Saskatoon Technical Collegiate Institute - Techalogue Yearbook (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)

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78 THE TECHALOGUE June,1946 A REALISTIC FACING OF PRESENT DAY PROBLEMS With the return to the staff of Mr. C. H. A. Mair, interest rapidly revived in the discussion of current affairs. Membership in the Wed- nesday afternoon discussion group is entirely voluntary, and no at- tempt has been made to include students in it other than those who are definitely interested. Meetings are held at 2.35 each Wednesday afternoon, and the interest has been so keen that it is often difficult to close discussions with the final bell at 3.35. Mr. Mair has given thoughtful and constructive leadership to the club in planning pro- grams, and Mrs. Mair has given generously of her time and talents in the assembling of reading materials and references. Jack Ham- mond was chosen as chairman at the inception of the club. The topics studied during, the year have been as follows: The United Nations. Socialism, Rowell-Sirois Report, the Palestine Ques- tion, the struggle between the Kuomingtang and the Socialists in China, the Indonesian Question, the Pan-American Union, Strikes in the U.S.A., Japanese deportation from Canada, and the atomic bomb. ln regard to the Japanese question, the members of the group were in strong disagreement with the policy of the Federal Government regarding the proposed deportation of Japanese Canadians. This feel- ing was crystallized in a letter sent to Ottawa. ' Meetings of the group have been most informal. One or more students open the discussion by setting forth their points of view, and then the group go into a round table discussion, which soon in- volves every member present. The limited time for the group has proved the necessity for a high degree of quick and alert thinking. Members appear to be unanimous in stating that they have derived great benefit from these meetings. Debates were organized for some of the closing sessions in May. The following have made up the discussion group this year: Jack Hammond: president and topic leader, brushes aside counter-sugges- tions. Don Eagle: contributor of challenging and well-reasoned statements. Jack Funk: a solid spokesman. Do we understand the Soviet? Joe Flynn: A fighting Irishman and an orator. Ted York: has brilliant ideas to add. Hugh Lafave: Detailed adviser and good- tempered analyst. Bill Daviduk: a man of one nation. John Lahti: invests interesting information. Joe Healy: fights to the finish. Why not? Garth Turcott: a man of brave quotations. Ed Boechler: silent but deadly. Bill Sachko: ardent debater. ..,f? TECH ORCHESTRA REVIVED Soon after his return to Tech in mid-autumn, Mr. H. W. Jenkins assembled the students who were interested in orchestra work. Even with a short term for training and practice, this group have shown excellent progress and have entertained the school on several occas- ions. They took part in the production of the operetta Sunbonnet

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June,1946 THE TECHALOGUE 77 attained a new standard of excellence. With a very large cast, long conversations, and intensely dramatic moments, the audience showed their appreciation and approval both by their attendance and ap- plause. As in every previous production, Mr. R. V. Humphries was the master mindw and his genius for dramatics was reflected in al- most flawless casting and masterful directing. Everyone on the stage seemed almost professional. Almost no cues were missed and there was the minimum sign of nervousness. Daddy Long-Legs tells how a pretty, spirited, charming orphan, Judy, played by Joyce Kennedy in her second big role at the Tech, becomes the centre of interest of Jervis Pendleton, a rich trustee, admirably played by John Holme, who sends her to college and who, through her letters and his meetings with her, falls in love. At the orphanage Mrs. Lippett, played in an effective manner by Lillian Balcaen, was a harsh, domineering character, who was the master of things. Sadie Kate, Gladiola, and Freddie Perkins, the other lead- ing orphans, were played convincingly by Joan Armitage, Janet Kalyn, and Doug Dunlop respectively, and brought much enjoyment to the audience and much trouble to Mrs. Lippett, Adeline Siemens played the part of Miss Pritchard, the benevolent trustee and friend of Jervis, and did so in a splendid way. Jack Hammond and Richard Carley portrayed the other trustees. Dot Roffe and Eva Reimers were the two roommates Julia and Sallie, in college, and played the parts perfectly bringing much laughter to the crowd, while Leona Schmitz became sophisticated and uppish as the rich Mrs. Pendleton. Jimmie McBride, the brother of Sallie and part-time rival of Jervis, was most natural and at ease in his fine performance. Mrs. Semple, the old nurse, was taken by Alma Brack, who also did a splendid job in the role. Jervis' servants, Griggs and Walters, played by Les McGowan and Bill Burton, appeared in the fourth act and both were adequate. Additional entertainment between acts was supplied by the choir under Mrs. Wittick, the orchestra led by Mr. Jenkins, and four girls in a Russian folk dance, Marg Copan, Vilma Lee, Frances Lastik and Daphne Newman. Mr. Cox, chairman of the S.R.C., fittingly intro- duced the program each night, explaining that the funds were to be used for activities in the school. ' --'A'-l- PROMPT ACTION AND HEROISM OF TECH GIRL SAVES A LIFE NORMA CHASE RESCUES GIRL FROM RIVER Prompt action by Norma Chase of lH was responsible for the rescue of Miss Lorene Jordan from the Saskatchewan River just below Tech on the morning of May 27. Summoned by the call of a passer-by, Norma left her softball game to run down to the river, kick off her shoes, and wade into the water. She grabbed the girl and pulled her to the bank. Just as the fire brigade arrived, the girl recovered consciousness. The Techalogue hastens to commend Norma for her courageous action.

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June,1946 THE TECHALOGUE 79 Girl, and played interlude selections at the production of Daddy Long-Legs, as well as at Open Lits, the Bryant Oratory Contest, and two dances. The following have comprised this year's orchestra: Piano, Doreen Graves, saxophones, Helen Halina, Mervyn Falk, Lloyd Shalman, violins, Stan Kopach, Don Addie, Stan Sluzar, Jack Alex, flute, Don Hartshorneg clarinets, Alex Gould, Bob Dunfordg trumpets, Eddie Mathers, Bill Marchant, Doug Castong bass, Vern Wieler, syncopation, John Odishaw, Doug McLaineg director, H. W. Jenkins. .,-k...T SCHOOL LIBRARY RENDERING STEADY SERVICE TO STUDENTS The librarian reports that the most striking characteristic of stu- dent enquiry at the library is expressed in the question, Any new books? Miss Flatt always welcomes this question and remarks that, from the principal to the newest grade IX student, there is evident a very strong desire to be one of the first to read the newest books on the shelves. To satisfy this desire it is necessary to be well acquainted with current books and with publishers' lists and write-ups. Fortunately, Miss Flatt remarks, it is now possible to secure good books with large type, clear illustrations, and attractive covers. Books widely read and showing signs of wear, go back into circulation as soon as they can be rebound. Instances of the appeal of new books cited by the librarian are beautiful editions of Robin Hood and of Black Beauty, for each of which there was literally a line-up for several days. To keep the books looking new as much as possible, the librarian furnishes a paper cover for each user. The moment a book shows signs of beginning to break up, it is taken off the shelves and taken to the binder for repairs. It was unfortunate that no library club was formed this year for the Wednesday afternoons. Last year's club gained a wide knowledge of library work and procedure and at the same time rendered very valuable help to the librarian. Alf., GAINING APPRECIATION AND DEVELOPING TASTES AND SKILLS IN ART The Techalogue appreciates the voluntary contribution from the art students of a story of the work being done in that department. We wish to join in expressing our esteem for this competent depart- ment which contributes in so many ways to the brightness and suc- cess of this school.