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

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SHIRLEY'SUNHWERS 1975 - '76 Essays, tests, and projects may have put a damper on things for us but Shirley kept on laughing. Coming from Thompson she spent one year at B.H. Shirley kept constant tabs on the nearest holiday. She could be found counting off the days at Squires until she would return home. Shirley be- came an expert on crutches and getting people to carry her books, this year because of a broken ankle. We were never quite sure just what she did. Her short socks made her well known around the school. We'll never forget them. Shirley plans to go into nursing next year. Have fun and think of us every once in awhile! BARB DEMCHUK 1975 - '76 A newcomer from Benito Qwhere? Barb graced our hallowed halls. A compulsive sunflower seed eater, she could often be found in mounds of shells but always neat and proper. Well organized and never late Barb found her way into the hearts of our teachers. As head of Glen Gairn, she often threw her hands up in despair and headed to Squires instead of Mrs. Harper's House Games! Early to bed and early to rise wasn't one of Barbis strong points, but who else do we know that paints their toenails when they're sick! As the true, loyal Ukranian she is, Barb would rather fight than switch - which added spice to many a Geography class. Hope you make it to the Ukraine. Lots ofluck in the future Barb! MARGOT BRIDGETT 1974 - '76 Quiet, studious, and well liked, our Head girl made brave attempts to keep us dignified in the tradition of B.H. But as the old saying goes, if you can't beat 'em join 'em, and when she did Margot added her vitality to make our year even better. As Head of Residence Margot was often seen at 10:45 playing postman. The sight of Margot late again with the mail lifted many a lonely heart. Punctuality did not prove to be one of her strong points. But with Margot's marks, who needs to be on time? Hailing from Brandon, Margot attended B.H. for two years. Margot will be missed next year - good luck always! !

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MASAMI ISHIKAWA 1975 - '76 Masami joined us this year from Japan. She endeared herself to us with her Englishfjapanese Dictionary By underlining words we could understand what she was trying to say. Our japanese Math bomb could figure out anything Mrs. Sabbadini gave her, and then she proceeded to argue the answer with the rest of the class. We soon learned however, that she was always right and we shouldnlt argue with her. Masami ventured west at Easter and had an experience at an aquarium that she won't forget - so she tells us. Masami plans to attend Red River next year and take Computer Technology. Best of luck - we'll be thinking of you! LAUREN GERVAIS QMISSINGQ 1973 - '76 Academically Lauren was a star, a little tarnished but a star! Joy's ace accomplice could be found doing her essays ten minutes before they were due, and studying was unheard of. We all wondered if Lauren's dressmaker ever did finish that kilt, because she was easily recognized in baggy B. I-I. plaids. Friendly and MUI WONG 1975 - '76 Quiet, easy going, and hard working describes Wong. Her real name, Mui was soon forgotten as we all knew her by Wong. Hailing from I-long Kong she spent one year at B.H. Our piano playing friend must have been happy here, for she was constantly singing in class. She was usually quiet, sitting and watching d the esca ades of the Grade 12 funny, Lauren was always laughing an p rarely worrying and added much to the Grade 12 class. Lauren's future doesn't appear to lie in books but in her camera. Good luck and may all your pictures turn out! class. We knew she was there however when we heard that chuckle of hers. She spent one term in residence and the rest of the year at her apartment. Wong is planning to go into Music at U. of M. Good-bye Wong, and don't forget us . . . won't forget you!

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JAlJET'NHJRIX3Cfl 1975 - '76 Janet's face will be missed next year at Balmoral Hall. As everyone knows, she had a problem at the begin- ning of the year. She soon solved it and according to her the good guy won out. She was known around the school for all her presents: an opal, a dozen roses, a Raggedy Anne, a hope chest .... where di'd you get them all from anyway? You could find Janet on Mondays and Wednesdays fighting for Ballater and yelling: What do I do now? She was notorious for conversations and if one wasn't going on she'd start one with her nearest neighbour. Weekends were the highlight of her life for she would plan the next one on Sunday night when she had just returned. As honors student, she hopes to take Business Administration at Red River next year. Good luck Jan and we'll miss ya! JANE DENNIS 1970 - '76 Jane Dennis, having attended B.H. for five years, has bounced her basketball into the hearts of everyone. Short but sweet, our Jane took her esteemed position as Sports Captain very seriously, whenever the urge hit her. Any unsuspecting student who had a desire to do laps needed only to catch Jane at a bad moment and sure enough fifty or more could be arranged. But as well as her prefect's cord, Jane wore a cloak of friendship and kindness and could always be depended upon for a sympathetic ear. Rarely unhappy and always up to some kind of mischief, jane will be missed! Though I'm sure B.H. can never really lose a student like Jane A because her spirit and enthusiasm live on. Good luck and best wishes Jane - from us all! CHARMIAN PROVIS 1974 - '76 Charmian came to us last year from S.-LR. We soon found out that her presence was an asset to our class. As the accident - prone person of our group, she could fall over or off anything. This lead to several minor mishaps throughout the year. The linguist of our class found herself writing fourteen page French essays when she hadn't read the book. Head of Craig Gowan she busied herself with co-ordinating and helping a house to get points. Quiet and demure are two adjectives that describe our youngest member of Grade 12. Her smile and kind word were known throughout the school. Charmian was an honour student this year but her future as of yet is undecided. We know she will be a credit to whatever field she chooses. Good-bye, good luck and remember we'll always be proud of you! JOY TENNANT 1963 - '76 joy, a true blue B.H. er from the word go, go, go. Joy in her Grade Twelve year has proved to be a real gopher . The most dramatic experience for Joy was the death of Weasel - the get -a-way car . Joy could often be seen getting away - destination unknown. Those of us on t floor never asked - we were too busy praying. The great delight of joy's life is music. If she wasn't doing her hemi-demi-semi quaveii she was freaking out to fame in the common room. Joy's locker proved to be a point to ponder, how did she ever find anything? One of the Joys of mornings in the B.H. common room was watching Joy devour her lunch for breakfast. Where does she put it all? Keep in touch in the future Joy, we'll all miss you.