Eastwood High School - Gazette Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW An ancient philosopher once wrote “Happy is that country which has no history.” His remark would fit schools as well as it fits countries; for when pupils, staff and principal co-operate heartily for the common good, the result is a happy association which gives little to write about. During the past year Eastwood has enjoyed such co-operation, and startling, extraordinary happen¬ ings which make news material for journalists are notice¬ ably lacking. However, some few causes for satisfaction may be worth recounting. The first that comes to mind is the fact that our teaching staff has continued unchanged for the past three years. Ten of our fifteen instructors have been together for the whole seven years of the school’s existence. The other five were appointed three, four or five years ago. These years of association have brought about a mutual regard and understanding that is all too rare, and have reduced avoidable friction and unpleasantness to very small proportions indeed. They have brought about an acquaintance with individual pupils and their problems on the part of teachers that would be impossible otherwise, and have helped to create the school spirit of willing co-operation referred to above. In the Departmental examinations of last June Eastwood students worthily upheld the reputation of their school. The number of students who secured Honors standing in Grades XI and XII was especially grati¬ fying. The list of twenty-four names is too long for this short acknowl¬ edgment, but it is not less than due these pupils, to repeat here our con¬ gratulations on their success and to express the pride of our school in their achievement. Two school activities have been undertaken for the first time this year in Eastwood; the Orchestra and the Year Book. For several years past the Glee Club has kept very much alive a musical interest among our students. The orchestra seems likely to broaden this interest and to greatly enrich the life of the school. The work of the Year Book Com¬ mittee speaks for itself. This is a difficult year in which to launch such a project. Business men are limiting their expenditures in every way and the securing of advertisements to help finance our publication is a good deal harder task than has been the case for many years. The success of the enterprise will give keen satisfaction to its producers and to the school at large. A year ago it was my duty to wish another class God-speed, and now I have the same greeting to accord the 1933 class. To wish you all pleasant and delightful things would be foolishness under present conditions of social uncertainty and strain. Even were the achievement of easy enjoy¬ ment possible for each of you, I would not wish it; for it could be only a second-best fortune. Rather do I wish you the courage, wisdom and honesty that you will certainly need in the adult world into which you are going. I should wish for you, too, a growing faith in human and divine goodness to steady you in your disappointments and successes; and to the end of life, increasing virtue, the achievement of which is, in itself, the truest success. E. E. HYDE Principal

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THIS ROOK IS DEDICATED To the Students, Teachers And Alumni of Eastwood High School VELLE EST POSSE

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