Westmount School - Review Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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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.

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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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Dramatics ’39 T HE END of another season has brought to a successful conclusion the ac¬ tivities of the dramatic classes. The grade 11 class began the year by tracing drama from its earliest be¬ ginnings in Grecian tragedy to the present twentieth century plays. The grade 10 class studied the fundamentals of acting and carried on monthly criticisms of plays read, movies, and dramas heard over the air. Last year Westmount gained quite a reputation for acting, due to the staging of public performances. Although unable to do so this year the classes produced several good plays for Lits. “The Wedding,’’ produced by the Senior class for the first school Lit on January 20, proved to be very popular among the students. Bill McKim as the agitated bridegroom, Gwynne Napier as his lovely bride, Betty Alston as the bride’s aunt, Weldon Stacey as best man, Joan Byar as the groom’s mother, Jack Hall as the bride’s father and Don Saidler as the groom’s friend, all car¬ ried their parts with surprising ability and sincerity. Miss Haw , who directed the play, is certainly to be congratulated on doing a splendid job. At a Lit held on March 24, the dramatic classes presented three plays. “The Florist Shop,’’ put on by the grade 10 classes, was the comedy of the day. Margaret Smith, Bill Wright and Douglas Johnston as the personnel of that respective establishment, carried their parts in an easy and convincing- manner. Douglas stole the scene when, unexpectedly, his suspenders gave way! A splendid piece of acting was done by Alma Deugau, who took the part of the timid Miss Wells, and Stan Spallin disclosed a splendid flair for comedy in the role of Mr. Jackson. The other play by the Junior class, “Where the Cross is Made,” was de¬ cidedly spine-chilling. The acting ability displayed was exceptional, and Jerry Forbes as the mad sea-captain did a splendid job. Dick Travis as the son, Doris Lancaster as the daughter and Bob Weeks as the doctor, all contributed to make the play the success it was. The third play on the program, “The Valiant,” presented by the Senior class, proved highly successful. The story concerned a young man sentenced to die who prevents a young girl from discovering that he is her long-lost brother. Stuart Priest ably filled the part of the condemned man and Shauna Little the part of the sister. Other members of the cast were: Bob Livingston, warden; Bill Craig, chaplain; Douglas Haddow and Don Turner, prison atten¬ dants. Three student-directed plays were also prepared by the Senior class. These plays, “Birds of a Feather,” “The Confession” and “On Vengeance Height,” were especially good, Gwynne Napier’s interpretation of “Gram” being very well done. Both the Junior and the Senior classes have shown marked improvement this year, so that it may be said that Westmount High has made a great deal of progress. To sum everything up, the plays were good, the acting good and the di¬ recting good! Page t.hirty-r