Sunalta Junior High School - Vista Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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OUR SECOND LIT. This was held on February 28th, 1941, and started at the usual time of 8 o ' clock. The dramatic class enacted a play, “Figureheads,” directed by Miss Wilson. Dancing began at 8.45 and refreshments were served at 9.30, after which the dancing continued. There were a few novelty dances such as Bingo, Elimination won by Joyce Elliot and Lyle Jackson, and a Spot Dance won by Jioyce Galbraith and Gerry Hesson. At both Lits. music was provided by the Rhythmaires and a snappy good time was had by all. THE SEVEN’S AND EIGHT’S SKATING PARTY The Grade Seven s and Eight’s held a skating party in the Couley Rink on Friday, January 24th. The party started at 7.30 and ended at 9. Dancing took place at the school until refreshments were served. Entertainment was provided which was appreciated by all. At 10.30 a weary group trudged home. STAFF TEA IN HONOR OF MISS ANDERSON AND MR. FLORENDINE A tea was held in December in the Staff Room in honor of Miss Anderson, who taught at our school last year, and Mr. and Mrs. Florendine. Refreshments were served during the afternoon. Mrs. Campbell poured the Tea. Later Miss Anderson was presented with a bracelet, a token of appreciation from the staff for her work here last year. Mrs. Florendine received a ' beautiful corsage. As a farewell gift from the staff, who had enjoyed so well his wit and humor and co-operation for the past five years, Mr. Florendine was presented with an exqui¬ site Ronson lighter. OUR GRADUATION DANCE In a colorfully attractive decorated hall, with Patriotic decora¬ tions as the theme, our Graduation Dance was held on June 6th. Everyone was gay in summer attire, and to make the occasion even more festive, novelties were given each one as he entered. Even all the teachers were present for the occasion. a The programme centered around a quiz contest, with the comi¬ cal side coming to the fore w’hen several couples picked from the audience, came up on the‘stage and competed in a contest. The 53

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SOCIETY As the school year comes to a close, it is nice to sit back and reflect on the past year. We have a good year with many good times to look back on. December 13th stands out in our minds, for it was the eve of the first Lit. at our school. We had as our guests last year’s presi¬ dent, the Vice-President, and Mr. Florendine, who left our school in November to take a post at Western Canada. Three merry hours were spent by everyone. A splendid pro¬ gramme was given after which dancing took place. Dancing of every kind was presented, including a Spot Dance, which was won by Margaret Bgjclay and Evelyn Boon, and an Elimination Dance, won by Vida Wood and Jack Brock. Refreshments were served after which Margaret Holland pre¬ sented Mr. Florendine with a gift in appreciation for his fine work and the interest he had taken in the school during the past five years. Dancing proceeded and a grand evening came to an end with the playing of “God Save The King. 52

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surprise for these people came when they discovered the girl had to feed the boys who were on their knees, out of a baby’s bottle. An hilarious few minutes took place. Dancing followed and everybody participated with gleeful joy. Refreshments were served and the happy group departed. To the Home and School Association, who for the past two years have sponsored this party, we are deeply indebted, and extend to them our grateful appreciation and thanks. —Nessie Lochhead and Joan Wilkes. SILVERY BELLS Listen to the silvery chimes, Loud and joyous, yet serene, Hear the echo song between. January, the world is young, The year is young. Cling! Clung! March, April, May, Still young and gay, Rain in lines of silver slanting. Waxing sun of planting. Gay and young, Cling, Clang, Clung! June, July, The days go by. Swift as wings, Against the sky. Days that bring, Harvesting. Clung! Cling! August, Days of dust, Days of blue, Such as April rarely knew, Even when the world was young. Cling, Clung! September, October, November, Gypsy sky and sombre, Ash-grey, ruby, amber, September, October, November, Grey-blue, rose-grey, The year fades. December, The song is almost sung. Just one more verse, From a crazy tongue. The year is done, A year of fun, Another year is here, Let the bells ring clear, Cling, Clung! —Beryl Charman, 8C. 54