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

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10 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK MARY MCKINLAY KENNEDY Mary, the oldest daughter of the Kennedy family, was born on Febru- ary 21st, 1919, at her home on the townline between South Dumfries and Blenheim townships. For the first six years of her life she held the post of chief mischief-maker around the corner . Then she started her education by attending the White School near her home. She passed her Entrance in 1930, and went to Ayr Continuation School for the next three years. Then she decided that Faris High School needed Upepping up , and as a result of this momentous decision, she spent the next three years there. At present her future is uncertain, but we are sure that her friendli- ness and determination will bring her success in whatever she decides to make her life Work. She laughs a little now and then. ' 'I And lightens life a lot, Q J,-r she can see the brighter side X 5 5 Just as well as not. Doesn't go mournfully around Gloomy and forlorn, Tries to make her fellow-men Glad that she was born. D. M. S. LAWRENCE EMORY KNILL On June 27, 1918, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Knill received the gift of a son, a line rosy-cheeked lad whom we now know as Lawrence Emory. For six years, Emory remained at home and helped his father run the family farm. Then came a day in September, when Emory turned up at Sunnyside Pub- lic School. He passed his Entrance in 1930 fmuch to the relief of the teacher at Sunnysidej and from there, he went to Princeton Continuation School. Here he distinguished himself greatly, appearing in two plays, and holding offices in both the Athletic and Literary Societies and when he graduated in 1934 he decided to seek more book larnin' in the halls of our own P.H.S. Here he attended for two years, once more acquitting himself by playing star parts in two plays and holding office in the Literary Society. Emory graduated in '36 and is now attending Hamilton Normal School. Your former teachers and school-mates at P.H.S.. Emory, wish you every success in the future. K. B.

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Q PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 9 1' ' I 'I' 3 6 GEORGE KEITH HOLDER Keith was born on July 6, 1917, in good old Blenheim township, and from this point on he has made himself known in a variety of ways. Not the least of these was his boyish habit of playing basketball with cups and glasses that would never bounce but inevitably scored in the waste-basket. Keith's education began at S.S. No. 12, the old White school of South Dumfries. After about six years of good hard work, Keith went on to Ayr Continuation School, and in four years annexed Lower School and Middle School certificates. Then last but not least, good old P.H.S. swung him in- to her merry round of studies and athletics. He entered Upper School in 1934, and it was during these two brief years that most of us began to know the true man and friend that is Keith. No matter where you were or what was wrong, he always tried to help, and as we go on, we appreciate these things more and more. At present Keith is at home, no doubt working out the percentage effi- ciency of the average hen-or something. I am sure we all wish him luck in everything he attempts. J. H. M. lhv, - digg' GEORGE GORDON HUNTER George Gordon Hunter, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hunter, breathed his first air back on December 7th, 1917. In September 1922, he was hustled off to school. Two years in South Ward School, four years in Queen's Ward and one year in Central School finally brought him to that hall of learning, P.H.S., in 1930. Immediately Geordie became a basketball enthusiast. During three years of participation in W.O.S.S.A. basketball, he made himself famous among his team mates as The Scoreless Wonder. In 1935 he became one- third of a Senior Champion Triumvirate. The same year, his athletic abili- ty was suitably recognized when he was elected President of the Boys' Ath- letic Association, a most responsible position in which he nobly upheld the best traditions of the office. On the gridiron and checker board, he acquit- ted himself even more ably. He was a good tennis player too, spending many evenings on the Presbyterian court. In the midst of his athletic interests, George found time for his lessons. This summer, he graduated with one paper more than is required for a first-class certificate. At the present time he is attending business college in Brantford, go- ing to and fro via a very Athletic Thumb . We know all his friends wish him success, and hope he will make his mark in the world. D. M.

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 11 , 'ty ' WILLIAM FREDERICK IVICCROW What delights can equal these That stir the spirit's inner deeps? Tennyson. On Sunday, November 10, 1913, in Blenheim Township near Princeton Bill was born, the third child of Mrs. McCrow and the late Mr. J. V. Mc- Crow. He attended Spring Hill school for a short time until the family moved to Keg Lane near Paris. He attended Keg Lane school and entered P.H.S. in the fall of '27, In the spring of '29 he left High School and work- ed until January '32 when he again joined us. While with us, Bill several 'times acted as Marshall and last year ably filled the position of President of our Literary Society during the Spring Term. Bill displayed his artistic ability in the 1935 Year Book by his clever prophecy in cartoons, and many a time the dazzling colours of his posters forecast the coming of the school At Home and the Senior Prom. For the next four years, he will be attending the Ontario College of Art, Grange Park, Toronto, where he is studying Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture. Who knows-perhaps some day Paris may be noted as the childhood home of the great McCrow. -2. JOHN HALL MAUS 3 All great men are dying But I am well . ........ yet. On March 28, 1918, Mr. and Mrs. Jairus Maus on the Ayr Road, three miles south of Ayr, were blessed UD by the arrival of a son John Hall Ca howling success from the flrstl. John handled the affairs of his father's farm for six years, but finding his mind too active for mere farming, he set forth to seek an education at the White School. From here John graduated with honours. In hopes of increasing his knowledge, John took the Ayr Continuation School in his stride, and after attending there for three years, he had the teachers standing on their heads and found it necessary to shift to P.H.S. where there was a larger and more experienced staff. Three years later John graduated from Paris with a high standing, carrying off the complete Middle and Upper School courses. During these years John took an active part in such sports as basketball, softball and mathematical gymnastics. John is at present studying medicine at Varsity, where we all know he will continue his successful educational career. Good Luck, John! G. K. H.