Humberside Collegiate Institute - Hermes Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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lf l ,L ,l Y 1 IX All A p 1 1 H'Chl:- 4' Z ,X - GD was Although often skimmed over by the average student, as .furnishing inferior reading to that found in the lively atmosphere of the Humour Department, or to the works of aspiring literary genii of Humberside, this section is nevertheless an integral part of the magazine. Is it not fitting that a part of it be devoted to the activities of the students who go to make up the school itself? Now, while the activities of the student body of the past year are fresh in your minds, reading parts at least of this section will be like reading, in a morning paper, an account of some-- thing which happened the previous afternoon and hence, appeared in yesterday's evening paper. But in the years to come, when you have gradu- ated and left Humberside, it will be gratifying to be reminded of the former Hfamel' of yourself and of your classmates, by opening your Hermes Qfor you will surely treasure it as a keepsakel and reading in the School Activities Section. Perhaps you were an active member of the Literary Societyg perhaps you acted the leading role in a school playg or you may have covered yourself with glory by winning a university scholar- ship. Both to lessen the editor's work, and also out of compassion for our readers, the editor of this section has done only a small portion of the actual writing. VVe wish to avail ourselves of this opportunity of thanking all those who have helped by writing articles and of expressing our appreciation of the guidance of our advisory editor, Mr. VVooldridge, who, although actively engaged in preparing for other school events, willingly gave his time to make the section a success. -fork Lewis, V-A.

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The Griffin-Laurence Sheriff- Rugby'-We welcome England's only representative on our exchange list again. You are correct in believing that your paper needs lighter material. but the school news is well done. King's' School Magazine-The King's School, Paramatta, Australia- The pictures of The Days That NVere,' are unique and different, and your original contributions are good enough to warrant more of them. The Lanterns-Bedford Road Col- legiate, Saskatoon-Your literary section has an abundance of good material, and your jokes-although not notable for quantity-have that rare attribute of originality. London Central Collegiate lnstitute Review-Ultra-modern and smart, but somewhat hard to follow. It is obvious that you have the enthusiastic support of the whole school. Lux Glebana-Glebe Collegiate. Ottawa - Neat! The department headings are fine. XVhy not have these artists do a few cartoons for the magazine ? The Uracle-Oakville High School -Another first attempt, and a good one! More variety in the subjects of your essays would make them even more interesting. The Qracle-Fort XVilliam Col- legiate-VVe didn't find many stories, and the poems were hardly of a serious nature. We did, however, enjoy your excellent exchange column. The Paris High School Year Book-A welcome addition to our exchange. Your form news could hardly be improved upon, but you need more stories and poems. The Parkdalian-Parkdale Col- legiate-Every department is skilfully handled, the prose and poetry sections being especially commendable. The High School of Quebec-A review that deals with every depart- ment of school life in a thoroughly business-like fashion. An excellent exchange column, but an alarming inadequacy of stories! The Q.A.C. Review-Guelph-An instructive periodical that shows development along every lin-e of editorial endeavour. The Scotch Collegian-Scotch Col- legiate, Melbourne, Australia-VVe were impressed by the serious minded- ness of your publication. We suggest newsier and more informative cap- tions. Shelbourne High School Year Book -Your poetry department is especially praiseworthy, but your photographs are too small to be clear. The Tatler-Port Colborne High School-The form news is very com- plete, but the short stories and articles are notable for their absence. The Torch-Napanee Collegiate Institute-NVe recommend a better quality of paper and more short stories to improve the tone of your magazine. C ltherwise-good work Y The Yan Tech-Yancouver Tech- nical School-lt is refreshing in its clean appearance, quality and variety of reading matter, and charming treatment of photographs. The St. Andrews College Maga- zine - Grahamstown, S..-X. - Quite different from our type of magazine, but for school and sport news could hardly be improved upon! VVe also gratefully acknowledge The Trinity College Review, Vox Lycei, The Salt Shaker, The Magnet, The Scarboro Bluff, Hi-Times, The Queens Review, The Tatler and The Blue Bell, The Howler, The Vulcan, The Reveille, The Parkdalian, The Muse, The Lampadian, The Monocle, The Yew Era, The Oracle fOak- villej. The St. Andrevv's Review, The Acta Yictoriana, The Eastern Echo, Allaboutus, The Conning Tower. Windsor - Walkervrille Tech., and offer lack of space and lateness in receiving copies to excuse our not commenting on them. Never- theless they have all been read and enjoyed! We hope all our old friends will be back with us next year. 78.

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THE I-IEl'2IVIE.f X Commencement The first outstanding event of the school year 1929-30 took place on November 7th, when parents and pupils assembled in the auditorium at the thirty-sixth annual Commence- ment of Humberside Collegiate Insti- tute. At this function, Humberside's supremacy in both the academic and athletic worlds was amply demon- strated, for the programme bore witness that, in addition to winning six provincial scholarships, Humber- side pupils had won tive city cham- pionships in sport. -lack Yanstone, Henry Noyes and Ross Richardson were the pupils who brought honour to their school by winning University Scholarships. Henry Noyes, as valedictorian, delivered an address, parts of which have been printed elsewhere in this issue. The pupils who had obtained the highest mark through- out the whole year, in each of the live grades, were presented with gold medals, and the winners of the oratorical contests were similarly awarded with silver cups. A former member of the staff, Dr. A. Y. Brown, had donated a cup for proficiency in history, and in the first year of its presentation, it was awarded to Nora Hodgins of V-A. Possibly the most coveted honour of all, however, was the Fred Moore cup or the West Toronto Kiwanis cup which were won this year by Audrey Stevens and Henry Noyes. respectively. These graduates had previously been voted the most outstanding in scholarship, leadership, character and games. The gift of the graduating class to the school this year took the form of a scholarship honour roll, as well as a mural painting. XYhen the latter was unveiled, ilflargaret Hand read the interpretation which the artist, Mr. Lismer, gave to the picture. The pupils who had graduated from the school formed a circle about the entire auditorium, each moving for- ward to receive his diploma. Between presentations, the audience was favoured with musical numbers from the Girls' Glee Club, the School Orchestra, Fred Osler, Dennis Har- rington, and Max VVinesanker. At the conclusion of the programme, teachers, graduates, and pupils retired to the girls' gymnasium for a social hour. Christmas Relief The Christmas cheer work that was carried on in Humberside with such success, was due. no doubt, in no small way to the efforts of the studentsg but we fully realize, that without the sup- port and co-operation of our principal, the untiring efforts of the teachers, and also the aid extended from many sources outside the school, we could not have hoped for such success. It is for this reason that we wish to extend our sincerest thanks, on behalf of the students, to everyone who helped in the work. Now we are able to boast of having placed a heart in Humberside. We hope, that in each forthcoming year, the work will be carried forward to more widespread results. -B. Taylor, IV-C.