Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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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

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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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THE SENIOR DINNER On Friday evening, April 13, the Seniors were honoured at their annual dinner. The Senior table was decorated in the class colours, blue and gold. The sterling silver spoons in the traditional pine tree pattern, the gift of the Juniors, were attached to the end of streamers radiating from vases of yellow roses in the centre of the table. The tables of the other classes were decorated with flowers in their own colours. The food was delicious and our thanks went out to Mrs. Harshaw for making the dinner such a success. The programme carried out through the banquet consisted of toasts and responses interlinked with class songs and yells. Dr. Carscallen as toastmaster opened with a short speech after which a toast was proposed to the King. The toasts which followed were exceptionally good and aptly responded to. To Our Country Alma Mater The Faculty and Staff The Graduating Class Other Classes Student Organizations Proposed By Gene Curry Edith Beach Shirley Griffith Jeanne Hurst Jackie Brayfield Elaine Kaumeyer Response By Audrey Shaw Winona Denyes Miss Sissons Corinne Bedore Mary Joy McCormack Elizabeth Brayfield Jacqui Crawford Betty Marchant Jane Gingrich Grace Hill Sheila Bamford ] Judy Moore L Marion MacLeod The evening was closed when a circle was formed and hands were joined in the singing of Auld Lang Syne. THE SENIOR AT HOME On the stroke of eight-thirty the blushing Seniors rustled their way down the stately Main Hall Stairs to greet their ' Prince Charmings , many of whom were from Pickering College. After passing through the receiving line consisting of Dr. and Mrs. Carscallen, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Miss Sissons, Miss Lick, the class teacher, and Corinne Bedore, the class president, we entered the attractive gymnasium gaily decorated with blue and blue streamers. On either side of the five-piece orchestra were large crests of Pickering College and O.L.C. There followed a delightful programme which included several novelty dances. At eleven o ' clock we withdrew to the candle-lit Common Room for a delicious supper, which left everyone floating on a cloud and wishing to dance the whole night through. But alas, all good things must end sometime; and at 1 o ' clock the reluctant good ' byes were said, and the weary but happy Seniors tripped off to bed, all convinced it had been one of the most enjoyable times during their O.L.C. days. Page Twenty-three