Leamington District Secondary School - Phoebus Yearbook (Leamington, Ontario Canada)

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PHOEBUS Nineteen Forty-Eisht c«s- THE PHOEBUS PROUDLY SALUTES L.H.S. TWO OUTSTANDING ATHLETES FOR ' 48 ANNE FAIRBROTHER Anne Fairbrother was selected as the ' Outstanding Girl Athlete o! 1947 1948. Athlete is a lilting word to describe Anne lor as well as being a star performer in Field Day events and softball, she Is also one ol the lines! girl basketball players in the school, Anne (list became active in sports after she entered High School, taking part In the various House competitions. She believes that every Public School should have proper athletic facilities in order that all children may have an equal chance to develop, along these lines, when they enter High School. Anne Fairbrolher h ★ ★ PAT IRWIN Pat Irwin, popular member of Gamma House, has boen selected the outstanding athlete tn our school lor the year 1947-48. For five years he has taken an active part in House and School activities He holds the school high lump record of S ' 7W, also the County record high jump and hop-step-iump won tn the 1947 Field Meet. Pat has been a member ol the champion ship team of the County Basketball League for the past two years. This year the school team, captained by him, reached London Tournament in WOSSA Basketball. Graduating this year from the Special Trmmercial Course, his Interest in athlebc- will continue alter graduation. He would like lo see a well-developed recreational program for teen-agers In each community, Pat Irwin

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PHOEBUS Nineteen Forty-Eight THE SWING BAND FRONT ROW: Leonard Baker, Erie Nash, Albert Hilton, Mr. Lougheed (Director), Kyle Graham (Assis:ant Director), Dorothy Dews, Gary Corlett, Bill Crazier, Graydon Liddle. BACK ROW: Jim Watson, Jacqueline Lougheed. Walter Bradford, Frank Kunqel. Jerry Thurston, Leonard Beaupre, Archie Sanford, Murray Kennedy. Dolly Fox. SWING BAND At an assembly three years ago, L.H.S. swing band made its debut in the gymnasium. Jack Watson, who was at that time captain of Gamma House, was doing some advertising for his house dance. Its first appearance proved successful and a band was readily organized. Under the direction of Mr. Lougheed, the orchestra furnishes an hour of enjoyable music for each of our house dances. We are proud of our students who donate so much of their time to fine music and thus enrich our assemblies and school life. 24

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PHOEBUS C D- Nineteen Forty-Eight r o THREE GOOD FRIENDS — NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN MrSS AWREY The Leamington High School has in Ihe person of Mary Elizabeth Awrey a very capable and efficient secretary. After com¬ pleting her Grade 12 course, she then look Special Commercial, and in June of 1945 she accepted the position she now holds. This attractive, young secretary is liked by both Ihe staff and the students—and is a sym pathetic counsellor to those who need advice. MR. SLANEY Fcr seven years Mr. Slaney has served in the capacity of caretaker. During this time he has become Ihe friend of both teachers and students alike. Unselfishly he has given of his time and energy to aid the students at their parties and other student activities such as softball and Field Day. His sunny smile and happy manner is well remembered by Ihe students for years after they have left the school. MR. BURLOW Mr. Burlow, the assistant caretaker of Ihe school, in the short time he has been with us has won the friendship of many students. His willingness to assist at all functions in the evening and during school hours, added to his friendly nature, have placed him h ' gh in the estimation of the student body. 26