Stratford Normal School - Classic Yearbook (Stratford, Ontario Canada)

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Page Twelve THE CLASSIC June 1923 At the conclusion of the repast, Dr. Silcox, as chair- man of the gathering, made a few remarks pertaining to matters affecting the welfare and permanence of the as- sociation. Mr. D. Campbell, a former master, gave a short address in which he emphasized the importance of teaching as a profession. Mr. V. K. Greer, Inspector of Schools in London, and also a former member of the Stratford staff, proceeded to summarize the qualifications that should characterize a successful teacher. Miss Mor- ley of the class of l908-09 spoke in behalf of the grad- uates. She mentioned the high esteem in which Dr. Silcox was held by the alumni on account of his untiring energy and unflagging interest in the Work of the school. Miss Marion Copp and Miss Tuck, graduates of the school, delighted the audience with several vocal selec- tions. Before the happy gathering dispersed everyone joined hands and sang Auld Lang Syne with a hearty good will. Miss A. Johnston and Mr. I-I. G. Manning formed the committee in charge of the banquet. RUTH OXBY. EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Mr. L. R. Halnan, Editor-in-Chief Mr. H. G. Martyn, Business Manager Miss E. I, Gowan Miss E. Lindsay R. W. Oxby A. Stewart Mr. W. A. Morrison Uhr Sirk 'iivnetit Zliunil I am my brother's keeper was again made of practical value through the organization of the Sick Benefit Fund. This was a special fund contributed by the School as a body, as a safeguard in case of sickness or accident. The aid of the Sick Benefit Fund proved so valuable during the previous year that it was adopted at the be- ginning of the present Normal School year. A commit- tee consisting of a representative from each Form or- ganized a scheme, whereby, in case of sickness, teachers- in-training might receive assistance in proportion to their expenses. The members of the organization paid a small fee and in this way insured themselves against sickness or accident. The funds were kept up by further con- tributions from the students as the need arose. The system proved very satisfactory. Those unfor- tunately enough to be ill were exempt from heavy ex- pense, while the rest enjoyed the assurance of help in time of need. Those students who received aid during the term ex- press their hearty appreciation of the scheme and their sincere thanks to the members of the Fund. As a Normal School we find the Sick Benefit Fund a bene- ficial scheme and recommend it to other organizations. The following were the members of the Sick Benefit Committee: Annie Eldridge, Dora Laundy, Katherine lVlcl..ay, Florence Wood, Alex. lVIcKechnie. A EURETTA GOWAN.

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Page Fourteen THE THE STUDENTS COUNCIL Self control is becoming more and more the keynote of our educational system. Self-control is developed from self-government ln schools elf government is practised by leaving the control of matters of discipline and the punishment of offences in the hands of certain pupils elected by the pupils. These pupils draw up their own code of laws and deal with offences as they occur. The teacher is given vetoing power over this governing bodyg but self government proves so efficient that interference is seldom necessary. ln order to demonstrate the operation of such a system, to gain some practical experience and also to maintain the best possible atmosphere throughout the school the Students' Council was again organized in September Throughout the entire year the general atmosphere was test the efficacy of the scheme, but its merit was evi denced in the skilful management of minor problems As a result of the years training the graduates feel that they have gained a good working knowledge of the operation of the system. They realize the benefits to be derived from it and recommend its adoption in all schools The following were the officers of the Council for the year Mayor Wilfrid G Turnbull Clerk Olive A Hunter Councillors Misses Bailey Chisholm Black Mills Mark, Porter, Tough, Wheatley, Woodg Messrs. Bridge Miller McNamara, W. Turnbull EURETTA GOWAN CLASSIC June 1923 PERSONALS Mr Franklin Yeo of Mitchell who attended during the fall term took charge of the school at New Hamburg but subsequently returned to his own home Miss Phyllis Moffatt a highly esteemed member of Third Form experienced a nervous breakdown in December which necessitated retirement to her home M1 s Edna Colbert and Miss Lilian McArter were forc ed through illness to discontinue their work for the year We all ardently hope these students will be able to complete the work next year Mr Edwin Martin was unfortunate enough to con tract scarlet fever and as a result lost eight weeks of school Mr Harold Weir was absent from us for three weeks He underwent an operation for appendicltls We are pleased to have both students with us to finish the term While playing basketball Miss Ella Kaake sustained serious injury to her knee which necessitated takin? a six weeks rest For some time Miss Kaake was forced to use crutches but we are pleased to say she does not need them now Our sincere sympathy 1S extended to Miss Cottle and to those of the student body who experienced bereave ment during the year ABIGAIL STEWART The contented plowman who whistles as he rides to the field and sings as he plows and builds his little paradise on the farm gets more out of life than the richest Shylock on earth , . F . . In h . . , . 1 , 9 3 . 1 1 c . S T , Y .S . . . H F 1 , ' , . of the highest order. No serious offences occurred to e. . . . ' , I . . . 3 5' Y . l . . , . , , . , I U , U D O , 9 , . 9 A .