Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Page 12 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Head Girl ' s Message It is with deep regret and sor- rowful hearts that those of us in the graduating class say farewell to Branksome Hall, the school we have learned to love so well. Not unti l this final year have v e realized how much the school has done for us. In return we hope that each one of us has contributed to Branksome something, however small, which will enhance its repu- tation and traditions. To you whom we leave behind, we offer this advice. Enter into every part of school life in that spirit of which Branksome is so proud. It is only by working hard and playing hard for your school that you will gain something from it. Remem- ber that the honour and privilege of belonging to Branksome carry with them the responsibility of living up to the school ' s ideals of Truth, Honesty, Justice and Purity. If you bear this responsibility you will be as proud as we are to become Old Girls of Branksome Hall. Keep well the road, and ms y God bless you. THE INSTALLATION OF PREFECTS The Installation of Prefects took place on October 8th, 1954, in Rose- dale United Church. The parents and friends of every girl were invited to attend the ceremony, and old and new girls alike were thrilled by the sight of the clan tartans : the yellow of the McLeod, the red of the Scotts, Rosses and MacGregors, and the green of the Campbells, Douglases, McLeans and Mac Alpines. The service itself was short, beginning with Miss Read ' s introductory remarks on the traditions and aims of the school, and continuing with the address of the guest speaker, Dr. MacMurray, Principal of the University of Toronto School. The Prefects and Sub-prefects were then installed, and receiving the school flag Avas the Head Girl, aware of her responsibilities and confident of the support of the school. After the School Prayer, the service closed with the ceremonial march out of the church. Once again the traditions of Branksome had been handed down to those who, with their indomitable school spirit, form the nucleus of the school.

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YEAR BOOK, 1955 Page 11 Best All Round Girl— Molly Hewitt. Loyal Co-operation Barbara Brown, Linda Mumford, Phyllis O ' Dowd, Carol Simons. Margaret T. Scott Memorial Prizes for the Memorizing of Scripture Judith Harman, Eleanor Kraft, Diana MacNeill, Jeanne Monier, Molly Pousette, Patricia Shannon, Heather Fraser, Norma Guttorms- son, Sue Savage, Donnie Smellie, Helen Windsor. Medals Ruth Caven Memorial — Form 4 — Nancy Foggo. Scholarship — Form 5 — Adele MacBeath. Governor General ' s Medal — Form 5 — Eleanor Kraft. Jean Hume Memorial for Leader- ship—Molly Hewitt. MISS READ WITH THE SUB-PREFECTS Seated, left to right — Janis Lovering, Patricia Davidson, Margot Thompson, Miss Read, Jacqueline Davies, Sandra Sharpe, Laura McFadden. Standing, left to right — Margaret Wiltshire, Maxine McCuaig, Pamela Hill, Susan Strickland, Elizabeth Hall. Absent — Nancy Forte, Marjorie Kay, Suzanne McLachlan, Barbara Wall.

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YEAR BOOK, 1955 Page 13 SECOND INSTALLATION OF PREFECTS On February 2nd, a second Installation of Prefects was held in the gymnasium. Two new Prefects and three Sub-prefects, who had been chosen because of their outstanding work for the school since the beginning of the term, were appointed. We were fortunate in having as our speaker Mrs. Van Every, a former Head Girl, who told us about life at Branksome in her school days. From the heartiness of the applause, we know that the entire school enjoyed her speech and appreciated her coming. The officers appointed on October 8th and February 2nd will look back on these installations as two memorable occasions among the happy times they have enjoyed at Branksome. Branksome Events 1954-1955 September 8th — Opening Day. 10th — Boarder ' s Picnic. 17th — Gathering of the Clans. 24th— Old Girls Basketball Game. October 1st — Clan Swimming Meet. 8th — Installation of Prefects. — Thanksgiving Weekend. 16th — Boarder ' s Dance. 22nd— Fifth Form Plays. 29th — Hallowe ' en Masquerade. November 5th — Long Weekend. 12th— Royal Winter Fair. 22nd — Christmas Exams. December 1st — Earl of Wemyss ' Visit. 3rd — Christmas Dance. 12th — Carol Service. 14th — Midsummer Night ' s Dream. 15th — Christmas Dinner. 17th — Christmas Holidays. January 10th — School Re-opened. 14th — Miss Read ' s Dance. 18th— Twelfth Night. 21st — Fourth Form Plays. 28th— Skating Party. 31st— Ice Follies. February 2nd — Second Installation of Prefects. 4th — Visit to Laurel School. 11th — Long Weekend. 18th— Third Form Plays. 19th— Collingwood Trip. 25th — Second Form Plays. — Visit to Art Gallery. 26th — Visit of Buffalo Seminary. 28th— Mrs. Oberman ' s Talk. — Junior Choir at Massey Hall. March 2nd — Swimming Meet. — Portia White Concert. 4th — First Form Plays. — Opera Festival. 10th — Badminton Meet. 19th — Form Parties. April 6th — Easter Holidays. 23rd — Alumnae Dinner. 29th— Senior Choir. May 5th — Examinations begin. 20th — Graduation Dance. June 5th — Sunday Church Service. 6th — Junior Prize Giving. 7th — Senior Prize Giving. — Garden Party, Readacres.