Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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Marissa Goebbels: Perfect You must realize that the only ceiling life has, is the one that you give it. Early mornings find Marissa stroking her mother ' s car and feeding it lumps of sugar. She is our Dr. Doolittle, the only one among us who can actually talk with the animals! Marissa and her menagerie have been at Elmwood since Grade Seven and in this time, she has endeared herself to her friends and teachers alike. As the Latin genius , Marissa has also made her mark in English and Maths. A rare combination and one you don ' t see every day of the week. In the last year, she has taken up skiing and has become a true enthusiast, frequenting the hills whenever she gets the chance. In the field of class discussions, Marissa has provided much thought provoking insight. Deeply concerned with questions such as the origin of sin, universal justice and man ' s destiny, she has foimd her awakened consciousness a heavy, but rewarding burden this year. Marissa is someone who is always willing to help her friends and is known to be a true optimist at heart. Next year Queen ' s will be given the treat of her animal interpretations but above all, of Marissa herself. We are sure that her good heart, good mind and good sense will bring her many rewards. Elmwood will miss her and her lively personality which has been a part of school life for so many years. Good- byes are never easy to say, so we ' ll just say, so long until we meet again. Janie Ginsberg : Prefect and Nightingale House Head And at night I love to listen to the stars. It is like five hundred million little bells . Janie is the quiet member of the form, reflective and pensive. As House Head of Nightingale, she has effectively co-ordinated her house ' s efforts in school activities. She has been the prime force behind Nightingale ' s school spirit. For many years now Janie has been an active participant in Elm- wood ' s Gilbert and Sullivan ' productions. She is an energetic, cross country skier and spends her spare time chasing rabbit tracks. Janie ' s interests range from her little car, which by the way is an adorable beetlebug, to living Hebrew . Janie ' s star shines bright in die East, right over Israel. Next year she plans to participate in life in kibbutz and we are positive that her steadfast and friendly presence will contribute much to whatever she undertakes. Good-bye Janie and take care. Plant an olive tree in remembrance of us.

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Olwyn Morrow nice is just being free in don ' t-matter clothes nothing to do — something to climb on-- being tallei than everyone else. Olwyn, tall and forever growing, can be found most days lounging in the common room, deeply engrossed in her history text. A member of our merry crew for the past two years, Olwyn has become known for her contact lenses, enviably lanky legs, her fresh morning appearance and her cool, happy-go-lucky disposition. Any morning from 9:00A.M. to 9:20 A.M. (prayer time) Olwyn can become lost-- in thought of course! Olwyn ' s sense of diplomacy and good humor has added a gentle touch to form life. Next year Olwyn hopes to go to Carleton where she will be able to kick her heels to the back of her head and live a little. May good luck be the excess of your success! 9 Penelope MacRae my life is so romantic capricious and corybantic and i m toujours gai toujoursgai Song of Mehitabel Penelope, whose unoffending motto is better late than never, explains its ' s all a matter of timing. Curly haired, blue eyed, rosy cheeked, she has for the past two years been an established resident at ELmwood and is still wavering over whether she should buy a school ring and make the xmion perma- nent. She is an inveterate tea maker, three spoon- fuls please, and profound thinker by occupation. In her English class. Penny has shown herself to be a young lady of independent thought. It has been with her sensitivity and kind heart that s he has gained the class ' respect and admiration. Penny is everything that little girls are made of: sugar and spice, and everything nice; but also insight and understanding which only comes from a wide range of human experience. She is our sunshine on rainy days, our gentle hand in rough weather and our re- minder of that something greater. Next year Penny plans to attend either Trinity or Ottawa U. for social sciences. Adios Penelope, remember our good times!

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Anne MacDonald: Vice-Head of Keller Loneliness remembers what happiness forgets Annie is one of the few remaining members of the entering class of ' 69 ' . Throughout the years, Anne has proved herself a stalwart supporter of all of Elmwood ' s activities. Since Arme received her driver ' s license, she has been seen frequently whip- ping up and down Springfield Road, between her job and classes. Her questioning and probing mind has been a valuable asset in class discussions. She can be remembered for her mean drive inbadminton, her equally challenging game of tennis and her penchant for fresh air. Doors and a window do not a home make, n ' est-ce pas Anne? She has also been a dedicated French devotee and looks forward to the day when she will be an accomplished linguist. Anne has been an asset to her House in inter-house volleyball and basketball competitions, as well as being a ski enthusiast. Next year it ' s heigh-ho and off to Algonquin (or France) she goes! Bon chance Anne and keep wearing that simny smile! 11 Jane Micklethwaite: Prefect and House Head of Keller The distance is nothing, it is only the first step that is difficult. For four years now, Jane has been a happy addition to school life. She has always been ready to help in festivities, organizing things to do on rainy Wed- nesday afternoons and working with the jiuiiors on various secret projects for the House. This year, Janey hit the hills for the first time and though an early casualty of the skiing season, she remains determined to persevere. Always a good sport, she stands proudly behind Keller ' s successful endeavours. An excellent sewer, Jane passed many Wednesday afternoons sewing her spring wardrobe. Advocate of bake sales and money making schemes, Jane has helped the treasury grow. A math bug seems to have bitten her; two math courses in one year! We ' re minting a special medal for her bravery. Also taking two Latins, she can tell you of the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. A blonde head of hair and an enviable complexion coupled with a friendly personality, make up Jane ' s charms. Fiddley dee, fiddley dum, it ' s off to Queens she hopes to run! We are sure that her gift of organi- zation and her fund raising abilities will be an asset wherever she goes. Good luck, good-bye and God Bless.