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

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VICE PRINCIPALS’ MESSAGE MR. MARTIN This edition of The Victory , 67-68, will be the official school record of the various activities which have made this year another memorable year in the history of our school. For many of our students, the turning of these pages will bring back memories of so many outstanding events which took place during the year. Hundreds of our students and many more members of our community will long remember Pioneer Day, the finale to Churchill ' s 1967 Centennial happenings. Although the past year has been the most successful of any in the field of athletics for our students and teams, undoubtedly the outstanding success of our champion Bulldogs football team was the highlight of the year for many of us. Of course, football was not the only successful endeavour in sports, for as we look at the photographs, we can readily recall other winners or near-winners and some who did not win, but participated with the true Churchill spirit. Our very successful musical production will also bring back memories to those who took part, either on-stage or behind the scenes. Many of these same participants were also members of our troph -winning choir in the Festival. I have mentioned but a few of the highlights of 67-68. You will find many more memory making events as you turn the pages and read Our thanks must be given to the co-editors, student assistants and staff advisors who have made this thirteenth edition of The Victory possible. Good Luck to the Class of 68! MR. COOK The time has come, the Wal rus said, To talk of many things: Of shoes — and ships — and sealing wax — Of cabbages — and kings — ... Lewis Carroll, when he penned these lines, could very well have been sitting at my desk for the past year. Certainly for me, this has been an eventful year. Returning after a year spent in the relatively quiet atmosphere of a junior high school, to the hurly-burly rush and swirl of a large junior-senior high school, I realized to what Carl Sandburg was referring when he wrote . . . Come and show me another city with lifed head singing so proud to be alive and coarse and strong and cunning. Flinging magnetic curses amid the toiling of piling job on job, here is a tall bold slugger set vivid against the little soft cities; ... In many respects, Churchill is like Chicago. Many things do happen here: a fountain is built; a Pioneer Day is held; a football title is won; an operetta is performed; scholarships are won,- . . . yes, things do happen here! . . . and I, for one, do appreciate being part of this tall bold slugger . The graduating class in particular can be proud of the leadership they have given to Churchill, and as long as there are students who will continue to provide leadership, we need have no fear for the future. To the graduating class, I would leave this thought: ' Tho ' the best-laid schemes o ' mice an ' men gang aft a-gley, . . . there is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune: ...” JAMES A. D. COOK PAGE 4

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE hmJ r MR. MADDER On this page in last year ' s VICTORY there appeared — To provide a finale for the year ' s activities a Pioneer Day is planned for October 5, 1967. We look forward to bringing together all who are interested in Churchill High School, as some of the Centennial projects are placed on display, ceremonies of dedication are held, and everyone joins in the fun of a pioneer fair. To say the least, our greatest hopes for the success of Centennial Pioneer Day were far exceeded, and the Centennial finale proved to be the be¬ ginning of a year of outstanding successes. The weather on Pioneer Day was cool but the coolness was soon overcome by the spirit of en¬ thusiasm that prevailed .in all of the activities that made the event our biggest ever. We are proud that Churchill High School was able to celebrate Canada’s Centennial with the full sup¬ port of students, teachers, parents, and friends across the city. It was apparent in early October that a big year was in the making. Not long after Pioneer Day a Winnipeg soccer championship had been won and the Bulldogs were well on their way to winning the Winnipeg and Manitoba Football Championships for the first time. Soon there were Winnipeg championships for the girls in volleyball and swimming, and for the boys in basketball. Successes in cross-country running, track, badminton and other sports followed. In music and drama an outstanding year developed as productions included a Christmas Pageant, the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Pirates of Pen¬ zance , and plays in the drama festival, and the grade eleven girls won the coveted Daniel McIntyre trophy in the Musical Festival. At the same time we have been able to look back at academic results from last June with just pride in the fine record of our senior stu¬ dents. Knowing that those who take a keen in¬ terest in extra-curricular activities at school gen¬ erally do well in their studies, we are looking forward to results again this year that will be a credit to all concerned. Among the many activities of the year that warrant further attention I believe that our be¬ ginnings as a UNESCO Associated School should be dealth with briefly. As the one urban Associ¬ ated School in Manitoba we have undertaken to focus attention on International Understanding and Human Rights. A group of students with staff support have initiated activities that should have far-reaching, long-term effects. Even at this early stage most of the students of the school have been involved through Jamaica Day and participation in the Miles for Millions walk. With a very interested and capable group of students working because of their concern for others less fortunate than themselves, we can look forward to worthwhile development as an Associated School. Another fine achievement has been the pro¬ duction of this yearbook, which will undoubtedly be valued by many of us over the years. Sincerest congratulations to the editors and staff of THE VICTORY!

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Ralph Waples President Looking back on the school term of 1967-1968, I am assured that this has been one of the best years in our school ' s short life. There were not only the completion of many centennial projects, but also significant performances in other areas. Even before the school term began, Coach Puchniak had his players preparing for the big year. The boys showed their supremacy in convincing style, by going through an undefeated season to win the city championship for the first time. This, perhaps, did more to build school spirit than anything in the past. The Junior High junior soccer team is to be congratulated for capturing the city championships, under the capable coaching of Mr. Hutton and Walter McKee. The athletic prowess of ChurchilIites was not subdued by cold weather. Our varsity basketball team, with some of the best players in the province, advanced to the city finals, where they were edged by Gordon Bell. The Junior High senior basketball team is also to be commended for winning the city championships. This team should provide a strong nucleus for future teams, in the Freshman and Varsity divisions. Churchill ' s athletic power was not restricted to the boys, for the girls freshman volleyball team captured the city title this year. Churchill students were also active in other fields. Pioneer Day was the largest event ever undertaken by the school, and was carried off successfully. Everyone in attend¬ ance agreed that it was the greatest thing ever put on by our school. Also on Pioneer Day, the centennial fountain was officially dedicated, and shall remain a lasting memorial for the school. Later, the production The Pirates of Penzance was a huge success, involving hundreds of students, on and off stage. All the teachers involved are to be congratulated. This year, Pep Week was also a great success, providing a week of enjoyment for all. In conclusion, I would like to thank those students who put forth time and effort to organize school activities. In particular, I thank Lindsay Greening, our vice-president, Pat Daniels, secretary-treasurer, Marilyn Muirhead and Jim Merri- field, co-heads of the Activities Committee, Jim Keeley and Richard Jakubowski, newspaper editors, and Phil Backman and Frank Friesen, co-editors of this yearbook. In closing I would like to say that this year has been very rewarding for me as your President. Judging from the year ' s achievements, I would say it has been equally enjoyable for all Churchill students. Lindsay Greening Vice-President STUDENT COUNCIL PAGE 5