Orangeville High School - Red and Blue Yearbook (Orangeville, Ontario Canada)

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ll The school secretary, Miss Dodds, cleared the school headaches frcm her brain last summer with the sea breezes of the Atlantic and came back refreshed and with a new sparkle in her eye. This sum er she was picked by Mr. McClelland to be secretary of the summer school at the Ontario Agricultural College. After subtracting the shakes, rattles and racket frcm his Ford, Mr. Kalbfleisch came to the conclusion he had Wnothingn left. The action resulting from his calculations prbduced a 'Ll Chevrolet. Mr. and Mrs. Percy had a very pleasant motor trip to southern Arizona last July. we appreciate very much the work of our caretaker, Mr. G. Rawn, who we feel is not only doing a very fine job of keeping our school spick and span, but is also pleasant and cooperative. f'fN,.N to -Do UUUQ Db QQGBL Ee cgoaa wr., .1 THQ -scenbe. - GQELQH- Kmox 7DR,6,513r1 eRbAl0 Cdoggy

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10 4 - gp!!! Notes - Yes, the members of the staff have had a few highlights too which will make this year a memorable one. H D Perhaps we should give first place.to that event in Guelph, -December 20, 1952, when Mr. M. Young deciding he needed a sympathetic campanion to whom-he could tell his troubles, made Miss Audrey Wilson his bride. She didn't have long to wait to hear his troubles either for, on coming out of the'reception, a police ticket decorated his car. Well, Mrs. Young, that's just the beginning. we wish you every joy and happiness. Mr. Young, we think you're a very fortunate young man. Another event, almost as disastrous as our first one was happy took place during the Easter holidays when our principal, on his way to Rochester, had the misfortune to be involved in an accident. There were many thankful people when it was learned that no one had been seriously hurt although Mr. Cline received ainumber of nasty scratches and his car was badly smashed. Fortunately Mr. Cline carried insurance so that all was not lost and he was able to replace his car with a 1950 Oldsmobile. This year too we congratulate Mr. Gibson who completed his specialist standing last summer in his course in Industrial Arts and Crafts. Q Once inia lifetime, and for most of us never, comes the opportunity to view the pomp and pagentry of a coronation and our school is fortunate to have nOur Miss Kiddn who teaches English at O.D.H.S. attend this spectacle. we are sure she will have a marvellous time and that she will share her trip with us on her return. Congratulations and bon voyage, Miss Kidd. we regret that Miss Ewing who has been teaching girls' P.T. and Latin for the past two years has decided to withdraw from the profession and so will not be with us next year. Whatever your plans, Miss Ewing, we wish you the best of success. We will miss you. This year two new members were added to the staff - Mr. N. Maynard who is the new Com ercial teacher, and Mr. A. Smith, who heads the newly instituted music department which has added so much to our school functions. Mr. Smith has an orchestra well under way as well as a military band which now leads the cadet corps instead of the tradit- ional girls' bugle band. Last summer Captain Yates and Lieutenant Seltzer attended the sum er cadet camp at Ipperwash, the former as instructor, the latter as platoon commander. This su er it looks as if our cadet ' instructor Mr. Yates intends to get in a little golf whereas Mr. Seltzer is going to try his charm as a salesman. The whole staff again, of course, presents its mythical bouquet to Miss McPhedran who seems to have the knack of knowing when a spot of tea will lift those drooping spirits or smooth over the rough spots which are bound to crop up during a school year. Thanks, Miss Mcphedrano

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12 - Sadie Hawkin's Dance - by Clarence Proctor XII ' WHey, wait Susie! Aren't you going to carry my books toon? Yes, for a whole week in O.D.H.S. it was a familiar sight to see girls hold doors open for the boys and to stand politely back to allow them to pass first. Had the age of chivalry gone co pletely? No, it was just WTwirp Weekn. And whatls that I hear? Susie just asked Jim.what colour of flowers he would like for Friday night. Oh I understand, now --- the girls must buy their dates flowers for the Sadie Hawkin's Dance. The night of February 13th was clear and cool with just enough moon to suit the occasion. As the muted strains of Dalton Gibson's orchestra drifted out over the snow, the first brave girl was seen helping her chosen Uescortn out of the car in front of the school. She advanced to the'smiling ticket seller and with a wistful look at her purse paid the admission. Then she graciously helped him off with his overcoat and proudly pinned flowers in his buttonhole. Decorating the gym.walls were large red hearts and the trad- itional L'il Abner and Daisy Mae. Dim blue lights and a smooth floor provided all the extra incentive for the girls to step up to a boy and sweetly ask, HMay I have the next dancen. Soon the floor was dotted with whirling couples. Intermission was for once a pleasant rest period for the boys. Just think - they didn't have to brave the long line to the lunch counter in the Science room, nor did they have to wonder whether their finances were sufficient. Dancing continued until one and then dreamyeeyed students left for parts unknown, with the girls, of course, in charge. As one boy said as he left the school Wlt was the best dance, I!ve ever been at. Why don't we have them more oftenln - Tell Me Why - by Dougald MacArthur XII Why is it that our teachers Will stand outside the door Until two minutes vanish - Or maybe even more. The fact that time is fleeting They seem to know quite well, But they don't give the homework out Until the second bell.