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

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The Spectrum- The yearbook which you now hold in your hand is the result of the patient effort of many students other than those on the yearbook staff. The yearbook Executive is grateful for the co-operation of all who helped us to compile the yearbook by contributing articles and pictures. Special thanks go to Betty Deschamps and Fred Collins, both of form II, who were a light in the time of darkness as far as the yearbook is concerned. Betty willingly devoted part of her Easter vacation to writing several badly-needed last minute articles for the Student Activities section. Fred was always ready to present us with lively articles for the sports section on a moment ' s notice, and his gay sketches will be enjoyed by all who read the yearbook. We arc- indebted also to Catherine Patterson, Agnes Mellon, Gloria Cross, Pat Williams, Joanne Bain, Virginia W ebster, Gale Jagoe, Fred Phillips and Martin Johnston for articles written. The yearbook would be bare indeed without the contributions of these energetic ink-slingers. John Martin, Marjorie Dawson and Don Cummings helped out with snapshots for our Candid page. To Don Cummings also goes deep gratitude for his patient efforts in taking team and group pictures during the last very busy week before we were scheduled to go to press. Our thanks to all ! Last but not least, we mention our advisor, Mr. Hyde. The yearbook could hardly have eome into being without Mr. Hyde ' s timely advice and guidance. JUDY DeLAURIER, Editor. The University of Western Ontario LONDON. CANADA SUMMER SCHOOL July 2nd to Augusl 1 1th, 1951 1. Courses for the Permanent First Class Certificate and for the General B.A. Degree. 2. Subjects for the B.A. Course for Teachers of Elementary Schools for which credit will be allowed for many of the special summer courses offered by the Department of Education. 3. Special courses in ART, ATHLETIC COACHING, INDIAN ARCHAEOLOGY, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RELIGION, THEATRE ARTS, etc. EXTENSION CLASSES From October to April Regular classes in University subjects are maintained in numerous centres throughout Northern, Central and Western Ontario. These meet in the evenings or on Saturdays to serve the needs of teachers, enabling them to obtain Permanent First Class Certificates or to proceed to degrees while continuing to earn. Write to the Extension Department in September for a list of centres and courses CORRESPONDENCE DIVISION From September to April This offers an excellent opportunity to those persons remote from the University or Extension Department Centres to acquire standing in certain subjects. These subjects count toward the Permanent First Class Certificate or degrees. The material has been specially organized for correspondence purposes and the subjects offered are English, Economics, Geography, History, French, German, Latin, Spanish and Philosophy. For further information write to THE DIRECTOR OF SUMMER SCHOOL AND EXTENSION DEPARTMENT

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-The Spectrum Front Row: Executive — Beverley Draper, Advertising Secretary; Doug Banks, Business Manager; Judy DeLaurier, Editor; EbERLE Golohawk, Advertising Manager. Back Mr. Hyde, Advisor; Al French, Form II; Terry I.angley, Form III; Jean Riggs, Form Y; Archie Blandford, Form I; John McKeown, Form IV. Absent: Agnes Wright, Form VI. Editor Judy DeLaurier Business Manager Doug Banks Advertising Manager Eberle Goldhawk Advertising Secretary Beverley Draper Advisory Editor Mr. Hyde Form I Archie Blandford Form II Albert French Form III Terry Langley Form IV John McKeown Form V Jean Riggs Form VI Agnes Wright

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The Spectrum You who are graduating from the Normal School to take up duties in the classrooms of Ontario, do so at a notable time, for never has the prestige of the teaching profession been higher than it is to-day. Underlying this improved status is a keen sense, on the part of the public, of the teacher ' s increasing responsibility. No longer is the teacher regarded as a mere middleman purveying a uniform course of study to a so-called average pupil. Child study has banished that concept forever. Curriculum and method must be adapted to individual boys and girls, and to individual communities. It is the teacher who must do this adapting. For that reason the teachers of the Province are now being asked to take part in curriculum building on a local basis. The invitation reflects the faith of the public in the men and women who instruct our children. I am confident that you will justify that faith, and that you will take an active in- terest in the work of the curriculum committees in your district. My heartiest good wishes for success and happiness follow you as you enter your chosen profession. DANA PORTER.