Broadview High School - Beam Yearbook (Broadview, Saskatchewan Canada)

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Douglas and Donald Parker, Kipling; Edith Dean from Langbank; and Karen Hill from Coming. Mr. Ingram spoke on behalf of the judges, at the conclusion of the evening. He praised the speakers on their efforts and gave some pointers on public speaking. Pat Morrice was chosen the winner of the Unit, to go on to Regina to participate in the provincial finals. Mr. Thacker then presented the public speaking cup to Pat. We would like to congratulate Pat here for the fine showing she made at Regina. Curtain Qoing Up Once more the curtains rose and unveiled B.H.S.’s annual production. This year, it was a three-act farce comedy “Books and Crooks.” The bank had just been robbed and the criminals have taken refuge in Alexander Hamilton High School, just across the street. It turns out that one of the crooks looks exactly like Mr. Henley, the stone-hearted principal, and from this time on the play hinges on this fact. The bank robbers take Mr. Henley prisoner and Raymond “The Prof” Nichols takes his place. By passing his partner, Francis, off as “Mr. Brown of the Board of Education,” they elude detection until Larry, President of the student council, begins to do some detective work on his own, and finally comes up with an answer. The crooks are taken prisoner and Mr. Hanley is released, but he has learned a lesson and promises to change his ways, thus bringing the play to a happy conclusion for all but the bank robbers. This year your writer had a chance to be behind the scenes, because she was also in the play. What excitement behind stage! Ever been behind the curtain two min¬ utes before “on stage” ? It is a thrilling feeling. Everyone is having a last minute at¬ tack of nerves, but anxious to begin. There is fun in it, too. Remember how the cur¬ tain stuck ? Remember how the dust fell when the shot was fired in the climax ? Cast was as follows: Gerald .a student . Lynn Baker Miss Irene Hamilton ...principal’s secretary . May Edwards Arnold O. Henley .the principal . Bob Petrie Larry Malone Dale Laird Lindy Williams .students . Georgina McFadden Goody Gulfhopper Shirley Fredlund Raymond “The Prof” Nichols.at large Francis, his partner ...also at large . Winston Archer P. Oliver Burkholder ...President of the bank .Curt Anderson Mrs. Mildred Gunlock Joan Listrom Mrs. Margaret Blickle .a couple of anxious band mothers. Pat Morrice Lieutenant Shaw.of the police dept.Blaine Norton Extras .members of the band Tommy Cook, Donald Perrie, Donald Rask,Reg Ealey, Eva Rif, Joyce Rif, Mary Anne Pearson, Colleen Rask.

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pleasant remarks kept the items flowing smoothly. Heightening the Christmas feeling three gaily decorated Christmas trees graced the stage. When asked if they wished to repeat the evening next year the large crowd present gave vigorous approval. The Unit Bryant Oratory Finals The Unit eliminations for the Bryant Oratory Contest were held in the Broadview High School auditorium on the evening cf Feb. 10. Mr. Leibel was the chairman of the proceedings. We were pleased to have with us, judges of the speeches : Mr. James Ingram, Superintendent of Schools for Moosomin Unit; Mr. Donald Wright, principal of Moosomin High School; and Mr. Delaney Virtue, vice-principal of Moosomin High School. Joan Listrom, grade eleven student from Broadview, fittingly chose, at the be¬ ginning of the new decade, A Review of the Fifties.” She tantilized our memories with the headlines and events in the past decade. To us was offered a challenge to make the next review, of the sixties, still greater. Pat Morrice, our other Broadview contestant, from grade twelve, spoke on an im¬ portant and controversial topic, Disarmament.” Emphatically she brought out our moral and civic duty to see that our nation will take the first step towards world peace. She brought to light the petty fears and jealousies of the world powers, which will not permit them the slaughter of human beings. If we do not face the grim reality of total destruction, she said, “There is only one way left—over the precipice.” Other speakers were: Andrew George and Maxine Callin from Whitewood; Elaine

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At the completion of the evening performance, Bob Petrie, the leading man pre¬ sented Mrs. Drake with gifts from the cast of “Books and Crooks.” Scund effects, make-up and properties were well managed by the committees re¬ sponsible. In closing, we wish to extend our sincere congratulations to Mrs. Drake who did such a wonderful job of directing a play, the cast c-tf which was composed of people whc job is to study, not to act. Also hearty thanks go to all those who helped in any way to make the play pos¬ sible. Thus, the curtain falls on B.H.S. drama for 1960. EDUCATION DAY This year we held our customary open house for Education Week on March 24. Features were, the Red Cross Tea given by the grade seven and eight girls, a basket¬ ball game, and a Walt Disney film “The Mighty Atom.” The big “war” of the day sent fathers home thoroughly beaten by daughters at volleyball. THE LIGHT AND THE LIVELY Sept. 24: Th first party held in our new school had a record attendance of one hundred eighteen peeple. The party started out with a few mixer dances to get things moving. One surprise was Mr. Leibel winning the broom dance. The highlight of the evening was provided by a visit of Mr. “Krushchev” and his interpreter. Mr. Dale Laird our M.C. interviewed the pair. We found that, (in between vodkas and pea soups) the population of Russia is 9,999,999.999.037, and that Russia has only one hydrogen bomb. Mr. Krushchev became so excited describing his missiles, that his interpreter was forced to bear him off still talking. After our lunch, dancing resumed, and fun continued until Home Sweet Home was played. Nov. 6: Our second high school party saw the use of our new records. All the usual dances were enjoyed. After lunch was served in the music room, a laughter- filled program was presented by grade twelve, the first item consisted cf the “Kingston Trio,” three darling little girls in skirts and bows, namely Don Larter, Les Norbeck and Alfie Olson. We were treated to “Tra-La-De-Boom-Te-Ah!” and a “silent” but slightly discordant “Night.” Dale Laird, who always makes an excel¬ lent chairman, related a few war experiences. A mirth-provoking little play, “It’s Al¬ most the Last Day of School” made us wonder if it was a teacher who invented tran¬ quillizers. They surely could have used them. The final item of the program was Pat Miskiman and Barry McFadden on banjo and drums. Dancing was resumed once more and all “Tripped the light fantastic” till “Home Sweet Home.” OUR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM On December 22, we took our last forty-five minutes in the day off to receive our annual visit from Santa Claus. The merry old fellow handed out gifts to the students and staff. Mrs. Drake received her Christmas kiss from Santa as usual. In fact this year, she was really thrilled! She got several kisses while Mr. Reimer was taking pictures! After the cards were handed out and we had opened our gifts, we wished each other a “Merry Christmas!” and set off to enjoy our eagerly awaited holidays.