Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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BETA KAPPA BETA KAPPA SOCIETY President — Linda McQuaig Vice-President — Sheila Scott Comnriittee: Katherine Andrachuk, Shelagh Boxer, Margaret Evans, Felicity Hawley, Barbara McKee, Kathleen Schrunnp, Vivian Swan, Susan TurnbuM, Barbara Arnold, Margot Newton, Antionette Falconer, Wendy Philpott, Nancy Robinson, Patricia Thorn, Jennifer O ' Brian, Carol McLean, Anne Levenston, Brenda Lillico, Margaret Vernor, Colleen Shields. If you were to ask a typical member of the Beta Kappa Society to summarize this year ' s accomplishments she would probably hesitate for a moment (as I did for a week), and then tell you we produced the following: Ribbit ' s Rock Revival. Despite the temptation of Hallowe ' en night, crowds of Branksome girls came dancing, and, in doing so, added more than $500 to the Ramabai fund. They brought with them dates— mostly blind ones, for which Grace Rasmussen is largely responsible. Placed in charge of blind dates, Grace worked tenaciously. Two weeks and 103 boys later, she had exhausted every source conceivable and brought excitement to the lives of many Branksome girls. Although this undoubtedly improved the dance, it has been said that the experience left her greatly altered. The 4th and 5th. Our preparations for this dance were aided by the invaluable ideas of a group of non-Beta Kappa members, (who understandably wish to remain anonymous.) Working long hours in the basement of Ainslie House under the capable guidance of Barbara McKee, they put together a variety of very strange decorations. The dance was a semi-formal for Grades 12 and 13, held in the Cafeteria. From all reports it appears that everyone had fun - almost as much as the servers. Miss Sime ' s Formal has not yet happened but the Beta Kappa Society is already making plans for this climactic ( c;casion. Throughout the year w( have encouraged as many girls as possible to come to the dances, as they are, like other school activities, fun. We feel that Branksome ' s social side is a significant part of school life. Furthermore, as Miss Perry Oore once pointed out, Dancing is good for muscle-tone. Linda McQuaig P. ' iqf; M The Branksonne Slogan THIS SECTION IS SPONSORED BY PITFIELD, McKAY, ROSS CO.

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DEBATING DEBATING SOCIETY President — Susan Harvey Vice-President — Candace Tonge Clerk - Sheila Mclntyre We of the Branksome debating society do solemnly swear to devote ourselves to the encouragement and promotion of organized argument. The 1970 pledge of Branksome debaters! It ' s hard to believe that there are actually eighty-five argument-promoters loose in the halls of Branksome at this very moment! This year, more than ever before the debating society has been filled with tremendous enthusiasm and has enjoyed great success. A ferocious team of Marguerite Mooney, Candace Tonge, and Anne Levenston argued with B.S.S. that words are the worst form of communication and with great skill and eloquence, won the debate. Yet, above all debating endeavours so far this year, our efforts at Ridley proved the most rewarding. Sheila Mclntyre and Linda McQuaig captured the senior debating victory while Ann Meredith, Alison Macintosh and Carolyn Clark proved that (believe it or not) society ' s morals are not declining. Both these teams were cheered to victory by forty avid Branksome supporters who if asked may be able to give you some answer to the resolution that, There really is romance in debating. Even now we are preparing ourselves for future debates hopefully with U.C.C., U.T.S., S.A.C., andT.C.S. Yet, all the debating we do is not carried on outside the s chool for we find just as much pleasure in arguing among ourselves. At the moment reliable sources report that deep in the heart of Branksome plans are being laid for an inter-clan debate in the near future. With the ability and spirit already shown in debating this year we are certain of continued success. Harv Year Book, 1970 Page 13

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OPHELEO SOCIETY President — Karen Keir Vice-President — Terry Chambers OPHELEO REPORT Committee: SuSie Fu-Ying Chu, Paula Eaton, Susan Kelleher, Margaret Reid, Beverley Wilkinson, Nancy Beagley, Lynne Grant, Mamie Griffith, Deborah Hutchins, Diane Stafford, Kristine Tenhunen, Elizabeth Tilt, Mary Cameron, Jennifer Svenningson The Opheleo Society serves, to as great an extent as possible, the needs of others less fortunate than we. Unofficially every Branksomite is a member of this group— when the Opheleo committee calls for help each girl comes forward and offers, her spirited assistance. The last week of October saw an enthusiastic drive to raise money— Ramabai Week. This week, marked by food festivals, school spirit sales, novelty boutiques, the infamous prefects ' versus teachers ' volleyball game, the exhilarating (?) prefects ' auction and rhythmic Ribbit ' s Rock Revival, resulted in a collection of one thousand, six hundred and seven dollars. The Junior School must be praised for their extremely substantial free will donation. To the Ramabai Mukti Mission, Bible and Medical Missionary Fellowship and the Ludhiana Hospital we were able to send a larger sum than usual. Many of our fellow Canadians benefited from the donations we made to the Red Cross, United Appeal, Canadian Indian Centre, Bellwood ' s House and Grenfell Mission. Contributions were also sent to the Bethlehem Hospital and the Nigeria— Biafra Relief Fund. Have you ever thought of using Christmas cards as note-paper? That is how our friends across the ocean use the cards we send them. Thank you to all who gave their old Christmas cards, from people who treasure a piece of blank paper. As the Slogan goes to press we are anticipating our next big endeavour— the voluntary donation during Lent. This money will be distributed among a number of Branksome graduates who are doing missionary work in less prosperous parts of the world. To Miss Baker, without whose advice and guidance I would have been at a serious loss, to Miss Forsyth, whose experience was extremely valuable and to every member of Branksome who demonstrated that they understood the meaning of Opheleo— I serve , infinite thanks. Branksomites definitely are big people. Karen Year Book, 1970 Page 15