Ernie Johnson Donald Moore Jim Uren Donald Griffiths
Faculty Advisor
Mr. Jackson
Illustrations
Jim Thompson Larry Parlow Kay Hall Dorothy Woodward Beatrice Macleod Bill Davies
Faculty Advisor
Miss Lindsay
Photography
John Robillard Lynn Gordon Eric Murray Barton Dudley
Cartoons
R. C. Stockton John Lidstone Bob Hutton
Typing and Memeography
Laura McRae Charlotte Moss
Girls' Basketball
Girls’ basketball enjoyed a prosperous season through 1938-39 and topped their success by capturing the cup and championship at the basketball tournament. The girls did not win the city league championship this year, but were leading the loop for most of the season.
The squad was well balanced; experienced and inexperienced were well moulded in a fast, high-scoring quintette, paced by Betty Hoover and Lucille Wright on the attack, Dorothy Burrows and Kay Boss on the rear guard.
Coach Webb has developed the weaker members of the squad, until it has reached its present well balanced power. With a tight defense and plenty of basket-getters on the front line, the team was high in the city league ratings until the play-offs. The jinx then settled on the gals, and did not leave them until the tournament when the ladies played some of the best basketball seen in these here parts in many a season. They swept through all opposition, easily collecting 40 points in two games and dropping but six. Two players were added to the team for the tournament, but the extras were Muriel Watters and Jean MacEwan.
Interdoosin:
Coach:
Miss Webb
Forwards:
Betty Hoover (capt.) Lucille Wright Peggy Nicol
Centres:
Joan Hoover Viola Neil
Guards:
Doreen Burrows Marion Ellis Marjorie Robillard Kay Boss
Boys' Basketball
Although failing to maintain the high standard of the 1938 team, this year’s basketball squad turned in a creditable performance, considering that nearly all the players were introduced to the game only this year. With but two men who had played before, the red and blacks made up for their inexperience with speed and spirit. The boys ended up in the city league cellar, but never did they loose by never more than half a dozen points, and on several occasions, downed the haughty senior teams.
Under the coaching of Mr. Ellis, and under the captaincy of Harry Smith, the boys soon learned to heave the melon with surprising finesse. Attendance at practices was nearly one hundred percent, and this is one reason why the lads soon developed into capable basketeers.
The team had to play older, heavier and (at times) better opposition, yeah! Speed was in favour of the scholars and they outran every team in the league. The squad was about the equal of other teams in regard to height. In length, the boys rand from Allen Corbin, who towers 5’5” to Lawrence Harling, a mere lad of six feet three inches. One wag reflects that Harling is so tall that he has snow on his hat all the year round.
Near the beginning of the season, the K. A. A.’s doors were opened to students, admission being nil. The home-work harassed turned out en masse to support the team and though the boys didn’t win, they came close enough to hand the customers a thrill.
Meet the boys:
Coach:
Mr. Ellis
Forwards:
Harry Smith(capt.) Lawrence Harling Allen Corbin Norman Wasylkow
Centres:
Jack Mathieson Bill Haggerty
Guards:
Russell Burtnick Frank Aldworth John McElroy
Three Nights at the Opera
Boo
"Major-General" Fisher
Creating Frederick
The Major-General's Daughters
Mr. and Mrs. Potter
The Scourge of the Seven Seas
Mabel and Frederick
"Ruth" Rees
Those Whom We May Thank For "The Pirates of Penzance"
The “PIRATES” Here’s one time you have me, editors. I have been asked to give an account of the producing of the Operetta “Pirates of Penzance”, which, you all know, was presented by members of the K.S.H.S. If I could remember half the incidents which occurred during rehearsals, it would fill volumes – (so I won’t remember). As one of those who took part, I shall try to give an account from the cast’s point of view.
Tryouts took place about the middle of January, the first rehearsal being on January 21st, and the final performance on February 25th (in the course of such a time three monocles met their fate. A-men).
At this point I should like to thank Miss Lawrence for allowing members to practice in her classroom.
Saturday afternoon rehearsal was always welcomed by the cast, not just because of refreshments, McE., but for the programme broadcasts from Kelowna, giving complete records of the operetta as sung by the D’Oyle Carte Opera Co., and also because of criticism of our work by Miss Harrison, Miss Harman and Miss Lindsay, which were certainly appreciated by all.
Our Saturday afternoon rehearsals were divided into three separate periods: first act, refreshments, and second act. You all know about the first and second acts but you don’t know about the refreshments.
Mr. Potter had an entirely new experiment to try out regarding tea-time etiquette.
OBJECT: To examine the properties of a new compound, operacast before, during and after action of “pleasant-smelling” liquids and foods.
PROCEDURE: Boil water over gas jet, add tea, --(enough to fill one operacast). Fill small glass beakers to almost brim with liquid, adding lactic fluid and C12H22O11 (milk and sugar to you scientists of 11A) to taste. Mix well with stirring rod. Drink.
Catalysts:- sandwiches and cake. (supplied by members of cast under convenor, M. Macdonald).
OBSERVATION: Compound has strong affinity for catalysts. After a brief spell, the compound takes on a contented appearance (necessary to use Carnation milk for this experiment).
CONCLUSION: Vocal chords are much “sweeter” for second act.
The cast was invited to give a few numbers at club meetings of The Gyros and Rotarians, after which refreshments were served. Mr. Lackey very kindly invited all members of the cast to the matinee performance of “You Can’t Take It With You”, which, I am sure, was thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Potter are certainly to be congratulated on their patience and good nature during all rehearsals. No harsh words were spoken as they were not all together necessary. We were allowed to dance while waiting for rehearsals to begin and I think that helped put us all into the “swingy” spirit of the Operetta.
As for the members of the cast, you can take it from me, there isn’t a finer bunch to work with than they.
Applied Art The most interesting place to be opera night is behind scenes. We arrived at school early—six o’clock in fact, --for “making up” takes time. After six the “powder-and-puff” room was in a continual bustle until the pirates went on the stage at eight-fifteen. Those taking part came as soon as they could (which wasn’t very early, sometimes). They took off their coats and hats and we started.
Some girls preferred to put their own make-up on and we really didn’t blame them. Others were more trusting. The girls were finished long before the boys because they were easier to do. My! what a fine group of scarlet cheeked lasses they were!
The boys took longer. It seems queer, but they didn’t seem to like the cold cream—said it was too cold! Nor did they like our finished product – bronzed faces with crimson lips and cheeks. Yes, they had rouge and lipstick on. To counteract this, they grabbed the adhesive tape, the crimson and the black lining pencil and proceeded to decorate themselves. “Scars” were popular – tape was even more so. Two boys even sported black eyes – artificial, of course. Hairy chests were penciled in and a “policeman” artist set to work to fill up the vacant spaces.
Costumes donned, back they came to the make-up room to take advantage of the numerous mirrors. If anyone tells you girls are vainer than boys, don’t believe them. Some pirates seem to have taken options on the mirrors, straightening out this and that scar—trying to break the mirror with terrible faces.
And Ruth, who entered our “dungeon” a pretty young girl, emerged with crow’s feet, a wrinkled face and grey hair. Miss Reid decorated several boys with moustaches, --the Pirate King with a fierce black article, the Police Chief with a long droopy ditto and Frederick with a misplaced eyebrow affair.
By eight, everyone was ready except the policemen. They were more easily satisfied than the pirates. All they asked is that they be made to look tough!
At last Mr. Potter came to tell the pirates to go on to the stage. In a few minutes everything was quiet. The doors to the auditorium were closed but we had to tiptoe, for any loud noise could be heard there. Every time the players came off the stage, they were enthusiastic about their audience. Clapping could be heard through the doors every once in a while.
Then came intermission and the make-up room once again became crowded with people renewing their make-up. Several pirates had to be changed into policemen but that was done quickly. Again the girls trouped on the stage and there was silence.
We heard a great clapping. The curtain must have been drawn many times. The costumes came off and our room was crowded with boys and girls eager to have their complexions removed. Cold cream disappeared. Two pounds of it went in three nights! The alcohol for removing false hair was misplaced the first night and the crepe hair had to be pulled off with the cream. But off it came. Half an hour after the final curtain had been drawn all our work had disappeared.
We had a wonderful time backstage and we are sure we had just as good a time as those on stage.
"Ain't Life Great!"
Pirates of Penzance
Front row, left to right: Jolly Carson, ?, Peggy Nichol, Jean Archibald, Bessie Slck, Irene Cooper, ?, Dean Fisher, Phyllis Rees, Jane Irwin, Muriel McPherson, Bessie Laroque, Maragaret Moncrieff, Muriel McDiarmid, Margaret McDonald
Second Row: Earl Klinck, Mingay Killen, Doug Carson, ?, ?, Frank Potter, Jane Service, Dorthy Wodlinger, Mrs. Potter, Larry Parlow, ?, John Hannah, ?, John McMurdo
Policemen: Jim McMillan, Bill (Bud) McMillan, ?...
Hockey Team
Hockey had a bumper season in the 1938-1939 among High School stick-weilders, for never before had there been such enthusiasm and skill demonstrated as in the past season. The school even entered a team in the Senior City League, and up until their last game, the boys were loop leaders.
Saturday morning games attracted puck-chasers from every room in the school and gave the less-skilled players an opportunity to play. Then, too, there was a junior league, with three games being played every week. Some of the better players were also enlisted on all-star teams representing Kamloops in the midget, junior and senior divisions.
The High School’s entry in the senior league was made only after one of the teams had to drop out. The scholars surprised everyone, however, as they swept to two straight victories over older, heavier and more experienced opposition. The students had but two advantages: more speed, and more fight.
In the last two games, the boys weren’t able to gather any more points, but they lost both games by close margins and were always in there giving everything for ye olde alma mater. Here is their record:
1st game:
High School - - 5
Hudson’s Bay - - 4
2nd game:
High School - - 3
Esquires - - 1
3rd game:
Mercantile - - 7
High School - - 4
4th game:
Hudson’s Bay - - 4
High School - - 2
The Team
Goal:
Harry Smith (capt.)
Defense:
Stewart Peterson, Lawrence Harling, Lloyd Whiteman, Frank Aldworth
Forwards:
Jim Baird, Earl Klinck, Ed O’Connor, Warren Peterson, Dick Neil, George Marriott, Norman McDonald
Senior High Students' Council
During the school year, 1038-1939, the Students’ Council was composed of: President: John Hannah; Vice-President, Muriel McDiarmid; Secretary, Lawrence Gallagher; Treasurer, Mingay Killen; Girls’ Athletic President, Betty Hoover; Boys’ Athletic President, Harry Smith; Literary President, John Lidstone; President of Junior High, John Wing.
During the year the Council arranged two High School dances, the first on November 89, the next, which was a Co-Ed dance, on April 28. The latter has been voted “one of the best ever held” by the students. There was also the Basketball Tournament, the first held her for several years, and the dance following it. Harry Smith organized a school skating party at the Arena and also had a great deal to do with the Basketball and Hockey teams.
Although the Council started out badly with a $60 deficit, the finances are a present good. The stage has been improved considerably, new lighting effects purchased, a number of cups engraved and pictures framed. A sum of money ($75) has been set aside to purchase something (not yet decided) which will be of benefit to the school. Up to the present much has been accomplished and it is hoped that the next Council will have a successful year.
Junior High Students' Council
As usual, our first meeting dealt with the most serious problem of the year, that of securing funds for the year’s activities. A very earnest and effective discussion followed the introduction of this question, for we saw the injustice of the idea of Students’ cards last year and the disappointment of the students in the Junior High. The price, 50˘, was too great, especially for the grade sevens; the students of the Junior High were not getting their “money’s worth”; more activities were necessary. These, along with many minor details, were fully and freely discussed. Last year, this idea of the Students’ cards was only an experiment, now it was our duty to correct the faults. Results of our efforts were: the price reduced to 35˘; many activities were planned; efforts were made to make the students feel that the cards were of value to them. The juniors took an active part in football last fall; we participated in hockey last winter; Professor Quizz, Major Bowes and other entertainments were presented on Friday afternoons; we introduced grass-hockey for the girls; we arranged more softball for this spring; and purchased a safety-net at the suggestion of Mr. Aldworth.
The question of a separate school-paper for the Junior and Senior High arose during one of our meetings. Discussions followed and we concluded that there should be a separate paper. But, when this suggestion was brought before Mr. English, a better idea arose which was that there would be one paper combined in two parts. This, so far, has proved satisfactory.
The most important business we dealt with this year was the suggestion of freezing vacant lots for skating purposes. This was forwarded to Mr. English, then to the City Council, who stated in their replies, that such an idea would be impractical, but they would build a free rink to be used under their supervision. You know the results; although our idea was not successful, we feel that we have started something for the children of this city.
Our Junior High hockey team, unfortunately, did not have the much needed support of the weatherman, for when a team was formed, we were scheduled to practice on Saturday morning, but every time we went down to the Arena, the rink was a pool of water. The winter this year was fairly mild, so we had to abandon the play-offs.
Our most recent activity has been softball. Softball has not been very successful in the Junior High during previous years, but now we are making a stern drive on it. About ten bats and balls are used extensively every afternoon. The softball tournament will be held sometime in the middle of May.
These are the most important activities we have performed in the past year. I think a great deal of credit is due to the class representatives who so faithfully and willingly gave up their time to discuss the wants of the students of the Junior High School.
