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Mrs. Shirley Flint entered the hallowed halls of CCI in the summer of 1969 as Head Secretary ofa staffoftwo.However, since that time, things have greatly changed - from the equipment that Mrs. Flint has used, to the size of the building and to the number of staff and students. She arrived under then Principal Mr. J. Mcintyre and has since welcomed and bid farewell to Mr. D. Moyer, Mr. B. Mitch- ell, Mr. B. Giller, Mr. J . Freudeman and Mr. G. Minardi. Mr. T . Moore is now in command as Mrs. Flint herself is bid good- bye.
Initially, Mrs. Flint's desk was in the front office where she loved the day-to- day contact with the students. As the of- fice staff grew and her work became much more complex, the nature of Mrs. Flint's job necessitated her moving to the back office where she wasn't able to have as much contact with the students. Howeyer, her interest in the young people of CCI and their welfare never waned and she still enjoys mingling and chatting with them whenever possible.
Although she has been directly and in- directly involved in all aspects ofthe stu- dents' education, she has particularly been involved with Commencement for many years. When a plaque, scholarship, diploma or trophy were awarded, it was due to the many hours spent by Mrs. Flint organizing for the big "night. As well, she gave up many weekends volunteering her time at various fundraising events. Staff members aiways knew that she would go out of her way to assist them.
After so many years of giving, Shirley, you can now sit back and rest. You de- serve it! Good luck and best wishes al- ways!
- Miss E. Fyfe
At the end ofFebruary, a new face appeared in the front office. Mr. P. Macallum arrived from Barrie to take over Mr. Liotta's position as vice-principal.
Born in Swansea, Wales, Mr. Macallum is the eldest of a family offive. He arrived in Can- ada when he was in the seventh grade and he received his elementary and secondary educa- tion in Toronto. During his high school career, he excelled in track and field (specializing in the 100 yd. sprint) and soccer. He continued his university studies at York Un. where he received a B. Sc. and completed his B. Ed. at Un. of Toronto. Mr. Macallum is married and the father of two sons aged 17 and 19.
What do you like to do in your spare time? "I enjoy sailing, swimming and playing hockey. I play right wing." What NHL player do you most resemble? "I don't resemble any player or perhaps the ones that didn't make it to the NHL."
What are the three best books that you have ever read? '"Trinity', 'Intrepid' and 'Roots'" What are your three favorite movies? '"Dan- ces With Wolves', 'Robin Hood' and 'Empire of the Sun"' Speakin of movies, if someone wrote a movie about your life, who would you like to play you? "The movie would be about my life as a VP, so I'd pick someone bizarre. How about Charlie Chaplin?"
What are your three favorite T.V. shows? "I like 'National Geographic' specials because I learn lots. I watch 'City News' at 10 o'clock because it is a little offbeat and I enjoy 'Top Cops' so I can see real people like I see as a VP!" If you won the Lottery today, what would we find you doing tomorrow? "I'd be travelling to warmer climates, tanning on some remote Ca- ribbean island and driving an expensive sports car!''
One thing they never told you about C.C.I. was . . . " driving up from Barrie in a snowstorm. " What are three things about C.C.I. that make it different from all of the other schools that you have been in? "The people are great, there are lots of snowboarders and there's that big gold owl!"
MUSIC
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The Music Department had an outstand- ing year, both in Canada and abroad. 'No Nonsense' came home from Halifax sporting a silver medal won at the Canadian cham- pionships. The various bands and choirs tra- velled to Chicago and Germany. A round of applause must be extended to the music de- partment of: (RT. DOWN) Mr. M. Spencer, Mr. D. McAndrew and Mr. K. Hamlin*.
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