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

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THE EAGLE 17 along. I have so often asked myself, What is it that makes Rupert's Land mean so much to the girls? There are many factors, of course, but chiefiy I think it is because of the very real feeling of comradeship between the girls-from the tiniest tots in Kindergarten to the members of the Graduating Class. To them all it is a case of All for one, one for all, and all for Rupe . NVe find the staff so keenly interested in each girl as an individual. VVe know the long history and traditions associated with the School, and we know of the achievements of so many of its graduates. We meet so many daughters of graduates of days gone by. This all combines to create an atmosphereiauguring well for the continued happiness, growth and success of Rupert's Land. That I have been able to attend the School for so long is a privilege sincerely appreciated, and having had the very great honor of being your Head Girl has made this, my final year at Rupert's Land, the happiest yet.f I share with the other members of the Graduating Class their regret at having to leave the School, and would like to say how very grateful I am to the Stan, and to the girls, for their splendid co-operation. I am especially grateful to Miss Bartlett for her patience, understanding, and very willing guidance. To the Graduating Class l wish the very best of luck in the future, and, as our paths divide, may we ever remember the School motto Alta Petensf, ' GERTRLYDIQ lil..-XN'll tlelead Girll. THE KINDERGARTEN tAbsent: Joanne Protheroeb

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16 RUPE1iT's LAND GIRLS' SCHOOL EDITORIAL T? UE to the paper shortage, the War Time Prices and Trades Board has rationed the amount of paper used in our Year Book, so this year The Eagle is somewhat smaller than it has been in previous years--just slightly less than two-thirds the size of last ,year's issue. We have managed to conserve space in our Candid Camera section, because the girls have experienced difficulty in obtaining films for their cameras. However, we have not allowed this most interesting feature of the magazine to fade away entire-ly, and you will find, this year, a one page Candid Camera section. A new idea has .been used with the pages devoted to graduates of Grades Eleven and Twelve, and we shall be interested to receive the reactions of -our readers. ' Last year in the centre of the magazine we published a group picture of the whole School, from Kindergarten to Grade Twelve. This allowed our readers to see the girls as a group, and also revealed the increasing number of girls in the School. This year we have reverted to the form pictures which are very popular with the girls, and which this year include the form teachers. I ' NVe are always very grateful for the continued support andeffort of the Alumnae who do so much for the School that each year we look forward to reading theliri article. This year we have especially featured the Alumnae section, and you will notice art work by Anne Cunningham, a poem by Naomi Boulton, and a new recipe from Miss Katherine Middleton-which I am sure you will.be eager to try. VVe know that the publication of The Eagle is keenly anticipated by all who are interested in the affairs of Rupert's Land. Through' its columns many have received their First impressions of the School, while those leaving invariably keep The Eagle as a treasured souvenir. Your Editorial Committee this year takes this opportunity to put forward the suggestion that an endeavour should be made each year to improve and increase reader interest. With this in mind, would it not be af gofod idea if, begin- ning next term, girls who have an opportunity to read the year books of other schools, make an analysis of the composition of such magazines, then report on features and articles which they consider outstanding? They might notice the average amount of space devoted to art, photography, sports, original work, the graduates, the quality of the paper used, the methods of arranging group and individual pictures. 'Let them next compare their findings with the arrangement of The Eagle, and make their suggestions to the Editorial Committee. In this way, they will be able to contribute much to the improvement of our own School magazine. To accomplish this it will be necessary to start as soon as possible after the beginning of the next school yearc. Your Editorial Committee will, I know, be very grateful for any suggestions. Our School activities have continued during the past year in their normal way. During this terrible war, we should be especially grateful that we are living in Canada, where we are privileged to continue our studies without' interruption. We have all heard men and women, returning home to Canada, tell of their experiences in the occupied countries-schools bombed, books burned, teachers and students ill-treated, and so many lives lost. The aggressor nations have reason to fear the principles of Democracy and our methods of education. They know that from the time we are old enough to understand such things, we are taught the meaning of tolerance and respect. Writing this editorial for The Eagle is a sad reminder to me that my final school year is fast drawing to a close, and memories and impressions come' crowding

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RUPERT's LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL THE HEAD GIRL NOTHER school year is drawing to a close bringing not only restless thoughts of summer holi- days, but also inevitable feelings of regret that once more there will be fare- wells to be said to those who are leaving us this June. This page is devoted to the girl Whom we all know well, for as Head Girl during the past year, Gertrude Eland has been in close touch with us through all. our school activities. VVe cannot claim Ger- trude as a native Mani- toban, for she spent the first three years of her life in Victoria. Edmonton claimed her next for a short time, and then her - GER-I-RUDE EL-AND family moved' to VVinnipeg: a chubby little girl entered Grade V of R.L.S. in 1937, and Gertrude's school career really began. W'e may trace her through the pages of Dalton House records, becoming a junior Lieutenant, School Prefect and Enally this year House Captain and Head Girl, and filling all these positions most capably. Although not particularly concerned with athletics, Gertrude is fond of tennis, has played on the volley-ball team for her House, and has proved a most reliable scorekeeper in inter-school basketball matches. She is fond of science, music and literature, and as Vice-President of the Literary Society has been a keen supporter of that club. Interest in the future policy of The Eagle and efficiency in handling this edition has been characteristic of her as co-editor. Gertrude will probably take a course in Physiotherapy at Toronto University when she is old enough, and perhaps will fill in time profitably, after leaving school, studying operational work in Radio. We are sure that she will be successful in her career, for she has qualities of reliability, steadiness and thoroughness, with a quick response to suggestion. As our comrade in school she has shown much more than mere efficiency in carrying out her duties: she has revealed tact and sympathy, high principles, steadfastness of purpose, and always an intelligent loyalty which has put before her own interests, those of the school which she has loved and served. S.LL.T.