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

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Page l» THE KEN COLL 195 5 Utrtnrta (ftuUrijr in the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Founded by Royal Charter in 1836 “for the general education of youth in the various branches of Literature and Science on Christian Principles “ As one of the Federated Colleges in the Faculty of Arts of the University of Toronto, Victoria College enrols students in all courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce and preparatory to admission to the schools of Graduate Studies, Divinity, Education, Law and Social Work. In the Annesley Hall Women ' s Residences accommodation is available for women students of Victoria College. In the Victoria College Residences accommodation is available for men students of the College. For full information, including calendars and bulletins, apply to the Registrar, Victoria College, Toronto. HYDRO - WATER Two Essential Services In a Growing Community Furnished by THE WINDSOR UTILITIES COMMISSION MAYOR MICHAEL PATRICK J. CLARK KEITH General Manager GORDON H. FULLER M. J. BRIAN Chairman Vice-Chairman WARREN P. BOLTON WILLIAM ANDERSON J. E. TECKOE, JR. S. H. GILLETT Ass’t. General Manager Secretary-Treasurer Build Better Canadians Drink Milk for Health i ★ MILK EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL OF WINDSOR

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T HE K E NCO L L 19 5 5 Page 9 A. G. HOOPER G. S. CAMPBELL DR. LEONARD WII KELT ON A. F. S. GILBERT This year marks the end of the first quarter- century in Kennedy’s history. The official celebra¬ tion of her Silver Anniversary took place during the week-end of October 22 when Clippers and Clipper- ettes from near and far rallied to relive together some of the experiences dear to their memories of Kennedy. Some of the earliest students remembered the impressive ceremony on December 15, 1928, at which Mrs. W illiam Costello Kennedy, widow of the late member of parliament, laid the cornerstone for the attractive “castle” which was to be the Hon. W. C. Kennedy Collegiate Institute. On November 19 of the following year, the red carpet was rolled out to welcome Viscount Willingdon, then Governor- General of Canada, and his lady, who officially opened the collegiate. At that time, approximately six hundred pupils comprised the student body. Six members of the original teaching staff arc still with us, namely Miss C. rooman. Miss I). Hope, Mr. F. I). Knapp, Mr. R. R. D eagle, Mr. M. W. Ryan, and Mr. A. F. S. Gilbert. Mr. A. G. Hooper, the first principal, re¬ mained at Kennedy for only one year, for in 1930 he was appointed High School Inspector. His suc¬ cessor, Mr. George Campbell, collaborated with Mr. h. I). Knapp to institute the Kennedy Collegiate Forum. Although beset bv the struggles of depression years, those students of the early 30’s manifested an eager spirit which has become traditional with Kennedy. In sports this was the “Golden Fra” of such notables as Joe Krol and Johnny Loaring. Great coaches including Flee Crighton, Bill Downey, Ken ills, and George Chapman guided Clipper teams to football and track and field crowns. The new collegiate was soon well-known throughout the province for athletic prowess. The phenomenal record of the first girls’ basketball team, coached by Miss Grace Hamilton, has yet to be equalled. Ruth and Doris Kerr, two notable sisters, splashed their way in swimming fame both at Kennedy and at the 1932 Olympic games at Los Angeles. Jn 1936, Mr. George Campbell was appointed superintendent of schools; Mr. Leonard Wheelton became principal. However. Mr. Wheelton himself took on the position of school superintendent in 1939, following the untimely death of Mr. Campbell in an automobile accident in Western Canada. Mr. A. F. S. Gilbert, our present principal, succeeded Mr. Wheelton at this time. Now the threat of world war loomed on the po¬ litical horizon. Approximately 1600 Kennedy stu¬ dents served in the armed forces during World War II. Their names, as compiled by Mr. W. H. Downey, a former mathematics teacher, may be found on the honour roll in the south hall leading to the gym. The bronze plaque at the front intersection of the main hall bears the names of those who paid the supreme sacrifice. This plaque was the gift of Miss Norah Cleary, a former French teacher. A second burst of sports enthusiasm followed the war years. Under the coaching of Mr. George Chapman, football heroes such as Bill Moiseshvn and Alex Sulyok brought W.S.S.A. and W.O.S.S.A. honours to K.C.I. on the gridiron, while the girls, trained by Miss Margaret Large and Miss Betty Davis, won swimming laurels. in March, 1953, students mourned the death of Mr. George 15. Chapman, who for over twenty years had coached championship teams and had won the reputation of one of the top athletic c rhes in the Dominion. The spring of 1954 found Kennedy with two new honours to add to her steadily mounting collection. Jn W indsor’s first massed high school cadet in¬ spection, the Kennedy Collegiate Cadet Corps was awarded the T. Roy Noble trophy for marching proficiency. Later, Kennedy track teams won sev¬ eral W.O.S.S.A. championships in London. 1 his year Kennedy teams were again successful and added to twenty-fifth anniversary festivities by winning W.S.S.A. crowns in football and basketball and another W.O.S.S.A. football title. Both teams exemplified Kennedy ideals by displaying courage and determination. (Continued on Page 57) - g

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THE KEN CO EL 195 5 Page 11 1955 GRADUATES ADLINGTON, PETER App.: Dude F.S.: Did you see what Just went by? P.P.: Guys with cars Weak.: Grade 9 girls Amb.: To get a new bicycle 1965: Bicycle salesman. AJERSCH. JOHN App.: Al Capone” F.S.: Got your homework done? P.P.: Natatorlum Weak.: M. J. A. Amb.: Book-keeper 1965: “Bookie” APPLEYARD. DON App.: Jack Webb P.P.: Brushcuts Amb.: Mechanical engineer 1965: Cchanging oil BRUNT, SANDRA Ap.: Quiet? F.S.: That ' s gay! P.P.: Math Weak.: Assumption Amb-: Lab. technician 1965: Washing test-tubes BURATTO, DINO App.: Goose Tatem” F.S.: Will you explain how I did that question? P.P.: Checking tires at work Weak.: Goin’ steady Amb.: Engineer 1965: Working at Frank’s Sunoco CAMPBELL, DOUGLAS App.: Toni Tevin F.S.: I got at least 99 In that P.P.: Fire hydrants Weak.: Invulnerable Amb.: Long hair 1965: Baldy CATES. ORNA App.: Sliver F.S.: Am I ever fat! P.P.: Biology classes Weak.: Spaghetti Amb.: Nurse 1965: Orna ' s Reducing School CHAPMAN, DOLORES App.: Cherub F.S.: Some have it. Some don’t. P.P.: Getting up early Weak.: Mr. N” Amb.: College 1965: K.C.I. CLAUS, GORDON App.: Sly guy F.S.: You can’t hardly get them kind no more P.P.: Being called Santa by Mr. Knapp Weak.: Getting to school on time (those yellow slips) Amb.: Minister 1965: Amen COLE. DON App.: Hardrock F.S.: I’m through with women P.P.: Ruttle’s teeth Weak.: Gymnast Amb.: Dentist 1965: Still pullin’ C2APLA, DOLORES App.: Blondie F.S.: Would you please repeat that? P.P.: Nil Weak.: Ron Amb.: Journalist 1965: Paper girl DENEIKO, ANN App.: Angelic F.S.: David called last night P.P.: Overdue books Weak.: Library Amb.: Teacher 1965: Come, children DILAM ARTER, CAROL App.: Petite F.S.: Don’t be bold! P.P.: Dirty test-tubes Weak.: Being late for French Amb.: Laboratory tech¬ nician 1965: Mixing formulae for Junior DOAN. DOLORES App.: ej-e-a-a-a-h!! F.S.: Failed another one P.P.: Flirtatious Freddie Weak.: Male neighbours Amb.: Teachers’ College 1965: Hurrah! I passed! DOUGLAS, NORMAN App.: Greek F.S.: Let’s face It. P.P.: First 10 minutes In Eng. Weak.: Doodling Amb.: A bigger and better camera 1965: Smile, please