Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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V. ACADEMIC Frances Adams— Hungry ? Want advice? Or do you just want a friend? Well, come to Fran! She ' ll give half her lunch, words of comfort, and a great, big smile. Fran is a lover of the rugged north and white sails. Right now, she can ' t decide between nurses ' s training and higher education at Trinity. Whatever her choice, we wish her the best of luck in tfie future. Wendy Aitken— Our tall Simpson ' s rep enjoys acting in plays as a hobby, and selling tickets to fashion shows is her favourite pastime! She lends her talents to the Beta Kappa, besides carrying high the McLeod Clan banner as sub- chieftain. Being President of VA is the last but not least of her achievements. Remember the mysterious voice on our Christmas broadcast? You ' ve guessed it! Penelope Braide — Pretty Penny, with the shining copper curls, is Branksome ' s representative from the Far West. Judging from her mail, B.C. must be suffering from her absence. Penny has a passion for knitting diamond socks — and she is famous for her fascinating earrings and the clothes which she designs and makes herself. With her creative ability, she is guaranteed a successful career in designing. Phyllis Brown — Our Galtonian is the jumping bean of the second basketball team. She loves all sports, particularly skating, tennis, swimming and golf. Phyl hopes to be a nurse, but we think she ' ll be a future ballerina of the Ballet Russe. Jocelyn Campbell — Little sub-prefect of our VB, Things that are fun, suit her to a T. Big green eyes and long black locks, Her favourite pastime is knitting those socks. At meetings at noon, she often is found; Right now she is definitely Varsity bound. Claire Clark — Casey is a member of the Opheleo, and a sub-prefect. She hails from Nova Scotia and plans to enter Wellesley Nurse ' s Training School in the Autumn. Her favourite pastime is trying to play concentrated bridge against great odds! Secret ambition — to cut her hair. Ann Cooling — What will the Dramatic Society do without Ann ' s stalwart support? Ann has been a Branksomite for eleven years, and with her graduation, the last traces of an English element leave the school. After a summer trip to her homeland, Ann plans to take Soc and Phil at Varsity. Pamela Fulford — Our little bridge fiend can always be seen wandering through the halls in search of a fourth. A member of the Beta Kappa, apparatus group, and the ski team, Pam has been here eleven years. She is headed for the Physical Education Department at Varsity. Shirley Gray — This brunette ' s enthusiasm for the latest fashions, hair-styles and Eckstein, is catch ing. Nicknamed, Moo , on acount of those big, brown eyes — she loves the good old Summertime and swimming. A sub-prefect, Shirley ' s future looks bright with aspirations for journalism at Western, Rah, rah! Joan Hall — Joan is noted for her quiet manner and blonde hair. She spent last year in Lausanne, Switzerland, and travelling around Europe. As a ski enthusiast, Joan spends the weekends at Collingwood. Her ambition is to return to Italy.

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THE ALBUM OF GRADUATES PREFECTS Patricia Marriner — Our popular, competent Head Girl, tall, blonde Pat came to Branksome after a sojourn in Halifax. Her quiet efficiency and easy-going manner often amaze us. Pat is an intense lover of all sports, and a stalwart guard on the first Basketball Team. This master mind in chemistry looks forward to a career as a laboratory technician. Mary Binnie — Stand up, girls! That must be Mary, VA ' s faithful door monitor, who is a prefect and president of the Opheleo. She is a guard on the irst Basketball Team, and enthusiastically throws herself into all sports. Mary loves walking, walking and walking. Next year she ' s going to walk right into the Physical Education Course at Varsity. Mary Caven — This willowy blonde has the only red kilt on the top floor of Sherb. Mary lives conveniently close to the school, and looks forward to weekends and seeing her affectionate kitten. She is on the Opheleo Committee, and is the Art Director of the Slogan. Judging by her work at Branksome, wc think you ' ll agree that ;he ' s well equipped to make a career in Art. Mary Ruth Crossin — Better recognized as Ginger , our Vice-President of the Beta Kappa has many outside interests. Pet Aversion — Her new red blazer. Note achievement — in board- ing for half a year as a weekly boarder. Future? Joyce Dibblee — As a prefect and Editor of the Slogan, this little bundle of business is always on the tear. In her spare time this year, Jo man- aged to give a piano recital and to get first class honours in her A.R.T.C. She is now aiming for her usual 80 per cent. Her interesting tales of Europe, which she visited last summer, have brightened many a dull moment. Lois Dunn — Lois comes from the gold country- yo ' j know, Kirkland Lake! She is V Commercial ' s representative in the red kilt class , and is also the Secretary-Treasurer in her form. Lois is an arr.bitious student, but she donates one afternoon a week of her time to Red Cross Work. It ' s worth while, she says with a smile — and we agree with her. Muriel Ferguson — Fergie is on the First Basket- ball Team and one of our best players. She always has a friendly smile for everyone, and can be seen (when not heard) writing letters in a corner. Her ambition is ta get her senior matric, and continue her education in Montreal. Dorothy Orr— Our busy little prefect with the l-o-n-g- blonde braids, is usually seen flourishing a money bank and an advertising list. The secretary-treasurer of the Beta Kappa, and Advertising Editor of the Slogan spends her leisure hours accompanying the cub choir — and loves it! Next year it ' s languages at Trinity. Dot never ceases to tease us with her Dooeys and Don ' t tell me your troubles . Frances Snetsinger — Snet , the lass from Cornwall, carried the responsibilities of a prefect and a Campbelj Clan chieftain. She was secretary-treasurer of the Opheleo, captain of the first basketball team and vice president of her class. We shall always remember Frances for her helpfulness in the swimming pool. In her six years at Branksome she has given a lot to the school. Good luck, Snet!

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V. ACADEMIC Barbara Hodkinson— Our blushing -iub-prefcct from Leaside is always ready for a laugh and is Sunshine to everyone. Barb spent the summer months of 1949 in Europe and is constantly contriving to return. She loves the occasional walk home from School. Future — decidedly undecided. Janet Hutcheson — Our dark haired maiden from the north (Huntsville) who has a passion for skiing, horses, and wide open spaces has really added to life in the pink room . One of her noted achievements was the role of Joseph in the pageant. Although she is uncertain as to the future, we are sure it will be successful. Sheila Jarrett — A bright little blonde, little pixie is she. Full of fun and fancy free. She loves skiing, hockey and dancing, too; Her ads for the Slogan she ' ll never wade through. She ' s often heard shouting, TRAYS! at noon; And she ' s apt to be found at Normal School soon. Charlotte Lyie — Char is one of our ambitious cheerleaders and the never-say-die secret ary- treasurer of VB. She always does things the fair way. You notice that far-away look, and Oh, that natural curl . Pet aversion — Homeless Boarders. Char ' s ambition is to be a nurse. Mary Mac Lennan — Mary is known as Carrots at Branksome, owing to a beautiful shock of hair! Our energetic sub-prefect is an Active Member of the MacGregor C ' n and a guard on the Second Basketball Team. Mary ' s cheerful Good Morning would put anyone in good spirits; it has kept us cheered for a year. Shirley Mann— Our sub-prefect. VA ' s Library- representative, Shirley is always ready for fun, whether it is at home, riding or right here at B.H.S. Branksome ' s own Poet Laureate, appre- ciates classical music and Canadian art. She is going to Europe this summer, and will take English Literature at Trinity in the Fall. Bon voyage. Shirk Barbara Markham — Tall, dark, vivacious Barb , from Cornwall, Ontario, is a sub-prefect and member of the Opheleo. She is on the school swimming team, and an enthusiastic skier. Favourite pastime — Dance nights, and discussing Franco-Canadian problems. Destination — Art Course at McGill. Rosalie McKinney — Sweet and demure, and sometimes shy She ' s known to heave a heavy sigh At problems that she cannot get In Miss P ' s classes, but often, yet — She reaches honours seldom met. A member of the Slogan Staff, She does her bit, and then a half. Next year, her ambition seems to be I ' l Occupational Therapy. Mary Mihell— The lass with the delicate air who is noted for her saying, Oh-h-h-h, Russ! is the vice-president of VB. She also belongs to the knitting club on the top floor of Sherborne House. Pet Aversion — rose-bowls. Ambition — to become a nurse, and a good one, too. Best of Luck at Women ' s College, Mary. Joan Mills— Joanie ' s a gal whose laughing eye Greets you as she passes by. The Beta Kappa ' s strong support, Her interests are of every sort. For future plans, she hopes to be In nursing at the Wellesley.