Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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S A iM A R A 5 Esther Prudham; ' ' Let there be no strife, I prciy thee, between me cmd thee. ' ' ' This year Esther has fulfilled the most difficult and trying role of head girl with capability and a most pleasant manner despite the many trials she has had to cope with. On top of it all she has come out with high marks. How do you do it, Esther? Always willing to help, Esther participates in all house activities, and Nightingale is lucky to have had her. Ne. t year plans to see Esther at either Carleton or University of Alberta. The best of luck and thank you, Esther. Sue Belcourt: ' ' She is what she is, What better report} — A student, a friend, A very good sport. Sue, better known as Belch is one of our most attractive prefects this year. Although she is usually very quiet. Sue takes part in many extra-curricular activities, including house plays ( in which she did an excellent job ) , and editing the school magazine. Belch ' s pet aversions are Elvis Pretzel and The Bats at Blue Sea Lake. Sue ' s off to McGill next year to major in Political Science and History, and we all know she is sure to be a big success, for she always gets along with everybody. All the best of luck. Sue . . . Carol Bruce: Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Carol is the artist amongst the prefects and is a favourite among all of us. Since she lives near the school, we all take advantage of her hospitality but love visiting her. Her charming smile and amusing quips draw us to her. Carol participates in house and sports activities, and she is also attracted to the Mounted Police. Who ' s the lucky man, Carol? Next year Carol is following in her mother ' s footsteps by becoming a teacher, and she will most certainly succeed.

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4 SAMARA AND SO another year has passed and if we look back on it we may see our many achievements and our few failures. We all do make mistakes, but the most important thing is that we must learn by them. We all strive to better ourselves, but what have we done for our neighbours? Have we tried to better their lot by a smile or a kind word or an act of helpfulness? When we stop to think of all we have, we sometimes overlook those people who live in other parts of the world and are not so fortunate as ourselves. Our homeland has never been torn in two by civil war in which brother fights brother. We have never had to flee from our homes and seek refuge in another country far away among unknown people whose language and customs are so new to us that we are bewildered and lost. Therefore, in our land of happiness and freedom, let us be aware of the gifts which God has so bountifully bestowed upon us, and be grateful and thankful. More important, let us try to help those not so fortunate as ourselves, and each in his own way, pray to God that all men may be free and happy. And so let us try to live up to those ideals for which so many men are fighting today, and for which so many men have died: peace and freedom, unity and love. 3n iWemonam It is with regret that we announce the passing of Mr. Clement H. Buck. Mr. Buck, the husband of our former Headmistress, for over thirty years from the earliest days of Elmwood was a familiar figure at school functions. The young boarders thought of him as the Father of Elmwood, to whom they could take their problems. Often he was seen walking with the girls and, in his quiet unassuming way, talking with them and helping them to untangle their confused ideas. In the business line he was a tower of strength to the school, in a very practical way. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. Buck in her bereavement.

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6 SAMARA Gail Dochstader: Where innocence is bliss, ' ' tis folly to be wise . Gail has this year been one of our favourite prefects, always gay and understanding. Wherever there is trouble, she is sure to be there— patching things up, of course! Our tiny ( ? ) xjrefect has had this spring a strange fascination for the town of Carleton Place, goodness knows why? Gail has done a wonderful job on the dance committee and we all owe her our thanks. For this summer Gail has enlisted in the Air Force, and may be seen marching smartly during drill at Uplands or identifying aircraft— friend or foe. Gail is undecided as to her future but, knowing Gail, we feel that every- thing will turn out for the best. We shall all miss her infectious laugh, but wish her all the luck in the world. Helena von Numers : ' ' Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. A most able (and intellectual) prefect, Helena hails from Finland and is extremely popular with all of us. What ' s more she can act, and very well too. Helena was a deb this year, and has been terribly busy with all her parties and do ' s. Yet with all these activities she found time to play the leading role in I Remember Mama . Need we mention that she had a lot of school work also, as she is taking Senior Matric. In the fall Carleton will be lucky to receive through her portals our Helena, and we know she will continue in her bright, happy and efficient way. Vicky Brain: All the great people are dying off, and I don ' t feel so well ntyself. Vicky, commonly known as Vic , is the enthusiastic head of Nightingale. She has also made a wonderful prefect. And on top of it all she has made a habit of writing a weekly c olumn for the Campus Page of the Ottawa News- papers. This year Vicky took an active interest in the Dramatic Club, but in spite of all her extra-curricular activities and outside interests she is able to succeed in achieving high marks. With Vic in the school there is never a dull moment!! What more need be said? Next year it will be Elmwood ' s loss but Carleton ' s gain, for after so many years, the incomparable Vicky is leaving us. All the best, Vic!