United Colleges - Vox Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Honourary President Dr. D. Owen President Lloyd Axworthy Vice-President Shelagh Reid Secretary-Treasurer Heather Sigurdson r Jltird car Within the ranks of every organization and in¬ stitution, especially those of an academic commun¬ ity, there must arise a group or body of individuals which will assume the mantle of leadership and which will undertake the responsibility of initiating action and spirit in every undertaking. Undeniably, this year at United, the third year students have emerged as just such a group. Now, it is realized that this premise might meet with a degree of oppo¬ sition from those of the junior and elder classes. Per¬ haps, they might even be so bold as to point to the contributions made by third year students in the various financial drives held throughout the year as factors which belie the aforementioned statement. However, it must be recognized that although third year did not always lead in the material sense of sales and donations, it always maintained its posi¬ tion as the fountain-head of encouragement and inspiration. This inner vibrancy is demonstrated by the results attained by third year students in those activities which are truly meaningful in student life. First and foremost are the powers displayed by third year members in their search for knowledge and wisdom. Who else, may I ask, spent more time in the library, in the common rooms, in the corridors, and in Tony’s, searching for the meaning of life and ab¬ sorbing the ebb and flow of humanity which passed before them. Secondly, third year students proved that this was the most comely class ever to grace United. This statement is by way of reference to the fact that Miss Faye Griffiths of third year cap¬ tured the crown of Miss Snowflake, United’s top beauty prize and also Miss Lorraine Kurtz became Queen of the University’s Winter Carnival. Thirdly, in the realm of oratory and debate, third year mem¬ bers proved their skill as they talked their way to first place in the inter-class league. Also, two third year members withstood the onslaught of the faculty members in the annual Student-Faculty debate, and defended the honour and virtue of the student body. In the field of athletics, let it just be said that third year students exemplified the typical and much vaunted spirit of United and played the game just for the game’s sake. Socially, third year students enjoyed two parties which showed that what third year lacked in attendance to these parties, she had in spirit. Everyone would have to agree that this year’s third year class was a shining example. 16

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Honourary President Dr. V. L. Leathers President Keith Black J Vice-President Judy Lee Secretary-Treasurer Sheila Jasper The day to plan activities, the night to carry them out, The wee small hours for study—a fourth year sched¬ ule, no doubt. Our year has been a happy one—new classrooms, friendships, gowns— But that old United spirit, we’ve maintained through ups and downs. Fourth year council has been active—new ideas were most replete, A meeting now, some duties then—we’d scarcely time to eat, When to the rescue came the Leathers with invi¬ tation sweet: “Would Council come to our house to partake of bread and meat?” Then it was—Costumes! Set! Revise those lines— there’s only an hour to go, For tonight is United’s Stunt Night, a time for hu¬ mour, wit, and so— We revisified our history, gave dull facts a sparkling glow, To prove, despite tradition, we “knew how” to steal a show! This event o’er, a new scheme arose To brighten our horizon, to chase away woes. Entertainment? Dancing? Snowflurries, the occasion for those. And to take best wishes to Eleanor, the queen that we chose. Then at last, the long-awaited!-—Christmas break begins today. “Well, I’ll sure get down to business — at some schoolwork, right away!” “What’s this about a party? Tally-ho, horses, you say? “Dear Professor: My term paper I can’t put before a sleigh!!” Well, just around the corner, there’s something else in store, For who can say that G-Day isn’t fun galore? And Grad’s Farewell, a fine occasion, what’s more An opportunity to wish success beyond the future’s door. The year’s events—’till once again With ominous April comes a solemn vein, A parting thanks to our professors, councils, stu¬ dents—best wishes to all three, And to future grads, our witness— “Better College could not be.” 18