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

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Biographies — Continued MARIE ZILLIAX Aj;e cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety. Marie hails from Elmira, where she received her preparatory education. There she attended the continuation school lor three years, and obtained her Junior Matriculation. At kitchener Collegiate Institute she was granted her Upper School, and, thirsting for further knowledge, she proceeded to the L. X. S. Her vivid personality makes her a favorite among her fellow students. DONALP A. McIVER His honest, cheerful, modest face Has won him friends in ever place. Donald attended Ripley Continuation School until he secured his Junior Matriculation. He entered London Normal in ' 22 after obtaining his Upper School at Kincardine High School as well as a Car ter Scholarship. His interest in athletics and his willingness to work characterized his Scotch descent and made hi n a favorite among his school mates. GORDON THORNICROFT A man not given to words and strife, A man of sense. Cordon was born near Arkona, bin Melbourne Continuation School and Strathroy Collegiate claim the honor of moulding his intellect. Cordon possesses a keen sense of humor and a bit of real Irish wit, and consequently has always been very popular among his fellow students. MARCELLINE ALLENDORF Come what may I will be gay. Morn and educated in Stratford, Marcelline was an enthusiastic participant in all the various functions. Obtaining her A. T. C. M., she was always willing, to do her share in musical programs. Endowed with the qualities of a good leader, possessing a cheery smile and ready wit, may suc- cess and happiness be her companions throughout life. MARJORIE ARMSTRONG Keeps her counsel, doth her duty, Cleaves to friends and loveth beauty. Marjorie is a native of Tavistock. After learning all to be learned in the continuation school there, she journeyed to Stratford Collegiate each day for two years. By her unselfish disposition and eager- ness to help she has made many friends. In her quietly efficient way she will be an ideal pedagogical mistress. RUTH BARN 15 Y To know her more is to love her better. Ruth ' s delightful school-day wandering has left her fast friends at Lucan High School, Springfield Continuation School and Sarnia Collegiate In- stitute. A good, all-round studert, she excels alike in practice-teaching, tests, and sports. Hut the students of the L. N. S. love her most for her cheery gracious personality. BLANCHE HI. AIR Her hair is not more sunny than her smile. Blanche is a graduate of Woodstock Collegiate, where she distinguished herself, especially in Mathematics and Classics. Her artistic tempera- ment and reserved nature add dignity to her person, while her happy disposition makes her beloved by her many friends. DORIS CAVERLY It ' s the song ye sing and the smile ye wear. That ' s making the sun shine everywhere. Doris is a graduate of Aylmer High School, where she took an active part in every phase of school life. Being a careful and appreciative observer of nature, she readily distinguished herself in Biology. Her sunny smile and happy disposition make her a favorite among her many friends. HAZEL DAVIS Small in stature, but full of pep and ambition. Hazel, of W oodstock, received her earliest edu- cation at Bond ' s School, later attending the W. C. 1. Here Classics went hand in hand with sports and reading. Always looking for something to do, she came to the L. N. S., where, indeed, she finds aplenty. Hazel ' s conscientious work will always bring her success. (LARA DUNDASS Whom to know Was to revere. Clara Dundass received her early education at Dorchester. Later she wet to Woodstock Col- legiate, where she distinguished herself in Mathe- matics. At London Normal her friendly manner won for her many devoted friends. She is a girl likely to be successful in life, and loved by her pupils. GLADYS E. FACEV Always cheery, always bright, Is this roguish eyed, dainty sprite. Tavistock proudly claims this sunny-faced little girl, with her carefree, happy nature and generous disposition. Little of her can it claim, for her H. S. days passed merrily at Stratford, and still more merrily at Woodstock, where she obtained her First. How glad we are Stratford has not get her this year! — 16 —

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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 —

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FORM IV. A. Back — P. J. McCorqlodai.e, J. H. Perdie, W. C. Hildred, K. S. Koyle, M. S. Blanchard, C. W. McDonald, B. Taylor, L. Newton Middle — J. A. McBurney, F. W. Minkxer, M. Scobbie, W. J. Ankenman, A. M. Allendorf, W. Finlayson, D. Stafford Front — E. M. Kew, C. M. Dundas, H. M. Robertson, A. Luckham, E. Ferguson, D. Caverly, R. Barnby — 17 —