Page 6 - 1947

EDITORIAL
The first Gleaner, as a yeaJr book, to be puiblished in fifteen years, has finally gone to press. During recent years this tradition has lapsed somewhat, but we hope that now it has been renewedi, it will oontinue for many years to come. The effort involved in publishing a year book is felt to lbe ·beneficial, not only to the staff of the book, but to the school as a whole. The actual writing and editiTIIg of the material is excellent experience for ibudding writers, and the cooperation f.rom the school as a whole, which is so necessary for the success of such an undertaking, strengthens school spirit immeasureably.
We have tried here to give a synopsis of our aotivities during the year; to pay tribute, rather 1belatedly, to our boys who •were killed during the war; and to honour our graduating class. The diffi•culties and problems we encountered were many, as none of us had ex'Perience in an undertaking of this type. We could not have carried on had it not ·been for the patient and understanding advice of Mr. MacRae, and the ruble assistance of Mr. Barr. It has been an 'interesting experience for all of
us and has been, I -am sure, of .great praJCtical benefit as well.
This year of 194;6-47 has been a full one. There have 1been many inaugurations, particularly in extra~curricular activities. We now have in the school, a very active 1choir and the nucleus of an orchestra, 'both under the alble direction of our new music teacher, Mr. Boyd Wood. 'l'he Commencement was some- thing unusual in that a really fine operetta, "The Forest Prince", was presented; and from all reports, very well received. In the sports wodd, skiing has come to the fore. The first annual Inter-Collegiate Sid Meet was held here in January. .Soc.cer was introduced and accepted in the fall, and it looks as though tennis and golf are ralso a·bout to receive ·some official reoogni- tion in the school. The work of the newly :formed Leader's
Corps has •been outstanding; the members of this organization have not only shown their leadershi10 a1bility, but have also proved a great help in the athletic activities of the school.
Thamas Henry Huxley, speaking on education said, "The rung of a ladder was never .mea.nt to rest upon, fb.ut only to hold a man'•s foot long enough to enable him to put the other some- what higher." And so, as we step higher up the ladder of learning, we pass the torch to you. It is yours to hold high and ]{eep !burning.
Frances Maitland
Editor.