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

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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

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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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in the greater opportunity opening out before him. We miss his genial pres¬ ence on the third floor, but wish him every success in his new work. MISS F. E. HARPER In June of this year Miss F. E. Har¬ per retired from the Household Arts Department. For many years Miss Harper had guided the tastes and abil¬ ities of our girls in the making of smart clothes and in the intelligent study of textiles. We wish her happiness in the new life of leisure which will give her an opportunity to enjoy her many and varied interests. MISS AILEEN GARLAND It was with feelings of regret for ourselves and pleasure in her deserved promotion that we bade farewell to Miss Garland this year. In September, 1938, she assumed the principalship of the William Whyte School. Her contri¬ bution to Kelvin in the field of History and Dramatics and her friendly under¬ standing of her students made her an invaluable asset to our school. We miss her very much but we wish her every success in her new field of work. MISS E. THOMPSON Miss Thompson came to Kelvin from the Earl Grey Junior High and spent five years with us as a member of the English Department. She was particu¬ larly interested in dramatics and pro¬ duced several fine plays, both for public and for school presentation. Miss Thompson retirement last June gives her leisure for the pursuit of her many interests and we wish her happiness in them. MR. C. A. E. HENSLEY In September, 1938, Mr. Hensley be¬ came principal of the Riverview School. We know that success and happiness will continue to follow him in this new work. His place at Kelvin is a hard one to fill. His quiet enthusiasm for his favorite biology inspired his pupils. He was ever ready to help, advise and encourage those under his care. MRS. JULIAN MAXSON (nee Schwalm) Miss Kathleen Schwalm resigned in June, 1938, after spending one year 9