Peter and Audrey Switzer Trophy Room

Donated By: Dr. S. Silcox
First Presented: 1933
Criteria: Stratford competitor with highest marks in piano classes

Dr. S. Silcox was the principal of the Stratford Normal School from December 1909 until 1935. He presented the Normal School Silver Anniversary Trophy to the Stratford competitor with the highest marks in piano classes. It was donated in 1933 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Stratford Normal School.

The instructors of the Normal School, particularly the music masters, were strong supporters of the music programs in the area schools as well as the Music Festival. Dr. Silcox was an Honourary Patron the Perth County Musical Festival from its beginning in 1927 until 1935.