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

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[NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO KiARIA Hills, Egmondville. Ria brings the motto, a little work, a little play, from Seaforth Collegiate. MAUDE Howei l. Goderich. Fair and serene, A trusty friend, Thai ' s Maude. This illustrious student took a Carter Scholnrship before coming to Normal. Here she has taken more than average in- terest in school activities, and we wish her continued success in life. Reta Humphries, Dutton. However it be. it seems to me ' Tis only noble to be good — Kind hearts are more than coronets Most worthily she wears the hood. Reta was born in Dunwich Township. Florence Johnston, Clinton. Flo ' s winning smile makes life worth while. Clinton Collegiate lost a valuable student when Flo graduated in 1024. Thelma Johnston, Seaforth. To know her is to love her. This young lady caused her first dis- turbance in Seaforth, and is now making quite a commotion in Normal circles. Ethel Jowett. Bayfield. Ethel graduated from Clinton C. join the Normal throng. I. to Margaret Kilpatrick. St. Thomas. Just a little forget-me-not from the Flower City. Marg. is very industrious, and a truer friend you could not wish. Cultivate her acquaintance. Jean Long, Lochalsh. Jean is an Irish lassie from a Scotch town. She endeavors to live up to both nationalities, and what more could you want than those Irish eyes and that hearty Scotch greeting. Ida Li ' tton, Wingham. At Wingham High School Ida dis- tinguished herself on the basketball floor. Her Irish wit and humor and roguish smile always win her friends. Alice MacKay, Thamesford. Alice was an honor student in mathe- matics and English at the Ingersoll C. I. She received the Second Carter Scholarship for Oxford County. Annie MacLachlan Margaret I. MacLean, Bothwell. Marg. steered her course from Both- well to Windsor C. I., graduating in 1924 with honors in History and Languages. Her work at Normal has shown promise. Annie MacLeod, Ripley. Her brunette maiden beauty Is one constant paradise; While her sweet and loving nature Makes all the world her friend. Catharine Marshall. Woodstock. Wearing all the weight Of learning, lightly as a flower. Catharine graduated from the Woodstock Collegiate in 1923. Donalda Martin, Chatham. Fair of hair and eyes of blue. Never can decide just what she will do. Smiling - faced, cheery, argumentative, rather fond of teasing, but always a true friend. That ' s Don. Olive L. Mather, Woodstock. R.R. No. 7. With gentle and prevailing force. Intent upon her destined course. Received her early education at a rural school. Later at Woodstock Collegiate Olive excelled in Languages and Art.

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NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO Ruth Abbott, Essex. Ruth began her High School career at Essex. During her five years theie she was one of the foremost students in the school, being a medallist for proficiency. Bessie Bastedo. R. R. 1. Woodstock. A smooth and steadfast mind. Gentle thoughts and calm desires. Bessie excelled in Mathematics and Science at Woodstock Collegiate. Elsie Davidson, Newton. She doelh little kindnesses which others leave undone or despise. Elsie obtained her High School course at Listowel, where she won the girls ' senior athletic medal. Ida Eastman. Mildred ANTHISTLE, London. Moving up from high to higher. She ' s nearing fortune ' s crowning slope. Mildred has graduated from the Western University and from the London Con- servatory of Music. She is now an energetic student of the Normal School. E velyn Cronin. B. Angela Dickinson, Wallaceburg. Amiable she is on all days. Never changing her bright ways; Glad mostly on holidays. Ever restless on school days. Laughing even on those days. And a real true friend always. Anna I. Easton. Ayr. It ' s the things ye say and the smiles ye wear Thai ' s making the sunshine everywhere. Anna received her education at Drumbo and Gait. May she be a successful disperser of knowledge Dorothea M. Edmonds, Simcoe. Dorothea ' s abundant knowledge was gained in Simcoe ' s Public and High schools. But whence came her formula for making friends? We venture that it is her jolly disposition. Pearl I. Elliott, St. Mary ' s. Silence is golden. Attended St. Mary ' s Collegiate, taking honors in Lower School and also in many Middle and Upper School subjects. She is an industrious and patient teacher-in- training. Donna B. Evans, Petrolia. Always smiling, never gruff. That ' s our Donna, sure enough! Donna first sat up and took notice in the oil city of Petrolia, and has been doing the same ever since. Jean Farnell. Ripley. Jean, a clever young student, is making her presence felt here by her sunny dis- position and friendliness. She is a very conscientious worker, and we know she will make good. Margaret Farr. Kincardine. Rare are her sallies of wit and good humor. Maragret took a prominent part in the activities of the K. H. S. As a renowned athlete, she participated in many inter- school meets. Verda Ferguson. St. Thomas. Verda is fond of music and has a very delightful contralto voice. She promises to be a joy to her class when she becomes a teacher. E. Muriel Foster, Tilbury. A depth of truth and zeal: a dart of fun. We have the Tilbury H. S. and Chatham C. I. to thank for sending us this student. She is of frank and earnest disposition, and lacks any trace of affectation. Grace Hartley. Woodstock. Happiness is not a matter of income, hut of output. Took her Upper School at Woodstock C. I. at fifteen years of age. At Normal Peggy liked art. sports and, above all. friends.

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NORMAL. SCHOOL «§fcf LONDON ONTARIO Marcaret McConnell, Varna. Piquancy? Loveableness? Sincerity? Yes, they arc all combined in Margaret. Clinton Collegiate claims her as one of its most popular graduates. Elsie M. McEown, Aylmer. Industry has its own reward. Elsie comes from Aylmer, where she rece ived both her Elementary and Higli School education. Her pleasant, cheery nature and industry are very noticeable. Verna McGee. Amherstburg. Verna attended Amherstburg Public and High Schools, where she distinguished her- self in both studies and sport. She has a charming way of getting what she wants. Mildred McKeown, Stratford. Mildred ' s keen wit and ready smile are conducive to friendship and friends. She has many of them. Helen K. McLachlin. St. Thomas. Helen finished her Matriculation two years ago. This gave her the opportunity of spending last year at Alma College, where she improved her musical ability and made many friends. Janet McVettie. Brussels. Worry is a waste of time. Janet received her education at Brussels and Stratford Collegiate Institutes- At Normal her musical ability, her cheerful and lovable nature, have made her a leader in school life. Lulu F. Morlock. Credi ton. Lulu and Honors have been the best of friends throughout Lulu ' s course in Music, and her work at Exeter High School, where she captured two scholarships. Edna K. Oliver. R. R. 5. Strathroy. You. unconcerned and calm, can meet your destiny. Just another student from the School on the Hill. While Edna is naturally quite studious, she can always find time for a merry laugh. VtRA F. Penty, Petrolia. First sang in Talbotville, and has been at it ever since. St. Thomas Collegiate and L. N. S. can both testify that Vera is a real pal and a friend on whom one can depend. Muriel E. Potter, Clinton. Fair of hair and eyes of blue. She ' s always cheery and ' smilin ' thru ' . Muriel comes from Clinton Collegiate. She is studious and her humorous dis- position has won her many friends. Lena Pui.i.ins. Strathroy. It ' s the things ye say and ' .he smiles ye wear That ' s making sunshine everywhere. Lena graduated from the Strathroy C. I., where she received honors in her exami- nations. Ruth Ramey. St. Thomas. A girl of much esteem. And truly a worthy friend. Ruth comes from the City of Flowers, where she received the rudiments of her education. Her desire is to be a teacher. We wish her success in this profession. Dorothy W. Rapsey. Windsor. Dorothy is a graduate of Windsor C. I., where she won honors in French and English. Also noted for her musical ability. This year we have known her as a capable teacher and the best of friends. L. M. Runnalls. Mt. Brydges. Rarest gifts of head and heart united here are seen. Lena attended Mt. Brydges C. S. for three years, graduating from Strathroy Collegiate in 1923. She excels in Mathe- matics. Ethel Simpson. Wingham. An optimist and friend indeed with rosy cheeks and winning smile, which won for her many friends during her school term at Wingham H. S. Gladys Sisson, Strathroy. ( is better to be wise and not seem so. Than to seem wise and not be so. Received a prize for high standing at Strathroy Collegiate. Continues to show signs of brilliancy and industry. Ill «