Kelvin High School - Kelvin Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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«H Ks MR. TOSELAND HONORED A. H. TOSELAND N THE occasion of the Royal Visit, Mr. A. H. Toseland, of Kelvin School, will receive from the King or his representative an insignia be¬ stowed upon him by the Chapter Gen¬ eral of the St. John’s Ambulance Asso¬ ciation and Brigade. This confers upon him the distinction of “Serving Brother of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.” Mr. Toseland has been connected with this association for forty-three years. He received his first certificate in 1896 in Kettering Centre, Northamp¬ tonshire, England. He has been actively working in this connection ever since, with the excep¬ tion of seven years spent in H.M. Gren¬ adier Guards, and in the R.A.M.C. Here he rose to the highest rank as an N.C.O. He joined the British Fire and Am¬ bulance service in the Midlands, the chief duty being to ride the ambulance patrol in a distict where mining and smelting were the chief industries. Pro¬ tection at that time was not such as it is today and accidents were very fre¬ quent. The Meritorious Service medal was presented to him personally by King George V, on the occasion of the Coro¬ nation in 1911, and at that time he also received the Coronation medal for duty in London during the celebration. Mr. Toseland came to Canada in 1912 and connected at once with the St. John’s Ambulance Association in Win¬ nipeg. He received his instructor’s cer¬ tificate in First Aid, Home Nursing, Hygiene and Sanitation and has since been engaged in instrutional work. He has been connected with the Winnipeg School Service Staff for twen¬ ty-six years, twenty-two of these being in Kelvin. In this connection he has been in charge of the School Service Staff division of the St. John’s Ambu¬ lance work. In 1930 a Silver Service Medal from St. John’s Gate, London, was conferred upon him. In September, 1938, he received the gold “Thanks Badge” and a letter of appreciation from Lord Baden Powell for service rendered to the Boy Scout movement. Kelvin staff and students join in hearty congratulations to Mr. Tose¬ land on this great occasion. 7

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R. T. Hodgson Library O N May 30th, the R. T. Hodgson library was formally presented to the school. This gift from ex-students of Kelvin was given in honor of Mr. R. T. Hodgson, who had been princi¬ pal of the school for twenty years. Senior students and teachers gath¬ ered in the auditorium at 3:20 o’clock. Mr. George Sharpe, on behalf of the ex-students, introduced Miss Doris Saunders, who in well chosen words made the presentation. Mr. Little re¬ plied, accepting with appreciation the beautiful addition to the Kelvin library. Mr. Hodgson then expressed his thanks and best wishes for the future of the school which he held so dear. NEW AUDITORIUM CURTAIN PLEASANT little ceremony took place before the presentation of the R. T. Hodgson library on May 30th. The handsome new stage curtains were drawn for the first time before a public gathering. Mr. Mulock, convener of the committee in charge, spoke a few words and two senior students, Jean Finch and Harold Reid, drew the curtains. The students enthusiastically joined in the school song. GRADE XII T IS rumored that Grade XII will be established at Kelvin next year. It will, of course, embrace all subjects taught in first year University, and will lead to a first class teachers’ certificate and Normal School entrance. If the plan materializes, we believe that many will benefit greatly. At present, many students leave high school wishing for more education but unable to undertake a full University course. We believe that students, working in the environment, to which they had been accustomed for the preceding two years, would achieve much in power and steadiness in a third year. They would have an extra year to think out the problem of vocations, and would also be better prepared, if they con¬ tinued, to fit into the routine of Uni¬ versity life. On the other hand, certain diffi¬ culties would present themselves. Kel¬ vin is already crowded to capacity. The advent of Grade XII would prob¬ ably mean the opening of three or four more classrooms. The question of laboratory equipment and rooms would also arise. We believe, however, that the bene¬ fits accruing from this course would more than compensate for the diffi¬ culties of the re-arrangements neces¬ sary to such a change. Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia all maintain Grade XII classes and find that great benefits accrue. M. Burns. 6

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NE phase of our School Sports not fully appreciated by the casual ob¬ server, but abundantly clear to all who have been associated with our school for many years, is the efficient lay-out of the grounds and completeness of the equipment necessary for our own Field Day and the Inter-High School meet. For twenty-six years this has been the personal responsibility of Mr. Arthur Yates, who is himself a sports’ enthusiast and promoter. Whether the Field Day is held at River Park, the Stadium, or Polo Park, a careful survey of the grounds is made by Mr. Yates, who plots the runways and equipment to the advantage of con¬ testants and spectators. For some years duplicate sets have been used so that the growing number of events may be run off in one tense, short, but happy afternoon. STAFF CHANGES ELVIN teachers and students wel¬ come five new members to the teaching staff. Miss J. Hamilton, a graduate of the University of Manitoba, came to us from Isaac Newton High School. She has replaced Miss Garland in the De¬ partment of History. Miss M. Johnston we welcome to the Home Economics Department of our school. Miss Johnston studied in Columbia University and came to us from Daniel MacIntyre Collegiate. Mr. L. J. Crocker, a graduate of Queen’s University and Master of Arts from Manitoba, taught in Gordon Bell High School and is now a member of the Mathematics Department. Mr. C. G. Saunders, a graduate in Science from Manitoba University, has replaced Dr. Willoughby in the Science Department of Kelvin. Mr. G. I. Arnason, graduate of the University of Manitoba and Master of Arts in Science has taken over the work formerly done by Mr. Hensley in the Science Section. These new members have already found a very real place in the work and extra-curricular activities of Kel¬ vin. MISS J. M. BROWN In the retirement of Miss. J. M. Brown in June, 1938, Kelvin suffered a great loss. A member of the staff since 1912 and an outstanding teacher of Latin, Miss Brown leaves a gap that can never be really bridged over. Kelvin, with¬ out Miss Brown, will be an empty place to those thousands of students who will always count her friend. We wish her a great measure of happiness and contentment in her more leisurely life. Dr. E. F. WILLOUGHBY Our congratulations go forth to Dr. E. F. Willoughby on his appointment as principal of the Mulvey School. We are sorry to lose him, but we are happy