LUNENBURG ACADEMY YEAR BOOK 1 "'!Animis Opibusque Parati 1895 - 1995 The Lunenburg Academy 100th Anniversary 1895 - 1995 Centennial Issue of The Sea u First Edition June 1995 Published by the Lunenburg Academy Foundation Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada Printed by Bestprint, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada Table of Contents Introduction -- Heather-Anne (Risser) Getson /77 ................................. page 1 The Lunenburg Academy Foundation -- Roxie (Lohnes) Smith /59 ............................................. page 2 100th Anniversary Reunion Committee --Jane Ritcey Moore /66 ................................................. page 4 Message from the Town of Lunenburg -- Laurence Mawhinney .................................................. page 5 Message from the School Board -- Hugh Plant ................................................................ page 6 Architecture of the Academy -- Jeffrey Cook /51 ........................................................ page 8 Robert Campbell -- Margaret Campbell /65 .................................................. page 19 Adventures of H. H. Corkum -- Natalie Corkum /35 and Hugh Corkum /59 ........................... page 21 L.C.A. Sports -- David Collins /54 ......................................................... page 25 Lunenburg's War Memorials -- Heather-Anne Getson /77 .............................................. page 29 A Thank You to my Teachers at Lunenburg Academy -- J. Murray Beck /31 ...................................................... page 33 Four Generation Families -- Josephine Skinner /58 page 36 The Best of The Seagull First Editorial anon. 1935 page 39 Our School -- Burton Schaffelburg /35 ................................................ page 41 Salt Fishing -- Marie Levy /38 ............................................................ page 43 Eventide -- Clyde Westhaver /38 page 47 1940 Editorial -- Andrew Eisenhauer /40 ................................................. page 48 Lunenburg Glee Club -- Frances Geldert /40 page 50 Male Choir -- Mildred Clarke /41 ....................................................... page 53 Blackout! -- Jean Macartney /44 ..................................................... page 55 A Class Prophecy -- Rita Tobin /42 page 57 Biographies of War Dead anon. 1948 .................................................................. page 60 Trees -- Sheila Hellstrom /53 page 65 The Weeping Willow -- Johanne Zwicker /50 ................................................... page 66 Letters re: Burgess McKittrick -- Murray Emeneau and Frank Parker Day .......................... page 67 Angus Byers -- Joy L. Nodding /50 ...................................................... page 70 Douglas Hamm, D.F.C. -- Anne Sholds /51 page 71 A. Dauphinee and Sons -- Joan Fralick /50 page 73 Rupert C. S. Kaulbach -- Shirley Hynick; Ronald 0. Levy /52 ................................. page 76 Billy King - Master Performer -- James Bald /53; David Collins /54 ................................... page 79 A Day at the Fisheries Exhibition -- Joan Tanner /54; Dorothy Lohnes /53 .............................. page 82 The Exhibition Parade -- Philomena Arenburg /53 ................................................ page 85 37 Years at the Academy -- Minnie Hewitt .............................................................. page 87 Mr. Angus Beck -- Ann Crouse /56 page 93 Dr. Murray Beck -- Brenda Tanner /57 ...................................................... page 95 A New Federal Building -- Judith Iversen /58; Elizabeth Baker /56 ........................... page 97 Fish and Chips -- Brenda Tanner /57 ....................................................... page 99 The Newtown Development -- Ann Cook /58; Jamesie MacDuff /60 ................................ page 11)3 Captain Angus Walters -- Roxanna Lohnes /59; Carolyn Tanner /59 ......................... page 105 The Old Legion Hall -- Sheila Conrad /61; Samuel Walters /62 ........................... .. page 109 Mrs. Music -Mrs. B. G. Oxner -- Judith Crouse /60; Sheila Conrad /61 ................................ page 112 Mrs. J. J. Kinley -- Diane Lohnes /62; Marion Brushett /63 ............................. page 117 Lunenburg Bicentennial -- Tannis Sodero; Linda Mason /65 ...................................... page 120 Fishermen's Memorial Hospital -- Fred Rhuland ........................................................... page 123 Hi-Society Show -- Margaret Campbell /65; Ingrid Menssen /64 ..................... .. page 129 Last Days at the Academy -- Shirley Levy; Sheila Lace /66 page 132 Mr. Sidney Knickle -- Suzanne Bailly /67 page 134 Mayors of Lunenburg -- Johanna Blindheim; Gail Langille /69 ................................ page 136 43 Years of It -- D. H. Collins ............................................................... page 139 Judge Ethel Mclachlan -- Randi Menssen /69 page 143 A Memorial to R. H. Winters -- Donald H. Collins page 145 The Story of the Fountain -- Miss Ruby Kaulbach; Mrs. C. E. Dauphinee .................... page 149 Tourism in Lunenburg -- Bonnie McLeod; Lois Gibson /74 .................................. page 152 Sir John A. -- Stephen Slack /79 page 154 Scared -- Michelle House /85 page 155 long ... wait -- Jamie Green /87 ......................................................... page 155 The Calming of the Storm at Sea -- Charlene Hancock /93 .................................................. page 156 Academy 1995 - Students of Today What the Academy Means to Me Students, Grade Primary to Grade Five .............................. page 158 The Lunenburg Academy Motto: Animis opibusque parati Prepared in mind and body To celebrate the centenary of the Lunenburg Academy, the Academy Foundation organized a Reunion, scheduled for the weekend of June 30 - July 3, 1995. The Reunion would not have been possible without the work of many volunteers. The Co-chairmen of theReunion Committee, Roxie . Smith and Jane Ritcey Moore, have demonstrated outstanding and inspiring leadership in this effort. On a smaller scale, the production of this anniversary "year book" would not have been possible without the dedication and determination of many volunteers. Our sincere thanks to the authors of the articles. Special mention must be made of the outstanding efforts of Angela Kent /82 and Janet Eisenhauer /77 (Advertising); and Dena Emeneau /82 (Ad Layout). Ben Smith and Peggy Falkenham, two of our "unofficial" volunteers, (and non-Academy students!) are also offereda special "thank you". The following poem, published in the 1972 edition of "The Seagull", is presented again, withmuch the same sentiments. We hope thatyou enjoy this Special Edition of "TheSeagull". Heather-Anne (Risser) Getson /77 Editor The Sea Gull At the rose-grey dawn of morning E'er the town stirs out of slumber, Slow and graceful he comes soaring - Perching on the wharf's grey lumber. Not the plumage of a peacock, Not the voice of a canary - Yet this sentinel of ship's dock, Head erect, stands proud and stately. Robed in white, combined with silver, The Atlantic's precious symbol - Work of art, by our Creator. Hail him now! The humble sea gull! Once again the curtain's closing We are "ending" one more school year, With much work, and careful planning, This, our year book, we present here. Not the talents of great artists, Not a classic's smooth fine lines - But it is our combined efforts Of the year we've left behind. Echoes, only, in these pages - Oh! We hope they're not too dull, And throughout the corning ages Here's "Good Luck" to our "Sea Gull!" by Heather-Anne Risser /77 The Lunenburg Academy Foundation Let's light up the castle! Themost enthusiastic response from the first mail out by the Lunenburg Academy Foundation to former students was to light the Academy. The Foundation Directors responded positively. JimEisenhauer agreed to head the Committee. Consequently our "Legacy to the Academy" on its 100th birthday will be to throw the switch and light the castle. What a thrill for those of us who will be privileged to be in Lunenburg for this occasion! Will we ever forget the memories which will surge back as the lights crown our jewel? This school is the bond that will bring us to the hill - some of us from great distances - some of us many years since we were last here - but all of us united in our desire to preserve our heritage. The Lunenburg Academy Foundation, incorporated in 1981, has as its mandate the upkeep, preservation, and complete restoration of the school, keeping it as an integral part of the cultural and educational life of the town. Our Academy has been given Municipal and Provincial designations and is a National Historic Site. We hope that, as part of the Town of Lunenburg historic area, we will receive a World Heritage Designation. Many improvements have already been initiated by the Academy Foundation: A generous gift from the W. Garfield Weston Foundation and Save Easy resulted in the installation of an elevator, serving all three floors. Hardwood floors have been restored, track lighting has been installed near the stage, a new In memory of D.H. Collins, Principal of the Lunenburg Academy, 1926-1967, by son David Collins /54. 2 electrical entrance has been installed and wrought iron has been put on the stage windows (a gift from Vernon Walters). In 1984 we obtained a copyright and trademark which assures us that anyone using pictures or illustrations of the Academy Building design must firstobtain permission from the Foundation. Buildings are a lot like people - the older they get the