London Normal School - Spectrum Yearbook (London, Ontario Canada)

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! GIRLS ' ATHLETICS 1 FIRST TERM Sport that wrinkled care derides A nd La it liter holding both her sides. —Milton. seemed to be the key-note introduced by the Girls ' Athletic Society. The executive for the fall and winter term were Miss Mary West, president; Miss Jean Brown, vice-president, and Miss Jean Norton, secretary-treasurer, along with the four form representatives, Miss Jean Brown, Miss Made- line Hilborn, Miss Bernice Mills, and Miss Rena Shed. Girls ' Activities Under the direction of Miss Bernice Mills as manager, and the leadership of Miss Mary West, as captain, the speedy forward line of Jean Ham- mond, Jean Norton, Betty Jackson, Mary West and Evelyn Hicks, and the close checking line of Bernice Mills, Rena Shed, Moneta Stinson, Eleanor Hicks, and Anne Hrynyk, led the Normal School to a victory in the opening game of the City League against the London Shamrocks. In a crowded gymnasium at the H. B. Beal Technical School, the Normal girls exhibited their finest basketball technique of the season. How- ever, the result proved disappointing. Opportunity for playing basketball was ex- tended to a wider circle throughout the school by the Interform basketball matches. Keen com- petition was exhibited by each of the four forms, but Form III carried all the honours in a final game against Form II. The winning team com- posed of Isabel Matheson, Dorothy Long, Bertha Mannen, Doris Lucas, Jean Mowers, Hilda North and Jean Neely, each received a memento of the London Normal School. — Jean Norton T SECOND TERM HE second term executive of the Athletic Society was elected Feb. 4, 1938. President — Eleanor Hicks Vice-President — Norma Hayward Secretary — Jean Hammond Form Representatives — Form 1 — Alice Brown Form II — Margaret Dobie Form III — Doris Lucas Form IV — Eleanor Ogletree . The basketball season continued with a game be- tween Central Collegiate Wossa Champions for 1938, and the Normal. The Normal School team held the lead throughout the greater part of the game, but the last few seconds determined the ver- dict, with a score of 28-27 for Central. A joint meeting of the executive of the girls ' and boys ' societies resulted in the arrangement of a game with Wallaceburg. On the eventful night, the Normal boys outshone the Wallaceburg boys in a glorious victory. After the game a social hour was greatly enjoyed by all. The girls served coca-cola and doughnuts and suitable music for dancing in the gymnasium was provided by the phonograph. On Friday evening, March 25th, the girls ' and boys ' basketball teams, with a crowd of eager spectators, journeyed to Ingersoll. The Ingersoll girls gained ground in the first quarter and with the final whistle the score was 38-27 in their favour. However, the girls ' loss was balanced by the boys ' success. After the games the party hastened to the Olympia for refreshments. Arrangements are already in progress for soft- ball and it is hoped that the girls will gain much enjoyment in this activity. — Jean Hammond ♦ Page Fifteen

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Social Activities of 1937-38 MANY books have I read; many passages have held me breathless, some with sur- prise, some with wonder. Perhaps the most awe-inspiring passage I have ever read is Section 100 (a) in the Duties or Teachers. The last phrase sounds something like this — to in- culcate by precept and example respect for truth, justice, loyalty, love of country, humanity, bene- volence, sobriety, industry, frugality, purity, tem- perance, and all other virtues. It is no wonder that we, as teachers-in-training, are determined to enjoy ourselves before receiving a certificate which binds us to accept such duties as these. This year there have been numerous concrete expressions of this determination to have one last fling before becoming a walking advertisement of all virtues. The staff and their wives enabled us to become better acquainted by inviting us to a lovely tea, early in the fall. Amidst the juggling of tea-cups and passing of cake, introductions were completed, friendships begun and appraisals made. By November the Student Cabinet had been elect- ed and on the 27th of that month the first informal dance of the term took place in the gymnasium. It would be superfluous for me to attempt to de- scribe this dance to you. Your own impressions are far more vivid and satisfying. Yet let me point out a few of the highlights to recall the gaiety and laughter. Who will ever for- get the grand march with people crowded all down the floor, and the staff hanging on for dear life,— the red and yellow decorations draped so effectively by Frank Bagnall and his helpers? Shall you ever cease remembering the sinking feeling you had while waiting for the escort supplied by the Date Bureau? Do you intend to obliterate the smiling faces of your friends as they gazed with curiosity at your Date Bureau escort? Can ' t you still taste the satisfying coolness of that punch? Do you re- collect that many of the Normal School boys were on the dance floor for the first time, and were anxious to do Miss Rider justice? I could go on indefinitely, but ' tis enough, ' twill serve. The next social event of the year was the Christmas party, and the Pageant. How clearly I can see the three bearded wisemen, and the one poor shepherd, whose knees shook violently as he bowed. While the old, familiar carols were sung there was a far-away look in many an eye. The first lap of the term was over and Christmas at home was forthcoming. The Christmas tree in the gymnasium was fun, too. What a perfect Santa Claus Mr. Hagerman made, and how anxiously Annie Snobelen watched his costume, — borrowed at the risk of her life! The toys were supposedly for the Welfare, but, if you look carefully, you will see Mr. McKone ' s Scotch doll on the window. I ' ll wager Miss Gahan kept her duck, too. Dr. Mark was presented with a kazoo, and his wife is still complaining. The folk dancing added the final touch to a perfectly grand party, convened by Annie Snobelen. The scene changes. It is snowing. There is ice, gleaming and white. Think of Sonja Henie. Yes, you have guessed it, — the skating party. This party was planned and carried out by the Men ' s and Women ' s Athletic Societies. After a limber- ing up of rusty joints, we were invited to the Y. W. C. A., where suitable refreshments were supplied. Mrs. Mark sat before the piano, Mr. McKone picked up a song sheet, and lo! a rousing sing-song evolved. Happy, exhausted students ate, sang, and grew sleepy. Mrs. Mark had to play Good- night Ladies three times before the hint was taken, and everyone rose to leave. Mary West, in charge of the party, received the congratulations of everyone for a healthful, happy, refreshing evening. Canada is noted for its icy, invigorating win- ters. Whirling gusts give rise to rosy cheeks, clear, bright eyes and wind-tossed hair. The old feel older, unable to bear the strain; the young feel younger, more alert, ready and eager for ex- citement. So it was that the Student Cabinet, Hushed by the success of their first dance, sought to undertake a second, to be bigger and better in every way. An atmosphere of suppressed delight surround- ed this dance. There were intriguing signs in the hall which advised that Riot, Rhythm, and Ro- mance were to be the keynotes. There were whis- pers of long, rustling taffeta dresses, and sleek satins, gaily coloured chiffons, gold trimming, flowers, exciting slippers, and novel hair-dresses. The boys appeared glum, and even sceptical, at first, but they were completely won over when the red and gold programmes with their fascinat- ing green ribbons appeared. Finally the night itself came. Do you remem- ber how lovely all the girls looked; how proud the boys were of their dull teachers-to-be who had blossomed into colourful, glamorous Mowers? Un- doubtedly the floor show provided a timely and enjoyable break in the evening ' s programme. Im- mortal figures were recreated by our Helen Lillie [ Continued on page 40 Page Fourteen

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L.. QFIRST TERM THE Boys ' Athletic Society executive for the first term of the school year was elected on November 1, 1937. The following members were elected to office: Honorary President — Mr. McKone President — Robert Alexander Vice-President — Jack Lackey Secretary -Treasurer — Jack Schnekenburger. Boys ' Basketball. Most of the boys attending the Normal School this year had played basketball during their collegiate years. Thus a very good basketball team was quickly formed at the beginning of November. The boys played South Collegiate at South for their first game. Although they fought hard, they were beaten by the fast playing South team. The score at the final whistle was 29-19. The same teams clashed several weeks later. This game was also played in the South Collegiate gymnasium. The Normalites had had some prac- tice and they gave the South team a good game. The South team ended on top with a last minute basket making the score 27-26. Walter Grogan, the captain of the Normalites, was the outstanding player of this game, scoring twenty points. The Normalites played their third game in the Normal School gymnasium against a boys ' team from the Wesley United Church. The Wes- ley team was fast, but not fast enough for the Normalites. The Normal team won by a score of 23-17, with Walter Grogan again leading the scor- ing. This was the last game played by the team in the month of January. We understand, however, that several games are scheduled and we wish the team lots of luck in these forthcoming games. The team representing the Normal School was as follows: Forwards — Walter Grogan (captain), G. Gro- gan, J. Laidlaw, E. Collishaw, J. Schnekenburger, F. Flannigan, R. Alexander. Guards— H. Brown, J. Lackey, M. Riach, N. Andrews. — Robert Alexander. The Boys Athletic Society SECOND TERM The following officers were elected: Honorary President — Mr. McKone President — Walter Grogan Vice-President — Howard Brown Secretary — Norman Andrew Treasurer — John Wakeling Form Representative — Ben Winiarz. The first major sport event of the year was the basketball game with the Wallaceburg High Lites. Although the visitors had mastered the art of team play, the Normalites, who had learned to combine co-operation and combination, came out on the winning side. After the game everyone converged on the gymnasium, where dancing was enjoyed. A dainty lunch was served by the girls ' basketball team. John Lillie, a member of the visiting team, thanked the Normal team for the enjoyable evening and invited the Normal boys to play a return game with them. Walter Grogan replied on behalf of the boys ' team, mentioning the inter-team spirit shown throughout the game and the desire to play a return game with the visitors. On Friday night, March 25, the girls ' and boys ' basketball teams, accompanied by several spectators, journeyed to Ingersoll to play the Collegiate teams. In the first game, the Ingersoll girls, having had considerably more practice than the Normal girls, proved to be the better team and won the game by a considerable margin. And now for the Boys ' Game (you know we men must stick together). The Normal boys again proved their ability to intercept the fast passes of the Ingersoll team and won the game by the score of 28 to 12. The outstanding scorers for the Normalites were Y. Grogan, J. Laidlaw and R. Alexander. At the time of writing, several other games are being arranged. As coach of the boys ' basketball team, I wish to thank all the members who co-operated one hundred per cent in team practice as well as team play. — Walter W. Grogan. Page Sixteen