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

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Graduation Church Services i NCIENT and beautiful St. Paul ' s Cathedral, Richmond Street, provided the setting for a most inspiring Church Service for the graduating students of London Teachers ' College, their parents and friends, on Sunday evening, May 12, 1957. The Rev. Morse Robinson of St. George ' s Church and the Rev. Tom Harris of Huron College, instructors in Religious Education at Teachers ' College this year, assisted the Dean of Huron, the Very Rev. R. C. Brown, in conducting the service. Principal F. C. Biehl read a memorable lesson; and the College choir, under the direction of Mr. J. L. MacDowell, supplemented the Cathedral choir. Anthems sung were Sing Praise to God by Bach, and All in the April Evening by Hugh Roberton. This impressive service was admirably planned to launch us on our professional careers. A HE Roman Catholic graduation class ' religious service consisted of a High Mass at St. Martin ' s Church, Cathcart Street. The High Mass was offered up for the intentions of the members of the graduating class and two of the members, Brother Aloysius and Brother Ambrose acted as servers. All the members sang parts of the Mass under the direction of Brother Peter. The graduating class received Holy Communion in a body, followed by breakfast at Braemar Lodge, Wortley Road. The students extend their thanks and best wishes to Father J. J. O ' Flaherty for his kindness in giving up so much of his time to them. Alumni Week-End 1 HE Lucky Sevens, Classes of ' 27, ' 37 and ' 47, were honoured this year as the members of the Alumni of London Teachers ' College gathered at Convocation Hall, University of Western Ontario, on Friday, March 22. The theme for the event was Carousel, featuring Seven th Heaven. Music was provided by Lionel Thornton ' s orchestra from Lon- don, and dancing was enjoyed from 9.00 until 2.00. Reminiscing continued at the Princess Elizabeth Public School the following afternoon. Cheered on by staff members from both cities, the men teachers from Windsor and London played a rousing game of basketball. Following the annual business meeting, under the chairmanship of Morley Patterson, a delicious Smorgasbord was enjoyed. The week-end was brought to a close with a Variety Show, games and dancing in the gymtorium. VALEDICTORIANS Marion Henderson Gladys Berry Page 12

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KENNETH FLEAR PETER LAWSON Student Parliament ThIS year at London Teachers ' College will remain in our memories for the rest of our lives. No doubt we will look back on it with mixed emotions. The unhappy memories, however, will grow dim while the fond memories remain bright. Each of us has devoted this year to preparation — preparation for the real learning that will begin as we face our own classes for the first time. Only then can we realize the overwhelming task that is before us; namely, that of training children to live in the complex world of today, to be publicly useful and privately happy in the world of tomorrow. No other occupation offers so great a challenge. As teachers we must accept this challenge and work constantly toward self improvement. Teaching is the basic profession. From it stems all the progress. We should therefore recognize our profession as a proud and important one. In closing we would like to thank sincerely all the staff members and students for their co-operation during our term of office. May we extend to you our best wishes for a successful and enriching teaching career. KENNETH D. FLEAR, Prime Minister PETER LAWSON, Vice-Prime Minister STUDENT PARLIAMENT EXECUTIVE Peter Lawson, Marilyn Pinkerton, Kenneth Flear, Janet Sass.

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