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

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Ernest Smith Bertha Obermayer Stanley Byrt ERNEST SMITH Edmonton: From Edmonton comes Ernie Smith, An athlete long and lank, He’s learned a thing or two, no doubt, Between each dance and prank. BERTHA OBERMAYER Beauvallon: This warm-hearted girl from the new country north of Innisfree has got a great deal out of the course here. In her quiet way she secured a special niche in the hearts of her little circle of friends, who all wish her well in the future. STANLEY BYRT- Lloydminster: Stan had a brain wave last fall, resulting in his arrival at V.S.A- He has entered into all student activities in a whole-hearted manner, and consequently has probably got as much out of his year as anyone. Stan could easily be developed into a really outstanding basketball player, as he is strong, active and knows how to keep his head and his temper. A real friend, and one who will make his mark. Jennie McCallum Wm. Justyn Rigby Christine Mackey JENNIE McCALLUM Lament: Jennie is one of our business women, having taken a secretarial course at Alberta College. Jennie refuses to be hurried and believes in an education consisting of varied experiences. Her abilities have been much appreciated in the west wing. W M. JUSTYN RIGBY Wembley : Justyn is proceeding to make his home town even more famous, showing that Wembley can raise real men as well as championship quality grain. For several years Justyn ' s interest in the Junior Grain Clubs has been keen, and this year he reached the heights at the Chicago International with his wheat and oats. He is here as a scholarship winner from the Grain Clubs, and possesses a keen and analytical mind, and a capacity for taking pains. These traits ensure his success at the University, whither his steps are now bent. We look forward to hearing great things of Justyn, in the future, and wish him God speed. CHRISTINE MACKEY Sexsmith : The president of our house committee is a cheerful, popular and active young lady. A scholarship winner of a year or two ago, Chris completed her high school work at Grand Prairie, taught a year, and then descended on the V.S.A. to take an active part in the life here. On the council, gym. committee and Alumni executive her council and aid has been valued and appreciated. A weakness for the kitchen has developed, and this may interfere with her teaching career. Good luck, anyway, Chris! [ Page eleven ]

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Cordon Wilson Cordon Clarke Lester Severson Roy Hawkins Edward Sloan Norman Heath GORDON WILSON Vermilion: This lanky good-natured laddie refused to be stampeded into going down to Olds for his second year when the V.S.A. shut down, but loyally awaited our reopening. Gifted with a sardonic sense of humour, and a fund of anecdotes, sometimes original, Gordon has wended his cheerful way through his college career. He takes things as they come, and can take quite a lot at that. He makes a noise in the orchestra, and helps to drown the mistakes of the drummer. Gordon will get there, and no fuss about it. GORDON CLARKE Streamstown: A woman hater he says, but manages to hide it. Gordon came to the V.S.A. after a winter at the Saskatchewan University, and registered in the second year. He has been pluck personified throughout a bout of sickness, which has interfered greatly with his class work, but has nevertheless got a lot out of the course here, and contributed much to the well being of the school itself. A gifted dancer, Gordon will long be remembered by those with whom he came in contact. LESTER SEVERSON Sedgewick: Few presidents of the Students’ Council have received the well merited respect and support of the students as has the genial Lester. His facile ability of saying just what he means, in a few words and then stopping, is well known in the council, or when welcoming a visitor to the school. Severson’s Year’’ will go down as one of the most successful the V.S.A. has enjoyed, and not the least of this success is due to the president himself. In his lighter moments, Lester has frequently entertained us at dances and Lits with his guitar. An all round man, who gains by giving. ROY HAWKINS-Lloydminster: Roy faithfully waited over a year, while the V.S.A. was shut down, till he could come to Vermilion again to complete his course. He was unlucky enough to come back from his Christmas holidays with a dose of measles, which held him down for a bit. Famous as knife bender, Roy is always on the lookout to help the school and the other fellows, so has made a host of friends who sincerely regret the inevitable parting. EDWARD SLOAN Mannville: At the Little Royal this year, Mr. Craig, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, stated: Never have I seen blacksmith work, at any of the Agricultural Schools, to compare with that on exhibition today.’’ The first prize work was a set of tools, hoof pincers, etc., made by Eddie out of old Ford axles. He is certainly a ver¬ satile man with his hands, and his head, and the condition of the bull he exhibited at the Royal was something to see and to be remembered. Coming from Ireland some ten years ago, Eddie is from a family who know the meaning of being thorough. We believe he has benefitted by the course here, and we have un¬ doubtedly benefitted from having known him. As a farmer, he will be one of those at whom we can look with pride—a credit to himself and the V.S.A. NORMAN HEATH Lloydminster: Norman is one of these unselfish chaps who is apt to hurt his own class standing through being so busy helping other folks. A product of the McLaughlin district which has sent so many fine students to the V.S.A., Norman took his first year at Olds last year, while we were closed down. A natural leader, Norman will make his mark as a farmer, and in other lines in his community. [ Page ten ]

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Archie Jeffrey Mary Rodash Harry Phelan ARCHIE JEFFREY Vegreville: A coming” man is Archie, An athlete and librarian, A lad of Ruby complex, he, Should make a worthy dairyman. MARY RODASH Willingdon: A husky basketball enthusiast, Mary sprang into fame at the fall track meet, winning the girls’ championship. She is also well known for eating three meals a day, and stew between meals.” Mixes her dates occasionally, but is otherwise a good cook, and will no doubt make good along this line. HARRY PHELAN Barrhead: Irish to the backbone, and proud of it, though also a son of the west, Harry has certainly helped to keep things alive round the V.S.A. That twinkling eye of his, and engaging grin, has caused many a heart to flutter in the east wing. On the ice he has proved to be one of the real triers on the hockey team, a nuisance to opposing forwards. Susceptable to Burns, and gifted with a wonderful line, Harry will be welcome wherever he goes. (Mrs.) Phyllis White Gordon MacDonald Alice O’Brien (MRS.) PHYLLIS WHITE Vermilion: After an early education at Ponoka, Phyllis completed her high school work in the east, and after taking her normal at Camrose, taught for several years. The V.S.A. attracted her energies this winter, where she has made many friends and shown herself an accomplished student determined to get the most out of the course. GORDON MacDONALD Fairview: Gordon R. MacDonald awakened to this cruel world at Red Deer, Alberta, in 1915. Shortly after this the wee lad moved with his parents to Trochu, where his father farmed for several years. In 1928 he again moved with his parents, this time to Fairview, Alberta, an old and settled farming area in the Peace River country. Gordon is a popular 2-1.” This bonny Scotch lad won many warm friends during his high school days at Fairview, and has continued to do so at the V.S.A. Gordon has abilities as a boxer and is active in gymnastics. Ambition: Bio-chemistry. ALICE O ' BRIEN Barrhead: Our youngest two-in-one, a short course scholarship winner of 1932, has smiled her way through an active and busy year. A good student, with a twinkle in her eye, Alice has mixed work and play in good proportion. She threatens to hike off to the far north, but we prophesy that some long-headed lad will stop that. [ Page twelve ]