Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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YEAR BOOK, 1967 Page 11 HEAD GIRL ' S MESSAGE As Head Girl my message to the school is a simple one. The most important experience given to the Branksome girls is the capacity for sportsmanship, comradeship, perseverence, loyalty, integrity and school spirit. These ' ' subjects , acquired through observation, and retained through practice, are absorbed for a lifetime. They are not taught in the classroom, at least they are not assigned by the Board of Education, but they are an essential part of our curriculum. John Milton expressed this idea: I will point ye out the right path of a virtuous and noble Education ; laborious indeed at the first assent, but else so green, so full of goodly prospect, and melodious sounds on every side, that the harp of Orpheus was not more charming . The satisfaction gained from having absorbed these virtues more than compensates the struggle at the beginning. When you look back at this year I hope it is with affection. If the goals you set at the beginning were achieved, set higher ones for next year. If you are still struggling to reach the pinnacle do not lose heart. But if, after all these months, you understand more clearly the reasons for the four cornerstones of Branksome — honesty, truth, justice and purity — regardless of academic attainment you have made this year a success. SUSAN COLLYER

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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.

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Page 12 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE INSTALLATION OF PREFECTS The school body was assembled by nine-forty-five and sat chattering in their seats. Suddenly a hush settled over the church as the strains of the organ heralded the processional of sub-prefects, prefects, clan chieftains, teachers and guests all in full regalia. When they reached their places the anthem was sung and the ceremony begun. Firstly, Grade 12 certificates and prizes were awarded, followed by the three Ontario Scholarships which were won last year. Each sub-prefect and prefect receiving the honour mounted the altar stairs where Doctor MacNeill told the con- gregation of their various contributions to school life. Our illustrious head-girl was the last girl to be installed. By the applause, one felt the spontaneous approval of this year ' s leaders. Then, to our pleasure Doctor Ma cMurray, principal of the University of Toronto Schools spoke. The symbolic ritual of handing over the flags from the old prefects to the new was followed by the school song and prayer. After the recessional, the girls left the church, joining parents and friends in joyful anticipation of the Thanks- giving Weekend. The prefects, having been officially instal- led, our year had really begun and we hoped it would reflect the calibre of its leaders. REBECCA ROBERTSON