Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1962)

Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1962) was the 1962 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 242 students and 53 staff and other adults, together with 334 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Lakehead College Nor'Wester (1962) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

• Nor'Wester 1962 (scan page 1)
• Nor'Wester (p. 1)
• Dedication (p. 2)
• Contents (p. 3)
• Board Of Governors (p. 4)
• The Principal's Message (p. 7)
• Facu (p. 8)
• Lty (p. 9)
• Office Staff (p. 10)
• Library Staff (p. 11)
• Students (p. 13)
• Applied Science I (p. 14)
• Forestry Engineering (p. 16)
• Arts I (p. 17)
• Arts II (p. 25)
• Engineering Tech I (p. 28)
• Engineering Tech II (p. 32)
• Forestry Tech I (p. 34)
• Forestry Tech II (p. 36)
• Mining Tech I (p. 37)
• Ryerson Engineering (p. 38)
• Architectural Tech (p. 40)
• Arrested (p. 41)
• General Hospital (p. 44)
• Mckellar General Hospital (p. 45)
• Activities (p. 47)
• '62 Nor'Wester Staff (p. 48)
• Students President's Message (p. 50)
• Council Representatives (p. 51)
• Athletic President's Message (p. 52)
• Council Representatives Public Relations (p. 53)
• Camera Club (p. 54)
• Radio Club (p. 55)
• Circle K (p. 56)
• Winter Carnival (p. 57)
• Special Events (p. 59)
• Fun Night (p. 60)
• Sports (p. 65)
• Broomball (p. 66)
• Basketball (p. 67)
• Bowling (p. 70)
• Curling (p. 72)
• Football (p. 74)
• Awards (p. 76)
• A Northern Day (p. 80)
• To Those That Leave (p. 81)
• New Lecturers (p. 82)
• Reflections (p. 84)
• Commemorating The Official Opening Of The Lakehead College Of Arts, Science And Technology (p. 85)
• Student Directory (p. 86)
• Name Lakehead Address Phone No. Home Address (p. 87)
• Advertising (p. 91)

Groups and organizations

• Board of Governors (council)
• Student Body (class)
• Student Council (council)
• Athletic Council (council)
• Public Relations (committee)
• Student Organizations (association)
• Sessional Lecturers (staff)
• Library Staff (staff)
• Students (class)
• Applied Science I (class)
• Arts I (class)
• Arts II (class)
• Engineering Tech I (class)
• Engineering Tech II (class)
• Forestry Tech I (class)
• Forestry Tech II (class)
• Mining Tech I (class)
• Mining Tech II (class)
• Ryerson Engineering (program)
• General Hospital (program)
• St. Joseph's Hospital (program)
• Nor'Wester Staff (staff)
• Nor'Wester (club)
• Camera Club (club)
• Radio Club (club)
• Circle K (club)
• Mustang Athletic Club (club)
• Mustangs (team)
• Bowling (team)
• Curling Club (club)
• Curling Committee (committee)
• Lakehead College Mustangs Football Team (team)
• Hockey Team (team)
• Applied Science (program)
• Arts (First Year) (program)
• Arts (Second Year) (class)
• Engineering Technology (First Year) (class)
• General Student Roster (class)
• Engineering Technology (Second Year) (class)
• University Forestry (class)
• Forest Technology (First Year) (class)
• General Roster (Top Section) (class)
• Forest Technology (Second Year) (class)
• Mining Technology (First Year) (class)
• Mining Technology (Second Year) (class)
• Ryerson Engineering Technology (class)
• Architectural Technology (Ryerson) (class)

Write-ups and events

• Lakehead College Location: A visual representation showing the Lakehead College campus in winter, positioned geographically on a map of Canada near Port Arthur and Fort William, Ontario.
• The Principal's Message: The principal congratulates the 1962 graduates and discusses the challenges of a rapidly changing world, including political shifts, religious growth, scientific advancements in medicine and weaponry, and economic automation. He emphasizes that universal understanding and education are the keys to a peaceful future and challenges the graduates to use their education for leadership.
• Arrested: Akogo Kenyanya recounts the political climate in Nyasaland under Dr. Hastings Banda and the Nyasaland African Congress. He describes being arrested during 'Sunrise Operation' in March 1959, his transport to Khami Prison in Southern Rhodesia, and his 16-month detention involving interrogation and torture.
• Toga Party Photos: A collection of candid photographs showing students dressed in togas and laurel wreaths attending a social event or dance.
• Editor's Message: The editor discusses the common habit of procrastination among students and citizens, arguing that responsibility and hard work are necessary to build a better nation. She concludes by thanking specific contributors to the sports and advertising sections of the yearbook.
• President's Message: The Student Council President discusses the importance of civic duty and active participation in society to avoid anarchy. He notes a lack of interest in student government positions but praises the elected council for initiating the first Lakehead College Carnival.
• Athletic President's Message: The Athletic President reviews the 1961-62 sports season, highlighting the merger of Lakehead College with the Port Arthur Mustangs football team. He details the successes and participation in curling, squash, table tennis, hockey, bowling, basketball, and broomball.
• Camera Club: The Lakehead College Camera Club formed in October and operated with a small membership. They used funding from the student government to purchase darkroom supplies and experiment with photographic techniques.
• Radio Club: The club has grown since restarting last year, focusing on technical projects like building transmitters and transceivers. They held a short-wave listener contest and a code class to train new amateur radio operators, while also communicating with larger universities like McGill and Western.
• Circle K: The Circle K club is a service organization for college men that aims to develop leadership and character through community and campus service. It provides students with opportunities to interact with professional leaders and fosters Canadian ideals of freedom and initiative.
• Winter Carnival Activities: Students at Lakehead College participate in various Winter Carnival events including building large snow sculptures outdoors and competing in a bowling tournament. A bulletin board displays the schedule of events such as a walkathon, dog sled races, and the carnival princess competition.
• Special Events: A collection of photographs documenting various college activities including a table tennis marathon, a long-distance walk, and formal events like the Carnival and a banquet.
• Fun Night: A collection of photographs capturing students participating in various social activities, games, and skits during a college event called Fun Night.
• Winter Carnival Activities: A collection of photographs showing students participating in various outdoor winter carnival events in the snow, including sled pulling, log sawing, and jumping competitions.
• BROOMBALL: The broomball season concluded with Forest Technology II and Arts I tied for the championship. The league featured physical play and high team spirit, with the Mining Technology team noted for their speed and Taras Kozyra being named MVP.
• BASKETBALL: The college basketball team, co-sponsored by the Mustang Athletic Club, competed in the Lakehead Senior Basketball League. Despite a strong start and tying for first place with Westfort after a 22-game schedule, the team narrowly missed the final playoff berth due to point totals.
• Bowling: The college bowling season transitioned to a ten pin league format with eight teams. Team No. 4, led by Ken Chomut, defeated Mike Matich's Team No. 3 in the championship final.
• Curling: The college curling club grew in popularity this year, featuring fourteen rinks and a new policy of including women in the third position. After two major events, the Ray Inaba rink defeated the Gerry Dillabough rink in a sudden death play-off to win the championship.
• FOOTBALL: Lakehead College entered a new era of sports by merging with the Port Arthur Mustangs to form a football team. Despite individual successes and awards, the team struggled in the standings, though several players received professional try-out invitations.
• Awards Ceremony: A series of three photographs showing students receiving trophies and certificates from faculty or administrators at a formal banquet event.
• Campus Life and Construction: A collection of candid photographs showing a scale model of the campus, construction of new buildings, students at formal events, and students engaged in casual activities and drafting work.
• Miss Alice Waunita Christensen: Miss Christensen joined the Lakehead faculty after graduating from the University of New Brunswick. She teaches biology and chemistry, enjoys curling, and plans to return to the Maritimes for the summer.
• Faculty Profiles: Biographical sketches of two faculty members, Frank M. Doan and James B. Leonard, detailing their academic backgrounds, previous teaching positions, and personal interests.
• Reflections: A poem reflecting on two years at Lakehead College, mentioning social activities like broomball and curling, the support of colleagues, and the value of the education received.
• Official Opening Plaque: A commemorative plaque marking the official opening of the Lakehead College of Arts, Science and Technology on October 2, 1957, by the Minister of Education.
• Advertising Section Divider: This page serves as a graphic divider for the advertising section, featuring a collage of hand-drawn signs with marketing slogans.

Advertisers

The volume carries 66 advertisements from 65 businesses: The Powell Equipment Company, Hewitson Construction Company Limited, Amateur Radio Classes, The Board of Education for the City of Port Arthur, Bank Of Montreal, Abitibi Power & Paper Co. Ltd, Young & Martin, Newaygo Timber Co. Limited, Birks Stitt Limited, Bonin-Dobie Jackson, Limited, Albert J. Phiebig, Canadian Seating Co. Ltd, Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada Limited, The News-Chronicle, The UNIVERSITY of WESTERN ONTARIO, Rutledge Stationery Limited, Royal Edward Hotel, Fitzsimmons Fruit Co. Ltd, Sargent and Son, Oscar Styffe Limited, Barnett-Mc Queen Company Limited, The Corporation of the City of Fort William, Assumption University of Windsor, The Great Lakes Paper Company, Ltd, Atkinson's Jewellers Limited, Dryden Paper Co., Ltd, Blackwood Hodge, Northern Wood Preservers, Limited, G. R. Duncan & Co. Limited, F. H. Black & Company, Texaco Canada Limited, McCartney's, Kiwanis Club Of Port Arthur Fort William Inc, Public Utilities Commission, Kimberly-Clark Pulp and Paper Company Ltd, Regular Officer Training Plan, Inter-Comm Supply Company Limited, Bleecker Book Service, Shaw Baking Company, Limited, Mc Nulty's Limited, The Ontario Paper Company Limited, King's Business College, The Corporation of the City of Port Arthur, Remington Rand Limited, Fort William Board Of Education, The University Of Manitoba, Ruttan-Bolduc-Adderley Limited, Mickelson, Fraser, Haywood, Associates, Provincial Paper, Limited, Filipovic & Dubinsky, Canada Malting Co. Limited, Marathon Corporation Of Canada Limited, Sue Park Hair Fashions, W. S. Tomlinson, Lumber And Sawmill Workers Union, Irwin Ready Mixed Concrete, Gateway Development, R. P. Allsop & Associates Limited, Callon, Pustina And Zelinski, Great Lakes Paper Co. Employees' Credit Union Ltd, Superior Bottling, Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce, The Ontario Department of Mines, Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited, Inter-Collegiate Press, Ltd.

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.