Lakehead Technical Institute Men's Athletic Society
The Men's Athletic Society was the athletic association of the Lakehead Technical Institute in 1951; its president wrote a report on the year's sports for the school yearbook.[1]
Executive, 1950–51
- President: Julian Pristansky
- Vice-president: Jack Adderley
- Treasurer: Raymond Walneck
- Executive members: Casey O'Gorman, Ted Hansen[2]
The 1950–51 season
The president reported that the school's rugby team played only exhibition games, winning the first against the Fort William High School All-Stars and losing the second by four points to the Port Arthur High School All-Stars; the school also entered a team in the Port Arthur Basketball League, the "L.T.I. Thunderbirds"; the hockey team played exhibition games against the Port Arthur Business College and the Navy team from H.M.C.S. Griffon; and curling was inaugurated, with six teams competing for the school championship.[1] See Lakehead Technical Institute rugby team, Lakehead Technical Institute Thunderbirds, Lakehead Technical Institute hockey team and Lakehead Technical Institute curling.
The society also thanked the principal, Melville W. Bartley, Cliff Junke, Don Clark and Bill McKenzie for their help with sports at the Institute.[1] The "Occasional" students were represented on the athletic association by Lorna Riddell and Gordon Maycock.[3]
Members listing the society among their activities
Raymond Walneck, Casey O'Gorman, Jack Adderley, Julian Pristansky, Edward Hansen.[4][5][6][7]
1951, Nor'Wester
The society oversaw various sports including rugby, basketball, hockey, and curling.[8]
Officers named: President: Julian Pristansky.
- Arts: The Arts students provide a humorous defense of their program against the 'Philistines' in science and technical courses, noting that Arts students hold many leadership roles in the student council, yearbook, and sports teams. They also mention the 'Coffeeteria' run by two of their own.[9]
1952, Year Book
The treasurer of this society is an Arts student.[10]
- What About Arts?: The author defends the Arts program against teasing from Science and Technical students, noting that Arts students hold significant leadership roles on campus. The piece highlights the program's importance and the social dynamics between different student groups at the institute.[10]
1953, Year Book
The society oversees athletic activities including curling, basketball, and hockey at the institute. They hosted a party for the visiting hockey team from the University of Minnesota.[11]
The Year Book names 4 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.
Members: Ted Dawson; Dennis Brophy; George Miller; John Milligan.
Officers named: President: George Miller; President: George Miller; Treasurer: John Milligan; Vice-President: Dennis Brophy; Secretary: Ted Dawson.
- President's Message: The president of the Men's Athletic Society reflects on a successful year of sports, highlighting the popularity of curling and the achievements of the basketball and hockey teams. He expresses gratitude to the coaches and staff for their support in fostering good relations through intercollegiate competition.[12]
- HOCKEY PARTY: The Men's Athletic Society hosted a party at the Palomar Supper Club for the University of Minnesota, Duluth Branch hockey team on February 23.[13]
1954, Nor'Wester
The Nor'Wester names 4 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.
Members: Jack Wieb; Jack Paavila; Gordon Dixon; Thomas Piper.
Officers named: President: Thomas Piper; President: Thomas Piper; Vice President: Jack Paavila; Secretary: Jack Wieb; Treasurer: Gordon Dixon; treasurer: Gordon Dixon; President: Thomas Piper; president: Thomas Piper.
- President's Message: The president reports high student participation in athletics, highlighting successful curling and hockey trips to Duluth and the establishment of an intramural basketball league. He acknowledges the work of various convenors and faculty advisors while looking forward to the 1954 season.[14]
1955, Nor'Wester
This group presents the D. C. Clark Trophy to the outstanding athlete of the year.[15]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 30. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 31. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 27. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 19. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 21. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 22. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 24. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 8. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 41. Internet Archive.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1952), p. 31. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 5. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 59. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 74. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Nor'Wester (1954), p. 55. Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Nor'Wester (1955), p. 29. Internet Archive.