City Park Collegiate Institute - Park Bench Yearbook (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada)

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THE PARK BENCH 7 l SRC. STANDING: Lyall Markleyg Shirley Norrieg Harold Esteyg Beatrice Eastwood, joe Potts. SITTING: joan Rochong Sheila Cairnsg Mr Knightg Eric Sigvaldasong Beth Miller. THE SRC. Pictured above is that well known group, The Students' Representative Council, from which the schools activities radiate. Siggy and Sheila have been our leaders, elected to fill the offices cf Senior Pin and Senior Watch for this past year. No one has regretted that choice, for they have led our school through one of the most successful years in its history. Ice and Beth were there doing their best for Baie the whole year through. Shirley and Laurence, who unfortunately has been ill and was absent when the picture was taken, have stood faithfully and steadfastly at Cairns' helm, guiding it through the school year. Lyall and Ioan kept I-laultain in the midst of the fight all the time. Beatrice and Harold worked wholeheartedly throughout the school term and kept Martin right in there pitching. Indeed, with such a fine group cf workers, it is not surprising that we have hit the top in every- thing. Not even a murmur was heard from them throughout the whole year, so absorbed were they in their work, and so determined to do their duty ftwo bits, pleaseli But seriously, this past year is one to be remembered. And so to the S.R.C., for making the l942-1943 term as successful as it has been, we give the heartiest congratulations.

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6 THE PARK BENCH A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR The publication of this book ends another year of school, the last for many of us. We have tried to set out in THE PARK BENCH all the activities of the past season, so that you may have a record of the achievements of the Alma Mater during that time. lf we were to deal adequately with this year's accomplishments, We could use reams of paper. Let it suffice to be said that they have been considerable, and that we are all proud of those who helped to bring triumph to City Park. Let us work and fight to retain our laurels next year. On looking back on four years of collegiate, we have still to be satisfied with the part freshmen play in the school's life. They should realize that all these clubs and activities are meant to include the whole school. Nor does the fault lie entirely with the freshmen. The seniors can and should do everything possible to incorporate each year's newcomers into the inner ranks of every school organization. For those who are leaving school there is an uncertain future. Many, in joining the forces, will be following examples set by brothers and friends. lt should not be forgotten that there is just as important a work for those who are unable to fight. Wherever we are, our object must be victory. City Park has six teachers, besides many students, in the armed forces. Mr. Walker left before the time cf most of us, but we still hear glowing reports of him. Mr. Frith will be remembered by most of us. He is stationed locally and sometimes visits the school. Mr. Arn, our former general coach and athletic director as well as teacher has his influence still felt in the school. Mr. 'Wickenden was Mr. MacKinnon's forerunner as staff representative on THE PARK BENCH. Many fond memories re- main. Miss Brown and Miss MacFarlane have left indelible impressions on City Park. THE PARK BENCH takes it upon itself to represent the school in wishing all of these teachers and the former students serving His Majesty, Godspeed and Good Luck! xt x We imagine that most of the students who buy this book peruse it more or less carefully, ready to comment on its good points, but equally ready to point out its inaccuracies and discrepancies. They will keep the book as a souvenir and from time to time glance at it, possibly without thinking of the time and labour spent on its production. lt is not that we begrudge this labour, for it was enjoyable and gave us some insight into the printing business. But we do look back and wonder what would have become of THE PARK BENCH had it not been for the business and advertising staff who got out and obtained enough advertising to put us over the top, In this connection we owe a great deal indeed to Mr. Gryte, Ruth Bowen, Doug Woodley and Ron Sommervill. The editors, appointed rather than elected, have rendered great service to the book. Grace Spring has been a great help in preparing this work. Mr. MacKinnon rates special praise for his helpful guidance. Thanks a lot, all of you. And to the rest of the school: remember that THE PARK BENCH is a school-wide project, capable of carrying on only so long as YOU back it.

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8 THE PARK BENCH ouse of gate As we are all aware, City Park is organized on a competitive house system. We consider it advisable to point out to the school in general and to the House of Bate in particular, the importance of the House system. As far as sports are con- cerned their value depends on quantity not quality. Although intercollegiate teams strive to produce the finest teams possible, House teams strive to draw each mem- ber into the sport concerned. Therefore, although you might not be able to make an inter-collegiate team, remember that your House team is equally if not more im- portant to the school as a whole. The track activities commenced this year, as usual, with the First Year Track Meet. The House of Cairns was really outstanding in this, but, however, Bate's newcomers gained valuable experience for future meets. Betty Wilson and Bob Spooner proved to be Bate's foremost contribution. The House soccer was practically absent from inter'House sports this year due to the delayed opening of the school term tC'est la guerrei. When occasion permits, we hope to see it back on the active list in its rightful place. Bate definitely walked off with the basketball honors this year. ln the girls' divisions the luveniles, Intermediates and Seniors won their respective divisions, but were not as successful in competition against the other schools. In the boys' divisions, the Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors reached the finals but only the luniors man- aged to capture the championship. However, the other two teams should be con- gratulated for their good sportsmanship and the determination which, they displayed. Our championship team, after having defeated Bedford in the semi-finals, was itself defeated by Tech in the finals. We should like to see, weather permitting, House hockey take its active place in inter-House sports. lt was made conspicuous by its absence this year. Our entry into the drama night this year was highly successful under the capable direction of Beverley Hogarth. The cast of our presentation INDIAN SUMMER in- cluded Beatrice Wrigley, Ralph Nursall, Don Kirk and Beth Miller. The latter was successful in carrying off the girls' individual award. The adjudicator, Professor Edmunds, commented favorably on the costuming and fine drama content therein. His criticisms were constructive for cast and audience alike. The annual school track meet was the second and final track event of the year. Our hopes for the championship, arising from the morning results, were doused at the completion of the day's activities. We finally found ourselves in third place following Cairns and Martin. Our sincerest appreciation goes to those students who entered events in order to uphold the House and who only managed to bring in a few points here and there. This sportsmanlike attitude is what counts most in our House system. We heartily thank, at the same time, those other students who were successful in capturing a great many points, amongst them Kay Nagle, Hazel Meyers, Betty Wilson, Lorne Carroll, Lloyd Ellis, Bob Spooner and Ted Spencer. We can say little about either girls' or boys' softball as their schedule is just commencing. However, we will warrant, since softball is a popular spcrt that it will take care of its own success. The House tennis tournament is being revived again, taking place in the spring rather than the fall. It should merit strong support from every one. In closing, we wish to thank all the members of the House of Bate for their swell support in all our activities this year. VVe know you will Support our successors as much as you have supported us. Thank you again, good luck and goodbye- -BETH MILLER and Jos P01-TS,