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

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Biographies — Continued NELLIE CECILIA KINNELL A neater, sweeter maiden. Nell, graduated fron Watford High School last year. At that institution she excelled in getting by without doing Latin homework. She is proud of the fact that her writing once took first prize at the school fair. Since coming to London Normal School she has been in great demand, owing to her musical ability. Criticisms indicate a future in primary work. EULALIE MAUDE LOGAN Inclined to work, but not to worry. Eu. displayed her talents and to good effect in the Watford public and High Schools before com- ing to London. Throughout her school career she has obtained many awards for efficiency. But for all the acquired wisdom she has retained her sunny disposition. We know she ' ll be popular with her pupils. ELLEN V. LUCAS She is a friend, indeed With all a friend ' s best virtues shining bright It is no broken reed You lean on when you trust her in her might. Ellen made her first appearance in this wide world near Watford. At Watford High School she took an active part in athletics. The profound interest she had in her work was shown by her success on the Junior Matriculation Examination, at which she obtained honors. Her success as a teacher is quite evident. MARGARET McFADDIN It is better to wear out than to rust out Margaret finished her High School education in Stratford. We learned early in the year of her ability and willingness to work — whether in social or business affairs. Her capability as a leader became known through her work as secretary of the second term of our Literary Society. I ' est wishes for continued success follow her! MAUD F. McVEAN A daughter of the gods, Divinely tall and most divinely fair. Dresden was put on the map when Maud opened her blue eyes there. Her history centres around Dresden Continuation School, Chatham Collegiate and Havergal College. In sports — her specialties are basketball, skating and tennis. Her ready smile, her quick wit, and willing help has won her many a friend. IZETTA MAE MERNER When I have anything to say, I say it. Zeke first saw light at Zurich. In Bayfield she was introduced to the A, B, C ' s. Her success at the Clinton Collegiate is shown by a medal for Composition, Honors on her Matriculation Certificate, and her activity in the social life of the school. Her perseverance points to good results in the little red school-house. ELIZABETH G. MURDIE The things are few she would not do, In friendship ' s name. London Normal claims few from Bruce, but she may well be proud of Bessie, who gradu- ated from the Lucknow Public School with the M. A. Halliday Medal. Throughout her secondary education in Lucknow and Wingham she has been quite as successful, and in all things pedagogical, she has won deserved laurels. May luck love ye, Mavourneen. BERTHA NEPHEW. The friend ot truth, in soul sincere, In action faithful, in honour clear. Bertha received her elementary and secondary education in Kincardine, ard graduated with Hying colors, obtaining the First Carter Scholarship for Bruce County. Her success did not cease with this, but has continued throughout her Normal year, and will continue, we feel assured, in her chosen work. LILLIAN NIBLOCK. For she is wise, if we can judge of her And true she is, as she has proved herself. Lillian was born near Parkhill, and received her secondary education at Parkhill High School, where she showed her exceptional ability in Latin. She is now about to enter the teaching profession, and we wish her all success in this work. ALMA NICHOL. More than tame and more than money is the comment kind and sunny, And the hearty warm approval of a triend, For it gives to life a savour, and it makes you stronger, braver, And it gives you heart and spirit to the end What a faithful friend is Alma. Born in Arkona, educated in Strathroy Collegiate, she came to London Normal in September, 1922. Her school- mates will not seen forget her sparkling brown eyes and sunny smile. EVANGELINE O ' HARA. Of few words and many thoughts. Evangeline has had varied school experience — ■ Parkhill High; Ursuline College, Chatham; Guelph Collegiate; and finally, London Normal School. To London Normal School she brought with her con- siderable skill in mathematics, and a sweet, shy Irish smile. The former won her favorable recog- nition from Mr. Prendergast; the latter from her class mates. Evangeline ' s acquaintance is worth cult b ating. — 14 —

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FORM I. B. Back Row — M. Roddick., A. Nichol, C. Smith, E. O ' Hara, G. Wilson, M. Walker Middle — D. McIver, E. Thompson, M. McYean, M. McFaddin, F. Taylor, E. Wardell, G. Thornicroft Front — E. Lucas, M. Zilliax, A. Sylvester, V. Thomas, B. Nephew, L. Niblock, A. Shipley

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Biographies— Continued MADALINE RODDICK A go-getter, not a stand-patter. Attended London Collegiate from ' 17 to ' 22. Always prominent in school activities during ' 21, Madaline was a successful president of the Girls ' High School Club. She was ever an enthusiastic worker, believing strongly in her own remark, You don ' t get your ' git-up-and-go ' handed to you in a package. ADA SHIPLEY. She has wit, and song, and sense, Sport and mirth, and eloquence. Parkhill High School claims Ada Shipley as one of its graduates of 1922. During her school days, Ada was a very helpful member of the Literary Society, as she belonged to the Ladies ' Quartette, and was Editor of The Times. We are sure that Ada will be a successful teacher. CATHERINE SMITH. Mark when she smiles with amiable cheare And tell me whereto can ye lyken it. This dignified damsel is a native of Fingal, but we can ' t hold that against her. Catherine per- formed a commendable service to her country by writing a prize essay on Victory Bonds. In all things we predict a brilliant future for her. Oh! Those eyes! Those lips! Those nose! AGNES SYLVESTER. With her bright smile and pleasing manner she is always welcome. Our dear Agnes first saw light in Stratford, and here she received her public and high school education. Finding it impossible to obtain a first- class certificate in her own fair city, she came to London, where we met. With her cheery dis- position she is a welcome addition to any social gathering. FLORENCE TAYLOR. Mistress of herself though China fall. V lorence received her early education at the Belmont public and continuation schools. After she had exhausted these fields of learning, she advanced to the London Collegiate, and later to the London Normal. Her work now promises a brilliant future. VEETA THOMAS Pleasure is sw.et but duty is sweeter. Veeta distinguished herself as a brilliant student at Windsor Collegiate. She has lived up to that reputation while here, and bids fair to become a good teacher. If you have the good fortune to make her your friend — you can be sure she will help you out of all difficulties. EDITH THOMSON I saw the proper twinkle in her eye Tell you, I loved her looks from very first. Edith obtained her education at Strathroy Collegiate Institute. She took an active part in athletics, and during her school years played centre in the S. C. I. basketball team. She is of a friendly disposition, and to know her is but to love her. ENID WALKER By Nature born a friend, To glee and merriment. Bubbling over with life and happiness, Enid makes many friends where ' er she goes. She re- ceived her education in Leamington, where she took an active part in dramatics and sports. Her popu- larity has extended to the Normal School, and she is a favorite with both teachers and fellow students. MARGARET WALKER Hast more than thou showest, Speakest less than thou knowest. Margaret claims Fordwich as her birthplace, and came to us after graduating from Harriston High School. Always ready to support social and athletic activities of the school, she has won many sincere friends who wish her every success in her future life, when Normal Days are past. ETHEL I. WARDELL Tall in stature but full of pep and ambition. This fair maid attended Strathroy Collegiate. With the fleetness of an arrow she won all the laurels going. We cannot say what she excelled in, so excellent she proved in all. Last June she won the Carter Scholarship for Middlesex. So brilliant has been her career, we shall doubtless hear of her again. ETHEL C. WASHINGTON One who to herself is true; And, therefore, must be true to you. E. C. Washington claims no relationship to the famous George, although perhaps she has never told a lie. In Goderich C. I., she took an active interest in the Literary Society, but did not neglect her studies. She was the winner of the third Carter Scholarship for Huron County. GERTRUDE WILSON Fond of beauty, sport and laughter, Business first and pleasure after. Gert. is an out-and-out Londoner, as she was born and received all her education in that city, being a graduate of the Technical School and Collegiate Institute, where she also won fame in athletics. As a member of the executive of the Literary Society and of the basket-ball team, she is well known to all of us as a jolly good fellow. — 15 —