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

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NORMA L SCHOOL 1 925- 1926 LONDON, ONTARIO DOROTHY VAN PATTER, R R 1. DUNBOYNE Attended H. S. at Aylmer. Possessor of musical ability; has taken an active part in the Literary Society. Aspirations — Moulton College and University courses. ALMA WATTS. Glencoe She smiles and the world smiles with her. Born near Thamesville on the farm where Tecumseh fell. Attended Thamesville P. S. and Glencoe H. S. Her smile has won he many friends. JESSIE WH1TTON, Alvinston Pleasant to walk, with, pleasant to talk with, A very good pal, indeed. Jessie obtained her academic standing at Alvinston, Petroha and London C. C. I. Ambition — Honour Course in Latin and French. MILDRED WHARRY, R R. 1, Union Even though vanquished She can argue still. Hails from Union where she attended P. S. Graduate of St. Thomas C. I. and the owner of the Shorthand graduation diploma. Ambition — B.A. degree. HELEN WIGLE, KlNGSVILLE Born near Kingsville where she received her early education; secondary education at Kingsville H. S. Enthusiast of sports; editor of Girls ' Athletics for Year Book. MARY WIGLE, Kingsville Mary received her P. S. education in a rural school near Kingsville, and her H. S. education at Kingsville, winning the Echo Gold Medal for Essex Co. at the Entrance examinations. ALICE WILLIAMSON, WlNGHAM Graduated from Wingham H. S. where she was captain ot basket ball team, later become forward on Normal team. Her musical ability and pleasing personality have made her a popular student. LOIS J. WILSON, RlDGFTOWN, §uiet, yet in all an elf. Born near Ridgetown vn here she received her elementary and secondary education. Lois is a descendant of Pennsylvania U. E. Loyalists. IRENE WYATT. Strathroy With such a comrade, such a friend, I fain would walk to journey ' s end. Commenced her education at the Spring- bank P. S.; graduated from Strathroy Col ' legiate. Her hobby is art. JESSIE YOUNG, Brigden To know her, is to love her. Born near Brigden; attended Wauhuno P. S. and Petroha H. S. Her great ambition is to enter the nursing profession. ARTHUR BROWNE, R R. 2, Mt. Brvdges Born at Mt. Brydges where he received his education and Junior Matriculation. Graduated from Strathroy Collegiate; Prom- inent in Normal activities; guard on basket ball team. Intends to specialize in Mathe- matics. BYRON BROWN, R R. 3, Parkhill Born near Parkhill, where he received his elementary and secondary education. Won the Western University scholarship for Mathematics in 1925, and his ambition is to specialize in this subject. JOHN COOMBS, Melbourne Melbourne is his cycling station, There received some education. And a medal for oration. Then to Strathroy, with work well done, Took Upper School, two years in one. At L. N. S. then he did run For president. He filled the chair, And nigh gave Western U. a scare In debate. At present, as a teacher, Or, in future, as a preacher, I can bet, John, none can beat cher. ARTHUR ELDER, 10 Christie St., London Minister ' s son; born at Scarfsberry, Scotland; came to Canada at four. Public School education at Barrie, secondary at Melbourne and London; president of Mel- bourne Literary and Athletic Societies. CARL FERGUSON, R R. 6, St. Thomas Received his P. S. education in Elgin. Graduated from St. Thomas C. I. with ex- cellent standing. At Normal he has dis- tinguished himself by his originality and good scholarship. BRUCE KELLEY, R.R. 2, Lambeth I ' ll say the world did shake when he was horn. Received elementary education at Lam- beth C. S. and London South C. I. Prom- inent in oratory and athletics. Editor-in- chief of Year Book. HUGH McCOLL, R.R. 1, West Lorne Received his Jr. Matriculation at W. L. C. S.; Sr. Matriculation at Dutton. Prom- inent in athletics in both schools. Captain of Normal basket ball team. EWART NICHOL, 166 Vidal St. N., Sarnia Graduate of Sarnia C. I. Winner of Ora- torical contest; member of W.O.S.S.A.; prominent member of Older Boys Parlia- ment. Genial first president of Normal Literary Society; member of basket ball team. GLEN PAYNE, R.R. 7, St. Thomas Born at Payne ' s Mills, where he received his elementary education; attended H. S. at Fingal, Glencoe and St. Thomas. ROSS ROBINSON, Blyth An industrious fellow, yet full of fun. Work first, then pleisure.thit ' s how he won! Attended Blyth P. S. and H. S., complet- ing his course at Clinton Collegiate. JOHN M. THOMSON, R.R. 2, Glanworth Six feet of pure grit and honest manhood. John graduated from Belmont C. S. and St. Thomas C. I. Giant guard on the Form III. basket ball team. WILLIAM TURNER, Fingal Born in Fingal. Received secondary education in Fingal C. S. and St. Thomas C. I. Studious, agreeable and tall. Prom- inent in athletics, particularly baseball and basket ball. Centre on school team, also manager Form III. team. Member L. N. S. hockey team. DORIS WILSON, Union With force and skill To strive to fashion, to fulfill. Born at Pelee Island, graduate of Cottam P. S. and S. T. C. I. Dort. aims for a B.S; . beginning this year. Page Twenty-one

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NORMAL SCHOOL 1925 1926 LONDON, ONTARIO RHETA ALEXANDER, R.R. 4, Petroli a A willing heart lightens the wor}{. Born near Petroha. where she received her education. She cleverly gave each Normal Master the slip. Her ambition — a little red school house. MARGUERITE ALLAN, R.R. 2, Appin Marguerite was born at Glencoe; attended Glencoe High School. At Normal she took an interest in Primary work. Wishes to be a Primary teacher. ISABELLE S. ARMSTRONG, Fletcher To three great high schools has she been : Tilbury, Ridgetown and Merlin. She travelled east, she travelled west, But came to Normal to take the test. VERA ASSELST1NE, Wallaceburg Through her quiet manner runs A melod of ease. Received P. S. and H. S. education at Wallaceburg; an active member in young people ' s work. VIOLET BANKES, 83 Euclid Ave., London Educated at Dorchester and London S. C. I. Baseball enthusiast; winner of highest points in W. Ont. School Fair; prize essayist; active Normal student; starting B. A. work. IVAH BEASLEY, 951 Wyandotte St., Windsor Ivah took a Teacher ' s and Commercial Course at Windsor C. I.; for two years worked in a Detroit bank. Our Howler staff claims her as literary editor. JESSIE I. BENT. R.R. 4, Thamesford Always happy, alwavs there, Is Jessie with her curl) hair. Jessie was born near Thamesford, gradu- ated from Thorndale C. S. and won an athletic medal. Jessie excells in Art. KATHLEEN BLACK, Springfield Gentle, retiring, daint , neat. Great friend and a dassmite sweet. Born in Springfield; popular pianist at C. S. there. Eirnest Normal student. Ambi- tion — a famous musician. MRS G. BRAYLEY, Pt. Burwell What she wills to do or say. Seems wisest, virtuousest, dxscreetest. best. - - Milton. Always willing to help others. EVA BROOKS. R.R. 2, Dorchester Born at Poplar Hill; attended Strathroy and Dorchester P. S., also D. C. S. A willing, sympathetic pal. Hopes to do her part in educating the rising generation. EDNA BROWNE, R.R. 2, Mt. Brydges Mt. Brydges claims Edna as a graduate; took a prominent part in social activities; active player of M. B. C. S. basket hall team for two years. JOSEPHINE BROWN, Strathroy Born near Strathroy. Elementary educa- tion at No. 9. Caradoc. Secondary education at Strathroy C. I., where she won a medal for oratory. Form representative. GRACE BURNS, Courtright The mildest manrier, the noblest mind. Born in Courtright, here received her elementary education, graduate of Ursuhne College, Chatham. Will pursue course to a B.A. NELL BUTLER, 412 Oak Ave., Windsor Graduate ot St. Mary ' s Academy, Wind- sor. At Normal has shown capability in managing girl ' s tea at Literary. Ambition, is to preside over social teas. ELLEN M. CAMERON, Ripley Born and educated in Ripley; took an active part in all sports; intends to teach for several years and then study for a business career. MAY CARMICHAEL, Fingal Born and educated in Fingal. Last year attended St. Thomas Collegiate. Was champion pitcher of the Fingal Soft Ball Team. Success to her in primary teaching and playground supervision. MARION CATT, Thedford Where ' er she met a stranger, There she lejt ajriend. Born in Thedford; received her primary education at Forest, H. S. Her Normal motto is Study. RUTH CLARK, 129 William St., Chatham Daughter Kent County Registrar. Born — Erie Beach; moved to Chatham. Three years secretary C. I. Literary. Her songs enhanced Nomal Literary programs. Aim — Macdonald Institute. EDNA COBBAN, 215 Maria Street, Sarnia In Collegiate gained the higher realms in academic work. Although winner of a Life- saving medal, her dreams of the future are visions of Domestic Science work. RUBY A. CORNELL, Lambeth She is as the ruby, Dark and mysterious; But when she smiles. The beams break around us. Born and educated at Lambeth. Art is her goal. ANNA COUGHLIN, 15 Giles Boulevard, Windsor Daughter of Essex County Judge; made the circuit of Stratford, Chatham, and Windsor. Graduate of St. Mary ' s Academy, Windsor; won English medal. Aspires to B.A. MARGARET CUDMORE, R.R. 3, Ridgetown ' Twas how you talked and looked at things That made us U e you so. Born at Ridgetown, where she received her P. S. and H. S. education. ERVA CURRAN, MoORETOWN Born at Eddy ' s Mills, received P S. edu- cation at Mooretown; secondary education at Sarnia C. I., where she showed ability in oratory. A H. S. teacher is her ambition. Page Twenty-three