Westdale Secondary School - Le Raconteur Yearbook (Hamilton, Ontario Canada)

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C LETTERS T0 THE EDITCJR Dear Editor: How often we have heard the statement that what Westdale lacks and needs most is school spirit! lt is, of course, true. But before that indefin- able spirit becomes a reality instead of merely a word, there must be a firm foundation built for it. There must be respect for the school, pride in, and loyalty for it, and the knowledge that one can find there more than just halls 'and classrooms, teachers and books. This is not easy to acquire. It cannot be attained by pleas, or demands, or pep speeches insisting that we must support this or that, or we lack school spirit. It must be entirely voluntary, or it cannot exist at all. lust as we must know before we honour a per- son that he is worthy of our respect, we must first know that Westdale is a school worthy of our spirit. Here at Westdale, there are many of us who criticize certain things about the school. This is a healthy attitude, for in those schools where there is not an opening for opinions, dissatisfaction lurks in every corner. Therefore, we should have a sympathetic ear for these criticisms. Many are correct and suggest simple remedies. Hll show that the students are interested enough in their school to want to improve it. We must first be proud of' our school, and from that school spirit will follow naturally. This Letters to the Editor column is a valuable addition to Le Raconteur . lt is a place for honest evaluation and praise where praise is due. It allows us to bring any faults we find into the open, air them, and decide on their importance. It is a stepping-stone toward that pride in a school that instills in its students school spirit. PHT ROBINSON, I 1-H. Dear Editor: The Prom of '51 was truly a wonderful occasion. The culmination of the year's social activity was held in a transformed gym, beautifully decorated and lightedfa transformation which took a great deal of work and time. Ht this point I imagine congratulatory words would be in order for the Dance and Entertainment Committee, but to extend them would be without any sincere measure of appreciation. I was present during the decorating of the gyms. I was there when the fantasy was dis- mantled, and I have never seen such disinteresi on the part of the hierarchy of the Entertainment Committee as was exhibited on those occasions. There were more people working on the event who were in no way connected with the committee than those who were. I am not condemning the com- mittee, only its leaders. lf it had not been for some of the executive of the Triune and Macs Bill Hamil- ton, there would have been no Prom simply be- cause of the laxity clearly displayed on the part of certain individuals. The tragedy of the affair is that congratulations are bestowed upon these undeserving people. Not here. We say thanks to those unsung kids who stayed up till one o'clock Thursday night: worked till six on Friday and re- turned at nine o'clock Saturday morning to clean up. Find, to those whose duty it was to boss the Prom we say-it was really a beautiful effort. Too bad, it wasn't your fault. BILL TITTENSOR. Dear Editor: On behalf of the Upper School students, we would like to offer a vote of thanks to all the teachers of the school, but, more particularly, to the Upper School teachers. These are the hard- working people, who, every year, devote so much of their private, as well as school time, in extra classes and the many extra-curricular activities of the school. Hlthough it may not always be appar- ent, the students really do appreciate this much- needed assistance, which is given to us so gener- ously by our teachers. Once again, may we, on behalf of the graduating class, offer our most sin- cere thanks to all the very hard-working teachers of our school. DONNQ MHBSHHLL, BON ROLLS.

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TRIUNE PRESIDENT'S REPORT Writing a report is something I like to do, al- though I never seem to get around to doing it. The usual report is an itemized account of activities, but this year, I will depart from custom, and reminisce over the events of the past year. Hs I am writing this, I recall with pleasure the football games and the fun we used to have there singing songs CI love a billboardl and cheering the team on to victory. I also recall the Sadie Hawkins dance where we packed them in with a shoehorn, the Prom which looked like a scene from the Rrabian Nights, and the basketball games and cheerleaders. These scenes, as I look back, were well forth the effort the various committees spent in presenting them, and I would like to congratulate them on doing such fine jobs. My congratulations to Chris Lewis and the Dance and Entertainment Committee, Bob Yates and the Publications Com- mittee, loan Boswell and the Drama and Music Committee, Bill Glennie and the Sports and Games Committee, Triune Secretary Hnna Cfonda, Bob Cunliffe Cvice-presidentl, and the Finance Commit- tee. These are the people who were responsible for most of the fun you have had at Westdale this year and who will be responsible for other events which at this time have not yet been presented. I would also like to thank the teachers, others and students alike, for their helpful suggestions and for the co-operation they have extended to me during the past year. In parting I would like to wish you the best Cmeaning success in your exams.l To those who, like me, do not expect to be back next year, I say, We have done our job, the rest is up to you . To those returning next year, I say, loin at least one activity, you will never regret it, as it will help you on the road of life and will make lasting friend- ships. Should I not see you again, au revoir, and it's been nice knowing you. STPIN MRNCHUK. TRIUNE FINA Since the Triune handles approximately ten thousand dollars yearly in expenditures and re- ceipts, the management of this money must receive very careful attention. Besides the actual cash handled each year the Triune also must keep track of its properties, such as public address system, projector, etc., which are worth nearly three thousand dollars. These two responsible tasks fall to the finance committee. The finance committee is composed of the chair- men and advisors of the four committees of the Triune with the vice-president acting as chairman. Pit the beginning of the year the finance committee passes the budget for the coming year and then makes sure that they are adhered to. The receipts and expenditures are as follows: Dance and Entertainment Committee Receipts ................,. ..........................,.. . .. 31,555.00 Expenditures ...... ,..... l ,45500 Balance ...... .. ..., s loom NCIAL REPORT Sports and Games Committee Receipts , . 32,550.00 Expenditures 2,495.05 Balance Music and Drama Committee Receipts . . S 800.00 Expenditures 725.00 Balance . S 75.00 Publication and Publicity Committee Receipts , .. . . 551,750.00 Expenditures ., l,545.00 Balance . . SS 205.00 Total Receipts , . . 36,505.00 Total Expenditures .... 6,220.05 Balance .. . . ., . E 444,95 General Expense 300.00 Total Balance . gT44,95 9