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

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 23 -...Lv ,L we... .LLL ., ,,........ .. ,,g....,.- -... . .. ......1,.I...-. . .. . . . , , ,, 145. Laura Pleitb, Arnprior. Born in the busy town of Arnprior, she received her eleme11- tarv education in the Public School and her sec- ondary education in the High School of the same town. After passing the Lower School examin- ation, her chief aim was to work diligently in order to attain the necessary certificates which would qualify her as a teacher. 146. Margaret H. Porteous, Ottawa. A country school, a country school, Oh, that's the kingdom I would ruleg Witli loyal subjects that I love 1'll envy not the gods above! For I have learned, that while I live, My aim in life is this: To give A vast amount of education For very little compensation. 147. Bessie Potter, Manotick, obtained her earliest sensations near the little village of Man- otick, far from the city's noisy strife. To these were added more complex experiences in the Kemptville High School previous to coming to Normal School. Her favourite sport is skating, She has laboured industriously at her school work, except on some frosty nights when the ice was good. 148. Gladys Potter, Kars. She was born on a farm near the village of North Gower and spent one jolly year in the Continuation School there. Then she moved to Kars, a pretty little village situated on the Rideau. She attended the Continuation School here until June l9l6. Her sister, who teaches school and enjoys her work, persuaded her to come to the Ottawa Nor- mal School. 149. Marjorie M. Quin, Snelgrove. A West- ern Ontario girl. She is quiet to those who do not know her, but a wit to those who do. Mar- jorie studied very hard except on some beautiful frosty nights when she let things slide generally -coasting or skating. She will return to her home saturated with teaching principles which she hopes to carry into execution. 150. Beatrice M. Read, Dunrobin, formed her first concepts in the township of March. Here she received her elementary education and after remaining at home for two years, she at- tended Carp High School from which she gradu- ated in 1916. Wishing to become proficient in the art of teaching, she proceeded to the O.N.S. 151. E. Violet E. Redmond, Manotick Sta- tion. In a pretty but secluded spot near Mano- tick, Violet spent her childhood days. Later her parents moved to a farm twelve miles from Ot- tawa, where she happily spends her holidays. She attended Bowesville Continuation School for three years, where she obtained her Lower School Certificate. Then she proceeded to Kemptville High School for two years, getting Normal Entrance and Partl of Faculty Entrance. 152. Ethel Riddell, Morrisburg. Ethel is a descendant of a United Empire Loyalist who settled on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. She graduated from the Morrisburg Collegiate Institute in the year 1915, and, after remaining at home for one year to study French and music. she finally decided to attend the O. N. S.. 153. Mamie Forbes Robertson, Arnprior. Little Mum, after having successfully com- pleted her High School course at Arnprior, test- ed her desire for teaching by keeping school for a year at Flower. Wishing to add to her natural ability by a study of psychology, she wended her way hither, and has endeared herself to the heart of each Normalite. R. E. T. 154. Margaret 1. Robertson, White Lake. From the corner farm by the lake comes Mar- garet. She loves winter sports, but her summer is one long dream of delight, spent amid the beautiful islands of the Lake in very agreeable company. If you suddenly awaken her from one of her many day dreams, she will mutter ab- sently, Oh, say! is that memory or appercep- tion? A. B. K. 155. A. Jean Roys, Mille Roches. Her home has always been a farm overlooking the beauti- ful St. Lawrence River. She first formed the de- sire to become a teacher while attending the Mille Roches Public School. VVhen she ob- tained her Matriculation and Entrance to Nor- mal certificates at the Cornwall High School she decided to go to Normal School at Ottawa. 156. Susie E. Scobie, Osgoode, received her education in Kars Continuation School and Kemptville High School. VVell may it be said: She doeth little kindnesses, Wliich most leave undone or despise. For naught that sets our mind at ease And gives us happiness and peace, Is low esteemed in her eyes. M.F. S.

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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.

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24 OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 'FT ' I af f II57' 160 . 161 157. Marguerite F. Seguin, Windsor, came all the way, from St. Mary's Academy, Wiiidsor, to learn the laws of pedagogy. She is one of the few Normalites who can claim the privilege of being de la race francaise. Of bright dis- position, she has gained many warm friends at O. S. Wfhen she returns to fair Essex she will carry with her the good wishes of all the Normalites. S. E. S. 158. Jennie Shannette, Williamsburg. This dignifide little maiden graduated from Morris- burg Collegiate Institute in 1916. While dili- gently pursuing her studies here, she cherished hopes of some time guiding a noisy class along the straight and narrow path of knowledge. Hence, we find her actively engaged in the vari- ous occupations of a teacher-in-training. 159. Annie E. Sherlock, Carleton Place. Annie received her education in the Public and High Schools in Carleton Place. In 1915 she se- cured her Normal Entrance, and in 1916 passed with Honours her Senior Matriculation in His- tory and English After hearing the illustrious Mrs. Pankhurst her interests were aroused in VVoman Suffrage, a subject on which she now holds and expresses some very strong views. 160. E. Gretta Sherman, Hawkesbury. A winsome wee maiden with musical ability came from Hawkesbury and found her place in Sec- tion E. She also found a place in the heart of every Normalite. I-Ier ready sympathy, sweet nature, and good fellowship made her a general favourite. 161. Mary H. Sloan, Cornwall. Born in the dear old town on the banks of the beautiful St. Lawrence, Mary received her education in the Convent and High Schools here. From child- hood her ambitions centered in the teaching profession, so she decided to attend Ottawa Nor- mal School in order to achieve her desire, that of becoming an efficient and progressive teacher. 162. Nellie P. Stacey, lroquois. From one of the Indian towns, Having her ups and downs At the Ottawa Normalg Lesson plans and criticisms, No fun or witticisms At the Ottawa Normal Oh, brave Iroquois maid, When shall her knowledge fade, Of the Ottawa Normal? 163. N. Rachel Steven, Cannamore, opened her eyes to the world one fine August day. Her early years were spent gaining a primary educa- tion at Cannamore Public School. Having an early ambition to become a teacher. she contin- ued her education at Morewood High School and now we find her at Normal, delighted to get enlightenment on her cherished art. 164. Jean C. Stewart, Renfrew, R. R. 1. Of Scotch descent, she was born in Goshen, six miles from Renfrew. She received her elemen- tary education at the school near her home and later attended the Renfrew Collegiate Institute. September, 1916, found her at the O. N. S., a member of Section E. She desires to become a proficient teacher and to study music. 165. Flossie M. Tackaberry, Kemptville. Flossie spent her early days on the banks of the Rideau River. She went to a rural school for a few yearsg then she attended Kemptville High School obtaining her Normal Entrance and Junior Matriculation in 1914. She still continued at school taking Faculty Entrance work. Since childhood she has had an ambition to teach. 166. Renette G. Taggart, Westport. Nettie is of a quiet disposition, probably due to having lived beside that deep, cool, beautiful Lake Ri- deau where nestles her home town She does not allow her studies to drag lazily forward but rather her ambition is to move quickly for her goal. A lover of children, her dream, A Teach- er, will no doubt be realized. 167. A. Elizabeth Tennant, Almontel. Bessie was bor11 'mid trees and hills near the town of Almonte. She attended the I-Iigh School at Carleton Place, graduating in 1916. Desiring to become a teacher, she determined to attend Nor- mal. Thus we find her at the Ottawa Normal School, and- VVhen she passes from out this cold gray hall, here's hoping it may be for the good of all. A. E. S. 168. Norah M. Terry, Curran. This little Irish girl received her elementary education at the village school She went on life's flowery path of knowledge passing through the Plan- tagenet High School and the Vankleek Hill Col- legiate Institute, from which she came to the O. N. S.. Her aim is to become an efficient teacher, well versed in the art of school man- agement and in methods.