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

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Page sixty-two YEAR m uzs ' WESTERN CANADA HIGH SCHOOL 0hf (Sirin ' Asanriatinn ) The Girls’ Association was formed originally to carry out the initiation of the new girls, with a view to promoting a closer relationship between the old girls and the new. This year the Athletic Association joined it, and as the one association, its work was greatly increased. A tea was held in November to raise funds to pay for any basketball requirements and any other need which might arise. Throughout the year the Association sponsored Vocational talks, having as some of its speakers Miss Riley of the Public Library, Miss Barbara Claxton of the Y.W.G.A., and Mrs. Ross Henderson, formerly a dietitian with the Gas Company. It is sincerely hoped that the Association formed four years ago will con¬ tinue doing its good work. Officers: President—Dorothy Crockett. Vice-presidents—Florence Lincoln, Em. Irving and Dora Priestley. INITIATION The initiation of new girls in the fall of 1934, was in the form of a social. Contrary to custom there were no grotesque figures prancing in and out of the rooms and downs the halls. Beginning at four o’clock the girls, old and new alike, assembled in the girls’ basement for a sing-song. It might be said that it was no sing-song but an Indian rampage.

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BOOK Page sixty-one Mentor ijnrhpg The Senior team was always able to give a very good account of them¬ selves this season. They defeated East Calgary and Technical, and lost to Central and Crescents. “Jime” Cameron of the juvenile “Radios,” and Bridgland as defence, and Church in goal, were the three outstanding players on the team. The Team: Goal—Bob Church. Defence—Connie Mackey, Eddie Bridgland. Forwards—“Jime” Cameron, Bert Cameron, Bill Grogan, Bill Grogan, Ken Wilson, Don Wilson, Grant Fleming. Subs.—Bruce Macaulay, Reg. Smith, Don. Carmichael. When I was young my mother hired a nurse to wheel me about, and I’ve been pushed for money ever since. (Poor Pop!) We have just learned that Prof. Johnson is now the proud owner of a new seven-passeneger Austin. During the summer he plans to tour New Mexico and study the Gothic ruins there. Miss Madge Cardell, formerly of this city, has recently been appointed head clerk in the Woolworth Emporium in Midnapore. We have heard that advancement was very rapid for Miss Cardell. Mr. Gislason: “What does ‘clearly’ modify?” Cuffy Hoyt: “Water.” Mr. G.: “Wrong.” C. H.: “Lake.” Mr. G.: “Wrong, Miss Foster, tell her.” Marg. Foster: “I’ve already told her twice.” Marg. Hayden: “Which end of this car do I get off of?” Conductor: “Either end, Miss; they both stop.” B. Uren: “I’ve got a cold in my head.” T. Nott: “That’s better than nothing.” Flo Lincoln: “This diamond is like the Irish emblem.” D. McKenzie: “How is that.” F. L.: “It’s a sham-rock.”

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BOOK Page sixty-three Miss McCracken welcomed the new girls and Eleanor Carlyle responded on their behalf. In accordance with an old custom of the Girls’ Association each freshette was presented with a bit of red and green, signifying that she now belonged to the Girls’ Association. Refreshments were served. “We are the school girls of Western, The happy school girls are we. We’ll be true to each other, And friends we’ll always be. Some other schools may surpass us, But as the years come and go, We’ll cherish Western memories And all the friends that we love so.” CItp iFmtrlt Club Under the leadership of Miss Maxwell, “Le Cercle Francais,” just newly- organized, have held several enjoyable meetings. Their aim is to increase pro¬ ficiency in conversational French. They attended the Dramatic Festival to hear the play “Bon Sang Ne Ment Pas,” subscribed to “Le Petit Journal,” and have planned many entertaining meetings. Members: Margaret Humphries, Muriel Goldberg, Marian Lipkind, Jean Clark, Mary Beaton, Mary Dillon, Marjorie Nock, Ruth Goudie and Dorothy McCaig. Wmaut OXlub This year has seen the formation of another club in Western Canada High School—namely, the Wescani Club. As it is composed entirely of “Western High” boys, the name was taken from Western Canada High. The Club meets once a week, and after the business has been dispensed with one of the members gives a talk on some current topic, and this is followed by a general discussion of the subject. It was decided to post a “bulletin” once a week informing the students of Western concerning the school’s activities. The bulletin got away to a good start and was favorably received. Unfortunately a breakdown of the press— Sandy Patterson’s typewriter—brought about the end of its publication. The Club is composed of the following: Mr. T. E. A. Stanley, honorary president; Mr. I. C. Flick, mentor; Stuart Nott, president; members-—Les Anderson, Jack Corbett, Jack Humphries, Stanley James, Donald McDaniel, Douglas Morris, William Morkill, Sandy Patterson, Stewart Robertson, Regi nald Smith, Findlay Trickey, William Uren, John West, William Ireland. Hestmt Canada lebattug Club This organization was formerly one of the most active clubs in the school. After the sad loss of our leader, Mr. Stevenson, the club seemed to break up quickly. Several attempts were made to organize a school league, but no sup¬ port was given to the executive by the students. In March the club presented a debate before the Home and School Association which was very successful. Executive 1935: President—Bill Ireland. Secretary—Jack Corbett.