Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

Page 32 text:

Harriet Perry Holder of Strathcona Shield 1932-33. This year a different arrangement was followed in the election of the Shield-holder. After the Tennis Tournament, the School gathered in the Concert Hall and was addressed by Miss Maxwell. Her well-chosen words stressing the womanliness, intel- lectual abihty and athletic prowess needed by the Shield-holder, made a fitting and inspiring prelude to the election of Harriet Perry as this year ' s winner of the great honour. Norma Thompson, last year ' s Shield-holder, then presented her successor with a bouquet of roses, the gift of the Faculty, and also presented the Basketball pins and letters to the First and Second Basketball teams. A reception in the Com- mon Room was then held in Harriet ' s honour.

Page 31 text:

iMag lag As first bell rang on May Day morning, everyone flew from bed to see if it would rain or shine. It was wet! But at breakfast the Seniors sang a cheer-up song which not only cheered us but brought out the sun to make it a beautiful day after all. Mr. Taylor Statten delivered a very stimulating address on The Ideal Woman. The annual suspense of the elections followed, with Kay Kinman chosen as May Queen, Mercedes Eshoo and Mary Parks as Counsellors. The May Court consisted of a group of little girls from Oshawa and our youngest student. Mrs. Taylor Statten crowned our Queen, the ceremony and processional being beautiful and impressive as always. Under Miss Merkley ' s supervision the May Day exercises were performed in honour of the Queen. In the afternoon the usual picnic was enjoyed in the usual hilarious way. Movies in Oshawa were the evening treat instead of fireworks. IRaJiia Our new radio, installed in the Common Room, has added much to our leisure hours. It has brought enjoyable and educational programmes within our reach. The interest of the Alumnae, as shown by their contributions towards this project, is greatly appreciated. Trafalgar ' ' Traffy is the lovable school mascot. He came to us as a, tiny Collie pup, looking very much like a Teddy-bear. At first Traffy could only slide, but now he can run hke the wind, and his favourite hobby is chasing cars. He is very fond of girls, and was always on hand to welcome us on our return from the Morning Walk. We wish Traify a long and happy life, and hope he will not forget us during the summer holidays. OIlirtstmaB Pagpattl The second annual Christmas Pageant was one of the most exciting events in the school year. Joy was taken in practising carols beforehand under the able and cheer- ful supervision of Mr. G. D. Atkinson. The dining room was beautifully decorated with streamers and bells, and lighted with ca ndles. Tables were artistically arranged in the shape of a horseshoe. Mr. Atkinson ' s Choir, from Toronto, members of the Board of Directors, and other friends, were welcomed as guests. The Boar ' s Head Procession was the most important feature of the evening. First came the agile Jester, the Bowman, the Cook, Bearers carrying the Boar ' s Head, the Cantor, Candle-lighters, Minstrels, the Three Kings, with Pages, King Wenceslaus, Page and Peasant, the Monk and Indian Group, Holly and Ivy, and the Dancers. The youngest girl lighted the candle of the Senior President, and she in turn lighted the large Yuletide candle. During the delicious dinner, specially planned by Miss Wallace, we were entertained with musical and humorous numbers by the visiting choir and members of the school. After dinner, the tables were cleared, and everyone gathered in the Concert Hall. A Pantomime of the Three Wise Men was presented with carols and vocal numbers. At the close of the Pageant, groups lingered in the halls, regretting that it was ended. Art The generous loan of pictures by A. Y. Jackson, Lawren Harris and Arthur Lis- mer, and the interesting and stimulating lecture by the last of these, have been among the delights of the year.

Page 33 text:

i ' Advisory Teacher President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Miss Beer Dorothy Small Betty Toone Elsie Allin Mary Sharp Continuing the policy of last year, the Student Christian Movement of 1932 ' 3 3 has, instead of following a formal programme, endeavoured to make its help felt throughout the school. This has been done in various ways. In the fall the S.C.M. provided an evening ' s entertainment when everyone came to a jolly party of the Nations. Shortly after this event, we all worked on a talent money campaign which brought a good deal of fun as well as good results. Just before our Christmas holidays, the annual Ba2,aar was held, for the first time in Main Hall. It proved very successful, due in part to the timely arrival of the Japanese things from Hana Fukuda. Then too, a group visited the House of Refuge, singing carols and distributing small gifts. This spring a very interesting Current Events group, under the leadership of Mrs. Carscallen, met for several weeks on Sunday afternoons. Throughout the year, we have had stimulating messages from our chapel speakers, and in May enjoyed one out-door service on the lawn. Also because of donations in chapel and the school ' s support throughout the year, we have been able to give to various worthy causes almost as much as in former years. Representatives attended the Elgin House Student Conference last fall and there received inspiration for the school year. We hope those who go this fall will find it as helpful. Page Twenty-Xine