Westmount School - Review Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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Review Staff A GROUP of people, once happy and free, now rapidly approaching old age and insanity, are to be seen about the campus daily, worrying them¬ selves and everyone else with the awful question: Has the Review paid for it¬ self or will we spend our summer holidays working for the government? Some time last January, the chief editor sprang the idea of a year-book upon us. Since a great many of us are leaving dear old alma mater this June, we could think of nothing more fitting as a farewell tribute than to launch the good ship Review. Gradually the wheels of industry started to turn, setting- in motion the machinery necessary for success. To the editor fell the responsibility he now passes off with a smile and his well-known phrase, “I must have been crazy.” The assistant editors also did much to keep the infant year-book on its feet, while a big headache went to the advertising manager and his staff. Battling against the terrific odds of a shor¬ tened deadline the ad. department did a splendid job. And now you see the fruits of our labors! Starting from the outside we have the cover. This was designed by Bert Nightingale who also did the work¬ ing drawing. On the inside you have carefully scrutinized editorials, and the best in the way of pictorial matter the ‘Art Dept.’ could offer. We only hope the finished job appeals to you. It has been a pleasure to publish the Review in the name of the grand old school, Westmount High. Long may it flourish and serve the youth of this community! Page twenty-eight

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Standing, left to right: Donald Packabusch, Clarke Greenough, Stanley Deakin, Audrey Walker (Secre¬ tary), Bob Robb, Douglas Johnston, Craig Moon. Seated: Doris Lancaster, Audrey Hammond, Shirley McConnel, Ken Bradshaw (vice-president), Don Arnett (president), Beatrice Grant, Frances Frazer, Jean Findlay. Students’ Union L OOKING back on the term 38-39, we cannot fail to realize that it has been a great year. Things got under way with the election of the Students’ Union, and Don Arnett proved victorious over four other candidates seeking presidential honors. With Don at the helm the Union commenced activities by electing Ken Bradshaw vice-president and Audrey Walker secretary. The duties of provid¬ ing the school with sweaters, arranging Lits, dances and the sleigh-ride were carried off admirably. After the Christmas breakup the business of arranging our first Lit, and annual sleigh-ride occupied the Union’s time. The second Lit was produced in March when three plays and a number of musical selections were presented. The first school dance, held on December 16, does credit to the body as a whole. Following the Easter vacation, the Union got together like never before and put over Westmount’s biggest social hit of the year—the main school dance. Now in the words of Kipling’s Gunga Dhin: Salut! to the student repre¬ sentatives for their fine work—Don Arnett, who did his duty as he saw it; Ken Bradshaw, who capably executed the vice-presidency; Audrey Walker, enthusi¬ astic secretary; finally the room reps., those much-abused mortals who took an active part in all the meetings, sold tickets, collected money and answered the never-ending stream of questions. We will remember all of you long after you’re gone! Page twenty-seven

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School Dance and Sleigh-Ride T 7 ESTMOUNT held its semi-annual dance on December 16, Christmas be- ing the theme. The Assembly Hall, gaily decked out in crimson and green streamers and balloons, furnished a colorful setting for such a festive occasion. Tim Wilson’s orchestra supplied the music and for three eventful hours Westmount’s ancient walls shook and trembled to the measured beat of dancing feet. Master of Ceremonies Don Arnett carried off his part flawlessly, announcing the different numbers and awarding the prizes. All in all it was an evening long to be remembered. As this book goes to press, a second dance, on a larger scale, has been planned at the Masonic Temple, on May 13. We trust it will be as big a suc¬ cess as the first. Jingling of sleigh-bells, and the laughing voices of high school students— all these were very much in evidence as the annual Westmount sleigh-ride got under way. The setting was ideal, just the right amount of snow and the weather comfortable. Returning to the school, coffee and doughnuts were served by “Jock Bell Co.” Jock, recovering from a broken leg, was unable to make the trip. An informal dance was then held, bulky winter clothes, ski outfits and the like, not dampening the ardor of the swing enthusiasts. The party broke up about eleven o ’clock, with all the guests voting it one of the best events of the season. What Are They Doing Now? Jack Arnett: A recent graduate of the Olds Agricultural College. Frank Rock: An enthusiastic member of the R.C.A.F. Jack Caldwell: Recently appointed on Publicity Department for the Boys’ and Girls’ Fair. Peggy Smalley: A first year student at Varsity. Charley Dunkley: Likewise lapping up learning. Ray Peters: Taking a business course at McTavish’s. Ted Marr: Stationed down in the frozen north. George Day: A mechanic in a local garage. Jean Home: Now corresponding from Hanna, Alberta. Fred Crossley: Has entered the industrial side of life. Jessie Cuthill: Bestowing her charm on Commercial. Ada Trinder: Also a Commercial co-ed. Harry Mackay: Struggling through a Commerce course at Varsity. Bill Watson: Enrolled in Kingston Military College. Virginia Morrow: A Household Economics student at Varsity. Audrey Stewart: A Commercial graduate this year. Harris Field: Utilizing his vocal powers at Varsity. Catherine Walker: Another of these ex-Westmount Commercialites. Page twenty-nine