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

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BOOK Page 29 -1954 HIGH rCHCCL C.HiCKSOK A.TRttKEY M.CU TTttBUCX J.KIU.E. K.WRICWT vwxrn ic APATTLRSQN D PATTEaSON S.CQftiY O.flNQLAY DCWiSTENSSN K.AOOIRH T. ' WMTE R. 9 AK R W. CAYLEY M. PATTON D.K‘CAi g.ADOlPM ilMBCNS Loc.ti.vis E. B CdCy. F.VILtlMIS WILLIAM MACLAUCHLAN—Headline— Local boy makes good. Bill Maclauchlan finally found a pair of pants which reache.s almost to the floor. Tallest member of Class 3. Next stop, Western again. A good student and a good friend. MERVYN MACLEAN -One of the old men of Class 3. Merv. is well-liked by all. Main argument— I still maintain that the Jimmies have a better hockey team than Edmonton E.A.C’s.” Will attend Garbutt’s next year. MARY ELIZABETH MCLAREN—There was great rejoicing among the inhabitants of Crossfield when this dark-eyed maid appeared. Lured by Calgary’s superior charms, she left that town. Connaught and Western gave her all they could and now she will take up the noble occupation of nursing.

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X.MIUE8 ' D POOL L Watts s.ce rW’ MACLEAN JONES—Mac crashed the doors of Western four years ago, coming from Hillhurst, via Earl Grey. He takes school as a pastime. Economics and debatinc are his meat. Intends to study law at Edmonton next year. Good luck, Mac Don ' t work too hard ! GORDON LANGLEY—Gordon was born in Calgary some nineteen years ago. At tended Victoria and Tech. Gordon is a conscientious seeker of knowledge. He la Star left-winger of Calgary Jimmies. Will go to work next year. ROBERT MACKINNON—Bob came to Western from Haultain about four years ago. He is shy and steers clear of the fair sex, but makes up for it by playing a gooc game of rugby. Future—undecided.

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Page 30 YEAR CLASS 3—Continued ARTHUR MILLER—First winked at the nurse in the Sunshine City—Calgary. Caine to Western after many years of kidding the teachers at King Edward. Played on our Senior Rugby Team. Plans—Chartered Accountancy. DOROTHY PATRICIA MITCHELL—Pat, loath to part from Western, breaks the monotony of leisure by coming here for two periods a day. She belongs to the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority where she remains her usual quiet self (.?). HARVEY PERKINS—Born in Vancouver, moved to Prince George, and finally to Calgary. One of our leading badminton players. Ambition—to go out with Eleanor seven nights a week without hearing from his pals. DONALD POOLE—Don was born in Nelson, in 1916, coming to the City of the Foot¬ hills in ' 27 in time to attentiCliff Bungalow and Earl Grey. He appears to be quite shy, but can do quite well at parties. Main interest—brunettes. MARGARET ALICE RHODES—Marg. is the vivacious young lady who occupies one of back seats of Class 3. She has a considerable leaning toward baritone voices. Although her ambition is a secret, we will not be surprised to hear of the female Paderewski hailing from Calgary. EDITH ROWAN—Edith started smiling in 1915, and as her good humor has been growing for eighteen years, she has achieved a first class grin. She has made friends for herself all through public school and now she leaves Western with a record for friendliness and good sportsmanship. DORIS DEIRDRE SAXTON—Winked roguishly from her cradle in 1918. In her weaker moments she writes poetry, but we are long-suffering. Tennis and slams are her favorite pastimes. It is rumored that she plans to take Chemistry seriously (in the near future). Varsity next year. LESLIE SCEALES—Ran his first marathon in Medicine Hat. Came to Calgary to cet out of the eternal triangle, but has been unsuccessful as yet. Has participated in several track-meets with success. Next year will see him at Mount Royal. DOROTHY ELVA SHACKLETON—A little snicker was the first sign of an increase in Calgary ' s population seventeen years ago. After Dot had learned to walk she took her giggle to visit Cliff Bungalow, Earl Grey, Tech., and then Western. She is a real sportswoman, especially in skating and baseball. A business course will occupy her time next year. JOHN SHERLOCK—First saw the light of day in England. Sat through classes at Cliff Bungalow and Earl Grey. Pastime—drawing pictures on the black-board before school and between classes. Plans to enter insurance business. JESSIE SKENE—is one of Western’s half-dayer’s”—breaking away gently from Hr illustrious school. What she does in her spare moments is hard to fathom, but she ought to be expecting lots of work at Normal next year. Lots of luck, Jessie! DRAYTON SPENCE—Has been attending Western for—Oh, so many years! Serves on the Year Book Staff. Plans to be an unemployed, but if this can’t be arranged he will teach school. So, it’s Normal for you next year, Drayt. ANNA MAGDALEN SUTHERLAND—Seventeen years ago a crow of delight was heard in Acme, from the infant Anna. Upon growing up (?) she was attracted by the lights of the big city and came to Calgary. Fate led her to Western. Normal is Anna’s next stop. CHRISTINE MARY THOMAS—This clever lass was born in Edmonton but trekked to Calgary. After a year at Normal she came to Western and now assists less fortunate souls who believe mathematics has outlived its usefulness. Next year she intends to teach.