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

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T ' HREE years ago most of us knew very little of Central High School. Of course, there were rumors as to the age of the venerable institution (I don’t think anyone knows just how old Central is) and about the keen interest in Athletics taken by the students, and we had been definitely informed concerning the high educational standards set by the school, We knew that year after year Central had walked off with major honours in the scholarship field even though failing to win a Track Meet. Today Central wins Track Meets as well as scholarships. Then we came to Central. We’d been told that the first year would be tough. It was. What we weren’t told however, was that the following terms would be even ' tougher. Many of us were inclined to take it easy for the first two years. Now, most of us realize that this attitude won t pay off as far as struggling out of Grade Twelve is concerned. We’ ve made the grade though, through Grade Eleven anyhow, that’s why we re here tonight. You know it seems rather humorous receiving a Diploma before one has passed the final examinations. Another evidence this, of the marvellous faith the Central teachers have in their students. It’s too bad the parents aren’t imbued with the same optimism. Most of us have been at Central for three years. Three years, that’s a long time in anybody ' s life. But has it been long to us? For myself, those years have passed with the speed of the proverbial bullet. It seems only yesterday that we were back sweating it out in Grade Ten. But of course, we didn’t know what work was until we hit Grade Twelve. Have we enjoyed our High School adventure? I think that we shall look back upon it as the happiest period of our lives. My only regret is that I can¬ not spend another three years in this school and I’m not joking when I say that. Of course our happiness here has been the result of many things. Sports and Social Activities have contributed their share. Underneath these however, has been the consciousness that we, in advancing in knowledge and wisdom, have been preparing ourselves so that some day we may capably fill positions in Canadian Society. We have obtained an education at C.C.I., but more than that, we have been partners in a fellowship that we shall remember the rest of our days. We now realize that in selecting Central as “our” school, we picked the “best” school in Alberta, the “best” teachers in Alberta, and we chose to associate with the kind of classmates, whom anybody would be proud to call friends. Yes, there will always be a spot in our hearts for Central. This grand old school may forget us, but we ll never forget her. PETE SIMON.

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r Ualedicto ' nf, HREE years ago, we entered High School as Freshmen, with Gradua¬ tion just a far-off dream, an objective. Tonight, we have realized that dream, fulfilled that objective. And thus, with hope, mixed perhaps with a little fear, we face the future. The years a student spends in High School are of vital importance to him or to her, a link, so to speak, between youth and young manhood and young woman¬ hood. During this time we must lay aside petty cares and troubles and assume duties more arduous and more far-reach¬ ing in moment. It is a period when one chooses friends, when habits of life are formed and when the entire pattern of one’s career is carved and molded into definite form. Our outlook on life is broadened and enlarged to keep abreast of the rapid pace of time. To the Faculty, we say “Thanks ”, not only for the credits you helped us gain, but for something finer, the development of those qualities of character which will enable us, we hope, to carry our share of life s responsibility. With the completion of our High School course we have paid part of our debt to society by the development of our talents so that we may live lives which will be a benefit to others and a pleasure, to ourselves. We have become individuals and are ready to travel the paths laid out for us. We shall know our station and the art of associating with people for a common betterment. Often we will recall these cherished memories of Central, our first dance, first school game, first report card and all those things which make high school the beloved institution of life it has become. From our class-mates we have encountered a spirit of comradeship, sportsmanship, scholarship and thoughtfulness for each other, which will always be retained whatever our position may be. As we leave the school for the last time, as students, we will look back with tears in our eyes, but with heads high, we give the key of Central, to our successors and are confident they will take up the torch that is already burning and keep it alight, never letting Central High down. Our departure draws near and words cannot speak the message in our hearts. Only actions will prove our gratitude. We will say Thank You by proving ourselves worthy to say we were students of Central and making you proud to say we were yours. —JEANNE ADAMS. 10

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you now have in your hands the 1947 edition of the C.C.I. Analecta. The purpose of the Analecta Staff was to publish a year book which would live up to the high standards of its predecessors and give a clear-cut record of all school activities of the past year. We hope we have done just this and that this book meets with your wholehearted approval. It was my privilege this year to work with a Staff that gave its full and untiring attention to the publication of the Analeca. I shall always be grate¬ ful to the members of my Staff. My appreciation cannot be put into words, so to them I simply say “Thank You ’. I should like to take this opportunity to also thank Miss Kaulbach and Mr. Weir. Their advice and aid proved most helpful at all times and I am deeply indebted to them. This year, I would like to dedicate the Analecta to the graduating class, the men and women of tomorrow. On these graduates rest the responsibilities and worries of a troubled world. It is their duty and privilege to help solve these problems, and so, on behalf of the Staff and myself, I wish you all the best of luck in accepting this challenge. — ' W. G. N. EGBERT, Editor. 12