Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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4 The Branksome Slogan The death of His Majesty King George VI brought a great sense of loss to all British peoples. It has been said of this magnificent yet humble monarch that his kingly qualities were enhanced by the fact that he was a good man, and so let us therefore pay tribute to his memory by striving further for the peace and liberty of his beloved kingdom, and by so doing make it worthy to be part of God ' s Kingdom. Thus these two events have renewed the realization of the necessity of our loyalty to all things which so closely adhere to life in these uncertain times. Constant renewal of loyalty to our school is therefoi ' e most essential and has now reached its highest peak ever. The celebration of Branksome ' s Jubilee next year will mark a most memorable period in its progress. Under God ' s guidance we have come thus far and if we are ever mindful of this and uphold our precious traditions, Branksome shall celebrate many jubilees and stand as a stolid example of something which has grown from many years of true loyalty and spirit. THE EDITORS. THE INSTALLATION OF PREFECTS November 7th, 1951, marked the day of the installation of Brank- some ' s head girl, prefects and sub-prefects. This occasion is always one of solemnity, for it lays the foundation of school life for the coming year and sets the course of adult life to follow. At the beginning of each new year the new prefects are appointed by Miss Read, who stresseis the fact that the first qualification of a prefect is integrity ; after which come loyalty, co-operation, perseverance and sports- manship. It is the task of the prefect to spread good will throughout the school and to handle the rigorous schedule of school activities with capability and willingness. The ceremony of installation was very simple and yet very impressive. Our special guests were Doctor Sowby, the Head Master of Upper Canada College, and three stewards, who are equal in rank to our prefects. The procession moved slowly through the Guard of Honour — the eight claii chieftains with their colourful standards, the sub-prefects in their authori- tative red sashes, the staff and guests, and finally the prefects in their regal red kilts. The clan banners provided an impressive background for the platform filled with sub-prefects, staff, and guests. Miss Read made an introductory address, explaining the deep signifi- cance of Truth, Honesty, Justice, and Purity as the four corner stones of ' the school spirit. The appointments of the sub-prefects were then ratified. Then, one by one, the head girl and the seventeen prefects mounted the platform to be oflficially installed, and to be congratulated by Doctor Sowby and Miss Read. The four flags standing for Truth, Justice, Honesty and Purity were presented to the new prefects, and the school flag was presented by the retiring head girl to the new head girl, who pledged that she would uphold the honour for which it stands.

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The Branksome Slogan 3 at ttje ate You spake unto the man who kept the gate, Give me a light. And back the answer came. Take God ' s good Hand. Go forth with heart elate. Your faith will be an inward, quenchless flame. You gave us that brave word one Christmas day. And fearless through the shadows we did fare. What though the skies were dark, and hard the way, All would be well ; we knew that God was there. Bread cast upon the water comes again ! As you had given to us, God gave to you, When by the gate to which time brings all men, In quiet sleep. He told you what to do. Arise, my child, it is no longer night. Give me your hand, and walk with me in light. Robert Barr. EDITORIAL The Branksome year 1951-52 has been one of success and fulfilment, as have been its forty-nine preceding years. This is perhaps due to the fact that each year brings with it new hope of achievement and new events which produce a strong influence the world over. This year, royalty has played a leading role in the lives of the peoples of the British realm and especially here in Canada. The visit of Her Royal Highness, Princess Elizabeth, now our Queen, and the Duke of Edinburgh, stirred in our hearts a staunch feeling of loyalty to the crown and its symbols of liberty and justice. This loyalty expresses itself in many ways — loyalty to our Empire and country, to our fellow-man, to our school, and to our high ideals. For Canada is a young country which, like a young life, must grow in strength and be moulded with the utmost care ever to achieve its ultimate prosperity. Therefore, loyalty and faith are vital to all young Canadians to whom falls the continuation of this neverending task. To have a prosperous country, we must endeavour to make prosper all institutions, industries and enterprises by maintaining their highest possible standards. Above all we must have faith in our ideals and loyaltiy to them to obtain this goal.

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The Branksome Slogan 5 CLAN CHIEFTAINS Left to Right— S. Drennan, J. Wahlroth, R. Barr. S. Snyder. W. Large, J. Howard. D. Turpel, N. Lyie. Doctor Sowby made an address to the school, emphasizing the great importance of seeking the most valuable road in life, the road which leads to God. We feel confident that each and every g-irl at Branksome will uphold its precious traditions and will do her utmost to Keep Well the Road. A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD GIRL For the forty-nine years of its existence, Branksome has been growing steadily in many ways: in size, in fame, and in the hearts of its pupils, past and present. From this school have gone hundreds of girls whose lives have been richer and fuller as a result of the lessons of fair play and integrity learned in their daily work and play here. For Branksome has been interested not merely in academic achievement, but also in the things which mould character and lives, and in this lies her greatness. As we of the graduating class go into the world with all these lessons, scholastic and otherwise, behind us, it should not be difficult for us to keop well the road.