Westglen High School - Review Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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LITS AND DANCES How time flies ! (“Tempus fugit”, Mr. Niddrie?) Although this term seemed shorter than previous ones, we have had fun, haven’t we? Remember our first dance of December 10, the “Snow Ball”? The ol’ school house was really rockin’ to Don Graves’ orchestra. A fitting atmosphere was created by the clever decorations, including snowmen, spruce trees, and an igloo. The dance was so successful that our first Lit, on November 26, certainly had to be up to par. Talent of the school was capably displayed under the direction of our Literary President Gordon Johnstone. The kids really got a kick out of several pantomimes which had been arranged by Miss Manser. Eugene Brody captured the lime-light in his portrayal of “a visit to the dentist.” Oh, that ‘Frankie’ Miller sang so gorgeously we wanted to die ! Many thanks to the artists for really putting over our first lit. It seemed ages before we had another lit., but by attending the “after- four” jive sessions and numerous Hi-Y activities, we weathered the win¬ ter. Of course we can’t forget the Swing Club dances at the Community Hall. These were regularly attended and enjoyed by both jitterbugs and beginners. Our second Lit. was presented on March 3, the main feature being “The Noble Lord,” starring Anna Peterson and Gordon Shiplett. This unusual play provided many laughs which were, however, replaced by solemn faces upon listening to dramatic readings by Lois Grant and Jim Drysdale. Shirley MacDonald, our songbird, gave some beautiful sing¬ ing. We all feel her melodious voice adds that certain touch to any pro¬ gram. Then came something unusual ! On March 24 the Allied Art Council came to Westglen with its group of talented youngsters to boost up our morale (?) for the impending Easter Exams. The audience was hushed by the inspiring violin, flute, and coronet solos. (The piano solos were very enjoyable, too, to those who could hear them above the whispering, or should I say shouting, of unmannered Westglen.) Oh, well, we all can’t grow up in high school ! We certainly appreciated your contri¬ butions, Allied Art Council, and will welcome you back ! On the evening of March 24, the “Victory Ball” was held. Remember those gray, dowdy tickets? The color and the price frightened some students away, but a fair crowd attended. Those who went remarked on the “Super” time they had had, and Norris Pacey’s music. The dance was held in honor of our Senior Boys’ Basketball Team, and the walls of the gymnasium were appropriately decorated with the lanky figures of basketball players. And now the merry month of May is here. That means preparations for the Graduation Exercise and the big dance and banquet. Of course only the select few who have 100 credits will be permitted to attend the banquet, which will be held at the Masonic Temple. The dance will be held at the school the same night, June 9. We would like to thank the staff for their kind assistance and co-oper¬ ation in making our year a success. Page Forty-two

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Sports As we draw to the end of another school year, we who are graduating can look back over the past few years in the field of sports. There was no rugby season due to a late start in school, but we made up for that in many other respects. Our Senior Basket¬ ball team went to the provincial finals in the first such playoff in inter-school competition. Our ban¬ tam hockey team won the city championship, and many of our students made names for themselves in badminton, boxing, or wrestling, and in many other forms of sport. jim Fleming Today as never before we have, along with cham¬ pionship teams, championship school spirit. That never-say-die spirit (which, win or lose, should always be there, never lacking, never slow¬ ing down, and ever pushing our teams forward until the final whistle), has come to Westglen. To you students who, next year and the years following, are to be the backbone of our school, we have only one phrase to offer: “Play hard, play the game well, be a good loser, be a fine winner.” These words have been uttered by men the world over, and are ever appropriate as a symbol for all athletes to remember and uphold. Many students will be leaving this year, some to return to Westglen, some never to return, but all in their hearts will carry out with them into the world memories of the years they spent at school. Those care¬ free happy years of growing from childhood to manhood. Athletics play a major part in making the boy clean-living by making use of the spare time in which he can run afoul of the law and generally go to the bad. He learns co-ordination through the various games he plays; not only co-ordination of the body but also co-ordination of the mind. He learns to make split-second decisions, which he applies over and over again in his later years. He gains sureness of foot, hand, and eye, all of which form a fountain of practical knowledge. Westglen has great potential material, with which to work in the suc¬ ceeding years. Let’s use it, let’s obtain able directors, men who are ex¬ perts in their line, who can bring out the best in the boys. Find coaches who you know can teach you what you want to know. Through them and through your teachers you are preparing yourself for the uncertain future which lies ahead. —JIM FLEMING. I shot an arrow in the air. It fell to earth I know not where. That’s how I lose all my arrows. Marg. McCarron: “Sorry I’m late, Mr. Niddrie, but there was a man following pje, and he was walking awful slow.” Love starts when she sinks in your arms, and ends with her arms in the sink. Hubby: “Darling, what’s wrong. Why the bandage on your eye?” Wifey: “Don’t be funny. This is my new hat.” Page Forty-four