Westmount School - Review Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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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

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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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Pioneer Staff T HIS year Westmount saw its largest and most ambitious issues of the “Pioneer.” It has been a difficult task. Opinion among the students was strongly divided as to whether or not the paper should contain articles of a serious nature. We, the staff, believe firmly that, it should. Consequently, besides the humorous articles, scandal and jokes, there were articles on politics and music and articles advocating various reforms in the school itself. We tried our best to influence our readers to think seriously of the more important things outside the limiting boundaries of school life, and also to take a greater interest and participation in the development of a union that would be the most capable a high school of our size could possibly produce. We hope we have succeeded! The difference of opinion among the students was not the only stumbling block. To look upon our large staff one would think the editor of the Pioneer had an easy job in putting out the issues of Christmas, January and Easter. Unfortunately, this was not the case. We regret to say that the co-operation was not all it should have been. Nevertheless, Keith Huff, aided and abetted by such staunch supporters as Bert Nightingale, Phyllis Dunkley, Jean Cor- regan and Ralph Loder, was able to produce three twelve page issues which were really worthy of a high school group. Moreover, each issue brought in a substantial profit, for the sales this year were record breaking. Therefore, why should we sigh? We have done our duty as we saw it, and mind you, it has been quite a lot of fun at times, and it is satisfying to know we have been successful in giving pleasure to the students of Westmount High.