Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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The Branksome Slogan 15 Prefects Fond of beauty, sports and laug hter, Business firsit and pleasure after. Margery Watson — House girl — fifth- former — born in Toronto — Head Prefect — President of Beta Kappa — Girl Guide — on first Basket- ball team — and on Slogan staff. One of our best sports, who specializes in diving and horse ' back riding. Mar- gery ' s sense of huimor does much to brighten dreary hours. She leaves us this year to conquer new fields, and our aflfectionate wishes go with her. Merry to talk with. Merry to walk with, And a jolly good friend with all. Margaret Aitken — Day girl and a fifth-former— born in New Bruns- wick — a prefect and for two years President of the Y. W. C. A. Marg miade her B. H. S. on basketball, hockey and tennis teams and has won the siportsmanship prize for two years. Between times she shows marked ability in masculine roles in various plays. Our ' best wishes go with her to Varsity. The foundation of true joy is in conscience. Norah Deaqon — Birthnplace, To- ronto — another former day girl ; but for the past year has been a boarder. Vice-president of the Y. W. C. A., and won the prize for modern lan- guages last year. Norah ' s favorite pastime is skating, which she does with exiceeding grace. Best wishes, Norah, for a successful course at Macdonald College.

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14 The Branksome Slogan ORTUNATELY it was not given to me to meditate on art in general, but to disicusis instead our art education in the school. In studying the history of art we obtain a clear idea of its gradual development, of the various exist- ing elements affecting its subject style and form, and of the condi- tions under which it has thriven or been hindered. We learn that art has long been a recognized factor in the process of education. The ancient Greeks who were noted for their well- rounded development, h ' eld that the actual lessons were hut a small part of their training. They were rather wont to favor aesthetics. All stu- dents were required to attain a thorough understanding of the arts in general They were most sensi- tive to the influence of music, and believed that it exercised a benefi- cial effect over the noible feelings ; but it is now realized that with some thes ' e higher emotions may be stirred more easily throug h the optical sense rather than the acous- tic sense. Paintin ' g is to the eye what music or po ' etry is to the ear; and what dancing is to the limbs. All are necessary for the develop- ment and manifestation of the hu- man being. The Greek percqptions and ideas of beauty wiere trained through life in the open — in close association with nature. They gave their time to acquiring ability to ex- press their perceptions. But al as! It is not in everyone to give voice or form to their con- ceptions. It is only the highly en- dowed and trained individual who can express beauty through the me- dium of a brush. It is our part to study the work of these gifted ones and thus encourage our ' sense of appreciation. We find that the artist possesses numerous and varied means through which he may give expression to a single thought. We discover also that paintings are not just colour and outline, but that each in its own way gives a suggestion of some- thing a little deeper. A portrait is not a portrayal of features, but an exemplification of a character. With the lives of the artists we have a close insight into the social condi- tions of the time. Thus one should be a ' ble, at least, to recognize the great masterpieces. It is impossi- bl ' e to estimate the value of these paintings from our black and white prints, but we can become suffi- ciently familiar with them that we will know the originals when an opportunity for seeing them affords itself. Since the History of Art wias first taught at Branksome, Miss Robin- son has cardfully conducted all classes. Her knowledge of the world of art and artists and her sin- cere regard for all their work ex- cites the deepest admiration in her pupils. We also enjoy the precious titnbits of contemporary gossip of the artists ' circle, with which we are frequently honored. These en- joyabl ' e half-hours with the chosen few will be rememtbered, I feel sure, long after we leave Branksome. We hope our ' esteemied benelfactor and instructor will realize our apprecia- tion of her efforts. HELEN HOME, Form V.

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The Branksome Slogan Cool, unperturbed by stresis and hurry, Will sometimes worfk, but never worry. Peggy Turnbull — a Torontonian — formerly a day girl ; but after Christ- mas joined tihe boarder ranks. A pre- fect for two years, and treasurer of Beta Kappa for two years. In 1924 she won the day-girl ' s courtesy prize. Fiavorite pastime, gym, and favorite topic of conversation, the Junior League. Best of luck, Peggy, in your future social service work. Better late than never. Helen Home — One more brilliant spot in the girlhood of Toronto. A day prefect and vice-president of Beta Kappa. Helen is a proiminent player on the first ' basketball and hockey teams. Favorite pastime, reading poetry. Helen has also a passion for dramatic art. Of sober mien and stately gait, She surely will some day be great. Margaret Donald — Born in To- ronto — Treasurer of the Y. W. C. A. Margaret has been in the School for a long time and is one of t he finest scholars who (has ever attended. Her matric. standing was not only the highest in the School, but also one of the higihest in the Province. Be- sides being an excellent scholar, she is an artist and a keen siports woman. Our best wishes go with you, Marg. and we are confident you will suc- ceed in whatever vocation you may choose. Home, Sweet Home. .Christine Auld ' — A boarder, hail- ing from Toronto. Secretary of Fourth form, and a keen basketball player, who has been on the first team for the past few years. Fav- orite pastime, going home ! We are glad she is returning next year to continue her arduous studies in fifth form .