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

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Vox Fluminis 29 t 1 We stand for the right, In any well rounded school programme Physical Education must occupy a very definite place. River- bend, which never lags behind in any respect, has steadily maintained an active and interesting sport's programme. A marked and commendable feature this year was the hearty co-operation afforded by the -entire school. The girls entered whole heartedly into basketball, volleyball, bowling, tennis, badminton, baseball, gymnastics, swimming, and horseback rid- ing. - The school was very proud of the spirit of true sportsmanship displayed by the teams at all times, whether losing or winning, thus proving the fact that sports have played a valuable part in the educa- tion of the girls at Riverbend. It has been greatly to our advantage to have the privilege of holding practices o-at the regulation size courts for basketball and volleyball provided in our gymnasium. Inter-school basketball was played against Rupert's Land and St. Mary's. The Junior and Second Senior teams made a great showing. Each losing but one game in the series. The interchange between schools was beneficial and most enjoyable. Inter-house games were arranged in volleyfball, and bowling, Garry winning the cup for the former, and Douglas for the latter. The house awards for We fight Cl good fightf, badminton, tennis, and basketball have not yet been decided. Much enthusiasm greeted the performance given at the gym display by the junior school, who had been patiently and successfuly trained by Mrs. Low. As this group will supply material for future teams, we are delighted that they have been given such a thorough foundation. No small part of the credit for the success of the year goes to our beloved Mrs. Sadler, who never spared herself, never showed partiality and was always an example of all that sports should mean in the life of a school. MARJORY-LYNN MCINTYRE, Sports Captain. BADIWINTON There was great interest taken in badminton this year especially with some of the new girls who had never played this exciting game before. Two girls have been chosen from each house to play for the Badminton Cup which is given to the winning House each year. The girls have shown us some good competition and a lot of house spirit. These games have now been completed with Nelson House win- ning the coveted cup. Due to the exams and the Gym Display we were later than usual in starting the badminton- MARGUERITE PURKESS, Grade XII, Garry Hall.

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30 FIELD DAY The Field Day was held in the fall of 1945. Some of the new girls as well as the old girls of the school took part in this annual event. Everyone made an excellent showing. The co-operation and House spirit made it possible for us to 'have one of the best Field Day's the school has ever had. MARG. PURKESS. Grade XI, Garry Hall. EVENTS HIGH JUMP Grades 1 and 2 - lst, Colleen Moore, 2nd, Stephen Conwayg 3rd, Joan Bathgate. Grades 3 and 4-lst, Judith Spence, 2nd, Eve Riley, 3rd, Nora Ann Richards and Audrey Stubbs. Grades 5 and 6-lst, Ann Campbellg 2nd, Arleigh Hutchinsong 3rd, Daphne Burnsg Ann Jenkinsg Dulcie Anne Thomson. Grades 7, 8 and 9-lst, June Baker, 2nd, Diane Johnson, 3rd, Clementine McNern. Grades 10, 11 and 12-1st, Joan Carruthers, 2nd. Marg. Purkessg 3rd, Audrey Haverstick and Shirley Dawson. HIGH JUMP Grade 7, 8 and 9-lst, Lois Huggardg 2nd, Diane Johnson: 3rd, Julie Ann Harris. Grades 10 and 11-lst, Marg. Purkessg 2nd, Frances White: 3rd, Patt McCarthy. HOUSE RELAY lst, Garry Hall, 2nd, York Hallg 33rd Nelson Hall OBSTACIJE RACE Grades 7, 8 and 9 - lst, Douglas Hall, 2nd Garry Hall, 3rd, Garry Hall. DASH Grades 1 and 2-lst, Colleen Moore, 2nd, Joan Bathgateg 3rd, Stephen Conway. Grades 3 and 4-lst, Judith Spenceg 2nd, Mar- garet MoMurrayg 3rd, Audrey Stublbs. Grades 4 and 5-lst, Ann Campbellg 2nd, Arleigh Hutchinson, 3rd, Barbara Young. Grades 7, 8 and 9-1st, Lorna McCarthyg 2nd, Elaine Molnnesg 3rd, Joy Knox. Grades 10 and 11-lst, 'Shirley Frogleyg 2nd, Marjory Lynn Mclntyreg 3rd, Patt McCarthy. BASEBALL THROW Grades 10, 11 and 12-lst, Audrey Haverstickg 2nd, Shirley Dawsong 3rd, Beverly Ann Laidlaw. THREE LEGGED RACE 'Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6-1st, Dulcie Anne Thom- son and Gail MacDonald, 2nd, Betty Mae Orm- iston and Ann Jenkins, 3rd, Lois MacDonald andAnn Campbell. Total numlber of points for the Senior Cup: Nelson ,..... ,,,.. .....,,,,,.,... .,,,,,, , , , 1 Douglas , 9 York ., , 9 Garry ,,..... 25 Vox Fluminis Total number of points for the Junior Cup: York ....,,,,,,,,,,...,,....,,,,,,.,,,,,,-,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 20 Garry ..... ,,,. 2 5 Douglas .... .... 2 9 Nelson ........,...,...,.,.,,,..,,,,...,,,,,.,, ,,,, 3 0 BOWLING The girls were all anxious to 'begin bowling again in the fall, so Mrs. .Sadler arranged for alleys at the Mall for the term. Last year each House com- peted individually 'but this year House competition was used which proved much more exciting. Each House team consisted of -five players and two sub- stituites. Some knew more about the game than others but throughout the term everyone showed signs of improvement. Bowling was discontinued after the 'Christmas holidays because of numerous spring activities, but we sincerely hope that the game will be taken up again in the fall. VIRGINIA lMcMILLAN, Nelson House, Grade 11. THE GYMN DISPLAY Judging from the comments of the audience we consider our Gym Display another successful accom- plishment of the year 1945-46. This year we were alble to have dancing again for Grades 7, 8, 9, and 10, under the instruction of 3Miss Joan Stirling. Mrs. Sadler instructed the senlior school gymnastics, while Mrs. Low worked with the younger ones. Under their capable leadership our Gym Display ran through smoothly and quickly. 'Our programme was concluded with inter-house basketball games, which were quite lively and something new to our Gym Display programme. Many thanks to Mrs. Sadler, Mrs. Low, Miss Stir- ling and to Nina Webb for musical accompaniment. BASKETBALL-1945 - 46 This year, as in previous years, basketball rated a great -deal of interest. All those on the four teams played with good sportsmanship and did their very best to win. In many cases it was just this ag- gressiveness which pulled the Riverbenders ahead. Although the inter-house games have not been played yet, keen interest is anticipated. The House winning this contest will receive the inter-house basketball cup in June. We would all like to express our thanks to Mrs. Sadler, who through her able coaching led us to our many successes. We also wish to thank Mrs. Ko- bold .Miss Faraday and again Mrs. Sadler, who gave up their 'valuable time to referee our games. A vote of thanks is also due to all those girls who faithfully turned up to support the team at every game. We couldn't have won without you. DONNA STEPHENSON, Garry Hall. l