Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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YEAR BOOK, J 962 Page 27 1 — Metabolism rate in women is slower because men are faster. 2 — I ' m still going to bring my own scotch tape. 3 — Let ' s twist again. 4 — As you were, girls! 5 — Estudian bien chicas. 6 — I can always catch at least 50% of you on this one. 7 — On your mark, get set . . , 8 — Oh you won ' t remember it anyway. 9 — That ' s ex . . . no, better than yesterday. 10 — Are you eating all that?

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Page 26 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN UNITED NATIONS DELEGATION REPORT Branksome Hall took pride in her 15 students who represented the Czechoslovakian Delegation at the Model Assembly. These students worked diligently on the political policies to present them with accuracy. Starting in September and continuing through January, these 15 diplomats attended meetings every other Sunday at the Central High School of Commerce. Here they separated into five committees ; Disarma- ment, Reorganization of the Secretariat, Human Rights, Technical Assis- tance, and the Berlin and Germany Question. There is also an Inter-Collegiate Council for the United Nations which held meetings every other Thursday at Victoria College. The I.C.C.U.N. is really the ' ' back-bone of the Model Assembly and here problems and plans for the Assembly are presented. Naturally, all the girls wanted to attend these meetings and so they all did. I find it therefore very difficult to single out one or two girls and thank them particularly. The Model Assembly was held on January 18th at Convocation Hall and at the Parliament Buildings on January 19th and 20th. Czechoslovakia, being a Communist country, was most exciting to represent and all fifteen delegates had a feeling of accompHshment when, after five months of debating, the closing ceremonies took place. We would like to thank Mrs. Coulter for her keen interest and assistance. Delegates: Cathy Flavelle, Mary Pat Jones, Margaret Mackay, Lyn Hamilton, and Patty Gelber. Alternates: Janet Keith, Mary Patterson, Carol Cowan, Terry Taylor, and Christine Husband. Observers: Faith Harrington, Jill McRoberts, Charlotte Empringham, Patricia Thomas, and Linda Ames. PATTY GELBER, Delegation Secretary U.N. CLUB REPORT Every year our United Nations Club grows and expands in activities. This year there are 116 members in the club. All of them are enthusiastic and give their full support to every project undertaken by the Club. We again sold Christmas cards this year to raise money for UNICEF. The girls did an excellent job and raised $1,200.00. Unfortunately, some of the cards could not be obtained from New York, but the co-operation of all the girls involved helped us to get over this difficulty. As I write this report, we are in the midst of planning six debates within the club and at least one against another school. We are looking forward to this, and I know that we will all gain a great deal from it. We would Uke to thank Barb for her work on the UN Corner. The colourful displays have certainly been one of the factors in the growing interest in our club. President: Cathy Flavelle; Vice-President: Carol Cowan; Secretary- Treasurer : Susan McMullen ; UN Corner : Barb Mather.

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Page 28 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN BETA KAPPA REPORT Clutching streamers and paint brushes, our stalwart group pushed ahead with preparations for the fourth and fifth form dance, which was held on December eighth. Our first big endeavour was to be held in a ski chalet, better known as the Common Room. On the walls were hung murals, ranging from moonlit mountain views and snowmen to a jolly old Saint Nicholas. Two gaily decorated Christmas trees shed their glow upon us, while Adam Saunders and his band led us in carol-singing. This singing put all into a very a gay holiday mood. But no sooner had the tinsel and holly been carted away, then it was time to start decorations for our biggest venture : Miss Read and Miss Mac- Neill ' s dance. After painting, cutting and spraying for what seemed like an eternity, we transported our finished items to the gym and there began the reconstruction of ' ' Versailles . Thus, the evening of January 19th found Marie Antoinette and her court ladies smiling flirtatiously down on us. Bob Cri ngham and his orchestra provided excellent music for the occasion, and our heartiest thanks go to Mrs. Waters for the delicious supper served during the evening. This dance brought to a close the activities of our committee, but we are looking forward to the Graduation Dance and wishing the fourth form the best of luck with the Strawberry Festival. Our sincere thanks to Miss MacNeill and the staff for their patience and help ; it is our hope that next year ' s Beta Kappa will get as much enjoy- ment from their year as we have had from ours. MARY LANGLEY OPHELEO REPORT This has been a satisfactory year for the Opheleo and I feel that we have accomlished a great deal. In working together we have enjoyed our- selves, while trying to keep in mind our important aim: that of helping those who are less fortunate than we. During our first and main drive of the school year we collected money to send to Ramabai, a mission for girls in India. The week began with slides about India followed by various money-raising projects by the different classes. Our efforts were successful, for we topped last year ' s total and 3-A won the class competition. Shortly before Christmas the Opheleo Committee collected toys to send to Trinity East Anglican Church. Workers repaired the toys and dis- tributed them among the poor of Toronto. When we came back in January, we collected used Christmas cards