Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Page 28 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN was the cutest little lion I have ever seen. We certainly feel grateful to Miss Read for all that was done for us. To bed, to bed, to bed. Dear Diary: March — , 1957 I heard somebody talking about the Graduation Dance to-day. What a sad thought, but then again what excitement. The Strawberry Festival is the same night and I know from past experience ' , what fun that is. I am sure that the Grad will be a success too. PAMELA KERR, President. To New York by T.C.A. Cakes were baked by P.A.A. And the Press Were There! Arrived Bermuda in the rain Joan ' s hat lost under plane. Sherwood Manor really grand, A lovely spot in Fairyland. Next a sunburn had by all Then the doctor came to call Gombeys came for Edie ' s head Knees were hot; noses red And the Press Were There! Talbot Brothers really swell Gombey dance played for Bell Purveys ' Party sheer delight Did we ever dance that night And the Press Were There! Took a cruise to Somerset Another scorching we did get A 57 Water-skiing, other pranks To Mr. Sherwood many thanks For our chaperone, surprise For we set before her eyes A birthday cake and also there Many gifts (some most rare). But the Press weren ' t there. Left Bermuda bearing flowers Memories of happy hours Arrived N.Y. One day more. Carried bags to 19th floor. Empire State, Easter Parade Ed Sullivans friendship made Dinner on the family plan Then the homeward trip began Many thanks to U.T.C. Trip successful as could be Our thanks again to Miss L. Now Bermuda — Farewell! THE SENIOR CHOIR Hark to the strains Of an old established art! Thrill to the sounds That stir man ' s inner heart! GAIL ADAMS A clamour of voices, mingled with snatches of song, issues from the basement of Buccleuch House. Suddenly, the tumult is interrupted as a small voice announces, ' ' Stand up, girls! Mrs. Coutts enters. Silence reigns and another practice of the Senior Choir has begun. Such practices have been responsible for the choir ' s many accomplish- ments during the year. At the close of the fall term, Branksome ' s traditional Carol Service was highlighted by the Choir ' s presentation

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YEAR BOOK, 1957 Page 27 the contrast of red and green kilts, all those assembled stood hushed and expectant. With bell-Hke clarity, the opening strains of the processional hymn, ' ' Once in David ' s Royal City , were sung by Marion Cox, Caroline Stanley-Porter, Norma McLean and Margo Lathrop. Then, all joined in the stately music and took their respective places in the chancel where, under the inspired leadership of Mrs. Coutts, they were to join in the moving service which has become a Branksome tradition. The programme ranged from the lovely simplicity of carols, sung by the Junior grades, to the more comphcated and brilliant excerpts from Benjamin Britten ' s ' ' Ceremony of the Carols , interpreted by the Senior Choir. A thrilling climax was reached when Susan Coxeter repeated the words of The Magnificent while, from the arched balcony above the chancel, Catherine Johnston as the Virgin Mary, Elizabeth Stephen as Joseph and six angels portrayed the Christmas Story in a shining pageant. Below, all the Senior School joined in the joyous carols, and the stirring recessional, Christian Awake , brought to its close a Carol Service unsurpassed in the history of the school. BETA KAPPA REPORT Dear Diary: November 7, 1956 I have never seen the boarders move so fast as they did to-day at 2:30. They bolted upstairs and pulled out dresses and shoes, set their hair and then came to help decorate the Common Room with the school colours and crests of the institutions near and dear to the hearts of most Branksomites: U.C.C., U.T.S., Ridley, etc. The Football theme was carried right through to the goal-line by two husky football players (stuffed unfortunately). The party was a great success and the m.usic was supplied by Eaton ' s Bandbox, thanks to Lisa Inksater. Dear Diary: December 7, 1956 There seems to be a gap in my diary, but now I have some earth shaking reports. To-night was the Fourth and Fifth Form Dance! All the furniture disappeared from the Common Room (I still can ' t figure out where everything went) and was replaced by silvery pine bows, Christmas trees, snowballs and streamers. Sandwiches and cookies, coffee and cokes were served in the dining room by candlelight. We were very fortunate to have John Beard come and play for us. Gosh, Christmas is almost here! Dear Diary : January 25, 1957 What a day! I ' m sure I shall see balloons in my sleep to-night. People were blowing up all day — balloons that is. The girls looked lovely in their formals and galoshes. What a terrible night; snow up to the windows and I, plowing around in boots, trying to impress my date. But the gym made up for the weather; it was decorated with giraffes, elephants, clowns and other Circus Circa 57 themes. And, oh yes, pinned to one of the curtains

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YEAR BOOK, 1957 Page 29 of ' The Ceremony of the Carols by Benjamin Britton. These carols were repeated on Christmas Day in a broadcast over C.F.R.B. 1957 started out successfully with the choir placing first in the Kiwanis Festival. As stars of the Festival, they were invited to Massey Hall to sing their competition pieces: The Peaceful Western Wind and Sunset . The grande finale of the year was the Branksome Talent Night at Eaton ' s Auditorium in which the choir played a prominent part. The audience was especially enthusiastic towards the numbers from Carousel . This seems to have been an outstanding year for the Senior Choir- but little wonder with Mrs. Coutts directing. President — Susan Moore. Vice-President — Jacqueline Burroughs. Secretary — Marion Cox. Committee — Jo- Anne V aliant, Lynn Williams, Catherine Nelson, EHzabeth Aylesworth, Nora Stearns, Susan Coxeter. SENIOR CHOIR EXECUTIVE Jacqueline Burroughs (Vice-President), Sue Moore (President), Marion Cox (Secre- tary.) THE UNITED NATIONS Early in October sixteen Branksomites from third and fourth form started on a project that promised much hard work and a great deal of enjoyment. They were the group chosen to represent Branksome as the Indonesian Delegation in the Third Model United Nations General As- sembly, a realistic reproduction of the United Nations Assembly held in New York. Thirty-five schools participated, each representing a different country. The girls set eagerly to work, scouring through books and news- papers searching for information and back-ground material that would aid them in their effort to speak for Indonesia. On United Nations Day, October 24, four delegation members were 9