Timmins High and Vocational School - Porcupine Quill Yearbook (Timmins, Ontario Canada)

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57 1 The PORCUPINE QUILI. Refreshments were served after the games and then everyone went home. The big event of this month was the broad- cast given on the 28th by the school orchestra over the local station. It was appreciated by all who heard it. On the 12th of April the Orchestra and the Glee Club are giving I1 concert in the school auditorium. Everyone is looking forward to this event. ' MARCH IA, not to be beaten by the other first forms, had its skating party at the High School. There were refreshments, and the pupils kept Miss Quinn, Miss Briffett and Mr. and Mrs. Worthington busy looking after them when they started to play the usual games. March 8th-The Girls' Basketball Team gave a dance, following the game, for the visit- ing team from Cochrane. The music for dancing was supplied by Miss Kostynyk, pia- nist, and M. Kostynyk, violinist. The re- freshments which were served were not as plentiful as the girls usually provide. The chaperons were Miss Tennant and Mr. Mit- ehell. Ah me, examinations! Would that I had been more attentive and pursued my studies more diligently! was the sigh of every stu- dent as the time drew near for those fatal tests. On March twenty-second, Dr. Rogers of the Department of Education came to Schu- macher to oflicially open the new High School there. He visited our High School and was particularly interested in our laboratories, woo-d-working and mining rooms. Another party was given by the third form boys on the 29th. Alvin McA1endin provided music at the piano, and dancing was enjoyed. Miss Evans, Miss Cunningham, Miss Bradley, Miss MacNamara, and Mr. Vogel saw that the party ran smoothly. Refreshments were served and enjoyed, especially by those who had not brought any. The boys, in fact, proved to the satisfaction of everyone pre- sent that they were better providers than the girls. APRIL April 1-The periods of the last week have been frequently interrupted by cordial in- vitations from Mr. Tanner to visit his omce. The pleasure of the visit is expressed on the faces of the pupils when they return to the class. They report most enjoyable gossip about their term-standing. Scene II: THE ASSAY Commencement A school commencement means a great deal to the whole school, but it has a. special sig- niiicance for the graduating class. Until that time their lives have been looked after and planned for, but with commencement comes responsibility not only for the student himself, but for others. Both teachers and pupils realize this, and though the teachers may have grave fears, the student, embarking on the wonderful Sea of Life, sees only ad- venture ahead. Our last school commencement was held in the auditorium of the school, October 26th, 1934. Principal Fyfe, the principal of Queen's University was to speak and many parents and students had come -to hear him. Among the guests of honour, besides Principal Fyfe, were those who were to present the prizes and diplomas. The programme was opened by selections from the orchestra, which were well received. The school is proud of the orchestra, which, under the able direction of Mr. Mitchell, has made great progress. The chairman, Mr. Tanner, gave his address, which was followed by songs by a group of irst and second year girls under Miss Smythe's direction, who form the Glee Club. Mr. F. Purdy, Principal of South Porcupine Continuation School, then presented the Hal- perin Medal. Every year Dr. Honey presents books to the pupils in each class who show the most progress dining the year. These prizes were presented by Mr. M. B. Scott. The main feat1n'e of the programme was Dr. Fyfe's talk. Dr. Fyfe spoke of the many different ways in which students are taught. He believes that the most beneficial way is to

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56 The PORCUPINE QUILL 'i evening, and the pupils danced to the smooth rhythms of the best orchestras on the air. Miss Bradley and Mr. Mitchell acted as chaperons and they enjoyed the party as much as the pupils. Refreshments and food were plentiful. A Rugby Supper was served for Kirkland Lake, the visiting team, in the 'Timmins High School about the end of November. Miss Briifet and Miss Smyth were in charge. On November 20th, the players of the Kirk- land Lake rugby team were the guests of the Timmins team at a dance in the auditorium. A very large crowd of students were present. Maurice Villeneuve was at the piano. Miss MacNamara and Mr. and Mrs. Worthington were in charge of this event. Term examinations were enjoyed by the pupils of the school around the first of the month under the chaperonage of Mr. Tanner. Report cards were served later to bring the term to a close. Unfortunately, to some, they brought painful experiences at home. DECEMBER During the holidays, on December the 28th to be exact, the ball of the season was held. The graduates' dance, for such it was, was in honuor of the graduates of the school who were home for -the holidays. The his N -M ,V in - . y J -A rl I X . Literary Society Executive had charge of all arrangements. I wasn't present, but from all reports it was an event worth recording in this diary of the school year, FEBRUARY Theatre Nights were held on the four- teenth and fifteenth of the month. Three plays were presented- The Grand Cham's Diamond, a mystery. The Crimson Cocoa- nut, a comedy, and The 'Romance of the Willow Pattern, a fantasy. Following the second night Miss MacNamara served ice cream and doughnuts to the players, or- chestra and ushers. Miss Mackey had promised IC a skating party if they sold most tickets for the plays. On February 18, they held the party at the school rink. Miss Symthe brought a bag of kisses which mysteriously disappeared. A committee of girls made cocoa at Herbert Langdon's home. Mr. Rose also acted as chaperon at the party. After IC, IE had its skating party with the usual hot dogs, cocoa and games. Miss Mc- Laughlin, Mr. Fawcett and Miss MacNamara kept the children out of mischief. Not long afterwards ID put on another skating party. The pupils amused themselves by playing games. Miss MacNamara and Mr. Fawcett were the chaperons of the evening. f It X li . , i ' 1- l ji E. era' 1 L I I I, R, H X 4- , J V 2 N -N '. my F j is E 1' L fi ' my 'Q 1' lv, - W

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