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A student described as a teacher's dream has been named North York's top scholar, with an average of 99
A student described as a teacher's dream has been named North York's top scholar, with an average of 99

A student described as a teacher's dream has been named North York's top scholar, with an average of 99

Date6/29/1987
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Top teacher: I was totally surprised when they told me, says Ken Brown, 39, after being named science teacher of the year by the Toronto chapters of a Sigma XI, a scientific research society with chapters all over North America. Brown, head of physics at North York's George S. Henry Secondary School, is the first to receive the honor at the high school level.
Top teacher: I was totally surprised when they told me, says Ken Brown, 39, after being named science teacher of the year by the Toronto chapters of a Sigma XI, a scientific research society with chapters all over North America. Brown, head of physics at North York's George S. Henry Secondary School, is the first to receive the honor at the high school level.
11/27/1985
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
From lab to limelight: Bob Saunders, head of science at Sir Wilfred Laurier Collegiate, has been named Ontario's top science teacher of 1987
From lab to limelight: Bob Saunders, head of science at Sir Wilfred Laurier Collegiate, has been named Ontario's top science teacher of 1987
1/21/1988
On top of things: Glen Garwood, who's co-ordinating the building of North York's $250 million city centre, stands on the 24th floor. In the background is the centre's computer-controlled carillon, with 14 bells made in Holland. At just 32, Garwood has ris
On top of things: Glen Garwood, who's co-ordinating the building of North York's $250 million city centre, stands on the 24th floor. In the background is the centre's computer-controlled carillon, with 14 bells made in Holland. At just 32, Garwood has ris
9/16/1986
North York - A former member of the Toronto Mayor's Committee on Community and Race Relations has been named executive director of a similar committee in North York
North York - A former member of the Toronto Mayor's Committee on Community and Race Relations has been named executive director of a similar committee in North York
3/15/1983
Dwight Daigneault, president of the North York secondary school teachers' federation, says, We intend to keep on fighting. He said teachers are worried about the educational product.
Dwight Daigneault, president of the North York secondary school teachers' federation, says, We intend to keep on fighting. He said teachers are worried about the educational product.
4/13/1972
Delighted Etobicoke Collegiate Institute students cheer Vern Rout after hearing he's been named teacher of the year.
Delighted Etobicoke Collegiate Institute students cheer Vern Rout after hearing he's been named teacher of the year.
10/26/1978
The stock market has been anything but kind to investors in th past year. Two Metro men, Peter Cossete, left, and Stuart Shoemaker, right, might be described as typical individual investors. Shoemaker is disillusioned by recent drop in stock prices, while Cossette still sees the market a comeback in the next year or so, Cossette calls market an irrational creature.'
The stock market has been anything but kind to investors in th past year. Two Metro men, Peter Cossete, left, and Stuart Shoemaker, right, might be described as typical individual investors. Shoemaker is disillusioned by recent drop in stock prices, while Cossette still sees the market a comeback in the next year or so, Cossette calls market an irrational creature.'
5/23/1974
The back side of the moon is how this gravel pit at Coppins Corpers in Uxbridge County has been described
The back side of the moon is how this gravel pit at Coppins Corpers in Uxbridge County has been described
10/11/1969
High-Tech teachers: Doug and Carol Morley run the Institute for Computer Studies in North York which delivers crash courses to applicants who can pass their aptitude test
High-Tech teachers: Doug and Carol Morley run the Institute for Computer Studies in North York which delivers crash courses to applicants who can pass their aptitude test
11/17/1992
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
A miracle worker to parents of children with emotional problems, Karl Burden, 40, is one of 250 North York teachers facing layoffs. An ordained minister, he left the church to aid young people with problems and helps them at Glen Rush Public School. Parents say his dismissal is a threat to their children.
5/20/1977
A teacher's swan song. After teaching voice for 57 years, Louise Tandy Murch, 99, had retired - until she heard 21-year-old Paul Schillaci, a student (...)
A teacher's swan song. After teaching voice for 57 years, Louise Tandy Murch, 99, had retired - until she heard 21-year-old Paul Schillaci, a student (...)
10/24/1974