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

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L E TU THE GRUMBLER a detailed account of the meeting to his supporters , The presidential campaigns were highly exciting. Joan Koenig emerged victorious and became first term president with Isabelle Liddle as vice-president. During the voting for second term presi- dent, the elections were carried off in a manner similar to those held for federal elections. Students cast secret ballots in the privacy of polling booths and with great im- portance and ceremony handed their vote to the chief returning officer. With such training the 1947 students of K.C.I. should never be guilty of ruining a ballot in civic elections. A very talented lassy, Annette Gofton, became the first girl campaign manager the school has ever known. She supported Chuck Greb and her ability got re- sults! Charles Greb occupied the president's chair for the second term and Ken Swartz became the vice-president. Doris Brubacher was treasurer and Rosemary Wal- ters secretary for both terms. The council, with the able assist- ance of Mr. Unwin, sponsors about fifty extra-curricular activities. It also handles all the finances within the council treasury, In our school we are trying to make our council truly representative so that we will feel that our council is of the stu- dents, by the students, and for the students. la 3 S'l'UDEN'l'S' COl lNClL EXECI 'TIVE ,HflI'lx'll'UIl'. lofi to right: ,loan Ktwnig. llrcsitlmit first term: lloris Brubaclit-r. Tl't'Liilll'0I' two te-rms: lsalwllf- Licltllv. xYl1't I,l't'Silit'l1I Hrst tvrm. Front mir. left to right: Rose- Mary Xvaltvrs. Secretary two terms: tlliuck Grvli, l,l'e'Slrlx'IlI sf-4-mul tt-rm: Ken Swartz, Yivv-l'l'vsidvnt svcmid tt-rm. s.,-

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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

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THE GRUMBLER Tl Debatin Grace Swartz. A XII C K.C.I. has long been known for its wonderful school spirit. One proof of this is the way in which the students so eagerly participate in intra-mural debating. During the past year, 36 teams comprised of 186 students have competed in debates. These stu- dents spent many hours in prepar- ing for their debates and deserve a great deal of credit for the in- terest they have shown. The stu- dents were backed by many teach- ers who are to be sincerely thanked for the help they have given. The timely topic, Resolved that strikes are justifiable, was the subject for the Junior Champion- ship debate. The affirmative, T X A, defeated A X A. The win- ning team was comprised of Doreen Shoemaker, Mary Woinaka, Joan Schnarr, Jean Kilgour, Pat Schae- fer and Barbara Rosser. Resolved that Europe, exclusive of Russia, should be united into a self-governing body was the sub- ject chosen for the final senior de- bate between teams from T XII A and A XI B. The affirmative, T XII A, won the Senior champion- ship. Members of the victorious team were Lloyd Hagen, Robert Hintz, Marion Badke, and Jackie Merner. Few of us realize the many hours our faculty sponsor, Miss Snider, has spent in gathering subjects for the debates and doing the various ,jobs connected with her work. She has done a wonderful job and de- serves much credit for it. The Radio Club Joan Ilannn. A Xll If The Radio Club, with a member- ship of over ninety students, is one of the most popular organizations in the school. Its activities are in- teresting and varied. Early in the year auditions were given, and con- structive criticism was offered by student judges. Skits, presented, directed, and often written .by stu- dents, prove popular. Periodically, half-hour programmes are given. displaying student talent. At other meetings, guest speakers partici- pate. In the Senior assemblies, the members of the club exhibit the value of the training they receive. Each week a student announcer signs on and off, and provides any necessary fill-ins or description of action. During Education Week, a spe- cial half-hour programme was pre- sented over CKCR. A series of sports interviews was also given during the year over the local station, helping to publicize school athletic activities. four carloads of club witnessed a of a radio pro- in Toronto, later touring the studio. In November, members of the dress rehearsal gramme at CBC During the Easter holidays, nine members of the Radio Club, in con- junction with the English Depart- ment of the School, demonstrated the usefulness of a club of this nature at the O.E.A. in Tornoto. They displayed outstanding ability, and We wish them lots of success in the future. .ip,