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

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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.”

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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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BOOK Page thirty-five MONA HOPE COMBA—This little girl is proof that good things come in small parcels. She first learned the art of rolling eyes at South and has since flirted her way through Western. Her favorite expression is “Say kids, do you know your memory work?” and her ambition is “to catch a man like Clark Gable.” We wish her the best of luck for the coming years and may fortune smile on our future nurse. “Skilled in the twinkle of a roguish eye.” DAVID WILLIAM DAVIDSON—This curly-headed lad of nineteen summers was born here in Calgary. He attended Earl Grey and now skips classes here at Western with the rest of us. Mr. Stanley once told him he was good-looking and he hasn’t been able to wear a hat since. He is Vice-President of the Hi-Y; a member of the Gamma Phi; Secretary of the Iota Sigma Chi and on the executive of the Year Book. He spends his time playing golf and badminton. Some day, he intends to go to Varsity to become an engineer. “Who darc.s to laugh out loud and free And let his frolic fancy play.” RUSSELL HIELAND DINGLE—Russell is another of Calgary’s native sons. Sunalta and old South Calgary gave him a start in this world of learning. But he just had to come along with the rest to Western, and since then has brought great honor to the school. Last year he was one of the four students to win the annual machine-gun contest for the Dominion. He is a member of the ' Hi-Y, with interests in basketball and rugby. “Still bent to make some port, he knows not where.” JOYCE MARGARET FRYLING—Joyce was born in Salsbury, England, but wasted no time in crossing the “briny ocean.” Ignoring the charms of East¬ ern Canada, she came straight to this foothill city. She started school at Earl Grey, moved to Elbow River and returned to take her High School course at Western. Her plans are to attend Normal next year. “While learning once the man’s exclusive pride Seems verging fast towards the female side.” JOHN BRADFORD HALL—This curly-headed, 16-year-old lad was born in Cal¬ gary. He attended Mount Royal School. Later he moved to Ontario, where he played basketball for Lemington High School. Last year found him back with us, and glad of it. However, when he gets his Matriculation, he will again head east to take up electrical engineering at Toronto University. Mind you come West again, Jack! “Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit.” FRANCES MAE HOLDITCH—Frances was born in Manitoba, but hastened to rectify this geographical error by coming west to sunny Alberta. With fine discrimination she chose this noble institution for her Grade XII course. Her plans for next year are not yet decided upon. “Silence is more musical than any song.” VINCENT LEO JACQUES—Another curly-headed lad of eighteen summers. Victoria and Earl Grey knew his love of jokes until Western claimed his attention. Then owing to some mental relapse he went over to C.C.I. A short time there made him see the error of his act and he returned to Western, a sadder but no wiser boy. He is a member of the Year Book Committee, and has horses for a hobby. But it is as the King of Jokers that he reigns supreme at Western. “’Tis cruel to prolong a pain and to defer a joy.” KENNETH RALPH LEBBERT—This wee laddie decided to be original and was born in Saskatchewan on St. Valentine’s Day, 1914. He arrived in Calgary two years ago and at once knew Western Canada to be above all other schools and promptly came here. He is an ardent rugby and hockey fan and enjoys asking Mrs. Bagnall questions—nobody else will. He intends to take up com¬ mercial aviation. “The man who makes no mistakes doesn’t usually make anything.”