Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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Mrs. Bruce with Head Girl Lynne Castonguay and Head Boarder Sally Sadler. SCHOOL OFFICERS 1957-58 HEAD GIRL Lynne Castonguay HEAD BOARDER Sally Sadler HOUSE HEADS ...Renee Darricades (Nightingale) Jean Garvock (Fry) Joan Grier (Keller) PREFECTS Sue Petrie Sally Sadler Elisabeth van Schelle MONITORS Lilias Ahearn, Linda Chauvin, Jean Cundill, Thale Gunneng, Gail Lacharity, Di Lawson, Di Manion, Sandra McNaughton, Pam Moore, Ruth Petrie Page 2

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SAMARA JUNE. 1958 SUCCESS IS NAUGHT; ENDEAVOUR ' S ALL —Browning FI.MWOOD FROM THF GROUNDS

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My Dear Girls: There is a saying by Santayana, Prison walls fall for the Christian. How true! For the Christian lives in two worlds at the same time — the world outside and the world within. Both are important and we must make a success of both. If, however, we put too much emphasis on the material or the world of things, it may be taken from us at any moment. On the other hand, the world inside us will stay with us wherever we go. Just because we can ' t lose it, we must give it its true value and make it as rich and beautiful as we can. A well-stored mind prevents defeat. And yet, how many of you lack respect for honest work and fail to think things out for yourselves. What is the use of accumulating f acts if you can ' t master these facts to solve your personal problems, and those of your friends and acquaintances? Cultivate your mind — read, listen, think! Take an interest in books, in music, in art. Keep in touch with the masterpieces of the past and remember that our times are only a small portion of the living whole. The way to follow has been paved for us by the great philosophers of the past. If we can sift their thoughts, and arrive at our own conclusions; if we can set standards for ourselves; if we can maintain an interest in learning so that we ever desire to find Truth; then we can double our action in life because our minds will be secure. There are three thoughts upon which I should like you to meditate. They are keys to successful living: (1) It is better to struggle against difficulties than to have everything you (2) He who is neither anxious to please nor afraid to displease men enjoys true peace. All unrest of heart and distraction of mind spring from disorderly affections and groundless fears. (3) He is truly great, who is great in the love of God. He is truly great, who is humble in mind and regards earth ' s highest honours as nothing. He is truly wise who counts all earthly things as of no account in order that he may win Christ. And he is truly learned who renounces his own will for the will of God. Thomas Kempis wrote these words six centuries ago. They have stood the test of time. May they be reflected in your lives is the sincere wish of your Headmistress. wish. Affectionately yours, Page 3