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

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68 THE GRUMBLER Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Klinck and the leadership of presi- dent Ralph Weber, the students ga- ther for prayer and Bible discus- sions led by various members ofthe executive. Our group is only a small part of the Christian Fellow- ship Movement. Other organiza- tions are active in Universities, Normal Schools and Nursing Schools across Canada, United States and Great Britain, and the movement even reaches into China and South America. Our out-ot'-school get-toge- thers are equally as successful as those carried on at K.C.I. We have enjoyed sleigh-riding, HalloWe'en, and Christmas parties, and our ,banquet was the high-light of the I.S.C.F. year. During the month of August, about two hundred and fifty high school students from various parts of Ontario gather at Pioneer Camp on Clear-Water Lake, Muskoka, where in addition to swimming, volleyball, rifle practice, and archery they can enjoy the pleasure of real Christian fellow- ship. Our organization fills a deinite need at the Collegiate. As well as providing religious fellowship it offers a period of relaxation every Tuesday and Thursday, and pro- vides recreation for out of school hours. 1- X, Poster Clulo Holwrt llinlf This year, as in the past, the members of the Poster Club, under the supervision ot' Miss Blair, de- serve well-earned praise. They have done a splendid job of an- nouncing coming events by means of colorful, artistic posters. The executive this year was composed of Isabelle Liddle. An- nette Gofton and all others who helped with the decorating of the gymnasium for the commencement dance. White busts of ancient scholars, with red, yellow and black ribbons. made the gym very attractive for this memorable event. . Janette Mahatfey and her cap- able committee ably transformed . Q CZ f bl- ff .1 XQKM ly nfl? li r ' 1 3 ii ,..... .. ...lim

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THE GRUMBLER 67 a personal achievement for Mar- garet, we all like to share the gla- mour and excitement of her suc- cess. It is a lovely note on which to close a successful series of Public Speaking Contests. All public speaking contestants of K.C.I. applaud the ability and enthusiasm of our teacher sponsor, Mrs. MacDonald. Her sound advice and encouraging pat on the back have taken the contestants over the difficult hurdle of the before- the-speech jitters , With the com- bined efforts of an enthusiastic sponsor, contestants brimming with ability, and an appreciative audience it is not surprising that our contests are such outstanding successes! fir- Tlie Library Club Elenor Pfisterer. A Xl C Mary Lou Holmes. A Xl A As the library is the backbone of Harvard and Yale, so we believe that the library of K.C.I. and the club that works in it, will play an important role in the history of this school. The members of the Library Club are the cheerful, pleasant girls who are at your service before nine, at noon, and after four, to locate a book or some necessary informa- tion. Some of the girls intend to become librarians, others have joined because of the interest they have in books. Mrs. Hilliard's charming personality probably has a lot to do with the large numer of members. The duties of our club are varied and interesting. We arrange shelves, sort cards, sign in and sign out books, and write overdue slips that are such a nuisance to you. For the first semester the Whole club worked on a project that was displayed in the showcase in the main hall. This project concerned the evolution of books from ancient times when books were written on a series of clay blocks, to the pres- ent day modern printing presses. The remaining half of the year, M1's. Hilliard taught us the art of mending books. We have a fully equipped mending kit that enables us to doctor up old, disabled edi- tions in order that the students may have the use of them for a few more years. All our activities are not con- fined to the quiet of the panelled library. In February we forgot about subdued whispering, and shouted cheerfully at a very gay sleigh-riding party. The next time you enter the li- brary, before you leave a magazine on the floor or rifle the .books out of order, think of the girls who work tirelessly to keep the library neat. Our club is here to serve you, but we appreciate your thoughtful- ness. ...Q.- The lnter-School Christian Fellowship loan Peer. A Xlll C If the noise of your solitary chewing disturbs you during lunch on Thursday noon, you might try joining the Inter-School Christian Fellowship group in Room 218. There the noise Will be lost amid the activity of some sixty-five or more fellow students. Their activity, however, is not confined to lunching. These stu- dents are united in the belief that Christ was not just a great philo- sopher, but is a living guide equal to the problems of today, and that His teachings offer the only solu- tion for a World full of turmoil and strife. I.S.C.F. has not only a Thursday meeting, but a Tuesday one as well.

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THE GRUMBLER 69 the gym into a winter wonderland for the Polar Prowl . Glittering reindeer, polar bears, painted branches and two cute Eskimos, made the scene very realistic. The Poster Club also plays its part in beautifying the Grumbler. Those who helped to mount pic- tures include Janette Mahaffey, Carl Templin and Rosemarie Ganci, Each member individually de- serves credit, not only for the time spent, but also for the excellent work done this year. 1QT Another K-W Ci. First flllarlrs Cr:-lr. Sales Did you know that our Alma Mater is the first and only school in Ontario to offer a full course in Salesmanship, with the full .back- ing of the Department of Educa- tion? For the past two years the educational eyes of the Province have been focused on K.C.I. to see just how such a course could work satisfactorily. First of all, what is the purpose of such a course? lt is obvious that successful salesmen are not created through a one-year course, but the idea is to give fellows who are en- rolled in the Academic or Technical Department, and who are planning to go out into business, a general conception of the business world and to develop their interests. It is felt that too many people in this locality consider an Academic edu- cation superior to a Vocational edu- cation, and thus we find that a great many students are taking a course which is meant to prepare them for university and not busi- ness. This is one of the main rea- sons for the establishment of such a course. Salesmanship is a one-year course open to all boys who have successfully completed Grade 11 in any department of the school. Upon graduation, a High School Gradu- ation Diploma is given. The sub- jects taught include typing, sales- manship, oral and business English, economics, bookkeeping, business law, arithmetic of investment, ra- pid calculation, business correspon- dence, and office machines. On looking over the list of subjects you will find that every one is prac- tical and dennitely essential in any branch of the business world. Busi- ness men seldom use Algebra or Trigonometry, but must be fairly good in calculation and must also have an idea of business laws and economic conditions. Most import- ant of all, they must be able to ex- press themselves. The Sales Course gives a broad background in busi- ness. It is not the purpose of the course to make an expert typist out of the student, but merely to give him a knowledge of the machine. so that he can use it readily. The ultimate goal of the Sales- manship class is to develop initia- tive through projects and to build up citizenship in the general sense of the word tEconomics, Business Lawb. It helps the student to see both sides of a problem and to form an opinion fOra1 Englishb. As a member of the Sales Class. I highly recommend it to anyone who is planning to go out into the business world, regardless of what business or position he may desire. -AQ- The Students' Council Hosvluary Waltcxs. A Xlll B This year's Students' Council has again been successful in guid- ing the council-sponsored projects through the term. This parlia- ment of K.C.I. crowds into a small class room and suggests, argues, and finally passes legislation for school activity. The Member of Parliament from each class gives