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

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Science Club Mr. Derwin hurdles two chairs in an attempt to close the door, before the smoke detectors go off. Ian Clark and Randy Kendall madly try to fan the acrid fumes out the window, while Nick Kokil helps revive Rein¬ hardt. Is this a testing site for a munitions factory? No, only one of many science club meetings which pre- ceeded the science concert The concert was worth the trouble as Junior Highs were provided a brief respite from school. On Pioneer Day, the club dazzled the public with electrostatic machines and disections. During the year, there was a series of lectures on topics ranging from astronomy to LSD. Two avid members have been grinding telescope mirrors in the auditorium kitchen for six months. Passers-by have inquired about the two barrels used as grinding stands, and gone away with the explanation that sauerkraut is being cured for the grad banquet. After a successful year, the club looks forward to an even more promising one. Come on out, potential science clubbers. We might even let you test run the Hovercraft down the Red River. Drama Club The Drama Club, under the executive of Gloria Slezak as President, ex¬ perienced an extremely active year. The club partook in four one act plays: 1. “Penelopes Patience . 2. “Low Bridge. 3. Excerpt from “Henry V . 4. “Dumb Waiter . and received acclamation on the part of the judges of the Drama Festival for their excellent performances. Throughout the year the twenty-five members were surprise with informative visits from members of the Manitoba Theatre Centre. It is hoped that the par¬ ticipation in the Drama Club will in¬ crease with the coming year, and that the high standards set by this year ' s students will be upheld. PAGE 57

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ACTIVITIES COMAAITTEE The Activities Committee was a new organization this year. Its purpose was to get more school support and build spirit for all our school events. Under its direction two dances were held, one in the fall, the other in the spring. The latter one was the King and Queen dance which climaxed Pep Week. At that dance, which featured the “Unidentified Flying Objects , the King and Queen were crowned. John Rigby and Leigh Willows were voted King and Queen. The Activities Committee also planned Pep Week, which included the slave auction, a hootenanny, and various other activities, including Mr. Derwin s infamous “Laugh-In . However the members of the Committee were somewhat disappointed with the response of the student body in general, especially to the dances. Next year, why don ' t you help the Activities Committee to get on its feet by supporting all its efforts and by contributing a little to the school. PAGE 56

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CHESS CLUB This year the Chess Club has been more active than ever be¬ fore. Challenge matches were carried on among the members throughout the year. ZOLTAN BODNAR DAVID OLSEN PETER PEDERSON RICKY TOWN Four of these players, Dave Olsen, Rick Town, Peter Pederson and Zoltan Bodnar, represented Churchill at the annual Christmas Tournament sponsored by the Winnipeg Free Press. These persons gave a very good account of them¬ selves and should be serious contenders next year. In addition, another team consisting of Zoltan Bodnar, John Urkevich, Dave Yauniskis and Rick Town represented Churchill at a new Easter Tournament sponsored by St. Johns High School. U.N. REPRESENTATIVES The Model United Nations Assembly was held during the Easter holidays at Grant Park School. Bob Keeley and Brian Carter represented the United Arab Republic on an amendment pertaining to the Middle East War of June 1966. After much heated debate, a large part of the amendment was defeated. No definite decision was ever reached. The second day saw demonstrations for Red China. After many delays and protestations the demonstration was ejected from the General Assembly. The representative then commenced the debate on the business at hand. On the whole it was a very enjoyable and enlightening experience. UNESCO Churchill High is one of the 26 associated Unesco schools. This year ' s pro¬ ject was to raise money for the literacy program in Linstead, Jamaica. Karen Webb and Michelle Brown, with the help of Mr. Chappell organized the project. In order to make the student body fully aware of the project, Jamaica Day was held May 8. During the day, speakers went to various rooms to talk to the students on Jamaica. A rice and water banquet was held during study period. This was intended to demonstrate what the food was like for the poor people of Jamaica. A film was shown during the banquet. The money for the literacy program was raised in co-operation with the Miles for Millions March. The school is expected to raise about $5,000.00. PAGE 58