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

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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

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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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LITERARY CANADA’S DESTINY—AS YOUTH SEES IT Time turns his hour glass, and Canada s destiny is being formed. The youth of today is the adult of tomorrow. But the Bible states, “That without vision the people perish.’’ So if Canada is to fulfill her supreme destiny, it will be achieved by youth with broad visions. Our country has vast resources. Much of the mineral wealth is unknown. The Laurentian Plateau of Northern Canada has the gold, silver, nickle, copper, zinc and platinum that, to some extent, rescued Canada from the great depression of 1930. The pitchblend deposits of Great Bear Lake, have cut the price of radium in half. We have all the natural essentials for further great industries and vast development, except cheap coal. Our inexpensive water power can replace that. It is quite possible that huge plants will produce ammonia nitrates and other products from our natural gas. Canada has vast forests, about one and a quarter million square miles. This is the home of numbers of game and birds, and is the basis of many new industries—rayon, etc. Our arctic prairies “where the heather blooms and the valleys supply food for the caribou” is not a barren country. After the war thousands will come to us from bomb-shelled Europe. We have food for them and will welcome those believing in freedom and democracy. The destiny of Canada, the third largest country in the world, is not dark despite the war. Right must win if we all vitally do our part. When the war is won, the St. Lawrence project will be realized and ships of the world will dock in the heart of our country—Fort William and Port Arthur. Canada now carries more freight by air than any other country. This will be increased. The air route over Northern Canada, from London to Shanghai, is 4,000 miles less than by New York across the Pacific. John MacCormac, journalist, prodicts that this country will become the shipping centre of the United Kingdom, as her foreign investments are greatest on this hemisphere. United States, Canada and Australia are also her best customers. Canadian industries can not easily be bombed. Canada is beautiful. She has peaceful valleys, snow-capped mountains, and many safe harbors. Roads will be improved and com¬ merce extended. Canada will become the tourist mecca. Canada’s real destiny will be freedom. “Here all will have equal opportunity. Work for those able to work. Security for those who need it.” Free education, both academic and university, for those who show aptitude. Free medicine and hospitalization. Higher standards of living and shorter hours of labor due to efficient machin¬ ery.. Houses of moderate cost will be built and financed by the government; unemployment insurance established. With shorter 55