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

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Vox Fluminis Stat? Advisor Editor .........,,.... Assistant ....A Business .....,. Advertising ,,4,,. Assistant ...... EDITORIAL STAFF , ,.,,,,,,,,, MISS D, BAKER MARIANNE SAUNDERS ELLEN KINNEARD ,...,,BE'I'TY LOU ALLEN ,....,,SHIRLEY DAWSON ...DONNA STEPHENSON Literary ...,,....... ,, Assistant Activities Sports ,,,,,,,. Humour ,,,,.,, Photography Zcldoaial ,JOCELYN XVILLIAMS VIRGINIA Mr-MILLAN HMARION ANDERSON , ,,,,,. ISOIZEL SLATICR ,, ,,,,,.....,, JANE BULL ,ANN GUTHRIE This year Riverbend has unoflicially adopted as her motto, Ad Meliora , a phrase which those of you who are avid Latin students will recognize at once as meaning To Better Things . With these words in mind we have endea- voured to produce a magazine which would be an exemplification of our motto, and we have introduced several changes into the composition of Vox Fluminis which we hope have helped to streamline and perfect our year-book. Vox Fluminis is representative of all that Riverbend has undertaken and accomplished throughout the past year. When read by those within the school it summarizes all the events in which they have participated and serves as a happy reminder of numerous enjoyable activities. To those outside the school it is an expression of Riverbend's desire and her ability to reach ahead to better things . However, unless each individual student accepts the magazine as partly her own responsibility, Vox Fluminis cannot represent Riverbend as a whole. It then necessarily reflects the ideas, efforts, and abilities of only a few, and conse- quently cannot be what its name signifies-the strong, forceful voice of the river . We of the editorial staff are merely a small ripple of that river and it is impossible for us to make or mar your magazine. It is your material, your contributions, and your efforts which constitute Vox Fluminis, and which present to its readers the final, complete picture. Therefore let us, one and all, continually endeavour to improve our year-book in the future, that we may truthfully say, This is the Voice of the River . t To those students who have so willingly co-operated in making this maga- zine what it is, and to Miss Baker in particular, whose generous help and guidance is most thoroughly appreciated, we give our sincerest thanks. To those who succeed us in the organizing of future editions of Vox Fluminis we offer our best wishes, along with the confidence that they will derive as much pleasure from it as we have, and the belief that they will carry with them always, as we shall, our motto, Ad Meliora .

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2 Vox Fluminis .zecficalian To Mr. G. H. Aikins, K.C., the 1945 edition of Vox Fluminis is gratefully dedicated. RIVERBEND The war in Europe is over. What a long time it has been-so long indeed that many of the girls of Riverbend would scarce remember the days before it commenced. During all that time. Miss Carter and a loyal staff have given to Riverbend without stint a great service and leadership. Now, what of the future? In Germany for many years in all schoolrooms and educational institutions youth was taught principles of violence and aggression, the might of the strong to dominate the weak, that the teachings and lead- ership of Christ were not for their nation but only for the weak and feeble minded, that the Sermon on the Mount was but idle chatter. What this world has been suffering under and fighting against is just this gross materialism come to its full grown con- sequences. The German beast lies crushed-Japan, that cruel, and treacherous murderer, must inevitably be taught that violence does not pay. As we look forward to peace in this troubled world we must seek a peace that will justify the great sacrifices made to achieve it. That peace, and the freedoms and liberties that we cherish and the happiness we desire for ourselves and our children and succeeding generations, can rest only on the firm foundations of Christian ideals and enlightened and understanding minds, Here, then, is the great mission and responsibility of our educational centres. Those who have watched the growth and development of Riverbend have reason to be proud of the contribution she has so far made and of her already rich endowment in the hundreds of young people who have worked and played in her kindly atmosphere and have passed through her doors to further education or other duties in life. We have unlbounded faith in her future. Political parties, Governments and their policies will change with the times but the backibone of 'Canada and its social structure is, and will con- tinue to Pbe, the Christian home, howsoever humble, the family altar and the family fireside where hap- piness and contentment are to be found, Where .better can these things be nurtured and developed than in the environment of Riverbend and with the understanding guidance of Miss Carter and her associates. They will confidently meet the challenge to educate and train girls who will cherish these ideals, who will make such homes and who to the extent of their varying aptitudes will radiate a friendly personality to the enrichment of those around them and of themselves. Sincerely, G. H. AIKINS, K.C.

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Vox Flumznzs Pmupd'4 .Betta My Dear Girls: As you know, Riverbend School for Girls opened its doors in September, 1929. It started with a good enrolment, an excellent staff, a lovely location, a smart uniform in the two blues and a crest showing the river with the initials R. S. in the school colours. In 1930 the new building was added, and in 1933 the three Houses, Douglas, Garry and York were inaugurated fNelson came into being in 19371. Our school colours were in 1937 changed to grey and scarlet and a new crest which shows the river in the background, with the white pillars of the house and la Seagull superimposed. In all these changes we have never had a school motto. We never seemed to be able to find just the right one, but now we think we have found it, and I hope that each one of you will take it for her own. Ad Meliora . To Latin students, this, of course, needs no explanation, and non-Latin students will, I am sure, be content with knowing that it means-To Better Things. We are living in a century upset by a people who were obsessed by the idea of greater, mightier things for 'themselves without any regard for the suffering this ambition would bring on the rest of the world. In these days of the world's agony there has risen a host of great men who have given of their best to try to build a better world for future generations. We have great statesmen, great soldiers, sailors and airmen of all ranks and great citizens all striving toward the goal of better things . Each one of you has her little bit to do in making this world a better place to live in. For this reason, I 'think our new motto takes on additional significance. Strive always for better things-not more, not greater, not richer, but better-try to make each day better than the previous one, better not only for yourselves but for all around you. If you do this, you will be living up to our motto Ad Melioran. With best wishes to you all, ' Yours affectionately, Wtf