Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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TRAFALGAR ECHOES FROM Simpson Street, Trafalgar appears a modern building; in fact its corner stone was laid in 1956 by the Rt. Hon. Vincent Massey. However, around the cor- ner on McGregor Street is a re- minder of the old school — a much worn, carved door, saved when part of the bviilding was torn down. Another noteworthy door is found, or perhaps lost, behind the shelves of the library. Lost indeed, for from the hall it does not appear even to exist, covered over as it is by a wall of blue. In that same hall hangs an etching of Admiral Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar. Farther along is our collection plate, which con- tains copper from Nelson ' s Victory, and was cast in 1905, the hundredth anniversary of the battle. There is a similar navy memento in the gymnasium, a shield presented to the school by Lord Strath- cona, one of our most distinguished trustees. His picture also hangs in the library corridor, in company with those of various other members of the board. There too is a photograph of Donald Ross, our founder. Besides setting aside money for the construction of the school, this gentleman asked that the motto of his family, Spem Successus Alit, become that of the school. He also bequeathed to us the portraits of his wife and sister-in-law which now hang in the middle corridor. It is on the record that Donald Ross left to the school his microscope and telescope, but they have long since disappeared. The subject of the old school is a very entertaining one, and, from the copy of the Magna Carta beside the junior locker room to the portrait of Mary Stuart opposite, the building and its contents never cease to surprise. Heather Marshall, Arts VI, Fairley House THE HOUSES 1964-65 THE HOUSES have all done very well this year, and although the final results will not be known for a while yet, we realize that everyone has worked very hard and been a good sport. The first main event was the House Competition which took place in November. The theme for this year ' s plays was children ' s stories. Ross House [19]

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AWARDS 1964 THE TRAFALGAIi ( UP awarded lo ic niohl jiublic-hpiriUtd of lli ; acuntr girls, who at the same time has maintained a hif h standard of conduct and has shown devotion to work, was awarded to Anndale Gofi;gin. THE FORSYTH ( Ul ' awarded to the senior f;irl who has made the most of her opportunities, showing herself friendly and helpful to all, was awarded to Rosemary LeGallais. THE FAIRLEY PRIZE was awarded for general helpfulnf ss, consideration, and school spirit to Emily Black. THE GUMMING PRIZE was awarded, for a consistently high standard of work and varied contributions to the life of the school, to Jill Gardiner. Inter-House Awards THE SHIELD for the greatest number of points during the year was won by Fairley House. THE WALKER CUP for the Inter-House Competition was won by Fairley House. THE SPELLING CUP was won by Ross House. THE LUCILE ROBERT CUP, awarded to the girl below Form VI who contributes the greatest number of points to her House, was won by Heather Marshall of Fairley House. Academic Prizes Awarded to the Sixth Form Jill Gardiner — General Proficiency, French, Latin Nancy McFarlane — General Proficiency, French Rosemary LeGallais — French Wendy Ross — French, Spanish Susan Black — General Proficiency Danielle Hanna — French Sally Johnson — French The Bryan Prize Presented by TOGA for creative writing to Jill Gardiner. Prizes for Literary Contributions to the Magazine First — Jill Gardiner Second — Anndale Goggin ANNDALE GOGGIN, Trafalgar ' s Head Girl of 1964, won an award presented by the Montn al ( a etle for the best fiction story in a school magazine. The story Th(; IVTollier a|)[)eared in last year ' s Echoes . Anndale received a silver cup, and the S ;liool was presented with a plaque in honour of the event. [18]

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placed firHl willi ihcir cxccllciil vc ihicjii ol Haiihcl and (»r ' l l , niji J»v lli lloubf; Heads Wendy Tomlinson and ( aHsie I CwIk. (lonfiralidations lo Hohs! Second came Barclay, headed by Frances Knox and (Cheryl Manon. Harclay f ut on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow , h ' airley, under ihc dir(;ction ol Hoube, Headi- Gail Hains and Heather Forbes, came third with Heidi . Renee Morfianli and Mary I ' uddinglon directed (.uniniing ' s rendition ol Kobin Hood , which j la -ed fourth. Donald House, under Belinda Kirkwood and Jill Marshall, came liilh with the story of Loretta Mason Potts . At the end of the Christmas term, Ross again came lirst in lUc Iota! number of points acquired, closely followed by Cumming. Fairley, Donald, and Barclay came third, fourth, and fifth respectively. The results of the second term are not yet totalled up, and they will probably be influenced somewhat by the Spelling Competition, in which Ross came first and Cumming second. Next term will afford many more chances for keen competition between the Houses: we will have Inter-House basketball and tennis matches, and of course the field day. The Houses would all like to thank the mistresses in charge of them for the help and hard work they have so willingly given: Miss Harvie of Ross, Miss Stansfield of Barclay, Miss Clegg of Donald, Miss Loewenheim of Cumming, and Mrs. Doupe of Fairley. They would also like to let the Red Cross and Fifth Form Representatives know that they appreciate the time and effort they have given to the Houses. The Red Cross and Fifth Form Representatives respectively are Jane Curwood and Mary Jane Henderson of Barclay, Nonie Nicholls and Martha Dorion of Cumming, Hilary Chalmers and Janet Johnston of Donald, He ather Marshall and Nancy Hughes of Fairley, and Diane Madill and Martha Davidson of Ross. Well done all of you! If everyone continues in the same spirit that she is in now, we should have some very good results at the end of the year. Vanessa Morgan, Head Prefect THE CHOIR HIS YEAR we have had a smaller choir than in previous years, but those who joined have been most faithful in attending practices. Trafalgar choir girls practise, under the direction of Dr. Herbert, for one hour on Wednesday afternoons, and early on Friday mornings. Their efforts were rciwarded at the Christmas Concert, and I am sure they will be rewarded once more at ihe May Concert. On behalf of llie choir and the school, I would like lo thank Dr. Herbert very much lor all lie has done again this y ar in directing the music life ol ihe S hool. F ' kancks Knox, (Mioir Secretary I 20 I