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

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CLASS VALEDICTORY Delivered by Claire Woodcock at the Graduation Exercises on June 15, 1949 DR. WILLOUGHBY, DR. MacEWAN, parents and friends: Hail and farewell. That is the theme of the message which I, as a member of the graduating class of Kelvin High School, wish to express today: a greeting to the future which we now face, and a farewell to Kelvin School now so dear to us. To say good-bye to the school would not be fitting without first expressing our apprecia¬ tion for the kindness and consideration shown to us by our Principal, Dr. Willoughby, our Vice-Principal, Mr. Maxwell, and each and every member of the teaching staff. Though at times it may have appeared that seeds of wisdom have fallen on barren soil, the future, let us hope, will prove this wrong. To our parents also, we extend our gratitude for their understanding and co-operation. This day of farewell is most important to us, marking a great change in our lives. Hitherto, our parents and teachers have watched over and directed us, as individuals, along the path to a sound education. Now we are entering a more impersonal world, that or business, industry, or university where we are yet unknowns and have yet to prove our worth. We have been well prepared for this change. During our two years at Kelvin, we have passed through a period of rapid growth, both mental and physical. Our increasing powers of mind and body have been wisely developed and trained. The printed word, interpreted and explained to us by our teachers, has been the basis of our course; but reading, writing, and ' rithmetic alone cannot provide a well- rounded education. In addition, there have been many extra-curricular activities. Kelvin has gained honor through her rugby team, her operettas, her year book, her School Coun¬ cil with its infant prodigy, Careers Day, and all other activities in which her students have engaged. But while Kelvin has gained honor, we, her students, have gained much experience. These activities have provided ample opportunity for developing the qualities of leadership among those of us who will lead, and an even greater opportunity for developing the qualities of team-work and co-operation among the rest of us who are destined to be the citizens on whom the country depends. Canada needs thinking citizens today. She, like us, is just coming into her own, just be¬ ginning to make the world aware of her poten¬ tialities. This cheering thought is a challenge to us as we realize the opportunities which lie before us, young Canadians, with our youthful enthusiasm and optimism. Our ambitions may not be achieved in their entirety, but our goal is before us, and, as did Tennyson ' s hero, Ulysses, let us pledge our¬ selves to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. May I again say to our beloved school, Kel¬ vin, Hail and farewell. 24

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SHOTS GENERAL - TO GIVE A LIBERAL EDUCATION LIBRARY - TO PROVIDE A STOREHOUSE OF KNOWLEDGE AND ENTERTAINMENT TO FOUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION - TO DEVELOP HEALTHY BODIES HOME ECONOMICS - TO TRAIN THE HOMEMAKERS OF TOMORROW 23 x

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- Congratulations to the Leading Students of 1948-1949 THE Governor-General ' s Medal, the highest honour ob¬ tainable in Kelvin, is awarded on the basis of 50% for scholastic standing, 25% for qualities of leadership, and 25% for participation in athletics. Last year ' s winner was Jerry Jewers. Late in 1948, Jerry was elected student presi¬ dent. Despite the time that he spent in organizing and directing the work of the School Council, Jerry was able to achieve an average of 86.1 %. He was also a member of the Kelvin ski team. The Dux Scholarship Award is presented to the boy and girl in Grade XI who have the highest scholastic standing on the final examinations. Last year ' s winners were Helen Scurfield and Barry Arnason with averages of 89.2% and 86.7% respectively. The Dux Citizenship Award is given to the boy and girl who, because of their participation in school activities, are considered most likely to make good citizens. Donna Graham and Hans Pfister were the winners in 1948-1949. Last year Donna was the editor of the year book, a member of the School Council, and vice-president of Room 37. Hans was chairman of the ethics committee of the School Council. Isbister Scholarships go to the eight Winnipeg students with the highest marks on the June examinations. Helen Scurfield ' s high average won her a first prize of $155, while Claire Woodcock won a second prize of $105. The Fort Rouge Legion Scholarships, two new awards, are given for academic standing during the year, and are open to the sons and daughters of those who served in the armed forces. Donna Niblock ' s average of 80.2% and Betty Martin ' s average of 76% enabled them to become the first winners. Congratulations and best wishes for future success are extended to these, our leading students. Across: Claire Woodcock, Donna Graham, Hans Pfister, Jerry Jewers. Down: Helen Scurfield, Barry Arnason, Donna Niblock, Betty Martin. 25