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

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THE GRUMBLER 59 the graduating students to the minute particles of an exploding atom bomb. Mr. A. M. Snider, representing the K-W Rotary Club, presented the gold medal for Public Speaking to Harvey Reidlinger. Isabelle Liddle, Vice-President of the Stu- dents' Council, presented the re- maining oratorical awards donated by the Students' Council. The win- ners were: Senior Girls-Helen Taylor, first, Francis Rothermal, second, Junior Girls-Doris Hum- phrey, first, Marilyn Scheifele, sec- ond, Junior Boys-George Spae- tzel, first, Keith Hoffman, second. The guest speaker was Dr. C. F. Klinck, Dean of Waterloo College. His address, while humorous and entertaining, carried an inspiring message. It urged the students to obtain all possible training from their school life, so that they would be better fitted to take their places in the communities in which they served. And then-no school assembly would be really complete without a sing-song led by the ever-popular, ever-present, Mr. W. J. Unwin. Finally we retired to the gym, where, under the smiling counten- ances of Socrates, Shakespeare and many other philosophers, who com- prised the decorations, the Com- mencement Dance was held. Commencement is, as the word signifies, a beginning of a new and strange life. The world is counting on its youth. We must not fall, or even falter. Perhaps it is only on the eve of leaving our K.C.I. that we realize what it has done for us. There is something known as School Spirit which gives us a real unity. No matter how far we wander, how high we rise, though we forget that complicated formula or the forms of the Latin subjunc- tive we will feel that spirit of unity, that desire to pull together, which is a first essential of citizenship. From Commencement the graduate leaves K.C.I. to begin a new life. carrying the prime requisite of happiness and success, K.C.I.'s spi- rit of democracy. -43.4 Education We e Doris Mitchell. A Xlll A For the third successive year. K.-W. C.I. joined hands with the elementary schools of Kitchener and Waterloo to make Education felt by the citizens of our fair cities. Hearty thanks are extended to all who directed this event, CKCR, the Kitchener Record, and the mer- chants Who so generously allowed the use of their windows for the many colourful displays. The Radio Club produced a half hour broadcast which featured a report on the progress of the plans for the new addition to the school, a discussion on Vocational Guid- ance, and a radio play entitled New Worlds In The Making . To make Education one of the foremost thoughts in the mind of every citizen is truly a great goal. We are proud that K.-W. C.I. is doing its best toward its attain- ment. ,Qi NTZM Pofar Prowfn Annette Cotton The Polar Prowl , the social highlight at K.C.I. was held on December 20, and was the most sensational dance in the school's history In semi-formal attire, the couples entered the ballroom through an arch and tunnel-way of fluffy white crepe paper, flanked by two saucy esquimaux. The .ballroom itself was decorated with white

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58 THE GRUMBLER ommenc em ent Max Kudrenecky, A XIII A Commencement is to many an undergraduate merely the cul- mination of four or five long years of work and study. Yet as the day on which we leave K.C.I. approaches, commencement begins to mean a great deal more to us. It is the beginning of an entirely new and different life. As we filed into the assembly hall on the evening of November 15th, 1946, another annual com- mencement exercise was about to begin. The school orchestra under the guidance of Mr. Garfield Ben- der initiated the proceedings by playing the opening overture, after which Mr. T. H. Kay, the chairman, greeted and welcomed the assembly of students and parents. The first presentation, that of the Hamilton Senior Rugby Cham- pionship Cup, was made by His Worship Mayor L. G. Brown to our team's coach, Mr. Ralph Hodd, and captain, Clayton Derstine. Louis Smith, captain of our famous bas- ketball team, received the Senior Interscholastic Basketball Cham- pionship Cup presented by Mr. H. D. Wallace. Mr. L. P, Van de Water, repre- senting the Collegiate Board, be- stowed the athletic awards upon the field day champions. The win- ners were Isabel Chivers, senior girls', Jean Snider. intermediate girls'g Vera Eicholz, junior girls'g Boyd Ritchie, Senior boys', Bob Fitzgerald, Intermediate boys'3 Ri- chard Bader, Junior boys' and Har- old Shirk, Juvenile boys'. Our principal, Mr. W. T. Ziegler. spoke a few words of commenda- tion to all winners of awards and graduating students on their note- worthy achievements. He noted the honour that the graduates had brought upon the school. The first of the university scholarships was conferred upon Fred Little, who won the Waterloo College language bursary. Desta Leavine and Virginia Hoffman both received University VVomen's Club scholarships, presented by Mrs. R. Carson, president of the Club. Pro- vincial scholarships were won by Iva Sherk, Raymond Gies, and Fred Bishop. There followed a brief interval during which the student orchestra. under the leadership of Mr. Bender, played several musical selections. Mr. R. N. Merritt, retired prin- cipal of K.C.I., briefly addressed the assembly, and presented Shir- ley Clarke with a citizenship prize. Marion Elrick also received a citi- zenship prize, given by Joan Koe- nig on behalf of the Students' Council. Fred Little was the win- ner of the principal's prize. Proficiency prizes were awarded to Nellie Pitcher, Genevieve Mroz and Frank Moritz by Mr. E. Sole. president of the B'nai B'rith Lodge. Peter Brechelmacker won the tool- making aptitude prize which was presented by Mr. Stanley Marsland, president of Marsland Radio Engi- neering Company. Mr. R. H. Power, president of the Kiwanis Club, presented awards to Jean Lackie. Abraham Schmidt and Conrad Neurith for outstanding work during the year in the three departments of the school. The technical proficiency prize, donated by the Lion's Club of Waterloo. was won by Walter Smolenski. John Augustine presented us with a very stirring and impressive valedictory add1'ess. He compared

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60 THE GRUMBLER branches and polar animals, while from the ceiling was suspended a glittering ball which reflected scat- tered rays of light on the pivoting couples. The Bob Turner Band was in attendance, and played from nine to one o'clock, from an alcove formed by maroon drapes. The dance decorations were created by Jeannette Mahaffey and directed by Carol Wilson. Joan Koenig was in charge of pro- grammes and invitations, While Erich Traugott managed music, and Shirley Small was in charge of refreshments. Bob Shelley kept everything in running order in his capacity as chairman. While the senior students danced, Neil Carson entertained the juniors with a sparkling and witty pro- gramme in the assembly hall. To all these people we say many thanks for the trying hours that they and their committees spent in making The Polar Prowl a suc- cessful and memorable dance. ,Q- riemy v Gerard Hess. A Xlll A On Thursday morning, February 27th, the senior classes of our school were given the opportunity to see the screen version of Shake- speare's Henry V, at the Century Theatre. When the teachers first mention- ed that an opportunity would be given to the students to see Law- rence Oliver in Henry V, many of us looked on it solely as a holiday which was a bit too expensive at seventy-five cents per person. Ere long, however, we discovered with interest, surprise, and delight that we were enjoying a movie of masterly and artistic production. The film opens in the Globe Theatre, with a setting character- istic of Shakespeare's time. 'While the chorus is enjoining us Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts the camera enlarges the field of our imagination into a fairy-like setting. The ethereal French Court seems to be just a frame for the fanciful landscape beyond. In the battle scenes the knights seem solidly realistic and the tents and castles are formalized as chess pieces. The action is as virile and simple as in a fine western, and so parallels the events of recent years that the play becomes almost a modern drama. This modern effect is somewhat lessened, however, by the charming, idyllic love scenes just starting to be the vogue in Shakespeare's day. The most charming of these is the exquisite love scene between Henry Y and Kathryn of France, a love scene which for sheer prettiness has never been equalled on the screen. The film is beautifully acted, and contradicts the prediction that Shakespeare and the movies would never mix. It would be easy to elaborate on the delightful inter- mingling of stage and screen. Let it suffice that the film was acclaim- ed by all who saw it as definitely superior to any that they had ever seen. ung- Plaque Unveiled to Williaiii W. Calnplnell Gerard llc-ss. A Xlll .-X On Tuesday, November 26th, the senior students assembled in the auditorium of the Kitchener- Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School to do honour to a literary genius .born in Kitchener. It was the occasion of the presentation of a plaque, donated by the Historic Sites' and Monuments' Bureau, in tllontinned on page 62V