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

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Executive Presidext - - - Margaret Braid ford F ' orm I ' ice-Preside t - - Kingsley X ' ogan P ' orm II Secretary - - - Mary Colquhoun Form III Treasurer - - - Kathr n Hayes Form I ' Form Representatives May Alexander Catharine Butt Elizabeth Hone Dene W ' eller I HE programmes during the first term showed great variety in their themes. They included a programme of classical music, one in which current e ents were reviewed, and one in which the students were divided into groups for the discussion of topics in which everyone was interested. Music was a contributory feature which added to the enjo ment of the programmes. W ' e are very proud of the musical talent of some of our fellow-students. On October 14 the executive planned a trip to Springbank, and the students spent an enjoxable afternoon roaming through the park. W ' e were very fortunate to have as speaker Mr. J. M. Humphries, of ' ancouver, B.C., who presented a travelogue on British Columbia, illustrated with coloured lantern slides. The highlight of the term was the contest among the Forms. Miss Gahan and Miss Davidson were chosen to act as judges. Form I ' took as the theme for their programme the life of Pauline Johnson. Drama, song and narration were cleverly interwoven to depict the life of the Indian poetess. Form II chose the topic of Education — a contrast between the old and new systems. They presented original skits representing scenes in a classroom of 1900 and in a modern classroom. Form III showed us shadow pictures of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. They also presented very ably the pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Huxley ' s definition of education, with which all the students were familiar, was the theme on which Form I based their programme. Various conditions of the definition were dramatized. The judges decided that the standard of Form I ' s programme was superior. The contest was climaxed by a party in honour of the winning Form. It is felt that the class of 1938-1939 is characterized by its desire to be of service and its willingness to co-operate. — Mary Colquhoun.

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Secjo-nd e im Student PaniUuifteHt President - Vice-President Treasurer - Secretary - Earle Hampel Isabelle Hale Reid Smith Keith Plumb Representatives Form I - - - - Frank Zurbrigg Form II - - - Ruth Campbell Form III - - - - Ruth James Form IV - . - - Yvonne Sheriff ■b b V HE Second Term Student Parliament held its first meeting on February twenty-first, with members of the First Term Parliament present to give advice as to the duties of the executive. The new rings and pins were discussed and designs decided upon. Subsequent meetings were concerned with the banquet held on the evening of March thirtieth. This affair, the most important social event of the school year, was under the direction of Miss Davidson and Wilma Partridge, who, with their staff, pro- vided a dinner that will long remain in the minds of the guests as one of the most enjoy- able they have ever attended. Special guests of the evening were Doctor and I Irs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. W ' heable, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, and the representatives from the Normal Schools of Toronto, Stratford and Hamilton. We were very glad to welcome Miss Betty Slichter and Mr. Jim Rickaby from Toronto, Miss Marion Forbeck and Miss Audrey Foster from Stratford, and Miss Isobel Bowman and Mr. Robert Holmes from Hamilton. Doctor H. M. Thomas, of the History Department of the University of estern Ontario, was our guest speaker. Doctor Thomas ' timely topic was Canada ' s National Defence, and his interesting address served to bring forth clearly Canada ' s position today in a world of turmoil. Mr. ' heable and Mr. Lucas addressed us briefly and showed us conclusively that a lively sense of humour is one of the planks in a successful educational platform. The banquet was concluded h the rendition of two numbers by the Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Wheeler. After the banquet the guests repaired to the gymnasium for the dance. The decor- ating committee, under the direction of Catharine Butt, had attractively decorated the gymnasium in the school colours of scarlet and gold. Reid Smith, who had charge of the lights, had provided an ingenious lighting effect which added to the colourful scene. Credit must be given to Helen Echlin, also, for {)ro iding us with programmes decorated in the colours of the school. It hardly need be added that all present enjoyed themselves to the full. — Keith Plumb. (21)

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Executive Form Representatives President . - - - Dene Weller Form I - - - - - Keith Syer Vice-President - Marion McClafferty Form II Helen Echlin Secretary - - Constance Lamont Form III - - - - Jean Johnston Treasurer - - - Jean Humphries Form IV. - - Winifred Vining b V t? view of the splendid programmes presented by our predecessors we realized that we had quite a high standard to maintain. We have done our valiant best. If you have reaped even a light harvest of enjoyment or benefit we feel fully recompensed for our efforts. Due to the keen interest created in the art of story-telling by the previous executive, we continued in this vein at our first meeting. Miss Margaret Braidford and Miss Anne Park provided the highlights by relating children ' s stories in a most bewitching manner. A schedule of Inter-Form debates, which resulted in a victory for Form IV, proved entertaining and argumentative over a period of three weeks. An old-fashioned spelling bee. conducted by Dr. Mark, proved provocative of thought and merriment during the meeting of February 24. Miss Gloria Downey emerged the champion for Form II after out-spelling representatives from each Form. Members of the Puppet Group provided a novel programme on March 10, by pre- senting hand-made puppets in three short skits, written by the students. The stories of The Brave Little Taylor, Hansel and Gretel and Jack and the Beanstalk were indeliby impressed upon the audience by the diminutive but entrancing actors and actresses whose performances were controlled by their operators ' hands. Everyone unanimously agreed upon the success of this venture. A strong sentiment, aroused in honour of Ireland ' s patron saint, was expressed in song and literature on March 17 by staunch admirers from the student body. Shur-r and it was i ' faith a foin performance. As a demonstration of correlation and co-operation, the contributions to the Year Book were utilized by the Literary Society and formed the theme of the meeting held on March 24. Narratives and essays brought to light native talent which has lain dormant throughout the year, and conclusively illustrated the ability of a number of students in the field of Composition. The Naturalists ' Society were responsible for the programme of March 31. A series of instructive films, accompanied by explanations by Mr. Steadman of Manor Park School, were thoroughly enjoyed by the students. A mock trial presented by members of the society, a play by the Players ' Guild of the school, a demonstration by the Red Cross Society and a programme centering about the different nationalities represented in the student body, were the varied activities which completed the four remaining meetings and brought to a close the Literary Society ' s endeavours for the year 1938-1939. — Constance Lamont. 126}