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

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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.

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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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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 25 169. Ethel Teston, Arnprior. 'ln the .DlCtL1I'- esque little town of Arnprior, which is situated at the confluence of the Ottawa and Madawaska rivers, Ethel had her first glimpse .of school life. A still, small voice constantly whispered Be a teacher. Now she is. treading onward to the goal she hopes to attain. 170. Ruby E. Thompson, Metcalfe, came to Ottawa Normal and was stationed in Section E. But Ruby remains stationary nowhere. .Large hearted, impulsive, full of life, eloquent in de- bate, she soon made for herself many friends. She has taught school a year with decided suc- cess. VVith Normal training what may we not expect from her? We shall watch with interest her progress in the profession. S S. 171. Margaret Toppings, Deseronto. Sure, it's only a queer old town, A dot on the map you say, But it's Home, Sweet Home to me Though many a mile away. And it's among the loved ones there l'm ever longing to be: The ones that I know will have A smile of welcome for me. 172. Lela M. Troy, Richmond. In a little farm district she spent her childhood. Natural tendencies influenced her to leave the charming spot so she attended the Ottawa Collegiate. Her clear perception of the merits of a good lesson, her pleasant memories of the past, her vivid images of the future, her good judgment, and sound reasoning have induced her to en- gage in teaching. 173. Myrtle A. Whiteside, Mille Roches. When six years old she started off to the vil- lage school on the bank of the St. Lawrence. In later years were the exciting train rides to Cornwall High School, where she graduated in 1916 with honours. Her chief ambition is to become a Red Cross nurse. 174. Gladys Wi'1l'ison, Pembroke. Comes from Scottish ancestors who settled in Oxford County in the early part of the nineteenth cen- tury. In 1915 she obtained her Entrance to Normal examination. Now she partakes of the pleasures and worries of the Normal School. 175. Tena Willison, Pembroke, was born at Ridgetown near Lake Erie. After attending Public School there, she moved with her parents to Pembroke. Here she was successful at the Normal Entrance examination and then entered Normal School life. 176. Blanche Wills, Lyndhurst, R. R. 2. Amid the beauti-ful scenery of the country Blanche hrst took notice of her surroundings. She received her primary education in the little white school-house among the pine-trees. As teaching is her ideal, graduating from Athens High School in 1916 she decided to attend Nor- mal. Here we find her endeavouring to reach her ideal. 177. Laura B. Wills, Lombardy, R. R. Z. Received her earliest impressions amid rural surroundings. Her highest ambition is to be- come a successful teacher and to instil in the hearts of her pupils a love for the beautiful world of nature. Her favourite study is Art, at which she labours diligently. E. M. 178. Anna 1. Wilson, Merriclcville. On the banks of the Rideau stands the picturesque vil- lage of Merrickville. Here Anna received her education prior to her course at O. N. S. This rosy-checked lass felt that her energy and en- thusiasm should be devoted to teaching. Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease. A. D. 179. Lucy Wilson, Clarence. A lover of mountains and rivers, Nature has always called her away from the work of school to the great out-doors. Her love of the country was strengthened by daily drives to the Rockland High School. Here she spent most of her time in mathematics and physics, which were her best subjects. 180. George Wishart, Arnprior. . A fine young man this VVishart lad And hale and hearty too: He labours hard, he labours long, His idle monents few. A nne young man, this VVishart lad Will make whe11 he is grown, For honest, upright, manly ways Through all the country known. J. O. S.