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

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 7 MARY 'ELLEN MCKEEN Born December 4th, 1921, in Toronto. Attended Earle Beatty School, Toronto. Entered Robinson Business College 1934. Entered Paris High School 1935. Form Athletic Representative 1935, 1936. Intermediate Athletic Champion 1937. Senior Athletic Champion 1938, 1939. Attended Waterloo and London Field Meets. Secretary-Treasurer of Girls' Athletic Society 1939. Member of Girls' Hockey and Basketball Teams. - Member of Paris High School Choir and was sent to Toronto, Easter, 1940. As may be seen by her school career, Mary's years at Paris High School were not idle ones. Not only did she prove her athletic ability, but also her merit as a scholar and her value as a friend. On August 31, 1940, the marriage of Mary McKeen to Pte. Arthur Pinkett, London, Ontario, took place at Brantford, Ont. I'm sure all of Mary's many friends and especially we, her fellow graduates, join in wishing her the best of happiness in her future and far-different career. A. I. M. WILLIAM IVIICI-IAEL McKIBBIN Born in Vancouver, November 14, 1921. Primary Education at Ridgeway, Ontario, and at Central School, Paris. Entered Paris High School, 1935. Bill's years at P.H.S. were for the most part happy and exciting. Al- though he did not find much time to devote to athletics, nevertheless he was a good athlete, and played a leading role in many hockey and softball games. At present Bill is working, at Paris. We all wish him the very best of good luck in the future. L. H. DAVID RICHARDSON MOSS Born in Paris, March 22, 1922. Attended Paris Central School. Entered Paris High School, 1935. While Dave was at P.H.S. he performed with much success in the scho- lastic field. He was also interested in extra-curricular activities. The Quill received most of his attention. In 1935 he was form reporter, in 1938 he edited the Wit and Humor section and in 1939 he was also marshall of the Literary Society. Athletically, Dave was especially active in track and field. In 1938 he was secretary-treasurer of the Athletic Association. He was re- elected to this post the next year. It was indeed a loss to the school when Dave left in his fifth year to en- ter the Paris branch of the Bank of-Toronto. J. S. M. ,P,L' 12'

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6 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK LLOYD DOUGLAS HAMILTON Lloyd Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hamilton, was born north of Paris in the year 1923. The first few years of his life were spent on his fathers' farm in the beautiful surroundings of Paris. And then school days came! 1 Lloyd's preliminary education was obtained at Wrig1ey's Corners. Here the shy little red-head became the favourite of the teachers, and great was their sorrow when he graduated in 1936, at the age of 13. In September of that year he brightened the halls of P.H.S. During the years he spent here, he won many friends, and proved himself a very good scholar. He was always active in school activities, and served as form represen- tative for the athletic association in 1937. Lloyd is now living at home. We all wish him every success. J. B. LLOYD I-IUMPHRIES Born in Paris, October 13, 1922. Attended South Ward School, Paris. Attended Central School, Paris. Entered Paris High School, 1934. While Lloyd was at P.H.S. he distinguished himself in all his studies. He was also a prominent member of the W.O.S.S.A. basketball team which won the District Championship in 1939-40. ' We all wish Lloyd the best of success in his new occupation of banking. W. M. M. AGNES ISABELLA MAUS Born November 27, 1922. Attended the White School. Entered Ayr Public School, 1934. Entered Paris High School, 1935. During the five years Agnes spent at P.H.S. she was both attentive to her lessons and active in school life. During 1937 she was athletic repre- sentative, and in 1939, vice-president of the school choir, of which she had been a faithful member for four years. That same year she was chosen as one of the representatives of the choir at the Festival in Toronto. The same year Agnes had the responsible position of secretary of the Literary Society. These activitites speak for themselves regarding Agnes' popularity at P.H.S. This year Agnes is remaining at home, but plans to enter university next year. So to you, Aggie, we wish every success and happiness. M. E, P.

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8 PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK JOHN STOBIE MUIR Born Paris, January 18th, 1922. Entered Public School 1928. Entered Paris High School 1935. During his stay at P.H.S., Jack took a prominent part in school activi- ties. Besides displaying great ability as a student Jack found time to shine on several Year Book committees. His able work as a Cartoonist helped make the editions of 1937, 1938 and 1939 a great success. Jack was very active on the Athletic field and did plenty to liven com- petition on Field Day. As President of the Literary Society in the Fall of 1939 he was greatly praised for the capable way he handled his duties. He was a very popular student of P.H.S., and worked diligently at any- thing assigned to him. At present Jack is in the Art Department of the Walker Press Co, We all wish him the best of luck for the future. D.R,M. JAMES MARTIN O'NEAIL Born in London, Ontario, Anril,21, 1921. Attended St. Basil's S.S., Brantford. After wandering in the wilderness for five years at B.C.I., Jim saw the error of his ways and came to P.H.S. During his year at P.H.S. Jim did very well in his studies, winning the 3rd Carter Scholarship for 1939-40. Jim also found time to play an active part in the Literary Society and the Boys' Athletic Association. He was Marshall of the Literary Society for the Spring term of 1940 and Editor of Current Events on the Staff of the Quill. He was a valuable member of the Editorial Commitee of the Year Book of 1939. Jim was also Form V representative on the executive of the Boys' Athletic Association. Jim is now at home in Paris. We all wish him every success in what- ever occupation he may undertake. K. E. W. LAURA JOYCE POND Born in Paris, October 21, 1923. Attended Paris Public School. Entered Paris High School in 1936. During her sojourn at Paris High School, Laura's sunny smile and pleasing personality won for her a host of friends. At present Laura is at her home on Walnut street. We all wish her great success in whatever career she may choose. E. M. R.