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

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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

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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 M% LONDON ONTARIO] Irene D ownham, Strathroy. she will, she will, you may depend on ' t. An ' if she won ' t, she won ' t, an ' there ' s an end on ' l. Irene excels in music and has won con- siderable praise in her home town for her ability along this line. Ethel Farrell. Ripley. Ethel received her education at Kin- cardine. She took an active part in sports, winning junior and senior championships. Her talents also made her very prominent in dramatic and literary societies. Thelma Fenwick. St. Thomas. Always smiling, always kind, A true friend in her, you ' ll find. Thelma graduated from S. T. C. I., where she took a prominent part in literary work. Louise M. Fraser, Wingham. This student ' s conscientious efforts at Normal will receive their just reward. No one has worked harder than she. Lillian M. Freel, Thamesford. She loves music, also beauty. The night for love, the day for duly. Lillian hails from Woodstock Collegiate, where she displayed marked ability, espe- cially in music and sports. Jean M. Gilchrist, Dutton. Jean attended first the little red school- house of S. S. No. 3, Dunwich. then the Dutton High School, where she obtained her Upper School in 1924. Helen R. Gunn. Embro. Happy am I , from care I ' m free. Why aren ' t they all content like met The frankness and self-reliance which Gunner always shows assure for her a successful teaching career. Florence Hartley, Norwich. Her calm simplicity of grace. Florence graduated from Norwich H. S. where her sweet face and dignified bearing won the respect of all who knew her. She is a true and loyal friend. Amelia Hetherington, Goderich. The noble daughter of a valiant father. Like the month of April is Amelia. Her sunny smile brings the spring-time. Amelia won glory in sports at G. C. I., and dull care vanishes wherever she goes. Gladys A. Hodgins, Lucknow. A smiling eye, a brow serene, A ready laugh, a noble mien. Gladys received her education at Lucknow Public and Continuation Schools, and Wingham H. S. Make Lucknow proud of you, Gladys. Audrey Kourtz, Ridgetown. There ' s music in the kettle. There ' s music in the spout. There ' s music in ' Aud, ' But you can ' t gel it out. Elizabeth Kratz, Kingsville. She was, in Logic, a great critic. Profoundly skilled in Analytic. She could distinguish and divide, A hair, iwixt south and south-west side. Liz is fond of Art and Literature. Ona Logan, London. Her hair is not more sunny than her smile. Ona came from the London C. C. I. Everyone at Normal knows her; she ' s such a terrible tease. Bon voyage, Ona! Dama Lumley. St. Thomas. Of course you know Dama plays basket- ball. But perhaps you don ' t know that she is an orator; that she plays tennis well; that she is a wonderful swimmer, and that she is an enthusiastic gardener. Doris McNaughton, Woodham. Modest, yet withal an elf. Doris graduated from the St. Mary ' s Collegiate. In September, 1924, she joined ttie studious throng at the L. N. S., from which she hopes to emerge a teacher. Jean McIntyre, Listowel. Jean has spent a very enjoyable year at Normal, despite her severe attacks of homesickness. She is a hard worker and a real sport. Just ask anyone from Form III. about her. 14