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

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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

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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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1 THE EAGLE 23 16111152 nina DALTON HOUSE EXECUTIVE President ,,,,,,,,,,,,,--,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.., Miss S. TL1I'1'16I' Associates ......,..... Miss E. Newton, Mrs. Peterson, - Miss D. Gilhuly Captain .,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,, ...,,,A.,,,,.,,,,. M ary Lou Sime House Prefects ,,,,.,, ,,.,.,,,,, R osemary Henderson, Jane Wallace Lieutenants ,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Shelagh Joy, Ann Oriel Senior Sports Captain ...... Rosemary Henderson Junior Sports Captain .................... Pamela Garton Secretary-Treasurer .........,...,,, .Shelagh Morrison This year a Welcome was extended by the executive of Dalton House to Miss Gilhuly and a party was held for the new girls at the home of the House Captain, Mary Lou Sime, on Sep- tember 24. After the party the members of the executive told the new girls of the part played by the house in school life, and a little of the history of Dalton. The next house activity was a masquerade party held on Friday, November 5, in the school common room. Each girl wore a costume repre- senting a book title or a character from a book. Prizes for the best costumes were given to Judy Macdonald, Ann' Carroll, and Lillian Briercliife. At the end of the Christmas Term the house standings were announced and Dalton was successful in coming second in conduct and first in work, these totals enabled Dalton to win first place among the houses. In the Easter Term Dalton came second in the inter-house basketball with a score of three games out of four won, and this combined with a first both in conduct and work enabled Dal- ton to come first at Easter also. The House members on the school basketball teams are Rosemary Henderson, Jane Wallace, Pamela Garton, Shelagh Morrison, Connie Voth, Joey Adamson, and Barbara Risk. This year we congratulate Rosemary Hender- son, a prefect in the House, on winning the Western Canadian Junior Figure Skating Championship and the Winnipeg Winter Club Senior Figure Skating Championship. Connie Voth also did very Well in the Musical Festival by winning the Brahms piano class with 90 marks, the piano and violin duet, and placing second in the Beethoven class with 89 marks. The Mission Tea will be held at the end of May, and as usual, the blue and silver colors of Dalton House will decorate the House table. SHELAGH MORRISON, Secretary. Q5 IVIACHRA-Y HOUSE EXECUTIVE President ..... ............................,.......... M iss Eldred Associates ...........,.... Miss Peirson, Miss McMillan, Miss Fowler, Mrs. Nixon Captain ......... .......,....,....,..,,,,...,,, R uth Swatland Prefects ...........i.....,,.,... Gay Newman, June Kobar Junior Lieutenants .......,.,.......... Sally Dangerfield, Phyllis Erwin ........Joan Everett ....,...Cathy Young Secretary-Treasurer .,....,.................... ..Pat Taylor Senior Sports Captain ......... Junior Sports Captain ....... The first main event in the Christmas Term for Machray House after the electing Of the House Executive, was the HallOwe'en Party held jointly with Jones House. Every girl from Grade III to XII was costumed, and these multi- colored costumes ranged from those Of- a true tramp to those of a true kitchen maid, this last costume had rolling pins, cooky tins, spoons, and even a tray attached to it. With ugly, fan- tastic faces peering from the walls, everyone marched around the gym while the judges chose the best costumes, and then prizes were given to the winners. Before eating supper, the girls played games, then, in due time, the party broke up and everyone went home with a bag of candy tif by luck it had not been eatenb. In the Easter Term Machray's basketball team came first in matches with the other houses, but more of that in the sports' section. Besides this, more fun was provided by the party held in February at Joan Everett's home. We first played a few games in the school gym before going to Joan's where we all enjoyed games, music and some dancing, while eating hot dogs, doughnuts and cokes. Next term will see more inter-house sports, but the main undertaking will be the Mission Tea to which we are all looking forward with keen anticipation. PATSY TAYLOR, Secretary.