Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School - Hello Yearbook (Brantford, Ontario Canada)

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STUDENTS ' COUNCIL Front Row — Miss Higgins, Lynne Alway, John Brisley, Claire Hoy, Ketha demons, Miss Gillen. Back Row Bill Vankeuren, Les BEinnister, Nancy Quartermain, Susan Forbes, Vicky Seraganian, Geslak, Mr. Byrnes, Sue Butcher, Eugene Evanetz, Ron Chato. Absent — Louise Alway, Terry Moyer, Dan Bowden. STUDENTS ' COUNCIL Mr. Farr, Jackie At the beginning of each year, much to every teacher ' s disgust, education is forced to take second place to the elections. To some, elections mean all the fun of campaigning; to others, they mean simply election assemblies, which allow them to legally miss two periods. Often the true aspect of elections is ignored. Elections are not, as many students seem to think, simply popularity contests. Instead, they are the meEins by which each student may help decide who will look after his interests aroimd the school during the year. Every vote for every candidate from president to representative should be cast wisely and only after careful consideration. In the major offices, candidates should not gain votes simply because they happen to belong to a particular section of the school, whether commercial, academic, or technical. The best quali- fied candidates, not the best looking, nor the most humorous, nor the best dressed should receive your votes. If every student votes wisely and carefully, the Students ' Council will be effective and the school year successful. This year, the following students were chosen to form your i960- ' 61 Students ' Council: President, Claire Hoy; Vice-President, John Brisley; Second Vice-President, Bill Vankeuren; Secretary, Ketha demons; Treasurer, Lynne Alway; Representatives: (Academic) Louise Alway, Les Bannister, Sue Forbes, Nancy Quartermain; (Commercial) Jackie Geslak, Vicky Seraganian; (Technical) Ron Chato, Danny Bowden; (Athletic) Sue Butcher, Eugene Evanetz. As soon as the school settled down to the dull grind, the Students ' Coimcil began working to make this year successful. Student pictures had to be taken, and, for the first time, the large pictures were in Page 44 colour. Football games and dances were arranged, and student cards were sold. Suddenly, Commence- ment was upon us! This year the theme was Alice in Wonderland . As usual, a great deal of effort went into this occa- sion. The Art Department, especially, spent hours making the colourful decorations. For the first time, the Commencement Exercises v ere held at North Park, and fortunately the change of school did not detract from the ceremonies at all. No sooner was Commencement over when the Council began working on plans for the Christmas At Home . As in previous years, this dance, which is full of tradition and is perhaps our most highly anticipated evertt, was very successful. But the Students ' Coimcil does not deal only with the major occasions. As in any organization, there is the necessary task of paying bills and record- ing receipts. Also, the Students ' Council has some- thing to do with almost every organization in the school, from the Drama Club to the Home Economics Club. The Council sincerely thanks the staff advisors, Miss Gillen, Miss Higgins, Mr. Byrnes, and Mr. Farr, and also our student advisor, Terry Moyer. To Mr. Switzer goes a special word of thanks for his guidance and co-operation. But, above all, we should like to thank you, the students. Without your active parti- cipation in school life, the Council could not possibly succeed. Success has many different meanings, but to everyone on the Students ' Coimcil it means an enjoy- able, satisfying, and interesting year. We hope that the school year 1960- ' 61 means all that to you. — ■ Ketha Clemons 12A

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SIGAMUS Front Row — Sandra Thompson, Sheila Brown, Sharon McColeman (Vice-President), Barb McEwan ( President ) , Carol Ann Sills (Treasurer!, Kathe Krieger. Back Row — Carol Hewitson, Marg Connan, Bev Liittich, Caroline Dunn, Maureen Bishop. Absent — Sandy Waters. FREEZERS OF ALL SIZES plus THE BEST IN FOODS : Lir i uuiB(Dlj}(Il PLAN for Better Living SALMON ' S KINS GEORGE ROAD BRANTFORD, ONTARIO Page 43

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i fl CADET OFFICERS AND N.C.O. ' s Front Row — Maj. Don Robb (Adjutant), Lieut. Joe Lesky, Maj. Rick Gladman (Officer Commanding), Lieut. Wayne Palmer, B.S.M. Ed Pancoe. Back Row — Sgt. Norman Gress, Sgt. Peter Cooke, Lieut. Dan Goodwin, Sgt. Bruce Milligan (Quartermaster), Bdr. Larry McAneney, Captain Art Gray (Band), Bdr. Jim Harris, L Bdr. Dennis Staats. Absent — Capt. Ron Chato. ARMY CADET CORPS The No. 46 Brantford Collegiate Cadet Corps completed its sixty-first annual inspection on May 16, 1960. The Corps under the command of Cadet Major Lee Brown and Cadet Captain Don Robb was inspected by Lieutenant-Colonel S. E. Wyatt, the former Commanding OfTicer of the 56th Field Regi- ment R.C.A. (M). At the inspection members of the Corps put on a rifle drill and a display of the 105 M.M. Howitzer. The band, under the direction of Cadet Captain Art Gray, did an excellent job of marching and playing. It is to be commended highly as is every member of the Corps. At the close of the inspection, cadet awards were presented to Captain Don Robb for being the best officer on parade, Ser- geant George Tackas for being the best N.C.O., and Bombardier Dan Goodwin for being the best cadet. On the range, the rifle teams under the capable instruction of Mr. Waghome, who is to be congratu- lated for his never-ending efforts to help the boys, turned in an excellent record. They competed in seven competitions and did not have an average of less than 93%. In team competition for the main trophy of the year. The Ontario Rifle Association Trophy, the team finished twelfth in the province with an average of 95 % . In a competition with North Park, the Sea Cadets, Pauline Johnson and Saint John ' s College, the rifle team finished first with an average of 93%. In individual competition Peter Beckett won the Axler trophy for the second year in a row. Our thanks go to Mr. Brown for working with us during the shift system; to Mr. Billo, who took over the Corps after Mr. Brown ' s appointment as Com- manding Officer of the 56th Field Regiment; to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Truant for their hard work; to Mr. Waghome for the shooting, and to Mr. Taylor who worked with the Band. — Rick Gladman 12C ON-TO-QUEBEC CLUB On the fourth of July students of the B.C.I, left Brantford by train for a two-week holiday in Quebec. An eight-hour journey brought us to Montreal, where we were taken on a tour. The Canadian Council of Christians and Jews in association with Visites Interprovinciales also made possible a tour of Notre Dame, the Wax Museum, and many other points of interest in Montreal. Four hours later we were once again on our way. Divided by now into two groups, one going to Drum- mondvUle, the other to Dolbeau and Mistassini, we eagerly approached our respective destinations. The warm greetings of our new-found friends and their famiUes helped us to feel at home . E ch city provided its own entertainment. The city of Drummondville provided us with a tour of famed Quebec City while the guests at Mistassini and Dolbeau were given a one hundred and fifty mile sight-seeing tour. Many parties and much outdoor recreation enhanced our visit. A trip to Niagara and the Welland canal was the highlight of our French friends ' visit here. A tour of Brantford, a weiner roast, and several parties en- lightened our guests on life in Ontario. I am sure that no one needs a list of the advant- ages of such a trip. It is very evident that there was an important purpose and many accomplishments. We not only learned to speak French more fluently, but we also developed a greater understanding of our French neighbours. At times we felt homesick, or even regretful, but, now that our journey is ended, w e fully realize the great privilege that we have been given. I ' m sure that we shall always remember our French friends. — Sandra Hassenfeldt llA Page 45