Regina Normal School - Beacon Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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Boys’ Athletics Time, the grim reaper, has written “finis” to one more Regina Normal School athletic season. To give a short review of our activities and to tell of our accomplish¬ ments are all that he has left us. Early last fall, when we were all strangers to one another, many lasting friendships were made on the play¬ ground. Inter-form softball in which all the boys partici¬ pated, proved very popular while the weather was suitable. It seemed very uncertain whether we would be able to form a rugby team. We finally succeeded, however. A number of the boys had never played before but, like the good sports they are, played their very best and had some very fine games. After the fall session of practice teaching, winter weather ended outdoor sports. Basketball became our fav¬ ourite form of recreation and many stirring games were played. The winter sports season really began after the Christmas holidays. The better players from the different room teams were formed into senior and junior teams. These teams played in the College Basketball League and many interesting games were enjoyed by our supporters. Our hockey team, though hampered by lack of prac¬ tice facilities, played some very good games and tied for second place in the College League. Volley-ball helped to fill in while we were waiting for the weather to allow us to go outside once more. Being a new game to most of us, its novelty made it much more enjoyable. It is spring and we are now on the campus where baseball and softball rule. Our baseball team is playing- in the College League and doing very well. Our final Physical Training examination was a per¬ sonal triumph for Bill Darnell, who proved himself most efficient in that subject by winning the silver medal and ten dollars given as first prize. PERSONNEL OF BOYS’ RUGBY TEAM Findlay Kajewski Hodgson Hunt Byam Schmidt Stevens Smith Gabora Windsor Koroluk Brown Wood Dornstauder Brooks PERSONNEL OF BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Kajewski Ward Miller Findlay Rueblack Zora East Smith PERSONNEL OF BOYS’ HOCKEY TEAM Wood Findlay Phillips Kajewski Foster Baker Hunt Dunn Smith Benson PERSONNEL OF BOYS’ BASEBALL TEAM Hunt Baker Phillips Smith Findlay Lang Gabora Foster Miller Wood Girls’ Athletics Athletic activities engaged in by the girls this year were varied and quite successful. The season opened with the organization of an inter¬ form softball league which functioned until the first snow. The high-light of the fall term was the field meet in which all rooms participated. Room C won the meet, Room B running them a close second. Practice teaching ended all outdoor sports. On our return to Normal, basketball commenced. Sergeant-Major Sanderson coached the senior team which played in the Inter-Collegiate League throughout the winter season. Despite lack of previous experience together, the girls of the senior team showed considerable ability, breaking all records of Normal School perform¬ ance. They stood third in the league. In the spring term an inter-form basketball schedule was drawn up. Great enthusiasm was shown throughout the school when Mr. Scarrow promised the winning team a dinner at the Hotel Saskatchewan. Room B won the series. Other activities during the year included tennis tournaments in the fall and spring, volley-ball and New- combe. Softball was also resumed in the spring.

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The Literary Society As we approach the end of the term we sometimes ask ourselves, “What would Normal have been without the Literary Society?” The possibility of a session with¬ out such an institution would be difficult to conceive. So, in accordance with precedent, the Literary Society was organized within a few weeks of the opening of the 1935 term. Under the able direction of Mr. Scarrow the Consti¬ tution of the previous year’s Society was adopted. Nominations for officers followed. A hectic cam¬ paign on the part of some of the nominee-supporters disturbed the even tenor of the Normal atmosphere for a time. The results of the election appear on page one. Mr. Ralston was chosen as Honorary President. The Room Representatives on the Executive were: Room A—Grace Broad. Room B—Jim Findlay. Room C—Jean Hillhouse. Room D—Stanley Mitchell. Room E—Mrs. Stevenson. This able executive immediately set to work forming the committees to be in charge of the Athletic and Literary activities. A number of changes were made in the Constitution. The highlight of the term was the general party held in the auditorium in November. With the New Year came the new Executive, the personnel of which is given on the first page. The installation of the treasurer provided a well-remembered chuckle or two. Mrs. Hay was chosen as Honorary President for the spring term. Representatives from the rooms included: Room A—Wallace Connon. Room B—Helen Gamey. Room C—Marion MacKay. Room D—Gladys MacFarlane. Room E—Isabel Thompson. Throughout the year the programs were presented, in turn, by groups from each room. The programs were distinctly cultural and educational in nature. The spici¬ ness of variety, too, was much in evidence throughout the year. The Trial Scene from “The Merchant of Venice” and the program commemorating Rudyard Kipling might be singled out as two of the better programs. The Normal paper, “The Beacon”, a pithy, versatile publication compiled by the students, was edited under the direction, first of Kathleen Mead, and later of William Darnell. During the past few weeks the final issue of “The Beacon” has occupied the spare moments of the Executive. As intended, the Literary Society, under capable leadership and expert guidance, has provided an outlet for the talented few, supplied a fine medium for develop¬ ing the latent ability of the many, and trained the vast majority of us to express ourselves easily and to appre¬ ciate and to enjoy the thrill of participation. Regina Normal Alumni 1935-36 “Friendship is a chain of gold, Shaped in God’s all perfect mold. Each link a smile, a laugh, a tear, A grip of hand, a word of cheer, As steadfast as the ages roll, Binding closer from soul to soul. No matter how far or heavy the load, Sweet is the journey on friendship’s road.’’ Thus, through nine happy months at Normal, many deep and lasting friendships have been formed, and for that reason the Alumni Association has been organized. The members of the Society will receive a detailed list of names and addresses which, we hope, will keep many friendships unbroken. Reunions will be planned in future years, the first one probably being in the Christmas holidays of 1936. Officers President .Lloyd East Vice-President .Evelyn Tanner Secretary-Treasurer .Marion Mackay

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A bronze medal and a five dollar prize were won by Miss Jean Woodley of Room E for her performance in the final Physical Training exercises. PERSONNEL OR GIRLS’ SENIOR BASKETBALL TEAM Forwards— Defense— Beryl Johnstone Marion Mackay Isabel Thompson Grace Bagg Roxana Kinsman (Captain) Bretta Powles Anne Hugh Kay Mead THE PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB One of the most successful organizations in the school this year has been the Public Speaking Club. Getting under way with an enthusiastic organization meeting early in the fall, the club has held spirited and well attended meetings throughout the winter months. The meetings were varied in form—debates, discussions, stump speeches and mock parliaments have all had a place on the club’s agenda. During the year the club undertook to present a pro¬ gramme at one of the meetings of the Literary Society. Several members of the club attended the opening of our Provincial Legislative Assembly, and under their direc¬ tion this colorful ceremony was reproduced on the stage of the Normal School. From all accounts, the programme was eminently successful. The Speaking Club fittingly closed its year’s activi¬ ties with a banquet and dance in the Kitchener Hotel. The function was well attended by both staff and students and was, in the opinion of everyone who attended, a pro¬ nounced success. The toasts, ably delivered, conclusively demonstrated the benefit that the members have derived from the club’s activities. The year’s activities were under the direction of an executive, the members of which were: W. Darnell, E. Griffin, L. East, B. Stevens and W. Connon. The club was extremely fortunat e in having Mr. Griffin as critic and owes much of the success of its activities to him. THE BEACON The official organ for the expression of pupils’ views and for the dissemination of school news was this year “The Beacon.” During the fall term the editorial chair was capably occupied by K. Mead, and W. Darnell was appointed to that position for the spring term. Although the number of issues printed was not large, yet we feel that their quality fully compensated for their scarcity. Articles written by the staff and students, and others culled from various magazines, all found a place in the columns of the Beacon. Since the lighter side of life, too, has its place, humorous incidents and sayings were faithfully reported by the ever-watchful Beacon staff. The sports reporters too, were most active and many a student felt a glow of pride when he saw his athletic prowess recor ded in the Beacon. The Beacon did, indeed, live up to its name this year, and did shed considerable light upon the activities of the Normal School. THE ORCHESTRA The year 1935-36 has been full of enjoyment for the members of the Orchestra. They have been in attendance at the daily opening exercises and we feel sure they have enjoyed playing. They will find how helpful this experi¬ ence has been when, at some future date, they start similar organizations in the communities in which they may be located. For her unfailing courtesy and capable leadership, the members of the Orchestra wish to express their appreciation to their conductor, Miss Elizabeth Pears. PERSONNEL OF THE ORCHESTRA Miss E. Pears, Victoria Kupchenko, Mildred Tucker, Lillian Will, Mary Foy, Edna Woods, Margaret Bergstrom, Edwin Foster, Victor Byam, Philip Baines, Ervin Way, Lloyd East, Reg. Harper, Linton MacDonald, William Miller, Edward Smith, William Vann, Eric Shields, George Brown, Tom Kajewski. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETY FALL TERM Trustees .Mrs. A. J. McCulloch, Miss E. E. Pears President .James Muir Secretary-Treasurer .Betty Bird Student Representatives. Evelyn Hamm, Helen Gamey, Evelyn Tanner, Jessie Ross, Betty Bird, Percy Hodgson, James Muir. SPRING TERM Trustees .Mrs. A. J. McCulloch, Miss E. E. Pears President .Raymond Browning Secretary-Treasurer .Freda Fowlie Student Representatives. Louise Paul, Edwin Foster, George Brown, William Vann, Raymond Browning, Fred Johnson, Freda Fowlie.