Vermilion School of Agriculture - Yearbook (Vermilion, Alberta Canada)

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SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM Standing: F. Rolheiser, J. Kallal, E. Smith, P. Therrien, E. W. Cormack, P. Pankew B. Fladde, T. Boyer, W. Konalchuk. Seated: T. Larson, H. Phelan, E. Jones (Coach), Principal Elliott, A. H. Wilson (Manager), A. Geffrey, J. Good. BASKETBALL CAPTAINS : J. Lazaruk, C. Kittle, W. Bradley, E. W. Cormack, P. Therrien, W. Kowalchuk, B. Flaade. Miss C. Mackey, A. Jeffrey, Miss L. Shandro, Miss M. Kinasewich, T. Larson : Miss M. Rodash. Front: P. Pankew, S. Bothwell. Seated GYMNASIUM CLASS ATHLETIC COMMITTEE Standing: Miss B. George, Miss M. Rodash, Miss L. Shandro Seated: R, Hawkins, E. Smith, T. Babiuk, J. Kallal. GYMNASIUM COMMITTEE Miss I. Moulder. Miss M. Kinasewich T. Larson, A. Jeffrey, P. Pankew, J, Lazaruk m i- . , ! tW l

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A S IN former years, athletics have received their due share of time and interest. With a fine open fall, most of the November gym. periods took the form of out-door soft-ball contests, and several embryo Babe Ruths and Dizzy Deans were unearthed. The Track Meet saw a fine clean cut collection of athletes displaying their prowess—the photo of the individual track champions will be found on another page. As the days shortened and the weather got colder, our energies were directed to repairing and flooding the rink, and to gymnasium activities, chiefly volleyball and basketball. The latter was as popular as ever, and got a good boost” when Charlie and Syd. Mitchell, star performers of a few years ago, brought a squad of lively young athletes from Lloydminster, to play our boys. The Mitchell Midgets were just a little too experienced for the V.S.A. students, and emerged victors of a splendid game, in which our team showed lots of spirit and individual ability, but insufficient com¬ bination, as this was their first appearance as a team. Owing to a bout of sickness we were unfortunately unable to engage in any other outside games, but confined ourselves to the House League Basketball. This proved more popular than ever, the teams being very evenly matched. The conclusion of the league schedule found Bothwell’s Babes, Larsen’s Vikings, and Therrien’s Canadiens” bunched at the top, while only a game behind were Pankew ' s Tufguys, Jeffrey ' s “Bull¬ dogs, and Bradley ' s Guides,” this indicating the closeness of the league. An account of the final will be found elsewhere. The girls were unable to complete their league schedule owing to sickness, which was unfortunate as there were four good teams. They played several games with the local high school girls, which they generally emerged victorious by a narrow margin. Mary Kinasewich was probably the most finished player, and other outstanding performers were Lena Shandro, Alice O ' Brien, Pat Burns, Mary Federuk, Mary Rodash, and Chris Mackey. We are looking for a real girls ' team next season. T HE hockey team again entered the Civic League and also played a number of exhibition games. It was apparent from general opinion that the team would not be very strong but the boys were willing to learn and together with team spirit and cooperation proved differently. Before the end of the season they certainly showed what they could do and after a poor start came within one point of the playoffs. The boys in their new uniforms of black and green and gold looked very neat and along with playing good clean hockey were worth while watching. One of the best games played was against Lloydminster High School. It was fast and clean and was witnessed by a large number of fans. The game ended, in a win for the V.S.A. and being the last game was a fitting finish to a successful season. The school was represented by the following: Goal: Frank Rolheiser. Defence: Joe Ka I la I and Archie Jeffrey. Forwards: Torlief Larsen, Jackie Good, Paul Therrien, Harry Phelan, Vernon Willis and Ernie Smith. Spares: Tom Boyer, Bennie Flaade, Jack Willis, Paul Pankew and Bill Kowalchuk. Manager: Mr. A. Wilson. Coach: Mr. E. Jones. Frank was one of the reasons for the team’s good showing. Joe, captain of the team, was one of the outstanding players. Archie played good defensive hockey. Torlief was the scoring punch. Jack, the best back checker. Paul, the most improved player. Harry, the cleanest player. Vernon, the steadiest player. Ernie was improving every game. Tom, Bennie, Jack, Paul and Bill were always there to help. We are very sorry to see Archie, Torlief, Harry, Ernie and Tom leaving the school and we wish them every success. Their places will be hard to fill but we hope to try with new students this fall. The House League was won by John McCarty’s Fliers after a hectic playoff series against the Bulls. The winning team won the first game 6-0, lost the next 2-1, and came through the third 4-0. The outstanding game of the season at the school rink was played when the students challenged the staff. Needless to say the staff came out the winners by a score of 3-0, the students finding it impossible to beat Mr. Elliott in goal—or was it the array of nurses, doctors and stretchers that put them off? [ Page twenty-two ]

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V ISITORS to the School, other than those invited by the Versatile Club, were not so numerous as in previous years. However, we were pleased to welcome one or two old friends as well as several we had not met before. Among the latter, Dr. Dyde of Edmonton, will be remembered for his scholarly yet entertaining address, early in the term. A very remarkable picture on Bees was brought to Vermilion by S. O. Hilerud, Provincial Apiarist, and a special showing arranged at the local theatre. Mr. H. A. Craig, Deputy Minister, visited the school early in the term and again later at the time of the Little Royal. Early in the New Year Mrs. Haynes spent an all too short evening with the Dramatic Club. Dr. P. Talbot, Provincial Veterinarian, called down to lecture at the school several times, and on one occasion was accompanied by Mr. Colin Groff who showed several delightful moving pictures on Animal Life and Mountain Scenery. We have still to look forward to a visit from our Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Grisdale, and possibly one or two others. T HE VERSATILE CLUB was again reorganized shortly after the com¬ mencement of term with a membership of one hundred and seventy- five, practically every student becoming a member. The first speaker to address the club was Rev. P. C. Lindsay of Mannville, who gave us a lecture on his three years as missionary in Tristian de Cuhna, a small island in the South Atlantic. As we listened, we sensed the com¬ plete isolation of this tiny isle and the absolute content in which the people lived. Mr. Donald Cameron, of the University, was our next speaker and he, too, gave a lantern lecture, his subject being, The Danish Folk Schools. Mr. Cameron held his audience most closely for the entire evening and impressed us with the part these schools have played in the building up of a strong national and community spirit, in that small but progressive nation. Later in the term Mr. J. Edgar, former instructor on the staff, kindly con¬ sented to give an evening lecture on the subject of Life Insurance.” On February 19th Mr. R. E. Ruff of Vermilion entertained us with his his magical powers, creating a good deal of laughter and much conjecture as to where everything disappeared. At the time of going to press, the club is looking forward to the possible visit of other speakers, including our old friend Mr. Corbett. In closing, the executive wish to thank all members for their support, and to express the hope that those returning will carry on the good work. [ Page twenty-four ] J IG, jog! jig, jog! jig-a-jog-jee! Thus did our newest club of the V.S.A. start its interesting career in the fall of ' 34. Linder the able direction of Mr. W. Elford this friendly little group of some thirty members met together nearly every Sunday afternoon to pass a pleasant hour in song. Such songs as The Three Merry Travellers, I Want Someone to Give Me a Pony, A Merry Life,” not to forget the old favorites, Good King Wenceslas” and Drink to Me Only” will long be remembered with pleasure by those who attended. May the Glee Club flourish, and may others in the future express through it the “joie de vivre. N EVER before has the V.S.A. had such an orchestra. Take this any way you wish. Most of us will always associate such tunes as In the Valley of the Moon” and A Voice in the Old Village Choir with tender memories of the V.S.A. moonlight waltzes, and the orchestra which provided the music for so many of our informal dances. A curious feature was the fact that they often played better without a practice, and then got stage fright when they plunged into the actual dances after practising assidiously. To the whole orchestra personnel, and to Beth Henderson and Stewart Brimacombe in particular, the thanks of the whole student body is due. T HE histrionic ability of the students was well above average. Students of 1934-35 will long remember the delightful singing of Mary Kinase- wich and Lena Shandro,—to mention only two out of many,—the darky songs with banjo and violin accompaniments of Bill Palmer, Sam Wirth, and Elwyn Gilpin,- the squeeze-box selections of the popular Lester Severson, and the dramatic French-Canadian recitations of Frank Bruce, Harold Schultz and other capable students could give pointers to many in the efficient and smooth conducting of a meeting, while the performances of Beth Henderson as accompanist will be remembered with gratitude and appreciation by artists and audiences alike. During the spring term the usual series of Competitive Lits” was held, and after a series of first-class entertainments, the X Division of the first year boys, under the chairmanship of Charlie Kallal, emerged as winners. We all join in congratualting them on winning the coveted shield. C ONGRATULATIONS to Lester Severson and his Council on their able work, which has been appreciated by students and staff alike.