Grandview Commerce High School - Annual Yearbook (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada)

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,.,,,,,, .. COMMERCE ANNUAL I 938 PRINTED BY THE STUDENTS OF GRANDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA

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COMMERCE 1937 September 6 October 9 October 22 November 15-2 December 10 1938 January 19 February 11 February 11- Februsry 11, ANNUAL CAVALCADE Once again the halls sounded with friendly greetings of students re- turning to Grandview. Apple Day has now become an annual event on the calendar of Grand- view activities. This year 50 Grandview girls appeared in the offices and streets of the city selling apples. Our thanks and sin- cere appreciation to the Kinsmen for their kindness in permitting Grandview girls to assist in this activity. As a recognition of the successful efforts of the students who have completed twelve years of education, the Commencement Exercises were held. Flora MacCallum, premier pupil, was presented with a gold medal by Mr. W A. McLaren. Mr. Maclorkindale awarded the diplomas to the 1937 graduates. 2 This week was recognised throughout the school as Book Week , when true lovers of fiction forfeited their books in order that others might enjoy the pleasures afforded within their covers. Bookworms were found to be the most plentiful in House B. The Fifth Annual Dramatic Contest consisted of three one-act plays Wienies on Wednesday directed by Mary Mitchell, Farewell, Cruel World directed by Kay Kennedy, and Clean Linen directed by Pat Giardin. The adjudicators--Mr. J. C. Wallace and Mr. S. Bartindale selected Farewell, Cruel World as the winning play and Dan Hallam as the premier actor. Students of Grandview heralded the arrival of the new year with an indoor Track Meet. On January 19, in the Templeton Gym, mid-.lan- uary blues gave way to the festive scenes of relays, sprints, and novelty races, Members of Houses B and D proved to be the superior athletes. , February 11 was chosen as Open Day during Education Week, when Grandview endeavoured to illustrate to the Vancouver public the training required of a perfect secretary. Gra.ndview's Valentine party concluded the school's education week programme. 12, 8: 13 ---- The International Girls' Hi-Y Conference was most suc- cessful. The Vancouver girls had the pleasure of meeting Girl Re- serves from the United States. Grandview was represented by Dolly Allman, Nora Prinn, Grace Thompson, and Kay Wicks.

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COMMERCE ANNUAL February For over three weeks Grandview was Snowed under with masses of newspapers and magazines, over 8000 pounds of paper being collected in the Paper Drive. With over 2000 pounds to their credit 'Class Fourteen was recognized as the winner. They celebrated this by a class party. March 25 Students of Grandview were honoured with a visit from Miss Irma Wright, former Canadian Typewriting Champion. Inil unidue dem- onstration of her Typewriting skill Miss Wright illustrated howl, through continual prlactice and rigid training, every student's 'goal of 150 words a minute may be accomplished. April 7 8: 8 The King of Sherwood stepped into the spotlight and made his debut to the Vancouver public amid great applause and enthusiasmL April 11 Class One proved to be the victors in the last lap of the automobile race which was held for the sale of ticketsn May 6 Technical High School grounds was invaded by the students and tea- chers of Grandview to run ofi the annual Inter-House Track meet. The meet was very interesting and competition was keen except for the fact that House B finished well ahead of the others. May 15 Some 200 students were present at the monster Youth Rally held in Stanley Park. Eileen Houghton lIIIlIIIlIl I III l I lll ll I I I I I I I Illllll I I I I I I I I III I I llllll lllllllllllllllllllllllIIIII IIIIIIII IIIlllllIlIIIIIlllIlllIIllllIllIlllIll Q 9 5 Bufton s Flower Shops 5 CORSAGES FUNERAL FLOWERS 2 WEDDING BOUQUETS PRESENTATIONS E - i , Flowers telegraphed to all parts of the world BOND1-:D MEMBER TELEGRAPH SERVICE 2 2 1520 Commercial Drive 3708 W. 10th 3 High. 187 Bay. 9594 E llIIHIIIIl IIIIIIIIIII I llllllllllllllIllllIlllllllIIllI lllIlIllII Illlllll I ll lllll lllll IIIIIII ill Illlllll I Illllllllllllllllllllll IllllllllIlllllllIIlllllllIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllw SU PFORT COMMERCE ABVERTISERS