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

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The Analecta 15 st f uv BN TOR « 8 ®, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL The High Schools of Calgary, now accommodating approximately two thousand pupils, began in a very small way. The first High School work done in the North-West Territories was commenced by Mr. James Short, ex-Crown Prosecutor for Calgary, in connection with Public School work, much the same way as in the rural districts today. As population increased, the need of a High School separate from the Public School was felt and the first High School proper was built on Seventh Avenue behind the City Hall. Classes were opened here in Sep¬ tember, 1903, with Mr. H. A. Sinnott as principal and Miss E. J. McPhail as assistant. Many of Calgary’s present men and women received their High School education in this school, known as “Sleepy Hollow.” Perhaps the most outstanding student of Sleepy Hollow is Mr. Jos. Shaw, leader of the Liberal party in Alberta. Mr. J. A. Smith was added to the staff in 1904 and became principal in 1907 upon the resignation of Mr. Sinnott. Mr. Smith resigned in 1908 to become an inspector of schools. He was succeeded by Mr. A. C. Newcombe. Keeping pace with Calgary’s increased population, the present High School was built in 1908. Many pessimists of that day declared that Cal¬ gary v ould never have enough High School students to fill its eight rooms, only five of which were then used as class rooms. The next five years showed how they had erred for by 1913 it was necessary to enlarge the building to its present size. When Central opened there were four teachers but a fifth was added to take charge of the commercial department which was just organized. Mr. Newcombe resigned in 1911. During the following five years there were four principals. Dr. Hutchinson, our present principal, was appointed in 1916. During the years of Dr. Hutchinson’s principalship Central has advanced rapidly, until now it is the largest and, of course, the best, High School in Calgary. —MARJORIE FOSTER, XIC. PICTURES OF FATHERS OF CONFEDERATION Central High School is indeed fortunate in having the interest of the Hon. R. B. Bennett in its welfare and progress. Not long ago enough pictures of the Fathers of Confederation were received to supply every student in the school. We are exceedingly grateful for this tangible souvenir of our country’s past and the traditions each generation is called upon to maintain. Our congratulations and best wishes go to Mr. Bennett as he assumes, for the first time, the responsibilities of Leader of the Opposition. —HELEN JAMES.

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14 The Analecta discipline is enforced, making it easier at school. Then, too, we are always well up in the winning list in inter-scholastic sports. Each year our teams bring home some championships, and the appreciation of the students is shown by good attendance and hearty cheering at games. Although even this could be improved in some respects. But we fall down lamentably in one very important particular. Extra¬ class activities, such as “Lits.” and Debating Societies, which have a most vital effect in maintaining school spirit, are almost entirely neglected. This is a condition which should not be permitted to exist in a school with the history and attendance we have. Elsewhere in the -magazine you will find practical suggestions for the renewal of these activities. Students of Grades X and XI it is up to you to see that this situation is remedied. It is your duty to see Central restored to her place as the leading High School in Calgary. Do not fail her! THE EDITOR. The school year 1927-28 is now nearing its end. The success which crowns a High School course is due for the most part to our own efforts, but the cherished memories of High School life are the result of the spirit of comradeship and co-operation which characterize the work of our school years; to revive and retain these memories is the fundamental purpose of the Analecta. Moreover, the students receive an inestimable value from producing such a book. The material has been compiled, edited and published by the students under the management of their elected staff. Another important function that the Analecta serves is to provide the parents of High School pupils and other interested readers with informa¬ tion concerning the activities and projects which Central High School has carried on during the year and the aims and ends it is seeking to reach. Out’ aim throughout has been to present a cross-section of the social and scholastic life that makes a year at Central High. The Editors have welcomed suggestions of any kind from the students and have adopted many of them. If students’ names or contributions do not appear in the book they are omitted with much regret, but we trust that they will realize the extreme difficulty in compiling such a book and the limitations under which we labor. After the reader has thoroughly absorbed the material in this annual, particularly that pertaining to academics, not neglecting to notice the numerous scholarships won by students of this school, he will be quite capable of judging Central High School. He will be able to answer such questions as : Do the corridors resound with the standardized chatter of a crowd or the serious conversation of thoughtful students ? Do the social fields appear crowded, and the seats of learning comparatively deserted? Do the students appear predominently jocular and free of care or have they a definite purpose? Do the students obtain their rating in the school according to the horse-power of their car or the horse-power of their intellect? Assistant Editor, C. 0. C.

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16 The Analecta RUGBY BANQUET What happened to the Rugby Banquet ? This question is at the present moment predominant in the halls of C.C.I. Yes, indeed, what did happen to it? A number of Grade XII girls went to Dr. Hutchinson about it. They felt that the traditions of C.C.I. ought to be kept up and the rugby boys rewarded for their hard work and good sportsmanship. Dr. Hutchinson, however, thought that as there was very little rugby this year, the season not being finished, and sports not being held this fall there was no need. Something had to be dropped this year because of the epidemic, and as there was to be an Analecta the Rugby Banquet had to go. Needless to say next year’s Grade XII girls will have one next fall and you’ll make up for ours, won’t you, girls? However, thei’e has been a suggestion of having a Hockey Banquet this year instead. What do you think of it, girls? —SYLVIA KIRBY. THE SCHOOL SPIRIT OF C.C.I. “C.C.I. hasn’t any school spirit at all.” This is what students are say¬ ing. Has she any? If she hasn’t, whose fault is it, and why? Don’t you think school spirit is up to the students themselves? I do, and you would too, most likely, if you thought it over. Really C.C.I. has school spirit, otherwise who would care to buy rings, pins, jazz caps and so loyally stand up for the royal purple and gold? You might say: That is just sentiment, a reminder of school days. If so, why not take other colors and other schools? Yes, C.C.I. has school spirit. We find it everywhere, in the loyalty of the rooters at the many rugby games turning out even in stormy weather and in the persistence of the Analecta staff. Everywhere an Analecta sign meets you and makes you start guiltily if you have not yet handed in any contributions. If C.C.I. hasn’t school spirit, why don’t you go to work and make some. Help your school spirit by not waiting for the other fellow to start. Start something yourself. A Word to the IX’s and X’s C.C.I. has many traditions to be kept toward maintaining good school spirit. First of all, that of scholarship students. C.C.I. has a right to be proud of her scholarship students; then, too, C.C.I. has always ranked high in sports—rugby, basketball and hockey. She is noted for her Cen¬ tral Grads. Indeed C.C.I. is a famous school. It is you, Grade IX’s and X’s, who must keep her famous. We can’t do more for we graduate all too soon from “Good old C.C.I.” As MacRae says : “To you . We throw the torch Be yours to hold it high.” Thus we leave the question of C.C.I.’s school spirit safely in your hands!