Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute - Breezes Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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D. M. C. I. B R E E Z E S 3 JT lias been tlie aim of the editorial staff of the “ Breezes” in producing this publication, to maintain the high standard which has been set in the past; and to make this, t ' he first edition of the year, a paper which will meet with the approval of all. Without the support of the school, it would have been impossible to publish this paper, and the staff; wishes to thank all room representa¬ tives and the many contributors for their kind co-operation. S we are going to Press, we learn, with regret, of the forced absence of Mr. Florence and Mr. Forsythe. We wish them a speedy recovery and an early return to their classes. ' J ' HE Editors of the ‘ ‘ Breezes ’ ’ wish to extend to Miss S. J. Gayton their heartiest thanks for her unwearying efforts on behalf of the paper, and for the excellent advice and assistance with which she has aided them. SCHOOL ELECTIONS ' J ' HE school elections were held Friday, Oct. 21st, amid joyous laughter and much campaigning. Each Grade was to elect six candidates, three boys and three girls. The Grade lX.’s to vote for their candi¬ dates and likewise in Grades X., XI., and XII. Two days were given to campaigning, one day for the speeches, the next for voting. The morning before the elections each Grade met in the Erection Hall to hear the candidates speak. Some very good speeches were heard and enjoyed by both pupils and teachers. Friday afternoon during the last period the students waited to hear the results. The Primaries met in the Erection Hall to hear their returns. As the results were recorded cheer upon cheer rang out. Those successful in making a place were: Jack Fursman (President), Sarlizabeth Watson (Secretary), Fred Chase, Murray Keyes, Nora Bennett and Audrey Doggett. The Juniors received their results in the Games Room and were well satisfied with the candidates who succeeded in being elected, those finally returned being: Robert Swan (President), May Kennedy (Secre¬ tary), Jack Easterbrook, Robert Elliot, Beth Ballantyne and Shirley Roberts. The Seniors had yells for the different candidates and the Library resounded with the noise. In the first count all candidates were very, close. Those who were able to keep their heads above water after the spirited balloting were: Waverley Wilson (President), Lillian Furney (Secretary), Robert Alexander, Fred Lang, Edith Horton and Grace Cairns. The elections were enjoyed by all and the pupils expect the Council Members to uphold the traditions of the school and carry on the good work during the coming year. —Robert Alexander.

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2 D. M. C. I. BREEZES eyes of our elders? It can be done. Lindbergh did it, but not by re¬ bellion against sensible, established customs and rules. He won his way to world wide respect and admiration by leadership. He is the Spirit of Youth, and we are youth. Let us remember that what the world depreciatingly calls the “younger generation,” is full of infinite possi¬ bilities ; possibilities especially great for the rebuilding of the shattered civilization which the youth of 1914 died to make safe for Humanity. We, too, as they, have desired to know “Stately Spanish galleon, coming from the Isthmus, Dipping through the Tropics by the palm-green shores, With a cargo of diamonds, Emeralds, amethysts, Topazes, and cinnamon, and gold moidores.” Yes, we, too, have known those dreams, and at times we envy them the death in the heat of battle which saved them the tragic disillusion¬ ment that comes all too soon. But now in our joyous youth we can justify our happiness and earn it. Shall we ? —C. C. JN this present age, people are inclined to take for granted some of the greatest advantages of our modern existence. It is human nature to regard lightly that which is easily obtained. So we are apt to forget the time and effort spent on bringing our educational system to its present high standard, and to look upon free education as a matter of course. The schools of today are provided with everything necessary to both mental and physical development. Large sums of money are spent in erecting fine buildings, in providing equipment, and in maintaining a staff of capable and efficient men and women as instructors. But of what avail is all this if the students do not respond to the efforts made on their behalf? It is not the buildings but the scholars who make the school. If the right spirit is lacking, then the system will be a failure. It is up to the student to get the most out of his course so that his education will be of practical value in later life. If he fails to do so, then we usually find that the fault lies not with the system of edu¬ cation, but with the student himself. True, there are flaws in the educational machinery, but what or¬ ganization can you name that is absolutely perfect? Doubtless, too, there are many adverse criticisms, but perhaps if the individual student does his part to the best of his ability many of these critics would have no grounds for their fault-finding. What we need in the school is self-reliance, initiative, perseverance, and above all, enthusiasm in our undertakings—the never-say-die spirit that Avins scholarships and rugby games. So let us cultivate these qualities in all our school activities and make this a red-letter year for Daniel McIntyre. —M. H. G. A.

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4 D. M. C. I. B R E E Z E S A YEAR BOOK 1 JT has come to the notice of the statf that several rooms in the school are dissatisfied with the “Breezes,” and wish either a year book, or a paper of their own production. We, who have had the privilege of three years’ experie nce on the paper, know that the time for a school Year Book has not yet arrived. The following points may serve as ex¬ planations for those who demand them: 1. We know that there is not sufficient co-operation in the school to provide enough worthy material for the seventy-five pages or more which are necessary in a year book. 2. The experience of St. John’s High School should be a lesson to us, for in the production of their year book they went in debt several hundred dollars. 3. We know that not more than one hundred scholars would be willing to pay the price ($1.00 or more) when the year book was pub¬ lished. 4. The staff for a year book MUST be appointed in September, in order to collect material from the whole year for publication in April or May. If this enunciation of facts about the impossibility of a year book does not suffice, the staff will be willing to state at. least a dozen other objections. As for the room paper idea, we can only say that it is an experiment which we do not advise. The room could expect, of course, no financial assistance from the school; yet neither could it hope to print the paper and sell it at a reasonable price, without advertisements, and without a large circulation. Other rooms are not interested in one room ' s news, and naturally the editors would not solicit contributions from without their own walls. Have we school spirit? Let us concentrate on the “Breezes” as a medium of expression until it becomes too small. Then will be the time for a year book.-—C. C. THE SCHOOL PAPER DO the students of the school entirely lack that quality known as “Pride in Ownership?” In some quarters we hear dissatisfaction with the paper, but not all the self-appointed critics lift a finger (or a pen) to contribute to a “bigger and better paper.” Constructive criticism is all right in its place, but the paper can¬ not thrive on criticism. The great need that the “Breezes” feels today is a bigger show, of loyalty and school pride in that important institu¬ tion, the school paper. Tf you want to put it over, this year’s editions can be made the best the school ever has put out 1 Beyond desultory and oft-repeated censure there is not sufficient response to the many and varied appeals to the student body of this school. Many believe that their contributions will land in the W.P.B., but such is not the case. If the contribution is original, of merit, and of interest, it will be printed. Don’t be a knocker! Lay down your hammer, and get a horn. —Bob Swan.