Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Page 26 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN

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YEAR BOOK, 1956 Page 25 lA FORM REPORT This is the story of lA, Its members never in a shambles — The things they do, the games they play, Their many tricks and gambols. Their pride and joy is basketball, Which they do play with zest ; Arrayed in striped py jama-top, And woolen undervest. One day with several other forms They to the farm did go ; To have a picnic on the grass. For yet there was no snow. Then followed shortly Ramabai, To which they heartily gave. To help the mission far away. Their pennies they did save. One Monday morn they came to school With faces bright and clean, To see a lintel be unveiled Upon the Branksome green. Their play they did produce with zest. And it was lots of fun ; Each actress was a great success, For ' twas a job well done. But now they have no time to waste. For May is drawing near ; Since the exams are coming soon, Each heart is struck with fear. Mrs. Atkins was our teacher. And although we ' re pretty rough, She really tried to help us. And succeeded, though ' twas tough. In June we ' ll part for three whole months Of solid rest and play ; But then before we ' ve turned around, ' It ' s school again today . IB FORM REPORT Miss Boyes is the teacher Of our wonderful class. Martha is our President All others to surpass. There are others in our room Who famous figures try to be. Adele holds great office too, That of Vice-Presidency. Heather ' s little task is next. Money is her friend. To her it must be fun because Collections never end. So there you have the Honour Roll, Of a class which is working hard. Its conscientious members Who are never caught off guard. The middle class is next in line. The girls without high ranks. Without them we would have no fun. They ' re excellent at pranks. We have a little group of nine, They must have fun, ' tis true. ' Cause in the mornings after prayers. We hear of what they do. Math and grammar, French and comp; History ' s not too dull. Subjects such as these named here, Make days so very full. Last but not least is our Basket- ball Team, The pride of all I-B. We did not win much in the fall, But now we will, you ' ll see!

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YEAR BOOK, 1956 Page 27 IIA FORM REPORT Our year started with a picnic gay, Sporting and singing all the day. Casey was the mascot small When we played our basketball. Hanging there since early last fall, Ramabai ' s pennant was on the wall. We tried to make our play the best, With photographers and all the rest. At our form party we danced and ate And everybody brought a ' ' date . The Verse Speaking contest proved a success ; Three from IIA were chosen as best. The concerts held on Tuesday night Brought artists and music at their height. We walked and we skied on the Collingwood hills, But the slides and the falls seemed to give the most thrills. Back row, second balcony housed IIA ; It ' s really quite fun to see Opera that way. The girls in the Choir are happy as larks ; They won (first in the festival) ninety marks. Posters were such an important endeavour — You ' d never have guessed IIA was so clever. Throughout the year, with its troubles and trials Mrs. Fleming has given encouraging smiles. IIB FORM REPORT This brings to an end another eventful year in the illustrious history of IIB. First on our program of events, which, from time to time, diverted us from our books, was the annual form picnic at the school farm, which was a great success. Next, the Christmas Exams, which were soon forgotten during the most varied and exciting part of the school year, the Christmas Holidays. During the second term we gave a performance of ' The Will , our play which was so skilfully and successfully directed by Jennifer Grey, with the co-operation and valuable help of Miss Brien and the entire class. After Easter the final exams kept everyone busy with studies, but spring sports were not forgotten. Games Captain, Karen Jacobsen kept IIB sports enthusiasts tired out all year with swimming, basketball, volley- ball and baseball. The class was well represented by able president Marie Koenig, Vice- President Jennifer Grey and Secretary-Treasurer Susan Reid, who did such a wonderful job during Ramabai and Lent. Three cheers for Beverley Orr, our class celebrity, who, with her partner, won the Junior skating championships at Gait.