Brandon Collegiate Institute - New Era Yearbook (Brandon, Manitoba Canada)

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8 THE NEW ERA Student Council Activities 1937-38 The Student Council (Back Row): Donald Thompson, Rae Shanks, Jack Buckham. (Third Row): Bob Russell, Bill Manson, George Gooden, Cy Kempston. (Second Row): Irene Armstrong, Mr. Reid, Doreen Donnelly, Mr. Bell, Betty Buckham. (Front Row): Eileen Clark, Marguerite Hanson, Leila McDiarmid, Ruth Hunter, Beulah Cristall. The Personnel of the Student Council President .. DOREEN DONNELLY Vice-President .. IRENE ARMSTRONG Secretary . BETTY BUCKHAM Treasurer .... .. RAE SHANKS Staff Advisor .. MR. H. V. BELL Room Representatives II A .. JACK BUCKHAM II B . DONALD THOMPSON II C . MARGUERITE HANSON II D . ELSIE CLARK II E . BOB RUSSELL II F . ALEC MASHMAN III A . GEORGE GOODEN III B . BEULAH CRISTALL III C . LEILA McDIARMID III D . CYRIL KEMPSTON III E . BILL MANSON IV A . RUTH HUNTER

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THE NEW ERA 7 EDITORIAL As this year’s edition of the “New Era” is going to press, another school term- a term which we hope will find its place among the more pleasant memories of the students—is drawing to an end. The purpose of this year book, as of all others, is to recall pleasant memories of happy associations. With this idea in mind we dedicate the 1937-38 “New Era” to the graduating classes of this year, hoping that it will fulfill our expectations. If it does so, we may well rest content. On glancing back over the school term our interest is attracted by the success which has attended nearly every school activity. Much of this success is due to the work of the Student Council President, Doreen Donnelly, who, metaphorically speaking, welded together in excellent co-operation the staff and the student body. The highlight of the year was, undoubtedly, the smashing success of the major production, “Anne of Green Gables”, which set a record for such performances in the B.C.I. The play was presented, two nights running, in the school auditorium, and on both nights the hall was packed, tickets having all been sold a week in advance. Speaking for the staff and the students alike, we may truthfully state that neither Miss Clendenning, nor her excellent work in this connection, will soon be forgotten. The annual swimming meet was held at the Y.M.C.A., and great interest was evinced by the students who turned out strong to cheer their teams to victory. The B.C.I. skaters, perennial winners at the Kinsmen’s Karnivals, made a sweep of the events, bringing home nearly all the trophies. The Interform Basketball League fell through after Christmas, a championship being awarded in the boys’ division only. The inauguration of the Girls’ Bowling League, coupled with the successful operation of the Boys’ League, formed one of the highlights of the sporting year. As we are going to press another successful field day is coming to an end, and the annual tennis tournament is in its last stages. The Debating Society ran through its schedule smoothly, and the final winners were worthy ones. Although the opening debates were well attended, interest lagged somewhat towards the end. The debating this year was of an exceptionally high standard, and both the debaters and their executive are to be congratulated on their fine work. Heading the social events of the year was the graduating dinner which was held in the Cecil Hotel. The other social events were also highly successful, due to the co-operation of the committees and the students. This year a Boys’ Industrial Arts course, with Mr. Harris as teach¬ er, was introduced. Miss Dunseith returned to the Collegiate, after a year in Scotland as an exchange teacher. Miss Clendenning left after Easter, and her place was filled by Mrs. Witherspoon. All in all, the year has been a great one, full of achievement and success. We trust that we have presented a true recording of it, and that this 1937-38 “New Era” will be the means of recalling the pleasant years spent in the B.C.I. ROBERT BARCLAY LYALL CAVANAGH

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THE NEW ERA 9 STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES As the school year draws to a close, the members of the Student Council are proud to announce that the term 11)117-158 has been a decided success. Under the able leadership of Doreen Donn elly, the council piloted the student ac¬ tivities through another Collegiate year of achievement. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the student body for its enthusi¬ asm and excellent co-operation throughout the term. Each year, in order to carry out its various projects, the council’s first business is to levy a student fee. This “head tax” of twenty-five cents was collected, and it added a sum of $109.95 to the treasury. Student cards were distributed to those who had paid the fee, and holders of these cards received re¬ duced prices at certain down-town business places. All non-holders were barred from the school func¬ tions. Early in the season, the Council appointed Bill Crane and Jim Crane as yell leaders. Ellis Mc¬ Laren was chosen in the first term as the reporter for the “Col¬ legiate Collections” in the Brandon Sun. His duties were taken over by Marguerite Cowan after Christ¬ mas. They are both to he con¬ gratulated (in filling their posi¬ tions so capably. In January, Lyall Cavanagh and Bob Barclay were appointed co¬ editors for the Collegiate year book, “The New Era”. This year the student council undertook to sponsor an essay, poetry, and art contest in connec¬ tion with the “New Era”. The work handed in was of a very high calibre and proved that the B.C.I. still retains its share of talent. Another new scheme which met with the approval of the council was the purchase of school rings and pins. This appealed strongly to both students and ex-students alike. Lyall Cavanagh drew sev¬ eral designs from which one suit¬ able for either ring or pin was selected by the student council. Incidentally, the successful in¬ troduction of bowling for the girls was also a feature in our extra¬ curricular activities this year. All committees were appointed by the student council. To those committees which supervised the three proms, a great deal of credit is due for their faithful work. It becomes increasingly difficult to improve on the usual social func¬ tions each year and to present something more original; never¬ theless these committees succeed¬ ed in making the parties both en¬ tertaining and enjoyable for every¬ one. The committee in charge of the “lit” also deserves credit for presenting a fine literary evening, enjoyed by the students and staff. The major production “Anne of Green Gables” was the outstanding accomplishment of the Collegiate year. The council’s committee in charge of the ticket sales announc¬ ed a complete sell-out two days before the performance began. In this production the Collegiate made a clear profit of $189.49. In this regard particularly we were very pleased witli the whole-lieart- ed support given by the entire student body. Under the auspices of the coun¬ cil, the annual swimming meet was held January 15th. Pennants were presented to winning teams. The council will present crests as awards to honored members of the Collegiate before the term closes.