Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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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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1 A MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE Congratulations and all the best wishes to the graduates of today and the ' Old Girls of tomorrow. This may come as a bit of a shock to you but eventually you will realize that to be a Branksome Alum is something rather special. The magic word Branksome will hold many happy memories in the years to come, whether you be close by or far away. Last fall, the Alumnae held its bi-annual Bazaar, and it was a huge success in all ways. We have been able to donate $1000. to school bursaries, provide Junior School stage curtains and blackout drapes, an intricate science scale and other equipment for the new building. We are now preparing for the October Dinner Dance which is held for Parents, Alumnae and Friends of the School . These activities, along with the Annual Dinner and our two yearly newsletters create a loyal and enthusiastic Alumnae. The Alumnae Newsletter will keep you up-to-date on school and alumnae yearly events. News from the Grads of ' 70 will be happily included but please be sure to let us know when you move, OR, change your name. Such information should be directed to the Alumnae Registrar, in care of the school. As you have found out during your time at Branksome, the only way you can really partake of the School Spirit , is through active participation. We need your spirit and suggestions in order to make the Alumnae meaningful to you. Even though you are now starting out on another phase of your life, don ' t forget to continue doing your thing for Branksome. Katherine A. Staples President NO TWO-HEADED MONSTERS IN RED, PLEASE. Branksome turns out her best for this bright day each October: clan banners, chieftains, sashes, silk ribbons, prefects ' kilts. An impressive and colourful ceremony, it starts with The Queen. Miss Sime officiates; Miss Claxton points out the significance of red, green, black and white— truth, h onesty, justice and purity— cornerstones of Branksome. Chieftains stand proudly (as all Chieftains do), sub-prefects and prefects mount the steps. All receive praise and responsibilities. Mrs. Egmont Frankel stressing future duties reiterates Miss Claxton ' s don ' t take yourselves too seriously. Gartha accepts school flag (others seem to get lost in the shuffle, but no matter!) School prayer and song give old girls in the balcony a chance to express their fervent spirit. O Canada, (en francais aussi) and then everyone out f( r pictures for The Slogan. A ceremony purely for tradition? Tradition yes, But isn ' t there more? Red bands, tartan sashes, and scarlet kilts mean something. What do they mean to you? Lesley Bradford, 13E The Branksome Slogan