Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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THE BEGINNING Ah yes . . . ' twas the day of the sod-turning And all through the school Each student was wondering Would this scene be cool? The teachers and pupils Were tightly packed in Awaiting with patience This new happening. Fronn the midst of the crowd There arose a strange cat . . . Behold our headnnistress ' Neath a hard golden hat! Ere we could say Ribbit She climbed the huge shovel. And with well-timed gear shifting She o ' erturned the rubble. ' Tis tradition, that mission. At our school, ' twas cool. Ah yes . . . ' twas the beginning of our future . . . Bonne Chancel Elspeth Perkins, 13. 1971 Page 25

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BRANKSOME HALL FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED A most important and necessary step so far as the future of Branksome is concerned has been taken. Following the lead of the vast majority of successful North American private schools the Board of Directors has established a fund to be known as the Branksome Hall Foundation. Alumnae, parents of present students, parents of past students and friends of the School are being actively solicited for contributions by a dedicated group of volunteers. The aim of the Foundation is to generate funds which will enable the School to keep pace with educational advances, retain a superior staff and maintain its firmly based high standards. Branksome has never before had to resort to a financial campaign and the wonder is that this has been post- poned for so long. It speaks very well for the management with which the School has been blessed. However, increased tuition fees which are still maintained substantially below the levels of similar private schools in Ontario can no longer provide all the funds to meet the legitimate demands. Govern- ment assistance to private schools has not been forthcoming and cannot reasonably be expected. Teaching facilities must be kept up to date and extended, a proper and improved remuneration basis for teachers and a sound bursary program must and should also be provided. These are the expressed objects and purposes of the Foundation. The fund will be administered by a group of Trustees who will be answer- able to the Board of Directors. It will be a continuing and open-end fund with new subscribers being added annually as they qualify for one of the categories being asked for donations. Any donation whether in the form of a one-time gift, a pledge to give annually over a certain number of years, any combination of these, or a provision in one ' s will leaving a bequest in favor of the School will be most welcome regardless of size. It is the hope that the largest amount being received into the fund each year will be in the form of pledges given on an annual basis. It can readily be seen that the appeal is directed to those who must believe in the private school concept and earnestly desire its continuance. To these people Branksome should mean something quite special. The success of the efforts being made will guarantee the bright future that lies ahead for the School. The assistance of everyone is required if the campaign is to be successful. Anyone wishing further information need only address the Foundation, care of Branksome Hall, 10 Elm Ave., Toronto 287, Ontario. Marshal Stearns, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Said a 12 history scholar: Napoleon couldn ' t advance further into Russia until his rear was covered. Page 24 The Branksome Slogan

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Motto of the Beta Kappa: Don ' t worry about the mistakes — it ' ll be dark. President — Martha Hill. Vice-President — Anne Levenston. Secretary-Treasurer — Linda Roberts. Beta Kappa is the one. That organizes all your fun. If it weren ' t for our dances Where would be your chances of any Romances? When you needed a guy For Ramabai We stayed up late To get your date. For a swinging start we set the pace By launching you to outer space. Then back to earth with Christmas spirit Twelve and thirteen were there to cheer it! The next on our list Was not to be missed For if you were normal You went to the formal! Our only wish was to be pleasin ' We hope you ' ve liked our social season! Martha. Page 26 The Branksome Slogan