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

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GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS® SPORTS Foreword This year Gordon Bell competed in Inter-High circles for the first time. Her success in the different lines of athletic endeavors has amazed the school world. In the following pages will be found accounts of the athletic activities of the students of Gordon Bell during the past year. This success can be attributed mainly to the co-operation which the entire teaching staff has given the various athletic endeavors, and to the whole-hearted enthusiasm of the student body. Win or lose, the boys and girls were in there trying, and were always well supported in the grand-stand. Rugby “[Jr HERMISTOCLES! Thermopylae! With a zip and a bang, the first rugby I season in the history of Gordon Bell was ushered in last September. About thirty-five hard working young men clad in everything from shorts to plus-fours, assembled daily on the grounds where they were put through their paces by Ami Coulter and Mr. Jewitt. These two men had no easy job, for although a few of the aspirants were experienced players, the great majority were novices who little realized the task ahead. After about three weeks of hard work the team had taken shape and Coach Coulter trotted his lads down to St. John’s College to do battle with the Johnians in a pre-season game. The Gee-Bees emerged from the grime of combat on the long end of a 5-0 score and seemed primed for bigger and better things. The first league game arrived and the Bell Boys were soundly trounced by Kelvin. Nothing daunted, the Purple and Gold grid-men turned the tables on the husky Daniel McIntyre outfit in a hard fought game under the flood lights, the score being 9-7. A few days later Mr. Jewitt’s lads smothered St John’s Tech, in a barrage of end runs and line plunges. The final score was 8-3. With two successive victories under their belts it seemed that Gordon Bell was in for a successful rugby season. At this stage, the team lost the services of several of the more experienced players who had already signed up with other city clubs. Although the remaining boys gave all they had, misfortune dogged their footsteps, and they lost the remaining games of the schedule. Warren Carlton, Archie Whiteford, Don Furney and Munro Greene were outstanding players, but the team as a whole has set a standard for their success¬ ors to live up to.

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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!

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Grade 11 Soccer O HE SENIOR Soccer team was taken over by Mr. Simms, who devoted much of his time to producing a team worthy of inter-high competition. They were up against more experienced aggregations and were not able to win any games, but on several occasions they forced their rivals to give everything they had in order to down the Purple and Gold. The team line up as below: M. Montgomery (goalie)—Morry proved indispensable to the team on innumer¬ able occasions. One of the best in the league. H. Purdy (defence)—An outstanding defence man, successfully breaks up oppos¬ ing forwards. One of the best. G. Greene (defence)—George’s strong kicks were an asset to the team. J. Volkman (centre-half)—A fast, tricky player, light for his position but plays it well. A. Whiteford (left-half)—This was Archie’s first year in football, but he cer¬ tainly made the most of it. G. Horton (right-half)—A steady player who can be depended upon when in a scoring position. H. Badger (centre forward)—A fast man, came into the game late in the season. Bob Waylett (inside right)—Rather inexperienced but did his share of the work. B. Boivin (inside left)—Another player who came into the game late but went well. C. Clark (left wing and captain)—A good player who worked hard and played his position well. T. Kendall (right wing)—A good wing man who played his position well. The substitutes were as follows: N. Campbell, B. Clarke, W. Carlton, I. Philips, W. Spafford, D. Goldstein, B. Rutherford.