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

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK rw 19 PERCY DANIELS, B.A., Principal Nepean High School W. J. NEALE, B.A.. Principal Normal Model School MCGREGOR EASSON, B.A., C. R. DUPRAU, B.A., Principal Elgin St. Public School Principal,Wellington-,St. Public School ll2l 28

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK me 1928 Our Viyito ry LL things pass, and our year at the Ottawa Normal School will soon be a happy memory. Long in our thoughts will linger the addresses, serious, gay, or fiavoured with humour, delivered to us throughout the year. Our first visitor was Dr. Smith, Chief Inspector of Schools for Scotland. His interesting address was chiefly on the present day tendencies in school matters, and their correction. A dash of Scotch humour was appreciated by the students. In November, Miss Florence Dunlop, a former student of our school, took us on an imaginary trip through South Africa. When the Christmas season drew nigh, Mrs. Ralph Duclos, also a former student, brought to us the greetings of the staff through the medium of the beautiful story, The Shepherd who didn't go. lf thou can'st not dive for pearls, seek for amber, was the subject of a most inspiring address given us by Rev. Robert George, on january 4, 1928. Much useful and interesting knowledge was derived from the address of Mr. V. K. Greer, Chief Inspector of Public and Separate Schools for Ontario, and Mr. Chisholm, assistant Chief Inspector on February 14th. V Dr. S. B. Sinclair, Director of Auxiliary Class- es for Ontario, gave us much valuable informa- tion on this important subject. After the organization of our junior Red Cross, Dr. Loretto O'Connor spoke to us on the great work done by the association, its ideals, and its hopes for the future. Mr. Trueman of Kemptville Agricultural School showed us the value of rural School Fairs in an interesting address at a meeting of our Literary Society. On April 5, we were honoured with the presence of Rev. Father Lamoureux, principal of the English-French Normal School at Ottawa. Father Lamoureux spoke of some requisites of teachers for their work of character building. Mrs. -I. A. VVilson addressed, the staff and students on the great work done by the League of Nations on April 17iLeague of Nations' Day. Dr. S. A. Morgan, Director of Professional Schools of Ontario, spoke to us and showed us the great future that awaits the teacher of to-day. His humour and his sound advice completely won his audience. Dr. Dandeno, Director of Elementary Agricul- ture, spoke to the students on May 18. Hon. H. H. Stevens, M.P., of Vancouver, gave an eloquent and inspiring address on Empire Day. 'N Better Sfudenfy Do you think we would be better students lf we didn't talk in the hall, If we looked at our friends as we passed 'em, And never said nothin'-a-tall? Do you think we would be better students, If we never came in late, But waited outside for the signal, Like sheep to be led through a gate? Do you think we would be better students If we never laughed or chewed gum, If we were never too sick to study , And never looked sleepy or dumb ? Do you think we would be better students, If we sat on the very front row, If we gave you our earnest attention: Never thought of a date or a show? Do you think we would be better students, If we never used powder and paint, lf we always wore long dresses, And never looked what we ain't? Then-we'll try to be better students, Calm, noble, stately and stern, But remember we're only students, And we're most happy to learn. llll

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OT TAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK cms 1928 T he S peeia! 'Physical Traz'nz'ng C axes N speaking of these classes, Milton's Awake, arise or be forever fall'n would be a more appropriate quotation if it were- Awake, arise and be forever falling -off Stall Bars, Swedish Windows, Balancing Beams, etc. However to start at the beginning, one after- noon in October, the girls of Sections I, II and III met in the Gallery Room at 4.15 p.m. Plans for the Special Course in Physical Training were discussed and Miss Barrigar explained the curriculum to us. After considering the matter, the majority of the First Class students decided to take the work. This necessitated the division of the students into two groups. A group to attend classes Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings from 8.30 to 10.00 a.m.g B group Vlfednesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. On Tuesdays and Fridays from live to six we had swimming classes at the Y.W.C.A., under the supervision of Miss Fitzgerald, the Y instructress. On VVednesdays and Thursdays we had club swinging, wand drills and dumb bell exercises at the Normal, directed by Miss Barrigar. Saturday mornings each group spent half-time at the Y , and half at the Normalg A group beginning at the HY for apparatus work and B group at the Normal for dancing. No one reaches a high position without daring CSyrusj. It certainly required daring to trust ourselves to the Giant Strides, to those awe-inspiring flights through the air on the Flying Rings, to climb to those dizzy heights and to jump over ropes, gates, horse, etc. A laughing raid on the HY , A moment's pause in the shower VVe all splash into the pool To enjoy a blissful hour. After the first breath-taking plunge I think we all enjoyed our swimming. Many of the girls who did not know how to swim became expert swimmers before the classes were com- pleted. Those who could swim before missed a lot of fun. VVhat a thrill it was to try swimming on our backs! Could anything be harder than trying to get right side up when we went under and insisted on breathing in gallons of water? At our dancing classes we learned everything from an Indian Pow-wow to American square dances. A few of the dances we took up were: Pop goes the VVeasel, The Vl'aves of Glory , The Indian Sun Dance , Sir Roger de Coverley , Uncle Steve's Quadrillew, etc. One of the pretty events in the history of our Physi- cal Training course was the presentation of the Minuet by some of the members of the class. On the evening of February 17, at the Normal School party, we had the pleasure of going back a number of years to the days of hoop skirts- the days when gentlemen were gallant and ladies were shy. A number of dainty creatures in soft shades of mauve, yellow, blue and rose, danced the Minuet and carried us back to great grandmothers day. There is a great deal more that could be said about these classes, but I shall just say that we shall not soon forget the happy times we had together and that we are grateful to those who made it possible for us to take the course. QW To the O.N. S. Here's no place to idle: Here's no place to quitg Pain must feel our bridle, While we conquer it. Fighting all together, All one teeming whole, Only caring whether VVe can make the goal. Take the praise that's due you, School house on the hill. We'll be faithful to you, VVhile remembering still This one word you taught us, Hand and heart and soul: This high gift you brought us-Q How to reach the goal. CHARLOTTE BLACK. 113 1412 Appreezeztzon HE announcement of the death of Mr. Percy Daniels, B.A., Principal of Nepean High School, came as a distinct shock to the staff and students of the Normal School. Several members of this year's class were former pupils of Mr. Daniels and many of our First Class students have learned to ap- preciate his sterlingqualities through their associ- ation with him as student teachers. Mr. Daniels was highly esteemed by all teachers of the Normal and Practice Schools: they had learned to love him because of his manly qualities, his kindly consideration, and his sympathetic helpfulness. He was a brilliant scholar, a skilful teacher, a kind-hearted principal,atrue friend,and afhristian gentleman. Mr. Daniels had few peers and his influence will live on in all who looked to him for an ideal. l