Wilson Junior High School Warbler 1962

The annual publication of the students of Wilson Junior High School, Lethbridge, Alberta.(1961-62)pdf1961-1962this issue of our year book to KISS GRAY and MR. ANDERSON whose diligent and untiring efforts we aDpreciate HOME ECONOMICS INDUSTRIAL ARTS MOTTO A good homemaking student today; A better homemaker tomorrow MOTTO Measure twice \ . VA Thoupfot If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don't; If. you like to win but you think you can't, Itte almost certain that you won't. If you think you will lose, you are lost, For out of the world we find That success begins with a fellow's will, It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are; You have to think high to rise; You have to be sure of yourself Before you can win a prize. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger or faster man; But sooner or later the man who win3 Is the man who thinks he can. Selected by - Mavis Tennant Room 208 ) Princip al1s Moss age I am sometimes asked why our grades seven, eight and nine are separated from the other grades* Educators today believe that students in this age group should be under one roof* Here an educational program can be designed to meet the needs, interests and abilities of bays and girls during early adelesconce. One of the early men looking into such grouping was the superintendent of schools of Berkeley California. His name was Dr. Frank Bunker. He introduced the junior high school as we know it today. Columbus, Ohio also claims credit far the first junior high. Both of these schools opened in 1909* Actually these junior high schools were opened because of overcrowded conditions in the high school* If a new school was built it was always the senior high that moved in. Today we find that the trend toward separate junior highs is still progressing. But now the junior high school is considered on an equal basis with the senior higfr. We now get new buildings for these grades. We find that students in the modern junior high school have an opportunity to study a greater variety of subjects. There is a greater chance for enrichment. There are more co-curricular activities in which the student may participate. Here he can explore his interests, abilities and talents. Staff members, particularly in special subject fields can be attracted to teach in this typo of school. More and better equipped laboratories are available to the students. Students tend to remain in school longer. The great difference that students find between elementary and secondary schools is bridged by the junior high. We say a fond farewell to our grade eight students. Possibly next year grade nine will be housed in our building. As Lieutenant Colonel John Glenn recently said on his return to earth, "Exploration and pursuit of knowledge always pay great dividends." We wish you continued success in your quest for knowledge.L. S. Collet B. Ed. Vice-Principal G. R. Castlea B. Sc. Principal J. Zeman L. B. Ed. J. Mendenhall B. Ed. B. A. Haig B. Ed. L. E. Dahl B. Ed. P. R. Walker B. A. M. Kaminski W. J. Langlanda S. J. Salter D. Gingrich H. R. Anderson D. A. Thompson R. K. Michelsen V# Vo Gray Bo Ed. J. P. Krulak B. Ed. C. Gepneris SecretaryMrs. Kaminski - She went to the University of Alberta in Calgary anrialso received her schooling there. She has taught before at Wilson as Miss Ruryk, She has taught here for six years. She. enjoys teaching Physical Education in Wilson. She likes different' sports, sewing, and trying how recipes. • Mr. Dahl B. Sd. - Mr. Dah!' attended the University of Alberta at Edmonton. He attended school at Raymond* This is his first year of teaching at Wilson. He enjoys physical Education and Health. He finds the students of Wilson x*ery enjoyable group. Outside of , school hours he enjoys sports and music» Mrs. Gingrich ' - She has taught and received her education mostly in Alberta. She has taught for four years at 'Wilson. She enjoys typing and science. Mrs? Gingrich is the girls * counsellor and finds the students of Wilson very enjoyable* - ' • ** • • • •••••.• ... .. Mr. Castles B. Sc. In arts - Mr. Castles attended Calgary Normal Schoo1. Ho attended the University of Alberta and received his degree there. He is trying for his M. A. at the University of Colorado. He has taught only in Albertar He enjoys Science and Math the most. He thinks the students of Wilson .are well behaved,, excellent, eager learners. Mr. Thompson « Mr* Thompson attended the University of Alberta in Calgary. H*e also attended the Lethbridge Junior College^ This is his second year of teaching at Wilson. He favourite subjects are Social ~nd Language. He thinks that the students ere all fine. £he odd one leaves a person wondering.? ■ Mrs. Zeman 5. Ed. - Mrs. Zoman received all of her education in Alberta. She has ‘also received her degree nere. She has taught only in Alberta. Her favourite subjects are Math, Literature, Social, Studies. Out of school she enjoys gardening. She finds the students of Wilson good sports. They have what it takes,but it takes a lot. to get it out of thorn. ; - • Miss Gray B. Edj in Homo ,x . Albert a in Edmonton 0 She na3 taught othor subjects but enj^ at Wil3on for seven yeans. Ou and reading. Sho finds the st with. Sr... ai-tended tne University of v.eught mostly ir. Lethbridge. She has ys Hone Ec.' the best. -She has taught tsiao of school she enjoys travelling- ncentc of Wilson enjoyoblo to work Mr. Mendenhall Bt. Eri. - He atconded the University, of Alberta aha recoivea his degree tnore. he has taught mostly in Alberta and has been at Wilson for two years. His favourite subjects are Social Studies and Language. lie finds tho majority of the students aro good but too many are interested in entertainment and a good, timot> Outside of school he er.joys working with radios. Mr. Haig B» Edf, - He attended the University of Saskatchewan and received his* degree theie. This is his first year of teaching at Wilson. Fo enjova Social Studies very much. He likes travel­ling. He states that tho students of Wilson aro so good that they like to remain after four.Mr. Walker B. A» - Mr* Walker wont to the University at Vancouver He received his" B. A. at the University of British Columbia* Ho has taught in Vancouver but this is his first year at Wilson. He enjoys Social and Language the most. He finds the students of Wilson a good group to work with* Outside of school he enjoys travelling and playing the piano* Mr* Salter ~ Mr. Salter was born in Liverpool. He lived most of his" life in Prestatyn North Wales. He was educated in Wales* He was trained for teaching in Cheshire and taught for 9 years in England and 6 years in Canada. He likes the students of Wilson but thanks God Friday comes every week# Mr. Collet 3* Ed* - Mr. Collet attended the University of Alberta and also received his degree there* His favourite subjects are Literature and Science. Outside of school he enjoys hunting, fishing, and boating. He finds the students of Wilson always eager to do things for him. Mr. Anderson - Mr. Anderson attended the Manitoba Technical Institute. *Ie enjoys teaching electricity and metal work. Outside of school he enjoys playing checkers and horse-shoe. He is also a licenced radio amateur. Ho says the students of Wilson are the best they have ever been. Mr. Krulak Be 3d. - Mr. Krulak attended the University of Alberta. His "favourite subjects are Social Studies and Language. Outside of school he enjoys gardening and reading magazines. He finds large numbers of the students co-operative and interested in learning, but some expect to achieve this knowledge with the minimum of work. Mr. Michelsen «• Mr. Michelsen attended the University of Alberta. He originally came from Stirling. This is his first year of teaching at Wilson. He enjoys teaching Grade 7 Science. Outside of school he enjoys reading and shooting. Mr. Langlands - Mr. Langlands attended the University of B. C. and University of Alberta. This is his second year of teaching at 'Wilson. He enjoys teaching Science0 Outside of school he enjoys basketball, music, and reaaingo He finds the students of Wilson are a capable group of students, but many are inclined to be rather lazy. Connie Gepneris - Connie attended Wilson fcr four years (6-9)® She also attended the Lethbridge Collegiate. She worked at the A. M. A. before coming here. This is her second year as our secretary. She finds the students of Wilson an enjoyable group of students.MERIT PI N S President of Students* Union Vice-President of Students* Union Secretary of Students* Union Treasurer of Students* Union School Paper and Yearbook (5) Librarian Equipment Managers (2) - Shane Porter - Lloyd Yamagi shi - Marlies Mueller - Dee Kenney - Loretta Wasyli shen Lois Urban - Zina Lokotiansky - Theresa Ichino Gail 3ennett - Leslie Sleightholm A V/ A R D S GOLD "A" PIN GOLD ,,An' PIN Linda Konnon - Sr. Whirlwinds SILVER "A11 PIN Lynette Maynard - Jr. Whirlwinds Joyce Coutts - Sr. Whirlwinds Marie Murakami - Sr. Typhoons Dennis Bogusky - Sr. Tornadoes SILVER MAM PIN Rick Slav;non - Sr. Whirlwinds Albort Sackman - Sr0 Tornadoes Allan Higa - Sr. Whirlwinds HA» CRESTS Linda Barnett Sandra MeAdam Connie Hall Goor gena Lowther Mavis Tennant Janet Christie Willy De Jager Margaret Hendrie ** Sr, Typhoons - Jr. Tornadoes - Jr, 'Whirlwinds - Sr, Whi r1winds - Jr. Whirlwind s - Sr. Typhoons - Jr. Whirlwinds - Sr. Typhoons !;A*’ CRESTS Ron McLaren Karl Sudeikat Kilmer Kruger Ron Baerg Ken Tennant Peter Romczuk Lloyd Yamagishi Peter Hasiuk - Sr. Hurricanes - Jr, Whirlwinds - Jr. Tornadoes - Jr. Whirlwinds - Sr. Hurricanes -Sr. Typhoons -Jr. Tornadoes - Sr. Hurricanes SPECIAL CRESTS Grade 7 Representative Grade o Representative Vo ar book (1|) Equipment Manager Ken Frosk Linda Kennon pat Kezei, Mavis Tennant, Barbara Pitt Dawn Bennett Dobora Irwin andSTUDENT S’ COUNCIL Vice President: Lloyd Yamagishi President: Shane Porter Secretary: Marlies Mueller Treasurer: Dee Kenney Advisor: L .S. Collet Or. VII Representative: Ken Prosk Gr. VIII Representative: Linda Kennon This has been a very hectic year for tne Students* Council because of the great many obstacles that had to be overcome. Although the elected members and the room repre­sentatives had different views on different subjects we did manage to become at least a little bit efficient. Seme of our accomplishments this year were acquir­ing and posting a directory in the front hall; obtaining Walt Disney films from Calgary for film nights for our own students; buying supplies for the Photo Club; and holding a rummage sale of all lost and found articles. We also organ­ized two skating parties for the student body, which were a great success and enjoyed by all. The operetta, ,TThe Taming of the Shrew" went off well, although it involved a lot of work and practise by performers, Mr. Collet and Mr. Walker. We all enjoyed putting it on for you and your parents. We would like to thank the teachers for their help and their kind cooperation. Since I am reoresenting the Students* Council in the Yearbook, I wish to tell all the students here at Wilson that we have done our best to olease you, the students, and we have enjoyed every moment of it during this 1961-1962 year. ficr\Zz.Aj;ciiox.a iips Each year Wilson Junior High/nonors the students who have achieved outstanding scholrarship during tji^ past year. The following awards wpre presented September 20, 1961. JEAN GLOVER AWARD Highest Home Economi GEORGE WILSON AWARD s____L..............Grade'VII ............................ PAT OHNO JOYCE CHALMERS Grade'VIII Highest Home Econ United Brotherhood of Best All Round Shop Sftudent .............Gk-ade VIII rpenters & Joiners of America, Local #S/f6 ... JOHN TKACHENKO MIN SR’S LIBRARY AWARDv v ✓ Highest Average in Science ...............Grade VII ..............JUERC HLghest Average in Science ............... Grade VIII .... JOYCE 1 * WILSON HOME AND SCHOOL AWARD c Highest Average Highest Average * WILSON TEACHING STA Highest Average Highest Average * WILSON STUDENT UNION Student making the Joyce Chalmers -A t.-'Bnw EN RENTER CHALMERS Allan Watson IT.. LORETTA WASYLISHEN VIII ............. ALLAN WATSON VII ...’. THERESA ICHINO VIII .............. ILONA LEE to the school VII .......... THERESA ICHINO VIII .... JOYCE CHALMERS Loretta Wasylishen Juergen Renter Theresa Ichino Mil Ilona Lee ! John Tkachenko Pat OhnoS. 0. S. Disregarded A lone plane winged its way across a grey ana desolate sky, hoping against hope that it3 gasolino would hold out, but with no land in sight the outlook was very grim. "S, 0, S." ,rS. 0. S.", the little plane called out desperately but silence was the only answer. Tho engine coughed, spluttered and slowly came to a stop causing the plane to plunge downward and crash into the sea. It did not sink however but floated on the surface with the easo of a cork. Soon after this the stranded plane resumed its plea for help. An oceanliner, having heard the message, answered in a loud booming voice, "I am the oceanlinor Whitestar and I would like you to give me your name and any other information about yourself such as, where you came from and where you are heading.” The plane whimpered, "Please, come and get me first for I am cold and lonely.” Before the oceanliner could reply a great wind came up and giant waves splashed over the frightened plane. When the storm subsided the "little plane, suprisingly found himself afloat beside the Whitestar* ”How dare you scrape the naint off my hull?" roared the oceanliner indignantly. "Exactly who do you think you are?” "We 11 first of all my name is Pinky and I was made in Halifax,” replied the plane innocently. "When I was in India I rescued tho Maharanee so you see I am quite important," "Hahl" "You think that's important well, I carried President Kennedy once,” the oceanliner said snecringly, !and I am sure ho is more important than any old Maharaneec " This went on and on till finally the little plane said, "Oh, let's stop this nonsense for I want you to take me home right away because I am beginning to sink," "Go on and sink then I don't care, I've wasted too much time on you already," and with this the oceanlinor set off with a triumphant toot of its horn. The plane struggled and struggled but to no avail and at some time during that nigit the sea claimed its bedraggled and water­logged victim. - Irene Orsten Ricky Lee: According to the dictionary a mongrel is an animal of mixed breed, or kind. Well if a Chinese and a white person got married, would their baby be a mongrel?T a $The penny Ono joyous day, I was born, I originated from a shiny block of copper and in the mint I was made into a sparkling new penny. While at the mint I came into contact with some dull, drab coins. irWhat are peasants like you, doing here?" I exclaimed in a haughty manner. An old 1922 coin spoke up in a high-pitched voice, "We are here to be melted down again, ye young whippersnapper?" Before I could retort I was placed in a container with other new pennies. I was taken in a truck to a magnificant department store. Thinking I was to live in luxury I was very much angered and surprised when I was placed in a cold, dark cash rogister. Mel A brand new pennyl But I soon left there l A rich lady received mo and I was put into much use. Soon my glorious copper coat became dull and leaden colored like the coats of the coins I had met in the mint. I was soon once again in a cash rogister and this time was given to a grubby-pawed little boy who received me as change. The boy jabbed me into his ventilated pocket. On the way homo I slipped through a hole in his pocket and landed in the gutter. I was so dirty I wasn‘t noticed. I won!t even be able to be melted down again. You may wonder where I am now. Well, to tell you the truth, I*m still lying in the musty gloomy gutter, unnoticed and not quite as proud as before. Ken Proskf! 11 _. JSKSIn Left to right, Front row: Captain, George VJaselenak, Howard Heggedal, Dennis Bogusky, Lloyd Yamagishi, Helmer Kruger, Ron ?-;acLaren, Ron Baerg. Back Row: Hans Tim, Don Marshall, Karl Sudiekat, Ken Masson, Stan Brown, LeRoy Lazaruk, Mike Tarrawski. Coaches: D. Thompson, S. Salter. WILSON JUNIOR' CHAMPIONS winners of THE GORDON MATLOCK TROPHY champions of JUNIOR UTOH SOCCER LEAGUE Photo donated through the courtesy of t.he Lethbridge HeraldGirls* Sports House -Standings at -the end of the year were: Whirlwinds - 2325 points Typhoons - 160 3 point-s Tornadoes - 15?C points Hurricanes - IO5I4- points Leading point getters of each house: m • % Tornadoes - Sandr - Me Adam - 1+0 5 points Typhoons - Doe Kenney - 317 points Juniors Hurricanes - Pat Coutts - 2l\.3 points Whirlwinds - Lynette Maynard- 1+91- point.s Tornadoos - Linda Valin - 20l points Typhoons - Mario Murakami - I4I+3 points Seniors Hurricanes - Terry Czirjak - 233 points Whirlwinds - Linda Kennon - l\.§2 points Other worthy of mention are; /• Wendy Cowan Willie Van Weelo Linda Barnett Jnnet Christie Margaret Hendrie Connie Hall Mavis Tennant Willie De Jagor Joyce Coutts Georgena Lowther Linda Cady Judy Lee Jr. Tornadoes Sr. 'Tornadoos Sr. Typhoons Sr. Typhoons Sr. Typhoons Jr ."Whirl winds Jr. Whirlwinds Jr.. Whirlwinds Sr. Whirlwinds Sr. Whirlwinds Jr. Whirlwinds Jr. Whirlwinds 302 points 232 points J4.08 points 363 points 1|2 points .01 points 366 points points 77 points 370 points 268 points 269 points - "JW - ?63 - £77 Girls* Houseleague Champions: Volleyball - Jr. Tornadoes Basketball Jr. % Tornado es Sr. Typhoons Sr. Typhoons Table Tennis - Jr. Whirlwinds C Checkers Jr. Typhoons Sr. Whirlwinds 3 - Dee Kenney Sr. Whirlwinds - Diann Hargrave Badminton Doubles - Jr. Whirlwinds - Lynette Maynard Connie Hall Sr. Whirlwinds - Linda Kennon Joyce Cou€ts Singles - Jr. Whirlwinds - Lynette Maynard Sr. Typhoons - Marie MurakamiTrack and Fiold (Wilson,;Housoloague Moot) Class Champions Midget - Willy Do Jager - Jr. Whirlwinds - 15 point Junior - Linda Kennon - Sr. Whirlwinds - 13 point Senior - Linda Valin - Sr. Tornadoes - ill point Girls* All-Star Basketball The girls* all-star basketball team was coached by Mrs. Kaminski assisted by Mr. Langlands. In league play the team ended in second place, however they lost to Churchill in the semi-finals by a score of 26-21. Members of the team were: Linda Kennon - Capt, Joyce Coutts - Co-Capt. Linda Barnett Carol Boehr Judy Chumik Terry Czirjak Theresa Fredrick Top point getters for season - Linda Barnett, Linda Konnnn Player with most fouls - Marie Murakami Most improved player ' - Terry Czirjak Grade seven girls who showed great promise - Linda Valin Carol Boehr Judy Chumik Hlghosrt scoring guard’ - - Jcyc'o Coutts Laurie Harding Norma Hoyt Georgena Lowther Marie Murakami Marlies Mueller Linda Valin Boys* Sports At the Soring Track and Field Meet sponsored by Lethbridge Track end Field Club held Saturday M^rch 10, 1962 at Lethbridge Exhibition Pavilion Wilson boys placed first and second in 3 of the I}, events enterod. Relay - First place - Allan Higa Gordon Melvin • •• ... Dennis Bogusky ' Gone Horii Second placo - Burt Vliegenthbrt Bob Helwig . • George Waselenak Ken Christie 50 Yard Dash - Broad Jump First placo Second placo - First place Second placo - Gene Horii Allan Higa Gone Horii Gordon Melvin House Standings are: * Whirlwinds Tornadoe s Typhoons Hurricane s - i860 points - 1596 points - 869 points - 77I; pointsLeading Point Getters of each houses Soniors Juniors Rick Slawson 236 points Dennis Bogusky - 265 points Peter Romczuk - l66 points Ron McLaren 218 points Karl Sudeikat 208 points Hilmer Kruger - 190 points Lyle. Bates . .. - -ll*l point s Terry Toth 159 points Boys* Houseleague Champions: Checkers - Jr, Hurricanes and Whirlwinds (tie) • - " Sr. Typhoons • # ' Jr. Whirlwinds Football Jr. Tornadoo s 'Sr. Tornadoes Sr. Tom a doe s - Sr. Ron Fleming 3adminton - Jr-. Ron Baorg ‘Jr. Lyle Bates Doubles Jr. Mike Pierzchala • •• • Sr. Dennis Bogusky • Singles Sr. Albert Sac Ion an - Jr. Karl Sudeikat ............; V Sr. Rick Slawson Track and Field Class Champions Midget - Lloyd Yamagishi Junior - Gene Horii Senior - Allan Riga Jr, 'Tornadoe s Sr. Tornadoes Sr. Whirlwinds - l8 points - 18 points - 17 points Soccer Wilson Junior High School enterod 2 junior and 1 senior teams in‘the Junior High School Soccor League. All teams "had a successful season, the Junior * A*s‘winning the league and also being the Junior Champions of the City. ‘The Senior won the-league and roached the final to decide the city Champions. In this game they lost to Winston Churchill 7j-l in overtimo play. These toams were coached by Mr*-S. Salter and Mr * D. Thomp son• Soniors Allan Higa Bill Anderson Larry Rudolph Marty Hendricks Albert Sackmen Nolen Gray Gone Horii Richard Slawson Frits Peoht Gordon Melvin Burt Vliegonthart Poter RomczukBoys* B&skotball Toan: Albert Sackirrn Bill Persley Bob Potts Gordon Melvin Peter Romczuk Frank Fudra: Frits Pecht Ken Martin Ron McLaren Dennis Bogusky Bill Zmiyiwsky Bill Anderson Allan Higa The Winners at the City"Track Meet are a3 Follows: Midget Girls Junior Girls 50 yd* dash - 1st, Linda Cady - 2nd, Judy Lee 75 yd. da3h - 2nd. Linda Cady - 3rd* Willy De Jager ,N • • High Jump - 2nd, Willy De Jagor - 3rd, Hazel Dahl « - ........................ Softball Throw - 1st.’Wendy Elliott - 3rd, Lynette Maynard 50 yd. dash - 3rd. Mary Anne Willis 75 yd* dash 3rd. Judy Chumik Running Broad Jump Linda Kennon-2nd. Hop Step and Jump - 3rd, Linda Kcnnon High Jump - 1st. Cheryl Palmer 220 yd, relay - Wilson 2nd. 220 yd. relay - Wilson 3rd* Senior Girls Standing Broad Jump - 1st, Terry Czirjak Softball Throw - 3rd. Georgena Lowthor Junior Boys 100 yd. dash - 2nd, Gene Horii Running Broad Jump ~ 1st, Albert* Sackman - 3rd. Gene Horii • Hop Step and Jump - 2nd. Gone Horii - 3rd. Albert Sackman ft High Jump