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Reflections (Lakehead Teachers' College 1969)

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Reflections (1969) was the 1969 yearbook of the Lakehead Teachers' College in Port Arthur, Ontario, covering the school year 1968–69, produced by its students.[1]

People

The volume names about 278 students and 37 staff and other adults, together with 140 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Reflections (Lakehead Teachers' College 1969) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

  • Reflections '68-'69 (scan page 1)
  • Reflections (scan page 3)
  • Lakehead Teachers' College (scan page 5)
  • Minister Of Education (scan page 6)
  • Principal's Message (scan page 7)
  • Masters (scan page 10)
  • Religious Instructors (scan page 12)
  • Custodial Staff (scan page 13)
  • Form F (scan page 17)
  • Form 2 (scan page 22)
  • Form B (scan page 29)
  • Form 4 (scan page 34)
  • Form 5 (scan page 41)
  • Form 6 (scan page 46)
  • Activities (scan page 53)
  • Student Council (scan page 54)
  • Student Council Representatives (scan page 55)
  • Athletic Council Representatives (scan page 56)
  • Athletic Council (scan page 57)
  • Yearbook (scan page 58)
  • Executive (scan page 59)
  • Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital Services (scan page 60)
  • Boys' Basketball Team (scan page 62)
  • Boys' Football Team (scan page 63)
  • Boys' Hockey Team (scan page 64)
  • Girls' Hockey Team (scan page 65)
  • Choir (scan page 66)
  • Hypnosis Club (scan page 68)
  • Las Vegas (scan page 70)
  • Night (scan page 71)
  • Scavenger (scan page 72)
  • Hunt (scan page 73)
  • FRIDAY THE 13th "WE WERE THERE..." (scan page 74)
  • 'Xmas (scan page 76)
  • Dance (scan page 77)
  • Practice (scan page 78)
  • Teaching (scan page 79)
  • Penny Auction (scan page 80)
  • Sports Day (scan page 81)
  • Hiring Day (scan page 84)
  • Special Projects (scan page 85)
  • Out-Of-Town (scan page 86)
  • Battle Of The Sexes (scan page 88)
  • How long a curling rink? (scan page 89)
  • Tabloid (scan page 91)
  • Grad (scan page 92)
  • Final Assembly (scan page 94)
  • VALEDICTORY ADDRESS -- Ray Carlson (scan page 95)
  • Epilogue To The Class Of '69 Or Envoi (scan page 96)
  • ODDS 'n ENDS (scan page 116)

Groups and organizations

Write-ups and events

  • Cover Art: The front cover features a photograph of silhouetted bare trees against a vibrant orange and red sunset or sunrise sky.[2]
  • Yearbook '68-'69: The title page for the Lakehead Teachers' College yearbook covering the 1968 to 1969 academic year.[3]
  • Minister's Message: The Minister of Education writes a letter to the graduates, welcoming them to the profession and discussing the importance of adapting to a changing world and modern pedagogical methods.[4]
  • Principal's Message: The principal addresses the graduating students, encouraging them to continue their academic and professional growth while seeking fundamental truths in a changing world.[5]
  • The Aim of Education: A short philosophical statement describing the purpose of education as the pursuit of truth and the development of character traits like wisdom, integrity, and responsibility.[6]
  • President's Message: The council president thanks the college community for their support and praises the leadership of student organizations, particularly the yearbook staff. He encourages the graduating class to remain dedicated to the teaching profession and the development of children.[7]
  • Athletic Council President's Report: The president of the athletic council reports on a successful year of sports at the college, highlighting the achievements of various teams and the success of Sports Day and the Tabloid Meet.[8]
  • Study Club: The Ontario Hospital Study Group met bi-weekly at the hospital to interact with patients through various activities like guest speakers, bowling, and dancing to foster friendship.[9]
  • Fun Club: The Fun Club provided social interaction for patients through music and games, offering students a rewarding experience in building connections with the hospital residents.[9]
  • Youth Centre Executive: The club worked to gain the trust of children who previously had negative views of teachers by playing and talking with them at the centre.[10]
  • Bowling Club Executive: Students participated in Sunday night bowling at a local alley, though teaching schedules prevented a consistent weekly league from forming.[10]
  • Choir Society: The choir society was the largest club in the school, enjoying high participation and learning about music under the direction of the choir master. The president thanked the members for their cooperation and the enjoyable social events held throughout the year.[11]
  • Hypnosis Club: One student describes the Hypnosis Club as a group dedicated to self-hypnosis for personal development in areas like concentration and memory. The members engaged in applied hypnosis activities which served as both entertainment and a learning experience.[12]
  • Friday the 13th: A photo collage documenting a heavy snowstorm that occurred on Friday the 13th, featuring images of a snow-covered van, students walking through deep drifts, and people gathered outside in the winter weather.[13]
  • Hiring Day: A collection of candid photographs showing students and faculty participating in recruitment activities, including reviewing schedules, waiting for interviews, and congregating in hallways.[14]
  • THE GIRLS WON!: This page features a collage of photos from a 'Battle of the Sexes' event, likely a hockey game or similar ice-based competition, where the female students emerged victorious.[15]
  • Valedictory Address: A student delivers a speech to the 1969 graduating class, discussing the 'mixed emotions' of leaving, the maturity gained during training, and the responsibility of teaching in a changing world. The speaker compares the upcoming moon landing to the new journey of the graduates and thanks the principal and the staff for their guidance.[16]
  • Epilogue to the Class of '69: A final message to the graduating teachers, encouraging them to embrace the world of teaching with love, wisdom, and a commitment to their students' growth. It advises them to remain lifelong learners, to be honest and empathetic, and to foster human values in their classrooms.[17]

Advertisers

The volume carries 50 advertisements from 50 businesses: The Treasure House, Chapples, Birks Stitt Credit Jewellers, Green's Hobbycraft, Bloom's Fabric Center And Ladies' Wear, Ontario Public School Men Teachers' Federation, Bourke's Drug Store Ltd, La Boutique de Marlene, Coiffure De Paris, G.R. Duncan And Co., Ltd, Daniar's Automatic Transmission Service, Federation Of Women Teachers' Association Of Ontario, Marko Photography, The Lake Superior Board Of Education, Bata Shoe Stores, Royal Edward Hotel, Colonial Inn, Fort Optical Company, Hymers Men's Wear, Perciante & Laprade Sporting Goods Ltd, Jerome's Record Centre, Atkinson's JEWELLERS LIMITED, The Lakehead Board Of Education, G.P. McFACHERN LIMITED, Mahons, The Monarch Life Assurance Co, Flowerland, Jack Hood School Supplies Co. Ltd, Goddard's Textiles, Lorne's Cameras, McNULTY'S LIMITED, The Shaw Baking Co, Town & Country Home Furnishings Limited, Lakehead Independent Insurance Services Limited, F. W. Woolworth Co., Ltd, Wegenast's, Blake Funeral Chapel Ltd, W.J. Ham, F. Lovelady & Sons Camera Shop Limited, Simpsons-Sears, Dress Well, N. W. Paterson & Sons Ltd, Zeller's Ltd, The Great Lakes Paper Company Limited, Volumme Distributors Limited, Agnew-Surpass, Dryden Paper Company Limited, D.J. Kelly Ltd, The Kenora District R.C. Separate School Board, Inter-Collegiate Press Of Canada Ltd.

Transcription notes

Transcribed from page images of the Internet Archive scan. Descriptions of write-ups are summaries in the wiki's own words. Names printed with initials only cannot be matched to people and are recorded on the roster as printed.

References

  1. ↑ Reflections (1969), digitized by the Allen County Public Library (Fort Wayne, Indiana) and put on the Internet Archive, Internet Archive item reflections1969lake.
  2. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 3. Internet Archive.
  3. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 5. Internet Archive.
  4. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 6. Internet Archive.
  5. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 7. Internet Archive.
  6. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 14. Internet Archive.
  7. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 54. Internet Archive.
  8. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 57. Internet Archive.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Reflections (1969), scan page 60. Internet Archive.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Reflections (1969), scan page 61. Internet Archive.
  11. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 66. Internet Archive.
  12. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 68. Internet Archive.
  13. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 74. Internet Archive.
  14. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 84. Internet Archive.
  15. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 88. Internet Archive.
  16. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 95. Internet Archive.
  17. ↑ Reflections (1969), scan page 96. Internet Archive.
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