Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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4 The Branksome Slogan EDITORIAL We live precariously in turbulent days when once again the im- mediate future seems none too bright. The world is in the throes of many changes — radical, gradual, vast and minute changes — and each change has its individual importance, its relative effect towards ultimate destruction or ultimate security and peace. Nations and ' countries, cities and towns, factories and schools alike are affected by this metamor- phosis, whether it be good or bad. Branksome, too, takes her small place in this changing stream of life. Some changes seem small and insignificant at first, but they soon become a part of the tradition and background of the school. Branksome is justly proud, therefore, of a momentous change in the addition of the new property. Six new acres and a wonderful new residence are indeed a change in Branksome ' s world. They will provide modern class rooms, new art facilities, etc., as well as promise a more extensive sports pro- gramme. The future is very bright for up-and-coming Branksomites. They only have to know the envious thoughts of the graduating students as a proof that Read Hall is a change that is greeted with unhesitating enthusiasm. 1947-48 has been an important stepping-stone on the path of Branksome ' s history. Although this element of change will undoubtedly prevail for years to come, there are basic foundations which, for the benefit of the school, must never change. Branksome ' s school spirit, for example, must retain its present glowing flame. Loyalty to the school, in all our thoug hts, words and deeds, is equally as important, even in later years when we are out in the busy world and perhaps have begun to forget s.ome of the best years of our lives . Then, come what may, although Brank- some will change in many respects, the essence of its being, its very drive and powder will remain unchanged and it will still stand ' ' ever true to God and right .

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Landmarks in Our History 1903 — School established at 102 Bloor East. 1910 — School moved to 592 Sherbourne Street. 1912 — School purchased and moved to 10 Elm Avenue. 1917 — Harrogate House bought. 1921— Scott House bought. 1924 — Gymnasium and Senior Class Rooms built. 1926 — Swimming Pool completed. 1927 — Main Building Common Room added. 1935 — Clansdale Heights Farm bought. 1937 — No. 16 made Principal ' s residence. 1938 — Junior School Class Rooms added to Harrogate House. 1942 — Sherborne House purchased for Senior residence. 1948 — No. 2 Elm Avenue secured. This last addition to our property consists of six acres of land adjoining Sherborne House grounds, a large part of which is in process of being made into a fine playing field for School games of all kinds, such as tennis, basket- ball, soft-ball, archery, track events, etc. Facing the south and sheltered by the hills which form the ravine, this area is admirably suited for games at all seasons of the year, while the hills afford opportunity for skiing and tobogganing. We feel that we have been most fortunate in being able to secure such a large area in the heart of the city, and in acquiring for the use of Branksome girls an estate which has been a Rosedale landmark fo) so many years. At the annual Alumnae Association dinner this year, on February 14th, it was moved by Shirley McEvoy and carried unanimously that the new property be named ' ' Readacres in honour of Miss Read.

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The Branksome Slogan 1 1 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Advertising Manager : Associate Editors: Reporters : Art Editors: Committer : Sally McConnell. Nancy Blundell. Jessie Marriner, Jeanne Roscoe. Elizabeth Evans, Mary Lou Porter, Marion Wallace, Heather Mac- Pherson, Shirlay Mair. Cathleen Cherry, Harriet Saylor. Ann Blackwell, Beverley Galbraith, Virginia L e i s h m a n, Mary Stephens, Maxwell Stewart, Joan Vipond, Norma Wood.