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

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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

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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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Sleigh Ride February 10 was the date set for the greatly anticipated sle : gh ride. At eight o’clock approximately eighty kids climbed into two hayracks. After everyone had craned his neck and smiled for the “birdie,” eve were cff. A trip to the C.P. stock yards soon settled the lack cf straw problem, although it was felt by many that it would be much better on the floor than in our eyes and mouth. For nearly an hour people looking out of their windows wondered what new locomotive had been invented. Then that glorious moment arrived — the trip around the college! Suddenly amid the shouting, disaster struck. Students came flying and tumbling from a rack showering clouds of straw. Due, probably, to the many layers of clothing, no bones were broken and only minor bruises, and later, stiffness were suffered by the victims. Back at the school once more, everyone participated in games and relays while waiting for the doughnuts which the teachers served and the hot coffee Jake had made while we were absent. Then, the High School orchestra provided us with dance music and those not interested in dancing (or too tired to dance!) adjourned to Room 5 to play ping pong, checkers or crokinole. Later in the evening Barbara Howarih conducted an amusing weiner-eating stunt. Floyd Fossen and Elly Nelson challenged “B” Buckingham and Maxine Brandt. After a great deal of messing in mustard, Bob and Maxine were proclaimed the “winnahs” and were awarded with suitable prizes. When at last the orchestra played “Home Sweet Home” teachers and students alike, although somewhat battered in spots had thoroughly enjoyed a fun-packed evening. 37