Trafalgar Castle School - Yearbook (Whitby, Ontario Canada)

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- 19 - STUDENTS ' COUNCIL THE STUDENT COUNCIL Elections for Class Presidents were held a few weeks after school opened; our execu- tive was chosen at the same time. Before we realized it, it was time to make preparations for the Holly Hop, which was held in the first week of November this year. For doing such a wonderful job in decorating the dining-room with the huge mural and pictures carrying out our theme of Pogo , the Art Class certainly earned the praise given them. Thanks are also due to the committees and individuals who worked to make our dance a success. This year there was no Honour Club. In past years it has not meant anything to the girls. I feel that the signing of a piece of paper is not going to influence a girl to uphold the name of the school; only her actions and attitude will be a measure of her loyalty. O.L.C. is noted for its friendly atmosphere. This year there has been an extra feel- ing of warmth developed by the close co-operation of faculty, staff and students which has made this year a memorable one to all.

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- 18 - the organ became one, when Bach ' s lovely F major Prelude and Fugue rolled forth. Olive Kaiser introduced C.P.E. Bach with the well-known, Solfeggietto, which Mr. A. accompanied on a second piano. The choir provided the top thr ill of the evening when they led us happily, dreamily, amongst pale moon-beams and gently colored sunshine. To close, we sang our school song composed by our distinguished principal. This really brought us to a height of me- lody, color and emotion, for 1 did see the glisten of a teardrop. At the time of writing this we are still looking forward to another student re- cital in May. We were proud and happy to see the advanced students move ahead so quickly. Karen Munro and Beth Yearley passed their Grade 8; Mary Harper shone with first class honours in Grade 9, and is trying the Grade 10 in May, as well as the A.R.C.T. in organ; Joan CoUacutt will also try the Grade 10 in May; Mollie Millar and Joanne Strowger are off to a good start for the A. R.C.T. teacher ' s diploma next year. The success of the Okticlos Club has been due to th e wonderful effort of Mr. Atkinson, Dr. Osborne, and the other teach- ers and the eagerness and ability of the students. Since Mr. Atkinson has been a part of the school for forty-four years and founder of the Okticlos, we feel, now that he is leaving us, that some of the strength of a stone wall is leaving, too. He has laid a sturdy foundation and we hope to carry on to his credit. As head of the music department in the school, he worked with us at music les- sons on Wednesday, at extra lessons, at auditions, in preparation for recitals, Christ- mas festivals and graduation. He was pre- sent at concerts and ever ready to accom- pany on the organ or piano. We appreciate also Mrs. A ' s help with technique, and her advice to students in her field of teaching beginners. We are very sorry that Mr. A. is leaving us, and very thankful for his great kindness and his work, but especially are we thankful for the fun and good will which he so freely radiated. CHOIR Sing! Sing! Sing! Music, work and travel. What could be more fun for the members of our school choir? The music we have learned this year has given us a varied and interesting repertoire. The work and the travel should be classed as a neces- sary part of the enjoyment, for performance was our goal. These performances have taken us to Agincourt, where we sang at a Sunday even- ing church service; to Oshawa where we gave a Christmas programme over the radio, and to Gravenhurst, where we gave a con- cert in the United Church. Dr. Osborne and Miss Vance, as well as the choir, took, part. The trip to Gravenhurst was a great deal of fun in every way. After all our practising one could hardly believe we would sing continually on the bus, but we did, accom- panied by ukeleles, mouth organs, and combs. We arrived at Gravenhurst at four o ' clock, did some more practising, and after an hour and a half of free time, met at Sloan ' s Restaurant for a wonderful dinner. From there we returned to the church for our concert. After it was over, we were served refreshments; then, started on our way back. It was very late when we ar- rived home, and we were a very sleepy group, but the trip was worth it. We hope to go to Oshawa and then to Port Hope before our year is over. Besides going out to sing we have also taken part in school projects such as our Christmas Festival, the Okticlos Concert and Graduation. Our success is due to Dr. Osborne who has so ably directed us and made our event- ful year possible. Mollie Millar

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- 20 - THE DIARY September 14 - Afternoon. Dear Diary: Today was opening day at O.L.C. and the first day for many of the students. What confusion! The old girls were running around renewing old acquaintances and the new girls - well, let us just say that they were running around in a daze! Evening: After supperwe had a get-acquainted party in the gytn. Who could help but get acquainted amidst all the games and fun! I guess I will have to practise bowling be- cause I could not seem to aim anywhere near those pins; maybe I need glasses. However, bedtime soon arrived. Everyone found her roommate, found a bed to sleep in, and went to sleep as soon as the lights out bell sounded I think. September 18. Dear Diary: We just got in from a picnic --a big picnic, too. All of O.L.C. hiked down to the lake for outdoor games and a supper of hot dogs with all the trimmings. It was rather cold, and the lake was rough. I wonder how many girls I heard say, I wonder how Marilyn Bell did it! We did not try any swimming, but we did have loads of fun and trudged back to school, tired but happy, September 21. Dear Diary: A week of school routine has gone by, and I feel that I should mention bells. You know, I used to like bells, but now I think they ' re cruel. That 7:10 a.m. bell is not good for people with hearts like mine, or for anyone with a heart. It is so early in the morning! The other bells are fairly accept- able. I guess that our theme song should be, You ' ll Get Used to It. September 24 - -after four. Dear Diary: The new girls will never be new again. We are old and very tired after the exhausting experience of being initiated. The old girls turned tyrant as they ordered us to put on pyjamas (inside out, of course), one oxford and one running shoe, to do our hair in pin curls and braids with an earring dangling from one ear. We looked different, to say the least. We had to do everything from shining shoes to making beds, and when we saw an old girl -- well, if we did not bow three times and do a Charleston step, it almost meant three years in the Siberian salt mines. After doing the bunny hop down to the gate and back, we staggered into the dining room only to find that we had to eat a square meal with a spoon. I can safely say that I do not think too many of the new girls ate much tonight. We were told that if we did not do everything indicated, it would mean a penalty at the old girls ' stunt. Needless to say, there will be quite a few penalties. September 24 -- evening. Dear Diary: O.L.C. has had an invasion! At least, there were some strange looking sights at the old girls ' stunt tonight. We had, among other acts, a strange looking ballet team, consisting of Jessie Trumper and Sue Eckel, who tried to dance, and I use the term lightly. Then there was that brand new 1925 model T that just could not make it across the gym floor no matter how faith- fully Andy MacMillan tried. I think that the tires were worn out. Of course, there was some good ta- lent, too. Bernadine and Ruby danced to a la Bermuda and Edith Weisz and Diana Lazarus did a cute Spanish dance routine. I cannot mention everyone, but I can say that everyone was very good. I wonder what the new girls will come up with?