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

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The Prime Minister Visits Wesfdale History was made at Westdale Secondary The Rt. Hon. John Diefenbaker, accompanied School on the afternoon of December 8 1961 by Mrs. Diefenbaker and Mrs. Ellen Fairclough, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration was when, for the first time, a Prime Minister of escorted by Col. M. V. McQueen and pirged to Canada visited us. the stage by Pipe Major John McFarlane. W'0sma'Nwfet..,.M.w.,x- , , .waxy .if af! S LA'-Y-f UNA f ' Following the Principal's welcoming address, Karen Barker of 13G5 played two violin solos which brought special commendation later from the Prime Minister. Mr. Diefenbaker, who was introduced to the special Senior Assembly by Randy McLeod, Pre- sident of the Triune Student Council, then spoke, taking as his theme, the freedom of the indi- vidual in Canada. He stressed the fact that for the first time, a man could say he was a Cana- -tfdff-avr .. sa. V tx, N dian, and he reminded the audience that they had a right to be wrong, but not the right to do wrong. At the conclusion of his address, the Prime Minister presented to the school, through the Principal, an illuminated scroll of the Bill of Rights. Following this presentation, -our distinguished guests left to the skirl of the pipes, thus con- cluding an outstanding and memorable occasion.

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MESSAGE FRGM THE PRIME MINISTER During the past year it was my pleasure to meet with the staff and students of Westdale Secondary School and I am delighted to have this opportunity to extend greetings to each and every one in the year book, Le Raconteurn. Young Canadians, in common with young people the World over, live in a period of striking scientific and technological change and of unprecedented opportunities and advantages. As you proceed from high school, perhaps to advance your studies in university or to take your place directly in business or industry, each to a new and less familiar life, your high school training will be seen to be an essential foundation for Whatever you undertake. g It is my hope that you may all find happiness and satisfaction in the years ahead as you do your part in building the greater Canada of the future. Q JOHN DIEFENBAKER, Prime Minister. Ottawa, 1962. 5

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