St Johns High School - Torch Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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SCHOOL ORCHESTR A Front Row (left to right)—Paul Cheslock, Rose Bonderenko, Chrissie Shewchuk, Olga Solman, Anne Prokopenko, Zenon Pohorecky. Back Row —Jerry Eoyko, Harvey Bland. Russ Fliss, Ernie Labovitch, Meyer Shore. Danny Brody, Chaim Maiman. THE TRYING TIMES OF TECH ' S | TOONSTERS “We will start our practice today with the I movement marked AVD, which was compos :d I by “Tech”owksy. Note the key signature is I five flats.” At that the trombone turned to the sax and I said, “I could have sworn those were sharp: “Now notice, bar ten is marked ‘crescendo Blank expressions. “I said bar ten is marked ‘odnecserc’.” There was an immediate response. “A little farther on we come to a pause”—it I which time the trumpets dash out for a quick coke. And as we come to the finish it’s the clarine s I leading by a nose. Just so you won’t get the wrong idea, thoug 1 , the orchestra has done a fine job in accompan; - ing the opera and playing at the graduation exercises. (Any resemblance of those playe s who have a jam session before the practice o those in the orchestra is strictly instrumental) “Hubble, Hubble, Hubble,” is the way th ,t song goes now, for a great deal of credit mu t go to the leader of the orchestra. The studen s I are fortunate indeed in securing the services i f such a fine musician and such a patient instruo - tor as Mr. Hubble. Our thanks to him and to the members cf the orchestra for making music a part of Teel Qy c CADET BAND “Well what are you waiting for? Play.” This was the famous saying of Room 12, Tuesday nights at the Cadet band practices. Under the ver ycapable direction of Mr. Butler, the band had a very enjoyable year. With very few returned players from last year the band with the help of Mr. Butler made great prog¬ ress. Within a very few months the band had made progress, such as playing in the same key. The next few months were spent in learning that famous aria, “the scale.” After having accomplished such a great feat, Mr. Butler thought that we were capable of anything so that the remaining months were spent in learn¬ ing the famous concerto, “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Now, while the band reels, drunk with en¬ cores, we will call on our amiable band leader, Mr. Butler. All the members of the band wish to thank that congenial conductor for his patience, and perseverance in guiding the band through an¬ other successful year. AIR CADET BAND Back Row (left to right)—Harvey Bland. Danny Brody Don Gales Russ Fliss, Jack Labovitch, Sid Blye, Yngve Magnusson, Sid Kirson. Front Row —Paul Cheslock, Ernie Labovitch, Eddy Diamond Allan Levitt, Zenon Pohorecky, Earl Poidevain, Jerry Boyko. Page One Hundred and Four

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The final exams are about a month away and I’ve got lots of time to study, so I think I’ll look through that box on the bureau where I keep all my miscellaneous articles. Here’s a ticket from the “Rugby Ball’ held at the school in the middle of October. They had Jimmy Carson’s orchestra and there were about 500 which included some returned men. Was it ever hot in the gym! The next ticket in my collection brings back memories. It’s from the ’’Tiger Prom” and I remember how long it took me to get enough courage to ask that girl in our room. Before the dance I thought of how embarrassed I’d be because I’m not a very good dancer, but there wasn’t a large crowd so I had no trouble. Wally Hutchi¬ son’s orchestra was better than usual and everyone enjoyed himself. The next thing I find is a coat check. I wonder . . . Oh! I remember, it’s from the dance held just before the Christmas holidays. Although there wasn’t a large crowd, there was a good selection of records. Here’s half a ticket from the “Snow Ball.” This year’s tramp was a great suc¬ cess. Although there was a cold wind everyone kept warm after we left the school. Do you remember how deep the snow was and the big circle we made on the river? Those hot dogs tasted good and everyone will remember the happenings of that night. Here’s my place card for the Opera ban¬ quet. That brings to my mind the pretty girls that were sitting beside Zipursky, and the box of DDT I won in one of the dance contests. Everyone enjoyed singing all the songs from the opera and they were all sorry when they had to leave. Although I wasn’t able to get any souvenirs from the Grade XI party, I think it might have been called a Grade X party, because there certainly were more Grade X’s present than Grade XI’s. Graduation promises to be a great suc¬ cess and everyone is anxiously looking forward to this big event. A banquet at the Bay is being planned with everyone coming back to school to dance to Charlie Cruickshank’s Orchestra. Later in the evening a bonfire on the school grounds has been suggested and this idea is being considered. I hope gradudation is what I expect it to be. Page One Hundred and Three

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CADETS- JOHN BASKERVILLE SQUADRON In 1945, Mr. Reeve, our over-burdened principal, has been forced to relieve him¬ self of duties as O.C. of No. 328 Squadron. He is now Honorary O.C. with Mr. Beer the O.C., and Mr. Newfield the Adjutant, two admirable and conscientious officers, who are assisted by the military experience and knowledge of the chief instructor, Mr. Ross. The squadron has had leadership of exceptionally high calibre. In the Orderly Room (whence cometh the meat bills) they are faithfully assisted by Sgt. Miki and Cpl. Sheps, along with their “here tomorrow but never here today” associates. It is these dear souls who pass out the pleas ing invitations requesting your presence at a social gathering to be held at 1305 hours, and to reconvene from 1600 hours to 1700 hours, with a most unusually humorous and entertaining N.C.O. as host. It is also these able assistants who tire¬ lessly strive to invent and experiment with their crystal sets in an attempt to receive all important military dispatches, (Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Fred Allen, Happy Gang). The work of the Orderly Room staff is supplemented by Frank Moser and the Equipment Room “Gamblers,” who spend their spare time pulling out their hair in an attempt to clothe various assorted and distorted members of the squadron. The morale of Flight No,. 1 has been kept on a humorous plane due to the resourceful energies of “Model Cadet” Sam Minuk and his many willing helpers (the whole flight.) Alas for poor Fit. Sgt. Fenson! The installation of an emergency fire exit in the Gym has proved its merits in more ways than one, particularly on a Tuesday night when one has wanted to meet “the little woman,” and the financial status wasn’t sufficient to bribe an N.C.O. Do you remember the night one clever individual carefully slipped out that handy exit, down the steps, unlocked his bicycle and heard the N.C.O. say: “May I see your leave slip, Joe.” Joe S ., with a cold sweat rising on his brow, “Ill go back, don’t squeal, please, please!” One of the most interrogative situations is the fact that the Hon. O.C. gave a few Sea Cadets permission to obtain Air Cadet rifles and instructed them to shoot all “Pigeons” at sight. The highlight of the whole Air Cadet Corps since its formation was the introduc¬ tion of gliding. This year ten cadets were entitled to attend the course in gliding in¬ struction from John Baskerville Squadron on a basis of 50 cadets picked from 900 Win¬ nipeg Air Cadets. Each cadet commences with simple stationary exercises such as wing balancing and gradually progresses through ground tows, short straight run flights and finally circuits and spot landings. What a thrill you get the instant you leave the ground and then imagine the feeling at 600-700 feet as “Captain of the Clouds”! The annual inspection this year was car¬ ried out en masse consisting of all the Win¬ nipeg squadrons. The attractive display, as the nine hundred Cadets marched past the saluting point acknowledging the flag of His Majesty the King, will never be forgotten. CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. JOHN ' S CLASS OF ' 46 And a Cordial Invitation to Visit Winnipeg’s LARGEST “College Approved SPORT COATS Jackets Sweaters Accessories 568-70 MAIN ST. AT PACIFIC “Everything for the Man under one roof” CONTRASTING SPORT SLACKS Draped to Order at Small Extra Cost Page One Hundred and Five