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

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BOOK Page 33 CLASS 4—Continued 5HORGE RAY WORTH MCKAY—It was only a matter of time till this Calgary born lad came to Western. He has been prominent in many sports—hockey, rugby, la¬ crosse and basketball. As yet Ray has not decided on a suitable vocation, that would bring to the fore his promising talent. We suggest that as a Latin Professor he would go down in History. CHARLES MCKILL—Charlie has turned over a new leaf, or so the teacher thinks. The truth is he is too sleepy to give them much trouble. But Charlie is getting into the class of also rans” at the school dances. We ll probably see him in cell 16 next year. IUTH McMILLAN—An example of Gleichen’s good climate. She graced their Public school, graduating with all due formality to the High School and thence to Mt. Royal College, and now Western. “Unperturbed by stress or hurry Inclined to work but not to worry.” TOM MALCOLM—This Scotch laddie was born in the foo thill city, seventeen years ago. Opposing junior rugby and hockey . teams have contended against him. He is Mrs. Bagnall’s history mainstay. He is . an accomplished pianist, but his ambition is to play hockey in the N.H.L. in the near future. OHN MILLER—John excels at sports and in school work. What more could one ask for? Only one thing—that he should be more considerate of tender hearts, and occasionally give the poor girls a break. John is the treasurer for Class 4 boys. His favorite expression— Where ' s your four bits? FLORENCE MAY MORLEY—Flo. was born one August day in 1915. After spending a few years at public school she came to Western, where all wise people come. This fair-haired miss aspires to go to Varsity soon. Good luck ! S ' HART (TOONY) NOTT—Toony was a good rugby player—until someone broke his ankle—but he came up fighting, just like his namesake. Stuart toddles along to all the dances and supports his school in good ol ' Western style. Toony ' s one ambition is to be as big as Primo Camera. W ALTER MILBURN OGILVIE—Born in Glasgow in 1914, and he hasn’t even got a Scotch name ! He came to Calgary before he had time to learn properly the Scotch burr-r-r. Ambition—to croon like Bing Crosby. He hopes to be a civil engineer some day. DOUGALD PATTERSON—A native son of eighteen winters. He started High School at Tech, but three years ago he came across to learn something. His willingness for fun and work (?) make him a popular lad. He has aspirations to become a big shot in the Radio World. We ' ll see him again next year. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL (SANDY) PATTERSON— ' ' Camell ' ' first saw light in Calgary some seventeen years ago. He exercises his lungs along with Sheldon at rugby games. He is a debater of some repute and his ambition is to be a basketball star. MILDRED PATTON—Mildred uttered her first giggle in Calgary. She graduated from King Edward Public School and now causes great disturbances in Western ' s halls. She hopes to attend Normal soon and then to launch on a career as teacher. HARRY PEARCE—Another of those silent lads who always stand up for their rights. Harry takes no part in school sports, but is a constant spectator, which is more than some can say. He is a boat builder of no mean repute and hopes to challenge Gar Wood some day. MARION REA—Dark and fast growing. Formerly a Haultain pupil but now causing thrills and chills in Western Halls. She is fond of out-door athletics and cherishes visions of becoming a pirate. “Full of wit and full of vim— Tall and lovely and, oh, so slim.”

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Page 32 YEAR CLASS 4—Continued WILLIAM BERT CAYLEY—Another of those war products—1916, to be exact. Bert and Cupid are buddies, but he also plays basketball. He amuses himself riding horses and shooting. He expects to be with us again next year. We’ll be seein y’u ! RUTH JEANNE COLE—Ruth was born in Dauphin, Manitoba, several years ago. She intends to become a designer. Her chief ambition is to attend school as little as possible and yet obtain attendance marks. JACK E. CORBETT—Jack was born in Toronto and since then has travelled a good deal. He has lived in Hamilton, Ottawa, Montreal, and in Calgary. In school he teams up with Corey, much to the disgust of Mr. Stevenson. Corbett often wonders what is going to happen to him—and so do we. BERT HATFIELD COREY—A stork dropped Bert down a Calgary chimney and scared him curly. After spending some time at Gleichen, where he learned to play lacrosse with the Indians, Bert settled in Western. He is an accomplished cartoonist —may rival McManus DOROTHY MEARNS FINDLAY—Dot smiles her way through life quite successfully, Born in Calgary, she attended several schools before coming to Western, where she intends to finish her course “A happy girl, with sorrows few, Beloved by friends both old and new.” CONSTANCE ALICE HICKSON—Connie is one of those happy Christmas gifts that Santa left some 18 years ago. She is well-known for her athletic accomplishments, especially basketball and tennis—and for her ready blush. “Damsel fair with eyes of blue, You blush whene ' er I look at you.” BARRY HIMMELMAN—We claim that this trooper was born fifty years too late, His hobbies are camping, hunting, and trapping. Barry lived up to his last year ' s trademark of “Touchdown” and put in many good games on the senior team. It is not hard to imagine that Barry will make a good “gold hound. EELEN TEMPLETON HUGIL—A wholesome lass of seventeen years. Her ambition is to attract the least attention possible in Chemistry, but all in vain. Later she hopes to go to Queens and possibly- to Oxford. AUDREY LOIS IRELAND—Delighted the citizens of Calgary in 1917. Since then she disturbed several public schools faculties and now she continues the good work at Western. She intends to remain until she gets Algebra 3. KATHLEEN LESLIE—Kay’s contagious laughter was first heard in Calgary some eighteen years ago. After several years in public school, she came to Western. She would like to be an aviator, but will probably be a teacher instead. DAPHNE LILLY—Daphne was born at Sherbrook, Quebec, but finding the scenery too crowded, came to Calgary and Western. Here she is the shining light of Class 4. “A maiden gay, demure and altogether charming, Encircled with a sweet dignity.” WALTER C. MACKENZIE—This bright youth began his career in the little town of Pictou, N.S. in 1916. Having heard somewhere, “Go west, young man,” he came west and landed at Calgary. He now spends a great deal of his time concentrating on Trig. His intentions for the future are unknown to most of us. DOROTHY GRAHAM MCCAIG—Dot first woke up smiling in Calgary, sixteen years ago. Since then she has smiled her way through Elbow Park Public School and Western. She is one of the redeeming features of Class 4. “Give her a welcome; this is she, As firm a friend as there can be.”

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Page 34 YEAR CLASS 4 —Continued HARRY CHRISTIE SHELDON— Biscuits is a Calgary product of seventeen sum¬ mers. His wise-cracks are sure to create a diversion in all periods. He is the leader of the school glee-club at Rugby Games. His thoughts for the future are fickle as those for the demoiselles. JACK SIMMONS—Big Bertha was shelling gay Paris in ’16 when a bombshell hil Calgary—our dark-eyed Romeo, Jack. He is an electromagnet of great strengtr for the weaker sex, but he turns off the current and drops ' em cold. Do right, and fear no man. Don’t write, and fear no woman.” FINDLAY TRICKEY—This dashing youth started his school career at old Western Canada College; but, to the distress of the ladies, he left for Winnipeg. He is back with us again and the girls are happy. His specialty is a ravishing blonde He hopes to become a Bachelor of Commerce. MERLE VOSS—A native daughter, born in 1916. Went to Earl Grey Public School and finally to Western. She has hopes of returning next year and then if all goes well, to the University of Alberta for a course in nursing. A hearty laugh, a merry smile, A dimple showing all the while.” HUMPHREY WATTS—Class 4 ' s hero ! This young Sampson pulled a wet youth out of the Elbow last summer. Mrs. Bagnall reminds him of it occasionally. He is a mechanically-minded lad and quite neglects his schoolwork for experiments. He carries the official time and always arrives at school five seconds before the last bell. THORNTON WHITE—A native son of an old-timer, he started school in Calgary. He has spent three years at Brentwood College, and hopes to finish at Western this year. He is known to kiddies as Big Brother Bob. His stories of pirates, etc., are quite thrilling and he writes them all himself. He may be an author some day. KENNETH WRIGHT—Born in Calgary in 1915, but Winnipeg, Regina and Vancouver have all been proud to know him. He received his public school education in Cal¬ gary and is now finishing at Western Canada. He enjoys pleasing his teachers and chewing gum. At the time of this puBlication he is undecided as to a vocation. JENNIE OLIVE WYRICK—This cheerful lass was born in Wabash, Indiana, in 1915. She graduated finally to Western, where she has settled down to a good sleep, Very fond of sports and dancing. She hopes to go to Normal next year. CLASS 5 Room 10. Mr. Johnson. ELSIE LUCILLE AKINS—Her first cries were heard in Keoma, on July 17, 1915. Last year she attended school at Bruce Lakes. Her main ambition is to become a nurse. Her favorite saying is You don’t say 1” ALICE MARIE ANDERSON—Was born April 18, 1917. She is interested in every¬ thing and worried about nothing. Marie specializes in f ishing and chocolate cake. JEAN EMILY ARTHURS—Jean came from the small town of Edmonton, but don’t hold that against her. Her occupations are trying to study Chemistry, and wishing she could dance all night. Some day she is going to be a “Private Secretary.” MORRIS BELKIN— When you cannot find your book, Ask Morris—hell show you where to look. DORIS CHRISTENSEN—Was born in Calgary in 1915. Her chief occupation is for¬ getting notes. She plans this to be her last year at Good ol’ Western, and hopes, next year, to be in training at the Holy Cross Hospital.