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

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The Analecta 15 THE STUDENT COUNCIL Back in the obscure days when we grade XII’s were freshies was the last time that a body known as the Student’s Council was heard of. Coming new into the high school we had heard many exciting tales of Student Council elections and from the stories that circulated concerning the election that took place in the fall of ’23 the session was indeed stormy and full of thrills. After such a lively election the pupils had hoped for a council that would make wise reforms; that would plan some school activities; that would, in short, do something to keep the school alive. But after the first few preliminary meetings nothing more was heard of the Students’ Council. In vain we asked about it. No one knew its fate. The answer was invariably, “Don’ ’no”; So the school spirit died, school activities died and the year ’24-’25 has no high lights in it except those given it by the rugby and basketball teams. School life continued on its uneventful course for the year ’25-’26 until the publication of the Analecta in the spring of ’26 proved to all that C.C.I. was attempting to stage a comeback. This year the students have endeavored to carry on the good work and make C.C.I. once more a leading school. How could this be done better than with the aid of a Students’ Council? In this council representatives from all the grades could come together and discuss their problems and, often with the advice of the teachers, come to help¬ ful decisions. In this way all the grades would understand each other better and then, in turn, the pupils and teachers would be put in a position to sympa¬ thize with each other’s problems. With all the students working together and they, in their turn, working in harmony with the teachers, many activities could be planned, many suggestions carried out, many reforms made that could not help but ensure C.C.I. of the finest school life it has ever known. After the busy Xmas season is over we can start the new term with a Stu¬ dents’ Council. Next year holds many opportunities. Take them, C.C.I. Many of us leave Central High forever next June. We cannot hope to accomplish in the short time left us, everything we wish, but we leave it to you who will be in the school next year to carry on, to hold high the torch we throw you. Looking at the little poem at the end, remember that your school, as well as “life” is the mirror and as true as you give the best to your studies, your sports, and all the school activities, the best will come back to you. —L. M. R. There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave. There are souls that are pure and true. Then give to the world the best that you have, And the best will come back to you. For life is the mirror of king and slave; ’Tis what you are and do; Then give to the world the best that you have. And the best will come back to you.

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C.C.I. HALL of FAME —Continued The Analecta 17 Pat Lang Being the only boy in XII A not Whispering to Mr. Dunlop. To make his hair part in the Care will kill a,cat and therefore “Patty” big enough to wear long pants right place and wear a pair let’s be merry. of long pants. Jack Higgins His broad grin. Drawing cartoons. To grow big. Fret and fever, stress and strife.