Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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YEAR BOOK, 1962 Page 29 which were sent with balloons and ribbons to children at the Ramabai Mission. As the Slogan goes to press we are preparing for our next endeavour : The Lenten Collection. On behalf of the Opheleo Committee I wish to thank Miss MacNeill, Miss Forsythe, Miss Scotland, Mrs. Scott, and Miss Snowden for their guidance and help ; and I also want to thank the school for their enthusias- tic support and especially the Committee which has stood so faithfully behind me. DIANA: WALSH SENIOR CHOIR REPORT Care flies from the lass whose heart is as merry as a song. From whence come those sweet silver tones which echo about the halls of Branksome every Wednesday afternoon? Why, the ' ' merry lasses of the Senior Choir, diligently singing in the Buccleuch music room. From September the choir worked hard preparing for the annual Left to right— CHOIR EXECUTIVES Back row: L. Hamilton, Vice-President; V. Kinsella, President of Junior Choir; D. Graham, Secretary- Treasurer. Front row: R. Dunlop, President.

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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

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Page 30 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN Carol Service. At our service in December we sang a group of Old Carols, including such songs as ' ' Lullaby My Liking and ' ' A Virgin Most Pure . This year the choir was very much honoured by being invited to sing again at the Ontario Music Educator ' s Association at Lakeshore Teachers ' College. This took place on January 19th. All the choir members looked forward to this engagement with enthusiasm — even at those extra Friday practices ! As the Slogan goes to press, we are preparing to give a concert on Friday evening, February 2nd, at Rosedale United Church. Also, we have been invited for a second time to sing at the Annual Alumnae Dinner later in the year. We are anticipating with pleasure the Spring Festival which will be held in April. We trust that it will be as good this year as it has been in the past. Our gratitude goes to Mrs. Coutts, our wonderful director, for her kindness and patience, and to our fine accompanist. Miss Doreen Uren. This year ' s officers are: President — Ruth Dunlop. Vice-President — Lyn Hamilton. Secretary — Donna Graham. Committee — Lynda Malcolm- som, Elizabeth McLean, Gloria Koenig, Judy Moore, Sydney-Anne Ben- jamin, Margaret Mackay and Dorothy Damon. DRAMA CLUB REPORT This year a group of enthusiastic students from the Third, Fourth and Fifth forms are indebted to Miss Hewitt who gave direction to their common interest in drama by starting a club. In November, after much time and effort had been spent in prepara- tion, the club presented ' The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife by Anatole France, to a very appreciative audience. At the close of the fall term a thrilling balloon debate was held. Members of the drama club, portraying eminent persons from the past, defended their right to remain in the balloon as sole survivor. Meetings have been held at which there were discussions, mimes, and improvisations designed to enlarge the members ' knowledge of the per- forming arts. The entire club wishes to express their gratitude to Miss Hewitt, Mrs. Dutton, and all those who have so generously given their time and effort to make this club a success. We sincerely hope that the keen interest which has marked the beginning of the club will steadily increase and