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

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16 THE ANALECTA NAMES —Continued. student, and when quarters were moved to this building the name more or less came too. As Central Collegiate Institute we have been known for many years, but in one of the acts of the last government a definition of a High School was given and not that of a Collegiate Institute. Therefore, rather than leave us nameless, the officials gave us the name Central High School. It was changed on the books, yes, but in the hearts of the students, no. And although it may not be recognized as official, the name we like best and will remember longest is Central Collegiate Institute”. OUR LIBRARY One of the interesting corners in our rambling old school is the library in the spare-room. There has been a library here for several years but little interest was taken in it until the options in the new curriculum came into effect. The library, started many years ago, now contains nearly eight hun¬ dred books. About sixty of these are on loan from the Public Library. Dr. A. M. Scott, former superintendent of High Schools, has contributed many of the books, while members of the school staff are responsible for some of the others. Besides a number of books bearing on Social Studies, fifty new ones were obtained this season. Several hundred more books will not only be welcomed but really needed in the future. All subjects are at least partially covered by our library. At present it serves the school fairly well, but with the expansion of our new curriculum the library must keep pace. Although the new books this year enable the library to take care of present demands, the growing requirements will make development necessary. Mr. Calhoun of the Calgary Public Library once stated, We have a great number of books, but a library is never complete or entirely up to date.” He explained that the clipping files are the only means of keeping a library a completely modern information bureau. It is with this interesting and useful work that Miss Sampson occupies her spare time. Her clipping file, growing rapidly, supplies the students with material on even the most recent current events. Orals, too, may be easily prepared from information gleaned from Miss Sampson’s files. We said that the library is interesting. Miss Sampson informs us that it not only interests us but most of the school as well. She pointed out that although many of the students read only the blood and thunder” fic¬ tion, the great majority are genuinely interested in the entire library. The Current Events Club is constantly consulting her files, while ardent debaters can usually be satisfied as well. Questions outside the school realm can easily be answered from the various useful books on hand. Miss Sampson claims that a library such as ours makes the students think for themselves. She digs out all the clippings and books on the matter in question and then makes the student develop his own material. Miss Sampson does not believe in “spoon-feeding,” but is always willing to co-oper¬ ate. She is very rapidly becoming a favorite at Central, and is ready to as¬ sist in our problems, and to share in our recreations. We are glad that our library is in such competent hands.

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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

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THE ANALECTA 17 SCHOLARSHIPS ROY JONES —Four Year Engineering Scholarship at the University of Montana (world wide). Reuben Leonard Scholarship—Ridley College. GENA SPEAKMAN —Mount Royal College Scholarship, $100. Presented to the student taking a University course who had the highest standing in Grade XII. TED JONES —McGill University Entrance Matriculation Scholarship—Entrance Bursary, $125, and a Residence Bur¬ sary, $300 (renewable annually if holder merits it). Sir William MacDonald Scholarship in Arts and Science. MARY WATSON —Women ' s University Entrance Sc hol¬ arship (Alberta)—$100. NEVILLE PETTS— R. B. Bennett Scholarship — $100. Open to all Grade XII boys in the City. BESSIE SIDORSKY— R. B. Bennett Scholarship—$100. Open to all Grade XI girls in the City. University Matri¬ culation Scholarship (Alberta). TED PULLEYBLANK— R. B Bennett Scholarship, Grade Ten—$50.00. WINNIFRED GREY — McKillop Scholarship — $25. Awarded to the best Grade XI student in the school. HARRY DELANE — R. B. Bennett Scholarship, Grade Nine—$50.00. MARY LOUISE SMITH — Grade Ten—$50.00. R. B. Bennett Scholarship, On Friday, November 15th, 1937, the senior students of C.C.I. gathered in the Assembly Hall to witness the presentation of scholarships by the Rt. Hon. R. B. Bennett. This year, Central students won ten scholarships. To 1 those who have brought this honor to our school, we extend our heartiest congratulations. And to Mr. Bennett, who both in this and previous years has given the time to present the scholarships, we give our heartfelt thanks and appreciation.