February 1958

Nova High News Summary

 

Should 16-Year Olds Drive Cars? – “Sixteen year olds can be good drivers but no driver is good all of the time”. This was the sentiment expressed by Mr. Creelman when asked the question. “A knowledge of the causes of the lapsing into poor driving is essential to all drivers and particularly to teenagers...who must remember that because of their limited experience their judgment is sometimes faulty.”….Mr George Scholes, who has been instructing teenagers in driving for 10 years, said he only wished that more people could be given the driving course – perhaps even that it could be offered as part of the school curriculum. According to Mr Scholes, statistics show that four out of five pedestrians killed in automobile accidents are non-drivers. This would prove almost conclusively that a good driver will be a good pedestrian….

 

Bottle Drive Pays for Strip – The American Football team raised $450 towards new equipment by holding a bottle drive on January 2, 3, and 4. The team who in previous years had borrowed equipment from West Van Wildcats decided to go it alone this year. Special thanks should go to Mr and Mrs McLachlan, who gave their time and effort to drive the family car out collecting bottles. Also to Mrs Rosetti who supplied about 3 gallons of coffee, cookies and several lunches. Bill Wedley and Mike Suddaby were in charge of the drive.

 

Four Students to See Capital – Four lucky students from NVHS, Joan Blundell, Judy Elliott, Eddie Jackson, and Ken McKenzie will spend two delightful days in Victoria, the provincial capital. The students, two each from Grades 11 and 12 will be among the group of delegates from the province’s high schools who annually pay a visit to witness their Legislature in action. While in the Parliament Buildings they will sit in on the Assembly, have guided tours through the Provincial Museum, the Provincial Archives, some of the Legislative chambers and offices and they will meet the Speaker and some of the MLAs.

 

They will also be shown the Empress Hotel, historical landmarks, and the elite residential district of Victoria….When the NVHS group returns it will be expected to make reports to the student body.

 

Girls Prepare for Banquet – The Girl’s Banquet, one of the highlights of the year as far as the girls are concerned, is to be held on February 18^th at 6:30 in the Community Center. This function is put on by the Girls’ League and is attended by girls only. The only boys allowed in are the Boys’ Hi-Y who will serve the dinner. Rose-Marie Ettel is the convenor of the Banquet and Brenda Walker is co-convenor….Miss Winnifred Mather, the fashion editor of the Province, will talk on “Making the Most of Yourself”. The entertainment will begin with a solo by Diana Davidson and end with a few numbers by a Skiffle group from our own school.

 

Senior Girls Play Twice – This season the Senior Girls Basketball team has been doing quite well with 1 win and 1 loss…. They work very hard at practices and play well together. The team won their first game in January in defeating Lord Byng 17 – 15, with Norma Mann and Carole Johnson each scoring 4 points. On the 23^rd of January the girls lost a hard fought game to Britannia 37 – 24….High scorers for North were Anne White with 11 points and Norma Mann with 8. Teams’ line up: Centres – Norma Mann, Eleanor Williams, Nancy Walker. Guards --Dorothy Phillips, Sheila Brown, Carole McGuffin, Marlene Wrixon. Forwards – Carole Johnson, Anne White, Penny Gostick, Donna Andrich and Vyvyan Ishawara. Coach – Mrs Stewart, Manager -- Elaine Parschauer.

 

 

May 1958

Prez Sez – I would like to thank Diana Davidson and her committee for their fine
work in organizing the Victory Dance, which was one of the most successful dances NVHS has had.
Also thanks is due to Diana for organizing the Grad Banquet which went off with a bang. Diana is also
working to make your Grad Dance a success and with people like her in the school you can’t help but
have a good time…. Ed Jackson

Vancouver Relays Test Track Team – Preliminary tests of North Van Boys’ Track team were held at
the 16th Annual Vancouver Relays, Friday and Saturday, May 2nd and 3rd at UBC Stadium….Our
contributions to the best were: No. 16 – Senior Boys Sprint Medley Relay – 440 – Dave McKay; 220
Andy Blair; 220 – Harry Jerome; 880 Jim McKay and S. – Paul Winn…. Senior Boys-- Sprint Relay
(4 x 110) 1. Dave McKay, 2. Andy Blair, 3. Harry Jerome;; 4 Paul Winn and S. Jim McKay.

Baseball Team Wins Three – The baseball team has but to win 1 of their remaining 3 games and they are in the semi-finals of the High School Intermediate League. The boys beat Britannia 6-1 in their league opener with Terry Dunn pitching a 3 hitter. Bill Wedley, Norm Bullock and Dunn led the hit parade each collecting 2 clouts apiece. South Burnaby was next to fall before the North Van nine by the score of 7-0. Harry Jerome turned in the season’s best performance to date by pitching a NO-HIT, NORUN ball game. Bill Wedley came up with a good performance at short stop….

Girls’ Team Enthusiastic – The Girls’ Track Team this year has a lot of enthusiastic and good runners
and jumpers. We have Julie Scott and Sheila McLeod as outstanding sprinters in the Seniors….Other
members of the track team are: Seniors: Janet Lindsay, Lynne Howe, Dot Phillips, Norma Mann and
Anne White….

Who Knows?
Why Ken Matheson doesn’t like onions?

Forty Join Tennis Club – An enthusiastic membership of forty students came together to form our
school’s tennis club under the leadership of Mr Helmer. Regular weekly practices and games are held
on local and Stanley Part courts. The club’s president is Sylvia Jones with Bernice Timbers as
secretary-treasurer….Team members are Sylvia Jones, Toni Carstairs, Bernice Timbers, Bob Hohert,
Gordie Storie, Duane Bishop,….

Student Cast Excellent in Colourful “Erminie” – Mr Stewart’s Operetta class climaxed the year’s
work with a fine presentation of Erminie on April 24, 25, and 26 at Hamilton Junior High….Because
this is Mr Stewart’s last year with the school before his retirement, he decided to present his former
great success Erminie in an endeavour to make his last operatta his best. Joan Blundell and Eloise Lang
who sang the lead on alternate nights both gave excellent performances….As a sidelight, on Friday
night, Don Elliott was given a huge, candle-adorned cake to mark his birthday….
 

 

Miscellaneous Historical Items

 

November 1957 -

• 50 students learn to drive
• The Senior Rugby line up included (among others): Jim McKay, Dave McKay, Bob Caldwell, Phil Vignall, and Dave Nairne
• Senior Boys Basketball included Gus Mitchell and Bob Hohert
• Junior Red Cross members are busy with Play Therapy at the North Van General Hospital. Donna Andrich is Vice President and Margaret Dance is Secretary-Treasurer
• The Boys' Hi-Y is sponsoring the Sadie Hawkins dance this year with Peter MacNair as President and Gordie Simpson as Vice President
• Plays from House A, C, and D included: Suzanne Nuttall, Shirley Streeter, Al Larson, Susan Oxby, and Gottfried Pollhammer (House B won as shown in photos in the Pictures Gallery).
• Orchids to Bill Wedley who is always on call for locker duty

Onions to girls who smoke when and where they shouldn't.

March 1958 -

• Diana Davidson and Bill Wedley attended the UBC High School Conference on February 21 and 22. There were two delegates from each high school in the Province and all were introduced to what UBC had to offer
• Rosemary Seear. head of decorations for the Girls' Banquet had chosen the theme of Davy Jones' Locker and a speech from Mrs Winnifred Mathers, fashion writer for the Province followed the dinner.
• Basketball teams defeat Squamish, lose to Brooks - With Marlene Wrixon and Anne White setting the pace at Basketball night January 7. the girls walloped Squamish 32 - 22. In another game played at King Edward on January 30th, high scorers were Dorothy Phillips with 6 points and Anne White with 5.
• From the End Zone - Work horses were Ron Price, Dave Russell, Ray Wickland with Don Homer who was North Van's pride and joy in the back field who drove for many first downs plaing an excellent running game.
• Boys' Ski Team win Slalom race with Al Bone. Colin Neal, and Lawrence Barenscott performing notably.
• From "The Files" - In December 1947, car driving classes were started under the sponsorship of Mr. Creelman. There were 20 students in the class. In the same files, "In October 1936, a charm club was formed to develop the etiquette of N.V.H.S. girls.
• The Inquiring Reporter" asked students what they thought about a proposed Code of Ethics. Karen Wells replied it would be a good thing because teenagers need guidance; Ione Newns agreed a Code of Ethics was needed but not an extreme one; Marg Dance thought it good up to a point but parents should make allowance for special events and take into account the student's personality. Students should not be allowed to go out every night to hang around the streets.
• 98-Yard Run Thrills Fans - Balaclava Park was the scene of a one-sided battle won by the green and white of North Van. Don Homer became a hero again running for a full 98 yards. Don Homer carried 5 times for 200 yards or 40 yards per carry.

Literary Editions were published each March with contributions of poetry or prose. The following is a partial list of contributors in March 1958:
 

• Alex Robbie
• Sheila Brown
• Bill McLachlan
• Lynn Bredin
• Joan Blundell
• Liz Spouse
• Patti Strachan
• Bruce Wilkie