Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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THE PREFECTS Back row: Elizabeth Brooks, Philippa Marriott, Lee Reuland. Middle row: Debbie Butterfield, Beverley Smith, Lucile Robert, Sydney Price, Jane Torrey, Carolyn Bedford-Jones. Front row: Dana Hopson, Anne Begor, Peggy MacLean, Jean Mason, Laureen Hicks. RED CROSS NOTES THIS YEAR, Red Cross representatives were chosen at the first House meetings. The following girls were decided upon: Sandra Baly — Barclay House, Diana Falkner — Ctmiming House, Nora Shepard — Fairley House, Julie Loewenheim — Ross House. The representatives met once a month with Miss Adams, the Red Cross teacher, to discuss knitting, sewing, points, and projects to be undertaken. After the Christmas holidays it was decided that health kits would be made, filled, and sent down to Junior Red Cross Headquarters for distribution. All Forms were asked to donate specified articles, which they did. These health kits were very much appreciated. The number of sewn and knitted articles brought in this year was greater than last year, and the Red Cross was very glad to receive so many lovely garments. Six afghans were sent to Junior Red Cross Headquarters, as well as numerous stuffed animals. Stamps, which are desperately needed, came in by the pound. These stamps are sent to collectors in all countries by the Red Cross; the demand for stamps is always very great, and there are never too many. Proceeds from the Red Cross collection for the adoption of a Korean High School amounted to $68.75. This money will be sent, together with the donations from other schools, to one of the high schools in Korea. [20]

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L fill, and we wish to thank all our fellow Rossites for their hard work and enthusiasm in all we have done. Miss Harvie has been a great help to us at all times. We appreciate the keen interest she takes in the House affairs, and thank her for the wonderful support she has given us. The House Competition started the year off well. Although we were des- perate at times, everything turned out all right in the end! Our thanks to Julie Loewenheim for all her memories of Paris which enabled us to show a few Highlights of Paris . Thanks also to Francine Jarry for her marvellous music, and, of course, to all the other members of Ross who came to rehearsals faithfully and worked so hard. Although we did not manage to win, we had a great deal of fun working together. Congratulations to Barclay on winning! The general work in the House has been exceptionally good this year. Everyone seems to be displaying a keen interest in House activities. We were second to Barclay in points at the end of the first term, but only by a small margin. Our Red Cross work has been very good, and we were fairly well represented on the school basketball teams. We look forward now to the Inter- House basketball. Field Day, and the Spelling Bee. Best of luck to all Rossites in the future. Always remember our motto: Pleasant in manner, brave in action. HE SPECIAL CHOIR, a voluntary group of girls, has for the past three X years been under the direction of Dr. Herbert. During the time he has been at Trafalgar, Dr. Herbert has not only improved the singing, but has also given us a great deal of invaluable knowledge about music generally. The time and effort that Dr. Herbert puts into the Special Choir, not only in directing it but also in choosing the music, is known and appreciated by all. Under his watchful eye, singing has become fun, which is shown by the increase of members of the Choir. The Christmas concert this year was very good indeed, and at present the girls are working toward a concert in May, which we hope will be even better. The third event at which we sing during the school year is the June closing. We hope that the Special Choir will be as successful in the future as it has been this year, and that Dr. Herbert will continue to direct singing at Trafalgar for many years to come. Judy Morehouse has won another scholarship at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, in the Junior course; she will be in the day course next fall. Peggy MacLean and Beverley Smith. THE SPECIAL CHOIR Ann Manthorp, Arts VI, Fairley House. [19]

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About forty tickets to the Red Cross Variety Revue were sold in school this year. Beverley Couper and Ann Manthorp represented Trafalgar in the Revue, which was a great success. In closing I would like to thank Miss Adams and all the Red Cross repre- sentatives for the time and work they have so generously given. Diana Falkner, Science VI, Cumming House. GRADUATION DANCE — 1958 THE 1958 Graduation Dance was a huge success. Various parties preceded the dance, including a wonderful Form dinner at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. The theme of the dance was The Battle of Trafalgar , with ships silhouetted against a darkened evening sky painted on the backdrop. The gym was gaily decorated with ships ' flags, and fish nets held up the coloured balloons. Com- passes, ships ' wheels, and the stuffed figure of an old sailor with a spy-glass (perched on the basketball net!) added to the atmosphere, and we danced to the fabulous music of the Rhythmaires. Following the dance, there was Open House at Francine Jarry ' s, then a breakfast party given by Ann Manthorp and Beverley Couper. The whole evening was one continuous party, a party which we shall remember for the rest of our lives. Our thanks go to the Old Girls ' Association for their help in making this dance possible, and our special thanks to Miss Box and Mrs. Falkner for their help and kindness. We hope the class of ' 59 will have as good a time as we did. Jean Mason, Arts VI, Cumming House. [21]