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

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Rectory Street Srliool 7 vet,-no Inst-,,,ul 4 ll ' Critic Staff MR. JOHN D. COORIIIC Wortley Road School'- Collegiate Institute ILUTILIUTI Soutlil -Y MR- W- WI'-ATT MR. -JOSITPH F. CALX'fRT, M.A. MR- A- P- SI'-COX MR. HItRnI'RT B, TDINSMORV. BA. M155 ANNIE HODGFS MR. NORVAL J. IRELAND, B.A. M155 NIVRTU5 .IUSTIN MR. Roi' ALLIN. B.A. MISS EULAIE MACKEX' MRS. PEARL SMITH MISS SUS.-ANNA MCKONE MR, THOMAS WILLIS Governor Simcoe Sclioolf- MR. WILLIABI WALLIS MR. J. C. WEBSTIER MISS MABEL BUCKLE MISS ZFLLA FAWKES MISS TILLX' HOFFMAN MISS J. ISABRL MCLIEISH MISS IVA GRAHAM Miss MARTHA UPSHALL MISS MURITL LANCASTER MISS VFRA TISDALE MISS BESSIIS MCCARIUS, B.A. MR. THOMAS ARRISTRONG, B.A. MR. WM. R. LIRLIN. B.A. Miss MARY K. MACPHLRSON, B,A. MR. C. J. BURNS. BA. TECIITTISEII Avenue School: - MR. JOHN T. PARKINSON Miss LTLADY5 MORRIS MISS IRENIE DAVIQI' MISS HAZFL DAVEI' MISS RUTH BLAKIILI' MISS MISS MISS HILDA ROGFRS MABEL JOHNS ARAH JOHNSTON MR. J. C TIIOMI-SoN, B A MISS MAI' CROXC?N MISS RL'rH IDUNST,-XY MISS LINA CLARIS MISS LFNA DUNN Vittorni School - - MISS ANNIE CLARK MISS ANNIIQ DUNSTAN. BA. C ntinnatimi Schools Y MISS LI'AH G. JoNrS Rural Schools:-Y MRI W. G. RIGNIEI' MISS CHRISTFNA BALDWIN MRS. Donns MR. H. N. GILBI'RT MISS A. E. Wifrin W2lV2 You Colm? UR visitors! How happy we were to welcome you, and to receive your messages of inspiration and cheer. This year we have been particularly fortunate, for we have welcomed distinguished guests from almost every walk of life. First may we pay tribute to the Hart House String Quartette. Words cannot express our appreciation of their wonderful programme. Mr. Herbert, an eminent Shakesperian actor, gave a dramatic reading of Hamlet, Mr. Herbert is a very talented artist and his reading of this difIicult play was admirably presented. Gold was the topic of an address by Dr. Allen Peebles. Although we as teachers, do not expect to acquire much gold, the discussion of this subject proved interesting and instructive. The University of Toronto was represented by Mr. Dunlop, who spoke on How to advance in the Teaching Profession. Mr. Dunlop warned us ofthe dangers ofa upedagogical rut and urged us to advance academically. Dr. Kingston, of the Western University, gave an illustrated address on i'Astronomy. We have been promised a second visit frcm Dr. Kingston in the interests of Summer School Work. Miss Ruby Hamilton outlined the work of the Junior Red Cross Society and showed how this society is making the study of Health and Hygiene interesting and prohtable. The Home and School Federation was represented by Mrs. Storey. The aim of this organization is to foster co' operation between the home and school. Dr. Phair, director ofthe Department of Health, and Dr. Conboy, director of Dental Hygiene. addressed us in the interest of Health, Our Most Valuable Asset. ' This was presented under the headings of i'Teeth and Coin municable Diseases. Rev, Dr. Thomas, of the Liquor Control League, spoke on Alcohol and Life. That this seeming k'dry subject was made interesting and instructive can be attributed to Dr. Thomas' interesting manner and address. The Literary Society welcomed Mrs. Sipherd who read a paper on 'LMarionettes and Puppetsf, Following this under the direction of Mrs. Sipherd and Miss Plewes the Marionettes performed in a series of short interesting plays. The field of Art was represented by Mrs. Plumb, a former London Normalite, who has gained recognition as an artist. Mrs. Plumb invited the students to an exhibit of her work at the Y. W. C. A. Miss Clara Horton, a director of Physical Education, gave an illustrated address on Posture which showed the value of physical education in correcting physical defects. Mr. Humphries brought us a most interesting illustrated lecture on British Columbia. Mr. Humphries' hobbies are photography and travelling so that he was able to bring us a message decidedly different from other travel talks. MARY H. PRUETER, Form VII. Page Eleven

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und-iw nismw, nan-.L sua ssf ef, it qv Editorial i'Books should to one of these four ends conduce, For Wisdom, Piety, Delight or Use, IR JOHN DENHAM in penning these lines, expressed a thought which has a bearing on almost every conceivable type of printed material of today. In applying this quotation to our Year Book we must needs determine to which end our publication is htted. From the standpoint of wisdom we feel that the book has something to offer. We generally understand wisdom as the knack of forming a sound judgment in a matter. Doubtless in reading this book you will form many judgments. As for gaining in wisdom, at present it will have little value. lt is hoped, however, that in later years, it will serve as a memory preserver and an everlasting reminder of the most pleasant year in your experience. The word Piety, taken in a literal sense, has very little bearing on this publication. Viewing it from the honour standpoint the book should tend to keep alive that love for our Alma Mater which is so essential for the further wellfbeing of our school. If our work has been truly successful the 1934 Year Book should be an everlasting source of delight to every student in attendance at this school. The pictures, the stories, the humorous touches, all should recall to the former student, contacts and neverftofbefrepeated experiences, each of which is near and dear to us all. As for Use, little need be said. Probably the supreme reason for the existence of this book is that we as students may refer to it at will and establish therein, immediate contact with those who now are our class and school mates. Thus it is with some gleam of pleasure that we pass this year's review on to you. Our book, in place of leading only to one end, embodies to some extent all four. The name Spectrum conveys the main theme of our work to you. It signifies the breaking up of the various activities, both social and executive, of the school year, into their relevant parts and throwing the necessary light on each. Our book is a pioneer in its class. For the first time in the history of this school second' year students have been in attendance. In the preparation of this the 193364 Year Book the student and the experienced teacher have worked shoulder to shoulder in a spirit of perfect harmony. Now, more than ever before, it is necessary that this same spirit exists amongst all teachers. If we can travel handfinfhand we shall reach our goal. Should THE SPECTRUM,, do its part in furthering this end we shall feel that our work has been-well done. KEN PRUETER. inggif Page Ten

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occ,-wlnlscuwx M2mOVdNdd of FOVFT1 AVING just 550 words at my disposal with which to recall the achievements of Form I, I shall attempt to elucidate only a few of the most outstanding. Not unmindful of others, we are convinced that Form I has contributed more to the personnel of executives and the good of the school, than has any other form of the year. From the president of the Student Parliament to the humble rooter, from the speedy forf ward to the tenacious guard, the class has gathered in its honours. The claim is not with' out substantiation. At least one of the Masters is not loath to confide that we do the best work. Speaking of personnel, do you remember the meetings in the gallery room? A mob of green youth had stormed the halls and craved attention. Out of the mouths of babes came wisdom, and Wlii. Brundage was elected president of the Student Parliament for the first term. Tall, longfwinded, studious, energetic-we could not have chosen better. Albert Durrant now represents us on this executive. How soon the youth matured! So it seemed when the literary programmes began. Roy Brown represented the school at the Public Speaking contest at Hamilton. The force of his delivery and the hnesse of his material revealed exceptional talent. He also represented us on the Student Parliament executive. Yes, indeed! We had our share in matters literary. Myles Leckie presided over the society the first term. His energy recommended him to some, his curly head to others. ,lack Durrant, responsible for many sighs from Form VII, filled the oflice of vicefpresident and guards the treasury of the Student Parliamant. Reaford Sellars is in charge of the treasury for the Literary Society. The quality and quantity of the athletic teams came from the form. There is Sam Munro, manager of the basketball teams, as light of feet and strong of wind for the game as he once was for reels and bagpipes. He was treasurer of the Student Parliament and is now president of the Athletic Society. Budd Courtney, captain of the basketball team, is a perfect shot and representative on the literary executive. -lack Stennett bids fair to being the Nallfaroundu balancing wheel between athletic and social prowess. Harold Rivers, best described as Apollo, is a splendid athlete. Gene Tubaro, Hercules,'ivicefpresident of the Athletic Society, contrary to the legend of the ancient strong man, had suflicient executive ability to be secretary of the Literary Society, and enough rhythm to be a def sirable dance partner. Ross McKay is the smallest man on the team, but there is none like him for fast play. The hockey team did not distinguish itself, for which we blame a lack of practice. Byron Wing, who represented the form on the Athletic Society, although married, is the best dressed man in the halls and plays hockey. Norman Stewart filled without doubt the position of goalee-a man built for the job. The team supported by Arnold Shewan, representative on the Athletic Society, and Marvin Rice, secretaryftreasurer of the society, and representative on the first term literary executive, left little to be desired. Even the cheer leader came from the ranks. Glenn Kilmer, who owns one of the few desirable moustaches in the school, justihed Miss Rider's faith in fundamental gymnastics. He also guarded the treasury of the Literary Society, and is assistant business manager of the Year Book. The very capable editor of this book was selected from Form I, in the person of Kenneth Prueter, who also represented us on the Athletic Society. Nor is this all. There are lads among us who do not claim the spotlight, but are responsible for oiling the academic wheels and giving impetus to the representativesg really fine fellows whom we shall look at in this book some day, and say, i'Glad I met you, friend, you were worth the year. It is finished, a year full, varied and interesting, we would not repeat it, but we look forward to its supplement. E. CAMERON STEER. IURIIAL '- SCNCID 2. r ll J! 533335 Page Twelve