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

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THE EAGLE 21 Brazil CEM ACCORDING to tradition, this page is devoted to the Head Girl of the School whose photo- grap-h aptly illustrates this page, expressing better than this article does, the personality of Ruth Swatland herself, gag, Ruth left Windsor School to enter R.L.S. for Grade X, coming as a rather shy girl who was, however, quick to adapt herself to her new surroundings, ready to be friendly and inter- ested in all around her. In the three years that Z she has been with us she has developed a great deal, making many friends, gaining poise, pow- ers of leadership and a quick sympathy, Without losing her ability to listen to other people's ideas as well as advance her own, and to make use of the enthusiasm and energy of others, co-ordinating and making practical the schemes and activities of the girls whom she has led so RUTH SWA'I'LAND ably. A gifted pianist, Ruth enjoys both solo performance and accompanying, demon- strating a fine technique and powers of interpretation, as well as a sympathetic co- operation with singers - she herself enjoys singing, too. This summer Ruth will be att-ending the Banff Summer School, studying piano with Mr. Jolasg we envy her the wonderful time that she will have making new friends and enjoying that glorious mountain scenery. Reading period novels and skiing in the winter, swim- ming and running her own motorboat on the Red River in the summer, are Ruth's favourite recreations, and as she lives on Kingston Row, which we feel is almost in the country, she has opportunities during weekends to enjoy her hobbies. Next year Ruth plans to take a Science course at the University of Manitoba, and intends to specialize in Physics. Although Science is her favourite subject, Ruth is an exceptionally good all-round studentg she helped to edit last year's Eagle, and as senior Editor this year, has been extremely capable and responsible in filling that arduous position, Ruth has the knack of accomplishing a great deal with quiet efliciencyg although her health is not robust, her buoyant spirit enables her to carry out with cheerful ease all that she undertakes. Machray House, especially, has appreciated her wise leadership during this year in which she has been Captain. Like most girls, Ruth would love to travel and see more of the world, but beyond her University career her future is undecided. We feel that her mental gifts and fine personality fit her for a useful, interesting and happy life, and it is just that that we predict and hope for her. Thank you, Ruth, for your cheerful and willing service. Our love and good wishes go with you! S. LL' T.

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I 20 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL l ' Mina igarilrifn fliritrr 2 I s ' My Dear Girls: Each issue of The Eagle is very great deal of planning and the part of many individua1s,f andclf year to say something in b A I A has been done. 2 ' As I have watched: the kpirodutatialgll b year book, I have seen develolifafnf 'creasing co-operation between l I K staff, seni-or girls who act as' business, advertising and tees and also the many members, -the who see to it that there are the necessary to make the maigfazinea Q this has made if possible for us to ' ' zine of vvhich we may well beproudi astfc comments regarding last year'S' MISS BARTLETT have come to me from eastern, C-anadia, England and also from manyini our bourhood. I congratulate you all on the success of your efforts. V, ' The spirit that has been evident in this work can ,well be an exaiiiple for every undertaking. T-he World today needs so badly this spirit of the spirit that makes us forget ourselves and work for the good of others that you may all strive your utmost to live up to our excellentx Petensfi Try always to seek the heights, especially in the realm of eharalcfeff a life consecrated to the service of those around you. In this way 'worthwhile contribution to the life of the world in your generation. , I 9: ' I 'Yours affectionately 'Ai 5 It ELSIE M. I vs

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2 s 3 532 SCHOOL COUNCIL, 1948-1949 BACK ROW--Joan Croll, Elizabeth Hickman, Jill Baker, June Kobar, Shannon Hall, Gay Newman, Joan Everett. FRONT ROW-Jane Wallace, Rosemary Henderson, Ruth Swatland, Mary Lou Sime, Joanna Hollenberg. ABSENT-Gail Florance. BOARDING SCHOOL COUNCIL BACK ROW-Mary Lawes, June Kobar. FRONT ROW--Gay Newman, Shannon Hall, Lillian Brierclitfe