December 1941 School Magazine

December, 1941

~risbc;me Girls' Grammar School Magazine

Brisbc;:m€1 Girls' Grammar School Magazine

December, 1941

In conclusion, we wish to thank Miss Jones for the untiring interest she has taken in the teams, and for the advice she so willingly gave us. We also wish to thank all the gi~ls who so unselfishly assisted on Saturday afternoons, helping with teas' and scoring. CRITICISM OF THE' TEAM. M. Parsons has been an energetic member of the team, and has played with excellent spirit. Her forehand drive and net strokes have greatly im· proved. Her service and backhand need attention. B. Young is a greatly improved player. By steady practice she has brought her service to a sound standard. She should give more attention to developing a strong backhand, and her net work needs to be controlled. M. Blanshard plays forcefully and with style, but her playing is sometimes erratic. Her forehand drive is well controlled. and she shows good judgment in placing her balls. She should concentrate on making her second service as forceful as the first. A .A ., V. Alison Aland (captain) plays a sound game usually. Her driving could be improved by the use of a longe·r swing and more careful foot-work. She has been a thoughtful and energetic captain. E.M. J. NET-BALL. This year, our first Net-ball match of the season was against the Old Girls. It resulted in a victory for both the Present Girls' teams. The plciy was kee~ and enjoyable in spite of the slippery court and threatening rain. . The Inter-School matches began soon after Easter. The . competition was · very keen and we heartily congratulate the State High School in winning the A. pennant and Somerville House in winning the B. pennant. Our A. team tied for second place with the State Commercial High School and our B. tied for third place with St. Margaret's. This year we visited St. Hilda's and enjoyed our trip immensely. The Inter-Form matches provided the School with much ex- citement especially in the final match when Fifth Form de- feated Sixth Form. Another exciting match was that of the Day Girls against - the Boarders. The Day Girl~ won but it was ari enjOY(ll?le struggle. . We were very sorry when the season ended for we en- joyed our practices and matches very much, thanks to the help Mrs. Tully gave us. We would also like to thank those girls who helped so willingly with the afternoon teas. We wish next year's teams every success.

CRITICISM OF THE 'rEAM.

Norma Oliphant (goaler) was a very fast player who goaled well through- out the season. Her play was brilliant in some matches and she combined effective-ly w ith the assistant goaler and centre court. For this good play she wins a Blue. Elsie Vickers (assistant gaoler) played a very reliable game throughout the season. Her catching and goaling were good. Vilma Pask (attack wing) was a fast and efficient attack wing who strengthened the combination between the centre court and the goalie. Her jumping was good and she should prove a valuable membe-r of next year's team. Heather Mackenzie (centre) played consistently throughout the whole season. Her passing, intercepting and jumping were very good and she was always a most dependable centre. She well deserves her Blue. Joyce Hack (assistant defende·r) used her height to advantage . Her i.nter- ception improved greatly after the first few matches and she combined well with the other defenders and proved a very reliable defender. Margaret Hynd (defender) also improved after the first few matches. Her jumping was good and she is quick. By the end of the season she was doing excellent work. D.McV., VI. Dorothy McVinish (defence wing) has been not only a good team player but as captain of the team ·has helped to make the season very enjoyable and smooth. She has been most reliable and unselfish in every way. H.T.

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A. NET-BALL TEAM, 1941. V. Pask M. Hynd D. McVinish H. Mackenzie E. Vickers N. Oliphant

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