Essex District High School - Argus Yearbook (Essex, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1957 volume:

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Book provided by the Essex Community Historical Research Society (ECHRS) scanned 2019 f EDHS 00007 L__ ) 7 . 19 7 . ocrcW «-«tr) EDI TOR IAL In les ' £ than two months, anoh er school year will be over. I hope t’ t this has been a profitable and happy year for all of you in the academic, at! letic, cultural, and social phases of your school life. • we l ave completed two sets of ex r ms, but the June exams still re¬ main. io those of you who Wj.11 reeei e honour promotions, congratula¬ tions; : cu have made your year here, whether yo-r first or last, a successful one. tut to those o he ve to ' rite one or more- exams, good luck; I hope you pass. In the atl.letic field, the senior toys ' basketball team came very . close to a championship but unfort natel;, did not win. All other teams in volleyball, basketball, ana bad into!) t’ld very well. Although we did not win a championships, I t .ink that you should all be commended for yjur good sportsmanship. Within t e next two weeks, we will have our field da , county meet, and cadet inspection. In the social life, the Students ' Council has done a wonderful ,1o at all of their dances. The other clubs in our school have done ver well too, especiall the ited ross which ba3 s -pported a little Korean hoy and has made toys for children in hospitals. I should like to thank Mr. Crane very P ' jch for his help in our first vent re with a year book. is sug_e3tions have helped us solve many problems. I must give thanks to iiiss Brown and her Special Commercial Class wo type ' the stencils; to hiss Bennett whose English Classes contri¬ buted several essays; and to i.i3s Latimer who counselled in the choice of covers. Special thanks go to fcir. Monreith and the Ar us Staff— reg Johnston, Paul Mux worth..-, Wesley Biidgen, Christine Parke, and to our treasurer, Cindy Vender inne. Since t is is our first year book, I hope you ' ll not be too • critical. Blame all faults ' to. our inexperience. Next year we ' ll do better. EDITP r.IrtL STALL Editor:Pat Smith Adviser:Mr. E. Monteith, M. A. Piet resur. C. S. Sotrros, B. A. Sports writers:Wesley Bridjen and Chris ine Parke- Lc porters of all other activities-Gregory Johns tor: and Paul .xuxworthy Special art 1cles Jarlene ftoyes, Gordon O ' Connor Classroom reprefj b tivesjlrene Parkas, Daisy Gullick, 9B; Gary :L 9L; Kathleen Thomas, 9E; Jim Stevenson, } ‘- ' lene Youn Kass, 10A; Pauline Pfahler, 10B: Daisy - IOCLinv-a eet.yjQltj Jlll Geddes, 10Ej Karen Baltzer, 11A; ;r ' vara hel ' cie, HB L rlene k es , 11CD; Janet Greaves, 12aB; Lorna r ;J 12CL; Cindy VaCom.; im.ril r Patierson, 13. GREETINGS, MR . C Ai E As Editor of the Argus, I take pleasure in introducing to our student bodjr our new principal who came to us in January, 1956. Hr. Crane was born on a farm near Aylmer, Ontario. He attended school there and graduated from 0. A. C. While at 0. A. C., he was the only student of a class of 162 to make the senior basketball team and won hi.s college letters in basketball. For 10 y ears, he was ' rlncipal at Port Perry High School. During that time he was a critic teacher for two years. Mr. Crane has had a very unique record as a teacher. During the 22 years that he taught upper School Hath, and Science, only one student failed. Outside of school, he has been very active in Service Clubs, He was President of the Lions ' Club for two years and Director for seven years. He was on the committee oi the Agriculture Teacrers of Ontario for 0. _j. A. ior ti ree years, and LS a Past President of the Agriculture Teachers ' Section. He has been Past President of 0. 3. S. T. F. District 1 and District 8 - Suburban Local. While m port Perry he took an active interest in the local fair. Because of his encoura., a nent of li.-H club work, he was presented with an honorary 10-year leader award. Hr. Crane has also been active in church a.lairs. ■ He was Steward of the United Church in ort Perry for four years and Elder for five years. Since coming to Essex, Mr. Crane has entered into the life of the community and is now an active Rotarian, He has enjoyed his association with both the students and the people in the area and we all trust his stay in the oun Parlour of Canada may be a long and pleasant one. WELCOME TO OUR NEW TEACHERS This year we welcomed four new teachers to the staff of Essex District High School. . Mr. Clifford who came from Windsor graduated with a General Arts Degree from Western University. He teaches Math and Science in Grade 9 and Algebra in Grade 13 - This year he assisted in the production of the Glee Club’s first operetta, Trial By Jury . Mrs. O ' Neil who came from Windsor graduated from Queen’s University with a General Bachelor of Arts Degree. She teach •. Physical Educ¬ tion in Grades 9 and 10 and English in Grade 9. Besides her teaching, Mrs. O ' Neil is in charge of the Library Club and assists Miss Green with the extra-mural sports. Mr. Masterson who came from Windsor graduated from Assumption University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He teaches English, Social Studies, and Math in Grade 10. After school he manages the School Band and the Junior Glee Club. Mr. Meuser was bom in China and now residec in Leamington. He graduated from Toronto University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He teaches Social Studies, English and Physical Educa tion in Grades 9 and 10. His extra curricular activities have included the management of some of the junior boys ' teams and cadet work. STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW: Mr. Soteros, Mr. Scott, Mr. Furgal, Mr. Clifford. MIDDLE ROW: Mies Kennedy, Mr. Monteith, Mr. Gillies, Mr. Findlay, Mr, Harrow, Mr. Masterson, Mr. Meuser, Mr. Haynes, Mr. Battagello, Miss Brown, Miss Latimer. SEATED: Miss Read, Miss Murphy, Miss Bennett, Mrs. O ' Neil, Mr. CRANE, Mrs. Foster, Miss Green, Mrs. Annett, Miss Rivers. A SPECIAL THANKS At the last minute a change had to be made in the design for the school cover. The one who had designed the original cover hadn ' t time to make another and in about two periods of time Jim Smith, president of our Students ' Council, produced the cover as you now see it. Many thanks, Jim, for coming to our rescue and for the fine work. --E ' . J. Monteith Message Prom the Principal: To the Editor and Staff of the Year Book, who have worked -hard to make our Year Book a success, I extend my sincere con¬ gratulations. What have become of the Students who have finished their studies at Essex District High School during the past few years? As business men, nurses, teachers, homemakers most have taken their assured places in Ganadian life. We wish them good fortune and success as they better establish themselves in their chosen work. Many will be successful because they possess determination and constancy of purpose. Others will not be as successful, yet the great majority, let us hope, nearly ally will have received a training at Essex District High School which will enrich their lives and increase their happiness. ' When the lessons are f orgotten, the training will remain. When they can no longer recall the names of their classmates, these ex-students will have retained the benefits gained through the social atmosphere in the classroom, in athletics, cadets and other extra curricular interests in school. If these students retain the ideals of honour and fair play and so many other quali¬ ties established while at school, the basis for a democratic, Christian life has been laid, although the lessons are long for¬ gotten. To those of you who are at school, may I extend my best wishes for a happy, challenging and successful year ahe,ad. James L. Crane. GRaDUATion EXERCISES On Friday evening, September the seventh, a large crowd assembled in the high school auditorium, awaitin the entrance of the 1956 Graduates. A most entertaining prelude was provided by two of our Grade Eleven students of last year. Miss Ruth manning and Miss Lorna Joyce. Then as the chords of the processional were struck, the ' 56 graduates and award winners made their triumphal entry into the audi¬ torium. The Rev. Muriel Revington pronounced the invocation, after which Ijt. Crane welcomed the man guests. Mr. Shuel, the chairman of the school board, introduced the guest speaker, Mr. W. H. orison, the president of Essex College. The speaker ' s address was most appropriate as he stressed the importance of continuing one ' s education. He emphasized the point that it is useless to go through life never attempting to widen one s scope of education. To illustrate this point, he stated, that in a recent survey, it was discovered that only thirty-one per ceno of our population had read a book in the previous year. It wu3 quite evident that Mr. Arison impressed and challenged the Graduates to benefit from their training. Then Hr. Arison, assisted ' cy.hr. Gillies, presented the diplomas to the graduates. Miss Brown introduced the Special Commercit 1 graduates. Miss Bennett the Grade Twelve graduates, and Miss Kennedy the Grade Thirteen honour graduates. The highlight of the evening was the valedictorian ' s address a:iven by Miss Betty Chambers. Betty, on behalf of her class, told of the trials and the joys in a high school career. She emphasized the point that much of the pupils ' success was made possible by the co-operation of the par nts and the staff. Throughout the evening, talented graduates added musical selections to the programme. After the speaker ' s address. Miss Marion Keane and Miss Betty Scarlett played a lovely piano duet. A double quartette, consisting of eight of the graduates, under the ca able direction of Hr. Findlay, ssng £ group of refreshing songs, hiss Jacqueline McLeod delighted the audience with two vocal selections. Later in the evening. Miss Inez Collard played two very fine piano solos. The presentation of the awards was made by the Donors assisted by Miss Murphy and Mr. Crane. Scholarships were presented to the following Grade Thirteen students: Bob Vans tone, Betty Chambers, Jim Forden, Jacqueline McLeod, and Barbara Brooker. Mr. Gordon Geddes, past president of the Students ' Council, assisted by mss Betty Scarlet’, presented the letter E awards and the special E awards. The programme closed with 0 Canada played by Marion Keane. Thus another graduating class bade farewell to the friends and tne 3taff at Essex High. T r, Crane honoured guests, fellow graduates, ladies and gentlemen. To-night marks an important milestone in the lives of the 1 £6 gradu¬ ates of Is sex District Tigh School. ' That whiub once seemed a dim star on s distant horizon has been transformed into a reality. When we en- te ' ■ d hi ' h school we were alarmed by the size of this building, the number of teachers and students, end the different procedures to w ' cich. we her to become, accustomed. After five years ' sojourn he i, e e.ach room b- arc Pleasent and familiar memories. The boys and iris who were at one time complete strangers arc now our closest companions and the teachers, our friends. These recollections laipart a tin e of sadness to the joyous feelings which we experience u-on obtainin ' our graduation d i olorpas. Cn behalf of the. gradua l, in class I should 1: : e .to express our ' rati t’de -to everyone who has contributed to ma e this a successful I even ; n . To %� . Arison who has yen ' is time to address us uoon this occasion, we say a very special thank-you. o our parents and teacher?! who have patiently borne with us the pains and pleasures of our high school pears, we render our heart-fel.t appreciation. everai oi the ■raduetes have already be un to prepare for their chosen vocation and within a few short wee c most of us will have ventured forth, each on his se arate oath, Whe fcher- our field be that of engineering, nursTn or teaching, we hone that we shall always be a credit to t ' -ose who have showed such a vital interest in our future. Although we have completed our secondary school training ' , to assess; accurately the value derived from it would be a tremendous task. To sy. that we have studied French, English, mathematics or science for five yearn would be a very superf icial interpretation of it. Who is able to evaluate the influence of the aily occurrences and contacts whic 1 - . though scarcely perceptibly have left an indelible impression ’ non us? Our hardest lessons were not those which we learned from textbooks but from, experience. Our mistakes which resulted from a trial and error method of decision are still, vivid but with the guidance and ne -sonal interest of the teachers, we have gradually learned toadont an adult approach to our roblems. • The athletic and social aspects of hioh schol life cannot he over¬ emphasized. In the course of Track and . ' ield meets and tense b-.sketba! II games we learned that even the efforts of our classmates were not slwr yc sufficient to secure victor;: for 2asex. D rcb?blv one of our most valu¬ able lessons was to learn to rse disappointment end defeat as a sou.’ to greater och ' eveme ts. The various or snizations a for ’ed us an ooportun ity ' to express our own ideas and to reaso 1 ' intell’ gentlv. The student dances throughout the years have inspired us with confidence and with a desire to meet and to associate with others. T e concerts ore sente 4 by j the Band and Glee Club have helped to instil in us e love for culture. As ws cause in retrospect we realize that each ‘base of Mgh aChopi wsn designed to fulfil one main object ' ve the development of the complete individual . To-day we have left behind our childhood and are entering i :.to e world of adults. Ve are faced with the Problem of using our lives not merely for our own advantage but for the service of others. In a use¬ ful career one is certain to f und satisfaction and tr i: e hap- ness. Our study cf world conditions has revealed to us the diversities which cre¬ ate discord between nations and eventually result in world strife. Compared with such enormous Problems one ' s personal trials and tribula¬ tions will always be insignificant. As we leave to-night we dare not hope to accomplish the spectacular. We ask only God ' s Blessing to help us to live each day to its fullest extent as He would have us do. With this thought firmly embedded in our minds may we, the graduates of 1956, and those students who are destined to become the graduates of the future, go forward steadfast in our desire to strive, to seek, to find and not to yield . OUR GRADUATES GRADE 13: Barbara Ann 3rooker, Elizabeth Jean Chambers, James Emerson Forden, Ronald Arthur Greaves, Marjorie Mae Hill, Shirley Mae Hyatt, Malcolm Alfred MacRae, Jacqueline Gail McLeod, John Howard McPherson, George Alexander McRae, Hugh Wm. Allison Nelson, Christine Olive Parke, Marianne Elizabeth Renaud_, James Paul Robinson, Robert David Vanstone, Jack durton VIcary, Shirley Elizabeth Wallace, Carolyn Marie Zoern. GRADE 12: John Andrew Armstrong, Merle Wesley Bridgen, John Cichon, Frank Ray- Danckaert, Gordon Irvine Geddes, Mary Ellen Gilbert, Merle Ann Hardy, Marion Ruth Keane, William Charles Kerr, William David Lord, Emil Steve Matis, William James Moody, Doris Elaine Mulcaster, Carol Ann Myers, Patricia Pearl Newman, Erlan Albert O ' Neil, Joseph Edward O ' Neil, Howard Edmund Parker, Marilyn Ann Patterson, Robert Thomas Pettypiece, Edward Gerald Robinson, Eleanor Helen Santo, Betty Ann Scarlet, Dorothy Margaret Shewan, James Edward Shewan, Lawrence Edwin Wales, Keith Melvin Wall, Arthur George Wass, Gary Leroy Wilson, Helen Marie Wright. SPECIAL COMMERCIAL: Gloria Loretta Bachmeier, James Arthur Brooker, Carol Ann Carder, Laura Inez Collard, Helen Elaine Duncan, Cary Alcide Garant, Constance Catherine Henderson, Helen Hudak, Mary Izgherian, Theodore Joseph Kwaitkowski, Deanna Mae Labadie, Elizabeth Barbara Mohr, Hideko Nakata, Patricia Pearl Newman, Jeannette Louisa Seabourne, Donnalee Jean Stephens, Andy Leslie Ujj, Ruth Ann Van Lith, Shirlie Ann Vivier. Modern science has endowed mankind with countless reminders of how . ach life ' s necessities and luxuries cost. We live in an era of cash registers, adding machines and finance companies; our dail’; newspapers remind us constantly of the rising cost of living. We are told so frequently about the price of everything, that we often forget the many things we get for nothing. One has only to gaze into nature ' s boundless realm to find in¬ numerable free gifts. We all enjoy the glorious, dazzling colours of a sunrise. In contrast to this, what is more restful than peaceful, silvery moonlight? We pay nothing for the ethereal beauty of a rainbow, or the delicate design of a snowflake. Flowers are another free gift of nature; there are flowers of all descriptions ranging from a small, blood-red rose to a giant, white chrysanthemum. In forests, one finds rlants of all sizes--tiny plants like the delicate fern and tall trees like the oak. All the e gifts of nature are free for the person who stops to look. Life ' s freest and mo t precious gifts cannot be seen by the naked eye. There is no price for which one. can buy true happiness and con¬ tentment. The faith and trust that one vuman being places in another cannot be purchased for any monetary price. No one can make us pay for our dreams, and no one can make us pay for our prayers to the most powerful existing Authority. Many reorle consider love the ultimate joy of life. Love is free; not only the love of ' one man towards another, but the supreme love of God for humanity. All human beings, whether they are as rich as millionaires, or as oor as church mice, can love and be loved. Many things in our modern life cost a great deal, but let us not forget that the beauty of nature ' s multitudinous forms like the sunset or a rose; the joys of love and hope cannot be purchased with the British pound sterling, the Italian lira or the German marks. . Is it not marvellous that for these precious gifts we pay nothing? Peter Burrell 12CD THE IDB L SCHOOL Education has been defined as the process by which a person devel¬ ops his abilities, attitudes, and general behaviour toward society. From the time of the rigidly regimented educational system of the Spartans to the Oxford university system by wnich the student learns mostly by himself, society never has, does not now, and never will, leave the education of an individual to chance. Instead, the individual is placed in a controlled environment, in which e learns, through com¬ petent guidance and continuous effort, how to meet effectively experien¬ ces and problems in life. This environment is what we know as the School. L In t his essay, I shall discuss the ideal school under five aspects, the teaching staff, discipline, extracurricular activities, the cur¬ riculum or course of study, and the purpose, itself, of education. These are not listed in order of importance, because it is obviously impossible for one aspect of education to rival or do without another, and produce the correct result. A person who enters a school with the purpose of teaching young people, shaping their minds, and preparing t lem for life after school must, of course, be prepared for this t.isk. The teacher must himself be well-educated, interested in young, peoplo, have acceptable personal habits, and be of a sociable disposition. He must be a good example to his students, and must practise what he preaches. All In all, today ' s teachers are a fine, outstanding group of hard-working people. It is, and always will be, necessary to have teachers as good as we have now, ond even better, for in an ideal school the students and staff must be in constant co-operation and this ond can be achieved only through thorough training on the part of both. When several hundred students are gathered toother in one building, sitting in desks exactlv alike, learning the same subjects, having lunch on masse day in and day out, boredom, arisin r from this continual same¬ ness, is likely to result in srme sort of discipline problem. This problem is manifested mostly through talking and fidgeting in class, cutting classes, damage to school property, or downright insubordination In extrem- cases. Most schools nev r administer corporal punishment, nor do they.like the idea of wholesale expulsion. Eut, in an ideal school, discipline must be maintained and the continual inf rin ( eraer.t of rules cannot be tolerated. Most often, punishment meted out is in the form of detentions, heavy assignments, or suspension for a short time. In an ideal school, discipline would nut be a problem; at least, not a serious one. Rather, discipline would be maintained and enforced by the student body as well as the staff. Extracurricular activities are designed to encourage students ' free ■lssoclation with one another, in regulated, boneficial organizations. These activities each serve a purpose: sports, to develop the physique and teach pood sportsmanship; rl q. clubs and bands, to develop musical aptitudes and combat shyness; and cadet corps, to develop alertness and the tendency to obey one ' s superiors. Extra activities should not, under any circumstences, be allowed to interfere with studies. In an Ideal school, a student ' s freedom of participation in these activities would be determined by his academic rtanding. This brings us around to by far the most important aspect of a school; by that I mean the curriculum, or course of study. If the school is- to be the arency whereby people strive to make realities of the r hopes and ideals through the development of their offspring, then tht. curriculum of the ideal school must be such that it will do just that, or come as nearly as possible to it. It has been long realized that the continuous study of language, mathematics, and science, contributes greatly to onb ' s reasoning powers and development of mind. Above all, the intense study of the English language is indispensable in preserv ' ng the beauty and proper use of this, one of the most eloquent, beautiful, ond widely used languages on Earth. One should also study history; many lessons and morals can be learned from it, and it develops the memory. It should be grasped im¬ mediately that a dead language is not taught so that one may speak it in the marketplace; that mathematics is not taught to enable one to re¬ cite formulas; but that intellectual and well-organized subjects such as these play a major part in the development of the thinking processes of the human brain. K’ith a disciplined, well-developed, wholesome mind, tho student graduating from an ideal school would be prepared to fend for .himself in this modern, competitive world. He would realise that in a demo¬ cratic land such as Canada, one has great freedom, but one also has rc3ponsibilities to live up to. The.well-educated citizen of a democracy must have self-control, be noble of conduct, and have charity and xvillingness to concede, and to accept his responsibilities. He must bo so educ ted and informed as to be free from bigotry, ignorance , and intolerance, for these are the seeds of the ruin of democracy. .If one is learned, informed, and knows how to live decently in this modern world, the reason must be that he has obtained a thorough, all-embracing education. An ideal school would provide this, throu-h a carefully selected course of study, taught by competent teachers, in a proper atmosphere for learning. The ability to aporeciate the finest of all kinds of entertaining and cultural aspects of life should be instilled in ev ry student. Each student’s aesthetic sense should be developed at all costs. The great literary gems of Dumas, Browning, Keats, Tennyson, and Shakespeare, to name only a few, should be explained thorough ' , and an oporeciation and working knowledge of them should bo taught to the student. Likewise young people should be exposed to art and music, so that they may also develop a taste for those. Whether tho music is the swinging rhythm of country and western music, or tho melodic, deepl moving works of Ts- chaikowski, young peopl should bo taught to recognize nd appreciate the best in their preferences in th field of art and music. Comparatively few hi n h school students ore inclined to appreciate items of culture, such as Shakespearean clays, art exhibits, or concerts but they should at least be riven a ’’taste” of these, so that a liking may be develooed for them in later life. For in an ideal school, the aesthetic senses and one’s cultural knowledge would be awakened and trained, along with his academic work. In an ideal school, then, well-oualifled teachers would work with properly disciplined stud nts under a well-selected, useful programme of 3 tudy and extracurricular activity, toward the achievement of tho school’s purpose, namely that of formin good, s ' lid citizens. I mean people who know right from wrong, who are loy l to Goo and country, and who are well-informed and self-reliant. Such a school would produce in quantity future doctors, lawyers, authors, teachers, and e ' en future prime ministers, who would all be of the highest caliber. If everga day comes when every man can say-with certainty that his children are being taught in an ideal school, it will be a giant step in the progress of mankind. HE SHALL HAVE DOMINION PROM SEA TO SEA He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of .the earth. Prom the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean stretches the fairest land that has ever appeared before man’s eyes. That land that stands above every other is Canada, the home of the fearless. Guarded by the Rocky Mountains on the west, the Laurentians and lleghanies on the east, fro¬ zen territories on the north, and a tranquil border on the south, this great country stands, firmly grounded in Christianity and democracy. Peace is her purpose and courage is her motto. Newfoundland, Canada’s orient, is a fisherman ' s paradise. The deeD waters surrounding her beckon to the deeo sea fisherman and the nets on the shore challenge the fish that flow in with the tide to escape them. Prince Edward Island holds all the beauty and peacefulness of a typical country life. This million acre farm was the scene of L. Mont¬ gomery ' s much loved Anne of Green Gables . It is also widely noted throughout Canada as the potato bin of the country. From this, our smallest province, comes one of Canada ' s main food supplies. Nova Scotia is the eastern port of Canada. The navy and the air¬ force make their heudquarters there. Halifax is a haven ' for ships from across the seas. She proved her importance in two world wars. New Brunswick forests call to the lumberjack, luring him into her depths where he will cut the precious wood which means fuel, clothing, and paper to the rest of the chain of which she is a link. Quebec is Canada ' s France. Here lie the customs of generations of humble, hardworking peonle. Here also, is Canada ' s largest city, Montreal, and her oldest city, Quebec. Pounded in the seventeenth cen¬ tury, she has stood firmly for three hundred years, and her narrow streets still echo the sound of Champlain ' s booted feet. Ontario, Canada ' s most versatile province, holds a wealth of beauty. Far to the north she stretches, holding in her arms the beaver, the earliest product of our country. Streams flow into rivers and the trees grow tall, straight, and staunch. These primitive regions are yet un¬ settled and still lie sleeping, waiting for someone to pioneer and open the s tores which remain sealed in her bosom. Niagara Palls, the honey- mooner ' s heaven, attracts tourists from all countries and her fame mat¬ ches that of the Victoria Fells of Africa. Both are known throughout the countries of the world. The Niagara Peninsula is a cherry blossom ecstasy. Essex County is the sun parlour of Canada and is humorously referred to as Canada ' s banana belt. Ontario holds great mineral wealth. Copper and nickel mines are situated in her north-west parts. Manitoba is the most easterly prairie province. It is centered in the Winnipeg O asis; farms radiate from it like spokes about the hub of a wheel. Churchill is her northern city and Winnipeg is the province ' s capital. Saskatchewan is a land of flat, barren prairies in the southern roplon in time of drought. However, when the rain kisses the earth roses begin to bloom in the desert. The land which had been desola.e is changed to a sea of golden grain waving in the sun. In h.r northern regions, herds of cattle roam the ranges. Large ranches replace h farAs of the south. The countryside is rolling and green. Wild, tough passes provide a stable diet for the cattle. Sloughs dot the fields and clumps of trees spring up about them. Alberta is Canada ' s oil well. The city of Edmonton dominates the oil fields; huge -orricks reach skyward; black gold flows freely. Again there is rolling prairie. The beautiful city of Calgary lies out on the plains and, in the sunset has the appearance of an ethereal city of ivory. Banff, Canada ' s summer playground, is hidden high in the mour ains on the western border of Alberta. The gorgeous blue of _ th ® ®° W moun1 . ?iver tumbles into a misty white in the Bow falls. The purple-grey mount ains reflected in the turquoise waters of Lake Louise with her beautiful white Chateau is a luring attraction to a wealthy tourist. British Columbia with the majestic, stately, grandeur of her mount¬ ers and. the agricultural coast west of them is our country ' s Pacific uard. ' British ' Columbia is noted for her Okanagan Valley from whence a coles are sent throughout the country. Gold is found in the r-gions of the province. The forests with their towering giants provide not only beautiful national parks but also lumber for our country s use. Narrow ?oads wind through her beautiful interior. J ers twist and turn through the rich, black earth. Breath-taking waterfalls flash in the sunlight during the day and cast a silver sheen in the moonlight. ihe scent of pine needles permeates the air and produces an intoxicating effect to the human nostrils which drink it in thirstily. This is our dominion which stretches from sea to sea. The Atlantic, cho Pacific, and the Arctic Oceans are her boundaries. .he .anadian . West Territories stretch their rocky arms into the cold Arctic waters. Snow glazes her borders and Persists through winter and summer. Here in this desolate part of our land, the awesome and fantastic colours o.t tb northern lights sweep through the long, dark night. :he colours glow, fade, and then blaze again across the lonely land. Beneath the surface of this rock-strewn, apparently useless wasteland lies the wealti an hone of the world. Buried deep in the depths of that barren soil 1 treasures-treasures in mineral, raw material, and chemical elements es¬ sential to the production and use of atomic power. Canada has a far richer treasure chest than does any other country in the world, bhe is a young country, just blossoming into her youth, bhe lies waiting-wait¬ ing for someone to seek out her riches, to dig beneath the surface, anc to use her great wealth to maintain a world peace, a world of democracy, and above all, a God-fearing, God-honouring world. Canada stands on a pedestal. Her youth looks up to her; pioneers worked for her; our fathers fourht for her. Hers is a story of progress, of sucess, of courage, and of fulfillment. She opens her doors to those without a country anc wel comes them into her abode. We, too, will work i or her, ° r and die for her. Canada, our motherland, our homeland, our lair domain. Oh .Canada, so firm so free You who have given a home to me. Thy waters flow from sea to sea. The sun ' s rays hiss thy lowest hills, Shadows and doubts before thee run. Oh Canada, I am thy son! A ffr IP TO T T - T T RQY -.T Vfl FTTR FM ' On the l)|tb of November, 1 D 56, a group of grade 11 fc 12 agricul¬ ture students accompanied by Mr. • Mrs. Findlay left the school at 6:00 a and began the long and tiresome journey to Toronto. The ended around 11:00 a. m. when the bus, driven by Mr. Kennedy, pu-led into the Exhibition Grounds where the M • nter F ' ajr was bei p seld. After we scrambled off the bus and stretched our legs Mr. Findlay gave us an interesting and educational talk- about the Fair. Then we eoar- ted and wandered around tbe big building viewing all t ' e wonderful d splevs. That aftern on we met again and went to the ain erens i or f ' -e horse-show. After all the horses had been jud-ed and the nr zes awarded the Royal Counted Police presented their famous musical ride. This over we were all herded back into the bus and were taken to t e Walker House tT tel where we were to soend the e ening. bile some went to the hockey game others entertained themselves by taking in a show. We f ine 11 y shut our eyes at about 3:00 a. m., after a night oi rvnni ng around. ° r :e squi u on The following day we were rudely awakened. We found ourselves on floor, mattress, covers and all, and looking up we Sew, tor oug - nting eyes, t e unmistakable figure of r r. Findlay who had taken it •-imself to rise and shine bright and early (after a beaut’iul eight or nire hours’ sleep). After breakfast we were tsVen to the stoc v -vards where we ssw a few cattle auctioned off. Fro- there we took a drive around Toronto sce-’ng am-ng ctbor things, Toronto University and C-sa Loma. Leaving Toronto we stcooed at the Ford DakviUe Plant where we were taken on a guided tour through tbe entire plant. Although we had a tough time getting the boys away from tbe receotionist we finally broke loose and continued our journey. Instead nf ta-cing the direct route bone we went a few miles out of our way to the Ontario Agricul¬ tural College at Guelph where we were able to cent ct, two graduates this school. Aftej . f I Me again resumed our homeward jour¬ ney, reaching Essex about 10:00 o. m. Before I finish, on behalf of all-the students who took the trip I should like to thank Mr. Findlay, his wife and tbe school board for making this trip possible. Gordon O ' Connor 11CD THE INSIDE STORY OF CUR TRIP TO NEW YORK Once upon a time there were thirty-two Grade eleven students who were bored with school. They packed their bags, bought their train tickets, and went to see the world. But the world is a pretty big place, so they had to be content with New York City. Naturally those adventurous individuals were not quite adventurous enough to undertake that dangerous journey alone. Fortunately (or un¬ fortunately, depending on viewpoint) they had the honour of being accompanied, chaoeroned and protected by Mrs, Crane and their beloved Mr. Monteith. These two unsuspecting souls assumed the dubious priv¬ ilege of the companionship of an innocent, well-behaved group of adolescents for four long days and three longer nights. Since this courageous young group left their comfortable homes for a holiday of hard ' beds, small rooms, and twenty-lane traffic on Sunday morning, one can imagine that the fun began on Saturday night. It would be about then that the girls discovered a broken zioper on their best dress, someone realized that the bank WLsn ' t open at eleven P. M., and, tragedy of tragedies, someone else forgot to get tooth¬ paste . Despite these minor difficulties, a wide-awake group congregated in the New York Central station at the unearthly hour of eight-forty o ' clock. Amid yawns, they succeeded in giving headaches to everyone else in the waiting-room, driving the station master batty, while fond paren ts looked upon them with loving eyes and said, For heaven ' s sake, stand still and shut upl Revelling In their families ' tearful good-byes, the group mounted the train, scrambled to windows for one last look. Thus they departed. The railroad company, always considerate of their patrons ' comfort, thoughtfully isolated Essex High ' s contribution to mankind in their own special coach. Except for six poor passengers, the other people were only disturbed by the frequent trips of exploration from car to car. The aforesaid six passengers, however, were not so lucky. By some quirk of fate, they were unsuspectingly planted in Essex ' s coach, and by ten o ' clock Sunday night they were shaking their aching heads and wondering what the younger generation is coming to. On the whole they were very understanding about it, and even joined us in our off-key harmonizing. But they drew the line when our patriots sang 0 Canada in the middle of New York State. While most of the Essex travellers took the trip ' s events in their stride, Mrs. Crane and Mr. Monteith were on the verge of heart failure throughout the last half of the day, when it appeared that our females were exercising their womanly wiles upon a pair of young and susceotible sailors. The attraction of a uniform and all that made the two chaper¬ ones cast their worried eyes ucon the situation, but at last count, all of our ..-rirls were present and accounted for, so they needn ' t have troubled their ooor little heads. After sitting for twelve hours, the travellers were quite happy to stretch their cramped limbs in Grand Central Station, but that attitude changed when energetic Mr. Monteith jovially informed us that we would walk the five blocks to the Times Square Hotel. Once safely settled in our own hotel roams, the fun b; an. After paying for those rooms, no one thought the money should he wasted by sleeping in them, so we explored and experimented. The switchboard operator thought she was being sabotaged by the time each room had called eleven times, and the elevator boys were run ragged. But may it be said to Essex High ' s credit, no one bothered the elevator boys after two a.m. Instead, they cheerfully traipsed up and down dark dingy flights of stairs to visit. That was the first night so every¬ one retired early--about three o ' clock. After reveille was sounded on each roo. ' s telephone at seven o ' clock, everyone promptly went back to sleep, just to assert his independence. So fifteen minutes before departure time, we came to our senses and arose, only to miss the deadline by about half an hour, while Hr. monteith paced the lobby. Finally on our way about an hour late, the sleepy group tried to squeeze into one bus, and succeeded only by pushing the other pass¬ engers out the windows. We eventually reached the United rations headquarters, and spent a pleasant hour flipping the dial on our re¬ ceivers, playing with our ear phones and listening to the English speak in Russian, the French in Spanish, and trying to put our class¬ room French into practice, having heard toe Algerian situation aired in five different languages, we left the conference room little wiser, but, in the case of one young woman, with her hair much more mussed up. Havin. had enough of that for one day, • were escorted in two .roups (they didn ' t trust us all together) throw, n the U. h. building, having one particularly uerutiful council room, expressions of awe were voiced by most of the visitors, bus Gordon ' s sole comment v;as Can we eat now? .We couldn ' t. ■..hen we finally left the place, we were directed to one quaint little greasy spoon, where we feasted upon cold French Fries and ■ reasy harnbur ers. lir. Monfceith decided that we needed sortie exercise, so he kindly oer ' iittod us to walk halfway across ; ew York to the Empire State Building. Deter ■lined to survey New York completely, lost of us went ur to the Observatory to see just Ijow far we had walked. ,.isn that realization struck ho ie, everyone found that he was exhausted, ith was persuaded to return 1 hotel, .lore w© almost a ad time to eat the ' usual meal of French Fries and chocolate sundaes before being trundled off to Came i. Iall to have culture mixed with our indigestion. Having sleet through the concert, few people were ready to rleep when they reached the hotel, ficr lettin Ll :mr ©leers retire in peace, the hotel awakened, and the corridors were Tilled with youn people in various stu.es of cress, or undress. The aracin, t vo Hy stopped, and half of Nr, outer : r 3 family coulc be found, in one room watching television (just lihe home} while the others were congregated in one or two rooms having a gay old time. John Seabourne, finding ’ alkmg in trie hulls too tame, tried to go from room to room on a lodge eleven stones above Times Square. Ant. ’hr, Montoich slept through the whole night-. Some of the very ambitious individuals opened their bloodshot eyes at five-thirty to visit a television snow. For the others it was an accomplisament to rise at nine-thirty in anticipation of another day of ■ a vement-pounding. p . ? lrs J were the Cathedral of 3t, John the Divine, Riverside :arch and urant ' s Tomb, where are two beautiful sarrophagi, Of course tZllI 0ne w ®s appropriately thrilled. Fifth Avenue was ' honoured by ' our : s. enco, and all of the elite left their elegant suites just to 119 4 greet t - r Tf t iu n f® s J ' ust waiting to move in, Mr. Monteitb in- tn “ ' j, th i we visit the btatue of Liberty, so we reconciled ourselves i §ht “ seeing trip on an empty stomach. But our fears were ground¬ less, because we had to wait almost a day and a half for the ferry. After most of us the old girl herself, in all her some brave characters started to a real rocking ride, in a state of misery, which, mixed with indigestion, left we found ourselves face to face with glory. Being gluttons for Dunishment. climb a spiral flight of two-inch wide a rain check when they steps to her head, but half of them took fw t Vf h I ir head ® were swimming and their legs about to drop off. 3 ' T? nd that tbe ject of their perseverance was a Si 2?iS y I ho i? 8 r ov of tin H windows. They slowly began the was wo th°the S eff©rt! ty,S feet ’ reached tbe S r ° ,Jrid wondering found The cramp- two- hou if it — the n ?? n S mi id ?round a S a n ln � the Metropolitan Art Museum was next ' here we were almost allowed to glance at the oddities there as Mr Monteitb hurried us through at a slow run. !. r ln f om some of the objets d ' srt of w hich we caught a glimpse, it is probably just as well that we could not linger longer, g P Tb nugb was waiting ambition to everyone wss ready to drop in his tracks. Rockefeller Centre to be invades, so we arrived in full force. Lacking the .j f , ,, tou tbe buildings, we contented ourselves by shopping the Sift ships for sundry items--such as mink toothbrushes. ' ' in ' o trip would be complete without someone getting lost, so Emily dtar old Emily graciously complied with tradition, While about ten tootsore and weary sight-seers waited for the search party to reton r ooXe 6 ?© sit like 8 India 8 dubl ° s distinction of being some of the few ?® opl f t0 llke , Indians on the floor of Rockefeller Centre for half ™ 5? ; ; ? en ™ haa given up hope of finding Tmily, we cSSled b™i to toe hotel, and there she ws, large as lifj nd trice as wondering where on earth everyone had been. She took a taxi. ' „ rs ., T i: at evenln S while Mr. Monteitb escorted tbe aristocracy of the f” 3 ? 0flcert ab - ow T n Hall, the common people just couldn ' t live without seeing a movie, so our soft-hearted mentor agreed to lot f-hpw -ut of hip night for a few hours, out Mr. Monte h pleasure was quite nullified by worrying over two of his charges, who were nuite innocently walking up and down Broadway well-protected by Mrs. Crane Thompson, Mrs . Crane ' s brother, and still searching fur mink toothbrushes, ee how much he trusts us? Tl.at night being our last in Hew York, to sleep would have been sacrilege, so the hotel throbbed with life all night. While some eve- w ere focused on imaginary drills coming through imaginary holes in vew real doors, others banished terror by holding wild Parties. The tele- phone wires buzzed, thin wells were practically beaten down by people reeting each other by pounding, and room service was shocked bv a call for hamburgers--with no onions —at three-thirty v ednesday morni J g Nc one slept that night, so a tired group carried themselves by sheer will power to Grand Central Station for their last half hour in ,he city of subways. As they mounted the train-the sole aim was to find a seat and go to sleep and a much subdued group rode home. But we realized that the trip was far from wasted when we reviewed our know¬ ledge about diving into and leaping from subways, when we recalled all the souvenirs we had collected, ranging from restaurant sugar to hotel soap, and when we remembered that in New York, Karen and John discover¬ ed each other. Important Events ±jn Our School Year Essay Contest Last fall the English teachers in the school were asked to have the students in their classes write an essay on the subject, Why Essex Needs an Ice Rink, This request was made by the newly appoint¬ ed members of the ice rink committee and as an incentive the council offered monetary awards to the winners. The students worked very hard obtaining information and gathering data concerning the ice rink. The English teachers also worked hard because they had to evaluate nearly six hundred essays and select the three best ones in a limited amount of time. The winners of the junior division were Beth Dewhirst, Julie Ann Dankasrt, and Carolyn Milne, first, second and third respectively. The winners of the senior division were Wesley Bridgen, Greg Johnston, and Marilyn Patterson, Mr . Lampkm Visits E. 2, H. S. Through the efforts of Miss Murphy, director of Guidance at Essex District High School, and Father Murphy of Assumption University the students of Essex High had the privilege of hearing Mr. Charles Lampkin, who is one-of the most versatile-entertainers of the day. He is a pianist, a composer of note, nn elocutionist, an actor and a wonder¬ ful baritone singer. His programme included several readings with musical background, two spirituals, two shout songs and finally his own rendition of The St. Louis Blues. His final encore Old Kan River was a big hit with the students, Mr, Lampkin will long be remembered for his charming personality and the delightful introductions to his various numbers. GUEST SPEAKERS Special features of the Guidance Department this year have been its guest speakers. These included Hr. Watt, Manager of Essex. Bank of Commerce, Dr. O ' Neil and Mr. Max Roberts, C. A., a graduate of Essex High School. Each spoke on his respective profession. As a result of their lectures, several students have a new objective in life. REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES This year the No. l£ Essex District High School Cadet Corps, in a service arranged by Mr. Gillies, observed Remembrance Day on the school grounds. The Corps staged a march past and formed a hollow square. Then the service began. It consisted of prayers, suitable readings and the playing of The Last Post and Reveille by Robert Walker. Those who took the maior part in the service were as follows: Cadet Mai. N. Chaikowski, Cadet Capt. R. Gerrard, Cadet Capt. C. Parke, Cadet Capt. C. Slater, Acting Cadet Capt. P. Muxworthy, Cadet C. Bachmeier, W. 0. 2. G Bart and Cadet Capt G-: O’Connor. The Cacet Corps also took part in the annual Remembrance Day Service in the town of Essex which is sponsored by che local branch of the Canadian Legion. During the service the Essex District High School laid a wreath on the cenotaph and there was a dedication of colours by the Canadian Legion. PRl.SE . : TjiTI0N OF THE I T- NSDI.-TE CERTIFICATES On’ December lJpth, ' in a Special assemblyj the Ghadfe XI students received their intermediate certificates. % • Findlay, Vice-chairman of the School 3oard and Reverend Gilbert of Cottam were guests. ' Mr. Findlay led the assembly in prayer and guest speaker, Reverend Gilbert gave the assembly an inspiring lecture on facing life. Added entertainment in¬ cluded a selection by pianist Donna Barkowsky, a vocal number by ' Maureen Collins, and songs by Grade XI members of the Glee Club. The valedictorian speech, prepared by Marlene Moyes and read by -tane DeGroot, ended the ceremonies. We tr st this innovation will become an Annual -event. THE ES XX HIGH GC XX L H .GAZT ' IE CA ' AIffl T In order to raise money for student activities, the Students’ Council sponsored a magazine campaign. The campaign was very suc¬ cessful with seven hundred and twenty-seven subscriptions sold. The Students ' Council realized a profit of $872.00. Prizes were given to the five highest salesmen. Jim Milne who sold $111.60 was the top salesman, received a Brownie Hawkeye camera and flash, a Sheaffer Fineline pen, a black and hlte panda and a Travel Alarm for this efforts, Ruth Ann Newman was- second and received a lady ' s overnight case. The third highest salesman was Stuart Quick who received a Brownie Hawkeye camera and flash. A Brownie Holiday camera and flash was iven to Christine Parke who was fourth. Jean Tully received five silver dollars for fifth p lace. There we re three draws for prizes. The first and second draws were open to students who sold two subscriptions or more. inner of the first draw was Antoinette Gagon who received a Holiday camera and flash. The second draw was won by Gary bright who received a black and white panda. The third draw was for the grade that had the highest sales per student. This was grade 13. The prise, a black and white panda, was won by Wesley Bridgen. The sales per student was l( 3� 92. The average in grade 13 was frll.45 per student with-llCD and 10S second and third respectively. Ralph .Gilbert, General manager of the liagazine Campaign. Junior Public Speaking Contest During February, the junior public speaking contest was held. The participants who were all from grades 9 and 10 were Dianne Michael, Patsy Clifford, Ruby Couture, Bob Sinclair, and Julie Ann Danckaert. The judges we re Kiss Bennett, Miss Latimer, Mr. lleuser, and Mr, Battagello who chose as the winners: first, Bob Sinclair and second, Patsy Clifford. Bob spoke about the history of the Olympics and Patsy spoke about Jack Miner’s Bird Sanctuary. They will be awarded,pecu¬ niary prizes by the Students’ Council, OPEII HOUSE On the last day of April, Essex High held its annual open house. The many parents and students in attendance were delighted with the various displays and e.±ibits throughout the school. Special gymnastic performances were staged in the auditorium as well as foreign dances, a fashion show and a balancing display. The cafeteria was the scene of varied e:diibits depicting the equipment and work of the Red Cross, Cadet Coup s, Athletic Society, Stamp Club and the shop department. In the classrooms parents were given an opportunity to meet and discuss problems with the teachers. In many rooms, class work also was displayed. Other attractions included movies of our school trips, a model kitchen in the home economics department, the library and a display of articles from such lands abroad, as the Fi ji Islands, New Zealand, China and Mexico. Judging from the large attendance, Open House is a popular event in our school area. LET US LAUGH Gems from answers on Grade 11 history papers . 1, Solon gave land back to farmers that had been combined in large estates. 2, Fasces were long pieces of cloth worn as a dress. 3, Their was a death penalty for sanctifying a slave. (Hammurabi ' s code.) [j.. By using their thumb the Egyptians could find the area of a circle and the volume of a cylinder. $. Alexander the Great sustained himself from liquor. b. The boys in Spartan times were wiped annually. , Theseus W 3 S put into a maze. His lover gave him thread to find his way out and a sword to kill the lion. Ke got out and they went away together but he gave her up got a new chick, 6, A bailiff is the lord ' s manager of a single manor disliked by the pheasants., o. Interdict--This forbid people of a certain territory the sacraments and sacrileges of the church. Answers on a Grade 0 English paper-- An axle is an imaginary line on which a wheel turns, A female teacher- is very distracting The old man will irrigate the c Horen with his fantastic stories. Where did George ’Washington Carver get his name? His name was George. Ec lived in Wash inton. He liked to Carve things. Prom an Agriculture answer on care of chicks: Block off the corners to prevent cuddling and death of chicks. Fiss Rivers had put on the Bookkeeping exam ER (debit), Clara Bachmeier put the debits all on the credit side, because every time she saw the UR sho thought that he had gone to the ooctor which would have been posted under the Credit side. ! ' r. Monteith says he has never been unfortunate enough to get lice Paul--They ' d never find a home there. Mr. Scott, noticing Freda ' s new hairdo, observed: It looked like a wet mop before, now it looks like a dry one.” SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SCHOOL CLTJSS A ' D ORGAFIZATIONS BAND The band had twenty-three members this season and was ably led and ’conducted by Mr. Master-son. The band played at all oar fall foot¬ ball games and participated in the Spring Prelace, Mr. Masterson is very interested in acquiring more members for the b.and and invites you to oin next year. CHESS CLUB For- seme unknown reason sn epidemic ' of chess plagued our school this winter and it was a rare occasion when a person didn’t see two heads bent intently over a chess board. Finally John Milne decided to take advantage of this new interest and created a chess club. There is a club for Grade 10 students and a club for Grades 11, 12 -and 13 students, A tournament is now In progress and he champion will e declared in the near future. RED CROSS CLUB The boys of the Red Cross, under the supervision of Mr. Haynes, this year produced in the shop a type of block for children with cerebral oalsy. These blocks arc made in such a manner that continued use gives these children macular control. The blocks will be sent to hospitals which treat children who have this disease. The girls of the Red Cross who are supervised by Miss Read and Mrs. Foster -re carrying on numerous projects. They are Making mainly stuffed toys for hospitalized children ana comfort bags for Hungarian refugees. The canteen provides Red Cross funds and helps clothe and feed the young Korean child who is the ward of our school. CTJ -iREJT EVENTS The Current Events Clu. is another newly organized activity in our school. On the suggestion of Miss Murphy it was organized by Mr. Montelth and Paul Kuxworthy. The club selects a topic usually of an international aspect and then meets and discusses it under the supervision of chairman, Paul Muxwqrthy. Some of the more interesting topics discussed this year wore: The Hum r-rian Situation, Eisenhower Doctrine, Flying Saucers, America As a Leading World Power and Canada ' s position In The World and The British Commonwealth , As membership was only given to Grade 12 and 13 st idents this year there were only 20 members in the club. However, the club is hoping to expand next year nd ext ■ ' d its mem ership. CAMERA CLUB . . year the Camera Club president was Frank Danckaert and the sup vis mg. teacher, i±r e Soteros. Members were taught basic techniques such mf ? pi inting, enlarging end developing in the photographic laboratory, me .iain purpose c all this training is to irovide a hobby for later ve s lierbership in the Camera Club is ooen only to students of Grades 11, 1?, 13- and Special Commercial. ’ ’ STUDENTS« COUNCIL The Students ' Council this year was ably le ’ During the year the Students ' Council staged four Snowflake Ball, Sweethearts ' Swing and the Spring around a French theme. The Students ' Council als Christmas Carol Concert, which due to its success probably become an annua 1 event. by President -James Smit. ' dances? Witchs ' Whirl,] Prom which was centered o presented e successful and oopularity, will • T is e r the Students ' Council undertook a magazine campaign to raise xun s xor school activities. This proved very lucrative as a profit jj. approximetejy 3 5C,CO was realized. Special mention should, be c iven to nr. Fur gal and Mr. Harrow who gave a great deal of their time to suner- vising the Students ' Council. Dr, i .TICS . Toe Drama Club is a newcomer to the list of Essex High activities. TJ 1S the club, w ich wav composed of ’-G members presented the operett T Tr al I?? Jury directed by Mr. Findlay and produced by Mr. Clifford. jCc.q rol6c in the ooereutv were olciyed by Cordon Geddes, iudge; James o he wan, lawyer for plaintiff; Paul Muxworthy, defendant; Jim Milne, court crier and Connie Slater, plaintiff, ! CiiuiR ( Glee Club ) Two glee clubs were formed in our school this year, a Grade 10 suner vised .y Mr. Mas ter son and a. Grade 11 Chorus sunervised by Hr There were 35 members in the Grade 10 Chorus and 21 in the Grade 11 Both oerticipated in the Spring Prelude. Chorus Find la: Chorus. STUDENTS ' COUNCIL LsXt i_q Rj bt 3..CK LJJs Jim Ellis, D vid Brush, Jim Hatch, -Jim Milne, John Milne, nalph Giloert, George Agocs, Larry Sheoiey, Larry Jones, Peter Burrell, ’ iiIDDLE n Ow ■; Carol Markham, Maureen Collins, Bob Sinclair, Ted Ure Greg Johnston, Frank O ' Neil, Larry Pestlk, Ronald Watt, Elaine Flood, Joan Butcher. ’ ’ FRONT ROW? Joan Greaves, Ruth A ,n Gerrard, Elaine Mulcaster, Marion etor, Mr. Harrow, Mr. Furgal, Christine Parke, Pit Zakow, Gloria Bert, Deanna Robinson. -.3SENT; Jin Smith, Dorothy Greaves. CHSERLEADINfr There were eight quite capable cheerleaders in our school this year. Besides leader Jean McHarg there were Jo-Anne Gurbin, 3everley Habkirk, Mary McLennan, Stella Collins, Barbara kales, Ruth Ann Gerrard and ' Pat Smith. The cheerleaders received new uniforms this year end also introduced a few more yells. These girls supported our football team during the fall and our basketball team through the winter and deserve a great deal of credit. ST.-i.iiP CLUB ' The Stamp Club was revived in Essex High School this year. Mr. Scott encouraged all those interested in stamps to form a club and thus arose a new club with Jim Rajki as president and sn enrollment of about 20 members. In their meetings members discuss proper collecting methods and do quite a lot of trading. They also discuss the origin and history of the different stamps and the be=t album to use. Those wishing to start a hobby or who are already stamp collectors are Urged to join this club and learn more about stamp collectin; -the hobby of kings. INKER SCHOOL CH.JSTIAH LLQ ■ SHIP The president of this year’s Christian Fellowship was Susan Kubinec and it was sponsored by Mr. Henderson. There was no enrollment or member¬ ship in this or anization as iu was open to everyone. A meeting was held each week and occasionally speakers and special guests were in attendance. Every second we k a different student was resoonsible for preparing a lesson and leading the period of discussion. Puoils were required to come prepared to take part. Christian Fellowship was open to anyone. Next year it is hoped that a larger number of pupils will become members. ARGUS Left to Right BACK ROW: Pauline Pfahler, Willy Kassa, Gary Taylor, Jim Stevenson, Donna Wright. MIDDLE ROW: Daisy Cook, Dianne Young, Jill Geddes, Marlene Moyes, Marilyn Patterson, Barbara Helkie, Irene Farkas, Janet Greaves, Daisy Gullick, Karen Baltzer, Lorna Joyce. FRONT ROW: Mr. Soteros, Paul Muxworthy, Cindy Vondervinne, Patricia Smith, Mr. Monteith, Miss Brown, Christine Parke, Gregory Johnston, Wesley Bridgen. GIRLS ' ATHLETIC COUNCIL Left to rt.j pht back ROW: Kathy Snider, Joyce Mortimer, Carol Ashford, Diane Fet- typiece, Donna Less, Norma McLean. RIDDLE ROW: Carol Chambers, Judy Vetor, Rene Mueller, Susan Kuomec, Lucille Charbonneau, Bridget McCann, Helen McDermott, Jean Tully, Carol Markham, Pat Pierce, Miss Green, Ruth Ann Gerrard, Elaine ' Mulcaster, Jean McHarg. GIRLS ' ATHLETIC SOCIETY In September 1956, Ruth Gerrard, Betty Raymont, and Pat P i e f. r;e o? re Seated president, secretary and treasurer respectively of tne Girls ' Athletic Society, These officers ha ' e done a fine job in making t’- is year ' s society a success. Carol Markham has also contritutred a _reat deal toward the publicity department, and Miss Green has riven much help to the officers by way of advice and experience. Funds were raised by the sale of school sweaters and student activity cards. Loft to nj,;ht BOYS ' ATHLETIC COUNCIL PbONT; Greg Johnston, Ron McDermott, Paul Muxvorthy (Publicity), Gary Jessop (President), Dale Collins, R c _er Ellis, Wesley Bridgen. CENTRE: Mr. R. Battagello, Wayne Jessop, Larry Shepley, David Agnew, Arnold Stiers, Bob Bridgen. nh.KRj r ' red O ' Halloran, Jim Mc-Auliffe, Ray Muxworthy, Donald Plant, John Wilcox, Ron Kettle, Art Brown. Jim Smith (Secretary-Treasurer), MISSING: SENIOR BOYS ' FOOTBALL Left to Right FRONT ROW: Bob Bridgen (Manager)- Ron Watt, Bob Sinclair, Paul Muxwortby, Ron McDermott (Co-Captain), Greg Johnston, Arnold Stiers, Robert Watt, Neil Hines (Manager). CENTRE ROW: Jim Hatch, Gary Cooper, Jim Shevan, Frank O ' Neil, Jim Milne, Donald Plant, Claire Sherk, Richard Gibb (Co-Captain), Gary Jessop. Rear Row; Mr. R. Battagello, Jesse Gerard, Jack Vicary. Bob Mann, Bob Young, Bernard Renaud, Vayne Jessop, Wes Bridgen, Mr. S. Soteros (Assistant Coach). Missing--Robert Moore, Roger Congdon. BOYS ' INTER - SCHOOL FOOTBALL This year, for the first time in the history of Essex High School, a football team wrs formed so that our ' School bould pci’ticipate in an interschool rugby league. This was no mean accomplishment! Mr. Battagello spent three years of intramural and class training to con¬ dition the boys to the point where he considered them to be sufficiently proficient in football to engage other schools in competition. Football was introduced to this school not only to provide another sport for the athletically inclined boys to take part in, but also to build their character end their mental faculties to an extent which cannot be equalled by any other sport. Although the team was unable to prevail in any of their league games, it was clearly visible to both their opponents and to the specta¬ tors that it vas lack of experience and weight rather than lack of spirit and skill that proved to be their downfall. But the squad improved with each game, and by the end of the season, the regulars had become seasoned veterans. They then played an exhibition game ’• ith Kingsville and showed that they would not be a team to be trifled with next year, for they trounced Kingsville 40-1 For the season Jim Milne wa s high scorer in the ' •ack-field with 3 touchdowns. Greg Johnston had 2, while R. McDermott, B. Young, G. Jessop and R. Watt each collected 1 T. D. api eo. Season 1 s Results Leamington 2£----Essex 0 Corpus Christ! 28-Essex 18 Riverside 28-Essex 0 Corpus Cbristi 17-Essex 0 Riverside 31-Essex 0 Leamington 25--—Essex 13 Exhibition Game Essex 40 -, “ — -Kiogsville 1 INTRA - SCHOOL FOOTBALL In the pee-wee league composed of Grade IX teams, 9A, with their posterior rip-cords flying, overran a determined 9C team in the champ¬ ionship to emerge the winners. The victors were led by D. Plant, B. Myers, W. Watson, R. Wills, G. Brov n, D. McKenzie, R. Gignac, C. Dutot n. Kennedy and Erie O ' Neil. 5 The Grade X league was dominated by a power-packed 10 E team which survived the season both undefeated and untied, defeating 10A in the championship game._ Some of the 10E stars were W. Jessop, B. Watt, B. Sinclair, NEIL HINES, B. Wass, B. McOuat, B. Keane, J. Gerard, R. Sief- ktr, 0. O ' Neil , LINESriEN - T. Pettypiece, and R. Chajjkowski. The more vigorous Upper Grades League Championship has yet to be - Two Powerful teams 11B and 12CD have played to a tie twice, and they will settle the title dispute in a game this spring. Mc¬ Dermott, Ellis and Trimble star for the 11B cause, while 12Cd is led by Collins, Jessop, Young and Renaud. JUNIOR BOYS BASKETEALL TEAM Left to Right SBATEDs Bob Sinclair, Robert Watt, Jim McAuliffe, Roger Crane, Gary Curbin 6 Greg Johnston, Wayne Jessop, Roy Murworthy STANDING Mr . R. Battagello, Don Robert, Ray Chajkowski, Ron oief. er, Donald Pettypiece, Jesse Gerard, Bill Keane, Donald O ' Neil, jerry nastien (Manager), Mr. G. Meuser (Assistant Coach). SENIOR BOYS 1 BASKETBALL TEAM Left to Right SEATED; Richard Ward, Ron McDermott, (Captain), Roger EX ' 1 is, Gary Jessop, Dale Collins, Jack Vicary Paul Muxworthy. STANDING: Mr. R. Battagello, Neil Hines (Statistics), Jim Milne, S ren Wassenaar, Tom Pettypiece, Dave Hilliard, Don Batten, Bob Bndgen (Manager). INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL In the Junior grades, 9C was finally able to overcome the 9A monopoly on championships. 9C defeated 9E in a two-game, total-points series, 19 to 12. The champs were led by J. McAuliffe, G. Phil pott. be Calhoun f R a Rust on ? and D Roberta , , Grade 10 league was dominated by 10E, who easily defeated IOC for the championship. In a two-game, total-pMnts series, l??K P u d 41 ? 01nts to for the IOC team. The winning 10E team starred Wayne Jessop, Bob Sinclair, Bob Watt, Ron Siefker! Beil Hines. Jesse Gerard, Roy Chajkowski, Wilfred Kobelsiy, Wilbert Kobe1 sky, 2nd The upper grades’ championship was won by 12CD. They also Diaved m a two-game, total-point series which they won, defeating 11CD bv a score of 28 to 18 . The 12 CD champions were led by Gary Jelsop Dale Collins, loung, Lozinski, and Renaud. Grade 13 graciouslv conbntrr} to lose the majority of {heir games so that 12 c§Sld fiSallS 5 iJ f champoinship. J JUliIGR G1 Mg ' BAMMTEaLu TEAM Left to flight BACK AC : Hi ss Green, 1 arlene Moves, Jill Geddes, Pam Cheswick, Jean Tully, Barbara Ashford, Naomi Colenutt, Irs. O ' Neil. FRONT AC : Martha artin, Beverly Hensman, Barbara Buhler, Carol .ishford (Captain), Lorna Joyce, Karen Baltzer, Anne Tiefker, SENIOR GIRLS ' BASKETBALL TEAM Left to flight BACK AC: Miss Green, Donna Trimble, Ann Brown, Pat Pierce, Phyllis Patterson, Jean Birch, Lathy Keil, Mrs. O ' Neil. FRONT AC. : Martha I artin, Margaret Carr, Ann Kennedy, Jane DeGroot, Carol Markham, Helen McDermott, Jeanette Arthurton, Anne Siefker. GIRLS ' INTR.u7Jfl.4I BASKETBALL A large portion of the athletics is carried on in the intramural programme. This year the Girls ' intramural basketball schedule has lad an extremely close corapetion with many spectacular games. The sportsmanshi ' shown by the teams, the dependability of the referees, timers and scorers ard the wonderful co-operation received a from everyone have made this a successful year. Special Commercial and Grade 12 played a hard final game resulting in Grade 12 being the champions. The players of Grade 13 added a spar of humour to the competitions with some of their strange proceedings. 1 should like to congratulate Grade 12 and Grade IOC for being champ¬ ions in their res ' ective catagories. These teams had stiff competition with each winning by just one point. The grade 9 series ended with a surprising finish. 9B, 9D and 9G tied for first ' .’lace. The games showed steady improvement making them very interesting for the many spectators to watch. Total points will be used in determining the grade nine winner out of the coming games. The winner will play IOC to determine who will be the champions. These games should prove very exciting. GRADE 12 TEAM Carol Markham (Captain), Mary Lou KTiite, Lorna Joyce, Ruth Ann Gerrard, at Tierce, Jean McHarg, Caroline Hutchins, Jane Armstrong, Pat Smith, Elaine Flood, Donna Trimble, Catherine ' ilson. GAADL IOC TEAM Nancy Turton (Captain), Carol . r iim Gignac, Mary Jane Johnston, Linda She;ley, Barbara ' Buhler, Naomi Colenutt, Carolyn Milne, Christine Gagnon Jean Tully (Manager). BOYS ' INTER-SCHOOL BA°J Hl r T 1 R4LL Last year ' s junior tea showed some cromise, but due to the stiff competition they had to face, they had a rather unsuccessful season. But the potential of this year ' s squad was realized and they played a very adequate brand of basketball, as they broke even for the season, winning I: and losing !•. They showed their great scorin cower by best¬ ir every other tearn in the Southern Conference at least once, except Leamington. The Essex Junior Basketball team finished its schedule in third place, a great improvement over the previous few years. Roger Crane in his first year with Essex displayed rreat profi¬ ciency at the game plaving in the centre Position, and at a meeting cf his fellow players and the coach, he was voted the Yost Valuable Player on this year ' s bas ' etbsll team. Fecause he was awarded this distinct¬ ion, he will also receive the rutts Troohy later this season. Other stars on the team were Greg Johnston, Gary Gurbin, Jesse Gerard, Donald O ' Weil, Don Pettypiece, Ray Muxworthy. In the Tenior boys ' league of the Southern Conference, our senior bas v etba 1 1 tea- fared much better than their iunior compatriots, losing only two rames throughout the season. They lost these two carries to the same team, a strong, a d experienced squad from Conns Christi. e Corpus Christi squad was composed mainly of the same team which was beaten by our school last year, while the Essex hooosters lost two of their more prolific scorers. Despite this, the Essex seniors lost both games by only [ points, showing their great team spirit and aggressive¬ ness, endinr the season in t e runner-up position. At a special meetin;- of the coach and Players, Dale Collins, the team ' s tor- ooint-scorer, was selected the team ' s w C st Valuable la er. He will also be awarded the Butts Trophy later this season. This tro¬ phy requires much skill to earn, and D ’le certainlv deserves it. This year for the first time, the Southern Conference selected an All-Star from its ranks. We are very proud of the fact that Jack Vicary was chosen the All-St r centre for the league, while both Dale Collins and Ron McDermott made the second team. Other stars of the Proficient and capable Essex squad were Roger Ellis, Gary Jessop, C-arv Cooper, Dick Gibb, ”aul Muxworthy, Tom Pettypiece, Jim Milne, Richard Ward, Charlie Durocher and David Hilliard. GRADE XIII BASKETBALL We feel our intramural basketball team showed great genes sity this season. Having already won the volleyball championship, t hey decided to let their arch rivals, 12CD, have the basketball championship, but rot before they proved they could beat them. The following ensued: The 13 team, using a split T formation, ran a le; ' ;-side d. uble-reverse. Vicary received, faked t o Milne, faked t Mann, then passed to an opposing player, but a fine tackle by Sridgen ended this threat. However, the referee disliked Bridgen ' s tacti s, since Wes was wearing his shirt backwards, and he was ejected from the game. Vhat a catastrophel This left 13 with only twelvemen and Milne to 12DC ' s five men. But Pettypiece rose to the occasion. Angered by the vicious evict! v i of Bridgen, he fiercely seized the i ball and pounedibd- it into the basket, too late realizing that he had grabbed Art Vas3 by mistake. Cichon scraped up and buried the remains. But 13 was in danger of losing Suddenly, O ' Neil had a brainstorm. With all his basketball knowledge, he would referee the game. When Shewan stopped laughing, the game continued. A vote was taken by 13 and O ' Neil made referee. Bridgen was 7‘0-admitted, bringing with him into the game 13 ' s pet project ,30 day multi-propyl muckets. This restored their energy and then they squabbled over who would command the team, Vicary or Milne. Since Milne wore the brighter pyjamas, he was chosen, much to Vicary 1 s di-gust. 13 was slightly behind, 32-1, but was gaining when Milnetried a forty---’rd field goal, hit the balcony, and was forthwith replaced. Cichon got his right running-shoe dusty, and stormed off the floor in a feud. The issue was in doubt, for now the sides were even, and Comrade Bulganin issued an ultimatum from our local cell, loc ed downtown in the Happy Times Poolroom. Win, or receive a free, all expense paid, 99 year vacation trip to that land of beautiful cities and universities, Siberia, to inspect at close range our improved salt-mining facilities. Being loyal party members, (this means that all dues are paid, and an ess on the 99 million starving peasants in the U. S. A. is finished), answered the call. Three solutions were offered. Vicary got stilts to add to his height, while Shewan sold ice-cream on the side-lines. But Mann had the answer. GET BRIDGEN 1 S 3H0TGUN lll May we again congratulate the players, not only on their fine athletic display, but also on their strong attendance at the funeral services. We realize that it was an accident that the referees were in the line of fire, but perhaps it was just as well. Written by a neutral, non-partisan, unbiased, fair-minded. Grade 13 player. BOYS ' INTER-SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL This year, after much practice, the Essex High Junior and Senior Boys ' Volleyball team took part in a District Tournament held at Wallaceburg in December. This tournament was well attended with teams from Chatham Vocational, Chatham Collegiate, Wallaceburg, Petrolia, and Essex competing. Our senior boys displayed very good ability and placed third in the top-notch competition. Several disputes over irregularities in rules and regulations arose, and Essex filed an official protest with W. 0. S. S. A. officials. However, the protest was not allowed to stand and the tournament was won by Wallaceburg. Roger Ellis and Gordon Geddes were co-captains for this year ' s team. Some of the other outstanding players were Dale Collins, Bill Lozinski, Roy McMurren, John Cichon, Don Batten, Sybren Wassenaar, and Art Mass. The Essex Junior boys had an excellent team and were just barely edged out of first position. They met a strong team from Wallaceburg •in the subsequent play-offs for the championship. Again they played excellent ball but were beaten twice by ' their more experienced opponents. The starring players for Essex were Roger Crane, Bill Keane, Don O ' Neil, Nelson Willis, Jim Douglas, and David Blythe. INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL In Grade. 9, 9A, the undisputed football champs, again displayed their proficiency by repeating their conquests and capturing the Volley¬ ball title from 9D. Don Plant, ' Wayne VJatson, Ralph Wills, Garth Brown, Dave McKenzie, Ron Gignsc, Cecil Dutot, Mac Kennedy, again led their class to victory. Grade 10A captured the Grade X Volleyball Championship by virtue of a furious struggle in which they defeated IOC. The winners were led by W. Greenwood, S. Graham, J. McAuliffe, B. Taylor, M. Andrews, and R. Brown. The Upper Grades Championship ' was wrested from some strong, deter¬ mined 11CD representatives by a beleaguered, at times bewildered. Grade 13 team. The 13 champions were led by Jack Vicary, J. Milne, V . Brid- gen, G. Geddes, B. Mann, T. Pettypiece, A. Wass, J. Cichon and E, O ' Neil. SENIOR BOYS ' VO LLE Y,-XL TEaM SEATED: Dale Collins, Roger Ellis (Co-Captain), Don Batten, Roy McMurren. STANDING: Mr. R. Battagello, Art Wass, Bill Lozinski, John Cichon, Missing--Gordon Geddes (Co-Captain). JUNIOR BOYS ' VOLLEYBALL TEAM SEATED: David Blythe, Jerry Bol, Bill Keane, Gary Gurblt; Ron Kettle, Jim Douglas. STANDING: Ray Chajkowski, Don Pettypiece, Mike Lozinski, Donald O ' Neil (Captain), Mr. G. Meuser. Left to right: Left to right: GIRLS ' VOLLEYBALL T JRNAJENT The tournament was held at Chatham, November 17, 1956. The Senior games were all played at the Armoury, and the Junior games, partially at the Armoury, and partially at the Chatham Vocational School. The juniors came very near to being the Champions, ending in second place, while the seniors ended up in fourth position. Seven teams were included in the tournament. They were as fol¬ lows: Leamington, Petrolia, Corpus Christ!, C. C. I., C. V. S., Essex, and Wallaceburg. Wallaceburg ' ' sniors and Leamington Juniors were the championship teams. GTftLS 1 INTRAMUPAL VOX LEYBALL After a long season of intramural games which lasted into the new year, Special Commercial, 10E a,nd 9G emerged os the champions for their respective groupings. The Standings were as follows: S. C., 13 points; 12, 1 points; 11B, 8 points; 11A, 6 points; 11CD, 6 points. Grade 10: 10E, 10 points; 10A, 9 points; IOC, 4 points; 10E, 3 points; 10B, 2 points; 10D, 2 points. Scoring: Win--2 points Tie—1 point Loss--nil Following the regular Volleyball Season, many Grade 9 girls stayed for practices to form an All Star Volleyball Team. We are looking for¬ ward to a fine Jr. Team next year with the help of the following girls: Carolyn Jones, Winnie Garrod, Irene Namespetra, Carol Hall, Bridget Mc¬ Cann, Janet Boyle, Catherine V ass, Mabelann ieb, Rosalyn Gande.ton, Kathy Tapping, Annette Barrette, Carol Chambers, Sharon Cline, Evelyn Eyraud, Kathleen Thomas. JR. GIRLS ' VOLLEYBALL TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT 3ACK ROW : Miss Green, Joyce Mortimer, Betty Lambier, Carol Ash¬ ford, Naomi Colenutt, Barbara A.shferd, Mrs. O ' Neil. FRONT ROW: Martha Martin, Beverly r ' ensman, Karen Belt or, Lorna Joyce, (captain) Jean Tully, Donna Little, Ann Siefker. SR. GIRLS ' VOLLEYBALL TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW: Miss Green, Gayle Harrison, Christine Parke, Carol Mark¬ ham, lean Birch, Pat Pier ' -e, Marlene Carder, Mrs. O ' Neil. FRONT ROW- Martha Martin, Kathy Kell, Audrey Greaves, Margaret Carr, (Captain) Helen McDermott, Jane LeGroot, Freda Halbgewachs, Ann Siefker. BADMINTON Left to Right BACK ROW: Bob Bridgen, Richard Ward, Paul Muxworthy, Wayne Green¬ wood, Bob Neville, Art Brown, MIDDLE ROW: Pat Zakow, Jc-sse Gerard, Mr, Soteros, Bill Keane, Jerry Bol, Marilyn Kellington. FRONT TOW: Lorna Joyce, Pat Pierce, Carol Markham, Lorraine Corbett, Margaret Chambers, Sarby Zakow, Marion McKibbon. There were fifty (27 boys and 23 girls) enthusiastic Diembers in the Club this year who played regularly either on Tuesday mornings (7:30 a,it, or on Fridays after school. The season lasted from early October to April. A group of ten from the club formed the badminton team which com¬ peted energetically in a dual rcee.t with Kennedy Collegiate and in a junior tournament at the H. M. C. S. M in Windsor, The team’s activitie: wore capped by their very creditable performance at the W. 0. S. S. A. tournament which gave evidence of some up and coming champions from E. D. H, S; in the very near future. As always badminton finished its season in a rush of tournaments to find the champions of every grade who will certainly figure greatly in the ventures of the 1957“58 club. We are all looking forward to an even bigger and better year next year, BOYS’ GYMNhSTIC CLUB Left to Right BACK ROW: Gordon 0’Connor, Ron McDermott, John Seabourne, Jim Mile John Milne. Richard Gibb, Roger Ellis, Fred Earl, Bob Bridgen. THIRD ROW: Mr. R. Battagello, Albert Hudak, Robert Banwell, Lawrence Trepanier, Ron Watt, Larry Jones, Lawrence Moore, David Brush, Jim Stevenson, Gaye Queen. SECOND ROW: Melvin Mills, Jim Carder, Arnold Stiers, Gary Facey, Lawrence Watts, Dave Ganderton, Jim Cloutier, Art Brown, Phil Roberts, Neil P ines. FRONT ROW: Steve Hiller, Bernard Calhoun, Richard Barkowsky, George Allison, Fred Zumach, Hugh O’Neil, Ken McCarthy, Jerry Bastion, Tom Tully. Open House was held this year on Tuesday, A.pril 30, 1957 The Gymnastic display was considered to be by many the high point of the school displays for the evening. They gave two exhibitions, one at the beginning and another at the close of the evening and both wore viewed by capacity crowds in the gymnasium. To open the display, the boys went through several tumbling move¬ ments including front dives, front and back rolls, and front somer¬ saults. After this part of the exhibition was completed, the combina¬ tion routines. The gymnasts then ended their routines b: performing on the elephant, a device based on tho parallel bars and mats. RED CROSS Left to Rirht BACK ROW: Phil Roberts, Robert Schogor, Paul Chsuvin, Melvin Reeb, John Seabourne, Wayne Greenwood, Bill Lozinski, Jim Milne, Robert Kennedy, Fred Zumach, Peter Bardo«l, James Douglas, Steve Makish. ' rd ROW: Miss Read, Dianne Shaw, Donna Hess, Barbara Buhler, Judy Horton, Emily Noble, Ruth Manning, Kathleen Srigley, Darlene Mills, Rita Bekolay, Harriet Dixon, Ruby Couture, Carolyn Jones. 2nd ROW: Jana Coutts, Gail Griffin, Stella Collins, Betty Mills, Mr. Haynes, Gayle Geddes, Susan Kubinec, Gloris Bart, Sandra Stewart, uorraine Corbett. FRONT ROW SEaTED: Larry Myers, Melvin Mills, Richard Barkowsky, Arnold Stiers. CHEERLEADERS Mary McLennan, Beverley Habkirk, Jo-Ann Gurbin, Barbara Wales, Stella Collins Ruth Ann Gerrard, Jean McHarg Pat Smith LOCAL TRACE aND FIELD The Local Track and Field Meet was held on Tuesday, May 7th this year, the fine weather contributing towards making it an outstanding success. The athletes were again divided into three colour divisions. Red, Yellow, and Black. For a change, the Gold Division overwhelmed their opponents and by virtue of total points captured the championship. In the track events, Paul huxworthy set a new record for the 440 yard dash with a noteworthy 55:5 clocking. Roger Ellies tied another record in the high jump with a jump of 5 ’5s also est)Lg record for the javelin threw which was the first oime this event has been held in Essex High School Competition. In the juvenile division, Stevie Miller set a new record with a pole vault of 7 j . The spectacular showing was topped by the champions of the indivi¬ dual divisions. Juvenile champion was Stevie Miller, Junior champion, Johnny Wilcox, and Intermediate champion, Dick Gibb.. The Senior -bsmp- ionshiD was hotly contended, Jim Milne finally emerging victorious Roger Ellis with ' 3? to 30. In the Girls 1 Division, black was the winning colour team. In the Junior Division, Janet Boyle was the.champion with eleven Doints and Carolvn Milne followed closely with nine points. Elaine Lsrtead et a new r“o?d of 163 ' 2 in the softball throw breakine the old record of 134 feet. Uaomi Colenutt was Intermediate champion with nineteen points and the runner-up was lorna Joyce v ho had fifteen points. Three records were broken in this division. Bev Henstnan jumped 7 ft. 1 in. breaking the former record by 1 in. Lorna Joyce set a new record of 1M- ft. 1 in. in the running broad. The old basketball pass record of 30 passes was broken by Jean McHarg, Donna Hess and Ann Siefker. In the Senior Division, P t Fierce 1 ed with t’cntv- ne p ints end the runner-up Cl ra Bnchmeier had ten points. There were no records broken in this division. Leaders of the club who took part in the entertaining display were: SENIOR. Richard Gibb, Jim Milne, John Seabourne, Fred Earl, and Roger Lllis. JUNIORS: Gaye ueen, Art Brown, Hugh O ' Neil, and Steve Miller. DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD BOYS The Southern Conference Track and Field m -et was held in Leamington on may 9 this year. Since it was held on their own grounds, Leamington naturally dominated the scoring of the events. However, Essex also had a great deal of talent, and made an excellent showing, garnering se eral first places. In the Junior Division, George Agocs captured a first prize in the Shot Put, Johnny Wilcox obtained a first in the Hop-Step Jump and Art Brown received a first prize in the High Jump. In the Intermediate Division, Jim Shewan was first in the Shot Put, Fred Earl was first in the discus throw and Richard Gibb, first in the 880 yard dash. The mile was also a rather clo e co test, but R Kettle displayed superior style a d uch stami a to wi. this event. Sybren Wassenaar also won a first by beating his opponents in the Pole Va u t. Since this is the first year that a Southern Conference ieet has been held, every mark set by the competitors is an established record, and we hope our athletes wild, make an even better showing next year. GIRLS The girls ' track and field represe. tatives made a very good showing by capturing 11 first place ribbons. In the Junior Division, Joyce Mortimore won first prize in the 75 yard dash, while Carolyn Milne was first in the High Jump and Elaine Lawhead won the softtal 1 throw. Lorna Joyce won both the Intermediate 75 yard dash and the Hanning Broad Jump. Also in this division, Beverly Hensmsn won the Sort Ball Throw and Naomi Colenutt was first in the High Jump. The girls net only did well individually, but their relay teams were lso very effective as both the Junior team composed of Joyce Kortimore, Carol Ashford, Karen Baltzer, and Carolyn Milne, and the Intermediate team of Lorna Joyce, Naomi Colenutt, Darlene Hills, and Beverly Hensman won first prizes. Basketball toss teams comDosed of jem McHarg, Donna He3s and Ann Siefker in ' the first group and Helen McDermott, Delia Garrod, and Marg Carr in another group won the intermediate and senior first prize respectively. FINaL SCORE SHEET Corpus Chrlsti ES36X Leamington Senior Boys 10 M 75i Intermediate Boys 2 46 82 Junior Boys — 39 46 Senior Girls 13 19 43 Intermediate Girls 5s 37, 32| Junior Girls 9 3lf 32? The only championship gained by an Essex student was won by Naomi Colenutt, an intermediate girl, who garnered in a total of eleven points, HOWLERS Paul Muxworthy commenting on his accident My mother didn ' t know anything was wrong until I started packing my suitcase. Mr. Furgal was courageously trying to teach us the names of imple¬ ments used in every day Geometry. Mr. Furgal■ What do you use to see if the two-by-fours in a house are vertical? Hichard Oliver: Your eyes, Mr. Gillies talking quite seriously: Now if you have been looking at the stars lately . Some wise character looking on the romantic side said: Sir, who has time to look at the stars? L ' FT TO RIGHT BACK ROW : Ralph Will, Wilfred Maglovsky, Wayne Watson, Crarth Brown, Ronald Gignac, Malcolm Kennedy, Claire Sherk, Bob Myers, David McKenzie, Civille Rose, Ross Herdman. MIDDLE ROW: Donald Plant, Lucille Charbonneau, Irene Farkas, Lome KcLellan, Donna Lambier, Margaret Vriesacker, Jean Van Iith, p hea Bardoel, Cecil Dutot, FRONT ROW: Delia Ganod, Bernice Siefker, Joan Greaves, Carolyn Laramie, Joan Will, Mrs. Foster, Norma Findlay, Patricia Chapman, Betty Hedge, Rita Bekolay. ABSENT: Shirley Kennedy. °A In °A we have two Joans, who never have to ask for loans. Don .is our top man, who has many a fan (Judy). Ronnie is quite a !la d, for nothing ever makes him sad. Bernice and. Betty are quite shy, but never ever tell us why. Carolyn is our only blond 1 , at least we think she’s blonde. Winnie and Norma are friends, but this is where the friendship ends. Our ’ oy Civille, whose last name is Rose, always has in someone’s business his nose. Ross is afraid of every teacher; we expect him to be a preacher. Irene and Rita sre sure a good pair, for always getting in Mr,. Cliffords’s hair. Lucille is our £irl who speaks for all, in every classroom or even the hall. Margaret and Jean are always together, you ' d think they were birds of a feather . Donna and Lorna are our only cousins, and from their corner they ' re always buzzin ' . Rhea, Shirley and our Pat only talk through their hat. Claire is our boy with light brown hair, if his work isn ' t done he doesn ' t care. David is always trying to outwit Mack, and always comes out with some wisecrack. When Garth is coming, Cecil is there, so we find they make a good pair Bobby, Wilfred and Ralph are quite a batch, we wonder if they will find a good match. Can You Imagine Bernice growing tall? Lucille not talking at all? Don Plant- not paying attention? Wilfred without a detention? 9B Left to Right BACK ROW: Roger Langis, Ann Brockman, Rose-Ann Brown, Betty Galos, Art Brown, Roger Garant, Fred Sumach, Ron Larret, Ted Ure, Dolores Eishop, Sandra O’Connor, Lorraine Guilbeault, Bib Eovlan. FRONT ROW: Marilyn Cranston, Isabelle DeLarge, Elaine Lawhead, Olga Chajkowski, Genevieve Lavin, Mrs. O’Neil, Annabelle Stiers, Bonnie Hickmott, Rene Mueller, Daisy Gullick, Shirley Chauvin. Jean with a hoe? Carolyn without a beau? Ralph pushing a cart? Bobby missing art? 9B- CAN YOU IMAGINE Shirley not having her dictionary? Bob being the noisiest in the class? Art being quiet in class? Roger G not having a detention? at having his book reports done? Roger L not talking to Art? Ron with the right English book? Ted failing an exam? Fred working in Science and Math? Isabelle rooting for the Red v ' ings? Delores standing up to answer a ouestion? Ann missing a basket ball game? Cecilia not being able to climb the rope? Rose Ann with all her books? Olga not being the first in the Gym? Veta without Olga? Marilyn not having her Social Studies done? Betty forgetting the attendance book? Lorraine wearing her Gym. uniform? Daisy not worrying about the Argus?. Genny without a pony tail? Bonnie without a picture of Elvis Presley in her wallet? Elaine not talking to anyone ? Rene paying attention in English class?- Sandy liking the name Sandra? Annabelle not knowing her memory work? Mrs. O’Neil not having to give a detention in English class? 9B waiting for the second bell to ring? 9B being quiet when they come into English class? 9C l 5FT TO RIGHT pinhn«° W T H ® n J7 Enns AL? e9?ge - Tul1 ® Douglas Dennis, Florian a n, Larry Myers, Philip Stotts, George Agocs, Robert Ruston, Rene Lemers, Calvin Lawhead, Jim McAuliffe. m° W: W J 1 l lam Teskey, Gary Taylor, George Philpott, Carol rJtT ' ? n H ? rdman Beverly Nelson, Louis Singer, Donald obert, Paul Dupuis, Bernard Calhoun, FRONT ROW: Barbara Wright, Mabelann Reeb, Ruby Couture, Gloria J rbara Banwell, Mrs. Annett, Cathryn Mactier, Verna o.mith, Shirley Doan, Judy Vetor, Caren Reeb. ITTWS FTOM 9C A .is for George Agocs ' Jho represents the class, B is for Barbara Banwell V ho in school does quite well. 0 is for Bernard Calhoun: e is fond of his home room. C i3 for Fieri an Cichon Bn has lot.s of brawn. . D is for Douglas Dennis In class he ' s a menace. D is for Paul Dupuis Paul ' s hair is always droopy. D is for Rennie Demers- High marks he always clears. D i3 for Shirley Doan: ' hen it comes to school work, she ' d rather be home. 3 is for lenry Lnns: ank has plenty of friends. 0 is ' !ov J4an ' fergty : He has decided to stay away. H is for Margaret Herdman From hard work she will never run. L is for Calvin Lawhead Who in school uses his head. • ’• is for Cathy Mactier: Cf failing she has no fear. M is for Jim MacAuliffe: To school work he ' s no gift. M is for Larry Myers Who at fun never tires. N is for Beverley Nelson: She always has her homework done. P is for George Philpo tt: Many other interests, besides school he ' s got. R is for Wable and Garen Reeb, Two average students indeed. R is for Robert Ruston V ho to school hates to come. is for-Don Robert, called, Robert: He is always in the teacher ' s hair, is for Carol Shura Who much homework endures, is for Verna Smith: She might make it IF... is for Philip Stotts: A crave for mischief he ' s got. is also for Louis linger. school work he ' s a ringer, for Gloria Talbot: French she does a lot. for Bill Teskey: class he ' s quite pesky, for George Tullet, . . good student, thou£h it ' s hard to tell At is At is In is A it W is for Judy Vetor: No one dresses neater, is for Barbara Wright: Her voice is very light. By Gary Taylor 9C 9D Le: t to Right BACK ROW: Michael Greenaway, Alan Teskey, Jack R °kerts, Albert Piper, Kenny McCarthy, Bob Knight, Ron Larocque, Hugh 0 Neil. MIDDLE ROW: Paul Chauvin, Allan MacRae, Bob Armstrong, Caroline Maglovsky, Rita Demers, Mr. Meuser (teacher), Jean Smith, Carol Hall, Ron Kettle, John Lyons, David Kaake. FRONT ROW: Carolyn Jones, Kenlyn Lapain, Maryanne Grondin, fflthv Wallace Kathy Tapping, Elizabeth Laliberte, Donna , SrUht sSde?, Aharon Bellaire, Shirley Johnston, Isaoelle Dame, Gail Baker. Absent: Dorothy Greaves. qn� R— INTERPRETATION OF SCHOOL 11 Mike G.-It ' s a good place to learn something If yon want to, but who wants to? . , Shirley J.—Too bad Cliffy doesn ' t like Elvist Kenlyn L«--Back to cell 221 Kathie S.--It ' s O.K. if you can stand the pressure. Sharon B.--I like it. Isabelle D.--Noon hours are all right. Carol E. --It ' s real gonel , PT. PS i e v Kathy T.--Mr. Clifford puts me in mind of Elvis Pre y. Caroline M.—If you only knew! Bob K.—It ' s for the birds I u™„ rtT .lri Bob A.--Mr. Meuser gives us too Ind figures! Elizabeth L.— Mr. Furgal knows his facts and figures Jean S.—We ' re in the jail-house nowl Paul c.— I ' ll never telll Mary Anne G.--It ' s ust out of this wobldl Ron K.--It ' s for the fish that wishl Allan M.--If only I didn’t have to gol Jack R.--It’s okay for kids, but who likes goats? Cathy W.--If, at first you don ' t succeed, quit while you ' re aheadl David K.--It stinksl John L.--It ' s okay, but History gets- me do ' wnl Albert P.--I feel as if I ' m never going to get outl Rita D.--It ' s lousyl Alan T.--It ' s a challenge for the dimwit. Ron L.--It reminds r.e of an old Model T , with a crank in the front. Dorothy G.--X dig it the most, but bury it while you ' re at it I Gail B.--T‘hey make us work like little beavers. Hugh 0.--If you can ' t say it, you can spell itl Carolyn J.--It ' ll do until something else comes along. Kyself--! refuse to answer on the grounds that it might incriminate mel 9E Left to Right BACK ROW: George Drew, Dun Bulley, Ed Gerard, Gary Brown, Peter Bardoel, Fred Green, Gary Amonite, Larry Pestik, Bruce Curtis, Fred O ' Halloran, Gary Walson. MIDDLE ROW: Bill Vicary, Pat Renaud, Gail McCallum, Joan Van Lith Elaine Hutson, Mr. Clifford, June Caza, Judy Ward, Sharon Cline . Elaine Ross, Paul Dawson. FRONT ROW: Pat Langis, Pat Clifford, Velma Audette, Karen Shepley, Marion Baldwin Gail Shepley, Judy Denison, Gail O ' Neil, Karen Shepley, Carol Trimble. OUR HOME ROOM TEACHHR Our home room teacher is very nice, Almost each day we have him twice: Once in the morning in our home room, And once in thirty-two, just before noon. Then into our heads he tries to pound, Business Practice the whole period ' round, Trying to teach us ' bout mortgage, insurance, ' n such; It ' s plain to see we haven ' t learned much. Our home room teacher once did say That he had seen a flying saucer one day. It was orange, he said, with a flame out back, . na when .jet planes appeared it was gone like that. Our home room teacher, you ' re sure to Ignow But just in case I won ' t let it go, Our home room teacher, it ' s plain to see Is Mr. Clifford of 9C. Kathleen Thomas c E There are 33 pupils in the 19th room, Who are famously known as the 9E platoon. First, there are Freddie, Bruce and Gary. Then come Bill, Canry and Larry. Karen and Karen make a (ood pair, One is dark and one is fair. Gail O ' Neil is next on the list, She is tops in Business Practice. Don ' t forget Peter, Gary W. and Fred, June, Elaine, Marlon, Sharon and Ed. Paul Dawson is very good in History, How he answers those questions is a mysteryI Elaine Ross can play the oiono. Also .sing alto and soprano. Jud Ward, our famous Artist, A chalice to paint has never missed. Patsy Clifford and Pat Lan{is, Are each as pretty as can be. Along with Joan and Pat Renaud, To the top these four will go. The. 1 tberp are John and Gary Brown, Gayle and Judy they ' re always around. We mustn ' t forget Carol, Velina, George, and ( ail These four this year will never fail. Last but not least, there is little ol me. Who has written this poem about nine E. Kathleen Thomas Si Left to Right BACK ROW; Jim Stevenson, Gary Arms trong, Alan Brown, Gerald Lambier, Gary Roath, John Wilcox, Keith Hicks, Gerald Bastien, Harold Kimball, Jim Cloutier. Don Whittall, Ken Oxley, MIDLIE ROW; Bill Kettle, Nancy Colffinntt, Joan Butcher, Bridget McCann, Mr. Soteros, Marie Knight, Annette Barrette, Jar Coutts, Phil Roberts. FRONT ROW: Pat Robson, Sophie Christiansen, Gail Story, Alma Lavin,, CGrol. ' Scott, Carol Bourne, Jeannette Hill, Charlene Eldridge, Rosalyn Gandorton, Cheryl Eldridge, Carolyn Butcher. FAME Carolyn Butcher Carol Scott Gai.1 Story Joan Butcher Pat Robson Carol Bourne Cheryl Sldridge Charlesn Eldridge ’■arie Knight Jeanette Jill Rosalyn Ganderton Sophie Christiansen Nancy Colenutt Jana Coutts Alma Lav in nnette Barnette . .rid get t McCann Gary Armstrong Jerry Bastien Alan Brown Jim Clouthier Keith Hicks Harold Kimball Jerry Lambier Ken Oxley Gary Roath Phil Roberts Don V ' ittal John Wilcox Bill Kettle PREFERRED VOCATION V, ! ‘e a cher Secretary Secretary Nurse Airline Stewardess Airline Stewardess Nurse Vurse Teacher Teacher Airline Stewardess high School Teacher. Teacher Commercial Artist Secretary Teacher Nurse Parmer P. T. Teacher Farmer T. V. Disc Jockey Farmer Electrical Engineer P. T. Teacher Jockey Undecided Architect Lawyer Psychiatrist Undecided 15 YRS. .RO I NOW Raising 12 children Secretary for Pat Boone Efficiency personified Keeping house for Gary Watching her diet Watching Pat Working in a nursery Helping Cheryl Teaching at North Pole Teaching on Mars Fly in- in a rocket to Mars Assigning homework Teaching at E, L. H, S. Desijning dresses Raising pigs Helping Alma Doctoring Alma ' s pigs Professor at a large unlverc I Coach for C. V. S, Teaching shop Taking over Bud Davies ' shcv Making is won space ships Sending electrical flashes!: Mars Janitor for E. D. H. S, Helping Jerry Teaching Science Miss Bennett ' s pride and jc? Graduating from E. D. H, S, Girls ' P. T. Teacher Studying for a mathematicia- 9 C LEFT TO RIGHT BACK ROW: Jim Ellis, Tom Cowan, Norman Jobin, Peter Halford, Richard Barkowsky, George Allison, David McMurren, George Zwich, David Douey, Wayne Gunning, John Blair, Stuart Quick, Fred Sweet. SiCOITD ROW: Tom Tully, Stephen Miller, Catherine Wass, Mary Den- kar, Bonnie Fowler, Enid Adams, Betty Lou Knapp, June Allison, Evelyn Eyraud, Irene Namespetra, Gaye Queen, Ray Muxworthy. FIRST ROW: Diane Michael, Betty Gregg, Anne Burrell, Janet Boyle Diane Young, Miss Green, Diane Shaw, bhirley Wambeke, Pat Bellamy, Carol Hill, Carol Chambers, G tTv ’s two weeks after Easter and all tnrou.h 9-r Hot a creature was stirrinn, not even me; The room was an silence (not richt for us; And it makes thirr s so cull w tho t «nj, fu Each ycunr •. rl was asleep at her olace And v: sichs of hoi davs danced on her face, When into the room there came sac ia ■cist ' .er Th t we all ’oke r ht up to see what Wc.s tne m. t. .. Then into the room someone came with a moan And we saw t was Carol, oetty, ann June. , When what to our wondering ears snouTa be near n M i mtj 4 pvrr ' cn.6 suns l • s li s j ipci • §£� cLe t5eTo’ices cf Ly, Oove end Dave sayxnv ySllfoL™ f Sh:«aus� , „ _ That they want in for things that were more in t. n , j, We were all wide awake and moving e Vben 11 of a sudden we heard a lc d shout Miss Green was trying to- quiet us cown While Bonnie oe an act ng tne clown. But oretty soon the -ell wss rin in S t And then we knew we had oetter stop smp. . g. We’ve had our say and all done for new. So we’ll quietly close with a lowly bow To all of y ' - u whom we’ve le : t out. We surely hone that you won’t pout. For your presence helus to heed tne iOi.m Right up to par from morn ' til morn. Dianne Young 10A kit 12 Rj Jal Bi-CK ROW: George Kiss, Harold Meloche, Bruce Taylor, Willie .j K assa, Richard Shaw, Larry Shepley, Wayne Greenwood, Dennis 3reault, John Renaud, Donald Kettle, Jack Paquette. MIDDLE ROW; Paul Kennette, Donald Graham, Frances McCann, Helen Singer, Leona Kosokowsky, L. Rivers, Donna Ryall, 5 Parke , Margaret Van Belle, Margaret Myles, Howard Brac ell, Donald Cos tin. FRONT RCto. Lorna Pierce, Betty Anne Hebert, Linda Hyatt, Lorna Hammer, Judy Morrison, Lorraine Hartley, Madeline Laforetj Donna Hess Deanne ini 11s 9 Jessie Banks• m Howard Brackell: In Mathematics he is crying and, over Jessie he ' s trying. Robert Brown! Robert, better known as Bob, is our fair-hatred lad, and he always keeps up with the latest fad. r,„- ij roctin In Math class he always talks, in English he always senate ' ind in History he sits and laughs. Nov, tell ne, Don, will you ever pass? Donald Graham: Don is short ! Don is sweet I And in class Don ai - ways sleeps. ayne Greenwood: Layne is the star of the class. .e know, Darling you’re going to pass. illie Kassa: :.iss Latimer and illie do not agree about his side¬ burns like E. P. (Elvis Presley). raul i.ennette: Paul is small but oowerfui, and in his school work he is wonderful. Donald settle: Just arrived in 10a and g-.ve he class the measles. Nov; everybody is going around in s; ots. George Kiss: George has a Chev. with a couole of duals, Why is that boy ever late for schc ' l? n.arold : eloche: Harold is our -rise student who never does go slow. And re have a nickname for him—. Everyone just call him Joe-h Jack waquette: Jack is tall, Jack is fair. And Jack has dark and curly hair. Charles Purvis: Charles is very clever in Lath. And keens Liss divers on the right path. John denaud: John tries to make the teachers think he’s busv, but really he’s just relaxing. Judy Lorrison: Kho is lOA’s blonde? Of diehard Shaw she is r ui ' ce fond. diehard Shaw: He knows a blonde is watching him, and always grins. but he turns around Larry Shepley: Larr - bungs it out in the band, and he’s trying to land Betty Ann. bruce Taylor: His name is Bruce Taylor, and he’s hoting he isn’t a failure. Jessie Banks: Jessie Banks is short and sriali. And rea]l she’s a living doll. Lorna Hammer: A whiz in English that ' girl she is, and li av S keens r. Scott in a dizz. Lorraine Hartley: She is or.e of our lassies. And is she a wow I — without glasses. .ueL y Anne Hebert: Betty Anne is ver 1 uch French, and vou. will find her sitting on the Park Bench. Donna Hess. Donna is leaving us in June--to go on a Honeymoon. Gail Hyatt: Our singer in 10a is Gail Mvatt. she’s quite a riot. And take it from me Leona Kosokowsky: Leona and Mr. Leona doesn ' t think so, so Scott are very best of friends, that ' s where the friendship ends. Madeline Laf ' oret: Madeline has her claws on a boy named Carl . Francis IicCann: To hockey games she must go, but to school, well, I don ' t know—maybe because of BobJ Deanne Mills: Deanne now, Deanne forever. Mills now, but not forever (What do you say there, Jim?) Margaret Myles: Margaret is very tidy and ' neat. And now she is going steady with Pete. Betty Parke: It happened at the Christmas Dance that Betty got her first chance. (Whom did you go to the Dance with, Betty.) Lorna Pierce: Lorna is tall and fair. And her favorite class is a spare. Donna Ryall: Always gay and full of laughter. It ' s Lynwood that she ' s after. Margaret Van Belle: Margaret is lOA ' s brain. I think she could match Mr. Crane. Linda Vivier: Linda is our other blonde who in English thinks she ' s picked on. Pretty soon she ' ll have gray hair. Then Mr. Scott won ' t care. Kathy Wassenaar: From Holland she came a few years ago, and what she was getting into 3he did not know. Helen Singer: Helen came to school a little late; but now she is right up to date. Dennis Breault: Dennis has his eye on a girl named ? but ? has her eye on a different? Isn ' t this a ? of a messJ -10B- This is our famous 10B, One of the finest ever to be. Miss Latimer rules us all; We jump at her beck and call. We have pretty little Marilyn, Who has a secret yen for--Don. Then there ' s happy Barbara, Who thinks Elvis is real gone. Noma, I know we all agree, Is the prettiest thing to see. Linda Bruner is a riot, Is going to Florida and may even buy it. John Brown has a famous name; Paper airplanes are his game. We have another Brown-Craig, He sits all day on a keg. Kike Lozinski, so very tall, Goes hand-in-hand with basketball. M y Pet peeve is that girl Maureen Around the corners her suitors careen Don Market knows all the work, His part he never does shirk, iien iCoski knows all about trees, But he ' s really quite a lovable tease. Daisy hasn ' t a bicycle for ' two, Only sweet and lovely looks for you. Bob Simpson is handsome but small; °ays he ' d simply love to be tall. Marlene thinks Chuck is the best, But her rabbits won ' t let her rest, Judy has a secret love in Grade Twelve, But in her time he will not delvei Shirley Hicks is a nice lass, She ' ll marry a ' man with brass. Pat Greenavay knows everythin!?, Imagine her married to a king. Helen Standon and Bill Krug are a nair. But stay out of each other ' s hair Joan Searle loves to read, Gets caught in class by—Kiss Read. Theresa is a good cook; Soys, give her a second look. Yvonne, so tall and stately, Does her homework nightly. David Ganderton, our class clown, Never lets the teachers get him down. Steve Makish can really type, Of him we have no gripe. Jim Hatch has an answer for all; He waits for Carol ' s sweet call. Bob Brie!gen, I must say, Always does things his way. Pauline never has the blues, 3ecause she reports our news. Richard Hartley is a teachers ' pet, In math, he ' s a sur 1 bet. Last of all is little Denis, To our class he is a menace. LHFT TO RIGHT BACK R04; David Ganderton, Donald Market, John Brown, Richard n 31 1i e £i’ lv Chael Lo2inskl William Krug, Jim Hatch, Steve Makis MIDDLE ROrfs Bob Bridgen, Denis Grondin, Joan Searle, Barbara S U c4° eault ’-. Lin -5 a 3runer Yvonne Deleersnyder, David ohuel, 3od aimpson, Ben Koski. 9 FRONT ROW; Maureen McLaughlin, Patricia Greenaway, Pauline i fabler, Marilyn oweet, iiss Latimer, Helen Standon, Shirley nicks, Judy Horton, Norma McLean. y I UlM.ll . W MiM 1 1 ■f ■ TT JisjH ip 1 ! £• : - : : i : 1 ;isH : ' WlH 1 ■ 11 � 111 f t 1 1 n 1 ■ 1 1 THIS WE ' D LI HE TO SET Hr. Soteros and Mr. Masterson driving 1957 Cadillacs. Mr. Findlay without his smile. Miss Read not giving detentions. Miss Latimer not saying Put those pencils downl Miss Brown without her whistle. Mrs. Foster setting an easy paper. Mrs. O ' Neil saying Forget you owe me money for books due. It ' s on me this week. IOC Left t Rl ht : i BACK ROW: Tohn Malott, Arnold Stiers, Lawrence Trepanier, Clifford Kooelsky, David Pinnegar, Joel Westlake, Bruce Bruner, Donald O ' Neil, Robert Walker, Ronald Simpson, Bill Jackson. MIDDLE ROW: Diane Pettypiece, Mary Johnston, Marie Laloie, Audrey Sidr. ll, Marie Want, Mr. Furgal, Naomi Colenutt, Linda Shepley, Judy Malcolm, Maureen Lyons. FRO’T ROW: Carolyn Milne, Christine Gagnon, Carole Shepley, Carol Lawler, Barbara 3uhler, Daisy Cook, Alice Reid, Mary Gilbert, Lizzie Andkilde, Carol Ann Gignac, Antoinette Gagnon. IOC Diane and Nancy were discussing recent operations. Nancy: I ' ve had a tonsilectomy. Diane: I haven ' t had a tonsilectomy but I have had my tonsils out. Mr. Scott: Judy, what is the capital of Holland? Judy: Denmark. While talking about signing T. 3. cards, the following was stated: Bob: I haven ' t got my T. 3. card sigred and it ' s overdue. John: Why don ' t you forge it? Bob: w, geel I can ' t forge. My Mom writes funny. Mr. Scott was asking a series of questions in geography class. Mr. Scott: What usually follows an early spring? Marie L.: An early summer. Mis-spelled Words in IOC bulbs— blubs skating - skatting FAVORITE SAYINGS : Alice: HeyI dio Mary come today Mary G.: Turn around, Alice. Carol Ann: Where ' s Charlie? Maureen: Hi, there! Roger: Wouldn ' t that rot your socks! Linda: Shicken feathers! Christine: That French exam was easy. Carol L.: HeyJ There ' s Squirrely! Lizzie: I don ' t know. nancy: Where ' s Diane? Diane: Oh., there ' s Larry] Lawrence ' : Rubbish] Barbara: Well, how about that? Naomi- As if --- .ary J. s oly toot] You ' ll get yours one ot ' ' these davs Carolynn: Viy goodness] • Joel; Did we have any homework last night? . ' arie L. : I don ' t think so. Arnold: Where ' s Lawrence ' . ' ( ? ? ? ? ) Suzanne: OhI No. Audrey: Fobby Dick. Judy II. : Did you get that 7?ath. homework? Judy S.: Heavens above. ' Carole S.: Where ' s Marie L.? Bernadette: I didn ' t do it. Clifford: What are you doin ? Don: How about that? Daisy: Wouldn ' t that frost you. ' Marie U.: Oh, yehj Antoinette: Geei -ob: What question are we on? Bruce: Who? John: I didn ' t hear the question. Ron; Oh] 10D Left to Right b nT.D: Xaren Campbeil, Rose Kennette, Audrey Vincent, Jane V , “ e J julie anckaert, Marion Grondin, Geraldine Boose, Carol Asax ord. STANDING: Patrick Delmore, Jim Bills, David Brush, Richard Wirch, Robert Banwell, Richard 01 ver, Fa 1 . R. Battagello, Jim najki, Albert ITudak, Gary acey, Nichael Heseltine, Audolphus Armstrong, David Agnew, Jerry Eol. KISSING: Jerry Robinson, Linda Sweet, Jesse Christiansen, Vladimir Balca. 10D What 10D Purlls Have Been Heard To Say Marion Grondin- nothing (highly developed sign language). Gary acey- Anybody do his French homework? p at Delmore- (last period) but we have-to go to gym. Sir. Richard Oliver- That ' s right, Walter, Kar-i-lyn- Mun-roe. ' ins ton Armstrong- BangJ Bang] Got you. ' Linda Sweet- Pat, give me that lipstick. ' ; Albert Hudak-I ' ll bold your hand, Carol. Jessie Christiansen-1 never study. Jerry Bol-(sound effects in English class). David Brush-I ' d be glad to do it for you, sir. Audrey Vincent-Where did Jane go? Jerry Robins on-Now, you got ae all :nixed up. Walter-I don ' t know what you uean, niss Read. Karen Canpbe 11- uit that, Ji.J. Carol Ashford-Oh, that was so funn‘. Geraldine Boose-(coning in late) Whew, I just aade it. Jia Rajki-Oh, I can do that, Mr. Fur gal. Richard Wirch-Sh, here cones a teacher! Jim Ellis-I ' 11 have to decipher this science note tonight. Michael Heseltlne-Does anyone want to hear t good Joke? David Agnew-Key, Bol (Jeiry). Julie Ann Danekaert-But, I don ' t know how, sir. Jane White-Good grief! Rosemary Ke.nnette-Wbat ' s everybody laughing at? Robert Banwell-That ' s hard on the constitution. ICE Left to Right tj i ptr Knw . Robert Sinclair. Robert Watt, Raymond Chajkowski, BaCK how: nooere oiutitu , c-jefUAr Wavne Jesson, Hoh� rt Wa� ’wiiuaa J ‘toOuat’, Wilbert Kobelslty, Robert Schoger, Wilfred Kobelsky, Hell Sines. mom tdh Miss Head, Margaret ftssop. Joj£ � !tli ri O� ddes lfene 0 la n chetwlch! fiahha Moore Janei MacDonald, Barbra Pickle, Carolyn O ' Neil, Mary Griffin. BOTTO.. ROW. Be verley Hensaan, Mary Anne Le vy, Feriei Palmer, Itl ' Lou , Ile ly zhderAen, Sharon Wilson, Della Oar rod, Marie Noble. MISSIN : Claire Purvis, Elaine Lews aw ESDISTHI AND THE FORTY THIEVES OR aDVEN TURES IN THE CYSTIC EAST WITH 10E a country, a long, long time ago, my children, there drZ robber Chief named Esdisthi. His exploits and mischievous Maidstone 6 ttr ry ° n a ' ? t0ns ’ je thr ' -ughout the vast kin E doms of Woodslae Of Pnr and Essex- -y ea � even as far as the fabulous kingdom ; All Baba and ' i cbildren ’ ? as second cousin (once removed) to ' 4 ., , 1 infamous relative, boasted a band of some fortv merry thieves, ever under the watchful eyes of their overseers y Saud fltf 00 G 5 e f i u Fur £ al � Abdullah Mas ter son, Mhatma Harrow, Ibn O-NeiH anfL?acS G n! eU30r ' Sal “ l Read ’ K ° r ' Bedy ' Pandora ‘ � „+ safeguard their many secrets, this robber band all assumed con iis U nf r S - T he J r meetings, too, were held in the sec?e£i?e From e l? morn ? J r ?u Xd at the ed £ e of the Essex ° aa is. arrived tS S t nto e , afternoon, when the camel trains arrivea to take them to their goatskin tents in the desert these rumble d L S of d d?sta h t !u tS ° f war and P eace - Only occasionally, a , F distant thunder could be heard issuing from the cell — i i ir« S toe S hSSr ld : rtioulsrly w the of infidel yea � they were as bloodthirsty a band l infidels as ever trod the corridors of the ancient EDHSJ. infnmo t o W0Uld b ? wel1 then � m Y children, that we learn more of this our oaths r °mH the £ u ise of honest men-y should e’er cross nBag?S id ntifieftion T? n a S WhiCh 1 unfold ofi er onl ? the ost n -j 0 f AV ,i. . ication. If any poor soul arnorg you should have the , une n t ° encounter one of the scoundrels, you would be well ad of°the °rp t y M birn oubri £ht, asking only (on the morrow) the indulgence the fa reat Mohammed as you face Mecca in your daily supplications. knowin h ,° ne Ray , (, ’ The Shiek “) Chajkowski, is known to smile dreamily fSr h?f smM 10m r° rk S n ? t d ° ne Je3se ( Cut-Throat ) Gerrard is 2 to n«ir,T f mlle ' too � dreaming all the while of new and more fiendish wavs • P° r P lex overseers Scott, Read and Meuser. Neil ( Shylock ) Hines Wayne°( ThE n A C e t Jesson ment, wonderi about a future with Couture .” wadi no- U l Jesso P manages to show some semblance of sanity after VS?i n «.f hP0 .«“ problems of Basketball, Football, and Jill Bill b£K£ £ lltr McO at 6 1 011(3 Oe! ' ' Bill Cottarn ) ( Killer , M C SchLJ? St k l 0 d S e nnder his strong, silent exterior. Bob Bob ( £rush-out“) X Ws?h ?h ! a ;™ 8SS at the Olympic Oamcs. success to clean living and hard work. 9r attrib utes his Pan Cheswick, attractive and quiet is probably considering how to get •the most out of her Young life, Ruth .nn Couture, hailing from Cottam- b ,r -the-Tigl ' vay, shews just how -possibly it is to be beautiful and bright. Beth Dewhirst, oodslee ' s gift to the“literary world is torn between her interests in music and horses. Carol oarrett makes high marks look easy, remaining cheerful throughout. Delia Garrod ably looks after the needs of oupoies and kittens, enjoying e ery minute of it. Jill ueddes, starry-eyed V-rgus rep., figures her interest m basketball is toayning.. Jessop like her interest ..n other t’ n s is tool i.ary Griffin, intri¬ guing, slim and, ns the saying goes: “real cool , doesn ' t let much escape her. Sandra Halecz, hailin from Cott8m, doesn ' t say much but when she does it ' s always worth the wait. Beverly .ensman, while giving the im¬ pression of shyness, doesn ' t fool us on the b c sketball floor this red¬ head is a going concern. Margaret Jessoo is delighted with this idea of rural life and is as carefree and sincere as a sunny day in Ma-y. Ursula Lavin, quiet and serene, obviously proves the old saying: Still waters run deep . Msry Ann Levy, with her deeo brown eyes, has a plea¬ sant word for everyone. Blaine Lewsew has ' overseer O ' Neil worried that there won ' t be enough books in the library, but Elaine still finds time to keep Carolyn, Jrsula and Marilyn on the straight and narrow path. Janet MacDonald, struggles valiantly in a losin- battle with Math, having far more success with Volleyball, Basketball, and other less hec¬ tic pursuits. I artha oore, the oid wanderlust having rotten the best of her, clans to give the “dark continents the benefit of her hard¬ working, affable nature. Joyce lortimore, vivacious and blue-eyed, Ola’S a very good Volleyball (and Basketball) game--nc one getting more fun out of life than she. Jo Ann-Nemespetra, pony-tail, pleasant smile and all, clearly demonstrates that it isn’t the volume but the arrange¬ ment of abilities that produces those nerr-hundred grades. Marie Noble, lOE ' s perky little gymnast is on her toes every second. Carolyn O’Neil pleasantly and quietiy wraps up a good deal of ability in a very neat brown-eyed package, ieriel Paimer will one day show Rembrandt what Art really is. Sandra-Pickle, pert and bright as a new dollRr, won ' t likely exchange her pony-tail for any “Bob . Claire Pur is makes Math and French seem easy - better watch it, boys, math is supposed to be a man ' s subject! Marilyn St. Louis- finis this co-education a pretty interesting idea, in fact, for a while the idea was a Jim-Dandy ' 1 - the well known 3 musketeers of 10L. Couldn ' t get long without her. Sandra Stewart, nooular, vivacious, bright and sports-m nded, seems to have cornered more than her share of the aoillties. Sharon 1 ilson, pleasant and quiet at school, showed riding skill last fall that no one knew about and we ' re wondering what else may come tc light. Nellie Zuiderveen always gets last olace on class lists, simoly because of her initial but we lenow this pleasant little gal belongs ver, near the to?J Here endeth the tale of Esdisthi and his cohorts, my children. e refer to them as the forty thieves - and surely they are! They would steal, seemingly without conscience, the highest grades and ath letic awards obtainable in the ancient EDHS pyramid. 10 D The Students ' Council ieoresentative, after handing out the Curtis sub¬ scriptions, asked if there were any questions. Richard Oliver: Is this little paper worth fourteen dollars? Class Rep.: That ' s right. Richard: I ' ll sell it to you. 11A Left to Right BACK ROW: Nelson Willis, Patrick O ' Neil, Robert Chauvin, David Matthew, Steve Tofflemire, Sybren Wassenaar, Kenneth Pearce, Donald Batten, Larry Jones, Gerald Gardiner, Charles Robinson, John Scott, Clement Gagnon. MIDDLE ROW: Kenneth Frice, Melvin Mills, Anne Brown, Barbara Wales, Catherine Kaake, H. G. Gillies, Sharon Jordan, Phyllis Patterson, Jean Collins, Wanda Carder, John Thomas, James Carder. FRONT ROW: Catherine Lawler, Karen Baltzer, Sandra Helkie, Donna Tennant, Carole Hyatt, Deanna Robinson, Jeanette Arthurton, Helen McDermott, Marion Bowles, Darlene Mills, Marlene Lawhead, Doreen Garant, Joan Collins. Jeanette Arthurton Karen Baltzer Don Batten Marion Bowles Anne Brown Jim Carder Wanda Carder Jean Collins Joan Collins Bob Chauvin Gerald Gardiner Doreen Garant Carol Hyatt Sandra Helkie Sherry Jordan Larry Jories Catherine Lawler Marlene Lawhead Darlene Mills Melvin Mills Pat O ' Neil David Matthews Ken Price Ken Pierce Helen McDermott Phyllis Patterson Deanna Robinson Charles Robinson John Scott John Thomas Steve Tofflemire Barbara Wales Sybren Wassenaar Nelson Willis Gary Wright THOUGHTS ON ROCK AND ROLL Humphl Well, it just depends. I ' ll take a Strauss waltz any day. Half and half. Rock and Rolll1 If you don ' t know, I ain ' t gonna tell you. It ' s for the birdsl (chickens) Real cool, man, real cooll My sister told you what I think. I like it when Judy ' s around. I don ' t think about it. I get lost in the crowd. I dig Western music. It relaxes me. Ea-ha. The music is okay but the chicken ' s got to go. It suits the fruit boots. I ' m too short to enjoy it. Let ' s put it through the mill. I like Mickey Mouse better. It ' s only for dolls. (Crocodolls) The accordian isn ' t a very good partner. I like ballet better. I ' m allergic to it. It ' s gone with the wind. I don T t mind listening to it. I just don ' t know. That ' s the wav Daddy-0. It sends me. (right out of the Physics class. Well, you see it ' s this way. Wowi l That • s for me. Basketball Is not as complicated. It gives me hysterics. It fits on some people. 113 Left to flight BACK ROW: Kenneth Dahl, Ronald Spinks, Vernor Bnns, Charles Durocher, Hurray hose, Leonard Turton, David Hilliard, Roger Ellis Douglas 3rovm, killis Croft, Albert Vrj.es c-er, Murray Trimble, Horace Bartkiw. MIDDLE jxOa: Ronald • att, Kelvin Reeb, Kathleen Sri le , Rose¬ marie Chauvin, Marion McKibbon, Gladys iiaitre, Mr. E. wonteith, Gail H=mson, Barbara Helkie, Grace Baldwin, Utah White, Ronald McDermott, J?mes Little. PROMT ROW: Ruth Genderton, Deanna Bloomfield, Gloria Clarkson, Glor ' 8 Bart, Gail Griffin, Jane Knight, Betty L.-moier, Helen Rawlins, Geraldine Banks, Bess e Turner, Ann McLean. 11B FAVORITE S-. - IMPS Betty Lambier: Now, the main thi r ' g to do 3 s keep calm. Helen Rawlins: 3arb, have I -rot something to tel? you! Gail Griffin: Gus, if you don ' t stop 3t I ' ll hit you. Gerry Banks: You appleJ Gail Harr sen: Sir, you know mr better then that, Bessy Turner: Ain ' t that something. Ann McLean: That ' s for sure. Donna Roath: Your ' re going to get yours one of these days, Charlie Willis Croft: Bite me brother, I ' m a chunky chocolate bar. Melvm fleeb: I think I ' ll buy a c-r or motorcycle. Ron KcDermot: I ' m Pooeye tie sa.lor man-toot! tootl Ron Watt: Squealer dad! Gus Rose: VTiat ' s the matter, Gail? Ro-er Ellis: Oh, for Pete ' s rake! Ken Dahl: What a Cranky Dick! Gladys Msitre: Where ' s Ron? (She also has a pet dog.) Barbara Helkie: het hap ened to you o’er the week end? Gloria Clarkson: Speak for yourself, bo , Kathleen Srigley: Oh, I don’t ' .mow. Jane Knight: Oh, he8 ;ens (I ’enow him.) Suzan Kubinec: Yes, but that ' s beside the point. Gloria Bart: Guess, which one I went out with this week-end? Rosy Chauvin: What ' s going on now? Marion McKibbon: • Hurry up, Rosy! Ruth Genderton: Oh, for corn sake! Grace Baldwin: I ' ll be there. Utah White: Oh, I don ' t care. Leonard Turton: Sure, dad. Charlie Durocher- I know the answer. Miss Bennett. Horace Barlcew: How about it Gail? Dianne Bloomfield: Sure, I made it. Ron SDin’.s: We were out late lest ni ht, I wonder where we were. Albert v ' riesacker: How do you soell that? Doug Brown: No favourite saying. . Dpvid Hilliard: Hs e you got a rubber. Murray Trimble: What ' s the matter with you? CAW YOU IMAGINE 1. Gail Griffin and Gus not having a fight everyday? 2. Willis staying awake all day? 3. Gus having his homework done? If. Mr. Gillies not giving someone a detention? 5. Gerry not talking about Don? 6. Roger not wanting to go to Woodslee? 7. Murray Trimble getting a Yul Brynner haircut? 8. Helen not chewing gj;m? 9. Betty not wearing black? 10. Charlie and Barb getting along for once? 11. Gloria Bart not talking? 12. Gail Harrison listening in Physics? 13 Albert getting his spelling right? lh. Pen Dahl not trying to be a Party Doll? 15. Doug Brown not being a lone wolf? ILLUSTRIOUS ANSWERS 3 V 0WTNG CORRECT WORD-USAGE FROM 113 ENGLISH PAPERS: The woman bought elusive food because she knew that we were coming. The girl was in a pensive mood and did not want anyone to bother her. The teacher could not copious with the little girl. The miner was latent down with his supply of food. The dog perused his master into the jungle. The small boy was fraught with a large bundle. To run long races you nave to be full of latent . A copious person is one who copies on examinations. A dessert is oblique place. I hope that there is no infallible boys in this room. The boy was very oblique when the teacher ask him to sit up straight. If a person help a criminal to get out of iail, he becomes his copious . The pobie will peruse the boy for twenty-four hours. 11CD On a very dreary day in September 1956, a group of thirty-eight brave young souls congregated in Room 1 ' to survey the wilderness to be their home. As their innocent eyes passed over the endless monotony of wooden desks, their hearts were discouraged by the realization that they would have to liven up this God-forsaken place and make it home. With only thei.r patron, Mr. harrow, to ins lire them, they survived every im- agi ijable crisis to emerge as the greatest 11CD in history. Through their untiring antics, they finally succeeded in becoming the brainiest, brawniest and most beautiful class in the school, and in giving every teacher 3tuck with us the biggest problem of his career. raturally, I ' m prejudiced. Of course, everyone played a part in bringing a general headache, even though he had his own problems to attend to. It took Barb Ashford almost a lifetime to convince her parents that she should go steady. But, she finally succeeded, and now is happy with Lawrence. Sylvia Mac- Rae had her problems in evading a certain boy who, she insisted, was al¬ ways pursuing her. Then Lorraine Corbett, Red Cross representative, could hardly convince us that we should contribute to her i: F ind for Toothbrushes 1 ' . So she staged her own little- comedy 3hows in Scienee class saying, Ii little pigs are called piglets, then little chickens must be chiclets. But, if these people showed slight interest in botherin_, teachers, others gl dly made up for it. Elvis Cichon, a natural nuisance any¬ where, takes special pains to be a pest in English and French classes. Lawrence Watts took particular pride in not having his History notebook up-to-date, and hr. honteith has a special fondness for his favourite headache. Then there is hartha martin, who cuts up in such a subtle way, that no one actually catches her in the act. But, they know she’s there. Of course, a few individuals have their minds in other places, and can ' t concentrate on annoying the staff, Margaret Chambers and Barb Zakow don’t care much about 11CD; are much more interested in Grade 12. Richard Ward spends much more time over at Butts’ than at school, strange fascination over there. Emily ' s mind is with Ron in Rhode Island while iiarilyn Kellington thinks mostly about one Rick. Donna Little, in a daze anyway, calmly walked into the shower room during a boys ' basketball game. She didn ' t stay very long. Just to addspice to the life, we have two informal conference cor¬ ners. I.ary and 3ev, on one side, keep one of the prof ' s eyes occupied, while Marilynn Peckett and yours truly on the other take care of his re¬ maining one. . e ' ll have most of the teachers cross-eyed by the end of the year, but that is our job. ery much in the minority are some strange individuals such as Gayle Gaddes, Janey Degroot, Greg Johnston and Jimmy Douglas who sit quietly and listen to the lesson. While the rest of the class is clowning, these ’ ' different 1 ' individuals actually try to pay attention. Of course, their narks show it, but the will-power it requires is beyond the reach of us ordinary people. Some people just don’t seem to care whether or not 11CD maintains its reputation for being previous problems. i.aureen Collins is too wrapped in Students’ Council and the ' ' isnn ’ 1 in her life to bother with such trivial goings-on. Richard Carder exercises all of his devilment on . .aureen so the teachers think he is perfectly innocent. Try and tell naureen that. everything in that class isn ' t premeditated foolery. When . r. Scott asked little Josephine about Dennis Anukluk, she answered, Well, Dennis Anukluk told Shark Dodson. “Why, sure, Mr. Scott replied, Dennis Anukluk told Shark Dodson that Job Luff had a good punt, and he was going to take ria Parker for a ride, but along came the Pied Piper and led all the rats under the Cherry Tree. Then sohrab and Rustum per¬ suaded Sherlock Holm s not to Sell the Farm of John Gilpin on the Sands of Dee, or Good King Wenceslas would tear down the Outstation. miss Read innocently made a brilliant statement in one of her involved ex¬ planations. Having filled our apples full of pockets. Now, quietly, class! Bob Hardy has a veritable storehouse of corny remarks. Like when Mr. Scott, in one of his witty moods said Don ' t panic! lie- member Pearl Harbour. Who, inquired aob, is she? In the struggle for life, liberty and the pursuit of teachers, some individuals have given pretty good indications of future occupations. Jud ' ing from his speech, Lawrence Moore hides a secret longing for big- game hunting, so we ' ll be saying good-bye to hime when his dream is real¬ ised. Gary Gurbin shows signs of becoming a quiz-master on Learm your Latin . One can base an opinion on the questions he asks Miss Read. ty his terribly artis tiEnaa teroleceWo?! the W blackboaras ty S he all”’ 6 remember told you 6 so. J ° hn He ryS °{ tbe students have their own outside jobs to divert their servicfrbut 0 3 be n oJl? elders - j nn Kennedy operates her om taxi n nr Reek •. b f °Hcws one route; to see - ' Love Me Tender Then Donna Barbowslcy and Mary-Anne Lapain could get rich by a lend-lease nio 0 J haLe! (or m e e ;b nOteb,0kS ;a etc -’ bb t.tboy ' re too kind-hearted to haveLssumed the nl! y n ? eVer thought of it) Gordon O ' Connor seems to picture SSvLELS iw r celebrity. His sales pitch: Have your fn t ak ?“ ?i th the one and onl y Gordy. We have our own Advice- b mp ’j 0V iJ Orn T , counsellor v ho has an answer to every problem could become another Dorothy Dix if her name weren ' t Marraretbutcher. According to well-informed sources, namely teachers some of n s diU-entlf lEf Stand £ K tr3itS onteith noticed Birdie 3 marked Yo e sf ??J5 e cover of his notebook, he tactfully re- once. Kitty Ann Siefker, very blonde, much prefers red hair. y mittentl there are surDriaeshfor e ln ,£W SS ls duli. Inter- “•SrTSSSpSrMS; ItZ sai:: • 11CD Left to Rip;ht Clchnn? 4, Frad R1 |a h rt d SoLL ' p ? ' C ° nn S r ’. Gre « or y • � «« � . Marian Curbing Jame Doiglls? ' ' 6 Watts r’LawrJnca oore! ' RSbert d Toary £ M .groot, Siefker Martba Msrtin ■ Donna Little, Margaret Butcher, Josephine Renaud. Ck6tt ’ SPECIAL COMMERCIAL CLARA BACRMEIER PASTIME: PAV. EXPRESSION: AMBITION: SPEEDY Working in the A p ell, that ' s what I said. Working in Detroit For some reason has interests Agricultural school in Ridget in ' the own. -ack itow; Nestor Chajkowski , Roy f.cMurren, Donna McLenon, Stella Collins, Mary Grona, Christine Parke, Betty Mills, Marion Vetor, Pat Zakow, Margaret Carr, Katharina Keil, Virginia Matichuk, Cindy Vandervinne, Anna Zahorak, Betty Raynont, Bob Kennedy. Front Row: Joyce Gullick, Harriet Dixon, Audrey Graves, Janet Trimble, Connie Slater, Miss Brown, Mabel Grondin, Marlene Carder, Clara Bachmeier, Joan Mazakovsky, Jean Birch. JEAN BIRCH PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: JEANY Getting in a blue Ford. To own a half interest in Fords. Oh, T know that boy. Having fellow-students autographing her books. Jean plays forward on the Girls 1 Senior Basketball Team. MARLENE CARDER PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: PET LINING: JOY Taking joy rides to Point Pelee. To be a police woman, You dumb aaule. ' Stella. Stabbin ' bloated cows. MARGARET CARR Pr.-TIME: AMBITION: PET PEEVE: KARG. Giving Joyce a black eye. To be the first girl to join the Harlem Globe Trotters. Losing a basketball game. harg. is also a forward on the Girls ' 3asketball Team. She is Miss Murphy ' s secretary. NESTOR CHAJKOWSKI PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: NICK Bothering the girls and teachers. Trying to read a ten minute lesson in one. Wanna ' hear .a corny jokd? Nestor worked for the Red Cross. STELLA COLLINS PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: P T LIKING: 3TELL Finishing Mary ' s half-eaten candy. To live in Kingsville. I ' m gonna cry . Water guns and Wilfred McClosky. 3abysetting with Kevin and Kathy. Stell is one of the cute cheerleaders in Essex Hi and also a secretary to the Red Cross. HARRIET DIXON PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: SLIM Collecting match-covers. Kindergarden teacher. oh, Sugar. ' Howard. Harriet works for the Red Cross. AUDREY GRAVES PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: PET LIXING: AUD Parading a new hairstyle. To be a model. Wowee l Math. A boy. MARY GRONA PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: PET LIKING: MIKI Persuading her mother to let her go out To get out of Sp. Com. without writing. I’ll belt you one I Stella ' s candy. Jazz. MABEL GRONDIN PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: SHORTIE Laughing in Correspondence. T® be a certified housekeeper. “Do you want some? Being teased about ex-beaux. •JOYCE GULLICK PASTIME: AMBITION: PET PEEVE PET LIKING: Annoying Marg. To become a Dental Assistant. Blackeyes. Tom. KATHERINA KEIu PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PiEVE: PET ijIKING: KATHY Playing basketball. To work in an immigration office. I felt like two cents. People who don ' t like NEL. Taking care of all handsome customers at the Essex Dairy Bar. BOB KENNEDY PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: KENNEDY Opening windows in room 27. To be a Mountie. I ' ll catch her j Someone messing with his locker. VIRGINIA NATIONUK PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: PET LIKING: FLOSSIE Trying out new hair styles on Jo. Hairdresser. Oh, that ' s dirty l Unshaven men. Beards. JOAN MAZAKOVSKY PASTIME: AMBITI.M: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: JO Putting floor wax on a car. To becone a secretary to Elvis. There , iust be an easier way of makins a living. 6 Yul Brenner haircuts. DONNa I.cENON PASTURE: AMBITION: FAV. iiXFEES ' SION: F IT FIS ' E: PIT LIKING-: ROY KcKORAEN PaST IM_ : F. V. EXPRESSION: aMBI ION: PiT PEE-£: BETTY MILLS pAbTIME: ..MBITION: r a i . EXPRES ION: PET LIKIN3: r WHITEY Trying to catch iOger. To be a telephone operator. Oh, yea dirty bird! Cars that run out of gas. Grease Monkey. ROCKY Bothering Miss Brown Not me! Doesn ' t have one. Getting his car stuck in the sand at Point P ee. BET Counting money. Getting a ring. ( Wanna help n . ? Surprising Alex. Bet is the treasurer of the Red Cross. CHRISTINE PARKE PASTINE: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEE E: PET LIKING: BETTY RAYMCNT PASTILLE: Ai 3 IT I ON: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: PET LIKING: CONNIE SLATER pastime: AMBITION: FaV. EXPRESSION : PcT PEEVE: PET LIKING: MARY ANN STIERS PA .TIME: AMBITION: PET PEEVE: PET LIKING: CHRIS Going to hockey games. Keeping house for Arnold. Fowl Right in the kisser! ' Young engagements. Young marriages. Chris is the treasurer of our Students Cc .cil SALLY Riding horses. Going to a show and seeing the picture. I ' ll never buy these candies again. Office-Practice. Jimmy-boy. Betty is a forward on our Girls ' Basketball Team. CONSTANCE Burning up the road between the sixth and third concessions. (No wonder the roads are so rough). To be a Morse. I ' ll cloboer you. Picking peaches. Singing Connie sings at CJSP radio in Learning ton. MARY BELLE Lying in bed and listening to the radio (on a school day). Housewife. Red telling her off. Making ut . JANET TRIMBLE PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: JAN . Thirteen fr0!?! Sp ’ Commercial to grade To be a teacher. Oh, lor crying out loudi Chemistry. CINDY VANEEKVINN2 PASTIME: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: AI-TBITION: PET LIKING: 11 CINDY OH CINDY Typing stencils. Well, for goodness sake J People who sing to her (cindy, o 1° get material for the Argus on al :mg and laughing with Clara. cindy) time, PAT ZAKOW PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: CHI OKIE Teaching Sunday School. Kindergarten teacher. All right, you kids Jim i MARION VETOR PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: FET PEEVE: PET LIKING: KISS DOMINION Working in a grocery store. Getting married, wasr ' t a lady I ' d swear . Anyone connected with a grocery store otner than Domini on. A certain piece of jewellery. Council 13 secretar F of th e Students ' ANNA ZAEORAK PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: PUT LIKING: TEENA Pasting recipes in her cookbook. Getting married. Somuna gunJ People who insist on complimenting her. Also a certain piece of jewellery. MISS BROWN PASTIME: AMBITION: FAV. EXPRESSION: PET PEEVE: PET LIKING: Telling her class that their heads are like sieves, and whistling. To find us a job. Oh, where ' s my rubber thumb 9 Violin music and certain people who always take her chalk. Special Commercial, Left to Right 12AE BACK ROW: FRONT ROW: Gordon Smith, Siek Wassenaar, Waite 1 Mr. cscott, Allan Gee, Frank O ' Neil bourne, Stanley Choptiany. Zoern, Robert Gulllck Dick Gibb, John Sea- Greave™ Ruth annf 01 M ? rkharn ’ Ruth Newman, Janet trcaves, iiuoi .Tannings June Hatch. Marv Whltp a Brinacombe, Freda Halbgewachs. Connie lkAB News Come with me-to twelve kB, We have lots of fun you ' ll see. Mr. Scott is our main preacher. You ' d never know he was a teacher. Alan Gee, sure is short! Lots of girls does he court. Carol Markham, what a dream! Comes to class just to scream. Dick Gibb at the top of the class, You ' ll never guess which is his lass. Freda Halbgewachs, our football mascot, Is always innovating a new haircut. Bob Gullick is always chewing gum, I wonder why he won ' t offer us some. Mary White, the giggly one. Always come3 to class with her homework done. Paul Muxworthy, our announcer: In his marks, did he flounder? Then there ' s Janet, Mr. Furgal ' s disgust, • one of her ans: era will he trust. Then there ' s Frank O ' Neil, our farmer boy. When he sees Donna, he ' s full of joy. Gordon Smith is our Tab Hunter, His chemistry he sure does mutter. The two Ruths with all their fads Sure do attract the young lads. Connie, our little blonde, Cf her, everyone is fond. Stanly Choptiany is our cadet. Of his marks he ' ll never fret. alter ' oern, we all think he ' ll pass. Even though he eats candy in class. John Seabourne with his fair hair He and Dennis Tullet sure make a pair. Mary Lou White has risen to fame, For : fuzzyis her common name. Wouldn ' t you know it, I ' d miss him. You know of whom we ' re soeaking-Jim. (All our teachers we mustn ' t forget. In history Class with Mr. Monteith we get Medic). The reason why Mr. Scott came to Canada is as follows: He stole his English friend ' s girl and is still running from him. Mr. Scott: Wait till I become the Minister of Education. Oooooo Jim Smith: Patiki ora] 12CD Left to Right BACK ROW: Bernard Renaud, p eter Burrell, Shannon Olson, Gary Jessop Paul Muxworthy, Lawrence Gilbert, Robert Neville, Dale Cloutier, Robert Pickle, Robert Young. MIDDLE ROW: Audolphus Armstrong, Ruth Ann Gerrard, Patricia p ierce, Jo-Ann Gurbin, Donna Knight, Sheila Jobin, Catherine Wilson, Donna Trimble, Emily Noble, Jane Armstrong, William Lozinski. • FRONT ROW: Jean MacDonald, Gail Burke, C rol Elford, Patricia Smith, Miss Kennedy, Jean McHarg, Lorna Joyce, Jeannette Danckaert, Caroline Hutchins, Elaine Flood - , to 1 1? - NAME Peter Burrell Jane A.rmstrong Bill Lozin 3 ki Jeanne McEarg Donna Trimele Bob Neville F.laine Flood Ruth Ann Gerrard Catherine Wilson Carolyn Hutchins bale Collins Bob Young Pat Smith Jo-Ann Gurbin Dale Cloutier Gary Jessop Pat Pierce Bernard Rensua AMBI H QN ’ Lawyer Teacher aeronautical engineer high school teacher office work engineer nurse office work airline stewardess public school teacher office work doc tor specialized nurse teacher office work architec tural engineering nurse engineer 10 YEARS HENCE whUe? 6 that black 13 lly lady wrestling champion digging ditches back at Z, D. fi. Kr. Gillies with Che g-t! strv helping Jeanne S. helping experiments theory IntHTl ' : t z playar married and six kids - poor Freddyt a°fliJh ° r Qu 5 en Duke on J r j Li S ht around the world K dL t ? teach the ABC ' s to Ruth Ann ' s children coaching the Canadi Olympic basketball taking care of sick animals in jissex assisting Dr. Young an team clSb ldent ° f the S0SSi P t?ilS tlng eV ° ry rirl in t.earching Latin .1S25 I baaralnt0 poet laureate for the Queen 2i!S � 0 grade 12 health lxm SSS®“, becwe being notable. C ° S00lt P ro ”lnbnce by bein E notoriLaiLtead Define Bigamy ““ - WUhout the knowUd8 ° of In a recent Algebra class, Mr. Clifford asked, And what do you think Wass said when Geddes came in? As Shewan, Vicary and Bridgen sat in their usual stunned silence, Cichon confidently boomed out, Hoy, Clarence! Rack up the balls] Due to the humorous misfortunes befalling a certain would-be fireman at Christmas, 13 has decided to leave the fire extinguishers to their ori¬ ginal purpose, Decoration. Therefore, the teachers are advised to flick their butts out the window, or we will not be further responsible for their safety, very interesting incident happened recently. A box of chalk and two crushes suddenly up and walked out of Room 18, down to 23A. Anyone able to supply a reason, (or a reasonable excuse) please contact Jim Shewan or Erie O ' Neil, since they fear Mr. Harrow suspects. On the Easter Physics exam. Wes Bridgen with a 97, and Jim Shewan with a 91+, achieved two very prodigious marks. We wish they would in the future inform the rest of us as to what is on the exam also. The following indicates the grade thirteen students intentions f or the future: o.n Pettypiece, Erie O ' Neil, Jim Shewan and Jack Vicary plan to study at Queen ' s University in Kingston. ' hrion Keane and Wesley Bridgen intend to enrol at the University of Toronto. Botty Scarlett, Prank Danchaert, and Bill Lord are looking forward to studying at Western University. Elaine Mulcaster, Marilyn Patterson, Dorothy Shewan and Helen Taylor are planning to attend London Teachers ' College. alph Gilbert is going to attend Hamilton Teachers ' College. Goidon Geddes plans to continue his education in the Business Field. The Milne twins are going to attend Ryerson Institute of Technology. bob Mann. Roger McLennan and Art Wass plan to return to Grade 13 at E, D. H. S. John Cichon and Lawrence Wales have not yet made any definite plans for next year. IS T TO RIGHT BACK ROW: Thomas Pettypiece, Robert Mann, John Vicary, Ralph Gilbert, Arthur Wass, James Milne, Gordon Ged:es, James Shewan, John Milne, William Lord, Erie O ' Neil, Frank Danckaert, Roger McLennan, Lawrence Wales, PRONT ROW: Wesley Bridgen, Dorothy Shewan, Marian Keane, Betty Scarlett, Miss Bennett, Helen Taylor, Elaine Mulcaster, Marilyn Patterson, John Cichon. ITEI.S OF IIITERESl IK GUIDE When Doctor Soteros assigned an experiment, w ich Involved the peeling of two potatoes, to his Grade 13 Botany class, 3etty said that she could not do it as she did not know how to peel ootatoes. Butcher Soteros replied, with his us al words of wisdom, that he had tried the same excuse regarding doing the dishes, but it failed. Consequently, 3etty did the experiment, Doctor ♦ aiutcher = white coat. FA VORITE E XPRESSIONS OF Z-R EE 1J. TEASPTRS Latin: Your mistakes are colossalJ French: English: History: Zoology: 3otany: Algebra: Bill, I thi :k that you had better grease your red n ose to-night. Vies! You have a perverted sense of humour. ' I think that you ought to take Geritol for your tired blood.’ I ' ll nunbsquizzal that man. ' (in room 11) Someone is going to get hit in here. ' I don ' t give a - when you do this homework; just get it done. ' Trigonometry and Geometry: No comment has been raa-’e, but we do know that this teacher is following the trend of the times - embarking on the sea of matrimony at Easter : • Chemistry and Physics: What did you do with it, Jack? Mr. Crane: This Grade 13 is entirely too happy. UPPER T-HOOL AZCO ’PL ? ' ENTS 1. Grade 13 has perfected a new formula which may make the A-bomb obsolete. The chemistry class salutes Erie O ' Neil, and are glad his hands healed so well. The °3A labor tory is to be repaired this summer. 2. The innocent victims in Grade 13 (Aren ' t they all?) would like to inform their two math te .chers that they ordered the book Mathematics Made Simple , for them in full sincerity. Even though this gesture of friendship w.s not appreciated, we would warn them that the new edition, Mathematics for Simple Teachers , will be ensuing. We did this since we feel that this book will aid the teachers in descending to our level as simole-minded students, to teach us. 3. The Cadet Colour Party is again thi 3 year E°i n S to be one of the calibre of which every Canadian can be proud. There is only one .c.atch; this Canadian Colour Party is composed almost entirely of Americans, While Jim Shewan carries the cadet flag, Wes Bridgen has at great risk condescended to carry the Union Jack, (Normally, for doing this he would appear before a senate sub-committee). These two followers of George Washington are joined by the illustrious Rob Mann, Yankee to the bone, who refused to carry a flag, but will provide a fearsome rifle escort. But with Bridgen and Sh wan at the flags, we still wonder whether or not we ' ll see the ’’Union Jack” or ’’Old Glory” flying on inspection day. 1 4 .. Mr. Clifford, addressing his favorite (at times ) Algebra class, on first entering the boisterous classroom, commenced thusly: Gentlemen”, (not seeing Geddes or Bridgen sitting at the back), I am not going to begin any discussions until this room settles down!” Suddenly a familiar voice rang out from the rear, That ' s okay, teach i Go on home and sleep it off J 5. After many unprovoked and unwarranted attacks upon our revered compatriots in the great U, S, A, by our recent import from New Zea¬ land, the American represent - tives in 13, Wes Bridgen and Jim Shewaiy were granted use of the lab to take retaliatory measures. They did] Wellington and Aukland have been devastated, and emergency measures have been taken to protect the rest of ’New Zealand from the wrath of angered iankees. Congratulations] 6.. Grade 13 haar solved the gasoline problem for Mr; Soteros ' . car, All he has ,to do is wind it up, 7 .Grade 1 ' £ hobby While most high school students are diligently studying for the §64,000 quiz programme, our illustrious Grade 13 students are fever¬ ishly practising pocket billiards at the local den of iniquity, the Happy Times Billiard Academy, in hopes of appearing as a challenger on the televised billiard tournament. Agile participants in this sport of leisure are Willy Lord with a brilliant four bank on the seven ball in the end pocket and John Bogumil Cichon with a very accurate sewer shot, ICYST-RICAL HARPJ-NINGS IN GRAD THIRTEEN Miss Bennett The topic for our next composition is A foundation for an everlasting peace. Rodger: Get married. (A dull sneeky snicker prevails throughout the class.) During an average Chemistry class, Jim w ri s fruitlessly looking for a retort stand, Wes for some Na Not, and Tom for some phosphorous without success. Finally, Mr. Gillies, with an exasperated tone, turned and said, Vicary, will you please return some of our Chemistry equipment from home] This being the truth, no one laughed. While the intellectual literature class was reading an exceedingly sad and morbid poem, Wesley suddenly broke into a fit of laughter. Mias Bennett was immediately shocked and exclaimed, Oh, ' esley, you do have a perverted sense of humourJ He was duly congratulated by his fellow students. oup as: p ' t blt s Editor’s noter we starte o somethin net. Many or the senior classes th®i eG he . ‘ rida? assemb ly and the following are short descriptions of 10 A ?« v el ° k i£ G l 6 ? f the r ‘ OSt unlque ar d original of assemblies seen - n b -cnool. It was mo- ' el led after toe television nroramme His Is ' our Life . v r . Find lav, who was taken cot -1 etelv by surprise, was the honoured guest. y f or rn the fact, surprises were the or ' er of the day. Brought to school occasion were Mr. Findla- ' s oerents, bis brother at oresent in oer..a, a iriend of earlier years, and his son Jimm-, — all olaved of course, by students. The anoearancc of Mrs. Find lav in ‘ J climax, nr. Findlay arose to the occasion and fluting gallantry. ereeted nelson was the everyone, with ’ T § e ogra-ne was sponsored bv l! - ' azel Witchstick, Pnell Shampoo. 1 The demonstrators were Mar aret Myles announcer was Willie Fassa, who did a fine O r ' iJ ' E IOC ' ASSEMBLY r ebert. The Liostick and sr Ee ty Anne - ob. nr t IOC Aaseriblyjrave the audience an insight into the lives ‘•’ht i nn ' r irr f students of l. D. ' . 5 . Through the courtesy of ±on --BIG in ezas and a twenty by twenty-one foot television set the show was presented to the assembly. besi es the skit portrayinr each ember of the staff. C-ra- e IOC musical talent entertained the audience. Diane Pettyniece contribute- a niano so o, and Lawrence renanier ssno a few 300.0 s bo the mtlslc of toe uitar. oix members of IOC ;.Bve e recitation on the Wild West and Linda hepley displayed her talent i baton-twirlinr. The oroceedings were efficiently handled by v whe -Presented the cast at the end of the with the sin-irr of - Ca ?a at led b- - the 0. Bobert Walker nro renme. he assembly ended 100 students. T T “ 11A A et. v in- home room teacher, bein the chief cadet it was fitting that the theme of their assembly the ?T r. C-illies, XU ' S str-ctor in Essex Pi.oh, Sfco- ' l- have a military touch. They staged a mock court-martial on sta e for the students. It consisted of the charges an all t e r i yamar ole that oes with a formal court-martial. The students found very humourous as well as very enjoyable. The nro ramrne was.also sprinkled with misic rendered by the various members of 11 A. lib ASSEMBLY On November 2nd, 110 staged a mock parliament, under the capable direction of !• ' r, E, ' ontelth, In It the entire class participated. TKo more prominent figures were Prime Minister Turtonj Leader of the Opposition, Barbara Eelkie; Speaker, Ron Watt and Lieutenant-Governor, Loup,las Brown, In the first scene an amusing speach from the throne was read by the Lieutenant-Governor. In the second scene, several bills were put through their first reading. The famous Canadian track star, Roger Ellis, was introduced to the Assembly in this scene, and given the best wishes of the Assembly before leaving I ' or the l rc ' 6 Olympics. The sing¬ ing trio, the Jumperottes, were also introduced and given an opportun- ■ o dispit. Lr tali nt. The third and final scene dealt with tills in their second and third reading and in the committee stage. Some of these bills were very interesting as well as amusing and were hotly debated by the Mem¬ bers of the Assembly. The greatest attraction revolved around the de¬ bate in the comini ttee stage on the Amendment to the Education Act, This Amendment proposed the abolition of homework, the closing of school for pfcea ant shooting and the closing of classes while the World Series was in progress. This session of parliament had a very unexpected but popular endinf when Mr. Crane put into effect a bill which forbade the teachers to jive any homework that day. 11 CD ASSEMBLY Rock and Roll was the theme of the Grade 11CD Assembly. With Gordon O’Connor the K. C., a variety of wit, humour and popular music was presented. Guest celebrities were featured. Li be race and his ensemble, characterized by Bob Hardy Gary Cooper, Greg Johnston and Lawrence Watt, were a big hit, .as ware the Off Keys portrayed by the femin.ine side of 11CD, They sang ‘Tonight You Belong To Me . Although chess guests were highly acclaimed, they were completely forgotten when Elvis Presley was introduced. After he had sung Round Dog a few girls, unable to control their emotions, chased Mr, PFesley outi of ' thb auditorium,. However,, they soon returned with Llvis chasing them. He was after bis clothes. Maybe because it was the first assembly, at any rate, it was enthusiastically received as a fine piece of entertainment. 12AB Assembly . On Friday, January the first assembly for 1957 was staged by Grade 12AB. It was opened with the singing of the Essex Blues and the remainder of the programme was announced by M. C. Paul Muxworthy, The programme contained a skit entitled the Lighthouse Episode, a musical number by Robert Gullick on the electric guitar, a rather gruesome version of a barbershop quartette and a short scene from the Russian composition, the Volga Boat Song. | Fortunately, 12AB was able to obtain from Australia, for our entertainment, the noted Australian Jazz Quartette. Also from Hew Zealand, the assembly received added entertainment when Mr. Scott and a few boys presented a Maori war dance or jazz, Hew Zealand style. The programme was interspersed with humorous commercials. Although 12AB is the smallest class in the school, their programme revealed a wealth of diverse talents. 12CD Assembly On February 1, 12CD presented their assembly under the direction of Miss Kennedy. The programme included a number of songs by a 12CD choir led by ii. C. Gary Jessop. Other musical highlights were piano numbers by Elaine Flood and baton twirling by Ruth Ann Gerrard and Pat Smith. The most interesting part of the Assembly was a debate entitled: Resolved, That Radio Is More Useful Than Tele - vision. Those supporting the affirmative were Lorna Joyce and Carolyn Hutchins while Peter Burrell and Bob Neville upheld the negative. The topic was ably discussed by both sides, but judges, Miss Latimer, Mr. Young, and Mr. Me user, awarded the decision to the negative side. Special Commercial Assembly As the sun shone its first bright rays on dear old Essex High in the wee hours of the morning, 9 a.m. to be exact, the Special Com¬ mercial class, bright and fresh as the first flowers of Spring dis¬ played their many talents in presenting their Assembly. With Nestor Chajkowski as the M. C., we began our programs with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra and his bubbles conveying delightful music to the audience. We then had a Law skit depicting some of the common law infrin eiaen ts of the day. This was followed by Arthur Godfrey and his Tea Baggs, the scouts and the talent consisting of our own Special Commercial group. We concluded the morning show with the enchanting strains of Guy Lumbago with the sweetest music this side of Room 27 The Committee for this Assembly consisted of three energetic students Mary Grona, Connie Slater, and Pat Zakow. We are grateful to these girls for the arrangement of our Assembly. JAU PAoto i wh gwciomfy loaned to ££3i3tS