Leduc High School - Review Yearbook (Leduc, Alberta Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1953 volume:

To Mrs. L. Bullock, who has so faithfully served on the staff of the Leduc School for 21 years, we gratefully dedicate this book. It is, in fact, largely because of her efforts that we have a Year Book. She is our very competent business manager and has been for some time. Mrs. Bullock began teaching in Leduc in 1930 and has seen the school grow from a small frame building to the large stucco unit which is now our home. Upon her retirement this year, Mrs. Bullock will reside in Edmonton, where she has been living for the past few years. We, the Year Book staff, the teachers, and the students of Leduc High School, sincerely hope that our school will remain with her as a cher¬ ished memory for many years to come. Page One “There in his mansion, skilled to rule, The village schoolmaster taught his little school. And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all he knew.” —From Oliver Goldsmith’s “The Deserted Village”. The Principal Speaks The pages of this year book will record the names and faces of those who have attended Leduc High School during the year and will give a history of the events which took place in and around the school during 1952-53. To the students events both within and without the classroom may not be too signifi¬ cant or important, but these happenings all have contributed to their educational and social growth. It is my sincere hope that the year has been a happy and profitable one for all. To those who are leaving the school at the end of June, may I wish every success. In the years to come the value of this year will become more apparent. I hope you will come back occasionally to renew old acquaintances, to see how the school has progressed, and to acquaint us with your doings in what¬ ever field of activity you have chosen. H. F. CHITTICK, Principal. 1.-SS CAMPBELL FACULTY MRS. BULLOCK Stately, gracious and discerning, Interests in French and English learning, The staff and students are agreed Qu’elle est charmante guand elle sourit. MISS GEARY The things they bake She likes to taste But hopes that nothing Goes to “waist”. MR. DETRO Dear Students: Filing, typing, shorthand, office practice. We expect good work, offer efficient service. Commercially yours, 5 C. T. DeTro MR. MARSH If you want someone to lend a hand, To saw, or to hammer or else lead the band R. B. Marsh is your man. MISS CAMPBELL. Facts and figures, names and dates She hands out most ruthlessly. MRS. CLINK A step in the hallway, A “Clink” at the door; You’ll work now students, If never before. MR. HOHOL In the gym or on the dance floor, He certainly never is a bore As he daily teaches his P.T. lore. MR. MARSHALL If size is any indication, He should have lots of education. fir. HOHOL Mr. MARSHALL Page Three Editorial As the deluge of news material comes rushing in to meet the deadline, we, the Yearbook staff, look reminiscently back over the past days of producing the 1952-58 Leduc High School Year Book. We ask ourselves just what factors do comprise a high-quality book of memories, besides photographs and write¬ ups, which are of course essentially important. The worthwhile fact is that this year has seen, for the first time, creative talents being applied by both teachers and students alike. Certainly, composing ditties has been a thought-provoking project, out of which has come worthy achievements. Making decisions on the basis of WHAT’S right and not on WHO’S right has proved quite effective with regard to class photos versus individual snaps. Last of all the keen co-operation and “extra mile” work displayed by all the students and teachers has been a pleas¬ antly bright spot to counteract the advertising headaches, the distribution and planning difficulties. For many of us, this will be the last year in Leduc’s halls and classrooms. I can justly say that on the whole, our high school days will be cherished ones, to be remembered through¬ out our entire life. Our minds have not only been broadened intellectually but also ideologically. So, as we venture forth with our own future plans, let us not forget that accomplish¬ ment is ours only if we act upon a great statesman’s words, “There’s enough in the world for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed.” PHYLLIS ELLETT. YfARBOO STAFF OR-IX ' CHIW-PMYUtf EIJJTTT ' EDITOR- -TOhti WWWUR iUtflllOM M6I{-«. u£o t« TYNDftL), W EDITOR-— JJOTBR OLLtwenc SWTS EWOR. PotiBt-D KKOfP PMOTOC-RSPhY-IM oHHto KUWCSElt} AWepriJiMC- MC-p ) JIM HfiTWVND I— ASSTiAPY. MtR.isrewoifT w luowsot a® l SfT.A« ,M R.j U� UD£ S-OOEIL- Page Five The President Speaks Being the president of our Student’s Union, I have had conferred upon me the honor of representing you, the students of Leduc High School, in this “L. H. S. Review”. I do so with keen appreciation of our relations with each other and of the teaching staff of this school. When we were in the junior grades, we looked forward with joyful antici¬ pation to high school. Then after we had written our Grade IX Departmental Examinations and had found to our delight that we had passed them, a feeling of superiority came over us. For many of us that next year was our first ait Leduc High. When we entered the doors for the first time we were completely lost. We found that we were not superior there, in fact we were mere freshmen, looking up once more with envy but with respect to the seniors and sophomores. We decided then that some day we would be those proud senior students. We became sophomores, with but one rung left to the top of the ladder. Finally we grasp that rung and pull, only to be once more overcome by that feeling of frustration as we realize we are conquering only one, the first, hurdle in life. Those of you who are now freshmen and sophomores no doubt have experienced and will experience these same emotional agitations. We hope that you will keep your goal in mind and find in it the success of which you have dreamed. Our teaching staff deserves much of the credit for making our brief stay here one to remember. They teach us the arts and sciences, yes, but they also help us to develop mentally and physically, along right lines, when that develop¬ ment is so rapid and so important. The teachers put up with our queer antics patiently, knowing that they are but characteristic stages in our growth. At times they may raise their voices and we might become disguested with school, but after short while we realize the benefits to us of their admonitions. So to the deserving teachers, a special “thank you”. No one can foretell the future but we can help make ours conform to our own design. We are approaching a point beyond which lies the most important part of our lives. If we put our sincere efforts into it, moulding our future to our own design, we are sure to in enjoy it, for, “How happy is he born and taught That serveth not another’s will, Whose armour is his honest thought And simple truth his utmost skill.” As president, once again I wish to thank all the members of the Students’ Union and teaching staff for their co-operation in making this past year one to remember always. NORMAN KLINGBEIL. Page Six Students 1952 N J«nAN KUN SIEL t� R 64 i evr Council 1953 DORIS SCHMIXIT VICE-PRESIDENT DONNA KROOft SECmiTm WmsM.tR, RONALD KNOPP MOM REP. FOR RM. I ZH IS WtLUAMs room rep. for rr, a. CECIL FALKENBFRG- 00 REP, fOR RH, 3 Page Seven Opportunity One frequently hears older people express regret that when they were young they did not have the opportunity to secure a good education. They realize that this handicap pre¬ vented them from following certain careers which appealed to them very strongly. As a result they were unable to render the service to their fellow-men which they would have liked to have given and as a consequence life had not been as full and happy for them as it might have been. Living today is far more complex and competitive than it was thirty years ago. At that time a Grade VIII or Grade IX education was considered an acceptable minimum for entering the business world. Today business and industry demands at least Grade XII standing from anyone seeking employment other than unskilled or semi-skilled work. Unfortunately in the Leduc area high wages are being paid for unskilled labor and students are leaving school to take such employment before completing high school training. Careful weighing of the long- range benefits to be derived from securing a good education against the temporary gain offered during good times by work that has nothing to offer for the future will prevent students from failing to seize, while they are young, the golden oppor¬ tunity that is theirs to get a good education. The students in the Leduc community are particularly for¬ tunate in having a good school, well-staffed by highly trained, capable teachers, offering a wide diversity of subjects. In the years to come no student presently in the Leduc High School can truthfully say that when he was young he had not the opportun¬ ity to secure a good education. He owes it to himself, his parents and his country to take full advantage of that opportunity. My wish for each and every student in the Leduc High School is that he should complete successfully either the Matric¬ ulation or High School Diploma Course. He would then have a good foundation for continuing his post-school education, a pro¬ cess that will continue for the rest of his life. May he when he has attained old age be able to look back on a life of rich service to his fellow-men, one free from regrets for unwise decisions because as John Geenleaf Whittier has expressed it: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been’.” J. C. JONASON, Superintendent, Clover Bar School Division No. 13. Page Eight ACT I GRADE XII The re is abide In the affairs o-f men Which ta ken at -the -flood, leads on to -fortune . ' 3 Omitted, aJ( jrhe voyage, o-f thei ' r lire Is b auncd n shallows and. In miseries , On such a.-ful sea. are we now arload ; Ancl we mus - -take the current when ft serves } Or- lose our ventures. ,f --S ioAesyoeore Page Nine RONALD ABEL DARWIN ELGBRT PHYLLIS ELLETT HERBERT ERTMAN GORGENE KERN SHIRLEY NEUMAN NORMAN MARGARET KLINGBEIL LUETKEHOLTER DONALD and RONALD KNOPP KENNETH PAPLEY HANNAH TISCHER CLINTON PETERSON EVERETT TREHPNER LOVERNE PUTT LEONA TYNDALL LAWRENCE OERTRUYL SCHMIDT SCHULTZ MARCENE DONALD RIEHL WERNER FAITH ROGERS STANLEY WERNER NORMAN SAGERT STEWART WILKINSON Page Eleven Valedictory I should like to express my deepest thanks to the Graduating Class of ’S3 for giving me the honor of representing them as their valedictorian. Our whole school life is climaxed as we graduate. As we pass through the dim corridors for the last time, we are, as a result of the long hours of patient instruction by our teachers, fully qualified to be competent citizens of a fast¬ growing nation in a modern age. If we had quit school, we should be lacking the basic knowledge — the knowledge required to interpret the phenomena of mankind — that is needed to be successful in this world of strife and struggle. As our seemingly endless school life is drawing to a close, we sense a feel¬ ing of regret at leaving it. No more shall we greet our many friends in the morning with a cheerful “Hi” and a cheerful smile. Instead we shall take our place in the world, either in a certain occupation or in advanced studies, as men and women with the responsibility of working and planning our future and the future of the world. We shall leave school with the memory of many friends who have come from the various surrounding districts and whom we have met here. We have had good times together and have cherished each other’s companionship. Although we shall undoubtedly follow different ways we shall have the common memory of school days uniting us forever. Occasionally we have thought of our teachers as stringent taskmasters, whose only ioy in life was burdening the students with homework. But we must realize that it was only their effective interest in our welfare that motivated their untiring efforts to help us. They have devoted their lives to moulding us into respectable citizens and to enable us to be successful in our chosen voca¬ tions. We have often seemed unappreciative and have shown ingratitude to our teachers, but as we part, we should to thank them sincerely for the countless number of things they have done for us. And so we reluctantly bid farewell to our classmates, and to our teachers and say, Thanks” to Leduc High for cherished memories of good times never to be forgotten. LOVERNE PLITT. Page Twelve ACT II Under the areentMod tree Uho loves tone with mc } Find, torn his merry note Unto the street bird ' s throat done hither- ccme hither come hitherj Here, shall he see No enemy, ,, £3 ut. winter and rough weather Shakespeare Page Thirteen Freshmen’s Frolic “To be or not to be”, that was the question. The answer came when at least sixty initiated freshmen gathered around a candle-lit table to pledge their solemn allegiance to L.H.S. and the seniors within. Henceforth they officially would be called members of our beloved high school. But receiving this honor was not so easy as all this; ask any Grade Ten and he or she will tell you. Preceding this were two hectic, but fondly cherished, days of humble service to the Grade Eleven and Twelve’s. Greasy faces and bizarre costumes were also characteristic of all those who gave up their dignity to become members of this honoured institution. Nevertheless there came the grand finale on the night of the annual initiation party. Students from the four corners of the Division assembled in the auditorium, gathering up their forces and putting their fiendish minds to work. Yes, another “snake dance” was in the making. When the set time had come they were off, through the bar, the pool room, the restaurants and the theatre; none was spared in the charge. Then as quickly as they had come, they left. The boisterous mob had returned to the auditorium, from whence they came, to finish the evening by gaily hopping around to the music of Lawrence Dublenko and his barn dance gang. The Lit Comedy, tragedy and romance were portrayed when the musical march of L.H.S.’s talent made its first step forward. Music in all forms, good or otherwise, floated out from the aud¬ itorium stage to the attentive listeners that November after¬ noon. In this way one hour elapsed and then there was a quick change from the more serious and cultural side of the pro¬ gramme to a rare “old time” dance. Whether the reason was Page Fourteen the genuineness of the programme or simpliy the fact that it was an afternoon off from the school grind, it’s hard to say, but nevertheless the first lit in 1952 “went over” with great exuberance. Dancing Club When “Down Yonder” in the auditorium one hears a yell for “Five Minutes More” it’s apparent that another weekly session of the Dancing Club is drawing to a close. Thirty min¬ utes of lively polkas, square dances, waltzes and fox-trots, under the capable supervision of Mrs. Bullock and Miss Geary, never seem to be enough for the 70 members, ranging from Grade Nine to Grade Twelve. The credit for the club’s success goes to the eexcutive, consisting of: President, Leona Tyndall; vice-president, Doreen Brown; secretary, Elaine Holland. Gladys Papley, Ken Papley and Lawrence Dublenko and his barn dance gang are given the well-deserved honours for beating out the melodious rhythm, just suited for this vivacious group of dancing enthusiasts. Operetta Club Another form of noon-hour activity was provided last year when the Operetta Club was formed. Day after day, potential I etropolitan Stars could be seen trooping to Room 11 for in¬ tense practice from 12:15 to 1:00. Manytimes we wondered whether we were in Carnegie Hall as we heard the melodious Page Fifteen strains of “Washing Dishes” or “The Good Old Days” floating through L.H.S. halls. In Miss Geary’s room began the feverish activity of creat¬ ing sunbonnets, while a peek into the dressing rooms revealed gorgeous creations of lace and net, commonly called formals. Then, on April 14 “The Sunbonnet Girl” was presented to a capacity audience. Encore! Encore! So, one week later, a sec¬ ond performance was given. Much credit for the success of this venture must be given to Mrs. Simpson and Miss Lowrie, who made the operetta possible. Again, this year, we sense excitement in the air, with rumors of “The Enchanted Isle” drifting here and there. “Could that be Chopin?”, we ask, as we hear Polonais Op. 40, No. 1. For further news, fellows and gals, tune into station Leduc High Year Book 1953-54. Mistletoe Capers ’Twas three days before Christmas, When all through the school, Shouts of laughter were heard, And remarks like “you fool”. (as Mary Kerpan and Iris Williams worked feverishly on the programme and its participants.) Decorations were made With the greatest of care (by Norman Klingbeil and committee) And put up by Darwin, Who fell from the ladder way up in the air. Yes, once again the Christmas spirit had came to L.H.S. The entire high school was buzzing with the excitemlent of pre¬ parations. Doris Schmidt was seen forever mumbling words that seemed as though they might fit in a speech; Donald Knopp and Evie Trempner consistently repeated the “Tennessee Waltz” with Marlene Abel, and Billy Cavanagh repeatedly saw Page Sixteen “Lommie Kissing Santa Claus”; but we didn’t despair, for it was all for “the cause”, to make the Christmas party of 1952 a success. Finally came the longed-for night of December 21st. Just about everybody came “with bells on”. Speaking of bells, what does that make you think of? Santa Claus, of course! He was there, too, making his appearance after the carols had been sung and the programme successfully performed. He was gen¬ erous this year for he gave presents to everybody, whether they were naughty or nice, and all that was required of the receiver was that he sit on Santa’s knee. This called for a refresher; so the food was enthusiastically devoured. With this added strength the party-goers were ready and roarin’-to-go, to finish off the evening by swinging and swaying to the lively music of Lawrence Dublenko’s barn dance gang assisted by Mr. and Mrs. DeTro. ' High School Wit Mr. Marshall: “What is the difference between vision and sight?” Billy Cavanagh: “When Lulu goes out in the evening she’s a vision; when she gets up in the morning she’s a sight.” Mrs. Bullock: “Now Class, can you tell me what that loud noise in the second act of Macbeth is?” Donald W.: “Yes, Macbeth kicking the bucket.” HELPFUL HINTS FOR HUMANS Do You Bite Your Fingernails? If so, here’s your solution. Climb onto a high roof and jump off. As you pick yourself up from the sidewalk you will find the cause of your trouble remedied; no teeth! Page Seventeen Ideal Boy and Girl Personality - - - Hair - - - - - Eyes - - - - - Eyelashes - Smile - - - - Dimples - Teeth - Voice - - - - Complexion - - Hands - - - - Figure - Legs. Neat Attractive Appearance - - Person Combining Most of These Qualities - - - GIRL Doris Schmidt Lillian Stanko Carol Toane Helen Marak Carol Toane Edna Breitkreitz Jean Mason Betty Pearse Carol Toane Janice Lucavietski Carol Toane Mary Kerpan Marcene Riehl Marcene Riehl BOY Stanley Werner Stewart Wilkinson Donnie Kossman Donnie Kossman Everett Trempner Kenneth Papley Stanley Werner Billy Cavanagh Richard Stein Loverne Plitt Stanley Werner Darwin Elgert Stewart Wilkinson Stewart Wilkinson Democracy is as real as you make it. ♦ Youth needs direction, not brakes. Page Eighteen ACT III GRADE XI is more under keayen and. earik otre Wr of in oor pk ' ilosopky. —Shakespeare Page Nineteen DARLENE ADAM Darlene Adam is well known, And has in our affection grown. Her tidiness is also plain, “A well trained steno” is her aim. SHIRLEY ANDERSON Chumming with Dorothy she may be seen. Her interest in music is very keen. Her long, blond hair can’t be mistaken, Sorry, boys! but I fear she’s been taken. BUSTER AVERY Red hair and freckles make up this boy, When notes he forgets he finds it no joy, For when he arrives without a good reason, He knows he’s in for a heck of a teasin’. DOROTHY BARLOW Tall and pretty with many charms, Newcomer to this school of ours, Holden’s loss and Leduc High’s gain, Here comes Dorothy late again. GLADYS BARRY And here is Gladys—a shy little lass, Who is in the Commercial class. She always tries to do her best, And we wish her much success. SHIRLEY BASNETT During Social Class she’s very bright, At parties sings with all her might. Her charming manner very becoming As down the hall you hear her humming. GORDON BLOCK Gordon is our future engineer, Likes to work or so we hear. At the Waldorf he does dine, Waiting for the stroke of nine. DONNA BRADBURY Donna is a tiny miss Who twirls her baton with greates of bliss. She works three nights at the Gaiety Then off with the boys in a “Model T’. EDNA BREITKREITZ Edna Breitkreitz is methodical, And really is quite a gal. She’s slim, blonde and tall, And has dimples like a doll. DOREEN BROWN Look who alights from the Clearwater van, Why she’s a member of Room 12 clan! Although her homework is always well done Her watch reminds her of her “six foot” one. DELORES DALMER This lovely miss is Commercial “rep”, She’s wild, witty and full of pep. She’s clever and is ready for fame, Delores Dalmer is her name. LAWRENCE DUBLENKO From Nisku comes this happy lad, For dances plays, the crowd goes mad: Green eyes and hair so fair, For school he always seems to care. Page Twenty LEWIS ERWIN Happy-go-lucky, carefree and gay. This lad from Michigan Centre way. Dancing with girls is his delight, That’s Lewis; yes, you’re right. MARIE FALKENBERG Freckled and dark-haired she is And at ping-pong she’s a whizz. While in her spare time she’s oh, So good at the piano. NEIL FJELL A,fine lad is Neil, sometimes called “Swede”, In sports of all kinds he takes the lead. With black wavy hair and eyes of deep blue What e’er his duty, he’ll see it through. AUDREY FURHOP Dark brown hair and roving eye, For some dark handsome she does sigh. Flockey games are her delight Especially when they happen to fight. GRACE GAULTER This pert and lively little lass Increased the assets of her class. In stature only five foot two She’s always cheerful never blue. VERNON GLASERE Boys are scare in Commercial Two, We don’t care, for Vernon will do. He’s loads of fun, good looking, too, We think so, and, now, dont you? RAYMOND HAMMER New here’s a lad, With flashing sm ' le, He lights our day In old-time style. LILLIAN HARKE F-om Colchester this lass does hail, Rides a van up hill and down dale. In Mrs. Bullock’s class you’ll see Our Lily working studiously. MADELINE HEIN Madeline is a friendly lass, In the Commercial Two class. Favorite expressions she has none, But let it be said — she’s full of fun. LAWRENCE HEPPNER Curly hair and flashing smile, Keeps you laughing all the while. Hails from our Leduc High School. And at noons plays too much pool. JIM HEYLAND A hearty laugh and eves of blue, He is a friend to all of you. In hockey and curling he excels, For L.H.S. he does right well. ELAINE HOLLAND If you hear a typewriter, It’s easily understood, It’s brilliant “Mickey” Holland On Leduc High’s Underwood. Page Twenty-one ELEONORE KERN Eleonore is a cow gal rare, ' Sings and yodels everywhere. She is a pretty bright young lass, A member of the nB class. MARY KERPAN Room representative and entertaining, too. Artists like her are very few; Her Number One at hockey is quite alert, And what’s more she’s a Math expert. DONALD KOSSMAN Donnie’s quite an expert At playing bat and ball, He watches and observes Opponents, tricks and all. MILDRED LAW Mildred Law is a pretty little miss, When she can help, she’s full of bliss. She likes to study and play ping-pong too, There isn ' t anything that she can’t do. JANICE LUCAVIETSKI This likeable maid from the city way, Here to choose a profession as she may. She is so sweet and oh so neat, Yes, she’s surely hard to beat. HELEN MARAK From Leduc, so gay and happy, Comes Helen, rather tall, but “snappy”. A future great before her lies, “Stenography”, a choice that’s wise. JEAN MASON Jean’s a cheery, good-hearted lass Who’s a member of nB class. After she finishes her education, Nursing is her chosen vocation. SHIRLEY MAY That auburn-haired damsel, Who is she? Pray tell. Why Shirley May—a Leduc majorette! Success in life she’ll surely get. RONALD MENARD Ronnie Menard is the name of this lad Who is never observed to be sad. His blond natural curls, Much envied by the girls, Plus all the traits to be had. RAYMOND NEIMAN Four foot two, Eyes of blue, Likes to curl Or chase a girl. LESTER OLLENBERG He’s a “whiz” at art So you know from the start, In yearbook designing, He took a big part. PATRICK OSBORNE How Patrick hates to go to school! In English he must know the rule. He’s in the air force — huba-ding How that suit makes your heart go zing. Page Twenty-two BETTY PEARSE Musical, friendly, studious too, With hair like here, there are very few. Each day she comes to school by bus, To struggle with the best of us. ELSIE PGETZKE With golden hair and big blue eyes, Our Els.e surely takes the prize. Her cheery smile will light the way And make her many friends each day. JOAN POHOLKA Eyes of brown, a cheerful smile, Joan is happy all the while. At Rabbit Hill she does dwell, What e’er her calling she’ll do well. HAROLD PREUS He’s a man of good favor, Midst all of his friends, Of which he is braver, Towards the life that he trends. SHIRLEY RIDER Miss Rider enhances Leduc Band, Twirling a silver baton in her hand. With pretty blond curls that circle her face, What e’er her ambition, she’ll find a place. ALVIN SAPELAK He may be tricky, And might be picky, But his personality covers that. You know him; he’s Alvin Sapelak. REGINALD SCAMAN When Reg comes walking down the hall, The girls will always stop and call “There goes that Reg! ’ He’s got the looks, But keeps them stuck in comic books. DORIS SCHMIDT Dc is Schmidt is our V.P., A 1 ttle gal from the north country. With twinkling eyes and cheery smile, Her fame will travel many a mile. ESTHER SOCH Well, here’s Ruth Esther, A young pretty lass Whose home is New Sarepta, Her homework ' s done for every class. IRMA SONNENBERG This friendly miss is very neat, In typing she’s hard to beat, To be a stenographer is her aim, Irma Sonnenberg is her name. RICHARD STEIN At mathematics Dick ' s a whizz. Patience and perserverance are his, Folks like his friendly smiling face, What e’er his lot, he’ll take his place. HATTIE STELLMACHER This tall blonde Of reading is quite fond, Typing brings her great dismay Especially on a rainy day. Page Twenty-three EILEEN STELTER Eileen is a friendly one, Sometimes joking, having fun, But the teachers she annoys When she’s flirting with the boys. BRUNI SLOMMA From Germany hails this brown-eyed gal. She’s sure to be a right good pal. Quiet and reserved, but she’s sure “swell”, What e’er her work, she’ll do it well. CAROL TOANE This is Carol Toane, the blond little lass, Who’s always drawing horses in Commer¬ cial Law class. She jumps off Comm’s bus with a cherry “Hi Kids”, Without her Leduc High would go on the skids. GERALD TREMPNER Gerald is a handsome lad, With big ideas in his head, Well behaved as a rule, But often day-dreams while in school. ROBERT WILKINSON Robert, who has great skill in teasing, Has a smile which is most pleasing, To Merne it’s directed on their late date, In daytime to teachers, who yell “You’re late! ” IRIS WILLIAMS A girl that looks so very fair, A majorette with rusty hair, Iris is a pretty gal, Whom I’d sure like for a pal. DELLA WESENBERG Her personality can’t be beat, She’s a bundle packed with joy, This studious lass is very neat Attractive to most any boy. JOAN WORKUN This young vivacious pretty lass Is a member of the nA class. She likes to watch the Canucks in action. Which one of the players is her attraction? DAVID YAREMKO Dave’s ambition is to be A “loco” engineer, He also is a brilliant lad, Always fooling in the lab. Mr. Chittick: “John, how is it that you have lower marks in January than in December?” John: “Oh, everything is marked down after the holidays.” Page Twenty-four ACT IV Page Twenty-f ' ve Ping-Pong Ping-Pong,, around L.H.S. was fairly active this year. The game was played with freedom in the spacious auditorium instead of in the congested halls as previously experienced. Consisting of sixty-odd members, the club experienced a pros¬ perous year, with the purchasing of a couple of new tables, a number of nets and a plentiful supply of balls. Elections placed in office the following: Phyllis Ellett as president, Stan Werner as vice-president and Margaret Luetke- hoelter as secretary. Up-to-date no winners have been deter¬ mined, but the finals will feature close competition for those honors. Curling High School curling got off to a late start this year with the elections bringing in Leona Tyndall as president and Donna Bradbury as secretary. The club was not as active this year as last, for only about sixteen students became members. Compe¬ tition was very keen, and many a joyful Wednesday after school was spent at the curling rink. A bonspiel and party is planned for the members at the close of the season. The team which represented the club in the Taylor and Pearson Bonspiel consisted of Jim Heyland (skip), Claude Gobeil (3rd), Ron Abel (2nd) and Bill Cavanagh (lead). Hockey Because of the late opening of Leduc’s new arena this year hockey around L.H.S. was delayed in its initial games. However at the Canucks’ first opportunity, they opened the season with a 9 to 5 victory over New Sarepta. The next gamie pictured the Canucks against Otoskwin, but because of the lack of practice, Page Twenty-six our team was beaten by the narrow margin of 6-4. This year the Canucks are operating without the experi¬ enced coaching of Mr. Hohol, whose time does not permit him to take part, much to the team’s regret. However, hearty thanks came from last year’s team for the great work he did in coach¬ ing them to become the champions of the North West League, consisting of Calmar, Leduc and Thorsby. The League was organized once more this year, with an entry from Pipestone and the withdrawal of Thorsby. Under the coaching of Mr. Reg Alpaugh, the Canucks have taken posses¬ sion of first place in the league, by. defeating Calmar 5 to 4 and Pipestone 16 to 3. We hope that the Canucks will be successful once more, in taking the cup for the third consecutive year. Active members of the club this season are: Reg Alpaugh (coach), Jim Heyland (manager), Stewart Wilkinson (treasur¬ er), Ron Abel, Neil Fjell, Everett Trempner, Donald Knopp (captain), Ronald Knopp, Gerald Trempner, Skip Willis, Claude Gobeil, Elmer Arndt, Johnny Krupa and Bob Wilkinson. Page Twenty-seven The Bright Futures of the Grade Twelves Name Ambition Probable Occupation 1 . Ronald Abel Electrician Root-beer Slinger 2. Darwin Elgert Undecided Window Opener 3. Phyllis Ellett Teacher Orator 4. Herbie Ertman Undecided Professional Joke Teller 5. Georgene Kern Stenographer Pianist in honky tonk restaurant 6. Norman Klingbeil Civil Engineer Dean of Yale 7. Donald Knopp Engineer Professional Hockey Player 8. 9. Ronald Knopp Margaret Civil Engineer Glorified Bum Luetkehoelter Journalist Elevator Operator 10. Shirley Neuman Nurse Nurse’s Aid 11. Ken Papley Agriculturist ? ? ? 12. Clint Peterson Agriculturist “Dear” Hunter 13. Loverne Plitt Chemical Engineer Preaching to M.E. 14. Marcene Riehl Stenographer Private Secretary 15. Faith Rogers Stenographer Seed Grower 16. Norman Sagert Agriculturist Grade XII Student 17. Lawrence Schmidt Undecided Cassanova 18. Gertrude Schultz Nurse Founder of New Sarepta Clinic 19. Hannah Tischer Banker Day Dreamer 20. Everett Trempner Mechanic Pool Shark 21. Leona Tyndall Teacher Farmer’s Wife 22. Donald Werner Aeronautic Engineer Toothless Quiz Kid 23. Stanley Werner R.C.M.P. Stag-line Supporter 24. Stewart Wilkinson Electrician Page Twenty-eight Elevator Passenger First Row: Marlene Abel, Marlene Anderson, Elmer Arndt, Bobby Belter, Donald Bienert. Second Row: Gwen Bradford, Wilfred Breitkreitz, Lawrence Burns, Doreen Carpenter, Kenneth Carpenter. Third Row: William Cavanagh, John Chittick, Elzine Comm, Florence Coneybeare, Lulu Crouch. Fourth Row: Johanna Ebel, Cecil Falkenberg, Larry Friedenberg, Hilda Froelich, Claude Gobeil. Fifth Row: David Hiller, Rosalyn Holland, Tommy Isbister, Sylvia Juneau, Delvera Kern. Page Thirty First Row: Eugene Kern, Gordon Kern, Richard Kiel, Donna Krupa, John Krupa. Second Row: June Lake, Betty Litke, Bernie Madiuk, Isabel Malloy, Mildred Marquardt. Third Row: Ronald Maslyk, Kenneth McEachren, Edwin Minchau, Ann Moen, Clarence Mohr. Fourth Row: Martin Molzan, Gladys Papley, Velma Paul, Olive Roberge, Bernice Schneider. Fifth Row: Doris Schubert, Donald Sinclair, Esther Stebner, Laurene Stebner, Margaret Stiem. Page Thirty-one First Row: Robert Tarney, Albert Tischer, Merne Tyndall, Robert Vaage, Edward Willis. Second Row: Norman Wolfe, Margaret Wyllie, Natalie Yaremko, Linda Yopek, Darlene Zilke. He plunged his deadly weapon deep, The blade was red with gore; He pulled it out with a fiendish sweep, To plunge it in once more. And, then he paused, his grim work done And, as if in doubt, looked around: “I beg your pardon sir,” he said, “Did you say — half-a-pound?” Mrs. Clink: “How is it that your homework sums were all correct?” Natalie: “Dad is away from home.” In the hospital corridor, an excited father frantically stopped a nurse. His voice quavered: “Nurse, tell me: is it a boy?” “Well,” returned the nurse calmly, “the one in the middle is.” Page Thirty-two ACT VI Page Thirty-three The Sandy Lake-Clearwater Harmony House We are just one big happy family. The first to get on in the morning is HEPPNER. He is noted for the big smile he gives all the girls and the way he teases and torments them. Second is PREUS, who Pm sure would like to have a pretty girl’s head for a souvenir, as he is always grabbing them by the neck with his can. Next comes HARKE, one of the learned class. When the rest of us start to sing and make a lot of noise, she turns around looking disgusted, probably saying under her breath, ‘Those crazy kids”. (Can you blame her?) Next comes cheer¬ ful FURHOP, who always has a cheery good morning for every¬ body. Fifth is PAUL. Usually you can expect to see Velma running like a deer with a whole armful of books. Brother! What a load. Next are the ANDERSONS, the two dazzling blondes. Then, in a cloud of dust you can see the ELLET ' T- GAULTER athletes leaving the house, just as the bus reaches their gate a half mile away. This is always an exciting moment for the gang on the bus; first Gaulter leads by a length, then up comes Eilett with an armful of books, usually dropping the odd one here and there. (I wonder if she really does all that home¬ work?) Oh well! Eilett takes the lead, and before you know it, crash! They’re both trying to get through the bus door at once. When the Clearwater gang made up of ROBERGE, JUNEAU, PAPLEY, LAKE, SINCLAIR, ISBISTER and BASNETT get on, the noise is at its peak. The seven of them all come scrambling for the bus door at once, the girls usually trailing in last. Once in a while the odd girl or two sneaks in ahead. Trouble usually begins when the Papley-Basnett duet starts. Boy! What a con¬ trast! Ken with his bass noise and Shirley with her soprano voice. A few miles further on we pick up BROWN, who always has a cheery good morning for everyone. She is followed by FJELL, another of those good-natured individuals who like to tease some of the girls. Last to come on in the morning is AVERY, the only red-head on the bus, whose voice can usually be heard shouting to Heppner at the opposite end. When the noise is at its height, one may often see the up¬ lifted eyebrows of Len Matin, our driver, through the mirror. We arrive at school, usually a couple of minutes before it starts, and then there is always a scramble to see who is going to get off first. As the last one leaves the bus, one may hear Len heave a sigh of relief, probably wishing that he would never see us again. I just don’t know how he would get along without us, just the same. JUNE LAKE Page Thirty-four The Dogged Race The crowd cheered their favorites, as the uniformed at¬ tendants led them on to the track. But, what strange racers— greyhound dogs! The dogs were lined up at a miniature starting gate by the attendants. Suddenly the bell rank and a mechanic¬ al rabbit was seen racing ahead of the dogs. As the dogs ran faster the rabbit kept just out of reach. Around the turns they came, doing greater speeds than some horses. Number thirty- six was leading the pack around the last turn when suddenly number seventeen pulled ahead. The crowd cheered louder as they advanced towards the finish line. Just as the dog thought he had the rabbit, it folded up against the rail and was gone. The owner was all smiles after winning the race but the dog looked folorn — he had not caught the rabbit. JOHN CHITTICK The atmosphere of the Home Ec room Bubbled with excitement that afternoon. Miss Geary gazed with deep satisfaction, Upon her girls, all deep in action. In walked Mr. Chittick without hardly knocking, The sight he beheld was certainly shocking. For there stood Gertie, who was not to blame, Minus her dress and quite red with shame. Behind the cupboard she flew like a flash, Picking up her dress in the same mad dash. Poor Mr. Chittick in one good long stride, Uttered apologies and went to hide. And now, my dear readers, please don’t you forget, To knock before entering, or you’ll have regret. DONNA KRUPA The 1952-53 Yearbook Staff wish to extend special thanks to: 1. All the generous advertisers, 2. Those students who typed the copy, 3. Mrs. Bullock for proof-reading, 4. Mr. Chittick for special help and encouragement, 5. And all the students who have co-operated in any way to make this publication possible. Page Thirty-five My Effort The other day in English class, The teacher said to me, “You’d better write a ballad, girl, Six stanzas, ’stead of three!” My heart sank right down to my feet For I could not compose; She mayn’t have realized this fact, Ah-h-h but now she knows! I kicked my feet, I tore my hair, I yelled, I screamed, I cried, I told my mother of my plight, Who said, “At least you’ve tried”. I thought of poems that I had heard Of ballads that I’d read, I yelled some more and screamed I did, I wished that I were dead. Oh would this agony never cease? I’ve worked, I’ve slaved, I’ve toiled; I’ve written on and on and on; A thousand sheets I’ve spoiled. At last, I thought, the time has come To put away my pen; My efforts have not been in vain, For this — it is the end. MERNE TYNDALL Autumn Skies of dark and lighter blue With white clouds between them. Dry and bare, the trees are there Gigantically standing ’neath them. Colors of red And colors of brown, A beauty that people admire. Soon the snow will be covering the ground And nature will somewhat retire. OLIVE ROBERGE Page Thirty-six ? the world ' s a. etage. Find oil the men and women merely players j They hove their ' exits and their- entrances find each man In hus l)m plays many parts Hi ' s a.ct$ be ' inq seven ayes ' -- Sho-kes osor€ Page Thirty-seven Retrospection of ’52 Grads 1. Elinor Adam—keeping wire contacts for Alberta Govern¬ ment Telephones. 2. Muriel Dewar—mother’s little helper. 3. Eugene Falkenberg—greener pastures in Red Deer High School he claims. 4. Joan Heyland—preparing her trousseau and learning to cook. 5. Lois Holland—handling greenbacks for the Imperial Bank. 6. Clarence Jantz—helping on the home farm. 7. Joan Krupa—banking on Algebra. 8. Ray Marak—still struggling with English III at Thorsby. Sideline — movies. 9. Nadia Megley—nursing. 10. Gloria Morin—training for a lab. technician. 11. Stanley Ollenberg—waiting for the cows to come home ' . 12. Nate Peterson—the lone University student. 13. Elsie Preus—working in the Imperial Bank. 14. Martha Schmidt—doing Doris’ Math and French. 15. Richard Schneider—heading towards a bank manager’s position in Devon. Page Thirty-eight Opposite New Macdonald Hotel Don’t point a finger, lend a hand. “IT’S FROM BIRKS” for For Highest Market School Jewellery Prices and Best Results Rings, Pins BRING YOUR EGGS AND Medals POULTRY TO Trophies South Edmonton BIRKS JEWELLERS Produce Co. 10125 - 82nd Avenue PHONE 31808 Edmonton Alberta 10360 Jasper and 104th Street ’ Edmonton 1 Page Thirty-nine Page Forty Halfbaked thinking can produce raw deals. P. MANNING LUMBER CO., LTD. Dealers in: BUILDERS HARDWARE and GLIDDEN PAINTS A Great Lumber and Supply Company to Serve You GOOD GRADES REASONABLE PRICES HEAD OFFICE 10425 80th Ave. SOUTH EDMONTON Alberta PHONE 32050 OR 32051 Page Forty-one YOUR GAS COMPANY Joins with the citizens and business men of Leduc in extending CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1953 GRADUATES LEDUC UTILITIES LIMITED PHONE i84r2 L LEDUC Page Forty-two %6odwahd% EDMONTON’S FAMILY SHOPPING CENTER SERVING THE WEST BEST WRITE OUR MAIL ORDER DEPT. FOR YOUR NEEDS WE EXTEND THE HAND OF WELCOME TO THIS GRADUATION CLASS . . . To these students Canada, our great land of freedom, looks for future guidance. GAETZ AGENCIES LTD. LEDUC ALBERTA Page Forty-three if •! I. The days when he had all “his” teeth. 2. She didn’t know Tommy then. 3. He doesn’t look very tall. 4. Young and innocent before arriving at New Sarepta. 5. Marcene, still just as pretty. 6. Even had the “professor ' ' look then. 7. The blond lass from New Sarepta. 8. Whoa, Georgene, no higher. 9. Which twin has the Toni? 10. Could he possibly be our valedictorian? Page Forty-four 64 You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby, But Look at You Now” For a number of years we were both deleriously happy, but then we met. She was an odd-looking girl. She had a big heart and hips to match. She would have been beautiful except for a slight blemish between her ears. But what eyes she had! They came to the bridge of her nose—and when they got there, they crossed. She had a huge lower lip, but I didn’t care. Her upper lip covered it. She once went to a plastic surgeon to have her wrinkles tightened up. I guess he overdid it. Every time she raised her eyebrows, it pulled up her stockings. But I didn’t care; I just worshipped the ground her father struck oil on. I used to call her my “Melancholy Baby”, because she had a head like a melon and a face like a collie. It was at the tender age of fifteen that she got her first beau. Then when she was six¬ teen, her other leg bowed.. She was so unpopular, her appendix was taken out more times than she was. But she’d been asked, lots of time, to get married, mostly by her father and mother. But she was really crazy about me. She always used to tell me she could have marired anyone she pleased. The only trouble was she didn’t please anyone. Sometimes she’d sit down and cry and ask me what was wrong with her. I told her I thought she looked like a million—and I meant every day of it. Why she was so old she was even at the Boston Tea Party. She was one of the bags they threw overboard. Someone said she looked just like Lana Turner’s sister—Stomach Turner. Then on a sudden inspiration I decided to glamourize her. The first thing I did was to replace the perfume she was wearing—“Three Days on a Troop Train.” I was having her face lifted when a terrible accident happened; the derrick broke. But I when got through beautifying her, she looked like a real glamour girl. I even put a red ribbon in her hair to cover up the bald spot. I soon dis¬ covered I was falling in love with my creation. The next time I saw her, I could resist no longer. I asked her to dance and she was on my feet in no time. Then I leaned over to kiss her and her lips clung tenaciously to mine. I told her to spit out that chewing gum, but she wouldn’t listen to me. We had a great time together after that. She said she liked to ride with the wind blowing her hair back. Whenever I rode with her it blew right back into the rumble seat. And what fun I used to have burying her in the sand at the beach. In fact I think I’ll be back there again soon. It’s about time to dig her up. —As submitted by Loverne Plitt. Page Forty-five Page Forty-six Page Forty-seven Grade XII Biography RONAL ALVIN ABEL If he has blue eyes, brown wavy hair and dimples that’s Ronnie Abel. Ronnie is one of the few Grade Twelves who have taken all their school at Leduc. Ohe can always tell when Ron arrives by those famous words, “Who’s got his homework done?” Besides his studies Ron finds time for such sports as baseball, hockey and curling. Also on his agenda are frequent visits to —. With his fine personality and ambitious mind we know he will succeed in his chosen vocation as a welder. The best of luck to you, Ronnie. DARWIN DAN ELGERT Three years ago Leduc was fortunate in getting this tall, handsome young man, who hails from the city of New Sarepta. Darwin likes everything, especially girls, Biology II and going to dances. He’s always seen with some little girl (ahem). His characteristics are height (6’ 4”), brown hair, mischievous blue eyes and a cheery grin. We all join in wishing Darwin the best of luck in the future. PHYLLIS ELLETT Two years ago Leduc High was fortunate enough to re¬ ceive cheery Phyllis Ellett from Sandy Lake. Her winning smile and charming personality have won for her numerous friends among her fellow students. Phyllis takes her school-work very seriously (especially French, eh?), and is never caught without her homework done. She hopes to matriculate this fall, and em¬ bark upon a teaching career. Her studious past-times and envi¬ able marks (French again?) make us feel sure she will succeed in this venture. We hope her road will be a smooth one, and that success will be hers all the way. HERBIE ALFRED ERTMAN This handsome lad with the brown hair and brown eyes, through no fault of his own, unfortunately comes to Leduc from the wild wilderness of Wiesenthal. He is a boy of rare intelli¬ gence—he rarely shows any of it. He is working towards Senior Matriculation which he may get this year. Part of his spare time is taken up with ping pong, fishing or occasionally doing a bit of homework. He enjoys frequently watching the scenery between Leduc and Edmonton. His jovial and likeable personal¬ ity has won him a host of friends in school and we are certain it, combined with his sincere efforts, will make his future a happy and successful one. Page Forty-eight GORGENE MAY KERN Georgene is better known at school as Fingers. Although she frequently extends her noon hours to three-thirty, she is one of our more intellectual students. Besides reading comic books during Biology and typing in the office, she spends much of her time at the keyboard. Of course we all know why Geor¬ gene took up playing the piano—did you ever hear of anyone setting a beer glass on a violin? Seriously though, we hear she intends to enter the business world as a stenographer and may all the luck in the world be hers. NORMAN HERBERT KLINBEIL Here’s the president of our own L.H.S. Students’ Council. We must compliment him on the continuous work he did to make each and every school party a success. In spite of the heavy burden as president Norman has contributed to the Year Book by volunteering as our photographer. Although most of Norman’ spare time is spent studying radio and photography, he still has managed to obtain very high marks in his school career. Norman plans to enter Varsity to study as an electrical or civil engineer, but whatever his goal may be, we are sure that he will achieve it. We wish you all the luck, Norman. DONALD KNOPP Donald’s a lad with a studious mind, pursuing his studies with a steady grind. From New Sarepta hails this tall blond lad. With a winning smile and a personality plus, Donald is one of the most popular boys in high school. In addition to his studies he finds time for various sports such as hockey, curling, baseball. Also in his agenda are frequent trips down South Edmonton way, ahem! Donald’s plans for the future are not definite as yet, but with his fine personality and ambition we know that success will be his in any field. RONALD KNOPP If you’re looking for somebody tall, blue-eyed and with a brush-cut, watch for the New Sarepta van at 9:30 a.m. and there’ll be Ronald. No, no, not Donald, Ronald! About his char¬ acter you ask? The boys he keeps laughing, the girls he keeps sighing and as for the teachers, wasn’t your last year’s record twelve grey hairs per teacher Ron? As for sports, be it ping- pong, boxing, hockey or hookey, he excels in them all. Page Forty-nine MARGARET LUETKEHOLTER Winning the hundred yard dash to catch the New Sarepta School Bus, Margaret, alias Muggs, starts another school day. This brown-haired lass has blue eyes which wander during her classes. I wonder of whom she is thinking? It could be a hockey player, for she is an ardent hockey fan. At noon she plays ping pong or studies French verbs. When school has ceased for the day, Muggs does homework while her friends say “Emma, Emma ain’t you coming out tonight? ” SHIRLEY ARDIT ' H NEUMAN One of our more conscientious Grade Twelve sufferers, Shirley is known for her pleasing and likeable personality Her smile and quiet sense of humor are just two of the likeable traits in this lass from Millet. Shirley had a major role in the Leduc School Operetta last year, and is using her musical abil¬ ities again in this year’s presentation. Playing the piano and reading a library book in one night are Shirley’s chief occupa¬ tions. To become a nurse is Shirley’s present desire for the future, and we know she will go far, with all her winning ways. KENNETH PAPLEY Kenneth, better known as Papley, is usually seen going down the hall with a big smile on his face and a cheery word for everyone. Kenneth hails from Clearwater and plays at the local dances. He is also seen frequently at Beau¬ mont on Sunday afternoon. (What’s the big attraction, Ken?) Kenneth has many ambitions, chief among which are to be a truck driver and farmer. At the present time his main interest is dating pretty girls. Whatever vocation Kenneth chooses for the future, we’re certain he will be a success. CLINTON WARREN PETERSON Clint is one of our silent and ambition pupils who can always be found asking Mrs. Bullock questions concerning French. He is one of the lads who seem to favor the “Brush Cut” hair-do. Because of his fine personality and good sense of humor he has a host of friends. No matter what he chooses for a career we all wish him the best. Page Fifty LO VERNE PLITT “Herbie, have you seen Loverne around anywhere?” “No, I haven’t but he’s probably over in the west end, holding those lockers up again.” (Eh, Loverne?). Well, fellows and gals, if you should happen to see a handsome Grade Twelve lad with sea-blue eyes and blond hair, you can be sure it’s our one and only Loverne. Excelling in everything from Algebra to Biology, this likeable fellow is sure to be up with the right answer every time. Loverne’s future is as yet undecided, but we feel sure that whatever his chosen profession, he will certainly prove successful in it. MARCENE PHYLLIS RIEHL This neat and attractive Commercial student can always be found in the office, either reading novels or typing furiously. Marcene gets along exceptionally well with most of the students in school. We don’t know much about her pastimes but we hear she likes sports — especially the ones who spend money. Marcene likes tall think blonds, skating on Saturday nights, and riding around in green cars. She intends to be a stenographer and we think that she will probably be her boss’s private sec¬ retary and chief cook. When she leaves school, we hope that good fortune and prosperity will go with her. FAITH ROGERS This quiet Miss may be seen usually studying. No one knows too much of Faith’s activities, but certainly she is pleas¬ ant to have around. Faith has quite a flair for writing form essays, and she does very well, too, as she got first prize in seed contest last year. To become a stenographer is Faith’s am¬ bition and we all wish the best of everything for the your coming future. NORMAN SAGERT When we think of Leduc High School we just can’t forget Norman. He is of a quiet nature and may be found quite readily splitting ice cream bricks with Donald Werner or drooping over a text book. A real bookworm they say! Nevertheless we are positive you’ll make a prosperous and happy farmer in the near future. Page Fifty-one LAWRENCE SCHMIDT Quietness and politeness definitely remind us of Lawrence. Although he is quiet but still friendly and of good manners, we feel quite confident that his future will be a success. As he leaves our doors this school term, we wish him the best the future holds. So, the best of luck to you, Lawrence. GERTRUDE SCHULTZ Gertrude, who hails from New Sarepta, comes to Leduc to increase her store of knowledge. This serene blond miss is one of our quieter Grade Twelve girls, perhaps because she doesn’t get a word in edgewise in the noisy Room I. Gertrude’s “likes” include skating and teaching a Sunday School Class, as well as studying Biology II. Although her future plans are undecided as yet, we know she will do her best in whatever she may attempt. HANNAH TISCHER Because of her regular absence Hannah could easily be classified as one of our part-time students. Hannah, better known as Tempermental Tischer, has deep green eyes and rich brown hair — what a color scheme. We heard from reliable sources that the cause of Hannah’s shortage of sleep can be traced to a certain tall blond fellow. We can’t say much about Hannah’s pastime except that her favorite soup is “Elmer”. Hannah plans to make home-making her career and we all hope they’ll get along well together. EVERETT LYLE TREMPNER If you hear a giggle and then a roar, you may be sure Evie is in the corridor. Evie is one of those charming students, espe¬ cially attractive to a (J)oyous (W)orld. Evie plays hockey on New Sarepta line and also baseball. His hobbies are working in his father’s garage at New Sarepta and attending all the local dances. Evie is often seen chauffering all the majorettes home. His characteristics are blue eyes, brown hair, a catching laugh and a joyous smile. Evie is one of our AFSS (away from school students), that is most of the time. We hear that Evie is going into the field of Mechanics; we wish you the best of luck, Evie, and feel sure that you will make it. Page Fifty-two LEONA AUDREY TYNDALL Leona, a refugee from Chilliwack, B.C., some two years ago. has won a very high position among the students at L.H.S. Her dark hair, blue eyes and winning smile have ESPECIALLY won popularity with a certain handsome blond young fellow, eh, Leona! Because of her keen interest in sports, particularly curl¬ ing, she was given the position of president of this year’s High School Curling Club. Leona plans on entering the education field when she matriculates and we’re sure she will progress with the best of success. STANLEY WERNER Stanley came to these famous halls of learning three years ago. Possessing a likeable personality is an asset to his planned career of becoming a policeman. If you’re accidentally stopped for speeding, don’t be surpised if it’s Stan standing before you, looking stern and hard. He also enjoys sports, especially base¬ ball and football, and visiting the Beaver Lumber in Edmonton! We want to wish Stanley every success for the future. STEWART WILKINSON When Stewart’s around, the girls all seem to glow, espe¬ cially that one in grade XII. It’s no wonder, for he is our curly- headed dark and handsome assistant advertising manager; girls want that money. Stew is also a budding newspaper man. He is that important person who puts all the mistakes into the “Rep¬ resentative”. In June, 1953, all his fellow graduates will drink a toast to him in water, wishing him success for the years to come. (If the A-bomb doesn’t get here first.) DONALD WERNER Donald, better known as a “Chicken” in the halls of L.H.S. has a fancy for telling jokes and asking questions. In fact, he even stumps the teacher who attempts to answer him. Obvious¬ ly, he is the life of the classroom. We don’t know what Donald intends to do but undoubtedly he will be successful. Page Fifty-three HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS to THIS YEAR’S GRADUATES and THE YEAR BOOK STAFF FOR PRINTING AS IT SHOULD BE DONE . . . TRY OUR COMMERCIAL PRINTING DEPARTMENT THE REPRESENTATIVE “Complete Coverage of the M.D. of Leduc” PHONE 17 LEDUC Page Fifty-four CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1953 LEDUC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES LEDUC CASH STORE FOR BETTER VALUES LEDUC ALBERTA Page Fifty-five CONGRATULATIONS to all the 1953 GRADUATES CONGRATULATIONS School Days Are Never Over For Us. — Long ago we learned that folks like to shop in stores that serve them well. So we’re always studying ways to keep our service the very best. This means constant training for all of us. Most important is our sincere desire to make each shopping trip pleasant for you. You’ll see this in the friendli¬ ness and courtesy of the men and women who serve you in our store. WORKUN’S FINE FOODS LOWER PRICES to the GRADUATES OF 1953 S idor’s tyle hop “Home of Distinctive Garments” Ladies’ and Children’s Wear PHONE 202 LEDUC Mrs. Bullock (disgustedly): “Ronald Menard, where’s your grammar?’ Ronnie: “Oh, she ' s been dead for five years now.” CONGRATULATIONS . . . TO THE GRADUATES OF 1953 Machinery and Hardware CHISHOLM LIGHT ___ x iiiimi ' inn pAtt TS t ' SPeRTirJ . d cobs MACHINERY AND HARDWARE PHONE 13 LEDUC Page Fifty-six CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1953 GRADUATES - Rep ai rs 1 a n d — MduM ' n efy at TourXocal I.H.C. Dealers XU - ,£. At- J. V F. A. KUCHARSKI SON PHONE 81 W LEDUC, ALBERTA Small boy to father: “Daddy, may I marry grandmother?” Father: “Why no, son, you can’t marry my mother.” Small boy: “Well you married mine.” ■ Alberta Poultry CONGRATULATIONS Producers to W. Pepper GRADUATING CLASS of 1953 Extend Hearty C. L. HAAS . Congratulations to the Gradutftes of 1953 Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables and Dry Goods SELL YOUR TURKEYS PHONE iii LEDUC THE CO-OP WAY BUY YOUR CHICKS HERE Page Fifty-seven Common sight on Wisconsin Avenue. None other than Ronald Abel. Future farmer in Clearwater. Charmer of Sandy Lake. Baby Hannah. Pups then, but what now Shirley Say “cheese”. Who’s this young student? Back to the old grind. Page Fifty-nine If You Can’t Save a Lot, Save a Little. We Welcome Students’ Accounts THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Leduc Branch — J. C. REID, Manager. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1953 GRADUATES Congratulations, too, to the Year Book Staff for their tireless efforts to make this book a success. LEDUC SERVICE STORE LEDUC ALBERTA Page Sixty to a mum cmoHHS very young man and woman esting, better-paid jobs than in entering the service of the B of M has good prospects of. rising quick¬ ly to a responsible position. Train¬ ing, therefore, is geared on broad lines to prepare members of the staff for advancement. the past. And, at the B of M, you are with Canada’s First Bank. For the ambitious young man or woman, there are now greater opportunit ' es than ever before . . . responsibility and promotion come more readily today. Most of the bank’s branches across Canada are equipped with modern machines, for which we train young women to become skilled operators—and by which routine work is cut to a mini¬ mum. All in all, banking today cffers a greater variety of inter- If you are interested in a career with a future—good salary—regu¬ lar increases — first-class pension plan — a genuine combination of opportunity and security . . . have a chat with your nearest B of M manager as soon as possible. You will 1 ke his helpful attitude. Bank of Montreal pout “Sani Leduc Branch: MELVIN BOND, Manager WORKING WITH CANADIANS IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE SINCE 1817 THE HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF 1953 E. S. STORE Ken Smith, prop. RED WHITE QUALITY PRODUCTS WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES STEPHENS PAINTS PHONE 14 LEDUC Page Sixty-one TO THE GRADUATES OF 1953 Be proud of your success with moderation HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE GAIETY THEATRE “Home of Recognized Entertainment and Comfort” LEDUC M. PYRCZ ALBERTA WE SALUTE THE STUDENTS OF TODAY THE BUILDERS OF TOMORROW BEAVER LUMBER LEDUC ALBERTA | Page Sixty-two HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEDUC GRADUATES LEDUC BAKERY AND THE IMPERIAL COFFEE BAR THE BEST COFFEE BAR IN THE BEST OIL TOWN We Specialize in Good Home-Baked Flavor PHONE 53 A. GOBEIL, Prop. Page Sixty-three CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1953 GRADUATES Waldorf Hotel Coffee Shop “The Best Place to Eat in Town” LEDUC ALBERTA Mr. Marshall: “David, you can’t sleep in my class.” David: “I know it. You talk too much.” HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF 1953 . . . For that quick repair job or a complete overhauling bring your car or truck to REYNAR’S GARAGE Your Dodge - DeSoto Dealer PHONE 26 LEDUC Page Sixty-four CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’53 AND BEST WISHES FOR A FUTURE FILLED WITH SUCCESS Henderson and Wetter Retap and Wholesale Gas and Oil Products Pontiac - Buick - G.M.C. — Sales and Service PHONE 44 LEDUC Page Sixty-five Page Sixty-six I. Punishment Day. ' 2. Eight-faced character. 3. Ugh! I can’t stand beer. 4. Do they take P.T. 5. Which magazine is she representing? 6. At last the week-end is here. 7. Oh Johnny, how you can love! 8. Squaws. 9. Playing hookey. Page Sixty-seven Page Sixty-eight A Student of the Future MAY SUCCESS BE YOURS . . . 1953 GRADUATES BAMBER STUDIO Established In Leduce Since Page Sixty-nine With the compliments of Canadian Construction Co. Ltd. BOX 388 LEDUC PHONE is8r2 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF 1953 WALDORF HOTEL Visit Our BOWLING ALLEY - DINING ROOM and COFFEE SHOP “Your Home Away From Home” Page Seventy IT PAYS TO CONGRATULATIONS to the GRADUATES OF ’53 MAY THE BEST OF WEALTH BE YOURS L.H.S. Ping-Pong Club CONGRATULATIONS to the GRADUATES OF 1953 Beaumont Electric Propane Farm and Commercial Wiring Frigidaire Appliances and Propane Gas Heaters Maurice Gobeil PHONE R119 LEDUC if fi$.YQUNGand01P ALIKE KNOW SHOP EATON CATALOGUES The young crowd knows for up-to- the-minute fashions that combine style with comfort you can’t beat EATON’S Catalogues. Parents share their enthusiasm because EATON prices are always right. Yes, for young or old EATON’S is the place to shop. T EATON C° ■ ■ CANADA LIM Page Seventy-one Page Seventy-two 3 • S z Page Seventy-three ATLAS TIRES AND ACCESSORIES MAPLE LEAF SERVICE N. B. Rose, prop. Wholesale and Retail GASOLINE - OILS - GREASES PHONE 35 MILLET, ALBERTA Always be sure of fast, courteous Rainbow Grill service . . . Hong Yee, prop. Bank at IMPERIAL “The Bank That Service Built” CONGRATULATIONS to the Imperial Bank GRADUATING CLASS of Canada of ’53 MILLET BRANCH PHONE 44 MILLET Page Seventy-four Remember The Day . . . Mrs. Bullock asked Lawrence Heppner what happen¬ ed to a bean when put in water, and Lawrence replied, “It gets wet.” . . . Mr. Chittick assured certain feminine members of the Grade XII Chem. class that one could make a good living figure- skating. . . . Someone yawned noisily in S.S. Ill class and Loverne Plitt suggested to Miss Campbell that it might be a door creak¬ ing on its hinges. . . . Norman Klingbeil created a new auxiliary for the French language. . . . Mr. Marshall considered the prospect of purchasing a car to transport all hookey-players to Edmonton. . . . L.H.S. students became such “ardent football fans” and consequently greeted the Edmonton Eskimos when they arrived home. Page Seventy-five Page Seventy-six Phone 229 G. KERPAN PIPE AND RIG WELDING Specializing in Complete Rigging LEDUC, Alberta Page Seventy-seven Rainbow Auto Court and Coffee Shop Imperial Oil Products ProiU.pt and Efficient Service B. Felske - R. Litke PHONE 812 KAVANAGH Bob’s Garage Wishes A Brilliant Future for the 1953 Graduates For the Ultimate in Repair Satisfaction Tires and Accessories PHONE 123 LEDUC Page Seventy-eight BEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS to the GRADUATES OF 1953 LEDUC MOTORS LTD. Your Headquarters for GM Factory-approved Parts and Accessories CONGRATULATIONS . . . to the GRADUATION CLASS OF ’53 REYNAR ELECTRIC Wave Reynar, prop. For all your wiring and electrical appliances PHONE 128 LEDUC Page Seventy-nine CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF ’53 SCHNEIDER’S HARDWARE George Schneider, prop. “Your Friendly Hardware” LEDUC ALBERTA £ ' TO THE 1953 GRADUATES — We Extend Sincere Wishes For a Future Bright With Success and Happiness Massey-Harris Sales Service PHONE 277 LEDUC Page Eighty-one CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUANDS OF ’53 Compliments of LAWRENCE DUBLENKO and His Barn Dance Gang LEDUC ■ ' ALBERTA roaay, more ever before Young people Edmonton 5 in Shop Store You for • VALUE • QUALITY • ASSORTMENT Page Eighty-two We Always Sell For Less ' BUILT ON HONEST VALUES! Years ago we started business at Regina in a small store. Our policy from the first has been to offer the buying public an opportunity to save money by giving the lowest possible prices. Testimony to the confidence the public has placed in our merchandising is seen in our being able to locate 5 large, modern department stores from Regina to Vancouver, as well as a huge mail order building at Regina, Sask. Not only do we supply genuine bargains but . . . behind each purchase is a GUARANTEE of satisfaction or your money cheerfully refunded. We are not fair weather stores . . . Our service throughout the depression days was a boon to those who had to save money; we REFUSED to take large profits. We operate the same today. Our slogan “WE DO SELL FOR LESS really means what it says. Whenever we make a good deal ... we pass the savings on to you, and we will always be alert to opportun¬ ities to give you greater savings. With this thought in mind, we hope to serve you even BETTER in the future. Page Eighty-three