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

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4 I . Ealmural iiaall MEMBERS of TEACHING STAFF 1958 - 1959 MISS F. B. SHARNIAN, M.A., Stanford, B.A., Manitoba -General Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology. Form Mistress, Grade XII. Acting Headmistress during Miss Murrell' Wright's absence. MISS F. B. SHARMAN ASSISTING WITH ADMINISTRATION MRS. W. H. MCEWEN, M.A., Minn., B.A., Saskatchewan-History, Geography. Form Mistress Grade XI. MRS. B. CHOWN, M.A., Smith, B.A., Manitoba-Senior English. Form Mistress Grade X. MISS K. M. S. CSWALD, B.A., Toronto-junior High School English, School Magazine. Grade IX. MISS J. O. GooK, B.A., Bristol-Senior French and Latin. Grade VIII. MRS. R. M. DAWSON, M.A., Oxon-Elementary and Junior French, School Librarian. Grade VII. MRS. A. BYRNB, B.A., Manitoba4MathematicS, Latin. MR. J. T. NORQUAY, B.A., Manitoba-Physics. MRS. E. F. STOVEL, B.Sc. in Home Economics, Wisconsin. MRS. R. B. TILLMAN, B.A., British Golumbia4Scripture. Grades VI to XII. MRS. D. J. BIRSE, B.A., Manitoba4ClaSs Singing, Choir, Music Appreciation. MRS. T. M. MILLER, B.A., Manitoba, Winnipeg School of ArtdArt. MR. PER THORSEN-GYUIIIHSIICS. Grades I to XI. MISS J. ELLIOTTYGEIITICS and Swimming. Grades VII to XII. MR. ARNOLD SPOHR and Miss C. MAY-Canadian School of BalletMDancing. MRS. HARLEY FLooD, Diploma in Music, Institute of Musical Art, New York-Pianoforte. MRS. HAMILTON BACIHI, B.A., Manitoba-A.R.C.T., Voice and Pianoforte. MRS. J. W. SAUNDERS, Permanent lst Certificate-Grade VI. MISS P. A. JENNINGS, Froebel Educational Certificate, Grade V-Junior School Librarian. Miss L. WILMOT, Interim lst ClaSS4B, Grades III and IV. MRS. G. COULTER, Permanent 2nd Certificate-Grade II. MRS. WM. E. HAND, Interim lst Glass-B, Grade I. MRS. M. BURRIDGE, Permanent lst Gertif:lcate-Kindergarten. MISS J. A. HARRIS, B.A., Manitoba-Elementary English and History. Assisting. MRS. P. T. RICKEY, B.A., MaIIitoba'ElemeI1tary English and History. Assisting. MISS G. MURRELL'WRIGHT, B.A., Toronto Headmistress

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Magazine Executive The Staff ........,. Editorial i...... The Prefects ....,. Letter from the Headmistress Literary Section.. Our juniors ........ Music Notes i...... Library Report , Art Work i,.i.,....r School Activities French Section .... Cupid Capers , .. Life in Residence House Notes ,,..ii Class Notes ..., i Sports .i....., Calendar ..i.. Valedictory cii, Exchanges .,..,,.. Graduate Notes. Autographs ,..,... School Directory

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EIIITUHII-Il In the presentfday world we find that the contrast of national governments lies in the basic difference between democratic and autocratic ideologies. Autocracy is absolute. Under such a regime the mass must implicitly obey and blindly follow. Democracy, on the other hand, is an attempt to practise a way of life as taught by Christ. Under this system, a man is an individual, free to assert himself and assume his share of responsibility for his fellow men. These principles of democracy have significance in fields other than political. They can and should be applied in commerce and industry, in education, and certainly in family life. In each of these, success depends upon the ability of the members to comprehend their functions and responsibilities, and to think individually while cofoperating colf lectively. In critical situations, particularly when the main source of leadership is removed, the value of democratic thinking becomes even more apparent. Early training gives the individual the courage to continue even without direction, and where necessary, to make bold decisions himself. by applying to new situations the principles he has learned. Many examples of this can be recalled. During the war, we heard of many instances where a commanding officer was slain, but a battle was fought and won. The unit conf tinued to function and to meet emergencies, inspired by the ideals previously instilled by its leader. We also recall how the VicefPresident of the United States, together with his advisers, was able to carry on the government of the country through the crisis of President Eisenhower's illness. One of the most striking examples, of course, is Christ's influence on His disciples long after He had left them. He had given to this small group a way of life by His example and His teaching, which they so clearly understood that through persecution and trials they fulfilled His command to spread the gospel throughout the World. We can also apply these thoughts to our own situation at Balmoral Hall this year. Many times in the past we have spoken of The Good Ship Balmoral . We have again been a ship, though a ship without its Captain. Rough seas and smooth have tested our worth. At the helm was the First Officer , Miss Sharman, who courageously assumed the unaccustomed burden of administration. Through her vitality and unselfishness, she strengthened her officers , the Staff, Prefects, and Class Presidents, who were called upon to accept new responsibility, often of a difficult and demanding nature. The ship did not founder in this crisis because every action was guided by our desire to apply the principles we had learned and which we understand. Above all was the challenge to carry on, and to restore the ship in good working order to our Captain, Miss Murrell' Wright, whose example and training have provided us with firm purpose and lasting inspiration. Sici-:ia Satzaiaac, Editor.