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

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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.

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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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Ruth. 12 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK RUTH MECHANIC Ruth, the youngest daughter of Mr. B. H. and the late Mrs.-Mechanic, was born in Windsor in 1919. Ruth attended Gordon McGregor Public School in Windsor and suc- ceeded in passing her Entrance in 1931. The next fall, she enrolled at Kennedy Collegiate, where she complet- ed her first year High School. with her parents, then moved to Dunnville, where she completed her Junior Matriculation in the course of three years. While in attend- ance at Dunnville High School, she was an active member of the Literary Society. In 1936, Ruth moved to Paris and took her last year High School at P.H.S. During her short stay with us, she gained much popularity through her quiet, pleasant manner. Ruth is now attending Temple University in Philadelphia, where she is taking a Social Service Course. In a club formed at the University, an International Committee was appointed to represent the ideals and habits of the different countries, and to carry on a program for World Peace. Fif- teen members of this Cosmopolitan Club were selected to represent eight nations of the world. Ruth was chosen to represent Canada. We join in wishing Ruth every success in her studies at Temple Uni- versity. D. J. W. DOUGLAS ARTHUR MOSS Douglas, elder son of Mrs. Moss and the late E. W. Moss,,was born in Brantford on June 22, 1918, although the family residence was Situated in Paris. He began to grow and grow and soon became one of tire wiid mem- bers of the Emily Street Gang. ' W However in January, 1924, little Douglas began to trudge down to Cen- tral School. Here he attended for six and a half years, passing his En- trance in June, 1930. He then began his High School career at Paris High School, where he remained for six years. During his six years in P.H.S. Doug. played an active part in the school life, being on the Literary Executive several times. He held the position of school pianist for one term and always did his best to make the Social activities of the School a success. During his last year he was a member of the Senior Basketball Team. Besides taking an active part in the social and sport life of the school, Dcug took a keen interest in his academic work. He always did well in his examinations and in June 1936 graduated from the Upper School with fly- ing colours. Having his Senior Matriculation, Doug immediately entered the Bank of Toronto, where he is still Working. We are all sure he will have every success in his chosen work. We, the graduating class of 1936, say, Good Luck! Doug. N. J. S.