Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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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 .

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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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20 SAMARA Molly Stitcliffe— ' Sport that wrinkled care de- rides And laughter holding both his sides . Helena von Nimiers— ' Her eyes as stars of Twilight fair . Joan Yates— ' Oh to be in England . Form VA Ruth Wansbroiigh— the doll who drives the Jaguar. Thale Giinneng—a new member of our class in the fall who has become a very good Elmwoodian. Sue Garland— V A ' s sunlamp queen, and a weekly boarder who makes up for it on the week-end. Sue Belcourt—ont of those lucky girls who can eat so much, and gain so little. Sheena Eivhig— our scientist, who likes to ex- periment on her hair. Saiidra Graham— tht girl with the car, the smile, and Ashbury ' s head boy. Lee Gobeil— ' Aw but, Mrs. Chater, how could you? Four black marks? We ' ll sure miss Lee and her nerves next year. Nancy Scott— a trip with Madame Krupka this summer, n ' est ce pas? Sue Clarke— Hey, Sue, did you say your TV set was a Rodger (s) Majestic? Heather Petrie— when the class has just begun, look out the window and there is Peaches coming into the home stretch. Branny Cabeldu— Fry ' s Sports Captain and a good little player too. Elizabeth van Schelle—hreak ' mg her ankle ski- ing this year didn ' t stop Liz from partici- pating in class. Rosemary Findlay— the girl who hates any kind of football to do with Herb Trawick; need we ask why? Gail Dochstader— her nemesis, Mrs. Wilgress— Now do you understand that, Gail? Judy Wilson— mother gal from Glebe who did a good job as Vice-Form Captain. Mary Gratias—m exams, Mary writes so little, but says so much that she comes up with a wonderful mark. Mrs. Stephen— the mainstay, and best friend of V A for the second year. Form VB This year, since our class is so large, we have decided to write our form notes under the titles of name, ambition, favourite pastime, and probable destination. Mrs. Chater— to leave V B; teaching Math, to Transition and I; teaching V A next year. Lauretta La !dy7nore— Literature teacher; read- ing in class; teaching at Elmwood. Jean Garvock— to go to college; getting into trouble ( ? ) ; breeding budgies. Sue Campbell— to be silent for five minutes; laughing; charwoman. Eleanor Garson— to be an author; talking (?) to sailors; Editor of True Romance . Ellie Patrick— to be a surgeon; going to Ash- bury; dissecting frogs. Wendy Dochstader— to be tall; eating; a singer (?)• Sally Sadler— to go to McGill; eating and sleeping; Olympic star. ' ' Libby ' Bratton— to be a nurse; Latin (?); teaching Latin. Gail Lacharity— to be an actress; not doing her homework; kindergarten of the air. Nikki Beaudry— to make watch sticks; chang- ing schools; firebug! Lyjine Castonguay— to get home before Dad; I wonder! old maid. Lilias Ahearn— to be head girl; sitting in Mrs. Bruce ' s office; principal of reform school. Franny Drury— to fail a subject (?); being up at Tremblant; deaf grandmother. Mardi Thompson— to be a horse breeder; rid- ing; cowpoke. Sarah Jennings— to be a Vet; riding and music lessons; eating horse meat. Bonnie ' ' Tex Wood— a Mountie ' s wife; liv- ing; a bee-bopping cop! Beth Hay— to go to University of Toronto; censored! getting married. Judy Dowd— to be a dietitian; knitting; manu- facturing head bands! Jane Johnson— to be a French scholar (?); blushing; teaching French.