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

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BOOK Page twenty-nine CLASS 3—(Continued) DOUGLAS HERSON MILLER—Born in Calgary, attended Elbow Park Public school, Rideau High, and is now at Western. He is a member of the Boys Hi-Y, plays rugby and golf. His ambition is to go to University. Doug, (the peacemaker) to a fellow-student: “We must disarm! Seize Moffat’s ruler!” MARGARET MOAR—Margaret came from Saskatoon, where she gained basket¬ ball fame of no small repute. Marg will leave us next year to enter the Holy Cross Hospital to train for a nursing career. Tons of luck, Marg! JOHN DAVID MOFFAT—Rugby 2, 3. His plans for the future are undecided, but because of his oratorical and arguing power, we believe he would make an excellent lawyer. However, he does not win many points from Mr. Hard¬ ing, but we wish him success in any line. WILLIS MORGAN—Willis is one of the few people who are able to operate a radio broadcasting station. He has his own station and we understand that he is quite a radio technician. He plans on attending University to study Electrical Engineering. ALEXANDER PATTERSON (SANDY)—Head of the Photographic section of the Year Book, enthusiastic member of the Wescani Club, and owner of a deep baritone voice, which he has developed greatly in bewailing the building of the 6-foot fence around the Western Canada school grounds. That’s Sandy. His ambition is to become a “Bugologist.” DOUGALD PATTERSON—Doug is another of Western’s amateur radio fans, apd he intends to study radio at University next year. His ambition is to send messages to Southern California. We wonder why! ROBERT PATTERSON—Bob is a very quiet chap who excels in Latin. His hobby calls for sensitized paper and bromine solution, although he is a car¬ toonist of some ability. We believe that he will make an excellent Commun¬ ist when he finishes his course in Medicine. MILDREN POLTON PATTON—This dark-haired maiden has been lounging in Western halls for four years, but is headed for greener pastures next year. Her pet ambition is to giggle her life away. “WILLIAM PENTLAND—Rugby 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2; School Badmin¬ ton coach; Provincial Senior Men’s Doubles champion; President of Boys’ Athletic Association; Business Manager of the Year Book; member of the Hi-Y and Gamma Phi, and an all-round good fellow. “WALTER QUINT—Rugby 1, 3; Badminton 1. He is Southern Alberta’s Junior Badminton champion and an ardent fisherman. He intends to become a surg¬ eon and we expect he will make an excellent one. “Old Doc. Sawbones Quint” is a former student of Elbow Park and Rideau. STEWART ROBERTSON—“Stew” is a member of a duo team of famous croon¬ ers who entertain Class 3 between periods. His weakness is Latin, which has won him great notoriety. A member of the Wescani Club, with an unde¬ cided future. REGINALD SMITH—Reg. often co-stars with “Stew” Robertson between periods and turns his attention to the art of crooning. He played centre on the Senior Rugby squad and is a member of the Wescani Club. Next year will see him at University studying Medicine. ■CATHARINE TAIT (KAY)—Year Book Representative 4. You’ve heard that small girls possess a charm that their taller friends never acquire—Kay proves it. She is the life of the party and is noted for her ready wit. Her hobby is riding (horses)—and can she ride?! MARION BERNICE TUPLING—Slim, trim and full of vim is this smart, dark¬ haired damsel who brightens Western’s halls and also several city chairs. “Bunny” intends to pursue the medical profession. PATRICK WHITE—Pat seems to have the bad habit of arriving at school a half minute after the second bell. However, when he is here he makes up for lost time in more than one way. He likes auto repairing and intends to study medicine.

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Page twenty-eight YEAR CLASS 3—(Continued) MARGARET HUMPHRIES—Secretary of Girls’ Hi-Y and member of the Girls’ Association executive. Her combination of fair hair, school-girl complexion, lots of personality and cheery smile for all make her one of the most popular members of Class 3. MILTON HYNDMAN—Milt holds the championship as the fastest walker in West¬ ern. He intends to go East and work with an automobile company or a grain company next year. (We wonder if he intends to walk). In any event we are confident of his success. AUDREY LOIS IRELAND—Lois is one delightful personality who adds charm to her surroundings. She believes that the pen is mightier than the sword and plans to startle the world some day. Besides her literary ability, her hands are capable of very beautiful music. EMILY IRVING—Em was Year Book Representative 2, 3. She is a member of the Girls’ Hi-Y, Girls’ Association executive, and Captain on the Senior Basketball team. Vivacious, peppy, smart and witty; A snappy girl, with the basketball. STELLA JCFFE—Talk! Talk! Talk! I wonder will she never stop, But never mind, for you will find In her a jolly g ' ood friend. CARL (BUDDY) LARSON—Hails from Los Angeles. He is interested in all branches of athletics, especially baseball, boxing and tumbling. He played rugby for the seniors last year. He has a habit of pulling out the boys’ ties which may end him on the fountain one of these days. He hopes to join the Mounties. Member of Hi-Y. MARIAN LIPKIND—A shining light of Class 3 with a passion for disagreeing with authors of our texts. Being a chemist of no small repute, she intends taking up Pharmacy. Marian’s usual early (?) morning greeting—“Lemme see your Latin.” DOROTHY McCAIG—Year Book Secretary and second Vice-President of the Year Book committee. Dot is a girl with many characteristics and excep¬ tional ability, but is especially noted for dramatics, badminton, literary com¬ position and horse-back riding. She aspires to the fame of a journalist with McGill University in view next year. Member of Hi-Y. ISABEL MACGREGOR—George Bernard Shaw’s greatest rival due to her drama¬ tic fables. Isabel is noted for her lack of affection for “bugs,” hence doesn’t approve of Biology, but makes up for this discrepancy in all other subjects. MARIE McPHAIL—Year Book Representative 4. This charming personality is one of the popular members of Class 3, surpassing many in Comp. Class with her fine literary ability. Marie has just joined up with us this year, comifig to us from East Calgary High. VERDIE McPHERSON—Verdie comes to us from C.C.I., but only to be with us for a few periods each day. She makes these enjoyable. Verdie has a great affinity for gum and chatting. The bane of her existence is the effort to re¬ member her Year Book money. MILDRED MAIN (MILLY)—Her hair is soft and flaxen Her teeth they are like pearls Her smile it flashes often But she is noted for her guffaw! VIRGINIA MARTIN—An industrious student with a habit of doing Trig, ques¬ tions for the whole class. She has a decided aversion to having her picture taken for the Year Book, but otherwise she can usually be found with a merry disposition. DENIS EDWARD MASON—A local product who now shaves twice a week. Being mightily proud of his fine hairy legs he joined the Calgary Highlanders and rose to the rank of sergeant. A timid lad, but one who will go far. ARTHUR MILLER—What would the Senior Rugby team do without Art? It is hard to realize but we are safe in saying that this quiet gentleman was one of the mainstays in Western’s backfield for the past three years.

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