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

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GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 45 ROOM 3 W ITH Grade X almost behind us we are becoming curious as to what it is all about. In fact, we begin to say, “What do we come to school for?” This query is apparently worrying our teachers, too, for they ask us the same question several times each day. Grade X is a transition period, to prepare us for high school, and, as a result, we generally take advantage ' of its freedom. ; i Now, what have we done? On the whole, our room has played an out¬ standing part in many activities. We held several successful hikes and ' skating parties. These were followed by refreshments, served at various girls’ homes. jg Musical ability is plentiful in Room 3, as our classmates were to be found in all the choruses, ensembles, and duets. In dramatics, too, the class was well represented. t I While the girls did not merit the winning places in basketball and i volleyball, they must be complimented for their team play. Sports Captain Violet Harper was largely responsible for their good work, o Our class was headed by Audrey Dickie, President; Jean Dickie, Vice- President; and Elsie Dennis Secretary. The excellent work of Elsie Hudson in editing the “Squeaks and Scrawls” cannot be overlooked, for it speaks for itself. % Now, why DID we come to school? Well, we will let you figure that out for yourself. We are now looking forward to the June exams (?) and then—the summer holidays!

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44 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Hew Cay. Second Row-Viola Pendelton, Marg. Kent, Liston Mcllhagga, Frank Reynolds, Morris Wrign Se Tom Racey, Bill Cooper, Ronald Cameron, Bill Stephenson, Archie Taylor, Stuart Wa Gordon Meredith, Rene Perry, Jean Coltart. Fi First Row- -Ruth Bartlett, Betty Brockie, Audrey Anderson, Lorna Lamont, Shirley Garret I A. V. B. Lamont, Olive Cross, Marjorie Brown, Phyl. Wiggins, Beth McRae, Bea Ross. A1 ROOM 2 R OOM 2—a room that is a room, boasting of several smart athletes, amor;: ' both boys and girls, such as Marjorie Brown (who held positions 01 1 several of the school teams), Jack Bright, Fraser Eadie, Bill Beattie, JacHs; Sprange, and Archie Taylor. We also have several good scholars in thi p room. Our bright boy, however, is pint-sized Charlie Fletcher, who usuio ally obtains the top-notch marks. Our respected chief (and slave-driver; | is A. V. B. Lamont, with class officers as follows: Jack Bright, our popula! President; Audrey Anderson, Vice-President; Frances Caldwell, Secretary | and Sports Captains of the boys and girls, Bill Cooper and Marjorie Brown 1 respectively. 1 A good portion of our room is made up of students who are repeatin I Grade X. This, of course, handicapped them in making places on the 3 school teams. Room 2 made a creditable showing in all of the inter | room competitions, faring not too badly in soccer, and, with its dynamic : forward line of Sprange, Taylor, Way, and goalie Harrison, succeeds: 1 in breaking even in all its hockey games played. Mention must also be made of the wealth of public-speaking materia . in the room (for full particulars enquire Mr. T. A. Arnason, Room 14) ] such as Liston Mcllhagga, Bill Stevenson and Tom Racey. Unfortunately : space will not permit mention of the other members of this room, but ; in summing up the activities of Room 2, we think we are fully entitlec to this biography. The majority of our class members are hoping to be! together next year for bigger and better activities in Grade XI.

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GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL ROOM 4 H ELLO, ladies and gentlemen! You are listening to the annual broad I cast of Room 4. While we are waiting for the entertainers to appeal I will tell you some of the things that have been going on here durin ] the term. Our elections took place in the fall and our executive has certain! I proved itself well chosen. Helen Oliver, in spite of her red hair, ha I been a cool-headed and diplomatic President. She has to be, to handl l a roomful of girls. Her able assistant is Violet Brown, Vice-Presiden; I Margeurite McFayden, another red-head, is Secretary, and Evie Flemminl is our Treasurer. That vivacious little blond, Ruby Pidgeon, led our volleyball team tj victory in the Grade X finals and to second place in the school finals! An outstanding player on the volleyball team, Jean Wright is also thij actress of the room. You probably saw her as Mrs. Rhead in “Milestones ] Our class teacher, Miss McTavish, has been a real friend, and we sinj cerely hope to be under her guidance next year. We have had two very successful parties. The first was a weineil roast and the second a tramp. The second event was even more successful than the first, particularly the latter part of the evening, which was spenl at our Secretary’s home. The class comedians, Peggy and Emma, are waiting to take the “mike,’ ! so your news reporter will say goodbye until next term.