was the father of football as we know it today. The Americans adopted the game, changed its name and rules, and ex- ported it back to us as football. In the game of rugby the player had to be tackled below the waist, the forward pass was still in the future, and field goals had to be kicked with the drop-kick, rather than the placement kick of today. The game of football in the 20's was the glamour sport of school life. The Saturday af- ternoon football hero was the biggest man on campus - the secret heart throb of most of the female students, and the envy of the male students. The game was played by the large city high schools and universities, but not, however, by the smaller high schools situated in small towns and rural areas of Ontario. Soc- cer was then, as it still is, the big sport in rural Ontario communities, with the result the soccer was the game most played as an inter-school sport. A small group of students received per- mission, early in 1927 to form a football team. The principal, in granting this permission, gave us to understand that the three male teachers knew nothing about the game and did not have the time to give it any of their attention. The students were entirely on their own. Mr. Dick Rovan, formerly of Toronto and a merchant here at that time, had played football for Argo Juniors. He was contacted and agreed to teach us the game and also to coach the team. The greatest difficulty encountered by the team was to find enough players to make up two full teams in order to have a proper prac- tice. I do not think any player, in the era I am writing about, ever had a serious injury. The players were all in superb physical condition. The affluent society that we know today was many years in the future. Young people did not spend their leisure watching TV. No one had a car, a lucky few owned a bicycle, and the rest just walked if they wished to go anywhere. Maybe two or three boys smoked, but alcohol was something used by some mysterious adults, and dope was just a tool of criminals to gain their nefarious ends. The playing equipment, in retrospect, was most interesting. We first used the hockey team sweaters, making up the difference in numbers by trying to match them as closely as possible with borrowed sweaters. Rugby was much har- der on sweaters than hockey and the school board soon bought the required number - the cheapest available. The regular players all had helmets, such as they were, and some of the spares. It was quite a common sight, on a sub- stitution, to see the player on leaving the field hand his helmet to his replacement. There was not one real pair of shoulder pads on the whole team. They consisted of horsefelt sewn into the shoulders and arms of an old sweater. Real football pants were just like the shoulder pads - non existant. The players who also played hockey, wore their hockey pants, the remain- der as a mixture of soccer pants, lacrosse pants and baseball pants. Gregory Colmer was quite ingenious. He packed the legs of an old pair of baseball pants with excelsior for padding. The quarterback of the team, John James, also did the kicking and it was imperative for the kicker to have a proper pair of boots. They were the only pair of regular football boots among the players. The others wore either old running shoes or hockey boots Cwith the skates removedl with homemade cleats nailed on. From these humble beginnings B.H.S. won the Intermediate League Championship in 1929, playing against much larger schools such as Peterborough and Oshawa. The writer feels events leading up to the ac- tual playing of the game are of greater interest than games played, the scores and per- formances of individual players which are all lost in the mists of time. The golden age of foot- ball at B.H.S. was to come in the 30's when the backfield was also the track team. The girls were not quite so competitive in sports as the boys, but some very capable teams in basketball, hockey, baseball and ten- nis were produced. The basketball team played inter-school games, but they worked under quite a handicap, as there was only an outdoor basketball court on the lower campus. One year, the last game of the season was played in November. Inter-Collegiate Hockey Champions 1921- '22 STANDING: Mr. Morrison, Ross Tilley, Will Pointen, Captain, Sandy Somer- ville, Kenneth Fraser, Raymond Armstrong, Mr. Scott. KNEELING: Harry Weiler, Coach. SITTING: Kenneth Hall, Stuart James, Bill Oliver. Senior and Junior Track Teams 1921-'22 BACK ROW: Ross Tilley, Sandy Somerville, Anzac McKessock, Wreford Souch, Coachg Ralph Carruthers, Maitland Gould, Kenneth Foster. MIDDLE ROW: Jack Reynolds, Deac Goddard, Bill Oliver, Percy Muirhead, Alex McGregor, Stanley Osborne, Ernest Goddard. FRONT ROW: Cedric Needham, Rubber, Ernest Roach, Stuart James, Rubber. Football Team 1921- '22 BACK ROW: Ross Tilley, Will Pointen, Mr. Scott, Deac Goddard, Alex McGregor, Robert McCullough. FRONT ROW: Kenneth Fraser, Stuart James, Jack Reynolds, Capt.: Percy Cowling, Charlie White. Form V June 11 1925 BACK ROW: Clarence Ferguson, Albert Allin, Will Pointen, Stuart James, Reid Pearn, Stanford Symons, Maitland Gould, Stanley Osborne. CENTRE ROW: Bernita Wallace, Marion Dickson, Dorothy Kirkton, Leone Davey, Marion Warder, Marie Rundle, Grace Bragg. FRONT ROW: Marion Pickard, Constance Seward, Beatrice Bedell, Marjorie Robins, Blanche Cryderman. Then BACK ROW: Novelda Berry, Greta Symons, Evelyn Bickle, . Miss Sissons, Teacher, Fgrm IA Glfls Florence Oliver, Vera Trimble, Phyllis Clemence, Marie ' Valleau, Marion Hamilton. ClaSS RU1111011 FRONT ROW: Greta Munday, Winnifred Rickard, N llie Kirkton, Beatrice Cryderman. ABSENT: Garland Kilpatrick, Wilhelmine Rember, Leone Sutton. Now 1965 - BACK ROW: Mrs. R. Wallace CM. Valleaub, Mrs. R. Dilling CN. Kirktonl, Mrs. L. Staples CV. Trimblel, Mrs. H. Terry CW. Remberl, Mrs. G. MacMillan CF. Oliverl, Mrs. G. Brown CG. Mundayl, Mrs. J. Boddy CB. Crydermanl, Mrs. B. Ross CP. Clemenceb, Mrs. F. Crowe CM. Hamiltonb. FRONO ROW: Mrs. H. Allin CN. Berryh, Mrs. F. Wood CL. Suttonb, Miss M. Sissons, Mrs. L.T. McLaughlin CMiss I.K. Smithb, Mrs. B.C. Diltz CMiss A. Brownl, Mrs. F. Jamieson CE. Bicklel, Mrs. K. Werry CW. Rickardl. ABSENT: Mrs. G. Corby CG. Kilpatrickl, Greta Symons. Mildred Souch CMrs. K. Caverly? remembers the heckling and insults of the boys when they played inter-form hockey games at Taylor's Arena. The tennis courts were on the west side of the school where there is now a parking lot. Volleyball was introduced as one of the sports in 1922, and when the new addition was added to the school in 1929, a much needed gym- nasium was included. It was not until this time that the first boys' basketball team was for- med. The following are the names of the teachers who taught from 1920-'21 - 1929-'30: Mr. W.J. Morrison,Principalg CScienceJ, Mr. L.W. Dip- pell, Principal CSciencel, Miss A.M.H. Brown CLower School Subj. and Hist.J, Mrs. C.S. Buck CEng., Lower School Subj.J, Mr. L.H. Cooke CMaths.J, Miss Durnin tEng. and Lower Schooll, Mr. E.W. Edmonds iClassics and Hist.J, Mr. John Elliott CMaths.J, Miss M.M. Franklin CEng. and Lower Schooll, Miss R. Haines tModernsl, Mr. S.E. Henry tMaths.J, Miss J.M. Hicks tHist. and Lower Schooll, Mr. B.E. Ingham tEng., Moderns, Hist.J, Miss J.H. MacDonald iClassics and Hist.J, Miss I. Ogden CHistory, Miss A.V. Parker CLower School and Phys. Ed.7, Mr. A.R. Scott tMaths., Physicsl, Miss M. Sissons tClassicsJ, Miss E. Stedman tClassicsJ, Miss I.K. Smith tEng., Moderns and Artl, Miss H. Thornburn tLower School and Phys. Ed.J, Miss S.E. Tighe iClassics and Historyl, Mr. G.L. Wagar CMaths.l, Miss L.P. Whitton tModernsJ. Memories of B.H. S. Imagine writing the Departmental Form V. Finals, with the wreckers tearing down the walls of your classroom. Sometimes there was only a tarpaulin between the students and the wreckers. Talk about noisy Classrooms! When the weather was inclement we had P.T. in the Assembly which was really the at- tic. There were wooden floors and stairs all through the building and once during a Crack- the-whip session, I flew off the end of the line, landing on my knees on the wooden floor from which I acquired an inch long splinter which took a full year to work itself out. Dorothy Allin CMrs. John Marks? 1924-'30. if ill 4' lk ll Ill Miss Sissons taking our Grade 13 Latin Class to the creek for outdoor classes . We danced the waltz and fox-trot and held our partners quite close and sang It Ain't Go'n a Rain No More and Red Sails in the Sunset. Cadet Inspection was a big event. Levi Annis, 1922-'27 lk 41 wk Sk Ik lk An account of an ex-student Alva Roblin and his car. - His first arrival at school was in about a 1924 Hupmobile roadster, with three large spare tires, one at the rear and one each in the front fender wells. He was driving from the Newtonville area where his father owned a farm. We are all envious of his car and I was pleased when' he asked me to go for a ride at noon. My pleasure was short lived because I soon realized what a poor driver he was. As we approached the Cream of Barley Camp, after some near misses, I suggested we had gone far enough, so without reducing speed, or signalling, he made a sweeping left turn and somehow we passed between the cobblestone piers for the building overhang and the building itself - a very narrow width. We got back to the school safely. I lost no time in spreading the word around of Alva's driving. On occasion, Mr. Morrison had our first class after lunch in the silo room on the second floor and he asked where Alva was. We told him he had gone in his car. Mr. Morrison looked out the back window and told us Alva was coming down Division Street at a high speed and a second later, he had failed to make the turn into the school drive. We heard a crash and Mr. Morrison let us get up to look. He had struck the high board fence. The car was not damaged, so Alva backed up and then entered the school drive, subsequently coming up to class. As time went on, Alva was quite often late for school and always the reason was the same - tire trouble. One day, he did not arrive till noon and he told us he had two blow-outs on the way. He promptly started to fix the tires which took all afternoon, and we could hear him pounding on the tires and installing them back on the car. This really annoyed Mr. Morrison and he told him not to come to school if he didn't come in to classes. It appeared Alva had no money for new tires and eventually had to give up driving and come by bus. Fred Billett, 1924-'29 4' 4' ll' Ik Ik lk Transportation to High School - the hard way - bicycle, horse and buggy, horse and cut- ter tHampton to BowmanvilleJ. Most embarrassing and scary episode - playing hockey in front hall and putting my hockey stick through the plate glass case which held a stuffed peacock. Fellow students clipped off feathers as souvenirs. Harry Cowling, 1923-'28 Sk ik ill ill Ik Ik The most significent thing that happened to me that year was becoming a close friend of Bill Pointen's. He was already a candidate for the ministry. He challenged me to make my decision, with the result we both wrote our probationer's exams in the spring of 1925 and took appointments on a pastoral charges that summer. Rev. Clarence H. Ferguson, 1925-'26 Ik lk Sk ik Ik :lf How the teacher in Form IV used to do the roll call which included Pinch, Katie, Quick, Lenore. The BEST bawling out I ever got was from Mr. Scott, who, in Fifth Form, returned a geometry paper marked in the 40'Z: range with the simple but never-to-be-forgotten words: You can do better than that! Rev. F. Merrill Ferguson, 1924-'27. all Sk ik 4' 4' 'V It was against the rules to dance in the Assembly Hall - but we girls often did at noon hour. If we were caught we were kept in after four. Do you remember the silo? It was used as a dressing room off the stage of the Assembly Hall when we did skits there. Valedictorian in 1924. Doris Foster CDr. F. Tremeerl 1919-1924 lk lk if lk lk 11 Students from Courtice area used to bicycle, in spring and fall, and ride on the Gar- ton Bus Line in winter - fare, ten cents a trip, or a dollar a week. Mr. Morrison taught us Agriculture. In our class he had us each plan a crop rotation. I worked out fall wheat, following by barley and Clare Allin said this wouldn't work. Mr. Morrison turned and asked me for further ex- planation. In my confusion I said the first thing that came into my head, which was the far- mers around Courtice 'can do it. Stiffling a laugh, Mr. Morrison said Are you inferring, James, that the farmers around Courtice are more progressive than the farmer of Providence? ' James A. Hancock, 1925-'28 as-warms:-n Once someone piled'all the boys' rubbers and overshoes in a pile in the silo in the basement. Mr. Morrison came to see what caused the commotion and narrowly missed being hit with the flying rubbers, as the boys tried to sort them. Nelson Jackman, 1925-1927. Il' Sk lk lil ll' ak In 1928, the students of Form II had no classroom of their own and were known as 'the Orphans'. If any were late, they went through the halls looking for their class, peeking through keyholes to locate them. Mr. Henry, the Math. Teacher, seemed to have a genius for appearing silently behind the student thus bent over, and would give the pupil a jolt in the rear. Roy Lunney, 1928-'31 Ill 41 Ik Ik Ill ik I remember going with Tom Sykes, in his Ford, to Cobourg for a Public Speaking Con- test, Merrill Ferguson competed. Mr. L.H. Cooke riding his bicycle to school and coming to class wearing pant clips. Valedictorian-1928, Edward CTedl Mason, 1923- '28 Ill Ik ll' Ili lk ll' Form II was a big sunny room in the south west corner. B.H.S. was a handsome building then with its famous tower Calways called the silo by students? and fine trees - beautiful grover behind the school - natural grandstand of the hill, and the big playing field below where from the far corner a path led down to the creek. On the lawn between the school and the doctor's house tlt has always been the doctor's house? the girls played basketball and tennis. Of Form I, I have only two recollections. One is of Pa Cpronounced Pawl Morrison coming in to READ the first examination results and saying, We seem to have a Family Compact on our hands. I and my brother and our two cousins had managed to get into the top five. We were deeply humiliated, and being strong Liberals Cby descentl took exception to the Family Compact label. I think the fifth one was Jennie Merchant, but can't be sure. The other recollection: of the same brother and cousins and the rest of the boys of Form I singing Oh, oh, oh, it's a lovely War at Com- mencement - that would be the fall of 1919. What do we want with eggs and 'am, when we got plum and apple jam? Between verses they did a smart military drill, wearing the real old- fashioned Better 'Ole uniforms of the First War. In Form V, food was a great concern. Form V was a small room on the ground floor on the right of the main entrance with two windows that looked right up the street ot the corner of King Street where was Tod's Bakery. That final year we were sometimes left alone. A collection was taken up and out the windows went a couple of boys to the bakery. Always great ex- citement till we got them back in. That year we had the biggest Form V CUp- per School! that the school had ever known more than twenty. The small room was jam- med. An extra desk had been put in by the door, and when the door was opened the occupant CI think it was Doris Fosterb was completely cut off. Up to that year Forms III and IV Know Grades XI and XIIJ could be taken in one year or two. A number of us had elected to write all the papers after one year. Hence the jam in the Form V classroom. Helen McGregor, 1919-1923 ill ak Ik 4' lk lk 7 On the High School tennis court I had my nose broken by my partner, Gwen Williams, who took a swipe at the ball and missed, but the racket hit my nose. Opponents were Stanley Hardy and Marion Worder. John S. Moorcraft, my father, was Secretary-treasurer of the School Board and W.J. Morrison principal. A telegram for Mr. Morrison from a prospective teacher, Miss Mina Donnelly, was given to me to give to my father, who was to meet her at the train and escort her to meet the school board. Father was unable to fulfil his obligation, so arranged with Wes. Knight to bring her from the station to the hotel. I bicycled to the station, liked the look of Miss Donnelly, gave my bike to Ross Stutt to bring up town, showed Miss Donnelly the telegram that I still possessed and in- dicated that father had named me proxy to bring her up town to the hotel. Miss Donnelly and I corresponded all summer, but when she returned as a teacher we were never able to get along. Gordon Moorcraft, 1918-1921. V Sl' lk wk ik ik Ill One escapade I remember was the day we purchased some lymburger cheese and placed it on the hot water coils over which the air- conditioning system drew air from outside and forced it through the school. It is needless to say that school was let out at 2:00 p.m. that day. Melborne CMelD Osborne, 1921-'25 When Miss Tighe left B.H.S. in 1924 I know thwt people felt the bottom had dropped out of high school. I also had the good fortune to be a close friend of three students, the Ferguson brothers and Bill Pointen and all four of us wne unitedly into theology. Dr. Stanley Osborne, 1920-1925. Ik Ill Pk Ik PF ik Helen Argue's swinging piano playing for dancing Cat lunch timel with other GIRLS. This is where we learned to dance. The production of Twelfth Night under the direction of Miss Smith CMrs. L. McLaughlinJ in which I played Viola to Elgin Munday's Sebastian and Jim Devitt's Orsino. Valedictorian - 1930 Marion Rickard CMrs. F. Farr? 1925-1930. Sk ill ik lk lk HF George Werry cooking our dinners in the basement and Leon Moore buying the Eskimo ies. p Enjoyed Glee Club - Star of the Summer Night - Francis Sutton, Leader. Va1edictorian - 1932. Stanley Rickard, 1927-1932 Ill wk if ill Ill ak Five girls from Maple Grove were allowed to use the hot plate in the Science room for soup and hot chocolate. We had the key and had to lock the room when we left. We walked about five miles a day to school and home, so that was kind thought of Mr. Morrison's, much ap- preciatedf' Fifth Form girls would teach Form I and we loved Bea Devitt, always so sweet, smiling and kind. Later I remember helping Dorothy James and she was a favourite with all, full of fun and so impish. Constance Seward KMrs. F. Stevensl 1920-'25. il' lk ill lk il' ak My special pal Bun Mitchell was a fine pianist, played anything by ear. He was also a fine cartoonist. My basic memories of B.H.S. are the fine staff they had when we were there - Mr. Morrison, Mr. Ingham, Miss Smith, Miss Brown CMrs. Diltzl and Miss Tighe - and the strong desire for achievement felt by most of the student body. , Bowmanville seemed especially blessed with very attractive and talented girls. Kenneth Switzer, 1922-'26, The Staff 1920- '21 Mr. E.W. Edmonds, Miss Durnin, Mr. W.J. Morrison, Principal, Miss I.K. Smith, Mr. John Elliott. Form V-1927 BACK ROW: Dorothy James, John Kent, Maurice Windatt, Levi Annis, Merrill Ferguson. MIDDLE ROW: Dorothy Barton, Dorothy Robins, Tucker Couch, Nora Gibson, Lucy Oliver. FRONT ROW: Gladys Cann, Marjorie Marlow. Form II Boys-June 17, 1927 BACK ROW: Rance Dilling, Jabez Vanstone, Frank Jamieson, Kenneth Werry, Clare Allin. FRONT ROW: Alvin Dowson, Herbert Colmer, Lawrence fHuskyD Ashton, Gerald Bradd, Byron Cryderman. Form V Picnic, Cobourg, 1930 BACK ROW: Winifred Rickard, Novelda Berry, Wallace Horn, Mr. Wagar, Ralph Wood, Nellie Kirkton, Beatrice Cryderman, Mrs. Wagar. MIDDLE ROW: Phyllis Clemence, Jabez Vanstone, Margaret Dickson, Farewell Blackburn, Jack Minore, Greta Munday, Bill Lycett, Mrs. Lycett. FRONT ROW: Marjorie Purdy, Marion Rickard, Herbert Colmer, Hoarce Best. Every morning we would go to the attic and usually stand for the opening exercises, lead by Mr. Morrison. The boys and girls used the Assembly on separate days during the noon hour and often someone would play the piano for dancing. Jean Switzer CMrs. Mackey McLeanl 1922-'24 lk lk ll' 1' ill 'F In Form 1, Lawrence Goddard set up quite a communication system with Leland Berry in the room below via the radiator pipes. They both sat in the exact seat in each room. Ruby Witheridge CMrs. Nelson Jackman? 1924- '27 Pk Ik lk ik lk ik Dress for Girls: Navy blue pleated skirt and middies, practically a standard uniform. When we played basketball, we still wore the mid- dies, but changed the skirt for navy blue serge bloomers, and as Doris McConnell CMrs. Bruce Inghaml says no girl nowadays would be caught dead in them . Mildred Souch CMrs. Ken Caverlyl also stated that the standard dress was middies and skirts and then added in real cold weather, long underwear, which I hated, and promptly removed when I got to my boarding house in town. Around 1923 the bobbed hair craze struck B.H.S. in full force. Ik Ik ik lk if 'F Dress for Boys: As remarked by several for- mer students - Until about sixteen, we wore short pants or knickers with long black stockings and boots and even neckties. Spats appeared around 1924. Sl' wk ak wk at 'F Miss Tighe scolded a boy who wouldn't do his Latin assignment and gave him a detention everyday until it was finished. As Miss Tighe was leaving the room, she heard the boy remark - that cranky old crab. She quickly turned around and said to the boy - I may be cranky and I may be a crab, but I'1l have you understand I'm not OLD. lk lk 41 Sk lk ik Memories of B.H. S. from Miss S.E. Tighe, Teacher 1921-'24 Coffee, made for every party and every banquet - the w,orld's best! - coffee bags in a wash boiler, with quarts of cream from Steven's Dairy. No one wanted it clear in those days. Report that a scarlet tanager had been seen: our birdwatcher's, led by Albert Allin, 46 spent the noon hour trying for a glimpse. They came back happy. A path leading north through the woods, and one day a whispered request, Miss Tighe, when you use that path will you whistle, There's a swimming pool close by? Well, I wasn't too good a whistler, so afterwards took a different route. A journey home after the last triumphant hockey game - sleepy, triumphant voices quoting from The Midsummer Night's Dream - He was just going to shoot and I said Take time to pause . He did and I got the puck. There was a phrase for every incident and all seemed relevant. The day we decided to clear out the silo - found everything, but particularly a portrait of Napoleon. We cleaned it up and found it a place in V Form. Spares were unknown and we had no secretary, so typed and stencilled our own papers. So, to be free from interruption, I used to go back to the school at night, type Ctwo fingers? my papers, stencil them with lots of ink on my hands, and then make my way home. The old building creaked and cracked and there was the odd mouse. But the worst moment was when I closed the door as I stood in the deep porch and faced the fact I had to make it between the big bushes on either side of the walk before I reached the empty street. Boys with Car 1930? BACK: John Jury, Nelson Osborne, Doug Adams. MIDDLE: Ken Osborne, Stan Rickard. FRONT: Morley Vanstone, Bob Corbett. Erected 1929 BOARD OF TRUSTEES W.B. Couch, Chairman Dr. G.C. Bonnycastle ------ F.C. Vanstone Rev. D.W. Best, D.D. - - - - Dr. J.C. Devitt L.S. Caverly ------- - - - J.H.H. Jury C.H. Mason -------------- Sec. Treas. BUILDING COMMITTEE Dr. G.C. Bonnycastle Rev. D.W. Best, D.D. ------- L.S. Caverly PRINCIPALS W.J. Morrison, B.A. L.W. Dippell, B.A. ARCHITECT G. Roper Gouinlock, Toronto CONTRACTOR Herod Construction Co., Mimico The formal opening of the important addition to the forty year old school failed to generate the excitement so evident back in 1890. In the Canadian Statesman of the thirteenth a description of the new facilities includes this paragraph - The pride of the school is the splendid, spacious auditorium, with seating capacity of five hundred, which occupies the main floor at the front of the building. Gone now are the days when students and teachers had to migrate to the Opera House to hold Com- mencement Exercises, plays, concerts, etc. Gone, too, are the days of endless climbing up the creaking stairs to the place which might best be designated as next to the roof for morning assembly, physical exercises, literary meetings where the stage was hardly discer- nable from the floor below. The following weekis Statesman had the full coverage of the official opening headlined HBOWMANVILLE NOW POSSESSES ONE OF THE BEST EQUIPPED HIGH SCHOOL'S IN ONTARIO. Mr. W.B. Couch presided, sharing the platform with other Board members, the staff in gowns and hoods, Mr. David Keith, nonagenarian townsman, Mr. J.F. Rogers, Chief Inspector of Ontario High Schools. The program opened with O CANADA, followed by the first public performance of the new High School orchestra, directed by Francis Sutton. Other participation by students, interspersed throughout the evening, included a vocal solo by Bernice Bellman, two violin solos by Wallace Horn, accompanied by Helen Argue, A Highland Fling, danced by Marion Slemon, and Yvonne Tighe. Mr. Couch, in the chairman's address, reviewed the development of the school from 18 90 to the time the number of students' began to outgrow the space. The old building was utilized to its fullest extent, for not only the Assembly Room but some of the cloakrooms were turned into classrooms. He thanked the Architect, Mr. G.R. Gouinlock, Toronto, the contractors, Herod Construction Co. of Mimico, the building committee chaired by Dr. Bon- nycastle, and the public spirited town council which placed the necessary funds at the Board's disposal. Mr. David Keith, now ninety-six years old spoke a few words about his school days and of- fered his congratulations. Dr. Bonnycastle ex- plained the financial details, saying that of the 898,000.00 supplied by the town, he hoped to have substantial balance. Mayor M.J. Elliott added congratulatpons in a brief speech. The main address was given by Chief In- spector J.F. Rogers. He began by referring to his experiences teaching in B.H.S. in 1894. He complimented the Board for making provision for commercial courses, since he felt more at- tention should be paid to individual idiosyn- cracies of the pupils laying more emphasis on subjects for which each is particularly adap- ted. He declared that the south wall of the auditorium was one of the best situations that could be found for an art gallery and suggested that each graduating class present the school with an ORIGINAL painting by a Canadian ar- tist. Cthe italics are your scribe'sJ. For many years thereafter each class DID present a pic- ture, the first one being THE ANGELUS, given by the 1930 graduating class. The assembly wall was slowly filled, mainly with prints of Canadian artists' pictures, though the Screech Owl failed to record any further gifts. To return to the opening, a letter was read from ex-principal John Elliott who was unable to attend. Seven of the happiest years of my teaching career were spent in the beautiful old school overlooking the lake and many lasting friendships were formed in the good town of Bowmanville. For student quality and school spirit no school in my experience surpassed B.H.S. The next night, February 14, Commencement was held in the new assembly. Mr. Couch again presided and complimented Mr. Dippell, staff and students for carrying on under the con- ditions of noise and crowding caused by the construction. Ex-principal Morrison was present to give out diplomas to his former students. He reviewed the activities of the school in the twenties, singling out the great debating prowess shown and attributing the success to Miss I.K. Smith's enthusiasm and coaching. CDuring the presentation of prizes, the Jury and Lovell Debating Shield had become the permanent possession of B.H.S., which had won ten out of thirteen debates in nine years.J CCon't. on page 1681 Today Well here we are And time is now Elusive time How quickly you Don't leave now For when you do Our thoughts die And our smiles Turn awry . . . l'LlI1 Principal's Message It is in a mood of reflection that this preface is written, since it is the forward for the final edition of the Screech Owl to be compiled at the present location of Bowmanville High School. The building, which for so many generations has provided secondary schooling for the families of Bowmanville and surrounding areas, is to gain respite from the tumult of the past ninety years. The history of Bowmanville High School reaches back to pioneer Canada. Since its opening in 1890, through its por- tals have passed many who wishes wished to gain the advantages of a post elementary education or at least to reach the age of legal retirement. The school added to its size by the way of additions in 1928 and again in 1954, but with the increasing population and the flood of sociological and technological changes the present accommodation no longer proves adequate. Consequently, the present building gives way to its successor on a more expansive site. At the new location the school will include well equipped shops and commercial facilities, so that courses of a practical nature will be offered. The building will be ready for occupation in September 1972. May I express appreciation to the editorial staff who through their planning and endeavour have made this publication available, may it find a cherished spot on your library shelf. For all, I hope the perusal of these pages will prove interesting and enjoyable. May it recall for you those exciting days when beyond the halls of this institution lay the future, a future which for many is now included in the experience of the past. 50 The year 1972 in Bowmanville will probably be remembered for a variety of reasons. For some people it will mark the end of an era of education at a particular place and in a particular building. For others it will mean graduating from Bowmanville High School just as their parents or grand- parents graduated a few years ago. For still others the year 1972 will mark the beginning of an era of education in a new location and in a new building. Whether the school is located in an old building or in a new building, we must remember that the quality of education depends, not only on the facilities, but on the teachers and the determination of the students. To those who are graduating from the old Bowmanville High School, I wish you Well in your future endeavours. To those who will continue their education in the new Bowmanville High School: I hope you may find that the new facilities will provide for you an education to suit your par- ticular needs. A special word of appreciation is extended to those people who have worked so hard to produce this special yearbook. May this yearbook bring many pleasant memories to those who have passed through Bowmanville High School. May it also serve as a guide and as a standard for those who will continue to produce yearbooks for our school. y 51 , m e B - o i ir 9 W W -K rf.,--V 2 Q - Y ' M ' M . v-.,..,,, Q, ' N' K ,, --...M ,R 333' Agfa. T - W - Miss B. Ainlay Mr. D. Bergman Mr. H. Jacobs Mrs. A. Krakenberg Mr. V. Auger Mr. W. Brunt .-ii' ' W AVAA 3 yn i .. ., .',1 . f r.. Mr. L. Johnston Mr. F. LeGres1ey Mr. D. Austin- Mr. C. Clarke Mr. M. Kelly Mr. J. Lemieux Mr. B. Ball , V Hi fl In Mr. B. Colville Mr. C. Kennedy Miss E. McKague 52 Bowmanville High School's i W AA'A HZI A :AV A Mrs. H. McMaster Mr. G. Milovick Mrs. M. Montpetit Mr. G. Netten Miss E. Rusk Miss A. Smith Miss M. Strama Mr. W. Tremeer Mr. G. Walker 1 Facult Miss N. Sedgwick Mrs. M. Shea 5'kwf'Q2,f12U , 5-? f', g f , .5 gif.. f '-'lx '3fLf5'E'ff zf' -- 42.225-' L' 'ii ' 93,12 ,rf 1 1 at +3 ,, W. .Q Y. Mr. R. Sheridan Mr. J. Thompson Mrs. S. Thompson 1971-1972 Mr. A. Woodlock Secretarial Staff Miss Clapp, Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Allin NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD CHAIRMAN R.E. Eakins ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Director of Education and Secretary W. Frank Thom SUPERINTENDENTS Planning - D.W. Patterson Instruction - G.A. MacLeod A.J. Rowan J.C. McKague A.A. H. Strike C.V. Johnson A.J. Werry H.N. Sheppard S.T. Worden G.T. Whitfield J.T. McCreery R.E. Eakins W.H. Carman J.M. Rolph W.L. Greenwood G.K. Sherwin W.C. Down E.M. Creighton M.A. CAD MacLeod . . . . . . Business Administrator and Treasurer Cafeteria Staff S. Jones, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. McMahon, D. Lewis Custodians FIRST ROW: T. Camilleri, D. Boe, E. Malley. SECOND ROW: J. Holdstock, H. Rodd. Tomorrow Q' S 5. is s 5, TOMORROW We can but hope The future holds A pleasant book Whose pages unfold A tale of life For us to read. Yet toss aside This pre-cast tale And smoothe hopes That form our sail . . Mr. Varga Mrs. Jeffery Technical Director School Historian S . 235, . W: 2 .'Nm.1, QQ-1. , 5 5 Girls' Senior Basketball FIRST ROW: D. Bradley, K. MacKintosh, P. Colmer, A. Visser, P. King, E Merkley. SECOND ROW: D. Lewis, B. Linton, L. Lavergne, B. Crapper, J. Cattran, Mrs. Thompson, Coach. Girls' Junior Basketball FIRST ROW: P. Colmer, S. Dustan, K. Tighe, J. MacDonald, R. Martyn. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Thompson, CoachgJ. Dilling, S. Wren, I. Vandenberg, I. Rietmuller, J. Marshall, Manager. ,Tn Grade Nine Basketball FIRST ROW: S. Knight, B. Ford, J. Mcllroy, J. Perfect, B. Prout. SECOND ROW: B. Linton, Coach, A. Rypstra, R. Mann, C. Conway, A. Bosgra, J. Van dergaast, Timer and Scorer. ABSENT: B. Crapper, Coach. f mi . A A A. FIRST ROW: C. Dunn, M. Glover, J. Bradley, D. Konapacki, A. Hooper. SECOND ROW: P. Co1mer,Coachg A. Visser, Coach, C. Master, T. Woudstra, M. Merk1ey,S Ricard, S. Gatchell, S. Yeo, P. Colmer, J. Collacutt, H. Harvey, Timer and Scorer. K , ,M .MXM1 w 60 Girls' Gymnastics TOP LEFT: LEFT: B. Hennings B. Hennings J. Bradley C. Rekker BOTTOM: P. Brown E. Merkley J. Bradley Junior Girls' Volleyball FIRST ROW: J. Allen, S. Dustan, K. Kilpatrick, J. Marshall, I. Rietmuller, J Perfect, R. Martyn. SECOND ROW: J. Locke, D. Bragg, F. Visser, I. Vandenberg, C. Conway, J Dilling, L. Whitehead, Miss Ainlay. Senior Girls' Volleyball EIRST ROW: W. Mountjoy, R. Bosgra, L. Lavergne, T. Rypstra, P. Colmer, . Linton. SECOND ROW: J. Cattran, A. Visser, P. Knecht, E. Vandergaast, J. Van- dergaast, D. Bradley, Miss Sedgewick. Girls' Football Offense FIRST ROW: C. Forsey, T. Woudstra, J. Bradley, J. Dilling, R. Mann, S. Dustan, J. Mcllroy, L. Linton. SECOND ROW: S. Marshall. THIRD ROW: S. Burgess, J. Craig, B. Linton. Girls' Defense FIRST ROW: B. Moffatt, Manager: C. Westover, P. Colmer, C. Troy, N. Manzo, R Sheehan, C. Conway, B. Ford, N. Jackman, Manager: C. Carter, Manager. SECOND ROW: D. Hilditch, M. Garamarti, S. Yeo. Junior Boys' Basketball FIRST ROW: J. Hately, D. Bradley, F. Lorimer. SECOND ROW: Mr. Jacobs, Coachg W. Martin, P. Wilcox, B. Preston, B Hoekstra, K. Vivian, S. Sylvester, C. Terhune, B. Stainton, J. Parker. Bantam Boys' Basketball FIRST ROW: I. Wilcox, S. Wight, S. VanDrie1, H. Eeuwes, B. Strike, A. Slute, Sandy Kemp. SECOND ROW: Mr. Woodlock, Coach, R. Walker, W. Coombes, R. Filiatrault, J. Woods, P. Vivian, D. Sylvester, R. VanMeer, G. Jensen. -ff-in-s Q Senior Boys' Basketball , i., FIRST ROW: B. Ball, Coach, B. Draper, D. Vivian, R. Boumeester, J. Carauna, A. Murdoch, D. Kramp, A. Graham, F. Corston, Manager. 4 ' SECOND ROW: M. Watson, Manager, D. Parker, J. Dustan, D. Sylvester, D. Mavin, S. Parker, D. 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But tell me, Mr. Holden is there a woman here with shiny blonde curls and the most wonderful brown eyes? She was about seventeen or eighteeen when I was here last. I've always remem- bered her working among the flowers in a garden. I think it was down by the old stone church. She such a lovely girl and I'd like to see if she has changed very much. You mean Sally Larnes. Mr. Holden informed him. Yes, she was a pretty little girl. Had a wonderful personality too. She was always kind to everyone. WAS! What happened to her, Mr. Holden? Ah, that's a sad story, Mr. Jones, said Mr. Holden, shaking his head. Sally was happy enough till a city fella came to town. You might say he swept Sally off her feet. I lived outside of town in those days so I never met him but they say he was handsome and fast, a lot dif- ferent from the men around here. I think Sally wanted to marry him but he left town suddenly and never come back. Sally was heartbroken and one day she went for a walk in the woods and never returned. People say she drowned herself, but one can't be sure. Oh, its already 3:30. Well enjoy the view, Mr. Jones I've got to go. Goodbye, whispered Mr. Jones. He turned to face the view. Tears rolled down his cheeks. Oh Sally, he sobbed. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Helen Wesselius 2F Grandmother There sat grandmother giggling, humming and tittering away to her- self. She was singing a rhyme she had once taught us children years ago. The time released many memories that had become buried under a rubble of more important things. I remembered her good night kiss which had protected me from day through dark and I wondered why I had abandoned its magic for grown-up values. Mischievous memory had blurred these visions and replaced them with that sombre lady I had left in the autumn. For some reason I had always pictured grand- mother knitting, reading the Bible and sleeping. They were right: she had changed. Her hair was snow white, now, and the sunlight from the morning sky caused a warm glow to embrace her. I drew nearer and caressed her hand- much softer than I had remembered. She smiled and her eyes smiled, but not at me. Her at- tention was focused on the corn husk doll. Clay fingers gripped my spine and a sharp pain plunged into my heart. My desperate glance asked shy? - but the rest of the family had the same look in their eyes. I stepped out of the room with my sister and she blurted out the details of the accident. It had happened just after the last snowstorm. The following day had been fresh and bright. There had even been a rainbow in the sky. The neighbouring children had swept off our pond and were skating on nature's glass. I recalled how exciting skating was when I was a boy. I could hear the songs, the laughter and see the coloured scarfs flash by. I reached out to touch them and- then I remembered- grandmother! Her thoughts had been there too as she watched us through the closed window. Sister had stopped talking, she realized I was not following her. I turned and met her distressed look. She continued. Grandmother had found my old skates in the basement that day and before anyone had noticed, she was gone. Her footsteps cut through the heavy snow towards the clear ice. She had been skating in a circle with the local youths when the family spotted her. Before Jenny reached the pond grandmother had fallen through the ice. Thank God the water only came up to her ankles-- but that was enough. Sister sobbed, The old soul has lost her senses. I re-entered the room and one by one, heads turned as if to say, We believe it too. This upset me more than grandmother's illness. The sun was higher in the sky and its beams danced on the mirrbr. It was an old mirror, the wooden frame was hand carved and compared to the glit- tered frames of the family portraits on the mantle, it harboured a mellow warmth. Yes, the mirror was unique. Grandmother suddenly burst out laughing. I went to her and smiled. Her hand touched my cheek, and on kneeling, she kissed me. In answer to my puzzled look, her eyes grew big, her wrinkles faded away and she raised her head, staring into the looking glass. I knew what she had found. Dennis Francis 5B Alone Alone is an isolated desk at the front of a class when everyone else is at the back. Alone is the empty library with just you and musty books. Alone is walking down Lover's Lane in the rain. Alone is Christmas with only a bare, dead pine tree. Alone is no parents. Alone is fighting a false reputation. Alone is an unwed mother. Alone is being black when everyone else is white. Alone is dying in Viet-Nam. Anonymous Grade 9 f67 2nd Prize Prose Running I've done it! I'm free! They nearly got me today. Every day it gets harder and harder to run. I've got to find a hiding place, one where I can rest for an hour or two between the chases. They keep getting bigger and stronger each day but I'm just falling apart. I don't know how long I can keep up this pace. Now I'm exhausted but soon I'll be sleeping. How beautiful sleep is! It's serenity and peace are all- enveloping. The tranquillity of slumber provides a temporary release of my tensions. My mind and soul alike seem to be floating in a sea of something . . . something more than peace, something much, much more and total. I'l1 be dreaming of a place where they can't get me anymore. It seems to be an oasis . . . an escape, a door with peace on the other side. Will I possibly be free at long last? Totally free? Forever? No wait! Something is always pulling at me, something dragging me back to the contest. The piercing sound of the dutiful alarm drags me back. Oh God! Not again! I hope in heaven's name that I won't have yet another day of reckoning. And yet, as I stand in despair, I see people laughing at me as they would laugh at a fool. Why? Why? But I'll have no time to think, for they will be on my tail again. Is this all there is to life ? Is it nothing but running from one's mistakes? Chris Jones 2E 3rd Prize Prose Life and Death There she was, small but not so small. She was on her feet already and only a few hours old, a filly, with four tiny hooves, and a dapple grey colour. Already I could see in her bone structure that she was going to be a big and muscular horse. Just like her mother there was a big broad chest, and shoulders, enormous hind-quarters, and strong slender legs. Good qualities for a fine hunter. She had so many qualities from her mother it was difficult to find her father's but his were there, the tiny head, small and delicate ears and her colouring. She found her mother's soft warm udder and began to suck greedily on her milk. The mother nuzzled her baby closer to her side and nickered softly. After she had finished feeding, the little one collapsed tiredly into the clean dry straw. All of this event is still quite vivid in my mind, and it seems only yesterday that she was still a baby. It's hard to believe she died last night out in the pasture after bringing another life into this world. Barbara McGuey 3C The Wonders of a Lamb Be If you were 'asked To give advice, In one word, I'm sure I'd find These answers clear. Live, I'm one of a flock, Love, Yet my master knows my name, Learn, Though often I may wander Think, His love is always the same. Give, Laugh, If I lie in green pasture, TTY- I'll learn there to trust, But I've found a word . For I can do nothing, That one word is MBE . But keep still---I must. It takes in, In the turmoil of life, As I seek for my rest, By still quiet waters, He gives me the best. Linda Ferrill 2A The way of Life, The feeling of Love, The skill of Learn, The time of Think, The treasure of Give, The joy of Laugh, The energy of Try, Now don't you agree? That the word is BE , One last thought, I wish we all could B E Brenda Moffatt 2A A Peculiar Visitor Miss Maple, though eighty-five averred that she felt as young as she ever had and refused to even consider her family's stubborn insistence that she behave with the dignity of a woman her age. They'd been rather upset, poor things, when they'd found her playing hop-scotch with one of the little girls next door. Miss Maple was thankful that they didn't know she'd also ridden the chi1d's bicycle. However, she was sit- ting in a cane rocker today with a blanket about her knees just to show her family that she had some consideration for their feelings. She was fervently hoping for a cool breeze, for she stifled wrapped up in the woollen blanket. As if in answer to her prayers a faint, cool current of air brushed her face. Her bright, inquisitive eyes saw, at the same moment, a tall, slender woman coming up the deserted street. Waiting until the woman was quite close, she called out to her. Hello! The woman turned, looked gravely at her for a moment then slowly mounted the steps of the verandah. Miss Maple threw off her comforter impatiently and gestured a chair to the woman, who accepted it and sat down. . Do have some tea. It's just fresh. Do you take cream or sugar? My, it's so lovely to have a visitor. You know, I've never met you before, but you're very familiar. That blue dress you're wearing is very pretty and I'm sure I remember seeing it before, too. It seems to me I remember seeing you in it when I was a child, but that's impossible, I know. Con- trary to the views of some people, I've not been a child for years. I remember seeing a woman in a blue dress walking along the beach and I do believe she was a friend of Mother's. Here, Miss Maple removed her glasses and looked keenly at her visitor. It could have been your grandmother, I dare say. The woman smiled, but shook her head, Miss Maple put her glasses back on with a sigh. Do forgive my chatter, my dear. Help yourself to some cake or cookies. My, that breeze is delicious. It's stronger now, and so fresh. My nieces and nephews would insist that I put that blasted blanket around me if they know I was out here. According to my niece Marie, a fresh breeze is a chilly draft. Are you visiting here, my dear? The woman shook her head. Coming to live? The woman smiled again and this time nodded. I'm so glad, for you'l1 be able to visit me quite often. Do forgive me for peering at you, child, but you do so remind me of that will o'wisp I saw so long ago. Ah, well, you couldn't be one, you're too solid. Will o'the wisps can't drink, after all, can they? Do you like those pink cakes of mine? It's an old recipe I found in my mother's cookbook. Don't be shy, help yourself, dear. Why, you haven't touched your tea. Is it too strong? Her visitor stood up, a gently, dreamy smile on her lips She looked carefully around her, then learned over to whisper in her hostess' ear. I've come to haunt the place, she said. Debbie Walker 13B Grade Nine in' Retrospect I can still remember my first day of high school. I think it was one of the major climaxes of my life. I can recall thinking enthusiastically about that very first morning. It was the first time in my life that I actually got up early to go to school. I had been told so much about this higher institute of learning that I simply could not wait. For me, the words High School spilled over with connotations of many things beautiful. After all, when you were in high school you could wear nylons, carry one of those big binders in your arms, have a purse slung over your shoulder, go to dances, be late for school Without any serious con- sequences, change classes every forty minutes, Ca three 'minute break? talk in class without getting the strap and say things like bio , homeroom , spare and meet me at my locker . To put it bluntly, high school was IN. Of course that first day everybody had new clothes on except for a few radical grade 13'ers. Everyone piled into the auditorium. CThat was another good word? and it was just one great ball of confusion, happiness, fear, noise, laughter, screaming and observation. Of course, Mr. Wolfe calmed us down and not since that day when he started his WELCOMING speech have I heard such a spell of silence at B.H.S. The grade nine homeroom teachers were sitting at the front of the auditorium. I don't know what they were thinking, but I can imagine. I had my own special group of girl friends around me and we were all hoping and praying that we would get in the same room. When finally, we were put into our form we had to march out behind the general four homeroom teacher? like a bunch of disorderly soldiers reluctant to go to battle. Of course we all got lost intentionally and wan- dered all over the place before we found the right room and when we did, the teacher laughed because she thought it was funny and not our fault. After all, we were just 'dumb' grade pines. I remember seeing all those new faces, in my new class, with my new teacher, in a new school. While the teacher gave us a little speech of welcome twhich nobody heard? us kids were looking around the room, eyeing each other to see who was who, so we could remember and tell our friends, who had been parted from us in the auditorium. It was just so exciting. All these different kids and teachers. Just think, a different one for every subject. How could high school ever get boring. tl took that back a few weeks 1ater?. Finally when it was time to go, nobody wanted to. After all, we'd only been there for about an hour. Outside the school everybody was standing in their own little groups, anticipating the next day. That next week was full of new experiences. It was just great to have a locker of your own and you promised yourself you would never tell anybody what your combination was, not even your best friend and then promptly forgot your resolution. I remember my first class was English and we read a myth Cfairy tale as far as I was concernedh. Myths and not grammar as we had taken in public school. Why this wasn't going to be hard at all. In that first class you tried nonchalantly to seat yourself beside your girl friend and beside a boy you thought was O.K. on the other. It became quite a hassle, though when every girl in the room was trying to sit beside her girl friend on one side and a boy they thought was O.K. on the other. What a pattern and what a waste. Everybody got moved soon anyway. The rest of the day was fun too. Imagine having art as a subject and taking it everyday. What with that and fairytales it was almost like starting kindergarten. French was a real riot because nobody un- derstood a thing and most people tend to laugh at things they don't un- derstand, especially foreign languages. The best of all, though was P.T. Imagine going to school so you could learn to take P.T. Actually getting tested on doing somersaults! I couldn't believe it. If this was high school then my grade eight teacher had been all wrong! CI took that back too.D After all, how could you fail a somersault? Another event, I vividly remember with laughter, was initiation day. Of course all of us grade niners groaned and complained and proclaimed loudly that we hated grade 13'ers, but we enjoyed every minute of it. Besides, how often do you get to wear pyjamas to school, or call Mr. Wolfe 'Mr. Fox'? Now how could he possibly get mad at some little kid in pyjamas who made an honest mistake? The initiation dance was the first dance I ever went to and at that time I didn't care if they only had records. I loved it. A grade 13 boy CPaul Parker to be exactl asked me to dance a slow dance with him. It was the first time I had ever danced with a boy and I was very embarrassed Cespecially when I stepped on his footl. However, I felt quite dignified. After all, he was in grade 13 and I was in grade 9. CDid you see ME girls?J That Friday night marked the end of a good week I'm sure for a lot of grade nine kids. We liked this taste of high school, and we all went around the house saying Hbonjour, oui and je suis un eleven fvery impressivel. By the end of the week you had forgotten your promise and everybody you knew, your locker combination and vice versa. After that first week things settled down Ca littlel. You kept on making friends Cor enemies? and you began restraining yourself from letting your new enthusiasm show itself. Especially in front of those grade 10 kids. It just wasn't dignified. As the year progressed there was more than ever to do. You went to your first dance with a boy Cso what if it was the Sadie Hawkins dancel. There were school trips to see movies and other things. I can still remember what we used to do in the girls' change room before and af- ter gym. Actually I think that grade nine for me consisted of activities between classes, before school, noon hours, after school and weekends. There were lots of good times in class too and once in a while a lesson was spell-binding. All I've told about my grade nine life however does not hold true to everybody. If I were to write a story on my second year in high school it would be very different because as things turned out I would have to entitle it My second year in grade nine in retrospect . Mary Tighe, 5B 1st Prize Poetry People say, I understand When they haven't thought for years. People say, I'm sorry But they don't shed any tears. People say, I thank you But their faces wear no smile. People say, How are you? With thoughts elsewhere the while. People say, Too bad When really they do not care. People say, I like it When it hasn't got a prayer. People say, I love When the gift they bring is woe. People say, I'll see But the answer will be, 'No.' Merry Bridges 3A Memories Its desks are nearly shambles, Its shades and blinds are torn, Because of age it trembles And seems to be forlorn. In every room the plaster Is either chipped or cracked, But we'd have to write much faster To name the things they lacked. The students - we attract them With Yearbooks, and it's true, That Frango, Frangere, Fregi, Fractum He crushed the head of who? We come to all the games, And cry, Go Redmen Go! And every team we play we shame, It's worth it for C.O.S.S.A., though. But now the time is here When we must pack our books And leave this place so dear For one with better looks. Carole VandeMeent 3B 2nd Prize Poetry The Lady, the House, the Wall A grand old house that stood behind a wall Of stone, when we were young and liked to play And shout, just caught our fancy, one and all. We jumped and hopped around that Wall all day. Now in this house there lived a kind old soul, She used to give us snacks and watch us foll. Oh yea, we thought that she was really cool! But then her many years just took their toll. Some men with brand new housing plans just bought The fine old house and wall, and that was that. The wrecking crews began to work a lot, And on one day I walked just past this lawn I realized, the house, the wall gone. By Mark Elliott 3B The Black Orchid I lie awake sometimes at night Wondering why I wasn't born white. Black is beautiful, some people say. But from every job I'm turned away. I've gone to college and learned my trade But I'm still called a colored spade . People I meet stop and stare, Call me names - but I don't care. I stand tall among the crowd Black's my colour and I am proud. Terri Embree 1B Mark I went to see Mark today, I felt I should have gone. He might as well have been shackled, With apathy holding the key. The spark in his life Long since extinguished Not by the tears But by the spit. His castrated soul Sleeping now, forever. As I left I smiled at Mark . . . It was all I could do. But why do I feel like a hypocrite? Chris Terhune 3A Jumping- Off Place The canoe is repainted some ribs mended paddles fresh-varnished the fire blackened frypan wedged in the bow. Sleeping bags tightly rolled wait by the ripples at the jumping-off place. Tonight we will sleep with stiff shoulders somewhere out there where the pines march sighing into the west. There will be white water snags rocks below the surface mud-slippery portages flies. We will dip our paddles into lost lakes tears of sorrow or joy? Will the sun paint the sky at evening or drop blood red into twisted forests of no return? Might it not be safer to let time refine memory behind closed doors beside a sheltered fireplace? Some of us are not coming this time can we do without J their skill their laughter keen eyes for beauty and danger? You take the stern this trip and I the bow. We'll need more than memories when rivers boil around us. Keep the compass safe the map's not much use At the jumping-off place. Jane Cattran 3B By His Hand When the breakers swelled high and the sands creamed, I watched for him. Winds from nowhere would put the fever in his cheeks as he paused on the beach. Experienced eyes would reach the farthest shore. He would wait for the music as lost as the land that sent it. He would feel it come before it touched his sight. A low tone moving with the waves, but deeper, much deeper. It brushed across his fingers and he understood. Footsteps ran in even lines through handfuls of tiny grains. They opened up to him, layer by layer. He would bend the curves of the sea in his hand, to hide the troubled heart of a single shell in his palm. He would twist and shape the cautious cloud that would never leave him. He would cool the pregnant bank with an aged touch before she turned to catch his eye. He would hurt a child in the strength of his hold to smooth the sand at his feet. He would lose his eyes in the winding rhyme and search for the child he had hurt. When the breakers pulled back and the sands chased warmth, I would leave him. The artist in him would sleep. His hand would be stilled when the colder months left his summer scenes unpainted. But now I watched for the sensitive stoop of the shoulders, the element of searching in the walk, carried by an aging man with the suffering of years directing a painter's hand. Footsteps fill behind in cultured steps as he came closer. Foreign canvas challenged the natural carelessness of the beach. I would not stayd The artist needs the loneliness that urges coloured emotion by his han . Jane Cattran 3B B.H.S. To leave is to remember, With kindness and regret. And always keep the memories, In a place we won't forget. You've always been so good to us, And helped us to abide. You've shared our victories and our loss, Stayed faithful by our side. At times we thought you cruel and mean, And unfair to all of us. But if we could give a mark to you You'd surely get A plus. Kim Burgess 2C Playing on a Smile What a perfectly rotten day at school! I could feel the steam being liberated through the holes in my head. I entered the house, slammed the door and stamped through the kitchen into the living room. There, I collapsed on the chesterfield facing the piano. I sat there indulging in a tantrum and frowning at the piano keys. It suddenly dawned on me that fifty-two ivory teeth were smiling at me. They were offering friendly advice to my flattened brain. 'Pull up a seat and we will make music together? It was inviting. This was an instrument which I admired. More than that, I was familiar with this particular one. It was adopted by our family when I was six years old. It was a difficult relationship at first, myself not knowing how to speak its language and the poor piano craving an in- terpreter for all it had to say. Now, eleven years later, we are old friends. The piano is somewhat faded on the side that the sunlight hits, but the keys aren't yellow with age yet. As long as we keep it tuned, our piano will serve us well. It knows me well. Every day I burden it with my moods. Still, the piano accepts. It challengesame to a dialogue in notes. Listen, piano. You are going to get a beating today because I'm mad! You and I are going to play rough! I threatened. I was in no mood to be kind. I walked over to the piano bench, turned gracefully and deliberately to the audience fthe chesterfieldh and bowed. Then I sat down and played . . . 'Bangl Bang! Bang! Craml' This first piece didn't sound very pleasing. I didn't mean it to be. I was playing hard without thinking about the notes. In this way I could release tension. However, it did nothing to stop my reflections on the foul hours I had spent failing an exam. 'Get busy and distract your mind,' I ordered myself. Why, of course! It was a good time to play a new game with my piano. . 'While searching through the piano book, I began to regret that I could not play by ear due to lack of inspiration, originality or whatever one labels it. Before I could become depressed by these thoughts, I stum- bled upon a creation by Bach. Bach is good for one's mental health. He's neat, clean and delicate. The notes are fairy-like, tiptoeing across the page. 'Don't be deceived, I told myself. Learning to play this study will be like turning frogs into fairies. Here was the challenge. This struggle was going to demand great attention. There would be no time for troubled thoughts. For my ego's sake I tried to make it through the first line, non-stop, with both hands on the wheel. It didn't work. By the time they reached the end of the line, my fingers had fallen into disgrace. I tried again. This time each hand did a solo and both reached the end without trip- ping. Over and over they traced the notes until they were ready to play together. I united them again in that first line. There was peace in the harmony. My fingers tickled the piano with trills, and the piano tickled my ears with the notes. Such a delightful game! Peggy Clark 5C My Friend I know a dog named Seymour Jones, I loved him very much, He was big and strong and Huskey like, And his owner called him Dutch . I took Dutch down to the creek one day, To see what we could find. He ran away across the field, And I was left behind. A shot rang out from in the woods, I saw him fall right down, I ran to him with all my might, To take him back to town. I took him to the vet's clinic, For I know it hit his head, The vet examined him and sighed, Too late my boy. He's dead. Garry Perfect IA Graduates it if if 2 if f-if .W-WL..-.V .... .. ' , my Ex W 4, ' ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION .SECONDARY SCHOOL Graduation zplorna This is to certify that who attended BOEVTWANVILLEY HIGH SCHOOL has fuMI!ed the requirements for the award of ' this Seconda1jvSchoo! Honour G radnation Diploma by obtaining Gradc13 standing in accordance with the regulations r of the Ontario Department of E dncation. , ,,5.....- M- km c fivf-Q,h-,g 44' ,L M M f tw N X ,ax X P QE scinooi. -. 1. F P S X ff -i fi ig-:Q K 393 , -23 , 5 ff gk f' J ,N x 5. si-Q:-sr Exercises Barb Beckett During Barb's five year stay at B.H.S., she has participated in in- tramural volleyball and this year she was treasurer of the Formal committee. Barb can usually be found working part time at Sted- man's or hunting for more prospects! As yet Barb's future is undecided, but we're sure that she will succeed in whatever she does. Best of luck, Barb! Neil Brown Neil has filled the classrooms of B.H.S. with witty comments for the last five years. His future is undecided as yet, but it is certain that travelling will be a part of it. 104 Joyce Allen Joycey has spent her years here by participating in inter- form volleyball, basketball and badminton. Oh yes, she also did attend classes. When she's not at school, she can be found at the Lotus Gardens or at home writing letters to Gary. Joycey also en- joys cooking and sewing, which are the subjects in which she plans to extend her studies. If she does return to Bowmanville in the future, I doubt if it will be to work at the Flying Dutchman, but it might be to teach! Good luck in whatever you go after! Merridy Bate Merridy's stay has been a quiet one, interrupted only by interform basketball during grades 9-11. Her hobbies include reading, listening to records, knitting and crochet. After leaving B.H.S. she plans to enter university or a school of nur- sing. Ralph Bouwmeester Ralph has contributed greatly to B.H.S. athletics during his five year stay. He has played basket- ball and volleyball and has par- ticipated in track and field. Ralph was president of the B.A.A. He also played in both the senior band and stage band. He was a member of the band executive and the drama club. Out of school Ralph plays his drums, bowls, and plays soccer. Ralph hopes to enter Engineering at Queen's. Judy Britton Judy tMinnie Mousel Britton is one of the smaller members of our grade thirteen class. During her period of confinement at B.H.S. she attended a few classes and worked diligently on the Screech Owl Staff. Judy likes to ski and can usually be found on the slopes, working in Frank's, or at the restaurant with Carol and Brenda. Judy says she enjoys being eighteen and she plans to attend George Brown College next year. Best of luck, Judy! Pat Bell One of the quieter members of Grade 13, Pat says her hobby is living and this appears to be true, judging from her activities out- side of school. In school, Pat was manager of the senior girls' basketball team and a member of the G.A.A. for two years. She also played on the senior girls' volleyball team. Upon graduation Pat plans on a general course at college. We all wish her the best of luck! Susan Burgess Byrd has come back again this year, much to the disappointment of her peers. Her favorite saying is MICHAEL , usually said with loud overtones. In her five years at B.H,S. she has been active in the band, as secretary, treasurer and first trombonist. She has also been a cheerleader and plays girls' football. From here she plans to continue her education and from there on is undecided. Susan is liked by all and loved by one. Paul Crago Paul is here again and if you haven't seen much of him it is because of Lynda. He hopes to at- tend Humber College after graduating this year. Janice Elliot Grease has spent much of her high school days participating in track and field and inter-form badminton. If not socializing at the Lotus Gardens, she is cooling at home or skating at the arena. Wherever she is and whatever she does, Grease always has a cheerful smile for everyone. On completing grade 13, she hopes to attend Western University for a Home Economics course and also to find that certain Guy . Good luck in the future, Janice! Peggy Clark Limited space prevents a profound psychological study, but it is possible to say that during her five years at B.H.S. Peggy has participated in intramural volleyball and basketball and has tried to be president of the G.A.A. Extramural activities include Tang, skiing, studying and Tang! Hopefully, the future includes a course at Centralia in Animal Health Technology or cam- paigning against pollution. Diane Cowle Diane, one of the silent majority, has participated in intramural volleyball for three years, during her stay at B.H.S. Diane has not made definite plans for the future, but feels she does not want to con- tinue her schooling for a few years. Steve Dunn Lynx or Sid , while attending B.H.S., was a senior football manager, a saxophone player in the band for two years, and a sup- porter of most school sports and activities. Out of school Steve en- joys sports, music, and girlwat- ching, but not necessarily in that order. Steve's future plans are to become rich, but while waiting he hopes to attend G.M.I. or take a university course in Business Ad- ministration. John Dustan During his five year stay at B.H.S., Fuzz has been an active member of the stage band and the senior band. For his final year, he was president of the latter. Every year he has been a valuable asset to our basketball teams. His hob- bies include records, playing bass guitar and occasionally coming to school. The key to John's future lies somewhere in the field of music and he hopes to enter the music course at York University. Bone Chancey, Fuzz. Ann Cuthbertson Ann has been one of our quieter students, participating in the drama club and inter-form basket- ball during the past five years. Out of school her main interests are sketching and snowmobiling in winter. Upon leaving B.H.S. she will probably enter a community college. John Etcher John Etcher more commonly known as Fletch , is a re-run hoping to acquire fha, hal higher ratings in his subjects and extra- curricular activities. 105 Patricia Gibson Tricia has returned to B.H.S. in her quest to conquer grade 13. This year she hopes to attend the University of Guelph to get her B.A. and later enter the teaching profession. Leslie Gossen Leslie came to the glorious halls of B.H.S. this year from Sir Wilfred Laurier C.I., Scar- borough, Ont. Her favorite hobby, besides horseback riding, is being late or absent from school. Leslie hopes to attend Humber College next year. Good luck, Leslie! 106 Dennis Francis I have no idea why I take the sub- jects I do or where I am going but I have thoroughly enjoyed my life at B.H.S. Marlene Gibson Marlene, otherwise known as Marnie , has spent a busy five years at B.H,S. During her stay she has participated in Red Cross, drama, inter-form basketball, drivers' education and both junior and senior bands. Outside of school Marnie is active with skiing, both on land and water, and swimming. After graduation she hopes to become an Operating Room Technician. Best of luck, Mar! Michael Gilhooly Most people when entering B.H.S. take a four or five year Arts and Science program. But Gil ? No, he decided to take a six year Arts and Science. Well, this is his sixth year and he is almost through with high school. For details on what Mike has done during his stay or what he plans to do in the future, please see last year's issue of the Screech Owl. no mow Av I -an Sheila Goodmurphy During her five year stay at B.H.S. Sheila has been an active member of the junior and senior band, and the art and publicity committee, and was the ad- vertising editor of the '70-'71 Screech Owl. Next year Sheila plans on studying Dental Hygiene at the University of Toronto. Bona Fortuna! Nancy Gilchrist Nancy has been one of the quieter students during her five year stay at B.H.S. An active member of the Red Cross and I.S.C.F., she has also been an avid supporter of the B.H.S. football teams. After school she can invariably be found in Room 114 Hworking for Mr. LeGresley. She hopes to receive her B.A. in the future, then go on from there. Bonne Chance, Nancy! Randy Gough Randy has spent a very delightful and active five years at B.H.S. During his stay he has par- ticipated in volleyball, the band and the drama club. Randy can be found roaming the halls or up at the Lotus. If he isn't playing his musical instruments he is com- posing music. His plans for next year are to attend Durham College and take a Creative Arts course. We wish you the best of luck, Randy. Judith Hogg Judy hopes to attend the Univer- sity of Guelph and take Family and Consumer Planning. Dennis Kowal Dennis, better known as 'Den- Bags', has been an active member of the B.H.S. band, senior football team, and basketball teams during the past five years. After graduating from Grade 13, he hopes to attend university. Brenda Harris Brenda, commonly called Legs , has had a busy five years at B.H.S. Last year, Brenda was co- editor of the Screech Owl. Legs can be found in various places out- side of school. She works at Jury and Lovell and skis. If you can't find Brenda anywhere else, be sure to look in the first snowstorm you run across. No doubt she'll be stuck in it! Best of luck, Legs! Todd Hovey Milf has enjoyed his stay at B.H.S. and plans to attend Sir San- dford Fleming in September. Heidi Higgon During Heidi's five year stay at B.H.S., she has been an active member of many school ac- tivities. She was assistant editor of the '70-'71 Screech Owl and this year she was a member of the Formal committee and she was in the cast of The King and I . Out- side of school, Heidi can be found displaying her talents at the local tennis courts. Heidi plans to at- tend Guelph University where she will take a course in Hotel and Food Administration. Bonne chance, Heidi! Diane Hopkins I, Diane Hopkins, alias I Am Purple . do confess to being: the high priestess of Insane Laughter, yearning for a beginning, tran- scending the unreal world into my mind, seeking the Original Thought, seen on the outside looking in more often that notg essence of magic, the manifestation of myself. Steve Mcllroy During his few years at B.H.S., Thrush McIltweet spent the majority of his time at the Dut- chman listening to records, or touring. On his off-days ti.e.-when he's at schoolh Thrush played senior football, participated in track, acted in a musical, and played himself in this year's Christmas party. In the future, Steve plans to study either engineering or archeology. Brandon Lander Brandon, known to everyone as Bamberg has played intramural volleyball and basketball in his five years at B.H.S. He was also a member of the senior volleyball team, the senior band, and the bantam and Junior basketball teams. Bamber's pastimes in- clude listening to records and driving his motorcycle. Brandon plans to attend Waterloo Lutheran University next year, studying Economic Geography. Doug Lewis Doug came to B.H.S. in Grade 12 after spending his early high school days in such hot spots as Inuvik and Peterborough. The Native Helmsman has been an ac- tive participant in school drama, as well as spending a summer with the Orono Youth Theatre. Doug aspires to become a famous actor, and after leaving B.H.S., will further his quest at univer- sity. Good luck, Doug! Shirley Anne Morris Anne was rather quiet in her first years of high school but she became quite active in the last two years as she belonged to G.A.A., senior volleyball, track and field, and the student parliament. Anne can always be found with Gregg or her horse Peso. She hopes to have a career with horses eventually but intends to go into Dentistry in the mean- time. 108 Rod Langlais Rod, a cross between Heathcliff and Gulley Jimson, is a horizontal thinker. An entrepreneur of diverse interests, he sets his goals high and relentlessly pursues the elusive creature, success. Gone are his aspirations to nuclear physicsg yet weep not, science world. His new found interest in organic science, and his practical experience as freak-out manufac- turer for the Bureau of Coin- cidence, are sure to make him a neurosurgeon extraordinaire. Suzanne Lucas During her five years at B.H.S., Suzanne has been a faithful mem- ber of the band for three years was a cheerleader. She plans to attend Carleton University next year. Luanne Lavergne During Luanne's stay at B.H.S. she has been involved in athletics. She has been a member of the junior and senior volleyball team, and the senior basketball team and was a junior and senior cheerleader. In Grade 12 she was captain of the senior squad. Luanne has also participated in track and field and has been a member of the gymnastics team and the G.A.A. After graduation Luanne plans to be a high school physical education teacher or a nurse. Whatever career Luanne enters we are sure she'll be a suc- cess. Doug Mavin Doug, better known as Maf , has actively participated in basketball and football during the past five years. His pastimes include golf. After grade 13 he would like to do some travelling. Good luck, 'Maf- fie' Richard Lloyd After coming from Bath High School in New Brunswick, Richard has enjoyed three uplif- ting years at B.H.S. During his ime here Richard has par- ticipated in drama, the model club, and junior basketball. Out of school Richard enjoys skating, working on speaker systems, and weekend parties. Richard's future plans include the University of Guelph. Best of luck, Rich! 3 Simon Muizelaar Simon came to the greener pastures of B.H.S. after an in- teresting four years of his life at Durham Christian High. When not working diligently at his studies, Simon can be found in the attic playing ping-pong, or at the Lotus guzzling coffee. Although Simon's future plans are somewhat nebulous, one thing is certain-he doesn't want to do an instant replay in the new factory. Good luck, Simon! Doug Parker Doug has been at B.H.S. for six years now and has decided it is time to get out. During Ernie's stay he has played on football, basketball and volleyball teams and has therefore become well known by mostly everyone. Besides playing sports with the school, Doug has also been in- terested in hockey, skiing and that one sport most men are interested in. Next year Ernie's hope is to at- tend the University of Nova Scotia with the Newfies of Acadia University. Good Luck, Ernie. Cathy Poste During Cathy's five year stay at B.H.S., she has participated in in- tramural volleyball and this year she is a member of the Formal Committee. Cathy in her spare time can usually be found writing letters to Waterloo or buying stamps. Cathy is planning to go into nursing in Toronto and we all wish her the best of luck! David Ormiston Howard has by no means spent a dull five years at B.H.S. He has participated in a variety of ac- tivities which have included two senior C.O.S.S.A. football championships, one junior C.O.S.S.A. finalist and a number of intramural activities as well. Out of school, Howard may be found playing hockey, road run- ning in his black 'LHEAVY CHEVY , studying in the Castle and, more often than not, he can be found at a certain girl's house at Courtice. Howard's one and only hobby is girls. Howie plans to take a Science course at Carleton or Queen's! Greg Palmer Greg has spent his high school days quietly and happily. Besides participating in driver education, his activities include attending classes, writing history essays, and creating disturbances in 309. He spends his spare time skiing, golfing, and bowling. He plans to attend university and let nature take its course from there. We all wish you the best of luck, Greg. David Passant During Dave's five year stay at B.H.S. he has participated in many intramural sports. He wrote up football and basketball games for the local paper. After school you can find him at the Flying Dutchman Motel---working. Dave enjoys writing, golf and softball, not necessarily in that order. He hopes to travel this summer and find a job in another part of Canada. In the fall, Dave plans to attend Ryerson in the Radio and Television Arts course. He wishes to become a sports journalist or broadcaster. Ian Peter During Ian's five year sojourn at B.H.S., he has participated in numerous drama productions, the students, council, basketball etc. lan has also served five years in the B.H.S. band, playing his trum- pet. He can invariably be found at the Lotus, swilling coffee, and recuperating from a ping-pong tournament in the attic. Although lan's plans are somewhat vague , he hopes that they'll in- clude a year or so at Trent. Good luck, Ian! Mary Parker Mary has enjoyed her five year stay at B.H.S. and plans to study a course in early childhood education at Ryerson next year. Ken Rowe Rolly or Willy has enjoyed his stay at B.H.S. and is looking forward to the future. 109 Charles Stevens 'Chuck' has spent five most en- joyable years at B.H.S. along with his weekly visits to Bramalea. Chuck can be found running the halls, blowing his trumpet, and bombing around in his 'Ski-Doo'. Chuck's future ambition is to become a Vet. at the University of Guelph. Best of luck, Chuck. Mary Tighe During her stay, Mary has been in the band and played basketball. She was also a cheerleader. In the cold months she is found working for Uncle Al on Saturdays. She has worked hard at her studies and hopes to attend the University of Ottawa next year. Good luck, Bags , in whatever you do. 110 Rick Shackelton Rick is as yet undecided about his future, but is looking forward to it eagerly. Nancy Symons Known as a study freak, Potential feed--back machine Unless emotional wires go. Loads of praise- Tends to stifle curiosity. Questions left unanswered. Demands of school Not of learning Stunt her emotional expression. Managed to participate- Co-editor of the Screech Owl '70- '71 Member - Art and Publicity Excited by Oshawa Generals Plans to attend NO-Where-Else- to-Go Hopes N.W.E.T.G. answers her. Bruce Simpson Bruce has been an asset to both our junior and senior football teams during his stay at B.H.S. Out of school he can be found ski- dooing. with Cookie. Bruce is un- decided about his futura, but whatever it is, we are sure it will be interesting . Kay Terpstra This is Kay's first and last year at B.H.S. She spends her time in Grade 13 borrowing English books and 'tsliding to lower levels in biology. Outside of school she loves oil painting and is taking lessons, and is a nurse's aid at Marnwood Nursing Home. She hopes to attend university in the next year and receive her general B.A. May the future be good to you, Kay! Donald Sylvester Don, more commonly known as Moose , has spent an active five years at B.H.S. He has con- tributed his skills to basketball and played on the C.0.S.S.A. foot- ball team this year. The tuba has kept him busy in the Senior Band he has been in the B.A.A. Dandy enjoys swimming, ten- nis, sailing, skiing and being a camp counsellor. Don hopes to at- tend Q,ueen's. Happy hunting, Moose! S Barb Vanstone Barb, otherwise known as Barbi , is one of the most well- liked and jovial members of the students' council. During her five years at B.H.S., Barb has par- ticipated in inter-form basketball and volleyball and has been an ac- tive member of both the Red Cross club and the students' coun- cil. Her activities out of school consist of skiing, skating, swim- ming and Jim. During weekends, Barbi can usually be found in Hamilton. After graduation she plans to go to McMaster for her B.A. in hopes of becoming an elementary school teacher. Good luck! Susan Whitehead During her five years at B.H.S., Sue has participated in both the junior and senior bands. She is known in 309 for her excellent aim with a water pistol. After school, Sue usually finds herself working at McNulty's Toy Store or wat- ching hockey at the Arena. Next year Sue plans to take a Business Administration course at Durham College. Best of luck for the future, Sue! Mark Alldread Mark's future is undecided as yet. Debra Walker Debbie is one of the more musical members of B.H.S., having been in both the junior and senior bands during her five year stay at this school. In school she is one of our better students, while out of classes she has quiet hobbies such as coin collecting and music. As to the future she hopes to attend university and become a librarian. Lots of luck, Debbie! David Watson Due to extenuating circumstances beyond his control, Dave, alias Tom Jones or Singapore , has spent the last five years at B.H.S. Although always on the go, Dave finds time for the Formal com- mittee and most classes. Outside of school, Dave can be found ski- dooing, boating, skiing, working, and ------ l Next year Dave plans to enter university where he will study either law, medicine or lan- dscape architecture. Whatever Dave chooses, we're sure he'll be a success! John Wolfe John, more commonly known as Wolfie , has participated in many school activities such as junior football and senior football, of which he was manager for a season. He also played in in- tramural sports. Out of school John likes to travel. John hopes to attend the University of Guelph next year. Kathleen Wolnik Kathleen, better known as Kat , has spent a busy five years at B.H.S. During her stay, she has participated in Red Cross and both the junior and senior bands. Outside of school Kat is active with snowmobiling, and just having an all round good time. Af- ter graduation she hopes to go to the University of Toronto and take a Physiotherapy course. Good luck! Carol Wight Carol has spent five enjoyable years at B.H.S. She has been in the band and also participated in the drama club. Carol has been one of the more excitable students in Grade 13 this year so there is never a dull moment. Outside of school Carol enjoys going to Oshawa with friends, or watching 'lAll My Children . Music is Caro1's career, which we know she will succeed in. Brad Adams Brad can usually be found in the pool hall or with Barb . He has participated on the junior and senior football team and is a member of the B.A.A. Brad works at Lloyd Ellis' and is undecided about what he will do in the future. 111 X x gg L h ilh + 'Q ,M Doug Bickell Doug, or in other words l-lick , has attended B.H.S. for the last four years. He has participated in track and field and cross-country every year. This year he is a member of the B.A.A. Out of school he plays baseball for Kramp's Furniture. He can usually be found in bed most of the time when he isn't eating or wat- ching television. Doug is going to further his education next year, hopefully at Military College. Good luck, Doug. Leslie Cox Les has been very active during her four year stay at B.H.S. She has been on the art and publicity committee, track and field and the gymnastics club. Her out-of-school activities include listening to music and also helping Dan build speakers. Les can usually be found at Dan's per- forming her favourite hobby- cooking. Leslie's ambitions after leaving school are to work for a year or two and earn enough money for a home and a family. 112 Michael Bellman Mike enjoys playing floor hockey, and volleyball his first couple of years in school. He spends his time in the local pool room or touring the town. After school he plans to get a job or set up some kind of business of his own. Joe Caruana Leaper came to B.H.S. from Eastdale three years ago. He has participated in senior football and basketball, and was last year's student council president. Joe's out-of-school activities consist of going out with Carol and working as a 'tRink Rat at the arena. He is not sure of his plans for the future, but we are sure he will be successful in whatever he chooses. Jan Bennett Jan enjoys visiting Oshawa and Toronto, following the Can-Am race series and spending a lot of time at Mosport. He can never be found in any one place. After leaving school he plans to travel around Ontario and then get a job. We will probably see him at school again next year. Denise Clarke Denise finally saw the light and came to Bowmanville High so that she could become the represen- tative of 4B and be driven to near insanity by the notorious Mr. Clarke. Who is the head of the Screech Owl and the home room teacher of 4B. This gentleman is constantly forgetting or losing Denisesis yearbook order form. She seems to be selling yearbooks at Mr. Clarke's request to 4B and any other students who can't seem to find their rep. Catherine Burns Cathy, who came to B.H.S. from Courtice in Grade 10, has par- ticipated in intramural basketball. She enjoys reading and watching hockey, but hates riding t'The Hampton Express. After school she can always be found with Harold L. She plans to work for a while after this year, and maybe go to college. Good luck, Cathy! Sally Euis Sally, a former student from Markham District High, saw the light and transferred to B.H.S. Some of Sally's activities include intramural volleyball, interl school basketbal and singing in a folk group. Sally does well in other things such as playing the piano, babysitting, driving the car around, and doing her homework. Sally can be found working at the Dutchman or with John. After she leaves school she will be training in a course of mothercraft. Then after a few years of working she intends to travel. Bonne chance, Sally. Brian Holroyd Brian has spent four leisure years at B.H.S. and participated in one year of Junior football and in- tramural sports such as floor hockey and volleyball. Out of school he enjoys his high bowling and baseball averages or just wat- ching some sports event on the television. Clarence , as he is sometimes called, would like to pass and go on to attend Durham College. -ICR it 9 -,gsif l 5 -. b f 1.33 i f Q '5 QM ' 5 ' . 1 5.25: 3531.1 5 1 1 Q, . .legs Lf? - Y . r .'f Bii if Q .'s. L-451535-X :ir 2 as? Vx fy. ,jrifiift 5 .-:,l'1fa.u: eq-35551 ' ,- fr :yi Wftiifi'-w 1. V, sk f',..,y1. iff 'rl '21 r wifi, fa 'N f . John Lathangue Tang , or Tanger as he is most commonly known, came to our school in 1970. Since being here, Tang has participated in senior football for two years. He was also a member of the B.A.A., and the photography club, and worked on the yearbook. Out of school he can be most likely found down at Peg's out skiing, or with his horse. John has just recently started Karate which he would like to continue. Judy Froats Judy is a quiet member of our class. She has been a G.A.A. representative, and has been in the Screech Owl committee also. Out of school Judy can be found working hard at Canadian Tire. She also was a candy striper at the hospital. The arena is another favourite hang-out of hers. Af- ter graduation she plans on at- tending college. We know Judy will be successful! 44 Caroline Howard During Caroline's stay at B.H.S. she has participated in such ac- tivities as the drama club and the library committee. Caroline is one of this year's Screech Owl editors and has worked on the last three editions of the yearbook. Caroline was also a senior cheerleader this fall and cheered the Redmen on to another victory. Caroline can be found working at Marnwood Nursing Home on the weekends or at home. Caroline's ambition after graduating is to become an R.N., in which career I'M sure she will do well. Good luck, Caroline. Larry Hodgson A Larry has been active in many areas of B.H.S. He played senior football for two years, intramural basketball, volleyball, floor hockey and was a member of the B.A.A. for two years, If not in sports, Larry will be found in the pursuit of happiness - Girls , He is an avid skier. If not on the slopes he can be found working at D and R SPORTS. Larry's future is undecided! no mam Amina Beatrice Kraayenhof Bea can usually be found sitting on the attic steps, thinking of ways to get out of history classes. She works part-time in a nursing home, and enjoys reading and skiing. She spends her spare time with John S. Bea will be attending the R.N.A. course in Toronto at the end of the year. Best of luck, Bea! Bill Hoekstra Bill Brinker has not had a very ac- tive life in B.H.S. He participated in junior football, bantam and junior basketball, and track and field. He has one activity besides his homework-his car. He also en- joys playing pool. Richard Little Rich has performed for our junior and senior football teams during his stay at B.H.S. Rich plans to at- tend Sir Sanford Fleming next year. 113 Bonnie Morrison During Bonnie's four year stay at B.H.S. she worked on the students' council for three years and was a very active member of the school's drama club. Outside of school activities, Bonnie was a member for two years of the Orono Youth Theatre. She enjoys reading, sewing and swimming in her leisure time. Bonnie has plans to take an airline public relations course in Toronto this fall, and hopes to pursue the career of a ground hostess. . .1 .W ,J E X 1 ex N Q f? avi! . . I 'N - .av f 'X . Mr... A -avi. --L,fw,,,,g6 ya. so 'xl -mf . .3 A ,g Dianne Puk Dianne, often known as Di , has haunted the halls of B.H.S. for four years now. During this time Di has participated as a clarinet player in our school band. Apart from school she can usually be found driving her heavy Chevy or at the arena watching the Eagles play. Next year Dianne wishes to enter into nurses' training in the Toronto area. Good luck! 114 ' Gerry MacDonald Gerry, or t'Mac as he is sometimes called, can usually be found sleezing games in the pool hall at noon, working for Frederick's Pharmacy after school, replacing fenders or doors on his Poncho,' or attending The Cubs farm on Elgin Street. Although Gerry has not decided on his future except for travelling and getting out of Bowmanville, we know he will be successful. Good luck, Mac. Donna Martyn During Donna's four year stay at B.H.S., she has participated on the Grade 9 junior and senior basketball teams. Outside of school she is either bowling, working in the hospital kitchen, or with Norm. Next year she hopes to take a legal secretary's course at Durham College. Good luck, Donna. Stephen Parker Steve has had an active stay at B.H.S. by participating in football, basketball and track and field. He also set a new hi-g-h jump record during one of the numerous inter- scholastic track meets he at- tended. Steve hopes to further his education at Durham College. Gay Polley During his stay at B.H.S. Gay has participated in cross-country, in- tramural volleyball and serving detentions in Mr. Wolff's office. Out of school Gay enjoys shooting pool, playing golf and water- skiing. He may usually be found in his Cutlass or in George's pool hall. Gay's future is undecided but may include college. , ,t am ji 1 5-5, , ..,, iw' . 'Z!, ' iifffffffiiffwaffgazza,:,,3g.:7ff,fvi35Efeig' ., geese f s53fs2wfsr'1fs?'f'59H , .pmii Alan Murdoch Since coming to B.H.S., Al has participated in several intramural sports, B.A.A. and has been on two C.O.S.S.A. winning football teams and one C.O.S.S.A. basket- ball team. Outside of school 'tMur- docks spends his time skiing, visiting the Castle, and escorting Cindy in Pete's car. After this year Al plans on becoming an ap- prentice electrician. Good luck, Al. John Rand John, one of the most studiou members of 3D, has participate in student council and has been member of driver education. H can usually be found hanging ou at Jeffrey's. He is often foun arguing with Mr. Jacobs or Mr Clarke. His favourite expressio is You're a joke? His favourit pastime is watching T.V., in whic he indulges for about eight hours His future is undecided, but w wish him the best of luck. Marilyn Symons Marilyn, better known as Mino to her friends, has had an active stay at B.H.S. She has been a member of G.A.A., a Screech Owl rep., a form rep., and involved in many sports. Mino can usually be found at juvenile games watching a cer- tain defenseman breaking his hockey stick. Her main ambition forthe future is to be healthy and happy. Good luck with whatever you do, Mino. Pauline Stapleton During Pauline's stay at B.H.S. she has participated in the fashion show, gymnastics, badminton and volleyball. She usually can be found working at the Voyageur, sewing or motorcycle riding with Wayne. She would have liked to become a professional Secret Sam but her laugh gives her away. Therefore she plans to attend a course in Business Machines at Toronto. We are sure she will do well in her future endeavours whatever they may be. Keith Swan During Swany's four year stay at B.H.S. he has participated on both junior and senior football teams. Out of school Keith does not usually want to be found, and wonlt be. He enjoys good music fthe master for example? and is involved in various activities like Star Spangled Banners. Keith is not certain of his plans after school, but intends to travel for a few years anyway. . :Q s . R? X . E if .f + H :-SI if - X fs Heather Wright During the last four years Heather, better known as Hacker , has usually been found across the street having a smoke. While at school Hacker has par- ticipated in gymnastics and various sports and is also in charge of the jacket committee. Her hobbies are skiflooing and water-skiing with Mike. After driving Mike's car she can usually be found in Mike's garage wat- ching Mike put a new clutch in the Swinger. Good luck for the future, Hacker! 115 Our Honoured Dead from the Two Great Wars W.W. 12 Charles Bruce, William G. Butson, Edward F. Carr, Alex Christie, Eric W. Cousins, Percy L. Crago, Richard W.E. Jones, Reginald H. Joliffe, Eric W. Lockhart, Norman McCrimmon, Arthur E. McLaughlin, Hardy W. Nicholls, Lloyd E. Sanders, Percy H. Werry, Clare A. Williams, Robert A. Wilson, William J. Wright. W.W. 2: Glenn W. Cole, Edward W. Flaxman, Bradley G. Honeyman, Ronald J. Hooper, Fred W. Jackman, Arthur H. Matthew, A. Ray Richards, Charles E. Somerscales, Robert E. Woodward, Glenn W. Brooks, Murray A. Butler, Alex C. Colville, William F. Colville, John S. Colville, Arnold N. Johnston, Harold F. Longworth, Jack L. Roach, Albert H. Robinson, Sidney G. Rundle, Eric R. Swindles, Ralph H. VanCamp, Lorne Yeo, William R. Yollow. WE WILL REMEMBER 116 SR4 4C FIRST ROW: D. Brooks, C. Adams, A. Kent, D. Tennant, B. Linton. SECOND ROW: Mr. Jacobs, M. O'Brien, F. Kooy, J. Stephen, D. McKnight, R. Conahan. ABSENTEES: K. Wolnik, J. Dustan. FIRST ROW: J. Collacott, B. Hoekstra, S. Ellis, A. Murdoch, C. Howard, B. Savage. SECOND ROW: Mr. Lucas, G. Polley, S. Parker, M. Alldread, G. Lyle, D. Bickell, Mr. Walker. FIRST ROW: B. Morrison, J. Cascagnette, D. Clarke, G. Hovey, N. Ball, R. Hetherington, B. Kraayenhof, H. Wright, L. Cox. SECOND ROW: Mr. Clarke, R. Piper, M. Lorimer, C. Burns, H. Harvey, C. Biggs, J. Rekker, D. Martyn, L. Fortin, J. Parker. THIRD ROW: T. Brock, B. Holroyd, T. Wright, S. Land, B. Draper, D. Sargin- son, D. Wright, J. Bennett, H. Drake. FOURTH ROW: L. Hodgson, B. Walls, W. Scott, G. Vandergaast, B. Preston, D. Preston, M. Bellman, K. Swan. ABSENTEES: J. Caruana, G. Macdonald. FIRST ROW: L. Kerwood, A. Yeo, S. Bryson, D. Graham, D. Bradley, S. Hobbs, L. Samuel, L. Brock, M. Tomlinson, P. Colmer. SECOND ROW: Mr. Brunt, S. Lane, D. Gilchrist, K. Mountjoy, A. Bosgra, A. Visser, P. King, J. Vandergaast, B. Crapper, D. Sturrock, J. Hubbard, M. Meadows. THIRD ROW: G. Mutton, M. Watson, E. Tielemans, D. Smale, J. Van- denberg, D. Vivian, B. Stainton, W. Wereszczynski, S. Billett, T. Spry. FIRST ROW: C. Gaherty, L. Webb, M. Stackaruk, P. Lyle, E. Vandergaast, V. Thompson, B. Hofstede, S. Marshall, J. Wilson. SECOND ROW: Miss E. McKague, J. Rand, G. Chisholm, G. Vandergaast, D. Richards, A. Graham, T. Stout, S. Roughley, M. Murdoch, R. Moffatt, T. Wolnick. ABSENTEES: L. Osmond, P. Ubsdell. FIRST ROW: G. Palmer, D. Mutton, L. Caverly, M. Symons, P. Stapleton, D. Warner, L. Ritchie, K. Dent, N. Heavysege, D. Virtue. SECOND ROW: Mr. LeGresley, S. Nichols, N. Hiemstra, J. Froats, D. Puk, B. McGuey, E. Merkley, T. Devries, R. Coombes, A. Doyle. THIRD ROW: R. Little, E. Trimble, M. Self, J. Lathangue, G. Poirier, T. Eeuwes, L. Bridgett, F. Cook, B. Adams. ABSENTEES: N. Cowle, C. Reynolds, C. Ricard. FIRST ROW: R. Crago, K. Burgess, J. Williams, H. Ford, J. Marsden, J. Cattran, J. Bryson, S. Bryson, J. Colville, A. Francis. SECOND ROW: Mr. Lemieux, G. Severn, P. Hansel, L. Burgess, A. Reid, M. King, C. MacKintosh, C. Vandemeent, S. Finnie, W. Anonichuk. THIRD ROW: R. Strike, R. Lewis, F. Laird, P. Wilcox, K. Ferris, J. Bellman, D. Bradley, L. Brunt, M. Cornell. FOURTH ROW: J. Brooks, M. Elliott, A. Short, R. Thompson, F. Eeuwes, A. DeWith, G. Martin, J. Buttonshaw, N. Cuthbertson. ABSENTEES: P. Flonk. FIRST ROW: B. Gerrits, C. Carter, D. Lewis, M. Bridges, V. Bothwell, T. Rypstra, R. Bosgra, D. Lavergne. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Krakenberg, C. Wight, J. Craig, L. Rowe, E. Etcher, N. Taylor, D. Watson, C. Forsey. THIRD ROW: D. Bickle, C. Terhune, C. Porter, J. Feenstra, J. Wilson, R. Young, P. Knecht. FIRST ROW: J. Marshall, A. Gerrits, L. Chipman, M. Dawson, J. Ross, H. Bridges, W. Mountjoy, K. Ball, J. Bennett, R. Westover. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Wolfe, R. Devries, H. Brunt, L. Woodward, J. Hoger- vorst, K. Connelly, S. Vanstone, J. Muir, D. Robinson, P. Hofstede. THIRD ROW: H. Barrie, A. Cowey, B. Cox, H. Wesselius, M. Hiemstra, S. Davey, M. Martin, T. Payne, J. Dilling, D. Stoneburg. FIRST ROW: P. Cornell, S. Byron, Brian Crowells, B. Lander, C. Jones, B. Fair, S. Goodmurphy, M. Gillespie, D. Hardcastle, T. Woolner. SECOND ROW: Mr. Kelly, P. Vivian, R. Marchant, G. Robinson, F. Van Hoof, G. Luxton, J. Hately, M. Saunders, J. Verwey, S. Rowe. THIRD ROW: D. Anderson, B. Welsh, B. Jones, D. Lobb, P. Pollitt, H. Eeuwes, J. Colwell, B. Curtis, B. Holmes, R. Simpson. FIRST ROW: S. Conners, J. Stephens, D. McMullen, C. Kilpatrick, N. Wright, A. Brooking, S. Hayes, A. Jeans, C. Kowal. A SECOND ROW: Mrs. Shea, M. Orme, L. Linton, D. Bragg, D. Stackaruk, J. Pearson, D. Thompson, J. Michelson, J. Stainton, M. Langley. THIRD ROW: T. Hayes, D. Bragg, I. Carr, N. Oegema, D. Kramp, D. Sturrock, R. Flynn, P. Forsey. ABSENTEES: P. Brown. FIRST ROW: M. McTavish, J. Samells, M. Gilchrist, L. Woodward, C. Tighe, C. Locke, J. Mantle, J. Moelker, K. Burgess, P. LeGresley. SECOND ROW: Mr. Auger, L. Brown, F. Lorimer, S. Noble, P. Almond, P. Hope, I. Rietmuller, J. MacDonald, F. Staman, S. Wight, B. Dilling. THIRD ROW: B. Spry, P. Hamilton, P. Friedrichs, S. Vandriel, P. Carlton, S. Sylvester, G. Jensen, W. Coombes, R. Brooks, J. Hodgson. ABSENTEES: C. Patterson, R. Turney. FIRST ROW: J. Rehder, N. Jackman, I. Oegema, K. Pollitt, J. Nimigon, C. Passant, J. Hunt. SECOND ROW: Miss Rusk, R. Walker, G. Masterson, D. Leddy, T. Carlson, A. MacKenzie, P. Sheehan. FIRST ROW: S. Bosgra, J. Locke, R. Martyn, N. Rogers, B. Moffatt, J. Allen, L. Whitehead. SECOND ROW: Miss Strama, L. Cowle, L. Bryson, L. Ferrill, S. Wren, D. Hovey, C. Cooke. THIRD ROW: S. Hammond, D. Rowe, J. Paterson, I. Vandenberg, P. Wood- ward, D. Hilditch, W. Avery. FIRST ROW: H. Brewster, B. Barrell, N. Jeans, D. Knapp, S. Cox, M. Van- dergaast, D. Ootjers, R. Sheehan, C. Westover. SECOND ROW: Miss Sedgwick, S. Yeo, D. Hockett, B. Rendell, L. Crough, D. Stalker, M. Merkley, K. Dunn, J. Fogg, N. Watson. THIRD ROW: M. Vesna, D. Severn, P. Demeter, B. Preece, P. Vanderlinden, J. Doyle, T. Topple, S. James. ABSENTEES: J. Vanderveer, D. Lyle. FIRST ROW: M. Hardcastle, S. Fry, C. Shetler, J. Hoskin, S. Jones, M. Gyar- mati, C. Cowie, R. Crowells. SECOND ROW: Miss Davies, C. Willison, J. Perfect, D. Dadson, N. Verwey, B. Carlson, L. Parker, K. Piper, N. Manzo. THIRD ROW: M. Roberts, B. Hooper, B. Lyle, J. Trimble, M. Hoekstra, R. Flynn, C. Trimble. FOURTH ROW: D. Wood, K. Sarginson, S. Ricard, D. Vanderveer, C. Price, J. Hills, L. Snowden. FIRST ROW: J. Bennett, B. Brock, C. Hughes, D. Fredericks, J. Hogg, M. Scott, T. Russel, D. Bromell. SECOND ROW: P. Reid, D. Johnson, B. Morrison, B. Craig, D. Buttery, J. Strikwerda, W. Branigan. THIRD ROW: Mr. Bergman, D. Bebee, D. Knapp, R. Demille, B. Cox, S. Bruce, J. Ross, J. Stephen, B. Cascagnette. FOURTH ROW: B. Knight, M. Steel, J. Dykstra, R. Coombes, M. Leblanc, B. McDonald, B. Hellam. ABSENTEES: A. Weatherall. FIRST ROW: P. Ferrill, D. Zakarow, Cathy Abbott, B. Henning, A. Hooper, J. Mcllroy, W. Ayre, L. Williams, B. Kitney, B. Prout. SECOND ROW: Mr. Sheridan, J. Dejager, D. Konapacki, R. Mann, P. Wat- son, T. Tighe, F. Visser, M. Glover, L. Mutton, D. Brown. THIRD ROW: J. Stackaruk, J. Corden, B. Almond, D. Sylvester, T. Wreggitt, B. Ritchie, A. Connell, C. Butler, J. Vandergaast, A. Slute. N l FIRST ROW: K. Samuel, S. Knight, A. Weatherall, L. Harrison, C. Conway P. Self, T. Embree, P. Colmer, P. Zakarow, C. Lewis. SECOND ROW: Mr. Netten, G. Brunt,R. Kennedy, C. Masters, T. Bouma, J Woodstra, T. Woudstra, A. Rypstra, S. Robertson, I. Wilcox. THIRD ROW: S. Kemp, T. Woodward, D. Leddy, P. Jackman, D. McIntyre, J Wesselius, R. Filiatrault, M. Chittick, D. Goodmurphy. Q FIRST ROW: B. Woodward, M. Haskill, S. Burns, H. Johnson, L. Hockin, C Troy, M. Bradley, B. Ford, S. Dustan, C. Anger. SECOND ROW: Mr. Ball, G. Perfect, B. Hubbard, R. Cobban, R. Strike, S Gatchell, E. Reid, D. Howarth, J. Wilson, R. Aldread, W. Martin. THIRD ROW: D. Lunney, L. Moelker, J. Braden, J. Korsten, K.'Vivian, J Wood, H. Dykstra, C. Tomlinson., R. VanMeer. ABSENTEES: A. Rigby, B. Morrison. Our Foster Yanchen Lhamu Child Dear Sponsor: Your heart has responded in a special way to the need that in this shrinking world crowds close upon us For your sponsored child lif 'll . e W1 never be the same again. We thank you, although we are only too well aware of the inadequacy of words. The smile of a happy, healthy child speaks much more eloquently. A new photograph of your foster child is enclosed together with his Christmas greetings. They come with his love and, gratitude May Christmas be a truly joyous time for you this year made h a ap' pier by the realization that you are giving happiness where only misery existed, and hope where there was none. Yours most sincerely, Dr. Graham's Homes QLJQQQJZQ Mrs. Kenneth A. Toten, Secretary. 5 E l w 5 E 2 5 Z E X 5 E 4 3 E Camera Club B. Kitney, P. Ferril, S. Billet, L. Ferril, B. Henning, Mr. Colville ABSENTEES: D. Preston. Chess Club D. Anderson, R. Alldread, C.V. Clarke T. Woolnik. Dance Committee FIRST ROW: B. Moffatt, A. Connell. SECOND ROW: D. McKnight, C. Carter, C. Porter. Art 8z Publicity FIRST ROW: B. Moffatt, D. McKnight, C. Carter. SECOND ROW: D. Robinson, S. Jones, C. Porter, N. Wright Cast of the King and I FIRST ROW: B. Morrison, J. Rehder, S. Hayes, M. Tomlinson, B. Kitney, B. Henning, P. Ferrill, B. Moffat. SECOND ROW: Mr. Sheridan, H. Bridges, P. Hansel, C. Terhune, J. Woods, H. Barrie, S. Bryson. THIRD ROW: B. Hubbard, C. Wight, L. Ferrill, D. Lewis, D. Francis, L. Samuel, J. Stackaruk, B. Dilling. ABSENTEES: P. Pollitt, M. Gilhooly, R. Gough, C. Howard, K. Bell, R. Hetherington, L. Kerwood, N. Taylor, C. Shetler, S. Knight, H. Higgon, M. Gillespie, B. Cascagnette, N. Cowle. Public Speaking Contestants Mr. Walker, J. Rehder, D. Francis, B. Stainton, P. Wilcox, I. Oegema, B. Hen- ning. I. S.C.F. D. Virtue, Mrs. Wolfe, K. Dent, I. Oegema, P. LeGres1ey, H. Wesselius, P Flonk, Miss Clapp. Library Club FIRST ROW: R. Weatherall, P. LeGresley, N. Gilchrist, J. Rehder, K. Ball, M. Gilchrist. SECOND ROW: H. Bridges, J. Nimigon, I. Oegema, S. Ricard, S. Wren, H. Barrie. E G.A.A. FIRST ROW: S. Dustan, Executive, P. Colmer, A. Visser, L. Lavergne, B. Crapper, E. Merkley, C. Biggs, B. Linton, J. Allen, L. Whitehead. SECOND ROW: M. Tomlinson, D. Hovey, S. Burns, L. Linton, D. Graham, J. Craig, H. Har- vey, N. Ball, N. Jackman, R. Martyn, N. Heavysage. THIRD ROW: M. Glover, R. Mann, J. Pearson, P. Almond, T. Woudstra, C. MacKintosh, I. Rietmuller, D. Hilditch, C. Locke, J. Cattran. B.A.A. FIRST ROW: T. Hayes, S. Billet, R. Conahan, J. Lathangue, G. Chisholm, J. Parker. SECOND ROW: G. Mutton, S. Slyvester, A. Murdock, B. Jones, D. Crough. Fall Driver Training FIRST ROW: J. Muir, A. Short, T. Rypstra. SECOND ROW: P. Carlton, K. Ferris, R. Thompson, S. Nichols, J. Vandenburg, B. Stainton M. Meadows, K. Vivian, E. Thielamans, N. Oegema, Mr. Eckl, Instructor, V. Bothwell, S Marshall, Mr. Legresley, Class Instructor, C. Wight, P. Hansel, C. Howard, C. Vandermeent Winter Driver Training LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Conahan, R. Moffat, S. Bruce, P. Flonk, M. LeBlanc, J. Feenstra, S. Roughly, D. Mutton, S. Bryson, P. Sarginson, L. Burgess, D. Watson, J. Craig, Mr. LeGresley, Instructor, Mr. Eckl, Instructor, N. Taylor, S. Land, P. Ubsdell, D. Gilchrist, P. Sheehan, L. Brunt, G. Severn. ABSENTEES: D. Bradley, J. Cattran, R. Lewis, B. McGuey. Band FIRST ROW: M. Gibson, T. Rypstra, M. King, L. Brock, S. Hobbs, C Woolnik, C. Vandermeet, H. Barrie, S. Bryson, R. Bosgra, P. King. SECOND ROW: R. Crago, S. Fraser, J. Bryson, N. Jackman, J. Rehder, P Almond, L. Bryson, B. Gerrits, J. Korsten, S. Lucas, D. Kowal, P. Hansel, B Cascagnette. THIRD ROW: S. Vandriel, R. Walker, M. Gillespie, C. Stevens, I. Peter, R Gough, F. Laird, C. Forsey, G. Jenson, H. Bridges, C. Wight, L. Rowe, L Whitehead, E. Merkley, L. Ritchie. FOURTH ROW: J. Dustan, G. Martin, P. Hamilton, E. Tielemans, T. Hovey N. Cuthbertson, S. Whitehead, J. Craig, A. Francais, S. Burgess, N. Hiemstra J. Caruana, R. Boumeester, K. Vivian, B. Jones, B. Lander, Mr. Tremeer ABSENTEES: C. Culloch, K. Rowe, S. Sylvester, S. Richard, S. Kemp, M. Tighe. Stage Band FIRST ROW: C. Forsey, H. Bridges, P. Hansel, B. Cascagnette. SECOND ROW: E. Merkley, I. Peters, C. Stevens, S. VanDrie1, F. Laird, R. Boumeester, S. Whitehead, J. Craig, A. Francis, N. Hiemstra, J. Dustan, M. Gillespie. V W-,g..... . . . And on Feb. 26 came Sean Andrew. 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For some time the Durham County District High School Board entertained the possibility that within a few years Bowmanville would need a new secondary school. Rather than wait until the need was urgent, and armed with this foresight, the Board acquired 20 acres of land lying on the east side of Liberty Street, opposite the foot of Carlisle Avenue. This was in the year 1965. Three years later initial meetings were held with the Toronto firm of architects, known then as Pentland, Baker and Poulson. In 1968 a lay- out of the new building was presented to the Board. From that beginning and after many meetings the final plan was drafted. During the planning stage the Durham County District High School Board was replaced by the Nor- thumberland Durham Board of Education. The planning was completed under the latter Board and finally in 1970 a contract for construction was awarded to the construction firm of Stewart and Hinan of St. Catherines. Com- pletion date was set for the spring of 1972. The school is designed to accommodate 1200 students and includes academic, commercial and technical departments. The academic area includes 12 standard classrooms, 6 Now laboratories, including an arboratum, 2 geography rooms, rooms for music, art and home economics, 2 lecture rooms and 4 rooms for small group seminars. The commercial area is comprised of 6 special rooms for business training while the technical area in- cludes 5 shops plus 2 drafting rooms along with 3 areas for special training. An audio-visual room has been provided so that sound and pic- ture may be transmitted to each instructional area. The whole is complemented by a spacious gymnasium, a library, a cafeteria and an auditorium with 615 seats. The auditorium in- cludes a well equipped stage and projection room. The town of Bowmanville contributed generously to the financing of the auditorium, and it is hopeful that the community will make use of these facilities. The building, almost windowless, is air con- ditioned and the system of heating makes use of body heat and supplementary electric heating. It is also designed for future expansion. The school is well planned and equipped and, hopefully, meets the needs of modern education. and Then A program of music and dances, as well as a short play and a gymnastic display was presen- ted by the students. Gregory Colmer gave the Valedictory Address and among other memories, said this of the Screech Owl ..... we were able to gather together, through the co-operation of students and staff, a magazine which compares most favourably with much larger schools, and I think is not equalled by any school of our size. A formal reception for the graduates was held in the gymnasium where the guests were received by principal and Mrs. L.W. Dippell, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Morrison, Miss I.K. Smith and Miss Phyllis Clemence, President of the Literary Society. Refreshments were served followed by dancing in the Assembly Hall. This function became a school tradition - though nowadays the formality is gone and the dancing is usually at private parties. It is noticed that' two large Union Jacks were presented to the school by Chairman Couch, and that the Hydro gave a handsome floor lamp. Compare this list with the 1890 one! Government grants had taken over. from private generosity. TEACHING STAFF The 1930's proved to be another period of growth. The staff of seven, which included as well as the new principal, Mr. Dippell C29-'61J, teaching Science, Agriculture and P.T., a new Mathematics Teacher, Mr. G.L. Wagar, M.A. C29-'37l, a new instructress in Lower School subjects and P.T., Miss A.V. Parker C'29l, those who had Miss E.M. Stedman C27-'37l, and Miss L.P. Whitton U29-'31l. Mr. Francis Sutton C29-'41l instructed in music any students he could cajole into either an or- chestra or a chorus, but it was on a voluntary basis with no subject creditgiven. In the fall of 1930 the Commercial Courses began under Miss I. Clement C'30l5 a Junior Commercial class following completion of Form I and a Senior class to complete a two year diploma course, and to teach typing and shorthand to students from IV and V Forms. Miss H. Haliday U31-'32J replaced Miss Clement, Mr. A. Shearer V339 was hired away by Peterborough after only one year, so it was really Mr. R. Ainslie U34-'40J, 'affectionately known as Steve , who made the greatest im- pact on the department and on the school. The number of commercial diplomas won in this period ran between nine to twelve a year. Mr. Ingham returned to the staff in C319 and, with Miss Clement and a teacher of Lower School subjects added, Mr. T.A. Miller, the staff now numbered nine. Miss H. Ball was new that year too, teaching P.T. Teachers in this field usually had a short tenure and went on to better things in bigger schools - or to matrimony. In 1933 Miss Smith retired to settle in our community as Mrs. CColonell L.T. McLaughlin. Her assistance in compiling this history has been invaluable as her memory spans twenty years of the school life. Miss Ogden also left to marry and the replacements for these two were Miss D.K. Bonnycastle C33-'39l English head, and Miss M.A. Wagar C33-'41l History, Art, English Grammar. Miss A.L. Vanstone U33-'36 and later as Mrs. H. Lewis '44-'67J P.T., Science and Mr. E.H. Devitt C33-'36J P.T. and English, also joined the staff. In '34 a tenth teacher was added when Miss E.M. Soper U34- '41J was hired to teach some French while also helping with office work and exam typing. She was soon teaching full time and Miss D. Freeman was hired to handle the office, followed later by Miss N. Berry C1940-'58l, now Mrs. H. Allin. Gregory Colmer C1936-'40l returned to his home school to teach P.T. and coach the teams he used to play on. When Miss Stedman left to marry, Mr. K.S.P. Soanes took on the Latin and Greek. He is also remembered as an out- standing musician and bass soloist. In 1938 a familiar name appears, when Mr. L. Lucas C1938-'40l joined the staff to teach Mathematics. The same year Mr. Ingham left and Mr. H.F. Longworth U38-'41l came to the Moderns Department and also coached the rugby team which became Ontario Champions in 1940. Both these young men joined the armed for- ces and one did not return. In his honour the Harold F. Longworth Memorial Scholarship was established by his parents in 1947. To complete the roll call of teachers in the thirties, when Miss Bonnycastle became Mrs. Maitland Gould in 1939, Miss D. Jeffery replaced her as English head from 1939-'44, TRUSTEES 1931-'72 The High School Board in this period, mainly under the chairmanship of Dr. Bonnycastle, besides being served by the long-time members already mentioned, included L.S. Caverly C26- '28, '31-'33J, F. Knox C31-'39J, Mr. G.V. Gould C'31-'39J, H. Rice 034-'35, '37-'38D, Dr. V.H. Storey 0367, A.M. Hardy U39-'47l. In 1940 a I major change took place when the trustees of all the Bowmanville schools were united as the Bowmanville Board of Education which func- tioned from 1940 - Dec. 31, 1950. During that time the chairmanship changed each year, passing from F. Cryderman to Dr. Bon- nycastle, to A.M. Hardy, to W.A. Edger C40- '47J, to W.L. Patterson C40-'48J, to J.R. Stutt U40-'47D, to D.A. McGregor C41-'68J, to Dr. H. Ferguson C'41-'50J, to Dr. Devitt. In 1951 the Durham County Distrist High School Board came into existance to last until the amalgamation of all school boards into the .Northumberland and Durham County Board of Education in January 1969. C.H. Mason had replaced J.S. Moorcraft in II926 and served as Secretary-Treasurer until his death in 1943. S.R. James then carried on iuntil the county board was formed. H.W. Mit- chell of Port Hope served from 1951-'56 and then W.B. Raynolds, a wonderful friend of the school, staff and students alike until his death in 1965. Mrs. Ruth Mutton filled in briefly until the appointment of M.A. McLeod in 1966. Other members who served three years or more from Bowmanville and area on the county board include E.L. Oliver, J.F. Heyland U54-'70J, H.B. Tink C54-'71D, L.A. Parker C'55- '68l, Clare E. Allin C56-'68l, I. Colwill, A.A.H. Strike C56-'72l, Clarence Allin, G. Tubb U62- '68J, W.J. Brown V63-'70J. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE '30'S THE AT HOME The At Home, introduced by Mr. Dippell, became the annual social highlight of the school year. It was a very special senior dance, as only students from Forms IV, V and Senior Commercial could buy a ticket for two. Mem- bers of the lower forms could go, of course, if invited by a lordly senior Cmake usuallyl. There also developed a system whereby any junior who had won an academic or athletic prize, or had sold ten tickets to the Com- mencement Play, would receive an invitation Ci.e. could buy a single ticket, sit on the side lines, watch the couples dance and eat lunch.D Invitations were also sent to Board members, graduates of the last two years, and any adult in town who wanted one, so frequently one third of those who attended were non-students. The price was stiff for those days, 32.00 apiece, but it was the only school dance with an orchestra. In 1931 it was Scotty and his nine piece Pine Lake orchestra. In 1934, Charlie Cawker's group supplied most danceable music. There was first the formal reception line, then a programme featuring some of the best acts from Literary programmes. Dancing part- ners were listed on dance programmes, given out as tickets when the money was laid on the line. From 1934 to 1941 these programmes and invitations were prepared by the Art teacher and her students, much cheaper than printing. Girls got their first long dresses Coften homemade? for this magical formal affair. Lunch was served in the gymnasium at eleven, dancing resumed, to continue until one o'clock. Much work went in ahead of time in decorating the Assembly Hall. For the first few years, since the dance was held in February and since the school colours were red and white, these colours in streamers, hearts on the windows and balloons seemed appropriate. However, more elaborate efforts were made later. One year that I remember particularly was when the theme was based on the popular song of the day PENNIES FROM HEAVEN. Colourful plastic and oil silk umbrellas were hung open, suspended from the ceiling and cascades of gold and silver 'pennies' erupted from them . Donalda Creasser f1935-'41J. Other school dances took place after the games. A good natured pianist was pressed into service for the music. In the early years this might be Elsie Carruthers CMrs. R. Lunney 1929-'34J who remembers damage to her music by mice in the old assembly hall. Things were much better in the new one! Other pianists of this period were Newton Hackney, Bob Corbett, Ken Tamblyn, Bill Ingram, Helen Argue, Charlie Cawker and later Don Cameron. One and all they would often play during the noon hour for dancing couples Cfrequently pairs of girlsl. Russell Hallman and Donnie Creasser both remember Don's music. Russel C1935-'38l writes: Don Cameron used to have a good thing going for him at the Big 20, taking home five or six pieces of music and playing them over and over until he learned them, then take them back, all but one, which he bought. This is how he knew all the latest songs for the piano at one fifth the cost. Money was always scarce in those days. THE LITERARY SOCIETY The Literary Society was the main organizing force for student activities outside of athletics, where a Boys' and a Girls' Athletic Society flourished. The Lit organized the At Home, the Screech Owl Staff, the various par- ties, the Oratorical Contest and of course, the monthly Literary programmes, when class by class, the talents of the school were paraded in music, skits, plays, and always a form song. Only the Commencement entertainment was out of the students' hands as far as planning went, though they provided all the talent there too. Of course, form teachers got into the act with advice and direction as requested. Mr. Longworth, when our form teacher in Fourth and Fifth, writes Donnie Creasser, en- couraged us to put on a shortened version of Gilbert and Sullivan's MIKADO and PIRATES OF PENZANCE which were tremendous fun and great experience. Donnie also mentions the shield that was won by the class presenting the best all round programme. Form V often had the best trained talent, but the two first forms had the larger pool to draw from and two energetic form teachers in Miss Bonnycastle and Miss Wagar. In 1934, they directed a three- act play, MAKE BELIEVE, commemorated in the Screech Owl by a drawing in pen and ink by Ieleen Hallman CMrs. R. Okel of the wood cut- ter CCharlie Spencer! and the princess C?J. MUSIC Perhaps the outstanding feature of the school in the 30's was the musical talent there and its development under Mr. Francis Sutton. He built up an orchestra, a first class chorus and for years led the whole school in a Wednesday morning sing in the assembly. But the A Cap- pella Glee Club which won honours in music festivals was the pride of the school. Again quoting Donnie Creaser's memories. In I form that year we were entered in the Durham Northumberland Musical Festival. Af- ter much rehearsing we felt invincible but Mr. Sutton was not satisfied and he withdrew our application. We were shocked, hurt, and very disappointed. Mr. Dippell appealed in vain. Mr. Longworth finally interceded successfully but Mr. Sutton proved correct, as we did not win. The adjudicator in his remarks pointed out the very weaknesses that Mr. Sutton said would be our downfall . According to the Canadian Statesman of April 27, 1939, Bowmanville High School choristers sang a program of sacred muisc and spirituals in Toronto Parkdale Church on a Sun- day evening. In the November 30 issue of the same year it is noted that the Commencement entertainment of music, dances, and 2 one act plays had to be put on a third time-- on the following Monday. By then the Commencement date had settled to the last Friday in November--then the last Thursday and Friday, and now Thursday, Friday, and Monday. The actual prize and diploma giving was divided up and sandwiched in between Acts--the big thing was the show. From '32 to '38 operettas Cthe cheap kind with low royalties--it was the depression, remem- ber'?J were presented each year, the only really memorable one ENCHANTED ISLE, where the music was Chopin's. Robert Kent played Chopin and Eileen Wight CMrs. N. OsborneJ the heroine. In 1939, 2 one act plays were sub- stituted to give the non-musical students a chance at drama. But there were so many musicians! A brief list from the Screech Owls C30-'34 and then this source dries upl follows: Wallace Horn, Violin, Bernice Bellman, Soprano, Bob Corbett, Piano and Baritone, Phyllis Challis, Piano, George Werry, Piano, Helen Argue, Piano and Alto, Dorothy Edger, Piano, Albert Cully, Tenor, Oscar Jamison, Violin, Charlie Cawker, Cor- net, Piano, Orchestra Leader, Ken Morris, Trombone and Bass, Nan Allin, Alto, Jean and Eileen Wight, Sopranos, Doug Rackham, 1st Tenor--and then all those who came later! Per- formers in duets, quartettes, choruses and all the talented dance groups are too numerous to include. Mr. Ainsley Commercial Teacher C34-'40J Miss Wagar at II Form Picnic 1938 The New Math Teacher 1938 Mr. Lucas First plate for the Morgan Lunney two-plate Screech Owl Cover. Discovered by the Canadian Statesman and contributed to this issue. CHRISTMAS PARTIES Another tradition which began in the 1930's was the annual Christmas Party. On the last day of the fall term, classes met in the morning determined not to work, so teachers came prepared with contests, games, and sometimes even treats. Jesse Knox CMrs. J. Slemon? remembers Mr. Wagar bringing sweets to V form, and Miss Wagar CMrs. H. Jeffery? remembers supplying her Art classes with gumdrops, jelly beans, and toothpicks for the creation of animals, etc. which could be taken home or eaten if unsuccessful. The Senior students spent the morning decorating the assembly hall, trimming the tree, and rehear- sing their skits. The afternoon activities began at two, usually with the V form literary program. In 1930, a Debate was staged: 'Resolved that Santa Claus is real'. Bob Corbett produced this memorable line about department store figures in red suits -- 'they are only subordinate clauses'. The 'real' Santa appeared at the close of the main program with a bag of gags, ap- propriate or otherwise for staff members and other fall guys. Sometimes a treasure hunt followed before supper in the gym and an evening of dancing. THE SCREECH OWL The Screech Owl, begun with such elan in 1922, celebrated its 10th anniversary in the 1931 copy by publishing a dedication to, and picture of the original staff and a guest editorial by one of the'original editors. The staff had grown from 18 to 31. Of course, the school had grown in numbers and classes 6Jr. and Sr. Com- mercia1?. The two plate, 3 colour cover was continued this year in gold and black on red but hard times were beginning to close in. 104 pages shrank to 90 in '32, to 88 in '33. By 1934 the expensive and beautiful M. Lunney cover was replaced, using only the owl from it. There were 100 great pages that year but unhappily these were the last printed until 1949, publication interrupted by hard times and war. The early Screech Owls, including of course the issues in the 20's, are a marvelous store of school history as well as showcases for the talent of the time. With Jr. and Sr. prizes of- fered for poetry and stories, competitors flooded the editors who printed anywhere from 15 to 22 pages of student literature . In 1934 they persuaded Mazo de la Roche Cof Jalma fame? to judge the stories, E.J. Pratt, M.A., Ph. D., Prof. of English, Victoria College, U. of T., to judge the poetry, and C.J. Klinck, M.A., Ph. D. - Professor of English at Waterloo College, U. of Western Ontario to judge the dramas. The latter in a message to the students, said in part -- My message to these young people is simply this: Canada's best must find expression in her literature ...... Nothing can be a substitute for masterful ex- pression and high thinking. These come only by incessant practice and by deep consecration to the noblest of arts -- the art of noble living. The winners picked were, for short stories: Sr. Robert Clark and Clifford Hall Jr. Ruth Ives and Betty Knox for poetry: Sr. Evelyn Mackinnon Ceditor of the Literary section? Sr. Selma Bartlett Jr. Beryl Thompson and Ruth Logan fOr dfamai Sr. E. Mackinnon Jr. B. Knox The Literary Society that year provided special prizes for a school song CBetty Rowe?, Cartoons CLouise Cole and M. Smith? and for linoleum cuts KC. Wright and I. Ha1lman?. Each issue included a French page, a Latin page, pictures and lists of prize winners, and a page of Exchange notes on 18 or more other school yearbooks. The pictures, though few, improved in quantity and quality but of course can't match today's output. Advertisers were mainly lumped together at the back Cwith one or two at the front? sometimes interspersed with bits of student humour-such as Cfrom 1932? Miss Smith Ccommenting on a Comp. paper? - Elford, how do you spell 'noticeably'? Elford Cox - Did I get it wrong? Miss Smith - Yes. Elford - I don't know how to spell it then. or Betty Morris - Bradley may I take your pic- ture? Bradley - What for? Betty - Because Miss Ogden wants some crazy pictures for the Screech Owl. ATHLETICS Of course, each Screech Owl had pictures of boys' and girls' teams with accounts of the games. Ed. Devitt, P.T. teacher, 1933-'36, send us these memories. MEMORIES-OF GAMES WON AND LOST These memories go back to 1933-36 when, as usual, B.H.S. had outstanding athletes and teams, as a result, most of the games were won, but a few were lost. There were at least four memorable football games. The first two were final league games with Cobourg on the new football field behind the school. B.H.S. won the last scheduled game by plunging for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but Cobourg argued that the ball-carrier had been at least temporarily stopped before he crossed the goal-line. The referee had ruled it a touchdown and all the the B.H.S. coach had to do was to agree with the referee, in whom he had full confidence, however, in this one par- ticular case, the coach felt that he could not honestly agree. As a result, Cobourg was able to win a protest - the game was replayed- - and RE-WON BY B.H.S. by a bigger score --- to the great satisfaction of all Bowmanville sup- porters. Following these league games, B.H.S. played off with Lindsay for the district championship. Lindsay was reputed to have a particularly heavy, powerful team - strong enough to in- timate anybody! On the opening kick-off in the first game in Lindsay, the highly-dependable B.H.S. full-back, who had not dropped a kick all season, fumbled behind his own goal-line and Lindsay fell on the ball for a touchdown. Even that bad break did not upset the B.H.S. team that fought Lindsy on even terms without any further scoring until the final play of the game. On that play, quarter-back Boyd Slemon threw a fifty-yard forward pass that was picked off by Tony Mcllveen, in full stride, who ran another fifty yeards for a touchdown. B.H.S. had held the powerful Lindsay team to a tie on Lindsay's home field! Prospects looked good for the return game at Bowmanville - but they did not quite work out - B.H.S. lost the round by one touchdown. To paraphrase a well-known saying So B.H.S. won and tied and lost BUT HOW THEY PLAYED THE GAME! This was a period of highly talented families in sports, 3 Slemons, 5 Mcllveens, 2 Colmers, 3 Colvilles, 2 Bagnells, cousins, 2 Depews, 2 Fagans, as well as many singles like Don Williams, Bob Kent, Hub. Hooper, and many more. These boys were all round fine athletes in the sense that they were track stars., foot- ball team stand outs, basketball heroes -- you name it, they played it. I remember an interschool track meet bet- ween CI think! Bowmanville, Uxbridge, Port Perry and Whitby, held at the Cream of Barley Camp. Things were neck and neck all the way until the outcome was riding on the final event-- the Senior relay race. Depending on the stan- ding in this race, three schools had achance to win the day. Such excitement! When Bowman- ville runners made it, we were the winners by 6 points. The runners were, I think, Don Williams, Bill Bagnall, Boyd Slemon, and Monk Colmerf' Our rugby teams played in various leagues which seemed to change each year. Pat Paterson, local citizen, gave excellent coaching for several years and the teams improved. Don CDuncJ Williams was captain of the Sr. team for 3 years. In 1933 C.O.S.S.A. is first mentioned and in this League we entered both a Jr. and a Sr. team, the seniors winning the cham- pionship, completing the season without the loss of a game-- but the juniors failed to win any. Bill Bagnall, Boyd CCyJ Slemon, Frank CTonyJ Mcllveen, Harold fMonkJ Colmer, and Bob Courtice are mentioned as heavy scorers in the final 52-0 game v.s. port Hope. The cap- tain was injured that year in an early game v.s. Peterboro. 1930 SPECIAL MEMORIES 1939 When the first addition was made Cwas it in 1929J?, the new section was not completed when classes began in September, so the fourth form was lodged in the old third floor assemble hall. When it came time to move to the new section, the boys had to carry the desks down the well worn, creaking stairs, across the highly polished NEW hardwood hallways to the new form. One skinny, sixteen year old boy carried one desk down, and began to go back for another. He did not hurry back because he had an overpowering premonition that he would fall down the stairs if he had to carry another desk. Naturally he didn't voice his fears to anyone for fear of being laughed out of the lodge, so he trudged up the thousands of steps - praying there would be no more desks. There were .... so he picked up a desk, gritted his teeth, and headed for the stairway .... when he looked down, there were Miss Smith and Miss Stedman standing at the bottom, engrossed in conversation. Determined not to make a fool of himself, he carefully went down one step and reached for the second step - and caught his heel .... He only used three more steps to reach the bottom where he arrived on his feet and still clutching the desk. In the two seconds it took, he saw Miss Stedman zip into the classroom and Miss Smith stand spellbound with her only movement being her mouth opening in amazement. The boy was so thank- ful at having landed at the bottom still alive and with the desk, that he staggered on his way, not knowing that three jolting steps had caused the contents of the inkwell to seek an exit. The next day, when a very irate Mr. Dip- pell used some well chosen, caustic comments about the sloppiness of someone who had splat- tered ink along the new hallway - did that boy confess his guilt? You know the answer. Perhaps after forty odd years it isksafe to tell who put the first scars on a spic and span new addition. Yes I was the one. Nelson Osborne 4' lk lk lk lk ak Important visitors often came to the school and addressed the students. Sir Arthur Currie spoke on one occasion and on another, Wilson MacDonald lectured and read his poems. I remember Miss Smith loaning me 10c for ad- mission. Ada Annis CMrs. G. Pickelll '29-'33. She also remembers having lunch, in good weather, down by the creek. In winter, we ate in the lunch room. Sometimes we put potatoes in the oven and one person cooked meat, etc. At 12 o'c1ock - a mad rush and you were lucky if you got your own potato. Pk ik Sli Ik if Pl' THE PATCHED CEILING! There will be some who will remember this escapade. It was too hush hush to reach the Screech Owl. The time was 1930 or thereabouts. We girls from outside town used to find it rather hard to know how to put in our noon hours. We ate our lunches in the dark little room to the right of the basement stairs. We could hear the boys in their lunch room, east of ours, having fun tossing pennies, not a girl's sport. A number of us decided to go exploring, namely Bernice CRundleD Magee, Elizabeth CHendersonJ Bates, Ethel CHendersonJ Kent, Helen CMacDonald7 Piper, Elinor CSykesD Brent, Ada CYellowleesJ Allin, maybe there were several more: We knew the old attic assembly hall was out of bounds, but that didn't phase us. Up three flights of squeaky old wooden stairs we crept. There it was, the old assembly hall, the high stage, the storage rooms filled with old! costumes and scenery, the gun cases filled with rifles and most tantalizing of all, that small door on the left hand wall. What was behind it? We knew the boys used to go through it to shoot in target practice, but what else was in there? We found out! A few boards had been thrown across the floor joists to make a walk to the target and ..... a five foot brick wall to our ! left! Well! Bernice looked over the wall and discovered an old bed, actually a door covered with an old patchwork quilt - someone's hideaway for skipping classes no doubt. There was a pile of old magazines. True Story? She decided to find out. We lifted her up to the top of the wall and she was supposed to ease herself down on to a board on the other side, only she didn't. She slipped and disappeared between the joists into the room below. We were terrified. Was she killed? There was no sound. We knew the Science Lab. was below. Had she impaled herself on a water faucet? Down the stairs we rushed only to find the lab door locked. Still no sound from inside. Down two more flights of stairs to find Herbie Moyse. Good old Herbie the friend of the country kids. Herbie unlocked the door and there was Bernice sitting on the floor in a dazed condition and there to our surprise was Ruth Tuerk, who had been in the lab studying CI think she had been just as surprised at Bernice's entry as Bernice herself J. The only damage done was two badly scraped arms and a hole in the ceiling. It was a good thing Dr. Bell lived beside the school, for he did an excellent job in bandaging up Ber- nice's arms. I can't remember any detentions. I guess Mr. Dippell thought our scare was punishment enough. Of course, he gave us a lit- tle lecture. We all had to pay for the patch on the ceiling. They tell me you can still see it. It is now I believe a typing-room. Have you ever seen this repair and wondered how it hap- pened? We know, we were there! Elinor Sykes CMrs. G. Brent? Ik at lk wk ak ik Charlie Mcllveen C33-'39J Know a Doctor and an M.P.P. in Oshawal, always a cut-up and a clown in class, remembers being asked to leave the room three times in one day, first by Mr. Wagar for not paying attention. The third time I reported to Mr. Dippell, he ran me right across his office with his finger under my chin, telling me how he could do without me for one week. Sk Ik lk 42 Ik lk One hot afternoon in early June the English class was trying to look intelligent. The blinds were all drawn in Form V and Miss Jeffery walked into the room and said as she yanked up the blinds, The Lord said 'let there be light'. As she did so, the blind took off by itself and shot right to the top of the very tall window. A voice from the back said sotto voce And there was light. D. Creaser Ik ik Ik Ik lk Ik In the winter of 1935-1936, we had a freezing rain storm which completely glazed everything, including the two hills behind the school, which at that time, were unimpeded. Paddy Welsh acquired a great long runner car- pet from his home at the south end of the school grounds, and during the noon hour, kids by the dozens skimmed blissfully down the hills, with and without the magic carpet. Alas! At last bell, most of them were flailing helplessly about, trying to get back up, to the howls of laughter from students and teachers alike wat- ching from the back windows. H1938 was the year of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , which played at the Regent Theatre in Oshawa. One gorgeous Spring af- ternoon, five girls from the same corner of the Commercial Class, who had appeared to be in robust health that morning, were all absent. The next morning, while all sat sheepishly waiting for the axe to fall, a very magnanimous Mr. Ainslie came to the miscreants and with a knowing twinkle in his eyes, quietly asked, Did you all enjoy the movie, girls? What a prince of a fellow! The girls involved in this were Elsie Lymer, Dorothy Nickerson, Helen Cotton, Lucy Lyle and Carol Martyn CMrs. Wm. Colvillel, the writer. lk lk lk lk il! ik Mr. Ainslie was also the power behind a project undertaken in 1939 for an Open House held March 9. There were to be programs all over the school - marching and folk dances in the Gym, music and drama in the Assembly Hall, speed typing in Commercial Room and experiments in the Labs, but the feature was a miniature model of part of the business section of King St. There was as yet no Industrial Arts Dept., but under Mr. Ainslie's direction, the model was created. Then the Art classes put in long hours mixing and splashing brick red paint with frequent interruptions and trips up town to determine the shape of the windows or the colour of the trim paint. Everyone was proud of the result. ik lk lk lk ik ik The great movie of 1939 was the Wizard of Oz. At Commencement that year, four talented dancers brought down the house in laughter with their Off to see the Wizard dance - Louise Cox as Dorothy, Keith Slemon as the Scarecrow, Bill Edger as the Lion, in a rented suit which left him blind, and Ken Nickerson in a tin woodman's outfit created by Mr. Ainslie. !k ik ik lk lk lk My memories of B.H.S. embrace five years, starting in 1936, but they are most vivid for my graduating year of 1940 - '41 and I will confine my nostalgia to this period. We had emerged from the great depression only because of the cruel, economic push engendered by the looming perils of the 2nd Great War. We were at the crossroads of our lives during the final B.H.S. year, as indeed was the whole of democracy - for at this time the heroic Battle of Britain was being fought. Here we were in the snug safety of Bowman- ville High School, free from danger, unscathed, uncaring. The school contained less than 300 students and the teaching staff numbered ten, including Principal, Louie Dippell - a man respected by the students and staff alike. His dry wit was ap- parent even while disciplining an errant student or skillfully instructing a Chemistry class. Three teachers of that era stand out in my rather murky memory, Marian Wager and two young bachelors who before the year was to finish would have both joined the Armed Ser- vices of Canada, Harold Longworth and Len Lucas. Marian, who was to change her name to Jeffery that same year, was probably the best all-round teacher I ever had, in or out of medical school - even though she couldn't spell a lick. Harold Longworth, a small, friendly man wearing gaudy ties and a Warm smile, taught French throughout the school as well as German. Although he knew nothing about the game of football, in our hour of need he became the coach and did a tremendous job. He was a real pal to all the 5th form students. Len Lucus did a fine job teaching four major 5th form sub- jects even though he was undoubtedly distrac- ted by the presence in his class of a lovely young lady named Pat Emmett who he was later to marry. Len returned to Bowmanville after the War to become a teacher on the Staff and to succeed Louie Dippell as principal of B.H.S. M1940-'41 was an era of school dances to recorded music - a time of jitter-bugging to Glenn Miller, swinging to Benny Goodman, fox- trotting to Glen Gray or Artie Shaw. A year when you could take your girl to the show at the Royal and later enjoy milkshakes and banana- splits at Carter's, all for a dollar. A year when Frances Sutton, the music teacher, had the whole school singing 4 part harmony in assem- bly every Wed. morning. A time when discipline was strong, morale and spirit were high, when there was no drinking or drug problem but many a surreptitious cigarette in the furnace room. My melange of memory is brightest when focused on the football team Cor rugby as it was then calledl. Ours was the 1st Bowmanville team to win a Senior Cossa Crown and I will always be proud to be associated with such a talented, dedicated group of young men as were on that club. Many in later years gained pre-eminence in their field, whether it be law, medicine, university professors, engineers, of- ficers in the' armed services or businessmen. After winning our division against Oshawa, Peterborough and Cobourg we had a tough and exciting two game total point series against Belleville - a big, brawny, over-weight, Cand over-agel team. They trounced us in the Eastern town but we came back the next week at B.H.S. to win the total point series in the last 5 minutes. This is the most exciting game of any sport in which I never participated. It featured the booming punts of Bill Brown, the power-running of Sandy Colville and the pin- point passing of Gib Mcllveen behind the sturdy wall of blockers led by Dick Rickard, Fat Casbourn, Bill Hutchinson and the rest. It was played before more than 1,000 people in- cluding the Midland Regiment who at that timer were stationed at the Bowmanville Badminton Club. The All-Ontario Final was anti-climax. Itj was played in Port Colborne on a cold, dismal, December day with winds of 40'M.P.H. on a field riddled with alternate layers of ice and mud. After one play our uniforms were filthy. We gained a great psychological edge when coach Harold Longworth produced fresh, dry sweaters at half-time - completely demoralizing the opposition. We won fairly easily although and score was close. The singing of dirty ditties and the rancid odour of stale cigar smoke pervaded the atmosphere of I Timmy Garton's old bus on the long bumpy ride home. Little did we realize at that moment of great emotional triumph that in less than two years nearly every one of that team would be a member of the Armed Services and that four of its most prominent members, Sandy Colville, Sid Rundle, Bill Hutchinson and Coach Harold Longworth would never return - killed in the service of their country during the massacre of the 2nd Great War. These then are my most poignant memories of B.H.S. - a school of which I am proud to be a grateful graduates. K.W. Slemon M.D. X3 1940's 8: 1950's A detailed history of the years from 1940-'72 has amount that must be available came into the hands is possible in this edition. Th e war, of course, overshadowed the first of the 40's, with enlistments from the body, news of casualties and death. of the boys joined the Air Forceg many in the British Commonwealth Air Training were visitors to our town from all parts of and all her allies. A Norwegian officer arried our school secretary CDoris J. It was disconcerting to read in the on Thursday that Grig Morden, .C.A.F. was in North Africa and then meet im on the street on Saturday morning, home Ik all ik ik yet to be written. Too little material of the vast of your committee. Only a brief sketch of events lk Ik on leave. The world certainly shrunk as faraway place names, never heard before, became household words. But school must go on, though graduating classes seemed to shrink. It was not until 1946 that it was necessary to add a partime teacher. That year Mrs. Thompson CMiss Soperl taught some Lower School French and the next Mrs. Jeffery CMiss Wagarl taught Art in the afternoons -the prejudice against married women was breaking down. oan, Ronald and John 3 English students t . spent he war years in MID 1940's Doris Chartran fRoughleyJ, Pearl Breslin CGreenhamJ, Lois Fisher CCattranJ, Lloyd Winnacott, Shirley Moore CDeGeerJ, Barbara Lyle. STAFF Quite a number of teachers who joined the Staff in the '40's made important contributions to the school and community. Mr. G.R. Elliott C1940-'67J took over the History Department in 1941 and began the teaching of Guidance in the school Ccalled Occupations in its beginning in '45l. Guidance counselling finally took all his time as the school and district expanded. At his retirement in '67 he received a special award from the Board for his long service. Mr. F.M. Gardiner C1940-'73 made his con- tribution to the Commercial Department, followed by Miss G.I. Murray C1948-'53J. Mr. O. VanSickle C1940-'29 Mathematics, went off to war and was followed by Miss Hilda Rice C1942- '54l. In the Classics Department, two men, Mr. W. Carpenter C1940-'29 and Mr. A.C. Anderson C1942-'99 and a lady, Miss M.A. Bell C1949-'53l taught before Mr. R. Sheridan made it his possession. Mr. G.B. Goulding 41941-'49 made his mark in P.T. and coaching followed by Mr. E.G. Witherspoon C1945-'79 who went from P.T. and Geography to be principal at Orono Con- tinuation School, later Clarke High School. Another long-term teacher of the '40's was Mr. W.M. Stacey C1944-'69l who in his day taught a little of everything Cincluding pen- manship for which he was eminently qualifiedl but whose main field was Science and Agriculture. In 1960-'1 he was principal of Cour- tice Snift and continued as vice-principal of B.H.S. 1961-'4. He also received a Board award on his retirement. Mrs. Lewis tMiss Vanstonel returned to the school in 1944, teaching some P.T. but mainly Science and Math. until her retirement in 1967. She also worked in the Guidance Department in her last years. She, too, was a recipient of the Board long service award. In 1945, Miss L.M. Carr came to teach French, German and Art and stayed until 1951 when Miss E.M. Laycock headed the Moderns Department until 1969 - also receiving an award on retirement. Miss E.J. Cunningham flater Mrs. R.W. Sheridanl headed the English Department from 1947 to 1957, directing the plays or those years and reviving the Screech Owl in 1949. Musical direction was under Mr. W.E.C. Workman C1941-'79 and then under Mr. G. Harle C1947-'51l, still only part time work. When Mr. Peters joined the Staff C1951-'68l, he taught English and History as well as Music which became a school credit with the addition in the 1955's. He organized the first big band. Under Mr. J. Ross C1948-'57J P.T. became Health and Physical Education. He and Mr. Witherspoon contributed to the fun and games about the school with wit and good nature. Mr. Ross went on to become school Principal, In- spector, and finally Director of E.T.V. for On- tario. Student Activities Athletics An award system began in the '40's with tabs and letters given. A student could win an athletic A, a dramatic D and scholastic S, finally building to a school crest. . During the war years, track and field meets were cancelled. In 1946 they were started again with these students as early champions: Gregory Friend, Bill Dadson, John Cattran,l Vivian Rowe, Joan Greenfield, Jane Majerrison and Rhona Evans. Boys' basketball championship teams of 1946- '47 included: Stewart Ferguson, Gerold Morris, Tom DeGeer, Bill Rundle, Jim Paterson, Morice Tamblyn, 'Charles Disley, Duncan Philips - Mr. E. Witherspoon, Coach, John Cat- tran, Paul Lindblad, Frank Hooper, Jack Mun- day and Bill Harnden. Senior girls' - Mrs. A. Lewis, Coach, Jackie Heyland, Joan Greenfield, Betty Hooper, Pat Bowles, Doris Buttery, Marjorie Rundle, Miss H. Rice, Manager, Betty Clayton, Dorothy Win- ter, Fay Fry, Dorothy Evans, Mildred Wilson. Junior girls' - Norma Piper, Doris Chartran, Barbara Lyle, Shirley Moore, Joyce Cox, Peggy Dippell, Jane Majerrison, Lois Fisher, Lorna Sudds, Vivian Prout, Pearl Breslin, Stella Bonk. There were also table tennis tournaments held with the school buying one table and another was loaned. Eric Mcllveen seemed to excel in this. Inter-form basketball games were started again after the war. THE SCREECH OWL, during war years, was not a book, but a column in the Statesman, with various editors, two being Audrey Venton and Mary Alldread. Reports of form parties, form programs Calways interesting? 'At Homes', athletic events, oratorical contests and educational films and speakers were included. Some assistants were: Pearl Breslin, Glenn Hodgson, Norma Piper, Joan Greenfield, Bill Rundle, Greg Friend, Haines Bellman, Mary Paterson and Harry Snowden. Miss D. Jeffery Cnow Mrs. G. Linton? writes from England of her years at B.H.S. It is in the Autumn -the Fall - that my heart returns to Canada. My memory of Bowmanville in Sep- tember 1939 was the scent of homemade pickles through screen doors or of Sunday morning walks past the railway station down to the lake shore. My memory of the High School is of a red brick building, shaded by trees on the street side. Herb Moyse showed me over the building. I remember that from the Art Room on the second floor I could watch the passenger trains snaking to a halt at the station. I remem- ber the staff meetings in the small, dark library tsomeone in the town always made us a delicious chocolate cake.J But, perhaps most of all, I remember the long evenings of rehearsal for the plays presented at the Annual Com- mencement, JUNE MAD, in particular, I recall. Francis Sutton conducted the music with recognized talent. Each phase of life through which we pass bestows its legacy upon us. What is the legacy which five years in Bowmanville High School bequeathed to me? I prize very highly my association and com- panionship with the pupils. I cherish which also the great kindness of the people of Bowman- ville. These are things which neither time nor distance can eradicate, they continue to live, warm within the heart. Mrs. Linton is now retired and living in Devon, England. In the entertainment field, many plays, both dramatic and musical were staged. Some of these were June Mad , Monkey's Paw , directed by L. Carr, In Old Vienna 1944, directed by Mr. Workman, Trial by Jury , The Boor 1948 and Pirates of Penzance 1949. Two well-known orchestras who played at B.H.S. were Mart Kenny, Toronto, for a special dance, and Boyd Valleau, Oshawa, for the At Homes. Form parties were held with the students going tobogganing at Munday's Hill, skating or bowling, and going back to the school for lunch. The dancing of the '40's was varied. Students danced together for the slower numbers and apart for the jitterbug or jive numbers. For a brief period, a juke box was installed at the back of the auditorium for dancing at noon and after school. Records were used most of the time for school dances. Such bands as Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman were popular as well as singers Frank Sinatra, Frankie Laine, Vaughn Monroe, Doris Day, Jo Stafford, Ella Fitzgerald - some still known today. One form program had a skit that was a take-off of Spike Jones and his band. About 1945-'46 Miss H. Rice organized noon hour hot lunches for over 70 pupils from the district. The cost was 50? a week. According to the account from the Statesman, 20 cans of soup a day were used. Pupils were required to take turns preparing and ladling up. Two from each room were chosen to help Miss Rice set up this much appreciated service. Supplies were purchased wholesale. During the war, students with good grades, who wanted to work at Farmerette camps and for district farmers, were excused, from writing the last set of exams. One fall, school closed for 2 weeks as students helped harvest the apple crop. STUDENT MEMORIES In 1940 a girls' Company of Cadets was for- med and Helen Osborne CMrs. Hammond? writes that Cadet Inspection sticks in her mind. Polishing the brass buttons and starching the jackets and the long hours at inspection when girls land even the odd boy? fainted. I remem- ber how proud I was when my picture was taken in uniform. I think if there was some of it in the schools today, it would be a good thing we HAD to wear a uniform, look after it, do all the marching and drill work and stand up straight with eyes forward. You don't forget it either. Ross Metcalf remembers his stint in the Bugle Band. Rifle drill is remembered by many - in the Old Armouries Ci.e. Badminton Hall used during the war.? I tried out for football, but the others mistook me for the ball most of the time. He also writes: The one factor that stands out in my mind is the comradeship, togetherness, everyone knowing each other, all rejoicing in our accomplishments and sym- pathizing with us in our set backs. The staff was interested in all students, practically knowing each one by name. He remembers being pianist for the Literary Society for two years and playing for the orchestra in opening exercises and special occasions. Ross has achieved enviable recognition as a concert singer, church soloist, organist, choir master, music teacher, supervisor, consultant for N. and D. C.B. of E., adjudicator and clinician. Music is his hobby as well as his career. Wit and good nature is his trademark. fir Ik ik 41 Ik Sk Mr. Witherspoon going to the phone one day and coming back to the class and saying 'It's a girl, take the rest of the period off! Mrs. Lewis patiently spending hours trying to teach gymnastics and dance routines for commencement Cme with two left feet?. June Bickle CMrs. P.B. Cooke? ik fl' wk wk ik lk Mr. Dippell is always remembered and for a variety of reasons such as the moment when you would look up at the classroom door and there he stood. Where did he come from? He never spoke a word, you could hear a pin drop. Helen Osborne tMrs. Hammond? lk 44 ak lk 'll if Discipline was strict, but we respected it and felt admiration for it. Wilma Richards CMrs. R. Coombes? swarms Marilyn Rundle CCoty? remembers cooking bacon and eggs for her brother, Bill, and her- self on the old stove between the two lun- chrooms. Someone had put a can of beans in the oven to warm, without first punching a hole. As she was lifting her dinner, the can blew up, throwing the oven door against her, pushing her back into the lunchroom and covering her from head to foot with beans, bacon and eggs. As she stood there dripping, Mr. Dippell ap- peared and said, with a sly grin Is there anything wrong, Miss Rundle? ness-sae: Mr. Anderson and Pearl Breslin thought of something at the same time. Mr. A. said Great minds think alike and Pearl replied, as quick as a flash, and fools seldom differ which surprised Mr. Anderson. Mary Alldread CMrs. L. Justice? if JK lk 42 Ik Ill Bev Goulding was our Form teacher in Grade 9. He also coached our championship basketball team in 1941-'42 when we won Junior C.O.S.S.A. at Albert College, Belleville. Wei stayed at the College for the weekend. We, played two games and won them both. Rael Rundle ik 41 Sk all ik 41 Mr. Anderson, in Latin class, engaging in arguments with Al Stike, Richard Bowles, Carl Boe and Bob Stevens which often took up much of the period to the satisfaction of the class. Sometimes it was a heated debate and sometimes funny. Doris Alldread CMrs. Jq Welsh? also remembers that during the war and afterwards the girls received training by Red Cross nurses in home nursing and in knit- ting scarves for the servicemen. In 1945 the Lion's Club gave a prize in home nursing won by A. Venton and J. Caverly. ak ik ik lk 'lf 4' Jackie Heyland iMoir? writes from France Cwhere she, her husband and family are living for a year? about four teachers she remem- bers: Miss LENNOX 11941-'43? - the French. and German teacher who always walked so straight and tall and who now, with her? husband, is a personal friend, Miss RICE - the Math. teacher who always expected homework to be done and for whom it always was done, Mr. ELLIOTT - the History teacher whose favorite answer to any question was look it up , Miss JEFFERY - The English teacher whose eyes were extremely blue and her teeth extremely white, which showed in her smile, and who always walked as though she had just come off a ship. CARNEGI H A ll WED. EVE. 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Stat Q a Vegriefe Oi 3 gba Wo rodeo HMP' ft . icon vxaenceite 05 l .wit CEO . - ' K 9 K, 50 aiuv' Secure 0 exe abupggam 'coo exxeqabte 10 OST are KN 6 eil? 5 Q V910 Y- L5 'rx 'G T9 - 0 10 C3 0. gaaeieggi, 69 CK' 15 ewflll tS Xa . He student who took part in form programs and commencements and proved himself to be a lively and intelligent musician even then. He entered the Royal Conservatory of Toronto to study under Alberto Guerrero and then Rudolph Firkusny. Ray won Canada's highest musical award, the Eaton, and the Unanimous Medal at the International competition at Geneva in 1952. A year later, he received the Harriet Cohen Commonwealth Medal as the outstanding young musician of the British Com- monwealth. After making his debut with the Toronto Symphony under Sir Ernest McMillan, he went on to do recitals, orchestral engagements, radio and television ap- pearances, recordings and concerts in New York, London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Lisbon, Munich, the Hague, followed by tours across the United States and Canada. He has written articles for music magazines, given master classes and workshops in the U.S., been in demand as a judge and lecturer. In 1958 , he returned to Bowmanville to play at a Cen- tennial concert here, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. This was a musical good turn to thank the Town and Lions Club for their support in 1953 for his European studies. In 1958, Ray married Francis Young of Ox- ford, N. Carolina, and they have two children, David 10 and Catherine 2. In 1971, Ray was appointed Head of the Ap- plied Music Faculty at Cincinnati College of Music, University of Cincinnati. This includes all vocal and instrumental music of the College. He is also Artist in Residence and has a full schedule of 20 concerts in the U.S.A. and Canada in the 1971-'2 season. This is in addition to his teaching and administrative duties at the College, plus adjudicating and workshops in many centers of the U.S. Ray played with the Toronto Symphony at Ontario Place in July 1971. All of us who knew him, and still remember him, are justly proud of his talents and success. Ik Ik if Pk Pk lk An Article by Mr. M. Stacey Subjects, Courses, etc. In a letter from Mrs. Elsie Water CBraggJ, a former Bowmanville High School student, it was stated that in 1910 only three years of high school standing were required to obtain Normal School Entrance ii.e. entrance to Teachers' College, as it is now called, where students are trained for public school teachingl. This would likely lead to a Third Class Certificate, the most common certificate held by elementary school teachers in those days. This certificate was discontinued in the 1920'sg and in the depression years of the 1930's, because of the surplus of teachers, the Second Class Cer- tificate was no longer issued after 1936. At this time, to be admitted to a Normal School, the high school graduate must have ob- tained standing in Grade 13 English, History and five other papers, and in addition, before he could obtain a permanent First Class Cer- tificate, he had to complete one year of univer- sity courses Ci.e. five? or the equivalent in sum- mer courses in Art, Agriculture, Music, etc. sponsored by the Department of Education. During World War II and the years im- mediately afterwards, because of the scarcity of qualified teachers, the standards of entrance to Normal Schools were lowered from eight Up- per School papers in 1940, to 7 in 1943, and to five in 1944. Also from 1944 to 1956 the Depart- ment of Education offered emergency summer school sessions to qualify teachers, and even revived the Second Class Certificate, the demise of which had been hailed with joy by the teaching profession twenty years before. wk Sk ik 'K if 4' The requirements for Junior Matriculation and for University Entrance, in 1915, were twelve papers of Middle School, namely, two in Latin, two in English, two in History, two in Mathematics, and two in each of the any two of Greek, German, French or Experimental Science CChemistry, and Physicsl. These requirements remained almost unchanged even into the 1930's. Also for Senior Matriculation CGrade 13 or V forml, which became compulsory after 1931 for entry to University of Toronto, Latin, English and another language, plus at least three other sub- jects, were necessary, particularly for an Arts course. For other faculties, such as engineering, English and one other language was acceptable, providing the student had stan- ding in the equivalent number of papers in ad- ditional mathematics and science subjects. Another unpleasant touch back in the 1920's and 1930's was that every student had to present one dollar to the presiding officer before he was permitted to write each final l examination of Middle and Upper School, that is, nine examinations meant an expenditure of nine dollars. And, regardless of whether he passed or failed the examination, there was no refund! lk if lk ik 'lf ik Although fountain pens were in use before 1900, they were at first forbidden in schools as a substitute for steel-nibbed pens which had been fairly commonly used since 1840. In B.H.S., even into the 1950's, to accommodate students with fountain pens a bottle of ink was found on every teacher's desk. Some of the more ' prosperous and fastidious students ventured to carry their own bottles of ink with them from classroom to classroom. Many spills of ink resulted, followed by a consequent rush to the chemistry lab. to obtain from the teacher there a cloth and a bowl of ink remover solution, then the student had to get down on his Cor herl knees and clean up the inky mess he had caused. One not-so-prosperous B.H.S. student of the 1920's relates how he had to fill his foun- Ftain pen before he left for home each day at four in order that he would have ink to do his homework. He added that there was hardly ever any ink in his farm home. Incidentally, l this same student rode to school each day on horseback, at noon, after hurriedly eating his lunch, he then spent the remainder of the noon hour feeding and taking care of his horse. Today the ballpoint pen has replaced the foun- tain pen to the extent that the latter is becoming a rarity, especially amongst the younger generation. The large ink bottles and supply of blotters have disappeared from the teachers' desks. Ik ak sk Ik Bk Ik Around the year 1900, other than classical studies, English and Mathematics were firmly established as the most important subjects in high schools. Much of the English consisted of formal English grammar. This emphasis on grammar persisted until the late 1930'sg for example, every student of Form II Know Grade 107 was compelled to complete a course in English grammar in 1928. Also in the same period all II Formers were required to take a one-year course in Arithmetic. 4' Ik Ik Ik ik lk High School Entrance examinations, presided over by high school teachers, for pupils from the local public schools, were held every June until 1950 when they were abolished throughout Ontario. 1761 lf? 62 Another Addition Another Opening 1954-1957 l 'MR. L.W. DIPPELL, B.A. by Mr. M. Stacey Mr. Dippell came to Bowmanville High :School as the principal, in 1929, at the time when the first addition to the original school wvas being built. In 1929-1930 he taught Science, Agriculture End Physical Training, in the succeeding years e taught Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology End Agriculture, even up to the time of his etirement. His former students remember him s an outstanding and dedicated teacher and a an of many fine qualities and high ideals. He lso made a long-lasting impression on the eople of Bowmanville by his unselfish con- ributions to his church, the Masonic Order, nd many community organizations and rojects. In the first year of his principalship C1929-'30D e had six teachers on his staff, in his final ear C1960-'61J there were forty-six. In 1955-'56, when the second and final large ddition was made to Bowmanville High chool, he took the burden of much of the responsibility to ensure that the building was ompleted properly. In 1960-1961 he was Supervising Principal of two schools under one roof, namely the Cour- tice shift in the morning and the Bowmanville shift in the afternoon. At the time of his retirement in 1961 a banquet in his honour was held on June 10th. In addition to his staff, board members and close friends, many teachers, who were on his staff from 1929 onwards, attended. The L.W. Dippell Scholarship Fund was established by the Student Councils of the Bowmanville and Courtice High Schools in the spring of 1961, and the announcement of this was made to Mr. Dippell on the back campus before a special assembly of all the students and the staff on May 23rd. After his death on August 28th, 1961 this fund was renamed the Louis W. Dippell Memorial Scholarship Fund and the public was invited to enlarge the fund by further contributions. The response was gratifying, and indicative of the esteem of the people of Bowmanville and the surrounding area for the late Mr. Dippell who during the thirty-two years of his principalship has made probably the greatest contribution of any man to education in this community. Presentation of the L.W. Dippell Scholarship Fund, May 23, 1961. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. M. Stacey, Courtice Vice-Principal. Mr. L. Lucas, Bowmanville Vice-Principal. Mr. L.W. Dippell. Mrs. H. Lewis Dixie Gill CB.H.S.J Pearl Pascoe CC.H.S.D Roy Chant CV Forml mr .'.,l X . iwnxnnuuavm ..i.. mwnmwmw'-.af ., crew SOCIAL ACTIVITIES The At Home continued to be the social event of the year, still the only dance with an orchestra. Jack Skitch and the Sevenaires from Peterborough played for the At Home all through the 50's. The decorations were very elaborate, ranging from the Egyptian theme with a huge picture of Cleopatra adorning the back wall of the auditorium to a circus theme, knights of long ago, Mexico Cwith matadors holding red capes with bulls, hanging from the curtainsl, Fantasy Land, Winter Wonderland and a spectacular scene from Swan Lake. The reception line formed at the front door which you entered under a canopy of red and white stripes. The girls wore long or ballerina length formal gowns, the boys wore dark suits. One of the bigger social events of the 1950's was the Lester Pearson Ball. Mr. Pearson was in town April 21st, so a dance was arranged, at- tended by Mr. and Mrs. Pearson and Mr. and Mrs. John James. A favourite with the students was the Christ- mas party. This marked the end of exams and the beginning of the holidays. These parties began around one p.m. with a movie, then en- tertainment such as pie eating contests for students or marshmallow eating contests for the teachers. One year the teachers did a skit HE AIN'T DONE RIGHT BY NELL, with Mr. Ross, Mrs. Hochman, Mr. Sheridan, Miss Cun- ningham in the leads, with small parts played by Miss Mclnnes, Mrs. Lewis, and Mr. Dippell. Mr. Witherspoon directed this skit and it was a great success. The Teachers' skit then became part of the Christmas Party tradition. A ritual each year was the volleyball game between Form V and the teachers. Just before the exams a challenge and response were made in morning assembly. This challenge was made by the losers of the previous year in the form of a skit, the response by the winners. The teachers challenged only twice in the 50's. Af- ter supper in the gym this volleyball game was played with much cheering and shouting, then back to the auditorium for dancing. Besides the At Home and the Christmas party, several other dances were held, the first usually being the Hallowe'en Costume Dance then, throughout the year, dances sponsored by the different societies with the object of raising money for their group. Each form also had their form parties which were usually toboggan parties or skating parties, followed by lunch and dancing at the school. There was much discussion throughout the 50's whether 'guests' fi.e. non form members? should be allowed at these parties. LITERARY SOCIETY This society sponsored a great many clubs such as the Drama Club, Art Club, Glee Club, Cformed by combining the two existing choral groupsl, Record Club, and French Club. A new club was formed in 1951 called the Career Club, under Mr. Elliott. The form programmes were going strong between 1950 and 1954, with en- tertainment put on by each form at intervals throughout the year. The best of these programmes were then chosen for Literary Night and shown to the parents and public. These programmes were cut down in 1954-'55 by combining some of the forms and were eliminated entirely in 1955-'56, but not without much complaining from the students. With this change, the Literary Night became Variety Night and, in the 60,s, Hoot Night. MUSIC There is one thing all students of the 50's will remember and that is the Operetta presented, at first, with the Commencement Exercises, then separately. In 1950, the PIRATES OF PENZANCE was presented, followed in 1951 by H.M.S. PINAFORE. Some of the students made outstanding contributions to these shows, such as the four boys who make up the Four Pals , the quartette which is mentioned later, plus Grace Nicholson, Bev. Frank, Lydia Bates and Bob Gallagher. These operettas give an op- portunity for teachers and students to work together . Clvan Woolleyl. In 1952, LIFE WITH FATHER was presented at Commencement, followed in 1953-'54 by pirates of penzance again, with a new cast. The next year was taken up with rehearsals for QUALITY STREET and in 1955-'56 H.M.S. PINAFORE 4 P l I was again shown with a new cast. With the ad- dition to the school these plays and operettas were abandoned for a time. During the late 50's the Band was growing Csince music was now an option? and, under the direction of Mr. Peters, they entered a Toronto Music Festival where the band was rated as a Class A Band. The Glee Club was also im- proving in this decade. In 1955-'56 they presen- ted ST. LUKE'S PASSION by Bach. This was considered a very large undertaking but again, under Mr. Peter's capable direction, this at- tempt was a great success. The Glee Club was asked to perform at the local churches with guest' soloists and was widely acclaimed. The following year they entered the Kiwanis Festival in Peterborough and walked away with first prize as they performed pieces from ST. LUKE'S PASSION and received extra marks for the difficulty of the work. There was a quartette, formed in 1948 by Mr. Harle, the music teacher, which turned out to be very popular. They sang at many church an- niversaries, functions at the school, and even- tually starred in the operettas. The boys who made up this quartette were Rowland Coom- es, Kenneth Hockin, Ivan Woolley and Ted tt. These boys sang very well together, but ne of their big attractions was the humour hey put in their shows. At the testimonial din- er for Mr. Dippell in 1961, he made a special request for the Four Pals to sing. They had not ung together for years, but were honoured to e asked, so got back together and rehearsed. r. Dippell was pleased to see them all ogether again. SCREECH OWL During the 50's the Screech Owl again came to life. After the 1949 professionally printed one, the school could not afford to publish this type of edition every year, so the office staff began to mimeograph the copy at the school, with the typing done by the students in Com- mercial. Two or more sections came out through the year, collected into soft covers with the pictures by June. The photographs were small and difficult to see in the early '50's but improved later. The 'Letters to the Editor' were a big feature and indicated the feelings of the time. A new page was started in the mid '50's called 'Letters to the Lovelorn' which was good for a laugh. There was much good literature printed, short stories and many very good poems. One highlight of the Screech Owl was the form humour - While looking at the map of the world in Geography class, Merrill Brown exclaims: 'I don't see the Iron Curtain'.' Mr. Witherspoon, in his inimitable style replied It must be at the cleaners. - Graham Pickering has a habit of smiling at everything. In Literature class, Miss Cun- ningham was reading a serious part in JULIUS CAESAR, when she happened to glance down the aisle and see Graham about to laugh over the grave scene. Miss Cunningham: Smile Graham, and you'll die with a grin on your face. - In a Latin class, before Mr. Sheridan's marriage, he was being teased about the big event. Laughter ensued and Mr. Sheridan said in exasperation Don't laugh, it isn't funny! There was also much talk about whether Mr. sneakers when walking the Dippell wore halls. No one could hear him coming until he was on top of them. He sometimes jangled his keys to warn There was someone new students of his approach. also form news, advising if joined the class or if the class took a trip to the Museum or the theatre. ATHLETICS Much attention in the 1950's at school was paid to sports. In the early '50's the school walked away with the Inter-school Track Meets, winning the Bassett Cup in 1950, '51, '53, and '54. When the construction began on the new addition, the track and field meets were 'moved to the Boys' Training School. The basketball teams did well also during this period. The Senior Girls won the Eastern On- tario Championship in 1950'51, won the Lakeshore Championship in '51-'52, The Boys' Senior Basketball Team won the League Cham- pionship but lost the Cossa in Peterboro in 1950. There were many names who were outstanding in track and basketball - Dot Hocken and Dot Two Operettas: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 1949, above, Mr. G. Harle, Director, forground THE MIKADO, 1951, below. And a Play: QUALITY STREET, 1954 LEFT TO RIGHT: Alan Porter Tom Park Ron Turner Marilyn Herne Con sofal Bev Cowling Elizabeth Prower A- LEFT T0 RIGHT: Mary Aldred CJusti Alex Drummond Greta Snowden Ivan Wooley Grace Nicholson CWiersmaD Ken Buttery Barbara Goddard CButtonshawD Jim De Geer me i I x 5 5 Each graduating class made a presentation to the school in appreciation. Usually the gift to the school was a painting to be hung in the halls for posterity. In this particular year, as depicted by the photograph, the Grade XIII graduating class arranged to have a professional wood craftsman recreate the new school symbol into a large hand-carved plaque as the class gift to the school. The photograph was taken on the day of the class presentation with DONALD CRAMP for the class and with MR. DIPPELL, our most respected prin- cipal, receiving the valuable gift on behalf of the school. Donald Cramp Kilpatrick traded winning the championships and shooting the most baskets in the early fif- ties, followed by P. Conway and B. Bathgate. T. Dadson, J. Fowler, D. Woodlock, G. McCullough and Dr. Cattran were outstanding in the boys' events. The Rugby team was slow in starting in the '50's and only began to show their winning ways in 1957-'58. The next year the team won the Lake Ontario District Finals and began the sflsow climb to the great teams we had in the 7 07S The boys on the football team will recall challenging Jack Ross. We had decided that if we won a game, Coach Ross would go into the showers fully clothed. We won a game, but Mr. Ross led us a merry chase through the woods behind the Goodyear Plant. It was quite a sight to see a fully dressed football team chasing their coach through the underbrush knowing very well that we could never catch him because he could run like a deer and jump like a gazellef' Ivan Woolley. Badminton was another feature in the B.H.S. sport scene. In 1951 the Bowmanville team won the Central Ontario Tournament which could not be held as only Bowmanville players ap- peared in the finals. In 1953-'54, Don Laird put our school on the Badminton map by going all the way to the Ontario finals in Toronto. In 1953 a new school award was introduced, the Big HB . To win this the boy or girl must be in Grade Twelve or Senior Commercial. He or she must have given evidence of athletic and scholastic ability as well as qualities of co- operation, and must have obtained four thousand points in athletics. Some of the first to receive this award were Dorothy Hockin, Gerda Craig, Beverley Frank, Ken Kelly, Ted Colwell, Ivan Woolley and Jim Hooper. Volleyball was a very popular sport in the '50's, but the school did not have a team to com- pete with other schools. Almost everyone in the school belonged to a team and there were many inter-form competitions. And So Into the 1960's 'I n , J - 'R nf 3 J L.. S J CLARKE' If-- The success of this year's Screech Owl can only be judged by the pleasant memories and happy reminiscences we hope it will bring to all of you. I don't care what you say, Mary, I'm not doing the book again. I don't care what you say, Mr. Clarke, I'm not doing the book again. Thank you must be said to all those who helped to hatch this final Screech Owl: Mr. Clarke, Mr. Colville, Mrs. Jeffery and the History Committee, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. McMaster, Mrs. Sheridan, Caroline Howard, John Lathangue, Heidi Higgon, Chris Terhune, Barb Crapper, Brenda Moffatt, Cathy Porter, Dave Preston, Steve Billett, Marilyn Symons and her Advertising Committee and Typing Assistants. Special thanks to Rod for opening the bottles. I don't care what they say, they will, they will. I' I I I I I I I I I I. FI FLOORPLAN OF OUR NEW BOWMANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL una woon sm. wsu. ms' MEEIIAIIIIZAL ELECTRICAL IIuIu.suor mc .1 UCCUPAIIIIIIAL . ,I nusnc gn 5- ncc Inm sm. ur. sznvcc 'II zL.IIu. MAIIII. ELEETRUIIIES snur H I ::IIf f - G.lAVl.lA II. 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