University of Ottawa - Annuaire Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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14 OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 28. Janet McLaren, Forester's Falls. A little student passes through the corridors of this historic institution, with auburn hair, a pleasant manner, and an armful of books. That intangible something, her mind, is struggling with lesson steps, the problem of seat work, and the uses of the infiinitive. She believes that application is the secret of success. M. K. 29. Francis G. McNeely, Cumberland. This student was born in a small Ontario village. His early concepts of education were gained in a very abstract way in the schools of Russell County. He found himself drifting through Public, High, and Model school, and he has come to Ottawa Normal to get a few vivid impressions of formal lesson steps and methods of conduct- ing drills and reviews. 31. Stella O'Connor, Arnprior, received her elementary education at Arnprior S.S. On grad- uating from the H. S. of her home town, she at- tended Renfrew Model. With a desire to become nlayorg efficient in pedagogy she entered the O. 32. Donalcla O'Shea, Apple Hill. DOH spent her girlhood in historic Glengarry. The possibilities of Public, Alexandria High, and Cornwall Model School were exhausted, and Don scanned the horizon for other worlds to conquer. She perceived the Ottawa Normal, and hither hastened. Here, percepts and concepts had to be encountered but her cheerfulness did not forsake her and we assume she will play a noble part in the life work she has chosen. 33. Margaret Quigley, Renfrew, R. R. 1, received her early education amidst rural sur- roundings and her secondary education at Ren- frew Collegiate Institute. Four months' training was taken at Renfrew Model School, and after experimenting in teaching for a few years she found herself at times in a fog about her methods and aims. Hence she came to the O. N. S. 34. Roxie L. Retty, Westmeath. Roxie Was bornnin the village of Westmeath. Through the Public School and Model she passed and then adopted the teaching profession. Later, be- coming dissatisfied with the restrictions im- posed by a lower certificate, she attended the Renfrew Collegiate. Now she looks forward to h-gilding that coveted possession, a Normal cer- ti cate. 35. Mabel Riddell, Morrisburg, was born in Russell County in the village of Casselman, where she obtained her Public School education. She received her secondary education at the Colle- giate Institute at Morrisburg, in which town the family now reside. She then attended the Corn- wall Model School and has had two years' ex- perience in teaching. 36. Mary E. Ryan, Pakenham, received her elementary and secondary education among the many hills of Pakenham. Her greatest ambi- tion was to become a successful teacher. After engaging in that noblest of professions for a few years, she feared her methods were fossil- izing, so she wisely set her face towards O. N. S. 37. Josephine Sayant, Alexandria, R. R. 2, was born in Glen Norman, one of the beauty spots in the heart of bonny Glengarry. Her chosen vocation is teaching, her motto, Excel- sior, her immediate aim, to secure a Normal certificate, her ultimate purpose, to be the pre- siding genius over an ideal school. 38. Lizzie Schoular, Almonte, Was first ins- tructed in the arts of learning in the Public and High Schools at Arnprior. In 1913 she attended Renfrew Model School. She is quiet and seri- ous, thinking twice before she speaks. Her aim is to be a teacher, ever growing, not in size, since she is already quite tall, but in efficiency. 39. J. Adele Shaver, Cornwall. She came to these gray walls of stone, To train her mind in things unknown. Each morn she trod the-noisy street, Again her studious friends to meet. Her childhood days in Cornwall spent, And e'en to Model there she went. So may we say, she soon became A teacher of enduring fame. I. B. B. 42. J. Orr Swerdfager, Morewood. The Public and High Schools of Morewood are res- ponsible for his early education. In the fall of 1914 he entered Cornwall Model School. After completing his course, although but a youth, he at once attempted to impart some of his know- ledge to the helpless victims of a country school. Being convinced that the blind cannot lead the blind, he came to the Ottawa Normal School for further enlightenment.

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 13 15. Janie Fraser, Maxville, R. R. 2. Janie was born near the little town of Maxville. Sur- viving the vicissitudes of Public School and look- ing for new troubles, she entered the Alexandria High and Cornwall Model Schools. After a year's teaching, allured by the Ottawa Normal School spirit, she entered as a student. Her willing spirit and hearty optimism have always been very manifest D. O'S.J 16. Stephen P. Gaffney, Cornwall, Was born near the banks of the Shannon, Ireland. Natural tendencies and an unsettled disposition influ- enced him to leave this charming spot, so he journeyed to the Land of the Maple. Here he continued to follow his chosen profession until he found that he was violating many, if not all of the principles of education. To remedy this defect he is now taking a course in modern, scientific methods. 17. M. Janet Grant, Beachburg, Was born in the pretty little village of Beachburg. She is a graduate of the Renfrew Collegiate Institute and Model School. Janet is a maiden whom we al- ways will remember as a congenial class-mate since the First of last September. And ever in the classroom when a problem has seemed hard, her wonderful placidity it never yet has marred. 19. Dora Liezert, Iroquois, R. R. 2. It Was in the historic village of Iroquois on the banks of the majestic St. Lawrence, that Dora received her secondary education. One glance at her face and in it you read the qualities of industry, determination, and executive ability. As one who was a close companion during her course in the Normal School, the writer can truly say, To know her was to love her. H. E. M. 20. Annie MacDonald, Maxville, R. R. 1, comes from Glengarry. Of course she is Scotch and they say in disposition displays traits of her race. She is small and not very wise but perhaps can reason a bit. 21. Jessie MacDonald, Maxville, R. R. 1, is a native of Glengarry, who has taught in the school made so famous by Ralph Connor. Throughout this year at Normal, Jessie has done her best. Like a robin, she got up early, but knowledge was her quest. While the other three were sleeping, she the morning watch was keeping. But, perhaps, when her reward she's reaping, the other three may do some weeping. 22. Margaret Macluaurin, Cornwall. Born at Tayside, she received her elementary educa- tion at Sandringham and her Normal Entrance at Cornwall. Margaret comes from Cornwall, that famous factory town, and during her stay at Normal, has Won a fair renown For in Science and Arithmetic, if a problem floored the rest, all eyes turned to Margaret, for she always stood the test. M. F. 23. Margaret MacNulty, Renfrew, R. R. l. Let Margaret weep, stand, sit, or walk, She can nothing but of Normal talk. Let her eat, drink, ask questions, or dispute, Still she must speak of Normal, or be mute. She writes to mother ending with this line, At Normal School we waste no time. And who will speak of Normal in the future? Margaret, if she succeeds at Easter. R. L. 24. Janet Stewart McDevitt, Renfrew, ob- tained her elementary and secondary education in the schools of that thriving and progressive town. Graduating from the Collegiate Institute, she attended the Renfrew Model School. She taught for a short time in a rural school in the vicinity, but realized that her professional equip- ment was inadequate. To remedy this, she wise- ly directed her steps towards the Ottawa Normal School. 25. Mrs. E. McDonnell, Schreiber. Mrs. McDonnell has had considerable experience as a teacher but she did not consider her methods sufficiently scientific and so took a course in the Ottawa Normal School. She desires to educate the sons of the dusky warriors of the West and lead them along the road of knowledge. 26. Cecile Mcliachen, Douglas. Cecile be- gan her career at Douglas, Renfrew County. When she had digested all that Public, High, and Model Schools afforded, she sought further knowledge in the Ottawa Normal School. She hath wit and song and sense, Mirth and sport and eloquence. 27. Margaret E. McLachlin, Renfrew. Mar- garet attended Renfrew Model School and later found herself at the Ottawa Normal. She is fond of -Literature and History and her greatest am- bition IS to travel in distant lands. In years to come, when the name of Margaret is mentioned to. those who have met her, the leading thought will be, Her bright smile haunts me still.

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 15 'S 145 tif.: 4. 1 M54 ,,,,,'s 43. Lenore Sylvestre, Sandwich. More timid and shy than the rest Is this French girl who comes from the West. Should you forget the place she loves best Ask the science master of the O. N. S. To be a successful teacher is her quest: At the final examinations to reap successg To thank the masters for all their kindness, Then, with joy, return to Essex. 44. Jessie I. Vallance, Wales, R. R. 2, spent her earliest days of childhood on a farm near Os- nabruck Centre in Stormont County. She re- ceived her elementary education in the country school near her home and later attended the Morrisburg Collegiate Institute, where she ob- tained a certificate for entrance to Normal. 45. J. L. Vlalshe, Cornwall, was born near the far-famed Lakes of Killarney in Ireland. He received his early education in one of the National Schools, and his secondary education was obtained in Presentation College, Cork. In 1913 he came to Canada. He admires the Cana- dians very much, but like all Irish exiles he is inibued with an ardent love for the little Green s e. 47. Agnes Wood, Marvelville. When Public and High School days were left behind she en- tered Cornwall Model School and applied her- self to teaching. But after a year and a half she journeyed to Ottawa Normal. She intends to blaze the trail for the younger generation. 48. Percy W. T. Yuill, Arnprior. Educated at Arnprior Public and High Schools and Ren- frew Model School. He came to Normal with innumerable experiences of this world and its chequered ways. Willing to help anybody, at any time, in any way, he will not soon be for- gotten by those who knew him. He always played the game. He captained the Normal hockey sextette to victory. 49. Myrtle H. Adams, Cumberland. She'll love to teach the children in her little country school Noble precepts that she learned in Normal days, When the masters strove so hard to implant within her mind I-Ierbart's Formal Steps and Pestalozzi's ways.C R. P. . 50. Rotha Adams, Kemptville, began to see the disadvantages of town life, in Hallville, at the age of three, and moved to a farm. Her school career began on the first Friday of May, 1904, and further examples led to this conclusion, Every day should be Arbor Day. After making her way through Kemptville High School she came to Normal and found that Every day is Labor Dayf' 51. Annie W. Affleck, Lanark, R. R. 2...Ar1- nie spent her childhood days on Rosebank Farm, near Middleville. She is an ardent lover of books, nature, and children, and wishes that: Her life may be a shining light Within the world to glow, A little fiame that burneth bright Wherever she may go. E. G. B. 52. Viola M. Allen, Mountain, R. R. 2. Her sunny nature may be a reflection of the country where she spent her childhood, a spot gifted by Nature with velvety hills, flowers, and sweet blossoming fruit trees. It is called Allwington Farm. She attended Kemptville High School and completed her course there in 1915. This maiden cherishes high and noble ideals which we feel sure will be attained. G. A. C. 53. Clara M. Argue, Stittsville. It was there among the beautiful haunts of Nature that Clara spent her girlhood days. Her lofty ambition led her To dip into the future far as human eye could see, and see the vision of the Normal, and all the wonders that would be. With children as her interest, and Excelsior as her motto, she hopes to attain some worthy ideal. E. O'C. 54. Eliza Aris, Prescott. Although Eliza first saw the light of day in Canada's beautiful capital, she did not enjoy city life very long, as she early moved to the old fort town of Prescott. Here she received her early education. Her en- trance to Ottawa Normal School was one step towards the attainment of her ambition, which is to become an efficient teacher. 55. F. Olive Barkley, Iroquois. At Morris- burg Olive began her mischievous career. La- ter she entered Morrisburg Public School. After attending I-Iigh School at Iroquois, the historic Wigwam village, Bark, with eyes still on the alert for mischief, now frequents the halls of the dear old Normal. J, M, C,