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

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June,1946 THE TECHALOGUE 15 ing work, he has been the guide and inspiration of hundreds of stu- dents. He came to Tech in 1931 on the opening of this school. In 1936, Mr. Dobson Went East on leave to do further graduate work for a year. Unfortunately illness befell him, and for about four years he had to forego his class-work. On recovery, he taught for several months in the Forest Hills Village School, Toronto, one of the most modern schools in Ontariog and for a year he was head of all work in commerce at Pickering College, Newmarket. In September 1943, Tech was happy to welcome Mr. Dobson back to the staff. During the present year, Mr. Dobson has been in charge of place- ment of students in positions. His splendid contacts with the business men of the city have been invaluable in establishing the high degree of confidence which exists between this school and the business lead- ers of Saskatoon. And now, on behalf of the students, the Techalogue bears witness to the character and work of this fine gentleman and efficient teacher. Invariably cheerful and friendly, Mr. Dobson gave freely of his time to help students if they showed any desire to better themselves. Gradu- ates of the commercial department with whom we have spoken are uniform in their praise and appreciation of their friend and former teacher, who on August 1 next joins the staff of the Shaw Schools, Toronto. He will be in charge of the department of correspondence instruction, in which the Shaw Schools are unique. Good luck, Mr. Dobson! We wish you good health and happiness and many years of service in what Premier Douglas has called the Hstodgy respectability of Ontariof' But we hope you'll not forget your many good friends in Tech and Saskatoon. .Ti- i

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14 THE TECHALOGUE JwIe,1946 University. Previous to this announcement, it had been hoped that Miss McKillop might be back on the staff next September. The Techalogue once more extends on behalf of the students and staff, all good wishes to this brilliant and friendly young lady who in years past contributed so largely to the success of this magazine. Mr. Charles Mair was welcomed back to the staff in mid-autumn after a long period of service with the Canadian army overseas. Major Mair was a senior officer in educational work and his superior talents as an organizer were recognized as invaluable. Mr. L. F. Furse left the staff in December to join the Success Business College, which he has purchased. Mr. Furse is an experienced and successful teacher of commercial work. The Techalogue extends every good wish for success in his new field of work. Z.-gl. COL. P. C. KLAEHN BECOMES BRIGADIER-GENERAL FORMER TECH TEACHER BRINGS HONOR TO SCHOOL A sense of pride is experienced in this school as a result of the announcement that Col. P. C. Klaehn has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General with command of all reserve forces in Saskat- chewan. Mr. Klaehn joined the commercial department in Bedford Road in 1924 and is an efficient and popular teacher, specializing in com- mercial law and economics and in Gregg shorthand. Actively inter- ested in all sports, Mr. Klaehn has been particularly keen on basket- ball, curling, rugby, and baseball. In World War I, Mr. Klaehn rose from the ranks in the Princess Patricia Light Infantry, being wounded at Vimy. When World War II broke out, he answered the call at once and went overseas with the rank of captain with the Saskatoon Light Infantry CM.G.j. As the war went on, he was transferred from his own unit to take command of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. Brigadier Klaehn acted as brigade commander of the 8th Can- adian Brigade in the difficult Scheldt operations. Since his return to Canada late in 1945, he has been Saskatoon district administrator of the Department of Veterans' Affairs, with offices and a large staff in the London Building, Saskatoon. The Techalogue offers congratulations to this capable official and distinguished soldier. We are all proud of him and his record. .T-A-...M TECH LOSES DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND PLACEMENT MR. DOBSON CALLED TO HIGH POST IN TORONTO Regret is general throughout Tech over the announced resignation of Mr. G. Aubrey Dobson, B.A., B.Acc., C.A., senior member of the teaching staff and of the commercial department. Mr. Dobson joined the commercial department at Bedford Road. As head of the account-

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if LHEEQ-QEY LEST WE FORGET Lest we forget a year ago. A year ago today When banners flew and bells rang loud And ships sailed into bay, The people cheered and sang and laughed The world seemed full of grace. And some there were who bravely smiled While tears stole down their face. Lest we forget a year ago, A year ago today The boys who high upheld the torch, And gaily marched away. Dear Lord, may we when peace is won Remember those who fell, And consecrate our own days here To strive and serve as well. And may our country ever be A land where freedom dwells, Where war's grim shadow shall not fall To still our c0untry's bells: Where people live in happiness At home and 'cross the sea Where wars have joined the darksome past We pray. O God, to Thee. -JEAN E. HAIGHT, 2C. 1.--k IUST A DOG Across the field he comes bounding, his tail waving, his muscles rippling his shaggy coat. He jumps on me, his paws leaving muddy prints on my slacks and blouse. But do I care? Oh no, not I, for this is my dog. He licks my hands, my face and even my bare, dirty feet. His eyes meet mine, and in their trusting brown depths shine love, courage, strength and intelligence. His beautiful golden brown fur is burr-filled and mud-bespattered. Away he dashes, picks up a stick, comes playfully back and drops it at my feet, his eyes begging me to chase him. How could anyone refuse those pleading eyes? I bend down to pick up the stick but he snatches it from my hand and runs away. I chase him, finally catch him, only to have him lunge at my ankles and knock me down. I look up and meet his eyes twinkling mischievously at me. Sometimes when he is eating his dinner, an old hen will take one of his choicest pieces of meat. He snaps at her and sometimes pulls out some of her tail feathers. He is spanked but not by me. I sit beside