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

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Summa Cum Laude 1961 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 graduates. 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 better Academic achievement is the sole criterion ex- cept in the case of the three general proficiency winners. In their case extra-curricular activi- ties are also taken into account. Westdale is proud of these graduates, of whom it may fittingly be said that, from our halls they departed trailing clouds of gloryu. Gordon Bolegoh Harry Duckworth Linda Gough William Kay Stewart Kramer John Price Evelyn Roden Tonu Saidla Margaret Shepherd SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Open Scholarships ONTARIO SCHOLARSHIP , . ,,,.... ,...., H arry Duckworth, William Kay, Evelyn Roden, Tonu Saidla, Margaret Shepherd THE GIBSON REGIONAL CHAMILTONJ SCHOLARSHIP ,...,..,. ....,.. . . ,,.... . Evelyn Roden THE LAWRENCE MUNRO SCHOLARSHIP.. . .. . .. . .. . . . Kryn Dubbeldam BOARD OF EDUCATION PROFICIENCY AWARDS: Gordon Bolegoh, Douglas Brown, Nancy Coolsma, Leslie Eslary, Bernhard Kamutzki, Stewart Kramer, Carol Mandel, Anne Park, Rosemary Scott, Valerie Stacy, Katherine Temple. WESTDALE OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION PRIZE . .... . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. Ruth Thompson SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVES OF HAMILTON AWARD . ..... Sharon Dowall THE STEEL COMPANY OF CANADA AWARDS .... .. Judith Patterson, Linda Gough THE NATIONAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AWARD . Linda Gough THE BRIDGE AND TANK CO. OF CANADA AWARD ....., ....., ................ . . . Stewart Kramer THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TOOL ENGINEERS AWARD .. . ....... Gordon Bolegoh THE TECHNICAL TROPHY . ..... ........... ..... . ..............,...... ............. ,........ ............. S t e W a rt Kramer THE TRIUNE PORFICIENCY AWARDS- John Price CGeneral Courseb, Linda Gough CCommercial Coursel, Stewart Kramer CTechnicalb

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Valedicfory Address Commencement 1961 RICHARD HORNE, Valedictorian. Mr. Chairman, Honoured Guests, Colonel McQueen, Ladies and Gentlemen: Tonight, November 10th, 1961, a date in the lives of us, the graduating students, that will long be remembered, it is my privilege and honour to give the Valedictory address. What does Valedictorian mean? According to the National Dictionary, it means one who pro- nounces a farewell address. Valedictory, an- nother word derived from Valedictorian and from the same source, means bidding farewell. In my opinion, and I am sure in the minds of my fellow graduates, it is only a physical fare- well. The emotions of Westdale will burn within us for many years to come, the memories of our teachers and the friends we have made, the thrill and excitement of the many interests and activi- ties here will be in the back of our minds for a long time. During the Twentieth Century, we have seen perfection in the aircraft, the probing of space by rockets and satellites, and we are seeing per- haps the threshold of another war. However, we should not despair because of this overhanging crisis but look up and face each problem as it confronts us. We must try our utmost to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently, as did our predecessors. It is true, our fields will be varied and our paths separated, but from machinists and drafts- men, to doctors and lawyers, each man must do his small part and carve his markings in this vast world of ours. A man once referred to education as a series of plateaus with steps leading to each. The plateaus become successively larger as we progress through school. Each plateau has smaller sets of steps leading from them, so if we had chosen to cease schooling at one particular level, these were referred to as promotions. The higher levels are what we should aim for and try to achieve. Education in this day and age must be stressed. Even radio station disc jockeys are driving home this important fact, and those of us who have the ability should and must continue on up the steps. If we stop at a lower plateau, we must make the best of what we have so far learned and strive for the promotions and success. It is true, success does not depend on schooling alone. If it did many of the world's great men and women would be unknown today. Sir Win- ston Churchill failed his entrance exams for Sandhurst three times! But all accomplished people are curious people, hungry readers who have learned how to enjoy learning. Statistics indicate that the experts are avail- able but there is a serious shortage of inperts. An inpert, Lmlike an expert, hasn't been tamed and trained, nor has he been taught how it is done. Thomas Edison once hired an expert, a graduate of the best engineering school. The first job Edison gave him was to determine the cubic contents of a light bulb. The expert measured the bulb wherever he thought it needed measur- ing, then sat down with his slide rule, his educa- tion and a batch of pencils. Hours later he came to Edison with his proud result. The inventor looked at the figures and shook his head. You're at least ten percent offf' he said. He then knocked a tiny hole in the end of the bulb, filled it with water, poured the water into a measuring cup and in two minutes had an exact measurement of the bulbis cubic content. The expert was ten percent off. Yes, schooling is not everything, we have to combine our training with good common sense, a yearning to learn and ambition to carry us through. Education is a continuing process that goes on long after school days are over, but it is at school that the real spadework is done and the founda- tion is laid. School provides three essentials - knowledge, judgment and discipline - each of which is as important to the mature person as training or experience. Thanks must go to many people for our being here tonight, to our parents who have helped to make it possible, and to our teachers who have patiently borne with us during our years at West- dale. Not only have we been taught the com- mpulsory subjects, but also consideration for others and how to live and work and enjoy the company of our fellow man. We again thank you for your patient and unselfish guidance. Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, this occasion of Commencement is indeed a special one, and rightly named, commence meaning to begin, for many new horizons are now opened unto us. In closing, I would like to quote a small prayer, that to me seems fitting: Dear God, give me the strength to live courageously, to defend what's right, to stand fast in the presence of fear, to bear the pain, the loss, the despair that, at time are the common lot of all, to endure when there seems no way out, no way on. Let me accept with both hands whatever comes, be it bright or dark. Win or lose in any of life's struggles, my God, give me courage.

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