Central Collegiate Institute - Analecta Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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The Analecta 5 Cbttortal FOREWORD “The Analecta!” What can or cannot be written about that fantastic creation of Central High, wherein, everything from term’s end to term’s end is eulagized, poetized or scripturized ? Where the heroes of the grid¬ iron and heroines of the basketball floor are held up before the awe inspired public as examples of what the infectious germ of collegiate spirit can produce. Others after us, as others before have done, will pull out from some student’s treasure house a battered copy, or two, of the “Analecta,” finger smeared, corner worn and scribbled over with epitaphs and signatures of leading powers and intimate friends in the school. Slowly turning over leaves, each heavy laden with fond memories of bye- gone days, we see where Souter brought home the honors of the track meet, where Helen Woodside upheld the traditions of the school by capturing the city and provincial swimming championships, or to turn to the lighter side we read of dear old Jones and his favorite, get on, get on there, or of any one of the numerous satallites of the school with their unending store of original wise cracks. Is it possible then, with such a future before each issue of the “Analecta,” for me, the editor, budding or otherwise to paint the glories of this present number in colors suitable enough to meet the demands of the. school graduates of former years? Do you beieve that with such a past as the “Analecta” has had that those personages, the former students of Central High School and workers on the editorial staff or in other branches of school activities are not depending upon you present day students to uphold the standards of the “Analecta” and therefore the spirit of the School. Have we not had proof of this in the past years when school spirit ranged low and the “Analecta” was not in evidence? Have we not had proof of this in the present term, that with the revival of the “Analecta” the school spirit once more rang clear and true; and the sidelines we filled with enthusiastic fans, while the assembly hall echoed as the rooting club swung into the good old yells, which have won more victories for the purple and gold than have been realized by most. Fellows, as an editorialist I’m the bunk, but perhaps if you have given a thought to the above you’ll see that I’m right. With the revival of the school spirit and “Analecta” let’s all put our efforts into keeping it up. A word to the tens and elevens, this year sees the passing on of many of

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6 The Analecta the school workers who have achieved a triumphant ending. These same students have pulled together for the purpose of obtaining a single end the re-establishment of Central High. It has been accomplished and with their leaving, a trust is being passed on to you. Do not fail them, and in years to come, however vague this word now to you may seem, you will realize its full significance and rejoice in the fact that those to whom you have left a similar trust will fulfd it as you did yours. RALPH A. ROGERS, Editor-in-Chief. “THE ANALECTA” It was in the school year of 1910-11 that the hopes of the pupils of Central High, to have a printed school magazine, were realized. Two years before they had started with “The Echo,” which appeared fort¬ nightly in the Literary Society under the editorship of Robert Hall, but the paper had grown so steadily that at last they were able to attain the dignity of a printed edition. The first supervisor of the “Analecta” was Mr. W. G. Carpenter, B.A., the editor-in-chief was C. W, Newcomb, and the business managers were Roy Black and Noble Black. There were also associate editors and re¬ porters on the staff. Many Analectas have appeared since that first one was published, sometimes once and sometimes twice a year. The aim of the “Analecta” is to unite all the students in the endeavor to produce a magazine worthy of the school, and its value is great as it awakens in the student the desire to use and develop his literary abilities. The word “Analacta” is derived from the Greek. It means a collection of literary fragments. DAISY MAMINI.