Western Canada High School - Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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BOOK Page fifty-three Uratrru in th? Emjhg iFtdft SENIOR RUGBY The Senior team this year was somewhat lighter than its predecessor, having no “Biddells” or “McElroys” to bring up the average. However, a great deal of what the team lacked in weight and experience was made up in fighting spirit. With only one of the previous year’s halfbacks, the backfield presented a real problem to Coach Roberts. When the team was made up with Lloyd Hutton as line plunger, Ron. McMurchy as kicker, and Jim MacQueen as fullback, things looked a little brighter. Albert Laven, an old standby, was able to play this year and Jack Minchin turned in a fine performance. Despite the efforts of Ken. Roberts to turn out a fast and light team, West¬ ern was hopelessly outclassed by the stronger Commercial and Central squads. Games Western Canada 2—Central 5. Western Canada 3—Commercial 22. Western Canada 7—Crescents 2. Western Canada 1—Central 8. Western Canada 0—Commercial 15. Line-up: Centre—J. Minchin, D. Irving. Insides—J. Simonton, D. McCracken, J. O’Connor, C. Mackey. Middles—A. Laven, A. Gill, R. Hoar, F. Johnson. Ends—K. Clarke, H. Snowdon, M. Belkin, H. Minchin, J. Miller. Halves—L. Hutton, R. McMurchy, J. McQueen, B. Wilson, I. Gofsky, R. Cook. INTERMEDIATE RUGBY The Intermediate team, which consisted almost entirely of the previous year’s championship Juniors, started the year with rosy hopes of success. Under the able coaching of “Bill” Dingle, the team was remodeled into what appeared to be first class championship material. The first game was a hard-fought battle with East Calgary, which Western won, the score being 6-2. Unfortunately, Jack Marshall broke his arm during this game and was disabled for the rest of the season. The next encounter with Crescent Heights, and the Western team was beaten by a 12-5 score. In this game Western suffered another casualty, George Dickson breaking his thumb, which put him out for a few weeks. The third game was with Central, and after a hard struggle it was won by Western with a score of 9-6. The last game was with East Calgary, and Western, slow in starting, was beaten by a score of 5-1.

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Pape fifty-two YEAR (Ea irtH , Last year marked the conclusion of Cadet training in Calgary. Western once again took the honors by winning the Mayland shield for the second time, and if there is to be no future competition it will probably be permanently in her possession. The leaders last year were: Bob Foulds, Company Leader, with Bob Taylor, Bill Russell, Art Gill and Jack Snell as Platoon Leaders. This training is only appreciated after we have left it, and it is hoped by all that the Government will be able to resume it shortly. ®hr (tots’ Smtiattmt If you had stepped into the stately halls of Western on the afternoon of the Girls’ Initiation you would have been surprised to see walking before you Robinson Crusoe and Friday, Katherine of Aragon, and Uncle Tom or perhaps Florence Nightingale with Peck’s Bad Boy, and near the end of the long line trudged the Ancient Mariner with his Albatross. Who were all these strange persons ? Why, they were the Freshies i At four o’clock all the girls assembled in the gym, while the old girls racked their brains for the character each new girl was representing. A judging com¬ mittee, headed by Mrs. Bagnall, finally decided that the prize for the best costume should go to Ruth Goudie, as the Ancient Mariner. A big lolypop was awarded to Margaret Irving for having the most complete list of correct characters. Games and a sing-song followed, then every one rushed upstairs for refresh¬ ments. Miss Maxwell welcomed the new girls and Dorothy Mitchell replied on behalf of the Freshies. A bit of “red and green” was pinned on each new girl, signifying that she was now a member of the Girls’ Association. The fun finally ended with every girl heartily singing, “The School Girls of Western.” Sam’s girl is tall and slender; Mine is fat and low. Sam’s girl wears silks and satins; Mine wears calico. Sam’s girl is fast and speedy, Mine is pure and good. D’ you think I’d change my girl for Sam’s own girl ? You know dam well I would.

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YEAR SENIOR RUGBY TEAM