Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

Page 11 text:

SAMARA plays for the first time since 1953, with our presentation of Suppressed Desires , a modern comedy by Susan Glaspell. The cast was small, comprising only three members, but it was backed by every girl in the house; some contributed in the form of scenery; others gave advice, and many provided the harrassed director with much-needed moral support. In general, we did better in sports this year. Under the energetic guidance of Bonnie Wood, Nio ' htinoale came first in the soccer and junior badminton tournaments, and placed second in the volleyball and basketball con- tests. (Well, you can ' t win all the time!) In addition to the inter-house competitions, we were also well represented on the various school teams. Head of House, prefect—VictonA Brain Head Girl: Esther Prudham Prefect: Gail Dochstader Monitor ' s: Susannah Clarke, Renee Darricades, Sheena Ewing, Judy Wilson, Bonnie Wood School Sports Captain: Sally Sadler House Sports Captain: Bonnie Wood Basketball Team: Forwards: Sally Sadler, Linda Redpath, Judy Ewing, Wendy Dochstader, Judy Dowd. Guards: Lesley Gait, Katie Schell, Sarah Jennings, Bonnie Wood. House Members (See Picture)— Back row: Ruth Wans- brough, Elisabeth von Schelle, Connie Rae, Bonnie Wood, Gail Dochstader (prefect), Vicky Brain (House Head), Esther Prudham (Head Girl), Judy Wilson, Sue Clarke, Joan Francis, Sarah Jennings. Middle row: Renee Darricades, Elizabeth Bratton, Judy Dowd, Sue Hamilton, Judv Ewing, Julia Kingstone, Carolyn Tough, Beverley A4itchell, Lesley Gait, Sallv Sadler. Front row: Louise Bowie, Linda Redpath, Ginny iMackie, Sandra iMoffat, vSandra McNaughton, Katie Schell, Alary Watt, Judy Toller, Heather Hayley, Wendy Dochstader. Missing: Sheena Ewing. HEADS OF HOUSES Sandra Drew, Frances Cabeldu, Vicky Brain

Page 10 text:

10 SAMARA THIS year Keller house welcomed to its ranks the addition of many new girls. With added enthusiasm, we upheld the spirit of the house throughout the school terms. Our entry into the sportsfield ended in victory in volleyball and basketball. We lost however in soccer and softball— but then one can ' t win everything. Lynne Castonguay, our house sports captain, triumphed as senior singles badminton champion, and added pres- tige to the house by winning the Junior City under-sixteen badminton championships. In the inter-house drama competition, Keller entered The Monkey ' s Paw , an eerie ghost story adapted from the short story written by Somerset Maugham. Even though we did not win, we ran a very close second to Nightingale. The House Collections were not as success- ful as other years, but we managed to collect many useful articles. The produce of the collections were sent to the Hungarian Relief Fund. Keller, on the whole has been successful this year, and we hope that it will continue to maintain this standard in the future. Head of House: Sandra Drew Prefects: Carolyn Bruce, Susan Belcourt Monitors: Frances Drury, Lynne Castonguay, Rosemary Findlay Sports Captain: Lynne Castonguay Basketball Team Forwards: Jean Cundill, Rosemary Findlay, Lynne Castonguay Guards: Joan Grier, Mary Gratias, Sue Campbell, Susan Southam, Carolyn Bruce. House Members (See picture)— Back row: Kit Sampson, Sheila Haughton, Mary Findlay, Frances Drury, Lynne Castonguay, Susan Belcourt (prefect), Sandra Drew (House Head), Carolyn Bruce (prefect), Rosemary Findlay, Sue Campbell, Jean Newman, Nancy Scott. Middle row: Heather Hyndman, J. A. Hair, Merida Woodburn, Louise Hayley, Susan Southam, Effie Malamaki, Pam Broome, Bon- nie Volk, Candace Higginson, Cydney Har- rigan, Carolyn Strauss, Joan Brown. Front row: Wendy Blackburn, Katherine Connolly, Joan Berry, Marjorie MacNeill, Joan Grier, iMary Gratias, Jane Inskip, Martha Rodger, Jane Rowley, Sherril Ansley. Missing: Jean Cundill. THIS year. Nightingale House welcomed nine new members to swell the ranks and provide much hilarity, especially among the grade nine contingent. The house got off to a rousing start with enthusiastic preparations for the house collections, (which went this year to the Hungarian Relief Fund), and finished a close second, losing by a single point to Fry. However, we soon recouped that loss by winning the house

Page 12 text:

12 S A Al A R A Junior Choir On the occasional Wednesday morning we arc pleased to see, as we walk into prayers, the junior choir. As prayers progress the girls help us in the singing of the hymn. Later on they sing one of their special hymns, usually about Our Lord as a child. We are always happy to hear the little choir and hope they w ill continue in this way next year. Junior Hallowe ' en Parly Goblins and witches rode out in full style on Hallowe ' en afternoon when the Juniors came dressed as everyone from Little Bo Peep to an old-fashioned lady. Everyone played games and finished the wonderful afternoon off with a most delicious tea. Let ' s hope next Hallow e ' en is as much fun as this year ' s. Public Speaking Contest On Thursday, April 18, we assembled in the gym to spend a very enjoyable morning at the annual Public Speaking Contest. The contestants were chosen by their class teachers as the outstanding speakers from each form. There was a great variety of topics, given by competent speakers, so that the interest of the audience did not waver. There were contest- ants of every age and grade, ranging from the smallest girls in the school to Senior Matricu- lants. ,VIrs. Meiklejohn was the adjudicator, a nd we all awaited her decisions with anticipation. The w inners were: Junior— Penny Aladgw ick; Intermediate— Alarjorie Feller; Senior— Thale Gunneng. Honourable mention was given to A ' larilyn Ross and Audrey Loeb of the Juniors, Rita Browning of the Intermediates, and Katherine Schell, Susan Belcourt and Sheena Ewing of the Seniors. Senior Hallowe ' en Parly Witches, hobgoblins, spooks and black cats stared down at me from all the walls as I entered the gym. One of the first things I noticed was that we had two Elvis Presley ' s, with hound dogs, guitars, sideburns and all. When everyone had arrived the grand march began, and we paraded around the room so the judges could see the varied assortment of costumes. There was everything from a clothesline to Liberace ' s girl friend. Next came the entertainment. The high- light of this year ' s party were two special guests, Geoff Scott and R ichard Little. They amused us no end with their impressions of everyone from Ed Sullivan to Kate Aitkin. Then came the home talent; the teachers sang a very funny song and some of the classes per- formed skits. Later we had a delicious supper thanks to Aliss Hunt and Airs. Cameron. All in all, it was a most successful Hallowe ' en party. Winter House Dance When the snows of winter again covered the ground, our thoughts turned to revelling late o ' nights. The answer? — Elmwood ' s Feb- ruary House Dance, held on February 2nd. The evening ' s programme was varied, with spot dances, elimination dances, and even a Mexican Hat Dance . The gym as usual was beautifully decorated, this time with red and hite streamers and hearts befitting the com- ing festival. (Any reference to Fisher Park or R.A4.C. colours was entirely unintentional?)