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

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By Margaret Patterson EXECUTIVES Fall Term President — Dorothy Taylor Vice-President — Ann Tufford Secretary — Ruth Hawkins Spring Term Jay Deir Mardell Lethbridge Margaret Patterson Representatives Form I — Helen Chase Form II — Jay Deir Form III — Ruth Hawkins Form IV — Helen Newton Representatives Madeline Carder Mildred Clark Beth Johnson Alma Willoughby These executives helped to make the Girls ' Activities for 1941-1942 one of the best witnessed by the London Normal School. The capable leaders, Dorothy Taylor and Jay Deir, with their assistants, had their programme for the year w ell organized. They were able to do this because of the fine spirit of co-operation and sportsmanship which was displayed by every member of the executive. Girls ' Athletics came into the limelight this year, so much so, that the following activities were undertaken strenuously: Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis and Badminton. Owing to our skilled players, Basketball became most popular during the Winter season. VOLLEYBALL Fall activities got off to a fine start with mixed teams in Volleyball. These teams were organized under the instruction of Miss Prendergast. Through the medium of this sport many dull evenings were converted into enjoyable diversions from the labours of lessons. Volleyball has great possibilities for entertainment because of its large number of participants, its inexpensive equipment, and its simplicity of play. Weeks of enjoyment for Normalites were provided by the four teams, each consisting of six girls and three boys. These were led into the tournament by Carl Dunn, Alex. Campbell, John Hatch and George Robbins. Mixed teams proved a success since they displayed more competition. The powerful masculine serve together with the light feminine touch on the ball provided exciting games. In fact the games were so spectacular that the spectators could hardly hold their seats down. As the schedule progressed more skill was displayed by the athletes. Consequently the games became more competitive, which caused frequent snappy arguments between the referee and score- keeper. This added to the abundance of enthusiasm already displayed in the game. Successive elimination left only two teams in the finals. Before cheering on-lookers Carl Dunn ' s team forged ahead to win the series with no defeats and no ties. This made the following students members of a championship team: Carl Dunn, Ray Bankes, Alex. McPhedran, Madeline Carder. Jay Deir, Mardell Lethbridge, Helen McGinnis, Agnes Armour and Yvonne Brand. Page Twenty-nine

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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

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BASKETBALL Basketball was the principal sport of the Winter season. For the event of the Ridgetown game a team was chosen by Miss Prendergast. The last few minutes of this game were most outstanding, the score being 25-24 for Ridgetown. But before the final whistle blew Dorothy Taylor, our all-star forward, mounted the score to 30-25 for London Normal. This well-deserved win produced high spirits for future games. Dancing concluded the evening. The Normal Girls ' Team competed with other experienced teams in the city, including Westervelt, St. Angela ' s, Central, Western and Technical School. Normal won six of their ten games. The cheers led by Pauline De Laurier helped to spur the girls on to victory. STRATFORD GAME The Girls ' Basketball Team of the London Normal School spent an enjoyable evening when the girls from Stratford were their guests. Many acquaintances were made during the supper hour. A fast and furious game followed, ending with the score in favor of London, 39-15. Games and dancing concluded this event. We extend our thanks to Miss Davidson and the girls who capably assisted her. Thank you, Stratford! Agnes Armour. The members of the Basketball Team were: Forwards : Dorothy Taylor — Centre — pass — Taylor — score. Mardell Lethbridge — Versatility +dynamite = Mardell. Margaret Patterson — Wee parcel of fleetfootedness plus snap. Guards: Agnes Armour — On to victory with Agnes at the helm. Helen Newton — Not lacking in fire and zip. Jeannette Moss — Demonstrated the most remarkable improvement during the season. Jay Deir — Lend me your running shoes. Alma Willoughby — Supplied the steady hand and even keel so necessary to every team. Substitutes: Bonnie Bissett, Mildred Clark, Marjorie Day, Kay Pettypiece. Jay Deir. TABLE TENNIS At the beginning of the first term Table Tennis created a great deal of enthusiasm. For most of us it was a new and different game. This made Table Tennis still more alluring. Those who had swung a tennis racket had merely to reconstruct their experiences. With them this game was a favorite pas- time. However, by trial and error, the inexperienced players soon found out which serves and which strokes proved most successful. After a few preliminary practices the ping pong table was always a centre of special attraction. Those most frequently attracted were: — Mardell Lethbridge — Lucky net shots. Ella Cruick- shank — Confusing backhand stroke. Beth Johnson — Still practising. Eunice Oestreicher — Low, skimming passes across the net. BADMINTON Last, but not least, a Badminton club was organized under the capable direction of John Wheeler. This club met every Monday evening in the Fall from four until five o ' clock — an hour which could not be overlooked by those who played. Participants were Rae Hawkins, Gwen Dores, Betty Bodkin, Eunice Oestreicher and Ann Tufford. Page Thirty