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

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6 D. M. C. I. BREEZES THE DANIEL McINTYRE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE To be a student of the second oldest school in Western Canada and of a Collegiate which has grown so steadily in strength and numbers, merits the pride we feel in the Daniel McIntyre. To appreciate its growth and achievements, however, we should know something of its history, so ye are presenting here a short account of-its origin and expansion. Seven pupils, a principal, Mr. J. A. Fawcett, and the cold upper rooms of the School Board offices, conprised the Winnipeg Collegiate Institute in 1882. Despite the lack of equipment and the intense cold, the enterpise succeeded remarkably well. Consequently, the class, which then numbered twelve, began its career as a wanderer by moving to Central School, Bannatyne Avenue, in 1883. We are proud to say that of this first class many achieved success and became staunch citi¬ zens of Canada. The years rolled by, the classes became larger, until, eventually, a journal appeared. In 1890 the Collegiate Literary Society produced the first edition of our renowned “Breezes,” whose editor, Mr. Charles Sugden, declared: “The work of the ‘Breezes’ is to keep things moving and to preserve a healthy atmosphere.” It is our sincere hope that this work will be carried on by classes which follow that our “paper” may become more perfected each year. Two years after this event the Collegiate was at last given a “local habitation and the name, Winnipeg Collegiate Institute.” This new building was well equipped with a laboratory, a gymnasium, and an electric bell! To improve its halls, pictures and statuary were grad¬ ually added, until the time came for another change. In 1917 the whole Institute took up its abode in the Isaac Brock School, under the able leadership of Mr. Garrett. At onbe the pupils commenced to add to their laurels by winning honors both in sports and academic activities. For the first time, in 1918, the “maroon and white” floated above the Kelvin and St. John’s colors at Field Day; the enthusiasm aroused carried the scholars through their toil for the remainder of the year. In 1920 another change took place—this time in principals, for Major Newcombe, who had held the position of superintendent of edu¬ cation, now took charge of the Winnipeg Collegiate. By this time the Institute had grown weary of wandering and desired a permanent home in which to build up a worthy heritage. Thus, two years later, the Collegiate was finally established in the present building, which bears the name of our esteemed Dr. Danial McIntyre. After Major Newcombe’s resignation in 1924, the Collegiate was fortunate enough to gain Mr. A. C. Campbell as principal. Mr. Camp¬ bell, who had previously held positions as inspector of schools and as principal of St. John’s Technical High School, at once put into practice the excellent ideas which he had formed during his years of experience. Soon after his acceptance of this position, the system of councils, which

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D. M. C. I. BREEZE 8 MAJOR DUNCAN We take great pride in the fact that Dr. Duncan, our new super¬ intendent, was closely associated with the early days of the Collegiate. We extend to Dr. Duncan our hearty congratulations on his appoint¬ ment, and wish him every success in his new position. A VIGNETTE Elusive winds, Earthly smells, Color, where encouraging showers Have lured forth Nature, Shy, hesitating, uncertain— The blue mantle of the sky Edged with fleecy cloudlings— Spring!

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D. M. C. I. BREEZES 7 has proved so successful, was inaugurated. Then, too, in place of the well-known concerts, an opera was presented as a more novel feature. The Daniel McIntyre has become well known for its ability in the different phases of school life; and though we have not been exception¬ ally outstanding in our academic work, we have retained a high stand¬ ard. May the Daniel McIntyre increase in strength and in unity through the years, maintaining high ideals and endeavoring always to “play the game.” —Ella Finlayson, 58. GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S MEDAL The students offer their most sin¬ cere congratulations to Helen Mae- lennan, who will have the honor of receiving the Governor-General’s medal for the year 1927-28. Helen came to the Daniel McIntyre Collegiate from the Greenway School with a record of which anyone might be proud, graduating first in her class. Then, during her two years at the Daniel McTntyre, she has shown a keen interest in all school activities. As sports captain of the girls of Room 52, in 1926-27, and of Room 56, in 1927-28, she proved her ability in leadership. As a member of the cast of H.M.S. Pinafore, and the Senior Glee Club, she has also shown a great interest in music. And, last, but not least, Helen has always kept her academic work up to the high standard she set for her¬ self in previous grades. Last year she came within a few points of van¬ ning a scholarship. The teachers were unanimous in choosing Helen as the recipient of the G-overnor-General’s medal, and her classmates heartily endorse their choice. We wish Helen the best of luck for the future and feel sure that in whatever she chooses as her life work, she will uphold the honor of the school. Our congratulations go also to Herman Johnson, who won the second place in the Grade XI examinations in the Province for the year 1927-28. Herman is now continuing his studies very successfully at the University and this year has again shown his mettle by winning an Isbister Scholarship. ' Of great interest to all is the announcement that our former, and most efficient Editor-in-Chief, Cherry Crawford, is now pursuing a