Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Chapleau High School students Marjorie McRea and Andre Renaud flagbearers at official school opening in 1966


Chapleau High School students Marjorie McRea and Andre Renaud hold flags, after being presented them by the Branch No. 5 of the Royal Canadian Legion colour party of Henry Therriault and Brigadier General Bruce Clement. The occasion was the official opening of the new Chapleau High School in November 1966.

In the background are Rev. Murray Arnill (left) of Trinity United Church and MPP Gaston Demers (right). Brigadier General Clement was a member of a pioneer Chapleau family.

Photo appeared in the Chapleau Sentinel of November 10, 1966, Thanks to Andre Renaud for providing it.

Note the price of The Sentinel was 10 cents in 1966.

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