Central Collegiate Institute - Ye Flame Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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'I GREETINGS FROM Tl-IE PRESIDENT This year Central has taken another decisive step forward in bringing again into being an organization that has been extinct for twelve years. I refer to the Students' Council This organization has been confronted by many obstacles, which have been intensified because this being its first year of operation 5 the constitution had to be drafted and ofiicers with no previous experience elected. Then too, on account of the large number of students at Central, it has been extremely diflicult to acquaint all of them with the work and aim of the Council, and to get 10091, co-operation. However, in spite of these disadvantages, the Students' Council has really done some fine work this year. It is unnecessary to recount what these accomplishments are, for they are in the report of the Students' -Council. Suffice it to say, this organization has made an important place for itself in Central during its first year, and promises great things in the future. May I take this last opportunity of thanking the teachers and students for their whole hearted support and of saying how deeply I appreciate the honour you have conferred upon me by appointing me as the first President of the Students' Council. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with the executive, and I shall always look upon this last year of mine at Central with grateful and precious memories. To the Students' Council of the future, which really means the Central of the future, I can only wish the greatest success and achievement, may it go on from strength to strength, from victory to victory, until the mention of its name brings a thrill of pride to the citizens of Regina, and the recounting of its glorious annuals draws us up to our feet with the exultant shout Central for ever! HILDA LEGGETT. 15

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TI-IE STUDENTS' CCUNCIL This year saw the resurrection of a student body which figured prominently in the school from 1918 to 1922, namely the Students' Council. This organization, advised by Mr. Mac- Murchy and Mr. Robertson, is composed of the presidents of the forms and of the different school organizations, thus, a representa- tive body is assured. The Council has succeeded in outfitting the Rugby and Basketball teams with sweaters, and has made provision for next yearfs teams also. It has reformed the monetary and banking system of the school, has organized and financed a school paper, which is unanimously the best yet, and has sponsored several dances for the benefit of the Athletic Club and the Annual, not to mention that splendid event, the Christmas Concert. The Council also investigated the method of awarding Cys and found that although the Junior Track Team brought home the cup, they received no reward, while the Seniors did. Many such situations as this have been investigated and remedied, and the Council is only too willing to do its utmost, if the students will co-operate by suggesting the changes needed. For its first year, which is, of course, the most difficult, the Students' Council has done much to bring the Juniors and Seniors together, and to feed the ever-growing flame of School spirit. Many of our most energetic and trusted members are Seniors, and as we will not have their aid next year, may We take this opportunity of expressing our gratitude and appreciation. First comes our vivacious President herself, Hilda Leggett 3 next, the Editor of the Perroquet, Isabel Hutcheson, and then Gordon Robertson, the quiet, hard-working Treasurer of the Students' Council. George Page, Vice-President of the Council has also gained many friends for his sportsmanship and co-opera- tion, and Elsie Schick, in her unassuming way, has done a tre- mendous amount of work, especially on the Annual, for which we are deeply indebted to her. Alma Grant, Marion Westgate and Mary McCulloch were other members who were indefatigable in their attendance and always helpful with their suggestions. To all these then, let us extend our sincere regrets at losing them, our heartiest thanks, and our best wishes for a happy and suc- cessful career. Noni, POVVELL, Secretary. 14

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Tl-IE VCICE OF CLD TIMES This is a page devoted to ex-students, in which messages received from the following ex-Centralites are reprinted with kind permission of their authors. P. L. Puss Traub, defence star with old Regina Capitals sends a message to his old school-f'Pleasant memories and kind thoughts of my years spent at R.C.I. To the staff and students every success. Wilfred Blair, well-known Regina dentist writes: f'The R.C.I. or C.C.I. was a great school, is a great school and due to the high standard of instruction and friendly co-operation of the staff, ensures an even greater school for the future. l' Donald MacMurchy, former Central student and athlete, and now a willing adviser to the Students' Council, aside from his duties as Chemistry professor, writes: The former students of Central Collegiate are very proud of the record in all lines of activity made by the school during past years. It is their sincere wish that the present student body will aim toward setting a higher standard so that the history of the school may be one of continuous advancement in all lines of school activity. U Dr. Emmet McCusker, one of the earliest graduates of Central, gives a friendly word of criticism: Past-A well qualified staff, ample accommodation, an ambitious student body and small classes permitting of greater personal supervision. Present-An overworked staff, an overcrowded institution, a student body among whom, owing to the absence of proper entrance examinations, are many unfitted and unsuited for secondary education. Future-Shall we revert to a proper system of admission, or shall we continue to allow unqualified and disinterested students to reduce the efficiency of our educational institution? George Peacock, a real old timer writes: Congratulations to Regina Collegiate Institute on the progress it has made. As a student of this institution in 1901 and 02, in the old building where the Glasgow House now stands, I have watched with interest its progress. This progress, may it long continue. C. R. Bobs Davidson, a 1918 graduate, and now a well- known barrister sends a vivid picture of his recollections of the school: Wherever and whenever ex-Collegiate students fore- gather a stream of reminiscence starts flowing which does not run its course until far into the night. Some well-reinembered teacher-the era of Hector Lang, of Norman McMurchy, of Dr. Black, some outstanding student or athlete-the time when senior students used to fill the gaps in the R.oughriders line created by the war, the day the gallery of the gymnasium fell ing the year' 16