Calgary Normal School - Chinook Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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Page Trvenly-irvo CALGARY NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK, 1926-27 Class Biographies Class 1-A We present for your perusal the following what, when, why and wherealbouts of the world-famous “1-A Gang”: C, BRANDVOLD— “Cec,” popularly known as the “Middy,” made his reputation as novelist of 1-A and as vocalist at the 1-A Lit. He has the al¬ most uncanny habit of having his homework done on time. Has return to Claresholm will not be without an, increase of friends, resembling a multiplication table. WINSTON COOPER— From C. C. I., is usually seen in deep consultation with Miss Fisher regarding “Dramatics ” He may be called “Wink” with¬ out any violent effects. In spite of the fact that he was born and raised in Calgary he seems to prefer “Alta” yet. ELMER EVANS— “A sweet-faced man; as proper a man as one shall see in a summer day.” He graduated from Didsibury High School with honors—“’nuff said.” Anyone seeing Elmer when he is not busy will kindly report the matter to the nurse. ERIC HUSKINS, East Calgary Hi.— (On the way to a party at 40 below) Eric’s fair partner: “Why so quiet tonight?” Eric (disgustedly): “Aw! Get your own hands cold.” He spends his time looking for new worlds to con¬ quer and points on which to argue with the instructors. R. J. REYNOLDS— “Bob” could be president of everything if he would only stop resigning. He was president of athletics and business manager of the Year Book. His favorite occupation is meeting young- ladies in the hall—on business, you understand. Bob’s great ambition in life is to invent a recipe to comb his hair straight. W. RICHARDS— “Ricky” of Calgary. “0 sleep, it is a gentle thing.” “A little learning is a dangerous thing, often leading to sentimentality.” Ricky’s ambition in life is to sleep with his eyes open in class periods. Famous sayings: “Did’ya ever hear the one about — — etc.” IVAN MOONEY— A “Medicine Hatter,” sometimes called the late Mr. Mooney, more from the time he arrives at class than from any tendency to mortality. His chief occupation is turning around for Mr. McKerricher. Famous sayings: “Too numerous to mention.” JOSEPH BERCUSON— Of Calgary, basks under the fairest smiles of the instructors. Quite popular with the ladies. His ambition is to live long enough to enjoy the Old Age Pensions ' Bill. “Have you got your homework done?” JAMES BLAIR— Represents the fair town of Hanna. He has attained great popu¬ larity during his sojourn with us, especially with the ladies; in all probability due to that winsome smile. Unless he is careful he’ll not get away “Scott” free. ALAN CONNELLY, C. H. C. I.— Still another handsome article of popularity from 1-A. A great success as secretary for the fall term. His favorite occupation is teaching two-part songs for Madame Ellis Browne. His am¬ bition in life to make everybody smile is also a success. CLARENCE ENRIGHT— “Henny” came to Normal from Stettler. Has a hobby of col¬ lecting handkerchiefs. His favorite occupation is “missing periods.” Clarence’s ambition in life is to be editor of “The Calgary Herald.” C. A. HUDSON— “Arlie” hails from Southern Alberta, the exact place being Ma- grath. He is one of the few steadies in 1-A. His favorite oc¬ cupation in studying; hte will go through Normal with flying colors. JOHN A. MAXWELL— From South Calgary casted his whereaboj is a product of Cal nie was a mqpnil on the C.-N.S. everybody, first broad- “Johnnie” to everybody, : from C. R. I. B., Cochrane, Alta, ry and a shining light of our school. John- the first Normal Debating team, a star team, editor of the school paper and Year Book, and, last but not least, is an excellent student teacher. H. D. REDDING— “Bert” reached us C.O.D. frm “the Hat.” Any further back than that, his past remains in the mist of obscurity. He was class representative for the fall term and is on the Year Book commit¬ tee. It is rumored that he enjoys satisfying his taste for “Rice.” Bert’s ambition in life is to reign as principal in a rural school- A. TURNER— “Alf”—still another of those Mad Hatters. His favorite haunt is the hall on the third floor, with never less than three damsels to chat with. His favorite occupation is not known, but Ms am¬ bition in life is to get his art assignments caught up.

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CALGARY NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK, 1926-27 Page Twenty-one Johnnie Maxwell, 1-A—One of the steadies of the team, who always turned in a sterling game paired with Reynolds on defence. Len Graves (Captain)—A sturdy of 2-A who played a good part-time position as centre. “Chuck” Bridgland, 1-A—Who at centre played the best and most consistent game on the team throughout the season. A fast skater and hard shot. Ev. Borgal—One of the 2-A gang. Officiated part-time on the forward line. Jack Melling, 2-A—Played a good game throughout the season as a sub. forward. Bill Sutherland, 1-A—Made a good showing in all games in which he played. “Buck” Buckles—Another of the Short Course. In the only game he played he was the mainstay of the team. Harold McBain, Geo. Findlay, H. E. Allan—Each played part- time in the first game, but for various reasons couldn’t get out for the rest of the season. -N- HUMOR “Here’s a letter from that teacher who is coming to board here, Mary,” said the farmer. “He wants to know if there’s a bath in the house, and how often he can use it. What shall I tell him?” “Tell ‘im the truth,” said his wife. “Tell ’im if he needs a bath, he’d better take one afore he comes.” “Where are you g’oing, little flea?” “I’m going to the dogs.” Shy Young Thing: “ ' Sir, where is the petticoat department?” Sid W. (grinning): “On the fourth floor, Miss, in the antique department-” “It’s the little things in life that tell!” said Evelyn Williams, as she dragged her kid brother from underneath the sofa. A teacher entered the class and began: “Now gentlemen, pay particular attention to this- I have, in this, a particularly fine speci¬ men of a disected frog.” Slowly he unfolded the paper and disclosed some sandwiches and cold chicken. “But, Great Scott!” he exclaimed, surely I ate my lunch!” Course S tubent£ Boyer, Wm. Spencer, Caroline, Alta.; Broeder, Adolph, Bruder- heim; Brown, Janie W-, Blackie; Buckles, Sheldon C., Tees; Clarke, L. Rosamond, Rosebud; Hubbard, Sydney Wm., Edmonton; Larson, Evelyn M, Vulcan; Lockard, Edith M., Ardenville; Lyall, Chas. M., Calgary; Lyndon, Grace, Claresholm; Martin, Gwenda, Macleod; Mel- drum, Ruth, Raymond; Mitchell, Pearl E., Pine Lake; Moorhead, Jean E., Medicine Hat; McFadyen, Harold K., Crossfield 1 ; Mcllveen, Mrs- Lulu I., Bawlf; Nelson, Hazel E., Hastings, Minn.; Lenore Fisher; Marian Clark; Pearl Anderson; Owre, Vernon A., Daysland; Paul, Glen W., Innisfail; Peacock, Lawrence H., Echohill; Peterson, Hazel E. M-, Three Hills; Reed, Thomas Parker, Calgary; Reichert, Evelyn L., Edmonton; Rice, Mildred L., Retlaw: Riste, Maria, Iddesleigh; Ross, Alice L., Lethbridge; Russell, Norma I., Lethbridge; Scott, Ken¬ neth, Boundary Creek; Shepherd. Mabel 0., Medicine Hat; Standal, Robert M., Daysland; Stevens, Marjorie B., Sibbald; Storey, Evelyn A., Macleod; Treleaven, Chas. L., Camrose; Umbach, Willa M., Carstairs.

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