Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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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.

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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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18 SAMARA MY DOG WUFF The Queen is very beautiful, But not quite enough; Nor are the Duchesses But just look at my Wuff. P. Archdale THE BROOK Rippling, gurgling over the rocks, Onward to the sea; Little splashes here and there. Longing to be free. Soon before the bubbling brook Could finish its gurgling game, It found itself falling right into a lake. Then out of it once again. After a while it stopped its play, And glided gently out to sea; Where it joined the billowy, foamy waves Never again a brook to be. — P. Archdale THE ROBIN once knew a robin With a bright red breast. I asked him, Mr. Robin, Will you be my guest? He hopped down from the tree And then began to chirp That way up in the tree It was the better perch. But he stayed with me, my robin, In my nursery chair. And I loved my little robin; We were a happy pair. — D. Gill, Form II