Balmoral Hall School - Optima Anni Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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A '-su-.,,, ,: THE PREP ECTS BACK ROW-Judy Carr, Jane Park, Ina Huehn, Pat Riley FRONT ROW-Joey Adamson, Jane Gladstone, Lorna Craig, Cathy Young, Joan Sheppard. Joan Malaher. gin efllilemuriam .fuafzgazet Stove! Mcwiffiama Mrs. McWilliams will long be remembered by Balmoral Hall for her great interest in Riverbend School for Girls and Rupert's Land Girls' School. One of a committee of three in 1929, she played an important part in establishing Riverbend School here in Sir james Aikins' home on these very grounds. Since that time her interest in Riverbend and in Rupert's Land has been a source of great strength. In 1950 when the schools amalgamated and became Balmoral Hall, Mrs. McWilliams despite her numerous duties, continued to give her support as a member of our Ladies' Advisory Board. Her great interest in education and in the preparation of Canada's young people for responsibility was always stimulating. At the Closing Exercises at both Schools for many years, and last june at our first Closing, Mrs, Mcwillianis presented a pin to the girl who showed the greatest qualities of leadership, unselfishness and courtesy. This presentation, always an awe-inspiring moment, was significant of her unfailing interest in youth. Indeed she will long be remembered by all at Balmoral Hall.

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lir- l Cathy Young and Sandra Vincent ,Head gaze vauamcrnnv Dear Girls, I have just been thinking about all that has happened since this time last year. Will you recall with me when we were struggling to follow a new pattern founded on the best tra- ditions of Rupert's Land and Riverbend? Those were difficult times, but we have been rewarded by seeing our school gradually grow. This year we are trying to make it not just an institution of learning, but a place where we have that feeling of kinship-of belonging. Our crests which we have just recently sewn on our tunics make us feel much more an integral part of Balmoral Hall, as do our School pins. When we first begin School I don't think we fully realize the significance of our uniform and our crest,-although we are proud to wear them. I can remember strutting along the street in Grade One, my coat slung over my right arm, hoping that everybody would see my uniform. Yet I used to forget often in those first years, what I owed to my School. Gradually, however, we become willing to accept respon- sibility. We experience leadership by being class presidents and captains of junior teams, later we may become Heads of Houses or Prefects but even if we are not on the Student Council in our final year we should still set an example for the other members of the School. However, if we are prefects we have extra responsibility. When I found myself Head Girl of Balmoral Hall I realized that this year would be brimming with opportunities. I can honestly say that I have enjoyed it--everything from reading Bible passages at Prayers to asking fathers to put generous donations in the money bowl. I have also realized that school is an invaluable experience. Perhaps if you don't agree with me now, you will when you are finishing in Grade Eleven or Twelve. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself just what you do learn at school-besides how to read and write? School equips us with so many intangible things that help to make us good citizens when we are no longer under its protective roof. We learn to be good sports in our games-winners or losers, to accept punishments, and to consider each otherls feelings. And so when I and all the other girls in Grade Eleven leave, We shall take with us what we have learned throughout these years at School. Most fresh in our minds, however, will be what we have gained this year. To Miss Murrell-Wright I would like to express our sincere thanks for all her help and for the many many things she has taught us. The Members of the Staff we shall always remember for their eagerness to help us and their interest in us. As I say goodbye to all of you at Balmoral Hall, my hope is that your future years at School will be filled with good fun and all sorts of success. I wish the best of luck to next yearis School Council, and to the third Head Girl of Balmoral Hall, I give my good wishes and hope that your year will be a rewarding one. With love to you all, Cathy

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as Wk, BACK ROW-Daphne Hanson, Shelagh Donegani, Ann Carroll, Joan Davidson, Nora Anne Richards, Martha Travers, Pat Riley, Ina Huehn, Honor Bonnycastle, Pat Benham, Jane Park. FRONT ROW-Carla Gustafson, Judy Carr, Joan Malaher, Jane Gladstone, Judy Patton, Joan Sheppard, Joey Adamson, Ada Rice. Magazine Executive, 1951-52 Chief Edifor ....... ..... ...,............,.,,..,.....,...................... J a ne Gladstone Liferary Ediftory ...... ...,.. C arla Gustafson, judy Patton, joan Sheppard Exvbfznge Edifor ...... ..,...................... ...,,,.,..,...,.......,....... L 0 rna Craig Spam' Edilorr ..,., .... j oey Adamson, Ann jennings, Diana Nanton Art Sfzperzfirorr ,............ ......,..,.,............... I na Huehn, Daphne Hanson Pbologrfzpby Szfpewjror ,,,.. ....................... J oan Malaher Adzferlififzg Mnfzngery ...., ....,............. J udy Carr, Ada Rice Bfzrifzerf Mfzmzgerr .,,,, ....... ......... . . .... J ane Park, Betty May Townsend Magazine Committee Patricia Riley Pat Benham Shelagh Donegani Ann Carroll Glen Murray joan Davidson Nora Anne Richards Martha Travers Honor Bonnycasrle