Tillsonburg District High School - Tatler Yearbook (Tillsonburg, Ontario Canada)

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THE TEACHING STAFF Mr. W. P. Kirkwood, Principal Mr. R. J. Sinclair. .. Miss R. Field . Miss M. Howitt .. Miss G. Ostrander ...,..,. Mr. R. D. Alexander ,,..... Miss M. McIntosh ....... Miss E. Moxley , Miss G. Grieve .,.. ., Mr. G. Hay... Miss M. Rock ..,... Mr. A. B. Taylor .,..,.... Mr. W. Moore , TATLER B. Paed., Queen's Queen's Queen's Toronto Western Toronto Toronto Western Western Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto

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Message From the Principal W. P. KIRKWOOD, Principal The Tavtler is the permanent record of all the societies, sports, events, and ac- complishments that have taken place at the school in the course of the year. In earlier issues we find records of some of the leading citizens of the community today and in this edition we shall expect to read about the early efforts and ac- complishments of future prominent busi- ness and professional men and women. Success is not good luck, but is the result of careful planning and hard work. To the graduating class of 1949 my wish is that your plans and your industry may bring you the success that you deserve in life. This year we have been very happy to welcome the students from Vienna and Courtland. They have adapted themselves readily to the life in the larger Tillsonburg District High School with the result that we feel that they have always been with us. Our school is in a period of transition where we are growing from a small school to a large one. With our attendance in- creasing so rapidly and with the large number of students transported by bus, we will soon have to reorganize our extra- curricular activities so that more students may participate. 16 This year we have had a successful programme of extra-curricular activities, starting with the outstanding victory of our Track and Field Team at the Inter- County Field Meet and continuing on through the Football schedule, Commence- ment, Basketball, Public Speaking, Pup- pets, and finally Cadet Inspection. Our Senior Boys' Basketball Team is to be congratulated on its splendid record of winning all its games in the W.O.S.S.A. B Group and bringing the championship to Tillsonburg. The smooth and efiicient operation of the school could not have been obtained without the whole-hearted interest of a co-operative and sympathetic High School Board. We are fortunate in having such a Board to administer our school. Their interest in the comfort and progress of the students in all phases of school activity is indeed greately appreciated by the staff and student body. In conclusion I would like to compliment the students and supervising teachers on this edition of the Tatler, as it takes its place with the long list of previous editions. The school magazine is the result of a great deal of hard work on the part of many students and their supervising teachers as well as the generous support of the advertising business men. THE TATLER

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TATLER BUSINESS STAFF STANDING: Miss Grieve, W. Eichenberg, N. Rokeby, J. Culp, Mr. Moore. SEATED: A. Gerhardt, R. Mannell. ABSEN'I:: L. Low, J. McQueen. EDITORIAL Une ot' the most valuable of High School Activities is the 'I'nfI1'fr work. Every student has the opportunity to enjoy this activity and to display ability and skill. The hard work of assembling a year- book provides valuable training for the Tatlvr staff. They know from experience that each office has its share of responsi- bility and leadership. To shoulder this responsibility successfully, perseverance to complete a difficult task must be dis- played. There are many discouragements. These must be met and overcome to reveal capability, for the laggard is soon left behind. We believe that to every member of the Taflcr staff this experience is valuable training to prepare us to meet our responsibilities as citizens of a democracy. All students may contribute to the school year-book, and competition is al- ways keen, for only efforts of superior 18 qua ity attain a distinguished position in ntlcr. Additional incentive to lllltlil- is provided by the natural desire of our tive seeing one's name in print. The community as a whole finds the year-book a source of information con- cerning the life of High School students. The literary sections provide interesting essays and poems: the sports section shows the pupils' athletic attempts and achieve- mentsg the Activities section portrays all phases of extra-curricular interests. Each student considers a copy of the Taflcr invaluable. In later years it be- comes a precious document to each individual, recording his own or his fellow's achievements or shortcomings during the Five Best Years of His Life. Many have worked hard to produce a Tafler to be proud of this year and we hope that you, the readers, will derive endless pleasure from glancing through its pages. Amelia Gerhardt. THE TATLER