Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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CLASS DAY Class Day dawned warm and clear and tranquil, and even before the morning mists had rolled away, the Senior Class was on its wa y to the lakeshore. By the time the waffles ' n ' stuff arrived (courtesy Miss Sissons ' Super-Transport Service), the fire was smoking briskly and appetites were well whetted. When fond memory brings the light of other days around us, this will certainly be forever one of the brightest rays. By noontime the Juniors had prepared the daisy chain, in fashionable choker length, and early in the afternoon the lovely traditional procession took place as the Graduates, linked by a chain as close as the friendship which now bound them after their year together, paced slowly through the silent ranks of the school, out of the Main Door and round through the Loggia into the Concert Hall for the Class Day ceremonies. As Anne Duncombe, Junior President, read her history and cut her free from the chain, each graduate took her place in the semi-circle on the platform. Then Jo Shone read the witty prophecy, Peggy gave her valedictory, and Lynn presented to Dr. Osborne the graduates ' gift to the school — a contribu- tion for new flags in the Chapel. Athletic awards were distributed by Miss Wickham and Barbara Rowe, and Miss Sissons gave out the graduate pins. In the evening a special programme took place — a combination recital and prize-giving, which was attended by many parents and friends, and former graduates who had returned in connection with the seventy-fifth anniversary re-union. As after this it seemed too late, the traditional burning of the books was postponed until the next night. COMMENCEMENT, 1949 Wednesday, June 8th brought for the graduates of OLC mingled feelings of joy, regret and a little fear. They were joyful because the honour of graduating for which they have worked so hard is theirs at last; regretful because they are leaving OLC, never again to be part of the student body; fearful because, standing on the threshold of life, they realize that they have duties and expectations that they must fulfill. The graduates in long white dresses and carrying red roses passed down the aisle to the platform where they received their diplomas. Awards were presented to the worthy winners, and the Valedictory, a very impressive speech, was given by Peggy Grant. A highly interesting address, spoken directly to the girls by the Honourable Mr. McRuer, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was filled with helpful advice. At the close of the exercises guests and students went out to the Garden Party on the front lawn. But the happiest day of all was not yet ended. In the evening the graduates again walked the halls in their long white dresses, this time accompanied by their escorts, for the Grad. Dance was still to be. A coffee party started things off pleasantly. After dancing till 12.30 in the beautifully decorated dining hall, with former grads. and other students, the gradu- ates realized reluctantly the passing of one of the happiest and most cherished days of their lives. Page Twenty-six

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