Riverbend School for Girls - Vox Fluminis Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Vox Fluminis 9 ACTIIWIITIIIES HOUSE NOTES House meetings, hampers, picnics, Old Girls' D'ay, Lilac T'ea, games and house points comprise the schedule for Douglas, Garry, Nelson, and York Halls this year. ' The get-acquainted house picnics held in the fall lived up to the old standard of fun for all. As usual, Garry, Nelson, and York prepared Christmas hampers for needy families, while Douglas Hall held its party for the children at Point Douglas Mission. At the Lilac Tea to be held in late May, the four houses will have their tables. The presentation of the trophy to the house winning the most points in the year will be made at Graduation. Every hall is working hard to gain points and all are hoping that they will win the shield. N.c., KR., EA., K.M.R. DEBATING Resolved that in war time in the current century, a country's Intelli- gence Service contributes more to the complete victory than its Air Force, was the question debated upon at Ru- pertsland School on Thursday, May 7th. The debaters representing Riverbend School and defending the affirmative were Nancy Clomplin and Kathleen Richardson. Joan Harris, who was to have debated, was unable to do so and Kathleen took her place at very short notice. The debaters defending the negative were Kay Milner and Barbara Bonnick of Rupertsland. The three judges were: Miss Norton, Mr. Turner, and Mr. Orchard. The debate itself was interesting and was presented in a very convincing manner. The facts were well organized and aroused strong feelings for both sides. The decision that the judges gave, however, was for the affirmative. After the debate, tea was served in the Kindergarten and D-rawing Room. We are especially proud of our two debaters and hope that they will repre- sent us at future debates. M.C. GLEE CLUB NOTES Every Friday afternoon Grades VII, VIII, IX, X, and XI attended Glee Club, which is held in the gymnasium. Mr. Filmer E. Hubble, well known in musical circles throughout Winni- peg, is the leader and singing instructor this year. Miss Maurine Stuart is the accompanist. During the year many songs have been learned. O. J. E. GRADUATION 1941 On Thursday, June 12th, 1941, River- bend School held its eleventh gradua- tion in Westminster Church. Mrs. R. S. McWilliams addressed the twenty-three members of the graduating class, using as her theme the line, My Mind to me a Kingdom Is. Awards and prizes were presented to the students and graduates by Hon. R. F. McWilliams, Mr. H. C. Ashdown, Mrs. R. F. McWilliams, Mrs. J. V. Reid, and Mr. C. Gordon Smith. Following the program at West- minster Church, the guests were in- vited to a garden party which was held in the school grounds. In the evening a dance was held at the home of Mrs. Aikins, for the graduates. D. J. E.

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8 Vox Fluminis Or perhaps she'll just be mother Of some happy English children. In the centre of those school books Which are spread in all directions Sits dear Dowler, laughing, talking- Up she jumps, Miss Hobbs is calling. Isobel Rice-Jones is telling All about her 'super' weekend, And there's June King, newest member Of our class of Grade E1ev'ners. Then to your complete amazement The scene changes, very slowly, Silence, order, and blank faces Greet Miss Shepley as she enters. 7? GRADE X The perfect form formed from perfect form. Elizabeth Auld-voice. Jane Becker-chin. Pat Bernard--colour of hair. Marylyn Carey-hands. Nancy Complin-neck and shoulders. Jean Gardiner-complexion. Barbara Hunt-eyes and eyelashes. Lorraine Ingram-mouth. Elizabeth Irish-teeth. Betty Leslie-hair style. Mildred Longstaffe-smile. Betty McGuinness-humour. Ann Parkhill-personality Jean Parrish--dimples. Kitty Rainey--vivacity. Rosa Rayner-forehead. Kathleen Richardson-eyebrows. Audrey Robb-oval face. Eleanor South-nose. Betty Shiels-legs. Louise Trewhitt-height. Helen Trickey-feet. Figure--you may take your choice. Miss McWhirter, the lucky lady who gazes daily on these beauties. the GRADE IX If for Grade IX If Miss Jackson ever sat down and gave up, If Sherry ever stopped asking Joan for knitting instructions, If Peggy ever stopped whispering to Valery, If Clare couldn't draw glamorous faces, If Robin ever stopped arguing, If Donalda ever stopped talking, If J oanie Clegg couldn't play the piano, If Margaret never opened the windows, If Betty ever stopped receiving letters, If Jill ever stopped borrowing, If Valery were six feet tall, If Marion was ever in the right class, If Joan Ross ever completed a diet, If Marie ever rattled off a Latin verb without hesitating, If Margery wasn't knitting, If Joyce stopped tending things, If Lois couldn't skate, If Nancy never laughed, If Pat wasn't carving an initial on her desk, If Grade IX was ever ready for class in time, Grade IX wouldn't be Grade IX. VII-VIII CLASS NOTES Miss Mclnnis is our teacher. CAll our sins are sure to reach her!! Ellen Kinneard's our class example, As for height, they gave her ample. Isobel Slater is a treasure And she's fond of lots of pleasure. Gail Graham's a funny duck Who gathers all our salvage up. Roberta next, the witty one, Who gives us all just heaps of fun. Shirley Swail's as round as a posy, Looks at all things bright and rosy. Dorothy Dean has sense of humor, COn my word, thatls not just rumorl. Our new girl's Rowena Owen, To Rhode Island she is goin'. Now I'll tell you of Grade Seven- Just like angels up in heaven C?J There are 'Ginia, Didi, Joyce, Which ought to give suflicient choice. In different works they all are wonders, Although at times they've made some blunders. Next come Lorna, Marj'ry-Lynn- And those two are unlike as sin. We've two Mary's: Burns, Mackay- The long and short of it, they say. Vera Cook's a girl who's new, Really has a sporty view. In this closing let us add That be she bright or be she bad, One wish has each girl in the class: Though I don't work, pray let me pass?

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10 Vox F lumints THE 65TH COMPANY The year 1941-42 marks another mile- stone along the road of guiding for the 65th Company of Riverbend School. The highlights of the year were the church parade, division inspection, and the circus party given by the Scarlet Tanager Patrol, although these were by no means the only activities of the Company. We have all been passing tests and badges and working on the projects of our Patrols and Company. Our two main efforts in this direction were to build a marionette's theatre, complete with marionettes and scenery, and also a doll's house, fully furnished. Neither of these projects has been com- pleted as yet, but they have both been well started and will be finished next year. The success of this year's activities is largely due to the energetic guidance of Miss Mary Harris and Miss Winni- fred Ruth Mclntyre. Through the in- terest which they have stimulated in the girls the Company now includes al- most forty guides, who are preparing themselves to be useful citizens in the world of tomorrow. . ..........i.. . FRIDAY AFTERNOON LECTURES During the spring term the Senior School was fortunate in having lectures almost every Friday afternoon on sub- jects of current interest. Shortly after Christmas, Mrs. Mac- donnell kindly consented to come to the school and give a talk on Current Events. Several lectures of this type followed, which gave us a good general knowledge of the background and pro- gress of the war. We were shown clearly on a map the areas of combat, which helped us to understand our present situation. Our reading of war news was done with much more interest after these talks. There were also lectures on What We Can Do to Help, Story Writing, and 'tFirst Aid, which were of timely help and interest to all. With the closing of term the lectures ended but were so successful that we hope to continue them next year. J B THE JUNIOR PLAY April was the day The Juniors had their play. From one to four, Each stood the floor Until the play was ended. Diana Turner was the Queen, And we all did enjoy her scene. Donna was the wicked witch Who gave fair Daffodil the pitch To hurt poor little Snowdrop. Nancy Smith was Teddy Bear, Who of course had much to dare. He was the friend of Golliwog And got thm all out of a bog, So little Snowdrop won. Elizabeth Moody, Grade V, Garry Hall. THE JUNIOR PLAY On the afternoon of April 29th, River- bend Junior School presented a play entitled The Golliwog in Fairylandf' The main characters were: Golli- wog, Elizabeth Ann Beaton, Teddy Bear, Nancy Smith, Daffodil, Cara Joy Hughes, and Snowdrop, Diane Johnson. The directors were Miss Crawshaw and Mrs. Price, the teachersof Grades I, II, III and IV, the classes which took part in the play. Silver collection was taken and they collected S33.65, which will go to charitable institutions. M. M. 11- THE BROWNIES At Riverbend School there are Brownies. They are the Sixty-fifth Pack. Some Brownies are working for their Golden Hands. These will meet together to pass their test on May 16th. Some others are working for their Golden Bars. Every Friday we go down to the dining-room and work for our Golden Hands and Golden Bars. There are four Sixers. These are the Elves, Fairies, Pixies, and Imps. We have a very pleasant time. The Sixers are Nancy Smith, Nancy Henderson, Cecily Anne Gunne, and Cara Joy Hughes. Our Brown Owl is M .Oli . rs ver M. Sq.