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

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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

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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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during the early part of April. This evening of entertainment will undoubtf edly equal anythimg the Alumni has yet accomplished. In order to be successful we must ref view the past, analyze the present and look bravely into the future. Advance' ment can only be made through cofoperaf tion. if FF :F Therefore, the Association takes this opportunity to express its sincere appre- ciation of the way in which the graduf ates have worked together. Also, the senior students of the school should not forget the invitation extended to them to attend the various meetings throughf out the year. There need be no fear of the future. :lf sk Pk EASTERN COMMERCENSUS GLADYS BARTLE-Former debating star, has subordinated her dulcet tones to the noisy clatter of a typewriter in the Robert Simpson Co., Ltd. JAMES ACE BAILEY-Who lent his athletic prowess .to the Rugby team for so many years has transferred his loyalty to the York Trading Company. VIVIAN BETTY BRCADRIB-Is now attending Dental College and we wish her the same success there as she had while attending Commerce. EDNA DAMCN-Commerce's second girl President, is now lending her executive-,ability to the J. J. Gibbons .Advertisinga-Cof, Ltd., and we hope that 'she isas popular there as she was 'on theTStu'dents' Council last year. HELEN EULLBRTCN-One of our best and most 'ipopular athletes, is dof ing her bit in the office of Playfair Es? Co.,f'Brokers. ' MAY GIBSGN-After five months in fifth' form this year, May succeeded in getting 'herself placed as a s-tenof grapher in the office of the Riverdale Garage. VIC GIBSON-The famous actor and athlete, i-s helping to run the D. A. Office in the T. Eaton Co., Ltd. Perf haps Vic could use a little influence and recommend some of our bright students. . ISCBEL GREER--Who cofoperated so welll with Helen . Eullerton- in the basketball games last year is doing stenographic work in the Wages Office of the T. Eaton Co., Ltd. WES McDERMCTT-Left the mer' chandising class after the Rugby sea' son was over and at the present time E igb teen Wes tells us that he is too busy to work. DAVE MILLS-Is at present unemf ployed. We have been wondering why Dave isnlt back aiding the Lit. Club by keeping the lighting board tuned up. STAN NGRMAN-Another leading athlete is training fnot for sportsj in the office of Cosburn, Cosburn, Pys E99 Co. so that some day he will be an auditor. ELLA SMERDON-Former shorthand and typing star, is keeping her nimble fingers fit in the offices of the Naf tional Mattress Felt and Batting Com' pany. MARGARET SMYTH-ls keeping up her reputation as an excellent worker in the offices of P. Bellinger E99 Co., Brokers. BENNY SUGARMAN-Crator, organf izer and scholar, no longer dabbles with small publications like the Echo but is devoting his journalistic ability to .the Daily Star. How about a little publicity for Commerce, Benny? HERB SWIET-One of the notorious SG Gang, is working day and night for Norman K. Eredenburg C. A. KAY WALKINSHAW-The original heat wave of Commerce has transf ferred her interest to Malvern Col' legiate for higher education, but Kay stillholds a warm spot in her heart for Commerce. JACK WILLIAMSON-Accompanied by Randle Griffin of 4G2 is working for Canada Packers in Montreal. He has had two advances since June, and Miss Atkin's valuable French training is in use every day. EASTERN ECHO