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

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK ll DAVID McLAREN ' David came to this fair world on August 10, way back in 1918, in the thriving metropolis of Drumbo. His earlier life was spent in harmless mischief. At an early age he was bundled off to the Drumbo Public School. When he became too clever for that hall of learning he continued, natur- ally, at the Continuation School of Drumbo. He received his Junior Ma- triculation from that school in 1936. In order to further his knowledge he came to P. H. S. in September of that year. After spending one year in our far-famed school he decided to give it up and return to the sod. At present he is helping his father on the farm near Drumbo. He has hopes of becoming a licensed undertaker, and is serving his apprenticeship with an undertaker at Drumbo. R. P. W. , lf' M A 34 I JEAN KERR MARTIN On the day of August 26th, 1918, a great personage, by the name of Jean Kerr Martin, became enrolled as a citizen of Moosemin, Sask. At the age of five Jean came to Paris to reside with her aunt, Mrs. J. K. Martin. Immediately upon her arrival Jean began her academic career and entered Paris Public School. In 1930 she graduated and entered Paris High School. In 1934 Jean attended Bishop Strachan School. In 1937 she returned to Paris High School to complete her matriculation. During her sojourn at Paris High School she was the school pianist. This year Jean obtained her A.T.C.M. practical examination and was awarded a year's free tuition at the Toronto Conservatory of Music. May we say Good Luck Jean. Keep up the good work, and may your future be a huge success. i W V. M. B. 3 5 ELIZABETH MQINTYRE MAUS Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jairus Maus, first saw the light of day on July 20, 1919. Her early years were spent on her father's farm where she used to feed the chickens and generally get into mischief. After five and a half years of exasperating and tormenting her mother. Elizabeth, at the fair Easter time, was trundled away to begin a new and intriguing life at the White School house. In the year 1932 Elizabeth pass- ed her entrance exams with honours. The following year she spent as a first-former in the Ayr Continuation School, but the next year she registered as a pupil in the Paris High School. During her four years at Paris, Elizabeth always passed her subjects with flying colours and especially in fifth form did she show her ability. Through- out her school life in Paris Elizabeth endeared herself to her large circle of friends and was indeed a 'swell pal' to all of us. At present Elizabeth is staying at home, but next year she hopes to en- ter Toronto General Hospital. May you have the best of luck and every possible success in your chosen career. B. T.

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 011. iq 5 ff! AV DAVID GEORGE LEE David, known to his school pals as Georgie , made his first and pos- sible earliest appearance on April 21, 1920. The exact place was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lee, 14 Forbes Avenue, Guelph, Ontario. In order that George could begin his education at Keg Lane School, his family moved north of Paris, when he was a little lad. At the age of seven he was sent to Keg Lane School, and after many trials and tribulations he passed his entrance in 1933. . ln September he decided to extend his knowledge by attending Paris High School. During the years spent at P. H. S. he proved himself an able scholar and won many friends. This year he is graduating with Junior Matriculation. At present George is farming with his father north of Paris. We wish him lots of luck! , W. J. M. HAROLD SPRINGER LEE Harold, better know to the world as Speed, was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lee on Governor's Road, on January 12th, 1917. After spending six years in growing up to be a speedy CU little man, he was bundled off to the South Ward School in September, 1923. Two years later he changed to Queen's Ward School. Four more years were spent in the Central School before he passed his Entrance in 1930. During the years he was at P.H.S., despite his quiet manners, he gained many friends. ' At present Harold is attending Brantford Business College. A11 the P. H.S. pupils join with me in wishing him success in whatever future he de- cides upon. .. ' R. P. W. S M NORMAN KENNETH LINDSAY The gentleman is full of virtue, bounty, worth and qualities.-Shakespeare. On the memorable day of August 1, 1917, Norman Kenneth, son o Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Lindsay, made his appearance into the world in the ittle village of Ayr, Ontario. He later decided that Ayr was too small for him to display his manly qualities to good advantage, so he moved to Paris with his family. Norm passed his entrance in 1931 with honours, and entered Paris High School where he soon won many friends. He was always active in school activities, especially boys' sports. He was secretary-treasurer of the Boys' Athletic Association in 1936-37. Norm is now working at Penmans in Paris, and we all wish him every success. E. M. C.

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M Q0 12 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK KIETH ALEXANDER MILLER On October 2nd., 1918, a new character was introduced on this great stage . This was Kieth Alexander Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mill- er, born at his present home on No. 2 Highway, near Paris. After spending six years managing his family domain, he started to South Ward School in Sept., 1924. In 1926 he continued his education at the Central School. He graduated from there in June, 1931, and the following September he came to P.H.S. halls of learning. During his six years at P. H. S. Felix took a prominent part in all athletics. He was successful in winning the intermediate Boys Champion- ship in 1934, and the Senior Championship in 1935. He attended the Bur- ford-Simcoe-Paris Field meets as a Junior in 1934, and a senior in 1936, and brought credit to his school. At the Waterloo Meet last year he placed first in the High Jump. During the seasons of 1933-34-35 he played in the Junior W.O.S.S.A. Basketball teams and was one of the outstanding players. Last September Kieth left P. H. S. to attend Brantford Collegiate In- stitute in order to take subjects that are not taught at our school. We sincerely congratulate him for winning the Senior Boy's Champion- ship at the B. C. I. Meet this fall. Keep up the good work Kieth! and don't forget the lessons! . an R. P. W. A05 CATHERINE ELINOR MITCHELL Catherine Elinor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Mitchell, was born in Brantford on March 27th, 1919, an event which marked the beginning of a very promising childhood. Later her parents moved to Paris in order that Catherine, at the ripe old age of five years, might begin her scholastic career in Paris. From 1924 to 1932 she attended successively South Ward, Queen's Ward and Central schools. In 1932 she passed her entrance exami- nations, thus bringing her to the threshold of dear old P.H.S. In September of that same year she enrolled in IA. For five years Catherine attended P.H.S. This year, 1937, she is gra- duating with her Junior Matriculation. At present she is in Hamilton taking a Home Training Course. We wish you the best of luck in the future Catherine! R. P. W. WSL' I -- lf7 f -W F5 WALTER JAMES MILLER One stormy night in February, 1918, the stork slowly circled over the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, Paris, long enough to deliver the auburn-haired subject of this sketch. For seven years he initiated his mo- ther into the delicate art of child-rearing and thereupon proceeded to Keg Lane School, accumulating there sufficient knowledge to satisfy the Board of Examiners and gain entrance to P.H.S. During his career at this school Walt has not only obtained his Junior Matriculation but, by dint of a cheerful and quiet disposition, a host of friends. At present he is assisting his father in his plumbing business and attending night school in Brantford as a side line. D. G. L.