Georges P Vanier Junior High School - Term Talk Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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ASSEMBLIES Sept, lij., I960 - The main purpose of this assembly was to present the staff as a whole to the student body. Sept. 21, i960 - Extra-curricular activities were introduced to the students by teacher sponsors. The commendable variety of club activities offered, promised to appeal to a wide variety of interests. .L : .Sept. 28, i960 - Camp aign speeches for Students ' Council elections were the order of the day. Oct. 21, I960 - A concert by the Lord Strathcona Horse Band offer¬ ed an enjoyable departure from the usual assembly. Students and staff members from neighboring schools were Vanier ' s guests on this occasion. Nov. 2, i960 - Mr. Basil Dean, publisher of the Calgary Herald -and the city editor, Mr. Sanburn, addressed the ' assembly and answer¬ ed questions about .the newspaper business. This served as a culmination to a newspaper project which had been operating in our school from the beginning of the term, Nov. 10, i960 - A serious and impressive Remembrance Day service was held and Rev. D.H. Parr of Northminster United’Church gave an inspiring address on the meaning of Remembrance Day. Dec. 21, i960 - The entire school gathered in the auditorium for carol-singing and an inspiring message was given by our principal, Mr. Wilcox. Jan. 18, 1961 - The Majorettes, under the direction of Miss Leavitt, and the Cheerleaders, under the direction of Miss Meyer gave an impressive display of their skills. Jan. 29, 1961 - Uttering the fervent cry No petticoat government for the second term , Vanier ' s male candidates embarked on a series of persuasive speeches that swept all but one female opponent off the field. Feb. 8, 1961 - Mrs. Duggan ' s Glee Club and choirs provided us with several pleasing selections, followed by the introduction of Honor Roll and Improvement Roll students by the home room teach¬ ers. A pep rally by the Cheerleaders rounded off another enjoy¬ able assembly. Feb. 22, 1961 - To mark Brotherhood-Week, students and staff assembled to hear an address by the Rev. J. Collett of Mount Royal College. Basketball trophies were presented to winning teams• Mar. 8 and 19, 1961 - Group counselling assemblies were held for under-achievers, average performers, Honor Roll students and Improvement Roll students. Many students were inspired to achieve at their accepted standard, as .a result of these assemblies. Mar. 30, 1961 - The Easter assembly took the form .of a Variety Concert which displayed talent of a very high calibre. Mach credit is due Mrs. Duggan for her part in arranging this pro¬ gram. It consisted of: ballet dance by Bonnie Blackley, piano solo by Paula Fairbanks, highland dancing by Nancy Burket, vocal solo by Glenda Moore, accordion duet by Deloyce Borley and Jackie Marsden, recitation by Sharon Sokolan, community singing directed by Mr. Davies, and a display by the Cheer¬ leaders and Majorettes.

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HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Georges P. Vanier ' s first Home Economics Club was organized on October 3, 1959 under the sponsorship of Mrs. E.M. Ritchie, A number of visitors have visited the club during the year and have presented interesting and helpful talks, films, and demonstrations. Visitors and Speakers Miss Marilyn Meikle - Our school nurse related Canada ' s food rules to health and beauty. Mrs, Louise Bowlby - a Beauty Counsellor who spoke on Teenage Grooming and Make-up. Mir, Valleau of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. - presented a film on Figure Flattery through Optical Illusions, Miss Kirkland of the City of Calgary - demonstrated the Making of Chiffon Cakes. Miss Joyce McDonald of the Gas Company - demonstrated Candy Making. Miss Ann Kemaleguen of the McCall Pattern Corporation - gave very interesting talks to two afternoon classes on lines, color, and fabrics in the choice of clothing. Activiti es - The members prepared attractive window displays and bulletin-boards for the school opening on November 16, I960 and acted as ushers and guides. During the year, individual projects have been worked on in meetings. The Christmas smocking project was a happy one as the girls made Christmas aprons for their mothers. Staff teas have been planned and prepared “weekly and have been most successful, as well as appreciated by the staff-members. Extra help has been extended in club time to other members of Home Econ¬ omics classes who needed assistance in class projects. GIRLS ' TUMBLING CLUB The sponsor. Miss Lynden, did very well in teaching the girls new stunts and developing their skills and style. The girls did a routine for the Gympede which displayed their accomplishments. The members are: Arlene Apperley, Donna Ashe, Linda Bolt, Sharon Bolt, Laurel Clarke., Linda Doyle, Connie Fjetland, Ann Hughes, Alice Jensen, Marilyn Jessen,■Trudy Mercer, Maxine Morris, Claudia Murray, Linda Shultz, Ellen Sisley, Sharon Williams ' .

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SOCIAL EVENTS , The first year at Vanier saw mp-ny social events all of which were a great successl Premier Prom - the first social of the vear was enjoyed by the students of Grades VIII and IX. The program consisted of jives, with round danpes at intervals and interspersed with.enter¬ tainment by some of the students. Soft drinks and doughnuts were served, .During.the early part of the school year the Grade VII ' s held an afternoon social hich was highly su.ccessful. The outstanding social pvent of the year was the all-grades valentine social, Cupid Capers . The Esquires supplied the music for this event. Other activities included a checker tourna¬ ment, penny arcade, and fortune-telling, A vote of thanks is ex¬ tended The Esquires for contributing their share of profits to the Cheerleaders for new costumes, Leprechaun Leap , held March 17th with all grades attending, was another successful social event. Again we were favored with music by The Esquires and a checker tournament was held in the library. During the year there were a number of afternoon shags, and candy was sold to raise money for the Cheerleaders and Majorettes, One could say that the social life of our new school has been a great siiccess and contributed many happy occasions for the stu¬ dents to remember. SCHOOL SONG Vanierl Ever upward, ever soaringl Vani.erl Now our victory call is roaring. Steadfast and loyal in whate ' er we do Proudly we ' ll wave our colours gold and blue. Ohl Vanierl May our motto ever guide usl Faithful and truel . Vanierl C est l ' ecole que nous aimons Oui, Vanierl De plus on plus en haut, nous marchons Fideles, loyeux et fiers sommes nous. Nou portons en haut 1»standard d»or et de bleu Oui, Vanierl C’est l ' ecole que nous aimonsl C»est Georges P. Vanierl Words by Mr .Davies Music by Mrs. Duggan