Camrose High School - Royal Blue and Gold Yearbook (Camrose, Alberta Canada)

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•Sadie Hawkins Sadie Hawkins week at C. H. S. came into its own this year with all the old customs, plus a few new ones. On Friday, the day of the dance, everyone arrived at the “Halls of Larnin” in traditional Dog Patch style. The Sadie Hawkins Jounce, the climax of a wonderful week of fun, turned out to be the usual grand success. Jive music supplied by Dickinson’s orchestra, attracted Daisy Maes and Li’l Abners from far and wide. ’Neath the bouncing Kigmies and grotesque comic figures, we whirled around merrily to the Abner Amble, the Tombstone Trot, the Kickapoo Krawl and the Joy Juice Jounce. A pesonnage in long, red underwear and an even redder face appeared half-way through the dance. Could this be our “revered” principal? Hardly had we re¬ covered from this surprise, when Mr. Sanders came on the scene, ready for hunting, even to his permit. He herded us to each side of the hall in order to “shoot” us! The traditional jeans and plaid shirts were most in evidence amongst the dancers. Prizes for the best costumes went to Joan Rattell of Bawlf and to Gene Dunphy of Lower Slabovia. Everyone was pretty well ready for the “Home Sweet Home” by the time it rolled around but we still regretted having to say goodbye to Sadie Hawkins for another year. 35

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Lits and Initiation .. On October 12 Bob Hagel successfully launched the Literary year with an exceptionally fine Lit. He brought the grade tens and several new-comers into the lime-light through skits and solos as well as initiating the freshmen teachers in a radio show. The “Bus Stop” charac¬ ters and the ballet dancers “Bee and Bop” proved popular artists. All will remember Flappy Hips Fossen conducting Stretchy Girdle VanSycle, Hagle Bagle Bones and Q-Ball Billiard. Pie and cokes were sold after the big show, with a short jam session following, courtesy of Mr. Rose and Mr. McDonnell. The Glee Club gave us an enjoyable two hours of Christmas Carols at a concert on December 14. Our new programme convener, Barb Howarth, presented an Amateur Hour on March 8, with contestants from the John Russel School, the College and C. H. S. participating. Once more we were reminded of the varied and well-developed talent in Camrose. The audience were particularity thrilled by Lawrence Blondheim’s rendition of “Lucky Old Sun” and voted this laddie top entertainer. The High School Orchestra placed second while Gwen Smith was awarded third prize. The School Band, though not contesting, entertained the audience at the beginning and end of the programme. The proceeds went to the March of Dimes. As the losers in the Carnival Ticket contest, the Grade Tens willingly paid their forfeit and presented a highly-entertaining Lit on the afternoon of April 6. We were pleasantly surprised at such a revela¬ tion of talent among the younger students. It varied from laughter- provoking skits, musical numbers and recitations to an impromptu duet by two of the teachers. Well done, kids! We should like to congratulate Bob and Barb on their fine performances as Programme Conveners and to say “thank you” for a first class job. The first social event of the year, in the form of the Initiation Dance, took place in the gym on September 16. A Bingo Dance, introduced by our newly-elected president and secretary, Bill Leisen and Eleanor Lomas, started the ball rolling. A Congo line, the French Minuet and Mixed Tag proved to be some of the more popular dances. Mr. Bakken contributed to the liveliness of the evening with the calling of a Square Dance and Circle Dance. While a delicious lunch was being served, an impromptu programme was staged. Two solo numbers with orchestra accompani¬ ment were “done up” by Gerry Blondheim and Bonnie McLeod. Mr. Rose was coaxed into “giving out” with some of his wonderful boogie- woogie. The winners of the Squat Dance were Eleanor Nelson and Vigil Nelson. Eunice Lyseng and Gordon Talbot were awarded the prizes for the best costumes of the week. Just before the last dance, it became known that the day was Mr. McCleary’s birthday; so naturally he was given the Royal Bumps — all ninety of them! Twelve o’clock brought to a close a very hectic, but enjoyable evening. The Grade ll’s did a wonderful job of the 1949 Initiation and the Grade 10’s were swell sports. We’ll never forget it, kids! 34

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Christmas and Alumni An experiment in school entertainment was conducted on the eve of December 22 in the form of a Christmas party. The fun began at eight o’clock sharp with a lively game of Bingo, ably conducted by Mr. McCleary. Then ensued an hilarious and somewhat hazardous round of three deep, since we found it rather slippery to race in stocking feet! Ping pong, Chinese Checkers and other contests continued in Room 5 while our own High School Orchestra supplied music for the dancing enthusiasts. The largest Christmas tree in C. H. S. history deck¬ ed the center of the floor. Mr. Sanders was kept busy dodging around its many sparkling ornaments in order to catch some rather interesting shots ’neath the mistletoe — a favorite trysting spot for many couples! A delicious lunch was served later on in the evening. All in all, the infomal Chistmas party was a complete success and it is hoped it will become an annual affair. Although December 27 was one of the coldest nights of the winter, a grand crowd of former students, graduands, and guests flocked to the 1949 Alumni Dance. A huge Christmas tree in the centre of the room, the ladies in their pastel formals, and the dreamy music of Don Dickinson’s orchestra set the scene for a really lovely evening. The Christmas spirit prevailed throughout the dance, and one of our happier couples, Mr. John Protti and Miss Gwen Maland sang a very cute version of “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts.’’ A refreshment committee, provided by the Graduating Class, prepared a scrumptious lunch. Young and old, from sixteen to sixty, all had a wonderful time. Congratulations to the graduating class for sponsoring such an outstanding evening of fun! 36