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Photos From the 1946 Torch IN MEMORIAM P.O. Walter Coons, R.C.A.F. Pte. Robert Fretts, R.C.A. Pte. Arthur Frink, R.C.O.C. L.A.C. Howard Gilbert, R.C.A.F. Sgt. Walter Kimmerly, R.C.A.F. Sgt. Jim Miller, R.C.A.F. P.O. Don Reid, R.C.A.F. Sgt. Jim Roney R.C.A.F. Gnr. David Perry, R.C.A. W.O. Walter Thurlow, R.C.A.F. Pte. Raymond Parks S.D.G.H. Maj. George Purcell, R.C.A. Lieut. Robert Templeton, T.S. Gnr. William Templeton, R.C.A. Lieut. William Webb, A.T.C. THE TORCH 1946 EDITOR IN CHIEF: Shirley Luby. ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Bill Roblin LITERARY EDITOR: Lenny Clark BUSINESS EDITOR: Gary Smith ADVERTISING EDITOR: Don Elliot GIRLS’ SPORTS EDITOR: Doreen Cochrane BOYS’ SPORTS EDITOR: Jim Kinkley SOCIAL EDITOR: Audrey Correll CADET EDITOR: Morley Hawley MUSIC EDITOR: John Simpson HUMOUR EDITOR: Jack Boyle ART STAFF: Gail Roffey, Mike Fisher, Bill Roffey ADVISOR: Miss Mary Padden CLASS REPORTERS Grade 13: Olive Smith Grade 12a: Ruth Hall Grade 12c: Eileen Norris Grade 11a:
Fred Curran Grade 11c:
Faye Tomlinson Grade 10a: Norman Henricks Grade 10b: Tom Tate Grade 10c: Hazel Hogeboone Grade 9a: Robert Cochrane Grade 9b: Mary Margaret Douglas Grade 9c: Bill Vine Grade 9d: Gale Smith PRINCIPAL’S
MESSAGE I
have again been asked to write a forward for this magazine. It
is a great honour to bring greetings to you all - students, teachers, parents
and the general public on the occasion of our attaining the age of 100 years
as a Secondary School. We salute the
many great men and women who got much of their education in this institution
as it proceeded from Grammar School, Academy and High School to Collegiate
and Vocation Institute.
The school has been indebted to many a donor who has given articles of
value, cultural and scientific, and in particular I wish to mention that very
distinguished alumnus, Mr. C.B. Fox, M.A., who has given us so much. To him we owe the fact that no school in
the country has a finer collection of works of art.
With the youth of the school and of the town and surrounding country
taking a keener interest to civic affairs, we are looking forward to an even
greater growth in the usefulness of this fine old school in fitting its
students to take up the responsibilities of citizenship. In
conclusion, may I pay tribute to the large number of students and teachers
who fought for their King and Country in the First and Second World
Wars. May we never forget “Our
unreturning brave.” “They shall not grow old, as we that are
left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years
condemn.” C. E.
Jamieson. EDITORIAL
Fearlessly and hopefully the new 1946 TORCH was born. Proudly and demandingly we asked for
contributions - we received exhuberant but vague promises. We set a deadline - we set another
deadline. We threatened, cajoled,
coaxed, pleaded and finally begged.
Visions of irate advertisers and angry students who had paid their
subscription in advance swam before our tortured minds. we even considered writing something
ourselves but quickly discarded the idea.
this was indeed our great moment of unachievement - but this is the
life of editors. Suddenly without
warning, fate in the persons of N.C.I.
Students came to our aid and we were once again the proud haughty
editorial staff, for contributions came flooding in. Strangely enough before we had worried
because we seemed to have too many pages to fill, now we could wish that our space
was unlimited so that we could include all the marvelous material we
received. Although we have condensed,
cut, scrimped and squeezed as much as any housekeeper on a budget we still
couldn’t manage to include everything.
we hope that those students whose work does not appear in this issue
will be contributors to our future editions of the TORCH. We would like here to mention our thanks to
that sometimes forgotten but very necessary part of a magazine, the Financial
Staff. We are proud to say that through
the great efforts of our Business and Advertising Staffs with the help of the
Girls’ Athletic Association and the Students’ Council, the TORCH has had
substantial and adequate backing.
This year our magazine is indeed pictorial. Pictures of the various organizations in
the school and illustrations by our capable art staff are prominently
featured throughout the magazine. We
have tried to make our literary section appealing to the tastes of all our
readers. We have tried to devote a few
lines to every member of the collegiate. We have tried to include every
activity in the school. We have tried
to pick humour that would be guaranteed not to “pop before it reaches
you; but remember in all these thing
we are not infalliable. We have also
tried to make this magazine a triumph over its predecessors - we hope you
will think it stands with the most interesting school magazines you have
read. With this final burst of fanfare
we proudly present your 1946 TORCH - we think you will enjoy it. * * * * *
This year Napanee Collegiate Institute celebrates its Centennial. For one hundred years this school has
educated the youth of the Town, turning out men and women well-equipped for
the tasks ahead of them. A century of
service to the community is a record of which we students should be justly
proud. In
1846, the curriculum included Latin, Greek and mathematics and not much
else. Today, we can study such
subjects as practical Agriculture, Home Economics, and commercial. In 1846, the extra-curriculum activities
were non-existent; in 1946 we have
basketball and hockey, badminton, Cadets and school dances. One hundred years ago most of the principles
we learn in our science classes were unknown, but today we can demonstrate
them easily in our labs. However,
examinations are the same today as they were a century ago, and the
fear-filled appreciation with which a student awaits the results was
experienced by great grandfathers also.
Yes, Napanee Collegiate has kept in pace with the times. Today we have one of the finest schools in
the province. Our esprit de corps is
recognized all over the district. This year we have the largest enrolment in
the history of the institution. Our school
has had noteworthy past; now let us do
our best to give it a great future. * * * * * IMPROVING OUR SCHOOL
Property always represents labour.
Men have invested their labour and time in order to produce the
property that belongs to them individually or to the public.
Therefore, we should respect that which belongs to others. The school property represents the labours
of many people. The books of a student
represent his labour or his father’s labour.
To write one’s name on woodwork of the school or in some student’s
book, to disfigure furniture in the school, to destroy library books, shake
ink on the floor, to throw chalk about, to drop gum, orange peelings, paper
on the floor - all these are ways in which we are apt to interfere with the
possessions of others.
All these things are a discredit to our school and certainly to
ourselves. Private or school property
is safe not because we have a policeman to protect it, but because people
respect it. We must all look upon the
property of others in such a way that we respect it as much as that which
belongs to ourselves.
The school property is for the enjoyment of all the students. We should benefit from it only as long as
we deserve to do so. It is so easy to
destroy. Let us do the harder thing
which is to improve! ORCHESTRA THE
BEGINNING OF THE N.C.I. ORCHESTRA It
all began at a school dance in the spring of 1945. Somebody mentioned organizing a school
dance band. A few boys canvassed the
school for likely talent and soon everything was arranged. The orchestra then organized remains today,
composed as it was then of Natalie Homes, piano; Murray Hogarth, trumpet; Gary Smith and Bill Roffey, traps; Jack Boyle, C. Melody, sax.; John Simpson, clarinet. In
the beginning of the orchestra produced some sounds that saddened the hearts
of even those who produced the. By
practicing about two or three times a week the members made some progress,
but with the arrival of the summer holidays all instruments were put away
until September.
When fall arrived the orchestra began practicing again, adding to its
number Robert Wartman, with tenor Sax, and Jack Boyle and John Simpson with
alto Sax. The group attracted the
attention of Mrs. Drury, who voluntarily undertook its musical direction for
a time. Immediate progress could be
noted.
The orchestra made its first appearance when it played for the Girls’
Athletic Club dance. A treasury was
started and a library of new music begun.
The School Board purchased new material for the music stands which the
boys made themselves. The artist who
lettered “N” on the front of the stands stood on his head while doing
so; this accounts for the mistaken
idea that it is an old English “A”.
But don’t let anyone kid you, that letter is “N” and it stands for
“N.C.I.” The
orchestra’s prosperity has kept pace with its popularity and the group is now
able to stand on its own feet. JOHN SIMPSON OUR CHEER LEADERS In beautiful costumes of red
and white, Ruth leads the cheers to
“fight, fight, fight,” All of us cheer with all our
might, For the team that to us is
always right. Ruth Doc, Gerald and Gay. Cheer for the team that’ll win
today. They prance and trip till their
hair turns gray. “It won’t be long till we win,”
they say. Half time and the cheerleaders
skip on the floor, Their followers join in with
one mighty roar, And although they dislike the
amount of the score, Even our rivals yell, “more,
more, more.” We stamp our feet and loudly
cry, As near the end we’re at a tie, “Shorty” shoots the ball up
high, Through the basket for N.C.I. ! Two points ahead, and five
seconds to go, The “ref” gives Regi a double
free throw. The air is tense as he bends
down low. But into the basket it fails to
go. We’re glad he missed the shot
and we Sigh with relief as they move from
the key, We stamp and shout with glee, N-A-P-A-N-E-E BEVERLEY NICOL AND NATALIE
HOLMES COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Featuring an excellent address
by Principal Atkinson, of Glebe Collegiate, Ottawa, the annual Commencement
Exercises were held on September 28th, before an appreciative
audience.
The Memorial Scholarship, awarded to Helen Creighton was presented by
Rev. N. Hatton, and the presentation of the Fox gold Medals were given by
P.U. Laidley, Esq., to Ruth John (Upper School) and Lenny Clarke (Middle
School). The Commercial Medals were
presented by Wing commander Langford, A. F. C., to Evelyn Myers (Grade 12)
and Frances Mellow (Grade 11). Edgar
Drew, Esp., presented Ruth Rescorla with the Lower School Medal.
Speed and accuracy determined the winners of the Typewriting Cups
which were presented by Dr. Galbraith, B.A., to Frances Mellow, Audrey Walsh
and Shirley Boyce for speed, and Evelyn Meyers and Marion vine for accuracy. A
piano solo by Louise Evans proved a very delightful interlude.
With the absence of Mayor Hall the Honour Graduation diplomas were
presented by the speaker, Principal Atkinson, followed by the presentation of
the Secondary School Graduation Diplomas by the late C. B. Creighton. Rev. C. D. McLellan, B.A., B.D., then
presented the Intermediate Certificates and the Strathcona Medal was
presented to Douglas Fretts by W. Wartman, Esq.
The Valedictory was given by Miss Shirley Luby and the honour of
winning the Princeps Alumnae was given to Helen Creighton and the Princeps
Alumna to Robert Wartman.
The Exercises closed with a few remarks by C. E. Jamieson and the
singing of the national Anthem.
Scholarships won at Queen’s University by Helen Creighton were The
Watson memorial Scholarship in German and the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club
Scholarship.
Music by Norman Henricks provided a pleasant background for the
afternoon’s entertainment. The Honour Graduation Diplomas
were presented to: Curtis Allen Frances Baird Carman Bell Wilda Berndt Marion Burrows Helen Creighton Donald Elliott John Fahey Nadine Hinch Nina Hudgins Grant Humphrey Ruth John Shirley Luby Gordon McLellan Mary Maunder Ruth Mellow William Norris Lois Paul Joan Santer Francis Slingerland Jack Spencer Marion Vine Robert Wartman Murray Wilson STUDENT’S COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Shirley Luby VICE-PRES.: Bill Roblin SEC’Y-TREAS.: Gary Smith COUNCILLORS Grade 13 - Morley Hawley Grade 12a - Ruth Hall Grade 12c - Gerald Thompson Grade 11a - Michael Fisher Grade 11c - Betty Coates Grade 10a - Beverley Nicol Grade 10b - Tom Tate Grade 10c - Wilfred Booth Grade 9a - Malcolm Finlay Grade 9b - Eleanor Johnston Grade 9c - Janie Wilson Grade 9d - Barbara Baird GRADE XIII Katie Cochrane - Concert
Pianist Doreen Cochrane - Nurse Lenny Clark - Nurse Doug Fretts - Electrical
Engineer Dave Beatty - Dentist Gwen Hill - Teacher Jean Tulloch - Teacher Shirley McGinness - Doctor Helen Mellow - Teacher Jack Boyle - Commercial
Advertiser Joan Armstrong - Physiotherapy Morley Hawley - Engineer Jim Kinkley - Business Eleanor Burnett - Teacher Vince Kenelly - Mining Engineer Don Elliott - Business
Administrator Edith Hall - Nurse Doris Brown - Secretary Dorothy Boyce - Teacher Gordon Roberts - Astronomer Gary Smith - Journalist Eileen Norris - Secretary Veronica Hunt - Nun Eleanor Silver - Journalist Pauline Lemmon - Nurse Audrey Smith - Nurse Rowena Milligan - Teacher Erma Hawley - B.A. Jean Dier - Nurse Gwen Gourlie - Teacher Olive Smith - Hygienist XIIA Names Included: Mr. Smith Bob Allison Rose Allen Peggy Booth Bruce Caldwell Frances Chalmers Martin Convery Amelda Dickerson Mary Dillenbeck Audrey Correll Cameron Craven Marie Clark Marian English Ruth Hall Eugenia Hagerman Morris Henderson Mildred Jackson Nancy Laidley Lois McGreer Bob McMillan Jim Markle Grace Richmond Bill Roblin Audrey Sinclair Scammy Schermerhorn Juicy Joynt Dorothy Vanalstine Bill Woodland Anna Wicklam The Horrible Truths of XIA Now Ruth is the girl
with most of the brains But Louise and Vivian
also take pains And as for the rest - that’s up
to you You can judge for yourself when
this story’s through. First comes Audrey Vine
who goes with Ron She would feel very sad where
he suddenly gone. Next is Rosemary Dale
whom the boys admire, But of Don Hogarth she
never does tire. Then comes Joyce Berndt
who likes to laugh And does every day in our
principal’s class. Oh, he doesn’t like it, but
what can he do? With Jean Foster behind
her to give her the cue. Then there’s smilin’ Jean
Davis whom you probably know She would come to school were
it 80 below. Marg Loucks is the girl that has all the
heft No wonder her car hasn’t any
springs left. Barbara McLaughlin seems very quiet But when out goes the teacher
she starts a riot. Marion Tulloch comes once a day - She comes for a period, but
does not stay. Gerald Creighton sits meekly at his desk. He doesn’t cause trouble, cause
he isn’t a pest. Mike Fisher may doubt these last remarks. But I’m not worried for he only
barks. Now comes Neal McLean; we call him “Mac” You should see him jump when he
sits on a tack. John Simpson smirks and looks around Ron Boyce is looking at the ground. “That tack has done its work,”
Ron says, Then on Don Tompkins the
blame he lays. This story is coming to an end. So don’t stop now read on my
friend. Joe Caldwell’s the next victim of my story He’s been with us long and his
record is gory: He likes to draw pictures, but
is that strange? I’ll bet he wouldn’t show them
unto Miss Grange. Jack Davis and Scott make a lively
good pair They talk till they make the
teachers swear. If there are any objection to
be said Take them to the editor (if
you’re not afraid). If you don’t like my story
don’t make my ears burn For I hope I am still - Yours
truly, FRED CURRAN 10A NEWS Here is a list of those inmated
in the cell of 10a Warren Albertson Donald Smith Murray Hogarth William Finlay Doris Baird Fern Allen Ruth Hudgins Antionette Amedeo Lois Babcock Harold Babcock Charles Shewman Shirley Johnston Nannette Smith Muriel Vannest Margaret Remington Helen Brady Beverley Nicol Janie Caldwell Alan Elliott Natalie Holmes Nancy Allison Gwendolyn Huyck Lorena Brummel Bruce Fretts Viva Goslin Norman Henricks Douglas Hoare Donald Hogarth Betty Palmer IXA Raye Adams Maurice Beaubien Tim Brennan Donald Douglas Tom Huffman Francis Kelly Pat Breaugh Jack Blakely Jack Dale John Cochrane Marion Cook Florence Bell Caroline Babcock Mary Chalk Ruth Brummel Jean Cooper Betty Wagar Barbara Davis Kaye Clarke Mary Breen Bernice Brennon Nadine Burrows Sylvia Dale Geraldine Dowling Hilda Baldree Ella Buchanan 9B Personals Wouldn’t it be funny if: Doris was a grapefruit instead
of a Lemmon, Doug was day instead of Knight, Mary was a Dodge instead of a
Ford, Billy cuts instead of Hughes. Alice McNeill-Sultry Jean Empey - They call her
“Flash.” Verna McTaggert - The “Brain”. Norma McTaggert - A long drink
of water Marjory Jackson - Marjory likes
her French Marion Henderson - If it wasn’t
for Marion where would we be? Mary Hambly - Basketball star Roger Henwood - Tall, Tanned
and Terrific Glenn Hudson - His heart
belongs in Oshawa Levona McConnell - “Giggling
Gertie” Bob Walsh - Oh that man Bob Hall - Favorite Habitat -
Holmes’ Dairy Gerald Morgan - Angel face Basil McKeown - The rage of 9B Edith Smith - “Edie was a Lady” Audrey McGregor - “The Shape” Audrey McCabe - The Flame of
Regiopolis Wayne Jackson - “Short and
Sweet” Clarence Kimmet - Oh, that red
hair! James Kimmet - 9B mathematician Fred Luby - Tubby Lubby Mary Mory - Soda-friend Eleanor Johnston - She’s all a
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