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

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J VALEDICTORY The year 1967-68 has been a year of firsts for Balmoral Hall. As Canada enters her second century of Confederation, it seems fitting that we, too, should be starting a new era in the proud history of our school. Last fall marked the beginning of a new and exciting year for Balmoral Hall. Under the direction of Dr. Perry, in her first complete year of office, and the newly developed Student Government, it promised to be a most unique year. The school day cycle altered, students changed classes, and modern equipment was put to full advantage. Prayers took on a new image with a tendency towards more up-to- date forms of worship such as those used at the Sunday Folk Services. The addition of Drama to the curriculum made it possible to have a play at Christmas. This play, together with the choir's usual excellent performance, resulted in an extremely successful Christmas service and an appropriate ending to the first term. The highlight of the second term was the opening of Richardson Hall whose modern facilities will continue to be a source of stimulation to students in the future. Current Affairs, the Business Club, Newspaper, school sports, ski buses, Cheer- leading , Folk Services, and dance organizations offered a variety of new activities for all students. This interest in school affairs aided in encouraging the mounting spirit of the student body throughout the course of the year. For myself and my fellow graduates, these will be a few of the cherished memories of our final year. To Balmoral Hall we will always be grateful for the experience gained and for the education earned during our year hereg these, coupled with the highly valued friendships which have developed, will be our stepp- ing stones to the future. In closing l should like to ask you, the students, to remember this: it is YOU who are the essential part of the school-Balmoral l-lall will become whatever you make it. To my successor, go my best wishes. May she benefit from and enjoy her position as much as I. To those of you who leave, may you find happiness in all your endeavoursg and to each of you, the best of luck next year and always. Trish Stovel School Captain

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SHERRY BEATON 1963-68 CRAIG GOWAN It's better to be small and cast sunshine, than to be tall and cast a shadow . Being an active member of the advertising committee, singing as soprano in the school choir as well as in the Winnipeg Girls' Choir, aiding in decorating for school dances, and working part' time for Canada Safeway has kept this five foot gal more than busy this year. With all these activities, we wonder how she finds time to fit that certain someone into her busy schedule. Tweedle-dum could be found at rec. in the locker room with Patti discussing future strategic plans Q usually in regard to the weekend j! Sherry intends to obtain her R. N. at St. Boniface Hospital next year. She leaves us with all our best wishes for her success in future endeavours. CATHERINE CAMPBELL 1961-68 BRAEMAR Our choir head has had a very busy, successful year in '68, particularly in her organization of the numerous folk masses and Monday morning prayers which she so expertly directed. Souper took active part in the special art club at school and was a skiing and riding enthusiast during the time away from her books. The choir will long remember Cathy's desperate plea for silence in library and on route to prayers every morningg her classmates shall remember her as the volunteeringest form six in the history of B. H. BRENDA CRAIG 1966-68 CRAIG GOWAN JENNIFER COX 1962-68 BALLATER Gifted with smiling eyes and a heart of gold, Jennifer captured the respect and admiration of all with whom she came in contact during her years at Balmoral. As mediator between students and staff, Jen's year as the New Head Girl was a trying but a successful one. Besides keeping a watchful eye on all school activities, Jennifer managed to find time to support her house, belong to the choir, and to participate in sports activities. Bon voyage to Jennifer and her orange juice as they embark for U. of M. in the fall. This well-liked Gowanite came to Balmoral Hall in grade eleven. Over the past two years, Brenda has contributed her school spirit and athletic prowess to the basketball team and the track and field programme. She was also one of the rare choir members to heed Souper's beeeee quiiiiiet . JEDging from her social life, Brenda managed to squeeze in a particular young man. Both he and Brenda acted as a superb host and hostess at the many after-parties that centered at Brenda's. Many a boarder is still marvelling at Brenda's strange habit of being the first day-girl awake in residence every morning. NANCY ELINTOFT 1965-68 BALLATER Nancy is one of B. H. 's never-to-forgotten personalities. Her gay, lively spirit played a part in each of her many activities: sports captain, choir members, sports editor, basketball team member, and fireball of Dalton House for three years. Her school support and involvement were unfailing, as was her enthused attitude towards everyone and everything. Nancy's humanitarian decisions have left all after-four-Games'-haters deeply indebted to her for introducing noon Games. Nan leaves us with every wish for her future success and happiness--just rewards for a terrific gal.