Grand Prairie High School - Yearbook (Grand Prairie, Alberta Canada)

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1947 - 1948 33 SPORTS VOLLEYBALL: During the last school year volleyball and basketball were played with increasing interest. During the fall a basketball league was formed—four teams competing—two from the Academy. This league ended in favour of one of the High School teams; although, the main feature of this league was an early acquaintance of the students of the two factions; a factor which added interest and competition to a series of sportive events held during the year. As spring came a volleyball league was organized bringing skill and sportsmanship into play as well as the pleasure of being in the sunshine of a rather late spring. On June fifth a volleyball team (picked by a committee chosen by the students) won the first two of a series game against Hythe to win the pennant for this year; a truly excellent climax to this year’s volleyball. Joe Ladan. GIRLS’ SPORTS: Due to the late spring there was very little time to organize sports. However, the usual softball, volleyball, and basketball games were played. There were four teams i n softball and basketball and five in volleyball. The captains of the softball teams were Geneva De Maere, Kay Hunt and Ruth Leggatt. The captains of the volleyball teams were Rheta Bode, Heather Gorrie, Joyce Grumbly, Marie Hart, and Nina Yakimuk. The captains of the basketball teams were Geneva De Maere, Rita Miles, Isabella Lindsey and Kay Hunt. The Girls’ softball and volleyball teams brought the pennant to G.P.H.S. again this year in the G.P.I. Trackmeet. The girls in these teams were: Softball—Rheta Bode, Joan Everton, Rita Miles, Ruth Leggatt, Kate McEwen, Doreen Gillespie, Joyce Grumbly, Geneva De Maere, Janet Bellamy, Nina Yakimuk, Bessie Gillard and Mae Miles. Volleyball: Heather Gorrie, Pearl Tracy, Marie Hart, Alice Stevenson, Isabella Lindsey, Eileen Balisky, Loraine Lemky, and Pat Redwood. Geneva DeMaere and Pearl Tracie. HOCKEY: During the winter months a High School League was formed by Mr. Meen. It was a combination of the two schools; St. Joe’s and G.P.H.S. The League was made up of four teams, whose captains were: 0. Carter, Ed. McIntosh, Bill Didow and Bennie Everton. Unfortunately (for the other teams) Everton’s team won the League. The runner up was O. Carter. Casualties were slight, with a few cuts and bruises. Everyone is looking forward to the day when we will be able to play hockey before the spectators in the NEW ARENA. Bennie Everton. CURLING BONSPIEL: The Curling Bonspiel held in the new rink was a highlight of our winter sports. The rink skipped by Vernon Rose won the Grand Challenge and Bob Littleton’s rink won the Blizzard Event. Students participated with great activity in the Bonspiel .and everyone had a very good time.

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32 G. P. H. S. Then we have a lad named Glen, Who tries to study now and then, He loves to hunt or drive a truck, We wish him now the best of luck. We’ve a blonde named Evelyn, With her ambition she’s sure to win, With curling, singing, softball too, She always has a lot to do. Ronald Neufeld, baseball shark, Always ready for a lark, Blonde and handsome, fond of singing, Oh, if he’d only do some studying. Softball, singing, sewing, too, Rosanna, you shine in whatever you do, Mathematics or English grammar, But we like you best for your friendly manner. We have a stenographer in our class, “Yes sir, No sir,” tap, tap, tap, In a year or so she’ll be doing that, Loraine, who is our typing lass. Monica is tall and slim, She’s really full of vigor and vim, She’s fond of sports and dancing too, And to be a doctor is her view. Dorman Ditch, we wish you well, We like you for your friendly smile, G.P.H.S. lasses are really swell, Why not choose one once in a while? Stephen Sharpe —ambitious lad, A politician is going to be. And he will make us feel quite sad, Because we’ve shirked responsibility. Gerald Manly shines in Math. To him we will take off our hat, He will be sure to reach the top, For he works away without a stop. Quintin is our handsome lad, He’s shy and quiet but lots of fun, He’ll be a surveyor, that’s no fooling, And the Northland he will soon be ruling. Margaret is a girl we like, Always smiling to our delight, Likes her Math and English too, Is sure to succeed in whatever she’ll do. Frank, our scientist so bright, Always gets his answers right, His averages are always high, Ah me, this surely makes us sigh. Clarice Melsness is our Grade 9 genius, We will miss her when she leaves us, She works and plays with might and main, To be a doctor is her aim. We’ve a budding artist in our Grade IX, Who new beauty in pictures and poetry doth find, Gloria Watson is her name, We’ll be sure to see her in the hall of fame. Which Are You? The bones in the body Are two hundred or more But for sorting out people We need only four. Wish-bone people: They hope for, and long for, They wish for and sigh; They want things to come, but Aren’t willing to try. Funny-bone people: They laugh, grin and giggle, Smile, twinkle the eye; If work is a joke, sure, They’ll give it a try. Jaw-bone people: They scold, jaw and sputter They froth, rave and cry; They’re long on talk, but They’re short on the try. Back-bone people: They strike from the shoulder, They never say die; They’re winners in life, for They know how to try. —Baney Coan in Exchange.

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34 G. P. H. S. GLEE CLUB ACTIVITIES 1947 48 The first year of our Glee Club, under the guidance of our principal, Mr. Kujath, was very successful, both from the standpoint of education, and finance. Mrs. O’Brien was our pianist, and Miss Martin and Miss Robertson were the assistant staff sponsors. The Glee Club was composed of High School and Ex-High School students, the membership reached a “high” of seventy voices. It was gratifying to have so many Ex-Students in the club. The club held its regular Wednesday evening rehearsals in the Dorm Dining Room. A vote of thanks goes to Mr. and Mrs. Day who let us use the room, and dishes when we had refreshments. Our first concert was a Christmas Concert held on December 21st. The Glee Club performed “The Prince of Peace”—a Christmas Cantata. In this there were three solos sung by Joyce Cram, Lorane Swallow, and Margaret O’Brien, a duet by Monica Ayre and Janet Bellamy, two Boys’ Choruses, a Girls’ Chorus, and three Choir numbers. The other part of the programme consisted of a Piano Trio played by Donna, John, and Jerry Moore, and the presentation of the Governor General’s Medal to John; Selected numbers by the L.D.S. Male Quartet; Choral Speaking by the Grade Nine Class under the leadership of Mrs. Melsness; a Reading by John Moore; and a piano solo by Mary Jean Carlisle. A repeat performance of the Cantata was put on in the United Church on December 28th, in aid of the Kinsmen Food for Britain Fund. A sum of $18.54 was realized. The club took part in the High School Concert on May 9th. The numbers sung were: “Roses from the South”—a collection of Strauss Waltzes-Chorus; “Home Sweet Home Around the World”—Chorus; “On the Lagoon”—Chorus; “Florian’s Song”—Girls’ Chorus; “Dusk On the Prairie”—Chorus; “The Lord Is My Light”— Boys’ Chorus; “The Heavens Are Telling”—Ensemble of ten girls, and the conclud¬ ing number was “Go Down Moses”—Chorus. At the conclusion of the Glee Club’s part in the programme, the High School president, Agnes Lawlor presented Mrs. O’Brien with a bouquet of American Beauty Roses in appreciation of her work with us. The club also took part in the Festival. In appreciation of their work with us the members of the Glee Club presented Mr. Kujath with an electric toaster, and Mrs. O’Brien with a tri-light lamp. Our final meeting of the year was held at the barracks on May 19th. There was a good attendance, and after we had sung a few songs, the meeting ended with the serving of refreshments, ably served by some of the girls of the club. This ended a year of a great deal of fun, of work, and of happy companionship for the members of 1947-48 Glee Club. FINANCIAL REPORT Concert Receipts Music $ 96.72 Theatre and E quipment 30.61 Refreshments 12.89 DONATIONS: Food for Britain 18.54 Concert Piano Fund 100.00 Balance held in Trust Balance held in Trust for the Club of G.P.H.S. $311.21 $258.76 $ 52.45 MARGARET O’BRIEN.