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

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EDITOR The End is the Beginning As the dew to the blossom, the bud to the bee, As the scent to the rose, are those memories to me . TES, our year is almost over. We are nearing the End of our course. We are standing on a threshold, the threshold of reality. A backward step returns us to the frivolous days of school life and childhood ambition. A forward step hurls us into the valley of life — a beautiful valley, but one deep and dangerous, in which many lives are shattered on the rocky paths of inexperience and temptation. We are about to face life alone for the first time. No father, mother, or teacher to tell us when to work and when to play, no examination to test our knowledge, no conference to decide our petty diffi- culties. We shall learn to think, to decide, and to act upon our own judgments. May they be wise. Experience is a tough teacher, but one who imprints a lasting lesson. Our roads have been paved well by kindly parents and teachers, in the hope that some of life ' s difficult problems need not be solved the hard way. It is our duty to aspire to the heights they may have visualized for us. We came to Normal to learn how to teach. Needless it is to remind ourselves, or each other, that we have crossed only the first stepping stones of the broad trail. We have been guided in teaching a few lessons; we have been taught the necessary underlying principles; and we have been given a definite goal for which to strive. More than that we have learned that the future will offer us additional know- ledge, if only we will turn a listening ear and heed a well-meant word. We speak of a goal so often. What significance has this word for you? A small boy will probably tell you that it is a space, between two posts, at which the players on a hockey team const antly aim the puck. In one sense this is true. But let us broaden the outlook. The hockey player must first aim the puck toward the goal. The essential factor is the aim. All life is similar. Every man and woman must have an aim, which, if held high until realization, will eventually reach the lofty goal. Teachers (for thus we may soon call ourselves), establish a distant, worthy goal. Then plan your lives, your hopes, your dreams and your aims, in the direction which will one day lead you proudly to that well-earned destination. Our goal as teachers may seem simple to some and complex to others. Far be it from my intention to define for you your goal in life. Far be it from anyone to suggest the outcome of any life in this time of chaos and doubt. Never at any time in history has the entire world been plunged into such universal combat as it is engaged in at present. The gallant youth of every country respond to the call of their consciences to join the forces of Right, that the evil influences of Wrong may be crushed forever. Yes, they are sacrificing their homes, their freedom, their loved ones — their all — that we may live in peace and safety. Such has been the spirit cultivated by noble teachings in the hearts of these brave lads. It is our solemn duty to pledge ourselves, at the outset of our careers, to instill this spirit of patriot- ism, courage — call it what you like — in the hearts of the children of today — the youth and manhood of to-morrow. We must lead them to see life in an unprejudiced light, to view life with a sane mind, but to distinguish right from wrong. This is not enough. Having distinguished the right course in the sight of God and man, they must be inspired with the determination and courage to stand up, in the face of peril and defeat, for the opinions they embrace. Never can we replace the boys who died for us. But we can partly avenge their deaths by restoring to their places new valour and courage in the form of our children. If such a feeling may be created in these young lives, who is there to say a goal has not been attained — a goal lofty and long-enduring. Yes, we have come to the end of our adolescence. We are facing manhood, womanhood and teacherhood. We are bound to make a success of life, as we see it, if only we aim high and never lose sight of these aims. Yesterday was a success, and it was fun, because we worked for success and pleasure. Tomorrow will be rich in benefits if, and only if we make it fruitful by conscientious work, endless achievement, dauntless hope and irreproachable example. Truly, the end of this life is only a beginning. Anne Morgan Page Nine

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YEAR BOOK EXECUTIVE Consulting Editor Dr. G. W. Hofferd Editor Anne Morgan Business Manager Max Johnson Assistant Business Manager.. Ross Middleton Photography Alice Baxter Social Activities Ruth W ' ray Humour Anne Tufford Prose Ella Cruickshank Poetry Corinne Bird Art Juliana Matuska Girls ' Athletics Margaret Patterson Boys ' Athletics Bernard Hoy Camera Men — JOHN Wheeler, Leonard Evaxs CRITIC TEACHERS URBAN SCHOOLS Aberdeen Miss Jean Copeland Chesley Ave Miss Mae Thompson Miss Clara Tuppkr Ealing Miss Edna Lancaster Lome Ave Miss Hazel Henderson Miss Norma Kidd Ryerson Mr. A. P. SlLCOX, Principal Miss Edna Claris Miss Marjorif. Walsh RURAL SCHOOLS Tecumseh Ave. Miss Arah Johnston Miss Gladys Morris Victoria Miss Gertrude Bapty Miss Edith Deane Miss Anne Dunstan Wortley Road Mr. Stanley Cushman, Principal Miss Lena Dunn Miss Marjorie Allen Miss Myrtle Hutcheson Mrs. Jean Judge Miss Marguerite Lawler Miss Irene Loft Miss Agnes McNabb Miss Letta J. Morris Mrs. Helen Paterson Mr. Leslie Pickles Mr. W. G. Rigney Miss M. Smibert HIGH SCHOOL— Sir Adam Beck Collegiate Mr. W. F. Langford Mr. S. H. Dewdnev Miss Agnes Yrooman Miss L. Kathleen Dolan Mr. Wm. Shales Mr. W. M. Herron Mr. W. H. Adamson Mr. R. J. Blake Page Eight

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JOHN BALCABRAS 58 Alma St. St. Thomas He will never leave teaching for black-Smithing. RAY BANKES 991 Lome Ave. London Sir foot one and full of fun. C. A. BAR DWELL Appin Charlie Bardwell makes a hit With his ever ready wit. HAIG BROWN Parkhill He ' s particular — he selects the best Brand. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL Newbury. R.I. Light on the floor, but heavy on the scales. 1 CARL DUNN ; 157 Quebec St.. Ijondon fir ' s going to teach in Yukon — the fair City of Dawson. L 4 LEONARD EVANS Strathroy His ambition — to follow the footsteps of Buchan and Athlone. JACK FLETCHER Appin, R. 3 Young, but progressive in work and play. EDWARD GRAY Alvinston I Ah bridge a pass between Gray and his goal. JOHN HATCH Duart Spontaneity in volunteer work is his forte. BERNARD HOY Fletcher In basketball and dancing he will always excel. RON LD IRELAND 829 Queen ' s Ave. Ivondon What ' s in a name is not alwavs the test. His name is Ireland, but lie came from the west. i w Johnson Thedford. R. 2 Just another man in the street with leaching ability. B. ALEX. McPHEDR Petrolia. R. :$ Motto — He learned his Home Economies by doing. ROSS MIDDLETON Clinton. R. 3 fler leaving the Canada Bread Plant, he surelv rvas Doev. SIDNEY NORTH 1 1 I lemlock St. St. Thomas c is smooth in every field, especially basketball. Am