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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1961 volume:

GREETINGS FROM THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION Once again it is a pleasure for me, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, to extend greetings to the students of the London Teachers ' College through the pages of your yearbook. In this publication you will find a record of the personalities and events that have made the past few months memorable to you. My opportunities of meeting student- teachers during their course are somewhat limited, but I can assure you of my keen and personal interest in your transition from high school graduate to elementary-school teacher. It has been said that what the best and wisest parent wants for his own child, the community must wa nt for all its children. There is little doubt that a good and wise parent would wish for his child a competent, resourceful, and kindly teacher . And that is precisely what each community in this Province wants for all its children. Those of you who are graduating from The Teachers ' College this June will be taking charge of classes of Ontario pupils in September. May you carry to your classrooms sound learning, shrewd common-sense, and a wealth of understanding, and may you continue through the years to grow in knowledge and teaching skill. You have my best wishes for abundant success . Minister of Education. Toronto, January 10, 1961. s a Staae Casi page. 5 Directors page 69 Production paqt 75 r Lncuit page- III r £ I nd clLL whe men andto omej merely p Layers. THE PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATES OF 1961 Perhaps you remember a certain experiment from your high school Physics course. You sprin- kled iron filings on a sheet of paper, and you saw hundreds of separated little specks, with no ar- rangement to them at all -- every speck a little separated entity. Then you put a magnet under them. All at once these specks started to slide across the paper, to arrange themselves into a clear-cut pattern. A force had acted, and the hun- dreds of random pieces had become one whole, one world of their own. Every year in our College a similar piece of magic operates. Hundreds of strange and appar- ently random individuals shape themselves into a tightly interknit family. The force behind it?. . the goodwill to work together towards our com- mon goal. Let me give you several signs of this pattern- ing. It is the way that a whole form meets togeth- er at all hours, and at great inconvenience be- cause of our complicated schedules, to build an auditorium presentation that will delight the rest of the school. It is the way members of our choir trudge the darkness of Western Road for a night every week because they love to sing. It is Par- ents ' Nights, when the pride of our students in our school, and of our staff in our students, is such a heart-warming thing to behold. It is the way our hockey and basketball and volleyball teams journey to the four corners of Western On- tario to play for our school. It is the thousands of hours which our Yearbook committee puts into the splendid volume which you are reading now. It is the scores of decisions made and individual pieces of business transacted for your benefit by your Parliament. It is all the decorating and ar- ranging and programming done by your Social Committee to make our parties the happy things they are. It is the preparing at home which each of you does to make a worthy contribution to the group discussions which are such an impor- tant part of our purpose in class. And finally it is the little thrill which all of us on the staff get each time you meet us outside the College, not just this year, but in the years to come: the thrill which my colleagues and I get in the careers of our graduates. You leave us now, and yourselves begin to build separated individuals into interwoven groups. I can wish you no better luck in teaching than this: may you get the same happiness and satisfaction from your students that we in Lon- don Teachers ' College have had in 1960-1 from ours. F. C. Biehl THE VICE-PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATES OF 1961 If one were to state that timidity and an infer- iority complex were dominant characteristics of the younger generation, his remarks would be greeted with derisive laughter, at least from some quarters. In spite of this I am convinced that a great many of our young people who choose teaching as a career seem to develop an inferior- ity complex so far as their profession is concerned. Why do so many members of our profession hes- itate to admit that they are school teachers? In the past it may have been low salaries, but now the teachers ' remuneration compares quite fav- ourably with that of other vocations. Teachers should hold their heads erect in any company and be proud to stand up and be counted among the members of the profession which has as great a potential for good as any other known group. As the years pass by, more and more responsibilities seem to be transferred to the schools, many of which properly belong to the homes or to other social agencies. The influ- ence of the excellent teacher cannot be evaluated too highly. To the majority of pupils the excel- lent teacher is a hero or heroine. The greatest compliment that can be paid a teacher is to have his pupils desire to emulate him. It is a privilege and an honour to be a teacher; to be entrusted with a responsibility in the train- ing of the children who will be called upon to face new and complex circumstances in the not- too-far future. Their philosophies of life will to no small extent be formulated from their associations with their teachers, both in the formal classroom lessons and in casual conversations. My hope is that each of you will be worthy of this great trust and responsibility that is placed upon your shoulders and that you will be able to fulfil your duty: to encourage pupils in the pursuit of learn- ing and to inculcate by precept and example re- spect for religion and the principles of Christian morality. May we be proud of you; and you, in turn, be proud of your profession. L. B. Hyde Vice-Principal From The Clergy On behalf, not only of the clergymen who have had the privilege of sharing in your training, but also of all the others who are sincerely interested in you and your work as teachers, I wish to congratulate you upon your graduation and assure you of your prayers that every blessing of God and the encouragement of His spirit, will be with you as you go forth to teach. Never has this country, nor the world at large needed teachers with spiritual vision and high moral standards more than it needs them today. It is not enough to equip the students of our schools with basic skills of science and Technology in order to ensure the greatness of our nation. We must develop and foster within them, also, a moral conscience that is concerned with right and worthwhile living. This kind of teaching will come, of course out of your own moral and spiritual experience. We pray that y ours may be an idealism that is born out of a sincere and consistent faith in God. May yours be an enduring and worthwhile contribution to the moral and spiritual, as well as the academic progress of the next generation. May your work reflect ever the highest credit upon all who have shared in your training. May God give you always the vision and faith essential for a great ministry in one of the noblest of all human professions. On behalf of all the clergy, Rev. F. Darnell. THE FOLLOWING CLERGYMEN INSTRUCTED US IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Rev. R. B. Cumming Rev. Ralph Cummings Rev. E. A. Currey Rev. A. E. Duffield Rev. Maurice Farr Rev. J. J. O ' Flaherty Rev. J. Fleck Rev. A. Graveline Rev. G. A. Gordier Rev. F. Jewell Rev. C. J. Killinger Rev. W. O. Mather Rev. R. H. McColl Rev. John Nichols Rev. A. E. A. Ongley Rev. W. C. Parrott Rev. Francis Peake Rev. F. Peake Rev. Harold Snell Rev. John Stinson Rev. Clifford Waite Rev. J. G. Winter Rev. G. J. Zimney Spectrum THE PRIME MINISTER ' S MESSAGE HUNTER FLOYD PRIME MINISTER In years to come, we will fondly recall the many events that have made this school year one of pleasure and profit both academically and socially. This combination prepares us for our fu- ture as teachers. We enter this profession in an era of intense interest in both the subiect and the method of teaching. Let us therefore be especially cognizant of the deep responsibilities of the teacher and strive for continued self-improvement so that both pupil and teacher may benefit. The art of teaching is one of abundant rewards and has been described by Thomson as a Delightful task! to rear the tender thought; to teach the young idea how to shoot- to pour the fresh instruction over the mind; to breathe the enlivening spirit, and to fix the generous purpose in the glowing breast. This is the task that lies before us. May you accomplish your aims successfully. Hunter Floyd LARRY THORN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER-A M. CHUCK VALANCE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER-P.M. Staff Miss M. A. Buck Art 10 Spectrum Staff Mr. J. A. Eaman. B.A., B. Paed. Social Studies School and Community Mrs. L. A. Elliott, B.A., B.Ed. Geography, English B Social Studies Spectrum 1 1 Mr. J. F. laforet, B.A., B.Ed. School Management English A Principles and Practices 32 Spectrum Staff Miss S. K. McCullagh, B.A., AA.A. Child Psychology Educational Psychology General Methods Spectrum 13 Staff Mr. R. S. Smith, B.A., B.Ed. School Management English B 14 Spectrum U nder graduates FORM 1 Louise Almas London Wayne Bedal Harrow Gerald Bernardo London Carol Ann Burke Blenheim Sharon Butterwick Oxford Centre Frances Davis London Marie Cameron Glencoe Nancy Duff Chatham Elizabeth Campbell London i m ■ - Patricia Flood London Constance Clark Port Dover Margaret Francois Tillsonburg Sylvia Corsaut llderton John Gardiner London Diane Gilbert London Marjone Gow Mull Mrs. Joan Grimes London Spectrum Ardis Marion Hall Forest Michael Harrison Ridgetown 15 Undergraduates Brenda Mollard Marilyn Montano Parkhill San Fernando, Trinidad Joyce Mortimore Stuart Murray Essex London Sharon Jacques Blanche Kanror John King Wallacetown Tilbury London Margaret Letton Patricia Martin Margaret Mikus London London Ridgetown 1 16 Spectrum Undergraduates Spectrum Graduates Eleanor Vanstone London FORM 3 Dolores Batson Norwich Bonnie Bourdeau Chatham Dorothy Verini Waterford Mrs. Jean Benjamin London Esther Bowen Waterford Evelyn Welch Clear Creek Andrea Al la in London Sandra Winger Wallaceburg Sue Ann Austin Arkona Patricia Ann Bennett Peterborough Dora Ann Brazier London Carole Breckenridge Leamington Mrs. Marian Woolley Parkhill Gayle Barrett London Eunice Brodsky Windsor Spectrum Graduates Georgia Bronson Sudbury Barbara Brooks London Constance Brown Mr. Brydges Ruth Ann Brown Mt. Brydges V Dorothy June Bunninc Chatham Wanda Butterwick Vienna Anne Cocker Woodstock Patricia Anne Cann Exeter i Patricia Collins St. Thomas Peter Anraya James Armstrong London Tillsonburg fit Betty Rose Church Waterford Nancy Anne Coombs London George Beadow River Canard Beverley Ann Clark Wyoming Shirley Cotton London William Brown London Nancy Claus Kingsville William Anderson Ridgetown Philip Bugler London Spectrum 19 Graduates H. Malcolm Cleghorn Leamington John G. Cummings Byron Paul Di Marco London Arthur B. Dorey London F. Dennis Keen London John Herb. Glover Tillsonburg Albert A. Kish London Marnie Cox London Betty Dawson Wheatley Carolyn Denny Kingsville Mona Denys Parkhill Mrs. Margaret Downer London Kathleen Downie Rodney Spectrum Graduates Gwyneth Humphreys Brenda Irving Pat Johnson London Windsor London Elaine Kendall Roberta Keys Jet Kornelsen Elizabeth Kulik Sandra Kuntz London Sarnia Leamington Sandwich West London Spectrum Graduates Milt Lesperance La Salle David Mann Wallaceburg John McLean London Ross Metcalf Alvinston Richard Queen Bernard Mockler London Douglas Rowbotfom Simcoe John Rowe Strath roy C. Sheila Laforet Leamington Marlene F. LaFrance London Mary Anne Lang Langton Doris L. Laramie Harrow FORM 5 Spectrum Graduates Spectrum Spectrum Graduates Spectrum Graduates Dolores Johnson Chatham Sidonia Kovacs Rodney Mrs. Deanne Marcuzzi Windsor Delores Maslanka Windsor Mary Lou McDonald Duart Dorothy Metherell Woodstock Delores Meunier Windsor Marie F. Millard Wallaceburg Carna Morgan Dresden 4 1  Eileen Ann Morton Ailsa Craig Wilfreida Noon Windsor Mrs. Audrey Oliver Wallaceburg Cecile Parent Riverside Beverley Pitchford Windsor Eleanor Polgar Corinth Mrs. Jean Poole Corunna Suzanne Powell Windsor Annamae Reaume Windsor Mrs. Donna Reeves London Mrs. Alice Csinos Delhi Spectrum Graduates 4 Janny Ribbink Glammis Sandra Sime Delhi Mrs. Joan Thomas London Bernardine Venne Pembroke FORM 8 Sister Martha of the Sacred Heart Windsor Lily Atkinson Dorchester Joanne Bailey Duart Mrs. Lillian Steel Croton Darlene Zywina Windsor Carole Adams Tilbury Carol Ball Woodstock Joanne Stewart Muirkirk Sister Mary Veronica Windsor Mrs. Gladys Thatcher Northwood Sister Mary Jane Anne Windsor Patricia Arthur Delhi Marion R. Atkinson Wheatley Karen Baltzer Essex Brenda Belcher Windsor 28 Spectrum 1 Graduates Marilyn Berry Woodstock Marlou Bray Ridgetown Shirley Jane Bryan St. Marys Helen Biales Glencoe Sharon Breckman London Carol Buchner Leamington Marie Bishop Norwich Joyce Ellen Brook Windsor Doris Cameron Thamesville Paul Bedard Chatham - Catherine Blissett London Barbara Bruce Windsor ' Ann Carmichael Fingal Edward Bergey Both well Marlyn Boussen Burford Lois Bruton Mooretown V Paul Arnold Mt. Brydges Alan Breault Stevenson Graduates Edward Brock London James Cassidy St. Thomas 1 f Albert Dowdell London Patricia M. Chappus Comber Kenneth Browne London Peter Dragicevich Windsor Lily Chuk Windsor I m Lionel Bryan London Wendell Davidson St. Thomas Philip Burke Windsor Albert DeBackere Courtland 4 Richard Carder Cottam Menotti (Tino) DiGiacomantonia Windsor II Ronald Dupuis Windsor David Dundas St. Thomas Sharron M. A. Chute Vienna Patricia G. Clawson Sarnia FORM 9 Thelma J. Cole Otterville 30 Spectrum Graduates Joy Collier Sarnia Sheila Crawford Beachville y, ( ji Janet Collver Waterford Karen Dafoe Kingsville Martha Cornies Blytheswood Carol Dalgety Sombra Mary Lynne Cousins Beachville 0f Ann Cranston Comber Sharon Danforth Blenheim Myrtle Darnforth Thamesville Vivian Debleu Windsor Elizabeth Dorner Port Dover TV Helen Depper Woodstock Judy Douglas London Avril Durrell Glencoe Jane Dobbyn Comber Allen Eagleson Parkhill Judith Dobie London Barbara Ecker Ostrander Sped rum Graduates Graduates m FORM John W. Krumpek Courtland Patricia Farrell Waterford Dorothy Jean Ford Merlin Gayle Geddes Essex 10 Dorothy Featherstone Windsor Barbara Forsyth Springford Jill Geddes Essex Lynn Eichenberger Delaware Joan Feenstra Kerwood Renee Franco Windsor Janet Gillatly Tillsonburq Gail Ellis Windsor Catherine Ferguson Chatham Audrey Fraser Sa rn ia Shirley Gilroy Chatham Louise Enns Leamington Martha Forbes Wallaceburg Antoinette Gagnon McGregor Helen Ginko London Spectr 33 Graduates Tin iliii ■ --w jft. 1 jj l Linda Goble Avon Mildred Goble Waterford Anita Goetz Wallaceburg Helen Goslin Windsor Bilton Leeson London Janet Gough Dorchester Richard Martin Union Robert McAllister Windsor Terrence McHugh Tecumseh Garry McNeil Alvinston Hugh McPherson St. Thomas Robert Miller London Donald Miskow Port Dover Charles Moore Windsor Spectrum Graduates Spectrum 35 Graduates Pat Hoffman Sarnia Mrs. Ann Hossack Thamesford Jean House London Cathy Hustler Tillsonburg Margery Hyatt Dresden Dorothy Johnston Port Lambton Trudy Johnston Blenheim Jeanette Jopko Waterford Mrs. Gladys Kulbach Windsor Constance Langlois Windsor Carol Linn Delhi Mary Margaret Liska Leamington Marilyn Lone London 36 Spectrum Graduates Judith Loyer Chatham Paddy McAvay St. Thomas Carolyn Mee Leamington Mrs. Barbara Mistele Rodney Lynne MacColl Petrolia Carol McCarthy St. Thomas Mary Mereshka Windsor Myrna Monteith St. Marys Mrs. Norma Mahadeen London Jeanette McGrath Sarnia Patricia Mairs Eberts Mary Louise Miller Windsor Marian Murray Melbourne Kathleen McLeod Kingsville A FORM 12 Dixie Lee Myles Leamington Jeanne Matheson Windsor ft Lorelee Meadows Gait Gwen Mills Windsor Elizabeth Nagy Princeton Spectrum Graduates Jo-Anne Namespetra Essex Geraldine Neilson Windsor Nancy Louise Nichol Glencoe Elaine Nixon Sarnia Helene Ann Noble London 1 Dianne Pacque Wallaceburg Nancy Jane Parker Chatham Jane Paterson Fingal Beverley Payn London Rose Mary Powell Ingersoll Kaaren Pearson Burgessville Judith Preston Chatham Shirley Phillips Stevenson Sharon Pole Chatham Elaine Popovich Windsor Sheila Proctor Windsor Catherine Prong Port Burwell Charles Shanks London Robt. Sheppard Simcoe Franklin Spry Amherstburg 38 Spectrum Graduates C5 f ft Robt. Thos. Steele London Harold Turnbull Forest Paul Steinhoff Grand Bend Robert Vallee Straffordville John Westhead London Arthur White Sarnia f Hank Woudenberg Charing Cross William Wyatt London Gary Thatcher London Gerald Versteeg Gravenhurst 1 Robert White Alvinston FORM 13 William Tilden St. Thomas Donald Tremeer Kippen Allan Warden Ingersoll Richard Webber Sarnia t Victor Wiens Leamington Hildegard Rech Hespeler - Jacob Willms Leamington Audrey L. Reeves Windsor Spectrum 39 Graduates Mrs. Eva Richardson London Gayda Roszell Chatham Mrs. Joan Russell Sarnia Mildred Sage Woodstock Dorothy Schneider Chatham Lee-Anne Schwartz Windsor Jane Steacy Lucan Beverley Shuttleworth Windsor Mary Anne Steeper Parkhill Jean Simpson Port Dover • •..  ••• Mary Ann Sterling Chatham Patsy Smith Wheatley Sandra Stewart Essex Joan Spellman Kitchener Janet Streefkerk Lynedoch Gillian Stuart Riverside Suzanne Stupavsky Kingsville Janet Talbot Kingsville Joyce Taylor Sarnia Margaret Ann Thomas Windsor Spectrum Graduates Elizabeth Thorne London Helen Trombley Essex Hilda Van Abbema Ridgetown Mary Vernon Parkhill Margaret Waddell Chatham Joyce Warwick Windsor Shirley Weaver Sarnia Linda Westbrook Komoka Jane White Cottam Heidi Wiederkehr Sault Ste. Marie Caroline Wiedrick Norwich Donna Wigle Kingsville Ann Wilkinson Tillsonburg Judith Wingrove Delhi Elora Workman Woodstock Sandra Wrench Kingsville Mary Yuristy Delhi Paulette Zimmer Highgate Elizabeth Zurbrigg Ingersoll Sister Eugene Marie Windsor Spectrum 41 U nder graduates Sheila Gourlay London Daniel Harvieux Windsor Donald Hayes St. Thomas Nancy Healy London U nder graduates M. Jacqueline Hi St. Thomas Dianne Hohmann London Pauline Jewiss Chatham Murray Holmes Riverside Patricia Ann Joynt Strathroy Linda Kalbfleisch Innerkip Francis Kaposi Kingsville Frances Kmec Windsor Spectrum RoseMary Lawson Gait Daryl Lind London Donald Gail MacKay Ingersoll Sandra Mackenzie Woodstock 4 U nder graduates Kathryn Martin Springfield Ross McComb London Janet McEachran London Judith Alice McGregor Sarnia Burton McKinley London Sandra Murray Woodstock Elaine Milbank Sarnia Michael Murphy Tilbury Elizabeth Parker Charlottetown P.E.I. William Parr Windsor Douqlas Patillo Windsor Glenda Peters Chatham Diane Pettypiece Oldcastle 44 Spectrum U nder graduates Pauline Phelan London Evelyn Randall Aylmer Sheila Shoebottom London Barry Phelps Chatham Carol Raynham London Maureen Simon Aylmer Kenneth Pressello Windsor Margaret Reed Wallaceburg iim James Prior London Carolyn Rudolph Byron Caroline Smith Blenheim Charles Stickley Windsor Judith Raceko Leamington James Ryckman St. Thomas Sheila Sutherland Forest Olga Tarr Windsor Spectrum Jeanette Thompson London Caroline Thomson London Maurice Tremblay Windsor Ronald Tuck Windsor Graduates Melvin Van Lingen Aylmer Dawn Ziegler Ridgeway Henry Stepniak Ridgetown FORM 17 Roswitha Altenberg London Virginia Anderson Sarnia Mrs. Jean Boyd Cornwall Joan Arthur Springfield Suzanne Bryce London Ann Babcock St. Thomas Mary Carducci Leamington Janet Bland Windsor Elsie May Conroy Morpeth Carol Bloomfield Byron Donna Cope Riverside Leva Coutts Florence Dorothy Csinos Drumbo Mary Curts Arkona Sharon Danbrook Mapleton Mary Margaret Dobbie Aylmer Spectrum Graduates Diane Lucille Foster Woodstock Christine Gagnon McGregor Ruth Gingerich Ailsa Craig Lynda Harris St. Thomas Carole Havden Woodstock Sandee Hudson Chatham Douglas Ball London Kenneth Laidlaw Aylmer David Lennox Sarnia Robert McCaig St. Thomas Ian Mellis Alvinston Brian Plante Windsor Ross Roe Merlin Spectrum Graduates Mrs. Ruth Ann Onn St. Thomas Gertrude Palmer Chatham Frances Phillips Port Colbourne Pamela Piper Sarnia Betty Ramsbottom Chatham Jo-Anne Rankin London Marilyn J. Rankin London Elaine Slater Leamington Edwina Smith Chatham Helen Smith St. Thomas Aileen Stevenson Petrolia June Stirling Blenheim Marilyn Twiddy London Helen Van Damme Wallace burg Spectrum Lorraine Gagnon Suzanne Gloster Eldon Ahrens Patrick Bondy Adam Bosnyak Windsor Windsor Woodstock Amherstburg Windsor Spectrum Graduates Dale Cloutier Wayne Cooke Owen Cross Thomas Deane Gregory Dobec Maidstone Woodstock London Ridgetown Renfrew Spectrum Graduates Mrs. S. Sheila Gurr Simcoe Joyce McLeish Forest Mrs. M. Louise Helmer Woodstock Mary Ann Mulhern St. Thomas Mrs. Jo-Anne Hoffer Port Burwell Mary Ann Ouelette Windsor Shirley Jamieson Lambeth Pauline Nantais St. Clair Beach 1 Barbara Kairns Outton Mary Kae Newman Wingham Maria Repasi London Donna Maine Chatham Donna Norbrater, Riverside Lida Romano Windsor Mrs. Klazina Palmer Woodstock Lynda Taggart Tilbury Marlene Thompson Paisley Barbara Timothy Windsor J Josephine Walach Amherstburg Marilyn West Thedford 52 Spectrum Graduates Spectrum 53 Graduates Ella Mae Bogart Gillian Boughton Shedden London Marolyn Burchall Mary Butler Kenora Belle River Catherine Cleeves Evelyn Clelland Simcoe Sarnia Susan Bowley Jean Brandon Denfield Forest Carolyn Brownlee Shirley Bryant London Glen Meyer Judith Braybrook Blenheim Dorothy Buchanan Forest Marilyn Campbell Alvinston Elspeth Currie Barrie 54 Spectrum Graduates Graduates Jane Ford Blenheim Jo Ann Gerenda Windsor Catherine Grieve Sudbury William Armes Ingersoll Patricia Fuller London Florence Godwin London Barbara Hall Wallaceburg David Ayland Windsor Les Gammage London Gloria Goodfriend Kingston Gerald Allen London Murray Bennett Charing Cross Monica Gay St. Thomas Caroll Graham Riverside Peter Anglin London Denise Gelinas Sarnia Elizabeth Gray Brockville Al Argent Woodstock Dave Brazier London Spectrum Graduates Spectrum Graduates Donna Hillman London Carolyn Hornby London Brenda Hunter Chatham Judith Jackson Windsor Goldie Janecka Windsor Evelyn Jannings Dresden Dianne Johnson Glencoe Dorothy Kerslake Exeter Margaret Kukucka Sarnia Maureen Liddell Hamilton Joyce Kyle Thamesville Mary-Anne Lapain Essex June Lethbridge Chatham Valentino Kurelech London Sheila Linton Golf Connie Locker Glencoe David Fallowfield Woodstock Douglas Farrar Sarnia Norman Forget Sarnia Thomas George London Spectrum Graduates Leonard Hack Edgewood David Herbert Sr. Thomas Ronald Hadfield Lambeth Arthur Hinton London Robert Hawley London John Hislop Woodstock Robert Hemphill Aylmer Harold Hickling Windsor Evelyn Loewy London Janice Locking Owen Sound Elaine Lounsbury Port Rowan Marilyn Lyons Avon Marjorie MacDonald Watford Sped rum 59 Graduates Sandra Maclean Windsor Myrtle Makowetsky Chatham Madeleine Malette Windsor Ruth Mander London Barbara Manuel London Diana May Masse Windsor Mary Helen McBrien Aylmer Joan McDermott Ingersoll Marie McGugan Alvinston V Mary Alice Mclnnis Glanworth Gloria McKinnon Dresden Norma McKillop Blenheim Marion McLean Parkhill Winnifred McLean Sarnia Mary Isabelle McPhedran Petrol ia 1 V V Shirley McWilliams Windsor James Jamieson Lambeth Andrew Joosse Sarnia Michael Kendall Woodstock Lars Kjetland Torvastad, Norway r  Spectrum Graduates Alex McKenzie Poplar Hill Gary McCord Point Edward Donald Learn Aylmer John McGregor Chatham V Glen Meredith Kent Bridge J. Douglas Meriam London Morgan Price Windsor David MacKenzie London John McKay Oldcastle David Minielly Woodstock Katherine Mergler Aylmer FORM 25 Keith Mallory Blenheim Harry McCarthy London V s ■ t Maurice McLauchlin London Peter Meek Foldens Corners John Muir Windsor Sandy Norrie Aylmer Mrs. Jean Millar London Carolynne Moore Sarnia Sped rum Graduates Betty Morgan Listowel Christine Mulhall Cobourg Mary Ellen Mulhern Chatham Rosemary Nemeth Wallaceburg Mrs. Josephine Newberry London Judith Nutt London Annie Oegetna Talbotville Marilyn Page Tyrconnel Nancy Parker Lindsay Marion Patrick Windsor Nadine Peters Moraviantown Mrs. Rosemary Pitcher Tillsonburg Audrey Pole Alvinston Linda Preston Doon Irene Prior Windsor Jean Marie Reith llderton Bertha Ripley Dresden Ann Marie Robich Windsor Loren Newman Sarnia Albert Olds Wallaceburg 62 Spectrum Spectrum r Catharine Rows London V- RoseMary Serf London Marilyn Robinson London Mrs. Jean Savage London Mary Robinson Aylmer Gwen Sayers Dresden Glenis Rowe Innerkip Marian Selles Chatham 3 ' Marjorie Smith St. Thomas Margaret Shantz Simcoe Nancy Skov Windsor Gail Rowley London Christine Sennewald St. Thomas Myrtle Snell London Marlene Stableford London Marilyn Steadman London Mrs, Marie Stirling London Bernice Strang Exeter 4 Elizabeth Suznevich Windsor 64 Spectrum Graduates • • • ■ • • Jeanette Syroid Windsor Carol Tanner London Eleaner Taylor Grand Bend Sandra Taylor Chatham Jackie Tiffin Chatham Ruth Trevithick Ailsa Craig Marion Turkheim Zurich Nancy Turton Oldcastle Sylvia Vollans Windsor Donna Wachsmuth Dresden Carole Watson West Lome Ruth Anna Weber Merlin Lynda Weir Wallaceburg Sandra Lynne West London Helen White London Marilyn White Linda Wilson Patricia Winne Sister Mary Gabriel Erna Wiebe Mooretown Windsor Tillsonburg London Leamington Spectrum Graduates Susan Windrim London AND THEN CAME- David Golding Thamesford Deanna Philips Leamington Magaret Rose Fishback Tillsonburg 1 ! Pauline E Saunders New Brunswick Chester B. Glinski Aylmer Mrs. Joan Holmes Tillsonburg Barbara J. West Windsor Picture Not Available Douglas Jenereux Hamilton Mary Wanda Lawrence Zurich Ronald A. Kerr Windsor James S. Kurak Windsor .1k A ' A Mrs. Jacqueline Walker Springfield GOOD LUCK GRADUATES 66 Spectrum ve their ey Lb and their entrances- THE STUDENT PARLIAMENT First Row: (L. to R.) Bernie Kurek, 3ill Ellis, Mr. F. C. Biehl, John McLean, Elgin Turner, Bert McKinley, Maurice Tremblay. Second Row: Pat Barclay, Pauline Nantais, Jim Armstrong, Frank Spry (Treasurer), Gladys Thatcher (Secretary), Hunter Floyd (Prime Minister), Chuck Vallance (Deputy Prime Minister), Sharon Breckman, Edna James. Third Row : Ralph Corry, Linda Goble, Linda Lewis, Don Smith, Leonard Hack, Margaret Jessop, Beth Zurbrigg, Mick Harrison, Dave McKenzie. The Student Parliament for the year 1960-61 is com- posed of twenty-six members; thirteen representatives from the morning school and an equal number represent- ing afternoon classes. Regular meetings are held Wednesday evenings in the College committee room with Prime Minister Hunter Floyd presiding. In his capacity, he submits to Parliament mat- ters which concern the interests of the entire student body. These matters are discussed and the suggestions accept- ed or rejected by the students ' representatives. The main topics of discussion this year have been Christmas cards, budgets from organizations within the school, school jew- ellry and crests and the Graduation Banquet. In the event that our prime minister should be absent, Vice Prime Minister Larry Thome of the morning school and Charles Vallance of the afternoon school would pre- side at the meetings. The duties of the Secretary, Gladys Thatcher, are to record the minutes of each meeting and attend to all correspondence necessary in carrying out Parliament ' s decisions. The Parliament controls student funds, distributing them to the various school organizations thus enabling these groups to function adequately. These funds are paid by Treasurer Frank Spry who keeps all financial records and issues money only with the authority of Parliament. All business discussed at Parliament meetings concerns the student body and all decisions are made by the people they have elected to represent them. 70 Spectrum THE YEARBOOK STAFF First Row: (L. to R.) Ron Maheux, Betty Ramsbottom, Bertha Ripley, Diane Hohmann, Mrs. S. Gurr, Marilyn Steadman, Hugh MacPherson. Second Row: Carol Hayden, Miss Buck, Shannon Olson (Expiditor), Barbara Brooks (Corresponding Secretary), Malcolm Cleghorn (Morning Editor), Gloria Goodfriend (Afternoon Editor), Judy Woodley (Advertising Manager), Mr. McKeown. Third Row: Roberta Smith, Aileen Stevenson (Filing Secretary), Dawn Zeigler, Myrtle Makowetsky, Elaine Slater, Sharon Pole, JoAnn Stewart, Beverly Shuttleworth, Jean Tesolin, Bernice Brownlee. The Care and Feeding of Yearbooks A Yearbook is a delicate thing. It weighs two and one-half pounds when it ' s full grown. From birth to maturity, it must be fed a steady diet of hard work, late nights, pots of coffee, curses, pic- tures, headaches and faultless prose. Its parents must be slightly mad, going grey or bald. They must have the patience of Job, the literary genius of Hemmingway. the accuracy of an I.B.M. machine, and the ability to get along with a minimum of sleep. Bringing up a Yearbook to maturity is a sat- isfying task for it is the one tangible object that accompanies every graduate as he starts out on his teaching career. In the years to come he will look through the Spectrum, laugh at the mistakes and remember the hard work and good times that accompanied the school year 1960-61. We hope that you will be as proud of our baby as we are and that you will treat it kindly and cherish it forever. Spectrum 71 THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE First Row: (L. to R.) Pauline Emery, Carolyn Denny (Secretary), Carol Linn, Jean McHarg, Gail Jones. Second Row: Louise Enns, Beverley Pitchford, Shirley Wiley, Vicki Cluff. Third Row: Paul Bedard, John Grant, George Beadow (President), Tim Glidden. The Social Committee, after a late start, began its work at a dinner meeting in the Home Economics room under the supervision of the staff advisors Miss Lawson and Miss Epp. At this meetina the following executives were chosen: President- George Beadow; Vice-President- Nelson Elder; Secretary-Carolyn Denny; and Treasurer-Tom George. The Social Committee ' s chief aim was to cater to the student body by planning a wide variety of events throughout the year. These events included formal dances, a skating party, a square dance, parents ' night and culminated in the gala Graduation Ball on May 12th. The arduous work of the commit- tee throughout the year included planning, decoratinq, arranging and rearranging decorations in a fashion which would catch the ever- watchful eye of students and their escorts attending the many enjoy- able events. I sincerely hope that the many events planned by our committee have been as enjoyable for you as they have been for us. George Beadow 72 First Row: (L. to R.) Miss Lawson, Elsie Arnold, Danlora McKellar, Mary Carducci, Mary Deslippe, Sandy Taylor, Joyce Westfall. Second Row: Don Hayes, Ross McComb, Gary McCord. Third Row: Bob Rourke, Nelson Elder (Vice-President), Tom George (Treasurer), Doug Patillo. Sped rum THE LITERARY EXECUTIVE First Row: (L. to R.) Phil Gigniac, Pat Chappux, Miss Bergey, David Mann (President], Libby Campbell, Phil Burke, Marlene Stone, Mary Gillen. Second Row: Betty Church, Elaine Lebold, Hildegarde Rech, Shirley Gilroy, Dixie Miles, Judy Harris. ACTIVITIES OF THE LITERARY SOCIETY Nearly every Friday, the curtain goes up on the stage of L.T.C. to reveal a Literary programme to the students of the College. This is an electrifying moment for the actors who have worked through blisters, headaches and fatigue to make their presentation a success. Presenting a literary programme is not an easy task. Each elected representa- tive is faced with the responsibility of organizing his inexperienced form into a body, working for a common goal. At the literary meeting, he has learned the programme requirements. Primarily, the production must be educational. Costumes, lighting and properties must be suitable to the theme. An effort must be made to keep the humour subtle and in good taste. Maximum class participation must be entailed. Through periods of evaluation of past presentations and discussions of production problems during the meetings, the representative is equipped with good criteria on which to construct his programme. Although much work and ingenuity is involved, the presentation of a literary programme is extremely profitable. In the pooling of ideas and efforts, the form learns to co-operate better and a new sense of friendliness flows throughout. THE ATHLETIC EXECUTIVE First Row |L. to R.) Alex MacKenzie, Charles Moore, Emerson Talbot, Robt. Vallee, Arthur Hinton, Ron Reddam. Second Row: Mr. Smith, Sallie Moffat, Mr. Thomson, Gerry Ingham, John Cummings, Carl Sinclair, Mr. Crawford, Marion Selles, John Parr. Third Row: Murry Holmes, Elanor Polgar, Pat Armstrong, Sheila Tyler, Miss Prendergast, Jill Stewart, Ruth Fryfogle, John Wilson, Gail McKay. President-John Cummings, Vice-President-Mrs. Helmer-absent, Secretary-Gerry Ingham, Treasurer-Carl Sinclair. Absent: Blair Foote, Wayne Bedal, Mr. Townshend, Miss McCullagh, June Ford, Jack Cheswick, Mary Margaret Harding, Mr. Harris. This year ' s Athletic Committee consisted of twenty-six student representatives and six teachers. Regular weekly meetings were held, in which the members discussed the current athletic endeavours of the school. The objective always kept in the back of each mem- ber ' s mind was to keep in existence an active and varied sports programme, in which all students could participate. To achieve this objective, the Athletic Society successfully set up a well rounded schedule to include volleyball, bas- ketball, badminton, hockey, and tumbling. Intercollegiate teams provided an excellent outlet for students possessing particular aptitudes in various sports. These teams included hockey, basketball, and volleyball. One of the biggest items in the school year is the form- ation of the budget by the Athletic Council. After much balancing of figures, the money was fairly allocated be- tween the following: individual and group awards in bas- ketball, badminton, hockey, volleyball, and tumbling, any sports equipment that is required, and transportation for the various teams engaging in games outside the College. This is money well spent in providing a full athletic pro- gramme for all. 74 Spectra m nd on ma n in his tim 5 many parts MIXED GLEE CLUB MIXED CHOIR First Row: (L. to R.) Martha Forbes, Margaret Cuchman, Mrs. Donna Reeves, Sallie Moffat, Rosemary Lawson, Shirley Jameson, Myrna Mon- teith, Jean McHarg, Pat Smith, Judy Wingrove, Elaine Lounsboury, Nancy Nichol, Hildegarde Rech, Carole Hayden, Dawn Ziegler. Second Row: Caroll Graham, Gayle Geddes, Jean Baker, Margaret Cameron, Barbara Bicks, Pat Laba, Rose-Jean Simpson, Mrs. Jean Willadsen, Mary McPhedran, Mrs. Sterling, Myrtle Snell, Marion Turkheim, Jill Geddes. Third Row: Ralph Eising, Jack Maddox, John Terry, Phyllis Shivelly, Carole Adams, Jane Steacy, Mary Vernon, Elaine Webster, Elaine Slater, Jean Shave, Joanne Voege, Barbara Ecker, Carol Dalgety, Connie Clark, Mary Margaret Harding, Barbara Timothy. Fourth Row: Doug Patillo, Bill Kinch, Bob Hawley, George Sims, Art Morris, Hank Woudenberg, Bob Telford, Harry McCarthy, Doug Ball, Frank Exley, Gord Jacklin, Bob Reeves, Albert de Backere, Andy Solet, Murray Bennett, Leo Couture, Mr. J. L. MacDowell. GLEE CLUB I have a song to sing-o Sing me your song-o These words taken from Gilbert and Sullivan ' s operetta Yeoman of the Guard ably convey the outstanding spirit of our London Teachers ' Col- lege Glee Club. As in the past, Mr. MacDowell, musical direc- tor, was able to train to perfection a mixed choir and a female choir of numerous voices. The choirs made their opening debut on Parents ' Night in December. Their numbers were greeted with ex- pressions of appreciation for the hard work en- tailed in preparing for this special night. Within a week a recording of the musical programme was broadcast over CKSL as part of a pre-Christ- mas programme. Our plans for Variety Night were successfully realized. As part of the special Mother ' s Day church services, the mixed choir provided the mu- sic. Even with the periods spent at the Col ' ege growing shorter and shorter, the Glee Club was able to find time for practices and performances. 76 LADIES CHOIR LADIES CHOIR First Row: (L. to R.) Louise Enns, Marilyn White, Karen Baltzer, Martha Cornies, Jean Savage, Pat Fuller, Judy Robinson, Myrtle Darnforth. Second Row: Shiela Sutherland, Donna Cameron, Catherine Hustler, Dorothy Verini, Sandra Stewart, Marion Selles, Maria Repasi, Marolyn Burchall, Mary Robinson. Third Row: Joanne Gumb, Margaret Seech, Eileen Morton, Nancy Ruckle, Lais Bruton, Margoret Fleming, Sandra Fink- loeiner, Mr. J. L. MacDowell. Spectrum 77 SOCIAL EVENTS GETTING TO KNOW YOU The sound was resounding through the halls, Let ' s have a dance! The call came through the P. A. system for volunteers to sponsor the dance. A group of second year students came to the rescue ably supported by one brave first year student, Mic Harrison. This com- mittee was under the capable direction of Miss Lawson. During the week the dance was introduced to the student body by a rather comical skit to let one and all know of the coming event. Finally the night arrived! Emcee, Paul Evans, played a variety of records and his comments served to add life throughout the evening. Coffee, fresh orange, and doughnuts were served to refresh the dancers. The stu- dents became even better acquainted, because of the mixers and square dances which were called by Miss Prendergast and Mr. Hyde. As the evening drew to a close, it was quite appar- ent that the purpose behind the theme getting to know you had been achieved. MASQUERADE BALL Bulletin! Apparent absence of all spooks at the intersec- tion of Screech and Holler on a Thursday evening in October. Why? Let ' s turn back the hands of time and recall the scene. Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: gym of London Teachers ' College As the doors of the school are opened we see forms of all shapes and sizes clamouring for the gymnasium. But just one moment — what have we here? The place has been transformed. What we see before us is the harvest home of the disguised indeed! Corn stalks and pumpkins line the walls. Jack-o-lanterns peep slyly from dimly lighted corners. Corn shocks stand boldly in the centre of the floor. Come — let us move in a little closer. Ah — here we see a myriad of dancing couples. Prizes are being awarded to the winners of spot dances held throughout the evening. Wait a minute — what is going on now? A grand march of all the costumes is taking place. What a display of characters! There are judges attempting to pick out the best from this weird group. A horribly de- formed monkey and a ghostly green Frankenstein seem to be contesting for first place in the gros- tesque category. A saucy clown takes the red rib- bon for the funniest and a figure in a newspaper costume wins for originality. Periodically a drooping masquerader rescues himself with doughnuts and cider. A few more minutes and we will see the end of this fantastic festivity. Before the bell tolls, let us depart and bid our farewell to the bewitching eve of Hallowe ' en — 1960. PARENT ' S NIGHT Silent Night, Holy Night. These beautiful words full of meaning welcomed our parents as they walked up the snow-covered walk on the evenings of December 16th and 17th. Inside the main foyer, a tall, brightly decorated Christmas tree greeted them. Next, the students and parents were ushered into the auditorium. Chuck Val- lance, Deputy-Prime Minister, welcomed the par- ents to the College Thursday evening while Hunt- er Floyd, Prime Minister, did the honours on Fri- day night. An enjoyable programme was presented by the choir under the direction of Mr. MacDowell. The mixed choir and girls choir sang a medley of Christmas songs and later the parents were asked to join in on some of the more familiar tunes. Refreshments were served in the cafeteria with the members of the Social Committee acting as hosts. Students acted as guides showing the var- ious parts of the College to their parents. On en- tering the various classrooms the parents were greeted by the Masters and shown a collection of different displays representing the many pro- jects carried out by the student body. The Home Economics department under the direction of Miss Lawson and Miss Epp presented a unique dis- play of various articles made by the girls of the College during the last two months. Both evenings were a great success in herald- ing in the coming of the holiday season. Spectrum SOCIAL EVENTS PREMIERE PROM Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh Even though we weren ' t in a sleigh, we were clashing through the glittering snow on the night of November 16, making tracks toward L.T.C. ' s gym. The hastened steps slowed to a sedate walk upon entering our Winter Wonderland. Who would have guessed that the gymnasium could be transformed by means of a few sparkling Christmas tree branches, numerous silver stars and coloured streamers into a shimmering winter palace. Melodius music, flowing from the orchestra of Glen Bricklin in the gym, seemed to capture with little difficulty, the romantic mood of the dancing couples. The All Stars Combo in the cafeteria pro- vided both a change of pace for the dancers and delightful background music for those wishing refreshments. This gala event was highlighted by the crown- ing of the Queen, Gail Rowley. As the bewitching hour of midnight drew near, weary couples regretfully departed from their one night in wonderland. .3 • Ik m i SQUARE DANCE On Thursday, January 12, all corners of the gymnasium echoed to the call of Allemande left as the Square Dancers threaded their way through the intricasies of a variety of energetic steps. Under the capable direction of Miss Pren- dergast and Mr. Hyde, everyone got into the act and even the novices enjoyed themselves after a few false starts and much hilarity. A few round dances gave the students time to catch their breath before the next set began. A number of people took time out to wend their way to the cafeteria where cider and donuts were being served. Wonder what happened to the rest of the cider? The second set proved that teachers can also be speedy learners as it proceeded with far less confusion and chaos. Round dancing provided the quiet ending to what was, for most people, a successful lesson on the skills of Square Danc- ing. Thanks were due to the able callers and the hard working committee headed by George Beadow as tired dancers promenaded home. Spectrum 77 £ SOC AL WHt% pectrum ALUMNI WEEKEND DANCE and BANQUET VARIETY SHOW and SPORTS ALUMNI WEEKEND Spectrum 83 LITERARY PRESENTATIONS- OCTOBER 25 Hallowe ' en — where and why it was originated was the presentation of Form 17 in its contribu- tion to the literary endeavours. After one short week of planning and two short rehearsals we felt that a creditable offering, including excellent art work and effective lighting, was presented to an extremely receptive audience. Norm Shoemaker assumed the difficult task of directing and his untiring efforts were richly re- warded with a memorable performance. Every member of the form including Mr. Archi- bald contributed to the performance in their own special way. The plot itself centred around the various cus- toms and superstitions in Ireland, Scotland and Canada and was exemplified in the amount of rye humour found in the Scotch scene. OCTOBER 28 The first literary of the term was presented by Form 3. The programme depicted a typical week of work in United Nations. The programme was designed to show the functions of the main bodies within the vast organization. Through the guided tour approach we were taken to the International Court of Justice, the Secretariat, the Security Coun- cil in each of which, the functions were explained. A second main scene depicted the General Assem- bly in which the highlight was Nikita Kruschev ' s visit. This first literary was not only educational, but it was very colourful too. Each count ry was repre- sented by its native costume. The literary of Form 3 set a fine example for all subsequent programmes. It was an excellent performance; the product of fine team work. NOVEMBER 1 Government of the people, by the people, for the people was the theme of Form 18 ' s Gettys- burg Address. Previous to Lincoln ' s appearance at Gettysburg, the question of slavery was already a topic of bitter controversy, and that day in 1861 the majority of the rich aristocracy as well as many of the common folk felt that slavery was necessary to the welfare of the nation. The President instilled in these people an awareness of the danger to the security of their democracy, showed them that their freedom would be forfeited if they did not fight for it, and stressed the equality of every individual regard- less of race, colour, or creed. 84 Spectrum LITERARY PRESENTATIONS NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER 29 On November 29, Form 21 presented an edu- cational and interesting literary programme. The student body and staff were invited to join in A Visit to a Wax Museum. A stately Madam Sootoe conducted five charm- ing young ladies and their teacher Miss Pringle through the museum. The first room visited was the Gallery of Conquerors. Here we saw Julius Caesar, Joan of Arc, Napoleon, Florence Night- ingale and Sir Winston Churchill. We moved on to the Gallery of Arts, where Shakespeare, Pav- lova, Jenny Lind, Tschaikowsky and Pablo Pic- asso were depicted. Each of the ten characters was dressed in appropriate costume. Following a brief summary of the characters ' major contributions to the world, the characters recited a few lines that they were known to re- peat. At the close of the programme, the literary repre- sentative thanked Miss Buck our form councellor, and those in charge of special departments whose contributions were invaluable. Education through the Ages was the theme chosen by Form 4 for their November 4 presen- tation to the student body. The informative pro- gramme dramatized five ancient educational sys- tems by means of pantomine and music. Burlap-clad players humorously illustrated the role of elders in stoneage education. The compo- site second scene showed the inadequacies of an- cient Chinese education. Surprisingly modern ideas of individual differences and grouping were presented in the Hebrew education scene while white-sheathed players demonstrated the Egyptian art of preserving the body in the fourth scene. Form 4 ended their colourful programme with a beautiful scene depicting Athenian edu- cation: the role of physical education being em- phasized by a skillful and graceful demonstra- tion of tumbling, the method of intellectual train- ing being shown vividly by the dramatization of an educational discussion between Socrates and a group of his followers. Careful preparation in all departments made the programme a success. Spectrum DECEMBER 2 On December 2, in keeping with the Christmas spirit Form 5 presented Dickens ' A Christmas Carol. Right from the opening curtain when the pitiful situation of Bob Crachet enlisted our sym- pathy and the picayune nature of Mr. Scrooge evoked our antipathy, to the heart warming final scene; the players captured our attention and ran our hearts through the whole scale of emotional responses. As the plot unfolded, the clever portrayal of such characters as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future filled us with glee as Scrooge received his desserts; the pathetic figure of Tiny Tim, happy in his ignorance, wrung our hearts; and the spectacle of Scrooge ' s conversation grat- ified us with a long awaited though, in spite of our past knowledge, never undoubted satisfac- tion. Capable direction in all departments combined with class co-operation to present a pleasing and appropriate programme. LITERARY PRESENTATIONS- JANUARY 10 Music Canadiana was the theme of the literary given by Form 19. By showing the contributions of the many nationalities represented in our popu- lation, this literary demonstrated that Canada has a song and a dance of its own. From the rous- ing sea shanty of the Maritimes, to the gay and nostalgic song of the voyageur,- from the tender love ballad of the prairie cowboy to the rugged songs of the sourdough of the Yukon, the music swelled and our hearts were moved. Not only was the music of Canada represented by the folk songs of our land; it was also shown in the development of our native dance, the square dance. Form 19 showed the square dance as a result of the blending of the minuet, the polka, the jig and the reel. Thus in Music Canadiana, we learned of our rich heritage in music, and we left the auditorium with a feeling of pride in our songs. JANUARY 31 Form 22 ' s presentation of The Candidacy of Mr. Smith adapted from Leacock ' s Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town was intrinsically suc- cessful. Miss Mary Jane Falshaw skillfully conducted the narration while the remainder of the form en- gaged in the dramatization of the scenes. The dominating figure was, of course, Mr. Josh Smith, portrayed ably by Sam Dragich. Sporting a long black coat and a massive black beard, John Henry Bragshaw, depicted by Nelson Elder, supplied all the opposition. The aim in this satirical presentation was not only to entertain but also to poke fun at the cun- ning of politicians and the gullibility of voters. JANUARY 13 On Friday the 13th Form 13 defied all super- stitious beliefs and presented a successful liter- ary. The class chose the theme A World of Music, portraying countries with a rich musical heritage, e.g. -United States, Russia and Germany. The com- bination of singing, dancing and piano solos re- presented music originating in these countries. A Negro spiritual for the United States, a folk dance for Russia, and a Mendelssohn piano solo for Germany are examples of the types of selections. Yet in spite of the distinctive qualities of the music which originated in these countries, the music is now property of the world — an intangible, but real force which draws humanity together. Spectrum -LITERARY PRESENTATIONS FEBRUARY 3 Form 12 presented a dramatic programme en- titled The Legend of Saint Valentine. Research shows that there were several men named Valentine all of whom were killed around the fourteenth of February. Our play was based on one of the more popu- lar legends about a priest, Valentinus, who lived in Rome about 470 A.D. The emperor at that time was Claudius II, known as Claudius the Cruel. When the young men refused to join the army to fight in the wars, Claudius announced that there would be no more marriages. The cit- izens still refused to join and came to Valentine to be wedded. When his activities were discover- ed, Valentine was arrested and executed. The christian church later proclaimed him a saint and he became the patron saint of all young lovers. His memory is celebrated on February 14th. FEBRUARY 7 Form 20 ' s all girl form developed the theme of Canada ' s French-English background into an en- tertaining and nostalgic literary production. Playing both male and female parts, the girls captured and held our attention through a series of fresh and colourful scenes of early French Can- ada. Perhaps the most interesting and certainly this year ' s newest innovation was a variation of Miss Buck ' s Shadow Puppetry. A sheet was stretched across the stage and actresses and props appeared as shadows depicting an Indian band crossing a body of water in canoes. As mentioned, the dominant theme was Can- ada ' s bilingual history. This portrayed two peoples speaking two languages living together fraternally in one country to the benefit of both, for the benefit of that country. Certainly in this day and age other people in other countries could, as well as we, learn from such a story. FEBRUARY 10 February 10 was the morning when Form 6 presented their literary effort for the benefit of the students and the staff in attendance. The title of the production was Scenes from Shakesperian Plays. They chose three plays to adapt to their needs on stage. The first and last scene from Romeo and Juliiet opened the per- formance. The electrifying opening portrayed from Macbeth consisted of the ' Weird Sisters ' lab- ourously stewing over their boiling pot. The final play was Antony and Cleopatra from which was re-enacted Act 2, Scene 7. This was the scene which was aboard the gallion of the rebellious Pompey. Mark Antony, Caesar and Lepidus were the guests for the highly coloured feast. Spectrum 87 LITERARY PRESENTATIONS- FEBRUARY 21 In an effort to deepen our understanding of Africa, Form 23 presented as their literary a very interesting and informative fi lm on the social and political history of the people of the Belgian Con- go. Dealing more particularly with the past 60 years, the film explained the development of the country and with it the formulation of the policy of Apartheid. It seems that as the mining and other indust- ries grew, the Dutch aristocracy needed more and more black labour to build and work in the mush- rooming factories. To cope with the influx of Ban- tu tribesmen into the cities, the whites, who by the way are the only ones allowed to vote, contrived the policy of Apartheid which is based on the premise that there would be equal, though sep- arate accommodations, and facilities for both black and white. Form 23 hopes that the film achieved its pur- pose. FEBRUARY 24 Form 10 presented a play on a psychological theme entitled Ticket to Tomorrow. Several problems were brought out through a series of flashbacks dealing with various incidents in a family ' s lifetime in which both the boy and his parents fell short of their understanding of each other. The seriousness of the situation gradually increased until a climax was reached when the boy, Tom, took his father ' s car without permission. After the play a group of eminent authorities in the field of psychology discussed the seemingly baffling behaviour of this lad. They brought out the importance of giving Tom a reasonable a- mount of independence and in building up a sense of consideration of other people. The play was well received by the audience. MARCH 21 Form 24 presented a colourful minstrel show which took place in the wonderful carefree days of the great plantations in the old south. Unfor- tunately the minstrel show has died out in recent days. With the master of ceremonies seated in the middle, the all-white performers entertained most enthusiastically (brothers and sisters) in one large chorus singing such old favorites as Old Suzan- na, Dixie and Swanee River. Some delight- ful solos were sung and enjoyed tremendously by the audience. Some of these were Without a Song, Lucky Old Sun and Shortnin Bread. A highlight of the show was a splendid rendition of Dry Bones. On either side of the chorus sat the comedians who were whites disguised as negroes. These darkies, including ' Saphire, ' certainly helped to keep the entertainment at its peak telling jokes at various intervals and easing the atmosphere of the more serious music. 88 Spectrum LITERARY PRESENTATIONS APRIL 11 Our literary entitled, Psychology Goes to School exemplified the growing knowledge we have achieved in teaching through psychology. In the first scene a group of boistrous boys and girls ran into the school to be greeted by Mr. Anderson, the strong willed School Master. The humorous classroom situations here nearly all ended in the same strapping fashion. Mr. Psychology entered this scene with a flash and observed the proceedings wiith a critical eye. In a tactful manner he helped our poor Mr. And- erson achieve through Psychology a good class- room atmosphere. In this new classroom, the children act in a sim- ilar manner as did the children in the older school but psychology was introduced by Mr. Waring and a more pleasant atmosphere, suit- able for teaching, was established. The members of form twenty-five enjoyed their part in this literary programme and hope that the audience was profitably enlightened. MARCH 24 When the lights dimmed and the curtains part- ed, the gods of Egypt cast their subtle spell over the audience, b ade them bridle their tongues and suddenly took them back twenty centuries to the time of Caesar, the mighty Roman conqueror, and the youthful and beautiful Cleopatra of Egypt. First the audience found themselves at the ent- rance of the Egyptian palace where a lively dis- pute took place between the Roman sentinels and a young Sicilian who catered to Cleopatra ' s de- sire to go to Caesar in a boat. The great god Ra next transferred the audience to the Pharos Island where they witnessed Cleo- patra ' s dramatic arrival. The expected blow fell, the Egyptian army attacked and the thrilling flight by sea of Caesar ' s little retinue climaxed the per- formance. Form seven ' s all girl form hopes that this liter- ary programme has fostered within the audience the desire to further explore this great play by George Bernard Shaw. APRIL 14 As the curtain rose April 14, Form 8 took us to the backyard of an Acadian home to present a play about scenery depicting the ' Expulsion of the Acadians in Nova Scotia. ' The background scen- ery depicting the fields and dykes of Acadia was done under the direction of Karen Baltzer. The play itself was presnted under the direction of Phil Burke. Governor Lawrence was portrayed by Ted Bergey. Carol Boughner played the part of Evangeline while Al DeBaker played her father. Through Form 8 ' s efforts to portray a flash- back in history, the audience was highly impres- sed by the determination of Canada ' s Pioneers. Spectrum LITERARY PRESENTATIONS- APRIL 28 The settling of the vast continent was told by Form 1 1 in their musical, North America Through Song. Almost the first to arrive was the French voy- ageur. Travelling inland in search of furs, he helped to open the continent. His rugged way of life was reflected in his song as he guided his canoe over the waters. Typical is the Canadian Boat Song. The French settlers, a gay and happy group, sang such songs as Allouette to lighten their tasks, followed the traders. At approximately this time in the south, the negro was pouring out his sorrow in such tunes as Nobody Knows The Troubles I ' ve Seen. As the eastern seaboard filled, the people moved west. What made the final influx of set- tlers possible was the advent of the railroad men, a rugged group whose song I ' ve Been Working On The Railroad is familiar to all. 90 MAY 5 For the last literary programme of the year Form 9 chose as their topic, A Revue of Teachers ' College Life. In the first scene a high school student was drawn to the realms of Teachers ' College by an adaption of Bali-Hi. A large production of the Spectrum was opened to the first page by School Spirit. Opening day was a lively rendition of Standing in the Foyer. A eufogy on basic counselling followed. Representation of demonstration lessons result- ed in a heart-rendering appeal by confused stu- dents — Show Me. An overcrowded bus lumbered on stage taking students to orientation lessons. A monacled Eng- lish student teacher clinging to the back of the bus sang, With a Little Bit of Luck. Social activities were brought to mind by a re- enactment of the Student Prom. Academic life was represented by Gonna Wash That Master Right Out Of My hair and I ' ve Grown Accustomed To This Place. MAY 2 Form 26 combined effective lighting and sound effects with delightful singing and obviously carefully worked out dance routines to produce this year ' s absolute end ' in literaries. In the weeks proceding, the theme itself was a care- fully guarded secret and only such hints as ' the best in town ' and such conjectures as could be drawn from a forlorn Maypole in the corner of the gym provided any solace for the impatient theatre-lovers. This suspense however only heightened our enjoyment when Spring came ' Bustin ' Out All Over ' and tip-toed gracefully through the fields of blooming flowers, under a rainbow and around a chronologically misplaced Maypole. The outstanding feature of the whole produc- tion was the singing. This was due to the arrange- ments and skillful renditions of so many seasonal songs that Welcome Spring. The round of sin- cere applause which followed its presentation showed the high degree of this most enlightening literary. Spectrum EDITORIAL The production of any Teachers ' College Yearbook begins with the raw mater- ials of a dozen people with varied talents and conflicting ideas; fifteen more people willing to help with just anything who end up doing just everything and two editors with high hopes and a few ideas. These people are thrown together for nine extremely short months in two ex- tremely small offices (Miss Buck ' s and Mr. McKeown ' s) with three extremely im- portant deadlines hanging over their heads. Out of this environment came Spect- rum ' 61. Guiding the Yearbook from start to finish was a true genius — William Shakes- peare. He led us through the school year recapturing the bright spots, the blue spots and the plain ordinary dull spots of college life. To the many people who helped throughout the year, a sincere thank you — to the Spectrum readers, enjoy yourselves. WHY PHYSICAL EDUCATION? In the field of physical education we are witnessing the appearance of a new emphasis. This new emphasis is upon physical education. It is to be hoped that teachers of physical education in this province will accept the challenge presented by this new force, and will plan activities which will provide our children and youth with a level of fitness second to none. The individual should now rise as the important centre of this philosophy rather than the team or the display. The im- portant question should no longer be, Did I make the team? , but rather, How have I improved my performance as an in- dividual? Through a system of graded stunts and activities, a child is able to progress at his or her own rate, sensing achievement at each level as he or she grows in strength, flexibility, co- ordination, and endurance. Teachers of physical education are finding that improved fitness is obtained through activities which are regular and progressive. This emphasis does not mean that basic games skills are ignored, but rather that the child is better prepared to master the more complicated skills of team sports as a re- sult of his early concentration on the basic elements of mov- ing, balancing, etc. Large and varied apparatus such as balance benches, vault- ing boxes, and climbing frames, is appearing in the element- ary school. These are to be encouraged since they add in- terest and impetus to the movement towards improved fitness. At long last physical education is offering something for every child and the programme is contributing directly to- wards improved physical education and mental fitness for the young people of our nation. r f Spectrum 93 Front Row: (L. to R.) Sam Dragich, John McLean, Mike Semancik, John Glover, George Sims. Back Row: (L to R.) Blair Foote, Frank Spry, Pete Anglin, Ed Feddry, Ken Pressello, Bob Hawkins. MENS ' BASKETBALL To date the basketball team has had a very successful season. Our attainment of perfection was marred by only two losses against teams in such noteworthy leagues as: London Industrial, U.W.O. In- ter-Faculty and high schools from London, Windsor and Chatham. Other competitors included Western Ontario Institute of Technology and Hamilton Teachers ' Col- lege. This has been a remarkable accom- plishment for a team handicapped by a split-shift and intermittent weeks of prac- tice teaching. We could not have attained this winning record without adhering to the rigid self-discipline programme set forth by our coaches at the commence- ment of the campaign. Spartan-like con- ditioning and accuracy in shooting were evident in each contrast. Leading our team in scoring were such stalwarts as: Mike The Spear Semancik, John McLean, and Jack Glover. Rounding out the starting quintet were Bob Hawk- ins and Pete Anglin. The coaches could always rely on their heavy bench strength which included: Ken Elbows Pressello, Ed Gazelle Fedory, George Marcus Sims, Frank Tarzan Spry, Blair Gunner Foote and Sam Actor Dragich. We wish to thank our able coaches Mr. Townshend and Mr. Smith for devoting their leisure time to assistinq us in enjoy- ing a successful season. We also wish to thank the following people for the contri- butions they made throughout the year: our competent manager Leo Couture and reliable timekeeper Al Flitton, the photo- graphers, the cheerleaders and the fans. BOX SCORE L.T.C. OPPONENTS 32 — Medway 101 — Western Tech 49 — Timbrells 68 — Western Bus 76 — Chatham C.I 68 — Beck C.I. . . . 72 — Hamilton T.C WOMEN ' S BASKETBALL Front Row: (L. to R.) Doris Elliot, Jacqueline Hill, Sheila Tyler, Pat Clawson, Laurlalee Mead- ows, Mary Liska. Middle Row: (L. to R.) Audrey Fraser, Myrt Makowets ' ky, Nancy Koning, Elaine Slater, Barbara Bruce. Back Row: (L. to R.) Eleanor Polgart, Mr. Harris, Mary Carducci. This year ' s girls ' basketball team did not play a regular sched- ule because they lacked a league in which to participate. A suc- cessful season against local high school teams and an exciting game opposing Hamilton Teachers ' College kept our girls busy winning fame for L.T.C. The co-captains were Mary Carducci and Nancy Koning. In January, they played two games against a good Central Collegiate team and came out as victors in each. In both games, our girls started slowly but came on quite strongly in the latter stages of the game to win. February turned out to be the month when our girls had to learn to accept defeat as well as victory. In a close game with the St. Joseph ' s Collegiate from St. Thomas, London Teachers ' Col- lege emerged as victor by six points to avenge last year ' s loss to that team. The big game of the season came on February 22nd, Sports Night, against Hamilton Teachers ' College. The Hamilton squad hit fast and early and opened up a large lead in the first half. Our girls were not easily discouraged however, and their determination and team play gave the game a thrilling finish when they tied the score, only to lose by three points in the clos- ing minutes. The next night Central Collegiate was once again the opposing opponents. In this game, Central refused to go down as losers for the third straight time and came out as victors over L.T.C. March saw our girls score a decisive win over a team from Woodstock. Other scheduled games were against Windsor teach- ers, London teachers and the girls ' team from the University of Western Ontario. The girls gave a very good account of themselves wherever they played and much of the credit goes to the able leadership and coaching given by Mr. Harris and Miss ELuck. 95 VOLLEYBALL SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAMS This year the mens ' team got off to a very slow start losing two exhibition matches to Lon- don Central Collegiate. Just before Christmas, our men proved very poor hosts as they beat all three other teams in an invitational tournament in our gym. This marked the first time in several years that a London Y.M.C.A. team has been beaten. (Three cheers for L.T.C.) The coach, Mr. Thomson is to be doubly con- gratulated since he coached both the mens ' and womens ' teams which took a considerable a- mount of time and energy. The girls got off to a spectacular start in the city Recreation league but faded at the end to finish second. Suffering from a bad case of jitters the girls went down meekly before the London Volleyball Club in the semi- finals 15-7, 15-6 eliminating them from further play. Although the girls did not win the champ- ionship, they did place second in league stand- ings and had it not been for one bad night, who knows, maybe London Teachers ' College would have taken both championships. Back Row: (L. to R.) Roberta Keyes, Linda Lewis, Mr. Thomson, Shirley Weaver, Vivian Debleu. Front Row: (L. to R.) Nancy Coombs, Shirley Bryan, Mary Margaret Harding, Marilyn Steadman, Marion Selles. MENS ' VOLLEYBALL TEAM Back Rowi (L. to R.) Phil Gignac, Hugh McPherson, Murray Lockwood, John Wilson, John Westhead (captain), Charles Moore, Mr. Thomson. Front Row: (LL. to R.) Bob Dulong, Jim Armstrong, Milt Lesperance. Absent: Dave Lennox. Spectrum 97 HOCKEY Front Row: (L. to R.) Mr. Crawford (coach), Carl Sinclair, Pete Antaya, Bob Vallee, Al Kish, Andy Solet (manager.) Second Row: (L. to R.) Norm Forget, Gerry Ingham, Greg Burr, Larry Clarks, Ron Maheux (manager.) Back Row: (L. to R.) Brian Plante, Bob Hawley, Tom Green, Bob Emery, Don Smith. Absent: Ron Warden, Ken Beveridge, Don Hayes. I IP 111 1 This year ' s hockey team, coached by Mr. Crawford, was composed of sixteen players. They played in a league comprised of teams from Western Ontario Institute of Technology, Hamilton Teachers ' College, Hamilton Institute of Technology and London Teach- ers ' College. The teams played a five game schedule encount- ering two opponents twice each and the third op- ponent once in a four point game. Although we gained four points by winning against Hamilton In- stitute of Technology in the third game, London Teachers ' College failed to register any other points in the win column. As a result they placed last in the standings for the season. Apart from tired muscles, occasional bruises, and the usual hazards of hockey, only two minor injuries were suffered during the season. In the third game against Hamilton Institute of Technology, Bob Emery was checked heavily into the boards and fell onto an upturned skate. Seven stitches were required to close the cut which made sitting most uncomfortable. In the last game against Western Ontario Institute of Technology, Greg Burr was forced to retire to the dressing room as a result of a severe blow to the neck which left him dazed. For the same game, Ron Warden accomplished the feat of scoring the sole hat-trick of the season. He did much in helping the team fight back from 5-0 and 7-2 deficits but Western Ontario Institute of Technology proved too formidable an opponent and triumphed 8-6. 98 Spectrum INTERFORM BASKETBALL INTERFORM BASKETBALL The interform basketball schedule was played this year with each form being represented by a boys ' team, a girls ' team, or both. Surging to a fast start all teams played enthusiastically but as the season progressed only the hardy survived. As the men entered the final game of the playoffs, the contestants had dwindled to Forms 4 and 17. Form 4 had reason to cheer as they trounced Form 17 by an unmentionable score. The girls ' schedule terminated on a much more thrilling note as Forms 22 and 13 played a hard- fought final game for the championship. The re- sultant score, 10-9 in favour of Form 22, exempli- fies the excitement prevailed throughout the play- offs. An expression of appreciation is due to the many referees, scorers and timers who aided in the successful operation and completion of the schedule. INTERFORM VOLLEYBALL INTERFORM VOLLEYBALL The interform volleyball schedule for the 1960-61 season was organized by Mr. Crawford. Both the morning and after- noon schools had three divisions; A group - one year course; B group - 2-1 ' s and completion students; and C group - all women classes. Each group participated in a round robin tournament. Play-offs in each division climaxed a very suc- cessful season. The results were as follows: Morning School: A — form 10 B — form 4 C — form 5 Afternoon School: A — form 22 B — form 17 C — form 1 8 The school championship games followed with the after- noon school competing against the morning school. The morning school proved victorious in both mixed and wo- mens ' catagories; form 4 and form 5 claiming the laurels respectively. Special mention should be made of the referees, umpires, scorers and timers, who gave so freely of their time. Back Row: (L. to R.) Ron Warden, Milt Lesperance, Queen, John Rowe, Bernie Mockler. Centre: John Wilson. Richard MIXED VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS Front Row: 1L. to R.) Bernie Mockler, Carolyn Denny, Roberta Keys, Doris Elliott, Richard Queen. Back Row: (L. to R.) Milt Lesperance, John Rowe, John Wilson, John McLean. 100 Spectrum 1 1 THE IDEAL PRIMARY TEACHER (with apologies to Kipling) If you can show the instincts of a Mother Toward those who are entrusted to your care; If you always love all little children, And eagerly their joys and sorrows share; If you can see the worth of little children. As on their daily way they trudge along; If you can see the good that they contribute, In work, in play, in laughter, and in song; If you can always be refined and cultured. Possessing tact, resourcefulness and zeal; If you can show enthusiasm always, E ' en though the task assigned does not appeal; If you can gain the confidence of children. By showing that your sympathies are deep; If you can know the value of gay laughter In chasing glooms that into classrooms creep; If you can know that little children notice The kind of dress and colour that you wear; If you can choose apparel that ' s attractive, And be extremely neat in dress and hair,- If you can be a kindly guide and leader, Not dictate terms as though you were a Boss; If you can have a childrenlike understanding Of problems that a child will come across; If you can train yourself to meet all changes With cheerful mind, no matter what you feel; If you can plan to work into your program Some cleverness to make your lessons real; If you can work with vigor at your planning, And carefully try out your plan each day; If you can be a conscientious worker, And yet know when to quit and how to play,- If you can broaden out your own horizon, By contacts that are fun and wholesome too; If you can use these contacts to advantage, To make a keener mind, a broader view; If you can set a happy situation, And make a sense of freedom be your goal; If you can train your voice so that it ' s pleasing, And yet possesses force that means control; If you can do all this, and show your pupils That you ' re a pattern — genuine — without alloy; THEN — You will be the Ideal Primary Teacher, You ' ll be the one the Trustees will employ. by Muriel Lancaster Spectrum POETRY RIVALRY Beauty rides the rainbow, In a sunset g lows her best; From youth she gains ad- mirers, But in a rose she meets her test. Barbara Bicks CONTENTMENT Peace in my heart, Knowing I have loved- Silence in my mind, Knowing I have learned- Stillness in my limbs, Knowing I have built- Is contentment. Barbara Bicks MAN IN SIN Sinking, sinking, Further and further, Bathed in the moist, warm mud Of slothful life. Content there in the swamp Amid a thousand other Creatures like himself. Thorns inflict his flesh, A green slime coats his eyes,- Translucent is his view, Distorting light and truth. Still, crouched behind a body weak and worn, A wretched soul survives, Terrified of what it yet must face; Severest judgement — drawn from life ' s dark deeds. Wildly he grasps for one thin branch, His only hope to cleanse his blistered soul. He slips, and helplessly remains There in the swelling swamp and rancid air. Dawn K. Ziegler VOTRE AVION VA-T-IL AU PARADIS? Petit Paul, un enfant D ' a peine six ans, Au champs d ' aviation Un jour est venu. Un aviateur passait a ce moment Quand Paul l apercu. II courrut a lui; Puis d ' une forte voix II lui dit— Monsieur, de grace ecou- tez-moi. Votre avion va-t-il au para- dis? Ma mere y est rendue, On me I ' a dit. Amenez-moi donc- Je suis si petit- Avec vous au paradis. Norm Forget HAIL, PROGRESS! Twisting, turning, the pain of leaving the womb — black, safe, warm Bombs. Spiralling Twisting down down Cold grey destruction Made for man, meant for man Loosed by a finger Red and orange licks at a terror streaked darkness Hard grey eyes Steel fingers Precision Synchronization We got it, Joe! Muffled life, shrieks, disaster Pale cheeks, burning flesh Starvation, agony Blood, bones, brains Empty shoes, musty dresses Worry lines, insanity Cold grey death painting precise fingers Choosing here, rejected there Are you ready? Let ' er go, Joe! A cycle meaningless, confused repeats itself But only stuffed ears to hear. Let ' s call it a night, Joe. A lone figure cries Tears too small to be noticed. Susan De Long 102 Spectrum POETRY A VISION WISHFUL THINKING I lay down on the hill to dream, And in the clouds I spied, A young lad playing on a harp, A small lamb by his side. From his harp a song poured forth, ' Twas such a sweet refrain; My heart was lifted from its depths Like flowers after rain. The birds quit singing in the trees, The woods around were still, They seemed to strain to hear the song Which floated o ' er the hill. An old man in the background came, And o ' er the boy he formed, A radiant circle made of gold Which my whole being warmed. This man who out of nowhere came With face so kind and sweet, Took the boy up in his arms And said, Blessed are the meek. Sharron Chute SONNET MINUS TWO Oh love, how can I live a single day Without the thought of you to haunt each hour? Time ' s moving on, and still we are apart, Imprinting sorrow deeper in my heart. If just for one brief moment we could spend Together, letting all our dreams unfold, My spirits to the heavens would ascend And weariness would leave my heavy soul. But God must do His part in both our lives, And if our happiness is meant to be, This loneliness will quickly wilt and die, Erasing all despair, and set love free. Dawn K. Ziegler I wish I were a songbird With wings of royal blue; I wish I had a message, Which I could tell to you. I ' d fly up to your window And on the panes would tap. I ' d whistle soft a sweet tune To wake you from your nap. I ' d warble ' bout the beauties Of woods and tree and vale, Of brightly coloured flowers And of the sky so pale. And then I ' d fly o ' er housetops And sing till sunset dies And wish to be forever, A songbird of the skies. Marian Selles YOUTH We hear so much in the world today Of what the others are trying to say, On the subject of youth, And we must admit In our profession It ' s a crime to sit, And let those people belittle it. So let us dig deeper And play the sleuth. We must not let lie The subject of youth. We find its something we ' ve all been through Yet those that recall Are numbered and few For who can say what made us do Those crazy things, And yet, in view Of all our strife We somehow managed to succeed in life. Perhaps its better We don ' t play sleuth, And just let lie This thing called youth. Malcolm Cleghorn Spectrum H..J6,l..i. . 103 A STUDENT TEACHER ' S PRAYER Dear Lord, for all I did today- -all the questions I ignored, -all the children that I bored; -all the cross words I have spoken, -all the hopes that I have broken; -all the scolding I have done; -all the times I ' ve spoiled fun. Dear Lord, forgive, and- If a school, my service asks Give me strength to face the task Keep me always wide awake Reduce my errors, my mistakes That students all, in Thy sight We learn by doing what is right. George Sims SPORT A SMILE The sleek brown form in apprehension stood-- She sensed the element of danger near. Then, hurriedly, she urged her babies down Into f he brush. But still there was that fear: Then, in alarm, she broke into a run And, with graceful bounds, she topped the hill. But, waiting there with gun in hand, pre- pared, I merely stood and watched. I could not kill. Jacqueline Walker When clouds of thought Darken your mind And needed hope You cannot find And words like lovely Beautiful, and such When mentioned to you Don ' t mean very much You feel contracted And alone for awhile Then warmness finds you From someone ' s smile Your solace is broken Your defenses shattered The troubles forgotten That before had mattered. Cam Conrad POINT OF VIEW A traveller stopped at a busy hour By a busy thoroughfare, To ask of a busy construction crew What person employed them there. Said the first human ant when accosted thus, His helmet awry on his head, I work for a pittance, compared with the boss, I slave for my daily bread. Said the second, his hod but obscuring a face Where ennui and self-pity admixt, I put in eight hours each day on the job, Just toting my quota of bricks. But the third man looked up from his work at a bench And said with a light in his eyes, With the help of my toil, on this fortun- ate site A temple of God will arise. TOO LATE. . . .HE ' S GONE Orpheus call him back to me, That once more we may chase Apollo ' s steeds ' cross burning sky; By Venus ' smiling face. On flaming wings of love we fly, And laugh at Cupid ' s bow Which carries golden poisoned dart; To bind our hearts. Not so. . . But here I rest with troubled mind, Awaitina death of dreams That told of once a perfect love; And oh so many schemes. Too late. . . .he ' s gone. Carolyn Hornby Spectrum 1 POETRY MAN ARAB Man! A creature formed by God; Doomed to walk the earth And take his place among mankind. Interwoven In the web of life, As one small thread In one gigantic work. He strives for power — For domination o ' er the rest, But in so doing Reveals his lack of spiritual knowledge. For are we not A part of one another, Each affected By the other ' s fate? As man destroys another He destroys himself; For man, deficient In himself alone, Relies on all mankind For his true worth. Althouah A world within himself, He is but one. small part Of God ' s great plan. Dawn K. Ziegler ICARUS Out of the nothingness From depths of despair Lost in the loneliness Of chilling night air Come cries from a human voice Wanting, in need Struggling in vain For his soul to be freed Man, poor man! Alone in his shell Escape can he not This tormenting Hell Helpless, perhaps To unlock this great gate To walk on its pathways In search of new fate. Fran Phillips Stark etched upon the shadowy horizon of the dusk, I watch you now, Your silent power taut and tamed with age. You ' ve lost the race with unrelenting time Still. . . .your defeat holds glory. Once Speed; now Sire, To give unto the world Your spirit, racing to eternity. Janet Johnson THE WALL We stand and tremble, separated from a beautiful vineyard of beautiful fruit; Held back only by the rickety barrier of the fear Or impending public ostracism erected by those Too weak and fearful of their neighbour ' s envious wrath To heed the call of their own imprisoned, frustrated emotions. We are not pieces of wood, to be carved, painted, And manipulated on the narrow stage of public opinion. Yet, if we would differ, we must be strong and not Be sent crashing to the ground by the axes of a prudish society To have our once free souls chained and chiseled By those tiny, self-righteous sculptors, to a form More like themselves. II Life is but a lake to which all people come to bathe Some kneel beside, and with devout, ceremonious awe, Dangle limp fingers in it, and sprinkle it On their heads. Others, like some tremulous child, finding the water too cold. And fearing the unknown dangers of the deep. Rush away, and hide their red-faced terror In loud condemnations of those less cowardly than they. Let ' s splash in it! Revel in it! Our personal drives and instincts grow ripe within us, And to suppress them is to allow the hidden roots of dissatisfaction To grow strong. Ill Let ' s smash that treacherous fence and gather Our glittering grapes at their blushing best. They are ours, our gift, to be exploited and not Fenced off behind a wall of prejudice and fear To be ogled with feigned distaste and suppressed desire. The wine awaits, awaits, and we poor casks are but Empty shells without it. Bill Ellis 106 Spectrum PROSE WHY I CHOSE TEACHING I chose teaching for my career for the same reason I chose to become a religious. Though humbly and, it so often seems, from afar, I aspire to follow the greatest teacher who ever lived. Through the ages, the story of the Master Teacher ' s love for little children has inspired thousands of men and women to undertake the sublime, yet arduous vocation of teaching, to give themselves to the great work of the education of youth. A sist er teacher once wrote, The essential education in girlhood and boyhood is done by character on character. It is the effect of a person on a person. We are alive and what moves us most are living things. Children are living things - little words of infinite variety. Their minds open easily to the truth. There is nothing more receptive to influence than the plastic mind of a child. Looking back over my own life, and recalling the teacher from whom I learned most, I realize that it was not an axiom in mathematics, nor an historical fact that made her such an inspiring and irresistible force, but her genuine interest and her ability to inspire others with high ideals. She did not con- sider her school duties discharged when the pupils had re- ceived their assignments and studied and recited their les- sons, but regarded each of her pupils as having the right to her love, concern and guidance. Her spirit of joy in all things good, true, and beautiful taught her pupils to find nobility concealed beneath the commonplaces of everyday life. It is a teacher ' s privilege, like that of the sculptor, to mould as clay the soul of the child; hers, after the parents, the the responsibility to determine the form it will take for time and eternity. It is to follow the example of Christ, the Divine Teacher, in this glorious task - that I chose my profession both as a secular and as a religious. And if, as is inevitably the case, in any walk of life, such a choice may bring trials and sorrows, I share with my fellow-teachers the promise of a rich reward. They who instruct others unto justice shall shine as stars for all eternity. — Sister Mary Gabriel ORDEAL A creeping chemical odour is my only host. Nobody cares! I do not belong here in this strange maze of blackboard rooms. Even my physical appearance betrays me and shouts that I am not a teacher. Surely I am a misfit. Those teachers do not notice me. I am glad, because I do not know how to talk to teachers. They do not know how I feel because they are teachers and I am not. I am a misfit. Oh, God, whom have I sadiy neglected, help me now, for I am alone and miserable. I am a misfit in this strange, ser- ious world of chalk and books and little children. Now I know my true feelings. I shall leave, and go to my family where I belong! After all, I am free to do what I want, and if I choose to walk out of the door, nothing will happen to me. Nobody can put me in prison, or kill me. How easy it ali is! But then, I will never know! Perhaps I can teach. If I do leave, there will always be a wondering of what might have been had I walked up the hall to the end room. I must know! I am getting closer. The door is open, and I can see a wo- man in there. She does not look like a teacher at all. She is smiling at me kindly. I shall stay. — Dave Mann Spectrum BROTHERHOOD My name is brotherhood. I have never been seen or felt by any of the senses yet wherever I am people speak of my presence. I am an association of men for a common purpose — that of good. In the small world of today I travel widely. In some coun- tries the people know my language and band together in attempts to have me stay and live there. It is in these places where I have my greatest enjoyment. To the small blind child groping in the darkness I give light; to the poor and starving I give life; to the nations I give unity and to families love. With all the travelling I do and all the welcoming com- mittees I attend, there are still parts of the world where no one welcomes me — no one cares. But it is still and always will be, my aim to reach these countries. My christian name is Ideal. To have me come and stay in your town under my real name, Ideal Brotherhood, you will have to pay the travelling expenses and also the price to keep me in your town. My ticket is very little as I travel by kindness and generosity wherever I go. With this means of communication I can travel anywhere and can arrive and will arrive if I am wanted. There is one thing I do want to make certain — commun- ications will not be made if any counterfeit or false kind- ness or generosity is given. This is because one bit of wrong can ruin all the good ever done. I, Ideal Brotherhood, will be very glad to visit and spend time in your town. If you want me, all you have to do is give generously of all your love, life, time, and talents to all your friends and neighbours, and I will be there. — Ida Jean (Terry) Wood AN INCIDENT It was an evening just like any other evening. The twink- ling stars and the golden moon shone down on a quiet vil- lage. A couple, obviously weary, trudged their way to their apartment hoping to forget their weariness in deep slumber. The town clock struck twelve, shattering the peaceful even- ing. The husband, once inside, made his way to the apart- ment door and carefully placed a wooden board behind the door to prevent any possible entry. The couple went soundly to sleep sensing security from the outside world. The clock struck one and an hour later it again pierced the silence with two powerful gongs. The apartment was encased in silence except for the slow movement of the couch away from the wall. Slowly and quietly a dim figure stood up and tiptoed silently from behind the couch. Was he a burglar? What was this person doing in the apartment at two o ' clock in the morning? The figure then headed for the door. Slowly but firmly he raised the board and carefully clicked it open. He stood in mute silence for a moment to make sure the occu- pants were still asleep. Opening the door, he whispered in low tunes to the shadowy figures of his companions wait- ing in the hall. No doubt they were going to rob the apart- ment of all its possessions. Suddenly the lights were turned on and racing steps echoed throughout the hall into the room. Men and women entered shouting ' Chivaree ' and threw everything including confetti over the recently mar- ried couple. — Al Kish 107 WHO WILL BE A SUCCESSFUL TEACHER? Once upon a time, in a meadow, thousands of grasses talked all day about one thing and another, the cows, and high milk prices. In the middle of this green hum a rose and a daisy were conversing. You are so shy, the rose said. Why don ' t you speak with brighter colours and more fragrant perfumes like me? You are so small. Why don ' t you become my size? The daisy did not answer. It only showed its golden heart. A child hopped, joyfully singing, over the meadow, and stopped when it saw the rose. How beautiful you are, said the child. He wanted to pick the rose, but the rose did not like it. It pricked the child so that he cried in pain. Then he saw the daisy and took it. The child laughed again. He hopped on, singing, while wav- ing the daisy in the air. — Brother Dominic WHENCE THE SOURCE Above the flock of thirty heads, He ponders what to teach; To think within their reach. He finally sees that beam of light Which stirs both young and old; Proceding forth with all his might His mind he seems to mould. Then words of wisdom start to flow In sounds so crisp and clear These, the things that they must know Give strength to those who hear. It was he who did the teaching It was He who did the guiding. — Leo Couture CRITIQUES Hamlet: Hardly a dull moment in this new play about the one- time Prince of Denmark. Good plot, interesting characters, fine tragedy. Action halted in spots due to some rather leng- thy soliloquies of main character. This critic suggests these be cut down considerably. Watch the author— Will Shakespeare. This boy ' s a comer. Medea: Lots of good hard action seen here at Athens, Greece yes- terday. New play about jealous wife has everything: homi- cide, suicide, hysterical sobbing, unearthly screaming, drag- ging of corpses to and fro. General mood beautifully con- veyed. Members of the audience took to gleefully stabbing each other on the way out. Don Juan in Hell: Fantasy by George Bernard Shaw opened to full house last night. Audience is expected to imagine Don Juan has died, and is now visiting the Blazing Inferno for a chat with the Devil. Limited cast — four in number, with unlimited dia- logue. As might be expected in a Shaw play, the Devil gets the best lines. Not recommended for action lovers. — Margaret Fleming LOVE HAS NO TONGUE Her name was Luigina Valesscio. She spoke no English, I, no Italian, and yet, we communicated easily in those few days that we shared a hospital room. I shall never forget the night she came into Room Four- twenty-nine accompanied by a very striking girl. She was short and carried herself with a slow deliberatness which covered a shyness and hesitancy which I could see in her dark eyes, as she looked around the room. She tried to smile, but her sadness would not permit it, and her eyes filled with tears as she said goodbye to her daughter. She had no one to turn to, only strangers who did not speak her language. As the evening wore on, she grew restless and began to walk up and down the room. Occasionally she sat down, and for long minutes would look back into the distance of her memories and into her fears. Then, with an apologetic smile, she would begin to walk again. She was not a young woman. I could tell that by her face and sad eyes. Her black hair, parted in the middle, was coiled in braids at the nape of her neck. Her short plump body was now clothed in a long, white, flannel nightgown with wrist-length, full sleeves. She looked very dear, and very Italian. Her dark, expressive eyes were set beneath dark brows in an olive-skinned face that was lined with sor- row and care. About her eyes, though, were lines of laughter as well. Those eyes were a source of communication to me. I could not bear to see her so lost and lonely, so I offered a magazine. She smiled for the first time, then, and my heart warmed to her. She then gave me an Italian magazine and made me understand that it was a film review. In soft, deep Italian, and pointing to the pictures, she told me what the story was about. My French and Latin stood me in good stead. I understood the story which was rather amusing and we laughed together. After that, she was much happ ' er. Days passed, Luigina and I drew closer together. She would pull a chair close to my bed and would smile at me when she was not daydreaming. We would even sing, an Arrivaderci Roma, and I would cry a little with her. A gesture, a wink, and we would laugh. Events of the day pro- vided us with jokes which would send us into gales of laughter when recalled. No one knew what we laughed at, and it seemed as if Luigina and I were separated from them in a world of Italian words, gestures of our own, very fre- quent sign language, and hasty sketches on pieces of paper. Sadly, though, the day came when I was to go home. Lui- gina came to me and took my white hand in her dark square ones, and gazed at me with her sad beautiful eyes. I knew what she wanted to say better than if she could have said it. We knew each other well, Luigina and I. — Marilyn Steadman WILLOW Here alone in lace of green a fountain; Lonely willow weeping. Threads of water flowing gently downward; Branches lightly sleeping. Fragile bits of green now gently quiv ' ring Breezes stir to motion Boneless branches sobbing on the wind, as Waves upon an ocean. — Margaret Fleming 108 Spectrum Front Row (L. to R.) Jim Jameson, Jim Hutchinson, George Sims, Mr. Massey. Back Row: Barry Snow, Andy Joose, Ken Laidlaw. STAGE CREW The Stage Crewl How could we ever get along without them? We make use of their services every school day of the year. They are the only people who understand the intricasies of that monster known as the lighting panel, the mood of the tempermental curtain and where the bible can be found for opening exercises. Being the sole possessors of the magic combination which pro- duces magnificent lighting effects, these people rarely, if ever, see the results of their efforts. While the bulk of the student body is sitting comfortably viewing fascinating colour changes on stage, the stage crew is quietly pulling levers, pressing buttons and arranging the right spotlight on the right person. Not only are the members of the crew on hand for daily assemblies, but we find them always ready to co-operate wholeheartedly in making each literary an effective presentation. The guiding lights behind this organization are Mr. Massey and Mr. Brendon who willingly give their time whenever called upon. To operate at top efficiency the morr.ing group is headed by Aprad Petrik while the afternoon group is under the joint direction of Dave Lennox and Ken Cooper. These stage chiefs test each novice before allowing them to solo on the lighting panel. It is interesting to note that this year the L.T.C. stage crew made history. Members of the female gender were finally recruited after many previous unsuccessful attempts toward this goal. Thanks to those behind the curtain from an appreciative audience. THE STAGE CREW AND PROJECTION STAFF Front Row: (L. to R.) Ron Eyre, Mary Lou Miller, Marlene LaFrance, Kathleen Mcllhargey, Avril Durrell, Freda Noon, Mary Jones, Mrs. Eva Richardson. Second Row: Paul Beal, Arpad Petrik, Dan McLean, Mick Harrison, Mr. Brendon. Back Row: Ron Maheux, Art Dorey, Ken Brown. Front Row: (L. to R.) Arpad Petrik, Ron Eyre, Mr. Brendon, John Gardner, Art Dorey, Gerry Bernardo. Spectrum Front Row: (L. to R.) Dave Lennox, Donna Wachsmuth, Gail White, Mr. Massey, Pauline Nantais, Mrs. Palmer, Ken Cooper. Second Row : Albert Olds, Al Partridge, Pat Bondy, Jean Etue, Gloria McKinnon, Alex McKenzie. Back Row.- Bob Hemphill, David Fallowfield, Morris Tremblay, Dale Cloutier, Blair Foote. 109 UuKu;, ; .... , scene o, ifaLl. Graduation The theme Blue Hawaii transformed the gym into the enchanted island as the social highlight of the year added its splendor to London Teachers ' College. As couples entered the gym they were mystically transported by the atmosphere to the light gay life of a Pacific Island paradise. A backdrop of moonlit water added a romantic air to the strains of Glen Bricklin ' s orchestra. Dimmed lights filled the air as silhouetted couples floated around the floor. A moonlit terrace and coloured fountains added gaiety to the livelier set as they rythmically danced to the All Star Combo on the terrace. Favours for the dance included perfume, matches and leis which gave tangible remembrance to the crowning spectacle of graduation time. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Biehl, Miss Lawson, Miss Epp and George Beadow were patrons for the Ball of 1961. Bless us O Lord and these Thy gifts — With these words the graduation banquet commenced. Chairman of the evening was Hunter Floyd, our Prime Minister. The toast to the staff was given by Carolyn Denny, and Mr. J. A. McKeown replied. The students thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Hyde ' s inimitable style as he proposed a toast to them. To this Gloria Goodfriend replied on behalf of the students. In a col- ourful manner, Larry Thorne gave a toast to the school and Mr. Biehl answered. A memorable part of the pro- gramme were the Valedictory addresses given by Ted Bergey of the morning school and Ken Cooper of the afternoon school. Both Ted and Ken expressed the feel- ings of all present very well. The atmosphere of the banquet was enhanced by the delightful entertainment provided by the Literary Society. Reverend John Fleck pronounced the benediction. On May 14th, graduation church services were held. The dispersal of our large student numbers in various London churches in no way detracted from the signif- igance. At 3 P.M., Reverend Canon J. B. Thomas conducted the service at Bishop Cronyn Memorial Anglican Church and Mr. F. C. Biehl read the scripture lesson. Dr. G. Goth conducted the 7 P.M. service at Metropolitan Unit- ed Church. Mr. L. B. Hyde read the lesson. The atmos- phere at both services was enhanced by the fine sing- ing of the College Choir under the direction of Mr. J. L. MacDowell. The Roman Catholic service was held at St. Peter ' s Cathederal at 4:30 P.M. Father Zimney sang the mass and the responses were chanted by the Brothers of St. Louis. His Excellency, Bishop J. C. Cody, addressed the students and issued their certificates in religious edu- cation. The Teachers ' College was open to parents during the afternoon and the cafeteria staff prepared a special buffet. Banquet ? J3 . LIBRARY STAFF Mrs. Magee, Miss Singer, Miss MacDonald. LIBRARY HELPERS Spectrum 115 THE MAINTENANCE STAFF Spectrum VALEDICTORIAN MORNING SCHOOL Ted Bergey Ted Bergey, of the morning school, was the first to give a valedictory address. In his opening remarks, he com- mented on the fact that the banquet was one of the last opportunities we, as the student body, would have to- gether. Also he remarked that last September, this night seemed a dim possibility of the future, but the eight in- tervening months, with their opportunities, have impressed learning experiences of every conceivable nature upon us. He observed that we were graduating from one institu- tion of learning to an other, even greater, the world ' s life with its problems and its rewards. We are entitled now, by means of Mr. Bergey ' s address, to look back with certain wistful glances over the past. . . For many, this first experience away from home, with- out parental restraint and guidance, was a revelation in itself. There were adventurous times, and even hazardous and risky times. Doubtless, we who remain have been left with much to ponder, marvel at, and cherish. This period of personal discovery next extended to those around us and our social life took on many interesting upswings, centered around sporting, social, and administrative activities. Our formal education has been in the hands of capable and experienced master teachers. From their wealth of personal knowledge, we have garnered much that will serve us well. From our weeks of teaching under the guid- ance and supervision of the practice teachers, we gathered still more invaluable techniques and attitudes. Mr. Bergey went on to give his theory of our future aspirations in the teaching profession It now remains to be seen just what we are going to do with our wealth of accumulated experiences. Are we going to forget them and proceed in our own narrow fash- ion to our own narrow goals: are we going to slavishly copy all that has been passed on to us: or, are we going to praise, with utmost sincerity and deepest conviction that heritage given to us, by rising on it and above it to still higher achievements? Here is the opportunity to develop from our present embryonic state, to pass from the nature of the institute of learning to the self-nourished atmosphere of the teach- ing profession. In our present advanced society, we must continue to learn in order to justify teaching those entrusted to us. Are we going to be content, though, with mere minimal learning or are we going to use it as an excuse to search, find, and lead on to the new heights yet unknown? In his farewell, Mr. Bergey expressed the actual mean- ing of valedictorion and its significance to the graduating class of 1960-61 In a valedictorion, bidding farewell to our London Teachers ' College as we step beyond its physical limits, we risk forgetting the meaning of farewell. In wishing that the College and the society of which it is a part do FARE WELL, we must remember that ours is an important trust. We must instill in the minds of to- day ' s children a desire to learn, that they in turn, may someday experience that which is now ours and that our civilization will continue to progress toward a higher end for all. Spectr 117 mm VALEDICTORIAN AFTERNOON SCHOOL Kenneth Cooper Graduation Day, which several months ago was just a date in the distant future, is now upon us. It is a time productive both of happiness and of sadness: happy, in that we have received confirmation of our forthcoming teaching certificates; and sad, because this is the last op- portunity many of us shall have to meet together. It is proper therefore to pause and reflect. On regis- tration day we found ourselves meeting new friends a- midst new surroundings, and being confronted with a new and rather awe-inspiring curriculum. Happy and educational times ensued in the classrooms with the occasional outburst; particularly in the Psychol- ogy classes. That there should be differences of opinion is natural; but these contrasts soared to unprecendented heights one day in Form 22 Psyc hology class when one student sugaested that capital punishment be not entirely eliminated from classroom discipline. When, finally, he emerged from the rubble of chairs, desks and textbooks he had only enough breath left to squeak, I meant corp- oral. The catalogue of remembrances is long and each of us has his own stockpile of recollections from which to draw as the years go by. We remember also the masters to whom we have listened and from whom we have sought answers. Many times we were confused and be- wildered, but the faculty was always our most interested listeners and our wisest counsellors. To them, let us say humbly and sincerely, Thank you. We have prepared ourselves for a new responsibility, — the responsibility of helping to mold the characters of growing boys and girls. In accepting this charge we have placed ourselves in a position of trust. With diligent and thoughtful endeavour in our profession, the day will come when we can say with the Psalmist that we shall eat the fruit of the labour of our hand; we shall be happy, and it shall be well with us. Spectrum ISLAND NATURAL SCIENCE SCHOOL 1961 is ihe year of 7 nemr venture. On Toronto I 5 land f frincipaJ R. Dermis k jan ihe op r of urn j a nwrAfpe of 5cho ol_ iht -ICrsf out- of ' - doors? Sa ncc 5cJi rc tin Drvfourio, Far -tht -first t ma tirade k pLtpLb hcu t ijAts? a u ck prcyyi -their htmrn zobwls h wrrrk n 9cit+ice judLt un - he hundred clcaks a cr055 Tcrrtrrdjb tfaj Our 5 chert has ?has d w i n iust by buppujLriij 5imdcvd- leu chert h asshf the ptrynuur nf ha-ff vtra fewu imjJc period- Cur siucltrtib uwrt chosen befh jar -their ' aJbi ltf ttad rht Tcrcriicpufois ouad ' prr dhtir readings to I tarn a neur frtdhod of teaching. Dm iht -fol owwy pages yen mil read of Scant dj iheir v pentnees and Spectrum 119 SCIENCE SCHOOL Toronto Natural Science School, Hanlan ' s Point, Toronto 2, Ontario. London Teachers ' College, Western Road, London, Ontario. Dear Mr. Massey, Well we all arrived safely and The arrival of our young wards followed shortly and was interesting. They were an exceptionally challenging group because their environments and backgrounds were not a- mong those of the more fortunate many were under- privileged and others were recently immigrated. This is a mixed blessing, for although the rewards of seeing com- prehension accompanied with awe is indescribable, many of the children still wear the contemptuous and cold sneer of the unloved. Even thes e are still attempting to respond with a little warmth already. Perhaps by the end of the week they will all have the eagerness that radiates from the more fortunate ones. After getting everyone settled in and adjusted to the new home for a week we dived into a very welcome meal. The food is wonderful so any of the students, who like me, had planned to lose a few pounds, might as well give up before the defeat. Between delicious meals and ravenous appetites it ' s a lost cause. You can eat all you want! Dinner was followed by rest period which was badly needed for although we hadn ' t done any strenuous teach- ing, the excitement really pooped you out. Then off we went to begin our initial instruction period which was at first a- stounding. They covered as much work in an hour period as is covered in 2 week ' s science lessons. My class was map, compass and birds, but where the birds came in I guess I ' ll find out Wednesday — our next class with this instructor. We learned amazing things, some of which I am ashamed to admit I did not even understand fully myself. Well I know now. The instruction in these classes is done by the resident staff of four teachers, all men. In addition there is the house mother, a nurse, the home room teachers and we heroes, the student teachers. Our job is a full one and I ' ll give you an idea of the gory de- tails (not really) upon my return. But to get back to the cur- riculum. There were compass sets for each pupil. We learned how to use a compass; found an acre; discovered the ap- pearance of the Arctic, volcanoes and rocks,- learned about islands forming and even about shorelines and reclamation of land. The next class, Plants and Animals appealed more to the children than the first one had. Perhaps because it was not so intense. Each child was given a pair of binoculars and the botanist Mr. Carr talked about the two types of life, how they differed and showed examples. The children were al- lowed to explore freely in limited periods during the lesson and a stress was placed on tracking. One of the highlights of this lesson occurred during a lesson discussion about birds and feeding stations. As if on cue, a downy woodpecker took the stage and began to demonstrate one of the stations con- structed by earlier students. You can imagine the quality of motivation derived from this experience. Well classes for Monday were finished in the outdoors. This left the job up to us. While the children had called themselves fanciful names such as the Islanders and the Wolves, I guess an apt title for us would be the Pen Drivers. The first day we were left unprepared for this period of form- al application but I think we can proudly say we handled it admirably with only a few moments of complete bewild- erment. Clean-up followed and on its heels was supper which if possible, was better than dinner. The efficency with which this part of the programme is handled is so incred- ible that I will leave it without further comment for the eyes of those who follow. After dinner we had an informal gathering of the school. We sang and joked and watched a movie. It gave the child- ren a better chance to get acquainted with both the teach- ers and the other students as well as a chance for everyone to relax. Eight-thirty came and went and with it went the child- ren off to bed. I should like to use the trite phrase tired but happy, they fell fast asleep. . .tired, yes; happy, yes; but fast asleep, not a chance. This minor detail finally reached an end about eleven o ' clock; so had we; however, we suc- cumbed to the pressures of euchre so please don ' t think our precious wards were too hard on us. Morning was on its way, with another day and another episode, just as long and just as exciting, but that must wait to be unfolded upon our return. It has so far been a truly enriching experience and the only regret about to-morrow is that it brings us closer to a departure. To those students who are coming after us, I can only say it will be far greater than your wildest dreams, and to the students at the College, I regret that you could not all have shared my opportunity for it is indeed rewarding. Sincerely yours, Janet Johnson Dear Mr. Massey, There were ten members of the permanent staff at the Island Natural Science School, of which nine were on daily duty and the tenth, the nurse, was present three days a week. Robbin Dennis, the director was in charge of both the Science School and the regular day school. Sam Hambley, the assist- ant director also taught conservation as well as his regular administration duties. The regular resource teachers, all of whom were quite young were Terry Carr, who taught plants and animals; Brian Blackstock, who taught map and com- pass,- and Walter Byk who taught pond life. There was a secretary, a girl ' s matron, a cook and two assistants at the school. The regular resource teachers were most friendly and congenial towards the student teachers and usually joined in after hours recreation. The rest of the staff were also friendly but they were engaged in so many other duties that little t ime was left for joining students in recreation. Yours truly, Art Hinton Spectrum Dear Mr. Massey, We are kept busy here so that there is not much time left for writing letters, unless you do not mind sleeping a few hours. It is really tremendous and I hope to talk a lot about my experiences here with the children when we meet again. We are all very thankful that the sun was so kind and keeps us warm most of the four and a half hours that we are out- side each day. Although I am here to guide and teach the pupils, it is surprising that I am learning almost as many new things as the children. We observe and experiment with concrete materials all the time. We study and think about animals, plants, soil and ponds which we can actually see and touch in their natural environment. I hope to be able to bring back many new ideas and ex- periments. Yours sincerely, Christine Sennewald Toronto Natural Science School, Hanlan ' s Point, Toronto, Ontario, February 20, 1961. Dear Mr. Massey and naturalists, With an abundance of luggage the student teachers packed on board the good tug, Ned Hanlan, this morning. The tug, Ned Hanlan, took us to Ward ' s Island and an old school bus, to use the term loosely, transported us to our quarters. Dinner time was indeed an adventure in living together. We had at each table a host or hostess, two servers to help the hostess or host and a hopper to bring more food. Special routines are necessary for setting tables and clean- ing up. The spirit of camp life is very strong. This afternoon, some groups walked to the farm, some to the airport (or at least to the fence) and some to the pond for a look at pond life. We went to see Mr. Hambley ' s com- post heap; a truly stunning piece of work. And to think that our little group of twelve adventurers had a hand at dump- ing garbage on the mound now in construction, and actually covered the waste with sand and straw. We did so little, but the pile is so big, it just shows that when we all work to- gether, our little efforts can accomplish great things. There are two hour-long periods in the outside both morn- ing and afternoon. Following the fourth period there is an hour and a half period for note-book work. This work is a follow-up to the work done in the field trips. Each group is supposed to do some projects this week, but work begun can be followed up in regular classroom periods for weeks, even months ahead. Frequent recall is used here from class to class so that points may be recalled before there is a chance forget. Sincerely, Murray Bennett Spectrum 121 EVALUATION OF THE ISLAND SCHOOL Experts feel that cost of operation is secondary to value. Pupils get first hand experience with nature with the best of concrete material. Children are exposed to the wonders of nature. Naturally motivated. Teaching out-of-doors is special brand of teaching. 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