Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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YEAR BOOK, 1959 Page 15 INTER-SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Another interesting, practical and varied year has been enjoyed by the ISCF, including some excellent, spirited discussions as a result of well- prepared and challenging Bible studies. A Christmas party, which was comprised of bowling, a most unconstitutional Basketball game, a film, a Speaker and refreshments provided a number of girls and guests with a pleasant Saturday afternoon and evening. Interesting speakers from Australia, Ecuador, India and Canada, have added to the success of our meetings. Pres. — Dianne Grove. Vice-Pres. — Ruth Wayman. Sec ' y. — Ruth Thomson. Missionary Sec. — Judy Wyse and I.S.C.F. class reps, form the Executive of I.S.C.F. BETA KAPPA REPORT, 1958-59 Our season opened on Friday, October the thirty-first with the Boarders ' Dance. The common room was transformed into a menagerie of swinging spiders, bats, large orange cats, scarecrows, witches and glowering candle-lit pumpkins. All who attended wore masks adding to the traditional Hallowe ' en atmosphere. Prizes were given to the most unusual masks. SLOGAN EDITORS Front row: Jocelyn Ayers (Editor-in-chief), Miss Livingston, Patricio Jocobs (Advertising). Secor d row-. Diane Wolker (Ptiotogrophy and Art), Jane Robertson (Sports). Editorial Commiitee-. Judy Gist, Judy Ireland, Isolde Koenig, Carolyn Stanley-Porter, Carole Tovell. Advertising Committee-. Gail Dawson, Martha Corrigan, Joan Hancock, Lorna Luke, Linda Mathews, Sharyn Metcalfe, Susan Monier, Anne Ross, Penny Petersen, Judy Sykes, Ruth Wayman.

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Page 14 Loyalty ' Suan Moore, fJudith Moore. Perserverance Arlene Walker, fPatricia Wil- bee. School Spirit Betty Lou Joynt, tJoan Maw. Comradeship tGail Lowrey. Day. tHouse. Best All Round Girl Jacqueline Burroughs. Margaret T. Scott Memorial Prizes Memorizing of Scripture Caroline Campbell, Sherrill Campbell, Hilary Cline, Judith THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Gist, Doness Hurd, Diana Mit- chell, Jane Ferguson, Shelley Varley, Irene Twentyman, Anne Stollery. MEDALS Ruth Caven Memorial Scholarship Form IV Isolda Koenig and Katharine McEachern. School Medal — Scholarship Form V Pamela Whillans. Governor General ' s Medal Betty Lou Joynt. Jean Hume Memorial Medal for Leadership Jacqueline Burroughs. THE INSTALLATION OF PREFECTS The rustle of programmes ceased as an impressive procession filed into Rosedale United Church, on Friday morning, October tenth. Led by the Guard of Honour, the clan chieftains proudly held aloft their tartan banners. Last year ' s prefects followed, carrying the school flags of Truth, Honesty, Justice and Purity. Next, red bands distinguished the sub- prefects, and the newly-appointed prefects, clad for the first time in Royal Stewart, marched in unity, presenting a splendid array. In full Highland dress the Head Girl followed and the appearance of Miss Read and the staff completed the procession. From the chancel Miss Read delivered an appropriate message. Each prefect was individually installed by Miss MacNeill, and praised in depend- ability, loyalty or sports. An avalanche of applause filled the church as Lynn Williams, our Head Girl, gracefully accepted the school flag from Jackie Burroughs, her predecessor. Voices then blended in the famihar school song, and a colourful procession emptied the church. The bagpipes were played, for the flrst time by a young Branksomite, thus fulfilHng a Scottish tradition. So ended Branksome ' s first memorable service of 1958.

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Page 16 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Our Christmas Dance was held on Friday, December the fifth. Festive decorations of snowflakes, candles, white and blue balloons, and silver- tinted pine boughs were appropriate for the snov y season. The windows were outlined with coloured lights — thanks to Mr. White! — and Miss Read provided a gayly lit Christmas tree. Refreshments were served in the dining-room. Perhaps our committee will have a vague recollection of our next endeavour — Miss Read ' s Dance? Five hundred gold stars hung from mauve, green, and turquoise-tinted ' ' clouds , and poplars, pines and birches covered the walls. The backdrop, a tranquil scene of lake, moon and trees, contrasted with the exuberant music of Bobby Gimby ' s orchestra. Pale-tinted lights added to the theme. Dancing was resumed after supper, and one o ' clock brought a sad farewell to a thoroughly en- joyed evening. Our thanks to Miss Read for a truly wonderful night. All are looking forward to the Graduation Dance with expectation and yet a little sadness. The Strawberry Festival for the girls in first to fourth forms will be held on the same night as the Graduation Dance. Good luck fourth form- ers, and have fun. NORA STEARNS— President. OPHELEO REPORT As the work of the Opheleo Committee for the year draws to a close, we look back in retrospect at some of the deeds and the accomplishments. The year ' s work began with a very strenuous, but most successful Ramabai week in the end of October. The campaign started with slides of Mukti Mission, showing the urgent needs of the Indian people for whom we were canvassing. Next on the agenda, and on the ' ' lighter side was the skit, Little Red Ramabai . The committee members were well dis- guised as the wolf, woodcutter, etc. The Wishing Well was a marvellous success in that we received over twenty dollars in pennies . . .of course we never did hear whether those wishes came true or not. Our final totals were astounding — almost double those of former years. The seniors brought in an average of $1.13 per student, the juniors $1.01 per student. The class pennant was won by IV-A. Following the Christmas hohdays, we pleaded for old Christmas cards, which were to be sent to the Mukti Mission in India. The results were overwhelming .... we had so many cards that we scarcely knew where to begin. Hearty thanks must go to the committee for their patience in bundling them up, and especially to the staff of the General Oflftce for putting up with us for so long. With Easter came the annual Lenten collection. Explanations were made as to our aim of helping those in need across the world. The collec- tion progressed very well. This year ' s collection was not a class competi- tion, but III-B ' s bake sale certainly increased our totals. In conclusion, the Opheleo committee feels that every Branksomite