Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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A MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNAE When you are at Branksome, you rarely think far enough ahead to the time when you will be one of the Alumnae. But time moves on and whether we like it or not — one day soon — Branksome Girls become Branksome Old Girls. The Alumnae looks forward to the time when you will become members of the Alumnae. The Alumnae of Branksome Hall is a very active and important part of the school. Those of us in the Alumnae are always interested in the activities of the school. The Alumnae executive meet once a month to plan events to help the school in many ways. Miss Sime and a representative from the school attend these meetings so we keep in touch with all the school happenings. Why do we have an Alumnae? By doing so we do many things. We carry on the terrific Branksome spirit that has been formed over many years. Your Alumnae sends out two newsletters a year. In the Newsletter we keep you up with all the school events — and keep you in touch with other Old Girls — what they are doing, where they are living, etc. Your Alumnae plans several events during the year. The Bi-annual Bazaar this year will be on Wednesday, November 7th. Everyone works for this Bazaar — parents, present girls, and Old Girls. From the proceeds of this Bazaar we are able to donate gifts to the school — such as a new curtain for the Junior Gym, record players, etc. The Foundation is another way the Algmnae supports the school. By giving to the Foundation we help build the future of Branksome. The Foundation needs your help too. This year the Annual Dinner is on Wednesday, May 2nd, and we hope all the Graduating Class will join us. The Alumnae looks forward to you as members. Once a Branksome Girl, always a Branksome Girl. We are waiting for your new ideas and support. Best of Luck. u Eleanor Hamilton The President, members of the Executive Committee, and Year Reps at the February meeting of the Branksome Hall Alumnae Association. Page 30 The Branksome Slogan

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STRATFORD 72 Memories rising — Swans and Gloucester blinded, Bright sun and cold wind Tense expectant silence Even though we all knew what would happen Stratford was A broken old man Holding his dead daughter And Stratford was Realizing that the fool was funny. Stratford — Barry MacGregor And the MacBeth people Remembering stripteases. Sick jokes on the bus Trying to sing a song for each province And getting stuck at the Yukon. Waving at the guys In the Mustang hanging on the back bumper. Stratford — Regan the viper Mounds of gorgeous food Chance meetings with old friends And finding out That swans liked peanut butter. Branksome in late evening Assorted pyjamaed boarders Where were you? G ' night Miss Kenny G ' night Mrs. Quigley Thanks a lot. Where ' s my ride? Stratford. A good place to be. Even if The swans do like peanut butter. Joanne Cook BRANKSOME HALL FOUNDATION - YEAR II The Foundation has now been in existence for two years. 1972 is significant because cash donations passed the $100,000 mark. Pledges total another $45,000. An additional sum of some $28,000, donated in earlier years for purposes which coincide with and complement the aims of the Foundation, is also available. Fully invested, the income has already made a substantial contribution to the bursary program by increasing individual bursary payments and initiating new ones. Lesser amounts have been made available for the purchase of new books and material for the library. Hopefully, before the academic year is ended, other commitments in these areas will be made. The purposes of the Foundation are still as valid as ever: increase the amount and number of bursaries, add to and improve the School ' s teaching facilities and provide higher, more competitive salaries and benefits for the staff. Dependent entirely on the generosity of the Alumnae, past and present parents of students and the school ' s host of friends and well-wishers, the Foundation must look to them for continual support. Steady growth of this fund signifies in a material way the endorsement and approval of the high principles for which the School stands. It is sound policy to reinforce success. The Foundation must become increasingly successful. Marshal Stearns, Chairman Trustees, Branksome Hall Foundation Year Book, 1973 Page 29

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Good Luck to the Graduates of ' 73 With lots of love us little angels(?) The Daily Ainslie Recipe A pinch of laughter A tablespoon of fun A handful of bells and Twenty -seven girls and three housemothers. Mix Lynette, Sarah, Sacha, Sue, Velta Kris, Jenny, and Patti ' til fully dissolved. Pour Cindy, Nancy, Kathy, Janette, Stella, Kathie, Min Min, Hillary, Kim, Sarah, Ying, Rosanna and Anne into a big saucepan. Bake and sprinkle Janet, Mae, Sheila, Lily, Debbie and Patsi over the top, uncover and let cool until June 12th. The finished result is a happy house with Mrs. White, Mrs. Johns and Mrs. Hay to share a piece of cake. Year Book, 1973 Page 31