United Colleges - Vox Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Jhe d3o e 7afe i ytuAent CH oitncil We, of Collegiate, are happy to be a part of this renowned institution, United College. Because of our great admiration for the predecessors of the school, and their remarkable contributions as scholars, we feel proud to be here and will do our utmost to keep up the fine Academic standing for which United College has always been noted. The competent teaching staff, the air of friend¬ liness, and the adult consideration given to students, are the reasons for the true spirit of unity at the college. The social life of the Collegiate division has been very full this year. At the beginning of the year we enjoyed the annual Initiation Dinner and Dance. At this dance we were first introduced to the school’s oath of loyalty. Our skit in Stunt Night was mixed with gaiety, pure fun, and a little acting. The Collegiate party in January, that began with tobogganing and wound up with a dance in the new Tony’s, was truly a success. Collegiate students gave their full support to the Co-ed-Men’s Club Tea and had many visitors at their table. The innovation of a mixed common room, after Christmas, was perhaps the most novel aspect of Collegiate life. Although “The Uniter” is wholly published by the University section this year, our frequent submissions were always worthy and showed the interest of the Collegiate students. Sports events included basketball, bowling, inter-room hockey, curling and swimming. These athletic activities proved to be delightful diversions, as well as being to the betterment of the students’ physical condition. This year the College sold chocolate bars to raise money for the Building Fund. The Collegiate department worked hard in conjunction with the Uni¬ versity division to support this drive. We held two successful blitz campaigns in downtown Winnipeg. We are very proud of the fact that the Collegiate sold over 7,000 bars, also that the top chocolate salesman was from our division. This has been a happy year with students who aspired to succeed in Academic work and who have gained a great spirit and love of our school, which, I am sure, all future Collegiate students of United College will maintain. 10

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Honourary President Dr. Hamilton President Don Baizley Vice-President Valerie Issac This 1959-60 year will long be remembered by first year students attending United College. It has not only been a year of new experiences in the ways of University life, but also one of pride. Not many students have had the privilege of attending their first year of University in a new building as did first year United College students this year. At first, it was an ordeal because of the constant noise and disturbances. In the end, however, it has proven to be well worthwhile as we are now surrounded with numerous luxuries. Freshie Week set the year off to a rousing start. Activities during this week included dances, hazing, and a parade. It was during this week that many friends and a few enemies were made. The senior students managed to instill United’s spirit into us Freshies. As the excitement of Freshie Week wore off, the students got down to more serious tasks. One of these tasks included the nominating and electing of a first year Student Council. As a result, first year ended up with one of the better Student Councils of the College. During the month of November, United College held its annual Stunt Nite. Our take-off on the T.V. show “Calling All Children” was enjoyed by the audience as well as by the students who put it on. With the appearance of Christmas exams, the acti¬ vities of the first term came to an end. Second term began with a tremendous Building Fund Campaign. First year students once again ex¬ celled and had the honour of having one of the top salesmen, Mary-Anne Bateson, who for her hard work, received Choco, the teddy bear. The month of February was perhaps the busiest of the whole year. There were numerous activities, the biggest of which was first year’s Toboggan Party and Dance. Over 125 students went toboggan¬ ing and several more turned up at the dance. Looking over the past year, we, the students of first year, realize that without doubt, this was one of the best and will probably be one of the most long remembered years of our lives. Secretary-Treasurer Pat Martin 12