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

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Biographies--6W z W FRED. W. MINKLER A head to conceive, a tongue to persuade and a hand to execute. Fred, was educated at Woodstock Collegiate, where he was known as a bright student, an orator of marked ability, and president of the Literary Society. At Normal, Minklerhas been active in all student organizations, and has held high positions on the editorial staff, the athletic and literary executives. JOHN NAGLE The man of sound discretion will not tail, To bide his time and hold the floor alone. Born and received his elementary education at Dublin. Took his upper school course in Stratford. Came to the London Normal School in 1 1 2 2 . During his year, although not a participant in athletics, his chief delight was argument. Along this line John was very enthusiastic. LAWRENCE W. NEWTON Piping a favorite ditty, free from care He loves them all a little. The prosperous and beautiful town of Strathroy claims the honor of the birthplace and home of Newt. He attended the well-known Strathroy Collegiate Institute, and during his school years he was the favorite amongst his class mates as well as among those of the fairer sex. Let ' s go! OSCAR H. NICKEL Mark you this man We shall hear ot him again. I Iscar graduated from the Listowel High School in 1922, having secured Honor Matriculation. He is one of that delightful type which combines dignity with humor, and outward soberness with a ready willingness to join in making merry. By these qualities he has won the wav to the hearts of his many friends. JAMES PERDUE He ' s little but he ' s wise, He ' s a terror for his size, And he doesn ' t advertize — Does yer James r Jimmie first graced the world with his presence near Wingham. He attended YVingham High where he proved himself popular and a capable student. Seeking wider fields he came to L. N. S. Here his popularity and efficiency were recognized and he became president of the Lit. for the second term. Oood luck, Jim! ROBERT H. RIPLEY If thou doest but pierce his reserve A goodly fellow thou findest. Bob Ripley, after spending two years in West Lome Continuation School, entered Dutton High. Four years later he graduated, coming to London Normal School. Here he has proved his sterling worth in his quiet, earnest manner. Here ' s hoping the future holds much in store for him. BOYD TAYLOR Plays well the game and knows the limit And still gets all the fun there ' s in it. Boyd received his academic training at Blyth Continuation School, and graduated from Goderich C. I. in 1922, winning the second Carter Scholarship of Huron County. During his career at London Normal he has displayed sterling qualities of friend- ship; which may his Iriends enjoy in future. JOSEPH L. WILLIS A man of parts. Joe. is a thoroughbred Londoner, receiving his secondary education at Technical and Collegiate Institutes, where he was a favorite with the ladies. At Normal he represented Form I Yon the Literary Executive, and has taken a prominent part in sports. He was convenor of the Yell Committee, and as snap risked his life in several tough skirmishes against L. S. C. I. rugby squad. EYA ADRIAN The sweetest lines are those to Duty wed. No member of this class was more conscientious about studying assignments, writing lesson plans, and doing her work from day to day. Yery faith- fully she carried and marked our late slip. Her records in the public school at Muirkirk and in Rodney High School must be very creditable. DORA ALEXANDER Much loved much honored, much respected friend, With honest pride she scorns each selfish end. Dora attended the Melbourne Continuation School where she obtained her Normal entrance in 1922. She was a lover of basketball and played on the school team while there. She is now attending London Normal where she expects to reach the goal so long looked forward to. EDNA ALEXANDER Bad at times, but good in nature A true friend you always find her. Edna was born at Staples, Ontario. She received her primary education there, and her High School education at Woodstock. Having graduated from there, she came to London Normal Sc hool where she is characterized by her cheerful smile and hard work. Good luck, Edna! ISABELLE ANDERSON Her honest, cheerful, smiling face Have won her friends in every place. Isabelle was born in Oil Springs, Ontario. Here she lived and obtained her entire education, graduat- ing from the Continuation School in 1922. During her school career she has been a faithful literary worker. — 22 —

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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 —

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FORM II. A. Back — M. A. Booth, E. Alexander, D. Alexander, S. Bruce, R. Broadfoot, M. Annett, M. Baldwin, I. M. Bai Middle — G. M. Atkinson, B. Bainard, M. Bunn, E. N. Barron, V. H. Brown, M. B. Barons, J. Brown Front — K. Burns, I. Anderson, F. I. Bucke, A. Bissonnette, E. B. Adrian, C. Bezaire, E. M. Annett