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

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FORM I. BOYS. Mack Row— C. S. Seltzer, J. Robinson, S. Gemmell, F. Minkler, H. Cranston, J. Ball, R. Reevie, B. Shaw. Middle Row — H. Jordan, W. Cushnie, S. Hazen, E kourtz, G. Martin, C. Webster, K. Gallagher, G. Sillerv. Front Row — H. Young, P. Steadman, A. McKay, E. Wilson, H. Saul, II. Pearson, H. Beattie.

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KATHLEEN MITTON 389 Wortley Road, London. True of heart and of spirit gay. W ith a smiling fare and a glad heart came K from Lucan C. ( ., where she learned the grcal lesson: to study first and play after. Her merry disposition has won her many friends. Kathleen is an active member of the ( ' .lee Club. ALICE K. SKAI.KY Aylmer, Ontario. Stic smiles and then the sun comes out. Alice and her smile came to us from Aylmer High School. She had previously attended Chatham Collegiate. Her faithfulness to her work, her sunny disposition, and a sense of humor have won her many friends. LUELLA PIERCE Strathroy, Ont. Had at times, hut good in nature. A true friend you always find her. I.uella graduated with a First from the well- known Strathroy Collegiate. She ' s the reg ' lar red- haired girl, — straightforward, impulsive, warm- hearted. She works while she works, and plays while she plays. Trust her to make her pupils do likewise. HAZEL II ALLY Newton, ( mtario. Her hobby— Dogs? Ha el comes from Newton. Hit High School education was received at Listowel. Next to school work Hazel likes playing jokes in her quiel way. When an occasion demands a witty remark. Hazel is right there ' ' with it . J. R. HALL Kerwood, Ont . HOWARD R. BEATTIE Mount Brydges, Ont . His years are young Hut his experience old. Howard was educated al Melbourne and Strath- roy. He entered London Normal in 19!?3, making many staunch friends and becoming very popular. He held with distinction literary and athletic offices, and bids fair to become a most distinguished educationalist of our province. HOW ARD CRANSTON Lucan, ( hit . ' ' Harder to be understood than a piece of Egyptian antiquity or an Irish manuscript. Lucan again holds the honor of moulding another intellect. Howdy, a student of marked ability, has always taken an active part in all school activities, especially baseball — his favorite hobby. ;. W. CUSHNIE Mount Forest . Ont. Out of the North came he. ( ' .. Wells hails from Mount Forest, where he obtained his High School education. Besides his scholastic abilit p , he also possesses considerable musical talent, having done considerable orchestra work. If his teaching career is as successful as his musical career, he will be a valuable addition to I he profession. J. S. GEMMELL 130 Mill St., London. He ' s little hut he ' s wise, He ' s a terror for his size. See the year book lor Scotty ' s activities. EDWARD T. GALLAGHER R. R. No. • , Strathroy. Posolutely Mr. Gallagher, Ahsotivcly Mr. Sheene. The smiling C.allagher conies to us from Strathroy Collegiate, where he was always in demand. While at Normal Ed. has excelled in English and Science. We feel sure his cheery Irish disposition will make him a favorite among his pupils. STEPHEN A. HAZEN Yienna, Ont. II r and shame from no condition rise. Act well your part, there all the honor lies. Steve hails from Yienna. Here he received part of his Public and High School education, but completed his Upper School at Tillsonburg. Being a very honest worker and generally jubilant over his work, especially in Science of Ed. HOWARD fO R DAN Mitchell, Ont. Though of independent mind He ' s a man for a ' that. This son of Euclid developed his powers in the Mitchell Schools. Howard showed his ability in acting Secretary-Treasurer of Literary. We are sure the teaching profession will not hold him long ere he displays his talent in Higher Mathematics. F. KOURTZ Ridgetown. Out. Tall, slim and hungry-looking. Ernie hails from Ridgetown, where he was a general favorite, particularly with the ladies. He maintains that individual charm at Normal. Broad in mind, tall in stature, Bad at times, but good in nature. ANGUS MACKAY Whitechurch] ( )n1 . CLAYTON O. MARTIN Seaforth, Ont. You may live without friends, you may live without hooks. Hut civilized men cannot live without cooks. A graduate of Seaforth C. I., where his specialty- was Mathematics and Science. He took an active part in all the sports and social functions of the school and community, being a versatile musician. He belongs to the ranks of the Benedicts. 21

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CHARLES H. PEARSON Strathroy, Ont. How much more elder art thou than thy looks. Educated at Strathroy Collegiate Institute, he entered London Normal in 1923. At both places he formed many firm friendships and distinguished himself by his high standing, and will in time be- come one of the outstanding pedagogical masters in our fair dominion. RENE REAVIE Aylmer, Ont. A man not Riven to words or strife; A man of sense and sound principles. Rene obtained his high school education at Aylmer Collegiate. He taught school in Northern Ontario for seven years, where he gained much valuable experience. He enlisted in 191(1 and saw service overseas with the (5th Canadian Railway troops. A real good fellow. JAMES ROBINSON Muncey, Ont. Genteel in personage. Conduct and equipage. Noble in heritage. Generous and free. Graduate of Delaware Continuation School, also of Strathroy Collegiate. James is a reg ' lar feller in sports and in the social world. HOWARD SAUL Orangeville, Ont. He road much; he is a great observer; and He looks quite through the deeds of men. Howard passed his early years in the town of Mitchell, winning English scholarships, athletic championships, oratorical prizes, acting as editor for the M. H. S. paper, and reading the classics. It has been prophesied that e ' re long a professor ' s gown will grace his scholastic shoulders. CARL J. SELTZER Tavistock, Ont. We like him for his modesty, which serves but as a candle to his virtues. Tavistock regretted Seltzer ' s departure for Stratford; Stratford still misses his merry voice and helping hand. London will truly be an empty place when Carl is gone, for who could replace this cheerful comrade and helpful friend. D. B. SHAW 26 Wellington St., St. Thomas. Student, athlete, gentleman. Aye. every inch a man. This has been Bruce ' s record at the St. Thomas Collegiate as well as the Normal School. He has always been prominent, has had considerable experience as a sailor, and would be a real asset to any school. CAR NET L. SILLERV Seaforth, Ont. Many are called, but few get up. C.irnet L. Sillery, graduate of the Seaforth Collegiate, excelled in Science and Mathematics; a born athlete; his specialty, Radio Frequently. ( ' ■arnet has a very warm spot in his heart for the fair sex, and is a friend to all. T. PARK STEADMAN Petrolia, Ont. A man, he seems, of cheerful yesterdays. And confident to-morrows. Distinguished at the High School of his home town, Petrolia, for scholastic, oratorical and athletic- attainments. He was captain of our hockey team, and an active member on the basketball team. May his future be great as his past has been glorious. J. CAMPBELL WEBSTER 46 St. Anne ' s Place, St. Thomas. 1 would that my tongue could utter the thoughts that arise in me. During his collegiate career, as in the Normal School, Danny was always prominent. Doing more than his share for the student body, taking an active part in athletics, and dispensing humor of a real sort. He was the natural choice for the editor of this Year Book. ERIC M. WILSON Box 42.5, Coder ' ch. He loves music, sport and laughter, A sing-song first and ladies after. Mac was born and educated on the shore of Lake Huron. He ranked high in athletics and teaching ability during his sojourn with us. His knowledge of electricity is vast, and he is an ardent radio bug. Last, but not least, his musical inclinations are worthy of note. H. A. YOUNG R. R. No. 1. Munro, Ont. Everybody loves a fat man; Especially if he is Young. He graduated from St. Mary ' s Collegiate; a veteran of the Great War: an ex-business college teacher; the spirit of geniality. AGNES M. COLE Wallaceburg, Ont. MARGARET GOUGH She is little but she ' s mighty. Margaret graduated from London Collegiate Institute in 1922 with honors. She attended Normal last year, but, owing to illness, was not able to complete her course until this year. MABEL ARMSTRONG Wingham, Ont. As merry as the day is long, A jewel of boundless inspiration. Mabel hails from Wingham, graduating from the W. H. S. in 1923. She was ever a brilliant student, and wins many friends where she goes. 23