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

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THE VOICE OF LONDON TEACHERS ' COLLEGE Dedication IN RECOGNITION OF HER YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE TO LONDON TEACHERS ' COLLEGE, THE STAFF AND STUDENT BODY RESPECTFULLY DEDICATE THIS ISSUE OF THE SPECTRUM TO MISS DOROTHY EMERY, a.o.c.a.. WHO IS LEAVING US AT END OF THIS TERM. MISS EMERY came to the London Normal School in 1922 under the Prinripalship of Mr. Wm. Prendergast. For over thirty years she has ruled beneficently over that part of the school popularly termed The Temple of Art. Miss Emery ' s professional skill commanded the confidence of the teachers-in-training. Her aim, however, was not to secure imitation but interpreta- tion and self-expression. Her classes were never dull. Her progressive outlook and her personal enthusiasm were a continuous challenge. Miss Emery ' s students, especially the many not gifted in art, will always remember her kindness as a critic, her whole-hearted appreciation of effort, and her encouraging approval of any measure of success. Her colleagues too will always remember the charm of her conversation. She was interested in their interests and quick to catch their points of view. Her gentle dignity, her ready wit and her infectious spirit of happiness have endeared her to all who have been associated with her. When the School celebrated special occasions, Miss Emery was often the inspiring genius and she and her students could always be counted upon to supply appropriate artistic settings for the activities. Great teachers have always been great person- alities. Miss Emery is interested in music and the drama; she is a student of literature, history and philosophy; and in her rare vacations she has man- aged to travel widely. Miss Emery ' s colleagues and students wish her many happy years of activity in those fields for which she has so richly prepared herself. 1955 Spectrum, Page 1