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

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Biographies-- Continued ELSIE FERGUSON Sport went hand in hand with Science. Elsie Ferguson received her education at Clinton Collegiate Institute, where her work as a student ranked high. She enjoys her work as a teacher- in-training, and while substituting at the London South Collegiate, her third form pupils debated on the subject, Resolved that Normalites are better teachers than the regular ones. GERTRUDE FOWLER Always reliable, always kind, She makes a good true friend, you will find. Gert. received her education at the Clinton Collegiate Institute. While in the Collegiate she was a prominent figure in social and athletic centres. Her musical talent was a valuable asset, both at Collegiate and Normal. Her interest in her work as teacher-in-training promises a successsful career. M A RG A R ET G R I E VE With gentle yet prevailing force, Intent upon her destined course. Margaret completed her course at London Col- legiate in 1922, and her work there showed she was very industrious, and also always willing to help those who needed it. Those who had become Margaret ' s friends at Normal were very sorry when she had to leave, and we all hope that some time she may be able to finish her course. HELEN M. JACQUES A good sport and a true friend. Graduated from Woodstock Collegiate in ' 22, taking upper school teachers ' work. Completing this she entered Normal, and has proved a shining light in both sports and debating. Basketball and tennis has held her attention, while in tie- bating she has several times helped to lead the form to victory. EDITH KEW I ' ll leave thy praises unexpress ' d And all thy greatness to be guess ' d. Wingham is the birthplace of this sweet little maid of Form IV. Here her happy school life passed gaily by to a tune as merry as that of the old song School Days. The pupils of her school will always be in tune, and never need the harsh treatment prescribed by Normal masters, or the Old Woman of the Shoe. WINNIFRED KOURTZ A link of gold in the chain of life. Winnie first saw light in the little town of Wallacetown, where she grew up and received her primary education. On passing entrance she attended Dutton High School, to which she walked every day, a distance of three miles. Finally she found her way to London Normal as a first class student. We predict a shining future. AMY LUCKHAM And raven locks had she, And dark brown eyes. These qualities have helped win many friends for Amy since she first began to smile. After at- tending a rural school, she entered Forest High School, where she became an industrious student as well as a basketball enthusiast. She is now keeping up her good reputation at London Normal. HELEN MACLEAN A sunny disposition is the very soul of success. Helen ' s travels on the road to knowledge began in London ' s educational centres. Achieving great success, she glided through with flying colors. Desiring to gain a prominent position in the in- tellectual world, she joined her maiden sisters in the ranks of pedagogy. Her favorite pastime is tennis. Wieldest not that strip of leather with the dexterity thou wieldest thy racket. MILLIE McGEE Pack all your troubles in your old kit bag, And Smile, Smile, Smile. This was Millie ' s motto, and she surely carried it out. She always enjoyed a joke, especially if it was on the other fellow. While at Woodstock Collegiate she took an active part in all functions, being one of the leaders of the Home and School Club. Coming to L. N. S. in ' 23, she made a host of new friends, and was successful in all she undertook. MARIE MEADE A little learning scattered o ' er A frolic of a year and more Then presto change and you create A sober Normal graduate. Marie received her high school education at Woodstock, where she graduated in 1922. Although quiet, she made many friends who will remember her as the friend who was always ready to help them. This personality came with her to London and won for her a group of new friends who soon learned that Marie could play base ball along with her other accomplishments. HAZEL ROBERTSON With her bright smile and pleasing manner she is always welcome. Hazel graduated from the Aylmer High School. Then with a thirst for greater knowledge, and the desire to teach and instruct others, she attended London Normal, where she is spending a very successful year. Her pleasing personality has made her many friends. — 18 —

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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 —

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FORM IV. B. Back Row — J. Nagle, R. A. Limon, W. Sutherland, M. J. Armstrong, H. McLean, A. Dewar, A. F. Mai. one Middle — W. L. McCutcheon, O. H. Nickel, G. Scarlett, J. L. Willis, J. Smith, W. E. Hemstreet, H. Jacques, E. V. Hill Front — M. Mead, W. Kourtz, M. K. Armstrong, G. Fowler, H. L. Davis, B. Blair, G. E. Facf.v — 19 —