Isaac Newton High School - Newtonian Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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MORE OPERATIC PLAUDITS . . . The opera chorus never tires of triumph, or so it seems, for they entered the festival and emerged vic¬ torious in the Light Opera Class. Under the direction of Miss Knapp they sang “Comes a Train of Little Ladies.” Ad¬ judicator Russel Green praised them for their “alive and fresh performance.” Although the sopranos and contraltos were not well balanced, he found the performance pleasing and praised them for their acting. They received a mark of 83. Becoming Katisha and our hilarious Ko-Ko again combined their talents to come out with a mark of 83. The ad¬ judicators made very encouraging comments to this duet. We are justi¬ fiably proud of our stars. Another trio made a magnificent showing — this time it was not the three little maids from school, for mas¬ culine voices blended artfully with the lovely voice of soprano Sophie Kachanovsky. They received an ex¬ cellent adjudication and a mark of 82. The other two members of the trio were Mike Zarzycki and Wilbert Wagner. Norma Lewicki, not content with her success in the opera, entered the Festival, and came second in her class, with a mark of 82. Wilbert Wagner, popularly known as Nanki-Poo, was praised for his dramatic ability. Mr. Redshaw was impressed by the fact that Wilbert had no training except that which he had received at school, and said that his voice showed promise. Our two becoming Yum - Yums, Sophie Kachanovsky and Olga Duman- chuk, sang beautifully and favourably impressed the adjudicator. OUR SCHOOL ORCHESTRA . . . . Heavens to Stradavarius! A group of musicians in our midst holding prac¬ tices every Friday afternoon is known to Newton as THE orchestra. Their progress is due to the capable leader¬ ship of Filmer Hubble. This year, some (Continued on Page 86) SCHOOL ORCHESTRA BACK ROW left to right)—Bert Rynyk, Stanley Wylynko, Walter Diduck (concert master), Gerald Stanick, Frank Borowski, Ernie Defort, Walter Kohut, John Sharby. FRONT ROW—Walter Bard, Adeline Kowalchuk, Mildred Galanchuk, Ona Olynyk, Lillian Karpynka, June Melnyk, Sylvia Karpyshyn, Brownie Yermo. Newtonian 47

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tf-e tUial Jii- Jlitel DANIEL MacINTYRE TROPHY WINNERS BACK ROW (left to right)—Nettie Bakuska, Stanis Holloway, Jeannette Kurnesky, Helen Emel, Florence Tokar, Haloria Ewanchuk, Jenny Olesky. CENTRE ROW—Antonia Deda, Freda Erback, Jenny Wilk, Norma Lewicki, Lila Kasper, Lillian Starin, Mary Basisty, Cordelia Reichert. FRONT ROW—Laura Artes, Elsie Morowecki, Lilly Tepper, Miss Knapp (director), Sophie Kachanovsky, Eleanor Hallick, Vera Kammerlock. MISSING—Adele Schumacher. ROOM 8 . . . . “Bow! bow!” to Room 8! They have repeated earlier victories by winning the Daniel McIntyre Trophy in the Winnipeg Musical Festival. Under the direction of Miss Knapp they competed against top choirs in the city to emerge victorious. Adjudicators Russel Green and John Sterling were amazed by the fact that they were a complete classroom group, and not a hand-picked choir. Since Festival Entries were omitted from last term’s year book, we may say that Room 8 deserves unlimited praise for their repeated triumph. THE ENSEMBLE .... The lone entry in their class, the Junior Ensemble sang beautifully to gain 85 and 84 marks. Adjudicator Russel Green praised them highly for attempting a very difficult piece. The Ensemble group is as follows: • Vera Murray Olga Dumanchuk Mary Basisty Sophie Kachanovsky Jennie Wilk Norma Lewicki Betty Morley Eleanor Worster Pat Ocharuk Ruth Jasper Mary Prytula Stephie Kalyta Eleanor Neufeld Phyllis Peterson Olga Pilutik Joyce Macuch 46 Isaac Newton High School

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Saciald ALL BOOKS ASIDE .... This school year has been one of the most successful social terms in Newton’s history. Success was obtained not only in the way of enjoyment but also financially. One of the main reasons for all this success, was due to the hard work and untiring efforts of the social committee. Under the able direction of blonde Shirley Oliver, bigger and better socials were obtained. Nearly any day of the week Shirley could be seen rushing around the halls or in conference with other members of the social committee, planning the next shindig. Much to our amazement, this year, the walls managed to remain standing without the support of the male student body. Never before, have such large numbers of students and grads attended the school dances. The grade tens should be given great praise for the part they played in making the dances what they were. Not for many years have the juniors of the school supported activities as they have this term. Without their attendance the dances would not have been successful. My SacicU ian,y JACK O ' LANTERN JUMP . . . . October: Dear Diary, It’s terribly late but I just have to tell you about the Jack O’Lantern HICK HOP .... December: Dear Diary, “Swing your partner, round you go, then, promenade around the hall,” were some of the shouts heard tonight at the barn dance. What queer looking characters we all were, what with overalls, jeans, and straw hats. It was often very difficult to recognize the teachers for they too wore their oldest, most ragged clothes. No one was allowed admittance unless they wore patched clothes. Floor space was limited because of the large turn out but none of us minded having our toes trod on, for we were all having a wonderful time. Jump. It was the best dance Newton has ever had. If this is a preview of the year’s socials, I am all for them. Witches, black cats, and pumpkins gave the auditorium an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. Although dress was optional, only four girls ventured out in Hallowe’en garb. One of the highlights of the even¬ ing was a jive contest. Well, dear Diary that’s all for now.