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

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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

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62 THE GRUMBLER ffjontinucd from page 6Ol commemoration of William Wilfred Campbell, who through his poetic genius will be immortalized as one of Canada's greatest poets. Mr. Fred Landon, President of the Historic Sites' and Monuments' Bureau, was introduced by one of his former pupils, now a teacher at the Collegiate, Mr. H. Partlow. The purpose for the founding of the Bureau was briefly outlined by Mr. Landon. He explained that. after the last war, Canada awakened to her possibilities, took pride in her achievements, and saw a need to commemorate deeds and places of historic value. Specific mention was made by Mr. Landon of Water- loo County for its wealth of his- tory, which Miss Mabel Dunham has so ably described in her novels. During the ceremony of unveil- ing the plaque, Joan Hamm, a student of the school. recited one of William Wilfred Campbell's poignantly beautiful poems, How One Winter Came in The Lake Region . In these lines we catch a glimpse of the pulsating vibrant life so characteristic of his poetry: Thai nigh! I felt llze lrilzter in my veins. .4 joyous tremor of the icy glow: .4I1.fl woke to hear lhe norllfs Irild vibrant slra1'r1s.', Mr. Ziegler expressed his appre- ciation to Mr. Landon for present- ing the plaque to the school. He felt it would be an inspiration to the students for many years to come. Miss Dunham, writer, historian, former chief librarian of the Kitchener Library, and now pre- sident of the Waterloo County Historical Society, echoed Mr. Landon's suggestion to introduce young people to the Historical Societies. She pointed out that they will be the authors. artists. and poets of to-morrow and with them rests the task of keeping sacred the memory of Canada's greatest sons. Miss Dunham intro- duced Dr. Carl Klinck, Dean of Waterloo College, the biographer of William Wilfred Campbell. He told us of the poet's birth in this city, in 1858, and his later life and writings in which he had immor- talized Canada, particularly the blue waters of the Georgian Bay. Another native son, the Rt. Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King, sent a congratulatory mes- sage to Mr. Landon, Miss Dunham, Dr. Klinck, Mr. Ziegler, and the students of the school. This mes- sage conveyed our Prime Minister's pleasure at the recognition given William Wilfred Campbell's out- standing poetical contributions to world literature. ,QQ The Spring Fffng Charles Greb. Sales This year, our Spring Dance will be bigger and .better than ever. The dance will feature music by Can- ada's outstanding dance pianist. Frank Bogart and his orchestra. with lovely Betty Davis as vocalist. Frank has recently completed a successful three month engagement in the Imperial Ballroom of the British Empire's largest hotel. the Royal York. The week following the Spring Fling he will return to the Royal York for a six month engagement, with three coast-to- coast broadcasts weekly. The dance. in keeping with our past Spring Dances. will be infor- mal. but, contrary to tradition. dancing will be in both the Gym- nasium and the Gym gallery. This will enable us to accommodate a much larger crowd. The entire lifmitinuml on page 8?-I