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

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Summa Cum Laude 1959 HI SUMMA CUM LAUDE ADFUERUNT These graduated with the highest distinction Carved in gold letters on the marble Wain- scoting of the main entrance to the school, are the names of Westdale's distinguished gradu- ates. Each one has fulfilled the stiff requirements. A student must complete the final year of his course with an average of 81 per cent or bet- ter. Academic achievement is the sole criterion except in the case of the three general profi- ciency Winners. In their case extra-curricular activities are also taken into account. Westdale is proud of the 215, of whom it may fittingly be said that, from our halls they departed trailing clouds of glory . James Clarke David Gorman Lorne Harris Steven Piwtorak Virginia Stanners Renate Tannenzapf John Van der Meulen Robert Wilkins Shirley Woods SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Ontario Scholarships: OPEN SCHOLARSHIP .................................. .,,.... J ames Clarke CARLE C. CONWAY SCHOLARSHIP CContinental Can Co. of Canada Ltd.J .................................................. ..... D avid Gardner LLOYD MEMORIAL SHOLARSHIP IN SCIENCE, MCMASTER Cwaived 'by reversionl .........i..........,.............................................,..................................... David Gorman ONTARIO COLLEGE OF PHARMACY WAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .,.... Renate Tannenzapf Hamilton and District Scholarships: THE STEEL CO. OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP CSc1ence, McMaster Un1vers1tyD .....l.....................,.. THE STEEL CO. OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP David Gorman CSecondary School Teachingj ............................... ..... V irginia Stanners Board of Education Proficiency Awards: Commercial Course, Grade XII- Gold Pin ................,................. Silver Pin ................................ Technical Course, Grade XII- Gold Pin ............................... Georgean Smith Frank Kivell Steven Piwtorak Silver Pin Ctiedb .........,.... ....... ...... L o rne Harris, John Van der Meulen

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Valedictory Address VIRGINIA STANNERS, Valedictlorian. It is my proud duty tonight to speak to you as representative of the graduating students. It has been said that there is only one thing that a student Wants out of school and that is himself. We have attained that Utopia. For the past five years we have worked with vary- ing degrees of enthusiasm towards this night of happy triumph, the culmination of 'years of effort, much happiness and a few moods of black despair. In this time we have learned much, and yet I feel that our predominant emotion tonight -should be humility rather than pride, for we stand on the threshold of life, raw and inexperienced, the years ahead filled with the excitement and challenge of the un- known. To-night marks an important milestone for us, a point at which we must pause, take stock and evaluate ourselves. What have we learned in our years at Westdale to fit us to be citizens of the world today? We have acquired a basically sound educa- tion, absorbing in the process endless facts and theorems. I hope we have done more than this. I hope we have learned to apply our minds to that one great essential, the ability to think clearly and well, and moreover, to think for ourselves. The great modern art of getting along with our fellows has not been neglected. Our par- ticipation in, the extra-curricular activities offered by Westdale, be it in the field of sports, drama, literature, or student government, has taught us adaptability, tolerance, and the ability to respect another's point of view. I hope it has done more than this. I hope we have acquired the courage to disagree and to challenge when values we hold dear are at stake, for there is no place in the world of to- day for timid acquiescence. It has been said of modern young people that we are a group of contented conformists, concerned only with our creature comforts and the acquisition of an adequate number of dol- lars. I do not believe this. There are still those among us who are prepared to plan and struggle for a better world, a world in which truth, fir.-edom within the bounds of sane discipline, and respect for human dignity will thrive, and where men may live in true har- mony with each other. Many of toni-ght's graduates have already become small cogs in the 'big wheels of Can- adian business and industry. However small a part they may play as yet in the success of these enterprises, they can at least console themselves with the thought that with proper application of the training and education re- ceived here at Westdale, they can work with confidence and enthusiasm towards the time when they will play a very significant role in the shaping of the successful future of this country. For those of us who are continuing our studies at university, this passage from one of Samuel Johnson's essays should prove much food for thought: To talk in public, to think in private, to read and to hear, to inquire and answer inquiries, is the business of a scholar. He wanders about the world without pomp or terror, and is neither known nor valued but by men like himself. No valedictory address would be complete without a voiced appreciation of those dedi- cated people who have helped us so much through the years. They are that specially gifted group of people who are not merely capable of absorbing knowledge, but have the power to impart it to others, to kindle the spark of special ability, and to stimulate the flagging interest of their students. In ancient times teachers were the most honoured and respected of people. Love is a word seldom used today except in the Hollywood sense. To- night I would like to revive it. We will re- member the teachers of Westdale with love and gratitude for the rest of our lives. To our parents I would say - tonight really belongs to you. You have kept the star of the future bright for us, have encouraged, helped and occasionally prodded us along the long road to graduation. More important than this, you have believed in us. Whatever pride and satisfaction you may feel in us tonight, you have well earned, and we offer it to you with humble appreciation. A very important phase of our lives has ended tonight. Wherever the road of life may lead us, I hope we will never reach that point of mental stagnation when We feel we have nothing more to learn. May all our endings mark new beginnings, enriched by the past and illumined with hope for the future. And now, Colonel McQueen, in accordance with Westdale tradition, it gives me much pleasure to present to you this picture on be- half of the graduating class of 1959. We hope that when it hangs with the pictures presented by former graduates, your happy memories of us will be intensified, and any less fortunate ones mellowed by its charm. -

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Academic Awards: CANADIAN MATHEMATICAL CONGRESS AWARD .............,.............................,........ THE CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS ASSN. OF ONT. AWARD .... WESTDALE OLD GIRLS' Commercial Awards: THE NATIONAL SALES THE STEEL COMPANY For high standing in For high standing in EXECUTIVE AWARD ............... ..... . OF CANADA AWARDS- Stenography and Secretarial Practice ...... . Technical Awards: THE BRIDGE AND TANK CO. OF CANADA AWARD Ctiedl- For highest standing in the Drafting Course .........,......,....... Lorne Harris, Jo THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TOOL ENGINEERS AWARD .......................... THE TECHNICAL TROPHY .............................................................. . THE TRIUNE PROFICIENCY AWARDS- General Course ..............,............................. ..... Commercial Course ...,. . Technical Course . ASSN. PRIZE .................................................................,.... Mathematics and Accounting ..................... . David Gorman Renate Tannenzapf Virginia Stanners Mary Anne Martin Frank Kivell Georgean Smith hn Van der Meulen Robert Wilkins Steven Piwtorak Virginia Stanners Shirley Woods Steven Piwtorak LUCAS 81 KING LTD. TRAVEL SERVICE 79 King St. West JA 2-9257 Free parlcing on King at Charles STUDENT TOU RS l Under leadership prominent educationalists JUNE 10 JUN E 17 JUNE 24 JUNE 30 ZZU JULY 8 JULY 15 ' ENGLAND 'A HOLLAND ' BELGIUM ' GERMANY ' ITALY ' SWITZERLAND ' LICHTENSTEIN ' SAN MARINO ' MONACO ' FRANCE ' AUSTRIA 34 to 49 DAYS - Rates from S724 fTrEjQL1fQQfic I Numerous other escorted European motorcoach tours with experienced tour managers. Independent tours planned promptly. with TREASURE TDURS OVEIPZSEJEQRS 20