Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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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

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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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As chief clerk of the Canadian Personal Filing Bureau, I find my position of great value in keeping track of my old classmates. Sometimes it seems to me as though I were Secretary to Believe it or not — Ripley. On the occasion of the tenth anni ' versary of our graduation, I feel that it would be appropriate to share with you the results of the latest check-up. As I have only limited time, I shall confine myself largely to the language of the file. I shall begin with our President. McClos ey, Constance: No recent report — Latest information available states that Connie left for France ten years ago to study music. So far there is no record of her return and Connie was always so reserved! Alger, Margaret: Journalist — Editress of The Amalgamated Liberal-Conservative C.C.F. The newspaper is a most daring and revolutionary experiment in journalism. Bec 6? Robertson, Consolidated : Travelling companions to two wealthy old ladies, whom they have undertaken to rejuvenate. Flash, flash! We understand they have led them a merry life. Dawson, Marjorie : Prima Donna. Last week we received her program for the opening of her engagement at the Metropolitan, having risen from the position of soloist in that Milton choir. Boyle, Elinor: Proprietress of Four Corners Hot Dog stand. Elinor guarantees to serve hot dogs with full quota of minerals and vitamins. Her specialty is stream- lined. They digest so quickly that you have to take the soda-bicarbonate beforehand. Goodfellow , Hildegarde : Navigator. The file shows a daily report of attempts to break the record around the world in a dinghy. We are awaiting word that she has passed the Queen Mary. Goodsell, Elaine: Research worker. After years of intensive study, and graduating with honours in architecture, Elaine is now developing the acoustic properties of the Great Wall of China. Graham, Marie : Owner of a large dude ranch near Yorkton. This ranch produces mostly dudes. Kinman, Verna: Engaged at present in famous comedy show amusing children all over the world. She has extended her efforts into the field of writing books, on such subjects as Speed as a Menace to Civilization. We understand that this book had the largest circulation of any book in 1946. Leggett, Eleanor: Principal of Sternstuff course on how to produce a bigger and better laugh — a school which specializes in correcting persons addicted to a mis- placed sense of humor — we understand she is doing very well. Lindsay, Margaret : Nurse in convalescent home for aged men. Why does Marg. have to use her charms to soothe the aged? What is the matter with the young ones? McClarty, Donna: Proprietress of Egad Golf Course. Her chief hobby is re- search work on vitamin Q. She occasionally dashes off for a few hours 1 skiing in Switzerland or tea in Paris. Mercer, Ruth: Through the courtesy of the Newfoundland Filing System, I can tell you that Ruth is safely settled in her native land. She is well on the way toward three more O.L.C. graduating spoons. Moffatt, Peggy. Last seen galloping along at a breakneck speed on a splendid black stallion having just re-read the story of Paul Revere. Isabel Perrin and Margaret Lindsay Page i