Garneau High School - Log of Garneau Yearbook (Edmonton, Ontario Canada)

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QL LNM..,,L.s . . .L9flSI1U?QL9G September 24, 1945 We are now a fortnight out of port, and Mr. Conquest, chief pilot, called for the election of Room Representatives Cbetter known as Room Reps.j. This elected body met after classes to discuss the election of officers. It was agreed that three persons be nominated for the presidency, the follower up to the winner to be vice- president and the third placed man to be the Grade XI rep. The secretary is to be appointed from the Council and the treasurer from Mr. Allison's bookkeeping class. Other positions that are to be filled by ballot are the Girls' and Boys, Sports Reps. and Social Convener. Returning officer is Gene Acton. September 26, 1945 Nominations are all in. Those nominated are: President, Dick Bradshaw, Davy Jones and Sandy Holmes, Boys' Sports Rep., Roy McMahen facclamationjg Girls' Sports Rep., Mildred Muttart and Mary Lingasg Social Convener, Leah Gliener, Kay Hawker and Lois Gardner. September 27, 1945 Today nominees pleaded with the electors. Arguments, pro and con, were presented for the enjoyment of the listening audience. It was here the campaign was won or lost for the candidates.. September 28, 1945 Dick Bradshaw is our captain, and first president of Garneau High School. Roy McMahen, Mildred Muttart and Leah Gliener also won their respective positions. Holmes and Jones are vice- president and Grade XI Rep., respectively. The rest of the Council executive consists of Joyce Wilson, secretary, Bella May Lauder Qlater George Carterj, treasurer and Sharon Stock, Grade X Rep. The Room Reps. are: Miriam Alley and Len Beatty, Joyce Wilson and Trevor Shirley, Elizabeth Harloff and Cliff McMahon, Audrey Crick and Gene Acton Clater jack Collins and Dennis Bryanjg Diana Keltie and Trevor Hughes Qlater Terry Kellyjg Sharon Stock and Ken Richards.

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NINETEEN FORTY-SIX - 5 TI-IE LU!-IERE HUD llll-IYFQR ctniioiemo When our forefathers came to this country, they found only a vast wilderness, the logs of which they used for their dwellings. For the foundation they chose the choicest tree in the forest. This log, which they so carefully selected, had to be well seasoned to last many years of wear and tear, and very strong to support the structure above it. Being the foundation, this log was only partially visible as it was sunken into the ground to give better stability and firmness to the building. Garneau was a wilderness, as far as this generation of High School students was concerned. We, the students of-1945-46, were the pioneers. We, unlike our forefathers, were unable to choose our foundation: we had to make it. Like theirs our foundation, also, has its hidden parts in the silent workers who played their part in this year's development. True, a great amount of organization has been done this year, but there is still much to be done. Certain clubs need reorganization in the fall on a more efficient scale. The Council will begin to follow the rules it laid down in the constitution. The Echo always has room for improvement and sports need more participation and support. We are not trying to criticize any one, because we couldn't begin to do so. All those responsible for this year's activities have worked hard. After all, this is only the first year and there are many more to come, so all our difhculties will be ironed out in time. But, it's something to think about for next year. Mixed with our difficulties were our successes. Turn-A-Bout and March Madness were great successes, socially if not financially. Our skating party, sleigh ride and lits will be remembered for a long time to come, We have been speaking of the foundation of Garneau High School, but there was another log in existence in the same building. Yes, we mean that group of people on the opposite page and Bill Syrotuck, who were continuously pestering you to buy a Year Book, namely the Garneau Log. We hope you like the way we have arranged the school's activities and happenings in the form of the log of the good ship Garneau High School . Our thanks to Miss Mclsaggan, Mr. Pilkington and the rest of the staff for their help in putting out this Year Book. Our thanks, also, to McDermid's studios and Commercial Printers for their advice on fshall we sayj technical points. Here, Garneau, is your foundation, let's see what kind of structure you can erect upon it. SANDY HOLMES, Chief Log Keeper.

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NINETEEN FORTY-SIX 7 1 ., I L -t ',', Q XT , ' I PRESIDEIWTS VTIESSHGE ff To most of us the completion of each High School term merely means the end of another year of drudgery. But, when we stop to consider, these are really the happiest and most enjoyable years of our lives. Directed by our very capable Social Convener, Leah Gliener, we had such social successes as our Turn-A-Bout dance, the Sleigh Ride, and March Madness. In addition to our social activities we had numerous sports functions and club activities to round out a well balanced extra-curricular year. In a great many ways it has been a privilege to associate with my fellow students as president of the Students, Union. The experi- ence we have gained will be invaluable to us in the days ahead. One of the most important acts of the Council this year was the choosing of our school colors. Wine and Gold, from now on, will be symbolic of Garneau High School. Other councils may plan different courses of action, the school board may change the curriculum, or one of our teams may win a championship, but I hope that Wine and Gold will always represent Garneau High School. At this point, I would like to thank the teaching staff, every one of whom has helped to start our new school along the right trail: Mr. Pilkington advising the Echo staff and watching over the Boxing and Wrestling Club, Miss McLaggan, acting as Social Adviser, Miss Staples arranging the girls' sports and advising several clubs, Mr. Allison coaching the rugby team, Mr. Botsford, who coached the basketball and hockey teams, found time to act as adviser to the chess club. Also, I should like to thank Mr. Conquest for the kindly advice he has given the Students' Council and individual students, without which, they would undoubtedly have gone astray. I should like to thank, again, our teaching staff which piloted us through treacherous Waters to start our new school. The rest of the students join with me in saying, Thanks for a job well donef, DICK BRADSHAW, President.