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A Rose for Teacher: Retired after 50 years of teaching at Central High School of Commerce, Humphrey Harvey, 84, has rose pinned on lapel by former pupils
A Rose for Teacher: Retired after 50 years of teaching at Central High School of Commerce, Humphrey Harvey, 84, has rose pinned on lapel by former pupils

A Rose for Teacher: Retired after 50 years of teaching at Central High School of Commerce, Humphrey Harvey, 84, has rose pinned on lapel by former pupils

Date9/25/1970
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128225F
After 40 years: Jack Burke, retiring as principal and teacher of Associated Jewish Schools, has been teaching his own grandchildren there - Michael, 10, David, 8, and Elisa, 12 - as well as the grandchildren of some of his original pupils.
After 40 years: Jack Burke, retiring as principal and teacher of Associated Jewish Schools, has been teaching his own grandchildren there - Michael, 10, David, 8, and Elisa, 12 - as well as the grandchildren of some of his original pupils.
3/28/1980
Happy retirement: Ben Misener has retired as a school teacher and principal after 31 years, but there are tons of work planned for the future
Happy retirement: Ben Misener has retired as a school teacher and principal after 31 years, but there are tons of work planned for the future
12/20/1980
A Principal says farewell after 40 years, Retirnig after 40 years of teaching, William Darbyshire waves farewell to students, former students and teachers at Riverdale Collegiate as they applaud during presentation yesterday.
A Principal says farewell after 40 years, Retirnig after 40 years of teaching, William Darbyshire waves farewell to students, former students and teachers at Riverdale Collegiate as they applaud during presentation yesterday.
6/4/1971
Banker Willliam C. Duncan retired this week after 65 years in the banking industry. Duncan, 84, started working in a bank at Huntsville in 1906. For the past 20 years he's been manager of the Toronto Clearing House. He hopes to travel.
Banker Willliam C. Duncan retired this week after 65 years in the banking industry. Duncan, 84, started working in a bank at Huntsville in 1906. For the past 20 years he's been manager of the Toronto Clearing House. He hopes to travel.
3/30/1971
New President of the ex, Jack Corrigan was first attracted to the giant fair 50 years ago. He received a midway pass for attending a summer Sunday school run by the then-president of the CNE. Corrigan has suggested that cars be banned from the central section of the Ex and the space landscaped.
New President of the ex, Jack Corrigan was first attracted to the giant fair 50 years ago. He received a midway pass for attending a summer Sunday school run by the then-president of the CNE. Corrigan has suggested that cars be banned from the central section of the Ex and the space landscaped.
2/3/1971
Top teacher: Etobicoke Collegiate institute music teacher Don Strathdee, shown with Andrea Ellison on flute, will retire at the end of the month after teaching at the school for 34 years
Top teacher: Etobicoke Collegiate institute music teacher Don Strathdee, shown with Andrea Ellison on flute, will retire at the end of the month after teaching at the school for 34 years
6/8/1987
Visiting old city hall with pupils from Grade 5 of Dewson Public School, volunteer school helper 86-year-old Ida Seigal chats with Judge Tupper Bigelow in his chambers after the group sat in on his court for more than two hours. Judge Bigelow and Mrs. Seigal served on school board together during 1930s.
Visiting old city hall with pupils from Grade 5 of Dewson Public School, volunteer school helper 86-year-old Ida Seigal chats with Judge Tupper Bigelow in his chambers after the group sat in on his court for more than two hours. Judge Bigelow and Mrs. Seigal served on school board together during 1930s.
12/14/1971
She sees a baby after 50 years, Oh boy, what I've Missed, Rose Crawford said after kissing the tiny hand of week-old Christine Salerno at Central Hospital yesterday
She sees a baby after 50 years, Oh boy, what I've Missed, Rose Crawford said after kissing the tiny hand of week-old Christine Salerno at Central Hospital yesterday
4/10/1972
John Kileeg, principal of Castle Frank High School, is concerned about the gloom that has descended on his students this week, following an incident in which a teacher was struck by a pupil
John Kileeg, principal of Castle Frank High School, is concerned about the gloom that has descended on his students this week, following an incident in which a teacher was struck by a pupil
2/7/1975
Teaching toughs: Teacher Lawrence Mitoff has spent 20 years trying to help young offenders learn while they're in jail.
Teaching toughs: Teacher Lawrence Mitoff has spent 20 years trying to help young offenders learn while they're in jail.
9/2/1991
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
5/16/1978
Earl Grey goes to Earl Grey, The 6th Earl Grey and his wife, Countess Stephanie, greet pupils in the auditorium of Earl Grey Public School yesterday after a British flag presentation ceremony
Earl Grey goes to Earl Grey, The 6th Earl Grey and his wife, Countess Stephanie, greet pupils in the auditorium of Earl Grey Public School yesterday after a British flag presentation ceremony
9/21/1987