Churchill High School - Victory Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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? M W MM am. RED CROSS YOUTH The Red Cross has had a very exciting and successful year. Hootenanies, candy sales and student-teacher games, with the money gathered by Tibor Csapo’s coat checkers, have supplied the funds for two important projects. The Red Cross purchased a wheel-chair for the King George Hospital which bears a plaque inscribed with the school’s name. Also forty-five hampers were delivered at Christmas to needy families. We owe much to the teacher sponsors, Mrs. Cartwright, Mrs. Bond, Mr. Derwin and Mr. Whitham. President . Carolyn Jones Vice President Melvin Trump Secretary Roslyn Russell FRENCH CLUB The French Club, which originated near the end of the year had quite an active program. Two of our staff, Miss Redmond and Miss Grindley, led this club. At their first few meetings, they learned how to speak correctly on the telephone (in French). On the following Day 6, general conversation filled the time from 12:30 to 1:10. Next the club tried a bit of Drama, when it acted out a scene taking place in a restaurant. For the remainder of the year, they had on the agenda such projects as visiting St. Boniface, and viewing films of France taken by Miss Redmond. It is hoped that many new members will join in the coming year, for with a larger club, much can be accomplished. UNITED NATIONS Based on the international United Nations, Churchill High ' s UN Club dis¬ cussed and debated topics concerning United Nations ' objectives. They have viewed several films on its operation. Mr. Koo, of our own staff, spoke to the club on his homeland China, mainly concerning Hong Kong. President Ian Fillingham Vice President Daniel Zuchowicz Secretary Betty Muldrew Staff Advisors . Mr. J. Doerksen PAGE 59

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VOX VICTORIAE ‘‘This year the reporting staff of the Vox Victoriae became a collection of true journalists,” commented one reader. Why,” quipped our shrewd second-year editor, Peter Trevillion, I didn ' t think we were that good. What a naive judgement!” “Yes,” added quick-witted Cathy Menzies, Peter ' s co-editor, I wonder that we put forth effort for such an undiscriminating audience.” With the leadership abilities of the co-editors summed up, there remains to be said something of the staff. With this behind us, there now is a need for words concerning the Vox Victoriae itself. It was . . . easy to read. This is not to say that the year was without significant accomplishments. Indeed, the Vox Victoriae managed to produce its first neurotic-depressive victim by its mastery of the art of ennui”. Never before did the deadline take such a beating, but the quality of reporting was such that anger was soon changed to . . . laughter. Future Vox Victoriae staffs will find such impressive credits difficult to exceed. PAGE 58

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Student Orphan Adoption League Another club was formed in Churchill High this year. This was SOAL or the Student Orphan Adoption League. This club has adopted a young boy in Korea, giving him only financial aid, for he does have a family of his own, although it is unable to support his schooling. The boy, Choi Tchoon, is ten years ol. He writes to the club to thank them for their help and to tell them about his daily life. The letters, in Korean, are translated in Toronto by the Christian Orphan Adoption League be¬ ing received by the club. Means of raising money for the monthly fee of ten dollars, as well as presents, are discussed at the meet¬ ings. A carwash was held in May which proved very successful. Next year, the club will carry on with its rewarding work. President Linda Paul Secretary Stephanie Carlton Staff Advisor ...... Mr. J. Doerksen UNESCO The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization is new to our school. Tried previously in one school in Toronto, the experiment of international co-operation among the youth of all nations, proved successful. The purpose of UNESCO is to promote world un¬ derstanding and to cultivate international relationships. In schools such as Churchill, UNESCO helps to develop interest in activities pertaining to international projects, such as the UN club, the Orphan Adoption League, and Red Cross Youth, by communication and co-operation with other schools. Each school in Canada could be linked with one or possibly two, in Japan, India, or any other interested country. Churchill High was chosen because it has a spirit of comradeship between students and teachers. Also, one rural high school in Manitoba may be picked this year. Two schools from each other province will be joining in the Canadian league. If the plans are successful in these experimental schools, the project will expand to in¬ clude as many schools as wish to join. For this organization to make progress in Churchill, student approval and active support are vitally needed. PAGE 60