Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1961 volume:

The Branksome Slogan Page 2 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN COMPLIMENTS OF COLLINS COWAN LIMITED meet EATON ' S Jvmioi Councillor for 1960-61 SUZANNE YARKER She keeps xxs alert to yoxxng: Fads and Faslxiorxs ! Meet the young lady selected to represent you and your school on Eaton ' s Junior Council. She meets regularly with other Reps from Toronto and district secondary schools to discuss the things that interest you most. Through her Eaton ' s learns current young viewpoints on the likes, needs and fads of to-day ' s teens so that Young Canada can shop to best advantage at Eaton ' s. Eaton ' s the Store for Young Canada Page 4 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN To you, as to me, it must seem only the flick of on eyelash since September when we first assembled for the 1960-61 school session. Since then classes, games, work connected with the various organizations, choir. Form plays and social events, have filled your days. Associated with all these activities has been good fellowship whose importance cannot be over-estimated. ' Life says Chaucer, is a thinne subtil knittinge of thinges. Tennyson says much the same when he has Ulysses state, am a part of all that I have met. At Branksome we emphasize the importance of new knowledge with its consequent widening of the horizons of the mind, the necessity for logical reasoning, the value of good sportsmanship and, above all, the spiritual aspects of life. All this has had a subtle part in your development. Now, for some of you, the road leads out beyond the School boundaries and you wonder what is ahead. This year you have shown character and leadership of high calibre, having been efficient without loss of modesty. You have tried to ' ' keep well the road while in school and I have faith that you will continue to do so to the end of the journey. In this connection you might like to remember the poem by Marie Le Nart: Give us great dreams, O God, while thou art giving And keep the end; it is enough if we Live by the hope, nor falter in the living, That lures us on from dust to dignity. Give us the courage of the soul ' s high vision. Though its fulfillment here v e never see; The heart to make and keep the brave decision, And faith to leave the ultimate with Thee. Those of you who return in September will, I know, endeavour to live up to the School traditions, encouraged in your endeavours by the remem- brance of all those girls who from 1903 to 1961 have taken the concept of truth, honesty, justice and purity as the lodestar of their lives. YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 5 HELENE SANDOZ PERRY French, History of Art, Interior Decoration Page 6 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN HEAD GIRL ' S MESSAGE When, in years to come, you hear the words Branksome Hall , what pictures will come to your mind? For me, a flood of memories rushes in. Memories of inter-school games, tests and exams, decorating for dances, teachers, class and clan activities, Ramabai, boarding, homework, Carol services, class plays, prefects ' hours, uniform week, choir practices, Installation, garden parties, and, of course, friendships. All these are Brank- some, but it is the spirit behind these activities which is most out- standing in my mind. Branksome has always been fa- mous for spirit and enthusiasm, and I think that the reason for this is HEAD GIRL -BARBARA LANGLEY that we recoguize that every girl has something to give to the school. No two girls are alike and, conse- quently, no two contributions are — — — the same. What one may give va- ries from athletic ability, to musical talent, to leadership, to dramatic ability, to co-operation, to scholastic ability. These contributions, whether large or small, all add up to Branksome ' s spirit and enthusiasm. For many years, Branksome has instilled into every girl the principles of truth, honesty, justice and purity, upon which the school is built. It is my hope that this spirit and enthusiasm, these principles and traditions which have been the basis o f our school life, will remain with us always. YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 7 APPOINTMENTS 1960 - 1961 HEAD GIRL — Barbara Langley SPORTS CAPTAIN - Janet Ament PREFECTS Janet Ament, Elizabeth Barnes, Barbara Clark, Joan Dixon, Marilyn McDowell, Isabel Miller, Marilyn Michener, Nancy Williams, Mary Ann Wright. SUB-PREFECTS Catherine Anderson, Susan Brady, Martha Coffey, Brooke Cromarty, Clare Crummey, Diana Dalton, Virginia Ellis, Jennifer Holbrook, Margot Lathrop, Jane McDonic, Norma McLean, Jane McKinnon, Carol Robertson, Pamela Rollason, Nancy Schleihauf, Sharon Sissons, Carene Smith, Dale Thorn, Katherine Anne Thomson, Suzanne Yorker. CLAN CHIEFTAINS Campbell — Nancy Adams Douglas — Shelagh Hewitt MacAlpine — Ellenora Fisher MacGregor — Linda Lewis McLean — Patricio Wilson McLeod — Mary Bigelow Ross — Linda Dwor Scott— Holly Woldie SUB-CLAN CHIEFTAINS Ruth MacFadden Catherine Flavelle Jill Dovies Mary Knowles Susan Broadhead Diana Magor Nancy Turner Susan Costigane LIBRARY ASSISTANTS Pamela Favager, Dole Thom LIBRARY COMMITTEE March Carmichael, Gillian Crisp, Lesley Donohue, Bori Lee Dunlop, Helen Harwood, Carolyn Klopstock, Anne Lawson, Peggy Ruse, Barbara Wait, Pot Stocks, Shelley Varley. BETA KAPPA SOCIETY President — Marilyn McDowell Vice-President — Diana Dalton Secretary-Treasurer — Marilyn Michener Committee — Donna Abbey, Irene Barnes, Virginia Henderson, Judith Hoare, Penny Kyle, Jane McKinnon, Toni Trow, Lee Turner, Sherry Sissons, Nancy Schleihauf. OPHELEO SOCIETY President — Isabel Miller Vice-President — Martha Coflfey Secretary -Treasurer— Clare Crummey Committee — Katie Anderson, Elizabeth Boillie, Susan Brady, Brooke Cromarty, Jennifer Holbrook, Jane McDonic, Susan Moffat, Jane Omand, Diana Walsh. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-Presidenf Secretary-Treasurer VE— Virginia Ellis Judith Hoare Katie Anderson V P — Sharon Sissons Marilyn Michener Lynn Morgan V Arts — Annabel Begg Linda Lewis Linda Dwor V Commercial — Gretchen Ryall Patricia Elliott Anne Lawson IV A — Irene Barnes Heather Jewell Judith L. Wilson IV B — Penelope Kyle Karen Tomlinson Anne Johnston IV Arts — Charlotte Ann Bell Penelope Lowndes Suzanne McBain IIIA — Carol Sissons Patricia Gelber Susan Crawley III B — Nancy Turner Mary Knowles Donna Graham II A — Stephanie MacDonald Joanne Bryers Frances Shepherd II B-Linda Zink Cheryl Noxon Julia Dennie II C — Janet Thompson Muriel Smith Judith Thomson II Arts — Dionne Steckel Linda Eberhart Barbara Bastedo 1 A— Judith Miller Susan Wilson Virginia Flavelle 1 B — Mary Gillonders Pirie Geddes Nancy Henderson 1 C — Janice Cavanagh Anne Padbury Anne Hooper 8 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN EDITORIAL This may be the shortest editorial you have ever read, for its purpose is simply to introduce our magazine — even though you have, no doubt, read everything else first! On pubHshing this ' ' best ' Slogan ' ever we reflect upon the past months of preparation. Remember that suggestion box crammed to capacity, and the flood of contributions? — (at least that is how it was on the dead-line day!). We even re- sorted to appeals in poetry and en Frangais, and to Slogan buttons ! — But that is all behind us. Now, at last, we are going to press. We have tried to follow most of your suggestions, and here is the finished product ! We hope that you will remember the year ' s highlights better with the class and team pictures, the picture of the school dance, the log , the expanded sports, grad and clan sections — your suggestions now fully realized. Before we fulfil our promise to be brief, we should like to express our gratitude to the advertisers for their continued support, to the staff for their helping hand, to our hard- working committees, and especially to a small, versatile group without whom there would be no Slogan . Thank you, Branksomites. Even though you were modest in not wanting to display your literary and artistic talent, you were kind enough to let us extract it from you. And now, return to and enjoy your Slogan . THE EDITOR YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 9 SPORTS SONG Tune: Road to the Isles Branksome Hall, up and on, is our battle cry ; We will fight and we will win the game for you. See our red, green, black, and white raised on high, And Branksome, we will be forever true. Oh, we ' ll play the game and win it and we ' ll bring our colours home With more glory than they ' ve ever had before. For as long as we ' ve got Branksome spirit, even if we lose, Victorious she ' ll be for evermore! CAROL ROBERTSON, CARENE SMITH SLOGAN STAFF SITTING: LITERARY ADVISOR — Mrs. Robinson, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF — Joan Dixon, ADVERTISING EDITOR - Nancy V illiams, ADVERTISING ADVISOR — Mrs. Dutton STANDING: ART and PHOTOGRAPHY — Marina Sturdza, SPORTS — Elizabeth Barnes and Holly Waldie. LITERARY COMMITTEE: Jennifer Holbrook, Norma McLean, Carol Robertson, Carene Smith. ADVERTISING COMMITTEE: Susan Chudleigh, Susan Elgie, Catherine Flavelle, Nancy Johnston, Carol Sissons, Susan Whitehead, Judith Wilson, Margaret Wood, Carol Young. GENERAL COMMITTEE: Barbara Clark, Jill Davies, Ellenora Fisher, Margot Lathrop, Marion MacDonold, Lynn Morgan. Page 10 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN BRANKSOME EVENTS, 1960-1961 September 8th — School Opened 9th — Swimming Meet between Main and Sherb. 16th — Clan Gathering 17th— Trip to Stratford: ' ' Romeo and Juliet 23rd — Miss Winnifred Dore Basketball Game between Main and Sherb. 30th— Old Girls ' Basketball Game October 7th — Installation of Prefects 7th— 11th— Long Weekend 14th — Canadian Opera 20th — Senior Sports Day 21st — Fourth Form Plays 24th— 28th— Ramabai Week 25th— Clan Swim Meet 26th— Prefects ' and Sub-Prefects ' Dinner 28th — Boarders ' Hallowe ' en Dance November 4th — Parent-Teachers ' Meeting 11th — Armistice Day: Mr. Stacey Woods 21st — 29th — Examinations December 2nd — Fourth and Fifth Form Dance 11th — Carol Service 16th — January 9th — Christmas Holidays January 19th— 21st— U.N. model Assembly 20th— School Dance 27th — Parent-Teachers ' Meeting February 10th — Second Installation of Pre- fects 15th— March 29th— Lenten Collec- tion 16th — Interschool Badminton and Bowling 17th— 21st— Long Weekend 23rd — Inter-school Swimming Meet March 2nd-8th — Examinations for first, second and third forms. 13th — Verse Speaking Contest 14th — Second Form Plays 16th — Volleyball Game against Ha- vergal 17 — First Form Plays 21st — Badminton against Havergal 24th— Third Form Plays 25th — Alumnae Dinner 27th— Clan Swim Meet 29th— April 11th — Easter Holi- days April 21st— Choir Festival 24th — Mr. Mitsuo Fuchida of Ja- pan 28th— Fashion Show May 11th — 19th — Examinations 19th — Long Weekend — Victoria Day 26th — Graduation Dance June 2nd — Strawberry Festival 4th — Sunday Service 7th — Junior Graduation 8th — Prize Giving and Garden Party YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 11 PRIZE LIST, I960 JUNIOR SCHOOL General Proficiency Grade 1 — Robin Bennett. Grade 2— Ann Wilton. Grade 3— Judith Skykoff. Grade 4 — Linda Haughton. Grade 5 — Elizabeth Keith. Grade 6 — Susan CoUyer. Grade 7 — Anne Gregor, — Jean Willet. Grade 8B — March Carmichael. Grade 8A — Lynn Burton Scripture Judith Sissons. Loyal Co-operation Mary Gillanders. SENIOR SCHOOL Proficiency Certificates Form I Gretchen Bell, Joanne Bryers, Eli- zabeth Carr, Carol Cowan, Barbara Deacon, Jennifer Dykes, Angela Fusco, Sally Godfrey, Molly Harris, Elizabeth Hendrie, Christine Hus- band, Janet Keith, Wendy King, Gloria Koenig, E. Laurence Lamb, Nadine Levin, Linda McLeod, Susan McMullen, Jill McRoberts, Mary Patterson, Janet Rowe, Margaret Schloesser, Frances Shepherd, Pat- ricia Thomas, Elsbeth Tupker, Margot Vanderploeg, Shelley Var- ley, Mary Walker. Form II Susan Costigane, Ruth Dunlop, Charlotte Empringham, Catherine Flavelle, Patricia Gelber, Lyn Ham- ilton, Helen Harwood, Mary Pat- ricia Jones, Margaret MacKay, Elizabeth McLean, Judith Moore, Ann Rutherford, Carol Sissons. Form m Mary Bedford-Jones, Gail Corbett, Susan Elgie, Lynda Holm, Rose- mary Weldon, Judith L. Wilson, Patricia Wilson. History Susan Elgie. Form IV — Arts Brenda McMurrich, Gretchen Ryall., Form IV Janet Ament, Joan Dixon, Penelope Grey, Jennifer Holbrook, Barbara Langley, Norma McLean, Carole Mitford, Carol Robertson, Nancy Schleihauf, Carene Smith, Nancy Williams. Form IV — General Proficiency Joan Dixon, Penelope Grey, Jenni- fer Holbrook, Nancy Schleihauf, Carene Smith. Form V History — Mary Rodway. Mathematics — Susan Brown. Latin — Lorna Luke. Modern Languages — Carole Tovell. English — Laurna Mohun. Biology — Patricia McNab, Sandra Plaunt. General Proficiency — Bonnie Jean Miller. Form V — Arts Mary Lou Cook, Janice Corbett, Jane Ann Douglas, Phyllis Grier, Lesley Hunt, Penelope Lipsett, Martha May, Barbara Meyers, Dawn Murray, Carolyn Roberts. Form V — Commercial Susan Ballantine, Katharyn Blake- man, Judith Dingle, Diane Fergu- son, Martha Pardee, Joan Ridgway, Virginia Shearer, Patricia Stein, Beverley Trent, Joan Whittaker. Interior Decoration IV Arts — Suzanne Yarker. V Arts — Carolyn Roberts, Jane Ann Douglas. History of Art IV Arts— Gretchen Ryall. V Arts — Janice Corbett. Home Economics V Arts— Phyllis Grier. Music Barbara Langley. Essay Prizes Junior School — Adrienne Hors- will. Erica Goodman. Senior School — Margaret Mac- kay, Jennifer Holbrook. Page 12 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Residence Neatness Buccleuch— Heather Stewart. Main — Daniele Najman, Camille Ticknor. Sherborne — Mary Ann Wright. Co-operation in Main Residence Diana Tait. Loyal Co-operation Wendy Batemen, Diane Grove, Anne Ross, Wendy Thompson. Special Effort with the Slogan Susan Brown, Judith Gist. Poetry Elizabeth Head. Library Service Sandra Bell, Barbara French. Art — Marina Sturdza. SPORTS AWARDS Junior Letter — Barbara Lang- ley, Mary Helen Strachan, Wendy Thompson. Senior Letter — Judith Ireland, Patricia Strathy, Diana Style. Enthusiasm Nancy Adams, Jill Davies, Mary Patricia Jones, Jane McKin- non, Suzanne Yarker. Class Cup— IVA Badminton Senior Singles — Barbara Lang- ley. Senior Doubles — Barbara Lang- ley, Mary Langley. Swimming Junior — Mary Gillanders. Intermediate — Faith Harrington, Senior — Mary Knowles. Diving — Judith Ireland. Sports Day Junior — Christilot Hanson. Intermediate — Linda Ames. Senior — Patricia Strathy. 100 Yard Dash — Linda Ames. Bowling Susan Chudleigh, Joan Dixon. Tennis Intermediate Singles — Charlotte Empringham. Senior Singles — Judith Traviss. Senior Doubles — Judith Traviss, Mary Helen Strachan. Basketball Clan Cup — Douglas, Marilyn Michener. Class Cup — IV A, Carol Robert- son. Senior School Clan Award MacAlpine — McLeod Award to Chieftain Joan Dixon. Junior School Clan Award Bruce — Judith Currelly. PRIZES VOTED FOR Integrity Elizabeth Watts, tBonnie Jean Miller. Sportsmanship Heather Waldie, tDiane Fergu- son. Loyalty Carole Tovell, tQuita Mainguy. Perseverence Susan Monier, { Irene Twenty- man, fJoyce Wright. Service Patricia Strathy, tJudith Gist. School Spirit Diana Style, fElizabeth Butter- worth. Comradeship tMartha Corrigan. Best All Round Girl Judith Ireland, Day tHouse Margaret T. Scott Memorial Prizes for the Memorizing of Scripture Marilyn Cragg, Jane Diffin, Diane Grove, Elizabeth Hendrie, Mari- lyn Kelley, Linda Kennedy, Bar- bara Kerr, Cynthia Lockley, Diana Magor, Sandra Plaunt, Judith Sykes, Irene Twentyman, Alexandra Varley, Shelly Varley, Ruth Wayman. FORM IV MEDALS Lieutenant Governor ' s Medal Carene Smith. Ruth Caven Memorial Medal Jennifer Holbrook. FORM V MEDALS Governor General ' s Medal Lorna Luke. School Medal for Scholarship Judith Ireland. Jean Hume Memorial Medal for Leadership Judith Ireland. YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 13 MISS DORES S VISIT In September, Branksome welcomed Miss Winifred Dore, the versatile Headmistress of King ' s Lynn High School for girls in England. Miss Dore, who is also a Justice of the Peace in King ' s Lynn and a member of the Juvenile Court Probation Committee, was in Canada under the auspices of the British-American Association. By speaking to various organizations throughout Canada and the United States, she is strengthening the bonds of friendship and understanding among EngHsh-speaking peoples. There were three topics in her address to Branksome. First was England ' s system of education which was of particular interest to us because of our student exchange with Sherborne School. The second was the background of her own school, and the third, her work in Juvenile Court. We all thoroughly enjoyed Miss Dore ' s speech and we hope that she will find time to visit us again in the future. THROUGH ENGLISH EYES ! If I had three wishes, I would wish for a record to be made describing the English Educational System, a satisfying reply to ' ' What do you think of Canada? , and a ship so that I might transport all of Branksome back to England with me ! When I heard that I was coming over here, I knew that I would not be able to manage the confusing change-over from pounds into dollars. When my parents heard, they thought that I would disappear forever in either Alaska or the Atlantic. When my aunts heard, they sent me woollen vests, socks and scarfs, and the advice that I would die of cold. And when my friends heard, they envied me the chance to wear bobby sox, see movies, and eat hot dogs. The former and latter expectations proved true. But I have seen neither an Eskimo nor an Indian and have not worn any of my woollen vests. The weather has been perfect, and I am sorry that Barb French cannot say the same of the English weather. I have learned to snow plough, play basketball and volleyball and am acquainted with ' ' the development of British North America. But none of these things can compare with the friendliness everyone has shown me, wherever I have been, and I wish that the renowned British reserve might take a leaf off the out-going Canadian Maple. This has been a wonderful six months, and I know the next six will be even more so. Branksome has a unique tradition, and I hope that it will last forever and influence many. JUDITH HO ARE Page 14 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE INSTALLATION OF THE PREFECTS MISS READ, MISS MacNEILL AND THE PREFECTS 1st ROW: Barbara Langley, Miss Read, Miss MacNeill, Janet Ament. 2nd ROW: Marilyn McDowell, Nancy Williams, Isabel Miller, Joan Dixon, Barbara Clark, Elizabeth Barnes, Marilyn Michener, Mary Ann Wright. On Friday, October seventh, Rosedale United Church was the setting for one of the most solemn and colourful of Branksome ' s annual events, the traditional Installation of prefects, sub-prefects and clan chieftains. After the school banners and flags were carried up the aisle to the strains of ' ' Largo , Miss MacNeill presented the new sub-prefects, prefects and chieftains to the school, and Miss Reid congratulated each girl individually on her appointment. When the school flags were handed over by the old prefects and chief- tains to the new, our Head Girl, Barb Langley, on behalf of the school, promised to uphold the ideals that have passed down to us from Brank- some ' s earliest days. Mrs. Catto, a Branksome graduate, showed us a very entertaining picture of the first days of our school. Her reminiscences gave an intimate glance at the first Branksomites, whose interests, customs, and pastimes have long since been changed, but whose spirit is still alive, in us, today. Then in the recessional, the school followed its new leaders out of the church, and into a new year. YEAR BOOK, 1961 Fage 15 In February, on Friday the tenth, three new sub-prefects and one new prefect were appointed at the Second Installation. We were pleased to have Mrs. Lois Plaunte Barron, who spoke to us about the responsibilities of leadership. Again, Miss Read made the occasion complete by being present to shake hands with each of the four girls. With the close of the final prayer, the school once again followed its leaders towards the close of the year. MISS READ, MISS MacNEILL AND THE SUB-PREFECTS 1st ROW: S. Yorker, Miss Read, Miss MacNeill, M. Lathrop 2nd ROW: K. A. Thomson, D. Thorn, P. Rolloson, S. Brady, M. Coffey, C. Crummey, C. Robertson, J. McKinnon, N. Schleihauf. 3rd ROW: D Dalton, C. Smith, V. Ellis, N, McLean, S. Sissons, J. McDonic, B, Cromarty, J. Holbrook. ABSENT: K. Anderson Page 16 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE OPHELEO REPORT Blind children at Ramabai . . . Although this year ' s Opheleo Committee has fully enjoyed pro- ducing skits, painting posters and showing slides, we have tried never to lose sight of our chief aim and objective, to raise money for chari- table purposes. Our first project of the year was Ramabai Week from October 24 to 28. The collection (the proceeds of which went to various charitable organizations in India) had as its theme, ' ' Famous Faces of Our Day . Throughout the week, sUdes of the Ramabai Mukti Mission were shown, and during assembly, appeals were made for contribu- tions. Everyone was most gener- ous, especially the girls of IIA who won the form competition, and we succeeded in raising $626.33. Soon after exams, the committee collected used toys and books in good condition which were sent to Trinity East Anghcan Church. There they were repaired and dis- tributed to needy children in the city for Christmas. After the holidays, the response to our request for used Christmas cards was more than gratifying. We were swamped with cards which, along with coloured ribbons and balloons, we packed and even- tually (after many trips to the Post Office) sent to the Ramabai Mission. The last big campaign of the year, the Lenten Collection, was sparked by several skits produced during Prayers. The most out- standing of these had a slightly ' ' Shakespearean flavour. The girls of the Junior School made an ex- ceptional contribution and com- bined with the donations from the Senior School, the total came to $375.22. The Opheleo Committee feels that this has been a particularly suc- cessful year, due entirely to the generosity and co-operation of the whole school. We should especially like to thank Miss MacNeill, Mrs. Scott, Miss Scotland, Miss Forsyth, and Miss Snowdon for their help. ISABEL MILLER, President , . . Twins with their mother YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 17 BETA KAPPA REPORT 1960 - 1961 Branksome ' s Social Season started off with a bang, or should we say ' boo , at the Boarders ' Hallowe ' en dance. Swooping bats, pumpkins, a scarecrow and two witches bearing remarkable resemblance to Diana Dalton and Marilyn Michener added to traditional Hallowe ' en atmosphere. Our record-playing witches provided the music for this first dance. The night of December 2nd saw more snow inside Branksome than out. An Old-Fashioned Christmas was the theme, and a gigantic Christ- mas tree loaded with candy canes, and old fashioned scenes painted on the windows, really gave tha t Christmas feeling . Jack Gregg and his orches- tra led in a carol-singing goodnight. Friday, January 20th saw Branksome take up residence in Switzerland as our chalet overlooking the Matterhorn was filled with two hundred dancing couples in formal attire. Fifty million (well, almost fifty million) carefully tweaked streamers lined the ceiling to give a snow-capped mountain effect. Delicious food and coffee, courtesy of Mrs. Waters, was served about eleven and the candlelit dining room echoed with Swiss yodelling. The music upstairs was provided by Ellis McLintock and his orchestra. This dance marked the last of the Beta Kappa ' s efforts, but we are looking forward to the Graduation Dance and the Strawberry Festival. A grateful vote of thanks to Miss MacNeill and the staff and best of luck to next year ' s Beta Kappa. MARILYN McDOWELL INTER-SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP And take the Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. These are the symbols of the I. S. C. F. Club which, here at Branksome, gathers every Thursday afternoon for its meetings in the McLeod Room. We have concentrated this year on the book of St. Luke and on the lives of Abraham and Daniel, finding a great deal of challenging material for our discussions. The programme has included plays, a Christmas record and special speakers, many of whom showed slides. A Pot Luck Dinner preceded one of the Sports Nights which are open each month to all Toronto students. Other activities included a city-wide corn roast, parties, and candy sales which raised money for Mr. Samuel Escobar, who is supported by Canadian I. S. C. F. ' ers. In January we saw slides and heard about Mr. Escobar ' s work with students in South America. These meetings have helped us to realize the I. S. C. F. motto of To know Christ and to make Him known. EXECUTIVE — President: Rosemary Weldon. Vice-Presidents: Ann Rutherford, Patricia Thomas. Secretary-Treasurer: Lois Slade. Social Convener: Clare Crummey. Pubhcity Secretary: Lois Wayman. Page 18 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN SENIOR CHOIR REPORT Right from the start, the Senior Choir showed great enthusiasm and spirit, working hard in the Pall for the Carol Service, which was enjoyed by all. A group of seventeen was invited to sing carols at the annual Christ- mas party of the University Women ' s Club, and the members joined in for the well-known carols. As the Slogan goes to press we are preparing to sing at the Alumnae dinner in March, and at our Spring concert, to be held in April. Our sincere appreciation and thanks go to Mrs. Coutts for her excellent leadership and guidance, and to Miss Uren, our accompan ist, for her patience and help. THE CAROL SERVICE St. Andrew ' s Presbyterian Church was once again the setting for our 35th annual Carol Service. Under Mrs. Coutts ' capable leadership, the girls, enthusiastic and confident, brought forth carols which aroused the true spirit of Christmas in all those present. As both ancient and modern carols were sung, a simple but inspiring pageant took place high above the chancel, as Mary, Joseph and the Child appeared, surrounded by white-robed Angels. The lights brightened and ' ' Gloria in Excelcis Deo resounded through- out the church to bring to a close a most memorable Carol Service. CHOIR EXECUTIVES: Diana Walsh (Secretary-Treasurer), Jean Willet (Junior Choit), Mrs. Coutts, Jane Omand (Vice-President), Mary Langley (President). COMMITTEE: C. Flavelle, N. Johnston, R. Dunlop, A. Rutherford, S. Elgie, R. Weldon. YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 19 U.N. CLUB REPORT The 100 members of the U.N. Club have found a great deal of inter- esting work to do during this past year. In the Fall, the Club sold Christmas Cards to raise money for U.N.I.C.E.F. Branksome did much better than ever before and sold seven hundred and sixty dollars worth of cards. Later in the year, the U.N. Club will have a luncheon to help the United Nations Association to pay the way of 100 African students to the University of Toronto. We hope that everyone has noticed the hard work that Liliana has done to make the U.N. Corner board informative as well as colourful, and that interest in the U.N. Club will grow in the future so that it will become an important school activity. President: Patty Wilson. Vice-President: Patty Gelber. Sec. Treasurer: Cathy Flavelle. U.N. Corner: Liliana Berezowsky. UNITED NATIONS DELEGATION REPORT Last September, we, the delegation of Branksome Hall, resolved to work hard in order to represent the country of our choice, Belgium, to the best of our ability. We began by gathering a great deal of information so that we might debate well and support the Belgian point of view in the six topics to be discussed at the Model Assembly. These topics were : Disarma- ment, Human Rights, Trusteeship, Technical Assistance, Revision of the Charter, and Admissions. We attended meetings every second Sunday at Victoria College and every second Thursday evening, Susan Elgie and Cathy Flavelle faithfully participated in discussions of the Inter-Collegiate Council of the United Nations (I.C.C.U.N.). Here the plans for the Model Assembly were made. The assembly took place on January 16, 17, and 18. The opening session was held at Convocation Hall on Thursday night. On Friday we divided into our respective discussion groups in different buildings on the campus, and Saturday we brought our resolutions to the General Assembly in the Legislative Chambers of Queen ' s Park. By Saturday evening we were all exhausted but happy. After five months of arguing, debating, and presenting resolutions, it was decided ' by one and by all that representing a country whose views are somewhat different from Canada ' s, is, though not an easy one, a rewarding under- taking. We wish to express our thanks to Mrs. Coulter for her interest and advice. Delegates: Sue Elgie, Sue Ridgway, Liliana Genyk-Berezowski, Shelagh Hewitt, Patty Wilson and Nanci Gelber. Alternates : Pat Donehue, Rosemary Weldon, Karyl Jamieson, Linda Lewis, Nancy Myers, Janet McQuillan and Di Walsh. Observers: Ellenora Fisher, Cathy Flavelle, Mary-Pat Jones, Gail Corbett, Jennifer Milsom, Patty Gelber. NANCI GELBER Page 20 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN 1 O X c o 52 £ O -C o n ?f C 3 — o UJ — o o !■§ 1 S o 00 X Z o i o g c S ■§ C O w- J. « o o •- .- u C OJ ULI D. O J2 .h o o o .5-.5 to - CO OL CO =5 t: o ui o a - - o § o u o o c ■ - 0) ? 55 ir to E c =1 2 ° o = Q o ' c u Z O -D a Q) — E TJ ■-:=,: - o ■5 E — (U 0) CO) 5 — o S c E ° _ S E o 2 s ? 5 ;;d CO E -S = o ° O -o Z 73 O E  o a - .- TO (U Z 2 g - o D - O Q o ' o . « — o i S £ « « £ o i; O a O 3 « : :£ X — w « .1 -n O - O) o u ._ — O c 2, o -o O U 0) 10 « -C _ -O — 0) i: 5 « S! « - Q. I z ; ° o s i2 o £ o E to ■a o J2 o s- E -o O) o « o o E . -D O _ 0 V o = i . 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D O E O O) _ o T —  - - U) _ w I, OtotfjX a: 0 = N O c s 3 J o E - ?2 o : « E 2J i: = :5 :§ g c P -n EE o :3 - — o E o o e § E CO c D t; - X D Q CO 2; o O c 0 3 flJ X a o o- ; O T3 _ 0) - 4) J) 3 TJ ■y -a Si C O E Ml «) fl) Z . E .E Z E 8.2. 0) o OJ z c o 0 3 O v. 3 — Q. 4) (U a to O a J2 o O c E o .E — 0) M I -D s: m Page 26 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN c a 4) 4 o ° • _o 0) c « D o  . 0) o 5! ° z 2 o o .5 £ .E TJ lu c E ° E X - o O -if UJ o = -J o w — (J J •5 Is I 2 s 2 E i = O — E o .E -a o c 3 0) C «fl E o a a 2 5 o .•2 c 0 :s - E o u Uj O u c O ± -a Q.-S Q. O- -c E J3 o 3 a o ? .5 9) a J ■ O « J. « V O D i; c c 0 jj fc 4) c « . 1 CO (U o £ -d t; CO s (U .— c J : o E D) 5 « .E oil o o = o « .15 O - o 0) o o ■D O CO 0) O « ■ c l_ « — I s_ u O — ' - (U r- . If -° o S 41 — 0) ° 2 c o 0) I o § ' c 4 5 — D I 1 := 4) o C D — O O „ - o o S u oi ■ -g lO (1 ■D O -Q O E O 0) u c J= ii I : o i O S D E a:E 8 O _o O 9) 0) ■ o o c CO o 2-? E-5 -i 3 E « I C D O g £ -o = S C i- E TJ D « 5§?o S q ' 5 UJ E a, Z 2 S:£ - = if . c P :2 «a £ i S .2 o .E YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 27 . o . Q. J2 D 2 5 o o U O u c o i « o E Z o o -2 E UJ o U — 0) „ — I. 0) O «J 2 5 5 T - s S p c •i §1 9. -• c £ o « 2! o D C n O 4) t a .E o Q- -n — o OJ O O fli 5 - o D O) D o :S E o I A 0) 0 ° D 0) « oJ ■- . S — 6 ° Z o I w o O £9 0) o O E .E -Q 2 — - JS o i Q£ c o t: 5 CO «n « «- o o ?5 O • w c c b o T3 E « o Z 1 C O o 2 E O (U 0) o 15 5 c c U a: Uj O u c D C Q. O O 3 o a) Q OS 5- o Q O o « u -c a — -iS 3 o Q •- 3 .2 •E D t; I - 2 o- c c •£ -c O 00.- 0) i) CD « ° U .E -D -if tt) a! o 2 o E - 4) . a, to E £ .= E - « o o  t = « _ o o g.E ii o SIS Of so O : ° Z o 3 u 1 - 2 oiS o c E o ■5 E V 8 .E - a -a — 15 . o o u 4) O 3 S - D T o x z£ 3 J3 C O D « c ° •O Q. 1- 0 c 1 o c E o •D T3 E E 1 D5 «« O O o O .2 o £ - c o - o n — I 2 ' = u ° — ,. «o t i tt ft 5 S-S J si i ■5 ? D).E c 1= 4) E o c £0 ja C O 5. - E «, [ri £ a ° O c i a, 5 C o o fiL 4) C C E 2 X - E 2 c « a S E I I = 3 C o o 5 .2 ox c U. 4 Z t: u o -1 a. w. .E Z o t -t: 4) D Q 5 O 0) u 4 -= E ? 4) O O O) 4) 4) u:. 4, O g) 4) - O — O 4 2 U £ c £ Page 28 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN O O _ c •t: D o O 4 0) o D c JD D c O O (DC. = O o •« o 0,0 0 CO c s 2 o Do X (J - = o X - -Q -7- i_ 0) o E ? o U D o O 0) o UJ D5 -J; ■a 52 « ° o a D 00 O o — o O p o O — O O m o w E J3 O O o i Q .1 c U _ (1 a c 0) o r E 1- = u .- « o E CO « - O «« .t: .12 a o c « «u o = a ?; o J? o = = - r:,-c -5 o r= _, £ :S _i C  - 0) CZ 2 C « J; ILI P D5 c O X o - ■ U) o ? _ o C35 Q. V O -Q E ca CO u uj : :5 O u -o c o 0) - o . u. O ■ O 3 o 2 o j = O i s UJ o D l O 3 2 o) 0) ; o I 3 U D 0) 3 _3 u . D 4) E D .2 I o iJ SJ ° u O = 5 V. O O J3 05 O 2 i) 5 O ° S o . s (u O o c ■ _j J3 : -6 O 0) 0, J, E 3 D c ■- _c 5l u o o r o J5 ) - O i V. Z O O D Q . O |o g Z O O ' 5) E .-o c c 5 J) D w a = _ O D E (U -Q D fl) D1- o O J= s - if s •r «) .E — -Cm I t to -c .E .E 9 O .t: 3 ? l-p, D « O - -D C O c .E 2 ill c E ' e =- - a o 2 3 O 11-- 3 « .- « C E «) O o _ ■?.2 N — « o .E YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 29 ? T3 TJ O E D u t . 5 E c — B - o C CS o u u o D _c i; (U o E E 2 •5 c ; to O c E u c I S D Z -= - a ' o. .. u E C D « ) CO S e Q. 11 u __ • o o u c (D TJ CO u u o z o _o c 0 3 52 D Q i (U o : O • • 3 J c £ «2 3 o z a ' a o o to Tage 30 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Dear Branksome, People ask me continually, ' ' How do you like England? , and each time I reply more enthusiastically and equally sincerely, I love every- thing about it! And it ' s the truth, too. Everyone makes good fun of the Enghsh, the way they speak, and their weather. Don ' t let anyone tell you it always rains here though, because it doesn ' t, — not always. This term has been the closest im- aginable to a perfect Canadian spring. It is no wonder the term is called Spring and not ' ' Winter, which usually follows Autumn (not Fall) term! Life at Sherborne is very differ- ent from that at Branksome in al- most every conceivable way. The school is divided into eight houses, and each house is home for every- thing except lessons. Let me take you through a typi- Norma McLean, next year ' s Branksome Rep. with Judith Hoare, this year ' s Sherborne Rep. Sherborne School for Girls, March, 1961. Dorset, England, cal day. It starts with breakfast at 7:40, prayers in the school hall at 8:30, classes at 9:00. There is a twenty minute break at 11:00 for cocoa and a currant bun. The next break is at 12:40 — with dinner at 1:00. Following is games ' time which to date has consisted mainly of lacrosse and hockey. Tea is about 4:00, and evening classes from 4:20—7:00. We have a light supper, e.g. an egg on toast, and then the evening is free till bed time. Concerts, lectures and vari- ous society meetings are scattered throughout the term to occupy many evenings. Everything in England seems to be in miniature! Surveying the country from a hill is like looking at a patch-work quilt in green and brown — baby carriage size! It never ceases to fascinate me. The little robins, about the size of a sparrow, ar e so perky and bright, and quite tame too. And all the roads here twist and turn more than any highways I have seen in Canada. Some roads are so narrow that even two small English cars cannot pass each other! All the girls I have met and known have been very interested in Canada, and Branksome in par- ticular. Everyone has been very good to me, a fact which I credit to the esteem they hold for Brank- some. Keep well the road , Brank- some. With love, BARBARA FRENCH YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 31 Page 32 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 33 YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 35 Page 36 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 37 Page 38 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 39 Page 40 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN YEAR BOOK, mi Tage 42 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN DORMITORY LIFE MAIN HOUSE The Main House boarders commenced this year with their invasion of Branksome, as mothers trudged upstairs loaded with bare essentials such as tennis racquets, teddy bears, and radios, while their daughters gleefully jumped on the beds to find the springiest. The first week was spent in recounting adventures to room-mates — intellectual discussions that con- tinued far into the night. However, the walk around the block must be conquered at seven each morning. Breakfast is considerably civilized, but the motto at lunch is eat or be eaten . Our study period in the evening is usually terminated by a congrega- tion around the phone booth. Then follow the necessities of living — playing our favourite records or writing for information on flights to Bermuda. This is followed by lights out and the silence bell . . . In 1960, Main was defeated by Sherborne House in a basketball game and a swim meet. However, we were victorious at the Boarder ' s Dance, and managed to see an excellent performance by Harry Belafonte at the O ' Keefe Centre. A visit to Van Gogh ' s art exhibition, the Ice Follies and two ballets have added a cultural interest to the second term ' s work. In conclusion, we recall a few details in the preparation for the Formal. ' ' Donna, please powder my back. ' ' No, do my shoes first. I just know I ' ll fall down those stairs. If he brings me a dandelion, I ' ll die! And thus goes on Main House Boarding. SHERBORNE HOUSE As dawn comes to Toronto, rustles and early morning noises can be heard from within the heart of the city — Sherborne House. The girls are rising for the beginning of another typical day. If you were looking in on this day you would see, soon after the rising bell, the girls outside the house, rushing towards the corner with the well-known cry — the light! Then you would see a flood of kilts, stockings, and smiling faces pouring across Mount Pleasant. Many moments stand out as being special in these typical days — the victory over Main House in basketball, and the excitement of the fourth and fifth form dance with our own coffee party afterwards. Organized carollers set out this year to bring the Christmas message to Main and Buccleuch. With happiness in our voices and thoughts of well- deserved vacations ahead, our Christmas Party was a great success. Beau- tiful gowns and a festive aura were prevalent the night of the formal. Everyone had a wonderful time and the coffee party was a perfect end to a perfect evening. Here is a chance to pay tribute to our cheerful, perceptive and helpful housemother. Mrs. Maitland ' s constant thoughtfulness and kind under- standing really do make Sherb. our home away from home. YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 43 MULTAE MAGISTRAE By reduction or meiosis ' imagine! ' But this is so sudden! ' Mt ' s as simple as that! ' ' And here we have balance? ' Have you no curiosity? ' Qu ' est-ce que c ' est? ' ' How droir THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 45 Page 46 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN LOG PAGE Clare Crummey had a hot time in the Chemistry lab. the day she burnt a large hole in her kilt. • Miss Phillips explained a lull in a geo- metry class thusly: Jutht a moment . . . Thorry girlth, I have a cough candy thtuck on the roof of my mouth and I jutht can ' t get it out. ' ' • All eyes are fixed on the blackboard in enthralled fascination as Miss Boyes in- tones the solemn invocation: Nov watch here closely, please ' then escapes to the window, shaking with laughter. feel like a magician about to perform a trick! • Sophistication plus! All members of the Beta Kappa were simply charmed by the young sophisticate who regarded the lavish decorations over which they had slaved for two weeks and observed, Charming little party, isn ' t it? It ' s about Sue Whitehead, who, flushed with victory after managing to greet Miss MacNeill with consummate grace and poise, accorded the exact same charm to everyone else in the receiving line. The only trouble is— it was too much the same— she called everyone ' ' Miss fAacNeill ! Mrs. Hughes in Algebra class: want to take up something new next Friday- are any of you going to be away that day? • There was a young student named Jeff- ner. Whose senses, we think, must have left her— For, early one day She donned socks green— and grey (!?) Did this clever young girl named Jeffner. • Miss Claxton: intend to spend this weekend reading science fiction and so I shall probably have your Chemistry tests marked by Monday. Since we all know how the ancient gods were very well supplied as far as ban- quets, sacred offerings et al were con- cerned, one girl couldn ' t understand why it was that Juno was both sister and wife of Jupiter. But Miss Craig had the an- swer— Well, you see, the gods were rather hard up. • The members of the University Women ' s Club (where a group of choir girls had sung at their Christmas Party) were very interested in our uniforms, for one of them said, Now, tell me about your different-coloured kilts— are the red ones for Junior School girls? • You never know what ' s going to pop up next in the Botany lab.— sometimes it ' s geraniums, sometimes lima beans, and sometimes it ' s measles (!), eh, Jane McKinnon? « It ' s always nice to get compliments, es- pecially from teachers— Pam Bras dis- covered that in shorthand class when Mrs. Partridge said: My, your figures are very shapely, Pam! Poor Nancy Schleihauf didn ' t miss the question asked her in Literature class, but she did miss the chair when she sat down again, and tumbled to the floor. Mrs. McLelan showed great sympathy as she asked, ' ' Is the chair all right? • We think that Miss Phillips was getting tired of her 5E Trig, class as she asked one Friday morning, ' ' Is this only a half- hour period? Quite a long one, isn ' t it? • Pointing to a clock on the wall, a small Branksomite is reported to have said to a teacher: That clock is ten minutes fast— would you tell me what time it is, please? • Victoria Ridouts ' little brother, Michael, sat quietly, as a good audience should, listening to the Branksome Carol Service, then announced to his parents, Well, that ' s over; let ' s go home. The only trouble was that it was only the end of the first carol! YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 47 OUR ILLUSTRIOUS HEADS Rolling rubles The pile that never goes down Page 48 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN DECORATING FOR THE DANCE YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 49 Vage SO THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN BRANKSOME INVADES BERMUDA On April 10, 1960, sixteen giggling girls met an already confused Miss Hughes at Malton Airport, and at last our Bermuda trip was underway. We readily established ourselves as ' ' that bicycling group at the Castle Harbour Hotel, for we were the only people on the island with pedal bicycles. It became a familiar sight to the other guests to see a bewildered group of Branksomites, maps of the island clenched tightly in hand, setting out for Hamilton or Elbow Beach. If not pedaling fran- tically, we could usually be found around the hotel pool — due to the presence of a life guard who strongly resembled a Greek god. Some of us even tried deep-sea diving — definitely not our sport. On an all day cruise, we displayed our vocal talents with George, the calypso singer on the boat. Due to a mistake in timing, Nancy and Ebie were the last two on the boat that morning, but managed to be the first two off for lunch with Sue running a close third. That night we app eared in an exhibition of Scottish dancing in Hamilton ' s City Hall in the College Week Review. Although we almost lost Barb in the orchestra pit, we were a great success and were asked to appear the next night at Castle Harbour. On Easter Sunday, we attended the morning service at St. Peter ' s church and returned to the hotel to finish our last minute packing. It hardly seemed possible that our week in Bermuda was over, and we were all a little tearful at the thought of leaving Castle Harbour and the many friends we had made there. Even Flea was sorry to leave her ill-fated bicycle behind. We all want to thank Miss Hughes for making possible a most unforgetable eight days. ON THE LAWN OF THE CASTLE HARBOUR HOTEL, BERMUDA. STANDING: Katie Anderson, Brooke Cromarty, Linda Kennedy, Nancy Martin, Pam Rollason, Ginny Ellis, Miss Hughes, Stielagh Hewitt, Mary Langley, Nancy Williams, Sue Brady SITTING: Janis Corbett, Margot Lothrop, Ebie Miller, Nancy Schleihauf, Barb Langley, Dole Thom. Page 52 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN A POEM Prelude, the beginning. Hushed he stood before the swelhng, surging sound — All golden, rich, and full, and ringing In his ears. Fortissimo, crescendo. Piano playing — Now a swirling rush of silver, Now softly moon-touched amber. Andante, diminuendo. The mighty music-horns, ' cellos, crystal flutes Burn in his blood, pound in his brain. Piano, crashing, soaring, crying, blending. Catch up his soul and fly with it To crimson heights of ecstasy. Finis, the end — To smothered depths — despair. Darkness blacks out gold and silver. Night returns, the night of soul. Silently he turns from music, Greatness once all his to hold. Greatness once poured forth from fingers unresisting As pours forth life-blood. Silently he turns from life. An empty sleeve hangs loosely by his side. SUSAN LANGWORTHY, VE Prize photo — ' ' We forgot the pickles! Be sociable— have a sticky bun YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 53 IMPRESSIONS Swirling sands tinted by a rising sun, An organ ' s chords ; A windswept pine upon a rocky crag, Glittering swords ; A crimson sunset across a rippling sea, Rain on leaves ; A tolling buoy heard faintly through the fog, Budding trees ; Footsteps echoing down a dark and narrow street, A gull ' s shrieking cry ; Dancing lights above a desolate snowy plain, A mackerel sky; A vesper wafted over lush valleys by a whispering breeze. Sparkling water splashing; Dew upon a spider ' s web, A wild wind lashing; Autumn ' s haze ha nging over a lazy horizon. An eagle ' s high soar; The sound of breezes rustling the long, slender grasses. The thunder ' s roar ; Heavenly bodies scattered across a sky of velvet black. Flying geese in precision; Pine needles glittering in the beams of a silvery moon, God seen in a vision. TANET LONG, IVB THE SEA My life is a sea. It may sparkle in the sunlight Or darken with clouds of grief. It may lash in anger Or rest in tranquility. And so may I. Each deed is a wave. It may break upon the golden sand, Or be devoured by one greater. It may cause a flood Or quench a poor man ' s thirst. And so may I. ■Kx- KT r r A T TD T TrmuTT ' -D o TA Mom! Just ' cause you ' re an Old Girl, does JVLAKLrU UAKKU ihlii.Kb, iA n,ean that I have to go to a GIRL ' S SCHOOL? Page 54 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN A PROPHET ' S HONOUR I am he that in the desert dwelt. ' ' Repent ye, for the Lord your God shall come! I cried Your eyes were blind ; your mouths were dumb ; Your ears were deaf ; ye neither saw nor felt Nor heard the message which I gave to you. Ye fools ! Your minds were filled with worldly things. Ye paid no heed to Him whose voice would bring Salvation from the Lord, your God, to you. But I will not forsake you. By the grace Of God I go to Him ; He now has called me. There with bended knee and downcast face, I ' ll pray Him to forgive and bless you all. Dying, I say, ' ' Repent, ye sinful land! Repent, for God ' s Own Kingdom is at hand. JANET KEITH, HA THE RIVER The river wide with many a note Is like an orchestra afloat : When bubbling over pebbly stones, It trills a tune in varied tones. The river ' s notes make up a song. That quavers as it runs along — - A song of beauty, joy and mirth — In harmony with sky and earth. In joyful mood the river rushes With music gayer than the thrushes ; Sweeter voice was never heard From any man or beast or bird. Such song is for the river only. Along its path so wild and lonely. As unconcerned, contented, free. It homeward winds towards the sea. MARY GURR, IV Arts YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page .55 WHILE STUDYING BOTANY A perigynous flower has a stamen, a pistil and leaves which are green . . . Green would be a good colour for a new dress, and I really do need one because my blue cotton one shrank when I washed it . . . That reminds me; I should wash my hair, and I must borrow some hair-clips from Joan . . . Gee! It ' s expensive to get one ' s hair done these days ! It would be a miracle if I could live within my allowance . . . I must ask for a raise in my spending money so that I can buy some new spring clothes ; after all, spring is almost here. Ah Spring ! Glorious Spring ! Spring with all the birds and flowers . . . Flowers have stamens, pistils and leaves which are . . . JANE DIFFIN, IVB AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS My Fair Lady left ' ' Camelot in a ' ' Brig(-a-doon ) to search for ' ' Finian ' s Rainbow , which she thought was in ' ' Oklahoma . However, she was caught in a storm and found herself in the ' ' South Pacific . There, at a Carousel she met The Music Man and his Pal Joey . Later, Gigi and Rosemarie arrived, and they had a chat about the great West Side Story. Suddenly, she heard someone say Bells are Ringing and felt she had to find them. She embarked for home on the first ship she saw which was The Unsinkable Molly Brown and arrived home just in time to see Carmen marry The Entertainer . ANNE LAWSON, V Commercial GRAD PICTURE AS SHE WOULD LIKE TO BE . . . AND AS IT IS Page 56 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN TUNDRA Beautiful in its wildness, Barren, Foreboding, Stretching To the horizon. And to horizons beyond. An eerie place — Curlews shrieking, Winds whistling. Splashes of colour — Mosses in muted splendour Soft underfoot. Sometimes silent. Sometimes throbbing With new life. A lonely place — Yet harbouring enchantment For those who seek. MARGARET MACKAY, IIIA As I see it our first objective is to get something orbiting in all that space between their ears! CANADIAN SUNSET A flash of colour Searing the sky With splendour, Reaching long tongues of fire Upward To the very stars. And then, Only darkness. LYN HAMILTON, IIIA THE TRAVELLER ' S PRAYER Rain, Draw nigh ; Wash my hands. And with your soft breath Cleanse my soul. Thy crystal purity Distils the dews And clears muddied thoughts Of evil portent. Wind, Swing low ; Sweep my feet And brush fear aside. Dispel the dust From a careworn traveller ; Whisper wild words In a lonely mortal ' s ear And give me strength. Sky, Light up My long road. And show me the Way. Wipe clear the fog That wraps me round about For lack of knowledge To see with my own eyes. I am coming. Lord. NORMA McLEAN, VE YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 57 POMPEII All is peaceful, silent, calm, eternal : Tranquility reigns. No midnight owl hoots. No blade of grass doth stir. All is in sleep, in ominous deathly sleep. No light doth shine in quiet Pompeii, ' Tis silent all. Just glimmering heavenly diamonds. And cold yellow moon Give light to coming doom. But Vesuvius sighs in midnight stillness To break eternity: A rumble, a tremble, a breath, a quake. And lip of earth doth ope And giveth forth internal fire. O peace and silence, O where are they? These all have fled! No more is light so dim ! No more the owl silence keeps The hand of mighty Jove has struck ! All in commotion, no nature ' s phenomena sees. As enemy enmity forgets. And when bright red light turns to dismal death, The world again is serene. The gods are avenged ! All is peaceful, silent, calm, eternal : Tranquility reigns. No midnight owl hoots No blade of grass doth stir. All is in sleep, in ominous, deathly sleep. LILIANA BEREZOWSKY, IVA THE RIDE DOWN Books are dragging, feet are lagging, Leave the house at ten past eight ; Crowded buses ; streetcars late, Is it really worth the wait ? Climb aboard, push inside, Jostles and shoves all through the ride. Subway here, leave bus by rear, Half -past eight is very near. Inside the train the men sit down. Such is the chivalry in our town ; We are left laden with books, Clutching desperately to the hooks ! Cigar smoke drifts, we get whiffs — Hold your nose so very tight ; Rosedale-bound, train slows down. Toward the doors begin your fight. Hustle bustle, almost nine, Up the stairs two at a time. To the classroom make your way. Ready to start another day. RUTH DENISON, IIB Page 58 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN I ' m Priscilla Peabody — the new girl. FEAR Fear — a thing no man can overcome. It can be hidden — yes, By an artificial, unreal mask Of courage. Courage — a thing no man can obtain. It cannot be bought, but is A mask to cast a shadow of false bravery on him. Who, through all, has known nothing but fear. Fear — a thing that conquers in times When courage, the mask, should reign. But man, that master unbelieving, is, in truth, A slave, A slave to something — he knows not what; But only He in Heaven knows That this thing Is fear. CHERYL HAMILTON, lA RAPIDS White waters Tormented ; The rocks ' bare bosom heaving With speckled foam ; The swirling eddies trapping Wayward leaves ; The powerful current dragging Down and deep; Wild winds. Wilder words Spouted high by roaring River kings; The water spirits chortling, Madly dancing ; The mighty master surging Ever onward; Unconquered, Rebellious, Swift danger always churning, Never constant; Cruel hatred still revolting Against constraint, — The trembling firmament Holds fast. NORMA McLEAN, VE Prize photo — it shouldn ' t happen to a dog YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 5.9 THE LETTER The cold, gray light of the hour before dawn filtered through his tiny barred window and made the cell appear a grimmer, more sorrowful place. The slim young man sitting on the edge of his lumpy cot wiped his hand nervously on his trousers. He shivered, pulled himself up, and strode over to the window. He had a kind, inteUigent face and deep brown eyes. But his cheeks had grown hollow from the lack of food and fresh air, and his mouth was set in a thin, tense line. He drew his coat about his bony shoulders. From where he was standing he could see the scaffold clearly. Funny, but after all these weeks of waiting, he was not frightened anymore. Impatient, Mister Hale, you scum? jeered the guard, 1 even saved some of the dog ' s meat for your last meal. You may as well enjoy it ; this is all you ' ll be gettin ' . The young prisoner resolutely faced his tormentor and said in a calm voice slightly softened by a Southern accent, ' 1 never could stand poison, Mister Peters. The guard ' s red eyes bulged with anger, and his face became an un- sightly purple. He flung down the meat, and slamming the door, stalked down the long dark corridor. The condemned man then crouched down on his hands and knees and took from under his cot a pen, some dried-out ink, and paper. He poured some water from his daily ration into the ink and stirred it up. He bit the end of his pen and then started. He poured out his soul in that one letter to his wife, because he wanted to be sure she understood why he had joined the revolutionary forces. As the iron door of his cell clanged, he rapidly signed his name. It was time. After folding the message carefully, he handed it to Peters, the guard. With a smirk on his face, Peters opened it, read a few lines of the contents, and then ripped the letter to shreds. As the guard laughed, the prisoner felt the life oozing from him. His heart lay in shreds like the bits of paper on the dirty floor. As he climbed the scaffold and heard the last rites read, he could not feel anything anymore; he was void of emotion. He thought only of his broken history which lay on the floor of the empty cell. NADINE LEVIN, HA DESK INSPECTION Fage 60 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN COME ALIVE Sun-struck and dew spangled, swept by the breeze, Rocked by the swell of the slumbering seas, Wrapped in the haze of the morning mist, Asleep, in the slant of a starboard list. Swaying and rattling, halyards slack ; So lies the weather-worn fishing smack. Haul up the anchor ; raise the old sails ; Straighten the luff — before the wind fails. Forward she leaps on the sparkling wave. Dashed with white foam and the cold spray ; brave She darts, and her hissing flanks Cut a path to the fishing banks. NANCY HARRIS, lA WAITING Before the open window she sits. alone, breathless, not living, existing, merely — being. In her eyes the world is grey — the sun shines not ; no birds sing — Time ceases — But then a hand knocks — sharply, briskly, at the door. She runs — an eager, living thing in flight. She peeps — still half -afraid to look. It is there. Now with the letter — his letter — in her hand, the sun shines. CHRISTINE HUSBAND, IIA THE CALL OF THE NORTH Can you hear it? That slow murmuring Of far-distant pines. And the cry Of the loon. Mournful, plaintive. And the lapping Of the wavelets On a shore. Rough and rocky? Can you hear it? That call Of a desolate, barren Windswept, forsaken land. Loved by all who, By Fate, Are cast there? Can you hear it? That call Surging through your veins. Calling, calling . . . ' ' Come away. Come away To the North? ' ' LYN HAMILTON, IIIA YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 61 THE MURMURING SEA The sea was dark And white the mist, The wind the tossing waters kissed; The moon was dim, The waves were white As the Milky Way on a summer ' s night. I sat on a rock at the edge of the sea, And the wavelets whispered words to me. JESSIE HORD, lA Prize giving 1960 THE SNOWFLAKE She whirls, Twirls, And dances In the air. She is blown, Thrown, And prances Everywhere. And finally Lands On a goosefeather bed Of snow. MARY PATTERSON, IIA Graduation 1960 CANADA S DEMAND O Canada, how tall your pine tree grows, How straight, and sure, and true ; And do your people rise the same — With faith and hope in your dear name To see your purpose through ? O creatures of this great north land. Behold her beauty ; — join your hands In friendship and a vow to see Her grow as straight as the pine tree. DIANA MAGOR, IIIA Graduation 1960 Page 62 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN CALL TO FREEDOM I have run to the wilds, and I dwell therein As Nature intended for me. I delight in the feel of the earth underfoot ; I am wild, like the eagle, and free ! The wind is my only companion ; He speaks through the thunder to me, And that which my friend has imparted Secret remains and must be. My roof is prepared in the sky overhead. My bed by the rivulet ' s brink ; The sun ' s warming rays are my garments. And the whispering rain is my drink. Run to the wilds, O friend, and dwell therein As Nature intended for thee. Delight in the feel of the earth underfoot ; Be wild, like the eagle, and free ! JESSIE HORD, lA A ichael Angelo at work Exam! I ' ll pass it ... . I ' ll pass it not . . . . WHAT IS A DREAM What is a dream? A moment yet unlived, a vision, a memory old, but not forgotten. A longing to see a well-loved hand beckoning, to hear an eager voice calhng, calling in the night, or a melody, echoing through the witching hours of dawn, or p ' rhaps to see a shadowy figure reveal ' d, drifting, floating in the smoky eerie fog of Time, to feel his arm on yours as music plays and you ' re dancing, singing, dancing — forever. And yet — who knows What is a dream ? CHRISTINE HUSBAND, HA YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 63 Page 64 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE MERMAID A fisherman bold of strength and brawn Cast his nets by the early dawn, And when his catch on the deck was laid The youth found there a fair mermaid. Her beauty was a jewel rare, Pearls were twined in her silken hair, From her ruby lips came piteous cries. And teardrops fell from her emerald eyes. fisherman, fisherman set me free; Please give me back to the waiting sea. ' ' Ah, that I will, but before I do, I must have a worthy token from you. She oif ered her harp and her golden comb. She offered him pearls from the sparkhng foam. But to each of these he shook his head. ' ' I want a kiss from your lips, he said. Cold fear reached out, her heart to clutch : A mortal man I cannot touch! But he kissed her first, then set her free. And she slipped into the calm blue sea. As the dark night fell and his ship turned home, There arose from the west a raging storm. His ship went down and it bore him, too, Down and down through the angry blue. The girl of the sea was waiting here. And her laughter rang in his dying ear, ' The mermaid fair whom you did wrong Will forever sing your funeral song. LYNN MORGAN, VP YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 65 ON WRITING AN ESSAY The eleventh hour draws near — that is to say, it is eleven o ' clock the night before I am to hand in an essay, and as of yet, there is no essay to hand in. Hysterical terror grips me — ' ' No essay, no essay! shrieks my reeling brain as Parkinson ' s Law (altered to ' ' the law of diminishing marks ) echoes across its empty wastes. Agh, agh , it comments. And so I fling myself into the task. Procuring pen and paper, I seat myself at the desk and wait for the Muse to descend. But the Muse does not descend; she is doubtless wasting her inspiration on such literary dul- lards as Aldous Huxley or Ernest Hemingway. Well then, I needs must do without her. I cast about in my mind for a subject: How about Dissertation on Roast Pig ? — Oxford as I See it ? — On Growing Older ? — No, it seems that these have already been dealt with before, but — ah, I have it ! Eureka ! Eheu ! Et cetera ! Swiftly my pen leaps into action, sweeping across the page in bold, fiery strokes. I lean back to admire my work. Observe how dehcate in nature, in form how divine, are those characters there inscribed. The eye delights to gaze upon them. However, I must leave the title, and go on to the story. But now, ideas leap full-blown from my brain. In a frenzy of artistic creativity, I bear down furiously — the words fly from my pen-point and scatter themselves along the lines like brightly coloured confetti, forming brilliant patterns of sentences and paragraphs, that, with a bit of wit, wisdom and structural alteration, will appear as breath-taking and multi-coloured to the mind as is the Cathedral of Chartres to the eye. My brain seethes, it boils, it bubbles like the titanic quaking of a primordial volcano; it erupts in a stream of phrases, flowing down my arm, through my fingers and onto the paper like red-hot lava, fairly scorching the page with ideas new and daringly differe nt. My writing becomes an illegible scrawl, as my pen rushes to keep up with my frenzied brain, and my breathless gasping is not unlike that of an asthmatic steam-engine. At last it is finished ! Trembling with exhaustion, I fling my pen aside and survey my manuscript. Superb! — A veritable chef d ' ouvre ! How I would like to finger over each masterful stroke, each well-turned phrase, but alas, I cannot — the world awaits this, my latest opus. Its title: My Dog. Notice the sincere directness, the classic simplicity of the style in- corporated in this title, which holds to the great Greek ideal of moderation in all things. It could have been, My Quadraped of the Gens Canis , but it needs no flowery language to reveal its profound message. This same is true of the narrative itself, which has, like an iceberg, a great hidden sig- nificance beneath the surface, and is also written in the terse, succinct clarity of expression which characterizes the title. Note particularly the sledge-hammer impact of the opening sentence, fraught with intensity, mysticism and symbolism. Page 66 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN I quote in part: I have a dog. It is black. My dog ' s name is Blackie. Suffices it to say that only these opening passages need be read to show why the work ' ' My Dog will doubtless occupy such an important niche in the world of truly great literature, and why in years to come, it will be studied by countless generations of fifth form students as a classic of its kind. JENNIFER HOLBROOK, VE CROIX DE GUERRE ' ' I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills . . — thus spoke the priest, but his voice soon faded from the mind of the small boy in the front row. To Francois, church was a place to dream. Thus the lofty, carved ceiling was soon changed into a hall of ancient grandeur, where many a lovely and interesting thing was to be seen. Sometimes the flags which waved from the wall were transformed into flowing pennants on the ends of silver trumpets which barked their greeting to the early dawn, or announced the entrance of a famous knight. Francois was a small boy with a big imagination. The place — Amiens. The air was filled with smoke ; guns rent it with a vicious warning to the enemy, while commanders roared their orders, trying to be heard above the din and moans of battle. Horses slipped in the mud, terrified by the noise; the sulphur smell from the gun powder was sickening. The French army was retreating while the Infantry Division protected their rear flank from attack. On the front line, Francois fought bravely, his face alight with patriotism and hope which shone through the dirt and sweat of battle. His gun proudly cracked its own small warning to the advancing Germans, while Francois tried in vain to protect his homeland from the devastating intruders. A sudden blaze of red, a pain in his chest, and he was down, his will struggling to raise a broken body to the call of its country. His will failed. He grasped the medallion that hung around his neck, and closed his eyes. He could see France with her once lush fields, flowing rivers and lovely rolling hills. He prayed that these might be protected and once more be given to their rightful owners. It seemed as if he again could hear his parish priest repeating that which he had heard so often, and as he lifted his eyes, his thoughts drifted, and his soul passed into the mysterious oblivio n of death. The breeze blew lightly, the poppies danced, as puffy clouds scuttled across a blue sky above a free France. The place — Flanders; the day — November the eleventh! The guns had long since ceased, and swallows chirped where commanders once barked their orders. A young woman stood before a white cross marked Francois Melin — Amiens — 1918. From a nearby hill, the voice of a priest fell upon her ears — ' 1 will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth. JANET LONG, IVB The Reverend ALEXANDER MacMILLAN D.D., Mus. Doc. THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN JUNIOR ACTIVITIES A JUNIOR BOARDING DAY Up every morning at seven o ' clock; At half past seven it ' s time for our walk. Then after breakfast there ' s always a rush — ' ' Make up beds, give teeth a brush. At quarter to nine, we run over to school. Kept under a strict but a humorous rule; And after school comes a dip in the pool. At five o ' clock we are back in our seats Again to do homework — we hope it ' s neat. Then after supper, oh, that ' s lots of fun. Though we almost break the teacher ' s ear drum By doing hand stands all over the floor, Or running and banging on somebody ' s door. But finally, though, we ' re all tucked in bed. Thinking of the day which lies ahead. SANDY VARLEY, Grade 7 JUNIOR CLAN CHIEFTAINS Margaret Anne West (Robertson), Penelope Plant (Grant), Sally Adams (Bruce). YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 69 THE JUNIOR CHOIR Since September we have been gathering together on Thursday afternoon to learn songs for any special singing events coming up in the year. We have sung at the Branksome Hall Carol Service and expect to sing with the Senior Choir in their Spring Festival around Easter. We want to thank Mrs. Coutts for giving her time to help us sing at these special events. Junior Choir Officers: Jean Willett, Helen Worts, Gillian Morden. SPURTS IN JUNIOR SPORTS Although we were a little discouraged when the basketball season started off with a crushing defeat by St. Clement ' s , nevertheless, we went sailing on to victory, winning over Havergal, B. S. S. and St. Mildred ' s. We are sure that this success was largely due to Miss Cole ' s patient coaching. Another popular sport was swimming. Many enthusiasts rushed to the pool to try their Junior, Intermediate, or Senior Red Cross or even their Bronze Medallion. Four juniors also made our victorious swimming team. Skating, volleyball, badminton and bowling attracted many. Certainly no junior could complain of nothing to do ! SANDRA MILLS, SALLY ADAMS JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Chisholm, M. L. Plaunt, P. Plant, A. Housser, S. Mills (Captain), S. Adams, E. Schorscher, M. E. Empringham, J. Willet. Page 70 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 71 Page 72 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN MY PET The pet I have is shy and sweet. He hardly ever seems to sleep. He goes to bed at half -past ten — At eleven he is up again. He eats the most pecuHar things, Like ants and grubs and insects ' wings. He does not eat the same as us, But under water, what a fuss ! Two inches high, he is green and yellow. Have you guessed what it is? A turtle! Happy little fellow. DEBORAH COLLYER, Grade 5 I have that elfin quality WIND ON THE HILL No one can tell me, Nobody knows, Where the wind comes from. Or where the wind goes. It ' s flying from somewhere As fast as it can, I couldn ' t keep up with it. Not if I ran. But if I stopped holding The string of my kite. It would blow with the wind For a day and a night. And then when I found it. Wherever it blew, I should know that the wind Had been going there too. So then I could tell them Where the wind goes . . . But where the wind comes from Nobody knows. MARY JEWELL, Grade 8A MY TURTLE AND I For Christmas I got a turtle. The turtle ' s name is Myrtle. I like playing with Myrtle. I put water in her bowl every day. I only feed her once a week because Turtles do not need much food in winter. I ' m glad I have a tur Je. ROBIN BENNETT, Grade 2 YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 73 MY LITTLE PUSSY CAT I found a little pussy cat; She was round and grey and fat. I brought her home to play with me, And then she cuddled on my knee. NANCY ROBSON, Grade 2 CHRISTMAS Christmas is jolly, With ivy and holly. As we all sit Under the tree And wait and wait And wait and wait. Oh where can Santa Claus be? MARJORY TOW, Grade 3 A SUMMER EVENING As the brilhant sunset slowly sinks Behind the dark green hills, Out of the eerie forest sounds The haunting cry of the Whip-poor-wills. The pale moon rising in the sky Pierces the gathering gloom, And shows on the lakes calm surface The silhouette of a loon. As the evening stars grow brighter In the clear summer sky, Faint in the shadowy stillness Comes the Hoot Owl ' s plaintive cry. PATRICIA FROST, Grade 6 NEW BASKETBALL COURT Page 74 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE SNEAKY SPIDER Spunky spotted his prey. Spunky was a spider and his prey was a fat, succulent fly, perched precariously in the gap between two beams which were supporting the ceihng. To catch or not to catch. That was the question running through Spunky ' s minute brain. He must catch that cheeky thing peering mockingly down at him from the rafters above. He thought of climbing up behind the fly, but knew that that would not work. Everything he thought of had a snag to it, until suddenly a light flickered and shone in his head. He thought of the poem his mother had taught him when he was young. It read, ' Won ' t you come into my parlour? ' said the spider to the fly. Why not try flattery? He saw no reason not to, and made his plans. Spunky crept to a good vantage point, which was a spot where the fly could both see and hear him well. ' ' Won ' t you come and dine with me you bee-eautiful creature? The words fell from his lips in the sweetest possible manner. The fly, being flattered by Spunky ' s words, came haughtily down the wall, unaware of the lurking danger, and allowed herself to be escorted to the eating place. As he took the arm of the fly, he cooed soothingly, Your hands are so delicately soft and your face so lovely that I hardly think you do housework. Well, I do, retorted the fly, but in a more pacified tone, added; only I use ' Gentle Soft ' , the all purpose cleaner that ' s kind to your hands. Nothing but the best for my hands ! In the meantime, during that luring conversation, Spunky had been leading the unsuspecting fly towards his carefully woven web. Noncha- lantly, she strutted along, head held high — right into the sticky fibres of which the web was constructed. She became engulfed in the clinging mass and the more she fought, the more entangled she became. Suddenly she realized what a silly fly she had been to accept the bluffing words of that underhanded, sneaky spider. Presently she was overcome with exhaustion and Spunky, the Sneaky Spider, settled down to a tasty and well-earned meal. HILARY STOCKS, Grade 8A SKHNG Skiing is a lovely sport; I love to ride the tow. I come down fast on every hill ; It makes my red cheeks glow. I twist and turn and sometimes fall, But I really do not care. Because I know that when spring comes, The hills will soon be bare. CATHY LACE, Grade 2 Page 76 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN BASKETBALL ROUND ROBIN ROUSES APPETITES Before the Inter-School basketball games had started, the first and second teams, plus spectators from Branksome, Havergal, St. Clements, and B.S.S. met at Havergal to compete in practice games in the form of a round robin. Our first team lost all three games ; the second won one, lost one and tied one. Afterwards, we were HavergaFs guests for a delicious lunch. What our teams lost in morale was certainly compensated for in eating capacity. 1st Team vs. Havergal tied 4-4 2nd Team vs. Havergal won 10-7 1st Team vs. B.S.S. lost 8-2 2nd Team vs. B.S.S. won 10-9 1st Team vs. St. Clements lost 8-2 2nd Team vs. St. Clements won 12-4 FIRST BASKETBALL TEAM 1st ROW: Janet Anient ( You ' ve got my forward! ). Virginia Ellis, Captain ( Stop guarding that referee. ). Barb Langley ( Let ' s save our scoring for that last quarter. ). 2nd ROW: Jill Davies ( Why do I always get the tall guards? ). Carol Robertson ( Do you sup- pose their basket is smaller than ours? ). 3rd ROW: Ellenora Fisher ( Hey, how about an orange? ). Diana Walsh ( It ' s about that tall St. Clement ' s forward. ). Joan Dixon ( No more broken bones, please! ). Everyone ( Well, we tried. ). YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 77 SECOND BASKETBALL TEAM 1st ROW: J. McKinnon, N. Williams (captain), N. Adams. 2nd ROW: S. Chudleigh, S. Broadhead, H. Waldie, C. Smith, J. Omond, L. Ames. THIRD BASKETBALL TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Langley, E. Baillie, P. McCrimmon, F. Harrington, C. Sissons, D. French, C. Empringham, M. McDowell (captain). Page 78 THE BRANKSOME SLOGA FOURTH BASKETBALL TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Koenig, M. Gillanders, M. Plaunt, C. Ament, P. Davies, L. Burton, S. McMullen, J. Mingay (captain). PRESENT PLAYS PAST In September, former basketball stars joined our 1st and 2nd teams for the first game of the year. After each old girl was officially introduced (in poetry no less), the games got under way. Several shots landed in the balcony, several players landed on the floor — but it was all part of the fun. The good news is that practice pays; for both the 1st and 2nd present teams were victorious in two very exciting games. Thanks, old girls, for an exciting evening. SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS DAY Sports Day, October 20, brought an enthusiastic gathering under each clan banner (McLean and McLeod won the clan attendance). The events included clan relays, minute shots, bicycle stunts, jumping, and races. Our senior champion, Linda Ames, won the cup for the 100-yard dash for the third straight year. Jane Storey, Intermediate champion, not only won the Intermediate race, but also leapt 14 feet 3 inches to victory. Children from the Bloorview Hospital were our welcome guests. Congratulations go to all the competitors and champions of Sports Day! YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 79 BASEBALL BANTER AND TENNIS TALES Not enough runs, few hits, and too many errors was the box score when Branksome ' s nine went down to a muddy defeat against Havergal. Penny Grey captained the School team which included Annabel Begg, Mary Bigelow, Sue Chudleigh, Joan Dixon, EUenora Fisher, Joan Hancock, Carol Lawson, Mary Oliver, and Nancy Turner. On the clan levels Campbell had the winning baseball team. Not enough aces, few smashes, and too many ' ' loves spelled defeat for our Junior tennis team against Havergal, and resulted in tie matches with B.S.S. and Havergal, for the Seniors. Senior Couples: Anne Ross and Judy Traviss; Barbara Langley and Molly Strachan ; Pat Strathy and Diana Style ; Carol Robertson and Eliza- beth Barnes. Subs: Ellenora Fisher, Diana Walsh, Heather Waldie, Mary Rodway. Junior Couples: Jill Davies and Linda Ames; Charlotte Empringham and Carol Sissons ; Judy Fairlie and Marg Klein. Subs: Diana Magor and Faith Harrington. The school tennis tournament ended with an exciting match between Judy Traviss and Molly Strachan. Judy aced her way to victory, and she and Molly teamed up to defeat Diana Style and Pat Strathy in the doubles. Charlotte Empringham defeated Carol Sissons in three sets to win the Junior championship. Page 80 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN BANNERS, BIRDS AND BALLS AT ST. PAULS Amid cheers, the crash of bowhng balls and the squeak of rubber soles, the clan badminton and bowling meet got under way in February. It became increasingly difficult for the competitors to concentrate as the roar of the spectators increased. Congratulations to those who played on through the din, and to those who stayed so late to support their clans. Results ; badminton : Ross — MacGregor — Scott ; bowhng : MacAlpine — McLeod — Ross. VOLLEYBALL — VICTORY ! This year saw the second annual volleyball tournament between Branksome and Havergal. After agonizing weeks of try-outs, eliminations and shrinking lists, the Branksome teams (senior and junior), made all those practices worth while by their victories over the Havergal teams. The games were played here at Branksome in March and the final scores were a resounding 46-13 and 30-16 for the Junior and Senior teams respectively. Congratulations are in order for both teams and also the hope that the tournament will soon expand to include the other private schools. BADMINTON AND BOWLING TEAMS KNEELING: M. Langley, B. Langley (Senior Couple) LEFT TO RIGHT: P. Davies, J. Orr (Junior Couple), S. Chudleigh (Bowling), L. Ames, J. Dovies (Intermediate Couple) ABSENT: C. Empringham. YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 81 SENIOR VOLLEYBALL TEAM 1st ROW: J. Davies, S. Thorburn (Captain), J. Ament (Coach), M. Knowles. 2ncl ROW: D. Palmer, C. Lawson, C. Empringham, M. Bigelow, S. Mervin. 3rd ROW: S. Biggar, B. Reed, N, Williams, A. Begg, J. Long. ABSENT: Lee Turner Page 82 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN GIBLS GULP GALLONS The poster in the hall read — Want to look cute? Jump into this suit. We ' ll see you next week, at the clan Swim Meet. Evidently many girls did so, for an enthusiastic crowd of swimmers and spectators swarmed to the pool for the two-day meet. Suits and towels may have been dampened, but spirits were not. Altogether, several hundred lengths were swum, and doubtless a few gallons were swallowed in the excitement. Ross was the worthy, though wet, winner with seventy-eight lengths. McLean and McLeod tide for second place, with Campbell coming third. CUP COMES TO BRANKSOME Branksome has made a big splash on the swim scene this year, literally and figuratively. The pool has been very well populated every day, what with Red Cross and Royal Life-saving sessions, as well as synchronized and competitive swimming classes. The Swim Club has entered the Ontario Championships, and great things are expected, and well might be realized, if the big news of the year is any indication of the Club ' s ability. That news is, of course, that after a thrilling meet, the Inter-School Swimming Cup came home in triumph to Branksome. Thanks to the excellent coaching of Mrs. Van Fleet and Miss Foxcroft we stroked to first place in nine of the twelve events, and copped no less than second place in the remaining three. The Cup is a wonderful reward for all those hours of practice, which goes to prove that ' ' it ' s all in the swim. SWIMMING TEAM 1st ROW: M. Knowles, L. Burton, N. Adams (Captain). 2nd ROWt Miss Foxcroft, Mrs. Van Fleet, S. Brady, J. Bryers, M. McDowell, K. Wood, M. Gillanders, S. Adams, A. Housser. 3rd ROW: F. Harrington, D. Gibson, C. Warrington, E. Tupker ABSENT: P. Plant. YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 83 KLAN KAPERS BOWLING STRIKES BUT BADMINTON BLOWS This was just not Branksome ' s year for badminton, as proved in the Intersehool Badminton meet at St. Paul ' s. The games, however, were so exciting, with two schools tying for first, that total game points had to be considered. This, unfortunately, left us at the wrong end behind St. Clement ' s, B.S.S., and Havergal. But it was a good occasion for the debut of our new Sports Song which partly made up for our defeat and cheered our bowlers on to second place behind B.S.S. CLANS CLAMOUR FOR ESKIMO PIES As happens every year, the screaming hordes descended to the plains of Readacres. Clan chieftains stumbled down the path, managing by various feats to keep the banners aloft while their clan members galloped noisily past them to join in the confusion below. Boisterous shouts and cheers were the rule for the afternoon, as everyone roared encouragement to her clan. When the relays were over and the dust had finally settled, a deathly hush fell on the field. As soon as it was announced that Douglas had won, the din was deafening. The victors charged up the hill for their Eskimo pies, and the vanquished consoled each other with the thought that it had been a lot of fun. CLAN CHIEFTAINS Shelagh Hewitt (Douglas), Patricia Wilson (McLean), Holly Waldie (Scott), linda Dwor (Ross), Eilenoro Fisher (MacAlpine), Linda Lewis (MacGregor), Nancy Adams (Campbell), Mary Bigelow (McLeod). Page 84 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN CAMPBELL— NE OBLIVISCARIS ' ' The Campbells are coming, hurrah! hurrah! From Buccleuch and Main they come one and all. They run through the halls, shouting a greeting. As quickly they head for their favourite meeting. Each Campbell jumps up to relate her account. And her number of points continues to mount. The great Campbell spirit is seen everywhere — At basketball, volleyball, we ' re always there. You can hear our shouts at badminton, swimming, Although our teams are not always winning. The basketball cup was our proudest gain — We hope that with us it will long remain. At the clan marathon we tied for third, (Using some strokes that were really absurd) . Our poster was acclaimed by all, As it decked the walls of Branksome Hall. Enthusiasm, sportsmanship, lots of elan — These are the signs of the Campbell Clan, When from Buccleuch and Main they come one and all — The Campbells are coming, hurrah! hurrah! NANCY DOUGLAS — JAMAIS ARRIERE The year started with a flourish as we were victorious in Sports Day, the Clan Gathering and an inspection. Though since then enthusiasm has been high and the will to win strong, we seem to be placing at the wrong end of the list quite frequently, but hope to do better in the Spring Term. In November, from the candidates Linda Ames, Patti Gelber, and , Cathy Flavelle, Cathy Flavelle was chosen as our sub-chieftain. Her help has been invaluable and I know she will be successful next year. It is our honour to have one prefect, our past chieftain, Marilyn Michener and four sub-prefects, Jane McDonic, Margot Lathrop, Kathy- Anne Thomson and Suzanne Yarker on the clan. I would like to thank them all for their support even though they are so busy. Our month for the poster was February. On several occasions the future looked grim, and we thought we would never get it up. Thanks to Ginny Henderson and Irene Barnes, as well as some eager painters from first form, we managed to subject the school to the sight of our master- piece on schedule. Cathy and I would like to thank you all for the wonderful year that this has been and we hope that you all have a good summer holiday. Re- member always, ' ' Jamais Arriere. SHELAGH YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 85 MacALPINE — GUINICH BAS ALPAN In the fall, the MacAlpines, real cool in their kilts, Stood out from the rest, hke, they were on stilts. There was running and jumping ; the heels they did fly, And the heels were rewarded with eskimo pie. We watched the leaves beginning to fall. Like man, it was time for basketball ; Off to a good start, our motors were humming. But nobody told us the ' ' Campbells were coming ! We worked like the men on Madison Avenue, Collecting ads and what-haven ' t-you, The Slogan was happy that we weren ' t lazy. Did we ever work ? Way out ! — it was crazy. Over the badminton we ' ll not waste words. For poor Mac Alpine it was for the birds. At last the MacAlpines were rolling in clover. For at the alleys we were bowling them over ; Some we struck and some we spared. But the McLeods blew by and we didn ' t care. Although you might think we ' ve been down in the dumps, At meetings we were known to man the pumps. And now with new curtains we really are neat. We may be ' ' kookie but we ' re sure not beat. ELLENORA MacGREGOR— OUR RACE IS ROYAL M is for MEETINGS every Monday at twenty to one. A is for the varied ACTIVITIES in which we participate. C is for the CLAN banner and CHEERS which we take to every game. G is for clan GATHERINGS, for sports in the GYMNASIUM. R is for the RELIABLE form REPRESENTATIVES. E is for ENTHUSIASM which a good clan cannot be without. G is for the GENIAL friends we can make. O is for the many OPPORTUNITIES to show a true clan spirit. R is for our varied RESPONSIBILITIES and our REWARDS as the RESULT of doing a good job. MacGregors are very proud of the many clan members holding key positions in the school. Isabel Miller, a prefect is head of the Opheleo. Nancy Williams is head of Slogan Advertising and a prefect, with Barbara Clark and Mary Ann Wright. Jennifer Holbrook, our clan artist, is a sub- prefect, and Mary Knowles, whose enthusiasm and help has been appre- ciated by everyone, is our sub-clan chieftain and future chieftain. Your interest and enthusiasm has been shown in the past ; and continued support in clan activities under the leadership of your new clan chieftain will lead to brighter and better things. Continue to carry our banner proudly. LINDA Fage 86 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN McLEAN — VIRTUE MINE HONOUR Dear McLeans, From: The Back Reception Room, Branksome Hall, 1960-61 Well, I hope you all had a good year. There was certainly a great deal to do; for instance, that poster we painted — remember? It was the first one of the year. Our artists created a picture of pumpkins playing bas- ketball. It seemed to have been a good omen because we did very well. In other sports, we may have been low in victories, but we were high in clan spirit. One of the most important days for the clan was November 16th. On that day, all McLeans voted for this year ' s sub-chieftain. Sue Broadhead was chosen, and I ' m sure she will do an excellent job. Congratulations to Norma McLean for being chosen to go to Sher- borne School to represent Branksome. She is a McLean, needless to say, and we hope she enjoys herself very much. Sue and I want to thank you all for your help and enthusiasm. You have always given the clan all the support that you could, and we hope that you have a happy summer. PATTY McLEOD — HOLD FAST Forty-eight girls all very proud That we are on the clan McLeod. Through the year we ' ve had some fun In our meetings at twenty to one. In the fall at the gathering of clans, The yellow banner led four dozen fans. In sports this year we did excel ; Our basketball C team doing quite well. Next in November we chose a day To practice for the clan relay ; The swimmers were tired, but brave and bold, And we fought to the finish although we were cold. Our efforts we found were not in vain, For second place was our gain. Now at volleyball it ' s plain to see These McLeods are aiming for victory. A party was held to give us cheer. And increased our spirit in the new year. We hope for a future as bright as our past For McLeods, we know, will always — HOLD FAST! PIXIE YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 87 ROSS — SUCCESS NOURISHES HOPE Spirit is the key word of the Ross Clan. This spirit, surprisingly enough, produces athletic results, for it carries us on to swimming and badminton victories, sports points and a clan song — the first clan to originate such a thing. ' ' Green and Red are our colours, Ross is our name, Working to-gether for fun is our aim. In close competition with the other clans, We ' ll act as a unit to claim victory. We ' re the best clan and we know it, If you don ' t believe us, just you come and we will show it. Green and Red our colours, Ross is our name. So come all you Rossites and give a Hurrah. Hurrah, Hurrah, Hurrah, Hurrah! Loyal Rossites at games or just running through the halls can be heard humming this to Zip-i-du-doo-dah. Truly, our song tells the story of our clan. We work to-gether for fun, we learn to make friends among our clan members. Success nourishes Hope, our motto serves us well in clan activities, and our motto was begun long ago, in Ross county in the North of Scot- land and to-day its message still remains strong at Branksome. I will always have memories of a wonderful year as clan chieftain, and to my capable successor, I leave spirit and a group of hard-working girls. LINDA SCOTT — AMO PROBOS The past, present and future have all been working to help keep the clan running this year. I want to thank Janet Ament, last year ' s chieftain, and Sue Costigane, next year ' s chieftain, for their help in moments of need. Congratulations are due to Carene Smith and Carol Robertson who worked together to write the school sports song. (Both are Scotts!) From the chao s of the Clan Gathering, Scott struggled through the dust into third place, with a first place for attendance. Although many members of our basketball teams were on school teams, and though we had by far the strongest and best teams, something ' ' gave and the season was not too successful. The swim marathon was also rather unspectacular for us as we splashed tiredly into fifth place. But then success again — we came second in the posture competition, third in badminton, fourth in bowling and third in the marching competition. At this time, baseball, volleyball and the clan swim meet remain, and I hoped as I wrote this masterpiece that even if we did not sweep victoriously into first place in June that all clan members would be ready to carry the battle on — to that ever elusive next year. Now, I should like to thank the whole clan for a sometimes hectic, but terrific year. HOLLY Page 88 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Graduating This Year? Don ' t Lose Touch! 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Better retail profits through better Store planning and merchandising E. J. WRIGHT CENTRAL LIMITED Strathroy Ontario The Ultimate in Tashion Tirsts JOM ' c A store filled with indi- vidual shops to suit the discriminating taste of most anyone. Visit our exciting Career World . . . our gay colourful Children ' s World . . . our Fashion Salons . . . see . . . beautiful imported fashions plus classics from our own markets. From tots to teens . . . from twenty to serenity . , . John Northway has the finest in fashion. We invite you to take advantage of our many credit systems. EM. 3-0401 BRANCHES AT SUNNYBROOK O ' CONNOR — HAMILTON, 15 KING ST. E. Page 126 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE SPIRIT of ROSS 1960 - 61 SUCCESS NOURISHES HOPE CARNAHAN ' S LIMITED TORONTO PRESCRIPTIONS SICK ROOM SUPPLIES AND SUNDRIES TOILET AND BEAUTY PREPARATIONS EXPERT PHOTO FINISHING • 824 Yonge Street. Just North of Bloor St. Telephone WA. 2-1 197 YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 127 Compliments of THE Campbell Clan m OBLIVISCARIS - FORGET NOT For Finer Homes • ROSEDALE . MOORE PARK • FOREST HILL • BAYVIEW • OAKVILLE • KINGSWAY A Complete Real Estate Service Since 1900 Consult . . . J. A. WILLOUGHBY SONS LIMITED, REALTORS 46 Eglinton Ave. East HU. 1-3391 Page 128 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Compliments of BOOTH BRICK LTD. We hope you like the Slogan Of 1961. We ' ve tried our best to please you And had a lot of fun. The Slogan ' s gone to press now, But very soon youMI see This Slogan is the very best That it can ever be I YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 129 DANGEROUS SPRING By Margot Benary-Isbert Translated by James Kirkup This moving and important novel tells of the conflicting emotions and fears of a doctor ' s family in Germany during the last days of World War II, and the begin- ning of the Occupation. Ages 14 up $3.75 LONGMANS STANLEY WALKERS 707 YONGE at BLOOR B I R K S aB SUPPLIERS OF SCHOOL and COLLEGE INSIGNIA PINS - RINGS MEDALS - TROPHIES BLAZER CRESTS CHRISTMAS CARDS BIRKS JEWELLERS 134 YONGE ST. • 33 BLOOR ST. W. Queen ' s University AT KINGSTON, ONT. Incorporated by Royal Charter - 1841 • Faculty of Arts and Science • Faculty of Applied Science • Faculty of Medicine • Faculty of Law • School of Nursing • School of Commerce Combined Course in Arts and Physical and Health Education Graduate Courses in Arts and Science, Applied Science and Medicine Write to the Registrar for Entrance Scholarship Bulletin Page 130 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN ' When Its Flowers Say It With Ours BUD BOLTON Flowers Toronto ' s Friendly Florist 587 SHERBOURNE STREET TORONTO Telephones: WA. 1-6363 - WA. 1-6570 Teens Paul Pogue has a Perm Lotion especially for you It ' s a lotion formulated particularly for the finer, softer hair of teen-agers. And used so expertly by Paul Pogue ' s trained hair technicians that you ' ll get just the curl you want —a ' personalised ' curl with the body required by collegiate hair fashions. Paul Pogue ' s staff members are all skilled in the styling and cutting of teen-age hair— so make an appoint- ment soon. SALONS LIMITED DON MILLS SHOPPING CENTRE Hickory 7-2401 2237 Yonge at Eglinton - HUdson 5-0739 Compliments of GEORGE A WILSON COMPLIMENTS OF STOMPS OFFICE SUPPLY LTD. HEADQUARTERS IN Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario FOR OFFICE and SCHOOL SUPPLIES and EQUIPMENT YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 131 Books Books Books Art Gallery Gifts ART GALLERY OF TORONTO Attend ' THE STABLES Rosedale ' s Unique Coachhouse Theatre Rear of Mooredale House 146 Crescent Road SEASON — OCTOBER TO MAY For Information Call WA. 4-2976 Compliments of Chartered Trust Company DEER PARK BRANCH 20 St. Clair Ave. West LYLE H. WILSON. Manager THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Page 132 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN HOWARD ' S SCHOOL OF SAFE DRIVING • For Individual and Class Room Instruction CALL WA. 4-1175 • Ask For Free Literature C C SAUCE ADDS ZEST TO EVERY MEAL COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND ANGELIKA MASTER HAIRDRESSER and COMPETITION WINNER 1048 YONGE STREET (opposite Rosedale Subway) YOUR HAIRSTYLE BY CARLOS Diploma from the great Ecole Internationale d ' Antoine de Paris ROSEDALE HAIRSTYLING Phone: WA. 4-7059 YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 133 W. B. BINGLE, R.O. R. S. WHITE OPTICAL 805 YONGE STREET We would like to extend to you a cordial invitation to drop in for any Optical Service you may require. It is our desire to provide the best service obtainable, so you may have the maximum of comfort and use from your eyes. WA. 2-4246 Evenings by appoinfment HUMBERVIEW FOR CHEVROLET CORVAIR ENVOY The Finest Service in KINGSWAY - ISLINGTON DISTRICT 200 BLOOR STREET WEST BE. 1-2285 Blocks West of Royal York Road THE QUEENSWAY VOLKSWAGEN LIMITED 1 306 The Queensway Toronto 18 AT KIPLING COMPLIMENTS OF L. Rawlinson Ltd. TORONTO MONTREAL 4 Page 134 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Ross Lipsett Tire and Automotive Supply 126 Laird Drive LEASIDE, ONT. BASIL ' S HAIR STYLISTS 168 Carlton Street WA. 3-4192 JAMES PHARMACY H. F. JAMES, Phm.B. DISPENSING CHEMISTS 2794 Yonge St., Toronto Hudson 8-5905 Compliments of THE OVERHEAD DOOR CO. of Toronto LIMITED YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 135 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF PALMER PHARMACIES LIMITED CO SMETICS DRUGS Drugs Cosmetics Prescriptions Bloor at Avenue Road WA. 2-8034 Buy ROWNTREF S CHOCOLATE BARS Best f or QVALITY FLAVOUR VALUE COMPLIMENTS OF The ANNABELS TEENAGER and CHILDREN ' S SHOP 1 07 Bloor Street West WA. 1-8787 Page 136 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN ARNOLD ENGRAVERS Phone 3 Thora Ave. OX. 8-1281 Scarborough, Ont. DESIGNING ENGRAVING PANTOGRAPHING STEEL-RULE DIEMAKING MRS. DON HENSHAW ' S MELODY MANOR GIFT SHOP Disfinctive Imports in a CHARMING BOUTIQUE Sunnybrook Plaza HU. 8-8088 660 Eglinton Ave. East Toronto COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Compliments of DONALD MadEAN LINENS LTD. 233 YONGE STREET Your Kilt Maker Authentic Kilts Made to Your Own Measurements YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 137 Unwanted Hair Removed PERMANENTLY, SAFELY! Leading physicians and der- matologists recognize Elec- trolysis as the only effective method of removing un- wanted hair permanently, comfortably, safely. We use only the newest models of short wave, auto- matically-controlled equip- ment which removes each hair individually, leaving skin soft and smooth. If your problem is unwanted hair on arms, legs or face, phone Walnut 5-9831 today and we will arrange a free confidential consultation. MISS B. LINKLETTER Suite 29A 2 Bloor St. E. WA. 5-9831 COMPLIMENTS OF TOWN BAR-B-Q Compliments of NORTHERN WOOD PRESERVERS LTD. l3 0IHT YOUR WAY TO SAFETY Cockfield, Brown Co., Limited Page 138 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Bi-a-Cake Food Shop Delicious Cake and Pastries DELICATESSEN 768 Yonge Street WAInut 2-9404 For the Finesi in Fit and Fashion ' ' SHOES BY HARRY YOUNG 6 St. Clair Avenue East TORONTO ROSEDALE CLEANERS 417 BLOOR STREET EAST WA. 1-4604 COMPLIMENTS OF THE SCHOOLGIRLS ' SHOP 450 Eglinton Ave. West TORONTO EXCLUSIVE: Girls ' Size 7-14 and Pre-teen Size 6-1 4x Clothing HU. 8-6216 YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page m Distinctive Imports DRESSES • GOWNS • SUITS • COATS Custom made hats by Lilli at our Bloor Street Store GOODMAN ' S 114 BLOOR WEST 388 EGLINTON WEST Compliments from BEAU-BEAU You will find . . . The BETTER RESTAURANTS . . . are being served by The Club Coffee Co. LIMITED ED. STUBBS SHELL SERVICE 213 BAYVIEW AVE, (At Moore) HU. 8-6524 Page 140 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Hector M. Chisholm Co. Limited Members: The Toronto Stock Exchange The Canadian Stock Exchange 82 Richmond Street West EM. 2-4731 Serving investors and traders for tliirty-two years . 0 o O ENJOY THE RICH REWARDS OF A BUSINESS CAREER . . . . . . through Specialized Training at Shaw Schools ! This famous business college oflFers you thorough courses in all the important office skills, with recognized diplomas which will unlock doors to well-paid positions. Enjoy security and independence. Gain poise and confidence. Write today for the Shaw Schools Booklet — ' ' Tfie fCey fo Business Careers DAY, NIGHT or HOME-STUDY INSTRUCTION • Enter Any Time • Individual Progress • Free Employment Service Head Office: 55 Charles St, West Telephone 924-5777 Toronto 5 SHAW SCHOOLS AN INVITATION . . . from a neighbour across the ravine. Before you start your business career we ' d welcome the opportunity of showing you why Manufacturers Life is widely regarded as a good place to work. For an appoint- ment call Mrs. Bates at WA. 4-41 I I. Manufacturers INSURANCE LIFE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE 200 BLOOR ST. E. YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 141 BONDS - STOCKS Equitable Securities Canada Limited Equitable Brokers Limited Member of The Toronto Stock Exchange 60 Yonge Street, Toronto 1 UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS more graduates earn good salaries on UNDERWOODS than on any other make of typewriters. UNDERWOOD LIMITED 135 Victoria Street Toronto EMpire 4-7431 Be sure to see our new line of Underwood Portables COMPLIMENTS OF F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. BLOOR and YONGE 27 Park Road WAInut 1-2844 Fage 142 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN PRICE WATERHOUSE CO. Chartered Accountants HALIFAX WINDSOR MONTREAL WINNIPEG OTTAWA CALGARY TORONTO EDMONTON HAMILTON VANCOUVER UPPER CANADA COLLEGE TORONTO, CANADA Founded in 1829 Ontario Graduation Diploma, Senior Matriculation and Post Matriculation Vlth Form. Spacious grounds, exceptional facilities for athletic and extra-curricular activties. Large estate at Norval in the Credit Valley for week-end camping, scouting and skiing. For prospectus and information about curriculum, extra-curricular activities, games and scholarships, apply to Principal, Upper Canada College, Toronto 7, Canada. REV. C. W. SOWBY, M.A., D.D., Principal Compliments of ESTABLISHED 1883 O s L E R . Hammond Nanton Insurance 1 1 2 Yonge Street Toronto 1 Telephone EMpire 2-3456 Notes on any subject ore easier to write easier to read when you use Cnmpus GAGE STATIONERY A DIVISION OF W. J. GAGE LIMITED TORONTO - MONTREAL - WINNIPEG - VANCOUVER YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 143 Somerville. McMurrich Oxley ARCHITECTS 191 Eglinton Ave. E. Toronto 12 HU. 1-5608 COMPLIMENTS OF SIME, AYERS CO. Chartered Accountants 8 King Street East, Toronto ARNOLDI, PARRY, CAMPBELL, PYLE, GODFREY LEWTAS BARRISTERS and SOLICITORS 80 King Streef West, Toronto 1 , Ont. HON. G. PETER CAMPBELL, Q.C. Wl LFRID W. PARRY, Q.C. C. MINTO PYLE, Q.C. JOHN M. GODFREY, Q.C. JAMES L. LEWTAS, Q.C. JOHN A. GELLER JAMES A. BRADSHAW ROGER G. DOE RICHARD V. SANKEY GEORGE TIVILUK Telephone EMpire 2-2401 Cable Address: ARNOLDI MATRICULATION No exfra curricular activities — small study groups — individual attention — complete matriculation in one year — applications now being considered for autumn term. 84 WOODLAWN AVE. WEST WA. 3-1189 TORONTO 7, CANADA Page 144 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Compliments of TORY, ARNOLD, WARDLAW, WHITTAKER TORY Barristers and Solicitors 50 King Street West Toronto BRAEMAR OF BAYVIEW OF CLOVERDALE MALL TOUCHE, ROSS, BAILEY SMART CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS SAINT JOHN, MONTREAL, OTTAWA, TORONTO, HAMILTON, LONDON, WINNIPEG REGINA, SASKATOON, NORTH BATTLEFORD, CALGARY, EDMONTON, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA Affiliated Firms in the United States of America, Great Britain, Argentina Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Jamaica, Mexico, The Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Mills, Spence Co. Limited TORONTO - GALT - MONTREAL - WINNIPEG NEW YORK - LONDON, ENG. Milner, Spence Co. Limited Members Toronto Stock Exchange TORONTO YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 145 H. H. ANGUS AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED CONSULTING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS TORONTO — EDMONTON — CALGARY GOVAN FERGUSON LINDSAY KAMINKER LANGLEY KEENLEYSIDE ARCHITECTS 10 PRICE STREET TORONTO 5 LUDWIG FISHER HOLNESS F. W. FISHER, Q.C. LEONARD HOLNESS F. STEWART FISHER ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW TELEPHONE EMpire 6-5885 J. D. McCORMACK, F.C.A. McCORMACK, BARKER and WESBROOK CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 357 BAY STREET, TORONTO, ONT. Page 146 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Compliments of George Rumble Company Limited TORONTO MONTREAL EQUIPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR CANADIAN INDUSTRY COMPLIMENTS OF MR. MRS. CHARLES GROSS COMPLIMENTS OF SUPERIOR PROPANE LIMITED ' The MoJem Fuel for Home and Cottage ' 26 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto WA. 5-4561 TRANS WORLD AIRLINES 160 Bay Street, Toronto 1, Ontario EMpire 6-2881 YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 147 II A BRITNELL ' S FOR BOOKS The Finest Selection of Books in All Branches of Literature to be found in any Book Shop in Canada. Come ' Phone or Write to Us. You are more likely to find the books you want at The Albert Britnell Book Shop 765 YONGE STREET WA. 4-332 I Come in and Browse Around. Open to 5.30 p.m. Fridays to 9 p.m. New Books Delivered Free Anywhere COMPLIMENTS OF GROSS MACHINERY COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICE ■moaughlinh m LIMITED . B REALTORS 360 BLOOR STREET EAST, TORONTO 5 924-1146 Branch: 4776 Yonge Street — B A. 1-3411 Page 148 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN BAY BLOOR RADIO SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM BUILT HI-FIDELITY AND RECORDINGS 1206 Bay Street WA. 4-9794 C R E E D ' S SOUTHERN EQUIPMENT 205 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto Designers and Fabricators of SHEET METAL PRODUCTS RUMBLE BUICK VAUXHALL LTD. 860 BAYVIEW, AT BROADWAY, TORONTO HU. 5-0353 YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 149 S. McCORD CO. LTD 611 King St. East READY MIXED CONCRETE EM. 3-3241 George SKaw Construction Ltd. 5 Palmer Avenue OX. 9-7133 Renovations, Alterations and Repairs ALL TRADES Compliments of HE NDRIE CO., Cartage Agents COMPLIMENTS OF HUGGARD EQUIPMENT CO. LTD CONTRACTORS and INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT WINNIPEG PORT ARTHUR Page 150 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN CAMP OCONTO Founded 1925 A SUMMER CAMP FOR GIRLS 5 to 17 YEARS On Eagle Lake — 40 Miles North of Kingston, Ontario DIRECTORS - MR. MRS. E. C. LABBETT 3 Pine Forest Road, Toronto 12 HU. 9-1032 FOR ALL YOUR SEWING and FABRIC NEEDS SEE FASHION FABRICS LIMITED Hudson 7-4711 Phone WA. 3-6361 PARK PLAZA FLORISTS 10 Avenue Rood, Toronto 10% DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS Compliments of the JACK FRASER STORES Ontario ' s leading Retailer of Men ' s and Boys ' Wear 21 STORES TO SERVE YOU IN ONTARIO YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 151 Telephones: Office WA. 2-1 144 Night HU. 5-3654 Compliments of HARRY T. MUNRO FLOWERS LIMITED 822 YONGE STREET TORONTO Whether you want an evening gown, cocktail dress or one day a wedding gown, we ' ll be happy to see you anytime wp m mm mm 85 YORKVILLE AVE. WAInut 1-5978 CURRY ' S ART STORE LTD. for a complete range of ART, DRAFTING and PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES 756 YONGE ST., TORONTO 5 WA. 2-2838 THE GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL IN CANADA Bibles in Hotels, Motels, Hospitals, Prisons, Schools New Testaments To School Children and Nursing Trainees My Word Shall Not Return Unto Me Void. — ISA. 55:1 I Page 152 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN MURRAY ' S GREETING CARDS 1506 YONGE STREET WA. 4-5344 SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF CARDS FOR EVERY OCCASION The Children ' s Shoe Shop Established over 20 years Specializes in All Types of Shoes and Figure Skates For the Teen-ager and the Young-Fry 14 St. Clair Ave. West WA. 4-5300 Compliments of GOLDEN WEST FARMS LTD. OKOTOKS, ALBERTA Winona Flowers LIMITED 413 BLOOR STREET EAST Phone WAlnut 1-2303 Member of the F.T.D.A. YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 153 H. S. HUNNISETT LTD. 200 Wicksteed Avenue Toronto 17, Canada WAXES - SOAPS - CLEANERS Building Maintenance Products - Equipment - Service HU. 7-3691 Compliments of HILLTOP DAY NURSERY SCHOOL Phone WAInuf 2-9111 F. J. WATT SPORTSWEAR LTD. IMPORTED KNITWEAR COATS - SUITS - DRESSES 1 64 Bloor Street West Toronto 5, Ont. (Pork Plaza Hotel) M e t a I s m i t h s Metalsmiths Metalsmiths Metalsmiths Metalsmiths 1073 YONGE STREET, TORONTO 5 ' Metalsmiths Metalsmiths Page 154 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Telephone EMpire 4-6526 COMPLIMENTS OF Koenig Knitting Mills Ltd. Manufacturers of WOOLLENS. SILKS, COTTON and LASTEX FABRICS 210 MacKenzie Ave. Ajax, Ontario Tke Clans Housecleaning Service 5 Palmer Avenue ox. 9-7133 Experts in WALL WASHING. RUGS and UPHOLSTERY FINE SHOES FOR SCHOOL OR DRESS LEN BLACKFORD SHOE STORE 3342 YONGE STREET (At Fairlawn) Ua enjoy the best 4 around the clock open 24 hours Restaurant YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 155 THE TEMAGAMI CAMPS Accommodating 75 girls, ages 8-16 years. Situated 3 miles south of CAMP TEMAGAMI (For Boys) on Lake Temagami, having a complete camping programme with special emphasis on waterfront and canoe trip activities, under guidance of fully qualified staff. DIRECTOR: D. H. GARDNER, 54 Great Oak Drive, Islington BE. 1-9237 COMPUMENTS OF STARUTE STORES Compliments of MRS. R. S. VAN VALKENBURG ' S TEEN-AGE DANCING CLASSES Telephone HU. 9-6186 After September 1 st SI MO N ' S 23 Bloor St. West GOWNS SUITS COATS WA. 2-4934 Page 156 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN EM. 3-3313 AM. 1-7968 R. W. A. FIELD CAN ADVISE YOU ON Pensions Annuities - Life Insurance Tax Situations Affected by Life Insurance COMPLIMENTS DON RUSSELL DRUGS ISLINGTON NEW TORONTO BE. 1-2281 - BE. 2-1291 CL. 1-2201 Compliments of COLYER-McKEE LTD. (Formerly Eddie Black Appliance Division) 1422 Yonge Street WA. 4-2526 THE GIFT AND TOY SH OP 96 BLOOR ST. WEST TOYS GAMES BOOKS GIFTS GREETING CARDS AND FANCY WRAPPINGS MARION C. GAIRNS M. DONALD SMELLIE YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 157 1054 Mount Pleasant 416 Spadina Road HU. 5-4471 HU. 3-1151 BILTON ' S FINE FOODS PRODUCE MEATS FRUITS GROCERIES Specializing in Phone Order and Delivery Service JULIUS - SIMON ' S COATS SUITS DRESSES 44 Bloor West, Toronto THE PARISIAN LAUNDRY CO. OF TORONTO LTD. FOR THE FINEST IN LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING CALL EMpire 8-3492 55 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE TORONTO AREA The Best Name in Saddlery for Four Generations Best Makes of Sporting Gifts Saddles and Bridles Whips and Crops Blankets and Coolers Books on Riding 119 CHURCH STREET - EM. 4-8795 Page 158 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN GLEN BERNARD CAMP FOR GIRLS In The Highlands of Ontario Over 500 acres on Lake Bernard at Sundridge. Programme includes: Swimming, Sailing, Riding, Canoeing, Handicrafts, Tennis, Dramatics and Tripping, with property on six other lakes. MR. MRS. J. W. GILCHRIST, 6a Wychwood Park, Toronto 4 HU. 9-1186 416 ST. CLAIR AVE. E. ROBINSON ' S MARKET • FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES • MEATS and GROCERIES WE DELIVER ' Branhsome is as Branhsome Does ' COMPLIMENTS OF STAR DRUGS CHURCH and BLOOR STREETS UPTOWN NUT HOUSE Nuts from All Parts of the World FRESHLY ROASTED and BUTTERED Peanut Butter Made while you wait SOeVa YONGE STREET, TORONTO YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 159 ROSEDALE MARKET LTD. 410 Summerhill Ave., Toronto WA. 1-4191 — 1-4192 MEATS GROCERIES VEGETABLES FROZEN FOODS COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Compliments of HOWARD COFFEE SHOP LTD. 601 SHERBOURNE STREET, TORONTO HELEN SIMPSON ' S FLOWERS Unique Floral Stylings 2518 YONGE ST., TORONTO 12 HU. 5-1 145 Page 160 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS A Page Alumnae Association 88 Autograph Pages 88a, 88b Anaconda Copper and Brass 120 Art Gallery of Toronto 131 Angelika, Hairdresser 132 Annabels Teenager Shop 135 Arnold Engravers 136 Arnoldi, Parry, Campbell, etc. 143 Angus, H. H. and Associates 145 B Borden ' s 103 Bank of Nova Scotia 104 Barber-Ellis 110 Bank of Montreal 113 Booth Brick Ltd. 128 Birks - - 129 Bolton, Bud - 130 Bingle, W.B., R.O. 133 Basil ' s, Hair Stylists - 134 Bi-a-Cake Food Shop 138 Beau-Beau 139 Beta Kappa 140 Braemar 144 Britneli, A lbert, Book Shop 147 Bay Bloor Radio . 148 Blachford, Len, Shoe Store . 154 Biiton ' s Fine Foods 157 Barrington ' s Saddlery 157 C Collins Cowan 2 Collett-Sproule Boxes Ltd. 96 Crown Life Insurance Co. 99 Compliments of a Friend 102 Colgate-Palmolive Ltd . 107 Claire Wallace Travel Bureau 110 Crescent School - 115 Canada Life Assurance Co. 119 Coulter ' s, Mrs., IIIB 120 Cornwall Brass Iron 122 Coalport China - 123 Crescendo Coiffures . 123 Carnahans 126 Campbell Clan 127 Chartered Trust Co. 131 Canadian Bank of Commerce 131 C.C. Sauce . 132 Compliments of a Friend 132 Compliments of a Friend . 135 Compliments of a Friend 136 Cockfield, Brown Co. Ltd 137 Club Coffee Co. 139 Chisholm Co., Ltd. 140 Creed ' s - 148 Camp Oconto 150 Curry ' s Art Store Ltd 151 Children ' s Shoe Shop 152 Clans Housecleaning Service 154 Coiyer-McKee Ltd. 156 Compliments of a Friend 159 D Douglas Clan 88a Deacon Co., F.H. Ill Dial Soap . 118 E Eaton ' s 3 Esso 117 Equitable Securities 141 F Fashion Fabrics Ltd. 150 Field, R. W. A. 156 G Page Graduating Class, 1961 90 Global Life Insurance Co. . 121 Goodman ' s 139 Gage Stationery 142 Govan, Ferguson, etc. 145 Gross, Charles, Mr. Mrs. .. 146 Gross Machinery 147 Gideons, The . . 151 Golden West Farms Ltd 152 Gift and Toy Shop 156 Glen Bernard Camp 158 H Holt Renfrew . . 92 H S Reliance 94 Hunter Printing, C.E 98 Housser Co. 116 Howard ' s School of Driving 132 Humberview Motors 133 Hendrie 8c Co 149 Huggard Equipment Co. 149 Helmar 151 Hunnisett, H.S., Ltd. 153 Hilltop Day Nursery School 153 Howard Coffee Shop Ltd 159 IIA 147 J James Pharmacy 134 Jack Eraser Stores 150 Julius-Simon ' s . 157 K Kimberly-Clark 106 Ken-Clair Motors 124 Koenig Knitting Mills Ltd 154 L Lena Lascelles 100 Longmans 129 Linkletter, Miss B. 137 Ludwig Fisher Holmes, etc. 145 M Minton China 97 Morny Soaps 105 Morgan ' s 112 MacGregor Clan 114 MacAlpine Clan . . 116 McLeod Clan 118 Monarch Propane 121 McLean Clan 122 Melody Manor Gift Shop . 136 Maclean, Donald, Linens Ltd 136 Manufacturers Life Ins. Co. 140 Meisterschaft College Ltd 143 Mills, Spence Co. 144 McCormack, J.D., F.C.A. 145 McLaughlin, W. C. 147 McCord, S., 8c Co. Ltd 149 Munro, Harry T. . 151 Murray ' s Greeting Cards 152 Metalsmiths Company Ltd. 153 N Northway ' s 125 Northern Wood Preservers 137 O Overhead Door Co., Toronto 134 Osier, Hammond Nanton 142 P Pogue, Paul, Salons Ltd 130 Palmer Pharmacies 135 Price Waterhouse 8c Co. 142 Park Plaza Florists 150 Page Paul ' s Ranch House 154 Parisian Laundry Co. 157 Q Queen ' s University 129 Queensway Volkswagen Ltd .. 133 R Ross, Knowles Co. Ltd 112 Rio Algom Mines Ltd. 113 Ross Clan, 1960-61 . 126 Rawlinson, L., Ltd 133 Ross Lipsett Tire 134 Rowntree ' s Chocolate Bars 135 Rosedale Cleaners 138 Russell Reid, M 141 Rumble, George, Co. Ltd 146 Rumble Buick Vauxhall 148 Russell, Don, Drugs 156 Robinson ' s Market 158 Rosedale Market Ltd. 159 S Simpsons 89 Samaco Trading Co 101 Steel Distributors Ltd. 108 Stollery, Frank 119 Scott Clan 124 Slogan ' s Poem 128 Stone ' s Office Supply Ltd 130 Stables Theatre, The 131 Shoes, by Harry Young 138 Schoolgirls ' Shop 138 Stubbs, Ed. 139 Shaw Schools 140 Somerville, McMurrich, etc. 143 Si me, Ayers Co. 143 Superior Propane Ltd. 146 Southern Equipment 148 Shaw, George, Construction . 149 Starlite Stores 155 Simon ' s 155 Star Drugs 158 Simpson, Helen, Flowers 159 Toronto-Dominion Bank 93 Toronto General Trusts 114 Telfer Paper Box Co. Ltd 117 Town Bar-B-Q . 137 Tory, Arnold, Wardlaw, etc. 144 Touche, Ross, Bailey 8c Smart 144 T.W.A. _ 146 Temagami Camps - 155 U University of Western Ont. . 95 Upton Bradeen and James . .. 109 University Travel Club Ltd. . 115 Underwood Typewriters 141 Upper Canada College 142 Uptown Nut House .- 158 V Victoria College Ill Valkenburg ' s, Mrs. R. S. Van 155 W Wood, Gundy 8c Co 91 Wright Central Ltd., E. J. 125 Willoughby, J. A. 8c Sons . 127 Walkers, Stanley 129 Wilson, George A. 130 Woolworth Co., F. W 141 Winona Flowers 152 Watt, F. J., Sportswear Ltd. .. 153