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

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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.

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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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26 OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 181. Muriel G. Younghusband, Dunrobin. In the little village of Dunrobin this tiny maiden hrst viewed the light of day. Here she ob- , tained her elementary education. Inspired with the thirst for knowledge, she attended Carp High School. Obtaining her Normal Entrance and Matriculation from here, she proceeded to Normal. Her intention is to teach when she has her certificate dans sa poche. . - ni- . OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL. Historic pile! Within thy gray stone walls The spirits of forgotten teachers dwell, And tinge with awe thy labyrinthian halls, And to ennobling thoughts our minds impel. When we remember what great work was theirs, Feelings of reverence rise within our heartsg Their memory, for our arduous work prepares Our spirits, and a high resolve imparts, That we like them will enter on our task, With purpose strong to make this old world feel Our influence for good, this boon we ask, Nor doubt that Fate with us will kindly deal. Dear Normal School! May high ideals, inspired By thy traditions, ever keep us strong In faith that others may through us be fired With zeal to fight 'gainst ignorance and wrong! K. 4 4 V.