St Johns Ravenscourt School - Eagle Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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KARL RADYMSKI Karl, of “no fixed abode” but temporar¬ ily from Vancouver, may be the smallest Prefect in the Upper School but he is the first to quote the saying, “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow”. A star player on the hockey team, he was responsible for many goals. His probable destiny is stick boy for the Monarchs. RICHARD SANTO “Pedro” comes from a farm near Kip¬ ling and is the “tall, dark and handsome” of the Form, noted for his drapes and com¬ manding voice in Cadets. At once popular and reserved, he is a good marksman and avid reader. He will probably return next year, although he does speak of a career with the R.C.M.P. GARRY SAVAGE Where there is too much noise there you will find Garry. He is the good-natured “character” of the year’s Fifth Form. Here is a Prefect who is fair At doing Lit, and at French he is rare, But Chem and Maths are not his bent. Finally now he’s on the scent. EAGLE Nineteen

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COLIN LAING In the person of “Dougy” we have the year-book editor and the chief arguer in French periods. He is known as a “brain” in the classroom and uses up a great deal of energy attempting to live down such an appellation. He will probably attend the University of Manitoba after graduation. BLAIR MACAULAY JBlair often finds himself the source of merriment of the Fifth Form. He dis¬ likes work and any form of organization for work; nevertheless, he does spend a great deal of time “hopping up” his out¬ board motor. Blair will probably attend the University of Manitoba and may fol¬ low his father’s steps into the legal pro¬ fession. ANGUS MACDONALD Angus seems to be quite lazy, His knowledge of Physics rather hazy; But lo and behold! when the tests are over, He’s the boy who’s sitting in the clover. Angus is known for his neat work and his surreptitious glances. Eighteen EAGLE

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SCHOOL EVENTS The end of the first year as an amalgamated school finds us a healthy and progressive school, a happy and optimistic group of boys. There has been but little amalgamation friction, certainly not as m uch as might have been expected, and we now have an excellent morale. St. Johns’s-Ravens- court, we believe, is fated to success and prosperity. We hope we have done a fair job of laying a foundation of the best principles of both former schools. The fond memories of the twin-towered school on North Main and the. fond memories of the flood-battered bastion on South Drive will not perish; these memories are now interwoven into a new pattern of virtuous instruction and example. As this goes to press we have not only an amalgamated school but also a new Guild organization and a completely new Old Boys’ Association. As m the case of the school itself, these groups are succeeding remarkably well during their first year. We know that the answer to this situation is contained in those thought-provoking words, “There is one Spirit”. STAFF Headmaster of the amalgamated school and former Headmaster of the Ravenscourt School for Boys is Mr. J. Ogden Turner, a graduate of the University of Manitoba and member of the University instructional staff between periods of service at Ravenscourt. Senior Master and Young Housemaster is Mr. C. L. Connell, a gradu¬ ate of the Provincial Normal School with considerable experience in pro¬ vincial Senior High Schools and the Manitoba Technical Institute. Senior Resident Master and former Headmaster of St. John’s College School is Mr. J. F. Waudby. Mr. Waudby brings with him a wealth of experience in education gleaned in England, Argentina and Canada. Richardson Housemaster is Mr. C. J. Jaenen, a graduate of Manitoba and Bordeaux universities, who came to the former Ravenscourt School from a high school in British Columbia. Physical Training Instructor and Games Master is Mr. S. J. Chapman, a graduate of St. Luke’s College, Exeter, England, who was also with Ravenscourt School before amalgamation. Junior Resident Master in charge of the Lower School is Mr. E. H. M. Burn. He is a graduate of Goldsmith’s College, University of London. Mrs. Jean Perreault is Lower School Mistress. Mrs. Perreault has had considerable experience and success in primary grade work in the provincial public schools. Mrs. Viola B. Towson, an S.R.N. and holder of Children’s Nursing Certificate, accompanied by her son Dickie, came to us from England to assume the duties of Matron. Miss J. Brown, Mrs. J. W. Clark, Mr. D. Morton and Mrs. S. B. Laing complete the academic staff rendering invaluable service. Tiventy EAGLE