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

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MR. A. E. CANTOR Mr. Cantor was a member of the first class to graduate from St. John. A successful lawyer, he holds the position of honorary president of the St. John’s Home and School Association. DR. LOUIS KOBRINSKY Louis Kobrinsky attended St. John’s from 1924-25. He was enrolled in the first class which took the Grades 10 and 11 course in one year. It was called “The Sharks.” Now he is Dr. Kobrinsky and is practicing medicine very successfully in Winnipeg. ALD. E. A. BROTMAN. M.A.. LL.B. Aid. Brotman is a well- known Winnipeg lawyer as well as one of our Ward 3 aldermen. He entered Tech, at the age of 13 and gradu¬ ated in 1914. During his high-school years languages were his favorite subjects. MR. C. KUSHNER Mr. Kushner finished his course at Tech in 1921. An all round student he partici¬ pated in sports and school debates. He graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1931. MR. S. Z. GROWER Mr. Grower, an optician, attended St. John’s in 1931. He was a member of the St. John’s orchestra, in which he played the violin. Mr. Grower attended the University of Manitoba and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1939. DR. H. GREENBERG A student of St. John’s from 1915-1917. An excellent student. Dr. Greenberg’s favorite subject was Mathe¬ matics. He is now a prom¬ inent dentist in this city. DR. CHURCHILL Dr. Churchill graduated in 1916. He ad¬ mired Mr. Reeve’s ability to be “one of the boys.” Dr. Churchill graduated from the University of Toronto in 1920 with a degree in dentistry. MR. H. SCHULMAN Mr. Schulman attended St. John’s from 1919 to 1921. The subjects he preferred were Latin and Grammar. His main trouble at school was getting there on time. He is a lawyer now. MR. JOSEPH ZUKEN Attended St. John’s High School Grades 10-12. Active in Dramatics and Debating. Represented University of Manitoba in inter-provincial, international and radio de¬ bates. Now completing fifth year as member of Winnipeg Public School Board. Ward Three. DR. H. YAFFA Dr. Yaffa, one of Tech’s scholars, attended St. John’s from 1916-1918. He excelled in Mathematics and is now a prominent Winnipeg doctor. Page One Hundred and Thirteen

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Compliments of Dr. Book, who in 1919, graduated from St. John’s was a basketball player and liked his school subjects. Mr. Reeve was one of his favorites. Dr. Book received his degree from the University of Man¬ itoba in 1926. Dr. Bella Kowalson 514 BOYD BUILDING DR. B. L. KUSHNEROV Attended St. John’s in the early thirties. Favorite sub¬ jects were Physics and Chem¬ istry. Spent two years at the University of Manitoba and graduated from the Univer¬ sity of Alberta in Dentistry in 1940. Mr. A. V. Piggott gradu¬ ated in 1915 from Tech where he excelled in French, Latin, History, and English. Mr. Piggott has recently been appointed Assistant Superin¬ tendent of Schools. DR. SOL KOBRINSKY Dr. Kobrinsky attended St. John’s during its first years. Now a successful physician, he graduated from the Uni¬ versity of Manitoba in 1917. He was a scholarship winner at St. John’s and enjoyed Math’s and Latin. CHARLIE KRUPP Attended St. John’s from 1922-24. His main interest at High School was athletics and he excelled in baseball, basketball and soccer. Compliments of DR. LANDER Dr. Lander graduated from St. John’s in 1927. Here dra¬ matics was his favorite ac¬ tivity. Dr. Lander is an ardent admirer of Mr. Reeve. He took the Isbister Scholar¬ ship in second year Pre. Med. He is a physician now. ROCK CALOF MRS. ROCK CALOF (F. Pullmer JOAN CALOF MR. EARL SOLOMON Graduate in 1932 from St. John’s and graduated in Arts in 1936 and in Law in 1941. He started practicing Law in 1941 and is now practicing at 223 Currie Bldg. Mr. Seipp was a member of the first graduating class. A master of languages, French and German offered no ob¬ stacles to him. Mr. Seipp is a lawyer in this province. Page One Hundred and Twelve

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Compliments oj Dr. Rosove, now a successful dentist, graduated from St. John’s in 1921. He liked science and took an active part in sport activities of the School. His favorite teach¬ ers were Miss MacDougall, Miss McCord, and Mr. Reeve, the history genius. Dr. Rosove attended the University of Mani¬ toba and received his degree at the Uni¬ versity of Minnesota. Dr. Birt Mr. S. H. Shapero Mr. N. B. Golsof Mr. L. E. Tapper Dr. S. S. Peikoff Mr. B. Shuckett Mr. Nathan Stall Hymie Sokolso Dave Shuckett Nate Shuckett S. E. Vineberg Henry A. Sigesmund Oscar Wilder Harry Ditlove B. J. Cutler Dr. B. Dyma C. Swartz During his years at St. John’s, Mr. Zeal was a violin¬ ist in the school orchestra and a hockey player. His wife, the former Miss S. Bernstein, won the governor general’s medal at Tech. Mr. Zeal finished his course in pharmacy at the University of Manitoba as a gold medalist. Dr. Brookler, during his years at St. John’s, was an all-round personality. In scholastics he was particu¬ larly good, and a star in the 100-yard dash. He is now a practicing p h y s i c ia n and surgeon. MR. M. NATCH Mr. Natch left St. John’s in 1931. While at Tech he played football and basketball, and Mat hs was his favorite sub¬ ject. He remembers with pride his feat of chinning the bar 55 times. Mr. Halles left behind at Tech memories of a brilliant baseball and football career. Mr. Reeve was the able coach, of course! Today Mr. Halles is a successful business¬ man in this city. PETER TARASKA ADD. J. BLUMBERG Mr. Taraska, born and edu¬ cated in north Winnipeg, has been a school trustee since 1940. He graduated from St. John’s Tech and later attend¬ ed the University. Actively interested in youth, he is chairman of the School Board. He organized and became Commanding Officer, Number 5 Ships Company Winnipeg Sea Cadets. Alderman Blumberg has been in office longer than any other alderman in the history of Winnipeg. He was first elected Alderman in 1920, has served continually since. Aid. Blumberg ex¬ tends to the school his sin- serest and heartfelt greetings. Phones Phone 95 687 Compliments oj . . . DRACHE, MATLIN, ISRAELS BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS Varsity Shoppe LADIES’ MEN’S HEADY-TO-WEAR Office: 205-8 Bank of Nova Scotia Chambers MANITOBA WINNIPEG Page One Hundred Fourteen