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

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10 THE NEW ERA STUDENT COUNCIL Front Row: B. Shewan, P. Prokaska, N. Axford (Pres.), A. Gloch, N. Clarke. Second Row: E. McKenzie, E. Smith, Mr. Bell, J. Randall, L. Wind- over. Third Row: K. Stone, F. Robb, E. Sengwoda, G. Crofton, D. Thomson.

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THE NEW ERA 9 EDITORIAL Years from now, when some future student of Brandon Collegiate picks up this year’s copy of “The New Era,” he will probably think, “That was published in the first year of the war.” Strangely enough, our school life has not been greatly affected by the war except perhaps to give History classes, and sometimes Prose classes, more significance and interest. We are fortunate to be able to continue to live and go to school in a normal manner. In the near future, we believe, there will he an urgent need for educated, rational and sane citizens to carry our country forward after the war. This year we have gained, here in the Collegiate, a little more of that experience and training to carry us on. In this issue, we have created a new section, “International Friend¬ ship” and we hope that it will prove interesting. We are grateful to Ann Gloch for originating the idea. Music has again become a factor in Collegiate life. The (ilee Club with Miss E. Strachan and the orchestra, under the direction of Mr. J. A. Ashley have been doing excellent and constructive work. One of the finest things about our school life this year is the oppor¬ tunity afforded to gain information and valuable experience in subjects in which we are most interested. For those with a political turn of mind there is the Discussion Club; for the musical, the Glee Club or the Orchestra; for those with acting ability, the Dramatic Society; for the sports-loving, the Athletic Association; and always an interested and willing teaching staff. As I complete this editorial, bombs are being dropped over Bel¬ gium, now a four-day-old victim of German aggression; Winston Churchill has just become prime minister of England; and Italy is hourly expected to enter the war. I sincerely hope that future editors may write their editorials in time of peace and that our efforts now will contribute something to their school life then. —MARION EPTON. in Jflemortam It is with deep regret that we record the passing of Charles Boles, a member of IIE class. We extend our sincere sympathy to the members of his family in their bereavement.

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THE NEW ERA 11 STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES This year there was a decided change in Collegiate. In September when the students commenced school, they were pleasantly sur¬ prised with the appearance of the interior of the school and each one mentally resolved to try and keep it thus. All the dark and dismal rooms were redecorated with white paint and new and larger windows replaced the old ones. The Student Council was under the capable administration of our “charming” president, Neomia Ax- ford. Through the co-operation of the staff and the student body this term has been a very favorable and a memorable one. The usual fee of twenty-five cents was levied on the students to enable the council to carry out the various school projects. The students who paid the fee were ad¬ mitted to all school functions. This year, Mr. Petch and Mr. Roberts, managers of the Strand and Capi¬ tol theatres, respectively, gener¬ ously presented us with student cards. On each card was a picture of the individual student. Holders of these cards were entitled to a reduced price at both theatres. Ry means of a stamp, the same cards were used for receipts of the stu¬ dent fees. For the first time in many years R.C.I. was unable to procure yell leaders. The council, after making various attempts and receiving a number of refusals, dropped to matter. As is customary, a reporter for the “Collegiate Collections” in the Brandon Daily Sun, was ap¬ pointed. Marion Epton filled this office very capably—so capably in fact that she was appointed editor of the New Era. This year the council undertook to devise an entirely new scheme for the social functions. It was de¬ cided, since several new clubs had been organized that each club hold its own function. All members of the club were allowed to invite one guest. This scheme has proven to be a success. In connection with the clubs, each organization attended to its own business and reported to the council of its activities. In February a well-performed and enjoyable “lit” was presented. Thanks to a very capable commit¬ tee convened by Betty Shewan both the student and the staff were pleasantly entertained. On account of the disastrous state of the world today, the dra¬ matic society presented this year for its major production, a most amusing comedy, “Prize Pigs”. Through the enthusiastic co-oper¬ ation of the entire student body, the play was a decided success both financially and dramatically. The students of R.C.I. as all other Canadians, did their share in helping the Red Cross Association. An amount of twelve dollars was donated. In return each room re¬ ceived a membership certificate. Other features that appeared in our extra curricular activities were the introduction of mixed bowling, organization of a school orchestra, participation in junior-high hockey league, and continuation of the junior boys’ and girls’ and midgets basketball teams. As usual at the closing exercises in June, crests and ribbons will be awarded to the honored students. -—Anne C. Gloch