Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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VALEDICTORY ADDRESS What does ' valedictory ' mean? The word is derived from two Latin words: dico . I say, and yalep, I am well. I think it is very interesting and significant that our school Latin dictionary gives two alternative definitions ofvalep: I am strong I am strong enough It seems to me that these definitions remind us of two of the most important lessons we have learnt at Elm wood: To be stron g: this means, perhaps, that we must be strong academically - that to the best of our abilities we must apply ourselves to our studies, and that we must use the knowledge and skills we acquire for the betterment of mankind. To be stron g enough : This surely reminds us of the moral aspects of life. We all have learnt from Elmwood that there is very much more to education than just studying and learn- ing. There is the development of character, and there is learning how to work together. As our house mottoes remind us: Friendship for all: Fair play; and Not for Ourselves Alone. We are grateful to you, Mrs. Blyth and to all the Staff of Elmwood, for teaching us these lessons, which will certainly remain with us for the rest of our lives. There may possibly come a time when one of two of us will be a little hazy about our declensions and our theorems, but I am sure that there will never be any doubt in any of our minds about how we should live our lives. We will always try to live up to our School motto; Success is nought, endeavor ' s all. Those of us who are leaving school in these modern days realize that more Is expected and required of us than in any previous period of history. These are difficult times, and many problems are facing us. There is much work to be done in the world, in so many fields, and we are willing and eager to do our share. As a poet says, ' A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands ' . It is Elmwood ' s aim to give its girls just these qualities. Valedicere - in English we would have to say goodbye or farewell, but these do not seem the right words to use this afternoon. What all the graduating class really want to say more than anything else, is Thank You to everyone. There can be no goodbyes today because Elmwood will always be with us and a part of us. To you, Mrs. Blyth, and to the Staff, and to the girls who remain at school, we say Au Revoir, and very best wishes to Elmwood. Audrey Laidler Head girl

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Front Row-Andy Sparling, Louise Hurtig, Brenda Firestone, Jane Hope, Amalia Conde, Rhoda Nemchin, Kate Scott, Lindley Shantz Back Row-Mrs. MacMillan, Pam Foote, Audrey Laidler, Debbie Monk, Martha Corbett, Mardie Aldous, Candi Schwartzman, Sarah Osier, Lynn Williamson, Molly Blyth Absent-Hennie Levine, Ingrid Gluzman. To 6 Matric From Elm wood Were we your fairy godmothers today To give you magic wishes - one, two, three, Then we should wish you Faith as your mainstay. Your very maximum security. And we should wish you Hope to guide your way; She has the Morning Star twined in her hair; She sings the bird- song at the dawn of day And has no common language with despair. And we should wish you blessed Charity The love that gives, forgives and gives again, A deep, compassionate well of sympathy Created from a Cross of human pain. These are the treaures we should shower today. On 6 Matric, before you go your way.

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House Notes THE HOUSE SYSTEM As each new girl comes to Elmwood, she enters one of three Houses; Fry, Keller and Nightingale. Keller House is, however, comprised of Boarding School girls only. The day girls are divided between Fry and Nightingale. It is through these three Houses that House and School spirit arises and competition is keen. The school demerit system is chanelled through the Houses and in this way each girl is responsible to her House. All academic achievements, sports, and often behavior are important to the success of each House. At the completion of the School year the points of each House are totalled and the one with the highest score wins the cup presented to the House Head. This year we have had certainly three splendid House Heads who have tried in every way to create strong House spirit and inter-House competition. INGRID GLUZMAN MARDIE ALDOUS Nightingale House Head Fry House Head Not for ourselves alone Friendship to all DEBBIE MONK CANDI SCHWARTZMAN Keller House Co-head Keller House Co-head Fair Play Fair Play