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

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THE KENCOLL 1957 Page 19 » MY SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Nine good reasons for becoming- a teacher! That is about the best way of describing- the five bo vs and four girls of my Sunday School class. Each Sunday I try to provide them with a basis for their later Christian education, and each Sunday they reward me with the virtues of teaching. Brig-ht and early at nine-thirty, muffled in scarves boots, mitts, ski suits, and hats, (all of which must be removed), they bound in, bustling- with informa- tion to tell their teacher. For instance, did you know- that their dog had pups : they are going to grandma ' s for dinner: they gave Jimmy McKlossy a black eye; or that they are wearing some of Daddy ' s after shave lotion? After the removal of coats, the child- ren congregate for open session , and out-let for their excess energies. Jlere they sing songs, make their offerings, and most important, talk to God. However, this open session in my opinion, must have been the origin of the saying Never a dull moment. )nce during quiet time when our heads were bowed, our hands folded and the room enveloped in an unusual si- lence, one lone little voice, obviously affected by too much Dragnet pierced the silence with dum- de dum-dum . ( »r how about the time when Joey on his first Sunday helped himself when the offering- basket was passed around? Such is the open ses- sion followed by the regular classes. This is the more serious side of Sunday School, in which we teachers try to meet the aims set forth by the church itself. Perhaps most important is our endeavour to give the child assurance that he- is loved and has a special place, his very own, in this world. Also we strive to give him an oppor- tunity to discuss ideas and questions with a friendly, understanding, older person. By reading the as- signed story, talking it over, and providing plenty of activity, 1 believe we successfully accomplish these aims. Although man - adults do not comprehend the significance of play in the Kindergarten class, actu- ally it is one of the most important element. At five years, the child is too young to grasp the full feeling of God ' s grace, but rather derives his concepts from his environment. Thus, an unselfish, universal at- mosphere helps him to live the Christian principles for his level, such as those illustrated in our stories. Another device for achieving our aims, is the attend- ance chart. Each child gets a star for attending, and one for his memory verse. If he comes four Sundays in a row we give him a big poster, one that we used a few weeks beforehand to illustrate the story in the lesson. Simple though it may sound, the children work hard towards this goal and are well pleased with their success . They conclude classes with a song, prayer, and good-byes of See you next week ! So far I, selfishly, have only mentioned what we try to give the children, when more important, I should express what we teachers experience. After giving the matter careful thought, and speaking for myself, I think I enjoy the very aims towards which we are aiming. A feeling of accomplishment is mine when the children understand some new phases of God ' s love; a feeling of being wanted is mine through their genuine respect and admiration, and an opportunity is mine to present my views. After all didn ' t Someone once make the statement, And a little child shall lead them ? First Prize S ' r. MARY FORSYTH, 13B THE LAST DANCE OF NATURE I love the quiet beauty of the Autumn days. Autumn brings a great change in nature. The coun- try-side that was one bursting with life and gaiety seems slowly to quiet down. Quite often when you walk along with dead leaves rustling beneath your feet, a mixed feeling of joy and sadness creeps into your heart. Soon there will not be anything left of all this beauty! But when you see the coloured leaves dancing in the sky, you wish to be one of them. It must lie fun to be able to glide in the sky with a bird orchestra playing and the wind beating the rhythm. At the same time you realize that it is only a passing delight, a last joy or fling before death. Soon there are no more bright colours, only a brown, ugly heap of matter. The one thought that can cheer you up now is that Nat ure through its last dance provides supplies for the new and even more fascinating birth of Spring. First Prize ]r. HELGE KANAU, 10A FEMALE CHIMNEYS The one thing which annoys me tremendously is women smokers. This foolish habit seems to degrade the character and self-respect which every woman should be proud to possess. Their childish reasons, that smoking aids in dieting or is relaxing, are ab- solute nonsense. If females wish to live so danger- ously, for one cannot smoke and talk at the same time without some risk, why do they not learn to smoke properly, for then 1 would not be so annoyed. J can think of nothing more disgusting than a re- cent incident. Seated across from a risky smoker at a restaurant. 1 was about to sample a delicacy which I had never had before. Immediately innocent tears trickled down my face and I developed an aggravating cough. Evidently, I had had a huge gust of smoke blasted down my wind pipe. Maybe 1 am old-fashioned, but if the good Creator desired us to be like gusty chimneys, lie would have equip- ped us accordingly. Until women are born with a smoking mechanism, women smokers will remain my pet aversion. Second Prize Jr. DIANE PATRICK, 10A EXPERT TAILORING TAILORING ALTERATIONS CLEANING DYING TUXEDO RENTALS JOSEPH DI 1504 Dufferin AII.O CL 4-0824

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Page 18 THE KENCOLL 19 57 1957 COMMERCIAL GRADUATES CAROL SUFFIELD App.: Screwball F.S.: Yes. Ma ' am Weak.: Chuck ' s eyes P.P.: Lonely weekends Amb.: To go to Toronto 1967: Gone GLORIA SUFFIELD App.: Spotless!! F.S.: Clean your shoes. Carol? Weak.: Clean shoes P.P.: Dirty shoes Amb.: Private Secretary 1967: Cleaning bosses ' shoes IRENE URBANSKI App.: Day Dreamer F.S.: Hey. Lillybelle! Weak.: A boy in grade 10 P.P.: Economics Amb.: Piano teacher 1967: Looking for middle C BEV. WATSON App.: Slim ' n Slinky F.S.: I dont know Weak.: Basketball P.P.: People without erasers Amb.: Woman Globe- Trotter 1967: Raising little trot- ters LYNNE WILLIMOTT App.: Vegetarian F.S.: Just one more car- rot, teacher? Weak.: Swimming P.P.: Stenography Amb.: To do well as a typist 1967: Typing with her toes PEGGY IRVING App.: Carefree F.S.: Let ' s go out Weak.: Homework P.P.: School Amb.: Bookkeeper 1967: Feeding 12 JANET KIPP App.: Lost F.S.: ooooo! Weak.: A.K.O. P.P.: Shirley ' s jokes Amb.: Professional Book- keeper 1967: Filling inkwells COMPLIMENTS G. Goulding P. Holmes T. Hodgkinson J. Gibson G. Holland L. Waspe N. Doughty L. Belanger A. Jeffs R. Reiser R. Placido L. Alsford M. Giles G. Wainman J. Zavitz V. Armson H. Manuel C. Wells K. Badder A. Cooper M. Martin S. Cakebread K. Allison P. Scott OF 9H G. Bloomfield C. Warner A. Parker D. Lepava S. Parkoma F. Mobley P. Carry B. Buchanan J. Muzzin J. Kurkowsky COMPLIMENTS OF 91 Carol Alice Rita Lauris John Ladith Elaine Shirley Barbara Marlene Bob Sharon Kathy Sheila Eleanor Judith Helen Delores Ronald Don Brian Noel Joyce Lloyd Ted Pam Doug John Dick Roger Clarke Sandra Edward Anita Norman Bob

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Page 20 THE KENCOLL 1957 WINDSOR BOARD OF EDUCATION tenders to the Students and Staff of KENNEDY COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE Its Congratulations on the Scholastic and Other Attainments of the School Year 1956 - 1957 — □— WINDSOR BOARD OF EDUCATION 1957 Ward I B. Nichols Ward II G. Alan Buchanan, B.A. Ward III H. D. Taylor, B.A., M.D., CM., D.Sc. Ward IV Percy P. McCallum, C.L.U. Ward V D. W. Gray, Chairman SEPARATE SCHOOLS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL M. G. Brick, D.D.S. E. Watson, LL.B. H. J. Lassaline, M.A. J. G. Craig WINDSOR SCHOOLS EXCEL