Stratford Central Secondary School - Collegian Yearbook (Stratford, Ontario Canada)

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COLLEGIAN, 1937. STRATFORD, ONT. Snort BOYS' ATHLETIC SOCIETY Nominations and election of the officers of the Athletic Societies were held in the first week of school. These bodies support all athletics in the school. Main Executive: I-Ion. President, W. L. Sprung, President, J. Blatchfordg Vice-President, T. Patterson, Secretary, R. McIntosh, Treasurer, W. Buch- ner. Form Representatives: 5A B. Kennedy, K. Groves. 5B B. Neilson, G. Farrow. 4A R. Trethewey, S. Shivas. 4B A. Walkolm, J. Morris. 4C H. Furlong, R. Crerar. 3A B. Hamilton, J. Hayter. 3B A. Martell, J. McAtee. 3C K. Pigeon, L. Scorgie. 2A J. Davis. 2B K. Harrison. 2C N. McAtee. 2D J. Roberts. 2E G. Trethewey. 1A L. Bradshaw. 1B R. DeLaFranier. 1C N. Griffin. 1D F. McKeough. 1E T. Ryan. 1F H. Turnbull. C1A J. Dolson. C1B D. Litz. C2A B. Easson. C2B B. Strain. C3 J. Stirling, H. Harloff. Sp.C. W. Waddle, D. Green. The girls' society joined with the boys in providing a booth for field day, which was a success. The first of the school letters were present- ed to a worthy winner. E. Smith, who won a University of Toronto Scholarship, received the Boy's School Letter. Smith was a mem- ber of the Sr. Rugby team, an able scholar, and Page Forty-eight he had taken a large part in the activities of the school. Another campaign was launched in order to get a school song and yell. Although a con- siderable number of contributions were re- ceived it was hoped that even better efforts could be made. In the Boys' Events Juvenile Champion, K. Murray, with 14 points, Runner-up, N. Griffin, with 12 points. Junior Champion, D. Mott, with 10 points, Runner-up, L. Campbell, with 6 points. Intermediate Champion, K. Pigeon, with 21 points, Runner-up, B. Manning, with 15 points. Senior Champion, R. Coghill, with 18 points, Runner-up, N. Root with 11 points. J. Blatchford won the 3-mile race for his second time in as many years. GIRLS' ATHLETIC SOCIETY Nominations for the offices of the Girls' Athletic Society were held on September 14, 1936. The elections were held on Sept. 18, 1936. The following were elected to the offices: Hon. President-Miss F. Dale President-Floris Zulauf Vice President-Elizabeth Dempsey Secretary-Mary Myers Treasurer-Margaret Cornish Form Representatives: 5A Ferne Nickel, Gladys Hodge 5B Margaret Inglis, Florence Lawson 4A Jessie Holmes, Marion Root 4B Edith Fitzgeorge, Dorothy Thistle 4C Alona Cameron, Phyllis Thompson 3A Velma Bailey, Barbara Crane 3B Lillian Murie, Margaret Mitchell 3C Helen Robertson, Elsie Wettlaufer 2A Audrey Appel 2B Jeanne French 2C Grace Linsay 2D Loretta MJcCa.uley 2E Shirley Ross 1A Betty Appel 1B Olive Ford 1C Mae Hewett 1D Mary Manson 1E Dorothy Ryan 1F Betty Tomlinson

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COLLEGIAN, 1937. members will form the government, the other party will form the opposition. The leader of the party in power will choose a cabinet from the members of the House. The Speaker of the House will be appoint- ed by the government. -If nothing else, be a school citizen!- All are aware of the course of events from this point. At a general assembly, the party leaders outlined their platforms for election. The nominations were held in the forms and a lively and interesting campaign followed. The highlight of the campaign was, un- doubtedly, the parade to the flats, held by both parties on the occasion of a junior rugby game. Each party gathered its members to- gether and marched down to the flats, singing their respective party songs and preceded by banners and a band. , On Wednesday, the twenty-eighth of Oc- tober, the elections were held in every form. Twenty-nine members were elected by each party. A tie! A seeming impossibility! Yet these were the results. After recounting the ballots, it was discovered that the Black Square party had the majority of votes and it was declared the government. The day for the first session of the Student Parliament came. The students of the Upper and Middle schools assembled in the gymnas- ium. The members of parliament then filed in and took their places, the government on the right of the Speaker's chair, the oppos- ition on the left. The session was officially opened by the Lieutenant-Governor, Edward Greenwood. The Lieutenant-Governor en- tered the House preceded by the Sergeant-at- arms, Keith Petterson and attended by a Guard of Honour consisting of Jack Wett- laufer and William Nisbit. May we pause here to pay the sincere compliments of all to Ed. Greenwood for the splendid way in which he fulfilled the duties of his office? Upon advis- ing the immediate choice of a Speaker, the STRATFORD, ONT. Lieut.-Governor retired. Robert Coghill was duly nominated and unanimously elected to the Speaker's chair. After the robing of the Speaker, the Lieut.-Governor re-entered the House, read the Speech from the Throne, and one more retired. The replies to the Speech from the Throne were made by Mary Harri- son, Murray Kilpatrick, James McCardle and Ivan Coleman for the government, and by Mabel Zurbrigg, William Buchner, Joseph Kil- loran and James Neilson for the opposition. After the election of James McCardle to the office of Deputy Speaker, the first session of the Student Parliament adjourned until a suitable future date. The Premier and the Leader of the Oppos- ition take this opportunity to thank whole- heartedly all those who assisted in making the Parliament a success. They appreciate sin- cerely the great enthusiasm displayed by the students not only during the campaign, but throughout the whole program. In the first session the parliament was officially opened. It is to be hoped that in a second session a Bill will be passed and the parliament will be officially prorogued. Perhaps this program does not quite fulfil the expectations of some of the students. However, as much as possible was done in the limited time and under the circumstances. Let us remember this one thing, students- the success or failure of the Parliament rests with us! Only a beginning has been made. The great test is yet to come! With the whole- hearted co-operation of every student, Parlia- ments can not fail to be a great success. In a short time, the Parliament will undoubtedly become a part of the school life-a part in which every student may share and a part which will prove to be not only a great asset to the school but more important, to the students themselves! BE A GOOD SCHOOL CITIZEN! By J. Gerby, 5A. The latest batch of prisoners arrived at the local jail, and one of the wardens was taking particulars. Come on, said the warden to one of the prisoners, sign your name here at the bottom. Sorry, replied the prisoner, I can't Write. The warden thought for a moment, but could see no way out. All right, he said at last, but what are you in for ? Forgery. But how could you be convicted of forgery when you can't even Write? The prisoner shook his head. Well, he answered, I think I must have had a rotten lawyer. Page Forty-seven

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COLLEGIAN, 1937. STRATFORD, ONT. Elizabeth Dempsey Ross MacKintosh Torn Patterson Bill Buschner Joe Blatchford 1Abs.J Special Commercial, Marcella Liebler, Vera Knack C3 Enid Rogers, Mary Hodgins C2A Florence Carr C2B Joan Marshall C1A Doris Lane C1B Mildred Nicoll At the first meeting of the Society for 1936- 37, managers were voted to direct the various sports for the year, as follows: Tumbling, Loretta McCauley Basketball, Edith Fitzgeorge Baseball, Elsie Wettlaufer Volley Ball, Velma Bailey Tennis, Ferne Nickel Badminton, Mary Hodgins At the following meetings business pertain- ing to the Athletic activities of the school was introduced, discussed and the necessary steps taken. Altogether the year in the way of girls' sports was successful, the girls entering more heartily than ever before into the events. FIELD DAY The dates for the Annual Field Day were chosen as the first and second of October but owing to rain the events of the first day were postponed and they all took place on Friday the second. Margaret Cornish Mary Myers Floris Zulauf The co-operation of the teachers as well as the students helped in no small way to make the field day a huge success. The Juvenile and Junior classes were well represented but numbers dwindled for the intermediate and senior classes. However, the competition was keen and when the final winners were decided upon, the true athletes were singled out. There is little need to mention the popular- ity of the booth. Although it was just busy for one day it was well patronized. In the Girls' Events: Senior cup winners-Floris Zulauf, Mary Harrison, each with 19 points. Runner-up-Lillian Elder, with 11 points. Intermediate cup winnerfBarbara Crane, 19 points. Runner-up-Dorothy Symonds, 13 points. Junior cup winner-Elsie Smith, 13 points. Runner-up-Audrey Appel, 9 points and Jean French, 9 points. Juvenile cup winner - Betty Appel, 17 points. Runner-up-Doreen Allen and Margaret Reed, 9 points. Page Forty-nine