Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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Branksome Havergal Challenge And did those feet in Modern time walk upon Branksome ' s mountain green? Branksome sends its sympathy to the thirteen HavergaUans (and auxilary runners) who can answer yes to the above question. Fortunately, we cannot em- pathize or understand the plight of the unprepared or the under- spirited. On a balmy May day in the year of 1982, Branksome hosted the first Havergal-Branksome Challenge. Created under the superlative leadership of AUson Wiley and Kelly Hawke, over three hundred Branksomites (myself included) gathered in the lowerfield to watch the challenge. The Challenge consisted of an obstacle course and a run around upperfield. It also included a brief jog up the stairs by the tennis courts, an incline now affectionately known as the Havergalian Hill. Neither the run nor the op- posing athletes were any match for our fit and confident team of thirteen. Clad in chariots of fire white, the team was able to finish the course all by them- selves. Needless to say, we won. Between the bar-b-que af- terwards and the Challenge, the day seemed quite a success. P.S.: Thanks should go to Kelly and AUson and to the rest of the 1981-82 grads who helped us re- instate our supremacy in spirit. By M. Cartwright

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The Formal Little was said about the formal held at the Rosedale Golf Club except that it was a success. There was a tremendous turnout by the elevens, twelves and thirteens. Every single grad was at the dance thanks to Jenny Pitman ' s dating service. The band was called the Grotto Beats and was very popular. Even better, if possible, than the Bop Cats at the U.C.C. Battalion Ball. That alone says something for girls ' school dances. Many times the dance floor was so filled that several couples ventured outside to dance on the ice covered patio. According to tradition, everyone (alright, we exag- gerated) arrived at the appointed time and went through the receiving line. Everyone was a little nervous when introducing their dates; the most memorable being when one attender in- troduced her date to Miss Roach by saying: Good evening Miss Roach, may I produce my date. As expected the traditional Laura Ashely and pastel taffeta dresses came out of closets. Black tails and red bow ties seemed to be very popular. I believe I counted seven! Finally the evening was a lovely ending to a hectic term and it was a real pleasure to see Mr. and Mrs. Levitt dancing. Carpe Diem! Sally Pitfield On May I, 1982 the annual Branksome Hall semiformal was held in the school gym. Students from grade nine and up attended the dance with their dates and moved to the disco-new wave beat of Gord James, a disc jockey from CHUM. By tradition, this dance was organized by the grade twelves. This dance surpassed all others with its large attendance (thanks to the terrific publicity), excellent food which in- cluded fresh strawberries, homemade cookies and abnormally popular punch, good music and dance contests. The lucky winners of the dance con- tests went home with B.H.S. frisbees and records from CHUM. Thanks go to the grade twelves, Martha and Kathy who all helped to make the evening a success. Jenny Ryder Spring Concert All the long hours of practice since the beginning of the Choir year had finally paid off. The 1982 Spring Concert was a smashing hit, coming to a climax with a standing ovation! The Choir members were all so thrilled just before their per- formance because for the first time in the Choir ' s history we were being accompanied by the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. The varieties of instruments gave the whole performance a special air. This was the time we said our good-byes to our well loved Choir master, Mr. Jordon. The audience joined in with us to wish Mr. Jordon the best in his future career and also to thank him for all his hard work in the years he was at Branksome. Without him, the Spring Concert could never have been what it was. Thanks a million Sir! Kim Cramer

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GLIM BASH f 4;o ' clotkfe 5; o ' clock On Tuesday, May 25, our clan chieftains went out of their way to make our final clan gathering of 82 be one to remember - they really did. Firstly we had an exciting game of capture the flag. The teams were Mc clans vs. non- Mc clans. The non-Mc clans won. Then we were served an elegant dinner of hot dogs, potato chips and salad. The meal was piped in by S.A.C. boys and was indeed an elegant affair. Congratu- lations and thanks should go to all the chieftains and subs for a fantastic evening and a great year of spirit. S.A.C. March True to tradition, the St. Andrews ' cadet corps arrived on Sunday morning clad in their red blazers and green kilts. They assembled in front of Sherborne and Ainslie to the sounds of the bag pipers warming up. After the customary in- spection, they marched down Mt. Pleasant which had been closed for the event. A large crowd of spectators lined the street to watch the parade. It was truly a sight to see. Sports Day Sports Day 1982 was a great success. Not only did it include the annual slogan signing, but it also included the ever popular three- legged race and an exciting leap frog relay which had everyone involved. The biggest surprise of the day was when Alison Wiley captured first place in the 800m. run. No one would have ever guessed. (Ha-ha). ran a fine race to win the 60m. dash. Congratulations to all of those who participated. It was a memorable occasion. « • « 0 , II iiM r