Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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22 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN AN APOLOGY FOR A POEM (that didn t get written) Oh why, oh why did I undertake A poem for points at school to make ? I sat and pondered hard and long, But my pen refused to write a song. The sun came up, and the sun went down, And still the muse went on to frown. Dear friends of Arts class number four This state of things I do deplore. But midnight came and the lamp burned low. Without a poem I had to go. ELLEN CARRICK, IV Arts. FAMOUS LAST WORDS ' ' How would you Hke a nice blind date? ' We can ' t all fail our exams . Don ' t waste your time studying, she ' ll never ask us that . Under the wreaths of mistletoe the Branksome graduates stood. And stood, and stood, and stood, and stood. And stood, and stood, and stood. THE THREE SISTERS She smiled. You asked her why. When others grumble with their share Of all the burdens we must bear. Hope said, The sunrise is still fair . She sang. You frowned and asked When I am very near despair How is it you are free from care ? Faith said, I ' ve seen a child at prayer . She wept. You thought you ' d found Someone who shared your misery. But she ' s most joyful of the three ! Love said, . . .a cross was borne for me . CARENE SMITH, IVA.

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YEAR BOOK, I960 Page 21 SENIOR CHOIR REPORT Throughout the fall, the senior choir was busy preparing for the Christmas Carol Service. Now, however, at this time of going to press, we are looking forward to singing the Children ' s Crusade with the Men- delssohn choir, and the Bishop Strachan choir at Massey Hall. Walter Susskind will be the conductor, and we will be accompanied by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. All of our choir members are looking forward to this engagement, and have proved it by their continued enthusiasm, even at those extra Friday practices! The Spring Festival will be held again this year, at Easter. We trust that it will prove to be as good this year as it has been in the pas t. This year sees Barbara Langley as President of the choir, with Margot Lathrop as vice-president, and Carene Smith as Secretary Treasurer. The committee is: Penny Grey, Mary Langley, Marilyn McDowell, Norma McLean, Brenda McMurrich, Dale Thorn. CHOIR EXECUTIVES Carene Smith (Secretary-Treasure), Barb Langley (President), Mrs. Coutts, Margot Lathrop (Vice-President).

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Our Album of Graduates PREFECTS SANDRA BELL (1 945-1 960)— How shiek can you be? Sandie is one of this year ' s hard working librarians, and last year she was the President of the UN club, and the T.S.O. Rep. Sandra loves music, and we are sure that she will make it to Carnegie Hall yet. SUSAN BROWN (1 950-1 960)— We sail the ocean blue . — Sue, a devotee of the dinghy. Sue also finds time to be the busy Head of the ad. com- mittee, member of the choir, and basketball teams (3rd and 4th), former Ross chieftain and UN member, and relaxes(?) by teaching Sunday School, and attending les soirees . Next year — Arts at Western. BARBARA FRENCH (1 953-1 960)— Owner of the little car. Barb is our representative in England next year. This year Barb is a Librarian, and is past executive of the choir, and the UN club. Church work and camping take up what time is left over. Bon Voyage! JUDITH GIST (1956-1960)— Gisty is this year ' s very capable Slogan editor, past UN delegation leader, and IV B ' s past president. She is very interested in dramatics and art, and hopes to pursue these interests in England next year. A Jamaican import, we are all jealous of that tan! DIANNE GROVE (1 954-1 960)- May I please stand up? Di has been a member of class and clan teams, the Opheleo committee, the senior choir, and the special group of twelve. Next year she hopes to go to the University of Toronto. JUDITH IRELAND (1 954-1 960) — Measles? — How Juvenile can you get . Judy, who is our Head Girl this year, is past Douglas chieftain and UN member, captain of the swimming team, choir mem- ber and 1st basketball team. Spare time? Is occupied with skiing. Next year U. of T. and psychology. MONA MclNTYRE (1957-1960) — Bony. Mono came to Branksome from Royal York Collegiate, and has done a tremendous job this year as Presi- dent of the Beta Kappa. Mono loves the theatre, and football! Next year she may be found in Switzerland, or at University here. QUITA MAINGUY (1951-1960) — Arriverderchi Roma . Quito has been at Branksome for nine years, and during that time has held class offices and been on class and clan teams. This year Quito is a prefect, and a great help to the Beta Kappa. Next year — Western Hospital. SUSAN MONIER (1 948-1 960)— The Monier in her twelve years at Branksome, has made her mark as a member of the swimming team, games captain of her class, member of the Slogan advertising committee, and Opheleo committee. In her spare time she just relaxes, (no wonder) and she plans on University in the fall. PATRICIA STRATHY (1 951 -1 960)-Our Games Cap- tain, on outstanding basketball and tennis player, member of the senior choir, twice senior sports day champion (phew!), lost year led McLean to victory in the clan competition. Next year? Soc and Phil at Trinity.