Calgary Normal School - Chinook Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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CLASS B Matilda Grudecki, Acadia Valley. Another quiet lass, but just loads of fun when you get to know her. She attended St. Theresa College in Medicine Hat. Favorite sport is skating. Nina Hagerty, Claresholm. Generally speak¬ ing, she’s always speaking. Tiny, but loaded with pep. She definitely does not want to get married. Likes swimming, cats, and horse-back riding. Hazel Hall, Tiny and dark, with eyes to match her name. Her ambition was to be a nurse, but now what? Hazel is said to he a dare-devil, her tumbling proves that. Melba Hansen, Taber. Her first term was spent in the real thing—teaching. And from her letters, its really fun—teaching and every¬ thing. Favorite color—red. Could that ex¬ plain her interest in a certain “Red-Coat”? Doris Harp, Arrowwood. Doris is rather shy, and has a quiet manner. She is taking a secretarial course in her spare time—where do you find it? We can’t. That proves she’s very ambitious. Eileen Harris, Calgary. This fragile blond was vice-president first term. That speaks vol¬ umes. Her ambition—to write a brilliant analytical book on “Why People Act Like They Do.” Constance Hawkins, Craigmyle. Connie is really full of the “old nick”. She plans to teach school five years then—a man. More power to you, kid! Her favorites are tumb¬ ling, sewing, reading and art. Ruth Henderson, Mountain View. She’s got the 3 V’s—vim, vigor, vitality. She’s Class B’s social representative, and is on the bas¬ ketball team. Ruth Hildebrandt, Rumsey. She attended a dormitory for two years. She would like to specialize in primary work. Collects poems and likes to read and sew. Noticed her win¬ ning smile? Evelyn Hillman, Everts. She attended a dor¬ mitory at Dixon—iust think, no dishes, no washing,—no batching! She really does what she does, well Favorite sport-—skating. Shirley Hogan, Rumsey. Shirley was Class “B’s” choice for representative to the Execu¬ tive. Another lass who is going man-hunting after five years, and if we know Shirley, she will get her man. Sings, and plays the piano by ear. Florence Jeffers, Cluny. “Oh, Florence, what pretty hair you have!” And that isn’t all.

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CLASS B Mavis Gainer, Cochrane. Mavis radiates a sweet, interesting personality. She is one of our school musicians, holding the honor of being pianist for the Choral Society, and school orchestra. Other ambition is to attend University, and teach music, French and Latin. Daisy Gasper, Hanna. Class “B” will remem¬ ber her as the girl with decidedly curly red hair, who believes in the virtue of silence. She lets go concerning art assignments, though. She hates ’em like poison and Hit¬ ler. She likes swimming and bowling, and aspires to be an aviatrix. Marion Gibson, Rosedale (all of her). Dark¬ haired, cute as a button; designed to cause flutters in the masculine heart, and to teach little tots the things they should know. She is treasurer of the Dramatic Society. Esther Goetjen, Carstairs. Tall, blonde, and popular with all. A whiz at music, and can she ever pitch a zippy ball! Success lies ahead for versatile Esther. Isabella Gouldie, Carbon. We can always de¬ pends on Isabella when there’s work to be done. She specializes in doing her assign¬ ments well and on time. Good luck all the wajc Betty Graboutzki, Foremost. This gal really goes in for work in all its forms; especially enterprize—she should go in for modelling. One of Mr. Finn’s best tumblers—she’s really good. Doreen Grant, Webb, Sask. Usually seen ac¬ companied by the Air Force, in all lengths and styles—one or every occasion. She be¬ longs to the Dramatic Club, and handles a mean softball. Florence Greenfield, Mossleigh. It is rumored that she is interested in the Navy—collected? She is tall, and dark-haired, and could be somebody great—incognito. There’s some¬ thing mysterious and thought-provoking about the expression in her eyes. Noticed it? Yvonne Griffin, Champion She has a yen for music and chocolate pie—so have I. Imagine getting 8’s in art all the time! Von doesn’t have to imagine—she works, and gets it. Alberta Grimson, Red Deer. Her very attitude proves she will be a successful teacher. She appears to be very quiet, but I wonder. She likes skating, art, and plays the piano. Mary Groat, Endiang. She has the cutest sneeze, and the most catching laugh! “Well done may be said of any of her undertakings. She doesn’t like to be kissed—unless there has been some changes made. it

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ON COMING TO NORMAL O N September 15th I walked into the assembly hall in the Calgary Normal School, where a sea of unfamiliar faces confronted me. What influence would this new adventure have upon my future? I did not demand that this vocation would hand me a set of golden rules, which would tell me exactly how I could emerge a qualified teacher. Rather, I came to develop in mind and character in order that I would be a person worthy of teaching the boys and girls of this country. My high ideals were not knocked from my hands. I still have them and they have now become re al and significant. Normal School has helped me to realize that there are many more people in the world besides myself. There are thousands of interesting individuals who are capable of advancement and success if they are only given the chance to try. I can see that life has much to offer, if we only have the will and fortitude to seek for it. Nothing comes easily which is worth while. The members of the Normal School staff have tried to show me what goals are truly worth striving for. By their unselfish sacrifices for all students alike, they have won my admiration and thanks. Although we do not know ' the teachers intimately, I am sure that they will be interested in our futures. It is my wash, that every one of us may live up to the high standards of citizenship and of teaching that have been set before us. Work and play alike have been enjoyable, because every member of my class co-operated in both. Studies do not become tasks if everyone confronts them as interesting problems to be solved. By approaching them in that manner we grow in understanding and confidence. No matter what looms ahead, we should challenge it; and emerge from the experience wiser than before. I have derived much pleasure from extra-curricular activities, such as the Choral and Dramatic Societies, and from sports. All my classmates entered into their amusements with the idea that they did not need to be entertained; rather, they enjoyed just being together and discovering how interesting every person was. We should not ridicule others for their char¬ acteristics, but we should feel that their differences make them outstanding individuals. We had such a short period to be together! Tomorrow we shall be scattered in all directions. All of us shall have different futures, but whatever we do, we must rise, not fall. Let this year at Normal help us to go out into the -world w ' ith a determined goal in view. In the words of Agnes Lee: “Follow the trail on, hourly, yearly, Over the dark in the willow-brook, Over the dawn; and look and look, And close your eyes, to see more clearly.” MARGARET FATH—Class “B”. ☆ ☆ ☆ CLASS A has three much appreciated members: Sister Edward, Sister Francis and Sister Beatrice. Sister Beatrice (Gaudette, I. M.)—In French, Sister Beatrice surely holds sway, and her merry smile enlivens our way. An excellent student—really no less, in the teaching profession she’s bound for success. Sister Edward (Bakos, K. C.)—A born teacher is Sister Edward, her skill and tact are surely the word. Her vast experiences among the Missions enriches our class discussions, and lessons. Sister Francis (Donworth, E. J.)—A few years ago from that Emerald Isle came Sister Francis with her winning smile. As a teacher she’ll do her work well, a story of sucess will be her’s to tell. Page twenty-eight