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

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84 THE GRUMBLER The Conspirators lContinued from page 28I was at the door talking, and said, loud enough for Mr. Walters to hear, 'Come on, gang, quiet down, Mr. Walters appears to be on the verge of a nervous break-down. Let's ,be quiet. We wouldn't want that to happen to him.' He smiled to see Mr. Walters pause, before entering the room, to wipe his per- spiring brow. During the afternoon class, Bertram went to tell him fvery nearly in Pete's words! how ill he looked, going to great lengths to describe how another school teacher in town had died from a stroke caused by overwork. Mr. Walters left school that afternoon in an extremely worried state. When it was reported the next day that he was home in bed under a nurse's care, no one was sur- prised. Pete wore a smug, self- satisfied smile, and could hardly conceal his obvious delight in the success of our conspiracy. But not one of us was prepared for the announcement in assembly on the following day. The principal of the school 1 glanced awkwardly about and said in his most modulated voice, Mr, Walters of our staff passed away during the night. His doctor re- ported that he had visited him the day before, and had found no trouble other than his continued insistence that he was quite ill. The doctor gave him a sedative, and he fell into a deep sleep from which he never awakened. His death was attributed to natural causes, probably a heart attack, but our class was thunder-struck, and mute with surprise. No one moved, but Pete Gatineau bowed his head slightly, looked rather worried, and Bertram Barton bit his lower lip tightly while his eyes filled with tears. The sergeant blew his nose vigorously and wiped his sad eyes. Clearing his throat, he straighten- ed up in his swiveling chair. He continued in a lower voice. Ours was an exceedingly sober-faced class for many, many weeks. I realize now that although my little part did some small damage, it was a fairly insignificant part in the whole chain of events. Nearly tContinued on page 88: x. :X X, me-QQ 's NL,-mwxg ' ,-Yifgiv-QQ f bwmes. K. .Z wx ,,.., 1,5 up Milf, ., ,,, A is-l .gqu .,.. .,., : . -,r. . ---- -.,- -' g is 8 a S MAINT l:NANCE Floyd Metz Ernie Norris llilie llnlai Nick Bettke

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FQREWGRD March 3rd, 1947. HE GREATNESS of a school can be measured by its traditions. For the K.-W. Collegiate and Vocational School, the Grumbler has kept a faithful record of scholastic, literary, musical, dramatic, and athletic achievements. It is very apparent that co-operation between teachers and pupils has developed teacher-sponsored student activities into one of this school's finest traditions. The work of producing this Grumbler is an excellent example of that tradition. Teachers sponsor various groups: literary, production, advertising, sales and many others. Several hundred students have worked to present this issue. Some have administrative posts and have developed quite an organization, others make use of their talents in art and photography. The work is comprehensive and exacting, yet it is worth while for so many students to leave behind a record on paper. Someday they may look over this copy and recall many happy memories. Others, in succeeding generations, may read its pages and try to keep the old tradition new. Old traditions challenge youth to new traditions to meet new conditions. .. You zrlzose lzearts possess a rlream. You ll'l10.S6' vision still is true. Will you follou' still the gleam? Will you builfl tlze zrorlcl anew? Futile is the reign of hate. Faterl is the rule of goltlg On your fleecls great issues trait. Let your lzearts zritlz love be bolfl. Vain. are all the tools of war. Vain the boastings of success: These tlze dreams you battle forg Faitlz anrl trutlz and righteousness. Let zrlzo will flespise your youth. Let tliem trail your ll'0Tlt'S in clust: You slzall conquer zritlz the trutlig ln your visions be your trust. You zrltose hearts possess a clream. Cocl is Coflg His Worn' is true: Follow still tlze luring gleam 'Til the zrorlrl is built anew. -Thomas Clark. 49 f L ,LTI '

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THE GRUMBLER 85 Hats .I f f Hats To: Mr. A. J. O'Connell, whose cap- able direction of Mountain Mumps made it the outstanding event of the year. Mr. Montgomery, who so effi- ciently plans our Assembly pro- grammes and whose fine photogra- phic work is unexcelled. Mr. Bettke and his assistants who diligently ply their brooms and mops to keep our corridors clean. Mr. Van de Water, secretary of the School Board, for his great in- terest in school activities. Our versatile Mr. Unwin who so ably conducts our extra-curricular programme and leads our sing- songs. Our office Staff' consisting of Miss Wright, Mrs. Izma, Miss Eby, and Miss Brautigan, who are never too busy to look after our trivial prob- lems. The Practice Office Staff who type material so pleasantly and willingly for both students and tea- chers. The Grumbler Clerical Staff, who spent many hours after four type- writing the Grumbler material. Miss Eby, whose friendly per- sonality has endeared her to every- one, and without whose talent no sing-song would be complete. Abe Schmidt, who efficiently assists Mr. Philp in the Guidance Office. Flash! Be it known that Miss Kennedy and her girls, Ministers of the In- terior, without portfolio but with cook book, are hereby, herewith, and hereafter proclaimed to be the best interior decorators in the busi- ness. Thanks a million, girls, from the bottom of our stomachs! Camille Hoodless. A XII B -Q.. Mr. Bailey Camille Hoodless, A XII B When Mr. Bailey left us to take up his new duties in Woodstock, K.C.I. lost a valuable instructor and a kind and understanding friend. His quiet and genial man- ner endeared him to all with whom he came in contact. Mr. Bailey was admired .by both staff and students, Although he took a great interest in all our extra-curricular activi- ties, his main interest was in the production of our Grumbler. 'For the past two years Mr. Bailey was our editorial sponsor and under his guidance two splendid magazines were published. K.C.I. regrets the loss of an outstanding teacher, but we wish him success in his new position. -0- Stuclent Boolc Exchange ,lean Lackie. A XII A This year's Student Book Ex- change Executive consists of: President, Jean Lackieg vice-pre- sident, Jean Schedewitzg secretary, Joan Koenig, co-treasurers, John Keeler, Michael Neuwaltg advertis- ing manager, Mary Joan Macken- zie. In the spring they set to work obtaining used text books from the student body. Returns were above average. Then came the work! Each book had to be stamped and