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

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1958 volume:

LONDON TEACHERS ' COLLEGE LONDON, ONTARIO A frame of beams and steel, walls of cold brick and masonry stand, firm-planted, bold-faced against a half a hundred years. Within, a youthful, corporate heart warmed by filial love, by loyalty, by happy retrospection, beats and shall beat with steady strength, transcending change of outward form or place. ONTARIO «.tcd OF EDUCATION TO THE STUDEK ' oF THE LONDON TEACHERS ' COLLEGE Hamilton, North Bay, — oi t0 . day should he no less teacher education in U. Provmce, hutt within mem orahle. l e P ' H9 homes have teen provmed for 9 r _ A second „ for London « ££lZ  — — 1969 ' Thus , while several o£ our C «— -J rschoolswasnCT e rm o r e insist. part to play. The call for earnest effort „ you - - ear, «. ,our = - -  pupU£ en)oy „ « have displayed while at the CoUege , rk „ eU done . B  a ffiea sure the satisfactions that come from w measure to welcome you to the teachm, profession, g0 od wishes for success and happiness. TORONTO, January 2nd, 1958. ' ?KDunlop Minis ' of Education. Page U Spectrum F. C. BlEHL A Message To The Graduating Class 1958 lOU begin your life ' s work at a time when the roof and walls and indeed the foundations themselves of the house of education are being probed for their soundness. The principles under which this house was constructed are under attack; principles of a movement which dominated our thinking in elementary schooling for the past thirty years. I speak of course of the Progressive philosophy which held that the needs of children as children should govern the whole design of their schooling; that what a child felt he wanted at the age of six or eight or fourteen should decide not only what he learned in school at these ages, but also how he learned it; that to become adept at getting along with one ' s fellows was more important than storing one ' s mind with the data necessary for thinking, and at the same time practising one ' s mind in the habit of thinking. Such a philosophy, like other somewhat related philoso- phies of government and economics, might be ideal ones to follow in an ideal world. But our present world is far from that. Late in 1957 a new word was joined to the vocabulary of every English-speaking person in a matter of a few. days; at the same time every thinking English-speaking person received a terrible jolt to his easy-going philosophy. The word of course was Sputnik ; the rude fact beyond it is that in order to survive every one of us must begin to think much less of his own demands upon society, and much more of his duties to society, if he is to have any sort of acceptable society in which to live at all. This is the kind of world into which children are being born today. This is the kind of world for which they must prepare, and this is the world for which it is your job to prepare them. Now I think that you can do this without losing some of the best of that wave of educational philosophy which has just spent itself. We can demand all that a child can do, without falling into the ditch on either side; the reactionary one of demanding more from a child than he is endowed to do; or the Progressive one of asking of a child only what at this particular time he feels he wants to do. We can use the vital learning forces of interest and purpose; yet avoid both the reactionary pitfall of making learning a matter of drudgery without insight, and at the same time the Progressive one of mistaking whim at the time for abiding purpose. We can have a disciplined school without on the one hand demanding unthinking obedience to a little despot, or on the other hand abdicating firm leadership to mob control. We can help children to work together and to respect the best interests of the group as a whole; we have neither to establish a school society in which everyone is for himself alone, nor yet one in which popularity and group domination of the individual are the working ideals. You begin your career at one of the great turning points — not only in your own work of education, but also in the world ' s history. Your brave new world will be one of stress and challenge. And yet, with youth on your side, you can feel like another youth at another time of crux and change, back at the beginning of the French Revolution, and like Worsdworth at that time say that Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive, But to be young was very heaven! — F. C. BIEHL Page 5 Spectrum THE STAFF F. G. Walker, b.a., b.ed. Miss W. R. Prendergast Miss A. M. Lawson, b.a., m.sc. D. F. Harris, b.a. Industrial Arts Physical Education Home Economics Mathematics Mathematics Health Physical Education J. A. Eaman, b.a., p.paed. Miss M. H. E. Glover, b.a. Mrs. F. E. Cummings, b.a. R. S. Devereux, m.a. Social Studies Primary Methods Library Science Educational Psychology School and Community Primary Art Child Literature J. F. Laforet, b.a. M. Porte, b.a. N. Massey, b.a., m.sc. J. L. MacDowell, b.a., School Management Educational Psychology Science a.r.ci. Health Audi-Visual Education Music Page 6 Spectrum THE STAFF L. B. Hyde, b.a. Miss B. G. Bergey, b.a. Mrs. C. M. Dubois, b.a. G. H. Dobrindt, b.a., b.paed. History of Education Primary Methods Art English II Principles and Practices Primary Music J. A. McKeown, b.a. Miss W. Singer, b.a., b.l.s. Miss F. R. Hignell, b.a. J. H. Lennon. b.a. English II Library Science Child Psychology English B School and Community Child Literature History Page 7 ££ pectrum Message From LINDA JACQUES SoME fifty years ago, London Teachers ' College was opened to its first students. Since that time, a host of students have graduated from the school. But this June the doors will close to the last graduating class from this stately old college. Year after year, young people have graduated from the college and left its portals to seek new experiences. Thev have joined the many who have gone before to stand proudly in the ranks of Canada ' s teachers. This spring, we, the graduating class of ' 57- ' 58 bid farewell to a college which has prepared us to fulfil our professional ambitions. What obstacles will block our way, what success will cheer our hearts is still un- known. Here we stand on the threshold of new and challenging responsibilities. The nurse, the lawyer, the doctor, in all solemnity, dedicate themselves when receiving the certificate of the Editors GARY LUCIER their profession. To what do we as teachers dedicate ourselves when we enter our profession? It is not difficult to see that in co-operation with our fellow teachers, our aim is to lead the youth of Canada to a richer, fuller life. But our task is never really finished because the good must become better and the better best. Only as we strive to approach this goal do we see that the hours, nay years, of preparation have been worthwhile. As we leave the old building for the last time, we look ahead to a bright future for the school in its new location. Speaking for the class of ' 58 and all the past graduates, we wish to extend every good wish to those teachers who will graduate from London Teachers ' College in the years to come. We know that they will keep alive the fine tradition of the college. GARY LUCIER LINDA JACQUES Page 8 Spectrum SPECTRUM STAFF Front, left to right: Mr. Eaman, Staff Adviser; Don Miller, Adverising Manager; Rosanne Pickford, Secretary; Gary Lucier, Editor; Linda Jacques, Editor; John Buckler, Business Manager; Jane Archibald, Artist; Mr. Lennon, Staff Adviser. Standing, left to right: Mal Blinkhorn, Elizabeth Clow, Carol Wright, Marilyn Lynds, Elizabeth Hagell, Bill MacMaster, Marilyn Kicksee, Clara Borders, Elizabeth Muterer, Ann Kirkland, Dorothy Rich. Absent: Ruth Ann Regehr. LAYOUT COMMITTEE ADVERTISING COMMITTEE Front, left to right: Rosanne Pickford, Gary Lucier, Front, left to right: Mr. Fritz, Don Miller, Grace Legg. Linda Jacques, Dorothy Rich. Back, left to right: Robert Tyrrell, Tom McClenaghan. Back, left to right: John Buckler, Ann Kirkland, Mr. Laforet. Page 9 Spectrum Student Parliament the moving finger writes, and having writ moves on. Khayyam-Fitzgerald JOE SALCAK RAYMOND LUCK The page has turned and the account for the year is irrevocably closed. This year has provided all of us with the opportunity to learn, and in our hearts we all know whether we have abused this opportunity or used it well. For those in the one-year course, the degree of success won here will be reflected in the success of their future pupils. Those in the two-year course have been exposed to many facets of education and are now more able to judge what is expected of them. The passing of the school year closes an old account, that of the old London Teachers ' College. After fifty-seven years of faithful, though lately crowded service, the old has been supplanted by the new London Teachers ' College. So it is with pleasant mem- ories that we bid the old farewell, and with high expectations greet the new. May we take this opportunity to wish all of you connected with the College the very best of good fortune. Our good wishes go out especially to those who are to start teaching next year. Joe Salcak, Prime Minister Raymond Luck, Vice Prime Minister Page 10 Spectrum MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT Front Koir, left to right: Patricia Clements, Joseph Salcak, Raymond Luck, Elaine Smith. Second Rote, left to right: Hilda Neufeld, Sister Cecille Noella, Arlene Agla, Helen Lansdell, Janet McDougall, Virginia Dunning, Eleanor Powell. Back Ron: Bruce Hopkins, Thomas Wilson, Reginald Babbey, Robert McGee. Absent: Ted Broad, David Pocock. Form 1 Ted Broad Form 2 Joe Salcak Form 3 Bob McGee Form 4 Eleanor Powell Form 5 Reginald Babbey Form 6 Bruce Hopkins Form 7 Virginia Dunning Form 8 Janet McDougall Form 9 James Pepper Form 10 Raymond Luck Form 11 Helen Lansdell Form 12 Pat Clements Form 13 Arlene Agla Form 14 Sister Cecille Noella Form 15 Tom Wilson Form 16 Hilda Neufeld Form 17 Elaine Smith Page 11 Spectrum TO THE GRADUATING CLASS: As you go out from these halls of learning you will bring with you a great number of friendships which you have established with both staff and students. I write now to add to that number. I greet you on behalf of the Clergy who have spent many hours with you discussing religion and its relationship to your life — and all of life. We send you our prayers and good wishes as you enter your chosen vocation. We have endeavoured to deepen your faith in God and in His Divine will and intention for the world. What you believe is so important. What you believe about God, about the universe, about life, about the moral law, will fashion your character, shape your personality — and influence your teaching. It is your privilege in the schools of this Province to share your knowledge and understanding of the Christian Religion with oncoming generations. You can do this in many ways as provided by the course of studies; but you will do it most effectively by being a believing and practising Christian. In dozens of ways, consciously and unconsciously, you share what you are — and what you have with those whom you teach in the dassroom. Your faith, your understanding of the meaning and purpose of life — indeed all your convictions will break through time and time again in your relationships with your students. Perhaps Egerton Ryerson had this in mind when he stated in regulations issued by him in 1846 As Christianity is the basis of our whole system of elementary education, that principle should pervade it throughout. Thus your Christian convictions, in addition to your skills of various sorts will be shared — and they will become prized possessions in the lives of your students. They will bring meaning and purpose and depth to education; they will provide a necessary synthesis to the many subjects in the curriculum; they will provide direction and dynamic to the lives of the young people you teach. In this way you not only contribute to the fullest growth of personality but you share in the development of Christian citizens at an important stage in our country ' s growth and expansion. My colleagues join me in wishing you ' good luck in the name of the Lord ' . THE REVEREND THOMAS R. HARRIS The following ministers kindly instri Rev. Tom Harris Rev. Morse Robinson Rev. F. T. Darnell Rev. R. C. Plant Rev. J. O ' Flaherty ted us in Religious Education: Rev. C. J. Killinger Rev. John R. Waldie Rev. John Fleck Rev. O. B. Hoiesen Rev. J. A. O. McKennitt Rev. John W. A. Stinson Rev. A. P. Gillies Rev. Geo. E. Rousom Rev. Ralph Barker Page 12 Graduates Spectrum LOIS ACRES Woodstock Glee Club, Skating (MRS.) MARION ACTON Bothwell Sports, Art RALPH AFFLECK Dutton Hunting, Bowling ARLENE AGLA Chatham Dancing, Reading MELBA AITKEN Turnerville Music, Jr. Farmers ' Club LAURA ALLEN Newbury Music, Correspondence JANET ALABASTINE Tillsonburg Glee Club, Bowling ROY ALLISON London Pres. Lit. Soc, Choir JOAN ALLORE Stoco Jazz Records, Golfing SHIRLEY ALLORE Stoco Records, Dancing ft MARY AMERLINK Ridgetown Glee Club, Correspondence ANNE ANDERSON Puce Reading, Sports JOSEPH ANDREWS Byron Music, Current Events KENNETH ANGUS Windsor Sports JANE ARCHIBALD Port Rowan Bowling, Glee Club .J • TIT MAXINE ARNOLD Ridgetown Skating, Golfing PATRICIA ARTHURS Sarnia Lit. Rep., Organ MORLEY ASHTON Windsor Social Rep., Sports DENNIS ATKINSON Windsor Jan Records, Reading LAURA AUSTIN Burgessville Square Dancing, Basketbal Page 1U Graduates Spectrum JOHN AZIZ London Gymnastics, Track and Field REGINALD B ABBEY Tillsonburg Student Pari. Rep. PAUL BABCOCK Si. Thomas Sports, Camping DONNA BAIN Windsor Music, Drama AUDREY BAILEY Wheatley Sports. Dancing JESSIE BALL London Photography, Music MAX BALSDON St. Thomas B.A.A., Music OLIVE BANNERMAN Seaforth Sports, Reading EUNICE BARNES Tillsonburg Sports, Drama JOANNE BARCLAY Thamesville Dancing, Sewing GLENALDA BARRATT London Athletic Rep., Girl Guides DONNA BARTLETT London Music, Camping DOREEN BARTON Halifax Treas. of Glee Club, Folk Dancing GALE BASSETT Windsor Sports, Glee Club SHIRLEY BASTOW Wilkesport Sports, Reading KATHLEEN BAXTER Sarnia Sports, Sketching BONNIE BEAUBIEN Chatham Basketball, Skating PAUL BECK Aylmer Hiking, Choir SANDRA BENNETT Windsor Sports, Music MARY BERESTEN London Sports, Music Page 15 Graduates Spectrum JOAN BEZEAU London Music, Sports DIANNE BIDWELL Ingersoll Glee Club, Skating WILLIAM BILLINGTON London Hockey, Basketball EMMA BISHOP Wallaceburg Swimming, Skating MONTE BLACK Sprucedale Music, Sports k VERLYN BLONDE Chatham Skating, Dancing ELAINE BODKIN Thamesville Glee Club, 4-H Club MADELINE BOLTER St. Thomas Music VERA BOND Woodstock KLAUS BONGART London Glee Club, Sunday School Work Swimming, Reading (MRS.) CLAIRE BORDERS ANNE BOULTON Windsor London Reading, Spectrum Rep. Cheer Leader, Sewing m LOIS BOWEN Windsor Art, Library MARILYN BOYLE BARB ARA ANN BRADLEY London Riverside Glee Club, Music Reading, Music Page 1 6 Graduates Spectrum AYNE BROWN Windsor All Sports GAY BRUSH Amherstbur g Sports, Literature VERA BRYGIDYR Windsor Soc. Studies, Science JOHN BUCKLER Windsor Spec. Bus. Man., Sports NANCY BUCKLER Windsor Reading, Music ISABEL BUDDEN Thamesford Piano, Teachers ' Christian Fellowship n mm i JUNE BURK Blenheim Glee Club, Sports BEVERLEY BURR Aberfeldy Glee Club, Art SHIRLEY BURR Aberfeldy Glee Club, Music CECILE BUSZKIEWICZ Tillsonburg Dancing, Volleyball DALLAS BUTLER Paris Dramatics, Dancing DOROTHY CAFFYN SHIRLEY CALDWELL Ingersoll Norwich Glee Club, Jr. Farmer Activities Sports, Dancing EDNA CAMPBELL West Lome Music, Handicraft ISABEL CAMPBELL Shedden Glee Club, Leather Craft MILDRED CAJKA Dresden Skating, Reading EILEEN CAMPBELL London Baseball, Basketball MARY CAMPBELL Northwood G.A.A. Rep., Oil Painting BERTHA CARROLL Thamesville Sewing, Music LETA CARTER Port Stanley Glee Club, Dancing Page 17 Graduates spectrum DORIS CASKENETTE Tillsonburg Dancing, Reading JUDITH CASSELTON Simcoe Library, Choir HELENCL AIRE CATALANO London Skiing, Bowling BEDRISA CEPKA Sarnia Skating, Dancing (MRS.) BETTY CHAPMAN Courtland Music, Reading JOYCE CHAPMAN Petrolia Bowling, Swimming MAX CHARLTON Springfield B.A.A. Rep., Spectrum, Music DONNA CHEVALIER Woodslee Reading (MRS.) DIANE CLARK London Singing, Swimming DONALD CLARKE Wheatley Swimming, M. G. Enthusiast PATRICIA CLEMENTS Windsor Stud. Pari., Glee Club NANCI CLEVELAND (MRS.) ELIZABETH CLOW JACQUELINE CLUFF Cedar Springs Soc. Rep., The North Komoka Teachers ' Christian Fellowship London ni SYLVIA COATES Warwick Reading Page 18 Graduates Spectrum SHIRLEY CORNELL Tillsonburg Music, Skating DONALD CORNISH Salford Drumming, Woodworking MARJORIE COTTON Si. Thomas Sports, Art MARY CRAWFORD Forest Skating, Sewing BASIL CRIPPS Si. Thomas Hunting, Photography ELIZABETH CROOK London Church Activities, Politics ELIZABETH CRUICKSHANK Parkhill Glee Club, Church Activities OLIN CULBERT Woodstock Hunting, Music DONALD DALEY Wallaceburg Glee Club, Social Rep. BEVERLEY DARLING St. Mary ' s Sewing, Square Dancing BARBARA DARLINGTON Delhi Music, Reading SALLY DATE Sarnia Basketball, Bowling BARBARA DAVENPORT MARILYN DAVEY Glencoe Sports, Music Lambeth Soc. Rep., Art MARGARET DAVID Kingsviile Basketball, Skating MARILYN DAVIS Fort William Swimming, Skating MARILYN DAWSON Corunna Dancing, Records MARTHA DEACON Dresden Music, Sports JEANNETTE DE BLIEK Sarnia Piano, Skating ALEX DEEP Windsor Progressive Jazz, Teaching Page 19 Graduates spectrum MARGARET DEGNAN London Art, Teachers ' Christian Fellowship CHRISTIAN DEHN London Sports, Teaching DELORES DELORME Wallaceburg Reading, Spectator Sports JULE DESJARDINE Grand Bend Sports, Hunting MORLEY DESJARDINE Grand Bend Glee Club, Sports JEANNE DEJONGHE Chatham Dancing, Piano GEORGE DeKAY JEANNE DEPUYDT Hyde Park Muirkirk Music, Skating, Music, Student Pari. Rep. Ont. Older Boys ' Parliament DONNA DERBYSHIRE Leamington Sports, Dancing ROSE DeWINTER Bothwell Lit. Rep., Glee Club, Reading ALVENA DICK Leamington Music, Skating DARLENE DICKSON Muirkirk Dancing, Music MARY LOU DOBSON Windsor Singing, Records HELEN DOUGLAS Ingersoll Skating, Music DONALD DOWNING Woodstock Hunting, Wood and Metal Crafts KAY DR AKE Chatham Glee Club, Skating LAURA DRAKE Poplar Hill 4-H Club Young People ' s Work STANLEY DRESSER Leamington Sports, Records IRENE DUDZIC Sarnia Art, Sewing VIRGINIA DUNNING Gait Student Pari. Rep., Tennis Page 20 Graduates Spectrum DOROTHY EEDY Ailsa Craig Square Dancin9, Reading WILLIAM ELDERS Chatham Model Aircraft, Sports ALICE ELLIOTT Florence Bowling WAYNE ELGIE MARGARET ERNTEMAN Thamesford Eberts Soc. Rep., Sports, Dramatics Lit. Soc. Rep., Swimming GWENDLYN EVERITT MRS LULU FARNELL Ridgetown London Soc. Rep., Western, Swimming Music, Travelling JOYCE FENTON Tecumseh Swimming, Skating JOAN FERGUSON Sarnia Reading, Swimming DONALD FLECKSER London Theatre, Music PATRICIA FINLAY Thedford Dancing, Water-Skiing SHEILA FOSTER Ingersoll Badminton, Swimming MARY FORBES Leamington Singing JON FORD Blenheim Boy Scouts, Sports LESLIE FORD London Teachers ' Christian Fellowship Camp Work MARY FORSYTH Windsor Cats, Music JEAN FRANCOM Windsor Glee Club, Swimming MURRAY FRENCH Chatham Bowling, Photography RITA FRIESEN Leamington Sewing, Choir NORMA FULLER Watford Reading, Teachers ' Christian Fellowship Page 21 Graduates Spectrum MARGARET GALBRAITH ROSALIND GADD Appin Simcoe Dancing, Singing Music, Photography RONALD GARDINER MRS. LOUISE GARE Fort Erie Strath roy Glee Club Skating, Young People ' s Work DOREEN GARRETT Denfield Sports, Music i PATRICIA GATES Port Rowan Singing, Basketball MARGARET GAULT Riverside Basketball, Records ROSEMARY GEARY Point Edward Sec. Social Soc, Singing JOANNE GELINA Stoney Point Singing, Outdoor Sports CELINE GERVAIS St. Thomas Singing, Piano (MRS.) MARIANNE GIBSON Tillsonburg Music, Geography 4f BRUCE GILES Arkona Sports, Dancing JOAN GILL Grand Bend Glee Club, Skating PATRICIA GILMORE London Skating, Dancing PATRICIA GILPIN London Volleyball MARLENE GLENN St rath roy In getting B.A., Sports JAMES GLIDDON St. Thomas Art MRS. MARILYN GREENWOOD London Piano RONALD GREGORY Petrolia Golf, Hunting BETTY HAGELL Corinth Spectrum, Reading Page 22 Graduates Spectrum CONSTANCE HALL Delhi Sewing, Roller Skating ALMA HAL VERSON Fort Erie Basketball, Sewing LOUISE HAPPER Park hill Sewing, Crafts MERLE-ANNE HARDY MARGARET HANLON Essex Ingersoll Library Club Skating, Sewing MacWILLI AM HARRISON Aylmer Skating, Swimming (MRS.) ELLEN HENRY Appin Softball, Singing ROBERT HARVEY llderton Sports, Music ANN HEATH Mt. Bridges Singing, Dramatics MARY JANE HEBBLETHWAITE Blenheim Singing, Skating HELEN HERDMAN Exeter Reading, Skating MARGARET HICKEY Windsor Basketball, Ukelele HELEN HILL Norwich Music, Crafts SONJA HEBBLETHWAITE Blenheim Reading, Camping ELAINE HILLIKER Norwich Music, Home Ec. VICTORIA HOCEVAR MRS. CAROL HODGSON Amherstburg Harrow Reading, Skating Bowling, Softball JOAN HOLDITCH Riverside Basketball, Skating BARBARA HOPE Leamington Choir, Piano ALICE HOPKINS Norwich Music, Handicrafts Page 23 Graduates Spectrum BRUCE HOPKINS Byron Stud. Pari., Gardening MARJORIE HORTON Aylmer Junior Farmers, Singing MARILYN HUFFMAN Blenheim Glee Club, Skating ROY HOUGHTON New Sarum Hockey, Baseball BLAKE HUGHES Strath roy Figure Skating, Art MARGARET HUNT London Singing, Reading DAVID HUTCHISON Thorndale Music, Dramatics PAUL HYATT Emo Hunting, Reading MARY JACKSON Komoka Sewing, Skating LINDA JACQUES Leamington Ed. Spectrum, Music SIMONE JACQUES Granton Drawing, Reading EILEEN JEWELL Dutton Sewing, Reading JAMES JOHNSON Windsor B.A.A. Rep., Sports PEGGY JOHNSON Avon Archery, Singing BETTY ANN JOHNSTON London Reading, Music ROBERT FARROW Windsor Choir, Bowling BETH JOSH Petrolia Teachers ' Christian Fellowship, Music HARRY JOY London Rugby, Swimming IDA KAIRNS West Lome Glee Club, Skating MARGARET KEARNS Wardsville Skating, Volleyball Page 2U Graduates Spectrum LOUISE KELLY Windsor Reading, Piano SHIRLEY KENNEDY Amherstburg G.A.A. Rep., Hi Fi MARILYN KICKSEE Langton Spectrum Rep., Glee Club RONALD KILBOURNE MARILYN KILPATRICK Sarnia Norwich Woodworking, Dancing Glee Club, Reading BEVERLEY KIPP Windsor Lit. Rep., Badminton JOHN KORMOS Woodstock y.M.C.A. ANNE KIRKLAND Kitchener Spectrum Rep., Bridge, Camp Work HELEN KLAHSEN London Singing, Reading ARTHUR KNIGHT Windsor Dramatics, Dancing HELEN KOZMA Rodney Sewing, Piano SANDRA KRAUSE Windsor Badminton, Typing HELEN KUHAYDA West Lome Swimming, Sewing DOROTHY KONCEWICZ Windsor Glee Club, Sports MARY KUHAYDA Crinan Reading, Knitting MARY KUTCHA Alvinston G.A.A. Rep., Dancing, Sports ANGELA LACHINE Essex Dancing, Photography MARCIA LAMPMAN Sarnia Reading, Drama CARMAN COOK London JEANNE LANSENS Chatham Skating, Dancing Page 25 Graduates Spectrum LEONARD LAVOIE Si. Thomas Bowling, Golf LEE LAUR Springfield Swimming, Reading BEVERLEY LEARNE Sarnia Reading, Skating DOREEN LECKIE London Bowling, Photography GRACE LECKIE Sarnia Glee Club, Sewing NANCY LEE Windsor Piano, Swimming GRACE LEGG Birr Singing, Reading MARY LEE LENDON Leamington Bowling, Art ELEANOR LIDWELL Leamington Sports, Young People ' s Work MARGARET LITTLE Harrow Glee Club, Badminton BARBARA LIVINGSTONE YVONNE LOCKHART KATHLEEN LONGFIELD West Lome Piano, Singing llderton GARY LUCIER Mossley Windsor Glee Club, Camping Ed. Spectrum, Model Aircraft MARY LOU LUCIER Windsor Basketball, Ukelele 4 % W 11 MARGARET LUGTIGHEID Chatham Choir, Stamps MARILYN LINDS Windsor Spectrum Rep., Music MARGARET McC AFFREV Point Edward Lit. Rep., Music, Sports THOMAS McCLENAGHAN London Parties JUNE McCORMICK Forest Glee Club, Skating Page 26 Graduates Spectrum JANET McDOUG ALL Blenheim Student Pari. Rep., Music ISABEL McEACHERN Alvinston Designing, Reading MARY McEACHREN Glencoe Skating, Pat Boone ir v W ROBERT McGEE Thamesford Sports, Reading MARGARET McGREGOR St. Thomas Glee Club, Piano SHIRLEY MclNTYRE Scotland Piano, Skating FLORA MacKENZIE London Soc. Rep., Basketball MARIE McKEON Merlin Embroidery, Bowling DONALD McKINNON DOROTHY McKINNON Teeswater St. Thomas Sports, Crafts Sewing, Basketball MARY McLEAN Melbourne Dancing, Choir WILLIAM McMASTER London Fishing, Spectrum Rep. TERRY McNEAR Blenheim Coin Collecting, Chess JEANETTE McPHAIL DONALDA McTAGGART Rodney St. Thomas Glee Club, Piano Glee Club, Reading KENNETH McTAGGART Glencoe School Photographer, Glee Club JANET McWILLIAM Windsor Skating, Jazz OLA MAIN Vienna Glee Club, Skating BETH MALLETT London Waltzing, Reading ALAN MANN Wallaceburg Page 27 Graduates Spectrum SYLVIA MANTON Woodstock Boating, Music GAIL MARR Port Dover Reading, Sewing GAIL MARSHALL Sarnia Lit. Rep., Glee Club MARGARET MARSHALL Tillsenburg Piano, Bowling TERRY MARSHALL London Camp Work, Bowling LENORE MAYHEW Comber Glee Club, Basketball DONALD MILLER Windsor Adv. Man. Spectrum, Sports ELIZABETH MOORE Thamesford Beach Picnics, Decorating NOLA MORRIS Tillsonburg Glee Club, Reading PAUL MOYER St. Thomas Reading, Science ELAINE MULCASTER Essex Glee Club, Reading PATRICIA MUNRO ELIZABETH MUTTERER Windsor Ingersoll Soc. Rep., Painting Spectrum Rep., Swimming DONALD MYERS Wallaceburg Singing, High Arts LYNN NEAL St. Thomas Figure Skating, Athletics Page 28 Graduates Spectrum HILDA NEUFELD Leamington Writing Letters, Stud. Pari. Rep. PATRICIA NEWMAN SHIRLEY NIBLOCK South Woodslee Belmont Glee Club, Piano FAY NOBLE Leamington Piano, Reading MYRA NOE Ingersoll Cooking, Bowling JACQUELINE NORWOOD MRS. BETTY O ' HARA Windsor London Bowling, Writing Letter Singing, Sewing ANN OMANIQUE London Skiing, Dancing CONSTANCE OSTLAND Exeter Little Theatre, Glee Club MARY LOU OTTO Windsor G.A.A. Rep., Basketball BLANCHE PAINTER Windsor Reading, Dancing MARY PARK Amherstburg Swimming, Reading MAMIE PARKING Croton Glee Club, Reading MARILYN PATTERSON Essex Choir, Library SUSAN PAULS Port Rowan Singing, Reading MARILYN PELKEY Chatham Choir, Library ERLMA JEAN PERCY Kinlough Sewing, Piano ELEANOR PERSALL Waterford Music, Sports JAMES PEPPER Blenheim Choir, Public Speaking MURIEL PERRITT Dresden Sewing, Choir Page 29 Graduates Spectrum MONA PFEIFER West Lome Glee Club, Art ROSEANNE PICKFORD Windsor Sec. Spectrum, Writing JANE PITCHER Tillsonburg Skating, Athletics JOAN PI L KEY Sarnia Badminton, Choir EVELYN PLEWES London Gardening, Piano MARY PIRRIE London Volleyball, Choir LUCILLE PITT AW AY London Sunday School Work, Glee Club WILFRED POND Simcoe Soc. Rep., Glee Club FREDA POOLE Chatham ELEANOR POWELL Merlin Stud. Pari. Rep., Singing, Art JOAN PRESTON St. Thomas Sports, Reading BETTEMAY PUGH London Dancing, Reading NORA PURDOM London Music, Athletics BARBARA POTTS Aylmer Music, Home Making -V ' ft ZOLTAN PUSKAS Windsor Sports, Photography JEANNE QUICK Pelee Island Dancing, Cooking JO RAIHA Chatham Skiing, Reading LOUISE RAPSON Exeter Sports, Reading IRENE RATH Putnam Sewing, Music ROBERTA RAWSON St. Thomas G.A.A. Rep., Sewing Page 30 Graduates Spectrum SHARON RE A London Music, Reading BARBARA REED Woodstock Swimming, Music ALICE REEVES Dutton Glee Club, Athletics RUTH ANN REGEHR Sarnia Basketball, Volleyball HELEN REID Chatham Swimming, Oil Painting ELDA RICCIOTTI DONNA RICHARDS Wallaceburg Dresden G.A.A. Rep., Skating, Dancing Glee Club LARRY RICHARDS Blenheim Photography, Music NANCY RICHARDSON Sarnia Badminton, Popular Music ROBERT RENAUD Windsor Photography JOANNE ROBINSON Varna Knitting, Bowling JOHN ROBSON Kingsville Church Music, Lit. Soc. Rep. MARION ROSS Embro 4-H Work, Sewing KENNETH RUNSTEDLER Kinssville Square Dancing, Basketball CAROLYN RUSSELL Charing Cross Lit. Soc. Rep., Glee Club BARBARA RYCKMAN MOTHER SACRED HEART SISTER ST. AUGUSTINE SISTER MARY CECILIA SISTER MARY CHARLES Burgessville Sarnia Mount St. Joseph Mount St. Joseph Stratford Glee Club, Reading Page 31 Graduates Spectrum SISTER ST. GERTRUDE SISTER MARY Mount St. Joseph OF THE EUCHARIST Mount St. Joseph SISTER MARIE JEROME SISTER MARY PERPETUA SISTER MARY JOACHIM Windsor Mount St. Joseph Stratford Collecting Poetry SISTER MARY CECILE NOELLA Windsor JOSEPH SALCAK Eden Prime Minister Stud. Pari. Baseball JUDITH SAVAGE Wallaceburg Library, Athletics GEORGE SCHARTNER Leamington Swimming, Reading SHIRLEY SCHNECKENBURGER Rodney Athletics WILLEMINA SCHIPPER St. Thomas Young People, Reading DONELDA SCOTT Brigden Violin, Sewing SHEILA SCOTT Woodstock Badminton, Swimming BETTY MAY SEARSON BARBARA ANN SEECH Watford Windsor Glee Club, Athletics Lit. Rep., Travelling CONSTANCE SHELTON Ingersoll G.A.A. Rep., Oil Painting MARILYN SHAW Riverside Basketball, Volleyball DOROTHY SHEWAN Essex Library, Music JOSEPHINE SILIFANT London Badminton, Piano GARRY SIMPSON Morpeth Sports, Dancing Page 32 Graduates Spectrum RUTH SIMPSON Wallaceburg Skating, Reading MRS PATRICIA SKINNER London Dancing, Basketball MARY LOU SLACK Pelrolia Music, Basketball CARLENE SMITH Harrow U. of W. O., Reading DOUGLAS SMITH Port Rowan Glee Club, Badminton ELAINE SMITH Harrietsville Bowling, Sunday School Work NORA SMITH Si. Thomas Skating, Baseball PATRICIA SOUTHERN St. Thomas Piano, Records JUNE STEEPER Parkhill Glee Club, Roller Skating LARRY STEERS Vienna Sports, Photography MURDOCH STEWART London Primary Children, Woodwork MADINE STRUTHERS Sarnia Singing, Skating ANNE STUART Windsor Glenn Miller, Skating MARGARET STUART Windsor Poetry, Basketball PATRICIA STUART Windsor Reading MARILYN SUTHERLAND Delhi Choir, Dancing JEANNETTE SWAIN Langton Glee Club, Reading WANDA TALIAFERRO London Arts, Sports LLOYD TARGETT St. Thomas Swimming, Tennis HELEN TAYLOR South Woodslee Glee Club, Skating Page 33 Graduates spectrum KATHLEEN TAYLOR Si. Thomas Skating, Music LORRAINE TAYLOR Grand Bend Travel, Reading MARIE TAYLOR London Piano, Skating MARILYN TAYLOR London Piano, Reading ELEANOR THOMAS Port Lambton Dancing DAVID THOMSON London Y.M.C.A., Church Work JOHN THOMSON Windsor Glee Club, Sports DENZEL THORPE Windsor Singing, Square Dancing NANCY TOWNSHEND London Basketball, Music CLAIRE TREPANIER St. Joachim Skating, Sewing JANET TRIMBLE Cottam Glee Club, Roller Skating if kk BEVERLY TURNER Burford Singing ROBERT TYRELL Tillsonburg B.A.A. Rep. PATRICIA VALK St. Thomas Music, Painting MARION VANDERLINDI Sarnia Cooking, Young People ' s Worl JAMES VAN PATTER Aylmer Swimming, Golf ROSABELLE VEIGHEY La Saile Anthropology, Bird Watching BRENDA VELA Port Rowan Soc. Rep., Swimming FRANCES VERHOEVEN MERTON VERMETTE Simcoe Amherstburg Skating, Music Singing, Roller Skating Page 3U Graduates Spectrum EVELYN VIETH Chatham Sewing, Music LLOYD WAGNER Sarnia B.A.A. Rep., Woodwork GRACE WALKEY London Dietetics, Travel JANET WALLACE London Reading, Youth Work BETTY LOU WALLINGTON London Travel, Music CAROL WALSH London Sewing, Reading BETTY ANNE WAY Gait Soc. Rep., Travelling FRANCES WARNER Chatham Skating, Piano DONNA WEBSTER London Singing, Skating JANE WARREN Amherstburg Skating, Piano JEANETTE WATT Burgessville Singing, Square Dancing JANET WENTWORTH Paris Singing, Badminton ILENE WHETHAM Dublin Glee Club, Crafts EDNA WATTS Sarnia Sewing, Tennis ALBERTA WHITE Sussex, N.B. Politics, Puppets MARY LOU WHITE PATRICIA WHITEHEAD London London G.A.A. Rep., Sports, Music Dramatics, Art JOAN WILKINSON Forest Lit. Rep., Skating BARBARA WILLIS London R.C.A.F. Reserve, Photography MARY WILLSIE Thedford Photography, Sports Page 35 Graduates Spectrum ANNE WILSON Woodstock Photography, Reading MURIEL WILSON Eden Art, Skating THOMAS WILSON Lambeth Swimming, Bowling RONALD WILSON London Bowling, Singing ANN WINGROVE Georgetown Music, Sports MARION WINGROVE Langton Glee Club, Letter Writing DIANNE WOOD London Piano, Music MARGARET WOODBURN KENNETH WOODS Parle hill London Music, Sports President, Glee Club, Hi-Fi CLARENCE SIVERNS Windsor Choir, Bowling ALMA WRIGHT Bothwell Singing, Skating RONALD ZAVITZ Alvinston Rugby, Softball BROTHER ANTHONY Aylmer Nature, Literature HELEN POWERS London ARTHUR VAN WATERSHOOT Aylmer Social Studies, Mathematics Page 36 Undergraduates Spectrum PATRICIA ADAMS London Skating, Swimming JANE ARMSTRONG South Woodslee Roller Skating, Music MARILYN ARMSTRONG Curries Volleyball, Basketball CAROLYN BAILEY Simcoe Basketball, Reading VALERIE BARBOUR London Cheerleading, Basketball MICHAEL BARRETT Port Dover Swimming, Badminton CAROLYN BROWN Shedden Volleyball, Ice Skating ALIX DALZIEL Elmira Swimming, Skating BARBARA BATES Burgessville Basketball, Swimming ADELE BOOK London Swimming, Glee Club TED BROAD Chatham Sports, Dramatics MAE BLINKHORN London Spectrum, Volleyball GAYLE BUNNING Chatham Ice Skating, Swimming RUTH CARLESS St. Thomas Archery, Ice Skating ELIZABETH CASS Windsor Basketball, Swimming ROBERT COBBY Wheatley Industrial Arts, Music MARJORIE DAVIS Fingal Music, Stamp Collecting MARGRET DeJONG London Swimming, Skating DOREEN DELANEY Byron Swimming, Ice Skating DOROTHY DeSUTTER Tillsonburs Bowling, Volleyball Page 37 Undergraduates Spectrum PATRICIA DEYO London Skating, Riding JOANNE DODDS Glencoe Basketball, Swimming PATRICIA DOIG Garden City Basketball, Track Field ROSS DOUGHERTY Sarnia Curling, Swimming VIVIAN DOWDING Denfield Reading, Farming ELEANOR DUNDAS Glencoe Swimming, Volleyball MARILYN EARLEY Kerrwood Swimming, Calf Club Work CAROL EGGERT London Swimming, Ice Skating ROBERT FEASEY Strath roy Swimming, Baseball PETER FEDDEMA London Reading, Stamp Collecting ■ SANDRA FORD Lambeth Ice-Skating, Glee Club RAYMOND GAVEY Aylmer Hockey, Swimming ALLAN GEE Essex Music, Bowling GOLDIE GEORGE Courtland Basketball, Dancing CONSTANCE GERVAIS Windsor Bowling, Swimming LYNN GOODWIN St. Thomas Basketball, Swimming DONNA GROAT London Volleyball, Glee Club ROSE GROHS Simcoe Basketball, Volleybal ANNE HALSTEAD Noranda Glee Club, Tennis ARLENE HAYWARD London Glee Club, Volleyball Page 38 Undergraduates Spectrum SALLY HERRIES Tillsonburg Skating PAUL HODGSON Si. Thomas Art, Baseball BETTY LOU HORLICK Tillsonburg Swimming, Girls ' Athletic Assoc. JOAN HOSKIN Hagersville Glee Club, Skating MARGARET HYATT Tillsonburg Music, Roller Skating ROSEMARY INCHLEY Ridgetown Glee Club, Art CAROL JAKEMAN Beechville Track Field, Gymnastics DONNA JAYNES London Swimming, A.Y.P.A. EVELYN JOHNSTON Newbury Glee Club, Reading JOSEPH JURASEK Windsor Basketball, Swimming JEAN KEITH ELIZABETH KILBOURNE SHERMAN KIRKHAM St. Thomas Mt. Brydges London Skating, Swimming Glee Club, Skating PATRICIA KNIGHTS Blenheim Basketball, Skating ANDREW LAKO Mt. Brydges Basketball, Photography MARY GAIL LANGDON HELEN LANSDELL London London Glee Club, Volleyball Student Parliament, Tennis ANN LAROCQUE Gait Basketball, Swimming ROSEMARY LAWRENCE RUTH LIVINGSTONE Woodstock Port Rowan Music, Bowling Swimming, Badminton Page 39 Undergraduates Spectrum DONNA JEAN McMILLAN BARBARA MACK AY MARLENE MacKENZIE Ridgetown Riverside London Young Peoples, Skating Basketball, Swimming Young Peoples, Basketball NOEL MARTIN London Soccer, Cricket JANET MITCHELL Leamington Piano, Glee Club ANNE MACKIE London Music, Young Peoples MICHAEL MALLOTT Leamington Baseball, Hockey I JANE MASON St. Williams Bowling, Glee Club CATHERINE MEEGAN Waterford Skating, Basketball SYLVIA MERIAM Byron Sewing, Church Work MARY ANNE MILLER Noranda, Que. Music, Skating MERLENE MORROW Strath roy Skating, Bowling WRAY MOON Tillsonburg Swimming, Skiing ELIZABETH MURRAY lona Station Young Peoples, 4-H Officer JUDY NANCEKIVELL London Glee Club, Volleyball Page W Undergraduates Spectrum HILDA NAUTA Merlin Basketball, Badminton DOLORES NICHOLS Adelaide Village Glee Club, Badminton MARJORIE NOAD Thamesford Choir, Skating MARY O ' NEILL Ridgetown Swimming, Skating PATRICIA PAGE Windsor Choir, Volleyball BEVERLEY PEAK London Volleyball, Badminton BARBARA PHOENIX London Art, Ice Skating LYLE PLUMB Kerrwood Crafts, Volleyball A i ELEANOR POLGAR Corinth Basketball, Volleyball PAUL RAITHBY London Sports, Industrial Arts JANICE REID Leamington Ice Skating, Art GINGER REITH St. Thomas Social Rep., Volleyball DOROTHY RICH Kingston Spectrum, Classical Music JANE ROUGHLEY London Tennis, Glee Club DIANE ROUSE Hamilton Glee Club, Swimming CAROL ANN RUTHERFORD Orillia Figure Skating MARILYN SCHLEGEL Ailsa Craig Skating, Church Choir JANE SCRIVENER MARY JANE SHANNON Waterford Petrolia Piano, Horse Back Riding Basketball, Volleyball CAROL SILLETT London Athletic Rep., Tennis Page 41 Undergraduates Spectrum MARGARET SINCLAIR Sault Ste. Marie Literary Rep., Music PHYLLIS SMITH London LAURA SUMNER London Glee Club, Volleyball SANDRA SUMNER London Horse Back Riding, Tennis GABRIELLE TIEDE London Glee Club, Reading BONNIE TIFFIN WILLIAM VANDERPLOEG Dresden London Camp Counselling, Dramatics Reading, Gardening FRANCES WEBB Port Dover Glee Club, Skating KATHRYN WHITE Leamington Dramatics, Glee Club JANET WILMOTT Dresden Skating, Music i 1 .... 1 S MARY JANE WILSON Riverside Bowling, Swimming JOHN WISTOW London Baseball, Football CAROL WRIGHT London Girl Guides, Spectrum Page £2 spectrum MORNING LITERARY SOCIETY Back Roir: Alice Reeves, Rose de Winter, Gay Brush, Barbara Seech. Front Row: Joan Wilkinson, Roy Allison, Carolyn Russell, Marg Ernteman. AFTERNOON LITERARY SOCIETY Goldie George, Margaret McCaffrey, Pat Arthurs, Gail Marshall, Mr. Rogers, John Robson, Evelyn Veith, Beverley Kipp. OUR LITERARY SOCIETY STUDENT BODY: observes literary programme. Each FORM in the student body suggests criticism of the programme, which is formulated by the local LITERARY REPRESENTATIVE, and reported to the LITERARY SOCIETY made up of all Lit. Reps. Here the final consolidated report is drafted, and is delivered by the performing form ' s LIT. REP. first, privately to the performing FORM, second, publicly to the STUDENT BODY. BaCK in September, 1957, a very memorable din of confusion descended upon the stately red brick building on the corner of Elmwood and Wortley. Another flock of naive, and not-so-naive, fledglings from various collegiates had once more made history in the traditional, confusing way. Chaos gradually subsided when each green student-teacher was assigned a number, and a form to call home. Once we were organized, our confusion grew into elite culture and a certain ambition seemed to be born. Which form could prove itself the most dignified? Well, of course, OUR form could. To prove ourselves, we decided to invite the student body to the auditorium for a half-hour of our cultivated, and educational entertainment. To implement this programme, we decided that we should be even further organized. Therefore we elected a Literary Representative to manage us in the performance, and also to represent us in the Literary Society meetings. The date arrived for our proof positive that we were well cultivated in the literary area, as are all good prospective teachers. However, the nearer the final time came, the more dubious we were. When the curtain opened, we were in fact quite dubious about being well organized. Great amounts of nervous, mental and physical energy had been expended on the programme, but there just didn ' t seem to be enough of that precious commodity known as Time! Through some God-given grace we actually managed to perform a miracle that day. Our literary programme wasn ' t so bad after all! In fact, we thought it was quite good! Then we wondered what the other forms thought. We sent our Literary Representative with our personal criticism of the performance to the Literary Society ' s meeting. There, our Lit. Rep. found that each form had already been discussing the performance, and our literary programme became the topic of discussion at the Literary Society that week. In the meeting, the Society pooled all of the criticisms which other forms had made, plus our own, and made a report which our Literary Representative first read to us, and then to the w hole student body. The report wasn ' t all beautiful, because there were a few flaws. But generally the student body enjoyed our form ' s contribution to London Teachers ' College life. Our reward was sufficient, and since then we have praised and sympathized with other forms ' attempts, knowing from personal experience what the words starting early and co-operation truly mean. Casually, we write the summary sentence to another chapter of L.T.C. ' s Literary Book. This chapter has been our chapter, written, edited, and published by us. We shall read our chapter over and over again each time we think back to those good old days, not forgetting those faithful few who served on our behalf in the Literary Society. John H. Robson Paqe kh Form I Great Lovers of History Q N February 14, 1958, Form 1 held their Literary Programme. Since this was St. Valentine ' s Day, the fitting topic Great Lovers of History was chosen. Gabrielle Tiede, the Form Literary Representative, opened the programme with words of greeting and introduced the narrator of the programme, Bonnie Tiffin. Miss Tiffin began by relating the true story and the legend of the martyr, St. Valentine. This was followed by a pantomime scene depicting the construction of the first valentine. All the following stories and scenes were about memorable love stories, from Biblical times to our present day. The stories of the devotion of Ruth to Naomi and the love of Ruth and Boaz were effectively concluded by a solo taken from Ruth ' s devoted words Whither Thou Goest. Following the Bible characters came a Royal character in the form of Queen Elizabeth I of England and one of her main interests, Sir Walter Raleigh. The next scene portrayed William Shakespeare and his wife, Anne Hathaway. Here we saw the birth of Shakespeare ' s 130th sonnet. America, during its early years of coloniza- tion, has given to the many intriguing stories of romance and adventure the story of the Indian Maiden, Pocohantas, endangering her own life for Captain John Smith and we heard the conversations of Miles Standish, John Alden and Priscilla. Behind the beautiful poem How Do I Love You? lies a heartwarming story of love and devotion. On our stage we saw one of the inspirational moments in the life of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Browning. Few of us knew until this day that the old favourite song When You and I Were Young Maggie evolved from a courtship which took place at Glanford, Ontario, near Hamilton. We heard the story behind the song and a rendition. Somehow or other Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone got into the act. We were presented with a dialogue which showed us the Jack Benny millions know. Every girl dreams of some day meeting her Prince Charming. On our stage Snow White, that beloved little Princess of Fairyland, told us about this. Form II United Nations ' Day y NDER the blue and white banner of the United Nations, Form Two staged a model programme for United Nations ' Day which launched successfully the Literary Society programmes in the morning school. Everyone in the Form took part in planning, writing and presenting a fine play to depict the objectives, organization, problems and achievements of the world peace organization. Form III The Ins and Outs pORM Three presented a playlet entitled The Ins and Outs. This was chosen as an example of a suitable playlet for use in Home and School Associations. This playlet presented a situation which could be common to any school. The plot revolved around a newcomer to the school who was rejected by the leaders of the class which resulted in his leaving school. The situation was re-enacted with his being accepted and consequently adding a great deal to the class. The players Don Daley, Ron Gardiner, Art Knight, Donna Derbyshire and Audrey Bailey interpreted their parts well and this was shown by the audience. Following the playlet, a panel made up of members of the class discussed the merits and defects of the characters of the playlet. The Form counsellor, Mr. Devereux, contributed much to the success. Form IV Remembrance Day Assembly Qn Friday, November 10th, a large cenotaph was erected in the centre of the stage. Eleanor Powell, the Form representative, appropriately read an introduction indicating that we had chosen from the three Armed Forces, the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, one man from many who had been awarded a Victoria Cross, the highest award offered in Canada. Eleanor also explained the significance of Remembrance Day and what it means to us. While the flag representing the Air Force was being carried and placed to the right of the cenotaph by June McCormick, Joan Wilkinson told of Frederic Thornton Peter, and why he was awarded the Victoria Cross. While Doreen Leckie told about John Weir Foote and his bravery entitling him to a Victoria Cross, Alma Wright carried and placed the Army flag slightly to the left of the cenotaph. The class sang the inspired hymn Eternal Father. The Navy Flag carried by Alma Halverston was placed at the left of the cenotaph while Donna Webster told of a hero of the Navy and his brave deeds. Wreaths for each of the Forces were placed on the cenotaph by Patricia Gates, Frances Warner, and Jane Warren respectively in memory of the men who died. After the final wreath was placed Rosemary Geary sang The Lord ' s Prayer, and after the minute ' s silence Robert Jackson played Reveille and The Last Post. Page 1 5 Form V Music Through the Ages FrIDAY, November 22, 1957. As the curtains opened, the commentator, Reginald Babbey, introduced the theme, Music Through the Ages, representing classical, semi-classical and modern music. A candelabrum and a bust of Beethoven setting the mood, Miss Lois Bowen introduced Miss Gale Bassett who played Bach ' s Jesu, Joy of Man ' s Desiring. There was a reminiscent glow about the ivories as George DeKay followed with the immortal Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven. The first stage, consisting of the three B ' s was completed with Brahms ' Waltz in A Flat played by Miss Doreen Barton. The modern era was presented to the very attentive audience by Miss Eunice Barnes. First came a piano duet, Blue Tango, by Miss Barton and Miss Bassett. Miss Joan Bezeau, a cornetist with the London Symphony, played the Carnival of Venice. This style of music would never be complete without some of the works of Rogers and Hammerstein. Oklahoma was sung by the class choir, and a professional touch was added by Roy Allison, former member of Johnny Downs ' Orchestra, and former star of his own local television show. In a cool white fleck sport coat, Monte Black set the pattern for modern progressive music — jazz. Interpreting modern jazz were Max Charlton on piano, Mo Ashton on bass and Al Deep on drums. From the serious serenity of classical music to the happy wails of our American jazz impressions, our purpose was fulfilled. Form VI Rise and Shine of Don Fleckser. The cast consisted of Wayne Elgie, as Philip Sandford Grant; Dallas Butler, as Hepzibah Mercy Jones; Dave Hutchison, as Henry Joseph Jones; Elizabeth Crook, as Jane Morrison Jones. People helping were: stage manager, Gary Lucier; assistant stage manager, Rose de Winter; and make-up, Judy Casselton. Elda Cadogan, the authoress, is a Canadian of Irish descent and wife of the editor of the Durham paper. Many of her articles have been printed in MacLeans and Chatelaine; then she turned her thoughts to writing one-act plays. One day as she was exploring the attic of an old store, she came across some curious suits, thebacks of which were made of white factory cotton. The old storekeeper explained that in these the people used to bury the dead. Intrigued with this idea, and just for fun, she wrote Rise and Shine, now Canada ' s most popular one-act play. Other one-act plays written by Mrs. Cadogan are: The Invisible Worm and The Other Half. The production of this play was enjoyed by all the students of the mor ning school. Form X Origin of St. Valentine ' s FoRM IO ' s Literary Programme took place February 12th. The theme was St. Valentine ' s Day. This year Form Ten tried to get a new look at St. Valentine ' s Day by presenting a play about seven monks in a monastery. Each monk had a special talent except Valentine. Valentine thought that he didn ' t have any special talent, but we found out that he did, that of giving and of asking nothing in return. After Valentine ' s death, the people missed him so much that they decided to have a special day in his honour. Form XII Psychology Play Form Twelve presented the first Literary Programme of 1957. We chose a psycho- logical play based on child behaviour. Our Form felt that a play of this type might help new students in meeting behaviour problems. We discovered that many different types of behaviour may result from the same source and that each child requires a different approach in dealing with his problem. The play was summarized by Mas- low ' s Theory. The entire class participated. Mr. McKeown, our staff counsellor, assisted greatly in making the programme a success. Page J 6 Form XV Canadian Poetry Qn Wednesday, November 20, 1957, the curtain opened for Form 15 ' s literary programme — Canadian Poetry. In Pat Gilpin ' s introduction a need for teaching Canadian Poetry in our schools was stressed. Denzil Thorpe read Lampman ' s poem Late November and the mood created was deepened by a stark art tableau in tones of black, white and grey. E. Pauline Johnston ' s well known poem The Song My Paddle Sings was read by Mary Lou Dobson. Again a mood of loneliness was brought out. However, action was given this reading. A canoe was paddled over a cardboard sea by a red- headed Indian, Marilyn Dawson. Mert Vermette, cleverly making use of his French background (ten generations back) read Drummond ' s The Stovepipe Hole with an authentic accent. A pantomime of the poem was enacted by Joan Holditch and Bob Renaud. We mustn ' t forget Papa (Lloyd Targett) who did such an able job of falling through the stovepipe hole despite injuries to his leg as a result. John Robson, our Form Literary Representative, introduced the next poem — Inventory of Hades by E. J. Pratt. Here the Form joined in the singing of Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor with John Robson singing the solo parts. Form XIV Remembrance Day QrGAN music filled the auditorium, as the students filed in to pay their respects to the war dead. The stage was very impressive with its cenotaph in the centre and flags of many nations decorating the curtains in the background. The programme began with the singing of O Canada, followed by a Scrip- ture reading by Paul Mover. Form 14 then rose and chanted The Lord ' s Prayer and this was followed by the reading of the International Prayer by Sandra Bennett. Paul Babcock then led the school in singing Oh God Our Help in Ages Past. At this time, three members of the Form stood and gave their impressions of the war years; Brother Arthur, Agnes Comartin, and Klaus Bongart. Form 14 then followed with the choral reading of For The Fallen. The students then rose as the colour party, consisting of Max Balsdon and Basil Cripps carrying flags and Pat Arthurs carrying the wreath, approached. The bugle played The Last Post and the Reveille. The bugler was Joan Bezeau. The exit of the colour party was followed by Form 14 ' s second choral recita- tion This For Remembrance and the hymn Abide With Me sung by all. Sister Cecile Noella ended the service with Stranger At The Peace Table. Form 14 offers its sincerest thanks to Mr. Rogers for his great help. Form XIII Hallowe ' en I N keeping with the Hallowe ' en theme, on October 30th, Form XIII presented to the student body Hallowe ' en in the Classroom. The programme consisted of many songs which would add interest and variety to the lessons of all grades during the Hallowe ' en season. Also many ideas for Art lessons were presented, along with several poems which the children would enjoy listening to and memorizing. Form XVI Dancing FoRM 16 presented the Literary programme for November 27th. The theme for our programme was folk dancing, and in accordance with this theme we presented dances from five countries: Ireland, Scandanavia, Israel, Austria and Canada. A short history of each dance given before it was performed led to a better understand- ing of the main steps used. Form 16 would like to thank their Form Counsellor, Mr. Carnahan, for his assistance in this production. Form XVII Puppetry in the Schools 1A e, of Form XVII, made our contribution to the Literary Programme on Wed- nesday, January 15, 1958. The topic: Puppetry in the Schools. By means of simple demonstrations the various uses of simple hand puppets in the classrooms were illustrated. A health lesson on brushing teeth might be made more interesting by brushing the prominent false teeth in a puppet donkey ' s mouth. The students found Little Black Sambo and Jack and the Beanstalk good examples of what might be done with puppets before an elementary school audience. The short features were attractive as well as useful. One scene transported us to the Island of Trinidad where in the bright sun, masters of calypso in colourful costumes performed. Then in the swamps of Florida we met a smoking crocodile. Page 1 7 Form IX Robert Burns The Form Nine Literary programme portrayed the character of Robert Burns as seen through his various poems. The Cotter ' s Saturday Night was written as a picture of William Burness, the bard ' s remarkable father. Flow Gently Sweet Afton, sung by members of the class, showed the extent of Burns ' love for the beauty of his native Scotland. Recitation of To a Mouse was accompanied by an explanation of Burns ' humane treatment of the ordinary field mouse, the wee courin ' tim ' rous beastie. Narrations by various members of the Form described and explained the emotions of Burns involved in the writing of his great poetry and songs. Recitations of actual poems and the singing of his songs accompanied the narrative. Poems included The Cotter ' s Saturday Night , Address to the Devil , Lament and To a Mouse . The songs were Flow Gently Sweet Afton , Scots Wha Hae and Auld Lang Syne . Form VIII Dancing Through the Years Form VIII invited its audience to dance with them back through the ages to see the development of this art to its present form. A background commentary was meant to acquaint everyone with the origin and era of the various dances and costumes were used for added authenticity. The programme placed emphasis on the very earliest primitive movements of rhythm to the latest trends. Dances included were the sedate and elegant minuet, the graceful waltz after its Austrian fashion, the lively polka, folk dancing, the Charleston representing the jazz age, modern ballet and popular present-day dancing. Form XI St. Patrick ' s Day SlNCE our literary programme was scheduled for March fifth, we decided to illus- trate the life of Saint Patrick. As this was too small a section to cover, we chose Ireland as our topic and so produced our play. In the first scene, St. Patrick ' s life was dramatized. First we saw him as a young boy in Britain, then as a shepherd slave in Ireland. Later he was seen as a monk in France and last of all as the saint — Saint Patrick. A-filmstrip on Northern Ireland was shown to illustrate the geographic features of the land and the customs of the Irish people. A family of five, including mother, father, son, daughter and grandmother dramatized the home life in a very amusing way. From a discussion among three students from London Teachers ' College and two from an Irish Teachers ' College we learned of some methods of teaching used in Canada and Ireland. The musical scene which included dancing and singing was our finale. We are indebted to Margaret Sinclair and Miss Bergey, our form counsellor, for their part in making the production a success. Form VII A Farewell to the Old College FoRM VII had the privilege of presenting the final literary programme for the year. The theme was A Farewell to the Old College. A series or scenes brought to life some of the aspects of the school activities over the past six decades. Among these were a Promenade of the Edwardian era, and a glimpse of the school during the tense years of the First World War. Prospective teachers were working as ever but with the added task of giving encouragement to their loved ones overseas and promising to Keep the Home Fires Burning. The Roaring Twenties and the teaching conditions of the Thirties were presented in song and story. World War II, the post-war years and a hint of the future were also woven into the fabric of the production. Page Jf8 Spectrum GLEE CLUB 1957-1958 GLEE CLUB EXECUTIVE Back: Ken Woods, Don Dai ley. Front: Doreen Barton, Mr. MacDowell, Margaret McGregor. NE of the most enjoyable activities in the college is the Glee Club. Our executive has worked steadilv with Mr. MacDowell to make our music interesting and entertaining. Our fall enrolment was approximately 120 men and women representing both schools. In spite of the weeks of practice-teaching and the interference or Asiatic Flu we were able to present an excellent programme at the two Parents ' Nights before Christmas. Included in the programme of Christmas selections were: At Solemn Midnight; Sleep, Babv, Sleep; Keeping Holy Vigil; and Sing Noel. The second group consisted of individual selections, presented by Evelvn Johnston, vocal; Bob Harvey, violin; Don Daley, Roy Allison, John Robson and Ken Woods, male quartet; Mike Barrett, French horn; Pat Clements, vocal. In the third portion of the programme the following were offered: Non Nobis Domine; Christus Natus Hodie; Away In a Manger; and On This Happy Morn. After Christmas, the choir newly organized with 50 mem- bers, presented The Lord ' s My Shepherd to Brother James ' Air, and Non Nobis Domine by Roger Quilter at the Gradua- tion Service held at Centennial United Church. The choir also sang at an Education Week Service in Trinity United Church, and at an evening service in Cronyn Memorial Anglican Church. Numbers sung at the Graduation Banquet included Negro spirituals, a group of folk songs and Open Your Heart to Spring. Page U9 Spectrum TEACHERS ' CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Theme: Colossians 1: 18 That in all things He might have the pre-eminence. D EAR DIARY: TEACHERS ' CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP EXECUTIVE Mr. Carnahan, Marg. Degnan, Mary Anne McKenzie, Les Ford. Tonight the atmosphere was Venezuelan as Peggy Degan told us of h j missionary experiences. A hammock was slung from the rafters of the mus l room and we munched on eighteen-month-old casabe, a native bread which w; II dried on the thatched roof of a mud hut. After that we were thankful that Mi: I Lawson had given us permission to use the Home Economics room for the pr.l paration of more palatable refreshments. Tonight was the Hallowe ' en Party in Liz Clow ' s barn at Komoka. WhJ happened to the cows? After a round of games in the Hallowe ' en vein we adjourned to the house for a session of song and a message from Ron Mitchell. Here I am again, Dear Diarv. Ross McKay thrilled us with his chall drawing of the Crucifixion which was done to the accompaniment of suitahl background music. We appreciated the presence of Mr. Carnahan, staff reprJ sentative, at all of our meetings. Our toboggan party at the University resulted in a few spills and bumjl which only added to our enjoyment of the outing. We ended the evening witl a devotional chat on Wisdom bv Stan Adams at the home of Mary Anne Ml Kenzie. Refreshments were doublv enjovable after an evening on the snowv slopel We wish to thank the Christian Fellowship groups of London for thel many kind invitations. Also a sincere message of appreciation should go to eacj member of our group who helped to make the meetings a success. Les Ford, President Peghy Degnan, Vice-President Mary Anne McKenzie, Secretary-TreasurA Elizabeth Clow, Social Convener LIBRARY CLUB MORNING SCHOOL GROUP Ellen Henry, A.M. School 8 I HESE groups assisted in the library during the mornings and afternoons. The main responsibilities were putting away books, pasting up new books, typim arranging displays for special days and bulletin boards. Two projects were attempted during the vear — one of which was keeping scrapbook of events at the college. The main project was to bring to the studen of both schools the importance of voung Canada ' s Book Week observed Novemb 15 - 22, 1957. The morning school group presented a skit to help the student teache understand and appreciate the importance of good books for children. The cas under the direction of Miss Singer, was as follows: Student Director, Shirley Jeffery Child, Mary Forsythe Narrator, Eleanor Powell Principal, Don Daley Mother, Ann Heath Librarian, Claire Trepanier Assistants, Jeanette Watt, Lois Bowen, Frances Webb The narrato r pointed out the value of good books and the purposes of Your! Canada ' s Book Week before introducing the skit. Frances Webb closed by informir the students where they could see displays and books for children of all ages. Afternoon School Library group aided prospective teachers by presentir some of the beloved characters from Story Land to the students. The programn was written by Dorothy Shewan and narrated by Paul Mover: The facetious M Toad (Mrs. Willsie), those battling twins Tweedle-dum (Rosabelle Veighey), ar Tweedle-dee (Margaret McCaffery), Jane from the Middle Moffet (Anne McKeor and Pooh (Dorothy Shewan), with Robinson Crusoe (Dennis Atkinson), Litt Women (Alix Dalziel, Marilyn Patterson, Marilyn Pelkey, and Arlene Agla Robin Hood (Pat Whitehead) and Prince Ohmad from Arabian Nights (Lorraii Taylor). npMR T I j m We would like to thank the two staff advisers. Miss Singer and Mrs. Cun I I . If M h {[ I J fl mings for their guidance and assistance. AFTERNOON SCHOOL GROUP Paul Moyer, P.M. School Page 50 Spectrum ASSEMBLIES One of the year ' s highlights was a visit from the famous Canadian poet, Wilson MacDonald, who honoured us by reading samples of his famous poems. Many students took advantage of his visit to purchase copies of his books. Mr. MacDonald autographed each copy of Out of the Wilderness and The Caw-Caw Ballads that was purchased. wilson Mcdonald, alice elliott AsSEMBLIES were conducted at the beginning of the morning and afternoon sessions. Each form was responsible for organizing and conducting the assemblies for certain periods of time. Besides the regular procedure of opening exercises, students of outstanding ability performed. Grace Legg of Form 2 presented a commentary of her trip to England. An excellent s peech was given by William Van der Ploeg on Canada as I see it. Also a violin solo was presented by Marjorie Davis, accompanied by Kay White. Paul Raithby showed some coloured slides of his trip to Florida, and a demonstration of the bagpipes was given by Kenneth Mc- Taggart. Afternoon assemblies were highlighted by a presentation of coloured slides by Marg. Degnan. The slides were taken during her period of service as a missionary in Venezuela. Mary Lou Dobson sang two solos and John Robson ' s baritone solo The Trumpet Shall Sound, was enjoyed by all. Pat Clements and Pat Finlay, both of Form 12, favoured us with solos, and piano instrumentals were given by Pat Newman and Francis Verhoeven. A special note of interest to all was the choral reading group, which was very much enjoyed. At another assembly, the students who had achieved first class honours on the Christmas examinations were intro- duced. Mr. Biehl congratulated them on their standing and extended his best wishes for their future success. Forms who were planning the monthly parties often pre- sented advertising skits at the assemblies. These skits gave a hint as to the party theme and encouraged all students to attend. Wednesday assemblies were highlighted by sing songs conducted by Mr. MacDowell. During these singing periods, we learned several songs in four parts and the students enjoyed them greatly. Miss Nora Hodgins, Secretary of the Ontario Teachers ' Federation, addressed the student body early in February. She outlined briefly the various teaching groups which together comprise the O.T.F., advised the students of their duties and responsibilities towards the Federation, and reminded us of the benefits gained for the teaching profession in Ontario through the continued efforts of the Teachers ' Federation. Page 51 Spectrum OTTAWA-TORONTO WEEKEND Ottawa Toronto N the seventh of February about two hundred students from London Teachers ' College boarded the C.N.R. train on the first step of their three days in Ottawa. On arriving in Ottawa, the first scheduled activity was a tour of the Parlia- ment Buildings. Since Parliament was not in session, the students were unable to see the government at work, but were extremely fortunate to have Prime Minister Diefenbalcer address them. The remainder of the week-end included a tour of Ottawa, the Archives, the War Museum, the Art Gallery, and the Mint. A reception at the Ottawa Teachers ' College was also a highlight of the trip. MT 10.20, when the group arrived by C.P.R. at Toronto Union Station, the long anticipated tour of Toronto began! The first highlight of the day was a tour of the Royal Ontari Museum. The next step was a guided tour of the Parliame Buildings. Here the group was addressed by the Honourab V. J. Dunlop, Minister of Education. The students then w seated in the gallery for the afternoon sitting of the Hou Arrangements at the Parliament Buildings were made throu the courtesy of Mr. John Robarts, Q.C., M.P.P. for Londo Mr. F. C. Biehl was the staff representative on the trip. Page 52 Form Neu s Uj Spectrum T FORM I First Row: Jane Mason, Marjorie Davis, Ann LaRoque, Vivian Dowding, Sandy Ford, Evelyn Johnston, Pat Deyo. Second Roiv: Eleanor Dundas, Ar lene Hayward, Jane Roughley, Rosemary Lawrence, Frances Webb, Kay White, Dorothy Rich, Laura Sumner. Third Ron ' : Bill Van der Ploeg, Ted Broad, Rosemary Inchley, Marilyn Armstrong, Gay Tiede, Janet Mitchell, Judy Nancekivell, Barbara Phoenix, Gwen Love, Adele Book, Mr. Walker. Back Row: Bob Cobby, Ray Gavey, Judy Wilcox, Jane Armstrong, Doreen Delaney, Bonnie Tiffin, Janice Reid, Barbara Bates, Paul Raithby, Ross Dougherty, Wray Moon. FORM II Front Row: Beverly Turner, Alice Jean Elliott, Grace Legg, Carol Walsh, Pat Skinner, Sheila Scott, Betty O ' Hara, Bettymay Pugh, Dianne Wood. Second Row: Mary Katherine McLean, Margaret Gal- braith, Merle Anne Hardy, Janet Alabastine, Wilma Cole, Anne Stuart, Diane Clark, Margaret Hunt, Elizabeth Muterer, Shirley Niblock, Bill Billington. Third Row: Doug Smith, Blake Hughes, Margaret Ernte- man, Jane Archibald, Margaret Marshall, Sheila Foster, Maxine Arnold, Marilyn Taylor, Terry Marshall, Gail Marr, Leslie Ford, Doreen Garret, Mr. J. A. Eaman. Fourth Row: Stan Dresser, Lloyd Wagner, Mac Harrison, Dave Thomson, Wilf Pond, Don Cornish, Don Clarke, Lee Laur, John Aziz, Joe Salcak, Ken Runstedler, Ken McTaggart. Page 56 Spectrum FORM I WILLIAM VAN DER PLOEG: ' Twas how you talked and looked at things, That made us like you so, Uncle Bill. WRAY MOON: For oft the mildest manner Bespeak a bright, brave mind. KATHER1NE WHITE: A good sport, a true friend, and an earnest student. FRANCIS WEBB: Francis is true, Francis is shy. Just the friend who will stand by. JANE ARMSTRONG: A capable student, a worthy friend, A girl who sticks to the very end. JUDY NANCEKIVELL: Always smiling, always gay, Noble girl in every way. EDMUND BROAD: With force and skill, To strive, to fashion, to fulfil. BARBARA PHOENIX: To learn to live, and live to learn. BONNIE TIFFIN: A mixture of pep and lively chatter, With a readv supply of wit and laughter. BOB COBBEY: Forget the hours of thy distress, But never forget what they taught thee. GABRIELLE TIEDE: Wise to resolve and patient to perform, Always to smile and never to storm. JANE MASON: One wondered how so small a head Could carry all she knew. SANDRA FORD: Sandy is jolly, free from care, Quite composed when the masters glare. PATRICIA DEYO: She attains whatever she pursues. ANNE LAROQUE: Her cunning wiles, her ready smiles, Gather her friends for miles and miles. ROSS DOUGHERTY: With a good jest forever — DOROTHY RICH: ' ' We have no eloquence to colour justly this noble lady- — ' ' (Keats ' ) RAY GAVEY: His quiet unassuming ways We grew to like as passed the days. PAUL RAITHBY: The elements are so mixed in him that Nature may stand up and say, This is a man. VIVIAN DOWDING: Quiet though her way may be ' Tis marked with kind sincerity. BARBARA BATES: Fond of beauty, sports, and laughter, Business first and pleasure after. EVELYN JOHNSTON: Cheerful and kindly, best of girls, With dark brown eyes and darker curls. ADELE BOOK: She is blond, bonny, blithe and gay, And the very best friend for a rainy day. DOREEN DELANEY: Mark my words! We shall hear more of her. MARY GAIL LANGDON: For nature made her what she is And never made another. LAURA SUMNER: A quieter girl you ' ll never find, With heart benevolent and kind. MARJORIE DAMS: Tho ' music hath charms The musician hath more. JANE ROUGHLEY: And cloudy the sky or stormy the night, The sky of her heart is always bright. ROSEMARY INCHLEY: Straight and slim as the young larch tree; Sweet as the first wild violets, she. ELEANOR DUNDAS: Though quiet and gentle, with little to say, She is ready to help you in any way. JANET MITCHELL: She is willing, earnest, true, In all that she attempts to do. JANICE REID: A friendly spirit and cheery smile Make Janice ' s friendship quite worth-while. MARILYN ARMSTRONG: You ' d not guess for a while What ' s behind that winning smile ROSEMARY LAWRENCE: We know her school in the future Will always be gay and bright. GWENDOLYN LOVE: Her voice is ever soft, Gentle and low — an excellent thing in woman. (Shakespeare) FORM II MEMOIRS TlPPING the hour-glass of time back two years, we see the eager faces of our Form Two group starting on the long road to become teachers. The gaunt old rambling school welcomed us with draughty halls, slippery stairs and busy perplexing libraries, but over this a heart-warming spirit prevailed. After our first days of bewilderment, assignments, problems and nervous tension, we received a taste of teaching and eagerly embarked upon a full college life. More months slipped by, and with them the heart-break of failure, the exhilaration of success, and the satisfaction of a task well done. Our second year rolled around, and with new confidence we again entered the granite-towered old building, equipped with a whole year ' s experience all ready for use. Happy faces greeted us in the halls and common room; our reunion was complete. Another term of hard work, practice, more work and more practice, was interwoven with the fun of glee clubs, sports, assemblies and school parties. Now with the close of our final year we look forward to our new positions in the teaching profession. To those who follow we throw the torch, while we march on to give our best in teaching the junior citizens of Canada. Page 57 Spectrum FORM I Front Row: Shirley Caldwell, Marge Cotton, Jean De- Jonghe, Barbara Davenport, Gay Brush, Jacqueline Cluff, Mrs. Lulu Jean Farnell, Olive Bannerman, Barbara Bradley, Anne Anderson. Second Roiv: Ronald Kilbourne, Audrey Bailey, Donna Derbyshire, Marigold Collins, Darlene Dickson, Mrs. Marion Acton, Barbara Darlington, Martha Deacon, Gary Simpson. Third Row: Robert McGee, Donald McKinnon, Paul Hyatt, Art Knight, James Gliddon, Olin Culbert, Jack Thomson, Don Dailey, Ken Angus, Ronald Gardiner. FORM IV Front Row: Marie Taylor, Alma Wright, Clair Trepanier, Joanne Gelina, Rosemary Geary, June McCormick, Celina Gervais, Doreen Leckie, Louise Kelly, Mary Ja ckson, Connie Hall. Second Row: Edna Watts, Mary Lou White, Carol Hodgins, Eleanor Powell, Faye Noble, Alma Halverson, Mona Pfeifer, Ida Kairns, Erlma Percy, Marie McKeon, Mr. Lennon. Third Row: Joan Wilkinson, Donna Webster, Pat Gates, Ellen Henry, Barbara Livingston, Susan Pauls, Mary Lou Lucier, Pat Gilmore, Jane Warren, Marilyn Kicks! i . Fran Warner. Page 58 Spectrum PROPHECIES FORM III CLASS MRS. MARION ACTON Pet Peeve: Missing Carmen. Pastime: Cracking books. ANNE ANDERSON Pet Peeve: Lost week-ends. Pastime: Stewing. AUDREY BAILEY Pet Peeve: Men! Pastime: Teaching Mrs. Borders music. OLIVE BANNERMAN Pet Peeve: Being asked questions. Pastime: Sorting out answers. MRS. CLAIRE BORDERS Pet Peeve: Master ' s interpretations. Pastime: Trying to learn music. BARBARA BRADLEY Pet Peeve: People who don ' t studv. Pastime: Really studying. GAY BRUSH Pet Peeve: Assignments. Pastime: Trying to get out of as- signments. SHIRLEY CALDWELL Pet Peeve: Loud noises and motor- cycles. Pastime: Bruce. JACQUELINE CLUFF Pet Peeve: Who ' s got peeves! Pastime: Being quiet. MARIGOLD COLLINS Pet Peeve: Being married. Pastime: It isn ' t hurrying. MARJORIE COTTON Pet Peeve: Going to Brantford. Pastime: Planning her wedding. BARBARA DARLINGTON Pet Peeve: Trying to get a word in. Pastime: Telling stories. BARBARA DAVENPORT Pet Peeve: Stairs. Pastime: Arguing politics. MARTHA DEACON Pet Peeve: Speeders. Pastime: A deep, dark secret. JEAN DeJONGHE Pet Peeve: She ' s got one? Pastime: Her homework. DONNA DERBYSHIRE Pet Peeve: Other people ' s cars. Pastime: Chewing pistons and throw- ing rods. DARLENE DICKSON (JOHNSON) Pet Peeve: Short honeymoons. Pastime: Doctoring ulcers. MRS LULU FARNELL Pet Peeve: Doing two jobs. Pastime: Housekeeping for George. KENNETH ANGUS Pet Peeve: Arriving on time. Pastime: Evading the issue. OLIN CULBERT Pet Peeve: His unanswered questions. Pastime: Cross examinations. DONALD DALEY Pet Peeve: Non-conformists. Pastime: His fabulous wit. RONALD GARDINER Pet Peeve: Being called scrounge. Pastime: Blazing a trail on Wortley Road. BRUCE GILES Pet Peeve: The curfew at nurses ' resi- dence. Pastime: Nurses. JAMES GLIDDON Pet Peeve: Alarm clocks. Pastime: Baby sitting. PAUL HYATT Pet Peeve: Not being heard. Pastime: Winning bursaries. RONALD KILBOURNE Pet Peeve: Short week-ends. Pastime: Making Audrey laugh. ARTHUR KNIGHT Pet Peeve: Other people ' s opinions. Pastime: Off to Windsor. ALAN MANN Pet Peeve: People who don ' t. Pastime: Sports. ROBERT McGEE Pet Peeve: Silly opinions. Pastime: Walking a chalk line. DONALD McKINNON Pet Peeve: I never peeve. Pastime: Doing the washing. GARRY SIMPSON Pet Peeve: Table seven. Pastime: Whodunits. JOHN THOMPSON Pet Peeve: Staying in London week- ends. Pastime: Homework. FORM IV Second year of the one year completion course. Place: Mr. Lennon ' s Historv Class. Time: 8.00 a.m. Mr. Lennon: Who was the first president of the United States? Pat Gates : Why? Celine Gervais: Would you please repeat that sir? Jo Ann Gelina: I might have the wrong idea, but — Mr. Lennon: You have. Pat Gilmore: I ' m confused but I like Ike. Alma Halverson: I disagree, sir. June McCormick: Perhaps if you would draw a diagram, sir — Mr. Lennon: Organization. Marg Hickey: Organization — was he the president? Mary Lou White: Is this history? I thought it was Hamlet. Joan Wilkinson: I haven ' t decided yet. I ' m still procrastinat- ing. Barb Livingston: Honestly! Susie Pauls: I wish you girls would keep quiet. Announcement over P. A. : Your attention, please. This is your Prime Minister speaking. There will be a meeting of the Choir, Year Book Committee and Literary Society tonight at 8.00 p.m. Please be there. Rosemary Geary: Last year ' s Prime Minister was much nicer. Marilyn Kicksee: Why don ' t we just live here? Eleanor Powell : How can I be two places at once? Mr. Lennon: We ' re getting away from the subject. Alma Wright: Did somebody mention we ? Jane Warren: Oh, I went to a frat party with him last Friday. Marie McKeon: Oh silly, he ' s the president. Edna Watts: He ' s the president of Sigma. Doreen Leckie: No, D.U. Mary Lou Lucier: D.C. children. Mary Jackson: I ' ve got so many groceries to get tonight. Mona Pfeiffer: I wish it were Friday. I ' m all packed to go home. Ida Kairns: Sh! Sh! Mrs. Hodgson: We ' re not getting anywhere, sir. What was the question? Fay Noble: Do you mean before the Articles of Confederation? Irlma: You know. Claire Trepanier: Je ne sais pas! Connie Hall: I know, sir. George Washington. Louise Kelly: Good enough. Fran Warner: I thought this was a snap course. Mrs. Webster: I ' d rather write the departmentals. Marie Taylor: What do we do next period? Mrs. Henry: Anything ' s better than this. Mr. Lennon: Don ' t worry girls, you ' ll collect your super- annuation in a few years. Page 59 Spectrum FORM V Back Row: Morley Desjardine, Morley Ashton, George Dekay, Jule Desjardine, John Buckler, Roy Allison, Reg Babbey, Max Charlton, Wayne Brown, Don Braddon, Al Deep, Mr. D. F. Harris. Front Row: Mrs. Violet Cooper, Melba Aitken, Gail Bassett, Donna Bain, Connie Brown, Madeline Bolter, Helen Branston, Elaine Bodkin, Doreen Barton, Joan Bezeau, Kathy Baxter, Eunice Barnes, Lois Bowen, Mrs. Sylvia Coates, Joan Bradbury, Vera Bond, June Burk, Beverly Burr. FORM VI Back Row, left to right: Dave Hutchison, Don Fleckser, Don Downing, Murray French, Jon Ford, Bill Elders, Roy Houghton, Gary Lucier, Jim Johnston, Bob Harvey, Wayne Elgie, John Kormos. Centre Row, left to right: Leta Carter, Peggy David, Shirley Burr, Rose de Winter, Alvena Dick, Betty Cruickshank, Jeanne Depuydt, Elizabeth Crook, Eileen Campbell, Mr. Dobrindt. Front Row, left to right: Dallas Butler, Dorothy Caffyn, Judy Casselton, Cecile Buszkiewicz, Shirley Cornell, Mary Campbell, Mildred Cajka, Sally Date. Page 60 Spectrum WHO ' S WHO IN FORM V FORM V Form five ' s the best, of this there ' s no doubt, ' Cause we ' re the form all talked about. We may be short of diamond rings — But wait a sec. — I can explain things — We all (?) believe in the fifty year plan: Teach fifty years, then retire again. The field of music has brought us fame; From our Literary Programme we get the claim. Mr. Harris, our counsellor, is first on the list Without whose assistance, much fun (work) we ' d have missed. Melba Aitken we ' ve named Miss Attendance Sheet Girl If you ' re ever in Windsor, give Donna Bain a whirl; Eunice Barnes — alias Squirt : Her board she forgets to pay; Doreen Barton came to us from Nova Scotia way; Gale Bassett ' s the girl who stands on her head; When Kathy Baxter ' s around, the class won ' t be dead; Joan Satchmo Bezeau provides music on the horn; Sylvia Blunt got attached — now she won ' t be forlorn; From Thamesville — Elaine Bodkin — the shy type she is; And Madeline Bolter ' s a small package — but a whiz; For high marks in Science, we have Vera Bond; Pert Lois Bowen says of children she ' s fond; For marks over seventy, Joanie Bradbury is tops; Helen neat as a pin Branston visits all exclusive shops; Our athlete Connie Brown ' s our G.A.A. Rep.; June Burk holds queenly titles and is bubbling with pep; A contributor to high marks is Beverly Brainy Burr; Mrs. Cooper our antics is trying to endure; President Roy Daddy-O Allison heads the Lit. Society; And Morley Ashton, Social Rep., is full of glee! For arguments we ' ve Reg. Babbey, Student Parliament Rep.; Monte Black enjoys discussions in which he ' s right in step; Don Braddon ' s the Psych fiend — makes many asides ; Wayne Brown enjoys sports; from girls he hides; John Buckler, on the Spectrum Staff, works hard for our form Five; Max Charlton, Athletic Rep., digs piano — keeps us alive; Smart Alec Deep from Windsor taps his toes to jazzy bands And Christian Dehn ' s from London, the place of many clans; Hyde Park claims George DeKay who is number 529; Desjardines — Jules and Richard — come from down the Grand Bend line. FORM VI APPLIED PJ SHIRLEY B. — Some are not prepared for the new way of life of the first few days in school and are often shy. CECILE B. — Motor ability is the term used to describe athle- tic skills. DALLAS B. — Communication (yak-yak) is the core of social relationships. DOROTHY C. — The socially mature person is gentle in personal relationships. MILDRED C. — Friendliness and the ability to get along with people are major considerations. EILEEN C. — At certain ages we are satisfied if children are refined little savages. MARY C. — One evidence of social ability is leadership. LETA C. — As one matures socially, one ' s thoughts are less on self and more on others. JUDY C. — Friendship and popularity tend to come to those who are cheerful, happy, enthusiastic, and friendly. BETTY ANN C. — During adolescence the spirit of romance begins to kindle. SHIRLEY C. — Intelligence has been defined as the capacity to learn. ELIZABETH C. — Every child is a diamond in the rough which needs only polishing in order to reflect the light of intelligence. BETTY C. — Good qualities go together. SALLY D.— Social ability is the capacity to behave effectively with people. PEGGY — Children grow socially as they increase in age (we hope). YCHOLOG Y JEANNE D. — Good physical and mental development usually contribute to social maturity. ROSE D. W. — Children from authoritarian homes tend to be quiet and submissive. ALVENA D. — The youngest children in a grade are the most capable. DON D. — Definite evidence of ascendancy shows in early infancy, for some infants are more aggressive than others. BILL E. — Most teen-agers are not delinquents and come through the turbulent teens with good records. WAYNE E. — During adolescence boys and girls become in- terested in each other. DON F. — The age of maturity is reached in the middle twenties (by most people). JON F. — A socially mature person tries to be understanding. MURRAY F. — Social growth and development refers to maturity of tastes, attitudes, interest, habits and be- haviour in general. BOB H. — In the late teens and early twenties they become self supporting and marry. ROY H. — Children with more friends tend to have higher I.Q. ' s and higher achievement in school subjects. DAVE H. — Boys who are strong and sturdy for their age are more mature socially. JIM J. — Leaders have outgoing personalities. JOHN K. — The older and more capable children tend to be the leaders. GARY L. — A large well-developed child tends to be more adequate socially than a smaller one. Page 61 Spectrum FORM VII Back Row: Lyn Everitt, Helen Klahsen, Jean Francom, Rosalind Gadd, Elaine Hilliker, Helen Douglas, Marg- arget Kearns, Dorothy Koncewicz, Mary Jane Hebbel- thwaite, Norma Fuller, Marilyn Kilpatrick, Beth Josh. Middle Row: Laura Drake, Beverly Foster, Joan Ferguson, Simone Jacques, Mary Kuchta, Eleanor Lidwell, Alice Hopkins, Mary Forsyth, Helen Hill, Mr. Laforet. Front Row: Louise Gare, Anne Kirkland, Marianne Gibson, Virginia Dunning, Kay Drake, Anne Heath. Absent: Marlene Glenn. FORM VIII Back Row, left to right: Marion Ross, Alice Reeves, Sharon Rea, Janet McDougall, Carolyn Russell, Lenore Mayhew, Marilyn Lynds, Flora Mackenzie, Freda Poole, Joan Preston, Jean Martin, Nola Morris, Betty Searson, Nora Purdom. Middle Row, left to right: Judy Savage, Lynn Neal, Margaret Little, Ola Main, Donalda McTaggart, Jeannette McPhail, Irene Rath, Shirley Schnekenburger, Connie Ostland, Miss Glover, Front Row, left to right: Mary Lou Otto, Margaret McGregor, Donna Richards, Mayme Parking, Marilyn Martin, Jane Pitcher. Absent: Yvonne Seaman, Barbara Ryckman. Page 62 Spectrum FORM VII PrOSPECTIVE teachers from various nooks and crannies of Western Ontario came one rainy opening day in September to Teachers ' College. Twenty-eight of these eventually found themselves in Form Seven. After a few days the mass of new faces slowly became familiar. Sparkling blue eyes and the attendance sheet became the trademark of Helen Douglas. The ability and enthusiasm of Lyn Everitt established her as the Social Representative. Mrs. Marianne Gibson and Mrs. Louise Gare were spotted as recent brides. A little later, her pleasing personality and expressive voice helped us to decide to give Virginia Dunning the task of representing us in Student Parliament. Anne Kirkland, our former secretary, lent her journalistic ability and warm smile to the Spectrum staff. The Form ' s athletic interests were placed in the hands of Mary Kuchta from Alvinston. Elaine Hilliker received the duties of Literary Representative after Betty Jay left for Hamilton Teachers ' College. Elaine is dis- tinguished by her confidence, and energy revealed in her twinkling green eyes. A winning smile and precise neatness enable us to pick out Rosalind Gadd. Being the tiniest person in class, Mary Forsyth tells us of the disadvantages of being short. Judging by her academic standing and amiable personality it has been an asset. Challenging her in the height department is Kay Drake. Kay has intense black hair, a flair for organization and receiving sparkling gifts. Honey-brown hair in a bobbed page-boy cut differentiates our only south-paw, Helen Hill. From Sarnia we have two diligent workers in Joan Ferguson and Beverlv Foster. FORM VIII REPS WITH PEP In the future you may anticipate Amazing things from great Form Eight. And just to give you a few samples We ' ll use our reps as some examples. To represent our Parliament We elected Janet with no lament. In our Literary Society Carolyn adds the variety And as our Social Rep. Flora has surely brought some pep. To represent the girls in sport Mary Lou Otto holds the fort. Miss Glover keeps us all in line; As a Counsellor she ' s really fine. The timely humour of Marilyn Kilpatrick, along with her special way of peering over her glasses, enable us to spot her. Another bespectacled member of Form Seven is blond Alice Hopkins, who, with her deliberating voice, contributes con- structively to the classes. Brown-eyed Norma Fuller of Watford has the air of a happy-go-lucky teacher. Fun loving Jean Francom keeps things moving with her energy and enthusiasm. Beth Josh with her melodic voice and long brown hair adds a pleasant note. Soft-spoken, slight, Margaret Kearns is Wardsville ' s capable contribution to our form. A viking princess is the illusion created by scholastic Helen Klahsen. A pixie smile, and ponytail are keys to the delightful person- ality of Eleanor Lidwell. Originally from Belgium, Simone Jacques bestows her gentleness and industry generously in all her undertakings. The jovial manner of Laura Drake makes her a favourite for between-class conversation. Nearby is the friendly smile of hard-working Mary Jane Hebblethwaite. Anne Heath ' s long blond curls, along with her academic standing are the envy of the class. Alert blue eyes characterize the interesting personality of Marlene Glenn of Strathroy. (The editor would add : observation and ingenuity characterize the writer of Form Seven ' s report — Dorothy Koncewicz.) This is Form Seven. Twenty-eight girls who have come to spend 1957-1958 at London Teachers ' College. Happiness and Prosperity to all in the years ahead. WHAT ' S IN A NAME NE sunny afternoon in PRESTON, located on the Mc- TAGGART creek, all MAYHEW (Typographical error No. 1) broke loose when a SAVAGE R YCKMANSEAR ' S son was discovered stalking a LITTLE OTTO, a MORRIS in fact, PARKING on the white LYNDS in the middle of MAIN street. (Note: A ryckmansear is a prehistoric beast found only in the locale of this story.) The REEVES, MacKENZIE and McGREGOR, gave vent to their RATH by throwing a PITCHER of water at him. As they watched him NEAL to lap up the POOLE, they realized he was hungry and ordered his Lordship RICHARD McDOUGALL to quickly RUSSEL up a GROSS of SCHNEKENBURGER and two MARTINis. Had MacPAHAILed, the Ryckmansear would have gobbled them up and neither a SEAMAN NORA soldier could have stopped him as he was CONSTANCE in his hunger. Fortun- ately Mac seasoned the delicacies well and the RYCKMAN- SEAR died of LOCKHART — a disease similar to lockjaw — before morning. Page 63 Spectrum FORM IX Front Row: Marilyn Sutherland, Wanda Taliaferro, Janet Wallace, Barbara Seech. Centre Row: Kenneth Woods, Kathleen Taylor, Anne Way, Jeanette Watt, Barbara Willis, Ilene Whetham, Susan Smith, Constance Shelton, Muriel Wilson, Carlene Smith, Nadine Struthers, June Steeper, Mr. Massey. Back Row: Terry McNear, Thomas McClenaghan, Ted Wallace, Larry Richards, Gary Martelle, James Pepper, Don Miller, David Pocock, Robert Tyrrell, Murdock Stewart, Don Myers, Larry Steers, Zoltan Puskas. FORM X Front: Allan Gee, Elizabeth Kilbourne, Joyce Hoskin, Connie Gervais, Alix Dalziel, Donna Jaynes, Carol Jakeman, Lynn Goodwin, Ruth Carless, Jane Keith, Marg Hyatt. Middle: Carolyn Bailey, Margaret Dejong, Carol Eggert, Elizabeth Cass, Anne Holstead, Gayle Bunning, Pat Adams, Valerie Barbour, Sally Herries, Marilyn Early, Rose Grohs, Joann Dodds, Donna Groat, Betty Lou Horlick, Carol Brown, Goldie George, Mike Barrett, Dorothy Desutter, Mae Blinkhorn. Back: Bob Feasy, Paul Hodgson, Sherman Kirkham, Noel Martin, Jack Wistow, Mike Malott, Lyle Plumb, Peter Feddema, Joseph Jurasek, Ray Luck. Form Counsellor: Mr. Fritz. Page 6U Spectrum FORM IX FORM IX NEWS No doubt you have heard about Mr. Massey ' s famed A few of our members have unique expressions. Anne Form 9, but in case you haven ' t, we ' ll introduce ourselves. Wilson tells us I didn ' t learn it that way in England and Gary ' s Oh dear, this is terrible! is often heard. Anne Way Mr. Massey is our guiding light and consultant on space has been heard t0 sa ° h! Doe he look like Elvis? and trave j Don Miller ' s Well, looky here! is a common sound. Some of us have interesting hobbies. Connie is our educational psychology expert and Muriel likes psychology classes too. Our travellers are Susan and Kathleen. We ' ve heard that Marilyn likes science trips to Hamilton too. We have a bowling expert in the person of Jeanette. June spends her spare time entertaining people from other lands while Murdock and Mr. Dobrindt try to outdo each other in ties. Larry Richards spends his time collecting spoons from Louie ' s aided by our colossal man, Don Myers. Janet likes to tell us tales of Scotland and Barb Willis spends her evenings polishing silverware. Ilene enjoys Huron College dances. Western parties sure are fun, aren ' t they, Carlene? Barb Seech worked hard to make our literary programme a success. Te«i is known as our sound effects man but Ken is better known as our barking dog. Larry Steers is the strong, silent type. Here are some who will be famous in the near future. Zoltan hopes to pilot the first rocket ship to Venus. Wanda will be stewardess, Nadine the reporter and Tom the astron- omer, if the ship doesn ' t leave too early in the morning. Jim is a skilled composer and Bob is a basketball star. Terry ' s future is assured if robots become popular. It ' s no wonder Dave left us at Christmas! FORM X CLASS PROPHECY FOR 1998 PAT ADAMS — Laboratory test-tube washer. CAROLYN BAILEY— Making a comfortable home for a Doctor husband. VALERIE BARBOUR— Teaching )umps to Russian Cheer- leaders. MIKE BARRETT— Playing the French horn at Minnie ' s Nursery School. MAE BLINKHORN— Check girl at Les Girls Night Club. CAROLYN BROWN— Hair stylist at Marlon Brando movies. GAYLE BUNNING— Selling Hot Dogs at a Grey Cup game. RUTH ANN CARLESS— Writing books on Going Steady. ELIZABETH CASS— Star centre for the Globe Trotters. ALIX DALZIEL — Heroine in the movie Cinderella. MARGARET DeJONG— Regulating a standard height for pony tails. DOROTHY DESUTTER— M.C. at a Burlesque. JOANNE DODDS — Teaching women how to smoke cigars. PAT DOIG— Bat girl for the Yankees. MARILYN EARLEY— Bubble bath tester for Max Factor. CAROL EGGERT — Teaching Jitterbug to Arthur Murray. BOB FEASEY — Trying to make apple cider out of cranberries. PETER FEDDEMA — Teaching Canadian dogs how to bark in Dutch. ALLAN GEE— Dishwasher at Carnegie Hall. GOLDIE GEORGE— An Academy Award critic. CONNIE GERVAIS — Head Mistress at a delinquent Boarding School. LYNN GOODWIN — Trying to invent a raspberry flavoured cigarette. DONNA GROAT — Explorer in Timbucktoo area. ROSE GROHS — Instructing people how to take her picture. ANNE HALSTEAD — Still loving Nature and blondes in the far North. SALLY HERRIES — Teaching children how to laugh properly. BETTY LOU HORLICK— Training for a heavyweight bout. JOYCE HOSKIN— Census taker for Hagersville. MARG HYATT — Wondering what pastime she should drop. CAROL JAKEMAN— Looking for Uranium in Brazil. DONNA JAYNES— Tutor to Ike in regard to Satellites. JOE JURASEK — Teaching a Flea Circus how to play basket- ball. JANE KEITH — Teaching her children how to imitate loons. ELIZABETH KILBOURNE— Making canoes on an Indian Reservation. SHERMAN KIRKHAM— President of Lulu ' s Baby Sitting Service. ANDREW LAKO — Teaching a choir of rats to sing Silent Night. RAYMOND LUCK— Creator of Bogwo od Dumpstead. MIKE MALOTT — Composing love letters in the sand. JACK WISTOW— Highest kicker in the Mexican Hat Dance. NOEL MARTIN— Salt miner in Siberia. Page 65 Spectrum FORM XI Back Roiv, left to right: Dolores Nichols, Kathy Meegan, Carol Ann Rutherford, Diane Rouse, Carol Sillett, Helen Lansdell, Sandra Sumner, Mary O ' Neill, Ann MacKie, Elizabeth Murray, Mary Ann Shannon, Donna Jean McMillan, Marilyn Schlegel, Marg. Sinclair, Jane Scrivener. Second Row, left to right: Helen Smith, Marjorie Noad, Mer- lene Morrow, Mary Ann McKenzie, Bev Peak, Pat Page, Marlene MacKenzie, Sylvia Meriam, Ann McKeon, Mary Ann Miller, Miss Bergey. Front Row, left to right: Betty McKillop, Eleanor Polgar, Ginger Reith, Ruth Livingston, Carol Wright, Hilda Nauta. Absent: Mary Jane Wilson, Barbara MacKay. FORM XII Back Row, left to right: Pat Valk, Marg Mary Halon, Francis Ver Hoeven, Kathleen Longfield, Ann Wingrove, Margaret Woodburn, Gail Marshall, Grace Leckie, Ann Boulton, Marjorie Horton, Laura Austin, Jo Raiha, Marilyn Huffman, Marilyn Davey, Isabell Campbell. Middle Row: Jean Lanzens, Beverly Learne, Donelda Scott, Sylvia Manton, Pat Southern, Eleanor Persell, Marilyn Boyle, Pat Newman, Pat Finlay, Joan Gill, Bonnie Beaubien, Isabell Budden, Mr. McKeown. Front Row: Sonja Hebblethwaite, Roberta Rawson, Elizabeth Clowe, Patricia Clements, Mary Lendon, Diane Bidwell, Marilyn Greenwood, Joanne Barclay, Ann Omanique, Jean Quick, Nancy Townshend, Shirley McIntyre. Page 66 Spectrum FORM XI W E of Form XI will never forget the first year at Teachers ' College. For the first week, we, along with many other students, packed ourselves like sardines into the ancient classrooms. Our first week was spent in Room 11, perched on very uncomfortable stools trying extremely hard to stuff knowledge into our empty heads. Remember, girls, our first art lesson, when we spent a whole period drawing ladders, lion cages, wagons and balloons? This was just like going back to Grade 1. Our first experiences at teaching in October are probablv ones we had all looked forward to with eagerness and are f robably ones we shall never forget. Following our five single essons, came our first exciting week in the city. The sudden appearance of a master at the classroom door was probably the most exciting moment for any of us. Turning our minds back to the classes at the old college, we shall never forget good old recess. Most of us just lived for this faithful period. As soon as the bell was heard or perhaps even before it rang, the books were noisily stacked and everyone prepared to make the mad dash. The bell at 3.15 was the gun for the 15 minute race. Only we, of Form XI, knew our goal. What would we have done without recess, eh, girls? Friday at 5-30 was another race. Just ask Jane Wilson. We had such wonderful talent in art. Remember the days we tried painting farm scenes? Anne McKeon, Carol Wright and Marg Sinclair have such talent. It certainly came out in this period anyway, didn ' t it? They say that girls are becoming more masculine. Our dancing classes bear this out. There just weren ' t any males so our only solution was to slip a blue band on the arm and we became branded. In December, the school closed and off we went to the country. What an experience! Here ' s some advice for any of you who may have to teach a lesson on the cup, pint, and quart. This is from experience. Be sure you test the measuring once before showing the pupils. Here is the story of an experience of one of our classmates. It all happened the day Mr. Fritz decided to visit the -school. Concrete material: measuring cup, 2 pint bottles, 1 quart bottle, funnel and water. One of the pupils was sent out to fill a quart bottle with water. On his return, the bottle was still partially empty. After putting water in the measuring cup and filling the quart bottle, water remained. So that in the middle of a math, lesson, the flowers were being watered. Water was poured from the quart bottle, through the funnel and into the cup by the pupil. Of all things to happen, the water was spilled; the 2 cups of water would not fill the pint, therefore sufficient water was not at hand to fill the quart. Also, part of the period was spent wiping the floor. The pupils were assured that 2 cups = 1 pint, and 2 pints = 1 quart, and that if they were able to pick up all the drips of water that were spilled, they would have the full quart of water. It was later discovered that the meauring cup was an American measurement. You may draw your own conclusions from these embarrassing moments. Remember the experiments some of us did in the Science room, especially the ones that didn ' t work. We shall probably never forget the days we were snow- bound, either at home or out in the country, during our last week of rural teaching. The practice teachers explained how sorry they were that we were unable to teach longer when all along we were saying in our mind how glad we were of the short week. There are a lot of incidents that will probably come back to mind as we read this little bit, such as, the daily opening exercises which were often skipped, the trips to the Common Room, or the faithful ol ' Trop. Just think about our first and last year in the old College, girls. It wasn ' t so bad after all, was it. REMEMBER ME? FORM XII LAURA AUSTIN: Remember me, the reliable attendance carrier. JOANNE BARCLAY: Melvina in Form 12 ' s Literary pro- gramme. BONNIE BEAUBIEN: Remember me, at Don. DIANNE BIDWELL: Remember me, just bobbing along. ISOBEL CAMPBELL: Remember Shedden. PAT CLEMENTS: Your rep. in Student Parliament. VERLYN BLONDE: Forgetting my question in psychology class. ANN BOULTON: Trying to promote an s. c. trip to 3M. MARILYN BOYLE: When Autumn Leaves fall. ISABEL BUDDEN: Sir, I don ' t agree with that. ARLENE CROSIER: Dropped in Jan. 6, 58. ELIZABETH CLOW: I ' m sure I failed that exam. MARILYN DAVEY: No more than 6 ' A . HELENCLAIRE CATALANO: I didn ' t pass the Health inspection. PAT FINLAY: Singing of you. The Singer. JOAN GILL: Bragging about Grand Bend. MARILYN GREENWOOD: Remember me and Bonnie Marie. MARGARET MARY HANLON: Talking a lot. BEV. LEARNE: Still shopping around. GAIL MARSHALL: Under the bridges of Sarnia. ANN WINGROVE: Looking for a ride to Windsor and LaSalle. JEAN QUICK: Always hoping. FRANCIS VERHOEVEN: Remember the terrific way I started the New Year. JEANNE LANSENS: I won fame with my Presto Electric Frying Pan. MARILYN HUFFMAN: Don ' t forget to be good. MARJORIE HORTON: Your Little Margie. SONJA HEBBELTHWAITE: Silence is a virtue. GRACE LECKIE: Ever so faithful. MARY LENDON: Health Inspection, Feb. 3, ' 58. KATHY LANGFIELD: How. SHIRLEY McINTYRE: Surprise on Sept. 16. PAT NEWMAN: Waiting patiently. SYLVIA MANTON: My horrible mark in mathematics. ANN OMANIQUE: Caught in the Wib. ELEANOR PURCALL: Can ' t think! Brain dumb! Inspiration won ' t come. JO RAIHA: Spaghetti, anyone? DONELDA SCOTT: Red Ribbon at Royal Winter Fair. PAT SOUTHERN: Tall, slim ' n sincere. MARILYN BLAIR: I ' m still trying for the new school. PAT VALK: The Great Mathematician. NANCY TOWNSHEND: Smile Awhile. MARGARET WOODBURN: A special reason for going home every week-end. Page 67 Spectrum FORM XIII Front: Elda Riccootti, Dolores Dolorme, Mrs. Betty Chapman, Sister St. Gertrude, Sister Cecelia, Sister Maria Perpetua, Bedrisa Cepka, Angela Lachine, Eleanor Thomas. Middle: Evelyn Plewes, Sister St. Augustine, Arlene Agla, Ruth Simpson, Doris Caskanett, Betty Hagell, Margaret McCaffrey, Brenda, Vela, Sister Mary Joachim, Irene Dudzic. Back: Sister Mary of the Eucharist, Norma Martin, Donna Chevalier, Sister Marie Jerome, Mrs. Mary Willsie, Blanche Painter, Janet Lang, Louise Rapson, Victoria Hocevar, Shirley Allore, Mary Kuhayda, Joan Allore. Staff Counsellor: M. E. Porte. Front Roiv: Noreen Bro wn, Agnes Comartin, Lois Acres, Shirley Bastow, Laura Allen, Vera Brygidyr, Jessie Ball, Nancy Buckler, Pat Arthurs, Edna Campbell, Basil Cripps. Second Row: Ron Gregory, Bill MacMaster, Dennis Atkinson, Sister Cecile Noella, Mary Amerlink, Glena Barratt, Nancy Cleveland, Mary Beresten, Joyce Chap- Page 68 Spectrum FORM XIII ODE TO Elda and Vicky are always together, Evelyn takes a bus, whatever the weather. Doris and Betty Chapman drive in each day, But Brenda for a week-end, refuses to stay. Arlene Agla is our form rep. We wonder where Margie gets her pep. Bettv and Blanche are both engaged. On the P. A. system, Janet gets paged. Then there ' s Ruthie, a lively lass, And Louise Rapson ' s at the head of the class. We have two sisters, Shirley and Joan, But Eleanor Thomas lives all alone. Mary Willsie drives a car, Donna and Angela — they ' ll go far. FORM XIII Norma Martin shines in English B, But Irene Dudzic is a mystery. Dolores and Mary are very quiet, But Bedrisa Cepka creates a riot. Sister Mary Charles has big brown eyes, Sister Marie Jerome is clever, we realize. Sister Mary Joachim has a nice smile, Sister Cecilia ' s witty, we learned after awhile. Sisters St. Gertrude and St. Augustine are identical twins, While Sister Maria Perpetua breaks out with wide grins. Sister Mary is slim and tall, She would be good at basketball. Shouting advice from the head of the fort, Is our staff counsellor, Mr. Porte! FORM XIV BALLAD OF THE 1400 ' S MR. BIEHL: With assemblies which started precisely at one, Our sessions of Afternoon School were begun, Mr. Biehl there imparted wise counsel to all Form XIV, with others, his tips will recall. MISS PRENDERGAST: From Miss Prendergast ' s lesson we ' ve learned very much About organization and know-how , and such, To be neat about person, the gym, and one ' s teaching Are goals for which each in XIV will be reaching. MR. FRITZ: If we all imitate Mr. Fritz as we teach Then it will not be long ' ere the moon we will reach, He ' ll observe, if he comes to our schools for a look, Form XIV won ' t have taught any gobbledegook. MISS BERGEY: We ' ve acquired the best methods for Grades I to III From Miss Bergey who ' s expert as expert can be. If she comes accidently on purpose to see She will find Form XIV measures up to a T. MR. McKEOWN: Now, from Mr. McKeown, we ' ve learned lots indeed, Plus a special technique with success guaranteed. When our pupils disturb us (if they ever dare) We XIV ' s will resort to the cold, icy stare. MRS. DUBOIS: And like Mrs. Dubois with her paint and her chalk, We have learned, rather well, to make art lessons talk. With the pupils, we promise, no matter what age, Form XIV will make certain they fill the whole page. MR. MacDOWELL: We have mastered the sol-fa , we ' ve mastered it all! We have learned to use pitch-pipes, we ' ve learned to sit tall. With Mr. MacDowell, could anyone fail? XIV ' s future will sure tell the tale. MR. LAFORET: For teachers, School Management ' s truly a must, For to use an analogy, it is the crust Which, says Mr. Laforet, holds up the pie. On this sound advice Form XIV will rely. MRS. CUMMINGS: After each new assignment, when came the stampede, Mrs. Cummings quite calmly supplied every neecf. From her Library Science we ' ve gathered much knowledge Which we in XIV will employ out of college. MR. ROGERS: Of our teachers, there ' s one who stands out from the rest As a Master and Counsellor, he is The Best! So to you, Mr. Rogers, our thanks most sincere. Form XIV will remember you many a year! Page 69 Spectrum FORM XV Back Row: Tom Wilson, Carmon Cook, Harry Joy, Bob Renaud, Jim Van Patter, Bob Farrow, Lloyd Targett, Denzil Thorpe, Ron Zavitz, Mert Vermette, Clarence Siverns, John Robson, George Schartner. Second Row: Ron Wilton, Eileen Jewell, Jeanette DeBliek, Marg Gault, Linda Jacques, Peggy Degnan, Marilyn Davis, Dorothy Eedy, Rita Friesen, Marilyn Dawson, Mr. Townshend. Next Row: Joyce Fenton, Pat Gilpin, Helen Herdman, Louise Happer, Joan Holditch, Bev. Darling, Mary Lou Dobson. Front Row: Barbara Hope, Mary Forbes, Mary Crawford. [pyJf. f i % f i ' y FORM XVI Back Roiv: Pat Munro, Mary Park, Mary Pirrie, Judy Martin, Isabel McEachern, Jacqueline Norwood, Helen Kuhayda, Helen Kozma, Marcia Lampman, Muriel Per- ritt, Peggy Johnson, Margaret Lugtigheid. Middle Row: Dorothy McKinnon, Marilyn Patterson, Elizabeth Moore, Elaine Mulcaster, Beverly Kipp, Page 70 Janet McWilliam, Myra Noe, Marilyn Pelkey, Betty Johnston, Hilda Neufeld, Rosanne Pickford, Shirley Kennedy, Mr. Carnahan Front Row: Joan Pilkey, Nancy Lee, Sandra Krause, Mary Margaret McEachern, Lucille Pittaway, Beth Mallett. Spectrum FORM XV NEWS FORM XV We ' re the people of Form Fifteen, We hold our class in high esteem, We ' ve done our work and followed our plans With Mr. Townshend as our man. Near the top of the class is Jeanette DeBliek, Then, there ' s Marilyn Davis, a real athlete. Mary and Bev are always together, The best of friends, despite the weather. Marg Gault is our athletic rep., Full of exuberance and lots of pep. Lloyd Targett is a wonderful sport, He ' s really one of the chosen sort. Rita Friesan is a gal Who really makes an Al pal. Denzil Thorpe fares from Windsor way, There ' s Eileen Jewell who has little to say. Marilyn Dawson is a pert little lass, She ' s the redhead of our class. Helen Herdman is a quiet girl, But when it comes to friends, she ' s a pearl. Good things come in parcels small, But even so, Tom Wilson ' s six feet tall. Joan Holditch has eves for only one beau And we all know that ' s Bob Renaud. George Schartner for a week-end home must go, FORM XVI PEGGY JOHNSON — looking convincingly like a Scandinav- ian brunette. BETTY ANN JOHNSTON— producing P.T. casualties with her rhythm skills. SHIRLEY KENNEDY— coaching the volley ball team to a quick defeat against Form 17. BEVERLY KIPP — winning the class medal for determination during the Lit. programme. HELEN KOZMA — explaining that Rodney is her home town. SANDRA KRAUSE — a happv, smiling square dancer. HELEN KUHAYDA — teaching modern push-up techniques. MARCIA LAMPMAN — a great booster of the city of S . NANCY LEE — doing a Palestine dance in Western sweat pants MARG LUGTIGHEID — pronouncing her last name. BETH MALLETT — giving artificial respiration demonstra- tions. MARILYN PATTERSON— being the first to pass an English II test. ISABEL McEACHERN— Miss McEachern Mark I. (A pneu- monic device of Mr. McKeown.) MARY MARGARET McEACHERN— Miss McEachern Mark II (same reason). DOROTHY McKINNON— telling Mr. Fritz that she has been in the class all year. JANET McWILLIAM — refusing to cheer for Western. Battling winds, rain and snow. After Christmas came Farrow, Siverns and Cook, But they settled down and went right to the books. How tiny is our Mary Forbes! It ' s amazing how much she absorbs! Joyce Fenton, your friend and mine, In her chosen field, she will shine. Jim Van Patter is quiet but smart, We wonder who will win his heart. Pat Gilpin is charming, witty and gay, In the teaching profession, she ' ll go a long way. Louise Happer is a bride-to-be, She ' ll be happy, that we can see. Mert Vermette, with his witty ways Has brightened many very dull days. Ronald Wilton has a wife. Ron Zavitz? Not on your life!! Mary Lou never sings off key, And John Robson plays like Liberace. Marg Degan is also a missionary, But when it comes to science, just ask Harry. Linda ' s on the Spectrum staff, Dorothy Eedy seldom laughs. And Barb Hope is a friend of all. Now we ' ve mentioned the clan and found they ' re all keen, We ' ll say farewell from Form Fifteen. ELIZABETH MOORE — learning the psychological method of child raising. ELAINE MULCASTER — trying to collect the Christmas card money. PAT MUNRO — dressed in top hat and tails and waltzing in Viennese style. HILDA NEUFELD — ordering pins, crests and sweat shirts and liking it. MYRA NOE — claiming bowling as her hobby though she has never tried it. JACQUIE NORWOOD — wearing long socks and snapping her fingers. MARY PARK — declining to give advice as to how to get a diamond. JUDY MARTIN— dashing out of her waltzing costume into one for the Irish jig. MARILYN PELKEY— is it Pilkey or Pelkey? MURIEL PERRITT— shouting in a whisper. ROSANNE PICKFORD— trying to grow a pony tail before June. JOAN PILKEY— teaching exotic dances of the Far East. MARY PIRRIE— coming to Costume Committee ' s rescue with a carton of sweat pants. LUCILLE PITTA WAY— concrete material for the artificial respiration lesson. Page 71 THE WAY WE REMEMBER FORM XVI Spectrum FORM XVII F r ont Row, left to right: Barbara Potts, Dorothy Shewan, ! -ANNETTE SwAIN, JANET TRIMBLE, Jo SlLLIFANT. Second Rotv, left to right: Helen Power, Anne Preston, Mother Sacred Heart, Mary Lou Slack, Barbara Reed, Pat Whitehead, Ruth Ann Regf.hr, Betty Lou Walling- ton, Marilyn Shaw. Back Row, left to right: Elaine Smith, Marion Vanderlinde, Rosabelle Veighey, Nancy Richardson, Nora Smith, Helen Taylor, Marion Wingrove, Evelyn Vieth, Marg Stuart, Lorraine Taylor, Pat Stuart, Willy Schipper. Absent: Counsellor, Mrs Dubois. FORM XVII NEWS FORM XVII BARBARA POTTS— A brain with a ring. MOTHER SACRED HEART— She walks in beauty like the night. BARBARA REED— Men! Jim, Bill, Chuck. RUTH ANN REGEHR— Beauty queen of 17. NANCY RICHARDSON— Our Spooky. JOANNE ROBINSON— Contribution to bowling. WILLIE SCHIPPER— A very nice gal. MARILYN SHAW— Our unguided missile. DOROTHY SHEWAN— Glory, glory shirt. JEANNETTE SWAIN— Gal with an interest near Delhi. JO SlLLIFANT — A band with a school teacher. ELAINE SMITH— Treasurer of Ted. NORA SMITH— Packs a mean wallop. MARG. STUART— Mischief maker of 17. Page 72 PAT STUART — Class humourist. MARY LOU SLACK— Takes off for food. HELEN TAYLOR — Can ' t wait to go home. LORRAINE TAYLOR— The hostest with the mostest. JANET TRIMBLE— Gal with a mean horn. MARION WINGROVE— Maid Marion. PAT WHITEHEAD— Robin Hood. MRS. WALKEY — Happy are we when Mother is near. ALBERTA WHITE — A certain uncertain singer. ROSABELLE VEIGHEY— Always spats with Monsieur Porte BETTY LOU WALLINGTON— Sweet and gentle. JANET WENTWORTH— Social rep. with a voice. EVELYN VIETH— Lady personified. MARION VANDERLINDE— A student of students. HELEN POWER— A breeze from Capitol Hill. ANNE PRESTON— Bombshell. Spectrum PLAY DAY I HE first party of the year was a Play Day which was organized by the students in the Second Year of the Two Year Course. Under Miss Prendergast ' s capable and enthusi- astic direction, the Play Day accom- plished what it was planned to do. The students became acquainted with fellow classmates and thoroughly enjoyed the series of games and relays. Refreshments were served inside the school by the Masters. STEP UP PLEASE AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Fc ORMS II and XII began the social events of the year by holding their party on September 26, 1957. The theme, Around the World in Eighty Days gave these forms a wide scope for a varied and interesting programme. The stage production featured French Can Can girls, a somewhat rattled English Schoolmarm, and a pert Irish Colleen. Dancing and games followed this programme with the feature being a disk jockey from CHOL Tillsonburg, and the evening was climaxed by a tempting lunch of apple cider and doughnuts. THE WITCHES ' BREW I AM Hecate, Queen of all the witches. No one is more powerful or more beautiful than I. Arise, oh Scylla, Charybdis; you have chosen to entertain me this fine Hallowe ' en. Thus began the programme given by Forms V and XVII. Allow me to give credit to some of Form XVH ' s witches. Hecate was Helen Reid; Charybdis, Elaine Smith; and Scylla was Marilyn Shaw. The recipe for the brew was one you should not attempt. The first potful contained four witches (need I mention names) singing The Man That I Marry. This was followed by the ghosts and a fashion show that would put Dior to shame. Our four ghosts returned to sing If You Knew Spooky. A four- armed ghost doing a rendition of The Cremation of Sam McGee, created a delightfully amusing atmosphere. The show ended on a hideous note echoing from The Teachers ' College Coffin. Much credit is in order for Mrs. Dubois ' wonderful direction. The rest of the evening was composed of games, square dancing, and round dancing (if you found the right witch). Doughnuts and fresh apple cider (our own brew) were enjoyed. Despite a couple of mix-ups in the games, powerful cider, Form XVII ' s beauties, and all the stairs (725 to be exact), the evening was successful. Page 7k Spectrum A TRIP TO VENUS ' N November 28, 1957, L.T.C. surprised the world with a visit to Venus in ' Sputnik 13. Arrangements were made by Forms IX and IV. Advice was obtained from space consultants, Mr. Massey and Mr. Lennon. The ship was under the capable guidance of Pilot Puskas. Stewardess Bena handed out space rations to the audience, who were passengers on our trip. Sputnik 13 landed successfully on Venus. On arrival a welcoming committee entertained and then invited all to a space party. Venusian friends led the crew and passengers out of the space ship and the party began. The dancing was under the direction of R. Coster and Gerry Bascombe of CKSL Radio, London. During the dancing a lunch of Formula 13 and spudnuts was served. OPEN HOUSE A S the snow stole quietly out of the darkness to carpet the campus and roof of old L. T. C, the sounds of the Open House came through the quiet of the evening. The chatter of students, the rustle of crisp formals and short bursts of Non Nobis Domine were heard on approach. Forms III and XIII played hosts at the annual Parents ' Night. A musical programme under the direction of Mr. McDowell was the highlight of the evening. A group of solos and instrumental numbers further delighted the large and appreciative audience on both nights. Following the choir ' s presentation, Joe Salcak, Prime Minister of the Student Council, presented to Mr. Biehl and the college a Hi-Fi Set donated by the 1957-1958 school. Ray Luck, President of the Afternoon School, made the presentation on Friday night. Parents were introduced to the Masters and were taken on tours of the building. Lunch was served in the Home Economics room under the supervision of Miss Lawson. The evening was enjoyed by all the parents and friends who attended. The school was decorated for Christmas and the lighted trees and manger scene provided a seasonal background for this enjoyable event. HICKS ' N SLICKS H ICKS ' N SLICKS was staged in the atmosphere of an old barn. The musical production involved a feud between the country hicks and city slickers featuring such songs as Doin ' What Comes Naturally, You Can ' t Get a Man With a Gun, The Girl That I Marry and many other old favourites. A crew Of Hollywood Film Makers descended upon the unsuspecting members of a poor country family and their friends. Amid realistic props and effective decorations each group tried to prove the best way of life. Each demonstrated its talents through song and dance. The country hicks outdid the slickers with their one and only Clementine aptly portrayed by Pat Gilpin. Miss Hickville won the admiration of the city slicks, and at the close all showed their new friendship and respect by singing The More We Get Together while marching triumphantly down the centre aisle. Square and round dancing was enjoyed by the guests following the programme and refreshments were served. Spectrum SWEETHEART SWING VaLENTINE DAY — the problem, what to do? This problem was solved for the students of London Teachers ' College who attended the Sweetheart Swing sponsored by Form 8 of the morning school and Form 14 of the afternoon school. The audience was taken on a visit to the mysterious, the exlusive, Hernando ' s Hideway, where they had the privilege of viewing such acts as the hilarious all-man kick-line, the Four Faces, the Ward- ettes and the Hep Cats, a delightful jazz group. Leaving the mysterious, the guests were ushered into a fairyland of hearts and flowers where they danced to the music of a popular orchestra. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Valentine Queen of 1958 at 10.30 p.m. The Queen was seated in a heart-covered throne, a crown of tiny red hearts adorning her head. In honour of her station she was presented with a bouquet of red roses. An enchanting evening came to an end with the serving of coffee and donuts in the Home Economics room. CANADIAN SPRINGTIME CaNADIAN Springtime was the theme chosen by Forms VI and XVI for the final party of the year held on March 6. The students of these forms, in co-operation with the Social Representatives, Pat Munro and Wayne Elgie and the Staff Counsellors, Mr. Dobrindt and Mr. Carnahan, organized what proved to be a very entertaining and enjoyable evening. The auditorium programme, presented by Form VI, was entitled Canadiana and dealt with some of the shortcomings and strong points of Canadian culture. The story concerned a princess from a mythical land to the north of Canada who came to this country to study the habits and culture of the Canadian people. In successive scenes, we saw the Governor-General and his Secretary in a duet, We Hate Each Other ; and a scene in Parliament where the debate concerned the making of a truly Canadian flag. In what was described as a typical Sorority House the Kappa Kappa Girls showed us an example of Canadian University life. The Culturality Squad, devised by the Governor-General to strengthen education, politics and social life told of the part they played in development of a distinctly Canadian culture in a song entitled Canadiana. Following this light-hearted programme, dancing was enjoyed in the gym in a springtime setting of orchid, mauve, yellow and white. A disc jockey from St. Thomas was emcee of the dance programme. The serving of refresh- ments rounded out another • :: rcessful party. SOCIAL REPRESENTATIVES Back Row: Wilf Pond, Wayne Elgie, Don Dailey, Back Row, left to right: Ginger Reith, Dorothy MORLEY ASHTON. DeSuTTER, NaNCY CLEVELAND. Front Row: Rosemary Geary, Anne Way, Flora Front Row, left to right: Pat Munro, Marilyn MacKenzie. Davey, Janet Wentworth, Joyce Fenton. Absent: Bob Cobby, Lyn Everitt. Absent: Brenda Vela. Page 76 Lfterarq H pettrum PROSE FIRST PRIZE MOTHER SACRED HEART I HE study of the Fine Arts has as its purpose the foundation of good taste and the development of the aesthetic sense. Sculpture, Painting, Music, Dancing and Poetry and Literature are the Fine Arts. All of them should play a part in education, but here we will consider only Literature, as, the most prac- tical approach to the work of forming of good taste in others, is through it. As an educational factor perhaps Literature stands supreme among the sources of aesthetic enjoyment; not only is it wider in scope than any other art, but it is nearer to us, more closely woven into the web of our daily lives and besides, of all the Fine Arts, it holds the largest place in our school programme. The first question that arises when we come to consider the place of literature in education is what literature should be studied. The literature of a child ' s own country should hold an honoured place in the literary programme. To love and cherish its literature is absolutely necessary for the self- preservation of a nation. They had no poet and they died, is written on the tombs of all forgotten races. A deep and full appreciation of poetry can be learned through the literature of our mother-tongue and so native literature blazes the way to an appreciation of the poetry of every land. Foreign lan- guages and the literature of other countries should also be studied; contact with the thoughts, ideals and customs of the peoples through the study of their literature has a broaden- ing and cultivating effect on the student ' s mind. Then of course the study of Greek and Latin is to be encouraged. Goethe has beautifully said of the ancient languages that they call us with a strange voice to a higher life. Intellect- ual intercourse with Greece and Rome familiarizes the young student with the thoughts and sentiments of a refined human- ity. They awaken his imagination and his sensibility and cultivate a feeling for the beautiful. By existing and breathing in this wondrous intellectual world he lives, thinks, feels, and speaks in an atmosphere of the highest human thought He is taught almost unknowingly and without strain; and after this simple, fruitful education he finds himself formed and capable of deep understanding. He has learned and gradually understood the deep, great, beautiful harmony of words, of ideas and of things. We now come to the question of how literature is to be taught and studied if the student is to understand its beauty, its depth, its deeply human element. The answer is by a critical investigation of thought and expression methodically worked out by the student himself on the author ' s work. Literature must be studied accurately; not a pedantic investi- gation of literary technique for its own sake, but a fully personal study of the life which literature embodies. In teaching Literature we want to develop a power of literary LITERATURE — ITS PLACE AND VALUE IN EDUCATION unserstanding and appreciation, a power to turn the great lessons of literature to the betterment of mind and soul. Through it we want to teach the pupils to think highly and nobly and at the same time cultivate a just taste for the beautiful and harmonious; we want to fit the soul to be receptive of the true and at the same time to be perceptive of the beautiful. To accomplish this we must warn the student against lazy and indiscriminate acceptance of second-hand information; we must teach him to rely upon his own judg- ment and sensibility, having proved to him that we have made both reliable. We do not mean that he should refuse to admit the conclusions of other great critics, which greater minds and more experience than his own have come to, but he must test and verify them; he must make such conclusions his own, if he agrees with them by personal inquiry. In short he must not look into beauty through another ' s eyes. The student must not only be enthusiastic about literature but he must be able to account for his enthusiasm. There is nothing better for the sharpening of the pupil ' s wits than the whetting stone of intelligent criticism. It will make for clarity of mind, mental rectitude and soundness of judgment. It will develop the instinct for accuracy, and foster hatred of all that is vague, cloudy and purely conventional. Intellectual probity thus acquired will tend to make the student as exacting for himself as for others and literature thus studied will leave a lasting impression. This, however, will only come to pass if our critical examination of literary study of form is not separated from the study of thought, if the former is never carried out at the expense of the latter. For educational purposes the study of form is only the high road to the study of thought. Admira- tion for the felicity with which a thing is expressed must not extend itself to the thing itself if it is false or base; aptness of expression and musical diction do not turn falsehood into truth; thus amidst the confusion of impressions the child ' s mind must be led towards whatever is noble and true in thought. Thought-matter supplied to the mind of the young must, therefore, be good as well as beautiful, if the end of intellectual training — aptitude to receive truth — is to be reached. Books, prose, drama, poetry all must be used in the offices of truth. Another point which the teacher of literature should bear in mind is that it is only when a studen t himself has made essays in craftsmanship that he can appreciate the skill of a master. Hence the-student should be encouraged and even required to make sincere efforts in writing verse as well as prose. Any serious effort to enrich and refine human life must take into account the moral nature of man. The morals of man as well as his thoughts should be raised from what is rude and vile to what is beautiful and good. Literature has a moral value; it is not given to us for aimless enjoyment but for regulating, harmonizing, beautifying and humanizing our inner nature. From everything that is beautiful in literature a lesson for the mind and soul can and must be unobtrusively brought out, if not definitely pointed out and emphasized. Literature is the best of what has ever been expressed and there is in every book, in every poem, both a principle and a manifestation of a higher life which when clearly perceived and felt will leave us better men and women. Beautiful thoughts, noble passages when studied with earnestness of purpose sink deeply into the subconscious, take firm root Page 78 Spectrum there and live within ourselves as a latent, yet fruitful prin- ciple of action. In so far as literature represents the joys and sorrows, hopes and fears of the human heart, it enkindles sympathy; being born of the ideal it gives eloquent expression to the higher life of spirit and thereby stimulates the hearts longing for the noble and sublime: again through the imagina- tion literature exerts indirectly a moral influence in the educa- tion of a child. In its images the child sees virtues and vices. Let a child read the pretty allegory of Belling of the Cat and he will appreciate the differences between talking and doing. Let him keep Horatius on the bridge company and he experiences something of the force that love of country can have; let him witness the steadfast devotion in Wordsworth ' s poem Michael , the untiring perseverence in face of perils in Racine ' s Andromaque and the moral will strike home without any further hammering on the teacher ' s part. The study of literature does not merely promote the broadening and refining of the aesthetic sense, the develop- ment of the faculties of the mind and soul, so that the student comes to discriminate the true and beautiful and thus to raise his thoughts to the Source of All Truth and Beauty; other benefits accrue from it. Every joy has to be paid for by an equivalent effort. The beauty and value of literature will not surrender all their secrets unless much labour is spent and this constant keeping of the mind alert will prove a most profitable training. Such wholesome discipline will develop an infinite capacity for taking pains. Another service rendered by literature is the cultivation of the child ' s imagination. Literature speaks to us in pictures. Through these pictures, literature gives a new significance, a new beauty to common things. It is impossible to overestimate the influence of this attribute of literature on the life of every one of us, especially on that of the slum child, for whom beauty is almost entirely confined to the realms of the im- agination. Hence the need for variety in reading is more pronounced for the child from a poor home than for his SECOND PRIZE JOYCE CHAPMAN FhE sky is above us always, sometimes sad and sometimes dull, dark with sullen clouds, sometimes bright and blue and beautiful, pinned together with a brooch of sun. It spreads out to infinity before the human eye, encompassing the world — our world — as though it were a blanket round us all, soft and protective. It gives our days and nights, for in it the flaming sun dips out of sight to raise the curtain on the scene of night. It holds in place the rich, gold, dazzling stars upon the blue-black velvet of a midnight canvas. It houses feathery fliers as they seek out food or wing their long way south. It is the giant raceway of the man-made jets, whose trains of foamy white slice through the blue. From it, the dainty flakes of lacy snow sift downward, slowly, on a winter ' s night. Or, if spring be the season that it tends, it looses, from that great dam above, a warm, sweet-scented April shower. It oft ' times herds great, black clouds together to work pernic- ious vengeance on the helpless world below, or to deposit contemporary whose background provides wider cultural opportunities. Circumstances may compel many a child to live within a narrow circle of experience, too often in surroundings that are drab and sordid. Though his life be bounded in a nutshell, literature can make him lord of time and space. All the wealth of experience which literature offers to the child is not just a way of escape from the closing-in effects of a narrow environment but as an infinite extension of his capacity to live. The benefits of a keener study of literature would not be restricted to the individual but would also affect the Com- munity. By teaching our boys and girls how to appreciate good literature, how to discern the wholly true from what is only partially so, how to judge the quality of their intellectual pleasure, might we not raise the standard of public taste and minimize the production of bad and unwholesome literature. Readers need to be taught to care only for what is best, or at least for what is better. It has been truly said that all legitimate paths of human intelligence lead to God. God is Truth; God is Beauty; God is Supreme Good. Therefore truth, beauty and supreme good are the essential objects of moral and intellectual training. All that is good, all that is true, all that is beautiful, no matter where it is found is truly Christian. Hence the Christian education, whilst guarding the pupil against the peevish fastidiousness which narrows itself down until it can see nothing but defects and faults must cultivate in him a taste at once discrininating and critical. As we have seen the study of Literature is a powerful means in the hands of the teacher to lead the pupil to appreciate the beautiful. Thus passing through the realms of Beauty the child will reach the realms of Truth and Goodness and thus be led to Him who is the Source of Beauty, Truth and Goodness. By Mother Sacred Heart, Form 17 seas of welcome rain on steaming, sun-parched soils. But what is it — this sky of ours, so vast, so changeable, so limitless? It must be more than just a lovely background to the bustling world. Where does it end? Where are its borders? It holds our soaring silver planes within a definite radius from the earth, for, if a certain fatal point is reached, we mortals perish. Yet beyond this point the sky spreads ever onward, tempting us, luring us to the margin. What is beyond the fast closed gate? Not long ago, man ' s genius sent a Sputnik into space to seek an answer to this ageless cry. It circled, blipped, and drew all nations ' eyes to it in wonderment. What did it mean? Was it a threat to freedom here on earth? Or did it mean that man had conquered space? Now nations gaze enchanted at the moon yet not in usual gay, romantic mood. They dream of bold discoveries out in space, of gains in wealth and world prestige, of journeys to the planets and beyond. But will the dream come true? They say it will, but who can really tell — can you? We stand below and wonder all these things. We guess, deduce, explain, and theorize and yet we really do not under- stand. We know so little of the realms of space. Still we hope someday to conquer it. If we should traffic the entire sky — what would become of us? Man is not afraid — but should he not be? What unknown, hidden powers does the sky possess? What mystic enemy lurks waiting out beyond our present day confinements? The sky is above us always; sometimes threatening, sometimes protecting, but forever tempting. IT WAITS ABOVE US Page 79 Spectrum THIRD PRIZE SISTER MARIE JEROME w HO can doubt that the oldest and wisest of us are but children in the eyes of the Heavenly Father? I am thinking, in particular, of those really little ones, the innocent, the mischevious, the so-sincere, of whom Christ spoke when He pronounced the memorable words, Suffer little children to come unto Me. Since that time how many millions have, in all earnestness, presented themselves before Him with a charming simplicity that makes us smile at times, but which becomes too often a source of envy to the world-weary adult. We grown-ups have lost so much of this candidness that if we cannot pray just so, we feel inclined not to pray at all. Perhaps the main difference between us and children lies in this. They make prayer a sweet converse with a loving Father; we make it but a duty. CHILDREN ' S PRAYER When a child runs to his father ' s arms, his stories of the day ' s activities tumble out in mispronounced words. What matter, his daddy understands and that is all that counts. So it is as little Johnny kneels before his mother for his evening prayer. With eyes closed painfully tight, and little hands clasped gently on her knee, he begins his personal version of Christ ' s own prayer. Our Father who art in Heaven Harold be Thy name ... Why there may be any number of prayers going on between this little fellow and Harold, and surely Harold hears. As mother listens to another prayer she expects to hear the words, poor banished children of Eve but Johnny says, poor bandaged children of Eve. How close he is to the truth. We do need spiritual aid but we do go confidently and humbly to the feet of God to receive it? The usual ending to a prayer is Amen. Johnny finishes his with Come in. and is tucked into bed knowing that God is protecting him because he has invited him to do so. Does God not smile at a time like this? Surely He enjoys these child- ish inaccuracies addressed to Him, with so much earnestness. Perhaps it makes Him more tolerant toward His wayward grown-up children. Suffer little children to come unto me. Only when time will have rolled away and eternity will have been unveiled to us shall we fully understand the concluding words of this quotation, For of such is the kingdom of heaven. POETRY MEETING A FRIEND IT I EETING a friend as yet unknown — (unmet, unheard of — truly unknown) Through soul and soul ' s deep mystery To heart and heart ' s steep history, Is one of life ' s joyous, unborn dreams Waiting dormant in the darkening streams Of blood-lit veins until the day When that one, with like soul, chances to stray Near that strange and foreign place Where affinity ' s lovely face Stirs up and wakens the sleeping dream To an unfathomable radiance in the quick and throbbing theme Of recognition, — spontaneous and mutual phase Unexplained but gloriously known in priceless ways. Thus the unborn dream is born and flowers In beautiful raiment from unknown bowers Where life sits as arbiter, of the human heart, Placing carefully each little native part That colours the soul with worldly things, Wildly balanced on Heaven ' s wings. Thus from the soul to soul and heart to heart A friend is born with vivid start And no word need be spoken of any token; For the Heavens proclaim it a bond unbroken, In silence and secret, sweetly unspoken. R. Marigold Collins FIRST PRIZE R. MARIGOLD COLLINS Page 80 Spectrum SECOND PRIZE ROSABELLE VEIGHEY I HE east acknowledges the way, Now burnished with a rosy light The rolling mists enshroud the lake, Voluminous and white. Above the undulating reeds A heron lifts with pondrous beat, And vanishes into the gloom Where mist and waters meet. DAWN And now the sun lifts suddenly, Above the purple forest ' s spire, Lacing the dawn with golden threads, Turning the mists to fire. Slowly the sun dispels the gloom. A raucous blue jay jars the hush; And in the woods behind there stirs The matins of a thrush. R. Veighey THIRD PRIZE FROM LONELINESS PATRICIA GILPIN I HESE limbs, they tremble in the darkening day As if old age had made them weak and frail, Bared before the wrathful rains and spiteful gale; They do not even whisper In solitude. Bent and wearied in the troubling onslaught Silently they quiver . . . broken . . . defeated, No longer beauteous, no longer rich with youth, When suddenly a sound arises . . . elated! For yet, in one unseen unknown crevice, A small bird, nestled closely, lies Sheltered from the fierceness of the storm, And lifts his youthful, yearning voice and cries For all the world to hear His gratitude. Patricia Gilpin HONOURABLE MENTION WAYNE BROWN M Y son lies there quietly, In everlasting sleep, For God has taken his tiny soul Home with Him to keep. No more he ' ll tell me his problems Tears streaming down his face. My son lies there quietly In satin and in lace. HONOURABLE MENTION FAITH No more hear his tiny laugh Or see his beaming smile, Nor caress his silken baby hair When he sits on my lap awhile. No more he ' ll rub his sleepy eyes, With a quiet yawn, No childish prattle breaks the silence Now that he is gone. I ask not why he was taken away For God gave him to me, And he will keep him safe up there Until He calls for me. Wayne Brown Page 81 Spectrum WOMEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Women ' s Athletic Council members were chosen by the forms which they represented. Under the direction of Miss W. Prendergast who guided the activities of the council, the group worked together for the benefit of the student body, dealing particularly with the sports activities of the school. In the fall inter-form volleyball teams were organized. The winning school team was determined by a game played between the winners of the morning and afternoon schools. Crests were awarded to the members of the winning team. The association also assisted in organizing bowling teams for the L.T.C. bowling league. Trophies were awarded to the champions having the highest scores. The most outstanding event organized by the W.A.A. was a skating party held on January 15 at the Ontario Arena. Back Row, left to right: Doreen Garrett, Connie Brown, Connie Shelton, Mary Lou White, Betty Lou Horlick, Mary Campbell. Front Row, left to right: Audrey Bailey, Mary Lou Otto (Pres.), Janice Reid (Sec), Carol Sillett, Elda Riccotti. Following an enjoyable evening of skating, hot chocolate and delicious doughnuts were served. The softball tournament was run off at the end of March on through April. It took the form of a Round Robin Tourna- ment. A badminton tournament was also sponsored by the W.A.A. It consisted of girls ' doubles playing an elimination tournament. After each sport had taken place, the members of each team received points according to the W.A.A. constitution. At the end of the year, the Association awarded a shield to the class with the most points. The Association extends its thanks to the student body for their fine co-operation and participation in the sports events of the year. Page 8U Spectrum MEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FhE leadership provided bv the Athletic Representatives, Ross Doughterv (Treas.), Llovd Wagner (Pres.), Alan Mann, Max Charlton, Jim Johnston, Bob Tyrell, Mike Malott, Max Balsdon and George Schartner, encouraged our boys, though few in number to take part enthusiastically in the manv athletic activities of the year. Early in the fall, football and soccer teams were organized. The superbly conditioned footballers displayed action that was a feast for any cameraman. Among the stars were: Shifty Zollie Puskas, Wayne (The Toad) Brown and Gary Lucier (Alias Les Bingamin). Throughout the winter months, the most densely popu- lated building in London on Tuesday afternoons was the Central Bowling Alley. The league produced great com- petition, and skill was of the highest order. Cups were awarded to the winning team as well as to individuals with high averages and high single games. A hockey team was also organized and developed into one of the smoothest units west of Montreal. Alan (Stanley) Mann and Ted (Gump) Broad showed great promise. Under the able guidance of Ken Runstedler, the basket- ball team performed with great spirit. Although lacking height, they were a scrappy team which had its share of victories. Several new uniforms and new jackets were pur- chased this year by the school. These jackets added colour and dignity to every game. The M. A. A. members are elected by the forms which they represent and strive to work together for the benefit of the whole school and in particular the athletic activities of L.T.C. Barb Row, left to right: Bob Tyrell, Jim Johnston, Mike Malott Front Row, left to right: Alan Mann, Joe Doughtery, Lloyd Wagner, George Schartner. Absent: Max Balsdon, Max Charlton. Page 85 Spectrum Back Row, left to right: Paul Babcock, Jim Johnston, Lloyd Wagner. Centre Row, left to right: Mr. Townshend, Morley Ashton, Harry Balsdon, Don Miller, Wayne Brown, Bob Tyrell, Mr. Harris. Front Row, left to right: Bill Billington, Ken Runstedler. Absent: Bob Harvey, Ted Broad, Joe Jurasek. MEN ' S BASKETBALL ThE team enjoyed a very successful year against strong opposition and tall basketball players. They brought back many victories to the College and showed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the year. Ken Runstedler, playing coach and captain, and Bill Billington, assistant coach, added much to the driving force of the team. Harry Max Balsdon, Jim (foul shot) Johnston and Paul Babcock added much concrete material (points) to the team. Much strength came from strong efforts put forth by Morley Moe Ashton, Wayne Toad Brown, Bob Tyrell, Don Miller, Bob Harvey, Lloyd Wagner, Ted Broad and Joe Jurasek. The team travelled to Ottawa, Guelph, Strathroy and St. Thomas for games. One of the most thrilling games was played against Central Collegiate Institute in London. The boys won by a score of 64-60. It was a touch and get-a-foul game. There were 51 fouls in the game. Our boys put 32 out of their 38 foul shots in the hoop. Each member of the team played his part in bringing back victories to L.T.C. Thanks and credit are given to Mr. Townshend and Mr. Harris for their necessary knowledge, time, patience, and transportation. Also thanks to our scorers, timers, and baby sitters Ross Doughtery and Mike Malott. Thanks goes also to the loyal supporters who cheered the boys in both victory and defeat. As any member of the team would say, If we only had the new gym or even one shower in the good old school. Spectrum Back Row, left to right: Lyn Everitt, Valerie Barbour, Barbara Bates, Liz Cass, Marg. Stuart. Front Row, left to right: Sally Date, Pat Doyle, Marion Acton, Mary Lou Otto, Carol Sillett, Shirley Kennedy. Absent: Marg. Gault. WOMEN ' S BASKETBALL FhE women ' s basketball team started off this year ' s basketball season very successfully by defeating Central Collegiate 32-28. Our success followed us into the next game when we won over University of Western Ontario, 27-20. We fell to defeat when we played St. Joseph ' s in St. Thomas and Beal Tech. An exciting and very close game took place between morning and afternoon schools. The morning school came out on top with the score of 15-9. The success of this year ' s team was due to the excellent attendance of the players on the team and the invaluable coaching of Miss W. Prendergast. The basketball team would like to extend their heartiest thanks to Miss Prendergast for her guidance through this season ' 57- ' 58. Spectrum mm JIM JOHNSTON MAX BALSDON BOWLING I HE year 1957-58 produced some excellent competition on the bowling lanes. The quality of the bowling was excellent and those who lacked high averages added much zip and drive with their support. Enthusiasm was at its highest pitch in November when over one hundred and twenty bowlers crowded the alleys. The players were divided up into teams of equal skill and the rivalry became very intense. One of the best results of the league itself was the general improvement shown by almost everyone. Among the high scorers for women bowlers, we had Marie McKeon with 261, Jeannette McPhail with 250 and Fran Warner with 240. Among the men ' s high single games we find Gary Lucier (the Buzzer) at 272, Bill Billington at 286 and Jim Johnston at 266. Although we advocated good clean sportsmanship we still had one casualty. Smooth Jeanette McPhail bruised her ankle — she tried for six pins instead of five. Several excellent three-game series were also registered throughout the year. Among these were Marie McKeon with 667, Gary Lucier with 649, Bill Billington with 656 and Irene Rath with 570. These, of course, were onlv a few of the many sharp bowlers participating. Among others were Wayne Brown, Morley Ashton, Lloyd Wagner, Laura Drake and Grace Legg. At the end of the year cups were awarded to the men and women who participated on the winning team and to those people who had the highest average and high triple totals among the men and women. Spectrum Back Rou ' , left to right: Ted Wallace (Manager), Wilf Pond, Jule Desjardine, Morley Desjardine, Joe Salsak, Tom Leadston, Al Mann (Coach). Front Row, left to right: Wayne Elgie, Roy Houghton, Ted Broad, Ross Doughtery, John Aziz. Absent: Ken Runstedler, Bill Billington, Lloyd Wagner. HOCKEY TEAM DeSPITE the postponement of several contests because of unfavourable weather conditions, exhibition games were arranged with the City Collegiate teams. South Collegiate offered the most formidable opposition with a closely con- tested three game series being staged. They unleased a powerful scoring attack onlv to be staved off bv the brilliant net minding of Ted Broad, a former Windsor Assumption star. Wilf Pond, Joe Salcak, John Aziz and Ross Doughtery formed two strong defensive units. Up front the number one line was centred by Wayne Elgie who was flanked by wingmen Roy Houghton and Al Mann, who played Int. A in Wallaceburg last year. The remaining lines were made up of Ken Runstedler, Lloyd Wagner, Bill Billington, Jule and Morley Desjardine. Al Mann was playing coach with Mr. Harris and Mr. Townshend acting in staff advisory positions. Ted Wallace was team manager and spare goal tender. Page 89 Spectrum CHEERLEADERS !Af E the noisy ones, have done far more than go to games, we have lived our school cheer to the T. CRIMSON AND GOLD, CRIMSON AND GOLD, The uniforms were hauled out of their storage box for another year of adjustments and reducing to size 36 sweaters. The sweaters of crimson were topped by LTC in exotic gold. The beautiful gold plaid skirts were short, but effective. The charcoal and white added to the striking appearance of our leaders. KNOCK ' EM DOWN, LAY ' EM COLD, We had a beautiful host of girls, from whom we had to choose only six. Those two boys were very fortunate. We feel our crowds which turned out to see us perform, were well pleased with the help that Miss Lawson gave in choosing our girls. RAISE THAT SCORE, PLEASE THOSE BLEACHERS; Our hoarse call rang loud and clear in various parts of Ontario: Guelph, Ottawa, and various parts of London. The cheerleaders again gave our softball teams support at Guelph in the Big Four Teachers ' College Field Day in May. FIGHT ' EM, FIGHT ' EM, LONDON TEACHERS! Not all our games were successful, but we went down fighting. In Ottawa, we, leading 150 students, cheered ' till we could no longer speak, only to lose. Ann Boulton, Carol Wright, Valerie Barbour, Pat Gilmore, Kay White, Jean Martin, Ken Wood, and Blake Hughes, have given a great deal of their time to support their school spirit and name. I sincerely hope that they carry this attitude to their own schools next year. Page 90 Spectrum £§ pectrum GRADUATION EVENTS CHURCH SERVICES A MID candle-light glow in the ancient setting of Centennial United Church the graduating students of London Teachers ' College listened to the inspiring words of Rev. A. P. Gillies, on Sunday evening, May 11, at 7 p.m. Pointing up the opportunities offered in teaching young minds, Mr. Gillies stated the foundations for fair play, honesty and co-operation were laid in part in the classroom. The teacher ' s role, he added, is a major role in developing the democratic citizens of tomorrow. The school choir under the d,rection of Mr. J. L. Mac- Dowell sang the Twnety-third Psalm to Brother James ' Air and Non Nobis Domine (Not Unto Us, O Lord) by Roger Quilter. Principal F. C. Biehl read a memorable lesson. High Mass was sung by Father Joseph O ' Flaherty in the stately setting of old St. Martin ' s Church before the Roman Catholic graduation class on Tuesday, May 13, at 8 a.m. A Communion breakfast followed at Braemar Lodge at which His Excellency Bishop Joseph Cody, extended God- speed to the graduates in their careers. Father John Finn, Director of Religious Education, stressed the dual purpose of education . . . the process of growth and development whereby the natural man assimilates a body of knowledge derived from human effort and divine revelation. Principal F. C. Biehl congratulated the graduates and wished them success in their future endeavours. GRADUATION BANQUET N Wednesday, May 14, the Graduation Banquet of London Teachers ' College was held at the H. B. Beal Technical School. The Reverend Father Joseph O ' Flaherty said grace. JoeSalcak, master of ceremonies and student parliament chairman, delivered the opening remarks, thanking the clergy, staff of London Teachers ' College and the students for their co- operation and assistance throughout the year. Toast to the staff was proposed by Roy Allison with a reply by Miss G. Bergey. A toast to the students was ably proposed by Mr. F. G. Walker and the reply made by Marilyn Davey. The choir was under the able direction of Mr. J. L. MacDowell with soloist Pat Clements and piano selections by John Robson and Donna Bartlett. Valedictory addresses were delivered by Paul Hyatt, morning school and Marilyn Davey, afternoon school. Principal F. C. Biehl pointed out to the graduates that they were beginning their life ' s work at a time when the roof and walls and indeed the foundations of the House of Education was being probed for their soundness. Stressing the fact that the principles of education which have dominated our thinking in elementary schooling for the past thirty years were under attack, Mr. Biehl stated that the graduates ' brave new world would be one of stress and challenge. You are, he said, beginning your career at one of the great turning points — not only in your own work of educa- tion but also in the world ' s history. He further cautioned the graduates against the reactionary pitfall of making learning a drudgery without insight, or the Progressive one of mistaking whim at the time for abiding purpose, instead of using the vital learning forces of interest and purpose. Final benediction was offered by the Reverend A. A. Gillies. GRADUATION DANCE A PARISIAN street scene . . . complete to the last Lautrec- like detail . . . proved an enticing setting for the London Teachers ' College Graduation Ball on Friday, May 9, in Thames Hall of the University of Western Ontario. Against the backdrop of the Arc de Triomphe and the captivating silhouettes of can-can girls, Johnny Downs and his band played lilting French airs. The Evening in Paris theme was captured further in the colourful cafe scenes, and the resplendent Eiffel Tower. The Decoration Committee from Form One was under the able guidance of Bob Cobby with assistants, Gai Tiedi and Doreen Delaney. The Parliament Committee consisted of Virginia Dunning and Eleanor Powell. Page 92 Spectrum Mrs. I. Hinde, Miss R. Tomlinson ThESE familiar faces pictured in the midst of their work at our Teachers ' College deserve a special tribute for maintaining top-level performance throughout the year. Plaudits are in order for our secretaries, Miss R. Tomlinson, Morning School, and Mrs. I. Hinde, Afternoon School, together with their assistant Mrs. A. M. Judd for their co-operative effort in setting a high standard for school records. In the face of ever-mounting obstacles to be confronted in a school of admirable age, the maintenance staff has displayed remarkable talent. Special thanks to Mr. H. W. Bromwich, Maintenance Superintendent, Mr. Harry McGilton, Groundsman, and Mrs. P. Danyluk and Miss D. Ely of the maintenance staff. Mr. Harry McGilton, Mrs. P. Danyluk, Miss D. Ely, Mr. H. Bromwich. Page 93 Spectrum Good Morning? But Mrs. Dubois, it is organized. Half a cookie! For me? But you can ' t be finished already! Read your picture, Wendy Our book says it goes down here. Eight grades — naturally! Spectrum THE PERFECT TEACHER 1. TV receiver and sender. 2. Patience box. 3. Brush eyelashes for cleaning eyes and blackboards. 4. Megaphone ears — picks up all sounds. 5- Light bulb eyes — keeps him looking bright. 6. Pea shooter for discipline. 7. Teletype mouth — never a wrong answer. 8. Coil neck — turns in any direction. 9. Power plant — generates concrete ideas. 10. For fires only. 11. TV — all educational programmes. 12. Accordion body — get down to students ' level. 13- Arm for strapping. 14. Slot to put in seatwork for marking. 15- For lifting heavy burden of teaching. 16. Double barrel for salesmen. 17. Book rack. 18. Jet power for roller feet. 19- For getting around room quickly. 20. Cane for catching runaway pupils. 21. Automatic ditto machine. 22. Lap for soothing small tots. 23. Extra hand for holding books. 24. Pen arm for checking seatwork. 25. Clock. 26. Mind reader eye. 27. Eye that is always moving, looking for trouble-makers. 28. Projector lens for showing latest movies. 29. Electric eye nose, records everything on memory brain. 30. Football head — sports minded. 31. Knowledge bump. 32. Thick hair — can be used for mopping up spilled knowledge Page 95 Our heartiest congratulations are extended to the graduating class of the London Teachers ' College. Jack Hood School Supplies Company, Limited Head Office and Warehouse: 91 - 99 ERIE STREET STRATFORD, ONTARIO Branch Offices: Kingston - — rnone — -7755 1 oronto — rnone — KU 1-Uoob riamilton — rnone — J A o-bi i T ah A v-s ni. 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