ELINOR MCADAM-Class 31

Elinor McAdam (Rigby) Now residing in Orem, Utah, Elinor and husband, Dean, have 4 children and 18 grandchildren! Elinor describes her last 50 years this way: "My last 50 years have been spent raising children and doing church and hospital volunteering. I hav e also been involved with music (choirs), sewing, crocheting, meedlework, reading, gardening and running a household with my husband's help." (Good men are darn hard to find Elinor, looks as though you've got a winner there.) "My husband is a retired multi-cultural English professor and scouter." Elinor says that her greatest extravagance has been 3 tours plus a new puppy; her favourite journey, trips to Hawaii and eastern & middle U.S.A.; and her greatest regret, "not travelling more." She particularly remembers being in the school operettas and choirs. She would like to be remembered "as kind and cconsiderate and helpful" and her motto is: work first, play later.

BOB MCARTHUR-Class 7

Bob MacArthur Bob has this to report: "My wife Merle and I have lived in Vernon since 1979. I started working for the CIBC in 1950 and retired from the branch in Vernon in 1990. We have 3 children, a daughter living in Vernon, a son in Fernie and a daughter in the process of moving to Squamish from Revelstoke. We have 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Merle does volunteer work at the local extended care hospital and I play the occasional game of golf. We are both in good health." (And that's great to hear Bob.)

DIANE MCCARRON-Class 5

Diane McCarron (Hampton) Diane has lived over 30 years in Burnaby; she has 5 children and 4 grandchildren. She is retired from Kelly Douglas after many years in the office there. She says she is happiest right now in her life and indulges in her greatest extravagance, �good� chocolate, as often as possible. Her favourite journey was several months in Spain and she hopes to enjoy more travel. She considers her family her greatest achievement and regrets that didn�t have more formal education. She would like to be remembered as a good person and when asked her motto, she displayed her fanciful sense of humour by replying, �when in danger, when in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout� (which might apply to many of us). Diane enjoys nature, likes to walk and spends many happy hours at Burnaby�s Foreshore Park with her sister and nephew.

JOAN MCDONALD-Class 31

Joan attended the 40th where this picture was taken from the group. Joan McDonald (Clifford) If the smiley face she drew is any indication, we would say that Joan is a very happily retired school secretary, who now lives in Creston. After working for 42 years, she finally has time for herself "and I love it." Joan says she was happiest raising her children in Richmond (also her greatest achievement) and her favourite journey was a trip to her birthplace, McLennan, Alta: population 1,200. (Bet they miss you there, Joan.) What she remembers most about her high school days was the "spirit of unity and friendship." For the rest of her time she plans on "the cultivation of friends, and stained glass work�"as long as I can do it," and she would like to be remembered as "a caring friend one could depend on." Joan says that her greatest regret is "being too busy to fully appreciate the present; always reaching for the future, for tomorrow." (a wise observation, Joan and something many of us are guilty of). Her motto? "There is no greater wisdom than kindness�do it now!"

BILL MCEWAN-Class 31

Bill McEwan Now a Calgarian, Bill and wife, Teresa, have 3 sons. Bill describes himself as �semi-retired,� but didn�t say from what. (He had been a manufacturer�s agent at the time of the 40th.) His favourite journey was his European honeymoon and not surprisingly he considers his greatest achievement �marrying Teresa.� Of his last 50 years he says, �In Jan. 1959 I was transferred to Calgary by my company, Canfor, for what I thought would only be 2 years; 41 years later, I�m still here! Calgary and Alberta have been great and while I still love B.C., Calgary is now my permanent home!� Bill enjoys skiing at Banff and Lake Louise; would like to be remembered as �a reasonable sort of fellow,� and his motto is: to thine own self be true.

GEORGE MACFARLANE-Class 4

ALEX MACGILLVARY-Class 2

Alex MacGillivary A retired, editorial page editor for the Vancouver Sun for many years, Alex is now a widower, has a son and a daughter and lives in Vancouver. Although too modest to mention it, we happen to know that Alex created the Leisure Magazine in the Sun that featured his enter- tainment & restaurant column on page 2 every week. His greatest extravagance is still �dining out.� His favourite journey was to the Canary Islands where he lived for a few months several years ago but he claims to be happiest in good old Vancouver �most times.� When asked about his greatest regret, he replied: �I�ll show you my portfolio� (another Bri-ex investor?). His memories of J.O. include working with Don Brown & Vic Edwards on the news service. For the rest of his life he plans �to live� and he would like to be remembered as a nice guy. (No problem there.)

DAVE MACGUIRE-Class 5

Dave and wife June, have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. and live in White Rock. Dave is a contractor who belongs to a gold club where he can often be found and whose proudest achievement is "my family."

KEN MCINTYRE-Class 7

ROY MACKENZIE-Class 2

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ERNIE MCLAREN-Class 2

Ernie McLaren Ernie met his wife, Shirley, ice skating at Kerrisdale Arena (when did that disappear?); they have a son and a daughter but still no grandchildren, and have lived in the same house in Coquitlam for 39 years. After spending 32 years with B.C. Tel, Ernie took early retirement to undergo open heart surgery. It has now been 21 years since that event and he claims to stay in shape by �watching what I eat and playing golf every day.� He also keeps busy gardening and landscaping. A great sportsman, Ernie says he continued to play soccer and softball for many years following high school. He has no regrets �whatsoever,� fondly remembers his days at Jayo and still bumps into Bob Lee and Bob Hassan from time to time.

STAN MCLAREN-Class 2

Stan lives in Victoria and is manager of the Tillicum Branch Pacific Coast Savings.

BOB Macleod-Class 2

Unable to contact.

HAZEL MCPHERSON-Class 31

Hazel is an Assistant Bank Accountant who is married to Harold Carter, and they have no children. She enjoys walking and camping and since school has stayed in touch with Bev Condon and Dorothy Goodall.

DOUG & BETTY MANNING

Doug & Betty last year.Doug Manning Still in New Westminster where he retired as City Administrator 7 years ago, Doug describes his last 50 years this way: �After returning to Jayo for Sr. Matric, I articled with Griffiths & Griffiths, Chartered Accountants and graduated in Jan. 1957. I married Betty in 1954 and produced 4 children (1 daughter and 3 sons). After graduation I joined the staff of the City of New Westminster as City Accountant and subsequently rose to the position of City Administrator in 1971. Betty and I enjoy travelling and this, along with out family activities, will continue to be the main focus of my future.� His favourite journeys were his first winter holiday to Tahiti in 1976 and a trip to China in 1989. Besides gaining the position of City Manager for New West, he considers his greatest achievement as �being elected by my peers to the position of President of the Municipal Officers Assoc. of B.C.� Doug would like to be remembered as a person who enjoyed life and helping others and his motto is: �Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.� His fondest memories of the old school include playing basketball for Cy Nixon & playing hookey (he seemed to be pretty good at both) in Period X and library and going instead to the pool hall or Memorial Park. He was happiest the day in married Betty (a wise choice) and although he has had minor disappointments over the years he has no regrets.

FRANCES MANUEL-Class 2

Frances Manuel (Waterfall) Fran lives in White Rock with husband, Dick; they have 3 children. Fran tells us that travel is her big extravagance and her favourite journey was "travelling around North America in our fifth wheel for six months." An active woman from the sounds of it, Fran says she "tries to keep healthy and fit" (a noble goal at this age) "by hiking, biking, gym classes and lots of travel." (Whew!) She has lots of good memories of the old school but the one thing that stands out after 50 years is graduation. Fran's motto is "live and let live."

OWEN MANUEL-Class 7

Owen Manuel Owen lives in Surrey; he has a 6 children, as well as 3 stepsons, and 14 grandchildren. Of his last 50 years, Owen says, "I have had a very busy life, between work as a C.A. (partner with Collins Barrow) and my family, raising 7 children with my first wife, Sue. I have been involved with my church throughout my life. Sue passed away in 1997 and I lost a son in 1979. In 1999 I married Lois (she was also widowed), my family love her and I am very happy and grateful to God for all He has given me." Owen plans to retire this year (something he looks forward to) so that he and Lois can "travel, do volunteer and missionary work, and enjoy the grandkids." In thinking about his years at J.O., Owen remembers, "being scared stiff (join the club) of Miss Montgomery and then realizing that she was a excellent math teacher and I began to understand what she was teaching." Owen's extravagance is "nice clothes," and his favourite journey "touring the Maritimes with Lois in 1999" (was this the honeymoon, Owen?) Owen regrets "not spending enough time with my kids" (the curse of the 'busy season') and he would like to be remembered as "one who lived by my Christian faith." Owen's motto is: "Enjoy each day to the fullest"

BETTY MARXSEN-Class 2

Betty is a retired bookkeeper who does volunteer work for the Holy Family R.C. Church and enjoys knitting and sewing. Her favourite memory was "marching out of school for the last time." Her most embarrassing mpment came in Mr. Hudon's english class: "first day, first period, not being able to remember anything - a total blank."

JACK MARTIN-Class 31

Nothing is known about, Jack other than that he lives in North Vancouver.

DOT MATTHEWS-Class 6

Dorothy Matthews (Gillis) As someone who is happiest "wherever I am at any given time," Dorothy is probably ecstatic living "tucked down on the rocks between Halfmoon Bay & Pender Harbour." She & husband, Doug, have 2 daughters and 10 grandchildren. Although she takes an annual vacation in Maui, her favourite journey was "making it through life to age 68!" Her fondest memories of the J.O. years are the track meets, biking to school with Ivy, and Miss Adams' math class � "fondest but scariest" (fondest?). She regrets "being so shy during those important years" (you've got lots of company there, Dorothy) and she would like to be remembered as "a loving, caring, compassionate human being." Besides the wonderful thrill of being a grandmother, Dorothy's achievements include receiving the Governor Generals' Medal in 1992 for being "instrumental in leaving Point Grey with the Aberthau Cultural Centre gymnasium & weight room as well as Locarno Park & the W. 10th library." (Congratulations, Dorothy!) Dorothy hopes to "remain a healthy, active person enjoying life & family, friends & contributing to society." Her motto is "Keep the glass half full - remain positive." To this end she says, "I received the gift of many wonderful grandchildren, am blessed with good health, a wonderful husband, and a happy retirement. Who could ask for more?" (Who indeed.)

BILL MEXTER-Class 5

Bill Mexter Bill now lives in Delta with wife, Shirley and appears to devote his retirement to serious golf. He could not be at the reunion because of a yearly golf engagement.

JOHN MEYERHOFF-Class 6

John Meyerhoff A retired teacher, John lives in Vancouver; he and Barbara have 4 children and some number of grandchildren whom he professes make him happiest. His favourite journey was to Skagway as a deckhand on the �Prince George,� and his great extravagance is Rockport shoes. From his days at J.O. he especially remembers �decent people like Mr. Hope.� John considers his greatest achievement �helping students with learning difficulties.� He regrets not having done some writing (it�s never too late John) and plans to spend the rest of his time enjoying his family. Of his last 50 years, John says: �In the past 50 years I feel that I have become more respectful of ordinary, decent people and much less so of authority figures in religion, education, politics, law or the economy. I hope that I have become more tolerant and less arrogant.� John�s goal is: to be fair and honest and to judge each situation on its own merits.

JOHNNY MILLARD-Class 5

John Millard A guy who is happiest "every day wherever I am," Johnny (Jack) and wife, Diane, live in Ocala, Florida. (At last count he had 4 children and 11 grandchildren but this may have changed in the 10 years since the 40th.) He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1980 and from Flight Safety International in 1994. Still with an interest in aviation, however, Jack's greatest extravagance is "my own airiplane, an ex-Air Force 02-A." He plans to continue to "enjoy life, play golf (poorly) and fly in air shows." His fondest memories of Jayo�"you guessed it: baseball, basketball, rugby and all my team mates and friends�certainly not academics." His children are his greatest achievement and he regrets not retiring earlier. He would like to be remembered "as being fair," and his motto is "one day at a time." Of his last 50 years Johnny says: 'After Jayo I spent 2 years with Canadian Pacific Airlines then 28 years with the U.S. Air Force with overseas stops in Korea, Vietnam, Bermuda and Okinawa, plus 3 years in Newfoundland. Then 14 years with Flight Safety International in Wichita, Kansas and Toledo, Ohio flying Cessna Citations. I retired in '94 and am now just having fun." (And why not? Great to see you here John.)

John lost his first wife several years ago. He and his 2nd wife Diane married on Oct.30, 1999

JOHN MILLS-Class 31

Jack lives in Richmond with wife Thordes and has 3 children. He is a professional accountant (C.M.A.) who works as a corporate law secretary. Jack enjoys music, jogging and house renovations. He is proudest of a good marriage and 3 sons and his favourite memory is "singing in the male chorus with Mr. Robson " *(1990)

Dennis and Kathy Morris
a few years ago.

Dennis Morris A retired pharmacist who practised for many years in Burns Lake, Dennis now lives in White Rock with wife, Kathy. Travel is his big extravagance and his happiest time was only last year while holidaying in France. There must have been something special about that holiday because he also reports that his favourite journey was a six-month tour of Europe in 1959. (Travel to New York was also something Dennis indulged in those days and we can personally attest to a restaurant there where mention of Dennis�s name brought all the staff running, crying �these people know Dennis Morris!� One day you�ll have to explain Dennis.) He fondly remembers Eng. class with Mr. Harris but regrets not working hard enough in high school or at U.B.C. He would like to be remembered �fondly� and his motto is �Live and Let Live.� For the future Dennis plans on more travel.

Table for two on a Baltic cruise last year . . .
- lovely jacket, Dennis!

BOB MURPHY-Class 5

Bob and wife Mary have 3 children and 6 grandchildren and live in Surrey. He attended the 40th reunion, where this picture was taken from the group.