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

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Girls ' Athletic Activities Play up! Play up! and play the game. No real progress can be made in human affairs without the spirit of co-operation. The spirit necessary for such moral and social progress can be obtained only through team play, and thus we find it an essential factor in school activities. To dis- play this spirit in team play, youth must be provided with a trained mind, a keen eye, and a skilled hand, all of which work harmoniously. In no better way can a youth analyze situations precisely, think quickly, or act promptly than by partaking in sport. He learns to concentrate his powers on the task he wishes to do successfully. And in no better way can he learn that victory is attained only through a fixed determination to do one ' s utmost. A sound body tends to develop a sound mind capable of solving problems that confront him in life. Putting forth every effort for a sound body will ultimately lead to success and happiness. With these purposes in mind, the Girls ' Athletic Association was formed early in the year. We arrived in the fall from all centres, and unacquainted with each other. Naturally the problem of finding out who and who were not athletically inclined presented itself. Moreover, even when the team representing our school was selected, it was com- posed of players from various schools using dif- ferent rules. After a little practice, however, our girls displayed exceedingly good form and ability. The society was fortunate in securing as its president an enthusiastic member — Miss Ruby Emerson. Mr. McKone rendered very valuable assistance in aiding us to organize a school team. It was with a feeling of gratitude that we received his kindly suggestions of combination and team play. In the beginning two teams were formed, but as the weeks passed by, ten faithful members turned out to practice. The Misses Ruby Emerson, Jeanne Edmondson, Georgina Hogg, Mary Claus and Mary Fletcher composed the forward line. The Misses Mary Bolton, Carol Evans, Helen Bertrand, Kathleen McGarvin, and Laurette Hyland constituted the strong defence line. It was unanimously decided at the first practice to have Miss Emerson fill the position of captain. Ruby ' s good sportsmanship and enthusiasm in the game led her team to victory on many occasions, and she proved to be the backbone of our team. Her encouraging words and unconquerable spirit account for the many victories the team has to record. She was noted for her exceptional ability in scoring. She played the running shot which seldom failed to score. In Georgina Hogg, we found a cool, dependable player. Many times she created breathless mo- ments for the spectators when she dropped the ball through the netting of the standard rings, from long distances. A quiet but very active player was Miss Jeanne Edmondson. On the court she was as quick as a flash. At all times she showed good sportsman- ship. The defence was strongly upheld by Miss Mary Bolton. Mary ' s rapid travelling on the court and effective passes were a noteworthy feature of her playing. Miss Carol Evans was an energetic and willing player. At all times she was an enthusiastic member of the team, playing a dashing game. Misses Kathleen McGarvin and Laurette Hyland as guards; Misses Mary Claus and Mary Fletcher as forwards, were four reliable substitutes, any of whom could be used without weakening the team in the slightest. In order to provide mass opportunity, a basket- ball team from each of the seven forms was organ- ized. This inter-form competition created much excitement and enthusiasm. Many of the games were played in our gym- nasium, but a number were played outside the school. The school team did not enter into any league, but received enough challenges to keep it constantly engaged. In every game the girls displayed the spirit of team work and fair play. The combination used by the three forwards was most effective, and that used by the guards was exceptionally good. The games played with the various University teams from the Arts classes always attracted a large number of spectators. These games always afforded the girls close competition. They were usually played in the Oxford Street or Medical School Gymnasium. Except in a very few cases, the Normal team was successful. The girls ' victories over the Technical School and the Wester- velt Juniors well deserve praise. Each encounter with the South Collegiate presented strong oppo- sition. Out of four games our team was successful in two. We were delighted to have the opportunity of playing some teams outside of the city. We had the pleasure of meeting Strathroy C. I. in our gym. Our girls defeated this team quite easily, but the game was fast and well played by both teams. This was follo wed by the visit of the Stratford Normal team to our school. The players were fairly well matched. Throughout the first half, the score was very even, but in the latter half, L. N. S. scored repeatedly. The Stratford girls were good sports and they put up a good fight. Even though our score was much higher, the game remained exciting to its close. The most interesting game play ed out of the city was with Toronto Normal School. We were very fortunate in being able to take this trip. No doubt, a closer relationship between the Normal Schools resulted. In this game the odds were against our team. During the first half the Torontonians willingly agreed to play by our rules. At half time the score was tied. Our girls played by Toronto ' s rules in the second period. This proved quite a drawback to our team, because the rules were unfamiliar and puzzling. Our opponents showed superior combination in these rules, and we were finally defeated. Our girls have played the game creditably, and in so doing demonstrated the existence of a school spirit that will he carried away with them. The girls were loyal to the captain and to their work, and out of that loyalty has grown the larger loyalty to our school. 30

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Special Art Class You must have seen them Saturday mornings, those studious-looking young men and women rushing along with hastening steps to the Normal School. Seeing them once you would never forget them — ponderous portfolios under one arm, draw- ing pads clutched in the other hand, while paint cloths floated from a pocket. As they hurried along you could not fail to notice the I-hope-I ' m- not-late expression as well as a virtuous one on the faces of these students. The latter expression was present because they felt they had a real reason for looking that way, for were they not sacrificing their Saturday mornings which might have been spent reading Science of Ed., writing long letters home or possibly — but not very probably — catching up on their lost sleep to toil away in the Art Room. Yes, these (you must have guessed it) make up the Special Art Class, and from what we have just said and from what has been rumored, we know their slogan is Art for Art ' s sake. No mercenary motive prompted them to do this special work. Of course not. But, let us not question the reason — it is just as well sometimes — many beneficial and happy hours have been spent in the Art Room, where Miss Emery and Mrs. Cryderman made the work so delightful and interesting that the students f orgot mercenary motives, dropped their virtuous ex- pressions, and became firm believers in Art for Art ' s sake. The Special Art Class owe a great deal to these two teachers, who were indefatigable in their efforts to help the students in their work. They were patient and optimistic, too, as they often did their best to see a promising stroke or idea in what really appeared to be a conglomeration of color and lines. Indeed, I am sure I may safely say that not one of the Special Art Students regrets the Saturday mornings spent at the Normal School. At the end of the term when they open that ponderous portfolio and survey the result of their labors, surely they will not be chided if the virtuous look half returns, and if they poetically murmur When Duty whispers, ' lo thou must, ' The youth replied ' I can ' . Mary R. Fletcher, Form I. The B. A. Course By Extra-Mural and Summer School Study For the past forty years teachers, ministers and others unable to attend the winter session of the universities have been assisted to higher academic qualifications through the extension service of Queen ' s University. The extramural and summer school courses offered are the result of a long period of adaptation and prog- ress. Last year over 800 men and women from all parts of Canada were registered for extramural work during the winter and 533 were in attendance at summer school. Queen ' s considers the student ' s aptitudes and preferences. Teachers desiring to make any of the subjects of English, Classics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Economics, History, Mathematics and the Sciences their special field of study may do so. Examinations are held in April and September and are the same as for intramural students. Registration for the next extramural term may be made an y time before September 10. The Summer School, which forms a part of the summer extramural term, is held from July 6 to August 17. For further information write to The Director of Extension Courses, Queen ' s University, Kingston, Ontario.