Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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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

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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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Page 30 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN lucky enough to attend a dinner given in Simpson ' s Arcadian Court. Here they mingled with young university students from the countries repre- sented in the Model United Nations, exchanging information on the culture and politics of their countries. Then the big night arrived. On Friday, January 18, at 7:30 P.M. they assembled in the Legislative Chamber of the Provincial Parliament Buildings. A very enlightening keynote address was given by J. A. Edmison, Q.C. of Queens University, brother to our own Miss Edmison. This was followed by the debates which were carried on at a fast and furious pace. The debating adjourned at 10:30 until 9:00 A.M. on Satur- day morning. There was a two hour break for luncheon at Hart House, and the Assembly closed at 5:00 in the afternoon. A dance was given in the evening for all the delegations that had participated in the Assembly. The questions discussed this year were as follows: The Suez Canal Crisis; the establishment of an International Trade Organization; the Refugee Problem; and Recommendations on the establishment of an agency for the control of peaceful uses of Atomic Energy. The Indonesian Delegation to the General Assembly feel that we have gained a great deal of useful knowledge from this year ' s venture, and we wish the ' ' Best of Luck to those who will follow in our foot-steps next year. The Indonesian Delegation to the Third Model General Assembly of the United Nations was composed of the following :- Speakers: Adrienne Allan, Jacqueline Burroughs, Joan Henson, Patricia Hamilton. Alternates: Lee Henderson, Mary McKeracher, Lowell Pelton, Ingrid Style. Observers: Joey Ayers, Joy Benadom, Susan Coxeter, Nadine Griffiths, Isolde Koenig, Janet Macarthur, Patricia Jacobs, Mary Jane Whiting. The Delegation extends its thanks to Mrs. Coulter, our staff advisor. Congratulations are certainly in order for Jackie Burroughs who won for Branksome, on March the seventh, the honour of being chosen one of three pupils to be given a glorious trip to New York this past Easter! This was the result of her speech entitled, ' ' The United Nations at the Crossroads , given at the Uniterian Church along with five other finalists of the U.N. A. Contest. Marc Sommerville of Jarvis Collegiate and Gerald Godsoe Jr. of Upper Canada College are also to be congratulated for their winning speeches. Those working behind the scenes for Jackie ' s speech were Patricia Hamilton, Joan Henson and Mrs. Coulter. Branksome, incidently, has carried off honours in this contest for four years in succession. Keep up the good work, Branksome!