Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School - Grumbler Yearbook (Kitchener, Ontario Canada)

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grammesg Betty Cook, C XII, and Marion Elrick, C XII, guest list and sales, Marion Badke and Jean De- lion, checking, and Ruby Witt and Bernice Phillips, refreshments. Bolo Shelly was general chairman. Sigmund Rezetnik, Hugh Cowie, Harvey Riedlingei' and an able committee, kept occupied with movies, games and gags, 300 of the younger guests patronizing the games section. THE GRUMBLER 61

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bustling halls of Waterloo College. When I say bustling, I'm putting it mildly. Everyone was shouting cheery greetings to his friends as they tore by to their respective classes. Naturally we did not know where to go, so, throwing caution to the wind, we attached ourselves to the tails of one of the passing meteors and found ourselves in sociology class. During the course of the morn- ing' we also visited a Business Ad- ministration class, a Public Speak- ing' class, and the Chapel. To say the least, my friends and I found the scenery at the Col- lege most interesting, and at the same time, We learned some very constructive knowledge. For in- stance, vve learned how crowds affect our mental attitude, and, do you know how to borrow money on an Insurance Policy? I'm afraid that ten classes on Insurance Poli- cies would only prove to be a waste of time as far as my mathematical mind is concerned. During the Public Speaking period one of the more athletic students gave a very interesting talk on the History of Rugby. Which type of rugby he was speaking' of, was not clearly defined. When the noon bell finally rang' we were ever so sorry to have to leave the school. We certainly did appreciate the opportunity of see- ing college life and classes, and we are grateful to all who made the visit possible, and so successful. HOW- Svhool Exvllange KEN Swiuzrz. T XI A Students from Forest Hill Vil- lage School visited Ii.C.I. in Novem- ber. A return visit was planned, and the following students, Jean Hemphill, Russel Charbonneau, Shirley Clarke and Ken Swartz along with lVIr. Philp enjoyed an interesting day in Forest Hill Vil- lage Schools. In Forest Hill a well-organized prefect system is in vogue and K.C.I. students were shown through the school by these prefects, whose duties include hall duty and campus supervision. Of special interest were the visits to the well-equipped library, to the planetarium, to the 'prep' school. and to class-rooms. The day in Forest Hill was help- ful in many ways. It a good school, but so is Ii.C.I. Annual Christmas Dance This year's Christmas Holly Hop brought to K.C.I.'s ballroom. for the nrst time in two years, 150 couples in formal dress to dance to the music of Bob Turner and his orchestra. For several weeks previous to the night of the dance, December 21st, decorations were being pre- pared by several members of the Poster Club under Annette Gofton. The entrance to the ballroom was effectively arranged to represent a snow-covered house, while gaily decorated spruce trees lent a Yule- tide spirit. Couples then passed through purple velour drapes and beneath the traditional mistletoe to enter the ball. An enormous global shaped ornament encased in mirrors reflected the coloured light of spotlights over the ceiling and floor. The walls were adorned with miniature Santa Clauses and huge posters of carol singers. The bas- kets around the gym were bedecked with evergreens and enhanced with coloured lights. The orchestra played before a backdrop of purple drapes. flanked by two huge candles. Committees in charge included .Ioan Lederman, A XIII B. and Ken Swartz, T XI, music and pro- 60 THE GRUMBLER

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Q Assemblies ED. F. HOWARD, A XIII B1Assisted by Harold Sherk, A X D on Junior Assembly: The dawn breaks . . . fcrashb, and the sun wearily inches its way through the heavens only to look upon students, also weary, making their way to Ye Olde Brain Fac- tory. Weary world, isn't it? But what is that I see? It seems to me that the K.C.I. students have de- veloped an extra liveliness in their step. Can it be, -at this hour of the morning. Small wonder, for this is either Tuesday or Thursday morning and that, of course, means ASSEMBLY. The first bell rings through the halls and classrooms, and suddenly there is a mad dash-well, a fast walk anyway-to the assembly hall. It never fails but some indi- vidual has saved the centre seat of the centre row for his or her bosom companion. Then, just as everyone is comfortably seated, in saunters the select chum isome- times spelled C-H-U-M-PJ and with great difficulty, amid icy stares, works his way to his seat. Our momentary rest is quickly brought to an end, amid the drop- ping of books, needles, etc., with the entrance of our principal, Mr. W. T. Ziegler, accompanied by a student chairmen fmasculine or femininei and, very often, a guest. In the senior assemblies, which are broadcast over the local station, and at precisely nine o'clock, a student announcer steps out from .behind the curtains and reads the sign on , as an introduction for the radio audience. At this point, it seems most fitting to mention our capable, versatile Mr. Partlow, whose professions seem to be to rotate between teaching history. conducting radio programmes and racing out on the platform like a Jehu to catch a falling mike. Mr. Partlow and the radio club have set high standards on our broadcasts, and we heartily commend them. After singing God Save the King, we are once more attracted to the stage, where we find our be- loved Mr. Unwin announcing the morning hymn. We will now sing that lovely old hymn .... are his first words. After silence is restored, Mr. Ziegler or a student reads a portion of scripture, and leads in the reci- tation of the Lord's Prayer. The first item on the programme is introduced by the student chair- man, and the show is on! We have been honoured this past year by numerous guest speakers, all of whom have been cordially welcomed by the students. The attention given by the students to the speakers, indicates to the latter how much we thoroughly enjoy their presence and advice. It is a known fact that a speaker is able to determine by the attention and not by the applause given, whether or not he or she is appreciated. Outstanding among our guest speakers this year was the Rev. D. I. Forsyth who delivered an in- teresting and inspiring address on the subject, Your Future for 1946 . We also have numerous skits. plays and the like, presented by various clubs, groups and forms. Mr. Fisher, our one and only Cron- ley, and his form, A XI A, put on a delightful programme the week preceding the Christmas holidays. We must not forget to mention Mr. O'Connell and the Major Play cast. who presented us with a pre- view of one of the best plays ever presented in Kitchener- June Mad . The Radio Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Partlow, enact- ed a radio play. depicting the story 62 THE GRUMBLER