Gordon Bell High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Room 22 our room is composed entirely of damsels, it is impossible to comment our talented people. Therefore we present only a few of our leading As on aU lights. Edna Reith, our tiny tot, Very clever and knows a lot. Jean Wilson, black eyed beauty, Always here and on her duty. Audrey Dickie, candid and quiet, To get near her the boys raise a riot Violet Brown, editor, dumb, Would be O.K. if she’d stop chewing gum. Evelyn Shipman, sweet, demure. For June passing it’s very sure. Josephine is a dangerous young thing, Her curly brown hair makes boys’ hearts go “ping, ping.” Zenia Lereng, golden-haired glory, Evelyn Le Pers, is our classroom dear, Beautiful tresses, like in fairy stories. Always first, or very near. The honor code of Twenty-two, Stands foremost ever staunch and true, In everything we say and do: And this can rivalled be by few, While none can excel Twenty-two. Miss Moir is our teacher’s name, Her pupil’s success is her aim, To guide and lead them on to fame, Whate’er the subject be they claim. Or studies—whatsoe’er their name. Throughout the year our room has been guided by an excellent executive who have done everything that could be expected of them. Here they are:— Audrey Dickie, President; Jean Willson, Secretary; Gabrielle Anderson, Sports Captain; and Violet Brown, Editor.

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GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 25 Room 21 r vOOM 21—a room of boys worthy of praise. Our President, John Banner- 7 man, that tall, red-headed chap you will see in the hall, enjoyed due j popularity among his class-mates, and is undoubtedly headed for re-elec¬ tion next year, if he spends another term with us. Along with our Vice- President, Tom Hately, he has produced some splendid room harmony. Our Secretary is Gordon Sturrock, who has rendered excellent services as the “room financier.” Gordon has the unique ability to straighten his face from a smile to com¬ plete sobriety (when Miss Thompson asks who is fooling) in record-breaking time. (Does any record exist?) Our members tried their hands at athletics and, under the able leadership of Sports Captain Bill Beatty (member of Grade IX football team), we carried off the Grade IX inter-room basketball championship. The team, consisting of Norman Bailey, Bill Beatty, John Bannerman, Tom McGrath and Gord. Sturrock, showed splendid form, and if it keeps together, ought to carry off the Grade X pennant next year. Our representative to the “Elite” of the school is Neil Matheson, who, if he were as clever a scholar as he is a football player, would most certainly win all scholarships in sight. Preparing for “Stunt Night” with only a week’s notice was no cinch, but the boys “put it across” in fine style, and thoroughly deserved the applause they received. In conclusion, may we state that, throughout the year, aside from our studies, we have had a very enjoyable social and sporting acquaintance with each other and hope for another next year.

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GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 27 The Big Broadcast Vp= ELLO, everybody! And may I say here that, contrary to popular be- | 1 lief, this is not Kate Smith speaking, but the voice of Gordon Bell.” P And now, folks, we hear of the social doings of the Gordon Bell High School. Did you hear about the presentation of a “Midsummer Night’s Dream?” Well, I’ll tell you about it, but remember now, this is just between you and me. It was held in the Auditorium and ran for three nights, beginning on November 23rd. It went over with a bang and was supported by the whole school. At the close of the third performance, we held an impromptu party. Really, you know, you should have been there, for we had a great time. The teachers who were present entered into the spirit of the thing and added to the enjoyment of the evening. Just imagine seeing Demetrius pulling an imaginary mustachio and gnashing his teeth in rage as he watched Hermia float by, embraced in the stal¬ wart arms of Lysander. Do you remember the Grade X stunt night? Wasn’t it great! Did you stay for the dance afterwards? Well, if you didn’t, you certainly missed a great time . . . And the Grade IX stunt night! Here the exuberant spirits of the Juniors bubbled over. A little dash of “sweet sixteen” sprinkled freely with “bashful (?) seventeen;” music by a smooth orchestra, and what have you? Just a darn good time! Did you know that Rooms 14 and 16 held a very successful party and dance at Edgewater Rendezvous? Mr. and Mrs. Arnasen chaperoned the party, and it certainly went over great. It is rumored that more are in order, if not this And now a word about the presentation of “Dear Brutus.” Supported by an all-star cast with a couple of moons thrown in for good measure, to say nothing of the moonshine and the stogies, “Dear Brutus” proved to be one of the out¬ standing events of the term. It was well attended on both nights and certainly earned the applause of the audience. As before, an impromptu party was held at the close of the final performance, and refreshments were served. Mr. Jarman, who attended, graced the ocassion with a short speech. I mustn’t forget our Senior party either. It certainly was a success. It was held on April 18th, in the School Auditorium. Snappy music was supplied by Freddie Iverson’s orchestra The crowd, although small, enjoyed themselves immensely. The Auditorium was decorated in a style to suit the occasion, with purple and gold streamers (and lamp shades?) with a few balloons thrown in. And now, as the close of this very eventful year draws near, more serious things take their place in our minds. Although we are all eagerly looking for¬ ward to the Graduation Exercises and Dance, and last but not least, the June Exams (?), we cannot help but look back with a sigh over the culmination of such a jolly year spent together. And so we sign off for 1932-1933, but don’t fail to listen in to our next broadcast. Good-bye, everybody!