Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Page 24 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN TALENT NIGHT Branksome ' s second annual Talent Night was held in Eaton Audito- rium on Friday, March 29. Led by a capable commentator, Cathy Clark, the evening was arranged with a widely varied programme, ranging from an exotic Javanese Plate Dance, performed by Christelot Hanson, to the sparkling Polka from ' ' Facade , danced by Diane Ede and Nora Stearns. The Senior, Intermediate and Junior Choirs, under the expert direction of Mrs. Coutts, interpreted such songs as ' ' Kitty My Love , The Jolly Miller and The Violet . Their programme continued with the group of twelve singing three madrigals. The entertainment also included a piano solo by Lowell Pelton, Danish gymnastics, Jackie Burroughs ' prize-winning United Nations ' speech, and a Fashion Show presented by the Arts forms. Miss Portia White added a professional touch to the evening by singing compositions by Schubert and two negro spirituals. Her accom- panist was Miss Lee who also accompanied the choirs. A highhght of the evening was the thrilling sound of bagpipes and the brilliant Scottish dancing by Sandra Blaine and Janet MacArthur. Special thanks is in order for the excellent organizing jobs done by Miss Livingston, Miss Hughes and Miss Wahlroth. Because of its success for two consecutive years. Talent Night has become an annual event and takes its place among the traditions of the school. THE OPHELEO The Oxford dictionary defines the word Charity as Christian good feehng and help so given . These two meanings, so simply and beautifully given, express the real meaning and function of the Opheleo committee. From the beginning of the school year, it was our hope to be able to raise enough money not only to send to our usual missions, but also to many others. And now, as the year draws to a close, we are happy to say that Branksome has reached its objective. New ideas were introduced for raising money this year and they proved most successful. Bargain Breck ' s sale of lost and found articles started off the annual Ramabai collection in the fall. The Christmas collection followed and then in the winter term the Branksome Bazaar was

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YEAR BOOK, 1957 Page 23 V ARTS Eiizabeth Richardson (1943-52. 1955-57)— Drives the rapid car. After a three year period of desertion to Elmwood, Bizzie came back he re in IV Arts. She has taken part in class and clan sports and enjoys water skiing, skating and badminton. Jacquelyn Schurman (1955-57) — Remember Bermuda. Jackie came to us from Central Tech two years ago. Although she is graduating from the Household Economics course this year, she plans to return next year and do secretarial work. Mary Steele (1955-57) — She makes sweet music with the ivory stones. Mary ' s first love is the piano and she is an expert, hard-working musician. In order to expand her musical inter- ests, Mary also does quite a bit of dancing. Elizabeth Stephen (1953-57) — La vie en Rose. Liz came to us from Calgary four years ago and has since played on class basketball and volleyball teams and has been a form execu- tive. She plans to marry in November. Anne Tarbox (1955-57) — She is gay. Anne came to Branksome from B.S.S. Although poor health prevents her from doing many sports, she enjoys tennis. She plays the accordian and the piano and next year at Ryerson she will study Child Management. Arlene Walker (1954-57)— Well shone, moon. Arlene is a Sub-Prefect, a member of the Slogan Advertising Committee and Secre- tary-Treasurer of her class. An enlightened member of the Pyramus and Thisby cast and assistant Game ' s Captain of V Arts, she plans a teaching career. ED. NOTE: All quotations used are from accepted sources. Graduation 1956

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YEAR BOOK, 1957 Page 25 ACTIVITIES AT BRANKSOME