Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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FORM V Marjorie McBride — Marj is another wearer of the red ribbo n in VB and an essential fixture at the gym door at the end of morning prayers. She is Vice-President of VB, and a star player on the Form Basketball Team. Still famous for her melodious laugh in Sense and Sensibility . Mar| plans to go to McMaster next year. We wish her good luck. Marilyn McColl — Marilyn is a rather quiet per- son who is popular with everyone. A Sub- Prefect, she enjoys swimming, bowling, and skating. She plans to take nurse ' s training when she leaves Branksome. Heather Moffat — Heather hails from the town ot Aurora. She is a member of the Opheleo, and our form reporter for the Slogan, tteather also displayed her great actma ability in the form play. Her future is undecided. Barbara Moody — This girl with the natural curl comes from the Don Mills Road and is VB ' s Secretary-Treasurer. During the Christmas holidays she transferred her interest to Carlcton Place. Probable future — training at Sick Chil- dren ' s Hospital. Diane Murray — A staunch supporter of Beta Kappa, and one of the most cheerful members of VB, Diane made an excellent job of directing Sense and Sensibility. She can often be heard exclaiming, Oh, those stunned people . Her future includes nursing at Wellesley Hospital. Norma Penwarden — A newcomer to Branksome this year. Norma came to us from Welland, Ontario, where, last year, she attended Notre Dame High School. An enthusiastic basketball player, she also enjoys swimming and bowling. Next autumn she will probably be in Nursing at Hamilton General Hospital. Betty Powell — Our charming Betty hails from Port Perry. She has been VA ' s most efficient Secretary-Treasurer, and can constantly be heard to say, When will you bring your money ? Betty plans to attend the University of Toronto. Best of luck! Merilyn Rieger — A Sub-Prefect, Merilyn came to Branksome from Leaside Collegiate in Third Form. She is a member of the Opheleo for a second year and is President of the School Choir. Favourite occupation — driving in a Norris convertible. Future — University of Toronto. Mary Lou Rennicks — A Sub-Prefect, Mary Lou came to us two years ago from North Toronto Collegiate. She has lent her skill as a guard on the First Basketball Team with good effect. The popular Chieftain of the McGregors, Mary Lou is noted for her pleasant disposition and happy countenance, which we know will carry her a long way in her chosen career of Nursing. Barbara Ross — This New Yorker is usually found in the midst of the fun at Branksome. Barb , whose pet aversion is seven a.m., participates in most sports and specializes in swimming, badminton, skiing and skating. With her personality, we are sure she will find happiness and success wherever she goes. The Branksome Slog

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FORM V Myrne Harris — We welcomed Myrne from King ' s Hall, Compton, Quebec. This popular Sub- Prefect is President of VB. She loves all sports, including Apparatus. Probable future — Secretarial Science at Western. Good luck, Myrne. Carole Hirst — A tiny bundle of energy and a first-year boarder at Branksome, Carole hails from Knowlton, P.Q. Pet aversion — night prowlers. Ambition — to study at Mac. Good luck, Carole. Lillian Ann Hogarth — Home — Tillsonburg. Favour- ite expression — Did I . Pet aversion — the dist- ance between Branksome and MacMaster. Sports — swimming, golf, ice and roller skating. Future — N ursing. Sally Houston — Sally comes from Noranda, Quebec, and although this is only her first year at Branksome, she has contributed much to the spirit of the school. She is on the Opheleo Committee and is very much enthused about skating, skiing and badminton. Pet aversion — French. Probable future — Nursing. Dora Jones — In the morning the lantern glows. Who ' s behind it? Why, Dora Jones. Our friendly Dora has a smile for everyone, and is always ready to help. We may find Dora in Medicine next year. Good luck, Do-Do. Vera Jory — This dramatic artist of VA and ardent member of Beta Kappa has been with us for two years, and during that time has en- deared herself to us by her cheery laugh and enthusiasm for all school activities. She is a Sub-Prefect, and member of the Slogan committee. Vera plans to study languages at the University of Toronto and to continue her studies abroad. Bonne chance, V.J. Lorraine Kaneb — Another first-year girl, Lorraine came to us from Cornwall. She has already left her mark in Branksome ' s hall of fame for her superb playing on the First Basketball Team. She plans to attend a university in the United States next September. Ann Kennedy — Ann is a new addition to VB, having recently left Qwen Sound to join us. Another future nurse, she can often be found swimming, skiing, playing basketball. Marcia Kinghorn — A versatile Sub-Prefect and everyone ' s friend is Marcia. This is her second year as a boarder; she came to Branksome from Stratford Collegiate, in Niagara Falls. Next year she hopes to attend Western University. Good luck, Marcia. Marney Latimer — This blonde member of VB is the Chieftain of the Douglas Clan, and an enthusiastic supporter of Beta Kappa. She also plays basketball for VB. As far as her future is concerned, Marney is undecided, but we wish her well in whatever career she chooses.

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Jubilee Niimbsr, 1953 Page twenty-three FORM V Diana Sparks — SparWe Is the hard-working President of the Broadcasting Commitee, one of VB ' s humorous Sub-Prefects, and an active guard on the Third Basketball Team. Probable future — Varsity. (This girl will go far). Pamela Thayer — Pam is one of VB ' s Sub-Prefects and one of Ontario ' s most prominent caddies. A great fan of badminton and of Dixieland music, she nevertheless plans to enter Modern History and Languages at Varsity next year. Edith Thomson — This friendly, willing and humor- ous Sub-Prefect has been at Branksome for ten years. A great reader, Edith is often called upon for help with English compositions. Two years ago, she was our representative at the Sherborne School in England. A member of the Slogan Committee, Edith specializes in skits to advertise the magazine. Her plans include nurse ' s training. Margot Thorburn — A successful Sub-Prefect and a Form basketball player, Maggie is a dreamer. She comes down to earth now and then, and is heard to say, Had the end time last night . Margot is expecting to have a wonderful time at Digby Pines this summer. Lots of luck. • ' Si W Susan Wallace — Another cheerful member of VB, Sue is a great asset to the Form Basketball Team. Although good in all sports, she is especially interested in riding. Her plans for next year are not yet definite, but we know that she will succeed in whatever she attempts. Easy on that car. Sue. V ARTS Gwendolyn Allison — Gwen is a very loyal member of the School Choir as well as a faithful door opener in the V Arts classroom. She is planning to ' start nurse ' s training in the autumn. Best of luck, Gwen. Ann Birdsall — Ann is another of our boarders who is a native of Toronto. She is a sports enthusiast .especially in swimming and bad- minton. Pet aversion — people who are late. Future — Ann hopes to go into nursing. Phyllis Clark— Phyllis is one of the artists of V Arts. She has been at Branksome for two years and hails from Willowdale. A keen bowler, Phyllis can be seen at St. Paul ' s regularly. Future — Nursing or Art. Anne Collins — Anne is our bubbling boarder from Fergus. Her witty remarks help to keep V Arts gay and cheerful. Anne excels in gym and can often be seen flying over the horse. Future — more schooling and then nurse ' s training.