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

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QL 6 ui af ,E L ,I PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK LORNA JEAN CRAIGIE On April the sixth, 1918, a new Presbyterian joined the ranks of the P.B.B. CParis' Bouncing Babiesj in the person of Lorna Jean Craigie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Craigie, Paris. At the age of five she was granted permission to begin the pursuit of knowledge, and in the succeed- ing years attended South Ward, Queen's Ward and Central Schools, prov- ing herself an apt little scholar. In 1930, she entered Paris High School, af- ter successfully combatting the Scylla and Charylidis of the Entrance ex- aminations. In 1936, she entered the graduate rank of Paris High School. Throughout her six years at Paris High, she endeared herself to a wide circle of friends, and may I add that she was a 'swell pal' with whom many of my happiest hours were spent. I am sure that all the members of last year's fifth form join with me in wishing her the best of luck in future ventures, whatever they may be. ' C. R. D. KENNETH STUART CUIVIMING Kenneth Stuart Cumming first came into this cruel world at Arthur, Ontario, on May 19, 1919. During his pre-school age he spent most of his time at childish pranks. His mother and father, unable to stand the nervous strain any longer, sent him off to public school at the age of six years. He attended school at Arthur for only one year, and then decided to move to Paris to continue his education. After passing his Entrance from Central School, Paris, he attended High School for four years, receiving his Junior Matriculation in June, 1936. Ken was also successful in passing his Senior Matriculation English. At present Ken is taking a Business Course at Day's Business College, Brantford, and we would take this opportunity of wishing him success in whatever career he undertakes. A. W. CHRISTINA RUTH DURHAM It was on July lst, 1917, that Ruth began her happy, carefree life in Paris. For several years her chief occupation was to amuse her parents, and to keep the household running smoothly Uh. In due time she enrolled at the Central School. In 1930 she passed her Entrance examinations with honours and captured the I.O.D.E. History prize as well. Then came the big step. Ruth became a student at Paris High School. Here she spent six years, during which time she took an active interest in school affairs. In 1934 she was critic for the Literary Society, and in 1935 she wrote the Fashion Notes for the Quill . Her short stories written for the Year Book in '34 and '35 took first prize, and appear with other literary contributions. Last year Ruth appeared in the Commencement play where she capably filled the comic role of Aunt Ida . Now she graduates with the 1936 class, having obtained ten Upper School subjects and a prize for Modern History, donated by the I.O.D.E. At present she is continuing her studies at Western University. The future is before you, Ruth, and your classmates hope it will be a bright one. L. J. C

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 5 MARY ROSS BRITTON On October 9th, 1918, Mary Britton gave forth her first squeal. Mary was born in Hamilton, but after living there for four years, she decided that that city had seen enough of her childish pranks. Thus Mary moved to the village of Princeton, and two years later was sent off to Princeton Public School. In 1930 she passed her Entrance, winning the Nelson Shield for re- ceiving the highest honours. Then she entered Princeton Continuation School, and there for four years toiled over her studies, receiving a few honour certificates in her first years in high school. Determined to gather still more knowledge, Mary entered Paris High School in the fall of 1934. This change marked the beginning of two of the happiest years of her life. During her sojourn with us, Mary's sunny smile and cheery personali- ty won her many friends. She took an active part in the scho0l's athletic life, and more than once carried off the red ribbon on Field Day. At the Burford-Paris-Simcoe Meet in 1934, she brought first to P.H.S. in the '60 yard dash. She also served on the staff of the Quill as Editor of Girls' Sports for the spring of 1935. Mary graduated this year, and at present is working in Hamilton. Her many friends wish her the best of luck in the future. R. M. G. DORIS LENORE BROOKS Doris Lenore Brooks, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Brooks, was born February ll, 1919, at Brooknill Farm, four miles south-west of Paris. At the age of six Doris began her quest for knowledge at the Block Public School, located across the road from her parental home. In 1931, she passed her Entrance and succeeded in carrying off the First Penman Scholarship. The next fall, Doris enrolled at Paris High School, and during her five years among us she proved herself to be a friend to everyone at all times. In 1935, she was Fifth Form's representative for the Athletic Associa- tion. In 1936, Doris graduated, obtaining her full Junior Matriculation and her standing in a number of Honour Matriculation subjects. Doris is now taking a course in Home Economics at the Macdonald In- stitute, Guelph. We all join in wishing her success in her studies at Mac Institute. D. J. W.

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 7 HAROLD WILLIAM EBY USO blonde, so fair And yet you see The flash of sunlight In a smile so free-of care. Harold has always been a prominent Paris boy. He was born in Paris and, with the exception of a few years spent in Reading, Pa., has lived here all his life. In 1930 Harold entered Paris High School and during the next six years took a prominent part in school athletics. He was a member of the athletic society and an outstanding player on the junior and senior W.O.S. S.A. basketball teams. He was well-liked by both his team-mates and his opponents. Harold graduated in 1936 having obtained his Senior Matriculation. At present he is working at the International Nickel Company, Sudbury, but next year intends to take an engineering course at Queen's University. J' if . lim.. , If 94 X . HAZEL MAUD FOLSETTER. J Grand and glorious was the day of August 5th, 1918, for the Folsetter family, for on that day, a little barque, flater to be christened Hazel! set sail on the rough voyage down life's stream. For almost seven years she was quietly anchored in a little eddy adjacent to her home: then she sailed forth to attend Perley's Public School. Here the swift current carried her rapidly along, until six years later she ran into harbour ai. Paris High with flying colours and the First Penman Scholarship. Since then it has been smooth sailing for Hazel, always in, near the head of the lieet at the year's end-not to mention the Scholarship in Mathematics which she won this year. Now she has gone forth into wider waters, and we wish her the same success that has attended her past travels. ' V M. R. B. ,ff Q , gf gb RUTH MARGARET GILBERT While he was passing over the country on September 9th, 1917, Mr. Stork left a baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gilbert, one mile north of Paris. So delighted were they that they named her Ruth. Six years later Ruth entered Public School at Paris. In 1930 she passed the Entrance with honours and spent the next six years glc-aning knowledge at Paris High School. During these years she held the position of poetess on the executive of the Literary Society for three terms. In 1934 she won second prize in the poetry contest, and the following year first prize. In both 1934 and 1935 she was a member of the Editorial Committee of the Year Book. At Com- mencement in the fall of 1935, Ruth portrayed the role of Evelyn qLady Trenchardj in the play Green Stockings . In 1936 she graduated with Junior Matriculation, Junior Matriculation in German and Honour Ma- triculation in twelve papers. We members of the graduating class heartily congratulate Ruth, who is our valedictorian. She is now attending the Toronto School of Design, and we wish her every success in this, her chosen work.