Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN y COMMERCIAL Mary Fish (1954-56) — Mary is our form games captain whose great team spirit is recognized by every member of our class. She is V Com- mercial ' s American Representative from New Jersey and an ardent Dodger fan! Best of Luck to you, Mary. Gail Goodman (1950-56) — Gail ' s bright dispo- sition has cheered us up in the darker moments of the school year. Her enthusiasm and co- operation shown in Clan and class activities should prove her an asset to the business world. Barbara Jones (1955-56) — Barb donned the kilt and became a member of our happy family this year. Although this is her first year she has proved to be an asset to our form . . . we know she will be a success in the business world. Margaret Lapointe (1954-56) — Hailing from Noranda, Marg is our Quebec representative. She is Vice-President of V Commercial and will soon be wearing one of those white caps. She and room-mate, Alice are usually cooking up something . . . usually McLean ' s hot chocolate! Bonne chance, Marg. Elizabeth Martin (1951-56) — Liz is recognized by her poodle cut and amiable giggle. With her sense of humour she has kept our chins up during the trying times of the school year, and with her more serious side she shows that she is capable of good sc hool work. We know that Liz will do well in her business Joy Martin (1954-56) — Joy deserves credit for her courage and determination during the school year when she kept up her school work and extra-curricular activities under very dif- ficult circumstances. We know this spirit will help her to be a conscientious secretary, in an excellent position which is already waiting for her. Shirley Mingo (1954-56) — Shirley came to us from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, and has shown an increasing interest in Engineering lately, which is a mystery to us. We know that Shirley will make a very capable secretary . . . or lady engineer! Best of luck. Betty-Lou Parsons (1955-56) — Betty-Lou came from Newfoundland and is well liked for her Newfie accent and friendly smile. What seems to be the interest in Clinton, Lou? We know you will be a success in the business world. Mary Louise Schlomiuk (1951-56) — Although Louise is one of the quieter members of V Commercial, in her five years at Branksome she has always been armed with a friendly smile. We wish her every success in her chosen career. Marnee-Jill Selwood (1955-56) — Marnee came to us this year from the wild and wooly West . She is a very hard worker and we know she will be a wonder-secretary. All the best, Marnee!

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YEAR BOOK, 1956 ACADEMIC Alice Scott (1956-56)— Scottie is a Sub- Prefect and Chieftain of the Scott Clan. She can usually be found riding with Marg and Mary or at a Hunt Ball wearing that U.C.C. ring. Best of luck at Wellesley next February, Al. Gail Stephens (1953-56)— Sub-Prefect Gail is Vice-President of VB and an active member of I.S.C.F. She is famous for that infectiously happy smile. Being a doctor ' s daughter, Gail will definitely enter some branch of the med- ical profession. Good luck, Steve. Myro Tupker (1954-56) — Myra hails from Holland. She can usually be found pondering over some Trig problem in VB. Treasurer of VB and Slogan Committee member, she is also a Sub-Prefect. We shall miss her good nature when she enters Meds next year. Victoria Waller (1955-56) — Bunny hails from Rockwood. Her helpfulness and glowing smile are well-known in Sherb. She is interested in Queen ' s, especially in a certain Med student who keeps her busy witth correspondence. Best of luck in the future. Bunny. Catherine Wylie (1950-56) — Cathy is active in Beta Kappa and in Basketball, where her long reach has been an asset to VA ' s team. She is a Sub-Prefect and goes about with the middle member of that inseparable trio, Tom, Dick, and Harry. Best of luck in the egg-boiling course, Cathy. Patricia Young (1955-56)— Pat. la petite artiste , came to us from Blind River, Ontario. She is a member of the Choir and of Beta Kappa. Pat has one pet peeve — homework. Her ambition is to give homework to others! Good luck at Teacher ' s College, Pat. V COMMERCIAL Potricia Barron (1954-56) — Pat has been at Branksome two years. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, and has excelled in Clan and Form activi ties. She is the envy of all the girls in the form because of the object worn on the left hand. We wish you all the happiness in the world, Pat. Catherine Buchanan (1954-56) — The old saying, good thtings come in small packages has certainly been proved true in this wee lass from Dundas. Catherine, better known as Kitsy, is contemplating the field of childhood management. We are apt to read of a very successful candidate of this profession prac- ticing in Belgium . . .why Belgium, Kit? Kit is one of our Sub-Prefects. Giltian Cleather ( 1948-56)— Gill, the girl with the marvellous sense of humour and friendly nature has been an asset to our form this year. She is interested in sports and she was a for- ward on the first Basketball Team. Gill is a Sub-Prefect. Every good wish in the commer- cial field. Gill. Suzanne Croft (1954-56) — Sue, beter known as Shoeless Sue has been an active parti- cipant in the activities of the Commercial form this year. Due to an unfortunate accident during the second term she was left behind, but through sheer hard work and determina- tion, she has managed to catch up. All the best in the future Sue.

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YEAR BOOK, 1956 Page 23 V COMMERCIAL Carolyn Swallow (1951-56) — Joy , one of our boarders, has been an active mennber of our fornn this year and her school spirit is appre- ciated by all. Her interest in legal matters will nnake here a very capable law secretary. Best wishes, Joy! Shelagh Warren (1948-56) — Shelagh is our wee Irish colleen who arrives at Branksome ' s ivy- covered halls each morning at five minutes to nine in that shining Plymouth Suburban. After eight years she is leaving Branksome for a business career, and we wish her every success. Alison Wishart (1954-56) — Alison, our Form President, comes to us from Sault Ste. Marie and has been at Branksome for two years. She plans to travel this summer. We shall miss her, but we wish her the best of luck in her future career. V ARTS Joanna Adams (1955-56) — Jo, an ex-Moulton girl, sails for Europe this summer. Her hobbies include sports, music, and sewing. Pet saying: Sandy, put the top of your desk down . Favourite pastime: catching up on geography notes. Future: undecided. Good luck in what- ever you do. Sheila Bamford (1953-56)— Better-late-than- never , our great tennis enthusiast, stores up energy in winter to use on the courts in the summer. Sheila always gives a helping hand. She would like to enter MacDonald Hall next year. The very best of luck to her there and always. Mary Lou Barron (1955-56) — Mary Lou came to us from Oakwood Collegiate. She is the third generation of her family to come to Branksome. Pet saying: Let ' s have a song . Favourite pastime: running down to the cafe- teria. Future: undecided. Best of luck in what- ever you do. Joan Carnegie ( 1 955-56 ) Joan, our Games Captain, became tthe proud owner of an M.G. this year. After a trip to Europe this summer, she plans to work with her father. Favourite saying: Thumbs down on you, pal . Best of luck, Joan. Sandra Cuthbert (1953-56)— Sandy is our little Art Director who keeps the bulletin board so nicely decorated. Next year she plans to work at window display. A staunch supporter of the Beta Kappa, her favourite hobby is swimming, and her favourite expression, Go to the Moon . Betty Jane Dixon (1955-56) — Betty Jane came from Etobicoke and is our chief piano-player and a member of the Golf Team. She plans a trip to Europe with her family this year. Future: a job this fall, (if she comes back!) Favourite pastime: Trying to keep out of harm ' s way.