Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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€iaiii Bap Class Day, on Monday, was a lovely, sunny day beginning aright with the Seniors ' most enjoyable breakfast party. Class Day is always a full day and this year it ran true to form for Seniors — Juniors — everyone found occupations of some sort all morning. At 2 p.m., the Seniors gathered in Main hall. The daisy chain of white lilacs and bridal wreath showed to advantage on the dark gowns, the diligent work of the Junior class. When the Seniors reached the Concert hall their biographies were read, causing much laughter, and they then took their places on the platform. The Class prophecy — (who would ever have believed our Seniors would turn out like that!) was read and the Valedictory given. A new item was introduced when the graduating pins were given to the Seniors. Prior to this the pins had been presented to the class itself before Class Day. The programme of the afternoon closed with the school song. The bonfire in the evening was looked forward to with great enthusiasm but before the school gathered outside the elections of the Athletic, S.C.M., and Honour Club presidents were held. Dr. Carscallen showed some of the May day pictures in the basement after the elections and it was just dusk when, with blankets, cushions and of course, the Seniors ' poems, the school assembled around the bonfire. Geometery for the academic and Bookkeeping for the commercial students seemed to be the two subjects in the lime-light, or literally should we say, in the fire- light . At 10.30 p.m., the school went inside to bed carrying happy memories of Class Day. Senior flap Lights are once more dimmed in the Concert Hall and the curtains are drawn back on the Senior play. A brawny woodcutter (really our womanly Louise Marshall) swings his mighty axe with vigorous blows as a dainty princess (yes, that ' s Fran Todd) trips out to greet him — (literally, almost, for the space between stage trees is very small) . Our plot now proceeds with gusto as we find the love of these two young things is to thwarted by scheming Momma and Poppa. Three Princes, the first of whom is the Red Prince (but don ' t let that disguise fool you — yes, it is, Elizabeth Correll) the second is the Blue Prince (would you believe it — Pop Danby!) and lastly, the Yellow (this can ' t be Betty Stephens!) All three seek to win our fair princess, but ah — woodcutter has an idea — (so has the Queen, What? Not Marcia Scoon?) These mysterious plans are developing with rapidity — which is the kindest of heart, for he shall marry the Princess? Ah, but woodcutter has fixed it so no one can decide — the queen is overcome by a surfeit of bread — for she, as a beggarwoman, seeks to test each prince, and all comply with a crust of bread — er — given by the woodcutter! The King (really now! Elaine Grandy) rushes to Marty ' s aid and our hero saves the day — goes to court — and — yes, marries the princess! But wait — this is not all. There is yet to come — Archibald. Again the curtains are drawn back and a hush falls. Yes, there is Elinore Bailes, Jean Taylor, Betty Becker, Marj. Barron, and who? of course, Polly Pollard. Why, they are students in a girls ' boarding school. No — no — now you ' re mistaken about that one — Bern Hen- derson? Go on — what? Why so it is! Midge (E.B.) continues to boast about brother Archibald, does she? But, oh — oh — telegram saying Archie is arriving — 5 p.m. What a mess! Marj., be a pal and help Midge out — dress up as Archie, for he ' s not all he ' s supposed to be. Well, all right, but, mind, if — what! Who do we see under yon table? Eavesdropping, eh? Not — not — yes — Els-e Lebovitz. Elsie, is that nice? Well, says she, We ' ll fix that. The scene now changes. It is 5 p.m. Archibald (Marj.) IS announced by Felicite (where did the French accent come from, Betty Doe ' ) All goes well, 5 minutes later— Archibald (Elsie) is announced by Felicite. (Not Pafie Seventeen

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Mentor (tluii 0iUttti Honorary President Class Teacher President Vice-President Secretary ' Treasurer Miss A. A. Maxwell Miss E. McNaught Betty Stephens Bernadette Henderson Catharine Campbell iit}t Mentor Banre Friday, February 19, was the date on which many hearts throbbed and cheeks blushed; for the Seniors were enjoying themselves to their utmost at the Annual Senior ' ' At Home. After we had passed through the receiving line of Miss Maxwell, Dr. and Mrs. Carscallen, Miss McNaught, Senior Class Teacher, and Betty Stephens, Class President, our attention was attracted by the decorations of blue and blue streamers, clusters of multi-coloured balloons, and coronation murals designed by the Art Department, all of which completely transformed the gym. The novelty dances rendered by the splendid seven piece orchestra enabled strangers to become friends. Members of the Junior Class bore the burden of good things to eat as we assembled in the Common Room and beautiful Main Hall. Onc ' thirty came all too soon, but we were left with the happiest memories of one of the most enjoyable occasions of the year. Senior ©inttpr On Friday evening, April 9, the Senior Dinner was held in a coronation atmosphere. Two gold crowns on a black and red background were the main features of the decorating scheme and this was carried out on the Senior table in baskets of the coro ' nation colours, blue, red and gold, which are also the Senior colours of the year. This theme was continued in the gold crowns that were the place cards, and in the colours on the menu-programme. The tables of the other classes were decorated with their own colours. The food was excellent and the humorous comments on the menus provided many laughs. The programme woven in through the banquet consisted of toasts and responses interspersed with class songs and even yells. An O.L.C. sterling silver coffee spoon was presented to each of the Seniors by the Junior class. Dr. Carscallen as toastmaster opened with a short address after which a toast was proposed to the King. The toasts which followed were unusually good and showed a great deal of thought and consideration. To Our Country Alma Mater Faculty The Graduating Class Other Classes Proposed By Thelma Gould Marcia Scoon Bernadette Henderson Allison Guy Ehnore Bailes Student Organizations Pauline Danby College Press Jean MacKenzie Response By Jean Pollard Jean Taylor Miss Maxwell Betty Stephens Dorothy Leggett Mary Eli2;abeth Aitken Valerie Farewell Joan Campbell Marie House Isobel Campbell Louise Marshall [ Marjory Barron Frances Todd The evening closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.

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again, Betty?) Somewhat of a mix ' up, we ' d say, however, perhaps. What? Archibald, the real one, is announced. Do you expect us to believe that Midge has three brothers all called Archibald? Yes — we thought so — Now sir, explain yourself — and you sir — (this can ' t be Isabel Campbell). Isabel at this point exhibits a fine bit of boxing for she starts at the imposters hand and fist. But all ' s well that ends well — for every thing is settled peaceably and life runs smoothly for those concerned. So comes to a close the Senior Stunt of ' 37. The Senior Song is heard for the first time, and Miss McNaught receives her bouquet of flowers. Refreshments are served in the common room by the Seniors. Senior iBreakfagt artp The sunny but dewy morn of June 7 found the Seniors of ' 37 gathered at the back of the College, ready to hike across the fields to the creek down the back lane. So off we went carrying baskets — of wood — of food (or should the food come first?) and feeling in the best of spirits. It took but a short time to start a blazing fire and an even shorter time for some one to suggest that breakfast should get under way. So the Household Science members of the party undertook to cook the bacon and eggs while the toast and bread was buttered and the coffee set to keep warm. The Seniors this year were glad to welcome to their morning party two of the girls ' mothers and hope they enjoyed the breakfast as much as the Seniors did. After the hearty helpings of scrambled eggs and bacon (the bacon wasn ' t scrambled of course), coffee and marmalade and toast, Betty presented Miss McNaught with a leather travelling clock (electric, too!) Miss McNaught was very pleased and we were pleased at her being pleased, and so, pleased as we all were — we made our way home again — and — shall we ever forget that breakfast party? baccalaureate iinbaj ' Sunday evening found twenty-two Seniors in caps and gowns, with rather solemn faces, proceeding to the Church for the Baccalaureate service. The Church was fairly well filled when we reached it and took our seats — decorated by the Juniors, with white flowers and cut off by white ribbon. The sermon was given by Dr. George Dickson and the girls were greatly impressed by his earnest and very human sermon. We returned home by the highway and entered Main hall between the lines of fellow students and visitors singing the school hymn. Refreshments were served in the Common room, the Seniors met Dr. Dickson and enjoyed a visit with their guests. Clasig ropf)pcp Time marches on! ! ! And after ten years I ' ve finally arrived at the Coronation, and I can see almost everybody through my own little periscope. There are thousands of people, surely I must know somebody here! ! Ah, there ' s someone coming toward me. — -Good Heavens — Count Ritzendon! ! Has she been in Europe Zelda Gurton beside- all these years? Communicating with Zelda, I hear that tAarj. Barron got her M.D. degree last week and is to be -married next week in the Little Bay Church in wh ' ch she is a faithful worker. After the wedding they will leave for the missionary fields in Africa. I- Page Eighteen