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

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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.

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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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' 'll x tu nf, if A 3' W 9 7 Qt ,W KV PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK VVILLIAM WYLIE GUTHRIE r N J UA man! Aye every inch a man, A friend! First, last and always. On the last day of the year 1913, 'Old Father Time' brought little Wil- lie into the light of day. He was a fine little fellow, and for the first few years of his life he was able to keep himself busy with little tasks about the farm. At the age of six he bcgan to broaden his little mind by attending Keg Lane School. It was here that Willie first began to learn the art of stock- judging, at which he later became an expert. In 1925, he won a trip to Guelph for judging at the School Fair. In 1926, he graduated from this little school, and in the fall began his career at Paris High School. After attending this school for two years, he left to work on the farm, but unable to resist the attractions of our House of Rest , he returned in 1930. Again he began his judging. In 1931, he won a trip to the Royal Win- ter Fair in Toronto, during which time he was a government guest at the Royal York Hotel. In 1933, he was crowned with the highest honours- a trip to Chicago, and in the same year hc was a member of the Brant County Judging Team. In 1934, Willie graduated from Paris High School, and is now studying Agriculture on a farm a mile north of Paris. Good luck! Willie! All your high school pals wish you every success in your future efforts. 5'LJ, l J. M. H. ,Q . sz if 7 JAMES MURRAY HAMILTON f' The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs George Hamilton first saw the light of day on January 13, 1917. Although he was born on an unlucky day, Mur- -ray's fortune was not lessened in the least, and his arrival certainly was good news to his father. Murray, for the first six years of his life, acted as chief supervisor on his father's farm, four miles north of Paris on No. 24 Highway. After re- ceiving his preliminary education in the little red school-house at Wrigley's orners, he entered High School in 1929. For the next five years his sunny smile brightened the halls of P. H. S., and during this time he won many friends. He was a clever student and a member of the 1932 track team. Murray is now at home on the farm, using his geometry deductions to cutivate the fields, his French to milk the cows, and his Latin to make the hens lay feggs?b. We are all certain that he will make a prosperous, up-to- date farmer, and join in wishing him every possible success in his chosen profession. T- W. W. G. JOHN HAROLD HIGGINS Always smiling and cheerful, to everyone a friend. John Harold Higgins, better known as Speed to his many friends, gave forth his first squeal on May 14, 1913, in our fair town of Paris. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Higgins. He entered the Paris Separate School at the age of 'tix and passed his Entrance in 1927. Thereupon he entered our halls of learning in quest of higher education. Throughout his sojourn here he impressed one by his quiet cheerful- ness. For everyone he had a cheery smile, and he was never known to frown or gi-ouch. He also took part in the social activities of the school life, and at our At Home he was always a prominent figure. In basket- ball he took an active part, and although he was never a brilliant star he was Iallwagg anxious gotkplay the game. ' aro gra ua e is ear and eve on ' - ' - ' perstglauty at School- Y , I'.Y e certainly misses his cheery e is now continuing his education at St. Jero ' ' We wish him all success in his future professiolris College at Kltchener' ' 9 D. M. X. il. If 1 ' l 1.9. A m qi? 5-.7 17 ,JL -99 V7.3 1 aff I oaij gf fri ISV it