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

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THE EAGLE 31 mttattnn On the evening of September 25, Station Initiation broadcast the first television pro- gram of Truth or Consequences, sponsored by Can Camp's Beans. Rupert's Land was very pleased to play hostess to this national network debut, and was even more honored to have its new initiates as guest stars on the program. Because they were special guests, the initiates dressed for the occasion. Lillian Dixon, true to the form of Topsy, was spectacular with her countfess braids and blackened face, which was later transformed by flour and water. Shirley Bradley, in true tradition of all conscientious scrufb women, kept the floor sparkling in spite of the many catastrophes which befell it dur- ing the evening, and went down in Rupert's Land annals as Miss Rupert's Land, 1948-493' All initiates failing to answer the factual question asked, in due course accepted such fates as: walking through a pan of worms, per- forming early morning exercises while in a box, pushing a peanut around the gym with the nose, and blowing into a dish of soap bubbles. This last consequence backfired as two of the pro- gram helpers got soapier than the two con- testants. 'I'hree guest artists made their television de- but: a blond prima donna complete with but- tons and bows, Professor T.W.I.R.P., and Mr. 'Dhorsen with his daughter Astrid. Our gay prima donna flaunted her ,lacy skirts in true chorus girl fashion to the tune of Buttons and Bows. The Professor T.W.I.R.P. gave a pic- turesque description of her new staff acquaint- ance in a lengthy poem set to music. One of the outstanding features of the show was the spec- tacular acrobatic performances of Mr. Thorsen and his young daughter Astrid. After the completion of the program, con- testants and guests were served refreshments. 1-Lv THEATRICAL COSTUMES AND MAKE-UP During the Easter term, some of the girls from the higher grades of the school were most for- tunate in being able to visit Mallabar's Costume Shop. One afternoon we went down there with Miss Turner who had arranged for the trip, and once there were were conducted through the shop and shown many different kinds of cos- tumes belonging to different periods and coun- tries. We saw the colourful, swirling skirts of Spanish girls, the stiff, rich brocades of Tudor courtiers and ladies, the frills and bustles of the Victorians, plumed hats, gold braided coats, Indians' feathered head - dress, costumes for Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, swords and fans, muffs and riding-lboots, animals' heads and gro- tesque masks,-in fact, every sort of costume and accessory imaginable. Two of the members of Mr. Mallabar's staff explained and demonstrated these articles in a most interesting manner, we are most grateful to them for sparing time to make our visit so delightful and interesting. Later on in the term, another group, under the direction of Miss Turner, invited Miss Kelly to come to the school one afternoon after four, to give a demonstration on how to apply theatri- cal make-up. We assembled in the Common- room and were served refreshments by some of the Grade XII girls, after which Miss Kelly talked to use about the various types and colours of grease paint, and told us how to apply them. She then chose Gail Florance as her sub- ject, and made up Gail for the stage first as a young girl, then, with a few quick strokes of dark pencil and clever placing of shadows, she transformed her into an old woman. We all thanked Miss Kelly for an extremely enjoyable lecture-demonstration. We hope that next season will provide more such interesting and instructive entertainment. J ENEPH1-:R GEMMILL. 'Tv' PERIOD PLAYS In the Fall Term, Rupe produced two plays under the direction of Miss Turner, The first of the two presented was The Pie and The Tart, in a mediaeval street setting, in which Joanna Hollenberg and Mary Lawes played the parts of a French 'baker and his wife who were outsmarted by two ragamuiiins, played by Mary Jackson and Anne Oriel, in the theft of an eel pie and tart. The scrumptious looking pie and tart were Miss Gilhuly's work of art, while Joanna's and Mary's lavish hats were the re- sults of Marjorie Currie's ingenuity. The other play, A Charm for the Devil,', written in poetry, is one of Hans Sachs' very attractive satires. It concerned a woodcutter and his wife, the former played by Jill Baker and the latter by Shannon Hall. During her husband's absence she entertained a neighboring friar who was successfully blackmailed by a travelling scholar, Gail Florence was the clever, scheming scholar and Moira Morrison the simple-minded Friar. The evening on which these two plays were produced proved to be a most entertaining one. SHANNON HALL.

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30 RUPERT,S LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL INTER-CLASS VOLLEY BALL Although practices were few, the Inter-Class Volley Ball series proved to be a very helpful series, as it acted as a preparation for the Inter- House Volley Ball games which will take place next term. One of the few exciting games was between Grades VIII and IX. As the score implies, 28-26, it was a very close and hard-fought game. The winning team of the Inter-Class series, Grade XI, has been challenged to a match by Riverbend Girls' School, we have accepted and it will be played at Riverbend in the final school term. 1-5, PHYSICAL TRAINING AND GYM COMPETITION This year the P.T. and gym competitions were held on Friday, April 8th, being wit- nessed by the entire school. The judges were Miss B. Dunsmore and Mrs. B. Robinson. As Mr. Thorsen stood back Watching his pupils display their well-drilled talent, he grinned with pride. C?D? The surprise to him was the changed version of the marching pre- sented by Grade XI, especially when he com- manded, Single file and the Grade XI's marched out in couples! But, seriously, this competition proved to be very interesting and quite unusual, and we want to thank Mr, Thorsen for his patience and the valuable time he spent in teaching us. The results were: lst, Grade X15 2nd, Grades V and VI, 3rd, Grade VIII. The results of the gym competition were: Senior, Rosemary Henderson, Intermediate, Cathy Young, Junior, Arlene McEwingg Midget, Beverley Haig. ft! SUMMER TERM SPORTS e The final term sports will consist of Inter- House Volley Ball, Badminton, Deck Tennis and Tennis. Also the annual tennis tourna- ment will take place at the very end of the term. All these games will prove to be very interesting. We would like to thank the girls who par- ticipated in all school sports. We hope you enjoyed learning as much as we enjoyed teach- ing you. Your enthusiasm has enabledius all to have fun in both practices and matches, as well as to learn good sportsmanship, which cer- tainly is essential. Please riemember: Together the qualities of the body, which make a success- ful athlete, are also the foundation of a happy and successful people. Best of luck to you all in future sports. JOAN EVERETT, Sports Captain ROSEMARY HENDERSON, Ass't Sports Captain I -vm sob! X X fbwpfd : N D U .. , f Q , az ...ip '--'-'-'- H 1 mn. -reonsow is -r-avme ' - , , Sucasss!!!l?j roesr -sen .N oosrrlonl- HU 57'lLLTRYlNG! '

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32 RUPERTJS LAND GIRLS, SCHOOL ' -Www. X -x , -Vidzzfu in . e,fa'0'm My N j,r'fff4'1w,g, . 5 A ,wi V 5 iw 'iw-9-ii. W 4 1' V M5957 ELK ,E ' 4. . .. E . '. whit., xjf, Q Mrs. Dennis Cat the, pianol. ' FRONT ROW-Miss McMillan, Miss Sharman, Miss Speers, Miss Peirson, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Nixon. BACK ROW-Miss Lucas, Miss Fowler. THE STAFF iMiss Foot contributed this before she left at Christmas. This accounts for the omission of Miss Fowler, Miss Ritchie and Mrs. Nixonj Now here is a song of the staff, I hope that you all get a laughg With each one in mind I've tried to be kind, I admit Fve not more than half. Miss Bartlett we must not forget, With Timmy and Anna to pet, If cats get the flu She knows what to do Much better than calling the vet. Miss Sharman makes Science such fun, You're sorry when lessons are done. She has a soft spot For Darwin and Watt, And knows how this big world is run. Miss Turner is 'never a bore, Her English the seniors adore, You can hear a pin drop And your heart seems to stop When with Shakespeare she's holding the floor. Miss McLean's our teacher of Francais Who teaches in French how to penser, Her peace it disturbs If you don't know your verbs, And out of the class you s'elancer. Miss Smith's in a bit of a fix, Her large class includes V and VI, But still she can tell If youlre not working well, So you'd better not try any tricks.