Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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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.

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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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18 The Branksome Slogan V. ARTS June Bongard — This is June Girl ' s first year at Branksome. She is Northern ' s loss and our gain. June takes an active interest in sports and is a strong swimmer. Future — possibly further study — at Macdonald Hall. Margaret Bresnan — Our tall Michigander, known as Dee Dee , is secretary of V Arts, a member of the Beta Kappa, and the life of the party. She would give all her wares to go to Michigan State. Good luck, Dee Dee. Ann Louise Cook — Cookie comes to us from Havergal. Her smiles and chuckles help to keep us bright and cheerful. Pet saying — But Miss MacMurdo, couldn ' t you do it my way? Pet aversion . . . collecting jazz records! Future . . . Cookie hopes to make nursing her career. Heather Cowie — Joining V Arts just before Christmas, Heather has been a welcome addition to the class. She is a member of the Opheleo Committee. Keenly interested in sports, she excels in badminton and golf. Good luck in whatever career you choose, Heather. Barbara Croft — A native of Toronto and a second generation Branksomite, Barbara has been in the school for two years. Interested in writing, Barbara has a flair for composition. We wish her the best of luck and success in the future. Olive Crombie — Olive has been at Branksome for six years. Her cheery smile helps brighten up the classroom and she tops the class in marks! Pet saying — But Heather, we can ' t — Pet aversion — doing it anyway! Future — Olive hopes to study modelling next year. Janet Dale — Known in the Sherborne House Class room as Til, Janet is President of V Arts as well as a member of The Big Seven. She hopes to make nursing her career, and we wish her every success. Mary Galbraith — Better known as Skip, Mary is completing her fourth year at Branksome. Very fond of sports, especially of bowling and basketball, she is best known for her friendly smile. Although her future is undecided, we wish Skip the best of luck. Susan Illingworth — Moved and carried — Wher- ever Sue is, the world smiles around her! Our Bundle from Britain was a Library Repre- sentative, a Sub-Prefect, and a gymnast. De- velop a Canadian accent to take home with you, Sue! We send warmest greetings with you to all our friends acros the sea! Janice Jones — Bones came to us from Forest Hill three years ago. She shows an interest in sports and is an able badminton player. As yet Jan ' s future is undecided, but we all wish her the best of luck.