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

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 15 NORMAN JOHN SEIP On a sunny day in June 1917-the 20th to be exact-there came into this world a bouncing, curly-headed youngster, soon to be known as Nor- man John Seip-just f'Norm to us who know him. It didn't take long for this youngster to learn how to creep and soon to walk. Before long he began to climb-the ladder of life. His first step upward started when he entered Public School, September, 1923. For the next seven years he made rapid progress, always being a top-notcher in his class, and in 1930 passed his Entrance with honours. His second step began when he first entered the halls of good old P.H.S. Before long those halls were resounding with his joyous laughter-seldom did we ever see a frown on Norm's learned brow. The second step was more difficult but it didn't bother Norm and he has graduated this year to show us that he has conquered this second step. Throughout his term at P.H.S. Norm was active in school activities- sports, literary meetings, but especially in music. Wherever there was music-there Norm was. He was always a leading spirit in the school or- chestra and helped music in every way possible. In the Literary Society, Norm was a most efficient marshall and kept the whole student body un- der his control. This year Norm is going to Western University with the aim of mak- ing music his life work. If he continues as he has in the past, we are con- fident that he will succeed. D. A. M. DONALD GORDON SIMMONS f'How sweet are looks these ladies bend On whom their favours fall! Donald Simmons was born July 21, 1918, in the Town of Paris. He spent the first five years of his life in ease and comfort, but at the tender age of five, he was sent to Paris Public School. There he toiled diligently over his studies until the year 1930. In this eventful year, he passed his Entrance with honours and embarked on his high school career. This seemed to progress quite favourably, and after six years of hard efforts mixed with sports, he has graduated from the hall of learning-Paris High School. Donald at present is employed at the Consolidated Sand and Gravel, and we certainly wish him every success in his field of employment. A. E. B.

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Q5 ' 5 'lv W' 14 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK WILLIAM LAIRD RUTHERFORD One of the most popular students ever to enter the portals of P.H.S. will be lost to that glorious institute of higher learning, with the gradua- tion of William fWilliej Rutherford. Bill first graced this community with his tiny, but noisy presence on the 31st of October, 1918. In fact so well did he make himself heard that ever since then this memorable date has been known as Ho1lere'en. During his growing up period Bill went through the usual boyhood adventures. Getting through these with a whole skin was a hard task for him, but he succeeded and entered into a period of cleverness which took him through public and high schools with enviable records. Bill now has a position with the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, and rapid rise and promotion are doubtless ahead of him. As to athletic ability, Bill was prominent as a junior basketball player and in school field meets. His work on the year books must also be remembered. In 1934 he served on the Finance Committee and the following year did most of the decorative drawings for the Year Book. Social events also take up a great deal of his time, as he is popular with everyone, and considered the life of every party he attends. Aviation and art are Bill's hobbies. In summing up, let it be sufficient to say that Bill is of the type one likes to have for his best friend. I. J. B. DOROTHY MILDRED SCHUYLER The 3rd of November dawned bright and clear, and with it brought a member to the Schuyler family in the person of a dark-haired, blue-eyed baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler, after great consideration, named 'the pride and joy' Dorothy. The Schuyler family at this time were residing near St. George, Ont., but four years later moved to the townline, one mile south of Falkland. The next two years were spent in bothering her parents and annoying the neighbors in general. Dorothy attended the Block School, and on pas- sing her Entrance in 1931, won the Second Penman Scholarship fwhich is now obsoleteb. I Then she began her brilliant scholastic career at P.H.S. and until her graduation remained an 'information bureau' for the rest of the form. At present she is attending the Hamilton Normal School. We are positive that her true heart, renowned discipline and staunch will-power will carry her far on the pathway of life. Oh I would walk a good long way, just to see that happy smile Indeed I would! And glad I'd be to walk a good long mile! So now Good-bye, dear friendly face-I hope soon again we'll meet, For just to see that smile of yours, sure gives my eyes a treat! M MCK. K.

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16 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK ALLAN ROBERT VEALL Allan was born within three miles of Paris, June 14, 1918. As soon as his chubby legs would carry him with a reasonable degree of safety, he decided that it was high time to trudge the road of learning. He attended Kitchen School and later Moyle's School. These to him, were mere child's play and in 1930, after passing his Entrance with honour standing, he set out to conquer old P.H.S. Al was always a good student and upon his entrance to High School endeared UD his teachers to him for he was always so fond of fun. While at P.H.S. Al was always a foremost exponent of oratory. On Junior Night, 1933, he most certainly showed this by winning the Junior Boys Oratorical Contest for Paris. For good or bad, Al always had this gift of talking while at P.H.S. In athletics, Al was always an enthusiast, the Literary Society also enjoyed his whole-hearted support. Al graduates this year with flying colours, and is now helping Harry Wise to conduct his business. We know he will have a successful future in whatever position he undertakes. D. A. M. HUBERT BARCLAY WELLS Hubert, more familiarly known to his school-friends as Hubby was born Sept. 8th, 1916, at Princeton, Ontario. He graced that village with his presence for nine years, then he moved to Walkerville, mainly because the rest of the family went too. There he attended public school and collegiate for some seven happy years. At the end of this time, the Wells family moved again and once more Hubert accompanied them. This time it was to a farm just outside of Paris. It was then that Hubby came to P. H.S. which he attended for three years. During his sojourn here, Hubert and his big, wide, winning smile prov- ed very popular and he made many friends. He acted as marshall of the Literary Society for one term andplayed Senior W.O.S.S.A. basketball. Rest assured Hubert, as you enter the cold, cruel world, that our every wish for happiness and good fortune goes with you. K. B. . ELMER WILLIAM YEANDLE Elmer William Yeandle was born on November 19, 1917, on a farm be- side the Talbot Road near Straffordville. At four years, of age he decided to move to the farm on the fourth concession of Blenheim near Springhill School, and at the age of six began his long and endless journey there. He had only brightened Springhill for three years when he moved back to the old home at Straffordville. He was enrolled with the ranks of Maple Grove school until he moved back to Princeton at the age of twelve. In 1931 he was successful in passing his Entrance, and the following term went to Princeton Continuation School where he made splendid progress. During the four years he took a prominent part in the school activities including dramatics and literary work. In 1935 he graduated from Princeton School and entered the Paris High School. He passed examinations on eight papers. This year he is studying Modern History at home.