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

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NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO) Mary I. C. Hosie, 674 Highbury Avenue, London. Mary, Mary, quite contrary, Wherever did you grow ' ' Blithe and serene, sweet and demure. And smiles wherever you go. Ferris C. Cantelon, Hensall. He ' s industrious and full of pep, A first-class sport, and A-t chap. He was born at Hensall and attended the Clinton Collegiate, graduating with honors in English, French and Science. Clifford G. Clarke, Bayfield. Clifford hails from a summer-resort dis- trict. He graduated from Seaforth C. I. His attitude towards his work while at Normal showed that he meant business. Took an active interest in softball and basketball. Walter Eifert, Tavistock. For oft the mildest manners Bespeak the bright, brave mind. ' Walter attended Tavistock H. S. and Stratford C. [. He is enthusiastic hockey and soccer player. CarmON A. Evans, West Lome. Like the waters still, he ' s very deep. Introduced to this orb near West Lome. Educated at West Lome and Dutton. Later, lured by the beacon lights of knowl- edge to the L. N. S. Hall Farnkam, Clinton. He is a worthy fellow. And so divides his energies ' Twixt work and pleasure, that In both he doth succeed. Honor graduate of Seaforth and Clinton Co ' .legiates. Elliot Fells. Wingham. Ellio! studies well his hooks. A nd after a fair maiden looks: Wherever there are any sports. The L. N. S. has his support. Wilfred Grant, Clinton. He is tall and he is quiet. Bill proves himself to be both a scholar and athlete. He follows the principle of thinking much, then acting for the best. W. Meredith Henderson, Palmerston. And a merry old soul was he. We feel certain that, since Bill left Palmerston and Listowel, the bright side of school life there has lost much. George E. Henry, West Monkton, Ont. Plays well the game and knows the limit. And still gets all the fun that ' s in it. George is a product of the Mitchell High School, where he held the post of the President of the Literary Society. Arriving at L. N. S., he soon made many friends. Bruce Klopp. Zurich. Bruce always came in on the noted Huron Bruce, from Zurich, where he received the first part of his education. Seaforth C. [. later claimed him as a student. Elmer Lang, St. Thomas. A man of action, yet of social grace. Al graduated from S. T. C. I., where he proved himself a leader in sports and other school activities. At Normal, he excelled in teaching, and was the back- bone of the basketball team. lb Ronald Mackay, Seaforth. The efficient and popular president of our Literary Society for the second term. Swarthy hair — Dark, steadfast eyes — A modest air — Girls! What a prize! H. H. Martyn. Stratford. Our political economist. Howe specializes in Nature Study and Boys ' Work. From Stratford C. I. with flying colors. Business manager of the Stratford Collegian : editorial and special writer for the Nutshell. A coming homme d ' affairs in Canada. G. W. McKenzie. Watford. After one year at Queen ' s University Gord decided to join the coming peda- gogues at Normal. Here he is a strong support in the Glee Club and Men ' s Quartet. J. Webster McNaighton. R. R. No 3, Kippen. Better to wear out than to rust out. Web graduated from Seaforth C. I., excelling in Maths He is liked by every- one at Normal, and will make a successful teacher.

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(NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO M. Josephine McLean, Innerkip. She was made for happy thoughts. For playful wit, and laughter. Josephine received her elementary edu- cation at Innerkip, and later Woodstock Collegiate, whence she graduated in HI24. Louise M. Needham. Corunna. .So gentle, sweet; so lovable and true. Yet full of life, or fun and spot! are you. Yet another 1924 member of the Sarnia C. I. who has come to brighten our class- rooms this year. Grace Nelson. Woodstock. Frank-eyed, frank-faced frank-hearted always bright. Always punctual and always right. Grace comes to us from Woodstock Collegiate She is an active member of the Glee Club, and a good student teacher. Success to you Grace. Muriel J. Newton. Hickson. have not done one thing — more than 1 ought to do. Muriel is a product of Woodstock Col- legiate, where she specialized in Science. Since coming to Normal, she has shown great ability in her chosen profession. Luella Parks. Shedden. ■ will alone is great. Luella came to us from Fingal C. S. and St. Thomas C. I. A conscientious worker. One of our many talented pianists. Elsie Rowe, London. Willi gentle, yet prevailing force. Intent upon her destined course. Elsie is from London, England, where she lived during the war. Ask her about the air raids. She will tell you. Sermenia Simpson. London. Who can say more Than this rich praise, that you alone are you! Sermenia received her secondary training at the London C. C. 1.. where she won the medal for Middle School work. Gertrude Snyder, Clinton. Gertrude was the valedictorian of the ' 24 class of C. C. I., and took an active part in sports. She stands four-square to all the winds that blow. Hazel Stover, Blenheim. She is clever and industrious, A good companion and a true friend. Hazel is one of the best all-round students who have graduated from Chatham Collegiate. Jean Sutherland, Wallaceburg. Jean comes to us from the Sugar Town. During her educational career there she obtained many honors in the academic work. Kathleen Vale, St. Thomas. Never yet hath daylight burned Upon a brow more fierce than that. Merely envious of Kay ' s happy person- ality. Comes from the Flower City ' s Collegiate, winner of a Carter scholarship. Every success, Kay! Margaret Waide, 1010 Adelaide St., London. A graduate from Central Collegiate, where she took active interest in basket- ball and other sports. Her success as a teacher is assured. Lila M. Waugh, 143 Rankin Blvd., Sandwich. Short but oh how sweet! Although she received part of her education at St. Catharines, Lila is a Windsor C. I. representative at Normal. We predict a bright future for her. Anella E. Wigle, Kingsville. She is just what she seems, Frank and sincere. Perhaps Anella ' s love of the beautiful is a result of her environment. You know, she lives near Jack Miner ' s Bird Sanctuary. Minnie Wright, Kerwood. Minnie obtained her entrance to Faculty in four years. She excelled in Mathe- matics, and always took a keen interest in basketball. George Aberhart, Seaforth. never felt the kiss of love, nor maiden ' s hand in mine. After graduating from Public School near Seaforth, he attended Seaforth C. I., where he was an honor student. IS

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• : - ,, [NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO •s 4 WILFRED I. MILLER, Tavistock. Comes to us from Tavistock C. S. and Stratford C. I. During the past winter he was the star goalie on the Tavistock Senior hockey team. Bill is also an ardent soccer enthusiast. William Scobbie, Stratford. .4 man ' s a man. Wullie emigrated from the land of the thistle and received most of his education in Stratford. We wish Bill every success in the land of his adoption. John M. STIRLING, St. Thomas. Editor of the St. Thomas Collegian, the Normal School Nutshell, and tiiis Year Book. The moving spirit of the year ' s best activities, he gave himself without stint to the service of student life. W. D. Si tton, R. R. No. 1. London. Student, athlete, gentleman. Aye, every inch a man, Don received his honor matriculation at London C. C. I. He is a member of the Second Term Lit. Executive. His avoca- tion is bird study. Jack B. Urie. St. Thomas. Jack is an ex-student of S. T.. C. I. There he excelled as a musician and orator. He has maintained that reputation at Normal. During the past year he was a member of the school orchestra and vice- president of the Literary Society. Grenville Vo(;an. Listowel. .-In eye for girls, a head for work, A witty tongue, an air that ' s perk. A popular student, active in social and athletic school activities. Mary Adams. 416 Grosvenor St., London All who have enjoyed Mary ' s playing at noon will testify that she is the most popu- iar girl in the school. Treasurer — first term of Lit. Pianist — all the time. Agnes Alexander. Melbourne. Agnes received her honors in Languages and Mathematics at Melbourne C. S. Norma Andrewes, London. This lady comes from London Central Collegiate. She is keenly interested in all sports, being one of London ' s former tennis champions. Besides being fond of out-of- doors. Norma is a clever student in academic work. Mary Armitage. 677 Colborne St., London. She ' s clever, industrious, kind and gay. This little lady from London is always dependable. She believes that if a thing is to be done, then ' twere better it were done quickly. Kathleen Armstrong, Wroxeter. Always kind, always gay. Always helping in every way. Kathleen is a minister ' s daughter. She was born in Ireland, but received her education in Paris. Ottawa a. id Richmond. Winnifred Baker, Chatham. Winnifred graduated from Chatham Collegiate in such a short time that she had three years to continue her music before coming to Normal. Frances E. Ball, London. They poured in hope and laughter, Then with a sudden twist, They mixed it all together. And made an optimist. Jean Beattie, Comber. Although she may from Comber be. She is just as clever as you or me And if she is like she used to be. Shell pass, now you just see. Edith Bellhouse, Chatham. Educated at Raleigh ' s. Cloverly and Chatham C. I. Three words describe her — Studious, industrious, independent. Anna Bennett. Leamington. Sunny products from sunny climes. Anna comes to us from that little town where so many flowers grow. Writing is her accomplishment. Some day we will hear of her in the field of literature. 17