Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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4 SAMARA ONCE again our school year is drawing to its close and we are left with many memories of the wonderful, and of the sad times we have had together; the tension of our games; the excitement of the House Plays; and the fun of burning our faces at break while we sat around the Sundial with reflectors in hand. Let us hope, however, that as we leave Elmwood we shall take with us more than just memories. In our House mottoes we find all the things which we must strive for in life. From the playing fields into life, in victory and in defeat we must carry with us Keller ' s Motto Fair Play . We must try to apply this motto and that of Fry ' s Friendship to all to our daily living. Elmwood has taught us CO follow the motto of Nightingale House Not for ourselves alone . Now it is up to us to show that we understand the value of these precepts. Just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link so society is only as strong as its weakest member. On our shoulders lies the responsibility of making this a more peaceful and united world. Using these mottoes as our guideposts, surely this will not be impossible. 3n iMemoriam It was with the deepest regret that we learned of the sudden passing of Mrs. Isabel Cameron in Montreal. Mrs. Cameron was Matron at Elmwood from 1955 until early March, 1959, and although modest and retiring by nature, contributed much to the comfort of the school by her quiet efficiency and good humour. We were very sad to hear of the death in Halifax of Peggy Cameron who at- tended Elmwood during the school year 1958-59, during which time she lived in residence. She will be remembered by all for her lively good nature. EDITOR — RUTHIE PETRIE Advertising Editor — Judy Toller Assistant — Judy Ewing ' Literary Committee — Susie Southam, Julie MacDonell, Judy Cornell School Notes and Photography — Jean- Cundill, Jane Rowley Form Notes — Gail Lacharity Regular Departments — Louise Bowie, Heather Letch Sports — Sherrill Fell Circulation — Jody Garland

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SAMARA 3 Dear Elmwoodians, My seventh year at Elmwood is drawing to a close. The Ancients believed there was magic in numbers, seven meaning perfection. Be that as it may, this year has spelt fulfillment in many of my aims. Academically, Elmwood has been steadily climbing. This year ' s senior class must struggle to live up to the high standard set in June 1958 on the Upper School examinations — 100% passes and 74% ho nours. Naturally, I am proud of our success in this field, but even more I am proud of the loyalty you are showing to the ideals of the school, the things I regard as its spirit. I think many of you have learnt that there must be a meaning and direction to life. Although it starts out as a great adventure, it never quite measures up to our dreams. It isn ' t meant to! The grey material of life only becomes beautiful when the golden light of the world beyond shines through it. This only happens when we develop a reverence for things of the spirit. Today all movement seems to be outward. Men are gaining more and more knowledge. The stress is on the practical. Knowledge seems sense. More and more power is added to natural life because our interest rushes to the furthest limits of the universe. It seems to me that along with this outward movement, which now even embraces Space, there should be an inward one reaching to the things that endure, where our roots should be planted. This is the heart of life. It never changes. That is why all that endures in literature is linked with the depth rather than the breadth of life and reveals the real things of the spirit. If we treat these things with respect we enrich our own lives and get a clue to the meaning of the Universe — that God is the Centre. Francis Thompson describes a man as a Swinging-wicket, set Between The Unseen and the Seen. This is how we should think of our lives as being lived in the stillness of God ' s protection in spite of the seeming rush and confusion of the present age. When you realize this, you will know how to make even the most significant details on the surface of life significant and there will be real meaning and direction to your existence, no matter in what circumstances your fife must be lived. Affectionately,

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S A A4 A R A 5 Renee Barricades: ' ' They that govern make the least noise. Renee, or Rainer as she is fondly known around the school came to us three years ago from Chile. In those three years she has covered herself in glory. In 5A she was made a monitor, in 6M a very capable head of Nig ' htingale, and this year she has reached the highest rank possible— that of Head Girl. She has carried out her duties both quietly and efficiently and has been a con- stant supporter of our school basketball team. Besides her many activities as Head Girl she found time to take part in the Nightingale House play for which she won honourable mention She has also managed continually to get high marks and to tell us all about Gigi — her younger sister. Space forbids us to tell more of Renee ' s accomplishments. Thanks for the wonderful year you have given us here at Elmwood, Rainer. We shall miss your cheery smile in the halls and classrooms but wish you every success next year at the Montreal General. Susan Petrie: Lucky Elmwood to have had Sue for five whole years — wish it could have been longer! Sue is one of those people who seem to do everything well, and she has managed to remain very popular in spite of the fact. After all, poor Sue can ' t help it if she ' s a good organizer, a terrific House Head, and an asset to the school basketball team. It ' s not ' her fault that people like her. Not only has Susan guided Fry House to many victories, but 6 Upper would be lost without herl (And that ' s straight from the horse ' s mouth. ) Speaking of horses. Sue gets along with them pretty well, too. We wouldn ' t be at all surprised if in a few years we saw Sue riding one in the OlymiDics! In the interim, Sue ' s plans are none too definite, but of one thing we may be certain: there ' ll never be a dull moment! Lots of luck. Sue. Carolyn Simpson: believe absence is a great ele tient of charmT Two short years ago, a shy, blue-eyed blonde crossed the doorstep of our Alma Mater . Shortly after, the new girl s ' hyness gone we found Carolyn to be the enthusiastic, fun-loving, school spirited girl we now all know as Car . In her first year at Elmwood, Car played volley-ball for Keller, and also took the leading role in the Keller House Play. Not only did the play come out on top, but Carol did also, and won the Senior Dramatic Award. Carol was such a valuable member of Keller that she won the coveted House Motto Award at the end of the year. This year, Carol has been the ready, able and ever-smiling head of Keller, an indispensable senior counsellor, and a member of fhe Clique! She has also taken an enthusiastic part in the Cinquettes and the debating club . After a summer in Europe, Carol is heading for McGill. (Geometry maybe?). We wish you the best of luck, Car, and thanks for the terrific job you ' ve done.