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

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HEAD GIRL AND SCHOOL CAPTAIN REPORT Balmoral Hall is a school for individuals, an institution where girls are extremely well prepared for University and at the same time taught a lot about people and life. Because of its small size, some say that Balmoral Hall is insignificant, but those of us attending the school know that to be false. Balmoral Hall develops her students not only academically, but prepares us for our life in the future as well. This is one of Balmoral Hall's most important aspects. She recognizes the individuality of every young girl, and that top marks may not be as important as the students' development into good and honest people. We are given every opportunity imaginable in our education, with the help of an excellently qualified staff. They taught us not only our academic subjects, but also of what we could expect in University. They were generous in advis- ing us in our choices of faculties and universities or other activities for the next year. In our non-academic time, sports were much to be enjoyed. The small numbers were a problem for team sports, but a lot of credit should be given to Mrs. Evans for encouraging and organizing many activities. Lack of participation in some efforts was demoralizing, but Spirit Week was a great success and one of the most enjoyable weeks of the year. flf only it could be like that alwayslj Although our social functions this year were few, the ones that did take place were much appreciated and enjoyed by all. We hope that next year there will be more extracurricular events. The students went through a confusing and sad time this year when it was thought that Senior High was closing and the definite closing of Residence will be a great loss to the school. Residence may not have been always happy, but it was always interesting, and all the different personalities and the places they represented were an education to all with whom they came in contact. Balmoral Hall will certainly miss Residence and the day girls will have to be extra active next year to make up for the loss. Many changes were made this year in student council, the most important being the introduction of Grade ll prefects as Househeads and Head of Choir. They certainly worked hard and said their fair share in student and executive councils. Again we would like to thank the teachers for all the counseling and help they have given us this year. Our thanks to the Board for all the support they gave us, and all our best to all the girls next year. Patricia Tuer Lois MacLean

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KIM ALDRICH lf you want to know what a Leo's like, call Kim. Our most eastern kid in res. has been called everything from simply stubborn to mule-headed and has never backed down once. Her many trips across the river led to a near fatal accident but it was covered up by another accident. Lucky for Kim. Her age will forever b'e marked by some broken glass in a corner of Dalton House. Our second term class President is heading back to T. B. next year for B.S. C. nursing. Heaven help the patients. Keep diving and smiling BEV JACKS Bev, our shy Grade 9'er with perfect attendance, de- cided to become a part-time student in Grade 12. She can be found at Pony Corral and Richmond Hockey games. She came late from Easter in Florida and sickened all us white Canadians with her tan. Bev is our regular Gondola Girl . fl-Iow's your oil and vinegar?J Bev has considered a number of destinies but will probably become a trouble of the skies or a Dr. Dolittle. Good luck!