Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Page 22 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN marks of 90 and 87 given to them, the Choir missed first place by one point ! However, the many girls who supported them at Eaton Auditorium heard an exceptionally fine piece of singing. A special Choir concert will be held later this spring. The programme will consists of songs depicting the different seasons of the year. A hard working and efficient Choir executive deserve congratulations, and under the excellent and inspiring leadership of Mrs. Coutts, with the accompaniment of Miss Lee, the Senior Choir has had a very successful year. President — Gail Adams, Vice-President — Susan Coxeter, Secretary — Lynn Williams. Committee — Isolde Koenig, Jocelyn Ayers, Patricia Brown, Katherine McDonald, Carole Tovell, Heather Waldie, Mary Winnett.

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YEAR BOOK, 1 958 Page 21 SENIOR CHOIR REPORT During this eighth year of the Senior Choir many happy hours have been spent by its members practicing various types of songs. The seventy seven girls composing the Choir deserve full credit for an outstanding year. At the annual Carol Service, the Choir completed Benjamin Britten ' s ' Ceremony of Carols which they undertook in part last year. Their selec- tions ranged from the rousing notes of ' Wolcome Yol to the soft strains of the lullaby ' ' Ballulalow . The second term entailed practices for the Kiwanis Festival. The en- semble, made up of twelve girls from the Choir brought honours to the school by winning first place in their class. On Saturday, March 1st, the Senior Choir sang at the Festival, having chosen ' ' The Butterfly and the moving Song of the Shadows for the competition. With exceptional SENIOR AND INTERMEDIATE CHOIR EXECUTIVES Seated: Margot Lathrop (President, Intermediate Choir), Gail Adams (President, Senior Choir). Standing: Nancy Schleihaif, Linda Lewis, Susan Coxeter, Lynn Williams.

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, 1958 Our Album of Graduates PREFECTS ADRIENNE ALLAN (7943-58)— Don ' t let your right hand know what your left ' s doing. Adrienne, active member of ihe Slogan , United Nations Club, also Head Librarian has won fame as the best instant pudding-maker on Canadian T.V. Future Plans: Science at U. of T. ELIZABETH AYLESWORTH ( J 952-58)— Holmes sweet Holmes. As a member of the Slogan Adver- tising Committee, School Basketball Teams, Opheleo and the cafeteria crowd , Liz has kept us all in stitches with her wonderful sense of humour. After Europe this summer, she plans to enter nursing. MARGARET BENSON (7 952-58)— For knowledge too is itself a power. Marg, Games Captain, Captain of the First Basketball Team, past Scott chieftain, tennis and badminton champion, and Choir member (whew!), is also noted for her scholastic ability. Next year: Quarterback for the Golden Gaels? JACQUELINE BURROUGHS (7 948-58)— Jackie, past chieftain of the McLeods, and U.N. contest winner has played on clan, class and school basketball teams. Member of the Choir and all School activities, her enthusiastic leadership as Head Girl will long be remembered. Bon Voyage Jackie, Roger over and out! GAIL BURTON (7943-58J— Our ambitious editor is active in all school societies, winner of the Essay Contest ' 57, member of the First Basketball Team, swimming, tennis, clan and class teams. Varsity is on the receiving end of her good humour and ability. ED. NOTE: Oh, my aching back! DONNA GRAHAM (7 953-58)— Don de Don Don . . . Donna, vice-president of the Beta Kappa and Symphony representative is renowned as a European traveller. She played on the V Arts and clan basketball teams also. Next year, she plans to drive that blue convertible to Ontario College of Art. LEE HENDERSON ( 7 947-58)- She is always getting involved. Lee is one of the Librarians and noted for her witty remarks and finds skating, bowling and badminton occupy much of her spare time. Next year will see her in Soc. and Phil, at Varsity. JOAN HENSON (7 952-58)— Ankles Aweigh . Joanie literally took Branksome to the Cleaners this year as President of the Opheleo. Last year the was chieftain of the MacGregors ' , plays First Team Basketball and sings in the Choir. This summer it ' s Europe . . . Absolutely divine Joanie! MARY IRELAND (7 952-58)— Jamais Arriere Doates member of the Beta Kappa, Might ' ve Benns captain and Senior Sports Cup winner last year, led the Douglas clan to victory. Next year she plans to take her sunny disposition into P. O.T. at Varsity. BETTY LOU JOYNT (7 953-58)— Fire alarms . . . skiing . . . Laurentians . . . Member of the Group of Twelve, Choir and First Basketball team. Lulu is the Secretary of the Opheleo. Outstanding in athletic and academic pursuits, she was the Junior Sports Day Champ. Next year: Nursing at Varsity.