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

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'W MR. J. W. BELL, B.A Principal 4

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Dedication His withered hands wipe the dust from the covers of Le Raconteur, and begin slowly to turn its pages. As the articles and pictures flash before his eyes, the years separ- ating him from Westdale cease to exist. What thoughts were aroused by this magazine? Thoughts of five of the most important years of his life - years that were carefree, but at the same time marked by discontent and groping, years of highest hope, and littlest realization, a time when the vast fields of knowl- edge first came vaguely into view, years of experience that moulded his life to come. Thus our magazine is a reminder of the past. 3

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Principal 's Message Webster's New International Dictionary defines educa- tion as the totality of the information and qualities ac- quired through instruction and training, which further the development of an individual physically, mentally, and morallyw. What has been acquired will vary among students according to their abilities and desires, but to all there is the opportunity for positive growth. To some, high school education means acquiring suf- ficient academic credits to admit them to university and education for a professiong to others it means acquiring skills necessary for gainful and satisfying employmentg to all we would like it to mean acquiring a breadth of view and a strength of character which will mark them as per- sons worthy to be called graduates and, as such, respected members of a democratic society. Much careful planning and hard work has gone into the production of this magazine for our enjoyment, and I congratulate all teachers and students who have, in any way, had a part in making its publication possible. 5