Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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18 SAMARA We would like also to thank the Sports Captain of each house, Joan Yates, Frances Cabeldu and Esther Prudham for their work and enthusiasm. Our appreciation goes to Mrs. Rideout who has taught us many new games and stunts and for her assistance in all our sports which were new to her. Soccer This year Soccer was played just before the snow began to fall, and with numerous bruised shins, Nightingale was the winner, having defeated both Keller and Fry by the same narrow margin 2-1. Since last year some of us have learned to use our heads — in hitting the ball that is! Volley Ball Volley Ball provided exciting entertain- ment after the Easter holidays. Keller defeated Fry in a series of best of 3 games. Keller went on to challenge Nightingale but were defeated in the third game. AH the teams were evenly matched and the games were close. Badminton One of the main features in the Sports program of the last term was the Badminton play-offs. Enthusiasm was high among board- ers and day girls alike as the eliminations took place. After worthy competition, the follow- ing girls won in the finals: Senior Singles— Barbara Kennedy Senior Doubles— Lynne Castonguay, Sandra Drew Intermediate Singles— Lynne Castonguay Intermediate Doubles— Linda Redpath, Sally Sadler. Baseball The fine days following the Easter vacation were an incentive for the House Sports Captains to organize Baseball games. Each House showed fine sportsmanship and played well. After several close games, Nightingale House emerged as the champions. Skiing Each snowfall of the winter term was heartily welcomed by the ski enthusiasts. The main event of the ski season, as usual, was the week-end at A-Iont Tremblant where the girls benefited greatly from the instruction of the pros. With Captain and Mrs. Bruce as well as Mrs. Rideout and other staff members to organize the week-end, everyone had an enjoyable time. On several other week-ends, Mrs. Rideout took the skiers to Camp Fortune and Adountain Lodge.

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S A A I A R A 17 Sports Day 1955 On June 3, 1955, Elmwood held the annual Sports Day. The weather was fine, many friends were present, and the enthusiasm was at its peak. It was organized under the direc- tion of Miss Dubrule and everyone enjoyed the various activities (fortunately the mos- quitoes were not active that day.) The winners ivere: Senior Sports Cup— Gillian Neville Intermediate Sports Cup— Lynne Cas- tonguay Junior Sports Cup— Seddon Ryan Preparatory Sports Cup— Angelica Ruiz School Sports Captain Molly Sutcliffe was the popular choice for this honoured position. She has worked hard and successfully in this capacity and has help- ed Mrs. Rideout to learn the rules of Canadian games, which she learned so aptly and quickly. Molly ' s job has been to organize House Tournaments and to coach the Basketball team, and we all wish her luck as she launches further into this field in the future. Her helper this year has been Carolyn Bruce whom we are looking forward to seeing next year. Basketball During the long winter months, spirits were livened by exciting Basketball games. In the House games. Nightingale defeated Fry, and Keller defeated Nightingale with a close score of 16-15. The players certainly kept the timer and scorer busy! Under the supervision of Mrs. Rideout, with the help of Molly Sutcliffe, we played several interschool games but most of the time we found ourselves unlucky. We played such schools as Hull High School, Fisher Park High School, Carleton College and the Elm- wood Old Girls team which we defeated only by 1 point. School Basketl)all Team Guards Barbara Kennedy Andrea Rowley Diana RadclifT Carolyn Bruce Forwards Joan Yates Frances Wood Betsy-Jane Davis Aiolly Sutcliffe Siibtsitutes Sally Sadler Heather Petrie. Lynne Castonguay Bonnie Wood Linda Redpath Many thanks should go to the school Basketball team for their time, enthusiasm, sportsmanship and co-operation. Each individ- ual worked hard and did her best. We really appreciated the spirit which they showed.

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rT MWOOD S A A I A R A 19 In keeping with Elmwood ' s tradition, we initiated this year ' s new girls and teachers at the picnic on the grounds of Lac Philippe. We welcomed back A4iss Shand as Head of the Boarding School, and from her we have gained all sorts of advice. New arrivals from the international scene were A-Iiss Danhof and Miss Hale, each teaching primary grades, the one from Holland and the other from Eng- land. The lower floor has grown to love iMiss A4oseby who has been Junior House Adother. On the Upper floor was A4rs. Bye, filling her busy role in our whirlwind organization. We were sorry to see her leave at Easter, but we have in her place A4rs. Edwards, who in her short time here has won our affection, for she has taken a real interest in us. At Christmas time we all sang ourselves into hearty appetites for the Christmas turkey and trimmings prepared by our favourite chef, A4rs. Adac. At the end of the week Santa made his yearly visit adding merriment to our Christmas party. Saint Nick this year bearing a slight resemblance to Joan Yates! Hits of the evening were poems portraying the characteristics of each girl and staff mem- ber as seen in the eyes of the Head Boarders! This gave us a gay start to the holidays. The next term was a long one for all, but one which we managed to get through with- out any major calamities, although there were some close calls, as usual! For excitement and change from the routine of classes, there were the formal dance, the senior plays, and the debating club. Each was a real success. A4rs. Bruce added to the succes du Ball by giving us extra time for pre and post dance parties. This last term is always a memorable one, especially for those about to leave who haven ' t another year to which they can look forward but have for the rest of their lives the un- forgettable memories of their school days. We wish them success, for all ' s well that ends well! VI Upper and VI Matric Officers: Head Girl: Frances Wood. Prefects: Susan Brain (VI U), Tonton Darricades (VI U), Esther Prudham (VI Ad). House Seniors: Audrey Ashbourne (VI U), A Iickey Adanion (VI U), Sally Trueman (VI U), Barbara Kennedy (VI A I), Andrea Rowley (VI A4). VI Upper Sally Boyd— ' K merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Margaret Ami Barr— ' Let a smile be your um- brella . Jafiey McDowell— She was a phantom of de- light . Dale Stevens— ' hike Twilight ' s . . . her dusky hair . VI Matric Camille Beaiidry— ' ' Theve isn ' t a train I wouldn ' t take, no matter where it ' s going . Libby Bonn e— ' P daughter of the gods, Divi nely tall and most divinely fair . Vicky B ' r Vz— Handsome and witty, yet a friend . Carolyji Bruce— ' A dancing shape, an image gay . Mildred Cave— ' Life has loveliness to sell, A Iusic like a curve of gold . Betsy -Jane Davis— ' Like music on the waters Is thy sweet voice . Sandra Dreau— A lusic . . . vibrates in the memory . ' Audrey Fe Nor know we anything so fair As is the smile upon thy face . Jane Murphy— ' Her voice was ever soft and low, An excellent thing in woman . Diana Radcliff— ' No anger ever arched her back . Pat Sleuion— She walks in beauty like the night .