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

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,.x W I f ,X I 2 'X N - 1 ' , X Xu , ' ' I ' 1 , ' I ' af PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK A 1 I JONATHAN JACK BAILEY , ,A Always smiling and cheerful, ' To everyone a friend. Jonathan, or as most of us know him, Pat , the son of William S. and Margaret Bailey was born on March, 1915, at Greenesland Co., Antrim, Ire- land. Jack attended the Model School at Carrickfergus, and later spent six years at Wallace Memorial School at Lisburn. Jack, being unable to content himself with life in the .land of the Sham- rock, came to Canada in 1928, and entered the noble halls of P. H. S. While Jack was here, he proved a very able scholar, and we will al- ways remember his jovial character. Jack completed his Junior Matriculation and his Upper School in J unc. 1934. He is now engaged in the noblest of all professions, that of tilling the soil. Good luck, Jack. Yoiu' many friends at P. H. S. wish you the best of success in the future. H. A. K. LORNE SYDNEY BROOKS ' Darne Fortune cast a benevolent smile upon the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Brooks, near Muir, Ontario, on the 22nd of January, 1916. It was on this date that Lorne made his first acquaintance with this mystery call- ed life. For the next few years he ran his father's farm until he Was the age of five. At this point in his life, his father decided he could get along without him so his parents started him to school at Muir. Here Lorne laid the foundations for his career of winning scholarships, but Muir was doomed to misfortune for Lorne and his family moved to their present home on the second concession of Brantford, just out the Mile Hill , from Paris. South Ward School was the first in Paris to benefit by this move, but Lorne was anxious to favour as many schools as he could with his presence, so he next attended Queen's Ward, and finally Central Public Schools. At the age of thirteen, he passed his entrance, winning the Third Penman Scholarship. During his sojourn in P. H. S., Brookey was active in many spheres. He played on the W. O. S. S. A. Basketball Team, he was the human steam- roller of the rugby team, and he was always active in field day events. He won the oratorical contest in 1931 and although he did not win the district contest, we wish to congratulate him. In the academic phase, Lorne reigned supreme, he was proficient in all subjects, but when it came to Mathematics, even Einstein's throne was in danger. When he graduated in 1934, he won a scholarship at Western Univer- sity worth S250 for Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Physics and two oth- er pzgsliilmked first also for: Chemistry or Physics, English or Mathematics, and three other papers. He ranked first also for. Mathematics. However, having won the first scholarship, the others reverted to the next highest. AS a result of this scholarship, he is now attending Western University. We expect to hear great things about him in the future and we Wish to take this opportunity to say: Good 1uck ! 7 M. A. McG.

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In bb PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK Graduates MARGARET HARLEY BUCK An open-hearted maiden, true and pure. The permanent visitor who arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buck on June 10, 1916, was given the name of Margaret Harley. The bur- den of being baby sister to five big brothers was a lot to place on such small shoulders. But Margaret proved equal to the task, and survived all the trials and tribulations. At the age of six she tripped off to Keg Lane School. From here she graduated in 1929 with honours, winning the first Penman Scholarship. Inspired with a desire for greater knowledge, she graced the halls of P. H. S. for the next five years. Margaret took a keen interest in every- thing, but chiefly the four o'clock bell. She was very enthusiastic where basketball and softball were concerned, and showed her interest in .sports to such an extent that she was elected president of the Girls' Athletic As- sociation during the 1933-34 term. She was also a worthy member of the staff of the Quill. 1 , , Margaret has her complete junior and senior matrlculation, and has forsaken P. H. S. for other interests. To say that she is missed would put it mildly. At present she is taking a secretarial course at Day's Business Col- lege in Brantford. She hopes soon to go out into the world as a woman of business. We all wish Margaret the best of success in her chosen pro- fession. E L M VERNA LOBEEN BUCK Q a Her smiles, her sweet and charming way, Turn clouds to sunshine, night and day. On February 20, 1918, another care was added to those of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buck, Keg Lane. It came with the arrival of a little girl whom they called Verna Loreen. Her first few years were filled with childish mischief. At the age of five, Verna began her school career at Keg Lane School. She was so clever that she skipped a couple of grades. Verna also receiv- ed honourable mention in public speaking. Passing her Entrance with honours in 1930, Verna, known to all her friends as Tom , enrolled at good old P. H S. She took an ac'i rt . . ve pa m school affairs. She was chosen captain of the softball team, anti played can the school basketball team. Vema also helped out on Field Day. The 1 . I . . ee Club chose her as its president for the spring term. Everywhere Verna went, her sunny disposition won for her many friends. At noon hours, she would be the centre of a merry group of stu- dents. This year Vema completed her Junior Matriculation. At present she is remaining at her home, and in her spare time she is following her study of music. We all wish her the best of luck. l J. c. JEAN EDGAR BLACK On the cold stormy morning of January 23, 1914, Jean Edgar, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Black, inhaled her first breath. At an early age, desirous of visiting new lands, she moved to Strathclair, Mani- toba, where she learned the arts of walking and talking. When the time came for her to tread the paths of learning, her parents returned to Paris, and Jean enrolled at Central School. She passed her Entrance in 1928. The following autumn she entered High School, where she attended faithfully, completing her junior matriculation in June, 1934. At present Jean is at home, and we wish her every success in whatever she undertakes. 6 D. E. R.

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK AGNES JEAN CAVAN Who is a friend both kind and true, A general favourite with us, too. On June 16, 1915, the stork, that sly old bird, paid its first visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Cavan, dropping off a baby girl, whom they later called Agnes Jean: Jean spent the first seven years of her life at home, helping her moth- er keep houseg but in 1922 she was forced to leave these carefree days be- hind, and begin her school life. After spending seven years at the South. Ward, Q,ueen's Ward, and Central Schools of Paris, she passed the Entrance Examinations with Honours in 1929. Although Jean did not play an active part in the school events, she was always ready to lend a helping hand, During five years she spent at. Paris High School, her sunny disposition did not fail to win for her a place in the hearts of many friends, In 1934, Jean graduated with complete Junior Matriculation. But Jean has not said good-bye to good old school days, for this year she is attending Day's Business College at Brantford. Her High School education, together with her present training, should enable her to follow' a successful and pro- fitable business career. Her old Fourth Form friends wish her every success. V. L. B. HAROLD ETHERINGTON HTigerU HNip9l Harold, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Etherington, first saw the light of day on September 19, 1914, in Paris-Prettiest Town in Canada. Nip. as he was later nicknamed, began his school career at the age of seven. 1-le attended all three public schools-for two years South Ward tried to rid him of his childish pranks, then Queen's Ward- held his atten- tion for Shree years, before he finally made his way down to Central School to complete his public school education. lt was not until the fall term of 1928 that Harold honoured dear old P. H. with his presence. He spent six years under its famous walls, learn- ing the finer arts of living before he graduated in 1934, While attending P. H. S., Nip won many friends, and seldom lost any lsauf les institutricesb. Harold has always been a fond lover of books. To-day, one may find him spending his spare time in the Public Library, b Whate'er may be your profession in life, good luck to you, Harold, old oy. A. B. F. ALEXANDER BELL FERGUSON Alexander Ferguson, more commonly known as Scotty to his many friends, was born in Paris, May 16, 1916. He is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ferguson. He started his public school career at the armouries in 1922. In 1924 he moved into Central School, and five years later he passed his Entrance. In September of 1929 he wended his way to the renowned P. H. S. The first year he took his place along with the rest of the irst formers, absorb- ing much knowledge and laying an excellent foundation for his future years. When the second year rolled around, he began to make his presence known in sporting circles. He carried the red and black colours in track competi- tion, but his outstanding performances were in basketball, for he played on the school team during the last three years. He also is a softball pitcher of renown, having played on two junior championship teams in as many years. While at school, 'Scotty had quite a musical career, playing in the Paris Band and the school orchestra and since graduating he was naturally turned to music as a vocation. He is now playing in Fern. Oldham's orches- tra. 8 H. E.