Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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The Branksome Slogan V COMMERCIAL Betty Ashworth — This lassie hails from way down yonder in Peru. Betty is the Class President and plans tc return to Lima where she will take up the life of a secretary for the present. Favourite Expression: Oh, you day girls, you ' re so-o-o lucky! Lots of luck, Betty! Marilyn Derrington — Came to us from St. Clement ' s this year, bringing with her a ready and infectious smile. Ambition: To live in Toronto . . . those phone calls to Concord are so expensive I Helen Finnemore — If you ever come to the Third Floor and hear strange noises, don ' t be alarmed . . . it ' s only a riot caused by Sherborne ' s comedian. Lots of luck in your business career, Helen, which of course will be mixed with fun. Yea, Montreal ! Moyra Green — Moyra has been at Branksome for seven years, and was one of the lucky group who visited the Laurel School, Cleveland, Ohio, in April. Ambition: to be a private secretary. Jeann Kohler — In her first year at Branksome, Jeann has shown great friendliness to ail. She is interested in archaeology. Favourite Expres- sion: Oh, definitely! Keep up the steady work, Jeann! Isobel Longfield — V Commercial ' s Library Repre- sentative, fair, petite Isobel came to Brank- some from Lawrence Park three years ago. Favourite expression: Oh, not another Library meeting! Best of luck, Isobel, in whatever career you choose. Fay Matthews — In her third year at Branksome, Fay came to us as an import from North Toronto. Ambition: To have a radio career or to be a lawyer ' s secretary Mary Ellen McElroy — This is Mary Ellen ' s first year at Branksome. She plans to attend Art School in Detroit next year. Ambition: Model- ling or Fashion Designing. Pastime: Writing letters. Carol McLachlan — Always a ready helper, Carol plans to work in Toronto next year. Ambition: lo be on time. Pastime. Rushing. Margaret Nichols — Our speedy representative fr om the far north, Marg flew in on a nor ' westerly gale of typewriters, shorthand books, and of course — her drumsticks. Ambition: A job in the Yukon. Pastimes: Drumming and horses.

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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.

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18 The Branksome Slogan V COMMERCIAL Joan Northey — In her first year here, Joan just lives for gym classes. Ambition: To travel. Favourite Expression: But, Mrs. Partridge, I can ' t figure it out! Pastime: Reading. Ann Tourgis — S from Humbersi Badminton. Ar CATULLUS: SPRING SONG The balmy heat returns again, The sky grows quiet o ' er the plain. The west wind ' s joyous breezes blow The equinoctial ice and snow From off the earth. Then let us fly, Catullus dear, And leave the Phrygian lands behind, My heart, like yours, has often pin ' d The sights to see and sounds to hear Of Asia fair. Farewell, fond friends from near and far, We oft have travelled ' neath the star, This glorious band no longer stays, For all must wind their separate ways Which lead them home. Translation by J. JEPHCOTT, Form V. mall but mighty Ann came to us de this year and loves to play nbition: To be a Private Secretary. TO-NIGHT The stars — like silver streamers — are strung across the sky To catch her shimmering silhou- ette as Night glides swiftly by. Moonbeams mixed with magic are the glory of her train While midnight blue and moon- glow spread her floodlit lane. Dreams she scatters gently o ' er all our sleeping earth And softly, sighing sees them fall ?nd whisper in their birth . . . The stars — like silver streamers — are strung across the sky To catch her shimmering silhou- ette as Night glides swiftly by. R. BARR, V Form. Watch For Next Year ' s Slogan THE JUBILEE NUMBER Will anyone having pictures or itenns of interest concerning Branksonne ' s earlier days, please send them to Miss McMichaeL