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

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ci»°° D ' sc .w NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO) Edith Wakefield. Ideals inspire conduct. First beamed upon St. Thomas. Passed her Entrance from Wellington Public School to S. T. C. I., where she spent five years, and then graduated to L. N. S. with Honor Matric. Myrtle Webster, Lucknow. Blessed with the happy heart that laughs at care. From Lucknow C. S. comes this am- bitious lass. She is an enthusiast in Manual Training and Sports, but specializes in softball. Marjorie Whitehall, Lambeth. To Marj. we all our hats should doff; A scholarship she carried off From L. C. I. At Normal, too, in work or play, She grows more capable every day. Success is sure. Margaret Wilson, Ingersoll. Peggy received her education at Listowel and taught kindergarten there for a short time last year. We would judge Listowel to be rather a pleasant place if this young student is representative of it. Bessie Witty. St. Thomas. Bessie never studies in parks. Nez ' erlheless she gets the marks. Bessie came to us from a family of school teachers to take up the cause against illiteracy. We wish her success. H. Jean Woodwark, Sarnia. Spent her entire school career up to the present in Sarnia. During this period she won many medals for proficiency, finally carrying off the First Carter Scholarship last June. Thomas D. Anderson. Auburn. Every man has his fault, and popularity- is his. Tom came to London after com- pleting a brilliant career at Goderich C. I. Has become one of the foremost tenors of the school. Melville Beecroft, Belgrave. After work, pleasure. Melville graduated, with honors in English, after being five years in attendance at Wingham H. S. George Currie, Rodney. Nature is a book wherein I read. George received his early education in a country school in West Aldboro, Elgin County. He later attended Dutton H. S., where he starred in English. Stanley Cushman, Oil City. A man four-square. Stan arrived at L. N. S. to lend his talents to the Orchestra and Glee Club. He contributes poetry to the Nutshell, and teaches honor lessons every week. Eugene F. Dobie, Auburn. Mark you this man. We shall hear of him anon. Eugene promises to be a true teacher of the young generation. The humorous twinkle in his eye depicts his jocular nature. W. Roy Hardick, Blackwell. Pleasant and cheerful. Never tearful. Graduate of the Sarnia Collegiate. His love of nature, and pleasing personality, make him a favorite with his associates. Peter A. Johnston. Fingal. Lose not opportunity for acquiring knowl- edge. Graduated from St. Thomas Collegiate in 1924, but began his school career at Fingal. By his wit and humor Pete won many friends at L. N. S. R. L. McConnell, Dunboyne. The light he leaves behind him lies upon the paths of men. Locker attended Aylmer H. S. Although still young, came to Normal for a First. A good schoolmate and teacher. Wm. McDowell Gordon McKean, Parkhill. Received his secondary education at the Strathroy C. I., his favorite subjects being History and Science. Gordon is cheerful and persistent, and will make a success of whatever be undertakes in life. 12

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NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO Minnie Slater, Chatham. ' ' When I have something to say. I say it. Minnie is a very popular girl in London. Possessing frankness, a sense of humor, and a kindly spirit, she wins friends every- where. Gwendolyn Snowdon, Seaforth. Gwen earned her Honor Matric. at Seaforth C. I. last year. We have found her to be a girl of true worth and ability, for all her modest demeanor. Good luck. Gwen! Mary H. Box ALL, Embro. Here ' s !o the eyes of Mary. Here ' s to her smile so true. Here ' s to the love we bear her — Mary, here ' s to you! Sylvia Campbell. Ilderton. Always happy! Always smiling! That is Sylvia. Sylvia is following in the footsteps of her parents, who were school teachers. We wish her every success. Elizabeth Crookshanks, Stratford. Always has a smile for you. For Betty is Irish loo. Her word means discipline in school. May she have a brilliant victory. Beryl Dennie, St. Mary ' s. Outwardly tnodesl, inwardly gay; Beryl will always smile, come what may. Her pleasant smile and musical nature have won for her many friends. Dora Henry. Blenheim. Her hair is black, as. loo, her eyes; Perhaps that ' s why she ' s very wise. From Blenheim to Chatham C. I. is the story of Dora ' s education. Her great in- terest in work and her industrious ways will make her a good teacher. Dorcas Hobbs, Thorndale. Rosy cheeks, laughing dimples, that ' s Dorcas. Dorcas comes from a family of pretty teachers. Two of her sisters attended London Normal School. We are sure Dorcas will be as successful as they. t Jessie W. Kerr. 125 Alfred St.. Sarnia. She ' s jolly and bright, the best of pals. In Mathematics and sport she excels. Jessie hails from Sarnia. Her hobby is running the turning lathe in the wood- working room. Velva E. Lucas, Pelee Island. From an island in beauty blessed, A fair and fertile spot on Erie ' s blue expanse. An open mind, a soul with depth, A merry laugh and a sprightly step. Sweet, unspoiled, she is nature ' s child. Marion McEwen, R. R. 5, Clinton. Pleasure is sweet. ' but duly is sweeter. A graduate of Clinton C. I. At Normal Marion has earned the enviable reputation of industry in her work. Mary McGregor, Delaware. Her modesty ' s a candle to her merit. Mary, through her ability and en- thusiasm, is a student much above the average, and she possesses those qualities of character which make her a true friend. Evelyn Sypher, Chester St., St. Thomas. Yet another from the Flower City. Evelyn won a Carter Scholarship in 1923. Studied music for one year, then decided to turn her thought along different channels, and entered Normal. Hazel Taylor, London. Energetic? Terribly. Enthusiastic? Always. Efficient? Watch her. A good pal? Try her. Witty? Talk to her. Past? Belmont. Future? The little red schoolhouse. Dorothea E. R. Vining, Belton. Smiling lips and laughing eyes of brown. That ' s Dorothea. After matriculating at Thorndale she specialized in Music and Art at Moulton College. She won the I. O. D. E. prize in History at Parkdale. Ida Waddle, St. Thomas. was her sunny smile Made the Normal year worth while. We trust that the Department gave Ida her elementary and secondary education somewhere. Her contagious cheerfulness and basketball prowess were indispensable in 1924-25. 11

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NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO James A. McNab. Middlemiss. He may look insignificant. But you can ' t do it. if he can ' t. A generous Scotchman with a keen sense of humor. Capable, but. oh so modest. With a baseball. Sandy is an artist. Glenn Moore. Sarnia. Glenn takes a serious attitude toward his work, ever striving to do his best. His willingness to help others and his splendid character are always evident. High A. MURRAY, Woodstock. May heaven its choicest blessings send (hi such a man and such a friend. Hugh is a worthy graduate of the Wood- stock C. 1. Showed a liking for Science and Ma thematics. Prominent in social circles. Gregory Rawlings, Petrolia Petrolia sends us this strong youth. Who has no fear of hardest toil: He ' s modest, and he speaks the truth, A son who loves Canadian soil. Kenneth A. Richardson, Wyoming. This tribute ive must pay to Ken, He ' s one of Nature ' s gentlemen. A native of Wyoming, Ken came to us from Petrolia H. S. with his mathematical success, modestly forgotten. A. P. Silcox, Frome. His brow is broad, his visage fair. Like porcupine quills, his bristly hair. Pat hails from Frome. Intellect moulded at Sarnia C. I. No one works harder or is better liked. Ford Steadman. Lambeth. Ford received his High School training at Watford. On coming to the L. N. S.. he added much life to Form I. Who has not made a Ford ' s acquaintance? Dawson E. Woodburn, Parkhill. His words are bonds, his oaths are oracles. His love sincere, his thoughts immaculate. Dawson was destined to put some pep in Form I. He did. Dorothy Anderson. 443 Charlotte St., London O Dorothy went to the L. C.C.I. She captured her honor matric at one try; At Normal she ' s doing her best for the school. In studies and sports she obeys every rule. Mabel E. Anderson. Kincardine. At Kincardine High Mabel was a de- lightful member of the Dramatic Society, and an enthusiastic tennis player. Irene Bentley, Aylmer. To know her is to love her. Here is an ambitious student from that pretty little town of Aylmer. Her hearty laugh wins her a host of friends everywhere. Marian E. C alder. Kintore. Wit, grace, love and beauty. In a constellation shine. Marian is a graduate of Woodstock C. I. An all-round sport, a splendid student, and above all. a good friend. Everyone wishes her success. Helen E. Cameron. Gler.coe. Industry is a stepping stone to success. Won Lower and Middle School medals at Glencoe High. In 1(123 she won the Laura Secord essay contest. Lillian Cameron. Tiverton. To do my best and let that stand The record of my brain and hand. Lillian ' s secondary education was ob- tained at Tiverton and Kincardine. May success attend her! Marian E. Campbell, Glencoe. Lived alternately at Glencoe and Kilmartin. Won athletic honors at Glei coe H. S. A member of our Glee Club. Beatrice Clements, Kincirdine. Benign is the smile of Beatrice Clements, Even her temper and wise her comments; Always agreeable, vivacious and true, Trustingly hopeful she works to get through. 13