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

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MUSIC HATH CHARMS In other musical fields, Tech students glittered. The Manitoba Musical Competition Festival re-discovered the talents of violinists, Lorraine Grescoe, winner of Violin Solo-Advanced; Sydney Zimmerman, thrilling winner of Grade A violin concerto; Helen Schlemkevich, second in Grade A violin concerto and second in violin solo-senior; and Morris Leschuk second in violin solo and second in Grad B violin concerto. Our vocalists maintained their superiority in classes as well. Evelyn Dobruskin placed second with Dawn Tarbuth in junior soprano solo. Sydney Zimmerman was particularly honored by be¬ ing guest artist with the Winnipeg Boys’ Choir Concert, April 31st. Congratulations, Evelyn, for winning the Bornoff School and Good Deed scholarships. Over the waves from Talen Time floated the voice of Norm Mittle- man as semi-finalist, and the bowing of Jim Steinberg, violinist. The Remembrance Day Service was completed with appropriate selections from a school choir. At the May Home and School meeting, festival soloists held the spotlight. It’s traditional with St. John’s to have a graduation choir. This year we not only heard a polished choir, but also the orchestra. Musically, Tech had an outstanding year and owes Miss Handel a great deal for her aid and directing ability. Back row —left to right: Avrom Soudack, Sid Radinovsky, Gerry Goldenberg, Morris Leschuk, Paul Reimer, Sidney Zimmerman, Jim Steinberg. 1st row —left to right: Emily Hutnik, Lorraine Grescoe, Beverley Pullock, Lucy Mateychuk, Lynn Robins, Helen Shlemwevitch, Anne Maltz. CHRISTMAS Time and talent were once again contributed by St. John’s students toward a stimulating project — the Christmas Cheer Tour of hospitals. Not only adults were delighted by the generous efforts of the choir and soloists, but also small children from Shriners’ and Children’s Hospitals listened attentively to programs designed especially for them. An accordionist added CONCERTS further variety to the concert at Children’s Hospital by accompanying, since there lacked a piano . In addition, gifts were presented at Veterans’, Shriners’, Children’s and Deer Lodge Hospitals. Originator of the idea, Walt Lampe, again contributed his organization qualities to the performing group. Everyone felt that these Christ¬ mas Cheer Concerts were a most worthwhile effort. 58

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BASKETBALL DANCES NE) CRAD FORMAL HELD AT ROYAL ALEC FRESHIE DANCE—The first dance of the season was a great success as Ed Derback M.C.’s the crowning of the 1950-51 Freshie Queen of St. John’s — the lovely Bever¬ ley George, by last year’s Queen, Marlene Kunderman. Two princesses, Elsie Jaster and Betty Coodin were chosen from the bevy of beautious Grade X candidates. To add to the colorful evening, the floor show contained such talent as Ron Meyers, Delsie Shector, and Reesa Levi. ★ RUGBY RAMBLE — This dance in honor of the rugby team was enjoyed by all. We happened to note that many of the Tech ex-graduates came down probably wondering whether our dances still have the same old social spirit. They found that they did by joining in with the jive, schottishe, and slow numbers. ★ CHRISTMAS CAPERS — We were fortunate to have Gar Gillies and his orchestra at this social. They gave us a fine evening as we danced to the strains of melodi¬ ous music of both fast and slow tempos. The fair crowd was due to the examinations — many were still recu¬ perating! ★ TORCH ANNUAL TRAMP AND DANCE — We found out that the Tech students were afraid of the below zero weather, but turned out in full swing to the dancing and hot dogs. The capacity crowd enjoyed a tremendous show by Jack Shapira, Norm Mittleman, Ron Meyers, Aubrey Tadman, and Maureen Thorgerson. ★ SWEATER SHUFFLE — Congratulation to the girls of Room 13 for sponsoring this event. The girls worked hard by canvassing the various stores for the lovely prizes that were given away. The proceeds of this dance went to the “March of Dimes.” Six boys and six girls were chosen from those who attended the dance by the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown. From them the pretty sweater queen was chosen, Marlene Rice, of Room 23, and the sweater king, Room 38’s “Deedie” Brown. Since the dance was open to all high school students, we were glad to see many new faces in the crowd. ★ OPERA FROM — The Home and School looked after this bang-up social presented to the students who took part in the opera and behind the scenes of the opera. ★ INTER-HIGH SPRING PROM This dance was the first of its kind and was held in the Normal School in Tuxedo. Charlie Cruikshank and his orchestra provided the music while Bob Byron provided the amusing skit. We hope this becomes an annual affair. ★ WIND-UP WHIRL The last social of the season at the school was highlighted by a variety show featuring Malcolm Faddick, Don Keller, Norm Mittleman, and Reva Chess. ★ THE GRAND FORMAL — This event was something the graduates looked forward to for some time. Danc¬ ing was to Jack Shapira’s orchestra at the Crystal Ballroom in the Royal Alec. ★ BASKETBALL DANCES — The basketball season held something new this year. Double-header games were played in the Inkster, Sargent, and River Heights gyms, Friday evenings, with dances following. Cokes and donuts weres erved to the players of both teams and to the students attending. 60