Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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I BEDORE, England ' s most prominent woman politician. Her office as advocate for women suffrage on Mars has brought her world-wide fame. Paris was not long behind when we began to get hungry. No wonder — it was time for dinner. We couldn ' t have picked a lovelier town than Vienna. On the way to the restaurant whom did we see on the corner but of all people — MARJORIE POWELL — still shining shoes, this time in an endeavour to earn her fare to Australia for the reunion. On hearing her plight it occurred to us that RUTH TAYLOR intended to stop here later and she was travelling alone. Her brief business career had left her wealthy. Marjorie could get a ride with her. While we were dining we remembered that GRACE HILL lived a few blocks down the street. We decided we might as well drop in and see the new home she had been raving about. When we arrived she was all in a dither trying to decide which glass dress to wear. It was on the way back that we noticed a general store with a familiar name. Well what do you know? ELIZABETH PIATTI had set up a branch of her father ' s business. We were on our way again when someone honked their horn and on looking out who should go scooting past but AUDREY SHAW and as we expected there was Bluebell in her trailer ga2;ing contentedly about the sky. Even though she didn ' t make a success , as a Vet. she still has Bluebell. On the horizon we see the Taj Mahal. It is here that we learned that our friend MARGARET BAETZ is now chief songstress for the new Crown Prince of India. We also heard that JACKIE BRAYFIELD and LORRAINE CAUTHERS, un- successful in civili2;ed life, are teaching the alphabet to African natives. Imagine those two being missionaries! As we planned, we landed in Australia in the late afternoon. At the landing field we came upon PHYLTSS DICKENS, broken-hearted on leaving her husband even for just a day, but she was resigned to the fact that she would have to do it some day. The next person we met was LOUISE COLE and her mischievous youngster whom she couldn ' t afford to leave at home. As we burst into the hotel we encountered a conscientious and enthusiastic re- porter — MARION MACLEOD, representing her paper, the Timbuctoo Gazette. Trailing along behind her was a fellow newshawk — VIRGINIA RICHARDS, foreign correspondent on Jupiter. AUDREY BURWASH, still wearing her silver wings, was a pleasant sight until we heard she was in charge of the food. Someone seemed to think that just because she was Head Dietician of the Chemical Foods Corporation she was suited for the ticklish job of feeding her old classmates. Glancing around we were attracted by FAY FOUND ' S worried eyes. It turned out that she had forgotten to remind someone to feed the chickens. That was the only job her wealthy and efficient husband left in her hands. On our suggestion she headed for the door to phone home and in her hurry bumped into a newcomer. Well if It isn ' t SHIRLEY GRIFFITH. With oil paint on her cheek and brush still in her hand she called her greetings. As always her heart is in her art. Just as MARION KIRK was vividly describing her Slalom which she had at last accomplished in skiing (ever since she left school she has made Switzerland her home) in came JOAN THOMPSON and FAITH REEDS. Joan who is now teach- ing kindergarten in China had been patiently waiting for Faith who is conducting an O.L.C. group on political affairs of foreign countries and had had trouble finding accommodation for them. They were just in time for the entertainment. GENE CURRY, who had taken the afternoon off from her four-day tour around the world, sang for us. My what a voice! Another great songbird WINONA DEN YES of the Metropolitan Opera brought forth cheers and applause for her beautiful rendition of the Five O ' Clock Jump. All in all it turned out to be a very pleasant occasion. Page Twenty-one

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RUTH TAYLOR And in her quiet ways discreet and ood. Quiet little Ruth was born in New Liskeard, Ontario on June 22, 1926 She attended the public and high schools in New Liskeard and this year came to O.L. C. to take a one-year secretarial course. She plans to carry through her commercial work in the future. Good luck, Ruth. Hobby — Writing letters. Favourite saying — Oh, crow! JOAN THOUFSOn Why should life all labour be. Joan was born on April 27, 1927 in Eldorado, Ontario, where she lived for 7 weeks. Then she decided to live in Wel- lington. She attended public and high school there and came to O.L.C. this year for Fifth Form. Next year she wants to go to Normal School in London. Best of luck in the future, Joan. Hobby — Writing letters. Favourite saying — Mrs. Who? LOUISE rOUHG A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. Louise was born in Ridgeway, Ontario on April 12, 1927. She attended public and high school there and then decided to come to O.L.C. last year for a Secretar- ial Course. Next year she hopes to enter the Business World and earn her own living. Good luck in the future, Louise. Hobby — Reading. Favourite saying — Oh great! SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Hastily scribbling a note of last minute items to the children, I looked ahead with anticipation to seeing the old gang again. This reunion of the Class of 194? in Australia was a splendid idea. As usual I had trouble getting the helicopter started but eventually I was on my way. Jt seemed rather foolish to go by way of Europe but my old friend VIOLET DIXON was determined we would see the Taj Mahal by daylight and this seemed like as good a chance as any. On my way across the continent I am to pick her up in New York. Well, here we are already. Goodness her job as sound effects for the Laugh Provoking Chiclets Program seems to agree with her. Such a cheery face. I certainly caught up on my gossip. Her old roommate SHEILA BAMFORD, who had planned a music career, didn ' t get along so well — she is now carrying music copies from office to office in The Down and Out Songwriters Co. By this time France is just about in sight and the first thing we see on land is a red flag of distress, but drawing closer we recognized one of DOUGLAS GOR- MAN ' S red stockings. Despite the fact that she had diligently trained as a nurse, bright colours still rated high. With her ELAINE KAUMEYER was studiously cramming for Commerce exams. After all eighteen years aren ' t too many to get through a four-year course. Circling over Paris whom should we see but EDITH BEACH. Her five children were all in good hands and with a sigh of relief she set out to pick up CORINNE I ' age Tioenty

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VALEDICTORY No man is fit to take hold who is not cool as death. These were words spoken by Abraham Lincoln at a time of crisis. These words apply to-day as we go out from the protection of our school life to prepare ovirselves for our tasks ahead. We realize the seriousness of the responsibility that will be ours and it calls for steadiness and a sureness of purpose. Golden with possi- bilities is the road that we may travel on the one hand; and dark with ruin is the road on the other. Never have there been such great opportunities for serving mankind. The youths of Europe and Asia have learned through their sufferings the need for a new world. We, in Canada, have suffered little in comparison, but does that mean we will be less conscious of our duty? The debt we owe to those who gave their lives that we might live and that war might never come again must be repaid by our sacrifices to create a new, united, peaceful world. But how are we to create this Utopian world? In the words of our King — The greatness of any nation is in the spirit of its people. Fear, hate, greed and self-seekmg in individuals leads to fear, hate, greed and self-seeking in nations. We must get rid of our own weaknesses. We must probe our prejudices, learn honesty, unselfishness, fair play and co ' operation. Many people seem to think it is the responsibility of our statesmen to build this new world, but we who are passing from this school know it is our responsi- bility. We must bend all our energy and faith to the shaping of the future. Here at O.L.C. we have been conscious of high standards of sportsmanship. We have learned fair play and we are accustomed to clean living. We have endured discipline and, although at times we could not see its immediate effect, we now see its benefits. The environment here has contributed a large share in the building of our characters. We have learned to appreciate the beauty of nature, illustrated so well in our spacious campus. Long after we leave our Alma Mater, we will retain the memory of the scarlet maple trees in the Autumn, the snow-covered evergreens in the Winter and the glorious orchards and purple lilacs in the Spring. The daily Chapel and Sunday evening services have constituted a most im- portant part of our character building. As a result of these services, we have been inspired to more serious thinking. To win the better world, we must learn how to live together, applying those inner attributes of democracy which are creative and co-operative, not self-centred, but based upon team spirit, and in a school of this kind with our friendly associa- tions we have the opportunity to put these things into practice and to learn from our close contact with other people how to apply the Golden Rule. The patient and attentive leadership of the members of the faculty has been ap- preciated by us. We would like to thank Dr. Carscallen and Miss Sissons for the guidance and understanding they have shown us this past year. Our teachers have confidence in us and we will try to live up to their expectations. In closing, I would like to remind you of an important challenge given us by King George VI in his V-E Day message — ■ Let us take up our work again resolved as a people to do nothing unworthy of those who died for us and to make the world such a place as they would have desired for their children and for ours. We, the Graduating Class of ' 45, pledge ourselves to give our minds and our efforts to create the New World of which we have talked and dreamed so long, but which now we must devote all our energies to bring into being. Page Twenty-lioo