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

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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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4 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK dbrahuates ALEXANDER E. BARRON August 4th, 1918-Born to Dr. and Mrs. F. Barron, a son, Alex. E. Such was the announcement in the Paris Weekly Clarion of that date, Since that time the little lad Alex has seen much of life and has become quite cynical about it. At the tender age of five Alex entered Paris Central School under the kindly guidance of our late and very highly respected principal, Mr. E. W. Moss. After seven years of carefree existence at this school, Alex entered P.H.S. and woke up to the fact that life was a serious thing which demanded careful consideration. Nevertheless along with other pupils of venturesome spirits, Alex led a somewhat more hecticllife than the average. He was a keen follower of all sports and was a spec- tacular figure on the rugby field. In scholastic fields his earnest efforts were well rewarded, and he graduates with the class of '36 ranking among the highest. I am sure that he leaves with the graduating class and those remaining' many happy memories of varied episodes in school life. D. G. S, 0 f I ELSIE JEANETTE BLACK A star fell out of heaven that was Elsie Jeanette Black born on the happy day of June 14, 1918, in Paris, and like a star Elsie has shone bright- ly all through her school days. Elsie started to school at the tender age of five and a half years, and from the very beginning she has been a brilliant student. In 1930 she en- tered High School, bearing as laurels the Board of Education Scholarship and the I.O.D.E. prize for History. During the Hrst year of her High School Elsie won second place in the Oratorical Contest. In 1935 Elsie added still more laurels to her crown by winning the I.O.D.E. prize for Modern His- tory. This year, 1936, Elsie has succeeded in winning the 'tWestern Uni- versity Scholarshipf' entitling her to two years free tuition, the Helen Dickson Smith Scholarship for English, the Dr, Bell Memorial Scholar- ship for Latin, and best of all the First Carter Scholarship for Brant Coun- ty, its value being one hundred dollars. Not only along scholastic lines did Elsie shine. She was secretary of the Literary Society for the fall term of 1935, and she took prominent part in the plays of 1935 and 1936. I am sure that all your friends, Elsie, wish you every successg and may you add further laurels to your already brilliant crown'

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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