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Lakehead Technical Institute Students' Administrative Council

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The Students' Administrative Council (S.A.C.) was the student government of the Lakehead Technical Institute in 1951. Its president wrote that the council was "a good example of that same representative government which is the greatest attribute of our democratic way of life".[1]

Executive, 1950–51

Student representatives

Duane Beach, Marilyn Pritchard, Wallace Dubinsky, William MacDonald, Robert Seaman, Eric Newman.[2] The "Occasional" students were represented on the council by Anne Dowhos.[3]

Activities

The council sponsored the opening dance of the school year on 10 November at the Current River Casino, convened by Harry Taylor, with a juke box for music and piano selections by Robert Seaman and Jack Boyd.[4] It also sponsored the wind-up banquet at the Highland Inn on 29 March, where athletic awards and school letters were presented.[4]

Members listing the council among their activities

Wallace Dubinsky, Anne Michels, Marilyn Pritchard, Donald Salo, Robert Seaman, William MacDonald, Duane Beach, Eric Newman.[5][6][7][8][9]

1951, Nor'Wester

The council manages student social and athletic activities and represents the student body in a democratic manner. This council sponsored the Autumn Dance and the Annual Banquet.[10]

Officers named: President: Donald Salo.

  • President's Message: The student council president reflects on the school's growth and announces plans to convert the institute into the Lakehead College of Arts and Sciences. He expresses gratitude to the faculty and students for their support of social and athletic events during the year.[10]
  • AUTUMN DANCE: The first dance of the year took place on November 10 at the Current River Casino with music from a jukebox and piano performances.[11]
  • ANNUAL BANQUET: The school year concluded with a banquet at the Highland Inn on March 29, where athletic awards and school letters were presented.[11]


1952, Year Book

The student council executive and representatives from various academic programs are pictured together. The secretary and treasurer of this council are Arts students.[12]

The Year Book names 12 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.

Members: Raymond West; Ruth Nattress; Henry Tuisku; Elaine Bocking; Neil Hunter; Ralph Birston; Harry Fleming; Lenora Aedy; Douglas Raine; Lorna Riddell; William Isberg; Terry Carroll.

Officers named: President: Henry Tuisku; PRESIDENT: Henry Tuisku; FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: Neil Hunter; SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Raymond West; SECRETARY: Elaine Bocking; TREASURER: Ruth Nattress; Treasurer: Ruth Nattress; Representative: Lorna Riddell; president: Henry Tuisku.

  • 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.[13]
  • The Special Division: This division consists of 'Occasional' students, primarily local teachers from Port Arthur and Fort William seeking teaching certificates or university degrees. While most are local, three students traveled from further away in Ontario and Manitoba to attend.[14]
  • The Robert Poulin Memorial Trophy: A new trophy was created by staff and forestry students to honor Robert Poulin, who passed away in 1951. It is awarded annually at convocation to a full-time student with high academic standing and significant contributions to the school, with winners selected through a nomination and secret ballot process involving teachers, the student council, the athletic association, and the yearbook staff.[15]
  • Get-Acquainted Party: The Students' Administrative Council sponsored an informal dance at a student's home in late October, featuring dancing in a basement room called the 'mushroom'.[16]
  • Treasurer's Report: A financial statement for the Students' Administrative Council covering the period from October 1, 1951, to March 13, 1952, listing income from fees and events against expenses for dances, committees, and services.[17]


1953, Year Book

The council organized a social program for the student body and worked under the guidance of a staff advisor. The student government body representing various academic programs and athletics at the institute.[18]

The Year Book names 12 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.

Members: Nadeen Gilchrist; Hugh Couch; Ken Methot; Hal Moran; Joyce Walneck; Ted Iwasa; Arvo Vinni; George Miller; George Hohol; Ron McKitrick; Ronald Landgraff; Mr. Ross (as printed).

Officers named: President: Ken Methot; Vice-President: Hugh Couch; Treasurer: Hal Moran; Secretary: Nadeen Gilchrist; Arts Faculty Representative: Joyce Walneck; Applied Science Faculty Representative: Ron McKitrick; Applied Science Faculty Representative: George Hohol; Technical Forestry I Faculty Representative: Ted Iwasa; Technical Forestry II Faculty Representative: Ronald Landgraff; Technical Mining I Faculty Representative: Arvo Vinni; Men's Athletic Rep.: George Miller; Staff Advisor: Alex M. Ross; Former President: Bob Saxberg; Faculty Representative: Joyce Walneck; Faculty Representative: Ron McKitrick; representative: Ron McKitrick; Faculty Representative: George Hohol; Faculty Representative: Ted Iwasa; Faculty Representative: Ronald Landgraff; Faculty Representative: Arvo Vinni; Applied Science representative: George Hohol; president: Ken Methot; treasurer: Hal Moran.


1954, Nor'Wester

The student government body including executive officers and representatives from various technical and arts programs.[20]

The Nor'Wester names 14 people for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.

Members: Don Martin; John Zvonar; Irene Mazurkewich; Irene Kauhanen; Bob Saxberg; John Bayko; Frank Harrison; George Wood; Ron Norland; Thomas Piper; Pieter Prins; Howard Stanzell; Arvo Vinni; Paul McDougall.

Officers named: President: Bob Saxberg; President: Bob Saxberg; First Vice-President: Paul McDougall; Secretary: Irene Kauhanen; Treasurer: John Bayko; President, M.A.S.: Thomas Piper; Student Representative: Don Martin; Student Representative: John Zvonar; Student Representative: George Wood; Student Representative: Frank Harrison; Student Representative: Pieter Prins; Student Representative: Ron Norland; Student Representative: Howard Stanzell; Student Representative: Irene Mazurkewich; secretary: Irene Kauhanen; representative for Arts: Don Martin.

  • 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.[20]


1957, Yearbook

The student governing body that organized social programs and informal parties for the student body. The Student Activities Council organized the first stag of the season.[21]

The Yearbook names 1 person for this group; they are also listed on the volume roster.

Members: Arthur Menhart.

Officers named: President: Walter Malchuk; PRESIDENT: Walter Malchuk.

  • According to the Cynics: The author addresses first-year students to debunk sarcastic and negative rumors about the school's quality. He asserts that Lakehead Technical Institute has excellent teachers and a vibrant student body, encouraging students to defend the school's reputation.[22]
  • The S.A.C. President's Message: The student council president discusses the final year of the institute before its transition to a new college name, highlighting social programs and the importance of the Common Room.[23]


References

  1. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 4. Internet Archive.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 5. Internet Archive.
  3. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 27. Internet Archive.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 36. Internet Archive.
  5. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 18. Internet Archive.
  6. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 19. Internet Archive.
  7. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 23. Internet Archive.
  8. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 24. Internet Archive.
  9. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 26. Internet Archive.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 4. Internet Archive.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1951), p. 36. Internet Archive.
  12. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1952), p. 5. Internet Archive.
  13. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1952), p. 31. Internet Archive.
  14. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1952), p. 51. Internet Archive.
  15. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1952), p. 67. Internet Archive.
  16. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1952), p. 68. Internet Archive.
  17. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1952), p. 74. Internet Archive.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 5. Internet Archive.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Lakehead Technical Institute Year Book (1953), p. 74. Internet Archive.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Lakehead Technical Institute Nor'Wester (1954), p. 6. Internet Archive.
  21. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Yearbook (1957), p. 5. Internet Archive.
  22. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Yearbook (1957), p. 8. Internet Archive.
  23. ↑ Lakehead Technical Institute Yearbook (1957), p. 11. Internet Archive.
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