Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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6 SAMARA Sandra McNaughton: Sandy, during her four years at Elmwood, has been a boarder and a day girl, and is therefore well qualified to be head of Nightingale. She is popular among the girls and is often seen chauffeuring some of them to games. Although she is not a player herself her school spirit is admirable. During her first year here Sandy skipped from grade nine to grade ten, and has kept up better than some of us have. She was in two Nightingale plays which came first and second. In both cases she played the part of a man. Sandy will probably be with us next year but if not, Buena Suerte, Sandy! Linda Chauvin: Ob, there has been much throwing about of brains! — Shakespeare. Linda, hailing from t ' he North Country, is a faithful Quebecer and worshipper of the slopes . Her career at Elmwood started four years ago and her fateful first-day decision to join Fry has been a great boost to the House both scholastically and athletically. Lin has not only headed her class during her sojourn here, but won the matriculation entrance scholarship and the highly coveted proficiency medal. Her activities ' have ranged from being a senior counsellor (and a clique member) in the boarding school to writing letters to American officials con- cerning a controversial debate resolution! Linda also shone in the musical line (the cinquettes couldn ' t have done without her) as well as the acting field this year, gaining one of the best acting awards for her performance in Fry ' s house play, Is She His Wife? Linda is off to England this summer and plans on McGlU next fall. Best of luck always, Lin! Jean Cundill: ■A Saint at school, a Devil abroad. Jeannie, our loyal Westmounter and Montebelloite, has been terrific as Head Boarder this year. Noted for her early (?) rising, she has been seen in the lounge at t3ie first clang of the bell, leading a crony in the strains of The Star-Spangled Banner . A most popular member of the school basketball and volleyball teams for several years, Jean also leads her house in tennis and badminton, and can be seen skimming (or bashing?) down the hills at either Fortune or Saveur during most of the holidays. As the only prefect in Keller and a tremendous help to Carol in House duties, Jeannie moves inconspicuously in many ways and is always in there pitching. Digging into Jean ' s past Elmwood history we find that she won both the Junior Sports Cup and Intermediate High Endeavour in her first year. Rising steadily, sfhe has been a Junior and Senior Counsellor, monitor, and of course a member of the Clique . Next year, as a breather before McGill, Jeannie plans to go to Switzer- land for French and skiing. All the best of luck, Jeannie, et soyez sage!

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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.

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SAMARA Gail Lacharity: ' ' The heave?! such grace did lend her, That she might admired be! — Shakespeare. Gail has been at Elmwood for six years now, both as a boarder and as a day girl. Each morning just as the prayer bell rings Gail comes flying into the gym just in the nick of time. Gail repeatedly has proved herself to be Elmwood ' s most aspiring actress, having won both the Intermediate and the Senior Dramatics awards. She led, Fry to victory this year in their play Is She His Wife? Gail enters into everything with great enthusiasm (including her Wednesday lunches! ) It is seldom that one finds her without a smile on her face. She has done a wonderful job as head of the dance committee this year, and we all owe her our thanks. Gail has been one of our best, and one of our favourite prefects this year, unfailingly kind and thoughtful. Di Manion: ' ' High-ho the holly This life is most jolly! During the past four years the rear fence of Elmwood has acquired i definite sag owing to the morning vaulting habits (?) of a certain Fry pre- fect trying to make t ' he ten to nine bell! This certain prefect — namely Di — has taken a keen interest in many different things during her years here, ranging from the sporting fields to the more artistic ones, which include Art and Dramatics. Di won the senior Art prize one year, and honourable mention for her performances in two of Fry ' s House plays. At one time or another, Di has taken part in every Fry sports team and has lent her energy and talents to the school tennis team whic ' ii has won the shield for the past two years, and also to the Elmwood basketball team. Unfortunately for the fence (!) but fortunately for Elmwood and Fry, Di will be jumping the fence again next year as she will be back with us for her Senior Matric. Best of luck, Di. Ruthie Petrie : ' ' Inner sunshine ivarjns not only the heart of the owner, but all ivho come in contact with it. Ruthie ' s quick-witted repartee has been heard in the halls of Elmwood for four lively years now. During this time our magazine editor has proved herself an able sportswoman, efficient officer, and a whiz at learning. Last June Ruth received the Philpot Token, awarded to the girl with charm of manner and integrity along with a high academic standard. She has certainly lived up to all three qualities admirably during her final year at Elmwood . Roo is thinking seriously of travelling abroad in the fall. Neuchatel in Switzerland seems to be her destination. Whatever career Ruth pursues we are sure that she will bring to it the sincerity, charm, and cheerful disposition that have brought her so much success during her Elmwood days. Our best wishes go with you Ruthie!