Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY On Sunday, June 9th, the Annual Baccalaureate Service was held in the Whitby United Church, which was beautifully decorated by the Juniors. The preacher was Rev. McGregor Grant of Rosedale United Church, Toronto. His sermon was en- titled Wisdom for our Times. After returning to school, the Seniors entered Main Hall singing the traditional hymn. Refreshments followed in the Common Room for parents and friends. COMMENCEMENT DAY Commencement Day! What a sad, yet joyous, time. It is hard to believe all our school days are at an end. The seventy-second Commencement Day was a most beautiful day. The gradu ' ates wore long white dresses and carried red roses. Rev. C. G. Park of Whitby gave the invocation. Glenna Wylie was the Graduating Class ' s Valedictorian. Dr. Bernard K. Sandwell gave the Commencement address which kept the whole audience enthralled throughout. Following the Commencement Exercises, a Garden Party was held on the lawn. It was not easy for us to say good-bye to the school which has been our home for so long and where we have many happy memories, yet we shall return to visit, and already we have planned a reunion next year. GRAD DANCE The climax of a perfect day! Yes, it was the Graduation Dance. It was a miracle that the hot dungareed figures who scampered out of the gym at five minutes to nine, could descend Main Hall staircase a few minutes later with poise and assurance, to greet their fine-l( )oking partners, waiting in the candle- lit Common Room. The guests entered the gymnasium and were received by Dr. and Mrs. Carscallen, Miss Sissons, Mrs. Roadhouse, Marilyn Crang and Bruce Poole. Compliments on the decorations were many. A symphony in blue and white, with the punch gallery banked in bridlewreath, describes it. Tall white standards of flowers in pastel shades flanked the orchestra. Jack Bond and his band were a great success. The strawberry shortcake, ice cream and coffee served at eleven o ' clock were delicious. All too soon the last strains of music faded and after farewells were said happy grads flocked to bed. Page Twenty-six

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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

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Miss Sissons, Barbara Boake, Jeanne Hurst (President), Darleen Cornell, Barbara Cosford. Absent: Carolyn Carnwith. HONOUR CLUB Laws are made to protect people from harm to themselves and to other people. This year everyone seemed to realize this more and tried to co-operate accordingly. For one thing, the rules were written down and clearly posted within everyone ' s reach, and those who chose to break a rule did so knowing the penalty. Co-operation between the students and the faculty was greatly increased. The students took responsibility and, on the whole, carried their duties honourably. For example, the seniors helped the teachers supervise the halls. The faculty listened patiently to our complaints and tried to satisfy us. Regular meetings helped to keep the faculty, the Honour Club, and the students closer together. We feel that with the help and co-operation of students to come, th e Honour Club will live up to the high expectations of those who iirst founded it. Carolyn Carnwith. Page Twenty-seven