Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL The traditional Christmas spirit spread throughout the school with the approach of the Christmas festival. Our choir practised diligently their sweetest carols for the occasion, and the day before feverish preparations reached their climax. On the night itself, the dining-room was adorned with delicate pink candles surrounded by tiny evergreen boughs. ' i ' he candle-lighting procession began the ceremonies and after the yuletide candles on the head table had been lit the pages carried their lights to all the other tables. By candlelight a delicious dinner was served ac companied by musical numbers from the choir. The most impressive procedure was the Boar ' s Head procession. This was led by a mischievous jester followed by the Bowman, Cook, Boar ' s Head Bearers, the Can- tor, Minstrels and the Three Kings. After dinner everyone gathered near the Main Hall staircase to see the Nativity Pageant followed by a play in the Concert Hall. The Yuletide season was given a splendid beginning and that evening will re- main in our hearts as one of our finest memories of O.L.C. JUNIOR STUNT Why is the night of March 1st an important date this year at O.L.C? If not remembered by the rest of the school it stands out in the minds of our Juniors who were the ones to make it successful The mistresses of ceremonies, Jane Goodchild and Dorothea Mann, introduced the spirit of the stunt with gay antics. Among the most popular of the presentations was the Car-Skit, enacted with continued bouncings and joltings by the poor riders. In contrast to this was the tab- leau Ave Maria which lent a more serious note to the proceedings and was made most striking by subdued lighting. The finale, consisting of the Junior Class Song topped off a wonderful evening. A hand of thanks is extended to our enterprising Juniors for one of the most pleasant evenings of the year. SENIOR STUNT On Thursday, April 12, the Senior Class stunt was held. As the Exams were close upon the stunt and the heads of the illustrious Seniors were bowed with study, it was necessary to cram practically all our play practice into one small week. How- ever we finally presented the great show. First on the playbill was All Doubled Up directed by Miss Sissons. We remember especially Bette Fuller and Shirley Par- sons as the maid. Elaine McCredie and Hel en Clifford also gave a good p ture of a bored young modern. Next on the programme was a monologue by Jeanne Hurst, entitled I Can ' t make Up My Mind , given in J ' s own inimitable way. Then followed Thanks Awfully with Barbara Cosford giving an excellent perfor- mance as Dick Montague. Another creditable actress was Joan Somerville. This play was directed by Mrs. Roadhouse. The third play was School Daze , directed by Miss Bennee, an adaptation of Tom Brown . This play brought back memory of some of the pranks played in another school. The evening closed with the singing of the school song and the senior class song. Although this column is too small to mention each individual act, we feel sure everyone did her bit and we had great fun putting it on. Page Twenty-four

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June 8 — Student Recital. June 9 — Baccalaureate Service. June 10 — Class Day. June 11 — Alumnae Day. June 12 — Commencement and Dance. INITIATION The most dread event m the new girls ' year at OL C. arrived one bright and sunny day last fall. That morning there emerged the new girls- -some very strange looking people appearing most self-conscious in their fantastic clothing. The new girls obeyed the slightest whim of the old girls who lived a life of ease. After a long and arduous day (for the new girls) the day closed -v ith the performance of the old girls ' stunt, then to bed for the tired new recruits. HALLOWE ' EN The gay festivities of Hallowe ' en were begun with a chicken dinner with all the trimmings. We gathered in the dining-room dressed in all sorts of costumes. The grand march opened the evening after which the judges were introduced and the prizes given out. Yolande Puig won the prize for the prettiest outfit, Mary E. Coleman, the most original. Carmen Hazelton and Barbara Smith as horse and rider received many a laugh. A play was put on by Mrs. Aymong entitled World With- out Men . Following this the school song closed the evening. SUNDAY EVENINGS IN No. 4 MAIN Every Sunday night throughout the year it has been the pleasure of the Senior Class to have bread and coifee in No. 4 Main. We have had interesting talks by Miss Bennee and Miss Sissons. It has helped to keep our class together and we all have enjoyed our Sunday night parties in 4 Main. HOLLY HOP December 7, 1945 — a day to remember at O.L.C. — was the night of the Senior dance Holly Hop held in the gymnasium at 8.00 o ' clock. The gym was decorated in red and white streamers. At the far end of the gym were spruce boughs shaped into the word Holly-Hop . On either side of the bandstand were small Christmas trees sprinkled with prizes for Spot and Elimination dances. Our guests were received by Dr. Carscallen, Mrs. Carscallen, Miss Sissons, Mrs. Roadhouse and Marilyn Crang. During the dance punch was served and at 11.00 o ' clock supper was enjoyed. At 12.30 when the strains of the last melody died away everyone was sorry it was over but happy at the end of a perfect day. ELEMENTARY PARTY On December 1945, the Elementary Class was invited to a Christmas Party by the Honour Club. The party began with Christmas Carols and games. Then came jolly old Saint Nick with bells jingling, hearty laugh and all. He even had that big sack slung over his back. Who could it have been? Page Twenty-three.

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SENIOR DINNER On April 27, 1946, the annual Senior Dinner was held at 6.30 p.m. The Seniors looked very dignified as they walked into the dining-room to sit at their table beautifully decorated by the Juniors. After a very enjoyable dinner, we listened to speeches and toasts. Dr. Carscallen as toastmaster began the program with a short speech. The following toasts and speeches were made: 1 :U 1 lUUUoLLX uy (Jur Country Jean Cranam oetn MaclNeil 1 llL ' Cl LcL 1 Alma Mater Darken Cornell Glenna Wylie Faculty Marion Burgess Miss Sissons Graduating Class Jane Goodchild Marilyn Crang Other Classes Joan Arnold Jane Goodchild Joan Carnwith Barbara Barnes Wendy McLaughlin Carole Dakins Student Organisations Elaine McCredie Winona Denyes Jeanne Hurst Barbara Deal Barbara Cosford MAY DAY The fervent prayers of the whole school for a warm sunny MayDay were not answered this year, for the Friday morning of May 24th was dull and dreary. Even when we gathered in the concert hall to begin the day ' s proceedings the weather remained cheerless. This however, did not daunt our spirits. We listened eagerly to Miss Maxwell ' s inspiring address The Two Talismans filled with much wise advice. The guests enjoyed her remarks as greatly as did the members of the school. Darken Cornell, chosen May Queen by popular vote, was attended by Beverly Henderson, and Aiken Montgomery Moore, her councillors. The coronation, an im- pressive and picturesque ceremony, was performed by Miss Maxwell. The exercises held in honour of the May Queen followed. The audience was enchanted by the various dances, marches and gymnastics presented by the students. After lunch a bus arrived to convey us to the picnic grounds. We spent a leisurely afternoon and enjoyed delicious refreshments. A movie in the evening ended a long-tO ' be-remembered day. CHURCH OF THE BAY On June 2, 1946, at the kind invitation of the rector, Mr. Langford, of St. John ' s Church, Port Whitby, the Seniors attended morning service. The small picturesque church and the inspiring address given by the Rector will stand out in our memory for a long time to come. Barbara King sang a beautiful solo accompanied on the organ by Marion Burgess. Page Twenty-five