Western Canada High School - Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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BOOK Page thirty-three JOSEPH JEFFERY WALKER—The idea of displaying his curly hair in a wild and woolly town appealed to Joe, so at the age of seven he left England in search of Calgary. Here he satiated his thirst for homework at Central and McDougall Public Schools and finally at Western. Joe is longing to see St. Paul’s Cathedral again, so when school stops in June, he intends to return to London for a six months’ visit. Trusting that the call of the west will still be on him, he plans to wander back again and become a C.A. Joe is an ardent detective fan, his secret ambition being to out Sherlock Holmes. “Quiet men at times arc most surprising.” WILLIAM MARSHALL WICKENS—Bill was a “blessed-event” in Cayley in 1913. He spent a few years there playing baseball with a little studying in th ' . winter to pass the time away. He then came to Calgary where he attend: d South Calgary until they opened Western. He claims that his sole ambition is to get through school. “An unassuming boy in truth.” ENA YOUNGBLOOD—Our dashing blonde (you know the kind, dashes in at 8:59 and out again before the last bell) hails from Winnipeg. She arrived at Calgary in time to toddle off to St. Hilda’s before entering Haultain. From there, a year at Elbow Park was but a step to Western. She has shown great ability at basketball, and is another of those people who try to force a basket¬ ball ticket on you when you’re broke. Her ambition is to wear a nurse’s uniform and attend the nurses’ graduation dance, so to accomplish that end, it’s Varsity Hospital for her next fall. “Her sunny locks Hang on her temple like a golden fleece.” Mr. Copeland was bound for Winnipeg, and at each stop he left the train and hurried into the station, then rushed back to his seat again before the train started. After this had been repeated many times, a fellow-passenger asked the reason. “It’s because of my heart,” explained Mr. Copeland. “The doctor says I may drop off at any time; and I am buying my ticket from station to station.” Allister—“Some ' men you know are born great, some achieve greatness.” Isabell—“Exactly. And some just grate upon you.” Sign in front of a Movie House: “Joan Crawford supported for the first time by her husband.” “Church, do you know you have broken the eighth commandment by taking Salmon’s paper?” “Well I thought I might as well break the eighth commandment and have the paper, as to break the tenth and only covet it.” Lloyd Hutton—“They say checkers is the oldest game in the world.” Jack Snell—“No, poker is older. Didn’t Noah draw pairs on the Ark, and get a full house, when the world had a flush.” Mrs. Bagnall—“What is the heaviest penalty for bigamy?” Bruce Hill—“Two mothers-in-law.” Noah was the greatest company promoter. He floated the Ark when the whole world was in liquidation.

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Page thirty-two YEAR NORMAN PETER PALLESEN—Suppose—now just suppose, this modest young man were told that he were the answer to a maiden’s prayer; girls, you must admit he would be justified in believing it. He is tall, blonde, a swellegant dancer and drives a wow of a car. Norm is a local youth who has been at Vancouver College at the coast for three years. This is his first year at Western, and he admits that he is quite satisfied with the quiet and dignified atmosphere here—it enables him to snooze off that “morning after” effect. “My only books, were women’s looks And folly’s all they’ve taught me.” LORN A LYDIA PARK—Lorna was born in Calgary in 1914. After taking Grade IX at Elbow Park she came to Western. She is renowned for her intense dis¬ like of the study of languages. She enjoys all sports, swimming and golf, especially, and is an all-round good student. Her plans for the future are not as yet definitely settled, but she expects to attend Varsity. “The thing that goes the farthest Toward making life worthwhile That cost the least and does the most Is just a pleasant smile.” ADELE HUNTINGTON SHAW—Born in “our fair capital,” “I.ovey” (as she is known by everyone) came to Calgary some four years ago and has been a regular attendant at Western since. Her chief source of worry, she admits, is Latin. She is an ardent enthusiast at both tennis and badminton, and is well known as a good sport. She hopes to go to Varsity next year to take a course in journalism. We all wish her the best of luck. “Great is the dignity of authorship.” ELSIE MAY SMITH—Elsie declares that she was “real mad” that she had laryngitis and couldn’t speak when Miss Maxwell called upon her to read a selection from Madame Therese the day she had prepared the assignment. In spite of Elsie’s sunny nature, spring fever seems to have taken permanent root, judging from the amount of dozing she does in all seasons—and all periods. “Tired nature’s sweet restorer, balmy sleep.” ALICE CAROLYN SPEER—This dark-haired young lady with the mischievous look in her eye, was born in our fair city of the foothills some eighteen years ago. She has worried the teachers of Earl Grey, Elbow Park Cottage School, and good old Western. Although few of us know it, she is an accomplished artist and intends to develop her talent in future years. It has been rumored that she is interested in someone who spends most of his time at the Coast, but of course it might be wrong. She is not certain where she will be next year, but wherever she is we wish her lots of luck. “Always merry and bright A true friend and a real sport.” FRANCES (BETH) ROBBINS—Beth came to Calgary from Dawson City at a very early stage in her life, and when she was old enough she received her education at Earl Grey, Elbow Park and one or two other Public Schools. Beth’s life consists of three l’s—lazy, laughing ' and late. We all like her even though she has worn out every possible excuse for undone homework and missing detentions. Some day Beth hopes that nobody will care what she does or if she ever does it. “Time cannot dim, nor customs change her infinite variety.” MURIEL SCEALES—This young lady with the bobbing blonde curls left South Calgary High a few years ago to teach poor innocent children their number work. Now she is back at school; we don’t just know why. Muriel, however, seems to have a mania for teaching, for does she not teach music? “Whose large blue eyes, fair locks and snowy hands Might shake the saintship of an anchorite.”

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Page thirty-four YEAR Class 3 DORIS AMBLER—Doris is another native Albertan. She was born near Cochrane and received her Public and High School education there. This year she de- cided (and wisely too) that Calgary was well worth a trial, and unerringly chose Western. She plans to go to Normal next year. “She always has a quiet smile And kindly word to say.” LEONARD DUANE BARR—Someone heard a noise in the vegetable garden be¬ side the golf-links at Keoma, Alberta, and found little Duane under a cabbage leaf there on June 21, 1915. But the big city called and he came to Calgary where he attended King Edward Public School and then Western. He likes all sports and is rumored to be a golf-bug, who knows his mashie shots. He intends to become an engineer, and may go to Varsity next year. “Man is a gaming animal.” RODENA FLORA BEATON—Rodena was born at Basiro, Wyoming, in 1913. Later, deciding that it was too windy she came to Canada in 1923. She visited Stanley Jones Public School and later moved to Haultain. From there she graduated to Western. She has been absent from school for some months but expects to return to Western in the fall. Her ambition is to become a “school-marm.” “Resolutely and faithfully what she was and Humbly what she aspired to be.” BERNICE MAY BELL—Bernice was born in our fair city, but at the tender age of one year was carried off to Craigmyle, protesting loudly but unintelligibly. This year she returned to her “native heath” and of course chose Western. She is particularly enraptured with Geometry 3. Next year she plans to go either to University or to Normal. “Gentle in manner, resolute in deed.” BERNARD MARK BERCOV—This thick-bearded young man arrived in Calgary on May 24th, 1914. He attended Mount Royal Public School and after gradu¬ ating came to Western. He intends to take up law, and will attend either Alberta or McGill University. We hear that he is quite a pianist and certainly knows how to caper over the keys. His chief pastime at school is desk-break¬ ing, and by his own statement he is a profound woman-hater. But take courage girls! “Their tricks and craft hac put me daft They’ve ta’en me in and a’ that; Hut clear your decks, and here’s—‘The sex!’ I like the jades for a’ that.” JOHN REGINALD BIDDELL-—Jack’s first port of call was right here in Calgary, the city of the Golden West, some 18 years ago. He attended the Midnapore Public and High Schools, but just couldn’t miss a try at Western. He intends to take up engineering at the U. of A. He likes hockey, badminton and base¬ ball, and say! can he do Mathematics? Ask anyone in Class 3. “Wisdom he has and to his wisdom, courage; Temper to that, and unto all success.” JACK EDWIN CAMERON—Only seventeen, and so clever in French! Jack attended Haultain Public School and then joined the rush for Western. He hopes to go to Alberta to take a course in electrical engineering, and in the meantime has a controlling interest in some floating stock on the second floor. “A sturdy lad, with a goodly heart.” JAMES MELVILLE CAMPBELL—In order to give Toronto a big thrill, Jim was born there on September 8th, 1913. But eight years ago he decided to come to Calgary near “them thar mountains.” He attended Earl Grey Public School and then came to “Good old Western.” He is interested in sports and intends to take up engineering at McGill University. His favorite subject is Latin, in which he revels—Oh yeah? “Good at all things, but better at a bet.”