Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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vox COLLEGII 13 that you may succeed where we have failed. You are greatly honored to be the Seniors of the Golden Jubilee year Avhen your graduation will recall the the dearest memories to those who have gone before, and who will return at that time. Now we pass our traditions and responsibilities on to you. May your Senior year be as sweet as ours has been. The thought that our school days are over, that next year we will not return, that others will work and play in our beloved halls, is alwaj s with us in these closing days. Every hour comes the re- alization that we are doing something for the last time, But mingled wtih the regret there is a feeling of pride and of passionate determination to follow al- ways our ideals. It is this which takes the sadness out of our farewell, for we feel that we are taking with us the greatest and most precious part of our school life — the ideals of loyalty and service and noble womanhood which we have learned to love while here. Class Prophecies Anna Shaver In 1933 I was visiting in New York and one evening decided to go to the Follies. I had heard a great deal about a new star — Anita Shaveena, and was anxious to see her, as she was a Canadian. On looking Qver the pro- gram I saw under Miss Shaveena ' s name this note — Graduate of Ontario Ladies ' Coll., Whitby, Can., 1923. Could this be one of the girls who was in our 1923 graduating class? It must be ! When Miss Shaveena ap- peared I was more bewildered than ever. She was very tall and slim, with jet black hair and snapping black eyes. After the performance I obtained per- mission for a short interview with the star. On my way back-stage I noticed what appeared to be a mob around the stage entrance. There were literally hundreds of men, and each one carried an immense bouquet of flowers. I was admitted to Miss Shaveena ' s room, and told her I thought we must have gradu- ated in the same class at Whitby. The moment that I mentioned O.L.C. her eyes became as round as saucers and she fired such a volley of questions at me that I was left positively breathless. Now I knew who it was. Anna Shaver. No one else could ask so many ciues- tions in such a short space of time. Anna told me that for a while she was in the Barney Googlesteimlun Com- pany playing the same role always,, that of the severe old maid aunt. She had been extremely successful at this bnt had given it up for the Follies. She also told me that the crowd outside the stage door was waiting for her, and that one evening she went to dinner with the man who could provide her with the most beautiful flowers. The next evening with whoever had the handsomest limousine. We talked a little longer and then I left, wishing Anna all success in her work. But what I could never understand was the flowers, — limousines and men, for Anna used to be such a man-hater,, you know. Marjorie Reynolds On March 24th, 1943, having decided to go on a trip, I though it would not be a bad idea to go and visit this very fashionable boys ' school, that I had heard so much about. I wanted to go and see for myself jut what boarding schools had come to. The head super- intendent came to me and asked me in a very brisk way as a business woman of the world would, what I desired. I told her I wanted to see through this wonderful school. The wonderful must have won her over, for she became very nice and talkative to me. She even decided to tell me her name. Goodness f such a shock, why it was Marjorie Rey-

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12 VOX COLLEGII Maisie Bo mian are just staying- home. ' Grace Moodie intends studying vocal and violin. Winifred Hainbly will I)e in Toronto next year studying: piano. Commercial — ' Edna Bassett, Lois Laf- foley and Avis Stacey. intend taking positions. Evelyn Beattie and largaret McNab will be .just staying home next year. Helen Johnston, a graduate of ' 22, •expects to be teaching piano here next year. Miss McConncll. Miss Child and Miss ]Murcliie are this summer severing their connections (as teachers) with the school for romantic reasons. We wish all three every liappiness. Vaiec We, the Graduating Glass of 1923, wish to express in a measure at least our thoughts and feelings on leaving this lovely old scliool which has been a home to us. It is with mingled emotions of glad- ness because of the happy and helpful times sj)ent here together and of pain at the knowledge that we are leaving, that we approach our graduation cere- mon y. Great things are expected of tliose who go forth from these halls, and rightly .so. But we are a little awed at our responsibility, and only hope that we m;iy never falter from the path of Right. During the years of work and play we have been too busy to appreciate justly our advantages. But now, not le.ss busy perhaps, but more thoughtful as Ave reach the summit in a sense of our at- tainment here, we pause and look back — and this is what we see : Days filled Avith concentrated study and vigorous sports, in the gymnasium, tank, or out-of-doors. Each Friday evening some gay frolic when our cares and Avarries slipped fi ' om us, and then our Sundays Avhen Ave rested, and talked together in our Bible Study groups, or listened to an interesting address and :sang our favorite hymns at chapel. Although our Avork has been so var- ictory ied and so may different activities have taken up our time throughout the year, I think just noAv the thoughts of every mind, and the feelings nearest the hearts of all of us, are very much alike. In our intimate associations Avith one an- other Ave are drawn close together in love and gratefulness and loyalty to our Alma Mater. Perhaps the strong:- est feeling there is one of thankfulness ; thankfulness for the happiness of our life here togethei-, for the high ideals to- Avard Avhich Ave have learned to strive, and for the friendships we have formed. We Avant to try to express our heart- felt thanks to our principal, Mr. Fare- well, for the broadening of our outlook in so many Avays, and for his kind en- couragement. To Miss Maxwell, whose constant graciousness, wisdom and un- selfish helpfulness have made her loved by us all ; to all the members of the Faculty, for their careful guidance and cheering assistance. And to the Juniors, our comrades, Avho have been our staunch support in all our undertakings, we wish success, not only in examinations, but in any- thing for which you strive. We thank you, too, for the enjoyment your various functions have given us during the year, especially your clever stunt and that Avonderful dinner that we shall never forget. All our hopes are for you,

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vox C 0 L L E G I I nolds, of O.L.C. ! But thank goodness she gave that little smile for I would certainly not have known her if she hadn ' t. I decided not to tell her my name. How changed she was. a tall, thin, severe-lokiug woman ; why. the pupils must be frightened to death of her! 1 really thouglit it was my duty to reassure them that the severeness was only on the surface. But then people can change. She took me into a sewing class, and complained about how slow they were and fold me that at this tinu of the year the class she was in at O.L.C. had finished their trouseau before tliis. AVe then passed on to the different parts of the school, eacli more wonderful than the first. But look wlio was at the head of it en- joying her freedom. Such was the end of a perfect day. Wilma Gale I was sitting in the front row of the Royal Alick. Xevv York, anxiously waiting for the curtain to rise as that niglit one of Canada ' s prima donnas, Mademoiselle Breezino was paying lier first visit to New York after- studying tlie voice in Italy. Being a Canadian myself I was all the more anxious that she should create a sensation. When the curtain finally arose very loud applause burst forth, and the beau- tiful iNla demoiselle Breezino appeared. She was a woman of very large build, handsome, and absolutely fearless of her audience. I judged her to be about thirty-five years old. but in a minute everything was forgotten, as she burst into a powerful flow of melodious warb- lings, and T sat spellbound listening to each trill and magic note. But it was not until the artist appeared again in an old-fashioned costume that 1 came to myself with amazement, for there before my very eyes I recognized my old school mate, Wilma Gale, and the vision of her the night of the Senior stunt fla.shed across my mind. Indeed it was the same Wilma excepting she had become so very much stouter. T was filled with excitement, and im- mediately I sent for one of the ushers. He was a tall fellow with bright eyes, and he was most ol liging and said as he was a very good friend of Made- moiselle Breezino, he could surely per- suade her to see me for a few moments after the recital. She did not recognize me at first, but when I said Do you remember dear old O.L.C. days a glad smile of recognition lighted her face. However, I did not have opportunity to hear much of her story in those few minutes but gained a few facts concern- ing the change in lier career. During our conversation 1 learned that a few years after leaving ( .L.C. she had mar- ried a minister, but owing to poor health lie died and left Wilma a pen- niless widow. It was necessary that Wilma do something, so as singing was one of her ambitions she turnsd to it. She must have received some training in voice culture while rattling the dish- es at O.L.C. for as far as I know Wilma did not have the slightest inclination towards vocal in those days. But she had gradually climbed the ladder and had now reached the height of her am- bition. I mentioned the fact that she was so stout. Well, she said, it does s?em strange because for the last few months I have not eaten scarcely any- thing but shredded wheat. I noticed the twinkle in her eye and I said Do you remember when in our college days we girls used to tease you about work- ing in a shredded wheat factory? But many admirers were waiting to speak to Mademoiselle Breezino so I had to say good-bye. But she told me that she was tired after the heavy season and was going to spend the summer in the Canadian West, and she promised that she would make me a visit and so I am looking forward to her visit with a great deal of aii1 icipation. Lois Laffoley I had been rushed all morning and there was now no time left for lunch for 1 was due to report a case at two