Alma College - Almafilian Yearbook (St Thomas, Ontario Canada)

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Mrs. Steele Sifton: Mrs. Sifton, our much-beloved principal, has been with us for four years, two of them at the head of Alma College and two as Dean. We will always remember her indispensible advice and talks in time of need, and the warm and ready smile on her face as she goes about the halls offering help and encouragement where needed. We thank you, Mrs. Sifton, for your kindness and understanding. We think you ' re the best ! ! THE PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE I welcome this opportunity to thank the Staff and the Students, The Presidents of the Student Council, the executives of all our organizations, the Editors of this fine year book, — everyone, — for your cheerful coop- eration and fine enthusiasm. You have made this one of the outstanding years in the history of the school. You have distinguished yourselves in Music, Art, Athletics, Academic achievements and even in the field of Radio programs (New girls ' fun night). And now, the year draws to a close. May you treasure in your hearts the rich beauty of the College col- ours as you have seen them each morning in the Chapel windows, — the scarlet, and gold, and blue, — symbols of courage, wisdom and loyalty. Our good wishes for happy useful lives follow you wherever you may go. May you find joy in being graceful, yet be mindful of the unskilled. May you always have the confidence knowledge brings, and yet be humble. May you have the thrill of achievement, and lend a hand to those who failed. May life ' s richest blessings be yours! Sincerely, Flora Sifton. Page 4

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Tribute to “DOBBY” Who ' s who in Canada? Everyone in our great Do- minion will know about Dr. Dobson because of an article written in Who ' s who in Canada. However, you can never really know Dr. Dobson until you meet him per- sonally and have the privilege of hearing him speak. The two great festivals in the Church year were cele- brated at the school this year and Dr. Dobson gave us an enlightening Christmas message on the Gifts of Christ- mas, at Candelighting. The inspiration of his Easter message was ours to enjoy on Palm Sunday evening in our beautiful Chapel. Each Friday morning we looked forward to Dr. Dobson ' s sermonettes, and the lovely music played by his charm- ing wife, which gave us all new hope to look -onward and forward to even better ways of living. April Fool ' s Day, ' Dobby ' was again on hand to join in the fun and give us our school yell School of rapture, school of joy, Where you never meet a boy, — ALMA, ALMA, ALMA; and also the school song: At Alma College, just over the way. The riser wakes me at break of day, I hear it once, I hear it twice. Then off I go to sleep again, My bed it feels so nice. And then the buzzer, it buzzes in vain. That horrid big bell, it hits me again. Till I can sleep no more, I jump upon the floor, And run to join the end of the line Just going in the door. Through the years Dr. Dobson has been true to our Alma Motto: Toujours en avant , and without him, we could never enjoy the beauty of our Chapel and Amphitheatre. We think of all these things when we remember your own Dobson smile and your genuine sincerity. Alma Daughters 54-55 GREETINGS: Greetings to the Almafilian Editor and all who have helped to produce this fine magazine! It is worthy of the honored name it bears. The Alma Daughters have changed their name to the Alma College Alumnae, but the school paper goes proudly on — perpetuating the name given to it by Doctor Warner sixty years or so ago. It is a useful part of your school programme each year to produce a record of school days which will become more and more precious, as time goes on. It gives a good picture of the busy life of Alma and its many interests. And I must say a word of thanks now for the very special honor accorded to Mrs. Dobson and me in the 1954 issue. We were quite overwhelmed by it, and deeply appreciate the kindness of the Editorial Staff. On our part it is a great pleasure for us to be associated so pleasantly with the school and we do enjoy Friday morning Chapel. You sing the hymns so heartily, and show such evident interest in the whole service. And now we wish you a pleasant summer vacation and great joy and happiness in whatever your future experiences may be. Cordially yours, (signed) P. S. Dobson Page 3

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Mrs. L. H. Doering: To our Student mother we pay tribute! Mrs. Doering has been at Alma for four years, being assistant dean for two years and dean for the past two years. She was born in Waterloo County and received her public and high school education in Guelph. After going to college in Toronto, she taught in schools in Toronto and Guelph. During her married life, Mrs. Doering has made her home in the Parry Sound district, Jersey Island, where they operated a large dairy farm, in Eastern Ontario. To you, Mrs. Doering, with your love and charm and personal concern, we give our honour and respect. These qualities which you mirror do make impressions which we will retain and which will influence our individual character. Your devotions have been an inspiration. You have challenged us to aim high so that our ideals may be achieved. THE DEAN’S MESSAGE It is a pleasure to express a word of greeting in this another Almafilian . You who leave us this year take with you our warmest wishes for your success and happiness; we shall always be deeply interested in your welfare. You who return in September will find a warm welcome awaiting you. We had, this year, a very special Chapel service on Palm Sunday when Dr. Dobson expressed, in his own wonderful way, a thought which we hope may represent for each of you the key-note of all our living, working and playing to-gether as a college family — Those things which are seen are temporal but those things which are not seen are eternal — Faith, hope, love endure forever. God bless you all! Affectionately, Norma E. Doering. Page 5