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

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24 RUPERTJS LAND GIRI.S, SCHOOL MATHESON HOUSE EXECUTIVE President ,,.,,. ..............,.........,.,.,,,... M iss Sharman Associates ....... ,,,,,,,, M iss Speers, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Holland Captain ,... . .,.,................,......,.... Gail Florence Prefects .....,..... ..,,,... J oan Croll, Shannon Hall Lieutenants .....,....,....................... Pat Copley CSr.D, Johanne Wintemute fJr.D Senior Sports Captain ................,,.,...,.,.. Joan Croll Junior Sports Captain ....................,,,. Judy Patton Secretary ..,.,......,...,....s....... .,...,, D orothy Bailey Treasurer ............... i.......,.........,.........,.. M itzi O'Neail their Matheson House, 1948-49, started off year with a Marshmallow Toast on the river Here Croll bank behind the Parliament Buildings. we welcomed the new girls, and Joan directed the games which everyone enjoyed. February 9, on a sunny, crisp winterafter- noon, we all crammed into a sleigh and went off singing on our Tally-Ho, which was loads of fun - especially for Miss Sharman and Mrs. Wright. We had weiners, cokes, cake, and candy on returning to Mrs.Wintemute'se-Cthank you again, Mrs. Wintemuteh-and Judy Patton found games suitable for a rather full com- pany. The rest of the winter term passed quietly except for numerous meetings where Gail re- peated, Come on, we can do it, and Joan dis- cussed House Sports. We have played our basketball and will con- tinue to Work hard this summer term in our badminton, tennis, and volleyball. The Mission Tea is to 'be held on June 4 and Matheson again looks forward to a successful afternoon. Also, this summer term the annual picnic is coming up and we hope it will be as much fun as usual. The most wonderful accomplishment of this year is the high level of our House conduct. Everyone has tried hard and we should well be proud of our results. The year was saddened for us by the death of Liz Patton, Matheson House Captain, 1946- l947, a wonderful person and a kind friend. We are grateful to her for the happiness she gave us while at school. In remembrance of Liz, who was a keen history student, the House gave Professor A. W. Lower's From Colony to Nation to the School Library. We were sorry to see Mrs. Holland leave the school. We miss her friendly presence and help- fulness. Matheson is reaching the end of another suc- cessful school year, thanks to our staff, Gail, the executive, and all members of our House who have so energetically and enthusiastically entered into the various activities. It is the co-operation of everyone which gives us the fun we have had, and which will, we hope, bring to our House, in the near future, that fine silver shield. The best of luck to all the members of Matheson, always! JONES HOUSE EXECUTIVE ' President ..,.,....,...,....................,....... Miss B. McLean Associates ..,......... Miss G. Smith, Miss N. Lucas, Mrs. Dennis Captain ........................................ Joanna Hollenberg Prefects ................., Jill Baker, Elizabeth Hickman Senior Sports Captain ...... . ........ Marlene Musgrove Junior Sports Captain .......... ......... D iana Nanton Senior Lieutenant .............. ........... N ancy Smith Junior Lieutenant ..,,.... ....... K atharine Wood Secretary-Treasurer .......................,,... Doris Perry Although Jones House hasnot done so Well in obtaining high marks this year, everyone has tried hard, and had a lot of fun besides. In the first term we enjoyed a Hallowe'en Party jointly with Machray House. Everyone dressed in fancy costume, and a contest was held for the best and most original costumes. Joc-elyn Carey, who came ,as a kitchen Cshe even had ice trays for shoesj, took the prize very deservedly for originality. After the con- test games were played, refreshments enjoyed, and everyone had a thoroughly good time. A different feature, The Jones House Olym- pics, was also held in the fall term. Events such as races of all types, high jump, and broad jump took place, and the competition was very keen. Ribbons were given to the winners of the different classesg the final champions, the girls who had won the most ribbons, were chosen. Mary Jane McElhoes, senior champion, and Michaele Easton, junior champion, were presented with prizes at House meetings later. Sports is a keen interest with most membersg the House basketball games were very spirited, if not quite successful on the part of Jones House. When the gymnastic competitions were held we were proud to note that many girls from Jones House took part and did very wellg we especially a-pplaud Arlene McEwing, who won the junior cup. Next term Jones House hopes to have more fun in the way of picnics, s-ports and all the activities which warm weather allows. Jones House members always have fun together, as there is a warm spirit among usg even if we are at the bottom of the marks list, We cannot feel that we have failed because we have learned the joy of pulling together.

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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.

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THE EAGLE 25 seams Noits .2 INTER-SCHOOL BASKETBALL Due to the late delay in setting up the sched- ule it was only possible for each team to play one game against the opposing schools. River- bend and St. Mary's. It turned out that Rupert's Land won six out of eight games to capture the series, with St. Mary's second, and Riverbend third. All games were extremely well played and several compliments have been paid concerning 'the speed and versatility of our players. This year we had a new system: the school, not playing that particular game played hostess to the other two schools and provided girls who refereed the game. This was very profitable for it gave them responsibility and developed quick thinking. if JOAN EVERETT Sports' Captain. Rupertls Land I vs. Riverbend I, 24-16, won. Rupert's Land II vs. Riverbend ll, 23-7, won. Rupert's Land Junior vs. Riverbend Junior, 51-3, won. Rupert's Land Intermediate vs. Riverbend In- termediate, 20-11, won. Rupert's Land I vs. St. Mary's I, 24-12, lost. Rupert's Land II vs. St. Mary's II, 34-16, lost. Rupert's Land Junior vs. St. Mary's Junior, 23-4, won. Ruipert's Land Intermediate vs. St. Mary's In- termediate, 24-12, won. h fix ALUMNAE BASKETBALL GAME What a battle! It was a fight from beginning to end. The basketball series began February 18th when the present girls played the Alum- nae at the school, with the Alumnae winning 'both games, for the Hrst time in several years. Both teams had fast plays, but the shooting of Shelagh McKnight was outstanding! Humor was added by both teams, once when Jennifer McQueen shot into Rupert's Land's basket scor- ing two points, and again when Jennifer's pass was deflected by Rosemary Henderson. who swung at the ball, knocking it into the basket for two points. The scores were, 28-27, Alumnae Ig 21-ll, Alumnae II. '