Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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junior Stnttpr The annual Senior Dinner was held Friday evening, April 24. The speeches were all unusually good and the food, of course, was delicious. The Junior Class decorated the Senior tables with pussy willows, mignonette, and white carnations in black and silver holders, and green and silver tapers in black candlesticks. Each Senior received an O.L.C. sterling silver coffee spoon, a gift of the Juniors. Dr. Carscallen, as Toast- master, gave a short address and then proposed a toast to the King. The other toasts were as follows: To Our Country Alma Mater Faculty Graduating Class Other Classes Proposed by Ruth Mercer Margaret Alger Margaret Beck Catherine Tees Donna McClarty Student Organizations Margaret Lindsay College Press Peggy Moffatt Response by Marie Graham Verna Kinman Miss A. A. Maxwell Constance McCloskey Ruth Eakins Peggy McKibbin Mary Elizabeth Aitken Yvonne Baillie Edith Porsild Marjorie Dawson Betty Stephens Eleanor Leggett Elaine Goodsell Harralaurrate j uniiaij The Baccalaureate service, one of the most impressive functions of Commencement Week, was held on the evening of June 9, in the Whitby United Church. The Junior Class had decorated the pews beautifully, and as the Seniors, attired in cap and gown, walked slowly down the aisle between the standing people, the Junior president led the way and cut the ribbons which guarded the pews for the graduates. This year the speaker was the Rev. Mr. Parks, of Carlton Street United Church, Toronto. He spoke on the necessity of acquiring from our 1 education the proper sense of values so that no matter what our environment we may properly adjust ourselves so as to obtain the most from life. We were all impressed by his personality and sincerity. The rest of the students had arrived at the school and were lined up in Main Hall, where they sang the school hymn as the black gowned Seniors passed between the two rows and on up the stairs, with the beautiful window making an impressive back ' ground. Later in the evening the Seniors and guests were invited to the Common Room to meet the speaker of the evening. Thus ended Baccalaureate Sunday, to remain a lovely memory long after college days have ended. ?niar fSrfakfaat Party Bright and early on Class Day morning sixteen graduates arrayed themselves in their worst to walk over the hill to the creek and eat breakfast. Some struggled along with the food baskets, whilst our president tripped lightly with a little surprise for Miss Bea. However, all their efforts were abundantly awarded. The food was cooked by the Household Science members (by mutual consent) and thoroughly enjoyed. Miss B. Maxwell was overjoyed with her dinner ring (fancy, at breakfast!) and we were overjoyed with her joy. The ring didn ' t fit (as expected) but — Oh well — all ' s well that ends well. Page Fifteen

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0?tu0r (Elaaa QDfftrtra Honorary President Miss A. A. Maxwell Class Teacher Miss B. Maxwell Constance McCloskey President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Donna McClarty Margaret Alger Sty? pttinr Satire Hall telephones rang! Seniors rushed from room to room. Juniors darted about lending a helping hand to the heroines of the evening. That was the occasion of the Senior At-Home on Friday, February 21, the most anticipated event of the senior year. The eager enthusiasm which had arisen many weeks before did not lessen as the hour approached. Guests began to arrive about half past eight, and before long a number of smiling young people were on their way to the gymnasium. There a gaily decorated room awaited them. The efforts which the girls had made to transform the gymnasium into a room befitting the occasion were very successful. Blue and blue streamers and multi-coloured balloons swayed lightly overhead. Standards filled with beautiful flowers, easy chairs, and lamps completed the ensemble. As the guests entered the gymnasium they were received by Dr. and Mrs. Car- scallen, Miss A. Maxwell, Professor and Mrs. Sissons, Miss B. Maxwell the class teacher, and Constance McCloskey, the Senior president. The delightful music was supplied by Hal Taylor ' s five-piece orchestra. The dance programs were varied by Paul Jones, balloon and novelty dances. Supper was served in the Common Room and Main Hall by the Juniors, after which dancing was resumed. At half past one the strains of Dear Old Trafalgar brought to a close one of the most enjoyable occasions of the year. This year the Seniors displayed their histrionic ability in a production of what someone has called that glorious logician ' s holiday, Alice in Wonderland. From the time the White Rabbit first scampered across the stage until the last lusty cry of off with her head, the audience followed with obvious delight the wonderful and fearful adventures of Alice, played by Elaine Goodsell. The characterizations, we thought, were especially good. Remember the Cheshire Cat and the Dormouse? Ethel Robertson gave a very effective rendering of Beautiful Soo-oo-p! After the stunt and the Senior Song, sung for the first time, Miss B. Maxwell was presented with a lovely bouquet of spring flowers. Then all withdrew to the Common Room and refresh- ments were served by the Seniors. junior B ' tunt

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QUaaa Say The day started with the Senior Breakfast Party, one of O. L. O. ' s traditional jaunts. In the morning the Juniors made the daisy chain. At 4.30, led by Miss B. Maxwell, the class teacher, the stately procession of graduates, linked together by the flowery rope, progressed slowly down the front steps, along the walk, and thro ugh the logia entrance into the Concert Hall, halting before the student body. Catherine Tees, Junior President, read the personal biographies, as composed by the Juniors, and after each Ruth Eakins cut the chain. When all were seated, Constance McCloskey, the Senior President, presented the school with a large Union Jack. Marjorie Dawson, president of the S.C.M., presented the school with a choir gown which had been pur ' chased with some residuary funds of that organization. Then Verna Kinman delivered the Valedictory, after which the Prophecy was read by Isabel Perrin. After the school song all dispersed. The bonfire, that night, proved to be very amusing. The comical verses revealed literary talent and the many challenges and quick responses showed the true sportsmanship of the girls and faculty. One hundred and twenty loyal Alumnae, together with present students and Faculty gathered at one of the most interesting and successful Alumnae Dinners ever Eyes sparkled in anticipation of the surprise which had been so carefully guarded from Miss A. A. Maxwell. A picture in pink and white, the birthday cake scintil- lating with twenty-one candles was carried in by the Presidents of the Senior and Junior Classes. Everyone rose and sang Happy Birthday to You while the cake was being placed on the Head Table. A needlepoint purse containing a gift of money was presented by Miss M. L. Copeland in appreciation of Miss Maxwell ' s 21 years of association with the College. A delightful address was then given by Miss A. A. Ball, a former teacher. Telegrams of greetings and congratulations from Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal, and messages from the various Chapters were read to the audience. Another surprise of the evening was the presentation to Dr. Carscallen of a Diploma three feet long with the letters O.L.C. outlined in 50 one-dollar bills, given by the Ryerson Chapter. The money will be expended in the purchase of a Movie Projector. The presentations of curtains by the Trafalgar Chapter, and silverware from the Whitby Castle Chapter, were very much appreciated. At the end of a delicious dinner, typical of Miss Wallace ' s efforts, members of the Alumnae entertained with a concert of vocal, violin, dramatic, and musical selections. Dr. Carscallen treated the school to a preview of the May Day moving pictures, showing the ceremony, riding exhibition, and the afternoon picnic. Alumnae lag held. Sixteen