Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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S entor Class (Officers Honourary President ■ ■ Miss Maxwell Class Teacher - - - Miss Taylor President ' ' - Beatrice Bullen Vice-President ' - Janet Montgomery-Moore Secretary-Treasurer - - Marjorie Snelgrove tKfje Mentor ©ance At last the night (which some of us had been looking forward to for four years) arrived. The Seniors, most of whom a short time before had been liberally bespeckled with paint, having gotten almost as much on themselves as on the murals, but now all looking their best, led their partners to the gym, which had been completely transformed for the occasion. We found ourselves standing on the verandah of a Venetian palace, overlooking the canals on which gondolas were floating in the moonlight. We owed this to Ruth Keene, who designed and, for the most part, painted the murals. The four-piece orchestra did nobly until the arrival of reinforcements a short time after- wards but everyone enjoyed the music anyway. Too soon the hour of departure came and we seniors all hobbled off to bed, dreading 7.30 when we had to rise and put our noses to the grindstone on account of approaching exams! ®be Mentor Binner Everyone had worked hard all week but the Seniors, with the exception, of course, of those who had speeches to struggle through. The event was the Senior Dinner on the night of April fifth. As the graduating class entered the dining room, they were pleasantly surprised (for not one of us knew a thing about it) to see the most attractive and original decorations on the Senior table. The placecards depicted the Juniors 1 conception of what the ultimate fate of each Senior would be, and how true some of them were! The flowers and tapers were yellow, green, and mauve, the Class colours. In front of each place was a coffee spoon, the traditional gift of the Juniors to the Seniors. After a sumptuous repast, thanks to Miss Crosthwaite and her staff, Dr. Carscallen, the toastmaster, rose and proposed a toast to the King. This was followed by toasts to Our Country, Alma Mater, the Faculty, the Senior Class, the Other Classes, Student Organizations and the College Press. {Ef)e Pernor tunt The Senior Class production this year was called The. French Maid and the Phonograph with Mary Lou playing the title role (the French Maid!) She was supported by Billie who was just another of those pesky kid-sisters who are the bane of their elders ' existence, in this case J. C. Renwick and Quancy. Who will ever forget Keene as Madame Renard? or Dickie with her chafing dish? and did we think Janet could look so studious! and Sheila so much like a real Parisian? Although time for practicing was scarce, everyone rose to the occasion and ad libbed where their memories failed them, and so made the play a howling success (even if we do say it ourselves!) Ef)e glumnae tCea The Castle Chapter entertained the Senior Class at their annual tea at the home of Mrs. Leo Gray, Simcoe Street, Oshawa, on May 27. We met our friends of the Alumnae in the garden and chatted with them until tea was served. We wish to thank these ladies for being so kind as to entertain us. Page Fourteen

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MAR]ORIE McRAE Steadfast is her friendship, Her word as true as steel. Marj. arrived in the little town of Bar- rie ' s Bay on June 25, 1922, and has carried with her ever since the sunny atmosphere of that bright day. Not more than three years later we find Marj. in Eaganville. Here she attended public school, but at ten she moved to Whitney. In the fall of 38 Marj. packed her bags and set out for O.L.C., registering as a Junior. She returned this year to obtain her Honour Matric. Although her plans for the future are as yet undecided, whatever they be we wish her the best of luck. Pastime — Exercising her feet after lights out. Favourite Saying — That ' s right! ELEAHOR QUAHCE ••She has wit and song and sense Mirth and sport and eloquence. One fine summer ' s day, almost twenty years ago, a tiny, winsome baby girl who possessed the gift of song was born in the town of Delhi, Ont. Quancy attended the public school of Delhi and obtained the major part of her Senior Matric. at the High School in Sim- coe, Ont. The fall of ' 39 found her at O.L.C., concentrating on Music and Dra- matics. She proved her capability by filling the position of Vice-Pres. of the S.C.M. suc- cessfully. Chosen as a Councillor to the May Queen, she was most gracious and sweet. Next year Quancy plans to attend Nor- mal School in Toronto, where she will spe- cialize in Kindergarten work. We wish her every success. Pastime — Getting permission to go to To- ronto. Favourite Saying — Aha! she cried, as she winked her wooden eyelash. JAHE CAROL REHWICK Music, hath charm, hut the musician hath more. Jane Carol Renwick, familiarly known as J.C., first heard music, .the sighs of ador ing parents, at Stratford on March 3, 1922. She attended public school in Welles- ley, high school in Palmerston, and finally came to O.L.C. to complete her matric and to study music. J.C. was on both the basketball and archery teams. Her acting ability was shown to us when she played Flossie in the Senior play. However, J.C. ' s chief interest lies in music. She hopes to get her A.T.C.M. in both voice and piano. Whatever she does, we know she ' ll succeed for Her eyes and manner bespeak ambition. Pastime — Participating in sports. Favourite Saying — Oh! hat! KATHRTH SIEGHER The noblest mind, the best contentment has. Kay first smiled upon the world on May 30, 1922, in Kitchener, Ont. In her early years Kay attended several Public Schools in her native city, and later was a co-ed of the Kitchener Collegiate Institute. She came to O.L.C. this year bringing with her great ability, part of her Senior Matric and lots of fun. We shall miss Kay next year and wc sincerely hope that she will often look for- ward with eager anticipation to her Home Comings. Good luck in everything you undertake, Kay. Pastime — Pestering Ro when she is read- ing. Favourite Saying — It ' s a riot kids, Hon- est! ETHEL WEBER Not too quiet, not too gay. But a real good sport in her own quiet way. Ethel was born on Feb. 2, 1921, in the fair city of Kitchener. There she graduated from Suddaby Public Schml and Kitchener- Waterloo Collegiate. In the fall of ' 39, she decided to enter O.L.C. ' s ranks as a commercial student. Ethel is interested in sports, especially swimming in which she excels as a life saver. Ethel ' s plans are rather uncertain, but we expect she will step into the big busi- ness world and show them just how book- keeping should be done. Here ' s hoping for her the very best of luck and happiness. Pastnne — Doing Shorthand. Favourite Saying — Never mind, little girl. Page Thirteen

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baccalaureate § erbtce This service is one of the most impressive ceremonies of Commencement Week. This year on Sunday evening, June ninth, the Senior Class in caps and gowns, followed the rest of the school into the United Church, which was beautifully decorated with white rihhon and lilacs. The Junior President, Betty Hazelton, cut the ribbons to allow the Seniors to enter the pews. Rev. Willard E. Brewing, B.D., D.D., brought us a message that was inspiring to every Senior, as well as the other members of the School. On returning to the College the traditional hymn, Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise was sung as the Graduating Class proceeded up Main Hall. At the conclusion of this a reception was held in the Common Room where the Seniors and their guests met Dr. and Mrs. Brewing. Mentor breakfast -part? The day finally dawned, not very brightly because it was raining, but not enough to dampen our ardour, even if it did dampen our clothes a little. At seven-thirty all the Seniors, ready for anything, met at the side door and proceeded to the back lane. Due to the rain the fire was unwilling to go, but under Keene ' s guiding hand was soon blazing merrily, whereupon everybody armed with a long stick, pieces of bread and bacon attended to the needs of their inner man. We almost had hamburgers too, as the cows came sauntering past, but Billie and Quancy were as scared of them as they were of us, so discouraged any designs we might have had. Bea Bullen presented Miss Taylor with The Flowering Earth (a book) on behalf of the Class, then we set out for home in high spirits. Clafitf Bap €xerctfi!es! This was a busy day for the Juniors as well as the Seniors. In the morning, the former made the daisy chain (with some real daisies in it!) At noon the Seniors were entertained at lunch in the household science room, by the Juniors, which we all enjoyed very much. In the afternoon at three o ' clock, the traditional daisy chain ceremony took place in the Concert Hall. The Seniors entered with the Chain on their shoulders, and as each girl ' s biography was read, she took her place on the stage. This was followed by the presentation of the Senior pins, the Class Prophecy, and the Valedictory. In the evening the traditional bonfire was held into which each Senior threw the subject which had been her pet aversion during the year. This was followed by the presentation of two plays: Winsome Winnie, a melodrama, in which everyone hissed at the villain, cheered the hero, etc., and The Singing Soul, a Chinese tragedy. Both these productions were under the able direction of Miss Hill and were excellently presented by the casts.