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

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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.

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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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BOOK Page 35 CLASS 5—Continued MARGARET CLUTTERBUCK—Margaret was born in Toronto, but very soon after, the Wild West called her. Is it the hockey games or the players she goes to see? Her pastimes are poker, dancing and giving the cold shoulder to would-be admirers. JOHN DAVIDSON—Noted for his golf, badminton and bridge playing ability. Usually seen collecting debts and explaining jokes to Clay. GEORGE DICKSON—Never lets his lessons interfere with his school course. Ambition —to be able to say, “I stayed in last night.” JAMES FRY—Very quiet and very well-liked. Plays basketball and hockey for the school. MAE EALEEN JOHNSON—This maiden is a product of Medicine Hat. Although this is her first year at Western, she is already quite popular. Chief sports—■ swimming and dancing. BEATRICE KIRKHAM—Born in Calgary, January, 1918. Moved to B.C. but soon returned to Calgary. She is now finishing at Jolly ol’ Western.” Her favorite saying— Nerts. Ambition—to become a doctor. CLARA LAVEN—Clara was born in Calgary eighteen years ago. She attended Earl Grey, and now we have her lodged safely in Western. As yet Clara has no plans for the future, but we wish her luck in whatever she undertakes. LYLE LEBBERT— ' Lyle is quiet and very kind; His ambition—to be a master mind.” JIM MCQUEEN— Jim is very fond of sport— Excels in games of every sort.” CONRAD MACKEY—A studious prodigy of Class 5 who is one of the mainstays of our senior hockey and rugby teams. GEORGE MCPHAIL—George always has a ready answer for everything, whether it s right or wrong. Noted for his swimming and diving ability. Also plays hockey and chess. KENNETH MARTIN—Just follow the girls ' glances and you ' ll find one of the main trouble-makers of Class 5. DENIS MASON—A right smart student who believes in telling the teachers what he thinks. GRAHAM MILLER—Chester’s shadow. A fine figure skater and chemistry student of Class 5. WHITNEY MILLIGAN—Ambition—to invent a stream-lined seat in Class 5, so he can spend his time comfortably in school. JOSEPH O ' CONNOR—Noted for his genial disposition and his love of work. His imagination is his strong fe ature; he imagines that he does three hours homework every night. WILLIAM HARCOURT O ' REILLY— Bill really has his good intentions. But surely knows how to skip detentions.” JOHN PITMAN—Easily recognized by his mirth and laughter and his straight face when the profs.” are looking. MARY HOWARD PORRITT—This cheerful person came from Edmonton many years ago. Her chief enjoyments are swimming and skating. Her secret ambition is to be a nurse. Her main interest is tall and dark.