Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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the editors Co Editors-ln-Chief Literary Editor Photography Editor Sports Editor Advertising Editor Junior School Editor Staff Advisors Nancy Hutchins Sue Wurtzburg Barb Morris Lynn McGuire Hayley Parker Deb.bie Hemstead Pippa Harris Miss Kenny Mrs. Gray

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editorial? As the final deadline rapidly approached, we were overcome with a feeling of horror Lodged in the back of our minds was the knowledge that sooner or later the inevitable would occur — an editorial would have to be written Finally, we could stall no longer With anything but profound thoughts in our minds, we sat at a desk, placed paper and pens in front of us and swore we would have the editorial written before we left the school The garbage pail filled to over flowing, the skies grew dark and the editorial remained unwritten As dinner time came and went, we decided that organization was the key if we were ever going to get anything done We needed a set of basic rules to follow All our energy was devoted to compiling some rules needed to compose the perfect editorial. Upon completing a list of rules, we decided that they might be as entertaining as an editorial; thus, we present a few rules to remember when writing an editorial; 1. Begin with a definition of editorial from the dictionary. This will ensure that the readers know exactly what it is they are reading. 2. Leap into the editorial with a catchy phrase, such as: Rumor has it that . . or A great discovery has been made! These are both useful eye-catchers. Try to avoid using: This has been a great year. We had 175 days of sunshine and only 150 days of rain. The smart reader will notice that 40 days are unaccounted for. This gives a poor (if perhaps truthful) impression of the editors. 3. State as clearly as possible what the theme of the yearbook is If there is no theme, mvent one to prevent any embarrassment on the part of the editors. 4. Declare this year to have been the most spirited in the school ' s history. For example: This year has been the most spirited in the school ' s history. Don ' t be discouraged by the fact that this has been said for the past twenty years. 5. Briefly outline your own personal history at the school. It should be as com- plimentary as possible and be sure to omit any details of any unsavoury past. 6. Acknowledgements are a necessary part of the yearbook editorial. We offer: Thanks to everyone. This will ensure that no one has been left out. 7. At this point your editorial is nearing completion. But a final profound thought is needed to tie in all loose ends. We suggest: Quod incepimus conf iciemus. Latin quotes mean a great deal to most students. Thus, this would be an appropriate conclusion. Editorially yours, Sue and Nancy Post Script: Despite our attempts to avoid seriousness, a special word of thanks must go to Miss Kenny and Mrs. Gray. What we have begun we shall finish.