Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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THE CHOIR THIS year, the special choir, under the expert guidance of Dr. Herbert, has been a great success. His varied choice of music has given us an interesting and enjoyable time. Through good attendance on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings, we hope to present a Spring Concert which will be as suc- cessful as the Carol Concert at Christmas. We are indebted to Dr. Herbert for his patience, hard work, and talented direction of our efforts. Especially since this has been Dr. Herbert ' s last year at Trafalgar, we hope that the choir has given him as much pleasure as he has given us. The choir will greatly miss him, as will the entire School. We have been fortunate to have sung under such a well-known and able director. Jeanie Macleod Veronica Focke Choir Secretaries YOUNG PEOPLE ' S CONCERTS TRAFALGARIANS proved themselves avid music lovers as they attended the Young People ' s Concerts for the third consecutive year. These programmes were presented by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra at Place des Arts and provided four informative Wednesday afternoons. Pierre Hetu, as host conductor, wittily led us through the four sections of the orchestra; the woodwinds, strings, percussion and brass all having their turn in the spotlight. Even for those dead set against culture, these short concerts offered an excellent introduction to classical composers, and were specially prepared for normal and high school students. M. Hetu explained the function of his orchestra in simple terms, so that each composer ' s selection could be fully appreciated. We were given a taste of many classic artists, from Dragonetti to Tchaikovsky. For the keen music lovers, the Junior Committee of the Montreal Symphony sponsored a Music-Art Contest, to be judged by Dr. Arthur Lismer. JUNIOR RED CROSS R is for the REPS: Pauli, Maureen, and Barb. E is for EFFORT: the kids worked so hard. D is for DONATIONS: at Christmas time, behold! C is for the CANDY and CALENDARS we sold. R is for the REGRET: that Mrs. Pollak moved. O is for ODD: all the animals that were boohed. S is for SIGNING: of questionable merits. S is for SPIRIT: it ' s up to you to carry it. [9]

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AWARDS 1967 THE TRAFALGAR CUP awarded to the most public-spirited of the senior girls, who at the same time has maintained a high standard of conduct and has shown devotion to work, was awarded to Carol McDermid. THE FORSYTH CUP, awarded to the senior girl who has made the most of her opportunities, showing herself friendly and helpful to all, was awarded to Franziska Knips. THE GOVERNORS ' MEDAL, awarded to the girl who has maintained the highest academic standing throughout the final year, was won by Pamela Sears. THE CUMMING PRIZE was awarded for loyalty, all-round contributions to the life of the School, and a high standard of work, to Pamela Sears. THE FAIRLEY PRIZE was awarded for initiative and enthusiastic support of School activities to Susan Henry. THE JANE WEDDLE MEMORIAL TROPHY, presented by the Trafalgar Staff of 1966-1967, to the Fifth f orm girl who most nearly resembles Jane in courtesy, character and academic achievement, was awarded to Lynda Wells. Academic Prizes Awarded to the Sixth Form Pamela Sears — General Proficiency, History, French, Mathematics, Latin Carol McDermid — General Proficiency, French, Mathematics, Latin Wendy Fyshe — General Proficiency, French, Latin Mary Ellen Geggie — General Proficiency, The Goldstein Medallion, French, Latin Gail Dunbar — General Proficiency, Mathematics Deborah Spafford — General Proficiency Susan Henry — Chemistry The Bryan Prize Presented by TOGA for creative writing to Patricia Lowe Prizes for literary contributions to Echoes First : Patricia Lowe Second : Pamela Sears This year, Nancy Volesky won third prize in an essay contest sponsored by the Christian Pavilion at Expo. Anne Boulton ' s colourful still life won the Students ' Federation art prize at last February ' s Arts and Science Fair. Congratulations, Anne and Nancy. [8]

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GRADUATION DANCE I remember — Maria and Linda ' s pre-dinner party. Delicious food, pale pale punch. Laughter, introductions, a camera flashing. The ride to the Ritz. Dinner, formal atmosphere until The Queen . Then, choking on water. The dance. Some arriving on time. Others coming by ox-cart. Fire alarm. The One Track Mind. Coloured lights, great music. Lights in the smoking room. Door prizes and clieering. Doley and Patty ' s 2-4 a.m. party. Plus juke box. Someone rolling down the stairs. Someone at the keyhole. Piling into cars, heading to Cathy and Adele ' s party. The lively group by the record player. Three on a couch. Wet snow and no boots. Alice and Ellen ' s breakfast party. Sleepy faces. Marshmallows roasting on an open fire. Meeting the Gazette boy at the door. Sunrise. Then, deep sleep for all the Cinderellas. DoLEY Henderson That gay evening of January nineteenth didn ' t just happen, it took quite a bit of planning. The graduating class would like to thank TOGA, who offered advice and that all-important essential — money. Miss Pocock was very helpful, and Mrs. Terry and Mrs. Amos proved able consultants. Pauli Donnelly and Cathy Fyon transformed the gym into Versailles, with a huge cupid and a balloon chandelier as the outstanding features of decor. Door prizes, hunted up by Barb Needham, enlivened the dance. The throbbing beat in this eighteenth century atmosphere was provided by The One Track Mind . Linda Wells and Maria Vasiliou gave a pre-dinner cocktail party before the group headed for the Ritz. Parties after the dance were held by Doley Henderson and Patty Shepherd; Adele James and Cathy Fyon. The evening wound up, or rather a new day began, at Alice Klinkhoff ' s house for breakfast, with Ellen Cash co-hosting. A few brave souls stumbled back to disassemble the gym, bill for most, Saturday was a day of well-deserved rest. [10]