Kennedy Collegiate Institute - Kencoll Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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THE KENCOLL 1952 Page 25 CADET OFFICERS Second Row—C lt. D. Rowe, C Ll. T. Ellwood, C lt. M. Brown, C Copt. R. Pull, C lt. B. Harrison, C Capt. D. Noble, C Maj. G. Tronianko, C Moj. G. Stedelbouer, C lt. J. Foote, C Maj. D. Allen. First Row—C lt. J. Clifford, C lt. R. Penney, C lt. B. Hlodysh, C Maj. S. McKay, C lt. Col. D. Eng, C lt. I. Zeleney, C Lt. J. Rezler, C Copt. C. Kovinsky, C lt. J. Clifford, C Maj. E. long. Cadet-Major George Tronianko, who has been chosen to attend Cadet Camp at Banff. The Kencoll regrets that a detailed account of the activities of our 1950-1951 Cadets is not available this year. However though they did not quite mea¬ sure up to Lord Strathcona Trophy standards, they made a fine showing at their inspection, and are to be congratulated for a very successful year. Please Q afoonize ()u i Jldve itise’is Photographer: “Do you want a big or a small picture? Larry: Small one.” Photographer: “Then close your mouth. Teacher: “What do you call a person who keeps on talking even when no one is listening. May: “A teacher. Churchill: “Last night T dreamt I was premier of the world.” Truman: I also dreamt I was made a premier. Stalin: I don’t remember appointing either of you. The NEW LOOK adds another problem. Before you could see if a girl was knock-kneed, now you have to listen. Bruce: Doctor, my head swims. Doctor: Yes, anything hollow usually floats. Gerry: “Did you ask me something?” Jacky: Oh, I ' ve changed my mind. Gerry: Does the new one work better? He took his auntie riding Though icy was the breeze He put her in the rumble seat To see his auntie freeze.

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Poge 24 THE KENCOLL 1952 Dear Diary: November, 1951 This has really been a swell night. We had a big sock-hop since there was no football game. Socks were required because of our beautiful new gym floor, and it was fun sliding around in stocking feet. As a surprise added attraction, a television set was installed in one corner where everyone could watch the Joe Louis fight. This is the only big dance we have had so far, but we ' ve had short Sock-Hops after the games. Everybody enjoys these dances so much and hopes they will continue. The whole school is very grateful to the Star-Dusters and especially Mr. Laframboise for all of their work in stag¬ ing these dances. Dear Diary: December, 1951 The Third Annual Sleighbell Prom” was held tonight and the gym was certainly beautiful. First to greet the dancers were Santa Claus and Rudolph, his favourite rein¬ deer, sailing across a sky topped by silver letters spelling Merry Christmas” behind the bandstand. The coke stand was flanked by gay, old-fashioned lanterns which illuminated the red and white striped North Pole . Snow-laden chimneys with silver moons and shining stars peeping over the edge decked the back- boards and the traditional Christmas tree in the middle of the gym completed the Christmas atmosphere. The girls received real candy-cones tied with perky red bows for favours. A highlight of the evening was the grand march held after intermission. Everyone seemed to be having an es¬ pecially wonderful time and the dance was a huge success- Dear Diary: February, 1952 Although it was a week late because of the death of King George VI, our Valentine tea dance, called the Lovers’ Leap , was a huge success. The backboards were each adorned with a big frilly heart and red stream¬ ers hung from the balcony. There was a large crowd and everyone danced and danced. Chocolate hearts and lollipops were presented to the winners of the spot and elimination dances. There was an original version of the broom dance, with a coke box taking the place of the broom. Paul Pennington, who was the unfortunate holder of the box when the music ended, had to push the box across the floor with his elbows, amid shouts of laughter. At six o’clock everyone was demanding another tea dance soon. The Social Committee has worked hard this year and are to be complimented on the fine jobs they have done at the dances. The hard-working chairman was Mary Bell, and other members were Joyce Safrance, Nancy Pennington, Joyce Thibodeau, Marnie French, Mar¬ garet Spencer, Janet McWilliams, Eliz. Jennings, John Lor- enzen. Chuck Safrance, and Paul Pennington. Dear Diary: March, 1952 A glittering gold K” which revolved slowly in the mid¬ dle of the floor was the centre of attraction at our 1 8th annual K-Hop. Happy couples whirled under a canopy of blue and gold streamers and on each backboard were the letter and colours of a different school. Bill Richardson ' s orchestra played on a bandstand over which blue and gold steamers formed a shell. The coke stand blended with the blue and gold theme and was lighted on each side by a jaunty old-fashioned lantern. The couples re¬ ceived dance programs as favours and multi-coloured bal¬ loons were released in the middle of the dance. The huge crowd, which included many from other schools, all seemed to enjoy the dance, which marks the last big social event of Kennedy ' s school year. —ELIZABETH JENNINGS. ALMA COLLEGE ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO Residential School for Girls, offering well organ¬ ized courses in the following departments: High School to Grade XIII Secretarial Science Home Economics Music, including Piano, Voice, Theory, Violin Fine Art Interior Decoration and Handicrafts Dress Design MODERN CLASSROOMS AND LABS. GYMNASIUM AND SWIMMING POOL BEAUTIFUL CHAPEL Illustrated Prospectus may be obtained on re¬ quest to the Principal.

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Poge 26 THE KENCOLL 1952 EXCHANGE As Exchange Editor this year, may I take this oppor¬ tunity to extend my thanks to the other Exchange Editors of the following schools who so kindly included us in their mailing list for their very interesting magazines: VOLT—Ingersoll C.l. BLUE AND WHITE—Waikerville C.l. HERMES—Humberside C.l. HELLO—Brantford C.l. LAUREL—Listowel District High School PATRICIAN—Patterson C.l. EASTERN ECHO—Eastern High School of Commerce. VULCAN—Central Technical School These books were greatly enjoyed not only by myself but also by other members of the Kencoll staff and the student body. Mr. Knapp (after a strenuous 12A French lesson): Some time ago my doctor told me to practice early every morning with dumbells. Will the class please report to¬ morrow morning before breakfast? —Blue and White Scene: A school cafeteria. Student: “What kind of soup is this? Waitress: It’s bean soup.” Student: I don ' t care what it ' s been. What is it now? —Hermes Mr. Ward: Take this sentence, Let the cow be taken to the pasture. What mood? Student: The cow. —Eastern Echo Teacher: What would Christopher Columbus be doing if he was alive today Student: Collecting an old age pension. —Eastern Echo GARY BENNETT A surgeon, an architect and a politician were arguing as to whose profession was the oldest. Eve was made from Adam ' s rib, said the surgeon, and that was a surgical operation.” Yes, agreed the architect, but prior to that, order was created out of chaos and that was an architectural job. But,” spoke up the politician proudly, who do you think created the chaos? 13 It may well be said that Grade 13 has its fingers in every pie, at least every activity at Kennedy. Leading in cheers that raise the roof are Joyce Safrance, Liz Jen¬ nings and David Schwartz. Dave Eng is the president of the Forum and is doing a wonderful job. Marv Lersen was captain of the rugby team, and many Grade 13 boys formed the nucleus of the Rugby and Basketball teams. The girls kept up their end in the sports line. Sue Purton was the captain of the Senior Girls’ Volleyball team, and Cathy Werte and Pat Crompton were star members of the Girls ' Basketball team. In the musical life of the school, Grade 13 is well represented. Rosemary Collins, Dave Pyke, and Ron Saunders are all members of the Octette. Liz Jennings and Joyce Eastman are our great tennis and badminton players. Nearly everybody in Grade 13 had something to do with the Kencoll with Shirley Youell and Marjorie Wilson, Editors, and Walter Yaworsky Business Manager. As far as parties were concerned, the senior students must have had as many parties as the rest of the classes combined. When most others were seeking shelter from the damp cold, our courageous, bold and adventurous students huddled around a cheery fire made from the next door neighbour ' s boat, and succeeded in having a very hearty time—drinking pop, munching hotdogs and telling jokes. The next party was at the home of David Pyke. One of the largest crowds ever seen turned up. Nobody knew anybody, but that made no difference. Then a big do was held before and after Commence¬ ment at Marg Lanspeary ' s house. Three more parties equally as big and successful, were held at Pat Crompon ' s, Cathy Werte ' s and Mary Kilpatrick. The boys’ knees still hurt from playing musical knees at Cathy ' s. Don ' t they boys? Altogether, what with parties and sports and clubs, Grade 13 has become to us one of the most wonderful years of our lives. P.S. There are several questions which have been both¬ ering the seniors: 1. Has Mr. Bishop ' s chair ever tipped? 2. How does Mr. Ward know just when to wake up our live-wire Latin students with a blast of polar air? 3. Where does Miss Vrooman get her supply of hum¬ bugs? 4. Has Mr. Knapp got special connections direct to a cough candy supply company? 5. Why does Mr. Fox blush when we ask him certain questions during Zoology? —Rosemary Collins Best Wishes to KENNEDY STUDENTS -WINDSOR’S LARGEST DEPARTMPNT STORE”