United Colleges - Vox Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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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.

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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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vox 29 LEONA YVONNE ROTHWELL We just call her Luck for short—-because she has that “faraway look in her eyes!” Leona came to Wesley as a freshie-soph from the wide open spaces of the West, and she has been like a refreshing Western wind, for those who know her and have learned to appreciate her have real¬ ized that, like “Shelley’s “West Wind,” she may at first seem cold and unfriendly but there is a warm and friendly spirit in her heart. During her three years at Wesley, Leona has been very active; she has worked energetically, nay, almost frantically, on eats committees and in girls’ activities. In her final year she was vice-president of the Debating Society and also of the S.C.M. She has also been a very faithful church worker during her stay in Winnipeg. With all her outside interests, Leona has never neglected her studies, and, in her second year, she even managed to win a scholar¬ ship in the halls of fame for two things—never missing a morning playing the piano at chapel and never skipping a lecture, unless something unexpected “bobs” up! Leona also has been quite a success on the less serious side of life. She is the luring exponent of the theory “Why theologs prefer blondes,” and when she leaves these halls of learning there will be a trail of broken hearts behind her. She says she is planning on teaching school, but there are ru¬ mors afloat that she is going to enter the ministry. —F.I.C., ’28. DOT STEVENSON Few have put more into their College life and few have achieved more from it than Dot. Dot came to Wesley as a member of the jolly ’27’s and since has gained many friends because of her cffeerful disposition and keen sense of humor. Hockey has been her forte and in that she won our confidence in first year and has steadily gained fame. She was on the championship team for four years and in her last two years was cap¬ tain, in her fourth year leading her team to vic¬ tory. An instance of her ability to wield a hockey stick was shown in Edmonton this year when she scored the deciding goal. Not only has Dot shown ability in hockey, but on committees