Vermilion School of Agriculture - Yearbook (Vermilion, Alberta Canada)

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□ VERMILION SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE (2) ANNIE LINDSAY remained true to her Scotch blood when she chose Innisfree as the place in which her home has been made. She came to the School to work and until recently has done very well at it. Outside interests have lately taken up some of her attention and she has been seen “Chivering” on the steps of the wing on many cold Alberta nights. Her nimble fingers caused her to stand high in the sewing and millinery classes and at cooking she has been an example of diligence. Our best wishes go with her as she leaves the School to take up the serious business of home-making. (1) CLINTON JOHNSON first saw the light of day at Wheelock, N. Dak., moving to Mannville with his parents, eleven years later. He blew into Vermilion to enlarge his knowledge and, incidentally, to get what fun he could from mingl¬ ing with the boys and girls at the V.S.A. Centering his interests par¬ ticularly in the Versatile Club and in the Radio Committee, he gave much of his time and energy to each, allowing some time also for entanglements with residents of the East Wing. He is a prospective third year student and plans even¬ t ually on entering University for still further training. (3) WALTER DURDA hails from the Peace River country, where they grow the Wheat Kings, and no doubt we will find him, in the future, endeavoring to emulate the example of Herman Trelle in producing and exhibiting high-class wheat Walter was chosen Captain of one of the basketball teams in the House League and his work on the gym. floor has won much favorable comment (4) STANLEY JOHNSON, otherwise known as Sampson, has been seen and heard to advantage on the small end of a megaphone and has taken part in almost all the amateur theatricals that have taken place in the School. Chosen as Coach for the Debating Team, he gave fine service to the participants. Sampson, with his red-green- blue-yellow-black-white-etc. blazer, will be seen in the future proceeding across a field, somewhere in Alberta, closely fol¬ lowed by a bull that appears to be rawther upset. All members of the Alumni are asked to assist him by giving eight or nine of the College yells, in the hope of dis¬ tracting the attention of said bull. (6) DOUGALL RODDICK joined the two-in-one class by virtue of his Grade XI standing, and has made good progress in his work. He has been most enthusiastic in his live stock and shop work and has taken an active part in the less practical things as well. In the recent masquerade an In¬ dian appeared and moved stoically around the gym., All wondered who the Redskin could be. so far away from the Reserve. Lo and behold, when un¬ masking time came, friend Dougall appeared from beneath the red paint. (5) WILLIAM FRAUENFELD packed his suitcase and headed for the earh morning train on October 30th, 1928, and arrived at Vermilion some tim, later to marvel at the curious collection of buildings up on the hill On close] examination he found much to his liking, especially in the shops, and pro ceeded to take off his coat and settle down to work. As time goes on Bill wil be able to effect his own repairs in his own shop and will be able to operatt his tractor at a hmh rate of efficiency, provided the aptitude he has shown foi practical work at V.S.A. is carried into his everyday life 1 12 1

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□ V E R M I L 1 () N s C H O 0 f. OF AGRICULTURE □ SEHIOR CLASS, 1929-1930 (5) EVELYN PEARCE might best be described by Harry Hamilton of the third year, but knowing Harry ' s natural aversion to publicity, we will attempt to write this brief biography ourselves. Evelyn comes from Lamont and during her stay at the School she has served on the Literary Committee and has taken an active part in sports, principally basketball. It is rumored that she will put her home economics practice into immediate use, but this is not for publication. (3) HELEN TRISKA represents Vegreville and represents it exceedingly well; she has been a consistently good student and has made a very fine place for herself in the esteem of staff and students alike. As Captain of the “Terriers,” she excelled on the basketball floor. Helen has a splendid future in store for her and will make her mark in whatever she may choose as her life work. Her favorite pastime is sewing and her skill has won her a life membership in the esteem of Miss Shaw. (1) EMILY ROWSWELL, erst¬ while resident of North Edmon¬ ton, has been a familiar figure around the School since October, 19.18 and has made friends with all —girls and boys alike. Her natural kindness forbade her excluding the boys from her friendship lists al¬ though it is rumored she has no great liking for them. Always is ready with a smile except when the word “chemistry” is mention¬ ed. She has had a good deal of fun out of life and has man¬ aged, also, to tuck away some knowledge in the matter of keening a home ;hat will stand her in good stead in the future. (6) ROSS BACON, also a two- in-one student, makes his home in the Edmonton district and besides getting a good deal of useful in¬ formation at V.S.A. it seems as if he might secure a life partner as well—at least there are several ap¬ plications and he is considering, seriously, the awarding of the con¬ tract. Two guesses are allowed as to the name of the successful bid¬ der; perhaps a study of the danc¬ ing floor on the “last night” will give some slight indication as to the lucky one. Ross has given con¬ siderable time to the Yearbook Committee. He might be classed as an outstanding student and one who will make the name “Bacon” familiar to many others than Burns and Swifts. (4) FREDERICK CLARK came from England in the spring of 1929 and after a month spent at the V.S.A. went to the farm of Mr. Clyde Gillies, at Clover Bar, where he spent the summer and fall months in carrying on general farm work. Having the equiva¬ lent of Grade XI standing, he came to V.S.A. in the fall and undertook the two-in-one course, of which he has made a decided success. His weakness is turning out of bed before the window is shut on frosty mornings. (2) HAROLD CHIVERS, commonly known as “Shivers,” in spite of his ever-present smile, came from Ryley, where his parents operate a large farm. Has a decided aversion to blacksmithing which is said to be owingfto Annie’s dislike of soiled clothes. Harold plans on returning for his third year with a view to taking University work, and the best wishes of the students and staff go with him as he leaves on his trek “back to the farm.” I 11 1

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VERMILION SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE □ (5) GORDON PICKARD comes from Wetaskiwin, where his father is en¬ gaged on large-scale cattle operations. Pick has spent a good deal of time in the show ring and consequently has been a very good judge of stock in the pavilion. He has no outstanding vices, except watching the happenings through the window of the class-room instead of working and we will look for him in the future when we attend the large stock shows at Edmonton, Calgary, and the V. S. A. Royal. (3) BRUCE ROBERTSON boasts the Peace River country as his home and stoutly maintains that it is the real “top of the world.” Bruce has excelled at basketball, making a place for himself on a team composed of heavier men and which, it is believed, could render a very satisfactory account of itself against teams from the larger centres. Bruce is a farmer, first and last, and will follow this line of work in his chosen section of the province. Our good wishes go with him. (1) RICHARD DAELEY has been with us for only the one year, entering the two-in-one course in the fall and, we hope, completing it in the early part of April. Dick has been of invaluable assistance in the Orchestra with his clarinet, and has also been invaluable to a young lady from Islay; fortunate¬ ly Streamstown and Islay are with¬ in easy walking distance and so we can imagine him on summer evenings tramping the highway on the way to get his favorite Marcelle. (6) HELEN FRAUENFELD is a product of the Bruderheim dis¬ trict and is a credit to it. She is most likeable in her own quiet way and her studies have received the major portion of her attention during her two years at the School. Excelling in sewing, she captured the sewing prize in 1929 and will be able to manufacture her own clothing when she has a home of her own. Her favorite saying is, “Oh, don’t ask me,” and her favor¬ ite indoor sport is studying. (2) OLIVE HOWE, Rivercourse, Alberta, will find a young lady of the senior class who has made an enviable record for herself during the two years she has been with us. She has a particular ability on the debating platform and in dramatics and has been seen to good advantage in the plays of the year, under the capable direction of Mrs. Horning. Probably she will find her place in the talkies, now that the screen has ceased to be silent and allows oppor¬ tunity for really good acting. (4) ALMA ROY had only 35 miles to come to us from Innis- free and apparently has enjoyed her stay, picking up some useful bits of education, here and there, along the way. Quiet and unassuming, she has pursued her work with diligence and has made the whole student body her friends. As she goes out into the world to make her place, she will have the kindly regards of all who have known her. [ 13 1