The Happiest Day of my Life by Evelyn Stevens (5th Year)

"The greatest and most unforgettable day of my life was when I had the honour of presenting a bouquet of roses to Mrs Roosevelt on the occasion of her visit to County Hall.

Miss Hewetson took me to London, where we meet my father and mother, and on arrival at County Hall, I was told just what to do. After the presentation, we had lunch at County Hall and a lady at my table drank my health, saying "This is to our youngest guest"

It was indeed a great day for me, and one which I shall always remember."

Notes
The event took place on 27 October 1942 and the above recollection was later published in the school magazine

June Broomer says she was in the same class as Evelyn and remembers watching her practising the curtsey. She thinks Evelyn may have been selected because her mother was an acquaintance of Miss Hewetson and she felt the presentation would be in safe hands.

Evelyn was not actual representing the Elliott, she was there to represent all The Children of London  

A photograph showing Evelyn  presenting roses to Mrs Roosevelt (in which Miss Hewetson is seen behind Evelyn) is available for purchase from Getty Images Click Here