Lowe High School - Towers Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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The Windsor-WalkervDle Technical School Year Book 31 ong our pupils which lay there unsuspected. The production of such a performance means much assiduous practice, but it has as a reward, entertainment, develop¬ ment of talent, and taste for a higher class of recreation and appreciation. None of the parti¬ cipants will ever regret the time spent. The opera itself is a happy combination of words and music which, although written by two different men, fit one another perfectly. Villainy, tragedy, rom¬ ance and love are all portrayed in the same happy, entertaining man¬ ner. We are not asked to cry, or shudder, but to simply enjoy our¬ selves in comfort. In the preparation of this opera, we have had the assistance of a large staff, in preparing the mus¬ ic, directing the dramatic pro¬ duction, the costuming, the stag¬ ing and lighting effects. Their efforts are much appreciated by the school at large. We are indebted to Messrs Fred Lodge, Leslie McNamara, a n d Lockhart Johnston for taking the major parts of Ralph, the captain, and the admiral, parts calling for more training than can be expect¬ ed of boys in our school. CONCERT CHORUS Girls—Sadie Weisberg, Rose Yozevcv- itch, Lillian Sedlesky, Sylvia Fineberg. Maude Holding, Lillian Britton, Anna Turton, Lily Neff, Elsie Richardson, Rose Mechanic, Gladys Talbot. Helen Macnamara, Jean Fletcher, Sybil Sim¬ mons, Helen Mortimer, Anne Mortimer. Beatrice Bislow, Helen Tobin, Anna Starker, Audrey Davis. Inez Thompson, Helen Semak, Sylvia Miller, Mary Mc¬ Dermott. Bovs—Geo. Burnstein, Geo. Goldstein. Harry Keemer. Win. McDonald, Alf. Hoole, Fred Morneau, Ford McKay, Alex. Langlois, Jos. Laforet, Oscar Souilliere Arthur Mann, Ernie Milne, Abraham Feldman, John Owen, Geo. Burton, Theo. Lazurek, Tom Tobin, John Nixon, Carl Montgomery.

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30 The Windsor-Walkerville Technical School Year Book SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Back Row—Vaughn Courrier, William Gibbs, Delphis Bertrand, Earl Fortin, Earl Laforet, John Rose, Levere Hodges. Front Row—Mr. J. J. Wood, Nourma Gledhill, Olive Shurak, Mr. R Bennett. very curious and interesting indus¬ tries—namely the tanning of croc¬ odiles and sharks for their skins. The film entitled “The Forbidden City” excited much interest am¬ ongst the pupils, and gave them a deeper insight into the life and character of the mysterious people of the Orient. The moving picture machine is a source of pleasure and instruct¬ ion to the pupils, and is certainly a great asset to the Technical School. -o- THE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA The school orchestra is now en¬ tering upon its fourth year of act¬ ivity, and is to be congratulated upon its growth in numbers and progress in performance. We are fortunate to have really superior talent amongst our pupils to carry on the musical requirements of our school from year to year. The Commencement program and the school concert are the big events for which the orchestra practice. This year, the production of “Pin¬ afore” for the school concert has greatly increased the usefulness of the orchestra, as their part is no small one. Nor is the experience acquired to be despised by the would-be performers, giving them, while still young, this opportunity to learn ensemble and accompani¬ ment playing. SCHOOL CONCERT COMMJTTEE Director . Mr. Percy Bennett Property . Mr. James O’Neil Lighting . Mr. Fred Johnston Scenery: Painted by Charles Rusnok C1C Accompanist . Miss Ethel Bennett Management Committee—Mr. Lowe, Mr. Srigley, Miss Breed, Miss O’Donoghue, Miss Beattie, Mr. Wood, Mr. Sirrs. THE SCHOOL CONCERT Our school is this year attempt¬ ing something unique in our hist¬ ory, for the school concert, that is, the Gilbert and Sullivan opera “H. M. S. Pinafore. We have discover¬ ed a wealth of musical talent am-

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32 The Wintlsor-Walkerville Technical School Year Book THE ROTARY SYSTEM During the second year of the Technical School’s operations, it was found that the attendance was so large that the institution was becoming overcrowded. It would have been unreasonable, of course, to refuse entrance to those apply¬ ing for admission, so some plan had to be devised to take care of this surplus. Upon inquiry it was found that at all times during the day there were certain rooms empty, either class rooms or shops, and after much consideration it was decided to give the Rotary System a tryout. This system would keep all rooms occupied at all times. The following will outline this plan. In the morning, the pupils secure any books which will be re¬ quired for the classes until recess. At nine o’clock they assemble in the home room, and the class teacher marks the attendance sheet. The students then form in line and march in single file to the class denoted by the time table, for a period of thirty-five minutes study. This is continued until re¬ cess, when the pupils are dismissed so that they may again go to their lockers and obtain any books which will be needed for the next group of periods until lunch time. There are three lunch spaces, the first of these beginning at twenty-five minutes after eleven and the ' last at twenty-five min¬ utes to one These spaces are of the same duration as the preceding ones, thirty-five minutes each. By the old system, the teachers had to decide which books thev would need for the subjects whicB were to be taught and then waste time walking to the classes, while by the Rotary System the pupils walk from room to room. This lit¬ tle intermission rests them and makes them more fit for the next subject. Added to this,, every room is occupied at all times. One disadvantage is that the pupils have to carry their books around with them, and therefore these are sometimes lost. This comparison of the advant¬ ages and disadvantages of the systems will clearly illustrate the superiority of the Rotary System. Mr.Q ' mtTTslitvIdpKXthis Quartet to 5 njTfcopenr H MS Pinafore T ffon: