Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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Photo by LeRoy Toll MAY QUEEN AND COUNSELLORS Left to Right: Lynette Price, Audrey McKim, Winnifred Fee. ence of the display was a great credit to the girls, and particularly to Miss Wickham who directed. However, the weather improved, and the graceful Maypole Dance concluded the ceremony on the lawn under a shining sun. That afternoon all students clambered on the buses to spend a few hours of fun at Orono Municipal Park. In the evening a movie was shown by Dr. Osborne, and thus one of the most cherished days at OLC was brought to a close. Pa%c. Tvtnnty-jour

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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

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SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 1874 - 1949 Believing that a fitting observance ought to be made in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the Ontario Ladies ' College, the Board of Directors set to work to plan for the event early in November of last year. A committee with Mr. G. M. Goodfellow as chairman was formed and organized for action. The dates of the celebration were set at June 5-8, so that the climax would coincide with the Commencement. Letters were written to every Alumna of the College whose address could be discovered. Articles appeared in the press to herald the events. Miss Annie Maxwell, former Dean of the College, was invited to pre- pare an historical sketch and this she did with inimitable artistry. Finally came the day. More than two hundred and twenty former students of the College returned. For three days the halls pealed with laughter and with excited ejaculations as friend greeted friend. Chief among all the events of those days was the sumptuous banquet held on the Tuesday evening. The President of the Board of Directors, Mr. T. G. Rogers, welcomed the guests, some of whom had travelled from as far as Bermuda. The Principal of the College announced the decision of the Board to proceed as rapidly as possible with the erection of a Chapel at the northern extremity of the College at a cost of $125,000, the base- ment to which would include three classrooms. Dr. Osborne also proclaimed the establishment of a Campaign Fund which is instituted forthwith and which is now open to receive your most generous contributions . The evening was brought to a memorable close when Mr. T. K. Creighton rose to unveil a splendid portrait of the Rev. Dr. C. R. Carscallen, Principal Emeritus of the College, and presented it to Dr. Carscallen. After prolonged applause, Dr. Carscallen thanked the Board for making this portrait possible and presented it in turn to the College. The portrait now hangs in the place of honour in the Common Room. For three quarters of a century this College has been one instrument in the Church training young women to take their places as Christian citizens in home and community. We believe that the future will hold the key to continuing prosperity. S. L. Osborne. CHURCH OF THE BAY A tradition is something that is treasured down the years. Graduates of OLC have many of these to look back upon. But one that will never be overlooked is that every year, on the Sunday morning preceding Baccalaureate Sunday, the Senior Class attends the morning service at the Church of the Bay, Port Whitby. One never forgets the peace and serenity found there in that tiny church set among the lofty pines. BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY It was a beautiful spring evening on Sunday, June 5th. That date means a great deal to the Graduates of 1949- For it was the Sunday the Seniors in cap and gown attended the annual Baccalaureate Service at Whitby United Church. An inspiring sermon by the Rev. Trevor Davies, D.D., an anthem by the choir, and a beautifully sung solo by Shirley Gormley, made the service memorable. On their return to the school, the graduates passed down Main Hall, the student body following them in twos, and the procession continued up Main Stairs singing the Baccalaureate Hymn, Saviour, again to Thy Dear Name we raise . . Page Twenty- five