Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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THE OKTICLOS Seated — B. Creeper (Pres.), Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Ernest Seitz, B. Sheppard. Standing, Front Row — J. Kett, M. Miittart, J. Jeffrey, F. McDowell, C. Thompson, N. Pickering, W. McLaughlin, M. Parks, G. Hurton. Second Row — J. White, M. Mclnroy, N. Chalykoff, M. A. Brine, E. Skutezky. M. Turner. Third Row — C. Ferguson, C. Forster, J. Umphrey, P. Gillespie. Back Row — E. Pierc ' e, B. Boyd, C. Henderson, M. Large. OKTICLOS Under the presidency of Barbara Creeper, the Okticlos has had a very active year. Many of our noted guests, such as Paul de Marky, Mrs. Baker and Thomas Crawford, have been entertained by the committee and students after their pro ' grammes. The Okticlos has also taken over several Friday evenings, and among our artists have been Barbara King, Alex Read and Thomas Crawford, and of course our own talent, including Marg. Large, Marnie Brine and Collette Ferguson. The most important of our projects has been the refurnishing of the Okticlos in memory of Mrs. G. D. Atkinson. Frequently Oracle Hurton was seen waxing the floor, while Rita Donaldson, next year ' s president, was down making refreshments with the rest of the committee, and Laurie Johnston, Joyce Kett and Eva Skutezky were busy next door sewing drapes and cushion covers. These are but a few of our activities. There was also our monthly visit to the county home, the elementary recital, and a skating party. And now with a successful year behind us we hope the good work may continue. Don ' t forget, every other Wednesday. There will be an Okticlos meeting in the Okticlos right after school. Page Twenty-nine

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SENIOR STUNT The Senior Class Stunt was held on Friday evening, April 25, 1947. First on the programme was a fiery piano solo played only as our Raqucl Nina can play it. This was followed by a fashion skit which rendered the audience helpless with laughter since it depicted the costumes worn at O.L C. as far back as 1900. While the guests were recovering, the play Seven to One was presented, under the able direction of Pug Bond. To make this stunt memorable, a small group of seniors, kneeHng in choir gowns, sang the Lord ' s Prayer, with Grace Hurton, all in white, as soloist. The complete silence at the conclusion of the number offered the greatest tribute possible. With the Lord ' s Prayer in our hearts and minds, the evening ended with the school song, and Senior Class song. The Senior Class was then dch ' ghtfully entertained in the Cottage by Dr. and Mrs. Carscallen. GRADUATION DANCE This year, the Senior Class bypassed tradition and held their Graduation Dance on May 2, 1947, instead of Graduation night. The guests were received by Dr. and Mrs. Carscallen, Miss Sissons, Miss Sillers and Mary Turner. The dance was held in the Dining-room, with the orchestra against a deep blue back drop on which pale blue satin ribbon formed the words Graduates ' 47 . A special feature was a rose- covered arbour through which the graduates danced. Also present at the dance were many of last year ' s graduates and former students. A delicious luncheon was served in the candle-lit concert-hall, during which Rita Donaldson softly played the piano. Dancing ended at 1.00 o ' clock, and as the last cars disappeared through the gates, the tired Seniors slipped happily away to dream. CASTLE CAPERS This year we were all pleased to see the beginning of the new school news- paper, Castle Capers. Capably edited by Jane Deller, assisted by Peggy Grant, Barbara Bell, and Marlene Deller, and under the business management of Norma Hyatt, the paper progressed rapidly. Circulating managers Diana McCormack and B-J Bisher were swamped by eager readers every time a new edition appeared. Carmen Hazelton and Barbara Smith did the printing, and Kay Biggar contributed the art which enhanced the paper immensely. Castle Capers is humorous and, at the same time, thoughtful. It brings to all the girls news of all school activities, both serious, and on the lighter side. It is hoped that this publication will become a tradition at O.L.C. Page Twenty-eight

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Left to Rigui — C. Forster, B. Sheppard (Pres.), Miss Sanders, A. Ward. THE STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT The Student Christian Movement is a fellowship of students based on the conviction that in Jesus Christ is found the supreme revelation of God and the means to the full realization of life. The S.C.M. council had, this year, the very able assistance of Miss Sanders as Advisory Counsellor. As has been the custom in former years, the bazaar was held just prior to the Christmas vacation. We were fortunate in having Winona Denyes to open it for us. The donations, patronage and work of the students helped to make the bazaar a real success. During the year several visits were made to the Ontario County Home. The Chapel Choir sang many lovely selections and we are indebted to Miss Pollex for her assistance. Many interesting speakers contributed to our Sunday evening Chapel Services and Morning Prayers, conducted by Miss Sissons and Dr. Carscallen, greatly enriched our school days. The money raised through the efforts of the girls has enabled us to help in many worthwhile causes. Perhaps the most worthy of these was a contribution towards the maintenance of Alma Goosney in the Sick Children ' s Hospital. Alma is a three- year-old tot from Newfoundland who has been undergoing treatment in Toronto. Organizations to which we have contributed are — The Grenville Mission in Labrador, The Hospital for Sick Children in London, England; the Star Fresh Air Fund; the Star Santa Glaus Fund; China Colleges and China Relief and the W.M.S. A number of parcels of food and clothing were sent to Britain. Page Thirty