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

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Orchestra Thrilled but nervous we gave our first public performance in assembly one morning in January. On the occasion of the Critic Teachers ' Party we were asked to assist with the program. Our main number was a medley, Echoes of Naples . At present rehearsals are devoted to preparation for an appearance at the coming Banquet. The selection will be Grand Opera . It might be mentioned that at the Christmas Party, our own swing orchestra provided dance music for a short period. This venture proved successful. Orchestra members: — Piano: Ruth Lillie, Lois Smith. Cornets: Eunice Oestreicher, Ellen Mundy. Violins: Ruth Brown, Juliana Matuska, Mary Keskanek. Drums: Leonard Evans. Saxophone: Ross Middleton. Guitar: Alfred YVoolley. Mary Keskanek. The Camera Club Director: Miss Emery. President: Agnes Armour. Representatives: — Form I. Leonard Evans. Form II. Joy Foster. Form III. Ruth Lillie. Form IV. Marion Taylor. CT ' HK CAMERA CLUB was organized early in October under the direction of Miss Emery for the purpose of advancing artistic ability among the students, and for the special benefit of those who were interested in Camera work. The officers who were elected laid plans for the season ' s program. Through the friendly co-operation of the London Camera Club, and especially Mr. Middlebrook, we were allowed to sit in on one of their meetings to get an idea about how to carry on our work. None of us will forget his first attempt at colouring snapshots. After this the Normal School Club started out on its own. Meetings were held bi-weekly for the discussion of some feature of Camera work and of any snaps taken recently. Mr. Middlebrook willingly lent his talent on several occasions and we are deeply grateful to him for his effort. The last act of the Club has been to take the group pictures appearing in this book. Thus the readers are given a practical demonstration of the work done. With this beginning the Camera Club should continue through the years at London Normal School. We hope to hear of its achievements through these channels. Leonard C. Evans. Page Twenty-seven

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The Glee Club I am a melody, travelling through space To distant, sunlit goals . CT HE GLEE CLUB was organized in October under the capable leadership of Miss Moore. Since that time approximately forty faithful members have attended practices on Tuesday afternoons. The results of these practices may be judged from the favourable reception which the club has been given on its three public appearances to date. The first of these was at the Christmas Party, the second at the program accompanying the exhibit of our project on Pioneer Life, and the third at the Critic Teachers ' Party in Mar h. In addition we hope to include in our record an appearance at the forth- coming Banquet. This thumbnail sketch of the Glee Club activities would not be complete without a word of ap- preciation and thanks to Miss Moore, who has laboured long and patiently in training us, and to Miss Lois Smith, who has so capably assisted as our pianist. As one member speaking for forty, may I say that I feel sure we will carry away with us some lasting impressions of the enjoyment that we have received from taking part in the Glee Club activities. Audrey Doey. Our First Aid Class A MONG the many activities of the Normal School this year, our First Aid class has been by no means unimportant. Under the capable instruction and supervision of the doctors and nurses, its members have spent a series of extremely interesting and profitable evenings studying Home Nursing and Emergencies. We were fortunate, too, in having the splendid Red Cross equipment such as blankets, bandages and splints with which to do our practical work. The importance of First Aid in our schools cannot be overlooked. Who can tell at what instant we may be called upon to put into practice what we have learned in our First Aid class? We realize, therefore, that this phase of our Normal School activities has played a real part in preparing us for our teaching years ahead. On March 23, we tried our examination for the two certificates, St. John Ambulance and Health, Home Nursing and Emergencies . As yet the results have not been published, but whatever they may be, I feel certain that this course will stand out in our memories as one of the most pleasant and profitable of our student activities. Claire Fellows. Page Twenly-six

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Three Cheers for the Victory Club AifONDAY night finds L. N. S. the stage and setting for an interesting scene of activity. Willing students cheerfully enter, as a rare privilege, the front door and climb three flights of stairs so that they may become a part of one of the busy groups in the Red Cross rooms. Our work has shown us some of the talents which lie hidden in the fingers of the students. Lovely work in knitted baby garments comes in steady streams to swell the amount of work being accom- plished. Many a soldier will be much warmer judging by the socks, scarves and helmets turned out by busy needles. Life in some air raid shelter will be made more bearable by our shelter rugs and afghans. Of course we must not forget the sewing group and their excellent work on children ' s garments. Back of all our work has been the cheerful and encouraging guidance of Miss Davidson. The Victory Club has valued her assistance and leadership in helping the students of this year ' s class do their bit to achieve victory for democracy. Helen Pierce. Audubon Clubs pACH form has been equally proud of its Audubon Club this year. Under Dr. Hofferd ' s helpful guidance the students have become more deeply interested in bird life and nature generally. The club meetings were held in Dr. Hofferd ' s regular Monday periods for a good part of the year. In Form I Corinne Bird and George Robbins, the president and secretary, led most enlightening meetings. The dramatization of The Sandpiper was an outstanding programme number. Form IFs club chirped off to a merry start under the direction of Audrey Doey and Marie Duncan. Competition in making a collection of comments on the returning Spring birds proved interesting. The secretary ' s opinion is that an Audubon Club will flourish in each student ' s red school house next year. Helen McGinnis, the secretary of Form HI, declares that Dr. Hofferd was afforded a day of rest when Ruth Hawkins, the Club ' s president, took charge each Monday. Outdoor life was discussed in a variety of ways. Quiet, please , were Kay Pettypiece ' s words as she opened the Form IV club meetings. Betty Pincombe kept the careful records. Many interesting programs were presented. Dr. Hofferd added spicey comments frequently. A novel idea introduced was the payment of a fine by anyone neglecting to wear her bird club pin. The Red Cross is now richer by thirty-nine cents. Dr. Hofferd has been generous with his time and talent. He conducted several field trips for those students whose interest was keen. Christian Fellowship X f 1SS Monica Mingi, the I.V.C.F. representative, visited our School last Fall and invited those who were interested to meet to organize a Normal School group. A large number met, officers were elected and weekly meetings followed. Numbers often dwindled, some lost interest, but the work of the Holy Spirit present in the Fellowship meetings brought light to a few souls and encouraged their hearts. As a result of these meetings with those of other schools, the prayer of each member is to know Christ and to make Him known by our walk and work in future teaching years. Cora Berdun. The 1941-42 Enterprise HAT a bee-hive of activity! What a buzz of conversation in the halls of Normal! The 1941-42 enterprise, Pioneer Life in Old Ontario, was on its way. Under the inspiring leadership of Mr. McEachern the whole school participated in one of the most interesting and educational activities of the year. Each Form concentrated on one of the main divisions of the enterprise namely, The Early Settlers, Transportation, Doctor, Industry. All the pupils worked industriously and cooperatively upon the subdivision of their own choice. During this working period the masters, the instructors and of course our librarian were frequently consulted, for we had to find the material, sort it, organize it and display it. Then came the last Friday in January and with it, the culmination of our enterprise in the music room. What a sight! Villages, farm scenes, home scenes and war scenes were all depicted. Nothing was there that did not do credit to our school. Everyone was pleased and happy, but most pleased of all was Mr. McEachern. The literary programme was in charge of Second Form. Some of the members of this Form very capably enacted the amusements of the pioneers — their subdivision of the enterprise. Another highlight of the day was a Red Cross Tea sponsored by the Victory Club. This was well patronized. Perhaps the tea cup reading had something to do with that. So ended one more profitable day at London Normal. Grace N. Beckler. Page Twenty-eight