Ruperts Land Girls School - Eagle Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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THE EAGLE 21 I was especially pleased and somewhat proud when I was' given my place directly behind the Earl of Athlone. He probably did not even see me, but I am certain that I could relate almost every move that he made. One thing that I noticed in particular, was a gorgeous silk handkerchief that he used to clean off his glasses, it was a paisley pattern of sand and red, with a huge scarlet border. I thought to myself when I saw it that His Excellency must be a man who loves bright colors, and there he sat in a khaki uniform, void of any bright shades. This year, with the coming of rationing and other things, we perhaps realize more than ever before that our country and homes are in great danger. Some of us have had very little taken from us, some have suffered a great deal, but I believe that we now know the graveness of the situation which is confronting us. Most of us have done our Red Cross duties, bought war stamps and helped out in other war projects, but we must realize that in order to win this war, we must do even more outside work. VVe may think that it is difficult for us to do both school work and war work, but knowing that our fellow countrymen are giving their lives for us, our task of doing school work and war work seems very small. As Head Girl of Rupert's Land School. I have had a very interesting- and happy year. Some of my duties were new to me, but with Miss Bartlett's capable leadership and the helpfulness of the staff, the duties were soon made easier. I would also like to thank the: prefects and girls who so earnestly and eagerly helped me in many ways. Being Head Girl is a wonderful experience, and has taught me many things. I would like to wish all the graduates the best of luck in their future positions in life. I know that the girl who is chosen as Head Girl for 1942-43 will have a wonderful year, full of a great many thrills, and I wish her every success there is. Here's wishing Good Luck, Happiness and Success to all Rupert's Land! KAYE MILNER CHead Girlj OBITUARY With deep regret we record the death of Archbishop Matheson, one of the oldezt and most interested friends of the School. For many years, until ' his retirement from office, he was Chairman of the Board of Rupert's Land School, and under his wise direction the school grew and prospered. After his retirement, he continued his support and help in many ways: each year E16 presented a Bible as a prize for Scripture anzl also a Scholarship in Matheson House, and his kindly interest in the winners was shown by per- sonal letters to them. His loss will be felt keenly by all who knew him, and Rupertis Land School will ever remember Archbishop Matheson as a sincere friend and generous benefactor.

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20 RUPERT'S LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL EDITORIAL ec an I AS this school year draws to a close and I think back over the past months, I realize that together we have had a very successful and busy year. Some of our most out- standing events were: Our annual mission tea, our sports events, and the inter-house Dramatic Competition. The latter took the form of one act plays which were produced by girls, chosen by the members of the houses. It was a great deal of work for some of the girls, but all enjoyed themselves and it was a very successful evening. Our Christmas parties, so kindly given to us by the members of the staff, were lots of fun, and we- all had a wonderful time. One of the most impressive events of the year to my mind, was the Youth Sunday Service a day which is still very vivid in the minds of all the youth and adults who were in attendance. The gathering took place on Sunday, April 26th, in the Winnipeg Civic Auditorium, where all the high-schools of Greater VVinnipeg' were, represented. Each school had one representative who sat, on the stage behind or alongside the Rt. Honorable, the Earl of Athlone, Governor General of Canada. His Excellency and Her Royal Highness Princess Alice honored the gathering by their presence, and His Excellency gave an inspiring message to the Youth of Winnipeg. The Rev. VV. G. Martin, who was the guest speaker, took All have their part to play, for his theme. His message was very sincere and to the point, showing clearly how we must develop our characters while we are young, in order to be the leaders oftomorrow. Other speakers, chosen from the high-schools, made short speeches about youth today and in the future. Throughout the programme the greatness and the close relation- ship of the United States and Canada was emphasized. The United States joined Great Britain and her allies at war against Germany, Italy and Japan to fight for her freedom, and to preserve Democracy. The States, or Our Cousins Across the Border, the name by which they are often referred to, also carry out youth organizations and meetings similar to our Youth Sunday Service gathering. One of these groups which is situated in Washington, D.C., sent us a message of hope wishing us every success in both our meeting and in our united fight for freedom. A similar message was sent from our gathering to the Youth of Malta, telling them to carry on and to keep up their marvellous defence. Also present at the service were the school bands under the leadership of their own Cadet Corps. Since the beginning of the war the Canadian high-schools have organized a compulsory course in cadet training. Some schools have military drill, some rifle drill, and the latest addition is affiliated with the air force-the air cadets-in which branch the boys are taught mechanics and aeronautics as well as military drill. As yet there are no girls corps, but the girls are by no means idle, they have their Red Cross knitting and sewing to keep them busy, and also to aid the Red Cross which needs their support. The orchestra, which was under the direction of Mr. Hubble, was made up of children from the high-schools of Greater Winnipeg. The orchestra accompanied the choir of boys and girls who sang VVorship by John Greenleaf Whittier. The hymns which were sung by three thousand youth were patriotic ones, and to see such a large gathering singing. from the bottom of their hearts gave me, and I am sure every other person present, a feeling of love, honor and loyalty for our country.

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RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL THE HEAD GIRL W E say goodbye in June to Kaye Milner who has been our Head Girl during the current year, and we thank her for all she has done for us in the many branches of school activities. She has good executive ability which she displayed as secretary of the High School Congress, as Vice- president of the School Literary Society., and as Captain and Honorary Captain of Dalton House. Kaye has taken part in inter-school debates in which she has shown abil- y ity. She won her second . Basketball team colors this year, and has played con- sistently on her House KAYE MILNER teams in basketball, tennis, ' badminton, volley-ball and deck-tennis, besides being a good gymnast and a skilful amateur pho- tographer. As a member of Eaton's Junior Fashion Council, Kaye has had experience in modelling, commenting and window-dressing, she and her partner won first prizes for windows showing a girl's fall wardrobe, and the furniture and decoration of a girl's bedroom. Kaye intends to develop her talent in this direction, and to study the design, displaying and buying of women's clothes. VVar-service has already claimed much of Kaye's leisure, as she has been a member of the Vitai Lampada group of the Winnipeg Women's Airforce Auxiliary. She hopes to play an even more active part in voluntary war-work in the future. In character Kaye is blessed with plenty of level common-sense and practical ability, as well as an appreciation of the artistic, a warm heart and a sense of humor. She has a good deal of poise which makes up for a lack of inches, and is altogether a person who is likely to make for herself a very definite place in the world, and to fill it admirably. Vile shall miss her next year, remembering her with affection and following with interest and pride her future which we hope will be both happy and prosperous. S. LL. T.