North Bay Collegiate Institute and Vocational School - Northland Echo Yearbook (North Bay, Ontario Canada)

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THE NORTI-ILAND ECHO 17 EDITORIAL It seems significant, that in a world at war, the United States and Canada should be drawn closer than ever together-like old friends in time of need. There is none of the bitter and suspicious distrust, none of the unfriendly rival- ry, so common in Europe, existing between us and our great neighbour to the south. No greater evidence of our essential kinship may be found than the establishment of a Joint De- fence Committee at Ogdensburg, to ensure the effective defence and protection of our continent in the event of a hostile attack. This truly great step, on the part of our two nations, demonstrates to those who would sow disunity in our midst that we are, despite the vicissi- tudes of history, still one people, various in faiths and races, perhaps, but basically united. For this reason alone, it seemed to us eminently fitting that, for the first time in the history of our magazine, we should exchange copies of our yearbook with some of the schools south of the border. We hope that the pages of our book will help to communicate to you, our neigh- bours and friends, something of the life of an average student community in Canada. 'K K 41 Special mention must here be made in re- cognition of the invaluable services rendered by the various school organizations interested in contributing to the National War Effort. We congratulate particularly The Soldiers, Over- seas Committee for their work in sending boxes to ex-students now in the Canadian Army, the Junior and Senior Red Cross, for their assistance to the Local Red Cross Branch, the Marionette Club, the Camera Clubs, and all the students who are willing and able to invest in War Savings Stamps and Certificates. 'K-K-K We want everyone who contributed in any way to the success of this year's publication, to know that we sincerely appreciate their efforts . . . the Form Representatives, the Editorial, Business and Art Staffs, Miss Walker, Miss Macnamara, Mr. McCann, Mr. Dewar and all those who did special work for the magazine. And above all, remember that without the support of our advertisers, ninety-live in all, we could not publish this record of the yearis school activities . . . So please give them your patronage as much as possible. K+!-K We sincerely regret that two of our ex- students, Dick Milne and john Quinlan lost their lives in the service of their country. The school is proud of all those ex-students who are giving so unsellishly of their energies and talents to serve their country in whatever way they see fit And now, on with the magazine. We know that youire going to enjoy its pages. Marion Alford. VALEDICTO RY MARIAN ALFORD, GRADE 13 Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen: When I was asked to voice the farewell of this yearls graduating class, I was doubtful whether I should recall some of the many humorous incidents which have interspersed our school life, or whether I should dwell for these few moments on the thoughts which lay dor- mant in our minds until we found ourselves on the verge of graduation. Now we realize more vividly that we have reached another milestone. Although, as we have approached the day of graduation, we have relived the past few years at times, tonight we are again looking forward. We know that this milestone does not mark the final stage in our quest for knowledge yet it marks an important stage. From now on we shall learn through personal experience what we have been taught through the related experiences of others. It is difficult to voice, in this hour of mingled feelings, the thoughts which crowd in upon the mind of the graduate, affecting his or heri atti- tude toward graduation, and to present in a few moments the sum of our meditations. The words Thank you are inadequate with which to express our indebtedness to Principal Wal- lace and his staff of teachers-let us call them our friends. They understand the sentiment which we are unable to express. To-night they are looking beyond those words of gratitude in thought, and in hope, that one day we will ul- timately win through, and establish for others in this .day of struggle a memorial of our grati- tude which would refiect honour upon our name and upon this school of which we form a part. We may have thought that in a short time we would have done with this school, but tonight we know that we are a part of this school for as long as we live. For in this In- stitute of learning we have been taught, from year to year, to rise to higher levels of thought, and .to build now so that we will be prepared to take our place in a progressive world, that one day we will arrive at the goal of all our labours -a good name.

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I6 THE NORTHLAND ECHO INSTITUTE 1 NORTH BAY COLLEGIATE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL ull THE NORTHLAND ECHO, Vol. 18, 1940-41 STAFF Enrron-IN-CHIEF ..-- Marion Alford EXCHANGE ........... Andy Repol SCHOOL News ...... JEAN MCBE1-H FORM Norss .... Eleanor Rennick, ASSOCIATE EDITORS - Wilma Cliff, Busmrss MANAGER---R McCambley Jessie Moore Oscar Boyer, joy Kennedy, Ro- ASSISSANTSTM0ffiS Herman Ronald ALUMNI ......,... Eunice Watling bert Bell, E. Cappadocia. Carmichael, Robert Bell W GIRLS' SPORTS ....... Isabel Cherry ART-Lorna Spratt, Betty Desjardins, Brown, B. McIntosh j Sayer BOYS' SPORTS .... George Cummings Carl Weegar, F. Baldrate. L. Beattie. THE STAFF OF THE SCHOOL F. D. Wallace, M.A., Principal D. Anderson Miss F. G. Ash, B.A. J. E. Baker, B.A. Miss G. A. Bennett, B.A. C. K. Carrington, B.A. J. B. Clipsham Miss D. Denyes, B.A. W. E. Dewar, B.A. T. R. Foster, B.Com. R. E. Franklin, B.A. Miss C. H. Gardner, B.A. Miss M. E. Gliddon, B.A. Miss L. E. Hamer, B.A. S. W. M. Hardwick, B.A. Mrs. B. T. Hoey, M.A. Miss I. V. Jackson, M.A. E. A. McCann, B.A. Miss E. McNamara T. Fifth, MA. COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE BOARD ADVISORY D. Hamilton, Chainnan S. B. Clement J. Halliday W. M. Flannery W. M. Flannery H. W. Teskey D. Hamilton A. T. Smith E. J. Labreche J. C. Ross J. C. Ross .5'. MAGAZINE STAFF Miss P. L. Morgan, B.A. J. R. Pargeter F. R. Psutka, B.A. J. R. Thomson, B.A. K. E. Thomson Miss Miss Miss G. D. M. E. Wales, B.A. A. C. Walker M. B. Walton, B.A Wert, B.Sc. H. W. Williams, B.A. VOCATIONAL COMMITTEE J. Halliday, Chairman A. Gradwell J. McMillan H. A. McEwen W. Yarlasky A ' H 3-i , .4 Standing--Mr. Dewar, A. Rejol, J. McBeth, M. Herman, Mr. E. A. McCann, E. Cappadocia, J. Sayers I Cherry B. McIntosh, B. Brorum, E. Watling, L. Beatty, J. Kennedy, B. Bell, Fred Baldrate. Seated-Loma Spratt, George Cummings, Marian Alford, Reg. McCambley, Wilma Cliff, Carl Weegar Eleanor Rennick.

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l8 THE NORTHLAND ECHO We review in thought, not without emotion the years we have spent here. They are a fact, and cannot be looked at through the coloured glasses with which we may view our future. Yes, the years we have spent here are what we ourselves have made them. True, we cannot plead for ourselves a nearly perfect response to our opportunities: but allow us, while admitting of imperfection. to dwell in grateful retrospect and grant us a little pride in having a diploma as evidence that we have aspired towards an ideal. We are emerging from a field of preparation in mind and in body in many phases of work and play, into a field of action, and we hope that the confidence which this school has placed in us will never be betrayed. We do not know what the future holds for us, but the world to- day tells us that the road winds uphill all the way. We wish to play our part as Canadians in an Empire, whose contribution to the wel- fare of mankind must be an inspiration and a challenge to us all. We hope that we will be worthy of the citizenship which is the heritage of every Canadian, Several of our fellow stu- dents have already shown their pride in this heritage by enlisting with the army, navy, or air-force, and have found their bodies better fitted and their minds keener for the part they have to play, because of their preparation here. Many of the boys have already distinguished themselves overseas, while a vast number are busily completing their training in Canada, an- ticipating the day when they may strike their blow for a democracy they have been taught to value. One of the careers we are following most closely is that of Major Troy who, as one of the most popular teachers in the North Bay Collegiate Institute and Vocational School, left his lengthy and loyal following in North Bay to serve us in an even greater capacity. We pause a moment, remembering yet another of our teachers, Mr. Cleland, who passed away this summer. We extend our deepest sym- pathies to his wife and daughter. And now, we say to you students who are entering this school-Be worthy of your privileges here as you Learn to Live . It will be your task, as it is ours, to remove from our world cruel wars between nations and to pro- mote a better understanding among all men. Tonight, we of the graduation class take leave of this school, but before we go, let us again re- fresh your memories with those grand words which our King quoted in his Christmas mes- sage of 1939 and which are a clarion call to us as we stand on the threshold of a New Year: I said to a man who stood at the gate of the year-Give me a light, that I may tread safely into the unknown. And he replied-Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God-That shall be to you better than light and safer than the known way . ARTICLES TCHAIKOWSKY J. RosBoRoUGH This is the story of a man whom it is said, no one understood, not even he himself. Yet in him, on the one hand, we find a great master of music, on the other, in his life story a tragic struggle, almost futile, against his own moral weaknesses and against poverty. Since all great music represents something of its composer's personality, we must know something about this manis life to understand his music. Peter Ilitch Tchaikowsky was born on the 7th May one hundred years ago, at Kamsko Votinsk, Province of Viatka, Russia. During his youth he received the customary piano training of middle-class children. Most of his time was, however, spent in the study of law. Do not make Peter's career music, said his teacher one day. Frankly, I have no faith in his gift for music. When Peter reached the age of twenty-three, the eminent Russian Pianist and Composer, Anton Rubinstein, remarked that in spite of the fact that Peter was careless, he did display certain talent in his exercises. From that day his course was set. Tchai- kowsky was to be a composer. After holding a government clerkship for four years, Peter re- solved to give this up and devote all his time to music, regardless of the poverty he might endure. In 1863 he became Professor of Harmony in the Moscow Conservatory. In spite of the title, his income was quite small. This post did, however, give him opportunities to meet the established musicians and to make friendships which later greatly helped him in promoting his works. Because of his duties at the conservatory, Tchaikowsky could spare little time for com- position. His First Symphony, as well as se- veral religious anthems, were written at night. The resultant physical and mental strain caused him to suffer a nervous breakdown which af- flicted him so seriously that he was unable to conduct an orchestra for ten years. Tchaikowsky, despite the grudging praise of doubting contemporaries, soon acquired a re- putation as a composer. His first opera, Eugene Oniegin, although disliked at first, later became well known and properly appreciated. Un-