Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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YEAR BOOK, 1967 Page 9 JEAN CLAXTON, B.A. Honours in Biology and Cliemistry Queen ' s University

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Page 8 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES It surprised us, when the content of our Sunday evening service devel- oped into a lesson in ' Thysics or ' ' Biology , and this occurred when we enjoyed having as our Guest, a Medical Doctor, or planned for the evening, a Moody Science Film, Hidden Treasures . Missionaries from India have caused us to be thankful for the good life which we on the North American continent enjoy — particularly when we think of the millions who have gone to bed hungry during this year of their famine. When the speaker is conversant with another language such as Spanish, our Spanish-speaking girls enjoy chatting in their native tongue, over a cup of coffee, served in her home by Miss MacNeill, in front of a blazing fire. We, in the Residences are frequently challenged by folk who have spent a Sabbatical year in another country, or have given three to four years of their lives in such areas as Zululand, South Africa. The Pathway Players of the Salvation Army (a Drama Group, who present the Christian Gospel in the idiom of the day) , are to be our guests and these, together with interesting and gracious people, who so willingly give of their time for our edification, interspersed with Hymn-sings around an open fireplace, contribute to our Sunday evening services of worship and praise. A report of these services would not be complete if the girls in the Resi- dences who, week by week, meet the demands that are made of them, reading or arranging the room in which the service is held, were ignored. Occasionally, too, a day girl favours us with her presence, and contributes by playing a musical instrument or singing.

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Page 10 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN A MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE The Alumnae Association would like to take this opportunity to con- gratulate the Graduating Class, and to welcome you to the group we fondly call Branksome Old Girls! We hope you will wish to become members of the Alumnae Association and thereby continue your connection with Branksome. The objective of the Branksome Alumnae Association, as set down in our constitution, is as follows : 1. To further the interests of Branksome Hall School. 2. To function as an active social organization for Branksome Hall School graduates. 3. To provide members with an annual, varying social programme and some form of printed matter relating to the Association and to the School. 4. To sponsor money-raising projects for the benefit of the Association for the School, for charity or for assistance in time of war or disaster. In mid-January of this year, the Alumnae again sponsored a Dinner Dance at the Rosedale Golf Club for ' ' Parents, Alumnae, and Friends of the School . As on the previous occasion, when a similar dance was held, it was a most happy event in every way. Supported enthusiastically by all three groups, v e were delighted to report that $2100.00 was realized in the interest of school projects and bursaries — and at the same time, provided such a pleasant opportunity to visit with old friends, and became acquainted with new ones, all with a mutual interest — BRANKSOME HALL. We look forward to seeing a large representation of the class of ' 67 at any such evening in the future ! Twice a year ' ' The Alumnae News Letter is published by the Executive Committee, to keep you up-to-date on matters of mutual interest, and to inform you of our up-coming activities — The Annual Dinner, the Bazaar, a Dance or other events. We would be happy to include news of YOUR Activities, Achievements, or Acclamations. Just one word of warning con- cerning The News Letter — please be sure to let us know when you move, OR, change your name. We cannot keep in touch with you unless we have an up-to-date address. Such information should be directed to the Alumnae Registrar, in care of the School. I have heard it said, that the first hundred years are the hardest . As Graduates of ' 67, you are starting out, along with Canada, on the next hundred years! They may not be as easy, as the old saying seems to imply, but we sincerely hope they will be happy, successful, and satisfying years, and the very best good wishes of the Alumnae go with you. JEAN MACDONALD BENNETT, Alumnae Registrar and Vice-President.