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

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CONTENTS Editorial ......................... ....... . .. Letter from The Headmistress ...... Head Girl's Valedictory ...... The Prefects ....... Literary Section ........ . .... .. School Life Camera Shots ..... Class Notes ...... Exchanges ..... Library Notes ..... Our Juniors ...... School Activities ................,.......... . Guides and Brownies ....... Films ........... : ............e..,.. Gymnastics ..... Dramatics ....... Dancing ........ Sports .--- '- ..... . Graduates ........ School Calendar ....... Alumnae Notes .... School Directory .... alcknowlezlgemen L4 We would like to express our thanks to our photographer, Mr. Harold White, to Brigdens of Winnipeg, Ltd., to all who kindly offered advertisements for our magazine, and especially to Stovel-Advocate Press without whose consistent help this book would not have been possible.

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EDITORIAL Sgmhnls in nur pzxilg Ellifles A symbol is a sign of something richly deep in meaning, which if understood, can be a valuable guide in one's daily life. Into a symbol we can read as much or as little as we like, but if we can find some deep significance in the sign, we are bound to be helped by it. Our thoughts at this time are naturally directed towards the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We have heard much about the pomp and splendour of this occasion, but we must not forget that it has a deep and religious significanceg indeed, that it is a service. The regalia used represent the qualities and powers we hope to find in our young Queen. The beautifully-jewelled Royal Sceptre, with its gold and white-enamelled dove is symbolic of the presence of the Holy Ghost. It is a further reminder of the religious significance of this great pageant. The Orb, which the Queen will hold in her right hand signifies the sovereignty of Christianity over the world. Later in the ceremony the ancient Sword of State is first placed in the right hand of Her Majesty, with the direction that it be used for the terror and punishment of evil-doers, and then this same sword is solemnly placed on the altar, an act which symbolizes that the might of the state is at the behest of the church, and gives meaning to the title Defender of the Faith. With our knowledge of the young Queen, we may be sure that she will look to these symbols to guide her in times of difficulty throughout her reign. We at Balmoral Hall have on our crests various symbols, which are to remind us of certain great responsibilities which we accept if we wish to be a member of our school. These symbols should encourage us. Our motto advises us to be seeking better things- Meliora Petensf' Our golden eagle is flying high to stimulate courage at times when we may need it. The white pillars, suggesting Pillars of Wisdom, symbolize the know- ledge we must strive to attain, while the river, on whose banks we work and play, suggest continuity of lessons learned at school. Man never stops learning, and his knowledge Hows on from here to eternity, adding bits and pieces to its stream, as the river gains water from its tributaries. The Coronation regalia can be thought of merely as lovely old relics of gold and silver, or they can be deep in meaning. Our crests can be pretty pieces of embroidered felt, or they can help us to make the best use of our time and our talent during our schooldays, when we are building character. We have a choice. We can live on the surface of things, neither giving our best, nor ever being aware of the great oppor- tunities offered us here, or we can make our life at Balmoral Hall full and rewarding by realizing more fully the significance of the symbols in our lives. joan Davidson, Editor