Provincial Institute of Technology and Art - Record Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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CLASS REPRESENTATIVES TOM WALWORK ART STEVENSON ALLAN CAMPBELL JACK KNIGHT ENID McGREGOR PEGGY CASWELL PHIL ATTRIL JIM WHITTEM HOWARD POEHLMAN BOB OGDEN ALLAN CAMPBELL JACK KNIGHT IOLA DIXON EVELYN BENTLY CHESTER MILLER ARNOLD COWAN JIM HUMPHRIES BOB WHITE JERRY THOMSON JACK KNIGHT JEAN McBRIDE HARRIET RODGERS THE INSTITUTE T 5 T O train Mechanics is not the chief function of the Institute.” These surprising and unexpected words came from the lips of Dr. W. G. Carpenter at a staff meeting held a few years ago. Periodically the Doctor finds it necessary and desirable to state to the members of our ever-growing staff the aims and objec¬ tives ' of our work, to recall its underlying philosophy, and to pass pithy comments an what he considers desirable or undesirable methods of approach. On the occasion mentioned above he fol¬ lowed up his first devastating sentence with a second and more illuminating one: “The primary purpose of the Institute is to train young men and women.” These two statements taken in conjunction show where the emphasis is laid at the Institute — not necessarily away from the practical and the technical but rather towards the human and the personal. They account in large measure for the free-and-easy type of discipline which is in vogue, for the notable absence of written rules, and for the large element of trust which is placed upon the individual students. Only by placing a large share of responsibility on the shoulders of young people can a sense of responsibility be developed. One note-worthy feature of life at the Institute is the friendly relationship that exists between the staff and the students. In a sense this mutual respect is symbolized by the Annual Banquet where instructors and instructed meet as a happy family, place their feet under a common table, blend their voices in class yells and community singing, and humorously gibe at each other’s frailties and short-comings — all in a spirit of good fellowship and camaraderie. Far be it from anyone to belittle the technical knowledge and the mechanical skills which are developed in the class rooms, the laboratories, and the workshops of the Institute, but along with them and far transcending them in importance is the training which we attempt to give in such fundamentals as honesty, integrity, re¬ liability, co-operation, initiative, leadership, and so forth. The practical trades and crafts which form the basis of our various courses are important in themselves but are still more important as the media through which these desirable personal qualities may be developed. In this complex industrial age knowledge and skill alone are not sufficient. They must be supplemented by those other characteristics which enable a person to get along with his fellows and to integrate himself with his environment. “No man liveth unto himself,” is truer today than ever. To develop and polish the many facets of the student’s char¬ acter the regular work of the school is supplemented by a great variety of extra-curricular activities. By means of sports and athletics the student may develop the proverbial sound body for his sound mind, and at the same time he may learn the value of team-work and co-operation, and the necessity of subordinating self to the good of a cause. Self-expression finds an outlet through music, dramatics, and various forms of literary work. Social even¬ ings, club work of many kinds, and the annual banquet cater to the gregarious instinct and give excellent training in planning and carrying out co-operative enterprises. By means of these and similar devices do Dr. Carpenter and his staff, working with and through their students, attempt to establish worthwhile traditions at the Institute. To what extent are these efforts meeting with success? This question may be answered by considering the large number of ex¬ students who appear to be doing well in the workaday world, who are giving valuable leadership in their various communities, who appear to hold the Institute in high regard and who return to visit it as frequently as occasion permits, who recommend it to their friends and acquaintances, who during the brief days of their honeymoons bring their brides to visit the scenes of their student days, and who presumably in days to come will send their sons and daughters to follow in their footsteps at the Institute. J. FOWLER. OUR PART REAT BRITAIN on the second day of September, 1939; declared herself to be at war with Germany. This action was closely followed up by Canada. The fight is one as age¬ less as time itself, with liberty, truth, and justice on one side; oppression, greed, and treachery, on the other. We all feel as citizens of this Dominion that we should like to aid in so worthy a cause, yet we all are not privileged to do so directly. However we can serve and do so nobly without going into uniform as much as every loyal-minded habitant of this country would like to. As students of a Technical Institution of the highest calibre we should not fail to recognize that here is where we can begin “to do our bit.” A specialized training is being offered to us every day that we are here; we should make the best of it and set proficiency and accuracy ahead of all obstacles, in no matter what may be set for us to do. After this conflict is over it will fall to us to begin the re¬ construction of our civilization. Then the cry for aid will come to us thrice as strongly; as it is going to sap Canada’s strength more than ever to rebuild a firm foundation for future generations. In this work we may prove our worthiness to serve as never before for here we will fight for the true survival of our civilization. CLIFFORD ROY CROOK 440 - nj 4 Street N.W., Motor G.IA. Page nine

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STUDENTS’ COUNCIL FIRST TERN Eric Jensen, President Frank Routledge, Vice-President Esther Helton, Secretary Tom Evans, Treasurer E. L. Harker, Social Ernie Dubbbr, Literary Bob Bateman, Sports SECOND TERM Sandy Letawsky, President Eleanor Williamson, Vice-President Leona Kane, Secretary Mr. D. C. Fleming, Staff Representative Margot Whitehead, Treasurer Einar Kumlin, Literary Kelly Tanner, Sports E. L. Harker, Social E. L. Harker, President Bill Hood, Social THIRD TERM Lola Dixon, Vice-President Art Miller, Literary Berry Clark, Secretary Margot Whitehead, Treasurer Ron Hiller, Sales Manager Kelly Tanner, Sports Page eight

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EMERY WEAL STAFF ERNIE DUBBER PEGGY CASWELL JIM WHITTAM BILL MAXWELL CLARENCE SORTOME LA VAR HARKER CHUBBIE NELSON ELEANOR WILLIAMSON FRANCES LARUE TOM WALLWORK BILL LUXTON SANDY LETAWSKY MR. D. C. JONES THE EMERY WEAL HE EMERY WEAL is a periodical which is the voice of dear old Alma Mater, with thirteen years of existence and striving to keep on the path of success. The Emery Weal consists of from four to eight pages of educational editorials, sports, scandal and student activities of the Institute, all of which is printed on high quality paper. The extra cost of printing such a paper involves the necessity of selling it at five cents a copy. The feature of the year’s publications comprises the Annual Graduation Banquet editorial, including some of the miscues that were made that night and were placed on the back page under the heading “S-c-a-n-d-a-1.” Other features were the reports of the former organization, the Foo Fraternity and finally the big issue of the year which is at present on the press. Page ten After several publications it was found that the sales were greatly increased by having the fairer sex on the sales staff. Congratulations and thanks are to be given to the Staff Repre¬ sentative Mr. D. C. Jones, managers, editors and sales staff, for their strenuous efforts and time given to make the Emery Weal a success. There has never been a dull moment for our staff mem¬ bers, staff representative and editors-in-chief, when the paper is being censored before going to press, but on looking back they can all say the time and trouble was well worth the experience. Fortunately, the Emery Weal this year, due to its fine co¬ operation from the student body and its advertisers, has been a financial success, surpassing those of previous years. We all can say that Volume 13 of the Emery Weal is a joh well done, thanks to the many who helped it on the road to success.