Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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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

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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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YEAR BOOK, 1967 Page 13 PREFECTS Back Row: A. Skelton, B. Bowen, G. Tanner. S. Hill, M. McDonic. M. Clark, S. Shaw. Front Row: S. Mcintyre, A. Langley, S. Collyer, Miss MacNeill, S. Sinclair, A. McKinnon. E. Macintosh, SUB-PREFECTS Back Row: E. Martin, H. Apple, L. Seccombe, A. Symonds, B. Jarvis, L. Harvey, J. MacKay, M.J. Sawyer, L. Rowan-Legg. Front Row: S. McClelland, J. Rigby, S. Pearce, Miss MacNeill, D. Jacques, P. Baillie, P. List.