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

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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.

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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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8 hiv fig, f f H if W W GARNEAU LOQ October 12, 1945 Today, after a week of expectant waiting, we finally filed to the deck for our first social function. The usual shyness possessed us and Miss Staples and Mr. Allison took it upon themselves to break the ice by starting a novelty dance. The lit performers were Margaret-Ann Brine and Martin Bernstein who did a fine job of getting music from our set of eighty-eights. This Lit's main purpose was to get the students acquainted, so our big dance would be a success, and it served its purpose well. November 9, 1945 What a night! A real success! Yes, today our stop at Turn-A- Bout was all and more than anyone hoped it would be. To explain, we dropped anchor early this morning in a cute little coastal town. We were just itching to get ashore and the teachers had a hard time keeping us in our places through the day. Four o'clock finally came and everyone rushed ashore. Vfe found that the name of the town was Turn-A-Bout, which is the way everything is done around these parts. The inhabitants invited us to attend one of their native dances, which was being held this evening. The girls took the boys, as the custom called for, and did it in real style, by asking them, calling for them and even supplying novel corsages. Music was great in the Frank McLeavv manner. The hall was also in a festive mood, with gay streamers hanging from the ceiling and the walls covered with pine boughs to make us feel at home. fContinued on Page ICJ IN MEMORIAM On Tuesday. April 22nd, Marion Mail passed away in a sudden and tragic accident. Marion came to Garneau High as a graduate of McKay Ave. Intermediate, and had won for herself the reputation of an earnest student. Already launched on a career of service. Marion was actively interested in the work of the Salvation Army. to which she planned to devote her life. Marion's cheery smile and kindly ways will long be remembered by her teachers and fellow students. 1 s