Eastern High School of Commerce - Eastern Echo Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Miss PHELPS FAREWELL MISS PHELPS Irene Lembke, 5S IVE years ago a vacancy was filled on our teaching staff. Miss Betty Phelps was the lucky one. Her task was that of teaching Gymnasium, Spelling, and Composition. The day she started her career at Eastern, was the beginning of her reputaf tion. It grew like the underfgrowth in Africa until she became one of the most popular teachers at the school. Now our Miss Phelps has gone, but certainly is not forgotten. Cn Sepf tember 6th, in the beautifully decorated drawingfroom of her Aunt's home, in Gettysburg, Pa., Miss Phelps became the bride of Taylor S. Pennington. After the reception, the happy couple left by motor for Boston, New York, and LucernefinfQuebec. They now reside on Heath Street, Toronto. We are given to understand that Miss Phelps has not given up her work in Physical Education, but frequently inf dulges in a game of badminton, enjoys hockey games, and works very hard as an executive member of the Diploma Course Alumnae, a physical education course of the University of Toronto. One of the highlights of Miss Phelps' stay with us was the glorious change from a dim and dusky cellar to a shiny, Sixteen wellfequipped gymnasium. Some of her vivid memories of Eastern were the presf entation of the first Honor Letters, the preparation for school concerts, and com' mencements, the thrilling experiences of paper chases and the excitement of Field Days. She took an active interest in everything and every one and was ever willing to lend a helping hand. Is it any wonder we miss her? 'LMissf ing her is by far too mild a phrase. As past masters of public speaking and es' say writers words fail us. We will always remember you Miss Phelps as a true friend and a wonder' ful teacher. Au revoir and we wish you all the luck you so richly deserve. PF Pk lk STAFF NOTES Cn june 30, 1933, Miss Margaret Oliver of Toronto was married to Mr. H. A. Turner, B.A., of our Mathematics Department and popular adviser of the Echo in 1931 and 1932. Miss Hazel Wlhitcroft of St. Thomas was married to Mr. F. W. Voaden, B. Comm., teacher of Economics, on july 1, 1933. Last June Miss E. M. Phelps, B.A., Director of girls' athletics left us to bef come the 'bride of Mr. T. Pennington. Miss Rheta J'. Robertson of the office staff resigned on january 31, of this year to become the bride of Mr. G. West. Miss C. V. Scholes, B.A., joined the staff on Nov. 1, 1934, as Physical Inf structress. Miss M. Mangan, B.A., is at present taking the place of Miss R. M. Davidson, B. Comm., who, we regret to say, has been absent through illness since N ovemf ber 27th last. Miss N. E. Elliott, B.A., also suffered a lengthy illness which kept her absent from September until Christmas. We are glad to see her with us again. Miss E. M. Weir, B.A., returned last September to resume her duties here after ia year's leave of absence to study abroad. Miss Flora L. Hill has been appointed to the office staff to take up the work of Miss Robertson who resigned. EASTERN ECHO

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your opportunity. If you have stored up many pleasant memories of school life, you have treasures that will linger long after Pitman's rules or the analyses of financial statements have gone the way of all things material into obscurity. lk if lk THE HIGH SCHOOL EDITORS' CONVENTION HE eighth annual convention of the High School Editors was held in Convocation Hall on Friday and Saturf day, November 17 and 18, 1933. This convention is sponsored by Sigma Phi, Women's Honorary and Professional journalistic Fraternity of the University of Toronto. Two members of our Echo staff at' tended this convention. We heard such speakers as Mr. Elton johnson, Clarke E. Locke Advertising Agency. Professor Louis A. MacKay University College, Mr. Lou E. Marsh Sporting Editor, Toronto Daily Star, Mr. Stuart Thompson, Brigden's Limited, Miss Mona Clarke, Editor, Gossip, Mr. Napier Moore, Maclean's. These people are authorities on proper magazine conf 7 7 struction, and their talks were very educational and instructive. Besides their addresses, there were two very enjoyable social events. The editors made a tour of the MacLean Publishing Company, Limited or Brig' den's Limited, where many interesting machines were seen. A banquet was also served in the Round Room. Turkey what a turkey! It was great! The representatives to the convention this year learned a great deal concerning the publishing of a magazine. We are looking forward to sending two more representatives next year, thus helping to make the Echo better yet. The Editor BF Ill HY COMMERCE GRADS -WO lads from Eastern High, Ronald Sheen and Wilson Wood' row, are making a name for themselves and theirschool at Toronto University in the Commerce and Finance Course. Sheen headed his year with firstfclass honours. Congratulations Ron! We wish them both all success. Good luck, boys! THE HOME ON THE LEA Dorothy Embury, 2E It's a strong wind that's calling- Calling me back to the sea: I can hear the great waves falling, And breaking on the lea. I All in a glow, I can see the bright light gleaming And my old Mother dreaming I Of the days of long ago. I can hear the fishers passing by, With rusty rowlocks dipping, I Hauling the nets from Kerryls Nye, When dusk into night is slipping. I Oh! it's a strong wind that's calling- Calling me back to the sea, ' I Where the great waves are falling, And breaking on the lea. I EASTERN ECHO Fifteen

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ol ' M 'fff X X f2 X X X X xXSYXXNMUWkfAf!f - THE EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Alfred Harrison IME marches on. During the past five years the Alumni Association has been most instrumental in maintain' ing the warm friendships formed dur' ing those pleasant years at Eastern Com' merce. Through the splendid cofoperaf tion of the graduates, the Association has enjoyed many excellent evenings that were most educational and very enter' taining. Therefore, it is not hard to realize that this Alumni is regarded as the most active organization of its kind in this City of Toronto. However, we must not forget that the graduates can be of service in more ways than one. As the years go by and they advance in the business world, great asf sistance can be made by exerting their influence and experience in the interests of future students and graduates. The general meeting of the 1933f34 season was held on October 20, 1933. The executive for the coming year was elected and it was interesting to observe several new faces, including two mem' bers of the 1933 graduate body. The latter part of the programme took place in the gymnasium. Dancing to the music of a threefpiece orchestra together with refreshments completed a most delightful evening for every one. A fine musical programme constituted the December meeting and the first social event of the EASTERN ECHO new year was held on january 19th. The guest speaker for this occasion was Mr T. D. Bell, the Chief Parole Officer of Ontario. Mr. Bell outlined most vividly five fundamental causes of crime: namef ly the home, the environment, the associf ates, idleness and the mental deficient. A tremendous ovation greeted the speak' er at the conclusion of his address. Once again a large number of the graduates and friends enjoyed a pleasant social meeting in the gymnasium. This year the Alumni Association def cided to hold its Annual Ball on Feb' ruary 1st. A full description of this wonf derful event appears on the following page of this magazine. Following this successful enterprise, the graduates supported a fine evening of dancing held in the north gymnasium on March Ind. Many students of the school attended and were warmly wel' comed. Last year the Alumni Literary Society was formed under the able direction of lMr. Wiiinds. At the April meeting of the same year, before a com' pletely filled auditorium, the successful presentation of their first play entitled Dear Departed was most enthusiastic' ally proclaimed. We regret that Mr. Wticmds is unable to direct the Society this year. However, headed by Miss Ruth Sanderson, we find the Literary Society marching forward to present their greatest masterpiece, a Comedy in three acts entitled Spooks, to be PFC' sented in the auditorium of the School Seventeen