Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1978 volume:

i Branksome Hall 10 Elm Avenue, Toronto, Canada. M4W 1N4 1 Table of Contents THE SCHOOL AS A WHOLE 15 il THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION 61 INSPIRATIONS 73 FUNDS, FUN AND FACTS 91 FUTURE OLYMPIANS 103 IT ' S MAINLY BECAUSE OF THE ... 119 Much of my time is spent assessing just where Branksome is as an educational community, and where it should be going. No one can deny today that Branksome is a very successful school. Our graduates find desired places at universities and community colleges and tell me that they feel well prepared. Our physical education programme is expanding to include gymnastics, ice hockey and cross-country running and we compete now with both the public and independent schools, thus expanding opportunity for training and competition. Our debating club continues to honour, our drama clubs and choirs perform to a high standard and there are many other ac- tivities in which students may participate and learn. Most of our students take their work seriously — they do their homework, study for tests and care about their progress at school. Their behaviour makes it a pleasure to accompany them on field trips as far as Quebec City or just to the O ' Keefe Centre. In fact all the things I have been talking about make Branksome an enjoyable place to work and study. I would like all of us to concentrate now on making Branksome increasingly a place where excellence is the aim of everything we do, where we set goals beyond what we may consider our capabilities. I would like to see it a place where staff and students care enough about our continuous progress to question, to experiment, to discuss openly and have the courage to make mistakes and accept generously the mistakes of others. If we really wish to develop as individuals and as a school, we must be willing to risk. Appointments 1978-1979 Head Girl Carolyn Campbell Prefects Wendy Aird Ginny Campbell Patricia Christie Ann Duncan Janet Hall Carolyn Helbronner Rebecca McCormack Margaret Moffat Theresa Norris Mirabel Palmer Marianne Reynolds Sports Captains Senior School Janet Hall Junior School Jill Wigle Clan Chieftain Sub-Chieftain Bruce Sarah Wiley Charlotte Alexander Duncan Laura Loewen Heather Fleming Fraser Sheila Ross Ellen Miller Grant Pamela Smith Alison Helbronner Johnston Susanne Lawson Alison Tasker Robertson Marcia Hartill Jennifer Huycke Campbell Kathryn Campbell Susan Le Feuvre Douglas Joanne Stinson Kathleen Slater MacGregor Kathy Martin Victoria Graham MacLean Jacqui Atkin Martha Allan Mc Alpine Leslie Gorwill Margaret Kemp McLeod Anne Clements Hope Humphrey Ross Vicki Pinnington Andrea Duncan Scott Molly Falconer Susan Farrow Class Officers Class President Secretary-Treasurer Sports Captain 7R8 Diane Dempsey Tory Wilgar Sally Robertson 7R9 Jaclyn Churcher Genevieve Perron Laura Nichols 7R10 Lisa Halyk Susan Higgins Tori Hackett 8R3 Kim Joseph Dianne Daminoff Martha McCarthy 8R4 Cynthia Hathaway Cynthia Higgins Megan Johnson 8R7 Mariann Lawrie Sally Pitfield Tessa Griffin 9R10 Julia Weinstein Diana Woodrooffe Martha Wilson 9R11 Janice Loudon Virginia Kent Barbara Inksater 9R12 Anna Bright Alison Carr Mary Bartlett 10R6 Sarah Chisholm Heather Allen Gwen Baillie 10R7 Alison Wiley Amanda Worley Kimberly Thomson 10R14 Mary Gayner Heather Harwood-Nash Tricia Heward 10R15 Sarah MacCulloch Susan Quaggin Sandra Palmer 11R18 Jill Palmer Suzanne Toro Kate Wiley 11R19 Michelle Leman Eileen McConnell Susan Le Feuvre 11R20 Susan Farrow Marjorie Barr Signy Eaton 12R3 Janet Bennett Jill Adams Sheila Buchanan 12R4 Menta Murray Catherine Le Feuvre Teresa Fischer 12R5 Judith Quinnhill Kristen Wilby Sally Rigby 13R1 Melissa Gracey Sandra French Judy Garay 13R2 Sarah Pitman Pamela Pepper Suzanne Shamie For the first few weeks as head girl you are sure that rigor mortis will set in if you pause to catch your breath and you are worried that the school will cease to function if you are not there to ring the bell for prayers. But, once you ' ve developed an organized system and you ' ve slipped into your new role a little more comfortably you can sit back and enjoy the ride. The hardest part is getting your priorities straight. You have to reaUze that food and T.V. are no longer number one. Next is fitting into residence. I soon found that boarding gave me a new meaning to the word home. Then the fun can begin. Our motto this year could almost be It ' s fun to be isolated . Many new ideas were introduced. One of the most memorable was the Father-Daughter dance which gave the dads a chance to prove that they could boogie with the best of us. I was also very lucky to have landed on Branksome ' s 75th an- niversary year and given the opportunity to meet Pauline McGibbon as well as stake my claim on the corner piece of the cake! I ' ve been a lot of things this year. I ' ve been a big sister, Santa Claus, Friar Tuck, Mork from Ork, and yes, sometimes I ' ve even been myself. But it has been fun-work. I did want to leave with you something very profound but someone I admire very much once said that it is not making an impression that counts. It is what we can give to people. I can only hope that anything I have given this year has been well received. Here ' s to you, Branksome. Cheers! Love Nylorac (I couldn ' t resist) 6 What to Look for in a Slogan Editor Type faster than a speeding bullet 8 Sleep during class without being noticed Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief Advertising Editor Junior School Editor Lay-Out Editor Literary Editor Photography Editor Sports Editor Staff Advisors Marg Moffat Chris Rukas Martha- Lynn Hardie Ginny Campbell Lavita Nadkarni Louisa Sosnkowski Frances Thorsen Janet Gilbert Miss Kenny Mrs. Gray Mrs. MacGregor Mrs. Roe Photocopy without breaking the machine. She must be able to give up her time, effort, throught (difficult at times), energy (what ' s left of it), artistic ability (if it exists), family (if she hasn ' t already been disowned), friends (???), sleep, and generally life ' s quieter moments. Examine these pictures carefully and if you think we ' ve passed the test, turn the page. A special thanks goes to our staff advisors: Miss Kenny, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. MacGregor and Mrs. Roe. Love, The Editors P.S. We hope you enjoy the book. Up and On When, in 1942, Ottawa Ladies ' College was expropriated for government purposes, Branksome reaped an unexpected benefit. The disbanding of that staff brought the young Jean Claxton to our doors and never has anyone repaid more generously the welcome she received. In those days the majority of Branksome teachers were from out of the province and the Ontario minority, especially, viewed with pleasure the addition to their ranks of a native of Kingston and a graduate of Queen ' s. Time and the Federal Government eventually proved that the Ontario wing (and everyone else) had every reason to be delighted. In 1978, still at Branksome, she was awarded the Queen ' s Silver Jubilee Medal for her contribution to education. Throughout her career Miss Claxton has taught Science. Her first assignment at Branksome was Chemistry and Biology; then Physics was substituted for Biology and when the various disciphnes were eventually organized as departments, she became the Head of the Science Depart- ment. Her final transmutation took place in 1968 when, without relinquishing other duties, she took on the respon- sibilities of the Assistant to the Principal. This bald outline of a professional life does not begin to tell what a fine teacher and a fine woman has meant to Branksome. The whole school acknowledges with gratitude the inestimable value of her contribution to every aspect of its operation. Her pupils have admired her pedagogy, respected her standards, beheved in her fairness, responded to her kindness, enjoyed her sense of humour and feared her wrath. With Miss Claxton there is no tergiversation; one knows where one stands. Her colleagues, too, can attest to her qualities and have found in her a loyal friend and a very pleasant help in time of trouble . They are keenly aware of her capacity for her unstinting efforts to direct the orderly progress of their daily work. Lest this should all sound as though a sainted Miss Claxton has passed to her reward, be assured that this is far from the case. As to the sainted , she is no paragon and can, (upon occasion,) be just as awkward as any other red-blooded woman. As to the reward we hope it will be many years of happy retirement. After 37 years of Branksome education she is bound to have learned how to enjoy life and we expect her to do just that, returning, of course, to tell us of her travels and her new experiences as a woman of leisure and perhaps to reminisce a little. We won ' t say Good-bye , Miss Claxton. We ' ll just say It ' s been good to know you. 10 Everyone is sorry to hear that Mrs. McMillan is retiring as Dean of Residence this year. Fortunately, we can continue to benefit from her years of experience as she has agreed to remain at Branksome to take charge of the Principal ' s residence. Mrs. McMillan left her teaching post in Britain in 1967 to rejoin her son, Stuart, who was then hving in Toronto — a good move for it brought her to Branksome as head of MacNeill House and Assistant Dean. In 1975, she became Dean and we have all enjoyed her gentle leadership ever since. An astute judge of character, Mrs. Mac brings warmth and humour to the variety of situations which a school residence can produce. It is with great regret that we say au revoir and thank you to Mr. Patrick at the end of this school year, for Branksome has never had a more loyal friend. Mr. Patrick came to Branksome as business manager in May of 1971 upon his retirement from Sherwin Williams. Since then, he has given much love, care and time to the school, directing the various facets of the school ' s business and firmly controlling its purse strings. Branksome ' s good financial position is (to a large extent) the result of Mr. Patrick ' s management and certainly the smoothness with which our recent, compHcated restoration was achieved was due to his calm and careful planning. Always a gentleman, always kind, always willing to give more of himself than is asked, that is Mr. Patrick. We do not yet know the many ways we shall miss him, but we do wish him a satisfying and productive retirement. May he always consider himself part of the Branksome community. In my recent involvement with today ' s Branksome, I continue to be impressed with the ongoing enthusiasm of the school community. The best traditions of the school still exist, and the upcoming graduates combine those qualities and abilities which characterize Branksome Alumnae. Many of these quaUties like loyalty, perseverance and all- roundedness are traits which have been lived by Jean Macdonald Bennett, who resigned as Alumnae Registrar early this year. It was the Alumnae Association who started The Slogan, ' later to become the Alumnae News. The first edition Christmas Number, 1909 notes: The college paper is rather time-worn, and outsiders may think it dull, but it is meant to convey to the widely scattered Branksomites bits of news, gossip and greetings without which out-of-town Alumnae might lose connection, not only with the school, but with troops of old companions whose faces will be all the brighter when they meet by chance all through their lives. Think of the number of people who drop out of mind, not from lack of interest in them, or by them, but from lack of a binding tie. When the gathering cry of Branksome is sounded, friend- ships may be renewed and school days harked back to lovingly. Jean Bennett has brought continuity and enthusiasm to this binding person we call registrar, and always with an endearing good humour and resourcefulness. I know you all join me in wishing Jean a wonderful retirement, and we extend to her a huge thank you for her work over these many years. Carolyn Klopstock, Alumnae President 11 Prize List 1977-1978 Junior School Prizes Senior School Prizes General Proficiency Grade 12 Prizes Grade 1 - Donna Lyons, Sheila McRae Grade 2 - Mairi-Ann Padmore Grade 3 - Anne Roe Grade 4 - Lisa Gelinas Grade 5 - Rosalind Glasspool Grade 6 - Catriona Padmore Grade 7R8 - Marcia Hartill Grade 7R9 - Pamela Smith Grade 7R10 - Sarah Wiley Grade 8R3 - Silvie Zakuta Grade 8R4 - Catherine Herridge Grade 8R7 - Janice Loudon The Bone Memorial Prize for French in Grade 8 - Silvie Zakuta Alexandra Ward Bursary for Music Priscilla Heffernan Ann Bayliss Cup for Public Speaking in the Junior School - Sarah Wiley Stephanie Telfer Memorial for School Enthusiasm - Margaret Hermant Alumnae Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Junior School Martha Wilson Scripture in Grade 8 - Vanessa Laufer Grace Morris Craig Prize for Art in Grade 7 - Margot Anne Barefoot Public Speaking Grades 1, 2 and 3 Michael Ross Public Speaking Grades 4, 5 and 6 Lisa Gelinas Junior School Activity Awards - Margot Anne Barefoot, Emily Fells, Catherine Herridge, Susan McMaster, Cassandra Roncarelli, Pamela Smith, Jennifer Thompson, Elizabeth Tinker. Home Economics - Arden Patterson Mathematics - The Dorothy G. Phillips Prize - Susan Kwan Fashion Arts - Martha-Lynn Hardie Art - Brigitte Duchesne Commercial Subjects - Sharon Cornell French - Theresa Norris English - The Jennie E. MacNeill Prize - Jacqueline Shykoff Latin - Jacqueline Shykoff Chemistry - Carolyn Helbrpnner History - Katherine Sharf Geography - Christine Rukas Physical Education and Health - Janet Hall Grade 13 Prizes The Helen L. Edmison Memorial Prize for Biology - Heather Wildi History - Sharon Munro The Elizabeth Kilpatrick Memorial Prize for English - Lynne Lawson Geography - Lynn McGuire Mathematics - Rosanna Sun, Maureen Sullivan Chemistry and Physics - Rosanna Sun Mathematics and Physics - Ann Hustis Psychology - Marilyn Barefoot Economics - Barbara Morris The Helen Sandoz Perry Prize for Art - Philippa Harris French - Ines Hack Ontario Scholars Marilyn Barefoot Katherine Farrell Ines Hack Lindsey Hall Jill Hambly Philippa Harris Ann Hustis Queenie Lau Lynne Lawson Sharon Munro Paula Pettitt Jennifer Popper Sandra Smythe Maureen Sullivan Rosanna Sun Heather Wildi 12. Medals SPORTS PRIZES The Lieutenant Governor ' s Medal for Scholarship in Grade 8 - Martha Wilson The Ruth Caven Memorial Medal for Scholarship in Grade 12 - Carolyn Helbronner The School Medal for Scholarship in Grade 13 - Ines Hack The Govenor General ' s Medal - Rosanna Sun The Jean Hume Memorial Medal for Leader- ship - Bridget Wiley Essay Competition Grades 5 and 6 - Catriona Padmore Grades 7 and 8 - Catherine Temelcoff Grades 9 and 10 - Susan Farrow Grades 11, 12 and 13 - Barbara Morris The Dorothy Misener Teskey Bursary in Home Economics - Anna van Straubenzee Contribution to Music - Patricia Parker Library Service - Ines Hack, Jill Hambly Service to the Debating Society - Carolyn Campbell, Lavita Nadkarni Service to the Drama Club - Lisa Davies Service to the Slogan - Nancy Hutchins, Susan Wurtzburg Service to the Boaster - Frances Thorsen Service to the French Club - Jennifer Popper Progress - Anne Fraser The Jennie E. MacNeill Prize for Citizenship - Patricia Parker The Carter-Ledingham Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Senior School - Nicola Falconer, Sandra Smythe The Loewen Ondaatje McCutcheon Prize for Encouragement of Love of Scholarship - Jill Hambly Badminton Singles - Brenda Davidson Doubles - Paula Doyle, Arden Patterson Swimming Under 1 1 Champion - Sarah Wiley Junior Champion - Susan Garay Intermediate Champion - Kate Wiley Senior Champion - Maureen Sullivan Tennis Senior Singles - Monica Dashwood Junior Singles - Jill Wigle Sports Day Under 1 1 Champion - Mary Lissaman Junior Champion - Darcy Bett Intermediate Champion - Sandra Palmer Senior Champion - Aline Chan Open 75 Yard Dash - Aline Chan Basketball Clan Cup - McAlpine Class Cup -13R2 Volleyball Class Cup - 13rl Clan Cup - MacGregor Class Cup for Participation in Activities Throughout the Year - 10r7 Clan Awards Junior School - Duncan Fraser Award to the Chieftain - Emily Fells Senior School - McAlpine McLeod Award to the Chieftain - Janet Hall Athletic Awards Junior (Gr. 9-10) - Paula Doyle, Patricia Heward, Margaret Kemp, Susan Le Fleuve, Jane Moes, Alison Wiley. Senior School (Gr. 11, 12, 13) - Diane Farquhar, Anne Fraser, Janet Gilbert, Janet Hall, Michelle Proux, Sonia Shaw. 13 Old Faces Now in New Places 14 THE SCHOOL AS A WHOLE staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Back Row (Left to Right): Mrs. Peters, Mme. Dean. Fourth Row: Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Iggulden, Mrs. Tasker, Mrs. Ranger. Third Row: Mrs. Chilton, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Prins, Miss Mackenzie, Miss Harris. Second Row: Miss Brough, Mrs. Hollenberg, Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Willingham. Front Row: Miss Tropea, Mrs. Smith. Absent: Mrs. Ham. 16 Junior School Liaison and Sports Captain This is the first year that I have been associated with the Junior School, and it has been great. At the beginning of the year I was totally lost! It took me a month to find all the classrooms at Read Acres. After that I found myself doing as everyone else did. I forgot my hymn book, found my socks down, and two or three times a day I crossed the overpass. I enjoyed joining in all the activities, ranging from volleyball to Wednesday morning readings. I would like to thank Miss Brough, the teachers, chieftains and subs and the Junior School students for all their help and enthusiasm. Love, Ginny Kindergarten Kindergarten Kindergarten Ki Front Row: Laura McClelland, Johanna Moise, Emily Worts, Frannie Jewett, Sarah Kellie, Jessica Joss, Courtenay Campbell. Middle: Jonathan Appel, Alison Smith, Becky Kinton, Hassan Abdullah, Roberta Barker, John Grener, Gregory Fenton. Back: Miss Seixas, Kerry Laurence, Gela Vos, Alison Barrajo, Bronwer Gush, Robin Davies, Catherine Kernaghan, Miss Upjohn. Grade 1 Grade 1 Grade 1 Grade 1 Grade 1 Gr Back Row: Anna Beutley Taylor, Ainslie Marchant, Wendy Bennett, Tammy Kerbel, Jennifer Kerbel, Samantha McLaren, Mandy Hopkins. Front Row: An- dalieb WilUamson, Wendy Atlin, Jessica Goldberg, Kerry Walsh, Fiona Griffiths, Sasha Powell. 18 Grade 2 and 3 Grade 2 and 3 Grade 2 and 3 G Fire Engine When the fire bell goes, The fire engines hum and thrum. With their wires on the back And the tires on the bottom, They run with all their sight. They think there might be A great big fire, by Fatima Ali At the Sea-side When I was down beside the sea, A wooden spade they gave to me To dig the sandy shore. My holes were empty like a cup; In every hole the sea came up Till it could come no more. by Gigi Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Gr The Ghost Host. There was a ghost who said he was a host. He lived in a house with a mouse. She was the hostess ghost. One day with a scare she flipped in the air, And that was the end of the hostess ghost. Lisa Brown Back Row: Mrs. Peters, Anne Roe, Kirsten Eagleson, Stephanie Beamish, Michelle Joseph, Anna-Christina Carlson, Hajera Ali. Middle: Jennifer Karsh, Nasim Mawji, Rebecca Adamson, Lisa Hogg, Kimberley Korinek. Bottom: Chandra Corriveau, Namrita Kohli, Heather Cartwright, Elizabeth Sharf, Adrienne Soles. Absent: Lynn Hardaker, Elyse Brown. Fog. The fog was grey and we lost our way. The sun was out To end our doubt. Rebecca Adamson Coral. Coral is sometimes white as bone, Sharp, pricky, and ringed. It makes me think of a mushroom top And a lion without a haircut. Michelle Joseph Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Gr Back Row: Victoria Thomson, Mrs. Harrison, Emily Long, Deedee Poulton, Gayani Fernando, Lisa Gelinas, Tamara Long, Randa Hassaan. Middle: Rebecca Moore, Valerie Helbronner, Samantha Sharpe, Brenda Molle, Jennifer Law, Alicia Vogl. Front: Eleanor Dingle, Laura Greathed, Jennifer Brian, Elizabeth Allingham, Dianne Bloom. 20 There once was a man from Boris Who sang a very strange chorus But although he sang, he was really so sad Because he did not have a horse That poor man of Boris. Becky 5R5, Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 6 Grade 6 Gr Back Row: Amy Hathaway, Marina Adshade, Helga Son- nenberg, Jennifer Andersen, Victoria Jackman, Mary Moffat, Ilena Rosen, Dana Warren, Stephanie Buchanan. Middle: Heather O ' Connor, Abigail Shorter, Kristen MacPherson, Lynda Johnson, Lisa . Clark, Patricia Fleming, Jennifer Patchett, Sarah Eyton. Front: Margaret Anne Macdonald, Martha Morden, Jennifer Cunietti, Mary-Ann Rapanos, Mary Maclachlan, Christine Vander Dussen, Merideth Orloff , Katie Weatherill. Absent: Cynthia Mitchell. Horse Shows The glamour, the colours, the ribbons. All the excitement of a show. I got a first place ribbon. My parents are congratulating me. Now the horses and ponies Are all wearing ribbons on their bridles. They are being loaded into horse trailers And they are driving off. The judges are walking off With smiles on their faces. by Meredith Orloff 21 Grade 7 Grade 7 Grade 7 Grade 7 Grade 7 Gr R8, Back Row: Sally Robertson, Miki Tanabe, Mrs. Smith Huycke, Diana Goldie, Karen Hervey. Front: Jennifer Bridget Young, Diane Dempsey, Tory Wilgar, Julie Avery, Robinson, Jane Matthews, Catherine Fairbank, Catherine Catherine Adams, Betsy Britnell, Jennifer Priest. Middle: Needham, Virginia Trotter, Irene Zingg. Barbara Shaw, Caroline Kitchen, Lisa Parker, Allison Happiness is , . . Happiness is roaming free, In the clear blue sea. It is riding tall on a horse on high, Reaching far up into the clear blue sky. It is being with animals, Snuggling up to them. It is walking in nature. So beautiful, so wild. Saying hello to every animal I meet. And Hstening to the birds ' sweet tweet. Happiness is feeling free. It is actually just being me. Olivia Sampson 7R10 I R9, Back Row: Mrs. Iggulden, Cynthia Togtema, Libby Yuill, Genevieve Perron, Laura Nichols, Karen Potts, Patricia Zingg, Lynn Sutton. Middle: Jo-Anne Hill, Deborah Lachowicz, Susan O ' Connor, Jaclyn Churcher, Mary Lissaman, Hilary Shaw, Maria Sherman. Front: Patricia Aziz, Lenore Wille, Heidi Ambrose, Ameeta Thacker, Helen Harrison, Pamela Vallance. Absent: Linda Wrigley. RIO, Back Row: Sue Higgins, Lisa Halyk, Jennifer McNab, Susan Andrus, Mary Mathers, Claire Moring. Middle: Kathryn Fullerton, Vicky Walker, Wendy Robertson, Beth Rush, Olivia Sampson, Beth Endean, Pippa Strathy. Front: Jen Gray, Cynthia Swinden, Barbara Kalender, Susana Berron, Catriona Padmore. Sitting: Tori Hackett, Marianne Harwood- Nash. Absent: Stacy Costa. 23 Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 8 Gr R3, Front Row: Cynthia Goodchild, Mary Doran, Rachel Home, Wendy Levitt, Martha Mc- Carthy. Middle: Karen Vander Dussen, Wendy Bruce, Priscilla Hef- fernan, Stephanie Shorter, Dianne Daminoff, Diane McNeill, Mary Roy, Isobel Calvin. Back: Karen Mooney, Marcia HartUl, Elizabeth Kane, Michaela Mathieu, Kyle Carmichael, Alison Helbronner, Kimberly Joseph, Colleen Doyle, Anne SainthiU, Peggy Stewart. R4, Back Row: Jenny Yoon, Robyn Ross, Ellen Miller, Heather Fleming, Meg Tytler, Mrs. Thomson, Leslie Potts, Margot-Anne Barefoot, Sheena Lennox, Megan Johnston. Middle: Emily Stephenson, Lorna MacDougall, Carolyn Pollitt, Cynthia Hathaway, Cynthia Higgins, Charlotte Alexander, Julie Goldberg, Valerie Korinek. Front: Susan Lawson, Andrea Ryder, Alison Ground, Diana Blaikie, Laura McElwain, Hayley Wymes, Sharon Barclay. Absent: Ruth Beaty, Lorelei Graham. 24 Never Again Darkness is coming fast, As I sit and watch the water. Time has passed quickly, But my memories linger. The times I have had are good. But they must end as I turn to leave. Darcy Bett Bruce, 8R7 R7, Back Row: Heidi Evans, Tessa Griffin, Sally Pitfield, Kathy Roberts, Jane Palmer. Third: Mariann Lawrie, Amanda Moring, Pamela Smith, Sheila Ross, Cheryl Susveld, Michelle Lewis, Darcy Bett, Laura Loewen. Second: Sarah Best Friends. Laughing and crying together. Bonds of friendship fast and true. Knowing the real meaning of the phrase- I care about you I ' 11 help you when you ' re down, And if I am your true friend, I ' 11 always come around. Helping and sharing problems, Whenever they come up. Knowing you have a friend, To lean a shoulder on To stick by you forever, To be loyal to one another And never to say goodbye. Heather Montgomery 8R7 Wiley, Susan McMaster, Jill Wigle, Jennifer Huycke, Alison Tasker, Vicky Peters. Front: Karen Thomson, Wendy Wilson, Lisa Fischel, Heather Montgomery. Absent: Jennifer Geddes. Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Gra RIO Back Row: Silvie Zakuta, Jule Anne Zacher, Marika Olah, Janet Ondaatje, Barbara Ward, Jennifer Scace, Meredith Cartwright, Jennifer Thompson, Caird Stewart, Juha Weinstein. Middle Row: Sarah Teskey, Martha Wilson, Pamela Taylor, Diana Woodrooffe, Pamela Van Straubenzee, Stephanie Toro, Elizabeth Tinker, Jacqueline Snyder, Linda Schabereiter. First Row: Katherine Rea, Lisa Catherine Sharpe, Jennifer Ryder, Sonia Norris, Terri Parker, Kelly White, Sloane Swanson, Elizabeth Young. Absent: Cynthia Rachlin, Cassandra Roncarelh, Susan Sheridan, Shawna Sherman, Alexandra Tomson, Elizabeth Ann Wall, Jennifer Wilkes. 26 Rll (Top-Bottom and Left to Right) Row 1: Shiona Mackenzie, Elizabeth Morrison, Judith Kayser, Susan Morris, Kathleen McCombe, Julie Fergusson, Margaret Hill, Catherine McCulloch. Row 2: Christel Helwig, Roberta Joiner. Row 3: Janice Loudon, Judith Lynne McLeish, Janet On- daatje, Susan Garay, Kathryn Hurrell. Row 4: Marianne Liendo, Anne Hardacre, Erika Ness. Row 5: Jennifer McCarthy, Susan Mitchell, Ellen Green, Michele Goodman, Martha Fell, Alison Carr. Row 6: Virginia Kent, Vanessa Laufer, Catherine Larkin. Row 7: Kellie Leman, Jennifer Lewis, Michelle Kemp-Gee, Karen Grant, Barbara Inksater, Jill Fowler. Absent: Elizabeth Kerr, Wendy Lawes. R12 Top Row Standing: Anna Bright, Mary Bartlett, Catherine Corbett. Sitting: Christine Czasch, Adrienne Clarke, Holly Chercover, Lisa Beer, Suzanne Chlebus, Carolyn Douglas, Meredith Cartwright, Mary-Elizabeth Day, Stephanie Churcher, Elizabeth Burrows, Sandra Cusack, Jennifer Burrell. Standing: Martha Lynn Fell, Alexandra Tomson, Catherine Auston, Dione Ball, Jill Curtis, Sara-June Davey, Jill Eagleson, Bobbie-Lynn Brass, Emily Fells, Alison Carr. Kneeling: Pamela Adshade, Margaret Ga thers, Tania Costa, Caroline Barnes, Sarah Dinnick, Wendy Buchanan, Jacqueline Bent. Absent: Cari Cogan. Grade 10 Grade 10 Grade 10 Grade 10 R6 Back Row (standing on fence): Tania MacDougall, Andrea Dods, Andrea Chlebus. 3rd Row (sitting on fence): Sarah Chisholm, Julie Allan, Carol Brebner, Karen Cookson, Catherine Anderson. Centre Row (standing): Frances Davis, Rosalind Adams, Susan Donahue, Gwen Baillie, Heather Allen, Vicki Cramer, Dana Bett, Katherine Douglas, Kneeling: Christie Baillie, Leslie Catalano, Kathryn Buleychuk. Sitting: Julia Baillie, Deborah Chambers, Kathryn Montgomery, Lisa Carroll, Kati Hickl-Szabo, Bronwen Dickson. Absent: Cindy Chan, Laurie Bright. R7 Back Row: Randi Robertson, Margot Wright. Middle Row: Shideh Samandari, Mary Anne Wurtzburg, Amanda Worley, Rosanne Rose, Alison Wiley, Elizabeth Stuart, Kathleen Stinson, Kate Trusler, Patricia Heward, Patty Skinner, Susan Shaw, LesUe Young, Susan Taylor. First Row (Sitting): Janet Wadham, Martha Younger, Karen Stilwell, Nancy Vernon. Absent: Dalene Snyder, Susan Tanenbaum, Kimberly Thomson. R14, Standing: Simonetta Lanzi, Melinda Gibson, Adrienne Lawson, Kathryn Montgomery, Lesley Juniper, Kelly Hawke, Anne-Louise Genest, Sky Lamothe. On Swings and Kneeling: Ginny Harris, Heidi Levitt, Gwen Baillie, Carolyn Groom, Katharina Hickle-Szabo, Laurie Hrushowy, Nancy Lawson, Mary Kelton, Leslie Hore. Sitting: Tricia Heward, Elizabeth Hart, Susan Levenstein, Mary Gayner, Heather Harwood-Nash, Robin Howell. Absent: Pamela Hunt, Karen Hurrell. R15, Standing: Heidi Newton, Jennifer Purdon, Katherine Trusler, Karen Cookson, Sarah MacCulloch, Kathleen Pilley, Mary Morden, Lisa Matthews. Kneeling: Patricia O ' Connor, Sandra Palmer, Meribeth Read, Judith McClure, Betty Jane Lougheed, Julie Robertson, Margaret O ' Brian. Sitting: Catherine Mastin, Wendy Lewer, Jeltje Olyslager, Kathryn Montgomery, Leslie Hore, Nancy Martin. Absent: Serena Meares, Andrea Mori, Sarah Mustard, Jennifer Pitman, Susan Quaggin. Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 11 R19 Fifth Row: SheOa MacMillan, Kathleen Lundon, Eileen McConnell, Jane Horner, Jane Mitchell. Fourth Row: Margaret MacMillan, Paula Doyle, Judy MacGowan, Susan LeFeuvre, Susan Herold. Third Row: Dawn Jewett, Lisa Molle, Catherine Hicks, Margaret Kemp, Lisa Hafner, Kirsten Munro, Dana King, Elizabeth Joiner. Second Row: Nancy Leung, Laura Holland, Stephanie Hornell, Bryn MacPherson. First Row: Beverly Hicks-Lyne, Michelle Leman, Janet Hahn, Hope Humphrey, Jane Moes, Nancy Howson, Kathryn Liptrott, Lisa Hutchins. Absent: Karin Hansen, Jacqueline LaFrano. R20 Standing: Anna Marie Derjanecz, Maureen Dempsey, Fiona Sampson, Stephanie Crozier, Sheila Coulter, Laurie Gunton, Lisa Burns, Signy Eaton, Victoria Bassett, Eleanora Cunietti, Helen El-Baroudi, Sarah Clarke, Paula Doyle, Caroline Graham. Kneeling: Natalie Buchanan, Sarah On- daatje, Ann Whomsley, Janet Cade, Victoria Graham, Jennifer Gillespie, Anne Emonson, Jennifer Griffi th, Kate Bingham. Sitting: Susan Farrow, Tracy Dalgish, Frances Birch, Beth Ebenhardt, Marjorie Barr, Suzanne Beer. Ab- sent: Andrea Duncan, Bindu Dennis, Martha Allan. Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade 12 Grade R3 Standing: SheUa Buchanan, Lisa Botrie, Molly Falconer, Jacqueline Atkin, Karen Chisholm, Kathryn Campbell, Monica Dashwood. Kneeling: Anne Clements, Suzanne Dingwall, Sharon Cooper, Ann Dunker, Jill Adams. Sitting: Grace Bolton, Janet Bennett, Tammy Bannon, Frances Berry, Mitzi Ad- derley. Absent: Linda Aird, Duenas Maria Arteta, Jane Avery, KeUy Burley. R4 Sitting: Elaine Leung, Liza Fung, Nora McKim, Cathy Le Feuvre, Sue Martin, Juha Knight, Jenny Gillespie. Standing: Sally MitcheO, Margaret Lawson, Margaret Gooderham, Teresa Fischer, Menta Murray, Tracey McMillan, Andrea Hector, Elana Mayers, Laura Greaves, Jacqui Fitz- gibbon, Rosana Ng, Tree: Carole Grey, Beth Hardcastle, Judy Hayden. Absent: Diana Ferguson, Mary Giles, Ivy Lui, Kathy Martin, LesUe Gorwill. 32 J R5 Back Row: Anna Van Straubenzee, Carole Grey, Kate Zeidler, Alex Orr, Elizabeth Welsh, Janet Reeve, Margaret Sintzel, Estelle Tomson, Penny Woolford, Middle Row: Bar- bara Taylor, Barbara Wood, Julie Ward, Cynthia Walker. Front Row: Victoria Pinnington, Judith Quinnhill, Jennifer Overbury, Arlene O ' Hare, Millie Paupst, Jane Turner, Kristen Wilby, Cindy Picov. Absent: Sally Rigby, Tricia Purks, Sharon Wilkie, Anita Preudhomme, Fiona Robertson, Joanne Stinson, Elisa Turner. i I 33 Grads LESLEY ADAMSON 1975-1979 Douglas Memories: Four fantastic boarding years, Sherborne floods, honking horns, adjusting the scales, Honours, ski weekends, GCBC, mufactionles. Basket and Rob bins, Muffy, and Top, sunning on Ainslie, midnight parties, krazy Kary ' s dating service. Fish, munchies, early morning swimming, all night essays, all the fantastic and crazy boarders. Thanks, Branksome, for everything! 4 (If WENDY AIRD 1969-1979 Campbell Activities: Grade 11 Prefect, Beta Kappa, Opheleo, Debating. Nickname: Wendable Bendable. Memories: Food, sneezing, Junior School, poison ivy, breaking lights, jujubes, locker messups. Old Girls ' Game, parties, dances, weekends. The Young and the Restless, stealing lunches. Now it is true, or it is not, that what is which and which is what? -A. A. Milne. MARIA ARTETA 1977-1979 Campbell Memories: Walks to the park with Sharon Cornell, water fights, Jan ' s flute practices, back of Ainslie House, Dummy, dinner in Pizza Patio, Basket and Robbins, Bay, Maria ' s house. DENBIGH ATACK 1974-1979 MacGregor Memories: Mother Northgrave, forgetting grad write up, Days of our Lives, Bernie and Elton, ink fights with Jean cross-country meets, passing French, s 2 (titten). Activities: Cross-country, tennis, badminton, drama. Old friends, Memory brushes the same tears-silently sharing the same feat. Simon and Garfunkel 34 FANE AVERY 1977-1979 Douglas Plane has a great love for the arts and vith any luck will make a career in the ield one day — is anxious to get on vith college and Ufe. As for BHS., ;he ' s forever struggUng with punc- uality and perfecting the uniform, viemories: Paul ' s RH., the Ritz-ah mgel? Eddy Haskle and Spiffies. TAMMY BANNON 1974-1979 MacGregor Innocent? — I will not disturb my housemother again, the great flood in Main, Drink ' n drawers, behind the barn, sohtary confinement, my friend, Miss Roach, the 3 aUens, kindergarten bathing beauties, little sisters, Sam coffees — Guilty! We are here forever; Dreamers Hve for eternity. — See you around . . . GRACE BOLTON 1972-1979 Douglas Activities: Opheleo, past 11R18 Slogan Rep., art, fashion designing, piano. Memories: LB., horsefeathers, Mrs. Shaver, pop rocks, Mrs. Hay, eating during classes, grub days, father and daughter dance, TV. shows, electric guitars, stovepipe trousers, dances. Weakness: Beatles ' songs. Ambition: To meet Prince Charles. Claim to Fame: Face Hft. 4 PATRICIA CAMERON 1978-1979 Douglas Activities: Captain of 2nd basketball team, class and clan sports. Memories: Warwick in the Lark, being a new girl, the New 6 ' 6 dates, pilots, hockey games, ' aving the best French Canadian h ' accent h ' around town, diets and salads. What can you do? (When you live in a shoe). Please don ' t give her a hard time. CAROLYN CAMPBELL 1976-1979 Campbell Head Girl Fond Memories: Jackie Stewart, really tack it down, spider man, thy rod and staff, you ' re such a martyr, Gab, is that your car? , gingham tablecloth, wild and crazy guy, quick the kiln. Queen ' s Homecoming, kind of fun aren ' t they, skiing the Alps?, hats, little sandwich. Is that 50 words GINNY CAMPBELL 1974-1979 Campbell — Past Chieftain Activities: Junior School Prefect. Memories: Broomstick fights with Shoot, dances without Mr. Right, Annie-Doodles, heavies, Sarah ' s gossip, YPT with Colt, spaghetti babies, Let ' s get on with Hfe , hanging out at Hutone cleaners, Cynthia and Days of Our Lives , The overpass and the incredible wonders on the other side of Mount Pleasant. 36 ALINE CHAN 1977-1979 McAlpine Activities: Library club. Memories: Having Mrs. Lloyd and Mrs. Kerr as housemothers, midnight chats in Ainshe study, sports-day, preparing Chinese dinners for MacNeill. The great thing in this world is not so much in where we stand as the direction we are moving. WINNIE CHAN 1976-1979 Douglas Activities: Library club. Memories: Midnight chats, Rosanna ' s fire alarm, pizza-gatherings. One year in Mac- Neill, unforgettable moments with a gang of good, good friends. Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching the stars. Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. PATRICIA CHRISTIE 1975-1979 MacLean Activities: Prefect, Head of Com- munications, Past Choir President, Choir, Chamber Choir, Cabaret! Memories: I ' m the Greatest Star , chemistry with LesHe, choir weekends, right Andy? Laughing fits! locker partner, Can ' t be logical Hiding in Judy ' s car, parties. There are no words to describe the priceless friendships made at BHS. THE GREAT PUMPKIN Oct. 31 4 pm- 11:30 Clan: Are you kidding? Activities: Arm wrestling, cross- country running, floating and of course veging out. Memories: FalUng off the vine, being a head . . . and then breaking apart. Ambition: Staying alive for more than a few hours. Pet Peeve: Always ending up as pie. Favourite Saying: This kilt does wonders for my figure. 37 1 JANIDE COOPER 1977-1979 McAlpine Activities: Choir, French club, Library Committee. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver and the gain thereof than fine gold. Proverbs GINNIE COOPER 1976-1979 Douglas — Past Chieftain Reflections: Three weeks of boarding, grad parties, surviving Lake Couchicining, studying with BT and BD, good times with Boyington. Activities: Choir, Opheleo, 2nd basketball team, tennis team, clan events, synchro. What lies behind us and what Ues before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. SHARON COOPER 1976-1979 Campbell Memories: Jean, numerous visits to 51, the Mustard Box, feet on the radio, slapping fights with Sally, Monty, tickung. Boys in blue, laughing fits, toidie races, resident house-mates, Mr. Submarine and I ' ll remember forever Sally and 51st Division. Sayings: Hi Bear, Who was it? Get on the curb! What number? SHARON CORNELL 1977-1979 Ross Branksome: Thanks for the friends and memories such as Thursday night boarding parties, hiding in closets to miss school activities, learning to turn dripping taps off and blessing Pam when she sneezes. Carolyn . . . Buddy! Mandy . . . starving? Heads we eat, tails we sleep, if it lands on the side, we study! Love Sharoo 38 CAROLYN COULTER 1974-1979 McAlpine Activities: Vice-President Opheleo, Beta Kappa, Football . . You Bet! Nickname: Colt the Bolt. Memories: Heavies, Country style, weekends at my cottage, boathouse door, dinner and breakfast parties, wild times at Martha ' s, Pathfinder — Barb, Quebec — Martha and Carolyn, COM- PANION, jujubes, eggrolls, YPT with Ginny, Sharoo . . Buddy! You Bet Theresa, wild and crazy times and friends. LYSSA DAVIES 1974-1979 MacLean Memories: Sign In: Giles Ralson Shall I stoke the Aga? Triple Spares, Breakfast Lunch and Dinner at McDonalds. Moon: Hello there Birdboot! Past Drama Club President. Tea at Jeanne ' s, Number seven. Drowning in Cup-a-Soup, Are you with me? Cher! Mass Media , PUgram House and the Supbergs; After school at Svensen ' s Ice Cream Parlour, Sign Out. BRIGITTE DUCHESNE 1974-1979 McAlpine Activities: Slogan, librarian. Memories: Washington DC trip, water fights, AP 2nd HS ' s cousine, Greece trip with Mr N and Nauplia, Moe in Chem, small classes. Sharing my in- terests with SHL, being EHJ fans and great partners, having the same timetable as C.C. Ambition: University for BSc and maybe Medicine. ANN DUNCAN 1975-1979 MacLean: Past Chieftain Residence Prefect Activities: Swim team, tennis team, synchro photos with Margie, sup- porter! Memories: Lake Placid (Louise, no snow) Becky, Cheese, P.M., Swiss Chalet, G.C.B.C., jujubes with Mandy! Sayings: Panic Pammy, Hey Sharoo it ' s Friday, How ' s your ear Janet? Helbi; Friday, Friday . . . Alias. Alias: Annie doodles, Dunki, Paddington!. 39 CYNTHIA DUNCAN 1964-1979 McLeod Memories: Sneezepickle, oceanwave, Pilgrim House, Starsky and Hutch Freeze! Beaner, tap dancing, Hutone gang, cookie, Johnny Carson and Gabbie c ' est triste! Days of our Lives! Steve Martin! Mork! Andy! Bring it forward , Superbs, California, kinky choir, Derf and Eunice . . . And then we danced . Ambition: Actress. Probable Destiny: Usherette at the Roxy. ANN DUNKER 1973-1979 Ross Sports: Volleyball, tennis, baseball. Memories: Late night dates, 4 AM talks with Loree, pizzas with Pam and Sharon, my hero Spike, cops, SAC, Lakefield, TCS, the more eduational schools of Ontario. Thanks to Branksome for six of the best years of my hfe and a special thanks to Loree, Pam and Sharon. MEGAN FEITH 1976-1979 McLeod Can I draw your eyes?, purple visions, moustaches, weird parties, (weird friends), sleeping in finally, next year, deep discussions, I can ' t take this, say what?, clued out half the time, the Bay, Mr. Goodbar, good music and good friends. DIANA FERGUSON 1966-1979 McLeod Activities: Vice President of the Drama Club. Nickname: Ferg or squirrel. Pet Peeve: Small knots in ties. Memories: Being afraid of the water, kilts with straps, binds , school song, moving across M ount Pleasant, grooves in the stairs, car- peting, Mrs. D., sharing poetry with Miss Roach and fond friends B , Stella , Janer and Nell . 40 KARY FIRSTBROOK 1978-1979 Campbell Memories: Branksome boarding, late night cramming, early morning practices, jogging ifor pizzas, rooming with a crab, sharing my dad, Queen ' s homecoming, a wineskin? Rout dates, door trying, CALCULUS, ship- wrecked, frequent laughing fits, Sybil, sailing at T.C.S., Monday night swimming, late night leaves, pigging out, Chocolate Eclairs, counting calories . . . 4,105? SANDRA FRENCH 1978-79 Douglas Activities: Secretary-Treasurer 13R1 choir, Opheleo. Memories: New girl — naivete, the pick-up failure with Les and Caz, lack of memories. JUDY GARAY 1963-1979 Ross Activities: Swim team and football past captains. Beta Kappa, choir, Opheleo, You name it, I did it! Memories: Cabaret! crying, laughing fits, with Pat and the Duncans, Kinky , Bimbo, switching lockers, chemistry with Missy. No words can describe the lifetime of great times and eternally lasting friendships B.H.S. has given me. JANET GILBERT 1975-1979 McLeod — Past Chieftain Activities: Sports Editor of the Slogan, basketball, football. Memories: Sharing lockers with Mirabel, you ' re ugly, getting into coffee, cookie, Billy Balloon and Peter Picture Reunions, A Star is Born , Gilbey ' s Boys, birthday parties and presents, notes, Lambton, the box, TED, dipole, and no longer Boats against the Current!, Take Care Pal! 41 MISSY GRACEY 1973-1979 MacGregor — Past Chieftain Activities: President 13R1, past class pres. vice-pres., sec.-tres., and debating rep., volleyball, swimming, synchro., football (you bet!), bad- minton, choir, chamber choir. Memories: Firescapes, ocean waves, 0- 8-19, blind dates, le tux . Cabaret!! Kitty, It ' s a Bore , the Prince, MacGregorites and Kathy, parties. Couch., kinky MO. (!), fantastic friends. AMANDA GRAHAM 1972-1977, 1978-1979 MacGregor Rank: 13 Serial Number: 1972-1977-1-1978-1979. Activities: Alumnae Rep., choir, avoiding responsibility, a few class and clan things. Ambition: To be independently wealthy. Probable Destiny: Pawnbroker. So it ' s the laughter we will remember whenever we remember the way we were. LOIS GREISMAN 1973-1979 McAlpine Activities: Albion Hills, Day-0 , eating Vi pounders m grade 1 2 English class, punch, driving, mental illness. Favourite Pastime: Arguing (when not eating fudge cookies which is rare.) Alias: Grease, grease-face, glow worm. Kilo, Lowhi, LoLo. JANET HALL 1976-1979 McAlpine — Past Chieftain Sports Captain Memories: Bunnies, impromptu sleep overs, stolen toasters, bless you! ' Carolyn Hopskotch . . . Scotchtape, oh I don ' t know! Tam-a-gam-ee, ' inda fun aren ' t they? Aird, this is no picnic! Good night Pam, eight grade 12 ' s, common room brawls, tiggy pudding, string her up! the eUte half of the OVG., Jock and Schlock Lock. 42 BETH HARDCASTLE 1974-1979 MacLean Memories: Partying at 15 Elm. Dodging prefects. Geography at Sunshines , frog-napping Ribbit, sitting in vans, slip . . sliding away in swim classes, Saturday morning Nickname: SD. MARTHA-LYNN HARDIE 1971- 1979 MacLean Activities: Advertising Editor of the Slogan, past class president — 12R4- 7R10, sports captains. Beta Kappa, Opheleo, tennis, voUeybaU, football. You bet! Memories: Trying to decide whom to take, 7 years with Leshe, Hutone, Formals, cottage country, parties, skiing Quebec with Carolyn and Carolyn, California — almost not coming back but glad I did. KIM HARTILL 1975-1979 Ross Activities: Choir, football, debating, supporting, drama. Sec. Treas. — Ophe leo, Choir Exec. 3 years, Cabaret!! Memories: I can do that , Little Pat Albion Hills orienteering, heavies with Missy, ankles, casts, Couch. — cabin 2 Montreal — Rockie! Tide, Saniflush com- mercials, surprise parties, Hips , health surveys, grade ten history right Marianne? — terrific friends! ! ! JUDY HAYDEN 1975-1979 Scott Activities: Running behind A , geography classes at Sunshines , lodging prefects, parties at 15 Elm, kiing Fridays and Mondays, sitting in vans. Teacher: Where are Judy, arole, and Beth? Students: It ' s Friday! Nickname: NJ . 43 CAROLYN HELBRONNER 1965- 1979 Scott Activities: Prefect, Head of Opheleo, debating, past Grant chieftain. Memories: Touch that check and I ' ll break your arm, flags, going gaga. Know what I mean jellybean? Friday, Rah, Rah! Joey, Scarabei, smashing lights, library classes, orange juice and ginger ale, Brent, destroying chemistry lab, r2, weekends, jujubes, une cirque . Good times and great friends. JEANNE HRUSHOWY 1978-1979 McLeod Activities: Volleyball, basketball, water polo? anything to do with sports (of course). Memories of Branksome: Fun laughter, running home to drink tea with Lyssa during spares, trying to find out where my next class is. Weaknesses: Food, 32 and Mork from Ork. CINDY HUGHES 1973-1979 MacGregor Activities: Vice president of drama club, alumnae rep. Memories: Starsky and Hutch Freeze! Blaaa . . . Dance whUe you sweep, McDonald ' s illegally, pickle donator, You big baby, notes. Endless strange and wonderful memories never to be forgotten. MARIANNE JUDSON 1974-1979 MacGregor Activities: President of the N.P. Club ' 74-79 ' , Five fun years. Memories: Bag, Berle and the Troops; lunches at McD ' s with Moe and Carole, Albion Hills, D and B ' s, sing-song ' s in the lockers, scums , stolen Bar ry, TCS and hanging out with foreigners, thanx for all the super times B-Hall. 44 SUSAN KWAN 1977-1979 Ross I do my thing and you do your thing. I am not in this world to hve up to your expectation, you are not in this world to hve up to mine. I am I and you are you. And if by chance we meet each other, it ' s beautiful. SZUHUAILEE 1977-1979 MacLean Nickname: Huai Huai. Favourite Location: Telephone booth. Activities: Squash, tennis, gymnastics, receiving roses and long-distance calls, learning languages. Having many things to write, I would not write with paper and ink: for the things which are seen are tem- poral; but the things which are not seen are eternal. ANITA KWONG 1978-1979 Scott Memories: Pillow and water fights with roomie (Maureen), midnight chats, study time? (Oh the bell invites me!), first winter in Canada — fan- tastic! (but freezing to death). Anyway, always wear a smile on your face ' cause laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face! PATRICIA LASKI 1964-1979 Douglas Activities: Spares, Cabaret I, choir. Memories: Cups and Saucers, talks with Carol, LesUe, Marg, Judy . . . Hymns in grade eight. Ann. There are men too gentle to live among wolves. James Kavanaugh 45 KATHY LLOYD 1977-1979 McLeod Memories: Straightening out the locker fifty times a day, movies, coffee and more coffee, Can I borrow your brush? , going to one basketball game, live-in friends, and at least one mix-up a day. WILLA MacDOUGALL 1978-1979 BARBARA MacMILLAN 1975-1976, McAlpine 1977-1979 This was my last high school out of MacLean , . , , . . many and although it was short ... it Memories: Lookmg back on times of wf.., swell I laughter and happmess: Piggy and wassweU! gj escapades to Ainslie. A pleasurable cruise on the Pathfinder avec Coulter who proclaimed deUriously — Look at the trees! . Comical Knapper and her terrifying blahs! Home is the sailor home from the sea. And the hunter home from the hill. Robert Louis Stevenson JANET McBRIDE 1977-1979 Douglas Memories: Horton and Norton, plus my abnormal roommate, stepping into offices after lights out! Grad party Pam ' s bump! Left or right ear, Sharon? Two holes with Ann! Amanda — come and get it! Guilty or not guilty!!! Guilty of many laughs and good times with all my BUDDIES in MacNeUlI! REBECCA McCORMACK 1966-69, 1974-79 Scott Memories: Prefect of Grade 10, Watermelon, evaluation experiences, weddings, lasagna and hneups, care pkgs., dancing, Strawberries, Humble Abode, boat races, me late? Are you cold? Judy ' s parties, chopped liver, ju- jubes. A man that works with his brain needs twice the feeding of a man that works with his body. TksBHS. SUE MARTIN 1975-1979 McAlpine Activities: Hockey team, van driver, class Slogan rep, grade nine boarder, grades 10, 11, 12 commuter, cops are tops, van lunches, cottage and ski weekends, (P.O. right L. and K.) Smile, it ' s good for you. Goodbye to Munch, Thern,Berb, andBoit! KIM McDonald 1974-1979 Scott Activities: Vice-pres. of N.P. club. Memories: From the mini-mafia to the squad , noon hour races to McD ' s (carole!), grade 11 Spanish class, pickles and pacifiers, bathing cap queen , surprise parties, TCS., bun-bun and Uzard, add another to the list Mo! Frequent Pastime: Chewing gum comme une vache . SUSAN MENDES DE FRANCA 1978-1979 Campbell Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, house president. Be at peace with god and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of Ufa, keep peace within your soul, with aU its sham and druggery and broken dreams IT IS STILL A BEAUTIFUL WORLD . ANDREA MILLAR 1977-1979 MacLean Memories: School 7, weekends out, song fav ' s, hair cuts, dances, squeaky beds and lumpy pillows, lending clothes, chats in room 20, morning coffee, late nights, Horton and Norton, roomies 3 and 4, long walks around Rosedale, Janet ' s stories, eating apples, adopting Ziggy. Life is an adventure in moving , anonymous 48 SALLY MITCHELL 1978-1979 MacGregor Memories: Oxfords! who wears ox- ford ' s? getting locked out and dirt bombs, reminiscing, Air Canada, an anonymous uncle, if Hfe is a bowl of cherries, why do I have so many pits? an extended weekend in Halifax, Nassau, Big Sal, Salamander, Mac- Neill House, whistling, and writing this. MARGARET MOFFAT 1974-1979 Scott — past Chieftain Activities: Prefect, Editor-in-Chief of The Slogan, choir, synchronized swimming, synchro pictures with Annie??? Memories: Smiles, tripping people, aUens, Trish, Jacksonville and escapades bets, scarabei, surjprise parties — cockroach killers, hot (??) cookies and kettles, dinners . . . thanks! . . . Friendships begin with liking or gratitude — roots that can be pulled up. Activities: Head Librarian, clan and ij:lass sports, Junior School Chieftain, One year less a decade!, selling Bazaar Tickets (eh Chris), Formals, Disco- I jsynchro, Mother Northgrave. ! hficknames: MJ, BF eh Sham. LMJ. I I ' The moment may be only temporary I put the moment may be only tem- ' jorary but the memory wUl last orever Thanks, BHS, for all the ears of memories. Good times and jood friends. FELICIA NORRIS 1978-1979 i MacGregor Memories: Rooming with CRAB, fighting over fishfood, tying the -cupboards to the doorknob and laughing nervously as they came out :0f the walls, walking contest with an older man, football in the frost, pizza and ice cream, Hermie ' s funeral with Reverend Campbell and Simon ' s underwater jazz baUet. LAVITA NADKARNI 1974-1979 Ross Activities: Layout Editor of Slogan, Past Pres. of Debating Society, BK. sec. treas., intra-inter school sports. Memories: Jujubes, hot chocolate, surprise parties. Beta Kappa skits and exec, meetings, plastic roses, blind dates, The Young and the Restless, Scar abei, uerile ' , Latin translations group work, What time is it? Crazy times and great friends. ROSANANG 1976-1979 Douglas Memories: Rules in Sherborne, phone, birthday parties, house-mothers. Pizza in Ainslie, corn soup, chattering in MacNeill, right May, Angele?! Having fantastic roommates every year. Those who attempt new flight often fail; failure consists not in the fall but the failure to fly again. 49 THERESA NORRIS 1974-1979 Scott Activities: Prefect, Head of Beta Kappa, past class sec.-treas., active member of Opheleo and Beta Kappa. Memories: Une cirque, flags — eh Carolyn? Neato!, puerile, blind dates, Hutone gang, Germany, jujubes, Scarabei, Beta Kappa exec, meetings, Wendy, dieting, weekends, sad skits, parties, leaving BHS the same size as I entered it, crazy times and un- forgettable friends! KAREN OLIVER 1973-1975, 1978- 1979 Douglas Activities: Volleyball, swim team, tennis, badminton. Memories: Translating chemistry for Theresa, borrowing notes, sleeping, checking up on a little brother at SAC, dances, new oxfords, visiting the school. They always come back for more . MIRABEL PALMER 1973-1979 Campbell Memories: Gr. 9 Prefect, Chenny, Bag Lady Exies forever! Jilbear, essay excuses — completion: 5:35 a.m., Albion Hills, Wakey Wakey Eggs and . . . Bakey, Cabaret — tunny bit, Louise Imitations, Sarnia Specials, Carolyn Ross and the Superbs, Debating — Communism (Argh!) — obscure nodules, Taylor Creek — Yuch!, plastered in Mississauga jeneral, Thanx Nurse Colt!, chiens jhaud. Baggie? We aU laughed . . . ARDEN PATTERSON 1965-1979 McAlpine Memories: 13 prefect installations, carol services, and prize-givings; kindergarten bird watching club. Junior School black running shoes. Senior School renovations. Usually Found: Walking home for lunch. 50 PAM PEPPER 1977-1979 Douglas Memories: Vrooming with Janet and Becky, first grad. party, terrific roommate, dripping taps . . . right Buddy!!, Janet . . . let ' s go downstairs and discuss it . . . Please!!, Ann and Sham . . seen Nancy Lately?, Chateau with Shafe, PH. with Mandy, great friends, great times!! Favourite Sayings: Give me a break!!. Step into my office!!. Buddy!! CAROL PIERCE 1972-1979 MacLean Activities: Past Johnston sub- chieftain, past choir, football, baseball, volleyball and CABARET 1 and 2!! Memories: J.G. ' s parties, titian, You dink! frustrated Trish?, only 3 calories per jujube, freckles are kisses from the sun, Miss Perfect , I ' m not short! Tis better to be short and shine than taU and cast a shadow! STEPHANIE PAYNE 1973-1979 Scott Memories: Lunch hours, delinquency, mais oui? friends forever, snow, sunshine. Those were the days, the golden days, Of purpose clear and high am- bition. Pursue thy goal, there ' s the world to win. But the world ' s not won, nor worth the winning. And in the summer ' s glow, the eyes turn north. And the heart perceives what the mind will SARAH PITMAN 1969-1979 McLeod Activities: Class pres. of 13R2 and Assistant Librarian, member of the Opheleo and Branksomite for a decade! Famous for smiling, learning on the job in the Ubrary, being con- fused with Stephanie. Usually found: Running around the school. Greatest Achievement: Not having to learn words for the carol service, having done so already! 51 MARIANNE REYNOLDS 1971-1979 Ross — Past Chieftain Activities: Grade 12 Prefect, choir, school teams, Cabaret, mooching Miss Duperley ' s cookies. Memories: Mrs. Dowie, 8R4, Grade 10 History, right Kim? Couch, Mom, Homewrecker, Jem, Dancing Queen, locker room talks, clan board — Xmas, Country Style donuts, Tropea, Latin, Caesar Salad, puns, Trish the Dish, heavies, Jackson and Temagami, always found singing, basket case! CHRIS RUKAS 1977-1979 Scott Activities: Choir, past class sports captain, Asst. Editor of the Slogan. Memories: Selling Bazaar tickets, the formal, English with Mrs. Quigley, Disco Synchro, romances, LMJ, a milhon laughs and tears, Clubbars, cameras, hbrary meetings , lunch times, tons of fun and fantastic friends!!! There ' s beauty in laughter and good times we share. B. Bulton. AMANDA SCHULTZ 1974-1979 Ross Nicknames: Mandy, Manders, Pinda. Memories: Main to MacNeill in five easy steps, 100,000 jujubes with Annie Quick, wind your watch, Blink- Blink, Floating with Janette, Sharoo, Pamerooni, November weekend in PH, over enthusiastic elboes, GCBC, Burn Baby Burn, walking straight straight lines, with a broom. Boo, Dunki, Scruffy, Karen, Diane. MAY SEETO 1975-1979 MacGregor Memories: Boarding in Sherborne, Ainshe and MacNeill, first day in BHS, moving from house to house in weekends, midnight snacks, especially cream corn soup, right Rosana?! ! True friendship is sound health, the value of which is seldom known until it be lost . 52 JEAN SHAFFER 1974-1979 MacGregor Memories: A late arriver, 51 with Sally and Sharon, BLO. with Frank and Lauren, Numbers with Frank, trains, skies and gossip with Pam, Utah calls with Schultzie, Shamie and the Fig Newton, Thank you Watermelon, McBride ' s nerves, toidie races, laughing Fits, Wings from CHUM, the box at Binscarth. Thank-you Branksome. 1 SUZANNE SHAMIE 1971-1979 MacGregor Activities: Basketball, volleyball, hockey, tennis, class and clan sports. Sports Captain 13R2. Nickname: Shams right BJ. Memories: Disco synchro, spares with Chris and BJ., East sports captain for four years, ockey games — dreams, tours for the school, cooking with Mother Nor- thgrave, good friends and lots of good times. KATHERINE SHARE 1972-1979 Campbell Activities: Choir, Chamber (Jhoir, newspaper editor, past TSO. rep., meetings. Memories: Readacres, Mrs. Dowie ' s 7R3, Mrs. Cole ' s gadfly, the balcony of St. Paul ' s at Christmas, friends . . . Claim to Fame: Sharfonian Tutorial Service. Ambition: World- famous historian. Probable Destiny: Promoting Branksome as an historical site. LESLIE SHOOTER 1972-1979 McLeod Activities: Vice pres. Beta Kappa, clan and class sports, past class pres. 12R3, C-A-B-A-R-E-T: first and last, choreographer, drama, cheerleading. Memories: Weekends and cottages, my breakfast parties, 7 years with Martha, heavies, SB., talks with Trish, usually found dancing, the Leopard, Whiz kid. Sure do cashew!, Thanx to the great friends and priceless memories. 53 LOUISA SOSNKOWSKI 1978-1979 Campbell Activities: (4 so far!) Literary Editor of the Slogan, Drama Club, Typing Club, Cheer leading. Although I haven ' t been here long I already know that I ' ll never forget: tales of woe for basket case; a certain unbeUevably motivated person; Concentus Husicus; and meeting dozens of super people! MAUREEN ELIZABETH STOKES 1977-1979 MacLean Claim to Fame: Fancy Footwork with father. Activities: Swim team, football injuries, anonymous, Monday morning hangups and toga parties, truckin ' to Clarkson with Sue and the Van, pUlow fights with Anita. Very special thanks to the Johnston clan for everything. Strive to be happy; the world is what you make it. ANDREA SVENNINGSON 1978- 1979 MacLean Another of the Montreal contingent, Andrea has enlightened our Toronto pals on the joys of Les Canadiens, Crescent St. Being in residence, Sven has been able to maintain her ability to be on every team simultaneously! The stay was short and memories were sweet. Bye. FRANCES THORSEN 1975-1979 Campbell Activities: Past Editor in Chief of the Boaster, photography editor of the Slogan. Memories: BLO., SAC, numbers with Jean, Greece, hot (???) cookies and kettles, jujubes. Thanks BHS. If you love something set it free. If it comes back it ' s yours, If it doesn ' t it never was. -Unknown. JENNY TIMBRELL 1977-1979 Ross To many people ' s surprise I became ncredibly and unbelievably motivated. I joined Beta Kappa, started an orchestra, shot my baskets, slapped artistic posters on the school walls. However, I was not seen after school hours as I was engaged in other activities, namely Barry C. PAMELA WILBY 1976-1977, 1978- 1979 MacLean Memories: Morning swim practices, a huge burr, an undesirable influence, helping Gab through Geog., a terrific week in Bermuda, Friday night trips to TCS., whipped cream, tears ever- flowing, a certain poHceman, meet you at the fountain , countdowns, Sandra, can I borrow 10 cents? , but most important making friends forever! SAMANTHA WONG 1978-1979 MacGregor Never put off tiU tomorrow what you can do today because if you do it today and enjoy it, you can do it again tomorrow. Love ya-Montreal, WM. and English, TC. and AS., a couple of wild and crazy girls, and RL., Thanks. Keep smiling. It makes people wonder what you ' ve been up to. CHRISTINA WOOD 1975-1979 Scott Memories: Weekends, Saturday night dinners, midnight chats, early mor- ning pictures. Miss Roach ' s English class!!!, Sunday tea, showers, aUtime snacks . . . Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and Usten to others . . . they, too, have their story. Desiderata. 55 staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Phys. Ed. and Swimming Mrs. Jennings, Mr s. Lumsdon, Mrs. Kizoff. English Languages Standing: Mrs. Roe, Miss Taylor, Miss Roach, Mrs. Waugh, Mr. Nicholus, Ms. McLeod, Miss Kenny. Sitting: Mrs. McRae, Mrs. Bedard. Sitting: Mme. Olson, Mrs. Blake. Standing: Mme. Markes Mme. Menc, Mme. Berka, Mme. Ponte. History, Geography and Economics Standing: Mrs. Dick, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Strangway, Miss Perrott, Miss Bell. Sitting: Mr. Hammond, Mr. Nicholus, Mrs. Zommers. Office Staff Standing: Mrs. Emery, Miss Duperley, Mrs. Adams, Mr. Patrick. Sitting: Mrs. Leman, Mrs. Ralph. Mrs. Proctor Mathematics Sciences Standing: Mrs. Tuer, Mrs. Gray, Miss Riggin. Sitting: Mrs. Shaver, Miss Baker. Standing: Mrs. Davidovac, Mrs. MacGregor, Miss Claxton, Mrs. Hulme. Sitting: Miss Riggin, Mrs. Bunting, Mrs. Shaver. Boarding Boarding Boarding Boarding Boar Definition of Boarding: Buccleuch, Sherborne, AinsHe, and MacNeill; house meetings and study hours; laughter and tears; Mrs. McMillan and housemothers; a chance to acquire a taste for gourmet meals; a time to live with people and accept them for what they are; and most of all, a time for life-long friendships! Marina, Susana, Wendy, Kyle, Chandra, Lisa, Randa, Karen, Rachel, Tammy, Genevieve, Mary, Peggy, Christine, Libby, Irene, Patricia, Pam, Cathy, Christine, Gwen, Julia, Caroline, Bobbie- Lynn, Anna, Laura, Farish, Cindy, Vicki, Sara-June, Frances, Michele, Ellen, Liz, Trish, Robin, Lesley, Sky, Andrea, Heidi, Jeltje, Terri, Rosanna, Carid, Kimberely, Janet, Kelly, Bindu, Ann-Maria, Beth, Dawn, Margaret, Elaine, Nancy, Ivy, Nara, Anita, Tricia, Fiona, Jacyn, Sharon, Margot, Angele, Jennifer, Maria, Carolyn, Loree, Aline, Winnie, Janide, Sharon, Sharoo, Anns, Kary, Janet, Susan, Anita, Szu-Huai, Rebecca, Sally, Andrea, Felicia, Pam, Amanda, May, Jean, Lousisa, Maureen, Andrea and Christina, THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! Love, Ann. And Now, for Something Completely Different THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION Campbell Ross Don ' t overlook us. Ross is tops! Love, Vicki and Andrea. 75 Years Strong On October 4, 1978 The morning of October 4 was dark and damp. Rain threatened and a decision had to be made — should the Official Opening of Branksome ' s restored buildings be held inside or out? In front of Main House a platform had been built, on which the official party, including the Lieutenant-Govenor of Ontario, Pauline M. McGibbon, would be seated. The entire school had rehearsed, assembling by class in the parking lot with the Grade 13 ' s lining the sidewalk of Elm Ave. Junior and Senior Clan Chieftains and Prefects would form a colour guard from the gates to the platform. If bad weather forced the ceremony inside to the gym, there would not be room for the entire school let alone the many expected guests. At mid-morning, the huge cake arrived, in pieces, awaiting assembly and finishing touches. The decision then had to be made, since, once completed, the cake would not be easily moved. In light of Branksome ' s good fortune with weather for the annual garden party, the go-ahead was given to proceed for an outdoor ceremony. A flurry of action began. Chairs were put in place on the platform, which was given a final vacuuming. The Royal Stewart tartan ribbon was affixed to the posts leading up the steps to 10. Fascinated eyes watched the cake take shape with a large crest and ' 75 on top to commemorate Branksome ' s 75th anniversary. As one o ' clock approached, the students quickly took their places with the smallest in front. There was an expectant hush from the nearly 700 Branksomites and staff and an estimated three hundred guests. We waited. After what seemed like hours. Her Honour ' s car with a motor- cycle escort arrived at Miss Roach ' s house. There Chairman of the Board Mr. Adam Zimmerman welcomed the Lieutenant-Govenor and her husband, Mr. D.W. McGibbon, and introduced them to the other members of the official party. Finally the sound of bagpipes could be heard and traffic was halted as the procession crossed Mt. Pleasant Road. When the party had reached the platform, Mr. Dewar, the piper, played the Royal Salute and the Official Opening was underway. True to tradition the sun did shine and although there was a bit of a struggle between the microphone and the wind, the ceremony continued smoothly. Speeches were given, the dedication made by the Venerable Robert P. Dann and the ceremonial cutting of the cake was made by Alumnae President Carolyn Klopstock and Kerry Walsh, the youngest student in the School. The Lieutenant-Governor cut the ribbon and, escorted by Mr. Zimmerman, entered to tour the new facilities and to enjoy a cup of tea with guests in the Common Room. Meanwhile, a line of excited, hungry girls formed to cut and move slabs of cake to each class whereupon it was demolished in very short order. The rest of the afternoon was a school holiday. Branksome ' s facelift is complete and its new modern facilities and fresh look are a tribute to architect William G. Grierson. The en- thusiastic spirit of 75 years of Branksome flourishes amid surroundings reflecting the concern, care and involvement of every member of the School community. 70 Grade 1 Jr. School Sr. School Carolyn Campbell Memories Are Made Of . . . - me cutting the cake. - a special lady came — she ' s on TV. - a bi-i-g cake. - big girls holding flags. - Pauline McGibbon cutting the ribbon. - eating the cake. - wanting to steal a piece of cake. - Miss Roach tripping on the rug. - the wind in the mike. - Mme. Menc straightening ties. - very exciting day. aura of having the Lieutenant- Governor with her escort, and traffic being stopped. - the traditions surrounding the office of the Lieutenant-Governor coupled with all the Branksome traditions. - looking down from the platform at the entire school all together in one place. - being serious for once in my life. 71 73 Dans ma Fenetre Les yeux reveurs Je scrute rhorizon, Cherchant le bonheur Dans chaque flocon. Ces perles luisantes, Tourbillonant au vent M ' enchantent Depuis longtemps. Un sapin enneige me dit bonjour, Et me fait chanter Pour ce jour. Oui, car j ' ai compris Que chaque heure Est une partie De notre bonheure. Qu ' il nous reste a vivre Genevieve Perron Grade 7 The Deer Genevieve Perron Fleet, swift and fast to fly He hopes he will run free and never die. Quietly stealing his way in the woods, He knows he can ' t leave when he really should. The men await, ready to kill, But he waits and watches very still. A shot rings out and down he falls. That is where his life ends to nothing at all. Darcy Bett Grade 8 My Shell Beneath the Caribbean Sea you lived. On the shores of the Virgin Islands. Till I pick you up that day you ' d probably live there still. When I look at you my shell I see visions too hard to tell. Swimming in the waves myself I see. Screaming in pain of sunburnt legs. Soothing aloe put on them. And last but not least my shell, I see myself pick you up. So you see my shell I love you dearly. Anna-Christina Carlson Grade 4 A Sunset Dusty snowfields Riding winds wildly Wispy traces Tear away And die a cotton death Red veins bleed To purple then Drip Tears of grey As stars mourn The death of another day. Millie Paupst Grade 12 Timeless Landscape The skies are blue and cloudless nowadays For all the rainy hours have scattered far, And while the shadows cross these wasted plains I look at the remains of dreams come true. The memories I cherish ' till I die To mankind ' s eye shall never reappear For near as you can get, you ' ll never see The dreams that I created in my mind. Shiona MacKenzie Grade 9 75 My Fourth Try Once again, I am putting pen to paper in a desperate, if not futile, attempt at writing an article acceptable to the illustrious Slogan staff. (A little flattery never hurt anyone!) I will summon all the scraps of writing knowledge present in that flabby mass of grey matter which I sometimes call my brain, and utilize them to their fullest — maybe! I must begin with a witty, attention-catching phrase like Once upon a time ... Don ' t all great stories start that way? Maybe not. Perhaps I shall begin with A funny thing happened on the way to the forum . No, I have heard that somewhere before. I think that it would be best to leave the beginning until the end! In the body of my essay I must use a concise but descriptive style so that my story will come alive for the reader, and therefore capture his interest. The sleepy population of the dull, martian ecumene was rarely captivated, but rather frequently bored ... Wake up! I ' m just joking. My grammar, as always, must be perfect so I will do my best to write this essay as good as I can. Speling is something that I should be con- serned with but I think that I will relacks and rely on the editors to correct any spelling mistakes that they find in my essay. Any good essay ends with a concise summation of the points illustrated in it. In this essay I have tried to show, very suc- cessfully I am certain, that I will never produce an essay that is written well enough to be judged fit to be printed on the pages of our great year- book, the Slogan! Oh well, next year I will at- tempt my fifth try. Anne Clements Grade 12 Ann Whomsley Grade 11 76 Spider Life It ' s our dreams in life, Our goals, and the goodtimes. That we look forward to — They keep us going. The hardships and the badtimes, We learn to face. But each day we are not satisfied, We are constantly looking to another One that will bring us a bright light Into the tunnel of darkness: The future. Soon, time will run out, and there will be No future. We all know this, But only the wise enjoy each moment in the Present. Though I am not wise, how I wish I were. Time, please don ' t pass me by. Kathleen Slater Grade 11 Beverley Hicks-Lyne Grade 11 You are the tiniest spider I have ever seen. With your eight brown legs. And your tiny black head. And you can spin faster Than any pioneer lady. And your thread is more delicate Than the silk thread In my dressing gown. Are you one of the seven wonders of the world? Rebecca Upjohn Grade 11 77 Something about the way the murky water slides into the neat concrete tunnel disturbs me. The muddy liquid twists and turns with vehemence until the freshly laid bank spits into the dark opening and it gurgles away, defeated. Man has interfered with nature. Perhaps that sounds a Uttle too impressive. The interference came only from Mr. Jacobs, who, on recommendation from the on- - - ■ the rails stretching neatly across the water shine in the sun. The golfers think this bridge will be safer than the old wooden one. They didn ' t like to pull their golf bags across the old one because it would creak and sway. I remember how it had a nest on one of its crossbeams for a number of years, but the work- men had to move it when they demolished the bridge. The mother bird must have been frightened because she never came back to the two little blue eggs that lay inside the nest. The bulldozer that had come to fill in the soggy ground where the river used to be had left imprints in the grass as it plodded along towards it destination. I can still see the lines it left because the grass has turned brown where it was crushed. Beautiful, Like a darkened city Beneath a shimmering curtain of stars She stood alone. Yet, In her eyes No sadness could be seen. For, on that day, The memories of forgotten years Were passing through her mind. As wind during a storm. Racing like wild horses towards an unseen Then, As lightning on an open field It came upon her, How lonely she had been. The sadness of that parting Mixed To form a tear. And she began to walk While night enveloped all. Simonetta Lanzi Grade 10 ' ' . Jane Horner Grade 11 Look At Yourself If you Were to look And see All the faces And take Every grinning one from all the rest, Would they Be true smiles Or just Roles acted out Pasted on Capping feelings that are left unexpressed? Dusty Robertson Grade 12 Ilya Un arbre Tout seul Dans mon non-jardin Ou jecultive Mes reves Une fleur Me ferrait Plaisir Amanda Graham Grade 13 Susie Garay Grade 9 81 A Field Guide to Mount Pleasant Between Bloor and Elm. Chapter 6. Sidewalk and Lamp Posts on the East Side. In this chapter shall be discussed the various species of sidewalk blocks and street lamps on the east side of Mt. Pleasant, a subject often overlooked but deserving close at- tention. The extent to which this study is neglected is evident in the fact that most people feel that one sidewalk block is very much like another, and even on examination would report that all the lamp posts in this area of the city are the same. But this is in fact not true. For instance, on the section of Mt. Pleasant under discussion, one finds two main groupings of sidewalk slabs, one of which can be heavily sub-divided. The main difference between the two species is that while one spans the entire width of the sidewalk, the other spans only half, (see fig. A). The larger kind is found, for the most part, in the middle of this section, in the area of the southern half of this bridge, (see chap. 3 for bridge). This type is most remarkable in that it is generally in a better state of repair than the second kind, being, we feel, installed at a much later date. For while the larger kind, without exception, bears the meirk CITY 1972 the others are inscribed most often with CITY 1956 or CITY 1957. (On some of the smaller variety, only the word CITY is discernable, which is reassuring if not explicit.) It is in- teresting to note that the CITY 1957 is by far the most common, and that the other kinds are separated from each other by great distances. This fact has led to considerable speculation as to what the street looked like before 1957. Perhaps the pedestrian of ' 56 had a very long stride. A much rarer related sub-species of block is that which has the insignia shown in fig. B stamped on it. One wonders why the format is different for only that year, but some sources suggest that this was a collector ' s block of limited edition. «2 One of the most interesting attractions on this side of Mt. Pleasant is the sewer or man-hole cover (purpose indefinite) in the sidewalk between the third and fourth lamp post south of Elm (fig. C). It is highly decorative, although when we examined it it was obliterated by an accumulation of dirt (mud rather, the original sketches being made in the rain). It is especially remarkable when compared to the one in the middle of Elm Ave. and Mt. Pleasant (fig. D). Other important marks to watch for are the yellow line, about two feet long, near the third pole from Bloor, and the heiroglyphic (fig. E) which is between the fourth and fifth poles. It is interesting to note that both were executed in the same yellow paint used to mark the exact middle of the bridge (for a further discussion of the importance of this mark, see chapter 3). In any thorough examination of the sidewalk one is bound to be struck by the lamp posts. Here again, one runs into two separate species which may, however, be undistinguishable to the untrained eye. On the south end of Mt. Pleasant are the metal column species, which have rather elaborate tops (fig. F) and the last four lamp stands to the north are the more spartan cement-column type (fig. G). The overall structure of both is, however, basically similar and the iron ones are painted a shade of grey very easily mistaken for white cement. Both of these reasons may account for the appearance of uniformity. Lamp posts are not divided into sub-species as are sidewalk blocks, and in fact, both kinds may bear the same inscriptions. For example, pictographs such as those shown in figs. H and I may appear on either type. This phenomenon is one of the most facinating aspects of the study of lamp posts, and shall be further discussed, along with the signs on the west side of Mt. Pleasant, in the next chapter. Lauren Boyington Grade 13 On Having Turned Sixteen So quickly has my childhood drifted into the distance past, That now approaching my sixth and tenth year I ask myself if it is the future I fear, That I shall face the world unprotected by my childhood crib. I shall now experience what fate awaits me. Life seems like a complex maze, with many opportunities ahead. A maze filled with success, failure, happiness, sorrow and tears. This maze that I must enter is to my past a great contrast. What I shall become, what I shall accomplish, is in the hands of fate. With the maturity and knowledge that I have achieved And with the responsibility and freedom that has been set upon me I shall try to unlock my future ' s gate That seems to frighten, excite and mystify me. Now with confidence and assurance I face the world. What future and fate have in store for me — will be. Zenobia Omarali Grade 11 Martha Yaneff Grade 11 The Gym The gym — that most noble of structures. A testimony to school sports the world over. The eternal gym, surviving from ancient Roman days. Who can deny the aesthetic value of that carefully varnished floor, conscientiously decorated with an engaging medley of coloured stripes? I think the gym is what excited me most about coming to Branksome. On discovering a photograph of this wonderful room in the school prospectus I was immediately filled with the most indescribable thrill. How well I remember the first school day. Burning with curiosity I could hardly restrain my enthusiasm when ushered into that athletic sanctuary that fateful Friday morning. Un- fortunately, so entranced was I that I can hardly recall my impressions during those first happy moments. I remember, however, feeling with all my heart how well the occasion merited the singing of a hymn. It was an extremely touching moment for me when the lights were dimmed and the words flashed before us from the overhead projector, the student body bathed from the light of the four big windows. How well I sympathised with the sports captain requesting the removal of shoes before entering the room. I was thrilled on learning that every day we were to enjoy the same procedure. What a wonderful way to brighten up those early winter mornings! Those first few days I was comforted by the most wonderful of coincidences. By merely looking out my window I was presented with the most spectacular view — right across Mt. Pleasant Ave. — of my most favourite of rooms. No longer need I feel distressed. I merely require a short, sharp glance out my window to achieve great comfort, solace, and spiritual well-being. Not only is the gym beautiful; it is a fun fun place to be. Once can watch, during prayers, skits performed on its raised stage, the staff seated on bleachers placed against the wall, and the girls seated in rows. We must not ignore its athletic function. Girls can participate in dozens of sports, ranging from basketball and volleyball to badminton. To conclude, the gym is Branksome ' s Sine qua non, and we should never cease to appreciate this outstanding monument to athletics, ar- chitecture and craftmanship. Louisa Sosnkowski Grade 13 Here Comes Fog Here is fog A misty grey fog Along the endless harbour Fog comes and goes What an unknown thing fog is. Elizabeth Sharf Grade 4 Like a withered hand reaching to the sky the tree stands erect and motionless, waiting for the white blanket of snow to disguise the world. Its branches are exposed with crumpled leaves dispersed at its base. Until winter starts howling and in- nocent- looking flakes of snow turn cold desola- tion into a white master- piece of nature. Tracy Dalglish Grade 11 85 My Favourite Relative There is a word in the Yiddish language that has always been one of my favourites. The word is mishugas . Its literal translation is something which is a bit crazy , but in Yiddish the word implies that it is not to be taken seriously. Everybody has some mishugasn ; some are charming, some are bizarre, some are childish, some are insane, but none of them really makes too much sense. My favourite relative is my father, who is blessed with many a mishugas . He is tall with hazel eyes and brown hair. One of his mishugasn is that he has kept the same haircut for the past twenty- five years, no matter how the styles have changed. Although he likes nice clothes, he is rarely seen in anything but a t- shirt and jeans. He also wears slip-ons, like the kind worn by children who haven ' t learned how to tie their shoelaces. This has nothing to do with laziness; it is just because he finds them more comfortable than anything else. If this is not a mishugas , I don ' t know what is. Whenever my parents go out, no matter where they are going, what they are doing, and who they are seeing, my father always has to com- plain a little before they leave. He has been doing this for so many years, it has become habit, so now he does it without even thinking. My father is a perfectionist, which explains much of his mishugas . Although he sometimes has a bad back, he will never hesitate to pick up even the most microscopic piece of paper or dust from the floor. He also goes about turning off Ughts, turning on lights, closing curtains and blinds at night, opening them in the morning, and generally straightening up any little thing that is out of place. He even has a whole garbage system worked out; there is a place for everything. Old newspapers go in their own special cupboard; other papers have their own can as well. Kitchen garbage has its own bag, and cans and small bottles have theirs. Twice a week, he makes his rounds, collecting the garbage from all over the house. Then he puts it in its own special bag, in its own can, in our garbage box. When our cleaning woman comes once a week, he leaves strict orders with her NOT TO TOUCH THE GARBAGE! When the garbagemen come, of course they just take it out and dump it in the truck. I am sure that if they could see the amount of work that goes into organizing that garbage, they would be much more careful with it. However, because he is a perfectionist, he also feels that he has to be a perfect father, and he is very devoted to his family. Although he is very demanding of me, he gives me a lot more than he asks in return. He is always there if I need him. No matter how much work he has, he will always put me before it. My father is the most fair-minded and honest person I know and even with all his mishugasn, I would never trade him for any other. Silvie Zakuta Grade 9 A Dream All I could see was a strange place full of colours. All I could hear were different sounds expressing themselves to my ears. All I could smell were strange smells with their own fragrances and scents. All I could touch were shapes of all different sizes and textures. All I could feel was a feeling of joy that I never experienced before. All I could think was that his was an invitation to enter a world different than my own. All I could answer was I accept . Jill Eagleson Grade 9 87 1978 Junior Prize Essay r Sky Pale blue, brilliant blue, it guards the ball of gold. All is peaceful. Gentle moving shapes come to visit, softly silhouetted against the clean colour. White shapes puff around a winding road. Wisps of white billow around the first curve. Then come larger shapes, almost human, with noses, lips, even a beard. Some come running while others stroll. The breeze through the trees plays soft, eerie music. The white shapes begin to dance. In pairs, they swing each other across the brilliant blue. The breeze picks up its tempo, and a definite beat is audible. The human forms begin to march — a long continuous march. Suddenly the march is rudely interrupted by a monstrous mass of gruesome grey. The pleasant music stops, and the grey mass is followed by shapes dressed in black, uniforms which chase away the dancing children. The brilliant blue background is bothered by this. As a warning signal, it turns navy blue in colour. The black uniformed shapes seem to pay no attention, but continue to annoy the navy background. They attempt to kidnap the precious ball of gold. The angered background turns green, and shoots rods of fire that burn holes in the disturbers. Crashes and bangs are heard as the blobs try to escape. Too late! The fire-rods have attacked and pierced the black uniforms. Cries of pain are heard, and tears come rolling down from the ugly masses. First they are slow and small, but as the fire-rods keep coming, the tears move swiftly and constantly in a jet stream towards the earth. Stop everything! The frightened blobs scurry away. The ball of gold superciliously appears, and shows itself in full glory. The brilliant blue colour returns, and the air is fresh and clear again. All is peaceful. Gentle moving shapes come to vist, softly silhouetted against the clean colour. White shapes puff around a winding road. Wisps of white billow around the first curve. Then come larger shapes, almost human, with noses, lips, even a beard . . . Susan Farrow Grade 10 Numero IX Un jour j ' ai rencontre Mon ame Dans le pare A cote de mon Appartement. Un petit papillion Dansait aussi, Et la musique Du ciel Etait belle. Comme c ' est triste D ' etre sans ame Meme pour quelques Instants. On ne voit plus Rein de tout. Amanda Graham Grade 13 89 Evanescence I sat watching her. The huge bed seemed to swallow her delicate frame. Her long black hair lay fanned over the white pillow. Paper-thin eyelids hid her doe-brown eyes. Could this pale face really belong to her? I longed to reach for the thin bony hand; But something held me back. Her face had a peacefulness, a serenity. I did not want to disturb her. Music started playing softly from somewhere. Her shallow breathing gently accentuated the waltz ' s tempo. The music ' s fingers gently massaged my tired body, while The notes seemed to dance over her, trying to give life. But life would not come. Abruptly I opened my eyes. A thin strand of sunshine fell across the bed from the part in the curtains. Strauss had been replaced by song-birds. Their twittering would deHght even the most melancholy heart. I looked at her. No, I thought. She did not hear the happy song of nature; Nor did she see the day just born. And she never would. Kim Hartill Grade 13 Murder Self-imposed Lucid yellows lash the darkness Fire is crackling coals are glowing People trudging by the water Laughing falling tired of dancing Perfect evening for romancing Silks are sandy sodden dripping Sandals shoes are stumbling tripping Singing giggles growing grinning Fire is dying flames are thinning. Bodies splashing in the night Water lashing icy fright. He is watching by the embers Fading greying smoking white. Breathing softly He is humming Heart is beating Fingers drumming Hands are holding fingers quick Steel is snapping deadly clicks Raising slowly loaded barrels Aiming shooting thrice to kill Bodies lurching all is still Pacing to a languid blond Slick skin shining by the dawn He saw her face and shrieked for life For there lay smiling was his wife. Millie Paupst Grade 12 90 FUNDS, FUN AND FACTS Hot Off The Press... A literary triumph! Incredible! Not a dangling participle in sight! I Thus rang the rave reviews the BOASTER received at the outset of its third year in existence. With the invaluable editorial talents of Mrs. Lou Grant Blake, who was aided by Scoop Clements and Kathy Flash Sharf, each issue surpassed its predecessor in quality. Since we have, after hours of haggling, obtained exclusive press rights to such events as the Metro Debating Finals, future issues promise to be journals par excellence. Special thanks are in order for all the reporters, typists, and structural engineers who put in countless hours behind the presses. Let the Boaster Staff of ' 78 79 be remembered as en- thusiastic, dedicated, and just plain nice. Suzie Alumnae Reps The Alumnae Representatives, Amanda Graham and Cindy Hughes, were reasonably busy this year keeping the Alumnae in touch with the student body. Our work is, on the whole, unseen but it is nonetheless important. The Alumnae need to be well informed as to the happenings about the school because the school is the Association ' s prime concern. An alumna is a girl who has spent at least a year in the school and after leaving it continues to keep in touch with the school and the people in her year. This is done through a newsletter and the annual- meeting-dinner-reunion. The Alumnae are responsible for some of the prizes awarded and they also support financially certain aspects of the school by means of donations and the bi- annual Bazaar. Thanks to all who helped with the envelope stuffings and the lick-and-sticks this year. Special thanks to Carolyn Klopstock, president of the Association, for everything and anything. Amanda and Cindy Beta Kappa The Ramabai Rout was held on October 28th in the residence dining room. Many girls climbed the Staircase to the Stars that night to dance under the glitter of the gold and silver stars. The group was very good and the dance a great success! The bonds with our brother school, St. Andrew ' s College, were strengthened this year at the end of November with the first Branksome — S.A.C. semi-formal. This took place at the downtown Holiday Inn. The Dreadful Snakes provided the dancing music after a delicious roast chicken dinner. It was a very enjoyable evening and should become an annual occurrence. The Formal is planned for March 2nd this year and will be held at the Rosedale Golf Club. We all hope it will be as fun and successful as the previous dances. I would like to thank Miss Northgrave and Mrs. Shaver for all their hard work during the year and I hope that they had as much fun as I did in arranging the dances! The committee heads were great and inspired us all by dancing in the snow!! The whole committee was fantastic and without their enthusiasm nothing could have been ac- compUshed. I would like to express a special thanks to Leslie and Lavita for making it a great year! Don ' t worry. Miss Northgrave. Everything ' s under control! Love, Theresa Head of Beta Kappa - Theresa Norris Vice-President - Leslie Shooter Secretary Treasurer - Lavita Nadkarni Committee Heads Food - Cathy LeFeuvre Publicity - Monica Dashwood Decorating - Menta Murray 93 The Voices of Branksome Hall 0 The choir started off this year with a great weekend at Camp Couchiching. We had a terrific time there while getting our voices in shape and getting to know each other as well as Mr. Jordan and his hand signals. The next three months were filled with many rehearsals in preparation for our Christmas per- formances. The Carol Service was a great success, as was Riverdale Hospital and our performance for the Canadian Club at the Royal York Hotel. And who could forget the concert at the TD Centre and the reporter from The Star? The rest of the year will include a performance at St. Paul ' s Anglican Church in February, our annual Spring Concert in May and possibly, as in past years, a tour. My thanks to Mr. Jordan (alias Mr. Jenkins) for his inspiration, the choir executive for all their help and, of course, the choir members for their co- operation and enthusiasm. It ' s been a great year, even if it was a little tense at times. Thanks to all! Love, Marg Senior School Choir President 94 The Chamber Choir This year has been most successful for the Junior School Choir under the direction of Mrs. Willingham. This year Mrs. Willingham has expanded the music programme by adding brass, woodwind, recorder, string and chamber groups. We look forward to their performance at the Spring Concert. Thanks for a great year. Luv, Susan Junior School Choir President Susan and Mrs. Willingham Let It Be Resolved That . . . Branksome has had a terrific debating season this year! We started it off by winning the St. Clement ' s Cup and we are now in second place in the Fulford tournament. We are presently preparing to host the Metro Finals with hopes of representing last year ' s success. We ' ve had some amusing debates with St. George ' s and U.C.C. with resolutions like Resolved that Humpty Dumpty got what he deserved. Clan debating was also a lot of fun with a great show of en- thusiasm from all. We are looking forward to future tournaments and junior debates and if the enthusiasm level stays as high as it is now, it should prove to be a great year for debating. Mrs. Zommers and Mrs. McRae, our staff advisors, deserve many, many thanks. We ' d also like to thank all the girls that helped us out in any way. Good luck next year! Rah, Double Rah, Triple Rah! ! ! Anna and Andrea P.S. Carolyn Campbell and Carolyn Helbronner qualified for the Provincial Finals. The latter placed 11th of the 60 best debaters in Ontario. Madam Speaker, As your first debating captain I would like to rise on a point of personal privilege and thank you all for a really great year in debating. There ' s no rebuttal on that! Margot-Anne Barefoot 96 Lights, Camera, Action! There is nothing hke a large production to bring people together in a most rewarding experience. This year Branksome ' s Theatre Club presented Lillian Hellman ' s version of THE LARK, a major serious drama. A cast of over 30 characters united in a medieval set, bringing our brand new stage and lights to life. Many elements of costume, props and history were combined to produce this play. I would like to thank both the teachers and students working behind the scenes who made it possible. To the Actresses: BREAK A LEG Love, Jane I 1 97 Library Faint whispers can be heard around the room. The resource centre has become an ever popular place where students can come to work or browse or meditate. Girls can be seen busily trying to finish essays due next period. The bell should ring any moment. This year we had another successful afternoon and evening on which parents were invited to Buy a book for Branksome ; 135 new books were added to our collection. Our special thanks to Mrs. Dick for her support and guidance and to the committee who cheerfully shelved and helped you find the books you needed. Love, Mary Jane and Sarah French Club Opheleo Opheleo Executive Head of Opheleo - Carolyn Helbronner V.P. - Carolyn Coulter Secretary-Treasurer - Kim Hartill Junior School Heads - Jennifer Fitzgerald and Karen Vanderdussen. So far, this has been a super-exciting, action- packed year for the Opheleo. Our Ramabai cam- paign was extremely successful and over $2,000.00 was raised for a variety of charities. Needless to say, the sales of various food items received the best response. Prefects were mobbed for their ju jubes and the grade 12 ' s were swamped with many eager Branksomites at their ice-cream sale. The grade 13 ' s added spice to the week by inviting the grade 13 ' s of St. George ' s to Branksome for a baking contest. The grade 9 ' s raised an overwhelming $83.00 at their bake sale. The grade lO ' s raffled off ju jubes and a Thrifty ' s gift certificate. The grade ll ' s made their contribution through a car wash. The junior school were enthusiastic supporters, contributing over $500.00. We must not forget the teachers. Their bake sale showed us that there are some real gourmet cooks on the staff. At Christmas we collected toys for the Yonge Street Mission. We have a host of activities planned for the rest of the year. Selling chocolate covered almonds, roses for the Heart Fund, carnations for M.S., a restoration week and a Strawberry Tea. Thanks for a great year. Much Love, Carolyn, Carolyn, and Kim And Now Making Their Debut 101 And They ' re Off If any parts of the school were to be personified, the metaphor used for the gym would be personality. Determination, pride, hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, emotion, humour, sincerity, and persistence all combine in a particular way to make each person unique. Schools, too, are made particular by the personality that is their gym, especially the teams and spirit that thrive in it. Branksome has personality beyond the most noble people. Our school teams are consistently successful because of the high degree of hard work, determination, pride, sincerity and persistence that goes into them. This year because of great confidence and the resulting need for more competition, we were led to join the Toronto District Colleges Athletic Association (TDCAA). The performance of our coaches has made all this possible. Our personality has been spread to further reaches. Spirit is something felt rather than seen. In clan and class com- petition or other such games, spirit absolutely radiates. It can be felt not only in the gym but everywhere green kilts are found. This is the most outstanding trait of Branksome personality. The Chieftains, Subs and Class Sports Captains have done excellent work in directing and promotmg spirit. Though their effort often seems to be in vain, the laughter heard throughout the halls can assure them there is no lack of spirit at Branksome, Branksome has personahty enviable to any school. It will survive as long as anyone who has enhanced it lives to remember it. Janet Football Back: Vicky Bassett, Jacqui Atkin, Susie Garay, Sarah MacCuUoch, Gwen Baillie, Kim Thomson, Martha Wilson, Carolyn Coulter, Missy Gracey, Martha-Lynn Hardie, Rebecca McCormack, Carol Pierce. 3rd Row: Andrea Svenningson, Janet Hall, Beverley Hicks- Lyne, Kim Hartill, Felicia Norris. 2nd Row: Trish Heward, Judy McClure, Kary First- brook. 1st Row: Judy Garay. AND ON THE SIDELINES Left to right: Jan Bennett, Lisa Carroll, Lesley Adamson, Cynthia Duncan, Leslie Shooter, Pat Christie, Elana Mayers. 105 ist Team, Sac j i?ou;; Andrea Svenningson, Janet Hall. 3rd Team, Back Row: Heather Allen, Patricia Heward, Katie Front Row: Kary Firstbrook, Jeanne Hrushowy, Lundon. Middle Row: Susan Le Feuvre, Margaret Kemp, Vickie Carolyn CampbeU. Absent: Loree Gary, Rebecca Bassett. Sitting: Bryn MacPherson. Absent: Mary Kelton, Sheila McCormack, Janet Gilbert. Coulter. Hockey Team Back Row: Carolyn Campbell, Signy Eaton, Beverley Hicks- Lyne, Laurie Gunton, Lisa Botrie. Middle Row: Vicki Bassett, Bonnie Barnes, Joanne Sisam, Sue Martin. Front Row: Sandra Palmer, Janice Loudon, Jane Avery, Anna Derjanecz. no Swim Team HP Well, the swim team did it again this year. Although we only reached second place in our first few meets, we pulled up our socks (maybe suits is a more appropriate word) and brought the Bishop Cup back to rest in our trophy case for another year. That wasn ' t our only victory though. On February 4th the team went to Etobicoke ' s Olympium Pool to compete in the TDCAA swim meet. This was our first year in the association and we captured the team trophy with 410 points — 85 points ahead of the second place team. What more can I say? Just a great big THANKS to Mrs. Lumsdon and everyone on the team for working so hard and doing so well. The Synchro team is coming along and promises to be just as successful. Good Luck. Thanks a lot, Jan 113 Cross-Country 1st. Row: Kate Wiley, Eileen MacConnell, Margie MacMillan, Tracey McMillan, Denbigh Atack, Arden Patterson, Martha Wilson. 2nd. Row: Mrs. Jennings, Martha Allan, Jane Moes, Sue Le Feuvre, Susan Farrow, Tracy Dalglish, Natalie Buchanan, Jane Horner. 1st. Row: Sarah Wiley, Jill Wigle, Jennifer Huycke. 2nd. Row: Laura Loewen, Pam Smith. 116 Tennis Baseball 15 ' s Team, Back Row: Sandra Palmer, Marilyn Wallace, Dana King. Middle: Kathy Stewart, Paula Doyle, Liz PurcifuU, Jacqui Atkin, Bryn MacPherson. Front: Joanne Sisam, Laurie Gunton, Margy MacMillan, Sheila Mac- MUlan, Mrs. Shaver. Sailing Back Row: Kary Firstbrook, Jeanne Hrushowy. Front: Andrea Millar. 118 14 ' s Team, Back Row: Roseanne Rose, Katie Lundon, Sheila Coulter, Eleanora Cunietti. Middle: Susan Le Feuvre, Heather AUen, Margaret Kemp. Front: Susan Farrow, Chris Grant, Gwen Baillie. Id ' s Team, Back Row: Jean Normand, Miss Kashul, Anne Fraser. Middle: Janet Gilbert, JiU MacCulloch, Robin Bain, Bev Hicks-Lyne, Lisa Botrie. Front: Michelle Proulx, Janet HaU, Sandy Smythe, Dianne Farquhar. Absent: Toni Shaw. Index to the Advertisers -A- Alumnae Association 139 Ashley and Crippen 147 -B- J.J. BarnickeLtd. 133 Black and McDonald Ltd. 140 Bright Canning Co. Ltd. 124 George Brown College 130 Grant Brown National Leasing 146 Bullion Investments 148 -C- Connolly Contractors Ltd. 134 Copp Clark Pitman 127 -D- Dean-Chandler Co. Ltd. 143 The Dominion of Canada Group 142 -E- Eaton ' s 133 Echo Scarfs 122 Elkay Products Division 141 -F- Faskin and Calvin 149 -G- John Garay and Associates Ltd. 143 Camp Gay Venture 127 Mr. and Mrs. B.W. Gilbert 124 Grade 9 129 Grade 10 140 Grade 13 145 Grainger s Flowers 133 Mr. and Mrs. Joel Greisman 138 -J- Johnston and Daniel Ltd. 149 -L- Lanzi of Italy 134 Lawson Murray Ltd. 122 Levitt-Safety Ltd. 134 Lindsay, McKelvey and Co. Ltd. 137 Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Co. Ltd. 123 -M- Market Aides Ltd. 148 Martin Hardware Dist. Ltd. 130 E.J. McConnell and Associates 126 Hans Moser Travel 137 -N- National Hockey League Players Association 148 Northwood Mills 136 -0- O ' briens Ltd. 138 Camp Oconto 137 -P- Pagurian Press 121 The Palace Pier 128 The Personnel Centre 122 Professional Optical Co. 132 -R- Remedial Reading Centre 135 Ridpath ' s Ltd. 143 E.A. Roncarelli 140 Royal Trust Corporation 131 -S- Edna Schwartz 127 Sentinel Aluminum 137 Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Silverthorn 124 Simpson ' s 127 Stoodleigh Restaurants Ltd. 132 Supreme Aluminum Ltd. 144 Swimtec 149 -T- Mary Lou Taylor Agency 1 26 Thorne Riddell 126 The Toy Shop 149 Travelers Canada 138 -W- Wimmers Coiffure 125 120 A Pagurian Press hook makes the difference 121 LAWSON IVIURRAy LilVliTEd Advertising • Corporate Communications 1670 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4G 3C2 (416)482-4210 Looking for Staff? Temporary and Permanent Call The Personnel Centre Ask for Edith Geddes or Lynne Heaman 924-6274 COMPLIMENTS OF ECHO SCARFS DON ' T BUY A PIG IN A POKE BUY RESEARCH m LOWEN, ONDAATJE, McCUTCHEON COMPANY LIMITED Members The Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Stock Exchange, Vancouver Stock Exchange TORONTO MONTREAL VANCOUVER GENEVA PARIS Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1979 Compliments of Mr. Mrs. B.W. Gilbert and Mr. Mrs. Gideon Silverthorn Best Wishes to Branksome Hall With Compliments of BRIGHT CANNING CO. LTD. Niagara Falls Ont, Box 90 L2E 6S8 Compliments of COIFFURE ■YOUR ONE STOP BEAUTY CENTRE ' The Towne Mall 81 St. Clair Avenue East Telephone: 929-3349 OUR COSMETIC ROOMS FEATURE Facials Acne Treatments COSMETIC SPECIAL Hair removal painlessly now with EPILATRON Ear pearcing (24K. Gold Studs) Manicures Pedicures Permanent waving with the new PYRAMYD TECHNIQUE for Fashionable Hairstyles $250,000 Thorne Riddell Si Co. 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And we keep up With fashions for today and tomorrow. And Simpsons are making changes too. To make it easier for you , we ' ve mov- ed your boutiques to our second floor We ' ve made them brighter, more con- venient For your kind of fashion — your kind of changes. Come see. Elevation 3 and Threadmill Simpsons Downtown Selections available at all Simpsons Toronto Area Stores, YB302 278 s Edna Schwartz of the Colonnade 131 Bloor St. West Cornerstore Street Level All the Best to the girls from Branksome Great Clothes at Great Prices 127 Luxurious WoM Roman bath • gymnasia Palace Hair Salon • gourmet restaurant « terrace private lounge - resident pianist Palace Pantree gourmet shopping • complimentary interior design service i concierge • executive housekeeper bellhops • maid service 5 appliances in every suite doorman • tropical glass enclosed pool • spacious suites imported cabinetry balconies or solariums • suites for overnight guests AMost Elegant 1 31 Jena One bedroom Jrom $55,000 One bedroom plus den 70,000 Two bedroom 84,000 Three bedroom 115,000 Three bedroom plus den 184.000 ■50 Percfiil Fiiunana • 10 rercenl Inicresl The Pdace Pier Condominium Residences 2045 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto (416) 252-5927 128 GCT THE SiMNKSOmiTe SPIRIT II 00 With Compliments of THE GRADE NINES 129 The City is Our Campus St. James Campus Kensington Campus Casa Loma Campus 200 King Street, East 21 Nassau Street 160 Kendal Avenue Business and Commerce Electronics Graphic Arts Design Diploma Nursing Ballet Community Services Fashion Technology Food Technology Theatre Arts Allied Health Auxiliaries Architectural Technology Electro-mechanical Technology George Brown College P.O. Box 1015, Station B, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2T9 (416) 967-1212 w .ft J With the Compliments of a I MARTIN HARDWARE JiSTftlBUTORS LIMITED SUPPLIERS TO THE WOODWORKING INDUSTRY IDAYBAR AVENUE, REXDALE, ONTARIO, CANADA M9W 3N8 (416) 241-9191 The goal of yesteiday will be the starting point of tomorrow. Car I vie Royal Trust [g] 131 Compliments of THE STOODLEIGH RESTAURANTS AND INDUSTRIAL CATERERS Compliments of PROFESSIONAL OPTICAL COMPANY W,e cannot know how much we learn, From those who never will return, Until a flash of unforeseen Remembrance falls on what has been. Robinson J.J. Barnicke Ltd. THE FINP]ST IN LEATHER DESIGN 112 Yorkville Ave., Toronto Ontario, Canada M5R 1B9 (416)964-2582 Connollu Contractors Ltd. w 140 Ashwarren Road, Downsview, Ontario M3J 1Z8 Telephone 638-5500 Cable CONMARB We ' re doing beautiful things not just in marble, mosaic and tile, but in pre-cast concrete, chemical and resilient flooring, terrazzo, carpeting— and even Bomanite, the new material with a custom design impressed into coloured concrete. Formerly Connolly Marble, Mosaic Tile Company Limited compliments of: LEVITT-SAFETY LIMITED 33 Laird Drive Toronto, Ontario M4G 3S9 Telephone (416) 425-8700 BRANCHES THROUGHOUT CANADA We at Remedial Reading Centre extend to all the pupils and the staff of Branksome Hall our very best wishes for a successful year. MARY LOUISE STEINBERG. BAJ J.CS Director Remedial Reading Centre 208 BLOOR STREET WEST, TEL. 964-0089 northiuood Congratulates Branksome on its Restoration and 75th Anniversary noranda group CAMP OCONTO SINCE 1925 FOR GIRLS - 8 TO 17 YEARS In the heart of the Toronto — Ottawa — Montreal triangle For illustrated brochure — contact DIRECTORS - MR. AND MRS. C. LABBETT 3 Pine Forest Road, Toronto M4N 3B6 Telephone 489-1023 0 ' M HANSMQSER TRAVEL Hans R. Moser 366 Church Street Toronto, Ontario MSB 2A2 bus: 367-1819 res: 494-4428 aluminum products co. limited 1 50 Railside Rd , Don Mills — Ontario — Canada — M3A 1 Telephone (416) 444-5201 are pleased to have participated in the renovations to Branksome Hall. manufacturers of: :aluminum windows and curtain walls aluminum and steel skylights for architectural, commercial and institutional use Compliments of LINDSAY, McKELVEY COMPANY LIMITED Investment Counsel Suite 1108, 101 Richmond Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H ITl 362 -4221 Ronald S. Stuart J. Kent McKelvey Patrick S. Morgan 137 u Travelers has been insuring travellers since 1864... when we wrote the first travel insurance policy on the North American Continent. Since then we ' ve insured hundreds of thou- sands of people on trips throughout the universe. (We were the only company to in- sure the Astronauts on their travels to the moon.) Experience like this is hard to find. Espe- cially when you ' re looking for full coverage policies. Next time you travel, ask your travel agent for Travelers Travelrite travel insurance. Be sure Insure! Our best wishes to the 1978 - 1979 graduating class. Travelers Canada 400 University Ave. Toronto, Ontario M5G 1S7 PETER BETH BRADY 1075 YONGE STREET, TORONTO, ONTARIO M4W 1 Y5 TELEPHONE 921-0233 Best Wishes to the Grad Class of 1979 CompUments of Joel Greisman. THE BRANKSOME HALL ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION The Greatest Graduation Gift . . . ...A MEMBERSHIP in Including THE ALUMNAE NEWS - will Janet Hall become World Controller? - will Carolyn Campbell become Prime Minister? - will the Slogan editors become famous journalists? - who will be the next revered principal? - who in the graduating class will have the first baby? - who will marry first? KEEP UP TO DATE WITH BRANKSOME AND HELP IT PROSPER Life Membership: $25 00 until Dec 31 of Graduation Year (thereafter $35 00) Annual Membership: $5 00 Payment to: Branksome Hall Alumnae Association The Alumnae Office, 10 Elm Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1N4 139 BLACK McDonald limited ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS Compliments of a friend Let us out! 140 ELKAY HIGH FASHION STYLE SINKS Elkay Products Division recently introduced a new line to assist remodelers and builders in upgrading their sales and profits on stainless steel sinks. Called Elkay Feature Sinks the line includes three distinctive styles available, for the first time, in all three Elkay quality grades. Lustertone (18 gauge stainless steel, hand-polished to a highlighted satin finish); Pacemaker Starlite (20 gauge machine polished to a bright satin finish): and Celebrity (20 gauge, machine polished to a bright finish). For more information, write: Elkay Products Division 195 Milner avenue, Scarborough, Ontario MIS 3B2. 141 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE BRANKSOME GIRLS The Dominion of Canada Group The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company The Casualty Company of Canada RIDPATH ' S LIMITED. 906 Yonge Street, COMPLIMENTS Wall and Cold Storage Insulation Caulking and Sealing Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors 275 Comstock Road Scarborough 1240 Vulcan Way Richmond, B.C. Toronto M4W 2J2 Best Wishes to the Graduating Class John Garay and Associates Limited Consulting Engineers 250 Merton Street Toronto, Ontario 143 • HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL ALUMINUM COOKWARE • INSTITUTIONAL AND RESTAURANT SERVICE WARE • MOBILE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT • STAINLESS STEEL CATERING UTENSILS • SOLID COPPER COMMERCIAL COOKWARE • COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES • GALLEY CAFETERIA SERVICE MODULES COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION SUPREME ALUMINUM INDUSTRIES LIMITED THIRTY SIX HUNDRED DANFORTH AVENUE SCARBOROUGH ONTARIO M1N 2E6 CANADA 145 Compliments of GRANT BROWN NATIONAL LEASING INC. 1576 Weston Rd. 249-7411 3 METRO LOCATIONS: 240 Danforth Ave. 465-7537 2100 Lawrence Ave. E. 752-8204 Feel your confident best in PyrCHLEY riding clothes. Ask for PVTCHLEY by name. Available at leading Saddlers. Compliments of National Hockey League Players Association President - Bobby Clarke Executive Director - Alan Eagleson Forecasting a Bright Future for Branksomites. 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MSA 1 L3 Tel: 368-2606 THE TOY SHOP 62 Cumberland Street (at Bay 961-4876 Sherway Gardens 622-1041 149 Memories . Mork and Mindy, TTC Strike, Bee Gees, Superman, Norman Rockwell ' s death, Branksome ' s 75th birthday, Do you think I ' m sexy? (No!), China invades Viet Nam, Chinese Shoes, Boogie Oogie, First Father-Daughter dance, Jamestown Massacre, Branksome-St. Andrew ' s joint semi-formal, The Year of the Child, Record breaking cold weather, no blizzards so we didn ' t get a day off school, Chesty Morgan comes to town, Saturday Night Live, Official opening of school, measles strike Branksome, Roger Neilson fired and rehired, Begin- Sadat peace treaty, Boys vs. Girls, Branksome, Metro Debating Finalists, Roots, Heaven Can Wait?, Soaps, a new addition to Family, Maggie T. makes a movie. The Lark, EcUpse, Miss Taylor gets engaged, Mrs. Blake has a girl, Grad Formal, cookie raids. Animal House, Formal turns out to be fantastic. Miss Claxton ' s last year. She ' s always a woman, the year of the perm, roller disco. Grease, Grade Weeks, Slogan Editors get plenty of exercise, but it doesn ' t show. Nanou, Nanou Au Revoir Published by Josten ' s National School Services Ltd. Winnipeg, Manifoba, Canada. I I l[ ii 11