Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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16 SAMARA BASKETBALL TEAM CRITICISMS ViEVE Inglis — Played centre for us again this year. She is very active and made a most capable centre player. Pat Spendlove — Was unfortunately absent from most of our games, owing to pressure of exam work, and the team certainly missed her. She is, however, back to form now and playing in the House Matches. Maisie Howard — Played shot for us this year. Maisie is an excellent shot, but unfortunately she is just a little bit short, and our opposing guards are always a little bit tall. None the less, when Maisie did break away, it was always a sure score. Dorothy Wardle — Played shot with Maisie. She plays a lovely game and shoots from well out on the floor. Unfortunately Dorothy is also rather short. Never mind, we must congratulate her on her excellent playing this year. Kay Warner — Has played splendidly throughout the season, and makes the most of her height. She has improved greatly and her passing is most reliable. Pat Milliken — Was a capable guard for us this year. Had we not needed her height as a guard she would have made an excellent forward. Susan Edwards — Susan has been absent through knee trouble but is now playing in the House Matches. Susan is a very good shot ; she is quick and plays side-centre very well indeed. Joan Daniels — Has played side-centre and also shot for us. She is quick and with more accuracy would make an excellent forward. Nancy Baker — Played defence. Nancy plays a very good game and is exceedingly active. Next year, Nancy should try playing centre. HOCKEY Hockey was, as ever, very popular this winter. The rink being larger than in the past, afforded a more exciting game. Everybody looked eagerly forward to the matches with the Old Girls ' Team, and we hope that they will continue next year. BADMINTON Badminton was more popular than ever this year, especially among the boarders. The Inter-House matches have been com- pleted, with Keller victorious after many excellent games.

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SAMARA 15 SPORTS NOTES IT is with a great deal of regret that we say ' ' good- bye to Miss Powell, who is leaving us to be married. We should like to express our appreciation to her for all that she has done for us in the past two years in sports, gym and drill. We hope that they have been as enjoyable to her as they have been to us, and we wish her every happiness in the future. SPORTS DAY Sports Day last June was, as usual, a great success. The original and entertaining programme was enjoyed by all. The day ended with Nightingale entitled to the Inter-House Cup. The Tug of War and Relay Race were won by Fry. The other Cups were won as follows: — Senior Champions — Clara May Gibson, Peggy Marr; Intermediate Champions — Margaret Gerard, Peggy Clark; Junior Champion — Susan Kenny; Primary Cup — Margaret Bronson ; Long Jump — Clara-May Gibson. BASKETBALL This year basketball was greeted with great enthusiasm. We are very grateful to Mr. Archdale for the use of the Ashbury Gymnasium this winter. The First Team played Ottawa Ladies ' College in their Gym last autumn ; the results were very favourable — for Ottawa Ladies ' College. The return match, played in the Ashbury Gym, though great fun, ended in another overwhelming victory for our opponents. In November the First Team again went to Kingston to play Hatfield Hall in Queen ' s University Gymnasium. This game was a battle from start to finish, ending with Hatfield three goals ahead. Half the Inter-House matches were played during the autumn months. These were won by Keller, but the final results will not be known until June. Last year ' s Inter-House Basketball series was won by Keller.

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SAMARA 17 TENNIS Tennis has always been one of the favourite forms of outdoor exercise. Wherever possible the courts are in constant use, and we have started to play off the matches for the School Cup. Last year Janet Fleck won the Senior Singles, and Janet Fleck and Mary MacFarlane won the Senior Doubles. The Intermediate Singles were won by Winsome Hooper and the Doubles by Shirley Geldert and Joan Daniels, the Junior Singles by Gaye Douglas, and the Doubles by Gaye Douglas and Margaret Gerard. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES The Archery Classes have been resumed this Spring, and we have Major Chapman to thank again for making this one of our most interesting activities. Riding is still a favourite sport. It is always with great enthusiasm that we welcome the first ride after the long winter months. GYM The Gym Classes this year were as interesting as ever, with work on the ropes, horse, and rings. Demonstrations on these concluded the Drill Competition. The competition awakened much keenness in all classes. It is the only contest between the Forms in the school and excitement runs high for several days before the event. Mr. Buck was not able to be present this year and the mistresses selected the winners — whom they declared to be the V matric and V A group. During the year posture girdles have been awarded to P. Milliken, M. Howard, M. Main, J. Smith, N. Lane, M. Edwards. Last June they were awarded to J. Fleck, N. Martin, C. M. Gibson.