Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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FORM OFFICERS FIRST TERM Forms Form VI A Form VI B Form V A Form V B Form IV A Form IV B Form III A Form lU B Upper II Form II Presidents Donna Cochrane Carol Escobar Jennie Madill Gloria Waters Jane Eddison Jo Wells Maureen Bums Helen McGUl Elaine Frank Sandy Grant-Whyte Vice-Presidents Joan Fletcher Danielle Kraus CoUeen Heffeman Kit Roberts Gay Hamilton Sue Pritchard Michele Kirkwood Diane Pefanis Jeannie Saros Ero Saitanis SECOND TERM Forms Form VI A Form VI B Form V A Form V B Form IV A Form IV B Form III A Form III B Upper II Form II Presidents Joan Fletcher Mary Stephen Jennie Madill Gloria Waters Gail Gilbert Jo WeUs Brenda Kaine Judy Saylor Paola Parmeggiani Sandy Grant-Whyte Vice-Presidents Janet AIsop Marie Florence Vack Colleen Heffernan Linda Sabolo Lesley Harris Kathy McCuaig Debbie Hughes Cynthia Nunns Susan Charest Lois Anderson Form VI A Form VI B Form V A Form V B Form IV A f Treasurers Jennifer Blachford Jeanie Macleod Marie-Anne Laforest Linda Sabolo Jackie Warren Karen Flam Form IV B Form III A Form III B Upper II Form II Sally Neale Janet Clarke Dina Sabolo Vivienne Oszadszky Claire Panet-Raymond 5

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From the Principal: When Dr. Foster retired, we all expected her to have many happy and productive years ahead. She had so much still to contribute to life, and, among other things, planned to write an historical book. But this, unfortunately, was not to be. The School was Dr. Foster ' s life, and to it she brought her high ideals and her fine qualities of leadership, intellect and character. These have helped to make the school what it is today, and Trafalgar itself is her finest memorial. After retiring, she maintained her deep interest in the school, and, until iier illness this winter, eagerly attended all our func- tions. Indeed, when I visited her only a few days before her death, she was anxious to hear all about the Gym Dem , and sent her love and good wishes to the girls. Since I worked with Dr. Foster throughout her twenty- five years at Trafalgar, as a teacher and later as Assistant Principal, we became very close friends, and I appreciate her qualities, perhaps, as well as anyone. She tackled all the problems of running the school with insight and decision; she gave unfailing support to her staff and wise guidance to her pupils; she had a quick temper, but she also had a keen sense of humour and of fair play. By her strength of charac- ter, her honesty and her great courage — which never failed her to the end — she inspired and earned the respect of all who knew her. After her retirement, I found in her the ideal predecessor, who never interfered, but to whom I could go at any time for advice. Dr. Foster ' s influence spread far beyond Trafalgar, and she was highly respected in educational circles throughout Canada. Her untimely death is a great loss, not only to the School, but to a much wider community. I have lost a dear friend, whom I shall miss greatly and whom I shall always remember with love and pride. EDITORIAL The youth of today are in revolt because they feel that they are neither heard nor trusted. This, unfortunately, is true in many cases. The people that refuse even to try to understand are narrow-minded non-thinkers. The Establishment does not want to speak frankly about the problem , as the ordinary people of the comnuniity are not pleased to iiear it. Young people of this era wish to express their ideas. They are unable to do so without the coverage of the press. This handicap is the result of some uninterested parents. These parents send their children to school and then seemingly wash their hands of the whole affair, having done their duty. Perhaps if more round table conferences were to take place between parents and their ciiildren fewer problems would arise. In this way, ideas would be expressed by both sides, bringing botli to know the other party better. There are other parents that base their ideas of young people on the actions of a few. Student revolts are their favourite examples. Yet, when examined further, these revolts repre- sent only a small minority of young people. Such revolts are fomented by a few activists, with the power, as in the past, to mesmerize others, leading them like sheep. Perhaps, if parents realized this, there would be more understanding. A small group of parents exists willing to listen and to judge ideas rationally. These parents seem to understand and sincerely want to help. A strong link of communication is established. The younger generation wish to be guided, listened to, and encouraged through this rough, turbulent world. They must be given the right to speak and act freely. The youth of today must be heeded, for they are the leaders of tomorrow. THE EDITOR 4

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AWARDS 1968 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 her work, was awarded to Ellen Cash. THE FORSYTH CUP, awarded to the senior girl who lias made the most of her opportunities, showing herself friendly and helpful to all, was awarded to Anne Boulton. THE GOVERNORS ' MEDAL, awarded to the girl who has maintained the highest academic standing lliroughoiit the final year, was won by Patricia Lowe. THE GUMMING PRIZE was awarded for loyally, a high standard of conduct, and notalile contributions to the life of the School, to janel (Chandler. THE FAIRLEY PRIZE was awarded for loyally, a high standard of conduct, and unfailing helpfulness, to Anne-Marie Millner. THE JANE WEDDLE MEMORIAL TROPHY, presented lo the f ifth Form girl who most nearly resembles Jane in courtesy, character, and academic achievement, was awarded to Jean Macleod. Inter ! louse w ards THE SHIELD for the greatest number of points during the year was won by Ross. THE WALKER CUP for the Inter-House Competition was won by Ross. THE SPELLING CUP was won by Fairley. THE LUCILE ROBERT CUP, awarded to the girl below Form VI who contributes the greatest number of points to her House, was won by Vivien Law of Gumming. THE FIELD DAY CUP was won by Donald. THE BASKETBALL CUP was won by Gumming. THE VOLLEYBALL CUP was won by Fairley. THE TENNIS CUP was won by Donald. Academic Prizes Awarded To The Sixth Form Patricia Lowe — (Jeneral Proficiency, History, French, Latin Alice Klinkhoff — General Proficiency, French, Latin, Mathematics, The Goldstein Medallion for Spanish Monique Matza — (general Proficiency, Mathematics, Chemistry, French Vicky Milnes — (ieneral Proficiency, French, Latin Ellen Cash — French Linda Wells — Creneral Proficiency Silva Kohn — (General Proficiency The Bryan Prize Presented by TOGA for creative writing to Patricia Lowe Prizes for Literary (Contributions to Echoes First — Sheila Fishboume and Patricia Lowe Commended — Ellen Cash and Maria Vasiliou 6