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

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BOOK Page thirty-five 3luat a Utltlp UrMtmp tnrg as heard over the radio By EUNICE ROBERTSON Little Johnny Woodchuck had spent a very enjoyable and amusing evening at the inn (just inside the forest fence). But now, it was time to go home, so he set out down the twisty little path that led (eventually) to his very back door. As he skipped merrily along he found it very difficult to account for the airy and elated feeling that had taken possession of him. The cool, exhilarating air re¬ freshed him and the friendly darkness of the forest beckoned to him. But as he went deeper and deeper into the forest, the darkness became threatening, the trees leered at him, and it seemed that every bush held some horrible crouching figure. He thought he heard stealthy footsteps behind him. He turned, but there was no one. He walked on quickening his pace. Those stealthy footsteps kept up with him. Then a wild, unreasoning fear swept over him. He tried to run; but the trees extended gnarled arms to prevent his pro¬ gress, stones sprang up in his path, roots tripped him. Suddenly a hand grasped his ankle—and then poor little Johnny Woodchuck fainted. The next morning the sky was a beautiful blue. At first, only one or two birds twittered sleepily, a few more joined in, and then—even as the sun’s genial face rose above the horizon and bathed the forest with his golden light—the whole forest was filled with song. Nothing was reminiscent of the terrors of the night but a still little figure, lying on the twisty path. It was poor Johnny Woodchuck. But suddenly the figure stirred, sat up. Johnny rubbed his head dazedly. Then, as if released by a hidden spring, all the horrors of last night returned in a flood. He remembered the hand clutching his ankle—but from there all was blank. Shuddering, he looked down. That glance explained everything. His braces had broken and become tangled around his feet— And was his face red! ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS Science has invented an earthquake announcer that goes off like an alarm clock. If a clock was invented that would go off like an earthquake more students of Western would be on time.

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Page thirty-four YEAR CLASS 4—(Continued) HELEN POLLARD (Polly)—She won’t admit it, but she is a great little musician. Loves horse-back riding and has aspirations to take a trip around the world. Helen has not decided on a vocation, but we think she’d make an excellent lady of leisure. HENRY MITCHELL PORTEOUS—This red-headed youth came to us from E.C.H.S. thinking he could learn more. He played half-back on the Western Intermediates, 1934 rugby champions. He is a very tricky basketball player also. He plays for the School Senior and the City Junior Kats Kits. His future is undecided. MARION REA (Johnnie)—Marion occupies one of Class 4’s front seats. This, for a purpose, we suspect. She dances a little, swims a little, paints a little and does a little cartooning. She can’t decide whether she’ll be a second Garbo or just a plain busines s girl. RICHARD THOMAS REEVES—He is a smart basketball player, being a member of the Boys’ Senior team. He also plays for the City Junior team, Kats Kits. He intends to follow in his father’s footsteps and be a photographer. Good luck, Dick! LESLIE BRAMAH SCEALES—This English lad came in to Class 4 sometime between Christmas and Easter. He is much interested in radio and is a member of a Short Wave Radio Club. He intends to go to Varsity to study Radio Engineering. He may often be seen in the presence of a certain blonde Venus. Who is she, Les ? DORIS EILEEN STEWART (STEWY)—Stewy has almost received her A.T.C.M in music. She certainly can tickle the old ivories for the instrumental trio that she is in. Stewy intends to make her fortune in radio work. DONALDA ISABEL SUTHERLAND—Donalda also hails from Acme. This accounts for those lengthy discussions with Helen whenever Mrs. Bagnall’s back is turned. Another baseball enthusiast too. Donalda plans to become a nurse. Her quiet manner leads us to believe she will become famous at this. HARLOW WILLIAM SUTHERLAND—Treasurer of Hi-Y, member of Gamma Phi and President of the Year Book committee. Has attended eleven different schools in United States and Canada since beginning school. Intends to go to University of Minnesota for Chemical Criminology. HELEN TUPLING—This is Helen’s first year at Western. She seems little or not at all mystified by it all, and has taken a fancy to Chemistry and Latin. However, this is explained by the fact that nursing is her aim. WILLIAM ROSS UPTON—A tall, dark, spectacled youth who hangs out in Room 14 when not elsewhere. He seems very interested in the girls. Tut! Tut! Ross! His main ambition is to pass in Physics and then he may go to Uni¬ versity, if not he will go to work. WILLIAM (“WOOF”) UREN—This fair haired lad is a great bowler. Bill seems to take a great liking for games played with a racquet (or racket) such as Ping-Pong, Badminton and Tennis. He holds the City Junior Tennis championship. His next stop is University. MERLE ALVENA VOSS—Year Book Representative, third and fourth years. Member of Girls Hi-Y. An all-round good sport. We’ll miss her when she goes north. Merle is planning to take a B.Sc. in nursing at U. of A. We wish you success, Merle! LAWRENCE WATTS—This boy is very seldom seen decorating our halls. He is a quiet lad when he s here any wav. He is here to finish his Senior Matricu¬ lation and then—well, he won’t tell! KENNETH CARL WILSON—Rugby 1, 2; Hockey 1, 2; Room Representative 1. Ken s specialty is being the first out of the room at four o’clock. He tags gallantly along behind his famous brother, but his future is undecided

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Page thirty-six YEAR CLASS 5 DON AKITT—“Lend me your homework; I’ve got a date tonight.” SIGURD BALFOUR—Quite a new-comer to our class; In Latin II he hopes to pass. GEORGE BOWEN—Trying to keep out of the way of Miss Sage, who always seems to be looking for him. EDGAR BRIDGLAND—Has decided that those two acids which he mixed just couldn’t have been made for each other. JIM BURR—Occupation: Trying to escape French detentions. Ambition: To be able to do no homework without being caught. JOYCE CHE AD—A pianist of note. Invariably known to accompany her famed brother, Jack, with his violin. ALAN CODY—If silence is golden, Alan should be a millionaire by now. RACHEL CRANE—One of the quietest of the quieter (?) sex. We don’t hear much from Rachel, but her presence is always noticed. ART CRIGHTON—Art is much abused, we bet; For he’s quite a player on the cornet. ELEANOR EMERY-—Eleanor is one of the bright spots of Class 5. We can depend upon her for anything, especially homework. JACK FILTEAU—Dosia is so much Greek to him, But he tackles it with vim. LAWRENCE GARSTIN—Should make an excellent baseball pitcher, He practises most of the time in the class room. ALEX GOLDENBERG—Is in the arms of Morpheus while Mr. Dobson is explain¬ ing Shakespeare’s sonnet “Let Me Not To the Marriage of True Minds.” ALFRED GREGORY—“Still they gazed and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew.” PHYLLIS HAIRSINE—A dark maiden who daily wends her way to and from the dear old school. Phil is our most promising artist. DOUGLAS HALL—A Rugby player on the Junior team. His tackling won him much esteem. MARGARET HAYDEN—Member of Senior Basketball team, Hi-Y, Girls’ Association, and directly or indirectly affiliated with most school activi¬ ties. As a sideline she attends some classes. HARLAND IRVINE—Each day around his route he goes, His studiousness is just a pose. ROY LEADBEATER—Roy is noted for his bright remarks in Chem. period. SID 3 LEGG—Above the heads of others he looks JSj »»• And sketches well on others’ books. FLORENCE LINCOLN—Member of Girls’ Hi-Y, Senior Girls’ Basketball team, and Girls’ Sporting Editor of the Year Book. Flo i s popular with the girls and boys alike.