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

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ANOTHER school year has edged away. To Riverbenders it mearly means the finishing of one design in a familiar pattern and the be- ginning of another. To the graduating class it means much more. We are leaving behind a life to which we have grown accustomed and we stand now on the threshold of a new experience. In former years the graduates have emerged into a war-torn world. Today, although there is no war, we are going out to face a tottering world peace. School has helped to mold the characters and personalities which we hope will be an aid in the development of a lasting peace. Therefore we owe a great debt of gratitude to Riverbend which has taught us, above all things, the value of co-operation with each other. As we work toward our goal in life we should keep in mind the words of W. Hyde's inspiring verse: Since what we choose is what we are, And what we love we yet shall be, The goal may ever shine afar, The will to win, it makes us free. Vile should also remember that it is not what we do in life, but the way in which we do it, that counts. JUNE BAKER. PREFECTS' GRAD NOTES LORNA MCCARTHYZ Favourite expression-Hasntt got one. Noted for not passing a bill. Chief interest-basket ball at the Aud. Ambition-interior dec. Probable destiny-carpenter, JOAN ROBERTS: Favourite expression-'iReally Noted for- her English accent. Chief interest-those long weekends. Ambition - ballerina. Probable destiny-? CATHERINE ANDERSON: Favourite expression- What a pill! Noted for-Those geometry marks. Chief interest- Melville. Ambition - Interior dec. Probable destiny-Paper hanger. SHELAGH LAWSON: Favourite expression- Nose trouble? Noted for her sarcastic remarks. Chief interest- jewellry. Ambition-to write a sentence. Probable destiny-'? Dear Girls, Once more the years draws to a close and we, the prefects, wish to express our gratitude to you, We have ,tried hard to fulfill our duties and what we have accomplshed we owe to your co-operation with us. Although the year has passed quickly, we have been enriched by our experience which will always be cherished memories. Riverbend will ever be in our thoughts. Your progress and activities will continue to interest us. To those girls who will fill our places, we extend our best Wishes for your success. Again, as in previous years, the prefects pass on the torch, be yours to hold it high. A THE PREFECTS, 1947-1948. 'K WHITE HOUSE NOTES The White House has various names for the rooms. Various girls occupy these rooms. In the Yellow Room the younger boarders live. Here we find Elizabeth Echols, Jeannie Hamil- ton, Betty Huston, Joyce Belloff, Janet McCut- cheon, and Kathleen Hamilton. The Rose and Grey Room next door is occupied by Jane Park and Gay Youngson. Down the hall in the Bubble Room are Joanne Meyer, Carla Ann Stewart, Arleigh Hutchinson and Helen Grant. Down the stairs we go to the Jungle Room to find at various times Val Head, Gail MacDonald. Valerie Jamieson, Dorothy Jackson, Roberta Scrase, Audrey Hanberg and Ann Fox. The Porridge Pot is next where we visit Ann Ste- phenson, Betty Ann Runner, Joan Mitchell, Mil- dred Thompson and Claire Tribble. These are the White House boarders and their home rooms. Six outstanding events of the White House: 1. Carla caught a mouse at two o'c1ock in the morning. 2. Dorothy was dressed by the time the breakfast bell rang Cfor onceb. 3. Jeannie stopped talking for one whole minute. 4. Joannne got a pimple. 5. Gay and Jane didn't fight for a whole day. 6. Betty Ann got up before the breakfast bell. 41 A LIMERICK There was a young lady named Spence. Who made free with pounds, shillings and pence. . When she wed The man said I fear you are now an ex-Pense. JUDITH SPENCE, Gr. VI, Nelson House. Page Twelve

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THE STAFF 1947-1948 A, C HUSTO HE D J, GRUS2 Q

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CLASS GRADE VII's LITTLE CHERUBS Thirteen little Cherubs, bright little elves. Sandra fell asleep, and then there were twelve! Twelve little Cherubs, dividing sums by seven, Jane got a nose bleed, and then there were eleven. Eleven little Cherubs, chewing on their pens, Bet May found the answer, and then there were ten. Ten little Cherubs, standing in a line, Gail fell over her desk, and then there were nine. Nine little Cherubs, afraid they would be late, Anne got there on time, and then there were eight. Eight little Cherubs, learning about Devon. Arleigh lost her text-book, and then there were seven. Seven little Cherubs, in an awful fix, When Joan drew Miss Dickson, and then were six. Six little Cherubs, only half alive, Carol forgot her homework, and then there were five. Five little Cherubs, always wanting more, Daphne got the most, and then there were four. Four little Cherubs, Climbing up a tree, Dolores fell down and then there were three. Three little Cherubs, tying up their shoes, Susanne went to England, and then there were two. Two little Cherubs, always on the run, Dulcie Ann heard the bell, and then there was one. One little Cherub, gazing at the sun, Carolyn went to the doctor, and then there were none. One little teacher, looking quite forlorn, Ah! me, they'll all be back tomorrow morn. NOTES SAD FATE OF GRADE VIII RIVERBEND: five days a week. Thirteen x? x'?! were sentenced to-day at Riverbend Court- Room, with Judge E. Smith presiding. The ring leader, Hopeless Mclnnis, alias Pud McGoon, alias Fanny Belle in the crime of Elmer and the Love Bug, whom you have probably encounter- ed any morning, is 5' file , flowing blonde haired, blue-eyed demoiselle. Her worst crime was in forcing Miss Dickson into giving her 990. in Literature in the Christmas exams. She was sentenced to 3 years hard labor at Riverbend School to be followed by a Hollywood career with Boris Karloff as leading man. Second to appear was the little guy that keeps all the lettuce, Shorty-Lou Ormiston Calias Dexter, 6'0 , short curly hair fblack at presentl. Her worst crime was smelling up the school with mink skulls as a gift to Miss Sheply. Sentenced to three more years looking after the lettuce Cmoney that ish plus a trip to South Africa to study the rare Fru-Fru plant. Next dragged in was Janet Q Bleeks UQ for queerj alias Denny O'Lunney. strongly resisting officer Lee with her full height of 5'2 . Her apple blossom curls knocked out the courtroom for a few minutes. She was sentenced to three years and minstrel singing at the corner of Portage and Main for wearing Mrs. Smith's pink sweater. Then staggered in Monica Monarch Brown, alias Johnny, 5'5 , home made brown curls. Her worst crime was always getting 10 out of 10 in Science? Sen- tenced to three years cleaning out the Lab, end- ing with a B.SC. at the U. of M. With great rattling of arms and legs Missing Link Ste- phenson, alias Stevie,' stumbled in, 5'4 in full. Her worst crime was swiping mercury from the Lab. in an attempt to hurry along the summer holidays. Sentenced to eat three meals a day instead of six. Next to come tottering in was Sun Glasses MacDonald, alias Loey 5'4 in high heels, Her worst crime was asking Mrs. McEwan if the Vikings got sun burned. Sen- tenced to three years delving into prehistoric refuse. Then drawn up to her full height of 5'4 , tripped in Bangs Sigurdson, alias Siggy, modelling the new look,'. Her worst crime was persuading the teachers to give her a pass mark. Therefore, she was sentenced to five hours homework every night for three years, after that??? Lifting her feet carefully, in fell Scar- face Parliament, alias 'Slap Happy, sprawl- ing her 5'4 all over the floor. Her wost crime was doing her homework two minutes after the teacher walked in. Sentenced to three years of doing her homework two minutes before the Page Thirteen