Westglen High School - Review Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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John Stewiu-t —-Likes all sports and goes for Count Basie’s music. Dislikes quarreling women and crying babies. Hopes to graduate this year so he can join up. K en Stewart —He’s 6 ft. 2 in.—a handsome blond. Likes everything. Wants to grad¬ uate quickly. Future?—Maybe a second Alan Ladd in Hollywood (a quarter, please !). Marg. Stewart —An ex Vicite—who is just an A.M. visitor, is well liked for her friend¬ ly spirit. She especially enjoys skating—and a certain someone. Beryl Swingle —Popular president of the Hi-Y, excels in swimming—likes dancing; and teasing Wylo. Dislikes risking her life in the Chem. Lab. Future? Nursing. Wylo Swingle —Our ideal girl and secretary of Student’s Union, takes part in all sports. Likes “sentimental” songs, banana splits, and dancing. Detests: Dentists, get¬ ting up early, and—wolves ! Virginia Thyne —She was born (sO they say) in 1925. A member of the Sini Quinons, she likes all kinds of music, dancing and food. Dislikes homework. Hopes to travel. Elaine Wagner —Born in Provost, Alta., in 1927. She has a weakness for Southern Fried, walking in rain, and D on. She is Vice-Pres. of the Hi-Y. Norman White —Another lad of towering height. Gets his exercise at Cadets, skiing, or badminton. Favorite pastime: Dismantling a bicycle and fixing it again. Vernon White —This popular little blond only visits us in the A.M. Likes dancing, canoeing (unchaperoned !) and girls (well, one anyways). Hates standing in crowded street cars. Will don air force blue. Helen Willets —The quiet and very nice type; likes school, especially Biology and Al¬ gebra (Hmm !). Ambition: To graduate—-but quickly ! Thrives on cokes. Gordon Woodman —He was born in 1927 and has been going strong ever since. Was the ace of the junior basketball team. Ira Young —“Hold it !” But of course—it’s that camera fiend. We sincerely thank him for his work on the Parade and Year Book. Also a whizz at golf and hopes to be a pro. someday. TO OUR GRADUATING CLASS Much joy to you our graduating class ! Your Alma Mater’s wish to you this year Is life enriched by joy, undimmed by tear; May peace descend and strife and conflict pass. No more may war your eager lives harass, But rather be you free without a fear Since now the freedoms four are drawing near. This be our toast to Westglen’s senior class. But more ! a sacred trust this day you take— Be yours to give your best where’er you be; Your country needs your strength, your young life’s store; The way of truth and honor ne’er forsake. That man o’er all the earth shall brothers be— Make this your creed through life if nothing more. —J. G. N. Page Twenty-six

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TOP ROW—KEN STEWART, MARGARET STEWART, BERYL SWINGLE, WYLO SWINGLE. SECOND ROW—VIRGINIA THYNE, ELAINE WAGNER, NORMAN WHITE, VERNON WHITE. BOTTOM ROW—HELEN WILLETS, GORDON WOODMAN, IRA YOUNG. Phil Rivard— This popular lad is 17 years old. Has a yen for skating, dancing, and a certain little Miss Northey. Either the air force or electrical engineering will be his future. He’ll do well in either case. Doreen Rouse —A gal with a sunny disposition, likes just about everything, dancing in particular. She detests school. Our Latin genius (?) wants to be a steno. Marg. Rymer —Altho only 17, this accomplished pianist has her A.T.C.M., and is now working for her L.R.S.M.. Dorothy Sharp— Born November 14, 1925, in city. Likes music, dancing, and hiking. Has a hard time with French. Hopes to enter nursing profession after gradua¬ tion. Nan Short —Our little Nan not only handles a horse capably but also plays badminton, and baseball. Likes mince pies. Joe. Simpson —This popular little miss was born in 1926, but has lived in Vancouver the majority of the time. Has won many awards for badminton; excels in many sports. Page Twenty-five

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JOKES ... A la Westglen ! ■ Jim Cowley: “Late hours are not Barty Foster: “Why is kissing a good for one.” pretty girl like eating soup with a Shirley Miller: “But fine for fork?” two-” Jerry Palmer: “I guess it’s be- cause you never get enough of it.” We’ve heard of a Scotsman named Vincent who changed his name to “Vin”—so he could save the cent. First Civilian: “Hurry ! There’s the air-raid siren.” Second Civilian: “Wait’ll I get my false teeth.” First Civilian: “What do you think they’re dropping — sand¬ wiches?” “What’s wrong with the guy asking you if you can dance?” “I was dancing with him when he asked me.” She: “You say a pat on the back develops character?” He: “Yes, if administered young enough, often enough and low enough.” Mr. Clark: “The law of gravity explains why people stay on the earth.” Ed Harris: “How did they stay on before the law was passed?” Young Wife: “Now, Bill, I want you to see about having the baby christened.” Bill (shipyard worker) : “Do you mean to say you’re going to let someone hit that little thing over the head with a bottle?” Young Private Jones slunk on the parade ground ten minutes late. “So you decided to come on pa¬ rade,” said the sergeant, icily. “We were afraid you’d signed a separ¬ ate peace.” Bob McKee: “Migosh, that girl is dumb !” Dune Stockwell: “She didn’t pay any attention to me, either.” She: ”It says here, ‘Germans driven back into Italy’.” He : “Well, that’s good news.” She: “It’s a downright shame. Why don’t they make them walk ? ” Don’t blame any one for taking candy from a baby these days. Where else can you get it? Employment Manager: “Why did you leave your last position?” Prospective Employee: “Illness. The boss got sick of me.” Husband: “If a man steals, no matter what, he will live to regret it.” Wife (coyly) : “You used to steal kisses from me before we were married.” Husband: “Well, you heard what I said.” Page Twenty-seven