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

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l I 10. an V - l l l Q EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL Back Row. l. to r.: V. Sagriff, L. Hoskin. B. Hanthorn. Centre Row, 1. to r.: D. Nicholls, B. Brownsell, J. Covert. Seated, l. to r.: G. Cronk, G. L. Woodruff, A. McLean. ExfService Personnel lnvade Peterborough Normal School ITHOUT meaning to be ambiguous, 'Everything was not normal at the Normal School this year. Last September, when opening day for school arrived, there were to be seen along the corridors of P.N.S. a group of slightly bewildered lads, who despite their apparent experience in worldly things, were as much at home here as the proverbial fish out of water . On closer inspection, one could see on the lapels of this group, that well-known emblem, signifying discharge from one of His Majesties Forces. Represented not only on the student body, the ex-service- men also had a fellow member on the staff, in the person of Mr. G. L. Woodruff. Something of a novelty for the first few days, the veterans quickly adopted the school spirit and throughout the year have managed to con- tribute their share in making Normal School life an enjoyable experience. Although the ex-service group were somewhat loathe to tell of their experiences, the Year Book Committee felt that their presence should be recognized in some manner, and therefore persuaded the boys to let us print the foregoing data in connection with their service. Page Nineteen f V - -- --v-X

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THE LESSON PLAN lt's not a pixie nor an elf, lt's not a gnost all white, It's merely that old lesson plan That haunts me in the nignt. Its aim is something high falutin' Found mostly in a book. And for your fill of lengthy words Towards this aim just look. The introduction's next, I'm told. ,Tis there you motivate Or pry into the pupil's past So he may cogitate. Comes now the mighty problem round. You play it like a game. fYou ask the pupil if held like, But he plays it just the samej You start with questions of the kind That's sure to make them think. And every one must build-you see- A chain. Each one's a link. To liven up the lesson now, Just add some illustration, 'Twixt matter'n method break it up fThey call this presentationj For recapitulation then I never could discern Why some folks have to hear a thing Ten times before they learn. Oh yes! The application step. And here at last you gloat! Now be quite sure it's useful And anything but a note! -JOAN LESLIE. ExfService Personnel at P.N.S. Name Rae Brownsell James Covert George Cronk Blair Hanthorn Lyle Hoskin Arden McLean Donald Nicholls Vincent Sagriff G. L. Woodruff Page Eighteen Rank Service Enlisted Discharged Cpl. Army Jan. 15 1945 June 1946 Sgt. R.C.A.F Dec. 1 1941 Dec. 1945 Pte. Army June 8 1944 Sept. 1945 FXO R.C.A.F. June 30 1943 Sept. 1945 LAC R.C.A.F 'April 2 1943 Nov. 1945 FXO R.C.A.F Aug. 2 1943 June 1945 LAC R.C.A.F May 18 1943 Dec. 1945 Ptc. Army Jan. 25 1945 Aug. 1946 Major Army Aug. 22 1941 Aug. 1945

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The Athletic Committee VEN in a Normal School, Athletics have their place. In Peterborough, this place was prominent indeed, pervading the entire course. Are games not essential in school life? Moreover, did the student body not select leaders to be members of their Athletic Society? As staff counsellor, Mr. McKinney furnished the necessary inspiration. From Form I, June Brown CSecretaryJ and Gerry Farrar were chosen. Gwen Hill tVice Presidentb and Marion McGill represented Form Il and Form III elected Lawrence Outram fPresidentJ and Austin Cronk. These six gave leadership to the various athletic activities of the school, activities which added much to the year's enjoyment. Eight baseball teams were organized and played off their complete schedule. Though few remember the names of the champions, all recall the enjoyment of being kids again. Indoors, the merriment of sports was daily evident around the table tennis equipment. Early in the morning, at noon, between classes, during spares fofficial and otherwise, if possiblej the table was in use, chiefly by persons known as Sagriff and Runnalls. Incidentally, these two won the tournament. Nor was badminton omitted. The gymnasium was the scene of many a thrilling game and of another fine tournament. Who won it? Don't you remember? Then, too, we must mention that joyous sleighriding party. It must be recorded that 1947 was a winter of deep snow, necessary for sleighing although a handicap to outdoor rinks. The humiliation endured by some hockey teams may be attributed to the snowstorm. The proudest athletic achievements were accomplished by that gallant group of girls who represented P.N.S. in the Ladies' Basketball League. Coached by Mrs. Haig Kelly, these girls played to win. They won their share of games and admitted defeat only when the final whistle blew. Win or lose, every game ended with Normal pressing to the utmost. The contest over, they accepted victory modestly or defeat graciously. The Athletic Committee hopes that such sportsmanship will ever be character- istic of the 1947 class. --GWENDOLYN HILL. Mr. Smitheram: I always like to watch the squirrels playing in the trees outside the window ..... I-don't know what I'd do without them to keep me awake in class. Student: What about the class? We can't see them. CN.B. He really did say it, too.J Mr. Copp fduring science lesson on birdslz Where do we see flam- ingoesn? Velma B. : You can see Flemingoes at 41 Manning. t'Donald, how dare you kick your little brother in the stomach? It was his own fault, Mother, he turned around. Page Twenty