Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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RUTH ELIZABETH DIXOK ' ' Genius is the ability to avoid wor . On October 19, 1912, there was great rejoicing in the Dixon family for none other had arrived and was making her presence felt than Betty. After passing through the stages of very young childhood, she was sent to King George Public School to learn reading and writing. She was an apt pupil, and at the age of eleven, her entrance certificate un- der her arm, she wended her way to Walk- erville Collegiate. Spending two years there she decided to find out for herself if all the stories of boarding school life were true, and Sept., 1 26, found her a happy medium at O.L.C. Last year she completed her matricula- tion, and this year has been a dignified senior. Betty has not yet decided on her future career, but it is probable that she will spend a year at home before attend- ing Varsity. Best of luck, Betty, and re- member we are proud of the youngest sen- ior in the class of ' 29. Hobby — Cracking a certain feeble joke. Favourite Expression — Wouldn ' t you know it?. MARY BLOW With lots of pep, a right game sport, Of goal she ' ll ne ' er fall short. Mary ' s first lusty wails were heard in Whitby, on July 23, 1 9 1 1 . She led a very tomboyish career through public school, and in due time entered Whitby High School. During her five years there Mary was Captain of the Senior Basketball team for three years, held the Girls 1 Senior Champ- ionship for two years, and in her grad- uating year was the winner of the Nelson Shield. In the fall of 1928 Mary came to O.L. C. determined to succeed in the two years in one which the commercial department offers to ambitious students. The result is obvious. Mary hopes, some day to attend univer- sity, but until that time she Will be some- body ' s very efficient private secretary. Favourite Expression — Heavens! Hobby — Singing. Page Twenty-

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MARGARET McLEOD I Grace in women is the secret chain — The spell that binds forever. We hear the great event took place in Gait, Ontario, on January 13, 1910. Is that right, Marg.? If so, let us continue! Gait did not have the honor of Marg ' s presence for long as the bright lights of Hamilton held a greater attraction for her. It was here she attended public school, and wishing to continue her career attended Hamilton Central Collegiate. Margaret at- tained her matric there, although we do not believe it was all work and no piay. However, our conscientious Marg., not satisfied with a matriculate standing, ven- tured to O.L.C. and in ' 28 we find her enrolled as a member of our most noble senior class, and much worthy of her stand- ing. Marg. has held the honor of Business Manager of the Vox, and has filled her position very well. Along with this she is taking a two year commercial course in one. Next year she has high hopes of becom- ing somebody ' s secretary, we doubt whether she will keep up her secretarial work for long, matrimony will probably claim her. Favourite Saying - - No but — urn — Do you see what I mean? Hobby — Wearing brown. S GWEN ]ORT As full of spirit as the month of May. On a cold blustering night, January 30, 1912, Gwen first started making a noise. People marvelled at her promising athletic figure even at such an early age. She walk- ed at seven months and talked long before that. Gwen obtained her primary education at St. Catharines Memorial Public School and her secondary education at St. Catharines Collegiate Institute. In 1926, Gwen came to O.L.C. entering the Sophomore Class. In September 1927, she became a H. Sc. follower and now she is graduating from that department. Gwen has played in the First Basket-ball team for two successive years, and is a member of this year ' s Athletic executive. Gwen is a clean sport both in her basket- ball and in her association with those a- round her. She has naturally a lovable dis- position which despite all kinds of weather, makes her see the sunny side of everything. She has played hard for O.L.C. and we take this opportunity of thanking her and wishing her the very best not only in the field of Athletics but for her future under- taking. Hobby — Basketball. Favourite Expression — Word of honour. Page Twenty-Four

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MILDRED WARREH With gentle yet prevailing force Intent upon her destined course. 1 ' Mildred first greeted the light of day on October 18, 1912, her birthplace being Scott, Saskatchewan. At a very young age Mildred toddled off to school in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, to re- ceive the education she brought along with her to O.L.C. in ' 28. Last year, having mastered and success- fully passed twelve matriculation subjects, she decided to take ten Senior subjects this year. Being very ambitious she added to this long list A.T.C.M. piano work and vocal. Next year Mildred is going to univer- sity to take Commercial Law. O. L. C. will miss her bright way next year, but we wish her a very happy and successful university career. We also hope that although Saskatchewan is a long jour- ney from Whitby, that Mildred will not forget her Alma Mater and the friends she made there in the years to come, and that some day she will come back to see us. Hobby — Taking numerous subjects and being cheerful. Favourite Expression ■ — For goodness sakes. JEAH WALKER Yearning for the large excitement that the coming years would yield. Now let us become acquainted with Jean ' s interesting life, as much as the short space allotted to us will allow. Graduating from the cradle in Thorold in 1909, she gurgled away several years, making fun of the world at large, until taken in charge by a private tutor who in- structed her in the first lights of knowledge. But Jean did not enjoy privacy, and was then thrust into the cruel world by go- ing to public school and later to the Thor- old High. In September, 1927, Jean was discovered to the interest of all the residents of O. L. C. to be undertaking a year of Domestic Science, combined with a little fun. But either Jean enjoyed the year or the year enjoyed Jean, but nevertheless she de ' cided to again grace our portals this year and rise to the most excellent position of a dignified senior. She has done excellent work in her domestic science course and we are sure that the Grace Hospital in Detroit is going to find a very capable and entertaining pupil dietitian in Jean this fall. Best of luck always, Jean. Hobby: Tearing around. Favourite Expression: More darn fun! I Page Twenty-Six