Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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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.

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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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The Branksome Slogan 17 V. ACADEMIC Mary Mitchell — This cheerful inhabitant of the top floor of Sherborne House can often be found knitting cable socks. She can also be found in the pool many a Friday night. Favour- ite topic — Montreal. Her future is linked about Macdonald. Best of luck, Mary. Jean Morice — Give this quiet Sub-Prefect a Job to do and it will be done — well done, and on time! Noted for her pleasant smile, Jean ' s chief interest is Skating — Skating — Skating! Future — Skating! Alaine Murray — Alaine is a newcomer from Lawrence Park this year. She is a true make- up artist and can be seen at any of our plays expertly dabbing grease paint on the actresses! Future?? Carole Perry — Carole is a Sub-Prefect and an- other Kingsway representative. When she is not running off to her dancing — an art at which she excels, she spends her time in the swimming pool! She is planning to study . Physical Educa- tion next year. Ruth Pidgeon— I say, girls, did you see that Jaguar go by? Ruthie, when not reading British motor magazines, listening to Opera, or amazing us with her knowledge of history, occupies her time writing for The Slogan, acting, debating, or planting trees! Future . . . English and history at Vic. Hilary Simister — Those who do not know her do not realize the fiery qualities that lie beneath that sweet, demure exterior. A ski enthusiast, Hilary hails from Port Burwell. We are sure that she will make a success of the nursing career that she has chosen. Mary Twibie — - Twib has done a tremendous job this year as Vice-President of the Beta Kappa and of VA, and as a Sub-Prefect. Her interests are sailing and swimming, but Twib is also known for her extraordinary spelling and for her will- power. Probable future — Home Economics at Varsity. Margaret Webster — A lively member of the Beta Kappa Committee Peggie loves wandering! She can often be seen taking off for Oakville or even Bjffalo. Pet aversion — Algebra? Gay and lively, Peggie may continue her scholastic career at the University of Toronto. Lois Wilson — A staunch member of the Beta Kappa, Treasurer of VB and a member of our Noon Bridge Club. Lois has not mastered Blackwood yet, but she ' s well on her way. Next year, Lois hopes she ken take a Secretarial Course.