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

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25th Anniversary Edition THE TOWERS Page Eighty-One C-A-D-E-T-S • SIGSAL CORPS 1. JOHN RUSSELL ED. BROW ELL CHARLES STRONG JOE AMBR1SKO GORDON TAIT JOHN MICSINSZKl ED. PECHENIUK 2. DELBERT SCHRAM JOHN VERES BILL PATRICK MERVIN ROBINSON JULIAN MANKO FRED VEITCH BOB SANDS ART GRUNDY J CALVIN HARVIE JACK URE FRANK HORUCZI RONALD GILBERT RAYMOND SILVIUS VINCENT HUBA CADET ASSEMBLY— By KEN FERGUSON For the third year in succession, our Cadet Corps, led by Cadet Major David O ' Brien, won the General Proficiency Trophy tor the M. D. No. 1. The presentation of the Trophy was made by Lt. Col. D. C. O ' Brien. 22nd Recces to Cadet l.ieut. Col. David O ' Brien, who represented the Cadets of the school. Cadet Training Officer Lt. B. M. Milligan and Assistant Cadet Training Officer Lt. D. C. Irvin were introduced by Cadet Training Officer Major J. Young, who has now retired. Lt. Mil¬ ligan stated that he had taken the opportunity to come to Windsor for the Assembly because lie had heard so much about the W. D. Lowe Cadet Corp around his office in London and wanted to know just who they were. On hand were Superintendent of Schools, Mr. L. Wheelton. and Mr. S. R. Ross, principal of the school, who directed the proceedings and welcomed the guests in his introductory re¬ marks. Cadet R. S. M. James Luckino spoke to the Assembly, welcoming the new members to the Corps, thanking the officers and members of the Recces for the very valuable assistance given bv them to the Corps throughout the year. He also encouraged the Cadets to dig in and come out on top this year again and win the General Proficiency Trophy. Awards were made by Capt. W. Jennings to members on the Rifle Team. The First Aid Team was given awards by Lieut. B. Newman. At a later Assembly, Capt. W. Anderson, in¬ structor of the Signalling and Electronics Cla ' awarded some of hi da s cheques. These che¬ ques were for $5.00 and were given by the De¬ partment of Military Headquarters in London. TH E SIGNAL CORPS— During the past two years many of the stu¬ dents have heard the word “wireless mentioned and have often wondered what it meant. The wireless group under the instruction of Mr. Anderson and the co-operation of many of the teachers has proved to be a successful scheme. We have two stations in operation with Patterson Collegiate and Walkerville Col¬ legiate and have almost completed a third set. The stations are usually in operation at noon hours and after school. They also have been on many schemes such as tank manoeuvres, and broadcasting hockey games, etc. Operators, in order to receive instruction on the set. must previously take a course on the Morse Code for which they receive certificates and liberal bonus cheques. This year has proven very successful so far. and we are looking for a larger Signal Corps in the future.

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Page Eighty THE TOWERS 25th Anniversary Edition V. D. Low e Hlumni Vocational By E. MASROPIAN Another year had passed and February 4. 1947 marked the be¬ ginning of the New Year and the reorganization of the W. D. Lowe Alumni, under the presidency of Miss June Truscott. At this time, let us thank the past executive for their good work during the year. The Social Year of the Alumni was much the same as last year, having as our first event Saint Patrick ' s Day Dance”, held in the school’s gymnasium, and decorated in the interest of Old St. Pat”. The summer season was introduced with the Alumni Amble Dance”, followed by beach parties, weiner roasts, canoeing, swim¬ ming and bicycle hikes. Then autumn came along with the fluttering, colourful leaves, and once again the Alumni students were united at the “Disc-Dip Dance”. During the following months, the Alumni members’ interests turned to such activities as Ping Pong, Dart Games, Badminton, and Volley Ball. The Alumni members also participated in the occasion of the “Unveiling of the Memorial Plaque”, on November 11. 1947. and the “Commencement Exercises”, on November 14. which took place in the school auditorium. The shimmering snowflakes created the atmosphere for the “Christmas Reunion Dance”, which terminated the year’s dances. Special thanks are extended to Miss Hilda Layman for the use of the Girl’s Gymnasium and equipment, and Miss May Connerty for her splendid work and co-operation as Past Honourary President. An expression of gratitude is also given to the entire school and student staff for help received throughout the year. The new executive for 1948 is:— President, Elsie Masropian; Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Don Bennett. We are proud to have as our Honourary President Mr. George F. Dean. The Alumni’s door is opened for all who are interested in helping to make this new year a success. REMEMBER — Scientia est Portentia (Knowledge is Power) is our Motto. “Let it be our goal”.

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OFFICERS’ CLASS— This year our Officers Class got away to a good start. Boys going out for the Officers’ Class spend one hour a week, every 1 uesday, drilling and being drilled. Each boy has to learn how to explain, demonstrate and have lvs squad go through each of his commands. Every year the Cadet Officers have to pass an exami¬ nation. set down by Cadet Training Officers m London. Some of the things ait officer must know are the instruction and handling of weapons, army ranks and their equivalents in other services, drills, the instruction of recruits, rifle drill, and general information of Canada s Army. The officers have been given great praise for their work by the Training Officer. This would not be possibl e if it had not been for the assistance of Mr. Seguin and Mr. Malkin. INSPECTION (1947)— The time for the Cadets’ Inspection came, and as luck would have it. we were fortunate in having a very fine night. The Cadets gathered at the school and from there they paraded to the Windsor Stadium. After arriving at the Stadium, the Cadets mar¬ ched past the Saluting Base and reformed in line. The Cadets then advanced in line and gave the General Salute. They were then re¬ tired and inspected. After the inspection. “A” and “E” Com¬ panies. under the command of Cadet Major Westlake and Cadet Major Probert respectively, were put through Company Drill while “B Company, under the command of Cadet Major Dunkley, was put through Platoon Drill. After these were completed, the Battalion was formed up in mass for the ‘P. T.” Inspection. The “P. T.” Inspection passed and the Bat¬ talion was retired to the rear of the Stadium where they awaited word as to which Company had won the Colonel Laing Cup. This cup is awarded each year to the best Company in the Battalion. While waiting for the results, Cadet Lt. Col. D. O’Brien, Cadet Major R. Grant, Ca¬ det Major A. Probert. and Cadet Captain M. Briant, were awarded School Rings. A twenty-five dollar award was given by the Armoured Corps. This award was divideo among five Cadets: Cadet Major R. Grant, Cadet Lt. M. Hutchinson, Cadet Sgt. W. Janisse, Cadet Walter Domarchuck and Cadet Pte. J Sobocan. The results for the Colonel Laing Cup were brought to the Battalion and it was learned that ‘E” Company had won it. Cadet Major Probert was awarded the Cup by Cadet 1 rant¬ ing Officer Major J. Young. Special mention was made by the Inspecting Off cers about the brilliant performance of tin Gym Team, the operation of the Field Radios, by the Signalling Class and the hirst id Team, the Precision Squad,-and the fine demonstration of the Battalion’s Bugle Band. Flash Bulb Bcnxir