Alex Walter Prytula

Alex is the seventh child to Tymko (Tom) Prytula and Yewka (Eva) Senchyna

Alex was born on the Prytula Farmstead near Tway April 1, 1924

Tymko (Tom) Prytula &Yewka (Eva) Senchyna

1934

Tymko Prytula Farm

Alex as a child

Alex growing up

Alex attended Lone Pine School

from 1930-40

Lone Pine School 1939

Senior High School Education:Northern Light 1940-42

Saskatoon Normal School for teacher's certificate.

First teaching assignment was Principal of Robinhood School.

University of Saskatchewan:

Bachelor of Arts

1949

Bachelor of Education

1951

Charlie Toner’s Band – 5 nights/week for an entire summer

In 1950, as Vice Principal in Buchanan,

he married Martha Pretchuk. Martha is a song writer and free-

lance writer with many of her articles being

published in the Western Producer, Prairie

Farmer and Reader’s Digest.

His Family Grew

Bill David Dianne Richard Carol

And Grew…

Bill, Dianne, Richard, Greg, David, Winona, Michael, Carol

And Grew: Dianne, Richard, Martha, Alex

Greg Carol, Winona, Melissa,

Michael

David

Bill

Alex’s Accomplishments-Under John Welsh influence – Won NE Sask Softball Championship.-Won East Central H.S. Baseball Championships. -Butler Byers Trophy, Saskatoon 242 4H Clubs.-Tway High Schoo Principal -Buchanan VP -Invermay H.S. Principal-Nipawin H.S. Principal-Canora H.S. Vice P. –Teachers Counselor STF–Dept. of Educ. - drew-up exams students wrote.-Prince Albert Composite H.S. VP-Pres. Lions Band: Built Hall for $1.00.-TV show Education in the home shown across the West. Family awards in music. -St. Mary’s College – Planned new school as Principal – All boys. Initiated many new programs still used in Sask. today.

Alex’s Accomplishments

-1960 International Nickel Scholarship in Advanced Math – Scholarship Univ. of Sask.

-1962-1968 Summers studied under United States Science Foundation as the only Canadian selected with 24 Canadian College & H.S. Teachers Scholarships of about $2400/summer towards a Masters Degree in Science from University of Iowa and University of Minnesota.

-A visiting Instructor/Professor at Universities both Saskatoon & Regina 1962-67 for High School teachers to be accredited to teach the new B.S.C.S. Biology.

Alex’s Accomplishments

-At the request of the B.C. Government, Alex organized & chaired the 3 East Kootenay B.C. Russian groups and united them.

-Today they work together, don’t burn schools or parade in the nude anymore. A wonderful success.

Winnipeg cadets

Alex’s Military Career

Alex’s Military Career:

Air Force:Director

Pilot Officer Flight Officer

Flight Lt. Army:

Captain Major

Flight Lieutenant 3rd Cadet Squadron – Sports Director at Air Force Base Vancouver now Vancouver International Airport.

-Major of Sports and Swim at Vernon Army Cadet Camp. Hired his 5 sons as officers who assisted Alex and later lead after Alex retired.

-Alex lead a Phys. Ed. staff of 39. Alex built the programs, wrote the books on the program, which is now used in all camps across Canada.

In 2002, Vernon Legion, VACC, Vernon City honored Alex for his contribution in helping to save the Cadet movement in Canada. DND reported Cadet numbers are overwhelming. Books are written on this program.

Alex’s Military Career:

-Chosen to coach Rifle competitors from Canada for NATO competition in Bisley, England. -In 1957, selected to represent English Canada at School of Instructional Techniques, with NATO officers from Turkey, France, Germany, England, Canada and US.

Saskatchewan’s 75th AnniversaryFred, Polly, Bill, Mary, Alex

Alex FredMary

Alex married Marcia

(Jackson) Prytula

on Sept 6,1990

Alex’s Family Tulum, Mexico 2001

Alex’s Grandchildren 2001

Jessica, Ocean, Adam, Jade-Dawn, Raven-Belle, Michael, Danni, Joshua, Eric, (Niki)

Alex flying thru the Grand Canyon

Alex on the Edge

Colorado River

Thumbs Up!

Alex Walter Prytula