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

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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.

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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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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 15 ommenoement On Friday evening, Nov. 29, 1935, the annual commencement exercises were held in the gymnasium of the Paris High School. It was no longer the everyday gymnasium that we all know, but a theatre filled to capacity with an expectant crowd, the flags of many nations decorating the walls, and the stage curtains open, revealing a comfortable living room. This, then, was the scene of the one occasion of the year when parents, friends, teachers, the Board of Education and students 'unite to do honour to the graduates of the school. Mr. Butcher, as chairman, welcomed the guests and called upon Mr. Telfer, chairman of the Board of Education, to present the prizes and me- dals. Mr. Telfer spoke of his interest in the graduates and students, and of the pride which he has always taken in helping the school. He distribut- ed the following athletic medals: Junior Girls'-Frances Inksaterg Inter- mediate Girls'-Barbara Thomson by reversion from Doris Shannon, and Senior Girls'-Marjorie Gilies and Barbara Telfer Ctiedh. Junior Boys'- William Burt, Intermediate Boys'-Harold Stewart, Senior Boys'-Jack Martin, Keith Miller and George Hunter Ctiedb, by reversion from Donald Hickson. The special prizes donated by the staff for the best short stories and poems were awarded as follows: Poetry-Ruth Gilbert and Mary Britton, Senior Short Story-Ruth Durham and William McCrowg Junior Short Story-Walter Williams and Joyce Graham. An amusing three part chorus, The Dumb Wife , was sung by nine of the girls of the school. Great credit is due Mr. Smale for the careful choice and excellent training of those voices which blended so well. The names of the girls are: Muriel Bentley, Rita Bradley, Lucy Grulke, Mary Mogan, Marie Moriarity, Teresa Murphy, Margaret Nash, Joyce Priest, Patricia Tomlinson and Barbara Telfer, pianist. Colonel Monteith, chairman of the Management Committee, was then asked to present the diplomas to the graduates. He explained, for the be- nefit of the audience, the function of the Board of Education, the manner in which the members are elected, and their efforts to act in the best in- terest of the public in the carrying out of their duties. He complimented the citizens of Paris on the very excellent report which Inspector Hoag had given to the Board during his visit to the school. Mr. Hoag laid particular stress on the very fine spirit of co-operation which exists between the teachers and students. He commented on the excellentqualitications of the teachers chosen by the Boaril, and the ab- sence of breakages in the school, due in large part to the home training of the pupil. Colonel Monteith then presented commercial diplomas to the largest class which has graduated from the school in some years and gra- duation diplomas to the senior graduates. To the unusually large number of graduates present, he extended the best wishes of the Board of Educa-