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

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 13 spent happily on her father's farm, where in her spare time she engaged herself in feeding the chickens and driving the cows. Dorrien attended the Maus Public School from which she passed in 1929 with good results. P.H.S. then welcomed her as a pupil. She at- tended High School faithfully for six years, graduating with an honour Commercial Diploma. Dorrien is at home on the farm at present and we ,wish her every suc- cess in the future. '11 nb is A OLIVE ROSINA TATE On the morning of December 22, 1918, the stork paid a visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tate, with a little ray of sunshine. She was given the name of Olive Rosina. When she reached the tender age of five, she attended South Ward School and later Centralg passing her Entrance in 1931. For four years, she graced the halls of P. H. S., endearing herself to everyone by her cheer- ful personality. Olive is at present working at Penmans No. 1 Office. We wish her every success in the future. V.M.B. J. M. T. 5 MARY LOUISE VEIGEL Quite a disturbance was created in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Veigel upon the arrival of their daughter Mary Louise, who first saw the light of day on April 24, 1917. During the pre-school age childish mischief took up most of her spare time. Her mother, unable to stand the nervous strain caused by Mary's antics, sent her off to Central School, Paris, at the age of six years. In 1930 she was successful in passing her Entrance. After taking two years' General Course at P. H. S., Mary decided to become a successful business woman by joining the Commercial Class, from which she graduated this June. Mary is now working at Penmans General Office, and we would take this opportunity of wishing her every success. la- fm - 3 WINNIFRED GRACE WILSON -- W. G. W. Winnifred, or Winnie as she is usually known, came into this cruel world on February 19th, 1917, at Banfield Street, Paris. For six years, this dark-eyed little lady disturbed her mother's peace of mind, and then set out to investigate the meaning of that mysterious word Education . In short, she entered Paris Public School, from whence she graduated in 1930. Then came good old Paris High School. Winnie took two years Gen- eral Course, and then decided to turn her talents toward a business educa- tion. She completed her Commercial Course this June, winning an hon- our diploma. Winnie is now at home, and we wish her every success in her future life. M. L. V. '7 'f'.. I

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-af WZ, 05 'X I 12 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK Commercial Graduates VERNA MONA BASSETT A beautiful and happy girl. With steps as light as summer air. Eyes glad with smiles, and brow of pearl. Shadowed by many a careless curl. Of unconfined and flowing hair. Verna, the youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. Sturgess Bas- sett, was born in Trenton on November 5th, 1918. At the age of six she entered the Trenton Public School, passed her Entrance in 1931, and at- tended the High School there for one year. The family then decided to move to the pretty town of Paris. Here Verna attended the High School for three years, graduating from the Commercial Form. Verna, while attending the High School, won many a friend by her kind and happy disposition. She was always ready to enter into all the school sports, which she played with considerable skill. She is at present remaining at home, and we all wish her every suc- cess in whatever she undertakes. D.S.S. DAVID WILLIAM CAVAN David William Cavan was born December 6, 1919, at Oak Bank Farm, near Paris. At the age of five, he commenced his education at South Ward School. Having acquired all the knowledge this institution could be- stow upon him, at the age of seven years, he entered Queen's Ward School and remained there for four years. After a year of study at King's Ward he graduated to Paris High School in 1932. During the three years here his kind and thoughtful disposition quickly captivated the hearts of all who knew him. In all school activities he displayed a keen interest. He graduated with a Commercial Diploma in 1935. R. G. C. ROBERT GORDON CRUICKSI-IANK Robert Gordon Cruickshank was born July 31, 1919, near Paris. At the age of six, he commenced his education at the Stone School. After sev- en years of hard study he passed his Entrance to Paris High School in 1932. After a successful year spent in Form IB, he decided to make his de- but in the Commercial Form. He took a decided interest in this work and graduated with a Commercial Diploma in 1935. During the three years he spent at P. H. S., Gordon played an active part in sports and took much interest in Literary work. At present he is returning to P. H. S. and everyone who attended school with him wishes him every success in his business career and in all his undertakings throughout life. D. W. C. DORRIEN SMITH SUTHERLAND Always smiling and cheerful, To everyone a friend. Dorrien, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sutherland, was born four miles north of Paris on Jan. 14th, 1915. Her early childhood was

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I 14 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK Honour Matriculation Scholarships English Composition and Literature--CDonated by Miss Helen Smithb Glenn Taylor. Modern History-CDonated by the Prince of Wales Chapter, I.O.D.E.J El- sie Black. Mathematics--fDonated by Mr. Charles H. Bairdj Harland Kempthorne. Latin-CDonated by Dr. G. W. Bell in memory of his father, Dr. W. N. Belly Laura Wilkin. French-fDor1ated by the late Mr. George E. Taylorj Laura Wilkin. Non Graduates Of the Middle and Upper School who left during 1935. Form III: Ruth Bosworth-Six Middle School papers. At home, Paris. Marguerite Hendra-Two Middle School papers. At home, Canning. Ida Luck-Six Middle School papers. Attending Brantford C.I. Frances McCrow-Six Middle School papers. At home, west of Paris. Carmen Miller-One Middle School paper. At Timmons, Ont. Burt Moore-Three Middle School papers. At home, Paris. John Moran-With E. E. Sayles, Paris Station. William Padden-At home, Paris. Lorne Ridley-Office of Gypsum, Lime and Alabastine, Paris. Form IV: Esther Cameron-Three Middle School papers. At home, Paris. Jean Sutherland-Middle and Upper School English. At her home, Copetown. Attending Dundas High School. Form V: Leslie Cohn-In his one year at P.H.S. Leslie passed three M.S. and five U.S. papers with high standing. He is continuing his studies at Woodstock C.I. as he was unable to obtain transportation from Drumbo to Paris. A. McBeth Murray-At home, Drumbo.