Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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—Photo by LeRoy Toll MAY QUEEN AND COUNSELLORS Left TO RIGHT: Barbara Norman, Counsellor; Diane Dunbar, Counsellor; Nancy Chapman, May Queen. JTlay (Day May 24th, or May Day, one of the most celebrated festivities of the year, dawned bright and early. This is a particularly happy occasion at O.L.C. for it is the day that our Queen is crowned. The programme began in the concert hall with a very interesting address given by Mrs. J. C. Houck on ' Personal Responsibility ' . Then the entire school and guests retired to the out-of-doors where the grand march was performed and the May Queen, Nancy Chapman of Fort Erie, was crowned by Mrs. Houck. With her attendants, Barbara Norman and Diane Dunbar, Nancy took her place of honour to watch the program presented by her subjects. This was concluded by the May Pole Dance and the Procession of the Queen down from her throne. That afternoon the girls visited with their parents and tripped off to the movies in the evening. Nineteen

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' aaces Holly Hop November 25 This year the Senior Class succeeded in planning an unforgettable Holly Hop. Two graceful prancing reindeer stood guard over the band shell. Striking red and white candy canes decked with pines were suspended from the walls. The punch- bowl was very popular. Delicious refreshments were served at 11 o ' clock. A memorable evening for all was brought to a close by the singing of the school song. O.L.C. At Home This gala affair was sponsored by our very capable Athletic Association. The concert hall took the form of a giant circus of lions, monkeys, elephants and sword-swallowers, performing their acts under the big-top. The climax of the party was the release of the balloons from the wires overhead into the eager hands of the dancers. Our Congratulations and thanks are extended to the A.A. for the wonderful occasion. Vox Collegii May Six The ' Lilac Leap ' was presented by the staff of Vox Collegii. This informal dance was held in the gymnasium. The tinkling of the coins falling into the water of the wishing-well blended in with the strings of the orchestra. The dance was a great success and everyone had a wonderful time. Stunts of the TJear Old Girl ' s Stunt Variety Show — Sept. 22 New Girl ' s Stunt Variety Show — Sept. 29 Class Stunts Feb. 17 Elementaries A Take Off on ' This Modern Day ' Freshmen A Quiz Show Sophomores A Variety Show Mediums A Variety Show Juniors A Fashion Show Seniors A Small Cafe Teacher ' s Stunt Spies Feb. 24 Eighteen

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CHURCH OF THE BAY Every year, on the Sunday preceding Baccalaureate Sunday, the Senior Class at- tends the service at the little Church of the Bay in Port Whitby. The peace and serenity found there in that tiny church set among the lofty pines will never be for- gotten. The sermon delivered simply by the Rev. J. E. Harvey was inspiring. Thelma Taylor sang a solo to conclude our memorable Sunday at the Church of the Bay. BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY On Sunday evening, June 3rd, the Graduates, in caps and gowns over white dresses attended the yearly Baccalaureate service in the Whitby United Church. The Juniors decorated the seats reserved for the Seniors in white lilac and ribbon. The Rev. Mr. Semple of North Bay gave an address which deeply impressed all present. After the service, the whole school lined up on either side of Main Hall while the Seniors walked through and up Main Stairs. In the background everyone sang the Baccalaureate Hymn, ' Saviour, again to Thy dear name we raise ' . CLASS DAY On Monday, June 4th, 1951, the Juniors made the traditional daisy chain for the Seniors and washed Miss Sissons ' car. At 2:00 P.M. the graduating class lined up in caps and gowns carrying the daisy chain over their shoulders and slowly proceeded into the concert hall. As each girl ' s life history was read a part of the chain was cut off, and she placed it on the platform to make the letters O.L.C. The graduation pins were given out by Miss Sissons. In the evening a special program took place — a combination recital and prize- awarding. Many friends and guests of the college attended. The burning of the books took on new excitement with the appearance of the town ' s Fire Dept. complete with engine, on Tuesday, June 5th. ALUMNAE DAY Alumnae Day is the reunion of all who have ever attended O.L.C. At noon, Tues- day, June 5th, the Alumnae arrived, and the graduating class attended luncheon with them, and heard a very interesting address given by a Japanese alumna, Miss Hana Fukuda. COMMENCEMENT DAY The long looked-for and hoped-for Commencement Day arrived at last! From the first moment we entered the college, graduation had been our big dream. Yet, with this happy thought, we were also sad. Our school days were over, and we would have to face the world on our own. The Graduates filed into the Concert hall, dressed in white gowns and carry- ing red roses. The diplomas were given out with other school awards. Kay McKenzie gave the Valedictory. The Rev. Wilfrid Lockhart of the Kingsway United church spoke, thrilling the graduates with his stirring speech. The Commencement exercises over, the graduates joined their families and friends at the garden party on the front lawn. Much too soon, everyone left. The day was over, to be forever the most cherished among memories. Twenty