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

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86 THE TECHALOGUE June,1946 ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN AIR CADETS When the war ended, Tech Squadron No. 107 was at an all-time high enrolment. However, as Cadet training has not been compulsory this year, the membership of the squadron has been reduced to about sixty fthree of whom are from City Parkj. However, there has been no appreciable falling off in interest and diligence among the Cadets. The squadron is divided into two flights under the command of Flt. Lieut. D. W. Scott and FXO E. A. Welch. All N.C.O.'s are students. Somewhat less time has been given this year to classroom instruction. The following subjects have been studied: Armament, Navigation, Aircraft Mathematics, Meteorology, Signals, and Drill. Mr. F. F. Moodie, Mr. R. Arn fof City Parkj, and Mr. Welch have assisted in these subjects. Honors for skill in marksmanship went to Jim McKay, Jack Mac- Tavish, and Ellwood Mitchell. Congratulations are due to these excel- lent shots. The N.C.O.'s have contributed greatly to the success of the Squadron, especially in helping young cadets. Last summer a summer camp was held at Yorkton for ten days. Good reports have been heard of this camp. At Calgary a two-weeks course was held for N.C.O.'s and F,fS Marushak and Penner and Sgt. Girling attended. Another camp will be held this year. , Al-ki... OFFICE ASSISTANTS Jessie Poleschuk, Rita Ingram, Doreen Donnell, Margaret Smith.

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Ju'rLe,l946 THE TECHALOGUE 85 Two important changes occurred concerning Army Cadets this year: membership in the Corps was put on a voluntary basis, and the training time on Wednesday afternoons was reduced to one hour. The first change resulted in a twenty-five per cent decrease in enrolment and a decrease in the average age of the cadets enrolled. The second change reduced the scope of training that could be under- taken. These handicaps were compensated for in part by the increased keenness of the cadets in the Works of the corps and by voluntary parades in the evenings. However, the time available has reduced the opportunity for cadets to complete the various subjects and obtain additional proficiency chevrons. It is anticipated that those who attend camp this summer will be able to complete the training under- taken during the winter and return in the fall with entitlement for additional chevrons. During the Wednesday parades training undertaken consisted of drill, small arms training with the rifle, fundamentals, some study of the use of maps, and the tying of knots. The evening training included ceremonial, organized sports, and classes in weapons, internal com- bustion engines, Woodcraft and Morse signalling. A special course was conducted on Wednesday afternoons for cadet officers and N.C.O.'s in Instruction, a course which will entitle each participant to a certificate of qualification issued by Headquarters M.D. No. 12, Regina. This certificate will show for what cadet rank the candidate qualified-cadet-sergeant or czdet-lieutenant, according to the marks obtained. A special evening activity was shooting on the range at Nutana Collegiate. Eighteen cadets from the Technical Collegiate qualified in this phase of cadet training, six obtaining expert class badges fcrossed riflesj with scores of eighty to eighty-nine per cent and two sniper class badges fcrossed rifles and crownj with scores of ninety per cent or better. The latter are also supplied with a lapel pin for wear on civilian garb. This pin isva Maple Leaf in gilt with the words Sniper Class embossed on a blue scroll superimposed thereon. In addition to the regular range practices the cadets have par- ticipated in the following rifle competitions: Dominion of Canada Rifle Asociation Competitions, the Strathcona Trust Fund Competi- tions and the Royal Military College Competition. The results of these competitions have not been published yet, but some good scores have been sent in. The Youth of the Empire Rifle Competition was not held this year as the supply of material for targets which are manufactured in England has not been available. A new feature in rifle shooting was instituted this year by the institution of a Recreational Rifle Club open to any member of the Corps who has qualified in the regular rifle course during the current year. The work of the year culminates in the annual inspection by Army Officers from Headquarters, Military District No. 12, under whose general direction army cadet training is carried on in Sas- katchewan.

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June,1946 THE TECHBLOGUE 87 . 5 ,J I W I PQ 1 sg ! -um: lll?,'1la . tl ff' . :IFN X' . W ' ,Qs 'I-:V -If X 1 fl' l 'ai SPORTS AFFAIRS HANDLED BY ATHLETIC COUNCIL ATHLETIC COUNCIL, 1945-46 Back Row: L. Gold, G. E. Sexsrnith, M. Marushak. Front Row: E. Sebestyen, J. Johnson, L. Sofiak, D. Hurst. The administration of all sporting activities as Well as the handling of all funds raised for athletics form the main duties of the Athletic Council which is elected early in the fall term. Regular meetings of the Council are held to make decisions and to order equipment when needed. The Council also determines who are to receive letter-awards and crests. Mr. G. E. Sexsmith has continued as staff representative and has given Wise leadership.