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

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BOOK Page thirty-nine Classes 4 and 5 MACLAREN LORNE ANDERSON—“Mac,” another of our quiet lads—was born in Calgary. For some reason he longed for an education, so he started at Haultain. Then seeking real knowledge he came to Western and seems pleased with our fine school. His ambition at present is to pass Grade XII. “Mac” is not quite certain what he will do after he accomplishes that. “Sing on, lad, and play the game.” NEIL BOWMAN BEGG—This lad first brightened the world at Cochrane and re¬ ceived his Public School education there. Deciding that Calgary needed a little more sunshine, he came here and has attended South Calgary, and now Western. We hope he likes our school. Neil has not yet expressed his ambi¬ tion. We wonder, “Is he modest?” “Our shadow-selves, our influence may fall Where we can never be.” DOROTHY BERNICE BENNETT—Deported from Cranbrook, B.C., “Benny” came to Calgary where she has had the good sense to remain. After attend¬ ing Earl Grey and C.C.I. she came to Western. She would like to go skating every night. Her pet ambition is to shine in the heavens of commercial art. By the way, she is on the Art Committee of the Year Book. “In framing an artist, art hath thus decreed To make some good, but others to exceed.” HARRY CLELAND BLOW—Harry was born in sunny Calgary. His Public School education was obtained at McDougall. He then came to Western and likes it so well that he just can’t stay away (?). Harry is one of our star hockey players. His ambition is to pass a Lit. exam, and a lot of others next June. “Take the good the Gods provide thee.” LOIS MARION BROOKS—This demure, dignified young lady was born right here in little ole Calgary, but not knowing any better migrated to Vancouver. How¬ ever, the call of her native town became too strong and she returned. Lois passed the ninth grade at Elbow Park High and then came to Western Canada where she is becoming wiser every day. Would like to have Mr. Collier’s approval. She has not decided on any vocation as yet. “Be joy and happiness her lot.” GORDON COOPER—Gordon was born right here in Calgary. He attended Con¬ naught and C.C.I., and is another lad that just couldn’t stay away from good old Western. We hear he is a good rugby player, although he didn’t play on our team. He intends to finish Grade XII this year, but we are ignorant as to his future plans. “But if you succeed, you must Paddle your own canoe.” WILFRED FRANCIS COSTELLO—This quiet lad was born in Calgary. How¬ ever, he didn’t remain long, for he went west as far as Vancouver for his educa¬ tion. Wilfred seems to like travelling ' for he next journeyed to Edmonton and then to Banff for more knowledge. His home-town then called him and he came back to Calgary and to Western. Wilfred is very quiet and never says much. He would like to go to University. “Leave the life-care behind you.” ROBERT BOOTH FOULDS—Bob was born and brought up in Calgary. He first attended King Edward, then South Calgary and last but not least, Western. Bob’s favorite pastime in school is borrowing knives. He is a very active member of the Year Book Committee, helping to look after the sports. Bob would like to be a business man if there is any business left when he gets out of school. “I promise thee all joyous things That furnish forth the lives of kings.”

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Page thirty-eight YEAR EVELYN MAUDE SPANKIE—Ev. was born right here in Calgary and has spent most of her life here. Like most of this year’s graduating class, she started the grind of High School at South and is finishing here at Western. She is one of the quietest members of Class 3 and is wont to hide her true worth. She leaves us next year for Varsity where she intends to live high in making up the quiet days of High School. “In friendship true, in soul sincere.” CHARLES WILLIAM SPARLING—Bill entered this jolly and cheerful life with a bubbling laugh, on June 12th, 1914, in the “Good old City of the Foothills.” He attended Cliff Bungalow and Earl Grey Public Schools. Graduating, he came to Western, where he has become well known in sports, especially in rugby. He is also interested in woodwork, we hear, and wields a mean chisel. He hasn’t decided on his profession or on what he will do next year. “Laugh while you can Everything has its time.” RUTH AUDREY STEAD—This blue-eyed blonde was born right here in Calgary seventeen years ago. She attended King Edward and later South, and is completing a most successful High School career at Western. She is one of the most ambitious members of Class 3, and always seems to have her work done. Next year she intends to go to Normal and means to be one of the most successful teachers ever graduating from there, and we have little fear that she will come far short of her objective. “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” DOROTHY THOMAS—Dot first saw the light of day in Winnipeg. She was quite satisfied with life there until she saw a specimen of the Calgary youth, when she hurried to this sunny city in time to join the brigade going through King Edward. Her High School career was begun at South and she is completing it at Western. Her ambition is to stand by in a white uniform holding the anaesthetic while the teachers get sliced and dried. “Small of feet and dark of eyes She’s a terror for her size.” THOMAS WOTHERSPOON—History records that in the small hamlet of Edin¬ burgh was born an infant by this name. Of the next few years little is known except that he came to Canada and wandered to Calgary. We next find him at Elbow Park and follow him to Earl Grey and so to Western. From here he will go to Edmonton where he will take up engineering, and some day, if he doesn’t spend too much time swimming, he may be an electrical engineer. “This youth has sense and spirit.” ROBERT IRVINE WRIGHT—Arriving in Calgary in 1914 with a mighty yell, Bob liked the city and decided to remain and become one of its citizens. He attended Earl Grey and Cliff Bungalow Public Schools, and graduating, he came to Western where he has been known as a cheerful fellow and a good student. He plans to go to University to take up Chemical Research. We wish him every success in his life work. “The mind is the man.” “Think of the good the Gas Company has done,” cried its promoter. “If I were permitted a pun I would say in the words of the immortal poet: ‘Honor the Light Brigade . . . ’ ” Mr. Flick (from the back row)—“Oh what a charge they made.” Dear Doctor—My pet Billy-goat is seriously ill from eating a complete leath¬ er-bound set by Shakespeare. What do you prescribe?” Answer—“Am sending Literary Digest by i eturn mail.”

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