Miles Macdonell Collegiate - Macadonian Yearbook (East Kildonan, Manitoba Canada)

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THE VARIETY CONCERT £ TEA On Wednesday, March 6th, Mr. M. A. Stechison produced the Miles Mac Variety Concert and Tea. The Tea was conducted in Gym B. while the Variety Concert was performed twice in Gym A. Gym B, where the Tea was held was decorated to convey a spring theme. Large hoops of flowers hung from the ceiling and birds, trees, and fences adorned the walls. Many thanks go out to those who helped to make the Tea a success. There was a Home Cooking room under the direction of Miss Newton. Thanks go out to her and the girls working for her who did a good job of selling. The Variety show was a huge success. Mrs. Lee directing the Oratorical Club supplied M. C. ' s. Our School president Wayne Eliuk was the Chairman. The show opened with O Canada followed by president Wayne Eliuk ' s speech of welcome. The lively and varied program included something for everyone and was highly praised by all in attendance. We would like to give a special vote of thanks to the performers who provided the excellent entertainment. Thanks also go to stage-hands, electricians, costumers, make-up assistants, guides and servers who helped to make the show a success. Financially speaking, our Variety Show was very successful. For those interested the school cleared approximately one thousand dollars in profit. Again many thanks go out to Producer - Mr. M. A. Stechison, Stage Manager - Mr. H. Weibe, Assistant Manager - Mr. A. Slawson, Chief Electrician - Peter Thompson, Program Assistant - Lome Wyshnicki, The Orchestra with leader Mr. T. C. Meadows, The Glee Club led by Miss McCann, Drama Club with Miss M. Watson, The Tumbling Club with Mr. R. Kuran, The Dance Club headed by Miss Y. Strimbiski and finally all those who helped in any way to make the Variety Show and Tea of 1963 successful in all ways.

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FRESHIE DANCE The annual Freshie Election Dance was held early in October. The grade 10 ' s were to come clad in such things as pajama bottoms and tops, old shoes, hot water bottles, oven mitts, and signs. . I AM A Freshie. . . After a mild case of hazing the Grade 10 ' s, the students of M. M. C. enjoyed an evening of dancing and fun. SNO-BALL DANCE The Sno-Ball Dance one of the highlights of the school year at M. M. C. was held in the M. M. C. auditorium on Friday, November 30. The queen chosen was Peggy McCartney, and the princesses chosen were Elaine Gen- sorak second, and Gail Stevens first. Many thanks go out to the M. C. ' s Jim Hull and Ed Clay, and to the Social Commit¬ tee who planned an evening of fun for every¬ one. THE MARDI GRAS DANCE On February 8th, 1963 the M. M. C. Gym A. was the scene of the third school dance this year. The theme--Mardi Gras--was excellently carried out in the dec¬ orations. Jives, Congo lines, and the most popular of all the Waltz were the order of the evening. Dress for the girls varied from party dresses to the more casual sheaths, and most of the boys dressed accordingly. Many thanks go out to the social committee and to St. Al ' s C. Y. O. who donated their record collection, for making this dance successful and fun for all. THE SPRING PROM The Spring Prom was the fourth dance in the school year. Flowers, balloons and coloured streamers highlighted the spring time theme. The stage was adorned with flowers by the Social Com¬ mittee. The dance on the whole was successful. There wa ' s a great variety in dance. Many thanks go to Miss Parasuik and her Social Committee and all others who made this dance a success. EVENING IN MANHATTEN The final dance of the year was considered the finest dance of the year. The dancing was enjoyable and the food delicious. Jack Shapeira ' s fine or¬ chestra was enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks go to the Social Committee for making this dance a success.

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THE WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VISIT The W. S. O. under the direction of Victor Feldbrill On January 24, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra paid a visit to Miles Mac. As could have been expected, many students didn ' t really appreciate their coming until they actually came. Upon their visit, students who thought they would fall asleep as the con¬ cert progressed found themselves enjoying every minute of it. The visit was largely due to the efforts of Mr. Meadows and Mr. Scarrow and the East Kildonan School Board. The visit was sincerely enjoyed by everyone in the school, and when the concert was over, Victor Feldbrill and his excellent orchestra received a standing ovation. THE MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE VISIT Center visited Miles MacDonell. In their company was includ¬ ed Len Cariou, a former student of Miles MacDonell, Eric Donkin, and Maureen Fitzgerald The Theatre Centre presented a hilarious programme of light material to everyone ' s amusement. Thanks again go to Mr. Meadows, Mr. Scarrow, and the East Kildonan School Board for bringing the players to our School. Their visit was one that will long be remembered. Miles Mac can certainly be proud of Len Cariou who received part of his Education under the same teachers as we, the stu¬ dents of 1962-63, are receiving ours.