Alma College - Almafilian Yearbook (St Thomas, Ontario Canada)

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As the boat S '79 This year's S. S. Alma. This an enjoyable but SENIOR PROM Senior Prom was held on Friday, Jebruary 10, aboard the luxurious liner left 'Port Alma' about eight-thirty for brief southern cruise. glided through the white caps, the rippling rhythms of Paul Kirkpatrick's orchestra completed the aquatic picture. On a brief stop-off at the island of red carnations, all went ashore for a delicious lunch. But alas, all too soon the ship turned homeward. Even when the music stopped, everyone, not realizing the ship had merely reached its port and sensing only disaster, rushed for the lifesevers on the deck. After all had regretfully disembarked, the girls took leave of their partners and the Senior Prom, but they had tucked away happy memories of that Bon Voyage. Billie Gough M33 'Hello there! Welcome to Hillcroft!' Dr. and Mrs. Dobson, our hostess, received us by these greetings, and saw that we had everything needed before they left us for a perfect week-end at the farm. A farm I said? You should see it. A nice white house with a large porch on the river side, flowers all around. It is a very modern farm with all the commodities of a town house, electricity, radio, and I just heard that soon there will be a gas stove. But we had such a good time with the wood stove! That's where you really show your farmer's ability! And also your cook capacity! There are a lot of lovely spots around where the Day Dreamers can go Just across the road or the river. Hiker and excursionist are in their glory. The sad part of a week-end at Hillcroft is that you have to come back. We are very thankful to Dr. and Mrs. Dobson to give us the opportunity of enjoying a real week-end of peace at Hillcroft. Jeannette Lepan 32

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Social FACULTY FROLIC Miss McLean arrived at Alma College on the evening of April l in her autogyro and introduced us to a glimpse of Alma in 1979. By this time the College had a male staff, service bells, a telephone in every room, and Coca Cola served between classes. As we looked into Miss Hardy's English Class we observed many of the students Win nsgligee,N and each with a sufficient supply of kleenex, apples and chewing gum. After the students had refreshed themselves with a WCoke' we saw them in Miss Gregory's physical training class where Miss Stewart gave a very good exhibition of a dance of Spring. Next we found Dr. Dobson conducting a class in business etiquette and interviewing applicants for a position in the College. When we arrived at one of the practise rooms, Miss Neville and Miss Smith were pracitsing their lessons. Finally bringing the show to a close, Miss Swain and Miss Stewart gave a demonstration of a bridal couple from an old family album and sang WO, Promise Me.' On arriving at the gymnasium we found there an orchestra prepared to play dance music for us. After we had had lunch it was time to go to bed. But long will we remember the gay time we all had that evening and wish to express our sincere thanks to the Faculty. on G5 J 31

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May Day event always The May elected by a lHg..1-...T .1L 4...A May Day at Alma is the most beautiful event in the life at Alma. It is an to be remembered by the students. Queen is chosen four days before the ceremony and is vote of the whole school. The choice is based upon the best qualities of an all-around girl. She must be a good student, a good sport, a girl to whom we can all look up as an example of the finest type of Christian girlhood. Two Counsellors are chosen by the school to attend her, and the Lord of the May is chosen to place the Crown on her head. The May Queen is also attended by May Maidens and Musicians. The ceremony is held in the beautiful Amphitheatre which is espe- cially lovely in the springtime with all the apple blossoms and flowers The Crowning of the May Queen at Alma is a lovely ceremony, full of meaning, appealing to the eye for beauty as well as to one's highest feelings. Joy Hartley Skating Party The weatherman did his best tc keep us from having our skating party, but, thanks to Dr. Dobson, we had it in spite of the rain. Although the guests doubted the possibility of our having a skating party, most of them had arrived by eight-thirty. Everybody, including the band which had been hired for the occasion, hustled off to the city rink where a Wscrumptiousn time was had by all. Finally it was time to return to the college, and, although we had to leave the fun, we found that a comfortable chair and something to eat suited us to perfection. After a few dances and the customary farewells the guests reluc- tantly made their way home through the rain. 55