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

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THE ANALECTA 15 THE FIRST ANALECTA—JUNE, 1911 In the fall of 1908 the Echo, the Analecta’s parent, was first published. This fortnightly paper appeared in the Literary Society under the editorship of Robert Hall. For two years it grew with real Western rapidity until in 1911 it gained the dignity of a printed edition. This first Analecta appeared in a dark grey cover with an elaborate and much bescrolled cover design bearing the challenge “Advance.” Its fifty pages were divided among the following sections; Literary, Sports, Society, Clubs, Contributions, Exchange, and Wit and Humor. Its staff con¬ sisted of: Supervisor—Mr. W. G. Carpenter. Editor-in-chief—C. W. Newcomb. Business Managers—Roy Black, Noble Black and Assistant Editors, Reporters and Artists. In between the lines on its already yellowing pages we read of that flaming school-spirit that we have inherited. Many Analectas have been published since then, sometimes once, and sometimes twice a year. It is our sincere hope that each edition of this embodiment of our un¬ wavering school-spirit may be just a little better than its predecessor. Let the Analecta take as its motto that inscription on Volume One— Number One “Advance.” STAFF CHANGES There have been several changes in the personel of the Central High School staff during the past year. Last summer, Mr. Thorlakson was granted a year ' s leave of absence by the Calgary School Board in order to give him the opportunity of taking a special course in dramatics at Northwestern University, Chicago. His position on the staff faculty has been filled by Miss J. W. Maxwell, B.A., a specialist in French and Dramatics, and formerly a member of the Western Canada High School staff. While at Central, Mr. Thorlakson worked with a number of the School Clubs, frequently directing the activities of the Dramatic Club which last year had the proud distinction of taking second prize in the City Festival. In former years, when the Read¬ ers’ Club and the Spokes Club were active, he was interested in their progress and organization. Mrs. Arthur, our study-room supervisor for the past four years, resign¬ ed last summer, her place being taken by Miss E. M. Sampson, B.A. of Regina, who, besides being our new librarian and study-room supervisor is taking an active interest in the school life. We wish the best of luck and happiness to those who left us last year— and we extend a hearty welcome to the new members of our staff. NAMES Our school has had some four names and nick-names during its ex¬ istence. When the school was founded in 1908, the name bestowed on it was Central Collegiate Institute, which the students promptly shortened to C. C. I. Another name, the least known and which cannot be properly applied to the school is “Sleepy Hollow.” This appelation was first used in connec¬ tion with the old High School on Seventh Avenue East by some imaginative