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

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BOOK Page nineteen IrighltQlttH nf ©lip iFiutrth f par (Ulasa To be considered a member of the Fourth Year, a student must have to his credit at least eighteen units. Room 8 CLASS 1 Mr. Harding WILLIAM CAYLEY—Basketball 1. Bill is one of the many Fourth Year students who find Algebra 3 a very trying subject, try to solve it, try to pass it. As yet Bill is very undecided as to what he will do, but hei may return to Western. I MARGARET DUNHAM—Marg put in another year at Western by taking up such interesting subjects as Physics 2 and Algebra 3. Her hobby is swim¬ ming, and her ambition is to become a dietitian. PHYLLIS DWELLEY—She sings, she hums, she laughs, she talks, and still gets all her homework done. Her pet aversion—untidy people; her pet pastimes are reading and dancing. Although she is the smallest of us all. We’d miss her if she wasn’t here at all. ROLAND DYKE—Rugby 4, Track 1. Roily has great ability in Algebra and Rugby. He is interested in radio and hopes to receive a training in that line. We are confident that Roily will some day become a second Marconi. CONSTANCE PATRICIA HAFFERN “Pat”—Room Rep. (4). “All good things come in small parcels.” Her one great worry is that she was christened “Constance.” She much prefers “Pat.” Pat is very fond of public speaking, but hopes to complete a course in medicine. MYRTLE ELIZABETH HAGEN—(Priscella Susa to her friends). Sounds old- fashioned, but actually is very misleading. She surely can “string les garcons along.” Just ask them! Has no definite ideas about the future, but she’ll get by—“there’s a twinkle in her eye.” SELINA HAMBLING—An accomplished “high-jumper” in basketball and no wonder—for her ambition soars skyward. She is going to be an aviatrix and show Amelia just how it’s done. Good take-off, Lena, and a happy landing. LESLIE HARRISON—This is Leslie’s first year at Western. He attended Tech, before this time. He would like to study something in the electrical line, but can’t make up his mind to any one definite branch of study. FRANCES AMELIA HOOD (Fran.)—Always seen but seldom heard-—except at attendance markings. Can’t quite see the necessity of school, and would rather sleep in the mom. Don’t resort to the latter, Fran.—Who would take your place on the Honor Roll ? IRENE MARGARET KING—Some one was heard to say: “She is quiet and calm, of ' gentle mien. Seldom heard and seldom seen.” They don’t know Irene. She hopes to teach “les enfants” 1 + 1 = 2. JESSIE EILEEN LANCASTER—Known as “Lanky.” Quiet and studious, but lots of fun. She excels in winter sports, especially skiing and snowshoeing. She is one of Class l’s youngest members. Normal comes next, then she really is going to teach. CLARA LAVEN—Always seen with a cheery smile which aptly displays her dimples. She doesn’t talk much, but when necessary can make herself heard. After Western she is going to train for a nursing career in Los Angeles. Why Los Angeles, Clara?

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Page eighteen YEAR 3 Ucait It itt tlje S tara—(Cont’d) “These,” explained the Genius, “have slaved for thirty years endeavoring to remove the ache from too much cake.” It was then that I noticed that their eyes were upon something other than their work. Sure enough, there beneath the chandelier paced Eelen Templeton Hugill with measuredly dignified tread, clothed in satin gown and carrying an ostrich-feather fan. I was told that she was firm in the belief that at last she was being presented at court. This state of mind had existed for twenty years. At the back I saw a golden throne studded with sapphires and above the throne I read “Milton Hyndman, Critic.” Upon looking more carefully, I managed to discover a tiny, shrunken figure, Milton certainly, but so small that he could scarcely be recognized. And some friend of society had gagged him. Then it all changed, yet not visibly. The faces of my acquaintances became the stupid countenances of my sheep, but without noticeable alteration. And the Genius faded from my vision. “Such futility!” thought I in disgust, and returned to my whittling. DOROTHY McCAIG—Class 3. “Here’s To Western” Despite the agony of toil And that they try all joy to spoil And all our little quips to foil, Here’s to Western! Despite the boredom of it all, And spending Latin in the hall. Despite that Trig begins to pall, Here’s to Western! Despite the odor of Bromine And futile uses of Quinine And properties of Iodine, Here’s to Western! Despite the odd half-dozen hours And Charles V’s extensive powers, Despite the complex Solvay towers, Here’s to Western! Despite that one must not chew gum, And all the brain doth seem so numb, And teacher censures one so dumb, Here’s to Western! For here one meeteth all one’s friends— And teacher one to office sends— But books and ink one’s neighbor lends, So here’s to Western! And there one finds that rare school spirit— Les Matheson you need not fear it— For in our marble halls you hear it: “Here’s to Western!”

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Page twenty YEAR CLASS 1—(Continued) CONRAD MACKEY—Rugby 1, 2, 3—Hockey 1, 2—Track 1. Is Secretary of Hi-Y and member of Gamma Phi. Connie hopes to attend U. of A. for Electrical Engineering. His hobby is chewing gum, and he is noted for miss¬ ing classes. ROSS MAGUIRE—Came to Western from Rideau High. He hopes to attend U. of A. on completion of his high school course. We all envy Ross when he drives down the street in that big blue car of his. Ross is one of the most dependable persons in our school. ROBERT MacKINNON—Bob has been a very valuable asset to our rugby team for two years. If Bob was able to block out exams like he can opposing lines¬ men, we are sure his great worry would vanish. Bob has no definite plans for the future. JAMES ROBERT MACQUEEN—Rugby 1, 2, 3, 4—Hockey 1, 2—Basketball 1. A member of Hi-Y and Gamma Phi. Unless we miss our guess this stal¬ wart guardian of the nets nurses a dream of some day becoming a pro¬ hockey player. Jim is the object of Mr. Harding’s jokes in Chemistry class. DONALD JAMES McKENZIE—Rugby 1—Basketball 1—Track 1. Member of Hi-Y in Western, formerly member in Magee. Don came to Western from Magee High in Vancouver bringing with him three B.C. Track Records and a knowledge of basketball which has surely elevated the Western name. MARKARET ISABELLE McKENZIE (Chubby)—Chubby says she likes us but we have our doubts. She doesn’t like mechanics or people who giggle, but adores Trig., dancing and playing the mouth organ. Her ambition is to soar high in the clouds. Maybe she’ll drop down and see us sometime. CHARLES McKILL—This lad is another of our half-day students, who claims he has little time for the girls. He is an army man, with a wide knowledge of horse and golf ( ?). HAROLD MEADOWS-—Rugby 1. Harold played end and also did the kicking ( ?) for the senior team. He is noted for his ability to catch forwards and solve Algebra 3 problems. Harold has no future plans, but we have an idea that hockey may present a future for him. CONSTANCE MILLER (Connie)—She is a half-day student who only endows us with her presence every once in awhile. A Westernite who has won much admiration through her ability in figure skating. RUTH FRANCES MURRAY—Manages to slip in just before second bell. She is capable of creating quite a turmoil as “Cheerleader” at rugby games. “Full of a nature, nothing can tame. Changed every minute, ever the same.” STUART NOTT (Toonie)—Rugby 1, 2, 3, 4—Track 1, 2. Coach of the Junior rugby team, Treasurer and first Vice-President of the Year Book committee, President of the Wescani Club and an outstanding track star—two records. “Toonie” has done excellent work for the Year Book, and next he intends to go to U. of A. HOWARD PICKUP—Howard is one of the Mathematical genii of the school. Physics 2 and Geometry 3 seem to be his pet subjects because he certainly excels in them. He intends to study Civil Engineering. JOHN PITMAN—“Johnny” has been centre on the senior team for the past two years. Member of the basketball and hockey teams. Member of the Western Hi-Y. He has not decided on a future, but we have an idea the Navy would find him a good sailor. MARY HOWARD PORRITT—Famed for her recitals on how to start a car, frozen for just two weeks. She is a speed-skater of note. Ambition is to win the Wrigley Swim at Sylvan. Likes us so much that we’ll see her next year. “Happy is Mary, from care she is free. Why aren’t they all as contented as she.”