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

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Pape twenty-two YEAR CLASS 1 - (Continued) THOMAS GEORGE POTTS—Tom was born in Calgary in 1913. He has receive all his education, so far. in this city. He plans to study radio engineerim when he leaves school. We wish him every success. HERBERT THOMAS PRITCHARD—In 1916, Calgary awoke one morning to tin howling of Herb. He increased in wisdom and stature until of an age and sizi to enter Haultain. Later he came to Western. He plans to attend Norma next year, and after that he will be able to get even with the coming genera tion. DORIS MARGARET RILEY—Doris came to Western after attending St. Clan School in Vancouver. She is interested in journalism and hopes to go tJ college in the near future. She is liked by all, and returns it measure fot measure. ISOLENA HARRIET ROGERS—Isolena was in Grade XII last year, when shi took an active part in basketball as well as other school activities. This yea she is one of the honored few who come for only a short time each day Isolena keeps her ambitions and plans a dark secret. DOUGLAS ACTON SA.RGENT—Doug was born in Calgary in 1913, and has re ceived what education he has in this same city. This year he is a prominer, member of the Year Book committee. Just now Doug has three ambitions First, to pass in Latin and French; second, to keep the back seat during com position class, and third, to go to Normal next year. He hopes to become a doctor. JESSIE M ERS SKENE—The Goldilocks of Class I. Her three bears beina Latin, Blodwin and the last bell. Jessie never graces our halls before eigl fifty-nine a.m, and one thirty-nine p.m., but she manages to accomplish mucl in the intervening minutes. She intends to return to Western next year. CHARLES WILLIAM SPARLING—The subject of this sketch claims Calgary as] his birthplace. At Cliff Bungalow and Earl Grey he was well known. Since then he has been one of us. Beneath his quiet and reserved exterior we have! found his true sterling qualities. ROSS MEREDITH STANLEY—Ross was born in this city in 1914, and has been educated here. He claims as his hobbies, oil-painting and taking forty winks during Trig, class. University will be his next step in the ladder of learning Our best wishes go with him for his success in the study of architecture. DAVID WALKER—Although Dave was born in Calgary he moved to Glasgow to cultivate a Scotch accent and qualify for his kilts. He likes a good Scotch story as well as the rest of us. Next year is a mystery to him, as he is goin 1 forth to win his fortune. ELEANOR MAY WEST—This little maid arrived in Calgary seventeen years ago and liked the climate so well she stayed. If silence is golden Eleanor must be a millionaire by this time. She intends to go to Mount Royal Junior College next year. Good luck, Eleanor! KATHERINE MANCLARK WHITE—Katherine came to Calgary from Lone Butte. Her activity in Girl Guide and Ranger work possibly accounts for her determination to become a nurse. Whatever the future holds for her we wish her a continuation of the success which has marked her life at Western. RONALD WHITEHORNE—Red’s physique corresponds fairly with the definition of a straight line. There is length with some degree of breadth, but not the shortest distance between two points. His favorite recreations are arguing m Lit. classes and sleeping in Room 12. His motto is: Once Western still Western—but not always. He goes to Normal next year EILEEN MARY WILSON—Eileen is another of our native daughters. Apar from her school work she is well advanced in the musical world Her love o fun and her sunny smile have made her a member of a certain group at th. back of Class I. Eileen has not stated her ambition.

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Page twenty-one [BOOK CLASS 1 - (Continued) BLODWEN MARY COGLAND—This damsel with the intricate name claims she was born in London. She came here last summer from Regina, and since then her practical jokes have been a constant source of hysteria to the girls of Class I. FREDERICK JAMES GARBUTT—Fred was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, but came to Calgary at an early age. His ambition is to put two or three parts together to make a car which will run at least two days without needing an overhaul. Fred intends to go to Normal next year. ELVIN WESLEY HART—A jolly good fellow, at ease with himself and everyone else. To see his happy grin is a pleasure shared by everyone in his vicinity. He has two aims in life. One is to sit and think, and the other is, sometimes, just to sit. SAMUEL BRUCE JACOBS—While Bruce was still in his crib, he was very likely busying himself with the study of Newton’s first law of motion. Time changed that and he has become a very industrious student and a credit to Class I. Bruce is going to Normal in the fall. SUSANNAH JAMES—Sue took her first paddle in the chilly waters of Lake Win¬ nipeg, but even her Irish temper wasn’t hot enough to withstand the cold, so she came to Calgary. Let’s hope her Irish brogue and eyes don’t break too many hearts. JOHN MARTIN KING—King made his first appearance in Ohio in 1910. He argued his way to Tofield, Alberta, back to the States, and finally to Calgary. King is one of the fortunate persons who has enjoyed the pleasure of giving detentions, but he has returned to Western to receive them. He hopes to become a corporation lawyer. FRANCES WILLIAMINA LEGG—Frankie joined Western last year after attend¬ ing St. Hilda’s. She is noted for her mischievous brown eyes. So far as we know her two main ambitions are to remain at the back of the room for a whole “Lit” period and to become a kindergarten teacher. DOROTHY ELIZABETH LESLIE—Dorothy was born in sunny Alberta, seventeen years ago, and has kept it sunny with her smile ever since. She aims to be a school marm, so it’s Normal for her next year. MAXINE MARGARET MACKLIM—This happy person, otherwise known as “Mackie” was born in Calgary. She is usually seen placing a small, inoffens¬ ive piece of gum in the waste-paper basket, upon the command of some watch¬ ful teacher. “Mackie” intends to take up journalism. JOHN HENRY MARRIOTT—Jack was born in Regina in 1915. He came to Cal¬ gary in 1917. The boys at Western like this quiet, good-natured fellow and wish him success in his career of Radio Engineer. Next year he will be hunt¬ ing a job to earn his daily bread. JOHN RONALD McMURCHY—McMurchy started sometime, somewhere, but we didn’t find out when or where. He is captain of the basketball team and has lent his strength to Western’s rugby team. He says he doesn’t know what he will be doing next year, but “Father will see that I do something.” JOHN A. M1NCHIN—Jack’s shy little smile peeks out now and then as if to say, “Here I am, what about it?” Jack excelled himself in hockey and rugby, and Class I can well be proud of him. His curly hair will some day cause him trouble, but let that pass. GARNET FREEMAN NELSON—Garnet has been coming to our school so long he is tired of it. He seems to say, “Work and worry have killed a lot of people, so why should I take a chance.” Garnet is going to Normal next year. CARL OLAF NICKLE—Carl is the gentleman of Class I who condescends to pay us a weekly visit if nothing interferes. He came here from Winnipeg and plans to stay. His ambition is to become an accountancy expert, and he is taking a course to secure his aim.

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BOOK Page twenty-three CLASS 1 - (Continued) MARY ALMEDA WRIGHT—From Pipestone, Manitoba, to Calgary is a big jump, but it didn’t worry ’Meade. Teaching at Olds and Carmangay followed and this year she is finishing her First Class Normal. Her ambition is to write books, and we wish her luck in this and in her teaching. WILLIAM JAMES YULE—Bill and Ken Clarke are always in a huddle. They seem very busy exchanging signals, but if you look more closely it is x’s and o’s—the daily bulletin board of days, periods, minutes of school left in the week claims Bill as the Editor. Bill is one of the ”auld lichts” of Western. CLASS 2 ROBERT HERBERT BARRON—This offspring of Alberta was bom in Calgary, 16 years ago, and after attending many schools and sub-schools arrived at Western. His favorite games are in order of importance—GOLF, Golf and golf. Next year he intends to go to Varsity to study law. GEORGE ALLAN BASS—George first saw light in Cupar, Saskatchewan. After a two years’ sojourn in England he came to Winnipeg, then to Calgary. Here he attended Mount Royal School before coming to Western. He wants to become a world-famous chemical engineer. BURKE BESEN—Was bom in Woodstock, Ontario, in 1916. He came west in 1929 and entere d Western, where his lust for learning has been well satisfied. In sport he has gained many points for Western by his sensational high jump¬ ing. He aims to become a chemical engineer. BETTY DAVENE BLACK—Betty was bom in Calgary eighteen years ago. She is a member of our Senior Basketball team, President of the Alpha Lambda Mu, sorority Secretary of the Kappa Gamma. Betty intends to study journal¬ ism in Toronto. We wish her success. FLORENCE MARGARET BLATCHFORD—Marg. was born in Edmonton in 1914. Since coming to Calgary she has attended C.C.I. and Mount Royal College, but with the arrival of her wisdom teeth realized Western’s worth. Her ambition is to sing in Grand Opera. Her favorite sports are swimming and dancing. GORDON LEWIS BUCHANAN—This leading light of Class 2 was born in Ontario in 1916. He is Chairman of the Art Committee for the Year Book. His main ambition is to get 100% in Chemistry 2. Next year will find him at Mount Royal Junior College. ROBERT TOWNSEND COOK—Bob is a product of Taber, Alberta. He had a good send-off in last year’s Year Book, and for further information concern¬ ing him we refer you to that publication. WILFRED FRANCIS COSTELLO—This quiet member of Class 2 is one of Cal¬ gary’s native sons. He received part of his education at St. Joseph’s College, Edmonton. However, the lights of the big city called to him so he came down to Western. Wilfred plans to go on to University. DAVID GEORGE SPENCER CUMMING—This Calgary boy first gave vent to his inimitable laugh seventeen years ago. His pet aversion is to see those first two names tacked to his dignified third name, and his main ambition is to make a “hole in one.” Meanwhile he is studying assiduously to become a doctor. MAXINNE VIRGINIA FOX—Was bom seventeen years ago at Maple Creek, Sas¬ katchewan. After attending school in Lethbridge, Maxinne, realizing that they needed her on the W.C ' .H.S. basketball team and in Latin class, hopped the first train. Her favorite pastimes are basketball and guffawing in Geometry period. EVANGELINE LILLIAN GIRVIN—Evangeline was bom in Strathmore in 1914. Longing to show her skill in tennis she came to Calgary; here she won the Junior Provincial Championship. Her main ambition is to get an L.A.B. and then a B.A.