Lakehead Technical Institute Nor'Wester (1954)

Lakehead Technical Institute Nor'Wester (1954) was the 1954 yearbook of the Lakehead Technical Institute at the Lakehead (Port Arthur and Fort William, now Thunder Bay), produced by its students.

People

The volume names about 145 students and 38 staff and other adults, together with 215 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Lakehead Technical Institute Nor'Wester (1954) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

• The Nor'Wester 1954 L.T.I. (scan page 1)
• THE STUDENTS of the Lakehead Technical Institute present THE NOR'WESTER (p. 1)
• The Nor'Wester (p. 2)
• Forward (p. 3)
• The Principal's Message (p. 4)
• The Chairman's Message (p. 5)
• Students' Administrative Council (p. 6)
• History of the Lakehead Technical Institute (p. 7)
• History of the Lakehead Technical Institute - Continued (p. 8)
• Faculty Members Of The Lakehead Technical Institute (p. 9)
• The Editor's Message (p. 12)
• Students' Administrative Council (p. 13)
• The "Nor'Wester" Staff (p. 14)
• The Nor'Wester (p. 15)
• The Kaministiquia Route (p. 16)
• THE KAMINISTIQUIA ROUTE — Continued (p. 17)
• Journey To Rutuf (p. 18)
• JOURNEY TO RUTUF — Continued (p. 19)
• Come Along With Me, John Zagar (p. 21)
• COME ALONG WITH ME, JOHN ZAGAR - Continued (p. 22)
• Arts (scan page 25)
• Applied Science (scan page 31)
• Forestry Engineering (p. 36)
• Forestry I (p. 37)
• Forestry II (p. 39)
• Industrial Chemistry (p. 41)
• Tech Mining I (p. 43)
• Tech Mining II (p. 45)
• A New Course Offered At L.T.I. (p. 47)
• ARTS - Special Division (p. 48)
• English (p. 49)
• Institute Forestry Camp (p. 50)
• Fall Utilization Trip (p. 51)
• Winter Utilization Trip (p. 52)
• Tech Mining Field Trips (p. 53)
• Autumn Field Trip (p. 54)
• Men's Athletic Society (p. 55)
• The Thunderbirds (p. 57)
• Basketball (p. 58)
• Curling (p. 59)
• Sports (p. 62)
• Hockey (p. 63)
• Social (p. 64)
• Winter Formal (p. 65)
• Convocation (p. 68)
• In Praise Of L.T.I. (p. 69)
• In Sad Cypress (p. 70)
• Directory (p. 114)
• Staff (p. 115)
• Advertisers' Index (p. 116)

Groups and organizations

• The Year Book Staff (staff)
• Advisory Board (council)
• Students' Administrative Council (council)
• Part Time Members (staff)
• The Nor'Wester (club)
• Advertising Staff (committee)
• Student Representatives (council)
• Hewhassayan Investigating Committee (committee)
• Student's Council (council)
• Port Arthur Bearcats (team)
• L.T.I. Hockey Team (team)
• Forestry I (class)
• Forestry II (class)
• Tech Mining I (class)
• Tech Mining II (class)
• Psychology (class)
• English (class)
• Political Science (class)
• second year Foresters (class)
• mining class of the Lakehead Technical Institute (class)
• Men's Athletic Society (society)
• The Thunderbirds (team)
• Curling Team (Stanzell) (team)
• Curling Team (Vinni) (team)
• Curling Team (Poutanen) (team)
• Curling Team (McTavish) (team)
• Curling Team (Reid) (team)
• Curling Team (Martin) (team)
• Curling Team (Campbell) (team)
• Curling Team (Finstad) (team)
• Curling Team (Wieb) (team)
• Curling Team (Wood) (team)
• Curling (team)
• Hockey Team (team)
• Peter And Charm (other)
• Aline And Frank (other)
• Pat And Bob (other)
• Winter Formal (other)
• Tech Forestry I (class)
• Technical Mining II (class)
• Technical Forestry I (class)
• Technical Mining I (class)
• Technical Forestry II (class)
• Tech Forestry II (class)

Write-ups and events

• Educational Quote: A quote by Thomas Henry Huxley discussing the value of education as the ability to discipline oneself to perform necessary tasks regardless of personal preference.
• Forward: The yearbook staff explains that the name 'The Nor'Wester' is a tribute to the early explorers of the Lake Superior region and expresses a hope that future Canadians will maintain similar courage.
• The Principal's Message: The Principal congratulates the sixth graduating class of the institute, noting the success of previous alumni in universities and industry. He encourages the graduates to use their education to meet the challenges of a changing world and to uphold Canadian values.
• The Chairman's Message: The Chairman discusses the evolution of the institute since its 1948 founding, noting that architectural plans for a new junior college building have been approved by the Department of Education. He praises the success of graduates in Technical Forestry and Technical Mining and looks forward to the establishment of the Lakehead College of Arts and Sciences.
• The President's Message: The council president addresses the graduating class, emphasizing that university graduates must accept leadership roles to help develop Canada's resources, government, and culture. He quotes Peter McArthur to describe the ideal hardworking and public-spirited Canadian man.
• History of the Lakehead Technical Institute: Following a 1944 investigation into the educational needs of Northwestern Ontario, a committee determined that a local institution was necessary for students who previously had to travel far for university. An Order-in-Council was passed on June 6, 1946, to establish the Lakehead Technical Institute to provide courses in Mining, Forestry, and Agriculture.
• History of the Lakehead Technical Institute - Continued: The narrative details the school's growth from its first mining class in 1948 to the addition of forestry, arts, and applied science programs. It mentions the school's transferability to various universities and the upcoming move from Cumberland Street to a new site on Oliver Road.
• The Editor's Message: Editor Sybil Strachan introduces the fifth volume of the yearbook, thanking the staff and advertisers for their support. She discusses the goal of creating a hard-bound book and shares a vision for a future College of Arts and Science or University in Northwestern Ontario.
• The Kaministiquia Route: This historical account details the fur trade routes around Lake Superior, focusing on the North West Company's transition from Grand Portage to the Kaministiquia Route following border disputes with the United States. It highlights the roles of various traders and explorers in establishing Fort William as a central hub for the Canadian fur trade.
• JOURNEY TO RUTUF: A science fiction narrative set in 1996 about a pilot who builds a solar-powered space missile and travels through the fourth dimension to a planet called Hewhassay. On this planet, the narrator meets a local citizen and learns about a society where people are physically weak due to automation and are ruled by a dictator who enforces strict laws against unusual thoughts.
• Journey to Rutuf: A satirical science fiction narrative describing the fictional planet of Hewhassay, its oppressive political systems, and its interactions with the planet Parasov. The narrator discusses meeting a dog psychologist named Otis K. Zmpclbtx and their shared interest in memorizing classical speeches and ancient languages.
• Journey to Rutuf — Continued: A satirical science fiction narrative concludes with the narrator describing a society where intelligence is devalued in favor of athletic ability and family prestige. The narrator eventually flees the planet after facing discrimination for his physical appearance and weight, returning to Earth in May 1996 to find he has a new daughter.
• COME ALONG WITH ME, JOHN ZAGAR: A narrative character study of John Zagar, describing his childhood as a rough boy who collected toads and swam in sump holes, and his adult life running a smoky, illicit back-room operation behind a respectable-looking men's clothing store.
• COME ALONG WITH ME, JOHN ZAGAR: The conclusion of a fictional story describing a powerful and ruthless man who is eventually confronted by the law after being betrayed by an associate.
• Yearbook Prizes: The publication announces the winners of the annual prizes for yearbook contributions, including awards for cover design, short stories, and advertising sales.
• Student Profiles: Biographical sketches of three Applied Science students detailing their athletic involvement, academic habits, and future university plans at Toronto and Queen's.
• George Wood: George Wood from Fort Frances intends to pursue Mechanical Engineering at Queen's University. He participates in hockey and curling and is often seen with his friend Jim Purvis.
• John Zvonar: John Zvonar of Port Arthur is recognized for his academic success and his athletic abilities in basketball and hockey.
• Engineers' Paradise: A humorous poem reprinted from 'The Varsity' at the University of Toronto describing a fictional land where engineers spend their time drinking various types of alcohol.
• FORESTERS AND MINERS INFORMAL STAG: Second-year Forestry and Mining students hosted a stag party for Bob Schumacher on November 27 to celebrate his upcoming wedding. Pieter Prins offered congratulations, and the group thanked Mr. and Mrs. Haggerty for their help.
• Forestry II Student Profiles: Biographical sketches of three second-year forestry students, detailing their hometowns, personalities, and career ambitions.
• Industrial Chemistry Student Profiles: Biographical sketches of two Industrial Chemistry students, Emma-Charlene Richmond and Jack Lahti, detailing their personalities, hobbies, and future plans.
• Tech Mining I Student Profiles: Biographical sketches of three first-year mining technology students from Port Arthur, detailing their academic achievements, hobbies like curling and ping-pong, and future career goals.
• A New Course Offered at L.T.I.: Lakehead Technical Institute has added an Industrial Chemistry course to its curriculum to address the high demand for skilled technicians. Students complete their first year at L.T.I. and their second year at Ryerson Institute of Technology in Toronto, specializing in research, instruments, or public health laboratory work.
• Ode to an Illusion (The Lab. Technicians' Lament): A humorous poem written by two students describing the experiences and struggles of laboratory technician students at L.T.I., including dissecting specimens and working with chemicals.
• ARTS - Special Division: Thirty-four part-time students, primarily local elementary teachers, attended Arts courses in Politics, English, or Psychology to earn B.A. degrees. They often rushed from work to make the 4:30 bell, persevering through blizzards and late nights.
• Institute Forestry Camp: Second year students attended a forestry camp starting September 15, commuting daily from Port Arthur. They learned road layout, barn construction, and forest cruising techniques, including a ten percent continuous strip cruise.
• The Scaling Course: In October 1953, forestry students traveled to Camp 20 at the Black Sturgeon Concession for a scaling course. The program included lectures and field experience, concluding with a two-part examination for approximately 65 men.
• Fall Utilization Trip: Second-year Forestry students visited several logging operations in November, including the Great Lakes Paper Company's Dog River Concession and the Ontario-Minnesota Patricia Concession. They observed various cutting methods, camp layouts, and mechanical equipment before traveling to Dryden to tour the Dryden Paper Company's mill and strip operations.
• Winter Utilization Trip: Second-year forestry students took a multi-day field trip in February to observe logging operations at Longlac, Caramat, and Nipigon. They toured facilities of the Longlac Pulp and Paper Company, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada, and Nipigon Lake Timber Company to see mechanical wood handling and camp construction.
• Silver Mountain Survey: Mining students from Lakehead Technical Institute spent a week surveying the abandoned Silver Mountain Mine after a stay at Pardee. Twelve men and a dog shared a small farmhouse, where first-year students acted as cooks and assistants while second-year students conducted underground surveys in cold, dark conditions. The trip concluded the 1953 excursions for the mining class, providing practical experience and mineral specimens like amethyst quartz.
• Autumn Field Trip: First and second-year mining students spent two weeks on a field trip at mining claims in Pardee Township. The students engaged in surveying, geological mapping, and prospecting while managing their own camp chores and dealing with a local bear. The trip included a visit to the American border and various outdoor activities like fishing and hiking.
• 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.
• BASKETBALL: The L.T.I. Thunderbolts basketball team had a successful season, winning five out of six exhibition games against local high schools. Intramural games were also held on Saturday afternoons at the Griffon, resulting in a championship tie between the Arts and Engineers teams.
• PING PONG: Ping pong was a highly popular activity in the school common room this year. A singles tournament was held for a trophy, which was won by Ted Wainikka.
• CURLING: The 1954 curling season ran from January to March, featuring ten rinks and a trip to Duluth to compete against the University of Minnesota. After a series of elimination matches in late March, A. Vinni defeated B. Reid in a close final game to win the L.T.I. championship.
• Hockey: The L.T.I. hockey team participated in intramural games and traveled to Duluth to play the University of Minnesota. Despite losing 10-4, the team scored four goals in the final period and earned the respect of the American crowd.
• Winter Formal: A collection of photographs capturing students and guests at the Winter Formal event, including couples dancing and groups socializing.
• CONVOCATION: The Lakehead Technical Institute held its fifth annual graduation ceremony on May 6, 1953, at the Fort William Collegiate auditorium. The event featured an address by the Minister of Education and the presentation of diplomas, certificates, and various academic awards.
• SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES: A list of students who received scholarships, bursaries, and prizes for the 1952-53 academic year from various municipal, industrial, and memorial funds.
• IN PRAISE OF L.T.I.: A satirical essay describing a typical day at Lakehead Technical Institute, from the end of a lecture to lunch in the refectory and leisure time in the common room. The author humorously details student behavior, the use of drafting tables for eating soup, and activities like cockroach racing and rat-trapping.
• In Sad Cypress: A descriptive narrative about a person entering a dark house on a winter night, lighting a lamp, and watching the shadows and firelight dance across the room until they fall asleep.
• NONSENSE: A humorous poem consisting of wordplay and puns based on various parts of the human body.
• IGNORANCE IS BLISS: A humorous anecdote about a freshman student receiving a letter from his mother asking him not to shoot 'little craps' because they love life too.
• SO WHY STUDY: A humorous poem arguing that studying leads to knowing, which leads to forgetting, which leads to not knowing, so there is no point in studying.
• JUST A KISS: A humorous poem about a couple debating the grammatical classification of a kiss, concluding that it is difficult to decline.
• The Courtroom Joke: A humorous anecdote about a defense attorney and a prosecuting attorney questioning a witness about her evening plans.
• RURAL RIOTS: A collection of short jokes including a country girl talking about marriage proposals and a man describing the local occupation as following the sun or shade around a house.
• Acknowledgement to Advertisers: The yearbook staff expresses their warmest thanks to the advertisers, calling them the lifeblood of the publication.
• Road Safety Poem: A dark humor poem warning drivers about the dangers of speeding and reckless driving, mentioning undertakers and railroad crossings.
• Wild Oats Joke: A humorous anecdote about a farmer waking a hired hand at 3:30 AM to reap oats, leading the worker to ask why they have to sneak up on them in the dark if they aren't wild oats.
• DAFFYNITIONS: A collection of humorous one-liners, puns, and witty definitions regarding social situations, dating, and education.
• Limericks: Two short humorous poems are printed between the advertisements, one about evolution and a professor at Yale, and another about a flea and a fly in a flue.
• Jokes: A collection of short humorous anecdotes involving characters named Ron, Ted, Tom, Pop, a Coach, and a Manager regarding poker losses, baseball umpires, and difficult names.
• Classroom Joke: A short humorous exchange between Mr. Ross and Cal regarding Cal's tardiness to History class.
• The Freshman Date: A humorous anecdote about a freshman co-ed from the country who tries to act sophisticated on her first college date by ordering the same as her date, which turns out to be beer.
• MacKenzie's Birthday: A short joke about a man named MacKenzie who decides to splurge on his birthday by giving his canary an extra seed.
• Joke: A short dialogue between Gordon and Woody where Gordon mentions being out with his nurse, and Woody jokes that his mother might let him out without one someday.
• The Gasoline Tank: A humorous anecdote about a young man whose car breaks down late at night, and a girl who suggests they wait in the back seat for the water in the tank to turn back into gasoline.
• ON BOOKS: A collection of literary quotes about the limitations of books compared to real life experience, featuring words from Robert Louis Stevenson, William Wordsworth, and Alexander Pope.
• Library Circulation Slip: A library book pocket and date due slip from Lakehead University for the 1953/54 Nor'Wester yearbook.

Advertisers

The volume carries 113 advertisements from 113 businesses: Arthur Cafe, ATKINSON'S Jewellers Limited, Barton & Fisher Hardware, BIRKS STITT Credit Jewelers, Harold G. Blanchard, Northern Wood Preservers Ltd, Port Arthur Arena, Scandinavian Home, Shaw's Enriched Wholesome Bread, The Northwestern Ontario Timber Operators' Association, Bell Cartage Co, J. & T. M. Piper, Hardware, Regular Officer Training Plan, McKenzie Red Lake Gold Mines Limited, Canadian Car & Foundry Company, Limited, Port Arthur Motors Ltd, Radio Station CFPA, Emil Anderson Construction Co, Madsen Red Lake Gold Mines Limited, Mitchell's Drug Store, The News-Chronicle, Park Mount Hotel, Gardner - Denver Company, Steep Rock Iron Mines Limited, Premium Iron Ores Limited, George Wardrope M. L. A. WARDROPE AGENCY, George H. Burke Jewellers, Watt & Kyro, Architects, Bev. Porter's Fashion Shop, Provincial Paper Limited, R. C. M. Bunney, Bryans, Gavin H. Young, Lowney's, Zeller's, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, Ruttan-Bolduc-Adderley Ltd, Simpsons-Sears, Dingwell Machine Shop, The Willson Stationery Company Limited, Hansen's Billiards, D. & J. Stitt, Bonin-Dobie-Jackson Ltd, McFARLANE'S MEN'S WEAR LIMITED, Newaygo Timber Co. Limited, Marathon Paper Mills of Canada Limited, The Bootery, Murray's Grill, Van Peteghem & Henry, Bourke's DRUG STORE LTD, The Corporation of the City of Port Arthur, Andrew Insurance Agency Ltd, E. H. Tremblay, The Ontario Paper Company Limited, The Great Lakes Paper Company Limited, Singer Sewing Machine Company, McKINNON'S STORE, Canada Tire & Supply Co, Main Cafe, Perciante & Laprade Sporting Goods Limited, R. S. Piper & Sons, McNultys Limited, Smith's Service Station, Riverlake Oils Limited, Queen's University, St. Lawrence Corporation Limited, Delmar's Ladies Wear, G. H. Godsall Equipment Ltd, Victoria College in the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, St. Michael's College, Crooks Rexall Pharmacy, LeCocq the Florist, Boyles Bros. Drilling (Eastern) Ltd, Porky's, Gent's Toggery, S. J. Hill & Sons Ltd, Tourtellot Hardware Co. Ltd, People's Co-Operative (Port Arthur), C. D. Howe Company Limited, Kivela Bakery, Simon's Sport Shop, Lakehead Cleaners, McCartney's, Dryden Paper Co. Limited, The University Of Western Ontario, Don-Wayne Shoes, E. Thompson Whiteley, Wilmot-Siddall & Co, Willport Realty Ltd, Jessiman Motors Ltd, Port Arthur Beverage Co, Lakehead Motors Limited, THE J.H. McLENNAN LUMBER CO. LTD, Orpheum Grill, Mickelson And Fraser, Farrant & Gordon CLOTHIERS, King's Business College, Dominion Motors, L. D. Dack, Curwain Jewellers, Marshall-Wells, A. & M. Hurtig, International Co-Op Store Ltd, McMASTER UNIVERSITY, The University of Manitoba, Strachan-Aiken Electric Co. Ltd, Tomlinson Bros. Limited, Superior Agency, International Transit Limited, Klomp's Dairy, Bird's RESTAURANT, The Day Company Of Canada Ltd, Neilson's.

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.