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

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FORM VB. Top Row — I). Cameron, E. Hobbs, M. Grieves, L. Jones, C. Jell v , M. Hosie, M. Doyle, H. Cole. Middle Row — C. Cole, V. Gregory, I). Vary, M. English, K. Fuller, S. Jones, B. Lewis, C. [sbor. Bottom Row— B. Kyle, M. Laing, E. Hardy, R. Hale, M. Hall, M. Dickenson, M. Armstrong. 24

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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

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DOROTHY CAMERON Mitchell. Ont. Strong in will to strive, to seek to find. Dorothy is one of the best all-round students who has graduated from Mitchell High School. She was an active member in the Literary Society there; capably filling many positions, including those of secretary antl president. CLOIE COLE Mitchell, Ont. I leave thy praises unexpressed. I leave thy greatness to be guessed. A distinguished daughter of Mitchell High School; skilled in the mysteries of Euclid, and excelling in the tongue of France; a clever debater and speaker. Cloie has many likeable qualities and promises to be a most successful teacher [VIE CORNISH IngersoU, Ont. Ivie was first initiated into the mysteries of Reading. ' Riting and ' Rithmetic at the IngersoU Public School. She graduated from Collegiate in 1928. and in September entered Normal. The following quotation is suitable for her: If thotl but pierce her reserve. A goodly fellow thou findcsl. MARGARET DICKENSON W ' allaceburg, Ont. Her honest, cheerful, modest face Has won her friends in many a place. Margaret ' s home town is W ' allaceburg. Having completed her collegiate course, she wended her way to L. N S.. and all are very glad that she did. We feel sure that Margaret will have great success as a teacher MARGARET DOYLE Dublin, Ont. Made up of wisdom and of fun. Medley of all that ' s dark and clear. Of all that ' s foolish, all that ' s dear. Marg. first talked in Dublin. Ont.. and has been making a practise of it ever since. After receiving her elementary education in Dublin, she graduated from S eaforth Collegiate. Whatever she does is done enthusiast ically. MARGUERITE ENGLISH Forest. Ont. Her modesty ' s a candle to h -r m -rit. Marguerite came to L. N. S. after a successful career at Forest High School, from which she gradu- ated in 1922. She is fond of outd or sports and good times and is also a good student. RHODA FI LLER St. Mary ' s. Ont.. R. R. No. 4. Her merry, cheerful, modest face Aye won her friends in every place. Rhoda received her early education in St. Mary ' s. From there she came to London Normal School, where her sunny smile and winning ways made her a host of friends. VELMA GREGORY 24 Patterson Ave., Chatham. Fond of mirth and sport and laughter. Always gets the thing she ' s after. Yal. hails from the peppy city of Chatham. There she attended the Collegiate where she was a valuable member of the basketball team. In ' 22 she earned a Carter scholarship, and during ' 23 joined the ranks of learning at Victoria College. Her popularity at Normal speaks for itself. ERNESTINE GREENER Ridgetown, Ont. Judge thou me by what I am So shalt thou find me fairest. Ernestine received her elementary education at the Ridgetown Public School. Her education was enlarged by very successful years at the Ridgetown High School. Always congenial, she will leave here to impart valuable knowledge to others. MARGARET GRIEVE Wilton drove, Ont. She is clever and industrious. Kind and gay. A true friend and goo 1 neighbor, What more could one say. Marg ' s good work began at Wilton ( ' .rove P. S. and continued at London Collegiate. Last year she was prevented by illness from graduating, and since Christmas has been one of the shining lights of Form V. RUTH HALE Clinton, Ont. Where she fixt her heart she set her hand To do the thing she willed and bore it through. Our Ruth claims Clinton as her home nest. In Public she learned the art of plaguing modelites, never suspecting that some day the tables would be turned. After an interesting career in Collegiate she migrated to London Normal School to complete her education. MYRTLE HALL R. R. No. 2, Essex, Ont. So unaffected, so composed a mind. So firm, so soft, and yet so kind. Myrtle came to us from Essex High School, where she distinguished her school as well as herself by carrying off a Carter Scholarship. She is a girl whom we will remember long after Normal days have ended. ETTA HARDIE Clinton, Ont. If aught of prophecy be mine your initials will not always remain E. H. Less than 20 years ago Etta Hardy first ap- peared in Clinton, but since then she has been seen many times as a kind, conscientious girl. Classics is her specialty. We see in her a true teacher of the future. 25