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

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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

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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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hours of labor we shall have time to enjoy the finer things of life: art, science and music. So that out of the Turmoil of Europe, shall arise a glorious Canadian Nation. With vision our nation shall be THE LAND OF PROMISE.” -—Wilda Oxley. (This was a prize winning essay). WE MUST LIVE We must fight and then go on! To uplift rights and bury the wrong. To keep this land we love, as free As our home’s land across the sea. To hold our hopes and cherish pride, So in our home love still abides. So hold the fight and love good cheer For right is might and God is here. Though armies tramp and men do die, There are these words, that lift to skies ‘‘We must fight, and then go on, To uplift right and bury wrong.” And as we watch our men go by. They cheer, they sing, and hold heads high. And now home friends do not fear. For right is might and God is here. —Raymond Pilkington, 8C. IT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED The day dawned brightly. The sun’s rays shone brightly into Tom’s room. It was Saturday. Tom jumped out of bed and ran to the top of the stairs. “Mom,” he yelled, “have you packed my lunch?” “Yes, Tom,” answered his mother. In a minute he was downstairs. Taking his lunch he rushed out the door without saying good-bye or even having his breakfast. It was a glorious morning. The sun was like a ball of fire in the sky. He ran along the road with his dog for some distance, and then turned down a shady lane. “It’s a good thing only you and I know about this fishing spot. Tippy,” he said. 56