Crescent Heights High School - Bugle Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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4m ximmhxmxtt Many students of Crescent Heights High School heard with deep regret of the sud¬ den death of Mr. George W. Annesley, a well-known teacher at Crescent. Mr. Annesley was holidaying with his wife in Paris, when he was stricken and died suddenly, 27th July, 1960. He was born in Biggar, Saskatchewan, but grew up and took his schooling in Camrose, Alberta. After graduating from Normal School, he taught for some time in the Camrose dis¬ trict. Mr. Annesley then resumed his teaching career, at Jarvie and Barrhead, Alberta, before coming to Crescent Heights in September 1954. He taught social studies, psychology and English at Crescent, and sponsored the Red Cross Club for one term. He was keenly interested in sports of all sorts, but particularly football of which he was an ardent fan. He was also an experienced camper and fisherman. He enjoyed classical music. A period of war service Mr. George W. Annesley interrupted his teaching Receiving Distinguished Flying Cross career He Was in the R.C.A.F. as a Bomb Aimer and served with 626 Squadron of the R.A.F. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his courage and devotion to duty. After completing his tour of operations, he was married in Britain, and returned to Canada where Mrs. Annesley soon joined him. He held the rank of Flight Lieutenant when discharged. Students and staff members alike will miss Mr. Annesley for his unfailing good humor and for his devotion to the needs of his pupils. 13

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31 tt iHcnniriam c MISS KATHERINE MARTIN Miss Kay Martin, a teacher in Calgary for approximately thirty years, for eight of which she taught art at Crescent Heights High School, died in Vancouver, April 4, 1961. A lasting memorial to her memory are her pupils ' beautiful murals on the cafeteria walls. The 1959 Bugle, in a tribute to Miss Martin, also records appreciation for the treasure house of books and art which she donated for the use of Crescent students. In these ways, as well as in the memory of those who knew her. Miss Martin ' s devotion to art, her talent, and her gen¬ erosity will continue to enrich the lives of all at Crecent Heights High School. ☆ ☆ ☆ MR. PAUL BRECKEN A former Crescent teacher and Vice-principal, a distinguished city Alderman and community leader passed from the Calgary scene when Mr. Paul Brecken died suddenly, September 4, 1961. He taught physics at Crescent Heights High School from 1921 until his retire¬ ment in 1951. Mr. Brecken was the type of man who gives of him¬ self to many worthwhile activities; he is greatly missed in this city. ☆ ☆ ☆ MR. J. D. FERGUSON Mr. J. D. Ferguson, who died at Vancouver last fall, made an immense contribution to the lives of countless Crescent Heights students during his career of twenty-eight years here as a teacher of history and Vice-principal. Mr. Ferguson, at Crescent from 1915 to 1943, left the lasting impression of a great personality with all who had the privilege of knowing him. 12

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TEACHING STAFF - 19 N. J. Pickard N. J. Cameron G. A. Lewis Miss P. Weston K. N. Beattie Miss M. F. Campbell G. F. Caron Mrs. M. Melech G. F. H. Menzies R. M. Miller Mrs. G. M. Nicholson Mrs. E. Peterson F. W. Peterson H. H. Rooney 1 } ' y 0 0 |gj .fk J. F. Coop Miss M. Fozard Mrs. J. Macauley J. W. Mather