ShiloBrats Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Gernot Flick
From: Hamburg, Germany
E-mail: email@gernotflick.de

Comments:
Hello, I am a grad �87 (Princess Elizabeth High School) and I spend almost 6 years in Shilo. I had a great time and I like to thank you for this great web side. Gernot

Added: September 26, 2014

Submitted by
Name: ShiloBrats
From: Teacher Feature
E-mail: shilobrats@shaw.ca

Comments:
Teacher double Feature: �Down to Business� with Mr. Berry and Mr. Chudobiak.

Just like there were Industrial Arts and Home Economics, there were also Business programs to prepare you for the great beyond. Did they work? Tell us what you recall about the programs and the teachers.

Added: September 25, 2014

Submitted by
Name: ShiloBrats
From: Teacher Feature
E-mail: shilobrats@shaw.ca

Comments:
Visit the Gallery for Teacher double Feature: Mr. Websdale & Mr. Chastko

Mr. Websdale taught English and Geography at PEHS in the 60's, 70's & 80's, and also coached Badminton. What are your recollections of Mr. Websdale.

Mr, Chastko taught English & Social Studies at PEHS in the 70's. There have been postings in the forum about Mr. Chastko being their most influential teacher in Shilo. What do you remember?

Added: September 24, 2014

Submitted by
Name: ShiloBrats
E-mail: shilobrats@shaw.ca

Comments:
The Shilo Goldeyes story is amazing, and very few people from Shilo even know about it, unless you were in a family that was part of it, or friends of the swimmers. Most of the accomplishments happened away from home, which is even more amazing considering these were mostly 8 to 14 year old kids breaking provincial swimming records on the road in prairie winters. They were up at 4 am in the mornings for practice and back again after school every day except Sundays, then on the road to major centres for swimming competitions.

The real heroes are their families and coaches like Fred Allen, who trained and supported their efforts for years to reach these accomplishments, who got them to practice and back every day, who accompanied them on the road to the major competitions.

And now exactly 50 years after winning the provincial swimming championship, Fred Allen is still here to keep the amazing story of the Shilo Goldeyes alive, an amazing story itself.

ShiloBrats created a Special Edition (on page 2 of Special Edition menu) telling the story of the Goldeyes through the scrapbook pictures, clippings and memories of Lynn Davis and Debbie Jenkins. Click on the pictures and headlines on each page to get the full story. Revisit or check it out for the first time. It is a story of Shilo families and the memories they made.

Added: September 24, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Turk
From: victoria
E-mail: mturk204@shaw.ca

Comments:
Way to go Fred Allen.
Sounds like you have had a exciting life and much more to go.
Thanks
Turk

Added: September 23, 2014

Submitted by
Name: ShiloBrats
From: Teacher Feature
E-mail: shilobrats@shaw.ca

Comments:
Visit the Gallery for today's Teacher double Feature

Mr. Simmons taught History at PEHS in the late 60's then moved over to Greenwood in the 70's. Were you in a Mr. Simmons class, what do you remember...

Mr. Davies taught a variety of subjects at PEHS in the 60's, 70's & 80's. Definitely a character, what recollections and stories do you have of Mr. Davies.

Added: September 23, 2014

Submitted by
Name: ShiloBrats
From: Teacher Feature
E-mail: shilobrats@shaw.ca

Comments:
This week's Teacher Feature doubles down for 2 teachers a day! Visit Teacher Feature in the Gallery to remember your teachers in Shilo, and tell us in the Guestbook your favorite teacher story.

It's Monday morning, back to school, on the way to Miss Graham's class, but don't lag in the hallways, Miss McMullen is ever vigilante, she'll make you pay!

Two of the long time lady teachers in Shilo, some will remember them as iron ladies, and many will have memories of their softer side.

Miss McMullen, Occupational Entrance courses, tough as nails but a heart of gold for almost 3 decades.

Miss Mary Graham, French & Math through the 60's & 70's, Miss Graham is still around today and recently donated her Shilo school photos to ShiloBrats. Thank you Miss Graham.

What do you remember about Miss Graham & Miss McMullen.

Added: September 22, 2014

Submitted by
Name: ShiloBrats
From: Teacher Feature
E-mail: shilobrats@shaw.ca

Comments:
Sunday Teacher Feature in the Gallery: Mr. Balitsky, taught at PEHS from the early 60's through the final year in 1987. Pretty much everyone who went to PEHS at one time had him as a teacher. In the photo he is coach of the 1965 Girls Volleyball team. Another one of the all time memorable teachers in Shilo. What do you remember about Mr. Balitsky.

Added: September 21, 2014

Submitted by
Name: Fred Allen
From: FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK
E-mail: cfallen@rogers.com

Comments:
My son, Michael, told me that, while browsing on Google, he tried the search term "Shilo Goldeyes" and was amazed with what he discovered. He found this site which lead him to a detailed history of the Shilo Goldeyes. He was particularly interested in it because he has many pleasant memories of the Goldeyes. At age 10 he was a member of our undefeated Boys Under 10 relay team which set many records in Manitoba, personally held the age group backstroke record and was second in freestyle only to his outstanding team mate Jamie Currie.

After this discovery, he came to my room announcing that he had found something on the net that would be of interest to me. He opened it up on my computer, revealing the amazing story of the Shilo Goldeyes. At the ripe old age of 92, when I look back over my life in the military, nothing gives me a greater sense of pride and fulfillment than my involvement with the Shilo Goldeyes.

I retired from the Armed Forces in 1969 and began a second career teaching high school Mathematics in Sault Ste. Marie. I retired from teaching in 1982 and embarked on a third "career" as an Author. I have competed 4 novels and, at age 92, am working on my fifth!! I live in the Veteran's Wing of Sunnybrook Hospital, a facility that would make anyone proud of the way Canada takes care of its World War II veterans. I get spoiled here every day !

I will be forever greatful to the creator and contributors to this site for giving me, in the twilight years of my life, such wonderful memories of a very special time. Special thanks to Lynn Davis for her amazing contribution to the Shilo Goldeyes section.

I will be checking this forum every day and would LOVE to hear from anyone who has memories to share. Again, thank you for making my "Golden Years" truly golden with this wonderful site.

Captain C.F. Allen (RET.)
(647) 347-6406

"92" and much more to do" !!

Added: September 20, 2014

Submitted by
Name: ShiloBrats
From: Teacher Feature
E-mail: shilobrats@shaw.ca

Comments:
The always enthusiastic Mr. Clark was present throughout the 60's, 70's, and 80's in Physical Education and Sports, as Guidance Counselor and Vice Principal.

Visit Teacher Feature in the Gallery. What are your memories of Mr. Clark?

Added: September 20, 2014