Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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The Branksome Slogan 15 PREFECTS Mary Wilkinson — Mary is Captain of our First Basketball Team and Chieftain of the Ross Clan. We shall always remember her extraordinary sense of humour (! !), dramatic ability and love of sports. If Mary puts as much into her nursing, next year, as she has into her school, we envy the nursing school! V. ACADEMIC Susan Anderson — Sue is our representative from Ottawa. She is also a member of the Fifth Form ' s renowned bridge group and of the Glee Club and of The Opheleo. Next year, Sue plans to take an Arts Course at McGill. Mary Bawden — After school, Mary is usually to be lound following one of her favourite pursuits, skating or tennis, according to the season. With her boundless energy, Mary is a true lover of the country, and we wonder if she will forsake the city entirely in the future. Elizabeth Beattie — Liz is a member of the Opheleo and an Original of the Noon Bridge Club. She ' s often heard saying ruefully I ' ve got to start studying! We just never can tear her away frorfi that Botany and Zoo! She will be at Normal School next year. Audrey Budgeon — Our friendly President of VA is always on the go. She is an active member of the MacAlpine Clan, the Opheleo Society and the Senior Choir. She continually raves about The North, by which she means, of course, New Liskeard, Ontario, and vicinity. Next year she will go to Queen ' s Stella Chang — Good-natured and quiet, Stella is one of our House Proctors. But don ' t let that quiet exterior fool you — Stella can vehemently win an argument when she wants to! She intends to take medicine at U. of T. next year. There is soon going to be great progress in the medical world! Jacquelyn Fenton — Quiet and serious, but with an excellent sense of humour, Jackie found Islington too far away and became a wild borderer for two terms! A member of the Opheleo, this efficient Sub-Prefect will studv nursing at the Toronto Western Hospital. Good luck, Jackie! Judith Ferguson — Our lively newcomer from Oven- den is a keen skier. Judy has brightened many a gym class with HER interpretation of Scottish dancing. Her ambition ... to enter Fine Arts at McGill, where we are sure her fun-loving nature will be appreciated. Catherine Findlay — Sub-prefect, President of VB, chieftain of the MacLeod Clan, Catie is our harmonica-playing, bugle-blowing gal from Carleton Place! Always good-natured and gay, she is the girl who supplies the music at Sherb house parties.

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14 The Branksome Slogan PREFECTS Joan Mawhinney — A true listener at all times! Joan can always smile with you or console you. A Prefect, a guard on the First Basketball Team, an advisor on the Beta Kappa, and a member of the Gym Team, Joan has been a great asset. Future — Psychology at U. of T. Elizabeth McBurney — Liz, who comes from Niagara Falls, has spent several years at Branksome. A Prefect, she is a girl whom everybody loves for her friedliness and good humour. Her hobby is following the hockey games. Best of luck next year at Western, Liz. Claire McMullen — Always chipper is our baby Claire! She ' s the live-wire President of the Opheleo and is rarely serious except when campaigning. What a forward — what a gymnast — what a swimmer and tennis player! Physical Education is the next thing for Claire to conquer — but that should be easy! Carol Jean Merritt — C. J. is one of those brains, and a great sports ' enthusiast, too, noted for her constant good humour. Among her many activities are debating, gymnastics, and acting. Arts at University of Toronto next year? Mary Morgan — One of our most prominent actresses, Mary is well-known for her lyrical voice which has won her high honours in the Ontario Verse-Speaking Contest in the last five years and which is constantly heard on the B.B.C. on Friday mornings. Future Soc. and Phil. (?) at U. of T. Allison Roach — This industrious Prefect has kept us chuckling for years. Noted for her stellar performances in plays and on the First Basketball Team, she is Photography Editor of The Slogan and Secretary-Treasurer of the Opheleo. Ally plans to study English at ' Vic, where she should be a great success. Charge! Frances Stone — Frankie ' s cheery smile makes her a welcome member of any group. Best known for her lovely singing, this friendly Prefect from Pt. Edward (Sarnia!) hopes to take nursing next year. What will we do without our Frankie? Marian Wallace — This energetic and dependable Prefect can always be counted on to lend a willing hand at any time. Sports editor of The Slogan, and a sports enthusiast, her good advice and keen sense of humour are most appreciated. See you at U. of T. next year, Wally! Gilda Walwyn — Bright and cheery Gil is always able to make us laugh! Prefect, Symphony Repre- sentative, member of the Slogan Committee, forward on the Second Basketball Team, she is much in demand. Next year we’ll find Gil study- ing Physio-Occupational Therapy at Varsity. Margaret Wansbrough — Secretary-Treasurer of the Beta Kappa, Captain of the Second Basketball Team, a member of the Tennis and Badminton Teams, Marg. enjoyed her week of boarding so much that she came back for more! Good luck at Varsity next year!

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16 The Branksome Slogan V. ACADEMIC Margaret Fitzmaurice — Peggy came to us from Jamaica. Among her interests we find reading and stamp collecting. She kept Sherborne House supplied with interesting literature during the year. Good luck, always, Peggy, and bon voyage! Glenna Fletcher — Our wavy blonde of VA is a member of the Beta Kappa and the bridge enthusiasts. Is her favourite subject really Maths? Best : known expression — Elizabeth (usually to a departing figure!) Next year will will see Glenna in Nursing at Western Hospital. Katherine Gilehan — Want advice, sympathy, cheer- ing? Just go to the Secretary-Treasurer of VA. Kathy plans to study Occupational Therapy, and we know that anyone in her care will want to stay there. Best of luck, Kathy. Elaine Goodman — Elaine, who comes from Espanola, has been at Branksome for three years. She is a Beta Kappa Committee member. We shall miss her nice sense of humour. Her plans include a Physio-Therapy course at the University of Toronto. Barbara Goodyear — Barb rants and roars like a true Newfoundlander! This blonde member of the Betta Kappa is noted for her early morning serenades and is constantly collapsing on her ear. We wish her the best of luck in nursing next year. Katharine Home — Kit comes to us this year from Ovenden, although her real stamping ground is Oakville. Although she has been with us only a short time, we shall miss her at Branksome. Kit ' s future is as yet undecided, but we know that she will enjoy whatever she undertakes. Judith Hotchkiss — This tall brunette, VB ' s Vice- President, is a most enthusiastic horsewoman, and that sleepy expression might well be attributed to a 6 a.m. canter! Judy ' s favourite expression is, I ' m afraid I won ' t be able to make it to-day, but . . . Next year, Judy plans to study at Varsity. Betty Lapointe — Betty, who comes from Noranda, Quebec, is another member of our famous Northerners. With her sense of fun and her collection of amusing accents, Betty has been a most entertaining boarder at Sherborne House. We wish her luck in her training at Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal. Lena Liu — One of China ' s contributions to B.H.S., Lena has certainly raised the academic standard of VA. As our Library Representative this year, she’s done an efficient job. Lena is an industrious and genial worker who, we’re sure, will succeed in S.P.S. at the University of Toronto. Betty McNiven — Our Wild West import from Victoria. Demure and quiet, except on nightly prowls or early in the morning, Betty is a skating enthusiast, renowned for her giggle. She will make a wonderful nurse, always kind and friendly. Best of luck with the Sick Children ' s, Betty.