Like a secret cult, they gather every other Tuesday at the crack of dawn.  Evil laughter can be heard echoing the halls as they pool their ideas and come up with plans for world domination!! OK ... so that isn’t really what happens at Council of Councils meetings, but I got your attention, didn’t I?  Comprised of the exec members of various school clubs and committees, this super council is where the sharing and discussion of new ideas occurs.
 Some of the upcoming events to look forward to that were mentioned at the Dec. 11 meeting included candy sales in the caf to raise money for the FAT, another round of school sweatshirt sales courtesy of the Athletic Council, the Semi-Formal on February 8th at Pavilion Royale, as well as the formation of an Earth Club.
 The relatively unheard of committee, The Ontario Secondary School Students Association (OSSSA) was also brought up.  This is a provincial association dedicated to addressing issues that concern Ontario high school students.  With monthly meetings as well as a leadership getaway (scheduled for Feb. 28-Mar 3), this is a great opportunity to meet new people and have a say in matters that concern you.  Contact Sarah Claire for more info.
 Another topic of interest to many is the whereabouts of our 2000 - 2001 yearbook, The Etobian!  Despite much effort to have it distributed in reasonable time, its release date is still unknown.  The good news is that this year’s committee is guaranteeing our possession of the 2001 - 2002 Etobian by June!
 Plans for an Awards Committee as well as a leadership banquet was also made, although they are still in the very early stages of planning.
 Perhaps the most highly anticipated event presented at the Council of Councils meeting was Arts Alive!  Slated for April 2002, it is to be the first time ECI’s art students can showcase their work to the public in a fun & entertaining format.  With an emphasis on talent and curriculum, featured areas would include drama, videography, music and fine art.  The aim of this event is to create a spectacular school tradition showcasing the amazing artistic talent our school has to offer!
 Those were just a handful of the numerous upcoming activities and events at ECI.  Each Council of Councils meeting generates more ideas and finalizes existing plans, so stayed tuned for another update of news and more exciting events in the next issue of the Rampage.