Mount Royal College - Varshicom Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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A Haverin ' ' Something new has been added to Dear Old Mount Royal—A new door opens upon vistas of-things. Behind this august portal slumbers (or lumbers) legendary figures of that golden long ago. Can that door be opened? Even by “you-know whom?” Yes! Let’s peek in. The lock “goes damnable hard”. We must have it fixed. But now we are in! In a row on each side of the room are little stands and a chair to each. Here are concocted the mental toils of the thirsty slaves without, the myriads thirsting for knowledge. Here one sees calendar (overrun with lush beauty), ash trays (over¬ running) and teachers (run over). Lying on a desk a baton wearily exposes its cork tip and gives a musical air to the place; standing by the window a sonometer adds dignity and grace to the room; lolling on a window sill an old pipe, redolent of the “dreamy weed”, adds something too. The view from the window also intrigues. To be specific is to be prosaic, but what one can see from that orifice could only be seen on a March day in Calgary—it is all the re—every huge “blob” of it. Verily it is a very romantic place reminiscent of that fabulous cave of Ali Baba and his 40 thieves. The thieves are there too, many of them, now, uncomfortably near 40 but they rarely speak of that. The short and tall, thin and not so thin, all, congregate there. They speak of many things— of Caesar and hormones, of life and death, of; plays and players, of lines, angles and curves (especially curves). Here one can find all one seeks. If Romance—the flash of tender smile, the gaji glance from roguish eyes, the strut and creak of ponderous muscle—all, all are here. If Knowledge—The roll of the ponderous bear¬ ings, as mighty cerebrum unfolds, thunders in one’s ears. If Comradeship—Here can be heard the scottisli bur-r-r, the English “a”, the welsh “catch” and “the angels song”—all, all can be heard here. And as we gradually, silently, reverently, withdraw, we feel perversely unmathematical and say to ourselves that something has been added in “Zero minus one”. S ' » =5 The year that Richard opened the Door, but found that Kilroy had already left, is almost over for Mount Royal College. The impact of tue veteran-student was felt as strongly nere, as in the larger provincial universities. Enlarged to include three of the ex-army huts, Mount Royal absorbed tnem, and yet kept personalized teaching at a maximum. This policy was a great benefit to the Vets, who found that getting back to studying was a real job, after their experiences of tne last six years. It is greatly to their credit, that these men have the foresight and ambit¬ ion to carry on their studies to fit themselves for the post-war world. A new vocabulary of service terms nas now taken a prominent place in... most students’ speech. Professor and teachers are now “Jokers” and “Wallahs”. “Gen” is picked up by everyone, and there are few students who have not “had their time” on some detail. It is doubtful it this meets the approval of the English jokers: -sorry, teachers but it is now a definite part of the education offered at the College. Yes, it has been an eventful year, with new friendships made and old ones renewed. Our Athletics have been very successful, and all clubs and organizations have flourished in the light of such a large student body. This yearbook is printed in the hope that it will remind you of many pleasant memories and friendships made at Mount Royal College. 12

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Claresholr WAYNE AMUNDSEN (Munsen) Theme Song of a Pre-Dent—-“You dent ' em ... I’ll fill ’em. Wayne’s interests are in sports—baseball, softball and track. RALPH ‘ ARCHY” ATKINSON Carbo A real morale booster around M.R.C. Archy 5 foot— of solid sunshim manages to keep all the world a song. Of course we won’t mention a his methods—but pestering “Stew” is one of them. F. M. BARKE Calgai A physicist who needs a psychiatrist. He can’t pronounce it, but I ■ ' sounds big enough for Fred to handle. A warning from the Sylphs- “Beware of all, but most beware of man”. His barke is worse than h bite. JACK BARLASS Believe No. 1 Dream-Boy “Barley” hails from Bellevue, and is another promisir, medical student. He only wishes that French proved as interesting i hockey—and a certain cute little nurse. MAXINE BARTSCH (Cuddles) Calgai Proposing to follow a commendable Social Service career, howevi. Max has such a lovable nature that we fear it will prove social 98% an career 2%. Here’s wishing you success in passing—or in finding a man who has. AMBER BEBBINGTON Calga Amber spent most of the school year commuting between here an Edmonton. Was just auditing the course this year but hopes to go 1 University next year. R. F. BELL Calga This blonde “engineer-to-be-he-hopes” goes by the names of “Dill or “Single”. His pet hobby? Why, pestering Bobyk, natch. . J. DAVID BLAZOUSKE (Jonsey) Calga “ Jonsey. Jonsey. give me your answer do, I’m half crazy over this Latin 2.” A very sharp lad this, practically can speak the Latin language. Takii an Arts degree—but this is no doubt just a start. BRUCE BOBYK Canine This is Bruce’s second year at Mount Royal College which probatl accounts for his good marks in his Engineering course. CAURINO BOMBARDIERI Calgf Chick is taking a B.Sc. [course, hoping to make alchohol cheap than Johnny Walker does. Blows a mean horn as a hobby. P. A. G. BOURREE This dark, good looking boy ran into illness during the last term, has decided to withdraw and to try again next year. Good luck, Al. J. B. BOWRON Calgi This likable chap has made up his mind to be an Electrical Engine i Was a star in the Bowling league. 14