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

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK ing competition at Woodstock and Owen Sound, her ability as a public speaker was again proved when she came second at the oratorical contest held at Stratford, third in the contest held at Brantford and fourth at Hamilton. She graduated in nineteen hundred and twenty-eight with complete junior matriculation and seven upper school subjects. At the present time she is attending Business College in Brantford. H- F- L- BERNARD LUTHER BROWN Hang sorrow! care will kill a cat And therefore let's be merry. -Withers. Bernard, or Bernie as his friends and associates called him, is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Brown. He was born in Paris on March 15, 1910. Bernie spent his early adolescence attending the Paris Public School. In 1922 he passed his entrance and entered High School in the same year. Here he spent six very pleasant years and took part in a number of varied activi- ties. He played softball, basketball and was a member of the school hockey and rugby teams. As regards the literary side of his High School career, he was on the staff of the Quill in the spring of 1927, and on the finance committee for the 1927 Year Book. In 1926 Bernie passed his Junior Matriculation and then spent two more years in the Upper School acquiring additional knowledge to help him along the road of life. Last year Bernard graduated and is now attending the School of Practical Science where he is taking a course in Chemical Engineering E. C. A. ARTHUR LANGFORD TEDDER CULLUM Blessed is he who takes himself seriously, For he will create much laughter. Arthur, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cullum, was born in Norwich, England, in November, 1909. VVhen a year old, he came to Canada with his parents and took up his residence in Paris. He spent his early days keeping out of mischief until in 19223 he passed the local entrance examinations with honourable mention. From that date on t'Art. gradually rose from obscurity to fame. Always of a studious nature, he was among the best scholars and also took an active part in all school life, being several times on the executive of school organiza- tions. Art was also an athlete. He was a prominent member of the track team and competed at London in 1926. Besides this, he played hockey, base- ball, rugby and basketball with considerable skill. He graduated from our halls of learning last June and became a live-wire reporter of the renowned Brantford Expositor. He is at present cruising along very nicely and de- lights in rounding up sarcastic Mads. Art wants to grow a patriarchal beard, heaven forbid and Allah forfend! In conclusion we extend to him our heartiest wishes for a happy and prosperous future. T. A. VV. DORIS VELMA GARDNER And ne'er did Grecian chisel trace A Nymph, a Naiad, or a Grace, Of finer form or lovelier face! Scott Doris, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gardner, first saw sunlight on August 16, 1911, at the city of Brantford. At an early age she decided to seek a different abode and choose Gay Paris. Here she played with the other children until the call for school sounded. Doris with a number of her play- nizrtes went to the Public School. From the Public School she graduated in IJL4. D'uring her four years at Paris High School Doris held different offices. Last year Doris proved to be a distinguished debater. It was with good sportsmanship that she entered all school events. Needless to say we miss her a great deal and wish her every success at Day's Business College, Brantford, which she is now attending. H. M. C. 8

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK Graduates WILLIAM BRUCE ADAMS This man thinks too much, Such men are dangerous. Bruce was born at Toronto October 27, 1909, at 4 a.m. fThe only time he was up so early.J When he became of age his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Adams, sent him to Keele St. Public School to obtain a few moments of peace. There, Bruce's brain-power developed remarkably. He passed his entrance before he was 12 years old and at once attended Humberside Col- legiate Institute. While there he was noted for athletics, receiving some medals and cups. He excelled in baseball. In 1927 he attended Paris High School during the fall and spring terms, spending the winter months at Humberside Collegiate Institute. While here he took lower school botany and Zoology and such upper school subjects as enabled him to complete his course for a first-class certificate. At present Bruce is attending Toronto Normal School. Our country is lucky to have such a brilliant student to im- part knowledge to the younger generation. B. B. ERIC CYRIL APPS Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon 'em. -Shakespeare. September 21, 1910, marks the beginning of Eric's walk in this great highway. Brantford claims the honor of being his birthplace, but Mount Pleasant cherishes most of his boyhood days. VVhile very young Eric's great ambition was to seek knowledge, so we find him attending the public school at Mount Pleasant. In June of 1923, he was successful in passing his entrance and the following September he graced Brantford Collegiate Institute with his presence. Fortunately Eric recognized the error of his way and saw the advisability of attending a High School of a high calibre, consequently in the fall of 1926, he put in his first appearance at P. H. S. During the two years that Eric attended Paris High School he succeeded in obtaining his complete junior matriculation and eight subjects of his Honor Matriculation. His academic standing was always very high. On various occasions also Eric exposed himself to sport activity of a kind. He filled a space in the rugby line-up, he sometimes starred for fifth form's hockey team and he played at basketball very enthusiastically. Baseball was also one of his weaknesses, and had it not been for some distressing circumstances at very critical moments his team might have won the league. Possibly Eric's greatest hobby was stamp collecting and to that he devoted much time. Eric is now attending the Dental College at Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he is continuing his studies in order that he may, before long, rank among the professional men of the country. We wish him every success in life. F. W. P. MARY STEPHENSON MACMILLAN BLACK I rise and eat and work and sleep Just like all other people. -MacLean. Mary, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Black was born in Brantford on the twenty-seventh day of October, nineteen hundred and eleven. Residing at this time quite near a public school, she early in life attended kindergarten. At the age of five Mary moved with the family to Paris where she began her school life. In nineteen hundred and twenty-three she was successful in passing her entrance examinations. While in High School Mary served as secretary of the Literary Society, also on the Year Book staff. She was one of the four members of the debat- f7 I

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK EMILY ETHEL HOWARD Shadows of annoyance never come near me. Emily, the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Williaiii Howard, was born in Paris on April 19, 1909. At the age of six years she entered the Paris Public School, passed her entrance examinations in 1923, and attended the old High School for one year. She, along with the rest of the students, moved to the new school. In 1928 Emily graduated with her Junior Matriculation. She was always a good sport, played on the softball team and on Field Day too, was successful in carrying OH some of the awards. This year Emily is taking a hair-dressing course at the Marvel Academy. Toronto, and we all wish her the best of success. D. V. G. HAZEL FLORENCE LAURIE She can be as wise as we, And wiser when she wishes, She can knit with cunning wit, And dress the homely dishes. Hazel, the only child of Mrs. and the late Mr. Robert Laurie, was born on a farm near Drumbo. June the 20th, 1903. She received her early educa- tion at the Richwood school, and moving to Paris at the age of eleven, passed her entrance from the Paris Public School, in 1923, with honors. Hazel graduated from the High School in 1928 with complete matriculation and Upper School English. She is at present remaining at home, and we all wish her every success in whatever she undertakes. H. S. B. MARION EUPHEMIA McCAMMON She is steadfast as a star, And yet the maddest maiden, She can wage a gallant war, And give the peace of Eden. flVIarian-George Meredithb Mr. and Mrs. J. P. McCammon received a very valuable Christmas gift on December 18, in the year nineteen hundred and ten, in the person of a baby girl-Marion. During the first five years of life Marion played with her dolls, just like the rest of the girls in the neighborhood, and agreed with her big brother on everything but the subject of cats. As Marion had at least twenty-five yards to walk she started to Central School at the age of six years. In the year nineteen hundred and twenty-three she graduated into High School where she remained for five years. During that time Mickey as she is known to her P. H. S. pals, was the life of every form and more than once visited Form 1B along with the rest of us. She was critic of the Literary Society for one term and filled that office very well indeed. Marion is graduating this year after completing her matriculation with the exception of Latin. She is spending this year at home, but hopes that next year may see her at school again preparing herself for a business career. I.M.S. 9