Paris District High School - Yearbook (Paris, Ontario Canada)

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK Commencement, 1928 The capacity of the gym at the High School was taxed to accommodate all who attended the Commencement Exercises held there Friday evening. To the students it is a bright spot in the year, and to the parents it is a time of exaltation, for it never fails to inspire those older to see the young people striving to take advantage of the opportunities so bountifully provided and thus equip themselves for the struggle of life upon which they are soon to enter. Principal Butcher occupied the chair, and said the chairman's address would take the form of a series of announcements. First he thanked the Daughters of the Empire and the Women's Institute for the prizes provided by them for the senior oratory contests, and he was hoping they would be able to do so again for a similar contest to be held January 25th. He also thanked Mr. R. H. Turnbull, honorary president of the Literary Society for the spring term of 1928, for his generous contribution towards the expenses of issuing the 1927 Year Book. Personally, and speaking for the school also, he appre- ciated the co-operation of the Canadian Legion, who have offered a trophy for competition in oratory to take place on Empire Day of each year. And last, but by no means least, the chairman announced with marked pleasure that Mr. C. A. McCor1nick, honorary president of the Literary Society, had con- tributed a prize of one hundred dollars to the student in form four showing the greatest progress, the object being to encourage the lucky student to con- tinue at high school. This announcement was received with very hearty ap- plause by the audience. The junior oratorical contest was announced to take place Jan. 11th, and mention was made that as yet no prizes had been donated for this important event. Following these announcements Mr. Chas. McCausland, chairman of the management committee, presented prizes and medals as follows: Short story prize winner, Terence Whitbread, Dorothy Elson and Dorothy Flanagan fequall were honorably mentionedg athletic medals-Senior girl champion, Isabel Burtg junior girl,, Edna Salesg junior boy, Andrew Thompson, inter- mediate boy, Geo. Aitking senior boy, Joel Ebyg first Penman scholarship, Murray McGillg second Penman scholarship, Bernard Johnsong third Penman scholarship, Dan Herliheyg and Board of Education prize, Kathleen Danford. Mr. McCausland rather expected a prize for the winners of the softball game last summer, when the Board were victors, but the supply gave out too soon. D'r. Barron, chairman of the Board of Education, then presented graduation diplomas to the following: Mary S. M. Black, Doris V. Gardner, Emily E. Howard, Hazel F. B. Laurie, Marion McCamm0n, Inez E. Newell, Isabelle M. Sinclair, Ellen A. Wishart, Bruce Adams, Eric C. Apps, Bernard T. Brown, Arthur Cullum and Glen A. Wentworth. Dr. Barron followed with a few words of congratulation, and said while it might seem the finish for those receiving diplomas it was really the begin- ning of their life work. He said it was said the German student was asked at graduation What do you know, the American, What can you do, and the British What are you, and said it was what we are that decides our destiny. Character and influence were the attributes that counted, and he was sure the students leaving Paris High School would uphold the best traditions of the British Empire. Miss Ellen Wishart delivered the valedictorian's address, and it was up to the standard the school maintains. It contained many expressions of appre- ciation of the continual help of the teachers, of the pleasant associations in the classroom and on the athletic field, of the high type of the young people 13

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK who were students of their prowess in debate and sport, of the sadness of parting, but the firm belief that they had imbibed ideas and principles that keep the memory green and help them in years to come. She concluded by saying as a graduating class we leave these familiar halls and lose contact with many who are nobly filling our places. We lose our places and connec- tions, but the memories grow more precious, and our affections for you and the school will never pass away. We do not bid you a long last farewell, for that would be too mournful, let it rather be the old, kindly, aiectionate part- ing, good-bye and good luck. This was followed by Sussex by the Sea, but if the men of that famous province are as slow arriving as the boys were, the scrap would be over before they got there. The girls started well and the chorus, when reinforced, ended vigorously. Then followed the play Ulci on Parle Francais, put on by the students and directed by Miss Cowan. It was well acted and kept the audience in laughter throughout. The various parts were taken by Betty Burt, Marguerite Bringloe, Phyllis Telfer, E. Gould, Fred Pascoe, Joel Eby and Helen Churchill. There are many accomplished vocalists and instrumentalists among the students, and a vocal duet by Betty Aitken and Kathleen Danford, and piano duets by Pearl and Alberta Holmes and Mary Kenerson and Dorothy Mc- 5Ccl?'1iiiCc58 were much appreciated.-W. G. Pickell in Star-Transcript of Dec. t , J . The Post Commencement Concert, Dee. 5, 1928 A worthwhile innovation this year was the repetition of the play and the musical numbers of the Commencement program, along with other attractions, on the following Monday night. A crowd, which filled the auditorium until the ultimate square inch of standing room was occupied, testified to the popu- lar demand for such a concert. The piano and vocal duets which had been so much appreciated on Com- mencement night were heard again with no less pleasure. Additional music was provided both before and during the program by Mr. Jas. Tate's new electric phonograph. It was unfortunate that the huge crowd somewhat dampened the beautiful tone of this machine, but those who were not too near enjoyed the classical standard selections played. Another novelty was the presentation of two folk dances by the senior girls, who we1'e prettily garbed for the occasion in old-fashioned dresses of pastel shades. The dances were very pretty to watch, and showed the result of long practice under the capable direction of Miss Rodman. The third form girls gave a club-swinging drill, which also showed evident training. An item, of which Paris audiences never seem to tire, was the pyramid- building by the senior boys. All of them from the shortest to the tallest, showed great agility as they climbed into various formations, or rolled and dived across the mats. The players who had presented ici On Parle Francais with such evident ability on Friday excelled themselves on Monday. Each member of the cast seemed actually to live his or her part, and that is the highest test of histrionic ability. Much credit is also due to Miss Cowan, who so ably directed the staging of this production. We are also much indebted to Mrs. Adeney who so kindly consented to come and favour us with some selections with her orchestra. After the crowd had dispersed, many of the entertainers enjoyed an hour of. dancing under the supervision of Miss Brett and Miss Rodman. And so, with this celebration, a very successful entertainment was brought to a close. 14