Indian Head Collegiate - Whisper Yearbook (Indian Head, Saskatchewan Canada)

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15 THE WHISPER The Liierartj Society It is the privilege of every student in the Collegiate to be a member of the Literary Society, which is conducted by an executive, chosen by them, and for the purpose of assisting in mutual ad¬ vancement along literary lines. This year the officers were changed in February in order to bring more students in closer touch with the proper procedure of a public meeting. From the very beginning of the term, enthusiasm ran high, heated arguments took place and eventually amidst shouts and cheers the following were elected by the students for the various offices : Hon. Presidents—Mr. McAfee. Mr. Mil¬ lar, Mr. Segsworth. President—Clifford Douglas. Vice-Pres.—Bill Wilson. Sec.—Treas.—Edna Ford. Room Representatives—E. Robertson, M. Boone, W. Gordon, R. Jones. Librarians—Ruby Billett, Eva Stevens. Editor—Dorothy Mackay. Assistant—Dorothy Johnson. The second election, in February, was conducted as nearly as possible, the same as official town elections. During the campaign the discussions of the students nominated for the various positions ad¬ ded greatly to the excitement. President—Austin Dewar. Vice-Pres.—Bill Wilson. Sec.-Treas.—Margaret Boone. Room Representatives—Grace Baden- och, John Dobolshonski, Nina Ashmore, Russell Jones. AN APPRECIATION The Literary Executives, 1928-29, can¬ not be commended enough for the ex¬ cellent work they have accomplished this year. Every student, on the executives, gave the best he could to the school and entered whole-heartedly into the activ¬ ities which have made the school year so successful. A word of thanks and praise should not be omitted to these students, who have taken such a vital interest in our Literary Society. SOCIAL This term is one which will not be easily forgotten by the members of the I. H. C. Due to the fact that we have only one Literary meeting a month we have had some very interesting ones. At these meetings the Literary Executives have gained knowledge in how to plan and manage meetings of this type: the girls have been taught how to arrange for and manage a school party—both of these are assets in community life. All work and no play, does not “go” very well in our Collegiate so these jolly times were sprinkled here and there by the Literary Society to add zest to what might otherwise have been a dull year. The old familiar yell, Ki-a-zippa, Ki-a-zippa, Ki-a-zippa, Zam Indian Head Collegiate, beat it if you can, Purple white, purple white 1, 2, 3. Knuckle to it, you can do it, I.H.C. ! Ya ! Ya ! Ya ! Bey ! Boom ! Ba ! Indian Head Collegiate, Ra ! Ra ! Ra ! rang its way through the months spur¬ ring every student on, and stirring up our feeling of loyalty and pride in the I. H.C. INITIATION OCT. 12 On Friday, Oct. 12, the Grade IX stu¬ dents were initiated into the mysteries of Collegiate life. This marked the first thrilling episode of their young careers

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14 THE WHISPER The Editorial Staff Front Row : Dorothy Johnson, Dorothy Mackay Back Row : Cecelia Blackwood, Gordon Jackson, Austin Dewar, Kathleen Hamilton Success Would you be great scholars or suc¬ cessful merchants— strive and you will succeed. Strive in season, and out of season, early and late, night and morn¬ ing and success will come. It may be tardy, it may linger, reluctant to ap¬ proach, but it will come. Do not worry if success does not come all at once. The world grows men as it does forest trees— by minute additions. We never see them grow, but only know that they have grown. Entertain no thought of defeat : Mental anxiety takes away vitality and push and leaves lassitude and languor. But the self-poised man has confidence in himself to dare and do; he never wob¬ bles or staggers from side to side, but pushes right ahead as in a straight course, keeping his destiny ever in view. Those who believe in themselves, who are conscious of their own force of character, of brain and of body, touch the wire of infinite power and can accomplish what would be impossible to those who lack the vital energy which waits on self con¬ centration and knows not worry. There is enough of this vital energy wasted in useless harmful worry to run all the af¬ fairs of the world. Entertain no thought of defeat, marshall your forces, put them in charge of those two invincible officers “I can” and “I will” and you need not fear, but you will win a glorious victory and plant your standard on the sun kissed heights of success. LAWRANCE McKENNA CLIFF. DOUGLAS Grade XI

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16 THE WHISPER and, we must say, they bore it nobly. A pleasant evening terminated with the National Anthem. COMMENCEMENT NIGHT A public meeting was held in the Union church under the direction of the staff for the purpose of awarding prizes won during the past year by the Collegiate students, including the Gov. General’s Medal, the University of Saskatchewan Scholarship and the prizes awarded by the school board for general proficiency in the four forms. A very enjoyable musical program was rendered by the members of the school and a report of the school activities was given by the principal, Mr. Duncan. The chief speaker for the evening was Mr. Griffin from the Regina Normal School. Prizes awarded were as follows : Gov. General’s Medal—Beatrice Ham¬ ilton. University Scholarship—Margaret Mc- Corkindale. Grade XII—B. Hamilton, M. McCork- indale. Grade XI—D. Johnson, E. Ford, G. Jackson, M. Williamson. Grade X—E. Stevens, A. Loveless, M. Dickert, H. McDonald and M. Boone (equal). Grade IX—E. Spearman, K. Hamilton, N. Ashmore, R. Dillabaugh. DANCE—JANUARY 25 On January 25, the Literary meeting took the form of a whist drive and dance. Ex-students and students, alike, pro¬ nounced the evening a remarkable suc¬ cess. LITERARY MEETING, FEB. 22 By far the most interesting meeting of the year was held on Feb. 22, when the society was favored by the presence of Hon. Dr. Uhrich, Mr. McAfee, Mr. Adair, Mr. Gibson and a number of the parents. The shields and medals won by the Collegiate students at Saskatoon were presented by Dr. Uhrich, the boys in turn, honoring Mr. Gibson by the pre¬ sentation of a pen and pencil, as a token of their appreciation. Musical numbers by the students, a few remarks by Mr. Gibson and Mr. Mc¬ Afee, and the presentation by Miss Noble, of the medal which she donated to Eva Stevens as the best orator, brought this interesting program to a close. Following this dancing was enjoyed until midnight, with the Collegiate Or¬ chestra supplying the music. Luncheon was served by the students. A School Lit.” A Literary Society is generally defined as a body of individuals who band them¬ selves together to meet at regular inter¬ vals for mutual improvement, instruc¬ tion and amusement. A school organization of this nature may or may not be conducted with these objectives in view; but it should be. The general advantages arising out of such a school organization cannot all be enum¬ erated. However, they may be sum¬ med up by these : (1) An opportunity to develop talent in school pupils. It has been noted that those who succeed best in private life begin early, or have an inspiration early in their lives. (2) The knowledge of business procedure which comes with a properly conducted society proves invaluable in the work-a-day world of men and women. (3) Lastly, a large amount of pleasure is derived from the programs of such societies. Students, if willing to go to a little trouble, can entertain themselves splendidly. A number of points in connection with a well-ordered society might wisely be stressed and are briefly : General procedure in the matter of business should be carried through with precision and despatch. Nothing des¬ troys the interest or value of a business meeting more quickly than long, drawn out quibbling oyer unnecessary trifles.