Lakehead College Giant (1958)

Lakehead College Giant (1958) was the 1958 yearbook of the Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology at the Lakehead (Port Arthur and Fort William, now Thunder Bay), produced by its students.

People

The volume names about 175 students and 14 staff and other adults, together with 109 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Lakehead College Giant (1958) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

• Giant (p. 1)
• Acknowledgments (p. 2)
• Editorial (p. 3)
• The Principal's Message (p. 4)
• The New College (p. 5)
• President's Message (p. 6)
• The Giant (p. 7)
• Faculty Members (p. 8)
• Faculties (p. 10)
• Faculty of Applied Science (p. 11)
• Arts (p. 16)
• Chemistry (p. 20)
• Engineering I (p. 21)
• TECHNICAL FORESTRY First Year (p. 23)
• Tech Mining I (p. 24)
• TECHNICAL FORESTRY Second Year (p. 26)
• Tech Mining II (p. 27)
• Applied Science (p. 28)
• Commerce (p. 29)
• Technical Chemistry I (p. 30)
• Technical Forestry I (p. 31)
• Technical Forestry II (p. 32)
• French (p. 35)
• Psychology (p. 36)
• Convocation 1957 (p. 39)
• Activities (p. 41)
• The Social Section (p. 42)
• Page 43 (p. 43)
• Sports (p. 44)
• Curling (p. 45)
• Page 46 (p. 46)
• Curling (p. 47)
• Student Council 57 - 58 (p. 51)
• S.A.C. Representatives (p. 52)
• Yearbook Staff (p. 53)
• Literature '58 (p. 59)
• The Beach Combers (p. 60)
• Page 62 (p. 62)
• Slave (p. 64)
• From A Feminine Viewpoint (p. 65)
• Harry Agonistes (p. 68)
• Page 62 (p. 69)
• Prospecting In The Asteroid Belt (p. 72)
• The Wild Claim (p. 73)
• The Rush To Death (p. 76)
• On Your Ship Of Memories (p. 84)
• Soliloquy On A Midnight Walk (p. 85)
• Directory (p. 88)
• Date Due (scan page 98)

Groups and organizations

• The Giant (club)
• Students' Administrative Council (council)
• Lapidary Club (club)
• Engineers (class)
• Rink Rats (club)
• Engineering I (class)
• Tech Mining I (class)
• Tech Mining II (class)
• Technical Chemistry I (class)
• Technical Forestry I (class)
• Technical Mining I (class)
• Club Seaway (club)
• Technical Forestry II (class)
• Technical Mining 11 (class)
• Botany (class)
• Economics (class)
• French (class)
• History (class)
• Psychology (class)
• Part Time Students (class)
• Advisory Committee (committee)
• Artsmen (class)
• Nurses (class)
• Foresters (club)
• Athletic Society (club)
• Lakehead College curlers (team)
• Athletic Council (council)
• Curling Team 1 (team)
• Curling Team 2 (team)
• Curling Team 3 (team)
• Curling Team 4 (team)
• Curling Team 5 (team)
• Curling Team 6 (team)
• Group 1 (other)
• Group 2 (other)
• Group 3 (other)
• Group 4 (other)
• Group 5 (other)
• Curling Group (team)
• Student Council (council)
• S.A.C. Representatives (council)
• Yearbook Staff (committee)
• The Precambrian Club (club)
• Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (association)
• Student Directory (class)
• Technical Mining II (class)
• Mining II (class)

Write-ups and events

• Acknowledgments: The yearbook staff, known as The Giant, thanks its contributors, staff members, and advisor for their work on the publication. It also credits Frank Brown and his assistants for the photography.
• Editorial: The editor reflects on the challenges of producing the first yearbook for the newly established Lakehead College, noting the school's growth and the need for local higher education. He also bids farewell to a faculty member, Mr. Page, who is departing for further studies at the University of Minnesota.
• The Principal's Message: Principal Harold S. Braun congratulates the first graduating class of the college, noting the significance of the milestone for both the students and the community. He encourages the graduates to face the challenges of the world with confidence, courage, and wisdom as they take on their future responsibilities.
• The New College: The Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology opened its new Oliver Road facility on October 2, 1957, following registration in September. The first year saw an enrollment of 135 full-time and 50 part-time students, despite the building being initially incomplete with limited lecture rooms and laboratories. The author reflects on the successful first half of the year, noting the small number of female students and active participation in sports and social life.
• President's Message: The President of the Students' Administrative Council reflects on the 1957-58 school year, noting the expansion of social dances at the new college. He discusses internal divisions between students from Fort William and Port Arthur, as well as between different academic groups, while thanking specific individuals for establishing the school radio station.
• The Legend of the Sleeping Giant: The yearbook staff explains that they named the first edition of the Lakehead College yearbook 'The Giant' after the Sleeping Giant rock formation in Thunder Bay. The page recounts an 1889 legend about Nana, a giant chief who lived with his wife for two thousand years until he accidentally killed her in a rage, eventually dying of a broken heart in Thunder Bay after fleeing the Great Spirit's anger.
• Faculties Cartoon: A full-page illustration by Doughton depicting various caricatures representing different academic departments including Chemistry, Mining, and Engineering. The cartoon features humorous speech bubbles and symbols like a 'Mining Lab' sign and a bridge model.
• Applied Science: Jerry Smith reflects on the first year of the engineering program at Lakehead College, noting the high enrollment and the difficulty of the coursework. He mentions the hard work in chemistry labs and drafting rooms, thanks the teachers, and bids farewell to Mr. Page who is leaving the college.
• Arts: The Arts faculty reached a record enrollment of thirty-two full-time students and sixty-six part-time extension students. The curriculum expanded to twelve subjects including a new Pharmacy faculty, and the group held a stag party at a student's home under the guidance of Dr. Miller and Mr. Page.
• COMMERCE: The Commerce faculty consisted of two male students from Fort William Collegiate Institute who balanced Arts subjects with evening Accounting classes. They faced scheduling conflicts between Psychology and Economics lectures but enjoyed their year before planning to transfer to the University of British Columbia.
• PHARMACY: Tamara Anderson traces the history of pharmacy from ancient practices mixed with magic to its modern status as a scientific profession. She describes the diverse career paths available and notes that Lakehead College currently has two students enrolled in the field.
• Technical Chemistry I: The college offers the first year of a Technical Chemistry program, after which five students plan to transfer to other institutions like Ryerson or Provincial Laboratories. The class visited a local oil refinery to observe organic compound cracking and enjoyed using the college's new laboratory facilities.
• Engineering Technology I: A new two-year Engineering Technology course was introduced for the 1957-58 term with fifteen enrolled students, including one international student from Estonia. The curriculum involves thirty hours of weekly lectures and labs designed to train engineering technicians for industrial roles.
• TECHNICAL FORESTRY I: Ten students from across Canada enrolled in the Technical Forestry course, participating in sports like hockey and curling while studying subjects such as timber estimating and drafting. They spent two weeks of the fall term gaining practical experience in forest cruising at Island Lake and Trout Lake under faculty supervision.
• TECHNICAL MINING I: The mining class of ten students began their term in September and went on a two-week field trip to Pigeon River and the Willroy Mine at Manitouwadge to study geological formations. The group enjoyed social events at Club Seaway and expressed their gratitude to the librarian and a departing instructor.
• TECHNICAL FORESTRY II: The second-year forestry class of four students attended tours of logging operations and paper mills. They completed a scaler's course at Long Lac and a two-week cruise in the Institute Forest near Trout Lake to prepare management plans.
• Technical Mining 11: The graduating mining class visited Manitouwadge for a tour of the Wilroy mines and mill. They also traveled to Geraldton for a four-day survey and tour of the McLeod Cockshutt mine, where they socialized with Bell Telephone workers.
• PART TIME STUDENTS: Local elementary school teachers attend extension courses at Lakehead College after their own work days to earn credits toward a Bachelor of Arts degree. Courses offered this year included Psychology, French, Economics, History, and Botany, with sessions running from October to April.
• Convocation 1957: The ninth annual convocation of the Lakehead Technical Institute took place on May 7, 1957, at the Fort William Collegiate Institute. Principal H. S. Braun welcomed guests, and diplomas were presented by F. L. Stevens and Dr. P. McK. Spence, with a guest speech by Dr. Hugh H. Saunderson.
• Activities Illustration: A full-page collage of hand-drawn cartoons illustrates various student activities including dancing, curling, radio operation, card games, bowling, basketball, rock polishing, and visiting the cafeteria.
• The Social Section: A summary of the year's social events including bowling with student nurses, various themed dances, and stag parties for the Forestry and Arts students. Highlights included the Mid-Winter Formal at Club Seaway and 'La Premiere Dance' which hosted local high school seniors.
• Social Life Collage: A collection of candid photographs showing students dancing, socializing at tables, and posing in couples during various college social events.
• CURLING: Over forty students participated in a round-robin curling competition at the Port Arthur Curling Rink on Wednesday afternoons. A team of four students was selected to represent the college at the Lakehead International Bonspiel in March.
• HOCKEY: The Athletic Society organized informal hockey games at the Arena for male students. The league played matches against King's Business College and planned a Hockey Night event with local high schools.
• THE PRECAMBRIAN CLUB: The club, led by Pat Boivan, consists of thirteen students who learned about rock polishing from Dr. Quackenbush. Members have been active in collecting and cutting local rock specimens, and they look forward to a lecture by former principal Dr. Bartley.
• Figure it out for yourself: An inspirational poem by an unknown author encouraging self-reliance and determination, emphasizing that everyone starts with the same basic human capabilities.
• Literature '58 Cartoon: A full-page collage of humorous cartoons and caricatures related to literature, academics, and student life, featuring references to Keats, French class, and 'Doc's English'.
• SLAVE: A humorous narrative by Ken Boloty describing a typical day in the life of a student named Alvin, who struggles with early mornings, school attendance, and the burden of homework under the watchful eye of authority figures.
• From a Feminine Viewpoint: A group of five female students reflect on their first year at Lakehead College after attending high school together in Fort William. They describe the initial intimidation of being in a male-dominated environment, their social integration, and their enjoyment of non-academic activities like card games.
• The Quick Temper: An anonymous poem describing the physical and emotional sensations of anger and the eventual return to a state of calm.
• Harry Agonistes: Harry Pantoulias recounts his youth in rural Greece, where he preferred nature to the strict discipline of school. He describes the hardships of the German occupation and the subsequent civil war, which led to the death of his grandfather and the destruction of his home, eventually prompting his move to Canada via Halifax and a long train ride to Fort William.
• Student Life Collage: A collection of candid photographs showing students engaged in various social activities, including arm wrestling, card games, and outdoor excursions.
• After a month in Fort William: An immigrant student reflects on their experience starting school in Fort William after moving from Greece, discussing the language barrier, differences in school discipline, and the conflicting nationalistic teachings of both countries.
• Two Facets of Nature: A description of the balance between industrial mining at Steep Rock Lake and the preservation of the surrounding wilderness and forests in the Atikokan area. The company emphasizes its commitment to maintaining nature's benefits for sportsmen through diligent preservation rules.
• PROSPECTING IN THE ASTEROID BELT: A lonely prospector named Mark settles on an asteroid he names Martha, living with a robot named Charles. As Mark ages and eventually dies, the robot continues to care for him until the end, finally turning off the life support systems when his friend passes away.
• THE WILD CLAIM: A student working at a lumber camp in North-Western Ontario tricks his coworkers into believing he has found a valuable copper claim. By pretending to have a secret mine, he gains the favor of the strip boss and enjoys free drinks from the other men until he eventually leaves the camp for good.
• Neutrons, Electrons: A short poem about the destructive power of nuclear technology and the fragility of human life.
• ICE FISHING: A humorous essay describing the discomforts and social aspects of ice fishing, suggesting that the activity is often just an excuse to drink and socialize in a warm tavern rather than actually catching fish.
• MANITOUWADGE—THERE WE WENT!: Mining Technology students took a field trip to the new mining development at Manitouwadge. They traveled by car, stayed at a hotel, and toured the mine operations, including the assaying geologist's office and the underground mine shafts.
• WHAT CAN YOU DO?: A student recounts a humorous anecdote about a card game in the common room involving four players and a 'pest' who interrupts them. The players, Ken, Joe, Bill, and Al, engage in a nonsensical game with torn cards and unusual betting terms to confuse the observer.
• ON YOUR SHIP OF MEMORIES: A sentimental poem reflecting on the passage of time and life's journey as a ship sailing through various emotional states toward a final destination.
• THE SPECTACULAR GOAL: A humorous account of a hockey game between King's Business College and Lakehead College where a slow-moving puck accidentally slipped past the goalie and defenders to score.
• Soliloquy on a Midnight Walk: A poem reflecting on a walk through the dark, snowy woods, moving from fear and darkness to a sense of peace and spiritual reverence through nature.
• A Note to the General Public Advertising Forestry: An article promoting the forestry program at Lakehead College, highlighting its practical basis for future careers and the variety of employment opportunities in the industry.

Advertisers

The volume carries 56 advertisements from 55 businesses: The Ontario Department of Mines, The Corporation of the City of Port Arthur, Perciante & Laprade Sporting Goods Limited, St. James Hi-Fi Centre, Tourtellot Hardware Company Limited, F. Lovelady and Sons Camera Shop Limited, Provincial Paper, Limited, Victoria College in the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, ATKINSON'S Jewellers Limited, THE J. H. McLennan Lumber COMPANY LIMITED, THE DAY COMPANY of Canada Limited, CLEMENS Grocery and Meat Market, Chapples Limited, McNULTY'S LTD, Walker's, Personality Beauty Clinic, Peterson Electric COMPANY, LIMITED, The University of Manitoba, The Corporation of the City of Fort William, The POWELL EQUIPMENT Company Limited, Ontario Department of Lands and Forests, Northern Wood Preservers Limited, Carleton University, LeCocq the Florist, Birks Stitt Credit Jewelers Ltd, International Transit LIMITED, Bourke's DRUG STORE LTD, Van Peteghem, The Willson Stationery Company Limited, C. R. Strachan Jewelers Limited, Crooks Rexall Pharmacy, D. J. McCall & Sons, The University of Western Ontario, Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines Limited, Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited, R. C. Addison, Agnew Surpass Shoe Store, Taylor's Men's Wear, Rutledge Stationery LIMITED, Gardner-Denver Company, Ruttan-Bolduc-Adderley LIMITED, Cochrane Hardware (Western Limited), QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY at KINGSTON, L. D. Dack, Boyles Bros. Drilling Company Ltd, Abitibi Power and Paper Company Limited, St. Michael's College, The Ontario Paper Company Limited, Newaygo Timber Co. LIMITED, Shaw's, E. Thompson Whiteley, Lowerys LIMITED, Kimberly-Clark Pulp & Paper Company Limited, The T. Eaton Co Limited, Yearbook House.

Transcription notes

Transcribed from page images of the Internet Archive scan. Descriptions of write-ups are summaries in the wiki's own words. Names printed with initials only cannot be matched to people and are recorded on the roster as printed.