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

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C.C.I. HALL of FAME —Continued 18 The Analecta

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20 The Analecta A DIRECTORY TO XIIB Lillian Bibby—Although Irish, was born in Calgary—longs to be a really good nurse. “A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warn, to comfort and command.” Josephine Bird—‘‘Rara Avis” (a rare bird). “Dickie” was born in North- hamptonshire, England, and came to Sunny Alberta when a mere child. Wants to learn to drive a “Ford.” “The early bird catches the worm.” Gladys Biswanger—Bessy is a permanent fixture in Calgary, having lived here all her life. Intends to be a lawyer. “She is pretty to walk with And witty to talk with And pleasant, too, to think on.” Mabelle Greer—“Babo” (believed to be short for baboon) comes from Lougheed. Chiefly occupied in staying away Friday afternoons. “A maiden modest yet (self) possessed.” Madeline Hall—“Tee-hee-hee, Giggle-giggle-giggle! Beware! Madeline approaches!” Called “Slivers” for short. Born in Calgary. Hopes to pass Grade XII exams before her hairs are grey. “Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever!” Helen James—Born in Vancouver but as she was not the only pebble on the beach, came to Calgary. Wants to drive a Herald delivery cart (one of those yellow things). “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Sylvia Kirby—-‘‘The fair haired nymph with the baby face.” Claims Winni¬ peg as her birth place. Pet ambition to become a nurse. Known to intimate friends (or enemies) as Buddina. Pauline Lewis—“Still waters run deep.” Born in Peru, Indiana, migrated to Enchant, Alta, but finds Calgary better. Can’t decide between the profession of History teacher and Grand Opera Star. Helen Mercer—“Short but sweet!” Drifted to Calgary from Castor two years ago. Her highest ambition is to raise kittens for the cat show. Violet Silverthorn—“Still fairest found where all are fair.” Born in Cal¬ gary many long years ago. Chief ambition is to learn Chemistry II without damaging the rest of us. Practises talking Irish as a pastime. Margaret Sutherland—This fair maid claims Park City, Utah, as her native city. Soon afterwards toddled up to Calgary. Would really like to be a Professor of Geometry. “A mind at peace with all below A heart whose love is innocent.” Jean Wallinger—Made her first smile of approval at Cranbrook, B.C. One of our few live-wires. Her best subjects at school are basketball and Harold H. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Hazel Roberts—Another Calgarian. Says her ambition is to be a school ma’am. (Mr. Menzies wants to know if you call that ambition?”) “Nor know we anything as fair As is the smile upon thy face!” Zella Oliver—Born at Moyie, B.C. Granddaughter of Alexander Mc- Lachlan, the early Canadian pcet. If disgusted with the class answers and he does not know the answer himself, our literature teacher asks Zella.