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

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Biographies — Continued GRACE SCARLETT A sweet, attractive kind ot grace. It was at Seaforth that Grace first looked upon this joyous world. During her public school, Collegiate and Normal days her genial nature and capacity for hard work have ensured success. In the model schools her charming personality make her lessons a delight. May the fair goddess Fortune smile upon her future life, whatever it may be. MARTHA SCOBIE Miss M. Scobie was a student of Stratford Col- legiate. Although of a studious nature, she takes her part in social affairs of the school. She does everything in which she plays a part, to the best of her ability. Because of her cheerful, willing and unselfish nature, she has made numerous friends. JANET SMITH She ' s always ready to do her share. Of the duties assigned each day Her willingness to help the rest Will make her mem ' ry stay. She received her primary education at Lieury public school, graduating from which, she obtained the first scholarship. Her good work was also con- tinued in her high school course at Parkhill. In athletics she always took an active part, play- ing defence on the basketball team. DO ROT H EA STAFR )RD A smile for all, a welcome glad, A jovial, coaxing way she had. Dot. first smiled at Si. Catharines. Having spent most of her successful high school career at Brussels, she graduated from Leamington C. I. Now we find her about to graduate from the L. N. S., and looking forward to a happy career in the teaching profession. Successs to her! WILDA SUTHERLAND Her hair is not more sunny than her smile. Was educated at Woodstock Collegiate, matricu- lated and completed her upper school course in 1922. Basketball and tennis have enlisted her enthusiastic support, in all she won her colors, especially in basketball she has displayed her ability. She has held office on the athletic executive in various capacities. WESLEY J. ANKENMAN Keeps his counsel, does his duty, Cleaves to friends, loveth beauty. Harken, oh ye Normalites, and give ear unto the words of my mouth. Wesley J., a farmer ' s son, after having completed his upper school work at Listowel High School, came to London Normal School to improve his scholarship. Optimism, his outstanding character- istic, is manifested in his favorite expression, It might have been worse. MALCOLM J. ARMSTRONG A man of much esteem, and truly a worthy friend. Entered Seaforth Collegiate I ' M 7, completed his Junior Matriculation in four years with honors, and fitted himself for first class Normal training the following year. Interested in social affairs; but worked, as well with an ambitious, energetic spirit. His success is due to the above, together with his marked originality and perseverence. MELVIN s. BLANCHARD For Nature made him what he is And never made another. Mel. hails from Seaforth Collegiate, which he entered in 1917, graduating with a first-class cer- tificate in 1°22. He came to London Normal de- termined to win a place among Canada ' s future educationalists. Here his interest in sports, and his honest, cheery, good fellowship won him many friends. ARCHIE DEWAR Lectures be damned, I ' ll have my sleep. The shores of Lake Huron contain the birth- place of Arch. His home stood a few miles from Bayfield, and he received his high school education in Clinton. After spending a few years as a tiller of the soil he entered the London Normal as a first class teacher-in-training. Best of luck, son. WM. FINLAVSON Formed on the good old plan Noble and true, and aye, a man. ' Bill was born in the County of Huron, October, 1901. He received his public school education at the little red school-house on the corner, later going to Seaforth Collegiate. In September, 1922, he arrived at the London Normal on a motorcycle, and has been kicking up a dust ever since. WM. E. H EM STREET Who saw life steadily and saw it whole, Strong in will to resolve, to strive, to do. Courteous, cheerful, with ' service ' for his motto. Graduating from Aylmer High School in 1921, with an H. S. course broken up by service oversea in the Great War, Will came to Normal after a year ' s teaching experience. A member ot the Literary Executive, he has shown a marked interest in all school activities. With his personality and teaching ability, he is certain of success in future. — 20 —

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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 —

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Biographies— Continued WILLIS C. H ll.DRED He sighed to many, though he loved but one. Came to us a graduate of Meafonl High and Woodstock College. Bib soon proved to l e a reg ' lar feller — an all-around athlete, a brilliant student, a debater of exceptional ability, a keen business head. His one weakness is girls; his greatest delight a moonlight night. Closely con- nected with all the activ ities of Normal life, he was largely responsible for the success of the ' 23 Class. We predict a wonderful future. EARL Y. HI I.I. For where he fixed his heart he set his hand To do the thing he will ' d and bore it thru . Securing Junior Matriculation at Ingersoll C. I. in 1920, with highest standing in Classics and Science, and Honor Matriculation with a First Carter Scholarship in 1921, Earl came to Normal a quiet, modest, well-built six-footer. A member of the school orchestra, Mr. Hill excells in playing the steel guitar. His scholarship and teaching ability assures him future success. KARL S. KOVLE Unperturbed by stress or hurry Inclined to work but not to worry. Born in Springfield. Obtained his Junior Matricu- lation at Springfield Continuation School, upper school work completed at St. Thomas Collegiate, taking the Third Carter Scholarship. Prominent in basketball and social activities. Inclined to be poetical. ROBERT A. LIMON A man, not of words, but of action. Bob was born near Strathroy, where he now resides. He attended the rural public school in his section. In 1916 he entered Strathroy Collegiate from which he graduated in 1922. During his course of study in collegiate, Bob always stood very high, especially in the Science subjects. Brilliant as was his academic standing, not less so was his athletic career, especially in basketball. In 1922 Bob entered London Normal, where he piloted the basketball team there with varying success. CAMERON WARWICK Mc DONALD Ah! why should life all labour be. Cameron was brought up in the way he should go, at Bluevale. Receiving his Honor Matricula- tion at Wingham High School, he set out to conquer other fields, namely, the teaching profession. His dramatic ability has more than once been recognized in the Literary activities. His de- pendable Scotch name, even assured his many friends of his skill in controlling the finances of the Literary Society. A. FRED. M ALONE In arguing, too, our Freddie owned his skill, For even though vanquished he could argue still. Occurred in the little town of Dutton, back in 1903. While attending the public and high school there, he distinguished himself as a clever student and an able debater. In Normal, too, he has fol- lowed this policy, delving in the mysteries of pedagogy, and absorbing the principles of teaching. JAMES A. McBURNEY When I see how frail these creatures are I muse that men forget themselves so tar. Adam attended high school at Wingham, where he received Honor Matriculation. He then took a course at Stratford Business College. Later he taught school in Northern Ontario, where he intends to resume his duties after completing his Normal course. While here his good fellowship and helpful advice won him many friends. ALASTAIR G. McCOLL Intellect is perfected not by knowledge but activity. Born and educated in West Lome, Mac. obtained his upper school at Dutton, coming here well equipped to take a leading part in the activities of Class ' 23. McColl is a good athlete, an earnest student, an excellent organizer and possesses great literary ability, as shown while editor of the school paper. One of the most popular men in the school, Alastair will long be remembered by all. PERCY J. McCORQUODALE A man of happy to-days, and sunny to-morrows. Born at Lakeside, attended St. Mary ' s C. I., and graduated with a first class certificate from Wood- stock C. I. in 1922. Percy was an earnest, kind, sympathizing student. He made friends of fellow Normalites and was always ready to give a helping hand. The model school pupils were delighted to see him enter the room with that admirable curl above his high forehead. WESLEY 1.. McCUTCHEON A truer friend were hard to find. Mack, is a graduate of Brussels C. S. and Sea forth C. I. At Normal, as at these schools, his kind and friendly disposition won many friends. As a student, he has shown marked ability in all subjects, and special powers in Mathematics. In athletics, too, he has excelled. An inventory of his superb characteristics constitutes the necessary teacher- qualifications. — 21 —