Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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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.

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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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The Branksome Slogan V ARTS Beth Grant — Beth, also known as mouse , is a quiet but valuable member of V Arts. Beth is Vice-President and also wins the top marks in the class. Future — undecided as yet. Anncmaric Harding — Anncmarie is perhaps best known tor those famous words, Has anyone brought her money ? As Chieftain of the Scott Clan, and the Secretary-Treasurer of the class, she has busy days. Future — undecided as yet. Sally Kingsmill — When Sally is absent, the silence is deafening. She is a member of Beta Kappa and the most cheerful member of the class. One of V Arts ' budding artists, she carries our best wishes with her into whatever career she choses. Ana Marie Marrou — This is Ana Marie ' s first year at B.H.S., and we must admit that she adds something to the atmosphere with her Peruvian accent. Her favourite pastime is getting letters. Future plans — a Western tour and then home again. Kathryn Anne Moore — Kay Is the envy of V Arts with that Florida tan. Much noted for her gay laugh, she keeps the class laughing joyfully Her future plans include nurse ' s training. Bertha Nickle — Bertha is another of our artists. A very keen swimmer, she has been at Brank- some for two years and has been a pleasant addition to the school. Future — will include study at College of Art. Joyce Robinson — As the skater of the class, Joyce can be seen rushing out of school on Mondays and Wednesdays to practise. She also likes badminton. Future — a trip abroad and then more school. Settle Spafford — This Is Bettie ' s third year at Branksome, and we must admit that her harum- scarum ways are very dear to the hearts of V Arts. Future — Bettie expects to take a course in dietetics. Jennifer Warrington — Our bubbling Bundle from Britain , Jennifer excels in everything from class work to climbing rope in gym. As Class President and member of Beta Kappa, ' she is very busy. Jennifer hopes to visit Western Canada, before returning to England. As she is our present link with the Sherborne School we send our good wishes with her.