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

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THE TOWERS 19 4 8—1949 PAGE THIRTY-FIVE The Twenty-sixth Annual THE CLASSES OF 1947 — 1948 I T WAS Friday evening, November 12th, 1948, and the auditorium was filled to capa¬ city. As we glanced over the audience, we noticed one solid mass of happy faces and glea¬ ming smiles of proud parents, relatives, and friends — and very rightly so, for it was the night of the Twenty-sixth Annual Commence¬ ment of the W. D. Lowe Vocational School, and the turning point in the lives of some 150 vic¬ torious students. At precisely 8:00 p.m., the chatting in the auditorium was silenced as, with the rustle of the girls’ gowns and the scuffle of the boys ' feet, the graduates slowly filed into the audi¬ torium to receive the long awaited and hard earned diplomas. To every undergraduate pres¬ ent, new hope and greater enthusiasm was crea¬ ted as we watched how happy and proud each senior was on the achievement of his important goal. As the last graduate filed into his seat Mr. Bennett sounded the chord and everyone rose to sing “O Canada”. Mr. S. R. Ross, principal, was chairman for the evening and welcomed the Grads back to school. Greetings were also extended to the Graduates from the Windsor Board of Educa¬ tion by Mr. C. W. Daynes, Chairman. A delightful violin solo by Miss Freda Tosti, a graduate of 1945, accompanied by her sister Clara at the piano, followed and was en¬ thusiastically received by the audience. The main address of the evening was given by Mr. Harold J. G. Jackson, Advertising Mana¬ ger of the Chrysler Corporation of Canada. Mr. Jackson gave a very inspiring talk to the gradu¬ ates. “The most important item a young person can learn on entering business life is to get along with people”, was the message Mr. Jack- son gave to the graduates. He stressed the im¬ portance of team play in business relations. “Having won the support and confidence of your employer”, he said, “you must maintain that confidence by careful attention to your duties. Above all, you must assume the respon¬ sibilities given to you.” Following Mr. Jackson’s address, each girl ascended the stairs and gracefully moved across the stage to receive her diploma from Miss Mary O ' Donoghue, Dean of Girls. Miss Mary Nagy, a graduate of Class 1943, then favoured the assembly with a lovely vocal solo. Mr. David M. Seggie, instructor in the Woodworking Department, presented the dip¬ lomas to the boys. Various scholarships were then presented to outstanding boys in the vari¬ ous modes of training. The W. D. Lowe Mem¬ orial Scholarship was presented by Mrs. R. E. Holmes to Edward Pecheniuk; the Detroit In¬ stitute of Technology Scholarship was given to Nicholas Kriz, this presentation being made by Mr. John Kelton, an engineer of the Ford Motor Company of Canada. The Waffle ' s Electric Company Scholar¬ ship was presented by Mr. V. B. Waffle to John Ure. The Chief Draftsman of the Canadian Bridge Co., Mr. W. G. Mitchell, presented two Scholarships — the Canadian Bridge Company Scholarship to Robert Davidson, and the Can¬ adian Institute of Steel Construction to Joseph Reich. Mr. C. L. Wallen, sponsor of Vocational United presented Michael Benca with the Vo¬ cational United Award. Mr. J. Murray, Ath¬ letic Director, presented the Athletic Award to John Becic. The Valedictory followed and was given by Wanda Grayce . The program was adjourned with “God Save The King” and we watched the confident young men and women file out of the auditorium to a very brisk march. Many a handshake and congratulatory word followed and, last but not least, a party was held in the boys’ gymnasium which we understand was a wonderful climax to a memorable evening.

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CAREER COURSES FINISHING COURSES REVIEW COURSES DAY SCHOOL NIGHT SCHOOL Out school is in session all through the year. You may start a course at any time because we combine individual and class instruction. WINDSOR BUSINESS COLL EG I R. I. SERVICE. Principal 15 CHATHAM ST. E. WINDSOR BANK OF MONTREAL BUILDING PHONE 3-4921 DOWN THROUGH THE AGES... It has become a tradition that girl should have her own hope chest , to accumulate and saiely store her treasured belongings. Priced $45 up flaum CHATHAM and FERRY

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PAGE THIRTY-SIX THE TOWERS I 9 4 S — 1949 1948 Valedictory —By WANDA GRAYCK e of this 1948 Graduating Class have long awaited this night when each and every one of us could proudly walk onto this platform and re¬ ceive our diplomas. Yes, this night has finally arrived—and every motion, every word spoken in this Auditorium tonight will clearly stand out as a definite high¬ light in each individual graduate’s life. It is an occasion which will he locked in our hearts forever. It was four years ago when we first en¬ tered this great Institution among the hustle and bustle of over a thousand other students. We moved slowly along—fascinated perhaps by the long halls—the numerous classrooms—and the great tumult of the student body around us. We were excited—untrained—and maybe even a little afraid of the great step forward which we were about to take. However, we were de¬ termined to see it through—and even on that confused first day we could see before our eyes the shining goal — the goal which would b; reached in four years of training and study, and would be finally climaxed by graduation and this diploma. Four years did seem like a long time then, but oh, how quickly they flew by. With the opening of so many new interests and the mak¬ ing of new friends, unexciting moments in this Building were rare indeed. As I think back now on the many sing songs and other forms of entertainment carried on in this very Auditorium —of the hockey and basketball games attended— always cheering our teams on in real Vocational spirit—always looking forward to the next dis¬ play of good sportsmanship, it is no wonder the four years so hurriedly flew by. Lessons were taught by teachers each a master in his own particular field and yet, un¬ fortunately, not always appreciated by us. It was sometimes difficult for a student to under¬ stand the necessity of a certain subject in train¬ ing for his or her particular walk of life. Yes, we did grumble at times and yet every subject, every lesson was a link in the chain which was to fit us for our individual places in the world. A word of thanks is due here, I think, to each individual teacher for his or her guidance, encouragement, patience, and untiring efforts on our behalf in the formation of good, solid, Canadian citizens. Also a sincere word of thanks to our kind parents who so often cheered us up, gently pushed us on when perhaps we be¬ came a bit discouraged and lagged behind — temporarily lured away from our most import¬ ant job by some minor new interest. Many thanks to both teachers and parents; we realize that without either of you we would not be sharing the spotlight and would not be num¬ bered among the honoured in this Auditorium tonight. We are the victors here tonight—each in¬ dividual victory having been acknowledged by the presentation of this certificate of achieve¬ ment—our diploma to be proudly displayed to all as evidence of a job well done. Those years spent together at school will be closed with this ceremony this evening, and a happy and glori¬ ous Chapter I of our lives will be completed. This chapter will often be reviewed by every one of us—never to be forgotten. Now, we ' re on the verge of Chapter II— another step forward—another field of new in¬ terests and efforts. We are now on our own but, despite the fact that we will no longer have a teacher to gently encourage us on, our eager¬ ness to learn will not decrease. On the other hand, we will carry on in real old Vocational tradition day after day by making the most of our present knowledge, and always learning more whenever and wherever we can! We are now beginning a new phase of en¬ deavours—another step on the ladder of suc¬ cess. We ' re well equipped and determined — we ' ve got a good hold on the ladder — and we will keep climbing !