It's very hard for an inexperienced editor to create an Inspiring and thought-provoking editorial as other more clever editors have done.
However, this year we have a theme, and a good one, in fact, it's so good, It should have been thought of before . . . hunting and fishing. A good old plug for our town, which is a solid, up-and-coming flourisher hereabouts, or anywhere else, for that matter.
Work on the "Kampus" was started very late this year, and with the almost constant shifting of "Kampus" personnel, we had two strikes against us. Nevertheless, we rallied, and at the end, in a surge of feverish activity, we compiled this somewhat adequate (you may use your own judgment) Yearbook.
No attempt will be made to explain what amateurish quirks are hidden in the following pages, for you have, in most likelihood, read those parts first, or having failed to do so yet, wish to do so as soon as possible without having it pre-digested here.
For most of us, this year will be the last in our school on St. Paul Street, for farther up the hill, a brand-new building stands, unknown and untrod by the many thousands of future citizens who are yet to come.
I, for one, will remember, as long as I live, the years that gave me so much pleasure under the firm guidance of Mr. Gurney within the weary walls of our Old High School. Let's hope we all do. I hope, too, that all will go well for the Coming Senior High Students' Council. In them, will be invested the responsibility of creating student willingness and Co-operation which are the bases of school Spirit. I don't envy their job.
I wish our graduates every success, but not their paths to be rosy, for only out of suffering, and sorrow, come the great men and women of this world.
Assistants:M. Takenaka A. Pope K. Yamamoto M. Ichii B. Howard J. Wilson S. Huntington J. Pyper A. Fuller S. Evans M. Kuromi J. Brown
Brian Corbould (Business Manager)
Hank Follweiter (Art)
Kay Strong (Activities)
Mary Brennan Gerrie Thompson (Advertising)
Malvina Macdonald Moyra Robertson (Personals)
Bruce Verchere (Boys' Sports)
Ricky Webber (Advisory Editor)
Donela Camp (Girls' Sports)
Senior High School Students' Council 1952-1953
Front row, left to right —
Ethel Fowles — Girls' Sports Rep.
Doreen Monteith — Secretary
Ann Hargraves — Social Pres.
Back row, left to right —
Ricky Webber — Vice-Pres.
Bob Holt — Boys' Sports Rep.
Al Vicars — Treasurer
Jim Taylor — President
Senior High School Students' Council 1951-1952
Front row, left to right —
Enid Lucas — Secretary
Shirley Kennedy — Girls' Sports Rep.
Marion Chalmers — Social Pres.
Joyce Casper — Treasurer
Back row, left to right —
Frank Endersby — President
Brian Corbould — Vice-Pres.
Bob Holt — Boys' Sports Rep.
Badminton
In September, with approximately forty-five members, badminton got off to an early start. On account of the large number of players, the Seniors met Wednesday evenings and the Juniors Saturday mornings. The new members learned quickly under the able supervision of Mr. Perry Richards, who has sponsored badminton for over six years. A team was to be picked to represent Kamloops at tournaments in Kelowna and Prince George but because of unfortunate circumstances, this team was unable to make the trip. Nevertheless, practice is never wasted and badminton will be stronger still to enter any competition next year. The top players were Lorraine Whelan, Molly Bostock, Ted Weys, Keith Pattinson and Peter Smart.
Red Devils
The K.H.S. Red Devils began the 195l-52 basketball season with six players from the previous year, these being: Ken Kochi, Hugh Sparrow, Tom Holt, Gordon Beecroft, Bob Holt and Willie Brennan. Chris Wright, our coach, then added Henry Wabayashi, Sadao Kodama, Jim Holt, Bob Gale, Bob MacDonald and Barry Mayhew to complete his squad. During the past season, they played games against Vernon, Penticton, Kelowna, and Revelstoke. The team also played in the City League in Kamloops and in some exhibition games with Senior squads and with the famous, impressive California All-Stars. As the school team won the North Okanagan High School Championship by beating Vernon by 19 points in a two-game total-point series, it earned the right to enter the B.C. High School Tournament In Vancouver. This competition was held in the new U.B.C. million-dollar gymnasim from March 25 to 29. The squad did not fare so well but they won one out of three games.
The Red Devils ended the season with a very good record of wins - 17 out of 25 games. They won the City League championship and won out over Penticton in a closely-fought contest for the McPherson Cup, emblematic of Intermediate A supremacy. So, with three championships, they did well in the interior. Most of the older players will be leaving this year but next year's squad will be out to surpass the marks set by this year's Red Devil team.
Red Angels
So far as game scores were concerned, this year's basketball season was not too kind to the "Angels." However, financial success and friendships formed made up for the lack of wins. The team played Revevelstoke, Vernon, Armstrong and Salmon Arm and won three games out of the nine, as the first two were tough teams to try to gain a victory over.
Besides these games, at the beginning of the season the Red Angela played the “Senior Women" comprising, for the most part, last year's Angels - and won! Then at the closing of the season we played the teachers who "trampled" us 17-9. (Don't take me too literally).
Next year the season will begin with Mary Wakida, Nora Brennan, Trudean Cooper, Tina Ceci, Ethel Fowles, Angela Robischaud, Margo Kenward and Stella Camp. Jerry Thompson, Malvina Macdonald, Maureen Scott, Shirley Kennedy and Dolena Camp will not be present. These girls will really be missed by the remaining players.
Our bus trips were probably the most memorable events. Our choral group??? consisted of Maureen, Tina, Margo and Malvina, Shirley and Jerry were, believe it or not, the quietest on the trips. Ethel was usually eating and dreaming of "potting" a basket from centre. "Sophie" somehow or other always managed to sneak on our bus. She has a good voice, though, and received many encores!!! I thnk our games with Revelstoke were of "more than passing interest" to Ange, Nora and Dolena.
"Deena said - "No games with Penticton! Gee, I'll never see my 'Friend'." Miss Turner said - "Stella, what are you thinking about, Vernon? or Revelstoke? – hmmm.” The innocent's reply -Blush! "Miss Turner, how can you say that!!"
In conclusion, we are all thankful to Mrs. Sowerby, our coach, for donating her valuable time.
Junior Girls
Inter-B
This year's Inter "B" team commenced late In the year. As a result, It was not such a successful season from the victory viewpoint. The team managed a couple of victories over the Indian School. The team lost two heart-breakers - by two points each time. One game was lost to Salmon Arm High School and the other to Armstrong. With a new gymnasium and more time, a better team is planned for next year,
-DR.
Dalgleish Juniors
Basketball Sophomores
The tide has turned. Although Grade X gave them a run for their money, Grade Xi and Grade XII girls again played off for the Senior High Championship. The Grade XI squad won the one-bame final by a score of 17-10. At one point during the schedule, the victors were denounced for "rough-housing." (Girls' rugby practice is to be held on September 12.)
Basketball Seniors
Tim Holt - Highscore Basketball
Bowling
There was keen interest and a good turnout for bowling this year. The Senior Matric - Special Commercial combination quite handily won the play-offs. We would like to give credit here to Doreen Kennedy for an exceptionally fine job of managing the Bowling Club. The high scorers were:
Girls
Barbara Christofferson
268
Boys
Keith Barker
314
Doreen Kennedy
243
Jim Holt
310
All in all, bowling was an extremely better sport this year.
Camera Club
The Camera Club, sponsored by Mr. Stewart, had a very successful year. At the beginning of the term an election of officers was held. Those elected were: David Nelson, president; Rose Andrews, vice-president; and Russ Mitchell, secretary-treasurer. This year the club had twenty-two members. Our campaign for members was sparked by a successful viewing of the slides from the Canadian Kodak Company and by allowing visitors to the meetings which were held every Tuesday.
The club also held two fund-raising events in the forms of a hot dog sale and an apple sale.
This year our membership was limited to about twenty, but we hope to have quite a few more members next year when we move into our new super darkroom in the new school.
Thanks, guys and gals, for your support.
-R.M.
Senior Cheerleaders
Curling
Under the direction of the men's curling club, some sixty-four K.H.S. students learned the art of curling. Although half of the season was devoted to practice and becoming familiar with the game, a few scheduled games were played. Ralf Collin's, Jerry Richardson's and Jack Dunlop's rinks were the top ones, not forgetting Marion Chalmers' all-girl rink.
The curling club executive consisted of David Allen, president, and Marion Chalmers, secretary.
Thirty-five of the more enthusiastic curlers travelled by school-bus to Vernon to accept a challenge from Vernon High School. Kamloops broke even, winning five out of the ten games. On the return trip, Vernon was able to win only two out of the eight games. Revelstoke and Kelowna also extended invitations to Kamloops to curl.
Curling promises to be a great success in the High School next year. If all goes well K.H.S. should be able to compete in the B.C. Inter-High School bonspiel next winter. The Dominion High School Championship is also to be played somewhere in B.C. next year.
Inter-Grade Hockey Champs
Grass Hockey Juniors and Seniors
As there was no Senior Matric team, Seniors and Juniors joined forces. Maybe this was the reason for Grade XII's win in the finals against X. Grade XIs fell behind because only a few of their players turned out. Grass Hockey is the sport of revenge, and this year was not exception, ask any of the players, they'll show you their scars.
Hi-Y Club
The Girls' HI-Y of 1951-52 has been successful both financially and socially.
The Executive consisted of: President, Enid Lucas. Secretary: Audrey Pope, whose positions were later taken over by Suky Uyeyama and May Ichii respectively. Vice-President, Aldyne Webb. Treasurer: Mich Takenaka, and Sponsor: Miss C. McArthur.
Activities were started immediately after initiation and recognition. The Club served at suppers, attended conferences, packed candy and hampers, he'd sales of candy, cookies, and homecooking, organized the Christmas Assembly, and held a successful Annual Hi-Y Hoedown. Two highlights of the year were Miss Dwyer's resumé of her year in Europe, and Mrs. Ruth Chisholm's enlightening visit.
"Preppers" were started in May, and a graduation ceremonial and a social is planned for June. Next term's President and Vice-President will be elected and sent to summer camp.
I hope each member has become more enriched within herself as a result of the friendships formed and knowledge gathered from our year together.
Ramblers
Though not too successful, the K.H.S. Rambler hockey team was well-balanced and powerful but suffered for lack of available Ice time and competition from other high schools. One home game was managed, though, against Bralorne, and K.H.S. students were able to see that they had a good time. The highlight of the year was the B.C. Invitational Hockey Tournament held In Penticton's brand new rink. Hopes were pretty high when the team set out on the trip. The first game was a thriller all the way and Ramblers and Vernon tied. However, during the next game Penticton pulled a real surprise and to the chagrin of all Ramblers, beat the visitors. This wasn't in the rules at all. Against Kelowna, the team had their backs to the wall and had to win at all costs. They triumphed by blanking the Okanagan team, 4-0. This brought the team into the finals against Vernon on Saturday night. This game proved disastrous for K.H.S. as Vernon, playing aggressive hockey, won the championship in no uncertain fashion. In spite of all the difficulties, we can always look forward and make plans for next year, when it is to be hoped that a proper High School League will be operating and another strong team will take to the ice.
-D. CAMPBELL
Inter School Christian Fellowship
I.S.C.F. has really been rolling along this year under the grand leadership of Miss Lawrence. The following students have made up the executive for the past year: President, Faith Cosens; vice-president, David Reeves: secretary, Joan Dunlop; advertising, Tom Holt; and the social convener, Winnie Flann. The meetings which have been held every Wednesday noon started off with enthusiastic singing of choruses and a Bible Study which has proved helpful to many students. Also local speakers and visiting I.S.C.F. representatives have been guests at our meetings during the past year. In the fall, ten of the I.S.C.F.-ers attended a conference in Kelowna where they met Christian pupils of other schools and also learned things to help our group in the school. Much fun was had by all who attended our house parties and skating party during the past year and many are looking forward to a hike and wiener roast which is being planned for the near future. We shall be looking for you to join with us in order to make next year another success.
-"D".
K.H.S. Newspaper
The K.H.S. 'Grapevine 'was renamed “The Dustpan" this year. An election was held In September and the following officers were elected:
EDITOR
Mich Wishizaki
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Ricky Webber
SOCIAL EDITOR
Malvina Macdonald
GIRLS’ SPORTS
Tina Ceci
BOYS' SPORTS
Hugh Veach
ADVERTISING
John Hilliker
EXCHANGE
Gloria Allen
CIRCULATION
Jean Pyper, Kay Strong
CURRENT EVENTS
Barbara Stephens
BUSINESS MANAGER
Moyra Robertson
The first issue was printed in October with four more following. Dorothy Stebbing very kindly stencilled all the issues for us.
We would like to thank all those who supported us this year and we hope to be able to carry on in '53.
Volleyball Seniors
Volleyball Juniors
Grade Xii girls' Volleyball team racked up anoher two points towards the shield when they squeezed out Grad XI by one point in the final game of a three-game series. This seris was reminiscent of the year's play. All the tems were closely matched. Practice like this makes good future school teams. Maybe next year there'll be one. Let us hope so, but it is up to YOU.
