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

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xw f' 'fi If f 1 ffflf li elm 'N sywfmiffw l' D! N Hfojjjfff l N l fn? 'lf i ll l l It,,,,f yilffy 1 6 If 'iff fg 4 ' I Ill filb' CQMMENCEMENT f f Time rolls on! CommencementY The word echoed through the corridors of liastern Com- merce. as final preparations were made for this reunion of our graduates, The auditorium was beautifully decorated with ferns and chrysanthemums. and the gay school colours were to be seen everywhere. We had with us at this. our llth annual commencement. a number of members from the Board of liducation and also a group of business men. The orchestra, directed by Mr. Tufts. en- tertained us until S pm.. when the doors of the auditorium were opened, and our proud graduates entered. as the overture was being played. Our Principal, Mr. Walter Keast. HA.. gave a short address dealing with the work of the school and the assistance given to the students in finding employment. Misses Muriel and Lucy Reubens played a Two-Piano Selection. Danse Macabre. The audience showed their appreciation with ap- plause for an encore. Now began the presentation of diplomas. It was a time that had been looked forward to by the students, a time when their years of hard work is acknowledged in front of teachers. parents and friends. The fifth year General Business Diplomas were presented by EASTERN ECHO by Hictiix itnaxis, JSZ llr, Spaulding assisted by Mr. C. C. Smith. llr. li. A. Hardy BMX.. lJ.l'aed.. U,H.li.. the spealrer for the evening. thanked the stus dents on behalf of his wife for the flowers which had been sent to her. Due to illness she was unable to attend. He delivered a Very interesting talk, the subject -if which was. Un Being Canadian. .Xs Mr Frank .X, Spence. BA.. our .Xssis- tant l'rint-ipal was absent through illness. his work fell on Mr. Rowe. who, although called upon unexpectedly, certainly took charge in a very capable manner and presented the fourth year diplomas. The Girls' Chorus under the capable direcf tion of Miss Howard. sang two numbers. The l.ittle llustrnanw and Where the liee Sucks. Mr. l'ete1' bl. Heenan, delivered a very fine. inspiring. yaledictory address. School Medals were presented to .Xlice Cody, and Oliver Smith. The Sir Isaac Pitman .Xward. shield and medal. were presented to Mae M. Ingram. Later. other Pitman medals and certificates were awarded. Mrs. Young. better known to us all Miss lier, presented the girls' athletic awards. The girls Field Day Champions were: SCIITUI' Joyce Taylor Izzhvnzcdiaic Mildred Fisher Forty-three

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THE STFDENTS' COUNCIL Front Row: F. Woodrow, Treasurer: Elsie Kearn. Secretary: Mr. Chard, Staff Adviser: YVinnifred Kay. President: Mr. Gray, Honorary President: Miss VVeir, Staff Adviser: VV. Flynn, President Literary and Dramatic Society. Back Row: M. Vlorrison, Secretary Literary and Dramatic Society: Alice Kerr, President Girls' Athletics: R. Garlin, Business Manager Ech0 : R. Costello. Secretary Orchestra: Edna Muir. Secretary Girls' Club: Betty Swinrtlehursl, Editor Eeho : Audrey WYil4on Secretary Girls' Athletics. Absent: E. Mar!'n, Vice-President. C Th I it ' 'I 6 E event Stllclents COUUCI , f hy lYINNI1-'RED K.-xv, -LSI This year the Council is seeking more than ever to develop 5Chool Spirit, and this year, more than ever. we are receiving the Co-operation of the students, Council fees have been almost 100 paid, and strong' support has been given to all the sub-societies. The Rugby Dance and the two Tea Dances have been well attended and were enjoyed by everyone. We are striving to make the Annual Dance, to be held on March 12th. the very best and most enjoyable yet. We want you to understand that. although you may not think so, everything we do is in your interest. and any suggestions you have to offer with regard to promoting good tellowship and co-operation among the students will be well received by us. Forty-Iwo EASTERN ECHO

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