Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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The Branksome Slogan 15 FORM V Jane Pinchin — Our basketball ace from Midland. A terrific gal, Jane will do wonders for U. of T. Pet ambition: to join ' Toppers ' Club. ' Pet Peeve: French. Besides basketball, she swings a mean badminton racquet, and less strenuously works at the difficult job of class Vice-President. Best of everything to you, Jane! Gail Purdy — Our bubbling blonde sub-prefect, Gail has been a Branksomite for thirteen years. She is noted for her friendliness and flashing smile. Western is Gail ' s destination . . . near the Waters of London. Elizabeth Rich — Liz, like Einstein, is one of our oetter mathematicians. Although quiet and re- served, she loves sports and is good at sailing, swimming, and tennis. Her plans include a session at a business school next fall. Hilary Simister — That demure expression is only superficial — and don ' t we know it. Hil is headed for nursing. Best of everything. Keep up the whistling! Mary Sinclair — As a newcomer from Aylmer, Mary already is a member of the General Committee of the Slogan. Her auburn hair is the envy of all. Next year she is slated for Dental Nursing. Joan Smith — Thy modesty ' s a candle to thy merit. Joanie came to us from Jarvis in Second Form. Her friendly smile will be well remembered along with her amazing Trig, marks. Her future yet unsettled, Joan is considering Normal School . Sonya Snyder — Sonya has been a boarder at Branksome tor four years. Part of Hamilton ' s con- tribution to the school, she is a sub-prefect and Chieftain of the MacAlpines. Sonya has been ac- tive in bowling and basketball during her school years. Her plans are indefinite, but we wish her the best of luck. Mary Hope Swayne — Better known as Hopeless, belies her name. She hails from Carleton Place and is a sub-prefect. She plans to go to Royal Victoria and her main ambition is to stop all the bells in Sherborne so they won ' t ring. We wish her every success in her venture. 1 wW Ann Vale — Our red-headed sub-prefect from Gait, Ann is to be commended for her zeal as Library Assistant. A member of the Slogan Committee, she is interested in Art, makes a hobby of writing verse, and has taken an active part in Dramatics while at Branksome. She says her future is undecided.

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The Branksome Slogan FORM V Barbara Hazelton — Barb is a newcomer this year from East York Collegiate. Her cheery hello to everyone can be heard every morning. Although her immediate future is uncertain, we are sure she will be successful in anything she finally decides to do. Good luck, Barb. Joanne Hubbell — From Thamesville, Ontario, Joanne is one of our champion giqglers. Al- though she has been only one year at Brank- some, she will be sadly missed when she leaves to study Art and Archaeology at U. of T. next year. Georgina Laing — This wee Scottish lassie, one of our sub-prefects, spent last summer travelling in the land of her ancestors, and in other parts of Europe. Georgie has won honours for Brank- some in the yearly Verse Speaking Contests. Her plans include nurse ' s training in Toronto Sick Children ' s Hospital. Verna Marshall — Vera hails from St. kitts and thinks there is no place like it. With that pleasant smile and willingness to help all, Verna is headed for a great future. We ' re not sure with whom yet — but— we can guess! Marion McAdam — In her first year at Branksome, fun-loving Marion has been active in skiing at the farm (almost as good as in the Gatineau Hills), and active in Dramatics, (Pride and Prejudice). She plans to make Nursing her profession. Mary Moore — Mary has been at Branksome for five years and is a loyal member of the MacAlpine Clan. She hopes to enter an Arts Course at U. of T. next year. Carolyn Myrden — One of them thar blue-noses. Lots of luck, Myrt. Who knows? Maybe a second Moira Shearer. Our Carolyn is headed for Physio-Therapy at Dalhousie. Carol O ' Flynn— Our Ofie hails froni Belleville. She is on the Opheleo, the Basketball Team, and is a sub-prefect. Favourite occupation: getting into difficult situations. Her methods of extricating herself are a source of entertain- ment for us all. Best of luck in the nursing, Carol. Nancy Paterson — The raven-haired President of VB with a flashing smile and a quiet manner. Just hear her French accent, and try to catch her on any tune. Ambition: to gain a nurse ' s cap, and she will wear it well. All the best to you, Nance. Patricia Payette — Our gracious Midlandite, re- nowned for her terrific basketball playing and a smile which is never long absent unless she is in the throes of an Algebra problem. Pat hos no definite plans for next year but in what- ever she does, we wish her great success. Chief ambition— to defeat Algebra.

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The Branksome Slogan V ARTS Gail Cowie — Another of Branksome ' s bombshells, full of personality and pep, and a member of the Big Seven, Gail is on the class basketball team, and is a skating enthusiast (at times). Gail plans to leave us this year. (What will we do without her ringing laughter and witty remarks?) She has not decided where she will further her studies. Good luck, Gail. Jane Davidson — Silence :s more eloquent than words. Our quiet brunette hails iron; Port Credit, and when Jane is not trying to calm the class we wonder what goes on behind that quiet exterior. She intends to Further her studies of Interior Decoration and next year we may find her at one of New York ' s more prominent schools. Constance Godwin Connie — Good things in small packages. Connie ' s happy-go-lucky nature and contagious smile are her trade marks. Among her interests we find skating and pa.nting. Her future is as yet undecided, but we know she will enjoy whatever she undertakes. Why are those eyes always turned towards Princeton, Connie? Margaret Hambleton Marg — Marg is a petite miss with Titian hair and blue eyes — a good combination. Her extra-curricular activity is school (Marg is one of V Ar s ' better students), and her particular interest is ballet dancing in which she excels. As yet she has not decided what course she will pursue, but we wish her the best of luck. Shirley Kiliick — Did someone say Shirley came from England? Rather! The energetic President of V Arts and member of the Beta Kappa tried to learn Canadian sports the hard way! Best of luck always, and don ' t lose that accent in the wild woolly West this summer! Marilyn McColl — She ' s calm and reserved as far as she goes. She seems to be quiet, but one never knows. This slim little package with a friendly smile was sent to us from Hagersville. Marilyn is fond of swimming and riding, and she is often seen running (?) around the block at 7.15 in the morning. Marilyn plans to study Dental Nursing next year. Patricia Rainey Paddy — Our beautiful blonde from Branksome Bend, and another Kingsway representative, brings with her friendly smiles and twinkling eyes. She is Vice-President, and a forward on the class basketball team. Her main interests are riding and sailing, (not to mention those at U. of T.) Best of luck in your nursing, Paddy. Jdcquelyn Rice Jackie — Our slim blonde comes to us from Cornwall, bringin g with her a quiet manner and friendly smile. She is a forward on the class basketball team and her special interest is skiing. Jackie plans to further her studies at the New York School of Inferior Decoration. Best of luck! Jean Tweedy Twinkie — Eat, drink and be merry, for to-morrow we diet. Branksome ' s liveliest live wire and Treasurer of V Arts comes to us from P.E.I, and brings with her happy smiles and witty remarks. Sometimes takes a stab at basketball. Career as yet Undecided. Best of luck in whatever you choose to do, Jeanie.