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

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9n Ip.p. ' ieciation GAIN another school year has concluded and with it comes the completion of our 1955 Analecta, the historical and pictorial review of this past year’s happenings. I hope that in the years to come when you browse through this, it may provide pleasant memories of your years at Central High. Last fall, when I was asked to be editor of this year book, I was greatly honoured to accept such a position. Then as the months progressed, and the preparation of the Analecta became increasingly difficult, I found myself depending more and more upon my co-editors. There were also many “behind the scene aids” for which I would like to add a word of praise. The firms who contracted with us through advertise¬ ments to make this publication possible deserve our sincere appreciation. Mr. Foster’s sage advice in the handling of the business, Mrs. Stewart’s knowledge as Literary Advisor and Mrs. Hutchinson’s aid in many important jobs also proved invaluable. For this co-operation I am extremely grateful. On behalf of all concerned with the 1955 Analecta may I say to the under¬ graduates that it will be your job to continue to uphold the successful precedent of our Central High School annual. Do this with the ability that I am confident you possess. Finally, it is my pleasure to dedicate this year ' s Analecta to our retiring vice-principal, Mr. W. G. E. Pulleyblank. -BRUCE JACKSON, Editor. 11

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F O JAMES B. SCOTT Born: October 20th, 1933 Died: November 6th, 1954 Jim attended Central High School from September 1948 to June 1952. He was active in many social and extra-curricular activities. 10

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VaU.dictoJui 1955 ! This year has a special significance for the citizens of Alberta. It marks her Golden Jubilee—fifty years of provincehood and fifty years of outstanding progress and expansion. But this year has a more immediate significance for those of us who are now about to leave Central High School. It marks our Graduation, the ob¬ jective for which we have been striving during the past welve years. It also marks our last and most memorable year of high school. Our years at C.C.I. have been like a dramatic production composed of both tragedy and comedy. We, the protagonists and players, have been confronted with various obstacles, some of which we were able to overcome while others defeated us. We were a bewildered, tense cast when the curtain rose three years ago on Grade Ten. The props and scenery were strange and unfamiliar to us; the stage itself, enormous and uninviting. But we made our way through the first act successfully. During the second act. Grade Eleven, We gained confidence and ease in our roles and we became increasingly aware of our parts in the large cast. The third and final act began last fall. It proved to be more difficult than the previous ones. The script called for a great deal more time and study. And now, we are preparing for the climax, which is only a few short scenes away. Our major role has been to master the academic fundamentals which are so necessary in this fast advancing and exacting world. It has been a long, hard role, but it has provided us with a broad foundation for higher education and professional training. From it we have developed good mental habits, logical thinking, and sustained reasoning. It has broadened our views con¬ siderably. The props for this role have consisted of new desks, coverless books, dull pencils, and the unforgettable miniature steam engine and pickled frog. We have played our minor roles in various costumes—football helmets, cheerleader costumes, basketball uniforms, and track shoes. These parts have taught us the meaning of fair play and comradeship. They have relieved the tension and monotony of the curriculum. This year, the spotlight shone on us in basketball when the senior team captured the provincial championship. The production could not have taken place without the guidance and direction given by the teaching staff. They have prompted us when we have (Continued on Page 30) 12