Westmount School - Review Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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■ A E ARE the eooks of this brew—we’ve tried to get just the right amount wW of spice into it—enough meat to chew on, enough salt to make it tasty T and enough solid content to nourish our yearning for facts. No doubt there will be too much spice in it for some—we apologize—too much meat for others—we are sorry—not enough content for the rest—we can’t help it. As for ourselves, we’ve had plenty of bumps and have dealt some out. We have solicited deposits from unappreciative and appreciative students. We’ve solicited adds from year-book pestered advertisers, and we have worked hard on copy—on art—on detail. On the other hand we have enjoyed the pride of creationptKe experience of business, the warmth of co-operation, and we feel that we have got immensely more out of this book than we have put into it. In conclusion, might we thank everybody for their aid—Mr. Niddrie, the advertisers, and the student body. They have been the best possible, and we realize it. Good luck to you all from Page thirty-four

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T HL Westmount Students’ Union got off to a flying start with Jock Bell (Pres.) as squadron leader, Blanche Tiviotdate (Vice-pres.). Frankie Frazer (Sec.) and Willett Ritchie (Treasurer) as flight commanders. Upon summing the year up we find that visibility was good, and the flying weather excellent, with more being accomplished on this flight than on any of the previous ones. Our objective was more and better fun for everybody, and we think that we accomplished this. With the aid of our popular principal, Mr. Niddrie, and with the whole-hearted co-operation of the staff, and a school spirit that sacrificed all for dear old Alma Mater, we have made Westmount “rate” among the city high schools. The technicalities of our flight were not overlooked. Arrangements made at the beginning of the year led to our ground crew being garbed fittingly in Westmount sweaters with their red, grey and black crests and, on the principle that slack time must be provided for, “Learn to Dance” classes were started. Flying blind, we made a daring expedition into the world of finance with the purchase of a movie projector, which set Westmount on the road of prepara¬ tion for the big auditorium of the future new school. Socially we also reached a new high. Thanks to Miss Manser, a total of five lits and two dances were held. All of them were successes financially and socially. Let us hope that this is continued as it certainly helps to build a . school spirit, and makes a school a lot more welcome place. For the last time we level off and taxi the good ship 1939-1940 Westmount into its old hangar. Happy landings to the next squadron in their new airport! Page thirty-three

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Calendar of School Events, I9394C SEPTEMBER: 15 Election of school president, Jock Bell. 19 First meeting Students’ Union. 23 Seventy of Mr. McAlister’s Biology Class visit U. of A. OCTOBER: 5 First Lit.—Sponsored by Senior Rugby Team—and dance. 16 Presentation made to Mr. Taylor. 22 “Learn to Dance” lessons started. 27 First issue Red, Orey and Black. Second Lit. Pie Sale. NOVEMBER: 1 First meeting Camera Club, Bob Rooney, president. 6 I. O.D.E. Awards made. DECEMBER: 10 First Christian Fellowship Meeting; President, Ruth Rogers. 12 First Dance. 15 Students’ Union decides to purchase projector. 22 Christmas Lit., Dance, Candy Sale, Motion Pictures. JANUARY: 5 Formation of Ski Club, Keith Smeltzer, President. 12 Sleigh Ride, Dance and Motion Picture. FEBRUARY: 2 Lit. and Dance. Presentation to Blanche Tiviotdale. MARCH: 23 Plaster Lit. MAY: 3 Motion Picture and Pie Feed. Patricia Gardner .. Bill Fitzpatrick Theme. Word Adaptation and Music Out upon our city’s western border Stands that grand old school, Westmount High. Always loved and honored by her students As the years roll quickly by. Hail to thee, our gracious alma mater! How Ave love thee, time can’t tell, Hail to thee, our Westmount, Westmount High—All Hail! Page thirty-live