Walkerville Collegiate Institute - Blue and White Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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RIFLE TEAM . T. Bunt, Mr. W. N. Ball, Col. D, C. O ' Brien, J. Dulvick. N. Timo- Main. J. Brown. D. Richard, R. Montrose. A. Puskas. F. Joyce. F A. Filipov. P. Balkwill, G. Pavellch, Mr. C, shenko. V. Spakowski, W. Upton, I. Hutton, M. Nan. CADET OFFICERS Back: J. MacDonald. B. Stevenson. H. Thomson, A. MacMillan, D McNaughton, W. Hull, C. Anderson. F. Joyce. Centre: Mr. W. N. Ball. J. Colwill, H. Aston. N. MacPhee. C. Pollard. J. Stankov. W. Woodruff. S. Musgravc. Front: R. Montrose, G. Hope. J. MacLachlan, D. Gibson, O.C.. H. Pike, G. Neely, H. Thompson.

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CPDETfO By Cam Anderson. “To the Cadets of Walkerville Collegiate: “1 am deeply honoured to have the privilege of writing a few lines in your magazine this year. There are many things 1 should like to say about Walkerville and my days there. 1 know l am speaking not only for myself but also for the majority of graduates when I say that my high school days will always be looked back upon with fond memories. “The most cherished memories for me are those of the cadet corps. I feel that the cadet corps has given me a richer, a more vital education than any subject I have yet studied. The qualities of leadership, respect, and self-discipline learned as a cadet are the most valuable a person can acquire. “Cadet training is not given with the view to building soldiers and fighting m en as some people like to believe. It is given to help develop better citizens, citizens who are able to contribute some¬ thing worth-while to the life of the community and the nation. For this priceless education the credit belongs to the instructors whose efforts are so tireless and often unrewarded. It is to Mr. Ball. Col. (VBrien, his staff, and to the officers who unspar¬ ingly devote their time and effort that we say thanks. Get behind John Mac Lachlan and his officers and make this year ' s inspection the best ever. “The prestige and tradition of the Tartans was not won easily and will not be maintained easily. Determination, sacrifice and honour built our corps: now it is your job to build even higher that noble record. “May I wish you all the best of success in your inspection and exams.” (Signed) Don Gibson. If these words, written by Cadet L t.-Col. Don Gibson, our Commanding Officer of 1946-47, are any indication of the effect that the cadet corps had on the cadets of last year, then 1086 R.C.- A.C. has had another extremely successful year in the training of better Canadian citizens as well as in all branches of cadet endeavour. We are very honoured to be able to carry this message from Don. who, as our leader last year, gave his every effort to the upholding of Walkerville’s traditions. We who served under him are very grateful for the spirit and determination which he gave us. As usual, our inspections in 1947 both showed the excellence of the Tartans. The corps won the Lord Strathcona Trophy for the I’.T. inspec¬ tion. and made a fine showing in the General In¬ spection. each company striving for the honour of receiving the MacMillan Trophy. After close competition, the trophy was awarded to Cadet Major Bill Meeke, O.C. of A” company. Cadet Major Howard Thompson received the Bryn Davies Memorial Trophy for being the outstand¬ ing cadet in the corps. One of the things that every student of W.C.l. has always been proud of is the bugle band. Instructed by Mr. Allison, and led by Cadet Hand Sgt.-Major Andrew Reid, our bandsmen have shown great skill in their precision movements and all band drill. They were a sensation during the recent rugby season, putting on a fine show at half-time of the Walkerville-Assumption game. Adding to the distinction of our corps were the tartan-clad pipers of the pipe band. Mr. “Jock” Copland lias given much of his time and energy to the development of this new branch of the ' corps, and his efforts have met with considerable success. The pipe band will march this year under Cadet Capt. Don McNaughton and prom¬ ises to bring great glory to Walkerville. Last year’s colour party was again excellent. Commanded by Cadet l,l. Harry Aston, it was well-trained and smart in appearance. The riflemen of W.C.l., led by Mr. Bunt, have had another very successful year, winning the Province of Ontario Challenge Trophy and plac- J. Mac Lachlan. Lt. Col. O.C.. W.C.l. Cadet Corps 1947-48

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BUGLE BAND B. Row: J. Cookson. B. Fellows. A. Fllipov, B. Morris, 2. Puskas, K. McLennan, H. Brookmyre. G. Harper, P. Melnik. C. Row: Mr. Allison, J. Francom. A. McLaughlin, R. Martin, L. Swan, R. MacMillan, F. Clarke. M. Stasko. W. Bamford. R. Steel. F. Row: H. Daniel, R. Dool, E. Walton, D. Brownell, A. Reid. J. Cholvat, P. Mansfield, T. Ginter. K. Scase. ing second in the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association, and Royal Military College Com¬ petitions. The Provincial Challenge champions, with an average score of 98.2 ' . are: ]. Dulvick (100), R. Upton (100), I. .Main (100). A. Puskas (100). J. Rrown (99). I). Richard (99), V. Spa- kowski (98). R. Montrose (98). Captain. F. Joyce (98). Ci. Pavelich (97), A. Filipov (97). X. Timo¬ shenko (90), and F. Hutton (95). Individual, as well as team, honours were won by members of the shooting team. Rod Montrose won a special D.C.R.A. medal for three compe¬ tition targets with an average of 99.3(4. The Stratheona Trust Medal was awarded to lan Main ;is the best shot in the school, and Bill Upton received the Major McLean Trophy which is given to the outstanding junior competitor in the school. The Walkerville signal corps once again show¬ ed its proficiency both on inspection and during competition. Under the guidance of Mr. Forman, most of the signal classes were instructed by the Moyer Cup Team signallers, who did an excellent job. This was proven by the fact that many of the new recruits passed not only their elementary but also their advanced tests in their first year. Due to so many advanced signallers. Mr. Forman decided to enter two teams in the Mover Cup Competitions. Both did extremely well, placing first and second in the Western Ontario Division Competitions. The team which won the Moyer Cup was made up of: J. Stankov (Capt.), S. Brai- lean. J. Colwill, W. Card, R. Martin. P. Mudrack. J. Stipec, J. Pearce, A. Puskas. V. Reynolds, D. Stankov, and R. Stevenson. The second team, captained by Ron Ray, should be given a great deal of credit also, being beaten by only a slight margin. On inspection day, signals put on their custo¬ mary line showing, transmitting Morse by flag, key and lamp, and using Field Telephones, Port¬ able Radios and Mark-19 short wave sets. The Signal Corps was ably led by Cadet Capt. Joe Stankov and Cadet Lt. Jack Colwill. Another highlight of last year’s inspection was the impressive demonstration put on by the small but efficient First Aid corps, instructed by Mr. W. Young, and led by Cadet Lieutenants Bill Hull and Cam Anderson. The demonstration included stretcher squad drill, roller bandaging, and propellor splints, as well as the ordinary bandage and splint work. This year the F ' irst Aid class includes 6 Jun¬ iors. 6 Gold Star Juniors, 15 Seniors, and 14 Vouchers. Richard Black and Andy Inchowich are trying for Medallions. It is expected that there will be even more Medallions won next year. As for Cadet Camp—that is a story all in itself. All the boys who attended the camp at lpperwash will remember, among other things, the (J.M. stores (they had every size but the one you wanted), the delicious” meals, tlie trips to The Bend”, and the mysterious contests between Bob Bettridge and Bill Upton.