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

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if fl , of ,X V PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK DOROTHY EILEEN RUTHERFORD I 7 , .L Friendship, like love.. is but a name, 91 Unless to one you stint the flame. Dorothy, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rutherford, first awakened to the light of day on July 31, 1916, at Hillview Farm. She spent the first few years of her life playing with her elder broth- er, and received the nickname Jimmy. ....., ,.... . At the age of six she began her quest for knowledge at the South Ward School, and she finished her public school studies at Queen s Ward and Cen- tral Schools. In 1929, Dorothy passed her Entrance examinations, and then attended Paris High School for the next five years. She completed her Junior Ma- triculation at the end of four years. The following year, she returned to school to take up Commercial studies. At present she is working at the Paris Creamery. We wish her cw success. J. E. B. WILFRED RYERSE On April 29, 1917, Wilfred Ryerse made his first appearance at Simcoe where he lived for the next five years. His parents then moved to a farm south of Waterford and here, at the age of six, Wilfred began his ed'-1Caf101'1 at the Cherry Valley School. It was at this little country school, no doubt, that he laid the foundation for his future studies, which already have helped him win many honours. In 1927, his parents moved to Princeton, and here Wilfred again resum- ed his course of study at the public school. In 1929, he passed his Entrance at the age of twelve, winning the Nelson Shield for receiving the highest honours at the Entrance examinations. In the autumn of the same year, he entered the Princeton Continuation School, and during the following four years, he climbed the rocky path of knowledge very successfully. ' Two years later he was awarded the Lloyd Hughes Memorial Scholar- ship for obtaining the highest percentage in second form. In 1933, Wilfred was secretary of the Literary Society, and in June of that year, he graduated, receiving the Teacher's Special Prize in French Composition. ' Last year, he attended Paris High School until the middle of June. The family again moved, this time to Hagersville, where Wilfred tried his final examinations, meeting with great success. This year, we all wish Wilfred the best of luck as he continues his stu- dies at Hagersville High School. Z- H. S. CHARLES WALTER SCOTT ' Walter was born on the seventh day of May, 1915, on the con- cession of Blenheim in the County of Oxford, one mile from the village of Richwood, Ontario. At the age of seven, he branched out from the parent- al home, far enough to begin his public school education in the local school. Passing his entrance in 1928 with Honours, he took one greater step still, and continued his career at the Continuation School in Princeton. Here he spent four successful years completing his Middle School. He then came to Paris, where he spent two more years, during which he energetically took part in every branch of athletic and scholastic activity. and very ably fitted hiiirsself for a future career, proof of which is his excellent examination re- su s. Walter is at present in Hamilton taking a course at the Normal School, from which we undoubtedly believe he will come out as able a teacher as he was a student. 13 J. A. T.

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK EDITH LENORE MILLER Always smiling and cheerful, to everyone a friend. QuQe a disturbance was created in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miller upon the arrival of their first and only daughter, Lenore, Who' first saw the light of day on April 112, 1915. During the pre-school age childish mischief took up most of her spare time. u O At the age of seven she began her quest for knowledge, if such it was, at Moyle's School. In 1928 she gave up this carefree life to enter Paris High School, passing her Entrance with Honours. During her six years of High School life, Lenore laughed her way into the hearts of all who knew her. In 1932 she won Mrs. J. K. Martin's Scholarship for proficiency in Junior Matriculation papers. Being a good student herself, Lenore was al- ways eager to help someone elseg thus, she spent most of her last year in teaching some fifth-form boys intricate problems of mathematics. However, she did not spend all her time in this manner because she served as fifth form reporter of The Quill during three terms. This year Lenore graduated with complete Junior and Honour Matricu- lation. At present Lenore is amusing herself at her home, but in the near future she expects to enter Hamilton General Hospital. Her many friends wish her every success in her chosen lplrofesgon. HELEN PRUSS Helen was born on June 4, 1916. Her home was on the fifth conces- sion cf Blenheim, about two and a half miles south-west of Drumbo. At the age of five, she began her education at the Public School of Springhill, about a mile from her home. Here she attended school for seven and a half years, and at the age of thirteen she tried her Entrance at the Drumbo Continuation School and was successful in passing her examinations. The next fall she entered High School at Drumbo, and spent four successful years there. During this time she drove a horse to school. She scarcely ever missed a day, and was seldom late. At the end of four years, she had com- pleted her Junior Matriculation and had graduated from Drumbo Continuaf tion School. She planned to attend P. H. S., and in her year there gained nine subjects for her Senior Matriculation. Not satisfied with the results of her labours, she did not wish to end her education there. At the Hamilton Normal School she can still be seen bending over a desk, deep in the study of grammar and arithmetic. So kind and gentle the livelong day She makes all happy who come her way. M. R. MADGE ROUNDS Madge was born on February 7, 1916. Her home was situated on the tenth concession of Blenheim, about four miles north-east of Drumbo. She resided there until she was four, and then she went with her parents to hve about half a mile north of Drumbo. From here her first steps toward an edu- cation began at the Public School at Drumbo. ln three years' time she mov- ed again with her parents to the eighth concession, where her home still is. She remained a pupil at the same school, passed her Entrance at the age of thirteen, and entered the Continuation School. For four years she plodded through the Wearisome routine of ,mathematics, languages and agriculture, and in the end gained her Junior Matriculation. With the ambition to rise still higher, she continued her studies at Paris High School, and in one year completed her course of nine subjects for her Senior Matriculation. Not yet willing to leave her studies, she decided to enter Normal School, and for the 1934-35 term will be found still bending over her books. With a wish to put her name on the pages of Time She bends o'er her studies from five until nine. H. P. 12

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'PW K 'v qs 5 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK DONALD ISAAC STEWART Donald Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Stewart, was born in Paris on December 19, 1914, an event which marked the beginning of a very promising childhood. After receiving his elementary education at Paris Public School, Donald entered Paris High School where the many parts he played in its various activities are too numerous to mention. On the staff of The Quill , Don held practically every office at one time or another, in- cluding the position of editor-in-chief. As a columnist, he showed outstand- ing ability, and his weekly commentary on P. H. S. in the Paris Star during the term 1933-34 was considered one of the highlights of that worthy news- paper. During Don's later years at High School, his contributions through the offices of secretary and president of the Literary Society were of great value to that part of the school's life. His executive ability was probably exemplified at its peak when he acted as assistant-coach of the P. H. S. rugby team during the seasons 1932 and 33. Perhaps Don's greatest achieve- ments dwell within the realms of music. He played in every school orches- tra during his High School career and also in the famous Paris Band. Incid- entally, he is now a member of one of the district's most popular dance or- chestras. When Don graduated with Senior Matriculation in nine papers, Paris High School lost one of its most valuable students, for his pleasant manner, wit and humour, and kindly disposition will be missed by both students and. staff. However, our loss is the gain of Brantford Business College where Don is now in attendance. i- R. R. T. . HENRY SMITH Henry has led a varied and active life. He was born in Lethbridge, AI- berta, on the seventh of July, 1915. Henry began his school career at Leth- bridge and carries many happy recollections of his life there. In 1925 his parents moved to Ontario and settled near Etonia. Henry continued his edu- cation at Sunnyside Public School, and in 1929 passed his Entrance. Since ambition was already budding in his breast, he once again turned westward. Princeton Continuation School was the scene of his next four years' action. He had all the requisites of a good pupil. An agile and inquiring mind, to- gether with a dispositon which made learning a pleasure, soon marked him as an exceptional student. He graduated from Princeton in 1933, leaving' an admirable record and a host of friends. The next year he entered our halls as a member of Fifth Form and continued to display his exceptional ability as a student. His year was very creditable, receiving passes in nine subjects. He is now attending the Normal School at Hamilton and we wish him the best of luck in the future. All that maid could wish or man admire. -- R. C. KATHLEEN LILLIAN SMITH Kathleen made her first appearance into Paris on the critical date of April 21, 1916. However, at the ripe age of six months, deciding that she'd seen enough of Paris for awhile, she left for England. She remained here until the end of the Great War. Returning to Paris to begin her school life, she attended Paris Central School and entered Paris High School in 1929. During her stay at Paris High School, Kathleen took part in sports and literary activities. She was also an active executive of the Quill staff. On obtaining her Junior Matriculation, she secured a position in the of- fice of the Penman Company. Truly we may say: Help for any time, Fidelity at all times Steadiness and readiness, Through all her senior year. Perfect Kathy, golden-headed Kathy, We're sorry that your graduation's here. 14 V. K.