| Summary: | The annual publication of the students of Wilson Junior High School, Lethbridge, Alberta. (Volume. 1954-55) Wilson Junior High School Lethridge Alberta 1954 - 1955 WILSON HIGH, Richard Pisk To the Pioneers of Alberta who are remembered, especially, on this the Golden Jubilee of our Province. Published by the Students' Union of Wilson Junior High School, Lethbridge, Alberta. Editor --- Helen Poole Assistants Irene Yamamoto, Darlene Smith, Marjorie Houghton, Barbara Hill* Staff Advisor --- D® A. Gaudetto We wish to acknowledge, with gratitude, the work of Miss Gladys Bodnaruk in typing stencils and the cooperation of Mr. William Fruet in providing class pictures. Lithographic work on the cover and the class pictures is by the Herald Job Printing Department. Our thanks also go out to numerous contributors * WILSON JUNIOR HIGH, Lethbridge, Alberta.2 Principal's Message As the 1954-55 school year draws to a close, I am pleased to record that it fulfilled all my expectations that our second year would be as successful as our first. A school exists for the good of its students. I believe that the students of Wilson Junior High received a full share of benefits during the past year. The School Board and Administrations Officials spared no effort to supply your needs. The Home and School Association worked ha-rd to help make your school program more enjoyable„ The staff did a very fine job this year. Teachers have a most difficult job -- requiring advanced training, great ability, good personality and infinite patience. The Wilson staff taught and supervised 52O students for about 200 days with no serious incident. You should all be thankful for your good fortune in having so many people working in your interests. I say goodbye to the grade nine graduates with real regret. I wish them every success in High School - or in whatever occupation they enter. They leave behind a pleasant memory; I hope they take with them a feeling of gladness that they spent two years at Wilson Junior High. 1LET'S LOOK BACK This year is the Golden Jubilee of our province. Fifty years ago Alberta and Saskatchewan were carved out of the North-West Territories. Our school system was then nineteen years old. In 1905 there were two schools. Central School was a ten-roomed brick building of massive appearance. The original six-roomed building built in 1891 had four rooms added to it in 1902. This entire school, constructed at a total cost of less than $18,000, was proudly described as 'being heated with steam, has drinking fountains in all the halls, and is fitted with the most modern lavatory arrangements.' This building was torn down in the 1920's. The other school, Westminster, was built in 1905. This four-roomed brick structure was 'artistic in appearance, in heating, ventilation and lighting; it is difficult to see how it could be improved.' This building is now the central part of the Westminster School. W. A. Hamilton was principal; J. Morgan was assistant principal. There were nine other teachers. The School Board consisted of Chairman J. H. Fleetwood, Dr. Galbraith, R. Nimmons, V. W. Dooley and G. H. Johnston. Lethbridge has grown since 1905. The population of 3,500 has increased to 28,000. The teaching staff of eleven is now 162. Whereas 4 new rooms were built in 1905, the Senator Buchanan School of 12 rooms was completed in 1954 and the Gilbert Paterson School of 22 rooms will be opened in H. Bussard, M.A.,M.Ed. Superintendent— | A.J. Watson, B.A. Secretary-Treasurer— 1955. Although 50 years have passed, boys and girls are much the same. School records show that from time to time Principal Hamilton brought to the attention of the School Board the fact that truancy was too prevalent during the nice spring weather and that several students were not applying themselves to their studies although examinations had to be faced. Perhaps it was easier to be light-hearted then. World War I was nine years off, the Depression of the 1930's was a thing of the future, World War II was a problem for the next generation, and the Communist ideas of Karl Marx had gained little acceptance. However, we cannot turn the clock back. Our schools must equip their students for a life which is much more complex than the 'horse and buggy' days of fifty years ago. Alberta is not an old province; Canada is not an old country. Although it is delightful to look into the past, the faces of the younger generation must be turned toward the future. .C. Paterson ,Q.C. -Chairman- G.G. Woolley A. R. Niven Mrs. B. Kipp, R.N. - Vice-Chairman. — A.C. Anderson.Pule HEmfrAGE by Bob Kishimoto, Room 206, Grade 7 Coal Banks, now Lethbridge, was first settled in 1883 by a few pioneers who thought they could get some profits from the coal. These pioneers faced difficulties of trans portation, unkown Prairie winters and Indian uprisings. For the next fifteen years the settlement grew because of coal and as a supply and shipping center for the growing ranching industry. Following this came the era of the building of branch railways and the homesteader. The present pattern of town and country gradually took shape. Saddle horse, democrat; or wagon was used to go over dirt roads or prairie trails to get to the City. Summer mud or .hinder blizzards made it an accasion to get to the city once or twice a year. Lethbridge, in 1902, was about the size of the present town of Coaldale. In this age of modern conveniences we find it hard to believe the toil and hardships of the pioneers. In spite of these hardships the pioneer men and women of Alberta planned and built many things well, and these are our heritage. To them we owe the setting up of national parks such as our great and beautiful Banff and Waterton Parks, an educational system second to none and the founding of the University of Alberta.> In cur own City Galt Gardens, Henderson Park, the Y.M.C.A., the h'cad streets lined with trees and the lofty C.P.R. bridge are.some of the reminders of the work done by the pioneers. Those show us that willingness to build well for the future is one of the most important things in the life of man. Each day, each one of us, in or out of school, can add to, or take from, this heritage which our forefathers have shaped from the raw land within the boundaries of our province, . Ib-. rta,- MANY DIFFERNT PhOP h.dS HlVh MADE ALBERTA by Garry A11ison, Hoorn 2Oil., Grade 8 The first people in Alberta were the Indians who taught the trappers ^kill in hunting and whose colorful tipis, dress and ceremonies are still seen here and there in Alberta. Our northern heightens, the Eskimos, teach our soldiers and airmen survival under Arctic conditions in facing a possible attack from the north. English speaking settlers from across the ocean, from Eastern Canada and from the United States give us our language and system of .government e These, the largest group, have been mostly responsible for the development of our modern industries and cities. *»• Cf After the First World War, in 1918, Alberta uai literally flooded with immigrants from Europe, Sortie of these were Germans, Ukranians. Dutch, and Kennonites. Each brought habits of hard work and thrift as well as national customs 4 The German immigrants have contributed a great deal to farming in Alberta. In wheat and sugar beet farming, they, as well as the Province, have prospered. Some German people have risen to places of prominence in Alberta's many towns and cities. The Ukranian settlers are wonderful dancers and singers. Also, they are excellent farmers and are responsible for some of the thrifty towns in the area north and east of Edmonton. The Dutch who brought with them the beauty of the tulip, settled mainly In the Irrigated areas about Lethbridge. Some of them are chicken farmers. There is one man who has over three thousand chickens. The Mennonitas and Hutterites left their own conntr- r o because of their religions beliefs. They farm huge tracts of land in Alberta, During the Second World War many Japanese came to Alberta from our- neighboring province of British Col uuola. These have made a respected place for themselves. Following the War, tens of thou*'ends of new immigrants from The British Isles end Europe have he Ip . u ;. h-r”~ -- population to over the one million mark and make a greater Alberta. The many peoples who make up Alberta, nave each brought their contribution. The work of all has helped to trang about the high standard of living which we enjoy to-day. Let us take off our hats in salute to each of the many people who have made Alberta■ - k ~ HISTORY OF SOK'-'Ol.-S IN NORTH LYTHERIDGL by Geoh ■;s Hart_, Room 206, G-rade_ J In 1886 the first school board in Lethbridge was elected. It consisted of three members, William Stafford, John Craig and H, P. Greenwood, In the same year the first school, a cottage south of No. 1 G-ait mine, was opened with L. B. Latimer as teacher. Mr. Latimer*s salary was ^60 per month. The first school in North Lethbridge was a one room frame building just east of Westminster School on th ncrfn side of fifth avenue. It was opened in 1891 with thirt. five junior grade pupils attending. The senior pupils went to the old Central School, a six room building on the present Central School grounds.In 1898 school drinking water was kept in a ten gallon liquor keg, newly purchased by the Board. There was also a supply of soap and one dozen roller towels. In 1902 the North Ward School was divided into two classrooms by a partition. In 1905 construction of Westminster School as a four room brick structure was begun. In September, 1906, Mr. H. C. Long, now of the Lethbridge Herald, was appointed principal, with three of the four rooms in use. In 1909 four more rooms were added to Westminster School and a one room school, the Bailey Street School, was opened on the present Lion's Club Swimming Pool site. In those days Hardieville was a part of Lethbridge School District. The present Hardieville School was opened in 1912, with W. E. Frame, who later became Chief Superintendent of Schools for Alberta, In charge. Construction of the present Galbraith School was begun in 1912. The school was opened in 1913 by Dr. Galbraith, a pioneer doctor, whose name it bears. In the same year a Physical Culture building was built on Westminster School grounds. In 191 ip, St. Basil's Separate School was opened. In 1923 plans for a High School to be built in North Lethbridge were defeated by the ratepayers. During 1926, four more rooms were added to Westminster. In 193U- the Physical Culture Building and the present Victory Blade Factory building was opened as a technical and domestic science school, largely through the efforts of Mr. George F. Wilson. Construction of the Wilson Junior High School was begun in 1952# This school, which cost $335»000 was officially opened in October 1953* The Senator Buchanan and the St. Paul's Separate Schools were opened in 195^4-* At the present time there are four public schools and two separate schools in operation in North Lethbridge with a total of 50 classrooms. O - 5 - Back row left to right R. A. Cahoon, D. A. Gaudette, W. J. White, Vice-Principal; R. Turner - Principal; J. M. Thorlacius, R. J. Twa, D. Law, C. E. Daw. Front row left to right - E. Elford, D. Cameron, M. Simonds, A. Reynolds, G. Bodnaruk, F. Ost, V. Gray. STUDENTS' UNION EXECUTIVE Back row left to right - Frances Gow, Gerry Slawson, Stan Romaniuk, Dan Bodell, Jack Unsworth. Second row left to right - Pat Towle, Carol Miechkota, Betty Ann Chomicki, David Richards, Bob Kishimoto, Blair McNabb, Hiss Francis Ost. Front row left to right - Ken Wilkie - Grade 9 Rep.; Walter Flathen - Grade 7 Rep.; Darlene Adnitt - Secretary; Marie Lee - Treasurer; Joyce Golia - President; Robert Lenz - Vice-President; Brent Seely - Grade 8 Rep. STAFF - 6 - OUR SECOND YEAR Highlights of I93I1-I953 Wilson Junior High On the sunny morning of September J5 we arrived, 312 strong, to greet our friends, be assigned to classes, and see who got nwho" for what subjects, then be dismissed to join the rush downtown for books and supplies. The school, under the capable hands of Mr. Smith, looked spotless, with new paint here and there. There were throe Grade nine rooms instead of two last year and four Grade Seven rooms instead of three. New members of the staff were Miss Cameron, Mr. Cahoon, Miss Gray, Mr. Law, Miss Reynolds and Miss Simonds* Of last years' staff, Mr. Petherbridge had left teaching to begin a career in accounting, Miss. Tabalotney had returned to her home in Manitoba, Mrs. Vaughn was teaching at Central, and Mr. Erickson at .Hamilton, and Mrs. Godwin had retired from teaching and is now a mother. Mr. Turner greeted us in the auditorium, Mr. White announced that there was no hope of dodging him if you took Grade nine Math, while Mr. Daw, Miss Elford, Mr. Gaudette Miss Ost, Mr. Thorlacius and Mr. Twa of last years' staff were aole to greet us by name and remark on how much we had grown. Gladys was still there to b-i>hten up the office. Late in September, aftur we had had time to settle down, "VOTE POP.--" signs and o 1 1 manner of campaign hats and buttons informed all that Student 'Jnion elections were at hand. Jerry Johnson, Art Leitch and Jack Unsworth were ~:rr-,ncr for President, with Art the final choice of the voters, joyca Golia was elected Vice-President, with Gordon Burns, Bob Lenz_and Doug Rusk making a hog fight of it. Capable candidates xor the busy post of Secretary were Dariene Adnitt, Pat Pars or s and Helen Poole with the first named getting the work. Th? students had to choose as "Miss Moneybags", either Marie Lee sr Irene Yamamoto. Irene was runner up in this battle. Ken Wilkie emerged victorious over Lindsay Potter, Florence Sanders, Gerry Slawson and Myrna Vos burgh, as Grade 9 asp. The fair sex went down to defeat in the election for Grade 8 Rep-. Brent Seely winning this one over- four girls, Sharon Belliveau, Dona Bsrglund, Crystal Parkinson and Leona Vollendori*. Grade 7's chose Walter Fiat non in a lour way contest with Martina Glockner, Trudy Sillito and Ray Pursux. Each candidate spoke to the students in one of- two Wednesday Assembly periods and all deserve credit for an interesting^and hard fought campaign. The election of Room representatives by each class rounded out the S. U. Executive which, meeting frequently through the year, planned a full schedule of activities and projects, Miss Ost was Staff Advisor. Our thanks to these bard working peoole for their efforts on our behalf. Social events got off to & start at the Hallowe’en Dance with its decorations and. "hard time" costumes. Sadi9^Ilawkins morning, November 12, was a riot of laughs, lisstick, luscious "girls" and "moustached he men". The - 8 - . .J „ Race and dance rounded out; the Dogpatch festivities® November also saw club and athletic activities in full swing. Our only skating party was ofc the Arena on November 20« New clubs, the Glee and t he Sol once Club began a successful ye are The Girls'- Club and the Cheer Leaders organized for the year. In sports, Badminton made its appearance for the first time while the old standby, basketball, drew new recruits and old faithfuls - Both the Boys' and the Girls' All Stars began twelve game schedules with Hamilton and St. Joseph52.» Room 202 had taken the place of Room lOu as Wilson's abode of after school hard labor without overtime pay and its seasoned veterans began to tussol for working space at the blackboard as the year were on and ambition wore out• We were ag'in fortunate through the year to have the last period on Wednesdays as Student Government period. Besides events previously mentioned, highlights of Wednesday programs for the Pall included 1ilks by Hr,'John Dutton of the Library and Chief I-Iarvey who comolimonc ec. Gilson students on a good record. A program of musical numbers ant1, community singing under Miss Gamer on and Mr. Daw was much, enjoyed* Christmas preparations began to occupy our thoughts» Mr. Daw and. the Art classes gave the school a Christmas look and trees were decorated oy the Girls' Club« The Christmas Dance (and pre-Christmas \ osts) brought the first term to conclusion. Each room had a ;hristmas party on the last morning of school. Except for brief periods, January and February did not bring extrru cold* Skating was a popular activity for Phys. Ed, periods when the ice in the Lion’s rink held out» bock- hops were held in boch January and February., The staff emerged victorious in the Staff vs: Boys’ All Stars game. On January 2Cu Career IAa At was seen sored by Hamilton and Wiison, writh dany Wilson students at ;ehding0 The new tape recorder w. heard 3 to. at liny many -students into l-fo gods, do I really sound like thavA , Room programs got under way with 202* s "People are Crazy leading the way, followed by a talent show by 210-s, Allan Christie, with tiis informal talk on hi s- trip to Australia as a Sea Cadet, mas also a Wednesday highlight. Sharon Boliivoau, Josephine Choi lack, Betty Ann Ch.mlcki Nedi Gering, Francos Cow, Marie Lee, Glenda. Moore, Donna Porter, Gerry Siawcon, Lois Styner. and Beverley Tarnava were nominees for the Miss Wilson of 1955 banner, For the first time, a Mr. Wilson was also chosen, Donald Corrigan, Bob Duval., Bob ' .us, Albert HilGebrundt, "Wayne Pet arson, Doug Rusk. Brent ieeiy and Leroy Stanko using ncminated for the honor. The final selection, on t . j basis of popularity, poise, scholastic standing as.a all.~rou.ad good studentship, came after a vote by the students and selection by a committee of three adults and two students at the Valentine Dance. Winners were Frances Gow and Doug Rusk. Hats off to Mr. &nd Miss Wilson.- 10 - March 9 was Open House day of Education Week at Wilson. About one hundred parents took advantage of the opportunity to see routine classes in action during the afternoon. Many more came to see the displays of work in all rooms and the musical and gymnastic program in the evening. Soon after,, we were hearing Mr. Turner telling us, over the Intercom, to stud;/ for those Easter Exams. These were intended to give us experience in writing one and a half to two and a half hour tests like the Grade Nine finals under pressure and they did so. Somehow, we survived, and departed, triumphant or crest-fallen for our Easter vacation, chuckling a little at the thought of the fate of the hapless teachers, who had to mark our offerings. Let's see -- 300 kids x 6 tests = 12 teachers tearing hair for two weeks. Some good programs, presented by various rooms, were enjoyed during this time. 203's gave us a fashion show, . 's 201's an .interesting trial, 210's an entertaining visit to a "never never" school and 20lp' s a shower of talent. After Easter, spring didn't come and still didn't coma as Mr. Smith struggled with our daily contribution of mud. Phys. Ed. was softball or track and field practice between the showers. However, the Track Meet, held in perfect weather and the ideal surroundings of the Civic Sports Center, was most enjoyable, Art Leitch and Donalda Pozzi received trophies as highest total point winners while Jennifer Butler, Josephine Chollack, Brent Seely, and Tony Bosch were winners in their classes. 207 and 208 contributed the final room programs of the year. June 8, the Graduation Banquet and Dance will long be remembered by Grade 9 students and their parents. Darlene Adnitt was Valedictorian. Our thanks to all who helped on this memorable occasion and especially to Mr. Hart and the ladles of the Home and School committee who prepared the banquet for 205 guests. Alberta's Golden Jubilee was commemorated on June 9» Mr. and Mrs. Niven, of Calgary, pioneers of the l880's were honor guests and special speakers. Many students contributed speech, action and song to give the audience a brief panorama of Alberta's history and progress. Pictures of very early days, loaned by the Chinook Club, were on display and created great interest. And now, with 195^“55 Wilson fast becoming another year of memories, may we wish the Grade 9's success in their finals and express the hope that this year, for each and every one of us, has been enjoyable and has pointed the way to even more successful years of growth and development in the future. D. A. Gaudette.Wilson Junior High School Home and School Association 1954~55 "Mr. & Miss Wilson Doug Rusk Frances Gow12 - WILSON JUNIOR HIGH HOME and SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Our Association -- having sixty-nine paid-up members -- enjoyed a very successful season, with regular monthly meetings featuring varied educational programs. Social and card parties and other social events were also held once each month in an endeavor to strengthen interest in the school. A special event was the "Open House" held during Education Week last March, at which time all parents and interested neighbors had an opportunity to see the school, meet the teachers, and inspect the puiils1 work. The ladles of the Association again catered to the Graduation Banquet, at which time over two hundred graduates, guests, parents, and teachers were seated in the auditorium. Our big project vea^ was the purchase of Chinaware for banquet use. Unfortunately, we cannot report "Misson Accomplished" as the dishes failed to arrive in time for the Graduation Banquet. There is a wonderful Parent - Teacher - Pupil relationship in our school and we, the retiring Executive, wish the new officers much success during the ensuing year. Mrs. Irene Kerr Wilson Junior High School Home and School Executive 1954-55 Back row left to right - W. J. White, J. S. Kerr - President, Mrs. Rusk, George Hart, R. Turner. Front row left to right - Mrs. Nyrose, Mrs. Kesler, Mrs, Kerr, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Kishimoto. Flitton, Mrs.~ -L2 ~ STUDENTS - UNION The Students' Union has enjoyed a happy and successful yearo Every student, through his or her whole-hearted support and co-operation has helped to make It so -- from the elections which were held in mid-September to the final affair of the year, Graduation, Our activities were numerous and spiced with variety. We trust you enjoyed participating in them. Remember the Hallowe’en Dance? It was the best -- except perhaps for the Graduation Dance^ Maybe the girls preferred the Sadie Hawkins race and dance), Our one and only skating party was well attended and enjoyable* December 17 marked the Christmas Prom, What decoration::, prizes and funi The New Year ushered in exhibition basketball and sock-hops, February spelled Miss Wilson contest. This year a new feature was added, Mr. Wilson, Our school received much pleasing publicity. Then another occasion and another dance -- St. Patrick's, Again we had fun. And then just before those brain wrecking, time-consuming Easter tests, a wee bit of relaxation, the colorful Easter Prom, The less said about our May ipth sock-hop the better. While wo were entertaining ourselves and subsequently b •coming financially hotter off, wo were also investing the proceeds in permanent improvements, as well as contributing to charity, let’s review a few najor items: the $200 final payment on the P.A. System, half the price of the a new Gestetner, a tape recorder. a key cutter, a pep dispenser, $25 donation to the s'chool library, crests for the *53-*%. All-Star Jirls* Basketball team, §75 to the Callow Coach Fund, badminton supplies, aid to the Year Book and Graduation Banquet, and such minor it .sms as a cash box, prizes for the Mr * and Miss Wilson contest, music for the school orchestra, two scholarships, two urophic.$ for oho Sports Meet, tapes for' the recorder, records, dance prises and many other it eras. The executive: for the year comprised the following: President - Ar+ Lei ton till. Hoorn Representatives ~'.\f q "'V f* - o ' 1TUJ. Xv-iX. 9 Joyces Golia - 10a Dave Richards end of the year. 201 Stan Romaniuk Vice-president - Joyce yolia 202 Gerry Slav:sen till March, 20j Jack Unsworth Bob Lena - en.d 20^. Blair MoNabb of year. 205 Frances Gow Secretary - Darlene, Adniit 206 Bob Kishimoto Treasurer - Marie Lee 207 Betty Anne Chomicki Grade 9 Rep. - Ken Wilkie 200 Pat. Towle Grade 8 Rep* - Brent Seely 209 Judy Harriman Grade 7 Rep. - Walt Flathen 210 Dan Bo-doll Staff Advisor -- Miss Frances Got May wc express uhc hope that the Students- Union of 1955~56 may enjoy on even more successful and enjoyable year.BOYS' ALL-STAR BASKETBALL Basketb^l was invented at Springfield College, U.S.A. in 1007, by Dr. James Naismith, a former Canadian. It is, by far, America's most popular sport and, If properly conducted, has extremely high mental and social values. The players must learn to think for themselves, co-operate with heir team-mates and, above all, display true sportsmanship at all times. Our degree of success and development this year cannot be measured in games won. A real champion must also be a m-u° v^°Ser anc^* an this respect, we were real champions. Ihe boys gave a good account of themselves each game, and, by the end of the season^ were holding the opposition to very close games. CONGRATULATIONS, BOYS Ken Wilkie Leroy Stanko Bill Wong John Potts Wayne Peterson Art Leitch Garth Hughes Leroy Kirchner Center Forward Forward and Guard Guard Forward and Guard Center and Guard Guard Forward and Guard Mr. Rex Cahoon, Coach, GIRLS' ALL-STAR BASKETBALL w34son Junior High may well be proud of the interest and spirit which their All-Star Girls displayed in basketball m the 195^-55 season. As usual, they had a strong team which met with many successes, only to be beaten by a stronger team In the playoffs for the Junior High Champion- TS„iP* Their record in league play was an Impressive six wins as against two losses. The girls played their hardest in every game and the attendance at practices, in most instances, was exceptionally good. ~ 1 ^ beam with hard working forwards such as captain Joyce Jroiia” most improved player, Prances Gow; fast breaking uarie Lee^and smart passing Nedi Gering, was bound to give fry opposition trouble. Helen Poole, long shot artist; Uyrna Vosburgh, full of fight; and Gerry Slawson, our orale^builder, made up the guard contingent, supplemented »y buzie Zajac, when she was present. Center duties were by Donalda Pozzi, with substitute, lanky Margaret ■pnorlTr -h r\ ^ 1 1 ^ — - nn ___ __________________________________________ - 11+ - - 15 - SOCCER The Wilson Soccer team was organized in September and emerged from league play with wins over Hamilton and St. Joseph's and a tie with St. Basil's to win the title of City Junior Soccer Champions. Congratulations to the following members of the teams George Hart - Goal Creighton Williams - Right Guard Fred Perkins - Left Guard Melvin Groves - Right Art Leitch - Center Bob Franz - Left Harry Scholten- Right forward Harry Scholten Hank Schippers - Right-half - forward Dennis Hurst - Left - half - forward Gunther Wirzba - Left forward Mr. D. Law - Coach GIRLS' BADMINTON The Girls' Badminton Club is a new activity at Wilson this year. Nedi Gering was president and Lois Styner secretary-treasurer of the club. Miss Cameron ably coached beginners in the rules and fundamentals of the game. Soon these enthusiastic novices were playing like veterans. Throughout the year all members enjoyed many lively and hard fought games. Highlight of the year -- the day we played the boys.-JBHH:- Dark spot of the year -- the time the rope pulled back into the net, Co-operative effort -- getting birds down off the basketball backstop. Advice for next year -- don't miss a good time. Miss E. C. Elford BOYS' TUMBLING CLUB This was another very successful year for the Boys' Tumbling Club. So many boys turned out that the club was divided into two groups, "Senior Tumblers" and "Peewee Tumblers ". Each group put on two displays during the year, performing for the students at assembly programs and for the parents at the Christmas and Open House programs. Brent Seely was the clown at each event, amusing and terrifying all with his antics. Art Leitch and Barry Robinson gave very able and much appreciated assistance with their demonstrations, help and encouragement at numerous Peewee practices. Mr. C. E. Daw16 WILSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Early in the Fall a small group of very enthusiastic musicians got together to form the Orchestra. Through the year it grew in number from three or four members to the present group of eleven. The members of the orchestra are Blanche Zeman and Marvin Tarnava, who play the violin; Margaret Heaton, Blair McNabb and Howard Norlin, who play the accordion; Bob Franz trumpet and saxophone; Grant Norlin, trumpet; Hank Schippers, harmonica; Mr, Law who plays clarinet, and Doug Rusk and Miss Cameron, piano. Members of the orchestra were pleased to play at the Valentine Dance and a Sock Hop. At Christmas time they entertained members of the Handicapped Society. During the year the orchestra gave selections at assemblies and at Home and School meetings. It Is felt that the orchestra has made a great improve- u.'m -during the year and .it is hoped that they will continue to contribute to school life during the coming years* Doug Rusk SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club was organized in the Fall, with Richard Pisko as Its President and Lindsay Potter as Vice- President. The club met every seaond Tuesday or Wednesday after school. Interesting tours of the City Power House, the Liquid Air Plant, Gurney's Museum and the C.P.R. dispatcher's office and shops were much enjoyed by members* Science demonstrations by members, the topics ranging from "acids" to "static electricity", made up several programs* Three programs i/ere made up of films on science topics. D. A. Gaudette SCHOOL PAPER The Wilson Warbler staff Editor: Helen Poole Assistants: Irene Yamamoto Darlene Smith Gossip Editor: Garry Ponech Humor: Carol Orr was made up as follows: Boys' Sports: Nick Ponech Girls' Sports: Suzie Zajac Business Manager: Lindsay Potter Staff advisor: D.A. Gaudette Four issues were produced during the year, the first two being fourteen page issues printed on the liquid duplicator and the last two, twelve page issues on the new Gestetner mineograph*GIRLS' CLUB 17 - The Wilson Y Teen Iris' Club, in its second year, has had a very successful year of activities, and is the largest branch of the Club in Western Canada. President Donna Porter headed an executive consisting of Betty Ann Chomicki, Joan Erickson, Helen Barva, Irene Yamamoto, Annabelle Johnson, Paye and Judy Harriman. Miss Mavis Thurlby, director of the Lethbridge YWCA, was our able sponsor, assisted by staff advisors - Miss Simonds, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Gray. The Friday noon meetings have featured several interesting guest speakers, sing-songs and business meetings. Mr. .Walter Lewis spoke on parliamentary procedure. Mrs. Bemisch and Mrs. Chris Parstad spoke on Y.W. world service. We enjoyed hearing of the travels In Africa of Miss Stevens. Mrs. Piercy of Eatons gave us good advice on care of the skin while Mrs. Freda Walton of the Beauty Box spoke on care of the hair and gave helpful hints on hair styling. Miss Harrison, a Y.W. worker told us about Social Service as a earner and Miss E. Bartman, District Home Economist gave an interesting talk, A series of candy sales at the basketball games raised money to send articles collected by the girls to Korea. A Penny Drive In aid of the Alberta Crippled Children's Fund netted twenty-three dollars. The girls not only helped others but enjoyed themselves at various social evenings, a pot luck supper and theatre party. Irene Yamamoto GLEE CLUB Wilson is very preud of their thirty-five music lovers who meet every week during the year to blend their voices in song. During the year, the Glee Club entertained at assemblies and Home and School meetings. They sang for the members of the Handicapped Society who received them most enthusiastically. The Jubilee Program was brightened with selections by the Glee Club. The group entered the Alberta Musical Festival, at which they placed second in their class. Their repetoire grew considerably during the year. The group especially enjoyed songs from "Oklahoma'-'. It is hoped that the Glee Club will continue next year with the enthusiasm and improvement shown in the current season,. Miss Dorothy Cameron18 5 C M OL A H S P ! P S l 9 5 3 - 9 • ' ¥■ The George Wilson Award Best all-round Grade Nine Student . John Tron The Southern Stationers Award Highest mark in Grade Nine Mathematics . John Tron The Quota Club Award Highest mark in Typing, Grade Nine . Betty Lee The Ellison Mills Award Highest mark in Home Economics, Grade Nine . Virginia Lee The G. C. Patterson Award . Betty Lee Highest points in Track and Field . Bill'Roadhouse The W. J. White Award Highest average, Grade Eight . Irene Yamamoto The Students' Union Award Best all-round Grade Eight Student . Irene Yamamoto The Carpenters' Union Award Highest mark in Grade Eight Shop . Robert Lenz The Students' Union Award Best all-round Grade Seven Student . Frances Gow The Mrs. Jean Glover Award Best marks in Home Economics, Grade Seven . Connie Hildebrandt19 - WILSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL We are very proud of our fine school with the many facilities it offers for allround education. Room 201 Back row left to right - Leona Kirchner, Janet Neely, Dorothy Johnson, Bev Winget, Jack McCuaig, Lindsay Potter, Melvin Flathen, Stan Romaniuk. Second row left to right - D. A. Gaudette, Donna Porter, Mae Nishi, Emma Gorko, Eleanor Kolesar, Carole Donaldson, Ruth Schiebout, Elizabeth Adachi, Lorraine Kanashiro. Front row left to right - Robert Lenz, Richard Pisko, Gwen Grottolo, Maureen Lehman, Natalie Salahub, Jerry Johnson, Garry Ponech, Emery Field. The school building, situated on a six acre campus and fronting on Eighteenth Street North at Fourth Avenue contains eleven classrooms, a large auditorium, a 'ymasium,^audio visual aids room and spacious Shop and Home Economics departments. It adjoins the Lion's Club Swimming Pool and rink.21 Elizabeth Adachi - "Liz" came to us from McNally School In December and alms to become a nurse. She Is quiet, often smiling, and neat. She says her favorite pastime is eating. Carole.Donaldson - "Peanuts" is our brown-eyed brunette with the sunny smile. She plans to become a secretary. Special interests -- dancing and chumming with Gwen. Emery Field - is the "Quiet Man" of 201, who shows his stuff on tests and is noted, also, for that neatly combed hair. He excels in sports like rugby and intends to become a mechanic. Melvin Flathen - "Mel" is dark, broad shouldered and boasts a few freckles. He enjoys teasing Richard as well as the girls, and always spells strictly by ear. Took thetpart of a lawyer very capably in our room play. Emma Gorko - Thrives, but doesn’t grow fat, on hard work. Nickname - "Bimbo". Plans - Dental Assistant. Special interests - handicrafts and dancing. Noted for -- pep and laughter. Gwen Grottolo - "Bubbles" is 5' V °f attractive, blue-eyed, brunette. Likes to keep well up in school work, dance, skate, swim and chum with Carole. Dorothy Johnson is her name, She chums with "Wingy" -- that's her fame, Her nickname's "Johnnie" -- that makes her bloom, She is one who makes up oui5 room. Jerry Johnson - "Spake" like.vhunting and fishing (no teachers around' to bother him). When not asking "Why?" in class, he is busy developing his talent for art on his books. Lorraine Kanashiro - "Laurie" rides the van from Hardieville on her way to becoming a cute school marrri. She likes sports and collecting the words for popular songs. Leona Kirchner - Blonde "Ony's" main interests don't seem too much in school although she can come up with good marks when she tries. She plays with equal ease on the violin and onjthe sympathies of the teachers when her assignments are late. Eleanor Koleaar - A quiet, pleasant and sincere brown-eyed girl,~popular with all. Eleanor is (believe it or not) Emma's niece.Room 201 continued Maureen Lehman - "Moe" alms to have a boy in every port and could probably make them all behave. She plans to become a nurse. She Is Assistant Monitor. Robert Lenz - "Bob” plays All-Star basketball and hockey as well as being Vice-President of the Students' Union. He is tall, dark, handsome and a capable student. Aim --- aeronautical engineer. Jack: McGuaig - Small but with a big grin, Jack likes to coast along and enjoy school. He is never seen sitting still. His hobby is model aeroplanes. Janet Neely is a very nice gal, "Yoon", it seems is every- one's pal. In school she is quiet, but with K. she’s a riot. Mae Nishi - Small, dark and shy, Mae plans teaching as a career but isn’t too sure how far -she’ll get. We’ll wish her good luck as she is a pleasant and hard-working member of our class, Richard^ Pisko - Brains. The latest thing in 201. Richard excels In reading books on his way downstairs and in coming up with top marks, especially In Science. He Is President of the Science Club. Garry Ponech - This handsome gentleman is Gossip Editor for the "Warbler" and 201’s number one tease. He takes delight In experimenting with science equipment (between classes) and plays House-League basketball and also baseball. Donna Porter - "Doink" Is the capable President of both the Oirls’ Club and the Glee Club. Quiet, yet full of fun, she gets "H’s" or "A’s", is well liked by students and teachers, and aims to be a lady accountant. Lindsay Potter - Is never backward in coming forward and Is active in both the Science Club and the School Paper. He says he has no special interests but we happen to know that he has quite a few. - 22 - Room 201 continued Stan Romaniuk - Popular with his fellow students, Stan likes to he heard from now and then. Favorite saying, "What1 s this nonsense?" He Is our capable Room Representative and helps "Garry edit gossip". Natalie Salahub - A tall, quiet, likeable lass who plans teaching as a career and should make a good teacher. Natalie enjoys sketching and badminton. Ruth Schiebout - "Punky". A short, blue-eyed live wire with a variety of interests inducing talking ("Who, me?") and a future career as a nurse. Chums with Moe. Beverley Winget - Last, but not least. "Wingy" plans to be a stenographer. She’s a rodeo fan and would like to see a good one in class now and then. Gail Adamson - Near and. trim, Gail made a hit as M.C. of 2021 s om program. She likes swimming, horseback riding and playing with a City pipe band- Plans -- nursing. Darryl Amen - one of trie ^characters’1'1 of our rooras^ is an ardent- stock car racing fan and an active member of the Chinook Auto Club, Sis ambition -- mechanic, of course, Helen Barva - the quiot girl of 202, is a member of both Girls! Club and Cheer Leaders. Likeable, we wish Helen good luck in her plans to be a bank teller, Tony Bosh - newcomer from Holland, is a whiz in Math, Science, etc. Captained our soccer team. A hard worker. Tony enjoys a joke as well. Angie Comai - is the tall, starry-eyed girl of 202c Quiet and smiling*, Angie enjoys all sports, especially skating and skiing. She plans to be a nurse or social worker. " 2q - - - Melvin Critchfield - "Mel”, city slicker of 202, is friendly and helpful to all. A newcomer to Wilson last fall, Mel has made a name for himself in boys' sports. Garry Dorigatti - the smallest boy in our room, usually found among the girls. He is liked by all students and teachers alike although he rarely has his homework done. Sharon Doughty - one of 202's fun-loving "crackpots", works hard but, now and then, lets her mind wander in class. Enjoys swimming, skating and basketball. Ambition - to finish school. Maxine Fruet - progressive in her school work, is quite popular. Her ambition is to ba a lab. technician but she has also a few other interests. Joyce Golia - "Joy" was "Miss Wilson of 195V'* This year she was elected Vice-President and has served part of the year as President. She aims to turn her talent for leadership and for athletics into a position as a Recreation Director. Ken Hill - the shy one in our room, says that girls are for the birds. However, we wonder. Ken is liked by all students and teachers. A hockey fan. Maureen King - "King-a-ding", is always on the go. Her ambition is to be a nurse and she would put lots of hustle into the job. Interested in sports. Clifford Klause - the brain of 202, gets above average marks in’all subjects. Always happy, Cliff is liked by all and is one of the "Bright Spots" of our room. Art Leitch - stars in the Boys' All-Stars and also in hockey* Popular with boys and girls both. Art was elected, and served for part of the year, as President of the Students' Union. Dorothy Leslie - "Dorsy", the happy-go-lucky blonde of 202 is noted for hard work and good sportmanship. Favorite saying-- "0h Bugs'." Should make an excellent teacher. Darline Linning - Is a very well groomed, attractive member of our class who is liked by all. She is capable and quiet and should make a big hit as a secretary. Veronica Mogus - "Ronniu", is a happy girl with a pleasing personality. Sports and jiving interest Ronniu. Often heard saying, "Keep quiet for a while, ehl". Donalda Pozzi - tall, athletic, and good looking, is another of the brains of 202, especially in Math and Science, Her ambition is to be a nurse and we're sure she will make a good one. Room 202 continued Room 202 continued Florence Sanders - "Bunny", well groomed and popular, aims to be a teacher because, she says, that doesn't take many brains. Loves talking, Math and Science. George Sebok - a newcomer from Barnwell, is always bothered by girls. He is a neat, pleasant member of our class. Carol Shaw - is the girl that some people call "Dolly", Her favorite saying is, "You're not kiddingl" She likes Western music. Her greatest ambition is to be a first-class hairdresr ser. Gerry Slawson - happy-go-lucky and a fine friend, is active in school sports, is our Room Rep. and ran for Miss Wilson 1955. Her ambition is to invent a Grade Nine course without Math or Science. Suzie Zajac - "Sue", is a very busy person who aims to be a journalist and is active on the School Paper Staff. Noted for !«• fiery temper) 2. always having homework done. Darlene Adnitt - is our girl with the long brown hair. She has a smile for work, play and friends. Her principal extracurricular activity is being Students' Council Secretary. Andy Ducs - is a student who in Mathematics, sweats, In typing, he's proud of the marks that he gets, But when he gets into the Detention room, You ought to see his intelligence ZOOM. Joan Erickson - a studious Intellectual, who Is liked by both teachers and fellow students. She has vocal talent. Joan's looks make her the class heartbreaker. Bob Franz - plays trumpet and saxophone with the School Orchestra, and is especially fond of soccer and baseball. Margaret Heaton - who is an intelligent and studious girl, Is up-to-date with everything: 1. hairdo 2. styles 5. boys 1|* Math. Marie Lee - a smart girl who has trouble with PRIVATE Turner, it seems she likes LOVE Comics rather than good literature. She Is treasurer of the Students' Union, - 25 - - 26 - Terry McIntosh - is a good creative writer and is one of Mr. Turner's defiant Scotchman. Terry is one of Room 202's constant visitors. Patsy McKean - a spitfire but a good sport, is a popular and admired girl who does her best at all times. Don McLaren - has a snap in Math class but encounters trouble in Social and Language, trying to keep peace with Miss Ost. He beats Wilkie regularly. Donna Ness - is the girl who NEVER comes into class late| she is never absent, and never neglects to do her homework. Are you familiar with iron^? Carol Orr - is commonly called "Bruno". She has one of the loudest, noisiest and queerest giggles ever heard. She and Social Studies are fond of each other. Pat Parsons - is our fiery red-head who is known for her gigantic size. She is one of the best liked students of 203* Helen Poole - is Room 203*s girl with the pierced ears. She is an excellent student, and finds time to be Editor of the School Paper, and to play on the All-Star basketball team, Barry Robinson - a dandy, is Wilkie's brush-cut pal, who never rushes unless it's to escape detention. His two middle names are a source of much enjoyment. Top secrete Beverley Robinson - is a quiet, conscientious student, who does her brother's homework. She sang in the Festival and won second in her class. Frank Sinatra rates tops with her. Darlene Smith - an intelligent young lady, is a rabid hockey fan who acts quiet in school, but, you should see her out of here i Erich Schiwy - a transfer student, is quiet and very polite. He has "progressed very rapidly in his work. Someday he hopes to become a missionary. Leroy Stanko - is often called Liberace. He plays the violin and is also a star player on the basketball team. Remember him in the barrel? Sharon Styner - our newest girl from High River, is well liked by all the students, especially those who enter into her main concern -- Love Life, Jack Unsworth - our room rep.< and teacher's despair, is seen most often keeping Mr. White company when he isn't getting language hammered into his head. Myrna Vosburgh - is Ozzi, no;, very big but one of our brainier girls. She made her debut as an active member of the All- Star basketball team.Room 202 Back row left to right - Angie Comal, Donalda Pozzi, George Sebok, Art Leitch, Ken Hill, Darryl Amen, Toni Bosch, Melvin Critchfield. Second row left to right - R. J. Twa, Darline Linning, Florence Sanders, Dorothy Leslie, Veronica Mogus, Maureen King, Carol Shaw, Garry Dorigatti, Clifford Klause. Front row left to right - Gail Adamson, Suzie Zajac, Bernice Riehl, Helen Barva, Maxine Fruet, Gerry Slawson, Joyce Golia, Sharon Doughty. ROOM 203 Back row left to right - Bob Franz, Erich Schiwy, Terry McIntosh, Jack Unsworth, Leroy Stanko, Barry Robinson, Ken Wilkie, Andy Ducs. Second row left to right - Donna Ness, Helen Poole, Myrna Vosburgh, Irene Yamamoto, Darlene Smith, Carol Orr, Arlie Zimmerman, Don McLaren, Miss Frances Ost. Front row left to right - Pat Parsons, Carole Weikel, Beverley Robinson, Joan Erickson, Patsy McKean, Sharon Styner, Marie Lee, Darlene Adnitt, Margaret Heaton. - 27 - Garry Allison - is fair in.most subjects. He likes badminton, "Rabies" basketball and hockey. Wants to be a rancher. Reg Arnold - is always talking but when asked to talk has "Archie" nothing to say. Carol Barnaby - wants to be a stewardess. Likely out-come is "Barny" a talkative passenger. Sharon Belliveau - wears the red and white of the cheerleaders "Tex" and attends Girls' Club. Dona Berglund - is quite popular with everybody, boys and "Zip" girls alike, Lois Bodell - she enjoys baseball and swimming. She likes '.'Loly" horses and dogs. Wants to be a photographer. Shirley Boyd - likes swimming, skating, playing softball and '.'Cookie" basketball. Hobbies - embroidering, crocheting. Brian Coates - wants to be a farmer. Likely turn-out is a "Coatesy" grave diggerl Nancy Dedels - chums around with Wendy. Together these two "Tweedles" seem quite friendly. Jack Dietzen - delivers the Lethbridge Herald, likes most sports, and is average in subjects. He is not sure of his ambition. Room 203 continued Carole Weikel - an active member of the Girls' Club, always brightens up the surroundings. She is quite quiet but has a booming personality. Ken Wilkie - is the biggest boy and loudest noise maker. He loves April first, and enjoys playing jokes on Miss Ost. Irene Yamamoto - our quiet, intelligent Girls' Club Treasurer hopes to become a school teacher. She will be first rate. Arlie Zimmerman - is 203's shy blonde girl of few words. Zipper, it seems, is the only girl who is wanted as she flashes an engagement ring. Miss Ost - our long suffering home teacher, has a sunny dis- position| likbs composing hard tests and homework assignments as a hobby.Room 20ij- continued Betty Field - A Wac someday Betty will be. You just wait and "Fieldsie" you will see. Bob Hogg - Bob's ambition is to be a movie actor. Likely "Hoggis" outcome is a production manager. Glenn Howell -■ Glenn's ambition is to be a pilot in a T.G.A. Likely to be a jet pilot. Wendy Large - wants to be a veternarian but says it costs too "Breezy" much money. Shirley Matthews - wants to be a Salvation Army Officer. She "Shirbey" likes dogs and cats and her hobbies are embroidery and gardening. as. Blair McNabb - this kid seems really tough., we wonder if it's "Mouse" just a bluff. Nancy Morita - wants to be a stenographer, probably will turn "Smiley" out to be Mrs. Einstein II. Harold Norlin - likes hockey and a few other sports. He is pretty good in subjects. Howard Norlin - must like Mr. McGoo because he has a habit of "Farmer" talking just like his nearsighted chap. His ambition is to be a farmer. Fred Perkins - his ambition is a Hockey Star - will turn out "Turk" as a water boy. Lloyd Potter - is a friend of Bob, a good friend. He is the "Slugger" girl's Romeo, especially Barbara Walker's. John Potts - Likes playing basketball, hockey, and most^other "Pottsie" sports. He also gets his dad's Chev on rainy days. Favorite hobby Is eating chocolate bars. George Rea - Is good in all subjects. We think he Is going to be Einstein II. Doug Rusk ~ likes playing games and loves acting. He also "Muscle Head" likes dancing. Good In all subjects. Lorraine Salamon - Rainy says that she wants to be a stenographer. She likes dogs and horses and her hobbles are gardening and sewing. Hank Schippers - is always picking on girls. He could be even "Sclippers" better in school subjects If he didn't have this as a hobby. Helen Schippers - Is a very brilliant lass. She sa;/s she "Leny" * wants to be a secretary. Likely outcome Is the boss's wife.Pat Boyes - a new student In -ur school, Is well liked- doss good work, and takes part in the Girls' Clubs Irene Bozsvai - who enjoys dancing, especially jiving, would Tike t o To a "stenographer so no day* Myrna Brown - .friendly , gabby, did known as "Brownie", likes danclng7"~isIc, and our Mr. Doug Wilson., Gordon Burne - our green-eyed baseball -/his., does a good job of his school work and trying to keep our room happy» Gordon Cargill - is our .freckle faced Scotchman* He likes tumbling, "art'7 and teasing the girls,, Gordon Close - the "Hard leva lie Hid1' doesn't mini school too much' and likes shop work* Marlene Collins - known as 'Mac1' is very interested in dan c i n g and" i s a t a 1 ented pi an I s t „ Ed Critchfield -• answers to Grandma. He Is more fond of playing sports than going to school. Frances Emery - has high, abilities in singing and t akes part in both the Glee Club arc the Girls’ Club, Selby Fredrick - our quiet, hard working student is very good at drawing , Room 2Pip continued. 29 Harry Scholten a chemist is Harry’s aim but as a soccer star may find fame» He likes basketball. Is a whiz at science and math* Gayle Simmonds - Likes dancing, horseback riding. She also ''Snaky" likes driving cars especially convertibles. Lois Styner - wants to be a school teacher* She probably will out a principal. Bob Toivanen - Is a lot of fun but sometimes a little too funny. He wants to be an Indianappolis Midget Car Driver, Barbara Walker - wants to be a telephone operator but will "Louie" probably turn out as an opera singer. Miss Simonds - Miss Simonds is the leader of our Intelligent (■) class. She Is proud of our room and reaches us Social ana Language,Room 204 Back row left to right - Garry Allison, Harry Scholten, Howard Nolin, Gayle Simmonds, Helen Schippers, Lois Bodell, George Rea, Reg Arnold, Brian Coates, Hank Schippers, Bob Hogg, Johnny Potts. Second row left to right - Doug Rusk, Fred Perkins, Harold Norlin, Blair McNabb, Bob Toivanen, Glenn Howell, Lloyd Potter, Barbara Walker, Carol Barnaby, Jack Dietzen, Miss Simonds. Front row left to right - Lois Styner, Sharon Belliveau, Dona Berglund, Shirley Matthews, Shirley Boyd, Wendy Large, Nancy Dedels, Lorraine Salamon, Betty Field, Nancy Morita. Room 205 Back row left to right - Connie Hildebrandt, Pat Boyes, Gordon Burns, Jim McQuarrie, Gordon Close, Barry Magno, Marie van Eden, Sharon Slawson. Third row left to right - Jim Moore, Bill Willetts, Mel Groves, Clark Schiebout, Sally Keudel, Frances Emery, Ilona Madasci, Irene Bozsvai, C. Daw. Second row left to right - Crystal Parkinson, Nedi Gering, Brent Seely, Richard Popham, Gordon Cargill, Selby Fredrick, Harry Kazakoff, Laurie Lazaruk. Front row left to right - Nick Ponech, Ed Mykytiuk, Bill Wong, Ed Critchfield, Myrna Brown, Marlene Collins, Donna Northam, Frances Gow, Jacquie Kerr. 30. Room 205 continued Nedi Gering - short and cute, likes jiving and basketball and gets good marks, too, Frances Gow - Miss Wilson of 1955, excels in her school work and sports. She is our Room Monitor and a fine player on the All-Stars, Mel Groves - doesn't like being called "Gopher" any more. He is a popular, friendly student and is fond of fishing, Connie Hildebrandt - who is tall and attractive, does marvellou work in Home Ec, and likes to skate and dance. Harry Kazakoff - is a short, dark and jolly fellow whose marks are always at the top of the class. Jacquie Kerr - a favorite among the students (especially the boys), likes' music and art and manages to make excellent marks too, Sally Keudel - is a new girl at our school but she likes it and we' all like her too. Laurie Lazaruk - "Liz" is the little pet (pest) of 205, and gets good marks too. In spite of his size he plays a nice game of baseball, Ilona Madasci - known as "Barnie", does very well in her school work and likes dancing and sports, Barry Magno - nicknamed "Maggie" is one of the happy-go-lucky sleepers of our room. Jim McQuarrie - our other sleepy-head, is always care-free and smiling. Ed Mykytiuk - tough, but, oh, so gentlel is our popular Assistant Monitor. Donna Northam - our fair-haired "Bimbo", is very fond of Art and Music. She plays basketball and belongs to Girls’ Club. Crystal Parkinson - known as "Parky", is our little live-wire. She is very talented gymnast and her ambition is to grow up. Nick Ponech - tall and quiet, is a popular lad who does excellent work In the shop. Richard Popham - is our little Jumping-Jack who does good work when he settles down. He wants to become a Diesel Engineer. Clark Schiebout - the one and only "Slim", likes working on old hot-rods and plans to be a mechanic. Brent Seely - the Grade 8 Rep. with lots of pep, is an excellent student and fond of art, music and sports.Room 205 continued Sharon Slawson - sometimes known as "Sherry", is very popular, isn't' she Butch? Likes sports* Marie van Eden - another quiet one, is an excellent Home Ec. student and enjoys singing with the Glee Club. Bill Willetts - our own Wild Bill, enjoys sports, especially swimming, teasing his friends, and telling stories. Bill Wong - is a studious and well liked boy who is a very valuable'player on the All-Star basketball team. AD E r) E‘D HT JJ Beverley Anderson "Andy" Milton Auck "Speedy" Gloria Bains "Shorty" Garry Brown "Brownie" Roy Beddington "Bed bugs" Brian Carpenter "Corpse" Betty Ann Chomicki "Chick" Shirley Collins "Skinnzo" Pat Culver "Chop Chop" Annabelle Johnson "Koe" Joanne Legge "Leggy" Fred Leslie David Mallalieu "Davey" Katherine Moodie "Mooseface" Ronald Moodie "Mutts" Donna Nichol "Penny" Percy Nyrose "Dick" Wayne Peterson "But ch" Raymond Rowland "Ray" Hopes to become a Nurse someday. Probably will be a test tube cleaner at St. Michael's Hopes to be a midget wrestler Probable outcome - just a midget 207's all-round athlete. Keeps us up to date on the latest jokes. Delivers papers' now. Later on, probably a nows editor. Ambition - hairdresser Outcome -- head specialist Ambition - mechanic Outcome -- ditch digger Ambition - she wants to be a ballet dancer but she's too small to be seen- Ambition-Mechanic Outcome-ditch digger Favorite saying, "Work, work, all dayl Ambition - Doctor Outcome -- Janitor Ambition - Einstein 2nd Outcome -- Veterinarian Ambition - Stenographer Outcome — WsLly's wife Ambition - School teacher Outcome -- Janitor's wife. Wants to be a Stewardess but will more likely become a waitress at the Airport Has high hopes of becoming a Lab, Technician. Will probably wind up as a floor washer at the Lab. Ambition - Stewardess Outcome -- Stewardess Our math whiz on all tests and quizzes. Will probably end up as a Mountie The famous scientist in 207* Will probably wind up as a Dog Catcher. Wants to be a Doctor Probable outcome - Einstein 2nd He hopes to be a junk dealer later onRoom 207 Back row left to right - Fred Leslie, Garry Brown, Wayne Peterson, Brian Carpenter, Ron Moodie, Marvin Tarnava, Murray Shail. Third row left to right - Mike Witwicki, Allan Willis, Milton Auck, Ray Rowland, Marilyn Wigg, Margaret Sanders, Roy Beddington, J. M. Thorlacius. Second row left to right - Bob Sanford, Percy Nyrose, David Mallalieu, Gloria Bains, Betty Ann Chomicki, Pat Culver, Shirley Collins. Front row left to right - Gay Sillito, Joan Ruman, Joanne Legge, Beverley Anderson, Donna Nichol, Annabelle Johnson, Betty Tuttle, Kathy Moodie. Room 206 Back row left to right - Gary Reynolds, Blake Jarvis, Connie Gepneris, Anna Sudeikat, Wilhelmina Heyboer, Lillian Hart, Janice Day, George Hart, Dennis Hurst, Don Meyer, Tommy Todd. Second row left to right - Marion Munro, LeRoy Kirchner, Bob Duval, Tommy Ascroft, Bob Kishimoto, Ken Soderstrom, Billy Styner, Dennis Flitton, Kaz Sawada, David Shoemaker, Miss Elford. Front row left to right - Donna Richards, Marlene Wester, Nita Salikam, Valerie Mogus, Glenda Moore, Ineke Van Voorst, Blanche Zeman, Maryanne Bergman, Lorna Matthews, Barbara Hill.Room 207 continued Jean Ruman Robert Sanford "Bo-Bo" Margaret Sanders "Peg-leg" Gay Sillito "Zelda" Murray Shall Betty Tuttle "Puddle" Marvin Tarnava "Muff" Allan Willis "Al" Marilyn Wigg "Wiggy" Mike Witwicki "Slugger" The quiet (?) type. Ambition - nurse Outcome - hospital janitor’s wife Aims to be a farmer Probable outcome - city slicker Wants to be a teacher. Probably end up as a fish-peddler’s wife Ambition - nurse Outcome -- housewife His main interest is boating his father at darts. Ambition - absolutely nothing. Outcome - ditto A nurse she wants to be, but she’ll look fine at the hour of three. Ambition - Hot-rod driver Outcome - grease monkey A hockey player and athlete but not too fussy about the books. Ambition - Stenographer Outcome -- dishwasher Ambition - Boxer Outcome -- ????? Mr. Thorlacius is a good old bean, But , when he wants, he can be mean, It’s funny he never uses the strap, But, when you’re good, he pats your back. c7 OA Ok $EV E M Tommy Ascroft - "Ashcan" plans to be a Diesel or Petroleum Engineer^ Not much for size, but he’ll do. Maryanne Bergman is a dependable girl and is also industrious. She takes accordion lessons. Plans to be a store clerk. Janice Day is ambitious and industrious. She likes sports and Math'. Her ambition - teaching. Bob Duval - "Dup" age twelve. Wants to be a surgeon and cut up things. Nice to have around. Dennis Flitton - "The Muscle Man" goes for boxing. His ambition is to be an' "archaeologist. We wish you luck and good digging. Connie Gepneris is interested in basketball and baseball. Her ambition is to be a stewardess. George Hart - likes sports, especially hockey. Enjoys dancing and girls. Ambition-Civil engineer. Good luck to a hard worker Lillian Hart "Lil" intends to be a telephone operator or a nurse. She'Tikes softball and basketball. Neat and pleasant. Wllhelmina Heyboer enjoys the Glee Club and athletics. Always full of fun and smiles, Wllhelmina will make a good teacher. Barbara Hill is twelve years old. She would like to be a hairdresser. Speical interests - basketball, dramatics and horses. Dennis Hurst - big and good natured. He would like to be the man Behind the plate for the New York Giants when he grown up. Adolf Janke came to us late in the year from Medicine Hat. He likes Canada, his new homeland, and Wilson Junior High.Room 206 continued Blake Jarvis, "Fire-bug" enjoys sports and model aeroplane building, a~likeable member of our class. Lauraine Jones enjoys all school activities, especially the Glee Club and sports. Wants to be a teacher. LeRoy Kirchner "Lee" likes his basketball and all sports. He plays for the' All Stars. Hobby - fishing. Bob Kishimoto plans to be a dentist and, with his zip, he should have plenty, of pull. A top student. Likes swimming. Don Meyer "Shakes" is quiet and noted for neat writing. He enjoys~re'ading, hockey and softball. Wants to be a mechanic. Valerie Mogus is known as "Val" or Molgalbrain. She wishes to become a nurse. Her favorite subject is Language. Glenda Moore- one of 206's heartbreakers, excels at piano, baton and" Glee Club. A music festival winner in piano. Plans-- stenographer. Marion Munro popular at the dances, also enjoys swimming. She would like to be a housewife when she grows up. Gary Reynolds "Shorty" likes fishing, baseball and basketball. He plans a career as a scientist, probably a geologist, Donna Richards enjoys talking, playing and skating. Favorite expression, "Crumbs", Favorite pastime-chewing bubble gum. Nita Salikan "Sally" belongs to the Glee Club and enjoys sports Srnal1 and dark, Nita is a popular member of the class. Haz Sawada is full of pep and has a big grin. He wants to be a naturalist. Hobby--stamps. Sport favorite -- soccer. David Shoemaker is a wizard at football and would like, someday to play for the Edmonton Eskimos. Well liked by 206. Kenny Soderstrom is our giant, all of 4'8" tall and big around in proportion, Nicknames "Jeff" and "Buzzy". Ambition-farmer. Anna Sudeikat enjoys singing, sewing and basketball. She plans to be a telephone operator or hairdresser. Billy Styner is a wizard at sports, especially hockey. His pet hate is homework. Plans --- Forest Ranger. Tommy Todd "Toad" is a. budding airforce mechanic he hopes to go along when they start for Mars. Well liked in 206. Ineke Van Voorst - quiet and hard working, Ineke plans to be a nurse. Her’ favorite sports are basketball and swimming. Marlene Wester plays the piano and would like to take up music teaching. She also enjoys reading. Blanche Zeman is talented and versatile. She is a basketball' and softball champion, plays the violin in the Orchestra, embroiders and holds up her end in school. Gary Bartlett Gary likes to spill the ink, At certain girls he’ll throw a wink.Room 208 continued. Paul Ciesla Joan Cook Joyce Deak Wayne Dolittle Lucille Fettinger Lesley Fredrick Carmen Going Martina Glockner Ross Hannan Faye Harriman Diane Helwig Jimmy Hogg Marjorie Houghton Garth Hughes Bobby Ikle Wayne Kinnell Tony Kireeff Sharon Magno Lorna Matthews Jim McCreary Claudia McNeely Grant Nor1in Larry Orich Marilyn Pearson Rodger Popham Trudy Sillito Paul is not a bashful person, He's good natured, never cursin' Joan Cook is just the gal, Who we can call a real pal. Our best friend is Joyce Deak, Her popularity is at its peak. ”W" is for Wayne who gives teacher a pain, If he keeps this up, she'll go insane. Lucille is our future nurse, She'll make enough to fill her purse. Lesley is a basketball player, She hopes to be a femal mayor. "C" is for Carmen, "G" Is for Going, He often stays in for what he's been doing. "M" is for Mert, who is giggle happy, She laughs enough to drive us all wacky. ■JlR” is for Ross who thinks he Is Boss, But we really like him 'cause he's never cross. Paye Harriman (Shortie) of 208, Has plans and ambitions that are just great Diane Helwig, a pleasant lass, Is very popular in our class. "Freckles" is what Jim should be names, But he likes his freckles, he's not ashamed Marjorie is our carrot top, And gets so mad that she could pop. "G" is for Garth, who really can skate, In all other sports he does just as great. Short, not thin, neat as a pin, He always wears a friendly grin. Wayne is small and very neat, He thinks that girls are up the creek. Tony doesn't play or squirm, He's turning out to be a book worm. Sharon thinks boys are a worthless haul, Except for one she calls a doll. "L" is for Lorna, so bright all the time, She tries very hard and knows Math like a rhyme. Jim is one of the smaller boys, He likes to play with pretty toys. Claudia's work is done quite well, She tries hard, as we can tell. Pull of pep is our Grant Norlin, He thinks girls are dull and borin'. Larry Orich is from the farm, About sugar beets he can tell a year. Marilyn Pearson, bright and cheery, Works so hard that she gets weary. One of Rodger's friends is Jim, Their friendship's really hard to dim. T is for Trudy, a teacher to be, She sure talks enough, as we all can see.Room 208 Back row left to right - Larry Orich, Wayne Kinnell, Gary Bartlett, Tony Kireeff, Jimmy Hogg, Paul Ciesla, Alice vandeBeek. Third row left to right - Miss Reynolds, Carmen Going, Allan Willis, Sharon Magno, Trudy Sillito, Lucille Fettinger, Lorna Matthews, Joyce Deak, Wayne Dolittle. Second row left to right - Bob Ikle, Jim McCreary, Marjorie Houghton, Marilyn Pearson, Claudia McNeely, Faye Harriman, Joan Cook, Grant Norlin. Front row left to right - Rodger Popham, Billy Taylor, Garth Hughes, Ross Hannan, Martina Glockner, Lesley Fredrick, Pat Towle, Diane Helwig. Room 210 Back row left to right - David Martin, Te
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