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

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 21 121. Ethel McDowell, Kemptville, R. R. 3. Born in the stormy month of March, this child of nature grew up amid rural surroundings. She received her primary education at the red school house at the cross roads, and her secondary edu- cation at Kemptville High School. After re- maining at home one year, she came to Ottawa to attend the Normal School and, incidentally, to get the first taste of city life. 122. J. J. Ernest McDowell, Edwards, R. R.2. He received his elementary training at the Met- calfe Continuation School, where he got his Lower School, Normal Entrance and Junior Ma- triculation Certificates fthe first with honoursj. After spending two years of quiet farm life eag- erly awaiting his eighteenth birthday, he entered the Ottawa Normal School, hoping to emerge an enthusiastic and capable teacher. 123. Lillian McEachen, Douglas. She was born at Douglas and received her elementary education at St. Michael's School, and High School education at St. Michae1's Academy there Her aim was to become a teacher. Will she or will she not be successful? Time alone will tell. Let her keep in mind, Labor omnia superatf' 124. Mabel G. McEwan, Northfield Station, R.R. 1. Mabel is a native of Northfield Station. She attended Model in Cornwall but thought that this was not sufficient to produce the suc- cessful teacher the O. N. S. would make her As a. companion she is just a good chum, bright and cheerful. Her most marked characteristics are her out-spokenness, her love for music, and her liking for scientific experiments. M. I. M. 125. Sara M. McGuire, Smith's Falls, R.R.3, was born near the town of Smith's Falls where she received her elementary education. She graduated to the Smith's Falls Collegiate Insti- tute where she obtained her Entrance to the Normal School. Her favourite subjects of study are Mathematics and Art in which her interest is high. She looks forward with high hope to her success in the profession. 126. Nellie M. McQuaig, Winchester Springs, This maid received her early education at Wiii- chester Springs Public School. Later she went to Kemptville High School, graduating from there in 1916. At the Normal School she has made many friends, who will always remember her as a helpful companion. Her aim is to be- come an efficient teacher. 127. Marion J. McVeety, Perth. Marion is an Irish girl who, strangely enough, was born in the old Scotch town of Perth, where she re- ceived her elementary education. She has dis- tinguished herself as a pupil and has won golden laurels as a teacher. Her personality is most striking and she possesses a brilliant Irish wit. She is ready to lend an attentive ear to your joys and sorrows, and always prepared to help ygu, ' E. V. XI. 128. Gladys Merl-cley, Finch. VVho ani I? Permit me to present myself-Gladys Merkley, -a native of the busy village of Finch, not far from nowhere, but a fine place to live for a' that. I was born some time ago and have lived ever since-sometimes playing, more often working, and am now struggling to qualify to teach the rising generation. 129. Ella Merkley, Morrisburg. Like many other prospective teachers, she was born on a farm. She received her early education at Haddo. At the age of ten she passed the High School Entrance examination. After remaining at home for some time she began her Collegiate work at Morrisburg, where she succeeded in procuring her Normal Entrance certificate. In her quest for more worlds to conquer she ess- pied the Ottawa Normal School, and made a11 assault upon it. 130. Jennie McLean Metcalfe, Pakenham. Her early days were spent in the Scotch town of Almonte. Her High School work was taken up in the village of Pakenham, from which she ob- tained her Normal Entrance certificate with honours. If earnestness of purpose and faith- fulness in performing the ordinary duties of life are conditions of success, she cannot be a failure. T B 131. Bessie l. Mills, Kemptville. Bessie is a student of section D. She's short, but sweet both as a teacher and a companion. She came from Kemptville where she received her earlier education. Her motto is Smile and the world smiles with you. She has worked hard at Nor- mal and deserves success. M. J. M. 132. Hazelle E. Moffatt, North Augusta. The Fates predicted that her vocation in life should be the moulding of the plastic mind of youth. She is an ardent lover of music and out- door sports and is a general favourite among her schoolmates. True to her nature, her part- ing words will be, Vive, vale. A. D.

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20 OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 10.9 95 115 108. William Wallace Kinkade, Kenmore, first saw the light of day on the sunny banks of the Castore river, near Kenmore. Through Pub- lic and High School, he slept and dreamed that life was beauty, but when he came to Normal he awoke and found that life was duty. He took special pride in helping to defend the O. N. S. hockey nets on several occasions. 109. Margaret E. Kirkland, Smitl1's Falls, was born in the busy town of Smith's Falls where she received her Public and High School education. To her classmates she is known as the possessor of a keen sense of humor, a uni- formly pleasant disposition, and a remarkably good contralto voice. With these, she hopes to secure success in her future work. T. A. B. 110. Eliza M. Livingstone, Douglas, was born near this village, and there she received her elementary education, later attending the Collegiate Institute at Renfrew. Her desire to become a teacher resulted in her attending the O. N. S. Mathematics and music particularly interest her and she is desirous of further know- ledge of these subjects. 111. Myrtle E. Loney, Kenmore. Myrtle spent most of her life in the country. She at- tended the Kenmore High School, where she spent some of her most pleasant hours. Her ambition has always been to become a teacher, and so it is not surprising that this year finds her a student at the Ottawa Normal School, small in size but great in enthusiasm. 112. Alma Gertrude Lumsden, Franlctown, R.R. l. Montague Township is fortunate in being able to claim Alma as a native. She learned the weary ABC's and completed her elementary education in one of its little schools. Since 1912 the Smith's Falls Collegiate has been responsible for her training. Graduating in 1916, she came directly to Normal. Here she endea- vours to master the principles of pedagogy, and hopes to become an efficient teacher. 113. Lizzie D. MacGregor, Ormond, brings greetings from Dundas. She received her ele- mentary education at Ormond and later attended Kemptville High School. She lives in the coun- try amidst the beauty of nature. She is very fond of children, so she came to Ottawa Normal School in order that she might become a success- ful teacher of them. lI2 0 114. Annie J. MacLean, Ormond. She re- ceived her elementary education in Ormond Pub- lic School and later, attended Winchester High School. She is a native of Dundas County, the home of many of our Scotch Normal students. She intends to go back to this good old County, where modern school teachers are appreciatieclj 115. Helena Mahoney, Cornwall. Old Father Time finds her at Normal this year. By using modern methods and principles of edu- cation she hopes to show her appreciation of her Normal course. As a teacher she will endea- vour to make each member of the community active in school affairs and thus make rural life attractive and entertaining. 116. Ella 1. Marcellus, Russell. Among her chums she is popular-indeed has something en- gaging in her manner. This has been a valuable asset to her as a teacher. We need only con- sider her splendid criticisms to realize her ability. She is one who will accomplish a good deal with very little worry. M. J. M. 117. Howard V. Martin, Hallville. Gradu- ated from Kemptville High School in 1916 with Middle School Normal Entrance and Pass Junior Matriculation certificates. Was rejected for military service. Unable to be offensive, he took the defensive against the enemy in a few thril- ling hockey matches. 118. Glori-Anna Martineau, Alfred. ..Born amidst nature's beauties, she early found her way to her home bilingual school. Her village school led her afterwards to Youville Academy, Ottawa, from which she graduated to Normal. She will have climbed a good way up the Alps when she sees herself helping successfully her little French brothers in their endeavour to learn good French and good English. 120. Edith L. Mazinke, Arnprior, Was born in that pisturesquely located town and obtained her early education there. By all her fellow- students she will be remembered as a witty and interesting companion. Her teaching ability we all recognize. Hers will be a school where the pupils not only love their teacher but admire and respect her. M J. M.

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22 OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-19.17 133. Edythe V. Montgomery, Frankville. This girl attended Mitchell's Public School, and later Athens High School. In September, 1916, she joined the throng of Normalites. She has ideas of her own and will hold to these until thoroughly convinced that they are wrong. As a teacher she shows individuality, and receives criticisms of her practice lessons that are the envy of her classmates. M. I. M. 134. Vera Moorhead, Carp, R. R. 1. Among the many characters we met in Ottawa Normal School are those who have the courage of their convictions. Vera Moorhead is such an indi- vidual. She attended a Public School near Carp. Later she received her Normal Entrance certi- ficate at the High School there, where she learned to express herself freely, regardless of popular opinion. E. V. M. 135. Ruby L. Morrow, Metcalfe. A gradu- ate of Metcalfe Public and Continuation Schools, came to Ottawa Normal School to continue her education. Fortunate indeed will be the pupils who come under her infiuence. To be a teacher is her delight, That's why she is a Normalite. 136. Helena M. Murphy, Elgin, R. R. 2, VVas born near the village of Elgin, received her iirst training at the Public School there, and later entered Athens High School. She is strong in her ideas of right, and makes her presence felt by example rather than by words. 137. Weir S. Nesbitt, Cornwall, was born in the pretty little village of Avonmore. Here he obtained his elementary education and his Lower School certificate. In 1916. he received his Ma- triculation and Normal Entrance certificates and came to Normal School. His favourite sports are baseball and hockey. He played left-wing on the Normal School hockey sextette. 138. Amy C. Newton, Vankleek Hill, R.R. 3. Amy commenced life on Oakleigh Farm near Vankleek Hill. Her education was secured at Vlfest Hawkesbury, the Vankleek Hill Public School, and Collegiate Institute. She obtained her share of fresh air in her daily three mile walk to school. Still she hopes to find a school near home when she becomes a teacher. 139. Veronica M. Noonan, Balderson, was born at the village of Balderson. She at- tended the Perth Collegiate Institute where lan- guages were her favourite study. In school ac- tivities she has a fondness for music and plays. and her sports are skating and lawn-tennis. She is of a cheerful, energetic disposition, and should succeed well as a teacher. V. M. 140. Elizabeth 0'Connor, Richmond. From the historic little village of Richmond, by the banks of the Goodwood, came this winsome Irish colleen. There she spent her innocent days of childhood with bright hopes for the fu- ture. Her visions are being realized, and now at this famous seat of learning, she gains know- ledge for the worthy profession she has chosen. 141. Blanche G. 0'Connor, Renfrew. There came to this school a fair daughter of Ering her skill and her methods were then incomplete. For more wisdom she sighed when at 1nid- night preparing with her scant bit of knowledge a lesson plan neat. Her assignment absorbed all her mind's sad attention, and devices to teach taxed her powers of invention, and on numerous occasions her comrades might men- tion, she exclaimed in disgust, This lesson's a bore. 142. Mary J. Phelan, Lanark, spent her childhood days on a picturesque farm on the Mississippi River in Lanark County. After pas- sing through the various stages of education and teaching for a short time, she came to Normal. Here she won many friends by her kind and un- seliish disposition. Her present motto is, Work, for June is coming. 143. Bessie C. Pigott, Fitzroy Harbour. Amid the picturesque scenery and roar of Chats Falls, this young teacher grew up and received her early education. Her bright and cheerful disposition, which has endeared her to her fel- low students, will prove a great asset in guiding along the flowery path of knowledge the pupils who will be fortunate enough to be assigned to her. B. O'C. 144. Emmaline Grace Playfair, Carleton Place. Grace received her education in Carleton Place, securing, in 1915, her Normal Entrance. She then tried teaching school for a year, during which time she learned that her knowledge of pedagogy was sadly dehcient. Hence we find this lover of books and children at O. N. S.