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Sunday, Sept. 5: Tuesday, Sept. 7: Thursday, Sept. 9: Friday, Sept. 10: Saturday, Sept. 11: Sunday, Sept. 12: Friday, Sept. 17: Saturday, Sept. 25: Wednesday, Sept. 29: Saturday, Oct. 2: Friday, Oct. 8: Friday, Oct. 15: Sunday, Oct. 17: Monday, Oct. 18: Tuesday, Oct. 19: Monday, Oct. 25: Saturday, Oct. 30: Friday, Nov. 12: Thursday, Dec. 2: Saturday, Dec. 11: Sunday, Dec. 12: Wednesday, Dec. 15: Thursday, Dec. 16: Thursday, Jan. 6: Tuesday, Jan. 18: Wednesday, Jan. 19: Thursday, Jan. 20: Friday, Jan. 28: Sunday, Jan. 30: Tuesday, Feb. 1: Friday, Feb. 4: Friday, Feb. 18: Saturday, Feb. 19: Friday, Feb. 25: Thursday, Mar. 3: Friday, Mar. 4: Monday, Mar. 21: Wednesday, Mar. 23: Wednesday, April 16: Thursday, Apr. 7: Monday,’ Apr. 18: Saturday, May. 7: Saturday, May 14: Sunday, May 15: Friday, May 20: Saturday, May 21: Tuesday, May 24: Saturday, May 28: Saturday, June 4: Sunday, June 5: Monday, June 6: Tuesday, June 7: ALMA DIARY 54 - 55 Another year! Girls began to arrive by plane, train, and car. There wouldn ' t be a school without staff. New teachers began to arrive, plus the teachers who were previously on the staff. A Get Acquainted party in the gymnasium. Excitement! The great new Alma family appeared in jeans for games and mixers. Classes! Meeting the teachers and muddle thickens! ! As this was a close week-end, the old girls had a grand party outlined to entertain the new ’Ireshies . An informal gathering in the drawing-room with Mrs. Sifton presiding. ,r From lowly one to holy one — We had heard rumours of initiation day and finally it dawned, along with outrageous costumes and war paint. The University Extension classes began. Ballet classes commenced with Mr. Errington as instructor. After many postponements because of weather, the annual Field Day events were run off. Mrs. Sifton presented the awards during the athletic dinner at night. Warner made its first appearance of the year in the field of Championships with Frances Peets once again senior champion and Barbara Reid, junior champion. The evening show of skits and yells showed Warner again on top with the enacting of Mary Had A Little Lamb . Thanksgiving at last! Halls became quiet as most everyone departed for homes of families or friends. The Student Council for the first term was elected with Sue Merrall as the first president. At 4:30 Dr. George Dorey, the newly elected moderator was the guest of the college at a r eception in the drawing room. A special Founders Day Service was conducted in the Chapel at 7:30 with Dr. Dobson as the speaker. Our Track Team ventured to the Field Day at Western to compete in the activities. The girls in their best dress tried to make a good impression at the Board Banquet . Our waitres- ses were excellent caterers, furthering the success of the banquet. Dr. Wilson MacDonald, famous Canadian poet was guest of the college. He recited several of his selections. A Hallowe ' en Party was conducted in the gymnasium by the new girls. Skits, stunts, and laughs gave the spirit to this haunted event. Another free week-end! The president of the Student Council, Sue Merrall was moved into the Elgin-St. Thomas General Hospital. Excitement was at its peak when the boys arrived to escort their girls to the Holly Hop in the gym. Each house presented a gift at the White Gift Service . Also the Junior school put on their Christmas Play. Interest was aroused when senior girls could be seen in the halls in dress of Shakespeare ' s day. As You Like It was very successfully presented this year. The very beautiful Candlelighting Service put everyone in the spirit for the forthcoming Christmas holiday. Many girls left for Christmas vacation. Back to the old grind after a wonderful holiday! Inspectors visited the high school academic classes. The members of the County Council were guests for dinner. This long-awaited day arrived! ! Mid-year exams began. The Student Council of the second term was elected with Josephine Smith as president. The graduates from 1951 - 1954 visited the school for tea and evening chapel. The Alma basketball team played at Western. Another Free weekend was upon us. The Upper school students travelled to London to see The Barrett ' s of Wimpole St. at the Grand Theatre, and being the most outstanding group, had their pictures taken for the London Free Press. The Senior Prom, the Cupid ' s Capers , after being the talk for several weeks, finally came along, with excitement running high. Miss Marion Royce visited the college. Miss Royce is the former principal of Moulten College and is now the head of the Department of Labor in the Women’s Division in the Canadian Government. The Alma basketball team hiked to Waterloo to show their acquired skill. Alma girls left the ivy-covered walls for another free week-end. This time the City Council were entertained for dinner. Since all Elgin County was undergoing a vast chest x-ray survey, all Alma girls had a free chest x-ray at the School. The students of the Home Economics Department put on a Fashion Show after which the Junior School entertained parents and friends with Ah, Sweet Romance. (oh Johnny!! ) Our second longest holiday, Easter Holidays. Everyone returned for the last long hard fling of studing, and for the many festive occasions to come. Today the class of ' 55 were honoured. Activities consisted of the tree planting ceremony, Graduation Banquet and the very wonderful Grad. Dance. May Day in all its glory! ! Linda Destun made such a sweet little May Queen, with Barbara Brown as the Lord of the May. Mamie Daly and Josephine Smith were two deserving Counsellors. There was a very enjoyable recital by Michael Farrow. The Principal ' s Tea was held on the back lawn with Mrs. Sifton presiding. The Junior School had their recital. Final Exams!. ' ! The Intermediate Recital. A beautiful Art Exhibit and tea. At 8 P. M. the June play was presented, Robin Hood and Babes in the woods. A day we will never forget! The beautiful Baccalaureate service at the Central United Church. Alumnae Day. The grads looked stunning in their red blazers and white skirts. Commencement. Our wonderful year at Alma has ended and the time has come to part with all our friends. The halls were quiet when the excitement died down which provided a perfect setting for the Upper school students to study and finally write their exams. Poge 64
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MARLENE CLARK Though quiet and gentle with little to say, She is ready to help you in any way, FAY BENNETT Kind and happy, bright and neat, A better friend you ' ll never meet. GINGER ROBBINS Whether studying by day or debating by night, She ' s always successful — we think she ' s alright. NAN CAVES She ' s little but she ' s wise. She ' s a terror for her sue. SONJA BURGESS Our mischievious Miss with bright eyes so round In Dobson House can never be found. JUDY BOWMAN Fond of beauty, sports and laughter, Business first and pleasure after. ANNA GRAHAM A girl of true and loving heart. Always willing to do her part. ROSECLAIRE PITT To mathematics she was inclined, There was no equation she couldn ' t find. MARY ELLEN ANTHONY Always willing, always working, Bright and active, never shirking. MARILYN M ARTIN Marilyn is true, Marilyn is shy. Just the friend who will stand by. CAROL DUMAU Always dancing — always gay. Chasing all the gloom away. We are the girls of Dobson House, And we are never heard to grouse, Our nature ' s always kind and sweet. To meet us surely is a treat. There are Donna, Carol and also Fay. Charming and cheerful in every way. Our Judy Bowman and sweet Roseclaire We know are really a worthwhile pair. Then Marilyn, Anna and little Nan Are always helping when they can. Next comes Mary Ellen and Marlene Clarke, Always looking for a lark. Last but not least, need we say more. Is Ginger whom we all adore We ' d better or things might be worse For she is the author of this verse. Ginger Robbins DONNA WILSON She is blond bonny, blithe qnd gay. And the very best friend for a rainy day. Page 63
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