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

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32 G. P. H. S. Then we have a lad named Glen, Who tries to study now and then, He loves to hunt or drive a truck, We wish him now the best of luck. We’ve a blonde named Evelyn, With her ambition she’s sure to win, With curling, singing, softball too, She always has a lot to do. Ronald Neufeld, baseball shark, Always ready for a lark, Blonde and handsome, fond of singing, Oh, if he’d only do some studying. Softball, singing, sewing, too, Rosanna, you shine in whatever you do, Mathematics or English grammar, But we like you best for your friendly manner. We have a stenographer in our class, “Yes sir, No sir,” tap, tap, tap, In a year or so she’ll be doing that, Loraine, who is our typing lass. Monica is tall and slim, She’s really full of vigor and vim, She’s fond of sports and dancing too, And to be a doctor is her view. Dorman Ditch, we wish you well, We like you for your friendly smile, G.P.H.S. lasses are really swell, Why not choose one once in a while? Stephen Sharpe —ambitious lad, A politician is going to be. And he will make us feel quite sad, Because we’ve shirked responsibility. Gerald Manly shines in Math. To him we will take off our hat, He will be sure to reach the top, For he works away without a stop. Quintin is our handsome lad, He’s shy and quiet but lots of fun, He’ll be a surveyor, that’s no fooling, And the Northland he will soon be ruling. Margaret is a girl we like, Always smiling to our delight, Likes her Math and English too, Is sure to succeed in whatever she’ll do. Frank, our scientist so bright, Always gets his answers right, His averages are always high, Ah me, this surely makes us sigh. Clarice Melsness is our Grade 9 genius, We will miss her when she leaves us, She works and plays with might and main, To be a doctor is her aim. We’ve a budding artist in our Grade IX, Who new beauty in pictures and poetry doth find, Gloria Watson is her name, We’ll be sure to see her in the hall of fame. Which Are You? The bones in the body Are two hundred or more But for sorting out people We need only four. Wish-bone people: They hope for, and long for, They wish for and sigh; They want things to come, but Aren’t willing to try. Funny-bone people: They laugh, grin and giggle, Smile, twinkle the eye; If work is a joke, sure, They’ll give it a try. Jaw-bone people: They scold, jaw and sputter They froth, rave and cry; They’re long on talk, but They’re short on the try. Back-bone people: They strike from the shoulder, They never say die; They’re winners in life, for They know how to try. —Baney Coan in Exchange.

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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.

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1947 - 1948 33 SPORTS VOLLEYBALL: During the last school year volleyball and basketball were played with increasing interest. During the fall a basketball league was formed—four teams competing—two from the Academy. This league ended in favour of one of the High School teams; although, the main feature of this league was an early acquaintance of the students of the two factions; a factor which added interest and competition to a series of sportive events held during the year. As spring came a volleyball league was organized bringing skill and sportsmanship into play as well as the pleasure of being in the sunshine of a rather late spring. On June fifth a volleyball team (picked by a committee chosen by the students) won the first two of a series game against Hythe to win the pennant for this year; a truly excellent climax to this year’s volleyball. Joe Ladan. GIRLS’ SPORTS: Due to the late spring there was very little time to organize sports. However, the usual softball, volleyball, and basketball games were played. There were four teams i n softball and basketball and five in volleyball. The captains of the softball teams were Geneva De Maere, Kay Hunt and Ruth Leggatt. The captains of the volleyball teams were Rheta Bode, Heather Gorrie, Joyce Grumbly, Marie Hart, and Nina Yakimuk. The captains of the basketball teams were Geneva De Maere, Rita Miles, Isabella Lindsey and Kay Hunt. The Girls’ softball and volleyball teams brought the pennant to G.P.H.S. again this year in the G.P.I. Trackmeet. The girls in these teams were: Softball—Rheta Bode, Joan Everton, Rita Miles, Ruth Leggatt, Kate McEwen, Doreen Gillespie, Joyce Grumbly, Geneva De Maere, Janet Bellamy, Nina Yakimuk, Bessie Gillard and Mae Miles. Volleyball: Heather Gorrie, Pearl Tracy, Marie Hart, Alice Stevenson, Isabella Lindsey, Eileen Balisky, Loraine Lemky, and Pat Redwood. Geneva DeMaere and Pearl Tracie. HOCKEY: During the winter months a High School League was formed by Mr. Meen. It was a combination of the two schools; St. Joe’s and G.P.H.S. The League was made up of four teams, whose captains were: 0. Carter, Ed. McIntosh, Bill Didow and Bennie Everton. Unfortunately (for the other teams) Everton’s team won the League. The runner up was O. Carter. Casualties were slight, with a few cuts and bruises. Everyone is looking forward to the day when we will be able to play hockey before the spectators in the NEW ARENA. Bennie Everton. CURLING BONSPIEL: The Curling Bonspiel held in the new rink was a highlight of our winter sports. The rink skipped by Vernon Rose won the Grand Challenge and Bob Littleton’s rink won the Blizzard Event. Students participated with great activity in the Bonspiel .and everyone had a very good time.