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

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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.

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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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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR THE FIVE SECTIONS. Who come with manners dignihed, With lessons learned and rules applied, With arms just laden down with books, With leaden eyes and weary looks? The Students of Section A. Who come with steps so quick and light, With merry faces ever bright, Who calmly from stern critics turn- Right methods they will some day learn! The Students of Section B. Who gaily sing from morn till night, Whom Normal worries ne'er affright, With lesson plansrforgot or lost? Ah! we all sigh, at what a cost! The Students of Section C. Who come with studious look and mien, 'Mid joys and sorrows e'er serene?- Here only do the minds of men Combat with woman's tongue and pen- The Students of Section D. Who come with manner free from care, And build high castles in the air, Of days when women rule the land, And they'll come forth and take their stand? The Students of Section E. Thus moving up from high to higher, 'Twill be their one supreme desire, To teach and train the nation's youth In ways of wisdom and of truth- The Students of O. N. S. K. E. Carswell. OUR CLASS. Far up the quiet country-side, From lonely farm or bustling town, From o'er the province far and wide, We came and soon we settled down At Normal, where we've studied well, With what success our triumphs tell. In us awoke the great desire To learn aright the way to teach, And we shall go on ever higher, The loftiest goal we wish to reach: And we shall surely reach it, for Our motto is Excelsior. We've had our share of harmless fun, More than our share of toilg When others found their work was done We still consumed the midnight oil. But yet our term is deemed by some, A mere foretaste of joys to come. C. Edna Gardner. BOOK FOR 1916-1917 27 THE TEACHER. Of all professions we revere, The one to me that is most dear, The one that is without a peer, ls surely that of teacher. For, as a faithful mountain guide Helps travellers up the rugged side To reach the heights, below espied, So can a faithful teacher. For who can little children lead In honour's path in word and deed, And wisdom's counseds e'er to heed As can a noble teacher? And when, as men, they take their stand Among the noble of our land, What joy to hear this tribute grand, I owe this to my teacher. Myrtle H. Adams. i PROSPICE. Once again I strayed to Normal After many years away, Sadly changed, alas, I found it, Lonely ruins, cold and gray. All its stately towers had fallen, Wasted by a ruthless climeg Tender, clinging ivy mantled All the ravages of time. Echoes rang adown the hallways, Voices of a by-gone day, g Calling back beloved faces, ' 2 Young and hopeful, bright and gay, And from out the dusty shadows, Into joyous life they sprang, I Through those ruined spectral classrooms Peals of girlish laughter rang. Once again we were together, Dreaming of the future days, Dreams that youth alone engenders, All alit with Fancy's rays, Pledging friendship, strong, eternal, In young girlhood's lavish way- They with flight of years have vanished, Normal stands, strong in decay. Normal's walls may mould and crumble, Mosses creep and ivies climb, But Iife's maxims that it gave us Shall e'er triumph over time. f' Margaret Toppings.