Weston Collegiate Institute - Conning Tower Yearbook (Weston, Ontario Canada)

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' '+A--,.h-,K . -Q .W Y ,! S Miss Hardy CHRISTMAS DANCE Our annual Christmas Dance, was held in the cafeteria on December 20th. Everyone danced to the music of Bud Cahoon's orchestra. The children's toys which were collected by the Student Council were piled into a sleigh and used for decoration at the dance, they were later sent to the Salvation Army. The highlight of the evening was the appearance of Santa Claus, who passed out candy canes and then led - the singing of Christmas carols. -Sandra Johan son. CHerry I-T641 -1-1671 Tom Clough Motors Limited CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH - FARGO SALES AND SERVICE 251 - 265 MAIN STREET NORTH WESTON 50 l.S.l Ll . The Inter-School Christian Fellowship is one of the many organizations in our school. The motto is To know Christ and to make Him known, and the individual motto is I Serve Christ First . This group meets every Tuesday after school, and has a varied program. There is usually a guest speaker, or there is a speaker from the group. To make the meeting more interesting the I.S.C.F. has a quiz, word drill, or brings talent to each meeting. There is also a monthly Bible study to further a Christianfs knowledge about the Bible. The meeting ends promptly at 4:30 to let the mem- bers out in good time. There is a social event every two or three mon- ths to which everyone in the school is invited, in- cluding the staff. Last year there was a corn roast, horseback riding and a Christmas party including bowling or skating. The groups bring films periodically to the meet- ings and socials, and attempts to bring one, once a year, to a school assembly. The I.S.C.F. is part of a big organization not only in Toronto, but throughout Ontario and Canada. The students finance it entirely by themselves. It makes students learn to work along with and co- operate with other people, as well as directing their interests not only in Christian work at home but in missionary work abroad. This non-sectarian group brings Christians to- gether and provides a time for good Christian Fel- lowship. A welcome is waiting any who have an interest in furthering the cause of Christ in the school. HAll0WE'EN DANCE On Thursday October 31, 1957, our annual witch and ghost ball was held. The cafeteria contained hundreds of dancing teenagers under the direction of the popular Westeen. Students had decorated the pillars and walls with witches, streamers and pumpkins. From the boy's gym could be heard the music of John Beard and his orchestra. Here, the walls were clustered with witches and pumpkins, while the baskets carried balloons and streamers. The floor supported students dancing in their socks. We owe these successful dances to John Beard, the Westeen and the many, many participants. - Bernice Ashford. Mr. Shepherd noticed that during a speed test, Orian would type for a while and then stopg type again and then stop, and this was the procedure that went on several times. At the end of the test Mr. Shepherd said: Where you not feeling well Orian? I noticed you stopped several times . Orian: No, I'm all right, but I don't hear too well and I didn't want to miss the bell.

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ST. JOHN'S AMBULANCE Every Thursday, in room 112, a group of students meet to learn first aid to the injured, under the di- rection of Mr. Lancaster. The course offered gives certificates for J Luiior, Senior, Voucher, Medallion and Label, With the Senior certificate a St. John pin is earned, and with the Medallion a bronze medal is earned. The Label certificate which is permanent, earns a bar for the medallion. But the purpose is to learn what to do to help in- jured people in emergencies, JUNIOR PROM Ever hear of the expressions: dancing in space, floating on a cloud and wishing on a star? Well! These were the activities enjoyed by all students from grade nine,ten and eleven, who attended their Junior Prom on January 17th. The theme of the dance was Outer Space and the cafeteria was decorated appropriately. In one corner stood a robot created by the very ingenious committee of decorators. On the posts hung peoples of the universe including Martians and Plutonians along with their rockets. Through the space atmosphere the band's music was heard, danced to, and enjoyed by all. Louis Choffe did an excellent job as Master of Ceremonies and at the bewitching hour of twelve midnight, all students drifted slowly down to earth and floated home- -Lillian Novak, lLA. GLEE CLUB This enthusiastic group meets twice weekly. One of its purposes is to learn how to sing worthwhile music. Coupled with the learning process, there is a very important factor-enjoyment. To know and understand good music is to enjoy it. Singing in Assembly upon occasion and giving public performances are further aspects of the Glee Club's activity and purpose. During the fall term, the Glee Club provided background music for Elwy M. Yost's Centennial poem entitled, The Lost World of Christopher Skye. The background music contained a theme song based on the Shenandoah tune. Also, there were Canadian songs of the pioneer periodg then, later, a medley of World War One songsg and, finally, to round out the hundred year cycle, some current Broadway hit-tunes from My Fair Lady. Handelfs Messiah is the Glee Club's biggest musical venture thus far. The group is working hard right now to master several excerpts from The Messiah for the school's Annual Music Night, which will be held late in March. Two staff members are giving the bass section wonderful assistance. One or two tenors on the staff hope to be able to take part in the-per- formance, too. The Glee Club members certainly hope that they will do so. Our thanks are extended to these men who are giving so freely of their time to come down to Room 20 two nights a week and help us make music, together! DISTINCTIVE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS ' Conroyal Flowers 20 Moln Street South WESTON cuefry I-3271 Compliments of Ztfeufan fbfuf Gleanma INCH'S DRUG STORE Your Headquarters For SCHOOL SUPPLIES EXCLUSIVE COSMETICS LAURA SECORD ELIZABETH ARDEN A most .complete camera department Zenith hearing aids g f Two graduate pharmacists in HP 0Ud of OUT Name Dispensory at all times, FREE 1727 Jane St, Cat Lawrencel , , Continuous Delavery PICKUP 8- DELIVERY CH. I-2901 CH. 'I-1153 - 54 - 55 49

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