United Colleges - Vox Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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vox 27 KATHLEEN W. McARTHUR She has a vivid personality and ability to grasp the essentials of things and express them originally, which makes her an authority in any group. In scholastic achievements she has an envi¬ able record. As Literary and Assistant Editor of Vox, a member of International Discussion groups, in S.C.M. and S.V.M., her influence has been outstanding. She has saved the day in dramatics and de¬ bating for College and Class not once, but many times. In her fourth year she was chosen by the ’28 class as their Valedictorian. —B.L.C., ’28. CLIFFORD S. MATCHETT The trouble all began at Treherne one bright July day (I won’t say how many years ago), when a lusty pair of lungs announced to the world that Clifford Staples Matchett had made his entry into this world of sorrows—for better or for worse. It seemed at first that it was for the worse, for as the years went by, and schooldays started, there was no teacher who did not give a sigh of relief when he passed to the next room. Besides developing a name at school, Cliff also developed that famous big front curl, which attracted the opposite sex. Cliff was too wise for them, however, and by walking a mile home at noon for lunch, he succeeded in getting through high school safely. Wesley received him as a freshman in 1924, and he graduates this year as a result of his own initiative. Despite great handicaps (he batched for three years!), he has taken a real interest in class and college activities, acting on S.C.M. and debating executives, not to mention class parties. Cliff has settled down since his schooldays and is now going on with his studies leading to the ministry. As student minister during the last three years, he has filled several stations—Birch River, Sleemans, Marchand and, during the last year, at Sprague, where he has left a lasting impression on church and community life, not to mention certain hearts. His good nature, his sterling worth and his sane outlook on life promise a successful and serviceable future. Here ' s luck to you. Cliff! -H.M.B.

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26 VOX born determination bred of hard work on a section gang, to prove his worth as a scholar. This he did with undoubted success in his second and third years, while his work in this, his final year, has been of the highest water—in fact, he is recognized as a physicist of no mean ability, to say nothing of his powers as a geologist. But his scholastic achievements are not the part of Jack’s so¬ journ which most of us will remember. Rather shall we recall his inimitable wit; his quiet, unassuming interest in all college activities and his truly unlimited generosity to all; and through these natural assets, together with a level, well-trained brain, we predict success for him in his chosen vocation. —L.M.W., ’27. JOHN EDWARD LYSECKI In 1683 the heroic King of Poland, John Sobieski, saved Europe from the Turks by his defence of Vienna. With his lineal ancestry in the land of this proud tradition, we have no hesitation in entrusting Western Canada to the care of John Edward, scion of the Lissey-cki fam¬ ily of Lemberg. The inheritance of a fine Euro¬ pean background received Canadian incarnation in the diminutive form of baby John in Broken- head, Manitoba, in 1905. The circle of his horizon has since gradually widened to include public school education at Elma, high school at Teulon Collegiate,-Normal School at Brandon, and Wesley College in Winnipeg after two and one-half years of teaching at Lac du Bonnet. The Teulon episode was made memorable by a Governor- General’s medal for general proficiency, and at Lac du Bonnet he was secretary of the local Manitoba Teachers’ Federation. Economic stringency demanded an extra-mural Third Year, while all the other years have been crammed with genuine enthusiasm for college activi¬ ties and sincere academic assiduity: His immediate ambition is a trip to Europe after a summer’s experience as travelling salesman, but the eventual goal of his desire is a place in the political arena. Teaching will continue to be his pursuit for some time, with an M.A. in pedagogy to be striven after. He excels as a Canadian, as a gentleman, and as a friend. —B.T.R.

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28 VOX DOROTHY VERNON MYERS Among the ' 28 graduates we notice a tall, dark, graceful girl—our Dorrie. She joined the class in second year and since then has proved herself to be quite a wonderful person in spite of an alarming inclination toward mathematics. One would hardly think that a mathematical and artistic mind could be combined in one and the same person, and yet Dorothy is a living example. Her high sense of duty making her a con¬ scientious student, supplemented by her artistic sense, grace and musical ability, complete a charming personality. Because of her gracious manner and dignity, she is well qualified to act the parts of a Span¬ ish senorita or a Japanese maiden, as anyone could testify who saw her in Stunt Night or in the “Mikado.” With her love of fun, her ready sympathy and her willingness to help, whether it be in Social and Lit. or making novelties for a tea, Dorothy always seems to draw friends to her side. In some inexplicable way, she is different and will live long in our memories, the Songstress of Class ' 28. —J.F., ’28. MURIEL RICHARDSON A minister’s daughter is of necessity a wan¬ derer, and Muriel has wandered with the best of them. Born in Selkirk, Man., she lived there until in 1912 she went to Saskatchewan, a pro¬ vince well known to her, for she has made her home in Rosetown, Maple Creek, Grenfell, and many other places—Craik being her present ad¬ dress. In 1920 Muriel entered Normal, in Prince Albert, taught for a short time, obtained her Grade XII standing in Melfort, then finished her Nor¬ mal training in Regina, where she obtained her Permanent First Class Certificate. In 1925 Muriel began her college career in Wesley College—as a freshie-soph. and has been attending Wesley until this, her year of graduation. Muriel has always had a keen interest in all phases of College fife—especially in S.C.M., in which she has taken an active part. As a member of the Glee Club, convener of refreshment committees, a curler, a skater, and a good student, Muriel has had a varied college fife. Latin, English, and History have been her special subjects, as she has studied them throughout the three years. Her quiet, unassuming manner, utter unselfishness, keen inter¬ est in the troubles and joys of everyone, have won her many friends who will not forget her. —M.C., ’29.