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

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THE HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION The Georges P, Vanier Horae and School Association -ot off to a good start in January with a panel discussion by Mrs, Duggan, Mrs, Acton, Mr. Davies and Mr, Leavitt, moderated by Mr, Wilcox, on Exploratory Subjects, Extra-curricular Activities and Classroom Grouping. The February meeting took- the form of Open House and a talk by Mr. Wilcox on report card interpretation. In March we had another interesting panel discussion in which five Grade IX students: Wendy Wiltzen, Shelby Allred, Robin Hood, Bruce Cryer and Bob Tuff participated, along with Mrs. Acton, Mrs. McAdam, Mr. Foster and Mr. Wilcox. Mr. Burket acted as moderator and the teenage topics under discussion wore: dating, home responsi¬ bilities, allowances and phone calls. The Grade IX students are to be congratulated on their mature approach to the questions, posed and their valuable contribution to the exchange of ideas. Many more interesting programs are in the offing for the Home and School Association and we plan to h ave- a share in the end of term awards to students. So here ' s to all in Vanier Junior High: Good, Better, Best Never let it rest ' Till your Good is Better • . And your Better estl Vanier Home School Assn. CHRISTMAS CONCERT Vanier ' s Christmas Concert, December 20th, commenced with an address by the chairman, Mr. Wilcox. The choir under the direction of Mrs. Duggan sang five selections with the audience joining in on the last three, Mrs. Acton ' s Grade VIII drama class presented a Santa Claus improvisation which was an hilarious success. All presentations, .in fact, were highly successful and deserv¬ ing of praise. They consisted of: a piano solo by Dorothy Boulton; songs by Mr. Davies ' French Carollers; an accordion trio by Pat Goodman, Deloyce Borley and Gerald Rimmer; : a pantomime Pa Puts Up the Christmas Tree by Mr. Davies ' Grade VIII drama class; Casey ' s Christmas by the Grade IX drama classes; piano solo by Neil Whyte; Nativity Scene by the Pioneer Club. The Glee Club closed the pro¬ gram with two selections, featuring Ron CJvenden and Ruth McCulloch as soloists. All agreed that Vanier ' s first Chris ' tmas Concert was a tremen¬ dous success, both in presentation and reception.

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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

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MUSIC AND DRAMA NIGHT On March 21st, 1961, Vanicr held its first Music and Drama Night in the auditorium of the school. The purpose was to give students an opportunity to display thoir talents to a live aud¬ ience. The program consisted of: Grade VIII Recorders Grade VIII Play Boys ' Choir Ensemble Group Grade VIII Play Clarinet Solo Grade IX Play Glee Club Grade IX Play Now is the Month of Maying - directed by Mrs. Duggan. Hello Grandma - directed by Mr. Davies. Jolly Roger - Mrs. Duggan directing. Miss Downe accompanying. Little Polly Flinders , directed by Mrs. Duggan. Paul Wrecks the Car , directed by Mrs. Acton. Ron He mans. Abner Crane from Hayseed Lane , directed by Mr. Davies. The Early Morning , The Daffodils , directed by Mrs. Duggan, with Joy Clarke and Ruth McCulloch accompanying. Our Dream House , directed by Mrs. Acto ..