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Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967) was the 1967 yearbook of the Lakehead University at the Lakehead (Port Arthur and Fort William, now Thunder Bay), produced by its students.[1]

People

The volume names about 344 students and 140 staff and other adults, together with 203 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

  • Nor'Wester '67 (scan page 1)
  • Nor'Wester (p. 1)
  • Here at the Head of the Great Lakes... (p. 2)
  • In the Heart of Growing Industry... Gateway to East and West... (p. 3)
  • In the "Land of the Sleeping Giant" Lakehead University the campus (p. 4)
  • Where . . . (p. 5)
  • In A Modern Academic Atmosphere... (p. 6)
  • We Study... (p. 8)
  • Search For Knowledge (p. 9)
  • The Leisure Time... To Relax ... To Discuss... (p. 10)
  • To Dance... To Create... (p. 11)
  • To Participate As Entertainers... Entertained... (p. 12)
  • Sportsmen... Or Spectators. (p. 13)
  • Life in (p. 14)
  • Residence (p. 15)
  • the Future... EXPANSION (p. 16)
  • Faculty Administration Student Government (p. 17)
  • Dedication (p. 18)
  • Chancellor's Message (p. 19)
  • President and Vice-Chancellor (p. 20)
  • Board of Governors (p. 25)
  • Arts (p. 26)
  • Science (p. 29)
  • University Schools (p. 32)
  • Lecturers (p. 33)
  • Alma Mater Society (p. 34)
  • Alma Mater Society Council (p. 36)
  • Arts Society (p. 37)
  • University Schools Society (p. 38)
  • CLUBS and ACTIVITIES (p. 39)
  • French Club (p. 40)
  • New Democratic Youth (p. 41)
  • C. U. S. O. (p. 43)
  • Arts Dinner Dance (p. 44)
  • Nemissa (p. 46)
  • Treasure Van (p. 47)
  • Black is Black (p. 48)
  • Folk Music (p. 50)
  • Spectacular (p. 51)
  • Discovery at Whitefish Lake (p. 52)
  • Ritual Burial Mound (p. 53)
  • Lakehead U. helps out.. "United Appeal Campaign" (p. 54)
  • Athletics (p. 55)
  • S. A. S. President's Message (p. 56)
  • S. A. S. Executive (p. 57)
  • Athletic Administration (p. 58)
  • Head Coaches (p. 59)
  • Men's Basketball Team (p. 60)
  • Cheerleaders and Majorettes (p. 61)
  • Nor'Westers I.C.H.A. Champions (p. 63)
  • Intercollegiate Squash (p. 64)
  • Intercollegiate Rowing Team (p. 65)
  • Men's Nor'Wester Basketball (p. 66)
  • Women's Nor'Wester Basketball (p. 67)
  • Intercollegiate Curling (p. 68)
  • Intercollegiate Ski Team (p. 69)
  • Rowing Club Seminar? (p. 72)
  • Winter Carnival (p. 73)
  • Foresters' kick-off Winter Carnival (p. 74)
  • Miss Winter Carnival (p. 76)
  • Preparation (p. 80)
  • Miss Dominion of Canada visits Lakehead University (p. 81)
  • Parade... lead by... Miss Dominion of Canada and King Carnival (p. 82)
  • Snow Sculptures (p. 84)
  • Winning Sculpture (p. 85)
  • Slave Day (p. 86)
  • Pie-eating Contest (p. 87)
  • Open House Day (p. 88)
  • Monte Carlo Night (p. 89)
  • Monte Carlo (Continued) (p. 90)
  • Torch-light Parade (p. 91)
  • Sports (p. 92)
  • Day (p. 93)
  • Carnival Wind-up (p. 94)
  • Winter Carnival Royalty (p. 96)
  • Odds 'N Ends (p. 97)
  • Introduction of Nursing Programs (p. 98)
  • U M D presents "The Parable of the Excused Doll" (p. 99)
  • New Year's Eve Frolic (p. 100)
  • Backstage (p. 102)

Groups and organizations

Write-ups and events

  • Aerial View of Lakehead University: A high-angle color photograph shows the Lakehead University campus buildings in the foreground with the city of Port Arthur, grain elevators, and Lake Superior in the background.[2]
  • Aerial View of Lakehead University: A high-angle color photograph showing the Lakehead University campus buildings, parking lots with vintage cars, and the surrounding forest with the city and Lake Superior in the background.[3]
  • In Thunder Bay: This page introduces the location of Lakehead University in Port Arthur, Ontario, situated on the shores of Lake Superior. It features a map of the Great Lakes and a photograph of the city's grain elevators at sunrise during winter.[4]
  • Industrial Sites of the Lakehead: The page highlights the industrial progress of the twin cities, featuring a photograph of a local industrial site with a large smokestack.[5]
  • Manitoba Pool 2: A description of Manitoba Pool 2, one of the oldest grain elevators in the region, which stores western grain harvests for global export.[5]
  • The Campus: An aerial photograph displays the university campus with the city and the Sleeping Giant landform in the distance. A second photo shows the original academic block, which is transitioning to house administrative staff.[6]
  • Campus Buildings and Facilities: This page showcases various campus structures including the library, which is expanding to six floors, and Wing 'D' of the old academic building added in 1966 for labs and offices. It also highlights the Student Union building and the co-educational residence located near the McIntyre River.[7]
  • Modern Campus Facilities: The page showcases new campus infrastructure including the spacious library lobby, modern lecture halls in Wing 'D', and language lab facilities for oral practice.[8]
  • Library and Science Facilities: The university library is expanding its book collection for postgraduate programs and offers study cubicles and reference sections for research. Additionally, the science department has initiated a closed circuit T.V. program directed by Mr. B. Currie.[9]
  • Academic Life: This page illustrates the various environments for learning at Lakehead University, including large lecture halls like the 'snake pit', smaller classrooms for closer interaction with professors, library stacks for research, and individual study cubicles.[10]
  • search for knowledge: Students at the university are encouraged to observe research projects conducted by professors, such as those in the Physics Department which utilizes specialized equipment.[11]
  • Student Life: A collection of photographs depicting daily student activities including dining in the cafeteria, playing cards in a lounge, talking in hallways, doing laundry, and preparing ski equipment.[12]
  • Life in Residence: A series of photographs and captions depict the daily life of students living on campus, including personalizing dorm rooms with art, watching television in common areas, studying, and sleeping.[13]
  • EXPANSION: Lakehead University is embarking on a $22,500,000 expansion project to create a campus centered around a man-made lake created by damming the McIntyre River. The first phase, due in 1969, includes a Centennial Complex for science and administration, a large-scale computer, and several other buildings connected by tunnels.[14]
  • Chancellor's Message: The Chancellor discusses the advantages of being a new university, emphasizing the importance of building character alongside education. He notes that the faculty is responsible for shaping both character and intellect in this growing institution.[15]
  • FROM THE PRESIDENT: President Tamblyn commends the student body for their successful activities during the 1966-67 academic year despite limited facilities. He highlights the award-winning performance of the student newspaper and the creation of a new joint committee for university governance.[16]
  • President's Message: The University President expresses gratitude to student organizations and athletic teams for their contributions to campus life. He encourages graduating students to apply their critical thinking and knowledge to improve society and its institutions.[17]
  • President's Message: The president of the student society discusses the rapid growth of Lakehead University and the increasing maturity of the student body. He highlights the creation of new administrative boards and the role of the student newspaper in fostering leadership and expression.[18]
  • Clubs and Activities Divider: This is a section divider page for the clubs and activities portion of the yearbook, featuring a night photograph of a lit cabin in a snowy forest.[19]
  • Arts Society Dinner Dance: The Arts Society held its annual Dinner Dance during the winter term at the Holiday Inn. Guest speaker Rose Anne Candido concluded the dinner by sharing details of her W.U.S.C.-sponsored trip to Turkey.[20]
  • Nemissa: The Nemissa girls' club hosted an event called 'Campus Cuties Caper' to help students from different faculties get to know each other. The program featured humorous skits of faculty queen contestants and a fashion show displaying various modern styles.[21]
  • Treasure Van: The W.U.S. Treasure Van visited the university, offering a variety of international goods for sale including Greek pottery, African masks, Moroccan leather goods, and Indian jewelry. Students gathered to browse the booths and view items like puppets and hand-made crafts.[22]
  • Black is Black: A collection of candid photographs from a costume party or themed social event where students are dressed in various outfits including playing cards, animal prints, and historical costumes.[23]
  • Halloween Night: The Circle 'K' club hosted a Halloween event filled with costumes, witches, and goblins. The venue was decorated in black and orange to match the festive spirit of the participants.[24]
  • Folk Festival: The Arts Society organized a successful Folk Festival directed by Tom Kelly. The event featured local and university performers who entertained large crowds with music and comedy.[25]
  • Discovery at Whitefish Lake: During the summer of 1966, Professor Dawson and his archaeological team excavated a ritual burying ground at Whitefish Lake. The site contains remnants of an indigenous civilization dating back approximately 2,000 years, requiring delicate excavation techniques.[26]
  • United Appeal Campaign: University students and local performers collaborated with a local radio station for an all-night singing event to raise money for the United Appeal. Participants performed requested songs in exchange for financial pledges.[27]
  • S. A. S. President's Message: Charles E. Sameluk discusses the progress of the Student Athletic Society, highlighting the creation of the Athletic Board and the construction of the Athletic Field House. He expresses gratitude to Henry Akervall and William Shannon for their support during his tenure.[28]
  • NOR'WESTERS I.C.H.A. CHAMPIONS: The Lakehead University Nor'Westers tied for the championship in the new International Collegiate Hockey Association with a 10-2 record, winning the title on goal average. Three players from the team also swept the top three spots in the league scoring race.[29]
  • Intercollegiate Squash: The Lakehead University squash team, previously the Ontario Intercollegiate Champions, lost at the OIAA tournament at York University. Dave Hetherington and Lorne Everett lost in the first round, while John Sihvonen lost in the second; Hetherington later won the consolation match.[30]
  • Intercollegiate Rowing Team: The Lakehead University rowing team competed in the Mid-American Intercollegiate Rowing Association's Fall Regatta in St. Paul, Minnesota. They raced against teams from the Universities of Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as St. Thomas College.[31]
  • Intercollegiate Curling: After losing their initial games to Northern College and the University of Waterloo Lutheran, Lakehead University's curling team rallied on the second day. They defeated Laurentian University and Northern College to win the Consolation Championship at the tournament in Hamilton.[32]
  • O.I.A.A. Ski Champions: The Lakehead University ski team had a successful season, winning their own invitational tournament and the OIAA championship in Sudbury. Two athletes and their manager also traveled to Banff, Alberta, to compete in the Canadian Championship as representatives of Ontario.[33]
  • Foresters' kick-off Winter Carnival: The Winter Carnival began with the 'Foresters' Kick-off Dance', which was considered a major success due to the high level of participation from the forestry students.[34]
  • Crowning of King Carnival: The evening's highlight featured the coronation of the Winter Carnival King, who received various gifts while seated on a throne. The previous year's Miss Lakehead University was present to offer her congratulations.[35]
  • Preparation: A collection of candid photographs showing students working on various projects, including building snow sculptures, decorating for events with streamers and foil, and working on crafts at a table.[36]
  • Miss Dominion of Canada Visit: Miss Dominion of Canada visited Lakehead University, where she was photographed viewing campus notices, pinning a boutonniere on a student, and attending a formal dinner event.[37]
  • Winter Carnival Parade: The winter carnival parade featured various floats, including a winning entry decorated with maple leaves. The procession was led by Miss Dominion of Canada and the university's King Carnival in an open-top vintage car.[38]
  • Snow Sculptures: Miss Dominion of Canada and King Carnival visit various snow sculptures created for the winter carnival, including a large coin, a vintage car, and an igloo-like structure.[39]
  • winning sculpture: This page displays various snow sculptures created for a competition, including a train, a centennial-themed dome, and figures representing different campus groups.[40]
  • Slave Day: An annual event where female students were auctioned off to perform various menial tasks for male students, who were designated as 'Kings' for the day.[41]
  • Pie-eating Contest: A messy pie-eating competition took place where the female hosts ended up outperforming the male participants, leaving a significant mess for the janitorial staff.[42]
  • Klondike Supper: Nemissa sponsored a Klondike stew dinner for the public in the university cafeteria, which was decorated in a colonial style for the Centennial.[43]
  • Public Tours: The university held an open house where the public viewed science lab projects, a collection of old books, and a presentation by Dr. Tamblyn on closed circuit TV.[43]
  • Monte Carlo Night: A series of photographs capturing students participating in various casino-style games and activities during a Monte Carlo Night event on campus.[44]
  • Monte Carlo Night: A series of photographs capturing the atmosphere and activities of a Monte Carlo themed social event, showing students gathered around gaming tables and a man speaking into a microphone.[45]
  • Torch-light Parade: A series of nighttime photographs capturing students participating in a torch-light parade, showing a large group carrying lit torches through the dark.[46]
  • Carnival Wind-up: The Winter Carnival concluded with a formal gala ball at the Exhibition Park Coliseum. Students decorated the venue with a Centennial theme representing various aspects of Canadian life.[47]
  • Crowning of Miss Winter Carnival '67: The 1967 Winter Carnival reached its peak with the announcement of the new queen. Sharon Woods, representing the Arts faculty, was crowned by the 1964 queen, Mary Anderson, while Peter Young served as the master of ceremonies.[48]
  • Introduction of Nursing Programs: Lakehead University introduced two nursing degree programs in September 1966, including a four-year basic degree for high school graduates and a three-year program for existing Registered Nurses. Students gain clinical experience at local hospitals and are prepared for various professional nursing roles upon graduation.[49]
  • The Parable of the Excused Doll: The Insurgency Theatre Company of U.M.D. performed a modern play that broke the traditional barrier between the stage and the audience. The production featured actors moving through the seating area to create an intense, immersive experience focused on the theme of people reaching out for help.[50]
  • New Year's Eve Frolic: Students, faculty, and alumni celebrated the arrival of the New Year with a buffet dinner and dance on campus. The event featured creative decorations and a go-go girl performance.[51]
  • New Year's Celebration: Students celebrate the arrival of midnight with a shower of balloons, noise, and festivities at a formal dance event.[52]
  • Residence Life: Students living in the residence fostered a strong community bond through various activities including masquerades, hiking, and formal discussions.[53]
  • Miss Canadian University Pageant: Hedda Trognitz, the 1966 Miss Lakehead University, competed in the Miss Canadian University Pageant at Waterloo Lutheran University. This marked the first time Lakehead entered the competition, and she achieved the position of first runner-up.[54]
  • Science Society Dinner: The Science Society held its annual dinner in the Norman Room of the Royal Edward Hotel. Guest speaker John Kendall gave a presentation on student-faculty communication, and entertainment was provided by the society president and another performer.[55]
  • Athletic Trophy Dance: An evening event was held to celebrate the achievements and sportsmanship of students in inter-collegiate and intramural athletics. Joe Porrier of the Ottawa Roughriders gave a speech and shared stories from his professional football career during the trophy presentations.[56]
  • Athletic Trophy Night: A series of photographs capturing the annual athletic awards banquet where students and faculty gather for dinner and the presentation of trophies.[57]
  • Dined, Danced, etc.: Students who did not participate in sports attended a social event featuring dining and dancing. A humorous award was presented to Ferg Penner for his antics involving go-go dancers.[58]
  • The Argus: The student newspaper was relaunched this year under a new name, gaining significant attention from the student body and the local community. It maintained a regular publication schedule of 8-12 pages per issue and planned to continue through the summer via mail.[59]
  • Dynamite Heralds Opening: The official opening ceremonies of the university featured a dynamite explosion and a speech by the Chairman of the Board of Governors. A large crowd gathered outdoors to witness the event, which included the introduction of various dignitaries.[60]
  • Groundbreaking of the Centennial Building: Lord Bowden of Chesterfield officially broke ground for Lakehead University's new Centennial Building. This $14,200,000 Science and Technology complex is part of a larger expansion program and will feature faculty offices, research labs, and three large science auditoriums.[61]
  • At the Closing of the Year: A reflective passage looking back on the past academic year, noting that while many students will return, others are graduating to enter the professional world.[62]
  • Graduates Section Divider: This is a section divider page for the graduates of the university, featuring a full-page photograph of a person standing on a mountain ridge against a cloudy sky.[63]
  • Third Convocation: The University held its third Convocation at the Exhibition Park Coliseum in Fort William to celebrate its graduates. The number of graduating students rose to 190, a significant increase from the 90 graduates the year before.[64]
  • Convocation address: Dr. Leddy, the President of the University of Winnipeg, delivered a keynote speech during the 1967 convocation. He encouraged graduates to embrace technological change, avoid introspection, and contribute to the betterment of Canada during its Centennial Year.[65]
  • Welcome Graduates: A series of photographs capturing a formal reception or dance event for graduating students, featuring attendees in evening wear and a receiving line.[66]
  • Graduation Exercises: The graduation events concluded with a dinner and dance held in the University's Great Hall. Dr. Rideout, the Chairman of the English Department, served as the guest speaker and entertained the audience with a humorous speech about his career.[67]
  • The Ball: A series of photographs capturing students and faculty in formal attire attending a formal ball event. The images show attendees seated at tables, standing in a receiving line, and dancing to live music.[68]
  • Editor's Message: The editor-in-chief discusses the importance of the Canadian Centennial and defends the value of the yearbook as a meaningful record of student life rather than just an expensive picture book.[69]
  • Acknowledgements: The yearbook staff expresses gratitude to various individuals and businesses for their contributions to the book's production, including photography, design, and general assistance.[70]
  • Aerial View of Lakehead University: An aerial photograph shows the Lakehead University campus buildings in the foreground with the city of Port Arthur, grain elevators, and Lake Superior in the background.[71]

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.

References

  1. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), digitized by Lakehead University Library, Internet Archive item lu1967.
  2. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), scan page 2. Internet Archive.
  3. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), scan page 3. Internet Archive.
  4. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 2. Internet Archive.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 3. Internet Archive.
  6. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 4. Internet Archive.
  7. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 5. Internet Archive.
  8. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 6. Internet Archive.
  9. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 7. Internet Archive.
  10. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 8. Internet Archive.
  11. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 9. Internet Archive.
  12. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 14. Internet Archive.
  13. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 15. Internet Archive.
  14. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 16. Internet Archive.
  15. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 19. Internet Archive.
  16. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 20. Internet Archive.
  17. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 21. Internet Archive.
  18. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 34. Internet Archive.
  19. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 39. Internet Archive.
  20. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 45. Internet Archive.
  21. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 46. Internet Archive.
  22. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 47. Internet Archive.
  23. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 48. Internet Archive.
  24. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 49. Internet Archive.
  25. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 50. Internet Archive.
  26. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 52. Internet Archive.
  27. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 54. Internet Archive.
  28. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 56. Internet Archive.
  29. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 63. Internet Archive.
  30. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 64. Internet Archive.
  31. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 65. Internet Archive.
  32. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 68. Internet Archive.
  33. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 69. Internet Archive.
  34. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 74. Internet Archive.
  35. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 75. Internet Archive.
  36. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 80. Internet Archive.
  37. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 81. Internet Archive.
  38. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 82. Internet Archive.
  39. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 84. Internet Archive.
  40. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 85. Internet Archive.
  41. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 86. Internet Archive.
  42. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 87. Internet Archive.
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 88. Internet Archive.
  44. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 89. Internet Archive.
  45. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 90. Internet Archive.
  46. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 91. Internet Archive.
  47. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 94. Internet Archive.
  48. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 95. Internet Archive.
  49. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 98. Internet Archive.
  50. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 99. Internet Archive.
  51. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 100. Internet Archive.
  52. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 101. Internet Archive.
  53. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 102. Internet Archive.
  54. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 105. Internet Archive.
  55. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 107. Internet Archive.
  56. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 108. Internet Archive.
  57. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 109. Internet Archive.
  58. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 110. Internet Archive.
  59. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 113. Internet Archive.
  60. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 114. Internet Archive.
  61. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 115. Internet Archive.
  62. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 116. Internet Archive.
  63. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 117. Internet Archive.
  64. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 151. Internet Archive.
  65. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 152. Internet Archive.
  66. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 155. Internet Archive.
  67. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 156. Internet Archive.
  68. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 157. Internet Archive.
  69. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 158. Internet Archive.
  70. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), p. 160. Internet Archive.
  71. ↑ Lakehead University Nor'Wester (1967), scan page 166. Internet Archive.
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