Peterborough Teachers College - PTC Yearbook (Peterborough, Ontario Canada)

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The Literary Society f f Spring Term VERYBODY was excited! This was election day! The turmoil hadn't arrived unexpectedly though, because for several days now restless- ness had prevailed. First the nominations, then those ever memorable campaign speeches. Now the culmination of it all-the election! And what an election! No more anxiety could be shown in a federal election than was displayed that day at P.N.S., while we were fervently awaiting the results. At last the great moment arrived and on the bulletin board we saw those ever important names of the Spring Executive. President ............. Jim Covert Vice-President .......... Joan Cameron Secretary ..... . Gerry Farrar Treasurer ...... . Barbara McLeod Form Representatives: Form I. ...... . . Joyce Fleming Form II. ........... Berenice Spencer Form III. ........... Bruce Patterson How time has been afleetingsince that day though. Now the winter days have faded and as we reminisce we realize the wisdom of our choice of the executive. What a wonderful time we have had. Every Literary meeting has been a success under the capable management of our President, Jim Covert. And then those happy parties we have had together-the At Homew, the Sleigh Ride, St. Patrick's party and finally our farewell party. Every moment has been full of activity which has been fostered by the spirit of good-will so necessary in the school. -JOAN CAMERON. RAVIN G Once upon a midnight dreary, While I pondered weak and weary Over lessons,- Came a knocking at my door. Enter Woodruff, Copp, McKinney, Smitheram and many more. Staunchly they did all entreat me Not to let my lessons beat me, And come half way to meet me They would, if I'd raise my score. Still I pondered, wild eyed, bleary, Quaking at these Masters errie. In the half light They came forward to implore: Never worry over lessons, Just come knocking at my door. CI've been at the bottom lately So they did not underrate me.J Gosh I hope they will not hate me Evermore. I -IRENE WALTERS- Page Twelve

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The Literary 3-Jciety f f Fall Term VERYONE was strange! Faces were becoming familiar but, as yet, we knew only a few of our fellow students' names. That was the situation on September 16th, 1946, when under the direction of Mr. Woodruff, we elected a few students to form the fall executive of the Literary Society. The following candidates for the various offices were elected: President ........... George Cronk Vice-President .... . . Mary King Secretary .... . . Lyle Hoskin Treasurer .... . Bettie Walden Form Representatives: Form I ..... . Marjorie Bennett Form II ........... Lindy Mclntosh Form III ........... Arden McLean Our first meeting was carried out under considerably unusual cir- cumstances. Due to the happy arrival of a baby girl to the Cronk family, our proud president was unable to be present and so the first meeting opened with the vice-president in the chair. The Halloween party, tea dance, and Christmas party were sponsored by the Literary Society. In addition to having complete charge of the opening exercises and science reproduction stories each morning, weekly meetings were held. Through Mr. Woodruff's kind assistance and advice the work of preparing these occasions was lightened considerably. The success of any of the undertakings which the fall executive attempted was always due to the cheerful co-operation of the student body. --MARY KING. BEYOND WEALTH The scent of lilac in an April eve, The gentle push of Springtimeis breeze, A yellow crocus nodding in soft grass, These joys are mine in Spring. The sapphire blue of lakes between the hills, The aspen's flutter, the jewelled swallowis flash, A thresher pouring golden stars into the heat of day, All these and more are mine in Summer. The scent of buckwheat, heavy and enchanting, The scarlet sumach in a blaze of glory, A puff of smoke that bears a leaf's soul upwards, The wealth of Autumn lies before me. The aura of frost about a street light, The sequin sparkle of clear moon on snow, The joy of children at this precious whiteness, All beyond wealthg all mine, in Winter's show. p -BETSY ENGLISH. Page Eleven

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KI ap. A E' 34? if . as if .3 EDITORIAL STAFF Standing. 1. to r.: John Ryckman, Lyle Hoskin, F. B. Srnitheram, Ken lvlunroe. James Covert. Seated. l. to r.: Joan Leslie, Helen Burns, Laura Bulger. Editorial HE STAFF of the 1946-47 Year Book take pleasure in presenting this edition of the Peterborough Normal School Year Book to you. Yet that pleasure is dimmed by the knowledge that We feel We are Writing an end to one of the happiest and best years of our lives. May this book serve as a fitting souvenir of those memorable times we have spent together. It is our hope that it may not fall too short of your expectations. To the staff and students Who assisted in any Way to prepare this book. we Wish to express our thanks, and to Mr. Smitheram we offer a special Word of appreciation for his untiring efforts on our behalf. As a group of students gathered from various parts of the province, We have played together, Worked together, and friendships have been made. Many memories will remain, entvvined around this domed portal. VVe have rushed our dinners, completed assignments at the last minute, hurried to meet the taxis . . . and yet we are sorry when it is all over. This year has proved surprisingly short. We leave behind our friends, our pleasures, our successes, and Worries and failures, too. As We leave the friendly environment of the Normal School, may We remember this quotation: Let us have no fear of the future, but think of it as opportunity and adventure. Editor-HELEN BURNS Assistant Editor-JAMES COVERT Page Thirteen