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

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Biographies— Continued JEAN CAMPBELL A modest, kindly, all-accomplished girl. Jean came to us from St. Thomas where she obtained her High School Education. While there she was noted for the poetry which she con- tributed to the St. Thomas Collegian. In the Model Schools she is characterized by her good lessons. We wish her the best of luck. RUTH ELLEN CAMPBELL Content is she to live to-day, And meet her cares to-morrow. Ruth obtained her early education at Bear Creek School, Lobo. She also attented Coldstream Continuation School where she excelled in languages, and in June, 1922, she headed her form on the Middle School Examinations. During her year at Normal she has won many friends. RETA CARRIGAN The smiles that win, the tints that glow But tell of days in goodness spent, — A mind at peace with all below A heart whose love is innocent. Reta ' s work at Normal shows that the teachers of Wyoming Public and Petrolia High Schools instil habits of neatness, application and respect for authority. We expect Reta to teach faithfully and diligently for many years and to shine as a star for all Eternity. VERNA MAUDE CLARKE Comrades, leave me here a little, While as yet ' tis early morn. Verna Clarke received her early education near the village of Fletcher. In 1922 she graduated from Merlin Continuation School and the following term came to London Normal. She has been well known around the Normal by her bright smile. Her teaching is characterized by cheerfulness, kindness and persistency. VERA COLE Few words but many thoughts. Born in South Dorchester, Elgin County. Her elementary education was received at the local rural school, S. S. No. 8. She entered Springfield Continuation School in the year 1919. Her ability and ambition to work won her a high stand- ing there. She has attacked the Course of Study of the L. N. S. with the same vigor and ambition and will no doubt meet with the same success. FREDA E. COOPER Did she view the world through a vale of tears? Ah, no! not her. Born in Dorchester, Freda moved to Springfield. While seeking knowledge in the Continuation School there, her attention was directed to the stage, where she played in two dramas. She proceeded to London where her continual joyful outlook on the world formed a bright spot in Normal School Life. MARGARET CRYDERMAN She has wit, song and sense Every day she displays Mirth, sport and eloquence, True of heart, of spirit gay Margaret travels on her way. Margaret is a clever student, this is shown by the honor lessons which she receives. She is cheerful, pleasant, and gay. It is a pleasure to listen to her sing and we hope that throughout her career she will continue to win friends, as -she has at Normal School. — 27 — MYRTLE CRYDERMAN Kindness that conquers surer than command. Myrtle comes to us from Thamesville where she received both her Primary and High School education. Around the Normal she is known by her cheerful and kindly manner. In the Model School she is known as the patient teacher. We hope she will be very successful in her career. JESSIE CURRIE With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. Jessie received her education at Glencoe Public and High Schools. At High School she was a leader in athletic sports, holding the senior girl ' s champion- ship for two years and winning a silver medal and a ring. She is famous for her ready wit and merry laugh and has a host of friends. H. RUTH CURTIS Her honest, cheerful, modest face, Has won her friends in every place. Ruth graduated from Merlin Continuation School, carrying off a medal for proficiency in English. She enjoys outdoor exercise, tennis being her hobby. Her modest capability will make her prominent in her chosen profession. VERA DAVISON A rosebud set with little wilful thorns. At a little red school house she exhibited her intellectual ability. By wasting no time over worry, she graduated from Chatham Collegiate Institute. VVith her colors waving brightly she entered London Normal in September, 1922. While there she won many friends by her sunny disposition.

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Biographies— Continued MILDRED BOOTH A violet by a mossy stone, Half hidden from the eye, — Fair as a star, when only one Is shining in the sky. Our heroine has lived in Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Colorada, Saskatchewan and Ontario. She played Forward with athletic distinction for Wallaceburg High School. She is fond of sports, travel and Devil ' s Food and is looking forward to the day when she shall ride her bucking bronco over the prairie trails to her little red school. ROSSI E BROADFOOT A student sweet and scholarly, Quite unassuming, too, A brilliant future we forsee For one so good and true. Rossie comes from Hensall. She received her elementary education at a rural school in that vicinity and later attended Continuation School at Exeter and Collegiate at Seaforth. We know that Rossie ' s bright sunny disposition will go a long way, in making her teaching profession a real success. JEAN BROWN She follows knowledge like a sinking star beyond the ut- most bounds of human thought. Jean, being a resident of W ' alkerville, received her primary education in the W ' alkerville public school. She successfully attended Windsor Collegiate, taking an active part in athletics. She was a member of the basketball team and winner of a medal for Field-day Sports. She is now making a creditable showing at London Normal School. VERA BROWN Happy as the day is long. She lives on a farm near Belmont where she received her early education. All her examinations were passed with honors. Always happy and ready to lend a helping hand. SARAH BRUCE A fair girl of eighteen Fresh glittering with graces of mind and of mien, Her speech was all music; like moonlight she shone. After we heard Sarah sing, and watched her beautiful dancing we knew why she is so proud of her Highland ancestry. Her career here was characterized by the same modesty, conscientious- ness and gentle grace that made her loved at Dutton, where she was born and received her education. FLORENCE ISABELLE BUCKE If thou but pierce her reserve, a goodly companion thou findest. Florence attended public school in Yarmouth Township, Elgin County. She attended the Collegiate Institute in St. Thomas and obtained her Normal Entrance with honors in 1920 and Honor Matriculation in 1921. Then came to us able and willing to carry on the work in the Normal School. MAROARET BUNN You must wake and call me early. Margaret ' s favorite expression, after a night of ease or trying to work. From Leamington H. S. she graduated in 1921. Throughout the whole year Margaret has always shown herself a great sup- porter in all school work and a faithful friend to those who knew her. KATHLEEN BURNS Blessed with a merry heart that laughs at care. Kathleen Burns attended public school at Guilds, Ont., where she was born. She later be- — 26 — came one of Ridgetown High School ' s best artists and basketball players. During the last year she has been a diligent student at L. N. S., and enjoyed it all except her five weeks in the country. ANNA BVCRAFT Her merry, cheerful, modest face Aye, won her friends in every place. Anne ' s home town is Coldstream, from here she set out in quest of knowledge, following that W ' ill-of-the-wisp to Strathroy Collegiate, later to London Normal. She is clever, we all know that. She not only led her class in Strathroy but won distinction in teaching honor lessons at Simcoe Model. ALMA E. CAMPBELL Her sweet manner, her gracious way, Make her a good companion throughout the day. Alma, a resident of the town of Blenheim, received her education there. Being successful she decided to join the class of ' 23 at the L. N. S. where she now is making rapid progress and her skill as a teacher is being proved through her work at the model schools. CAROLINE CAMPBELL All that is great and good is done Just by patient trying. Caroline who is a graduate of Mt. Brydges Continuation School has made rapid progress since entering Normal. In professional work in the model schools. Although small in stature, she so overflows with energy that the pupils can ' t think of mischief. Her Musical accomplishments are such that Miss Campbell was chosen as a member of the Glee Club.

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Biographies— Continued KATHLEEN DEMPSTER True of heart and ot spirits gay. Kate as she was known to all her school friends attended Ridgetown High School. She graduated in 1922, and decided to enter the teach- ing profession. Her sunny smile and cheerful disposition won her many friends. ANNIE C. DEWAR Where she met a stranger, There she left a friend. Annie was horn in the Township of Metcalfe, and early showed signs of intellectual brilliance. Her public school days were passed pleasantly in the country school near her home. Later she entered Melbourne Continuation School from which she graduated in 1022. FRANCES MARY DIER True of heart and spirit, gay, Smile as bright as flowers of May. Frances, with her bright smile and winning manner, comes from Sarnia. In S. C. I. she was a medallist, in short, story writing, and her brilliant literary ability both in that school and in London Normal, has won great admiration and love from everyone. RHETA DODGE A laugh, a smile Makes life worth while. Rheta came to us from Strathroy, where she received her public and high school education. Last year she graduated from Strathroy Collegiate Institute, and decided to be a factor in moulding the minds of boys and girls. She tells us that she will aways follow this profession but we are doubtful. MARY DOWN IE I only ask that fortune send, a little more than I can spend. Mary spent the first few years of her school life near Calgary, where she attended the public school. Later she moved to Rodney where she attended the Continuation School, graduating in June, 1922. She is now a diligent prospective teacher attending Normal, with bright hopes in store for the future. LORETTA E. DROUILLARD Work while you work, and play while you play And thus coincide with her every day Be mindful of duty, — argue a bit And you as a friend she ' ll ne ' er omit. Born at McOregor; attended college at St. Mary ' s Academy, Windsor, where she displayed great skill as a mathematician. After four years at S. M. A. she graduated and was presented with a gold medal for Excellence, and for the past year Loretta has diligently walked the path that crosses the bar into the wide field of teaching. JENNIE DUNN To follow knowledge like a sinking star Beyond the utmost bound of human thought. ' Born in East Zorra near Woodstock. In youth she attended S. S. No. 4 rural school. She entered Woodstock Collegiate Institute in view of becoming a teacher. After perservering in her studies during the allotted number of years she was qualified to enter L. N. S. Because of her sunny disposition and abundant energy, she will make a very successful teacher. ACNES DWYER A good lite is nothing but a lot of days well lived. Agnes Dwyer coming from Vittoria, Egerton Ryerson ' s birthplace, is a natural teacher. Having an uncanny ability for analysing the contents ot our Science of Education manual, she helped more than one of us to pass those after breakfast tests. She also did good work for the sclvv l pap -r. May she go to Peace, to Pleasure and to Love. CATHARINE EDDIE So unaffected, so composed in mind, So firm, so strong, yet so refined. Catharine received her early education in Ekfrid Township. She successfully attended the Glencoe High School, graduating in 1921. After a happy year at home, she chose the noble calling of a teacher, and joined the 1923 class at L. N. S. Here she is making rapid progress, cheering all with her sunny smiles. FLORENCE I. EDWARDS Restless as the sea But full of mirth and wisdom. Attended S. S. No. 11, Warwick, Lambton County. Later she entered Watford High School where she was noted among the rest of the form for her hearty laugh and high proficiency in the lan- guages. She graduated in 1922 and is now industri- ously studying at London Normal School. ( LARA EFFINGHAM She listened with a flitting blush With downcast eyes and modest grace. Such was Clara ! Her smile and dimples go with her always. She brought them all the way from Strathroy last September, and they ' re still here. Doubtless they are well known in the collegiate there where she received her early educa- tion. She moves cautiously but movies much more recklessly. L. MARGUERITE FARRELL L. Marguerite Farrell.of Thamesville, is a grad- uate of The Pines, Chatham. For two years she was a very enjoyable factor in the life of that superior young ladies ' college, for her exuberance of spirit and mirth provoking qualities were always in demand. She is also well-known as possessing considerable artistic and literary ability. — 28 —