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

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THE NEW ERA ART CONTEST Sir Eomumo Ibonupc First Prize Classic—Maurice Ryles

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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

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THE NEW ERA First Prize Classic—Maurice Ryles