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

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the cadet corps camped in the Qu'Appel1e Valley, the time when the Prefect of the Student Council had to preside over the trial of his own best girl Cof the momentj for breach of some student regulation, student romances, many of which matured in after years-to pick out an isolated incident would be like trying to make a selection from a tray of French pastries, they are all intriguing but Which shall I choose? It comes as rather a sobering shock to realize that it is almost twenty years since my feet first trod those halls of fyearningf Tempus does certainly fugit. To me the fond recollections and pleasant memories of that all too short a period spent at the Central Collegiate Clin those days it was 'The' Collegiateb arouse a nostalgia, a pleasant longing not equaled by the memory of any other institution or group of human beings. May the torch burn ever brightly. W1 J. Just call nie Bill Oliver, one of the four teachers on the staff, to have the honor of being a graduate of Central Writes: A short time ago, I ran across my brief for the negative side of a debate, 'Resolved that war is necessary,' which recalled to my mind a debate I took part in over twenty years ago at Central. I do not recall the names of my colleagues, but I do remember that one of my opponents was Bill Nelson, a minister's son. While of course I won, our side lost the decision. Another incident I recall was a play put on that year by the school. In a certain campfire scene, I was to do the Highland Fling, along with three others. Imagine me doing the Highland Fling! I can hear 4F laughing. VVell, I came down with diph- theria about a week before it was presented. In spite of this they say the play Went over big. TI-lE RCLL CF I-ICNCUR In the centre of the 4F form group is a sketch of the Central Collegiate Roll of Honour. This Tablet, which occupies a com- manding position in the main hall was erected by the friends, students and staff of the Central Collegiate and was officially unveiled on December 22, 1920, when Sir Richard Lake, Sir Frederick Haultain and General J. F. L. Embury took part in the ceremony. The Tablet carries on it the names of three hundred and eighty-four students and ex-students of the Collegiate who served in the Great War, forty-three of Whom made the supreme sacrifice. 17

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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

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It was a custom in the old Annuals to predict the future of the graduating class. Here is how near some of them came to being right: Dr. E. A. McCusker, now a prominent Regina physician. Emmett McCusker from a poultry farm, Will bring feathery pigeons to school under his arm. James Sinclair, now business man and amateur dramatist. 'Cross the lake in the future Jim Sinclair, The young legislature from Cfinklair- Will hold forth on the floor For six hours or more, And his principal theme Will be Sinclair. Dr. Alan Sampson, physician, novv in Montreal. And what of the Witty young Sampson, His blush sometimes rivals a damson, In his pa's footsteps, he Will follow close and be A genuine, a true and not a sham son. David Naimark, outstanding violinist of Regina. In 4B it's always the fate Of Dave Naimark to come very late. But he comes with a smile That's intended to rile The soul of our Mr. Campbell. James Jenkins, in his final year at the University of California for his Ph. D. in biology. 4B has a prominent scholar Jim Jenkins by name, he's a corker, His hair is jet black, At French he's a crack, At rugby games he sure can holler. Flora Mooney, now lecturing in French at Regina College. Cf Winsome Flora now sing We praises, A sweeter lass was not found in ages, Girls' Work is her choice of a vocation for life, But We hope she Will make some poor man a Wife. 18