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

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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.

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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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THE WHISPER 17 Routine motions should be made quickly to get the business finished. When a motion is made, if you have an opinion, express it clearly and help the progress of business in the society. It is to your advantage. In addressing the meeting, introduce your remarks by speaking first to the chairman, as “Mr. (Madam) President or Chairman.” This is correct proced¬ ure and in accordance with good man¬ ners. Common rules of common courtesy should be remembered, viz., silence when someone is speaking, or a minimum of noise at other times. Finally, oh student members, how can the school society be improved ? It is a personal matter and you must help—by your interest, by giving any talent you have, by being as helpful as you can during business discussions, by boosting, not knocking, by airing your troubles at the meeting, not after, and by feeling a real honest-to-goodness pride in the fact that you belong to your society and are pushing it along to the best of your ability. R. M. DEWAR Grade XII. Shows and Their Reminders “Campus Romeos”—Ray F., Dick P., Garfield P. “Three Bad Men”—Edwin D., Corley M., Everett S. “The Short Stop”—Murray D. “Hot News”—Nora T. “Abie’s Irish Rose”—Madeliene Mc- Xenna, “Educational News Reel”—Miss N. ’‘Ten Commandments”—Mr. H. “Smile, Brother, Smile !”—Allan R. (in French class. “It must be Love”—Austin D. “The Legion of the Condemned”— Grade IX. A Nightmare of Mr. Harris No ! It wasn’t one of those weird, spooky dreams. The setting was as un¬ weird as possible; for Mr. Harris dreamed he was in school ! But the effect on him was even more. For Grace Irwin was studiously delving into “A Biography of Great Men,” while close behind her came Gordon Jackson, with two copies of every one of the texts of Mr. Harris’ subjects. Not only that, but Allan was eulogising on Chaucer with remarkable accuracy, Dorothy Mackay was absorbed in “Pickwick Papers,” the special English class had just finished memorizing “Life of Warren Hastings” and were prepared to memorize the rest of their course. Dorothy Johnson was not only far ahead in her Trig, but was thoroughly enjoying it, and Ruby was engrossed in “Sesame and Lilies”—but why go on ? Do you blame Mr. Harris for awakening as from a dread shock, leaving him unnerved for a month af¬ terwards ? EST-CI Modernize Your Home And Business “USE POWER” The Northern Light Power Co. Limited ! ! ' CL 1 - 1 i’ • ii ” . ' .fc-i