Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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YEAR BOOK, 1955 Page 29 Then the dance set us in a daze, It seemed to us a pale pink haze, ' ' Africa made us walk on the air, For this we even curled our hair. ' Elmer and the Soprano was our play, Lines w ere learned without delay. It all went over rather well Thanks Lisa, you really rang the bell. Our Treasurer and our President, Are collecting all the money for Lent ; The rest of the girls have all chipped in, To make the best through thick and thin. Graduation soon will be here. And we ' ll look back on another year. With thanks to our form teacher, Mrs. Hughes, Whom we shall be very sorry to lose. IVA FORM REPORT IVA assembled back in September, Happily welcoming each new member. When Miss MacNeill we greeted with cheers, We renewed the friendships of former years. The new girls were welcomed on probation ; Quite all right , was our final summation. Next our form officers we did elect, And Sue her money began to collect. Forms four and five then invaded the farm ; Our drivers viewed the rain with alarm. The buses are stuck, let ' s all give a heave We wondered if we would ever leave. Basketball we practiced at dawn each day, Victory was worth it , we were able to say. We planned our play ; Hazel stole the scene ; A damp ' ning effect — see what we mean? We tried to ignore the exams that intruded. With minds quite blank, o ' er our papers we brooded.

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Page 28 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN We feel grown up. New things they ' ll let us do! Best treat of all, asked to the formal dance Where young hearts thrilled to African romance. To Cleveland seven reps we proudly packed, They all had fun e ' en though much sleep they lacked. February saw our Thespian charms displayed And only the audience was dismayed. Remember Pavlova and Pily Lons, Liberace, George and the minstrel songs? And now this hectic year is ebbing fast. Our frantic study for exams is past. And so quite soon the fatal marks will tell If all was CHAOS, (Please take note Miss L) We now recall our mirth at each new thing: Pat ' s food from cafe, Sandy ' s dieting, Pooh ' s deep, deep voice, Lizz ' s changing hair Our jokes which helped to make this year most rare. We thank Miss Claxton for help and advice, Through all of the year she has been so nice. We also thank our class officers three; Mary Breck our Pres. and Vice, Judy D. Sheila Harvie our Secretary true Completed the trio that led us through Our third form year, but it lessened the pain To say, Yes, Dahling, the classroom ' s in Main. CATHY CLARK IIIB FORM REPORT The year began so early and fast. Before we knew it the summer had passed. The girls with their kilts so neat and so pretty. United at Branksome from town and from city. The very first thing was the Gathering of Clans , Most girls took part while others were fans. The banners were placed on the field wide and long, And the members were busy composing their song. Activity centered ' round pool and ' round court, And homework was left to join in the sport, Clan basketball, swimming, and volleyball too. Our thanks to Miss Bate — we owe it to you. For the following weeks we wore no grin, Each one of us grew pale and thin. Exams had caused us all to groan. And study our books all night at home.

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