Grand Prairie High School - Yearbook (Grand Prairie, Alberta Canada)

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30 G. P. H. S. “Think of the French and Geometry, Chem, and Trigonometry, That Johnny and John’ll be perusing, While Lindsay and Sherk are doing homework, You can stay in grade ten again snoozing.” With a lurch and a heave the train starts to leave The days of Grade Ten and its glory. Clairmont draws near, and Emil is dear To Nina’s heart, . . . her love story. Back in the smoker a cute little joker Is telling Ray H. how it’s costin’ (Lawrence) To keep Joyce Marcy in clothes, And how Grande Prairie water runs his Austin. A figure matronly sedately, sits aloofly and hatefully Eyeing the Johnny-Becky-Barbara triangle, Kay’s through with men and says “Never again,” And, “All young men from a noose should dangle.” Edith Henry orders pie, and then with a sigh Gather the crumbs and gives them to “Birdseed.” Evelyn Small and Vern Crummy (how did they get chummy?) Well, all I say is, you can’t beat Evelyn for speed. Chatting gaily to a boy and acting very coy, Dody, (the “chatting” she learned from her mother) As Wilma’s wining and dining her arm’s interwining With the boy’s, and she adds “Treat me as a brother.” As happy as a hearse (he could’ve been worse) ’Cause the book being ripped by the drip Is Don’s way of determining his Algebra mark. “Mr. Ritchie loves me, ‘Rip,’ Mr. Ritchie loves me not.” Keith Johnson, his feet up high on the seat, Deeply dreaming in the cushions already Of a pooch he once owned — and the Name of the dog in the dream was — Teddy! He was cruel to the hound, when he’d beat and he’d pound. (Here Keith wept, as he remembered its privation) Because he fed him on English and Physical Ed. But what laid him dead ? a Social examination. Donna’s heart is a song as the train rolls along, She’s the BOYsterous girl with lots of MENtality. But there’s something at hand they don’t understand. How does she say “NO-o-o” without much finality? The train fastly flees through the grain fields and trees, The little stations are milestones ahead. And we were so glad when the journey began, But maybe we’ll want a round-trip ticket instead.

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1947 - 1948 G R A I) E X Eileen Baliski, you will find, is a good example of the athletic kind. Duncan, to Ted’ disgust does say, “I think it should be the other way.” Esser Blom is quite the type, answering English, he’s always right. Sheila Burgess tall and slim, is always neat and very trim. Faye est petite and jolie, and is our fashion dolli. Jack Freebury, to our surprise, made a record jump with a five foot rise. Dawn Gunby does not shirk, she gets along well with her work. Jerry Gunby is as smart as a whip, as for honor pins he’s well equipped. Meryl Happy is the balancing type, and for Physical Ed. she does all right. Billy Hoag with his humorous wiles, causes Mr. Meen’s smirky smiles. Bab is wee but mighty full of life, lots of fun, the sportsman’s type. Dorothy Hockey, there is no doubt; is out with Benny when she is out. Dorothy Johnson, the teasing type; is quite the girl when it comes to fight. Ruth Leggatt with her beautiful smiles can attract the boys, for a half a mile. (Especially J.W.) Betty Lock is short and thin; with wavy hair and a nice big grin. Dina White is a studious one; she always has her homework done. Margaret Wilson is slim and dark; She to many a heart is a spark. Evelyn Rose, telling no lies; is often seen making eyes. Sophie McBryan will never shirk; she always studies and does her work. Judy Moe enjoys her life; she will never make her work a strife. Joyce Marcy, we all must stress, down in room two is the dictatoress. Joe Lowe from a way out East; His looks aren’t of his attributes the least. Jimmy Henning is long and thin; one of his charms is his frequent grin. Rheta Bode can always win; even when it comes to an honor pin. Melvin Longson is pulling through; even with ten summaries to do. Rosemary Somerville can be heard and found; as long as Rosemary is around. Mona Thomas is quite a gal; She does her homework and does it well. Frank Turner, with a sophisticated air; answers Mr. Meen’s questions by saying (spare.) Ian Morrison likes to tease; especially Bill he tries to displease. TRAIN No. 10 “Train No. 10 leaving on track No. 1. Destination . .. Holidays, Jobs, Grade Eleven, and intermediate points. All aboard!’ Most of the faces have taken their places, When the train gets ready to go. But down by the station in grim desperation, A few are pleading to go. Roy, Garry, and Ray V. are trying to see If they can go on to “Eleven.” Mr. Kujath says, “Nay, you’d better stay, Grade ten again would be heaven.”

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1947 - 1948 31 GRADE NINE Dorothy is our clever miss. In Literature she excels, She reads and writes just like a whiz, But to Science she rebels. Charlotte is the quiet type, Does her work with all her might, Has that friendly kind of smile Which makes us happy all the while. He’s small and dark and such a tease, Victor razzes everyone he sees, In spite of this he’s always kind, And so we really do not mind. Vivian will our pilot be, She’ll fly o’er the heads of you and me, She’ll fly her plane among the clouds, And with her tricks she’ll draw crowds. Nieta, oh Nieta we love her sweet smile, School without her wouldn’t be worth¬ while, For gay is her laughter and pleasant her ways, And 100% in her spelling we praise. Ronald will our artist be, With Thompson he’ll keep company, With lots of brushes and canvas too, He’ll give the world a brighter view. Flora is a brilliant red-haired lass, She is really full of zeal, Her grade she’s very sure to pass, And to us she does appeal. A hefty lad with straight brown hair, For homework he really doesn’t care, Where there’s a softball thrown about, You’re sure to find Bill without doubt. Bobby with the sunny smile, Billy finds Science very worth while, No matter the weather, you’ll find them together, The Bickell twins are birds of a feather. Someday in an office you will see Marian excelling in stenography, She’ll charm her bosses, customers too With welcoming smile and kind adieu. A big dark lad from Flying Shot, A pretty girl he has always got, Ray comes to school because he must, When it’s over just watch his dust. Teddy, a handsome lad from Flying Shot, A pretty girl he has always got, Their names? That I’ll never tell, Just watch when he rings the bell. June the girl who is so swell, Always does her work so well, Likes to help when we’re in trouble, Always there right on the bubble. Bobby Gray is our scientist, He will not study unless we insist, But Bob will someday shock everyone. And become our modern Edison. To join the Navy and sing to a gal, Are the noble ambitions of Guy our pal, At homework he does not do so well, But at photography and dating he will excel. Sidney is our dreamer, He builds castles in the air, But without him at the back of the room The place would be quite bare. Riding is her specialty, She loves to ride a bike. Phyllis is her name to us, Her motto “Succeed I Must.” The smallest girl of our class, Is Irene Davidson the cutest lass, Works and plays throughout the day, For a doctor she’ll be okay. When you breathe, you inspire; When you don’t breathe, you expire.