Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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THE OKTICLOS 1949 Front Row: P. Tulk, W. McLaughlin, H. Wilkinson (Sec-Treas.), R. Donaldson (Pres.), H. Mitchell (Vice-Pres. ), N. Pickering Second Row: S. Gormley, J. Farlinger, N. Deller, B. A. Howe, A. Sinclair, M. Stovel Third Row: V. McCabe, J. Deller, M. E. Coleman, L. Price, J. Leach Fourth Row: B. Slonemsky, D. Baltuch, D. Springer, 0. Abadi, Marianela Carcamo Back Row: J. Alexander, C. Jenkins, B. A. Spafford, M. Williams OKTICLOS President — Rita Donaldson Vice-President — Hazel Mitchell Secretary-Treasurer — Henrietta Wilkinson Representatives — Pamela Tulk, Nancy Pickering, Wendy McLaughlin The Okticlos is our musical and dramatic organization, whose aim is to develop interest and appreciation. We are encouraged and helped by the suggestions of Mr. G. D. Atkinson, one of the school ' s leading music teachers. This year we were very happy to have Mr. Alex Read come to entertain us, together with his fiancee, Miss Patty-Lou Woodley. We enjoyed a delightful pro- gramme of his piano monologues, accompanied by his boundless wit, and Miss Woodley sang various numbers. Later, Mr. Read obliged us by playing informally in the gymnasium, where he satisfied our many requests. Afterwards, the Okticlos in turn entertained the artists with refreshments served in the Common Room. A highlight in our club is the junior and senior recitals, held during the last week of school, when music students have a chance to display their talents before the student body. Pttge Twenty-two

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thanks to the Art Department. This gave it an atmosphere which immediately started our train of thoughts running along the track to a most welcome destina- tion — home — and Christmas. O.L.C. At Home: The Athletic Association Dance — February 25th What a marvellous success it was! No grumbling or griping, just praise, and, as an afterthought, a sigh. That was our A. A. formal — the dance of the year. It has to turn out well and always does. The enthusiasm generated in the school was better than ever before, and all the graduates who returned for the occasion made the atmosphere even more pleasant. I am sure you would all like to give a hearty thanks to the Committee who made such an evening possible. Vox Collegii Dance — March 25th For the first time in the history of the school the Vox, our Year Book, spon- sored an informal dance in the Spring Term and we hope that it will be carried on as a tradition. It was a miraculous morale-lifter after the Easter exams., and a wonderful break in the long winter term. The girls cooperated and did a great deal to make it the success it was and we want to thank you all. STUNTS OF THE YEAR Old Girls ' Stunt — Sept. 24th Dear Diary — These words bring back many fond memories, especially of summer holidays, and the Old Girls in their stunt did some very realistic remin- iscing. They traced a summer romance, inserting all the favourite songs and did things I am sure every one of us did in real life during the summer months. The stunt was a great success and the girls did a good job of giving our traditional Friday night entertainments a wonderful beginning for our new school year. New Girls ' Stunt — Oct. 1st The New Girls gave us an excellent demonstration of their talents in the various skits they rolled into their stunt. We learned that an appendectomy can prove most interesting when per- formed behind a sheet by the light of a flashlight. A musical with an all negro cast was exceptionally good and the Carcamo sisters ' graceful ballet selection completed another successful new girls ' stunt. Senior Class Stunt — Jan. 21st This stunt was named Ye Olde Skewl House. The seniors put on a hilarious skit, each member of the class impersonating a pupil, parent or teacher of a few decades back. It was a great evening of laughter and fun. Junior and Medium Class Stunts The Mediums ' skits were hilarious and so-o-o-o-o- true, especially where radio programmes were concerned. The efforts of the Juniors were mostly musical, serious and otherwise. A ballet dance, solemn but beautiful, done by a group of juniors, made a striking finale for the evening. Freshman and Sophomore Stunts In the portrayal of the life of Stephen Foster, the two classes combined their musical talents and produced an enjoyable evening of song. The girls deserve a great deal of credit for the time and preparation spent on their show. Elementary Stunt Our elementaries kept up their usual high standard. All members of the class participated in two skits, one a comedy Milady ' s Hat Shoppe and the other a display of gymnastic ability and fun worked into a circus. Page Twenty-one

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Throughout the year we have had meetings and informal gatherings at which we discussed music with our honorary president, Mr. Atkinson. The girls work hard and are very cooperative under our capable president, Rita Donaldson, in making this organization a success and in advancing the fine arts of the college. EXTRA: EXTRA: MAXWELL HOUSE MIDGETS VS. FACULTY DRIBBLERS The drum sounded, and onto the floor they rushed, you guessed it, the Faculty — and what an assortment of uniforms, tunics, heels, long underwear, dungarees, p.j., and other items one cannot write down. Dr. Osborne in true white refereed and Freddy Fee umped. The whistle blew; the ball tried to reach centre . . . failed . . . teachers hugged the ball and ran ... no rules . . . the Dean stood in the balcony and ceremoniously dropped the ball into the basket . . . score for the teachers! The question rose . . . was it basketball, rugby, or hok us pokus? Cheering echoed from wall to wall under the capable leadership of Miss McDowell, while B. Rowe, P. Brook and M. L. Palmer yelled themselves hoarse for Maxwell. The Midgets suffered a loss of 15-9, but somehow were able to stay awake the next day in classes. And what of the Faculty? They certainly showed what marvellous sports they were, and a hilarious night was had by all. THE DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic year opened with a mystery play at Hallowe ' en, entitled Noth- ing Ever Happens Here and written by Miss Blackstone specially for the occasion. The second offering of the year Once Upon a Christmas closed the Christmas festivities at O.L.C. On Friday evening, February 11, three one-act plays: Her Highness the Cook, Archibald, and World Without Men, were staged in the Concert Hall under the direction of our teacher, Miss Blackstone. The Dramatic Club grew by leaps and bounds from September until the final production, and plans for the coming year include a three-act play, an evening of Shakespeare, and a Spring Review. MAY DAY May 24th is a date of importance in many countries, but it is one that will bring back particularly pleasant memories for any girl from OLC. For that is the day our May Queen is crowned and festivities are celebrated in her honour. The programme began in the Concert Hall where an interesting address on famous women was delivered by Mrs. Harold Bennett, who also recalled old days at OLC where she was once a member of the Faculty. Then the guests and school moved down to the front lawn. Under a threat- ening sky, but in a cheerful atmosphere, Mrs. Bennett crowned our May Queen, Audrey McKim of Toronto. The newly-crowned Queen and her Councillors, Win- nifred Fee and Lynette Price, proceeded to their place of honour, to watch the ex- ercises performed by the remainder of the girls. A downpour of rain in the middle of the exercises made it necessary to con- tinue the programme in the gymnasium. Under these trying conditions the excell- Page Twenty-three