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

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BOOK Page forty-three DONALD ALBERT LINCOLN—“Pussy” first saw light of day in Calgary, many years ago. His favorite occupation is walking to school by himself ( ?). His ambition is to get out of Grade X II and to go to McGill University. He is the quietest person in Class 4, and because of that he is popular. He attended Mount Royal Public School and South Calgary High. After taking a trip to the University School at Victoria, he came back to Western, and he likes it here. He is a member of the Hi-Y and the Year Book Committee, and he played Senior Hockey. “Oh no! (he conquest was obtained with ease He pleased you not by studying to please.” LEOTA MARIE LUTHER—This young maiden was bom in Wilkie, Saskatche¬ wan. Moving to Calgary, she acquired an education at Haultain and later at C.C.I. Now she comes where all good students come, that is to Western. Although quiet, Leota is well liked for her winsome cheerfulness. Her chief ambition is to become a private secretary. “Modesty is as precious as it is rare.” FLORENCE ROSE MESSENGER—Florence is, generally speaking, generally speaking. Born in Birmingham, England, at a tender age she came to Stand¬ ard, Alberta, where she attended Dana School. Later she came to Western. Her favorite expression is “Please sir, I didn’t hear your question.” She intends to pass her Grade XII and go to Normal next year. “Delve away beneath the surface There is treasure farther down.” FRANCIS LESLIE MIDDLETON-—Francis first startled the world with his tears in Calgary. After growing up, he thought he would like an education. He has graced King Edward, South Calgary and Western with his presence. He would like to know more Chemistry than McMurchy, if that is possible. We expect to have Francis with us for another year, at least. “Success begins with a fellow’s will It’s all in the state of mind.” GORDON MUNRO—Gordon is not a native of our city for he was born in Win¬ nipeg. However, we won’t hold that against him. He began his education at Medicine Hat. Next he came farther west and stopped at Calgary to resume his studies. Gordon is a member of the Year Book Committee. He has not made up his mind as to what he will do when he leaves Western. “Three things are given man to do— To dare, to labor and to grow.” DOROTHY ANDERSON McBURNEY—This striking blonde first bestrode her “kiddy-car” on Second Street West, Calgary. When, much to her displeasure, she had reached school-age she trudged to Stanley Jones, Elbow Park High and Western. This hero worshipper is quite ambitious and intends to be a nurse—beware patients! “Say ‘I will!’ and then stick to it— That’s the only way to do it.” BARBARA ISOBEL McLENNAN—Barbara was born in Calgary, Alberta, Can¬ ada, in 19 . . . She is quite a favorite in the Latin class and her chief occupa¬ tion is asking Mr. Collier questions. Barbara attended Earl Grey, Elbow Park High and then Western, and is satisfied to remain here. Her ambition is to have a statue erected in Central Park as a great Latin student. “Tries much to win a monumental pile That may record the mischiefs she has done.” JOHN RONALD McMURCHY—Ronald got his start in life in Calgary. He attended Earl Grey, Elbow Park and Western. Ronald is one of our rugby stars, being a valuable member of the Senior Team. However, he never interrupts his studying for outside interests ( ?). His ambition is to finish Grade XII and to go to University. “Docs your work get into kinks? Laugh it off.”

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Page forty-two YEAR BESSIE MARIAM HACKER—Bessie was born in Calgary. She received her education at Victoria and Haultain Public Schools. She now adorns Western’s halls and is one of the brilliant members of Class 4. If it weren’t for Bessie, who would help us with our homework. She hopes someday to teach school. “She always said the things she thought And always thought the things she ought.” DOUGLAS GEORGE HARVEY—Douglas was born and brought up in Gleichen. He donned his roller-skates and came to Calgary where he received his Public School education at Ramsay. Once more, the roller-skates were useful to bring him to Western Canada College and to Western, where he seems quite satisfied. He can usually be found fooling with Driver. Doug, would like to pass Grade XII this year. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” SHERWOOD CAMPION HAYDEN—Sherwood first voiced his opinions in Cal¬ gary. He began his education at Central, but longing to travel, he went to Idaho. He returned to Calgary, however, and resumed his studies at Western. He would like to find a good shaving cream. Good luck, Sherwood He ex¬ pects to enter Washington University this fall. “Whistle, old chap—just go on and whistle Give us your ilutings of popular airs.” RODERICK HENSELWOOD—Roderick hails from Regina. Coming to Calgary he attended Cliff Bungalow, Earl Grey and then followed the crowd to West¬ ern. Roderick delights in such subjects as Chemistry (?). His favorite pas¬ time is playing the violin—and can he play! As yet he is undecided as to what he will do in the future. “Give a smile to someone passing Thereby make his morning glad.” SUSANNAH JAMES—Bom in Winnipeg, Sut perambulated over to Calgary where she thinks she’ll stay to finish her education. She is a good student who says little, but manages to repeat it frequently. As yet, she hasn’t con¬ fessed her activities out of school, but we have heard that she is quite ad¬ vanced in elocution. She intends to go to Normal. “Try to think your joys out loud. Silence all repining.” HUBERT JARVIS—Hubert first saw light in Edmonton. He came all the way to Calgary to attend Earl Grey. His next stopping place was Calgary and then Western, where he has since remained. Hubert seems to have taken a fancy to hardware, lately. His great ambition in life is not to blush when a teacher asks him a question. “’Tis true, that in this climate rude. The mind resolved may happy be.” ROY SYDNEY JENKINS—Roy first opened his eyes in Calgary. He was edu¬ cated at King Edward, but not liking it there, he moved to Mount Royal. His next stopping place was South Calgary and now Western. Roy is Mr. Steven¬ son’s favorite pupil (?). His main ambition is to pass a Literature exam, and surprise that same Mr. Stevenson. “Oh, coirld I through the future see Enough to form a settled plan.” SAMUEL KAPLAN—Sam started life in Calgary. He received his Public School education at Okotoks, but came to Calgary for his High School course. While attending East Calgary, he heard of our renowned school and thought he’d come and try it out. Sam heads Class 4 with a high average. He hopes to finish Grade XII this year. “Up! be stirring and alive Get upon a farm and thrive.”

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Page forty-four YEAR EVA MARGARET McTAVISH—Eva was born in Calgary. During her most tender years she attended King Edward Public School and finally arriving at High School age, she joined the crowd at South Calgary. Now she is seen regularly at Western. Her chief ambition is to be a private secretary. “In truth she is pretty and honest and gentle; and one that is your friend.” .CARL OLAF NICKLE—Carl was born in Winnipeg, but he heard of the beautiful girls in Calgary and came here on the first train. He attended a variety , of schools, including Sunalta, Haultain, Connaught, Mount Royal, South Calgary and Western. His ambition is to keep those waves in his hair and to become a woman-hater, so he claims. Poor girls! “He seldom errs Who thinks the worst of womankind.” EDYTHE BEATRICE PARK—Beatrice was born at Keoma, Alberta. She started her education there and continued it at the Kathryn High School in Keoma. However, desiring a real education, she came to Calgary. Beatrice is one of Class 5’s bright girls. She says she would like to go to Arizona and become a cow-girl. “What we call Luck is simply Pluck.” FLORENCE AGNES PATTON—Florence was born in our fair city just about sixteen years ago. She has since attended King Edward and South Calgary. Following the rest of the crowd, she came to Western. One of her present ambitions is to beat Sam Kaplan in Chemistry. She hopes to become a Pharmicist. “Cloudy the day or stormy the night The sky of her heart is always bright.” MARGARET MARY PATTON—Margaret was born right here in Calgary. She has attended King Edward and South Calgary Schools. Now, however, she labors at Western. Margaret is one of the quiet and industrious members of Class 4. As far as we know, she has not yet decided upon an ambition. “Ever able to serve a friend And noble enough to conceal it.” THOMAS GEORGE POTTS—Tom began his career in Calgary. His Public School education was obtained at Ramsay. Then, in his quest for knowledge, Tom came to Western. He is usually talking to Driver at the back of the room, except in Trig, periods when, for some unknown reason, he is at the front. Tom wishes he could grow a moustache. He has not yet expressed his ambition. “Awake, rise or be forever falPn.” JOHN D. PETRIE—Jack was born in Calgary. He doesn’t seem to be able to stay in one school for very long for he commenced his education at Elbow Park and then went to Earl Grey. His next stopping place was South Calgary then Western, then Commercial, and now Western again. Jack is finishing his Grade XII this year. His ambition is to become a lawyer. “If any toil at noble things May it be thine to join therein.” MARGUERITE LOUISE RUSSELL—Marg. was born in this fair city of Calgary in 1914 or thereabouts, and at once beg’an to giggle. Marg. has attended many schools, including Mount Royal and Earl Grey. After a year at C.C.I. she came over to Western. She is noted for her blonde hair and her petite- ness. She intends, some day, to become a chartered accountant. “In nature there is nothing melancholy.” DOUGLAS ACTON SARGENT—Douglas claims that Calgary is the city that will be famous as his birth-place. His education was started at Haultain, and continued at good ol’ Western. We should like to see Douglas when he isn’t talking to Munro. His ambition is to be an M.D.; M.D. standing for Medical Doctor, not Mule Driver. We wish you good luck, Douglas! “Do all the good you can By all the means you can.”