Red Deer Composite High School - Yearbook (Red Deer, Alberta Canada)

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SOCIAL EVENTS (Cont ' d) CLUB 500 “Super, Terrific, Colossal”, they all describe “Club 500”, an event we won’t forget. Music was supplied by Mr. Merta and his “Hep Cats”. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of lovely Gail Smith, by our charm¬ ing Campus Queen of “49”, Dawn Code. Bob Gish, master of ceremonies, presented our former Campus Queen Dawn Code with a beautiful bouquet of spring flowers and Gail received a lovely compact. Corsages were presented to all the candidates, then follow¬ ing this came a very entertaining floor show. Those taking part were: Dana Morkerberg, Gaye McCord, Chester Black, Alan Keast, Carl Grasby and the three Enno sisters—San¬ dra, Ruby and Karen. A few more waltzes wound up a successful evening. THUR - TEEN CARNIVAL Thur-Teen’s big event of the year was held on March 22, and turned out a smashing success. All the bright colors and loud music got everyone in a mood to enjoy the carnival attractions. Booths were set up along the walls with bingo, darts, fish-ponds, nickle throw and of course, cokes and hot-dogs. A side show, under the management of Karen Enno, was one of the main attrac¬ tions. Aside from this there was dancing for those who were tired of bingo and darts or had run out of the necessary. Don Pierlot was master of ceremonies. As eleven o ' clock approached all eyes were on Don to announce the door prize. This was Bill DeWilde, much to Marion’s delight! All activities ended at eleven so the dormites could be in before lights-out. SOCK-HOP The dance of the month was in the form of a Sock-Hop held in the gym on April 27. Admission to the dance was a ticket on our candidate for Stampede Queen, Gail Smith. Bob Gish, our master of ceremonies, kept the dance running smoothly with elimination dances, pie eating contests, and other novelty dances. The Sock-Hop turned out a big success. Doug: “Are you going to be my caddie, boy?” Caddie: “Yes, sir.” Doug: “Well, are you very good at finding lost balls?” Caddie: “Very good, sir.” Doug: “Well look around and find one and we ’ll start the game.”

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Social ' Qvenfo OPENING DANCE Our first “mingling of the masses” came early in the year when the annual opening dance was held in the “Y”. The object of this dance was to announce the members of the Students’ Council. At first the opening was a little tense, but as soon as we began to recognize a face here and there we departed with the feeling that the coming year wasn’t going to be so bad after all. HALLOWE ' EN MASQUERADE As the old saying goes, “It started the year out right.” The fellows and gals all wore masks and were dressed either hard-time or masquerade. They “tripped the light fantastic” to the music of the school band. George Hart, dressed as a devil, won the prize for the boys. Pearl Swainson, dressed as a rugby player, won the girls’ prjze. Cokes and doughnuts were sold by the Social committee and a good time was had by all. SADIE HAWKINS The girls of C.H.S. really had themselves a time during the annual Sadie Hawkin’s week. Invitations were delivered by our mail carriers and the boys were treated to a free week of entertainment. The dance was held at the “Y” and provided an evening of real fun. The boys and girls were dressed either dog patch style or in calico and jeans. A prize was given for the best dressed boy and girl. This was won by Barney Crawford and Helen Mackay. The prize for the best beard was won by Don Pierlot. The girls were in their glory because all the dances were ladies (?) choice. The “do” ended at 11 o’clock when the girls proudly walked their favorite catches home. CHRISTMAS SEMI-FORMAL This, the most successful event of 1949. really topped the year off right. It was the annual Christmas semi-formal dance which was held at the “Y” on December 22. The hall was decorated in tasteful Christmas fashion, the centre of interest being the lighted tree in the middle of the floor. The girls looked “swish” in their best formals, with corsages which were given them by their favorite beaux and escorts. The band, lead by Mr. Merta, supplied wonderful music and our president was master of ceremonies. Later Ol’ Santa Claus himself appeared to give out the gifts. Cokes and doughnuts were sold by the social committee and the dance lasted till 1 o’clock.

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70 Till R - TEEN EXECUTIVE Back row, 1. to r.: Bob Gish, Shorty Gordon, Freddie Fischer, Don MacArthur, 2nd row: Don Pierlot (pres.), Peter McCaff¬ rey, Maxine Field, Karen Enno, Ray Miller, Lorna Chisholm. Front row: Marguerite Groom, Doreen Mc¬ Lean, Mona Rierson, Helen Twack. High School Orchestra (L. to r.): Don McPhee, trumpet; Albert Russell, clarinet; Ron McCullough, sax; Garth Nelson, sax; Oliver Stopsen, nanjo; Ralph Jorgenson, sax; J. Jackson, drums; Amy Dick, piano; C. W. Merta, conductor. THUR - TEEN The Thur-teen Club got well under way this year with our own C.H.S. orchestra supplying the music. These short dances which lasted from 8 to 10 p.m. were spon¬ sored every second Thursday. The purpose of this club was to provide good entertainment for the students and finance the Campus Queen at the Teen conference in Calgary as well as helping to purchase those snazzy blazers and crests for the orchestra. Special mention is made to Mr. Ohlsen who was our able advisor and to the efficient executive Don Pierlot, president; Karen Enno, secretary; Doreen MacLean, Shorty Gordon, Don McArthur, Pete McCaffrey, Helen Twack, Marguerite Groom, Fred Fischer, Ray Miller, Bob Gish. Mona Rierson, Mackie Field and Lorna Chisholm. MUSIC AT C,H,S. The music department has made a great comeback on the Composite High School’s campus. Classes kept increasing till an overcrowded condition existed in both morning and afternoon classes. The semester was divided into periods of practical music in which the student could take up any instrument he desired. All were coached and instructed by Charlie W. Merta. A section of the time was devoted to theory, appreciation and history of music. All tied in with the practical work. Many from these classes carried on their practical work into such activities as the school orchestra. Their talents were displayed at all school parties, both student union affairs and the ever-popular Thur-teen. Besides this they played for public engagements in the vicinity. Many other activities were carried out in this department such as the Girls’ Glee Club, which met on Monday and Wednesday. All these groups as well as the entire music classes appeared on the great concert of the year—“The Music Ale”. The future of the music at the Composite High School appears very promising and a good course is in store for the students both for credit and extra curricular for the coming term. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club of the Composite High School has in every way lived up to it’s name, this year. It has indeed, been a “GLEE CLUB.” Under the capable direction of Miss H. Soderman, many carefree hours have been enjoyed. The first public performance of the group was a radio broadcast of Christmas carols over the local station, CKRD. This, to most members, was a new and exciting experience not soon to be forgotten. Practices have been held on an average of once a week through out the year. Recently while preparing for an Operetta, no one has grumbled if called on two or three or even four times weekly. The Operetta was presented May 19. Every member of the club is deeply grateful to Miss Soderman for her untiring efforts to make the year instructive, beneficial and above all a happy one.