Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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i HELEH TATES A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. Helen arrived in Hamilton on June 11, 1923. She dashed through public school and then packed her bags for O.L.C. Five years passed. Helen obtained her Senior Matriculation and was elected warden of the Strathcona Shield — a most coveted hon- our. She further distingushed herself by winning first prize in the Public Speaking contest. Helen showed a keen interest and activ ity in sports, as vice-president of the A. A. and winner of the badminton cup for singles. We must not forget Helen ' s musical tal- ent. She is headed towards an A.T.C.M. in piano. Her ambition is to study Physio- therapy. We wish her as much success in the years to come as she has had at O.L.C. Hobby — Using huge zoological terms. Favourite Expression — Some day comes the revolution. AUDREY WOOLDiCS ' ' To know her better is to love her more. Audrey was born eighteen years ago in the little northern Ontario hamlet of Engle- hart. Like a good girl she has been to kin- dergarten, public school and high school — in Englehart. In 1939 Audrey set her compass for O.L.C, and here took the two year Household Science Course from which she graduates this year. Always ready, willing and able she took part in the sports of her class and added much to these with her mirth and laughter. Aud ' s ambition is to travel, after practicing the art of dietetics first. In whatever she does we wish her the best of luck. Hobby — Just diddling about. Favourite Saying — Well!!! Senior Class 0(i ttvi Honorary President Class Teacher President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Miss Maxwell Miss Hill Ollie Koleff Violet Andress Margaret Dibben Kathleen Glynn Cfte Senior Bance Telephones and buzzers were ringing, telegrams and flowers pouring in, seniors making themselves beautiful and Juniors rushing around to lend a helping hand here and put a finishing touch there. Why? It was the 21st of February, the evening of that all-important event, the senior dance. The gym had been very effectively decor- ated by the art department as an Elizabethan hall with panelled walls. A large portrait of a gentleman of the period of Charles I hung behind the orchestra. At nine o ' clock the seniors entered with their partners and the dance started, everyone being in the best of spirits. A 7 -piece orchestra supplied the music and envious juniors were busy serving at the punch bowl, in main hall and the common room. All too soon the manutes sped by until the strains of the National Anthem brought one of the school ' s happiest events to an end. The seniors went sorrowfully to bed to dream of their Prince Charmings, and the juniors to make plans for next year. Senior tunt On April 4th, the seniors gave us their annual stunt. This year they not only presented one play, but two, of very different character, each enjoyed by all. Friday Afternoon in a Village School composed of the majority of the senior class, was the first to delight the audience. The title speaks for itself — and so did the pupils! A Room in the Tower depicted the life or Lady Jane Grey and her struggles with her cousin Mary. Four members of the class fascinated their listeners by displaying this. The plays were ably directed by Peggy McCallum and Betty Forman. The seniors have never let us down when it comes to a stunt, and this year ' s class did not fail to keep up the tradition. Their class song is hard to equal and remained on our lips for many days after. Page Fifteen

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LOUISE SKUrEZKY Eager for work and wisdom. Born m the romantic setting of old Vien- na on a sunny August day, 1923, Louise has led a rather thrilling life. After spend- ing the first few weeks of her life in Aus- tria she was moved to Prague, Czecho-Slo- vakia, where she stayed until 1938. When a German invasion threatened their native land the Skutezky family moved to Switzer- land, then to England, where Louise learn- ed to speak the English language. After a year in England they came to Canada and Louise entered O.L.C. Here she has been one of our keenest students. This year she was secretary of the S.C.M. and popu- larly voted one of the May Queen ' s coun- cillors. By the way, Louise must have some specific power over horses, because nearly every time she gets on Lilian the horse quietly sinks to her knees in humble submission and rolls over. Next year Louise intends to continue her studies in University. Luck be with you, Louise! Hobby — Riding. Favourite Saying — Oh kids, I haven ' t got my Latin done! BARBARA STOKES She has wit and song and sense. Mirth and sport and eloquence. Barb is a Sunday ' s child, born in Montreal eighteen years ago. She lived in Montreal and went to public school there until four years ago her family moved to Brazil, when she was sent to King ' s Hall, Compton, where she obtained her Junior Matric. Last year she came to O.L.C, was secretary of the S.C.M., and this year was president. When the day came to elect the May Queen, Barb ' s popularity was proved by her almost unanimous election. Barb is good all round, excelling not only in commercial but in golf and apparatus. This year she is returning to Sao Paulo and will probably be there all next winter, but we hope to see her on the campus next May Day. Best wishes. Barb! Hobby— Golf. Favourite Saying — Gee it ' s dumb! MARlAJi THOMPSOK Ahvays merry and bright. Marian was born nineteen years ago in Aurora and attended public and high school there. Three years ago she came to O.L.C. and in her second year became pres- ident of the S.C.M. This year Marian has very capably filled the oiiice of Honour Club President, and in this difficult posi- tion has done her duty well while remain- ing popular with everyone. She is thinking of taking up Social Service work, and we know that she will be as successful in it as she has been in her work here. We wish you all the luck in the world, Thompy, don ' t forget us, for we shall certainly never forget you. Hobby — Sleeping. Favourite Saying — Guess what ' s happen- ed! BARBARA TVRVILLE A sunny disposition is the very soul of success. Barbara was born in London, Ont., 1921, where she attended Tecumseh Public School and later the London South Collegiate. Thereupon Turvy moved to St. Thomas in 1935 and got her Senior Matric. at St. Thomas Collegiate. In 1940 O.L.C. first became aware of her existence when Bar- bara enrolled to take a one-year Commer- cial Course During this year she has shown a keen interest in all school activi- ties and has kept the lives of her compan- ions merry with her cheerful disposition. Next year Barbara expects to join the army of Canada ' s up-and-coming young steno- graphers, and we wish her every success in her endeavours. Hobby — Teasing Miss Kitchen. Favourite Saying — Here I am you lucky people! ORMA WILLIAMS Things are horn to the saddle and ride the world. Norma was born on March 24, 1922, in Englehart, Ont. She received her elemen- tary education and two years ' high school there and then completed her Junior Mat- riculation at Ilderton, Ontario. Seeing an advertisement for riding she came to O.L.C. last year and is now graduating in commer- cial. Norma has excelled in both riding and commercial, obtaining an award for the highest proficiency in riding and a silver award in commercial on Commencement Day. Next year she intends to get an office job and we wish her every happiness. Hobby — Trying to break through her floor to reach Lower Frances. Favourite Saying — I can ' t stand it any longer.

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Senior Bmner After a week of planning, preparation and much hard work by every class with the exception of the seniors, we were at last ready for the Senior Dinner. The centre- piece of the senior table, attractively arranged by the juniors, represented a ship done in the senior colours, red, silver and blue. The favours were life boats and the place cards life savers, beside which was a coffee spoon in the traditional pine tree pattern, the gift of the juniors to the seniors. The dining room looked very attractive filled with girls with happy faces — with the exception of those who had speeches to make. After the toasts to the king, our country, alma mater, the faculty and staff, the gradu ' ating class, other classes, student organizations and the college press, the school formed a circle and sang Auld Lang Syne, the traditional closing for our senior duiner. tKljc aiumnac Cca This year the Alumnae entertained the graduating class at O.L.C. The seniors enjoyed a delightful program given by its members, after which a dainty tea was served. The graduating class had a chance to become acquainted with the Alumnae and ask about the activity and locality of the Chapters, and we appreciated this opportunity and the trouble the Alumnae went to in preparing an enjoyable afternoon. JSaccalaurcatc crbicr One of the most vivid pictures we hold in our hearts of Commencement Week has its origin on the last Sunday evening before we leave the school. In this picture we see the long line of students winding its way to church in honour of the seniors, the girls in cap and gown entering with bowed heads, the memorable sermon for them, and finally the walk home together with their entrance up Main Stairs singing Saviour, again to Thy dear Name we raise. — all this being part of a lovely tradition we hope will live on for those who follow. This year on Sunday, June 8th, one of the longest lines in the schooFs history made its way to Whitby United Church for this service. The Juniors traditionally decorated the church for the service and ushered the Seniors in. The sermon was preached by Dr. W. C. Lockhart of Sherbourne Street United Church, Toronto, and we will long remember the profound message he left with us. After this the Seniors entertained their friends in the Common Room and had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Lockhart and Mrs. Lockhart, whom they found to be even more charming than they anticipated. Senior Ircabfagt Z-2-2-Z How many bells have gone? Z ' Z ' Z-Z Oh my goodness — this is June 9th, and the day of our Senior break ' fast — Roommate ! Z ' Z ' Z ' Z Senior breakfast! Well why didn ' t you say so — Fm up. And so we set out — cofi ee, bacon, oranges, jam, bread, wood, rugs — and anything else we could carry — and tracked our way across the campus and down to the creek. Here we made two cosy fires and smoldered away the bacon and toast to our hearts ' content. The sun came up to greet us and many a camera clicked the happy groups sitting around the fires. OUie presented Miss Hill with a compact on behalf of the class, for her staunch support of our activities all year. After Peggy, Joan and Kay had cooked things up and everyone was in high spirits, we roamed around picking the buttercups and daisies ' till Barb and Ruth had a bouquet, and then started for home. We might mention we met some cows — as did the class of ' 40 — on the way home, but we won ' t mention we ran, will v;e? And ,so ended the beginning of a perfect day!