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

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1 18 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK Prophecy of 1935 Graduating Class A prophecy is not a thing to be taken lightly. The so-called hidden fu- ture no longer confines us to the narrow limits of the present day. Per- haps even now you could give a perfectly accurate outline of the next five years of your life. For after all, one's future depends on oneself and one, two, or three forces which, in certain instances, change the course of human life. The possibility that one of these forces, death for instance, will affect the course of anyone's individual life, has been determined so closely as to be almost a certainty. Indeed, one's future may be consider- ed as one of the most secure things of life. The following items which appeared in To-morrow's Daily may not be absolutely correct, but in any case, they may interest you. The first name to draw my attention was that of Edgar Nash. Edgar was appointed head of the National Bureau of Etiquette at Ottawa. He is a recognized authority on this subject and works in conjunction with the Royal Ad- visers of London, England. Norman Seip achieved a glorious success. His symphonies were such an outstanding departure from anything' previous to them that it is said they stand alone in the realm of music. Another member of our class who excited great interest among the general public is Harold Kennedy. Harold was elected to represent the constituency of Brant in the Provincial Legislature. He was a supporter of the extreme left-wing movement which advocated the restoration of private fortunes. Laura Wilkin leads an exciting life as a classical interpreter for numerous archaeological surveys. Her sister Helen was the founder of the Society of the Northern Light, a band of nurses who served the Canadian North. Jesse Jasper became a veterinary surgeon. While experimenting with various remedies for mange, he discovered a permanent cure for baldness. The properties of this medicine were so powerful that natural hair-growth could be accelerated greatly by a small application. The corrupt use of this remedy by barbers became so prevalent that the Government was forced to pass a law which forbade anyone but a doctor prescribing its use. It is also interesting to note that the discussion arising from this discovery was one of the deciding factors which brought about the complete control of medicine by the state. Hazel Pelton and Evelyn Roberts took up land- scape gardening and set up a studio in Galt. It is said that their property in Galt is one of the beauty spots of Ontario. Ernest Apps, after gradua- ting from Toronto University, became chief engineer in the construction of the great Roebuck dam in Northern Ontario. Craig Sowden and Alex McLaren were the only two members of the class to take up farming. They were successful and the names of Sowden and McLaren are fa- miliar to every dairy farmer in Ontario. Elsie Black and Nellie Haines entered the teaching profession. Elsie conducted a private French School in London, while Nellie became head of the Latin department at Malvern Collegiate, Toronto. Jack Taylor became President of the Canadian Ath- letic Association. It was he who inaugurated the National Sports Festival which is held each year. Isabel Hunt took up newspaper work and be- came very prominent as a reporter. Hazel Folsetter graduated from Wes- tern University and took a position as critic in a London publishing house. Later she was made president of the Ontario Library Board, and became

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 17 Valediotory It is with great pleasure that I address you to-night as Valedictorian of the 1935 Graduating Class. I welcome this opportunity to meet again the members of our class, to express on their behalf our gratitude to the teachers, and to say farewell to those whose good fortune it is to remain in such congenial surroundings. It is difficult to express our feelings on leaving school. We are elated at having reached this goal for which we have worked, and yet we are re- luctant to leave the classes and associations which have formed such a large and intimate part of our life. As we review our school life, it is the pleasant memories which stand out most clearly. Perhaps distance lends enchantment , for the hours of work and study and the examinations and struggles with our pet subjects seem remote, while the Literary meetings, the oratory contests and de- bates, the basketball games and the field days stand out vividly in our memory. Our first two years passed slowly and we wondered if we should ever reach Fifth Form, but how quickly the last two years have slipped by until now we are leaving the school. As we again stand on the thresh- old of a new stage in our life, we see what a kindly sheltered existence the school offered, and how heedlessly we took it for granted, and we feel real regret at leaving. In those first years, it seemed incredible that we should ever advance so far as to master the intricacies of Upper School subjects, yet diHiculties dissolved before our labours, and with the foundation laid in the earlier years, those subjects did not seem so difficult as we had imagined. What had appeared as advanced knowledge we can now regard as simply- a start, a basis for our advance into the realms of learning. And so we al- ways find it-the more we learn, the greater the field it opens to us to learn more, and to improve ourselves. What truer or better help could we have than the motto which graces our own school crest, Labor Omnia Vincit -Work Overcomes All Diffi- ctultiesf' We found its value and truth as we proceeded through school, i we learned it well, we unconsciously use it nowg and throughout our life, we must realize it is the real basis of all advancement we may make. I Our years here did more than offer us knowledge. They offered won- derful opportunities to develop a personality, and the watch-word of the school You are on your honor, must indeed have helped strengthen our character. But best of all, we were able to meet new friends, and continue with old friends, in friendships of warm, true loyalty, which often helped us more than any other influence, and which we shall always treasure. The students of this school are very fortunate in the personal direc- tion they receive from the staff. They are always willing and ready to help, and for their kindly interest we are very grateful. Such close co- operation brings a strong friendship between teacher and pupil, and an ability to Work together in the best interests of the school. To you who remain, we hand over the responsibility of upholding the honour and traditions of the school. Remember it is not enough simply to wing you must preserve that true British spirit of sportsmanship, and play the game. In years to come we shall follow with interest your exploits, and rejoice in your triumphs both as scholars and as sportsmen. We hope you will not forget us, for we should like to remain in spirit, at least, members of the school. Adam Miller.

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 19 prominent in the organization of rural youth movements throughout the Province. Harland Kempthorne and Dick Murray became boat-builders, and in due time, their enterprise reached great proportions. They had the honour of winning the Harmsworth trophy by piloting their own boat Richard V to victory over Gar Wood's Miss America XV . Adam Miller and Leslie Cohn practised law together for many years in Brantford. Adam became well-known, not only as a clever lawyer, but also as the owner of a kennel of English racing dogs. Both Adam and Leslie have retired from the practice of law, and devote all their time to their dogs. They are familiar Hgures on every prominent dog track in America. The story is not complete. Here and there parts have been left out. In other places I have wilfully erred from the true course. It is beyond my province to disclose everything. Something must remain to hold your interest, so that even when the passing years verify these prophecies, you, looking back, will smile and say, Pshaw, it is only a coincidence. Robert Cowan, Prophet. My Desire I want to be the kind of kid Teacher wants me to be, A kid with lots of work to do, And be a pet oh gee . I do not want a real high markg I do not look for praise, I do not covet school-wide fame Nor real long holidays. I want to be a little help And show some grit in meg I want to be the kind of kid That teacher wants me to be. Carrie Steinhoff.