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THE SENIOR CHOIR The fall term began and with it seventy-nine choir members began practising. Every Wednesday at five after three in the music room hints of what was to come could be heard. Each practice held much laughter and perhaps talking as well as hard work and perseverance. Amazingly Mrs. Coutts was able to pry five tremendously successful numbers from us to make our repertoire for the annual Carol Service on December 14th. Our first moment of recognition was reached. From Far Away We Come To You saw the Senior Choir file down the aisle of St. Andrew ' s Presbyterian Church. The select and secret meetings in the music room had fulfilled their purpose, and our addition to the service was a success. Lo How A Rose E ' er Blooming and As Lately We Watched were two favourites— the first of Miss Sime and the second of the choir members. Our first goal was reached and has long since been forgotten. Our second goal now takes shape in our minds as we prepare just as enthusiastically for the Spring Concert. A selection of seasonable songs will be followed by the madrigal group— which has expanded somewhat this year, and the junior choir. If we follow the trend set in the fall term, the Spring Concert should be the big success I know it could be. Our appreciation of and admiration for Mrs. Coutts can never be properly expressed. Only her hours of kindness and careful guidance have made the choir of ' 69-70 what it is now and what it will continue to be until the end of this year. Her overwhelming dedication has not gone unnoticed and I wish to thank her on behalf of the choir for all she has done. Thank you, Mrs. Coutts. I also wish to express our gratitude to Mrs. Cook for all her time and effort as our accompanyist. I personally wish to thank the executive for their unfailing loyalty and enthusiasm. They are: Vice-President, Lindsay Kerrigan; Secretary -Treasurer, Barbara Cross; Head Librarian, Sheelagh Hendrick; Committee: Wendy Pangman, Barbara Dunlop, Anne Levenston, Cindy Cochran, Mary-Jane Robertson and Sandra Cox. Thank you choir for all you have done this year. Your support, enthusiasm and determination have made this a great and successful year. I wish all the best to the future executive. If your year is as good as mine has been, it will be tremendous! Cathy Paterson, President CHOIR COMMITTEE President Catherine Paterson Vice-President - Lindsay Kerrigan Secretary- Treasurer - Barbara Cross Chief Librarian - Sheelagh Hendrick Section Librarians: Barbara Dunlop, Lucinda Cochran, Sandra Cox Section Representatives: Wendy Pangman, Anne Levenston, Mary Jane Robertson Page 22 The Branksome Slogan
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THE FLAG SERVICE May 22, 1969, saw the whole school assembled around the lintel in front of Main House, as the Alumnae Association was replacing the old and worn school flag with a lovely new one. On the street, a few neighbours and passers-by drew close to the fence to see the cause of the gathering. Before long their curiosity was further aroused by the entrance of the colour party: the flag-bearing prefects and subs, the staff in cap and gown. Canon Bedford- Jones, Margaret Withers, and Mrs. R. Cameron Bennett. A few more on-lookers arrived. After Miss Sime explained the symbolism of our flags, the old school flag was lowered and folded. In the background was the clear and beautiful singing of Psalm 23. More people slowed down to listen. Mrs. Bennett, the president of the Alumnae introduced to us Miss Withers, the first head girl to carry the old flag. To Barbara Pattison she gave the new one. It was blessed by Canon Bedford-Jones, and we joined him in the School Prayer. As a piper played, the flags were taken to the balcony vy here they were placed in position. The school song followed by O Canada ended the ceremony. Satisfied on-lookers dispersed and we filed back into the school. The ceremony was meaningful and moving. Through it, we were instilled with pride for our flag and the school ' s tradition. SHERBORNE REP ' S REPORT What a year! I can honestly say that I will never forget my year at Branksome for many reasons. It has been lots of fun, and a really interesting experience for me. I would like to thank everyone; Miss Sime, Mrs. Waterson— my very tolerant housemother, and all the great kids in MacNeill, and the rest of the school, for making this year what it was. If any of you are in England this summer, please take a trip down to Sherborne. Any Branksome Hall girl would be welcome there, and I am sure you would find it interesting to see how different the two schools are, and how much the same the kids are! Good luck to everyone in the future, and keep the Branksome Spirit high. Mamie Year Book, 1970 Page 21
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