Crescent Heights High School - Bugle Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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THE OSBORNE CUP DEBATES This annual feature of our class life started between Christmas and Easter, with a full list of rooms entered. The subject of the first debate was, “Resolved that all farmers should join the Wheat Pool.” Under the able supervision and careful judgment of the various com¬ position teachers, the first round of the contest ended without any disastrous physical mix-ups, the following rooms “winning their spurs,” as it were—XIIB, XIA, XD and XIC. Preparations went merrily forward for the second battle and with the aid of timely reinforcements, the representatives from XIIB and XIA bore ofF the coveted ribbons for honors in their respective duels. The date of the final round arrived, with the representatives of both rooms tearing at the leash and thirsty for a battle of words. The president of the Senior Literary Society presided and introduced the speakers in turn, who were—XIA, Muriel Boundy and Margaret Howarth; XIIB, Harold Riley and Doug. Thornton. The subject de¬ bated was “Resolved that the B.N.A. Act should be amended so as to provide for a national system of education.” After due consideration of the judges, who found it hard to decide which team was most vicious, or, in other words, put up the best argument, the verdict was announced and XIIB carried away the laurel wreath. Thus ended the Osborne Cup Debates for the year 1927-28, leav¬ ing XIIB in possession of the trophy.

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27 THE CRESCENT BUGLE, 1928 THE SPICE OF LIFE “Variety is the spice of life,” is an old saying that found a very practical application at Bowness on Saturday, June 9th. The editors, during a moment of relaxation, were in a canoe enjoying a few rest¬ ful moments on the placid lagoon, when who should happen along but Ralph Claxton and Dick King in a similar craft. Ralph, the famous and irresistible clown, tried balancing on one foot, much to King’s embarrassment, who wildly attempted to keep the craft top-side up. Excitement increased momentarily till at last Ralph, realizing that spectators were assembling on the banks, with great presence of mind executed a neat back somersault for their edification. Dick, fearing to be out-done performed a perfect swan dive, a feat which is very difficult to do from a canoe. After seeing this, the editors, dreading a similar fate, said a silent prayer, did a hasty about-turn and scooted for the bank. It was reached safely and everybody felt much re¬ freshed from both the exercise derived from fast paddling and by the fancy diving that had been provided by our clever fellowmen.

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THE CRESCENT BUGLE, 1928 29 THE ORATORICAL CONTEST A new form of interscholastic competition was introduced this year in the Canadian and International Oratorical Contest sponsored in Southern Alberta by the Calgary Herald. The subject was, “Can¬ ada’s Future.” Seven of the secondary schools of the city entered the competi¬ tion, and congratulations are due to C.C.I. whose representative, Arthur Cragg, won both the district and Southern Alberta champion¬ ships. Crescent Heights was ably represented in the district finals by Harold W. Riley of XIIB, whose first effort at public speaking re¬ ceived very favorable commendation. The large attendance at all the competitions indicates the keen interest taken by the public and offers great encouragement for the continuation of this line of work.