Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1986 volume:

SLOGAN W HEY YOU! CHECK US OUT! DON ' T MESS WITH THE BEST CAUSE THE BEST DON ' T MESS DON ' T FOOL WITH THE COOL CAUSE THE COOL DON ' T FOOL HEY YOU! CHECK US OUT! CHeCHUSOUT Branksome Hall 10 Elm Ave. Toronto, Ont. M4W 1N4 WINDSURFING - funfunh Windsurfing is the ultra-hottest sport on water. Windsurfers are the ultra-coolest humans on earth. G£ yS- WOWWOW!! Guys, like windsurfers, are necessary to life in general and in specific. Unfortunately, there seems to be a dearth of guys at Branksome, so for your pleasure we have taken and included pictures of some. FOOD- YUM YUM! Be it bagels and cream cheese. Diet Coke, Cheese balls, Treats cookies, Druxy ' s salads or pizza, we love it all! ! ! EDITORIAL - BORING boring! necessary NECESSARY! HERE IT GOES . . . Spirit, spirit we have got. Not a little but a lot . . . Welcome to the 1986 Branksome SLOGAN. This past year has certainly been one of spirit, and since the SLOGAN represents the school year, why not have a theme of spirit? The cover, with photographs on it for the first time, also reflects the theme. The incredible pictures were taken by Edward Drew, a very patient professional photographer. Everyone who had a hand in any aspect of the SLOGAN soon realized that despite the hours of hard work, it was ac- tually possible to have fun. The same goes for school. Midst the tests and essays there ' s always a time for joking and laughing. Humour has a place everywhere and that ' s why we decided to have some fun with this year ' s SLOGAN. Look twice at some of the unusual photos, read carefully some of the headlines, and don ' t be afraid to laugh out loud (we did in writing it), at the LIFE AND TIMES OF RIBBIT - THE PARTY-ANIMAL, the ongoing saga of our mascot, that fearless generator of Spirit. The story of Ribbit ' s activities would never have amounted to anything without the creations of Mary Wright. Singlehandedly she drew each and every cartoon of Ribbit in this entire book. Another person whose talent we borrowed is Lisa Pigat who took all the photos for the boarding section. The success of this and every SLOGAN depends on team- work. The SLOGAN staff this year personified teamwork. When it came to individual tasks, every member pulled her own weight. Yet, when a group collaboration was needed, everyone worked together. Thank you for your absolute dedication and also for your uncanny skill of knowing when to laugh. Janet Read deserves special mention for the SLOGAN would not be sitting in front of you right now without her. She is the most incredible person to work with. Her sense of humour is un- paralleled and her hard work on whatever she undertakes is unrivalled. Mrs. MacGregor also deserves our thanks. She gave us support whenever we needed it and her patience when we had just one more page to finish was really appreciated. The job of yearbook advisor has got to be one of the toughest jobs around but she is a pro at it. Mrs. Roe and Mrs. Gray also devoted many hours as literary and advertising advisors. Finally, our thanks to Mrs. Read and Mrs. Emery who always greeted our demands with a smile. Mrs. Read ' s cookie visits to the SLOGAN office will never be forgotten. Now its time to get to the yearbook itself. It ' s your SLOGAN, Branksome, so check it out! P.S. To everyone on the SLOGAN Staff, (you know who you are), you are all the most amazing, committed, dedicated friends. Thank you. f Although constantly busy with the SLOGAN, Terrell always finds time to take pictures for her THE LATE NIGHT REPORT: The staff fridge has no food of nutritional value - but their coffee tastes great! SLOGAN STAFF 1986 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Louise Dempster ASSISTANT EDITOR Janet Read LAYOUT EDITOR Corinne Strasman LITERARY EDITOR Janice Franklin ART EDITOR Meileen Son Hing SPORTS EDITOR Leslie Fleming JUNIOR SCHOOL EDITOR Alison Dalglish ADVERTISING EDITOR Katie Ingham PHOTOGRAPHERS Terrell Bond Hillary Pounsett Nicole Pichler TRIPLE E Debbie Edney JOLLY TYPIST Meredith Bond STAFF ADVISOR Mrs. MacGregor LITERARY ADVISOR Mrs. Roe ADVERTISING ADVISOR Mrs. Gray 3 MISS ROACH AND SARAH As usual, 1985-6 has been busy and productive for Branksome as this yearbook well illustrates. However, this year has been a little different from others for several reasons. It started off in an extraordinary way when the whole Senior School was honoured to be asked by our brother school, St. Andrew ' s College, to help celebrate their 60 years in Aurora. And so five bus loads of us enjoyed the crisp, sunny, bagpiping day -- games, ceremony, meals and dance - at St. Andrew ' s on October 26th. There have been as usual a few new ventures. This year has seen our first rowing team, our first indoor track team, our new public affairs club, our first band concerts, which attest to the growing popularity and quality of our instrumental music. The Musical is now a tradition in the Senior School as this year ' s SOUND OF MUSIC ensured. But this spring, the Junior School produced two of their own -- THE WIZARD OF OZ for grades seven and eight -- ANNIE for grades one-six. Although we have had one or two exchanges in the past, this year their number has increased. Three of our students have been studying in France during the final term, one in Quebec and one in Fettes School in Edinburgh. And we have enjoyed three guests to our school, Virginia Dufour from Quebec, Isobel Ensuque from Grenoble and Elizabeth Noon from England. The variety added by new activities, different school experiences for several girls, and guests from other provinces and countries gives a vitality to the school which we all share. But what has given this school year its particular stamp of success and spirit, has been the student leadership which has been outstandingly dedicated and creative, particularly that provided by our Head Girl, Sarah Wright, and all the prefects. I thank them on all our behalf. Branksome has many parts to it. I never really realized how much there is to do and enjoy at Branksome until 1 started thinking about what I wanted to say to you today. First came boarding. This year I have come to know the boarding part of Branksome as I have taken on the new status of a boarder. I have seen something of Branksome I never saw before. Learning to Lyme with the Bahamians, delicious dinners every night, waiting your turn for the phone and then hearing that irritating busy signal, opening back doors, and fire drills at midnight are parts of boarding life I ' ll never forget. Homework, tests, exams, marks or academics are another part of Branksome but my speech would be rather tedious if I dwelt on that topic for long. Music and athletics join together to provide the majority of after school activities. Social events are also an exciting part of Branksome and this year started off in a very unique style with Gatsby ' s Garden Party. Next came New Girls. As always there are many new girls at Branksome this year. They add a lot to our school and they always make me think of the Junior School. I guess that is because I was a new girl in grade seven. To the Junior School I have this to say - you are a very special part of Branksome and anytime I am across the street you always make me feel welcome. Your smiles and en- thusiasm are a great part of any day. What about outings? Almost every student leaves Branksome on an outing at one time or another. Nobody ever forgets Mrs. Hay ' s trips to Quebec, Ottawa and Washington. K is for Kiltpress. The Kiltpress is our school newspaper and along with our yearbook it plays a very important role at Branksome. It is the responsibility of the Kiltpress and the SLOGAN to keep each part of Branksome aware of what is happening throughout the other parts. Another part of Branksome, probably the most popular, is the holidays. I have mentioned today many different parts of Branksome Hall and there are a lot more that I haven ' t mentioned. These parts all come together to produce the most important part of all-school spirit and enthusiasm. Ribbit, our school mascot, is full of enthusiasm and his spirit is catching. Come out to any activity and let the spirit grab you. I believe that this should be a fabulous year for all of us. The prefects are a very special group and I ' m lucky to be working with them. This year ' s graduating class is enthusiastic and fun-loving. But we need everybody ' s help. With the team work of the prefects, the grads, the staff, the junior school and the senior school let ' s make this the best year Branksome has seen in a long time. In the words of a song you ' ve all heard - I ' ve told you about a school I know it ' s kinda crazy but you ' ll want to go You can party till the break of dawn At Branksome Hall you can ' t go wrong! - Headgirl ' s speech at the Installation of the Prefects, Oct. II ' 85. At Rosedale United Church. 5 Miss Brough and Tonya Boundless energy, endless enthusiasm, continuing care and concern are a few of the elements which make the Junior School students and staf f cohesive and productive. Thanks to the staff and parents, our extra curricular programme has been varied and exciting. Cross country skiing at Read Acres was a great success; debating against St. George ' s and Cresent most rewarding; and our band and choir have given much pleasure, both to all of us in the school and to many throughout the city. We have so much to look forward to in the Spring: the performance of the musical, ANNIE, by the grade 1-6 drama club, the grade 7 and 8 drama club ' s production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT ' S DREAM, and the grade 7 and 8 performance of the musical THE WIZARD OF OZ. My thanks and appreciation go to Sarah, Tonya, the prefects and the Junior School officers for their support and help throughout the year. A special thank you to Tonya, who kept me so well informed. It has been a very good year. Dorothy Brough Dear Junior School Thank you for a wonderful year. Although I never went to the Junior School, you all welcomed me and made me feel right at home. The spirit this year has been excellent. Games at lunch, Ribbit ' s Birthday, Spirit Week, and of course skits, have all added together to make a successful and enjoyable year. A special thank you to Miss Brough, the Junior School staff the chieftains and the sports captains for all your extra support and kind- ness. I hope you all enjoyed your year as much as I did and Good Luck to every girl in the Junior School for next year! Love, Tonya The Staff Across The Road Front Row(L-R): Mrs. Ranger, Mrs. HoUenberg, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Willingham, Mrs. Gratias, Mrs. Mclntyre, Second Row: Mrs. Chilton, M rs. Bunting, Ms O ' Regan, Mrs. Beamish, Miss Wren, Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Claire, Mme Dean, Mrs. Hay. Back Row: Mrs. Phelan, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Geogievski, Mme Douglas-Oliver, Mrs. Provan, Miss Cinits, Mrs. Hawkin. FRASER Sarah Woolford, Samantha McLaren JOHNSTON Nathalie Butterfield, Fiona Griffiths BRUCE Sarah Hull, Jen Fishlock This year has been an especially busy one! We started off our term with a great day in the sun at our clan gathering. Since then, every clan game and contest has been met with an overwhelming response. Our monthly clan meetings have been an enormous success in getting the whole school to know each other. Thanks to everyone who went out of her way to make our jobs easier - especially Mrs Smith, Miss Cinits and the prefects. Your enthusiasm throughout the year has been really encouraging and we wish next year ' s chieftains the best of luck. We hope that you had as much fun as we had! CHIEFTAINS. . . . with the Sports Captains We have really enjoyed being your sports captains this year. We have made many new friends with the students and staff. We have had fun reffing the clan games and participating in the lunch time activities. This year was the first year there have been co- sports captains. We have been the first to try it out. It has been really fun to have someone to work with. We ' d Hke to thank Mrs. Smith and Miss Cinits for all their help in planning events. We ' d also Hke to thank Mrs. Georgievski and the grade 8 students, especially Alex and all the chieftains, for all their support and spirit. Thanks again for all your enthusiasm. We hope you have as good a time in the Junior School as we have had! Good luck in the future. Love Marcia and Kerry Girls . . . The Ottawa On Tuesday, October 29, 1985, the grade nines set off to Ottawa under the leadership of Mrs. Hay. There were suitcases everywhere, missing girls, frantic teachers and busy Mrs. Hay while we loaded the bus. The ride up was fine but everybody was relieved to get off the bus to have a tour of Bellevue House, the home of John A. Macdonald. Then we were back on that bus and the days that followed brought many opportunities such as meeting John Turner, Barbara MacDougall, Jean Chretien, Joe Clark and his wife, Maureen MacTeer and John Bosley. Along with this we had tours of the parliament buil dings and we sat in the Senate and the House of Commons. On October 31, after our busy day we set off to the best Hallowe ' en party ever! Mrs. Hay, the teachers and parents had prepared the party room at the hotel for a great Hallowe ' en. All the girls were given masks and entered to see their teachers looking very different. Mrs. Waugh in a pumpkin suit, Mr. McVay as a witch, Mrs. Bousfield as a punk, and Mrs. Hay as a Branksomite, all made our trip very memorable. - Brenda Welsh Travelling Washington Mrs. Hay ' s Washington Trip began at 6:00 am on November 18, the first of six action packed days. All the grade 8 sleepy eyed students began to fill the two buses and Miss Brough woke up early to see us off. The time on the first day was spent on the bus making brief stops from time to time. We spent the nights in Falls Church, Virginia in the Quality Inn and were determined to get a good night ' s sleep for there would be no more days of rest. The next two days we toured the city of Washington, visiting memorials, monuments, the F.B.I, Arlington, the Smithsonians and other historical and interesting sites. By the end of the two days our feet had walked so many miles that we could hardly feel them! The next day was spent in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Although we did learn a lot, to our disappointment it poured buckets the whole day. On our fifth day in the U.S.A. we visited two famous houses, Ashlawn and Monticello. We learnt a lot about the ar- chitecture and the history. We especially liked seeing the peacocks at Ashlawn. On our last day we drove back to Toronto, but we stopped at Corning and shopped for a couple of hours. Many of us bought Christmas presents here and enjoyed seeing how glass was made. Our trip finally came to a close twenty minutes earlier than we expected but Miss Brough was there again to greet us. It was a successful trip thanks to Mrs. Hay, Mme Bayly, Mrs. Harwood-Nash, the trip moms and dads and our bus drivers George and Chuck! Montreal It was dark outside. Suitcases were lined up in a neat row at the train station. Behind them, on top of them or beside them stood their owners - undercover Branksome girls on a secret mission to study the art scene in Montreal. Their leaders were close by, observing, organizing and giving instructions. There was no doubt that this mission was under tight security. Finally, they boarded the train. After five hours of Sony Walkmans, gossip and frequent visits to the snack bar, the girls arrived at their destination. They rushed out of the station and headed towards the Chateau Champlain Hotel. They were booked there for a couple of nights; a first rate hotel, it seemed, for a small mission studying art. Later that same afternoon, the Branksome girls were observed visiting the Picasso exhibition, shopping along Crescent Street, sitting in cafes and resting in their hotel rooms before dinner. At 6:00 p.m., the girls met with their leaders at Puzzles Restaurant. One can be sure that vital information was being exchanged there. They woke up early the next morning, grabbing a quick bite for breakfast on their way to Place Ville- Marie where walking tours of Vieux Montreal were organized. Architecture seemed to be an important discovery in their mission. A few girls chose to see the city while riding in a Caleche. In this case, the bus was NOT the better way. It was obvious by now that the mission was secret; all the girls were displaying the latest fashion in sunglasses. Well, perhaps it was sunny! That night, the girls met at an international gathering of art missions at the Place D ' Arts. The group split up, half going to see Cyrano de Bergerac , while the other half went to see Dance . Sunday, the girls quickly finished their mission seeing the Ramses II exhibit at the Palais de la Civilization. The mission was complete. It was fun. A toast to Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Gray and Miss Kenny for making this mission possible. As James Bond would say: You only live twice . Sarah Hull 12 MINI SPORTS 16 Ribbit, the party animal Ribbit serenading Ribbette Ribbit and Ribbette get trashed Episode Two Leslie looked down at her feet. They had started to tap out a familiar rhythm. Her fingers began to snap. Her body was moving and then it was grooving. Strains of music near and dear to her heart pervaded the air. A mysterious force drew her to the common room where the music increased in volume. She walked in a daze toward the phone booth. Suddenly the door of the phone booth flew open and Ribbit, equipped in party attire, jumped out rocking to the beat of Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog getting himself psyched to call his girlfriend at the Junior School. She thinks I ' m such a toad, he croaked, doubting that she would accept his invitation for a midnight swim in the pool that so reminded him of the stagnant pond of his tadpoleship. He dialed that number over and over again, but then he remembered. It was that silly pizza number. He didn ' t even want a pizza; he wanted to party. He finally got the number right and hstened with his webbed fingers crossed. Would she answer? While he waited, Janice, hot on Leslie ' s tail, rushed up, pen and paper in hand, ready for a headliner story. She was determined to gain access to valuable information about Ribbit ' s private life. Thinking the others might want to be in on the unveiling of Ribbit ' s extracurricular activities, she yelled up to the third floor that everything was safe. Meileen led the pack and everyone piled into the common room to witness this great testimony. Ribbit was going to reveal all. After Ribbit succeeded in his endeavours to secure a date for the night, he began his tale. I am the eyes and ears of this institution. I see what you girls do; I hear your gossip and I realize there ' s more to school than sitting in classes. I see you when your ' s sleeping. I know when you ' re awake. I know if you ' ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness ' sake. We all know what we do, Ribbit, but what about you; what do you do in your spare time? asked Katy inquisitively. Meanwhile Hillary and Terrell were jockeying for the best position in order to get a picture of his amazing party attire. Ribbit got settled comfortably on a sofa and began his tale. Most of my life revolves around Branksome. During the day I ' m kept pretty busy making sure Branksome ' s spirit is alive and kicking. I never miss a pep rally or a volleyball game. But I really live for the evenings the way you girls live for the weekends. You see, my girlfrog lives across the road at the Junior School. And my girl likes to party all the time. So, as soon as the school empties, my wild and crazy side takes over and I become what you girls are looking at right now. That ' s right, a PARTY ANIMAL! yelled Alison and Nicole. Just a little thing I picked up from one of the prefects. You have to watch your step, though, sometimes. This school has tight security. Just last week Ribbette and I thought we needed a vacation so we decided to elope. We were climbing up the ladder onto the roof when a shadow loomed from behind us. TO BE CONTINUED . . . WILL THEY BE EXPOSED? WHO IS THAT SHADOW? Stay tuned Same frog time Different frog channel . . . (pg. 24) Ribbit calling for a date Ribbit and Ribbette eloping The Life of Ribbette Across the Road. BADMINTON TEAM GRADES 5-6 FRENCH CLUB GRADES 4-6 MADRIGAL GROUP GRADE 8 21 FREAKY FRIDAY THE LIFE AND TIMES OFRIBBIT THE PARTYANIMAL Episode One It was a rainy night. We were working late. The school was dark and lonely, lit only by the red glow of the exit signs and of course the lights from the Slogan office. The noises started off as creaks and no one wanted to admit that she was scared (except Corinne). Suddenly there was a bang. Janet jumped into Louise ' s lap, Debbie stopped yelling for a minute and Meredith paused from her mad typing. Corinne even stopped puUing out her hair, (only briefly, though). What was that? A pushing and shoving match ensued and Leslie found herself standing in the hall, door locked behind her and with nowhere else to go but onward into the bleak darkness. Can Leslie cope with the terrifying challenge that awaits her, or will she break down in the face of this awesome task? Stay tuned. Same frog time. Different frog channel . . . pg. 18 This year we have four grade sevens, three grade eights and seventeen grade nines. Most of us are new to Branksome and are experiencing many new things, hice having roommates who Uve all across the world and having one housemother at a time. Some things that we will never forget are: sleeping through the fire alarms that go off at odd hours in the morning, accidentally setting off the fire alarm, the food, missing hangers and socks, packing for the Christmas holidays three weeks early, and most of all the ghostly shadow that is always behind us. Amid all the happy confusion Sherborne House is a great place to be! Dawn Flotten - House President Magdelena Grimaldi - Social Convenor Back Row (1,-R): JcannL-ttc with Jennifer Cheeseman Julia Smith, Amy OUver, Olive with Kenneth Thomson, Anna with Leigh Smith, Middle Row: Paul Cheeseman, Jillian Bunting, Andrew Clare, Mark Shaver, Amy Blake, Adam Proctor, Front Row: Andrew Thoms on, Leslie Proctor, Jennifer Shaver, Andrea Smith, Kyle Smith ctor, 2 3 4 yrs. Rainbow , Amy Blake, 3 yrs. Grade 1 (L-R) Top Row: Elizabeth Fleming, Blayr Austin, Brooke Perrin, Lisa Leith, Emmeline Burge, Louise Kennedy, Claire Kennedy. Bottom Row: Zinta Zommers, Ashley Allan, Vic- toria May, Tammy Lennox, Melissa Hore, Ashley Eaton, Mrs. Lachowicz, Stephanie Btoch, Daphne Yau. Three Views of Winter Winter Winter Winter Winter is my favourite Season I wonder if anyone can Guess the reason? Snowmen, snowfights, all Played under the Christmas Lights, Carol singers come round At nights Oh how I love those Christmas time sights. Yes! Winter is my favourite Season. I love Winter best of all When I can skate and ski I love to watch the Snowflakes fall And catch them on my Tongue. Claire Kennedy I love the Winter Because there is snow It is cold and icy But the fire makes me Glow! Victoria May Louise Kennedy .1 Grade 2 Snow Dog The snow started to fall slowly, at first little snowflakes, then bigger and bigger. My dog Sascha started to catch them by jumping all over with his mouth wide open. When he barked his breath came out of his mouth hke he was smoking. He got wilder as he jumped all around. Finally he dropped down totally tired. As he lay there fast asleep he grew bigger and whiter Hke a huge mountain. We went outside to build a snowman and suddenly he jumped up and shook himself throwing snow all over us. He watched as we built our snowman. He sat totally still. When our snowman was finished we also had a snow dog with a large white top hat because Sascha was covered with snow again. Willow Rygula, grade 2 Grade 3 The Rainy Day Look out there at the sky! Clouds are coming! My oh my! I dream this way All about a rainy day. All my dreams are coming this way. Rain is falling Dreams are calling On this rainy day! In Dreams I ride a unicorn, And even eat some purple corn Green cupcakes and pinkish tea Have blue cinnamon On reddish toast! Then go to a shop With rainbow horns For absent-minded unicorns. They sell books with funny jokes And buy pink eggs with purple yolks. Buy sweet lemons And sour cakes and cookies That Sherry makes. Oh! The sky is cleared It ' s time for play I ' ll see you soon another day! Robyn Lawrie Emmy McMehen, grade 3 (L-R) Top Row: Emily McMehen, Amelia Ridgway, Kristen Norberg, Janie Fleming, Emily Deacon. Middle Row: Mrs. Brown, Amy Tang, Kate Gartley, Stephanie Lee, Zaylin Lalji. Bottom Row; Jacqueline Leggett, Anjali Mazumder, Caroline May, Kristen Kizoff, Robyn Lawrie, Angela Portner, Delayne Austin, Noonie Southalack. My Cat My cat pretends he ' s very wise He sits and blinks his great green eyes; But when I ask him what he thinks. He only looks at me and winks! Kate Gartley, grade 3. Father Robin Helps Father Robin flew over. Come here Baby Robin, he said. Sit here with me. Now, Let go and jump up. Make your wings go. Fast! Father Robin jumped up. His wings went fast. He flew away from the tree and flew over the barnyard. He flew to Baby Robin. See Baby Robin, he said. Just let go and fly. Xou can do it. KateCartley Grade 4 Love Love is kindness And caring for someone. Love is, the flowers blowing in the breeze and the buzz of the bees. Love is, helping and showing someone you care doing something for someone else. Love is a feeling, something that can be felt. Devon Domelle. School I like school, especially math. Everytime I think of it I take a bath. Doing sums is lots of fun, Because I always get them done. (L-R) Top Row: Kim Martin, Devon Domelle, boreen Rapanos, Kathy Lawrie, Amanda Fenton, Megan Dunlap, Jennifer Lewis. Middle Row: Katie Earle, Ellie Hawke, Kinvara Vaughan, Daniela Musarelia, Robin Hopkins, Saira Khan, Jocelyn Deeks, Miss Wren. Bottom Row: Karen Young, Karenza Sutton, Emily Dyer, Heather Proctor, Meling von Moltke-Pao. Verena Graf, Carolyn Laing. Happy Happy is a feeling, a feeling of joy Like when the sun is shining. Or when the deep blue sea roars with laughter Happy is a sign, a sign of gratefulness Like when the first flower blooms, Or when the first leaf appears on a tree. Happy is a wonder, a wonder of love Like when the blue birds sing together Or when your mother hugs you at night. Megan Dunlap Saira Khan Sadness is - frustration, it makes you cry. It is the black sky about to rain. Katie Earle 32 Grade 6 There is a pink and green balloon That always sails up to the moon It has two little girls in it In the balloon they like to sit. I wish that I could sail away And never come back any day. Olivia Barry Plates are used for holding things Like hamburgers or chicken wings Or broccoli or pumpkin pie, Cold hot dogs or a hot french fry A cob of corn, some frozen peas. A fresh fruit salad, cheddar cheese Fried bananas, ice cream cake Chocolate cookies, juicy steak, Cauliflower, pickled beets Tuna fish, assorted meats. Buttered popcorn, lollipops Cheerios and sugar pops. Cucumbers and noodle soup Watermelon and a pink fruit loop. Octopus and potato chips Celery and orange pips Hamburgers or chicken wings Plates are used for holding things. Olivia Barry (L-R) Top Row: Becky Walker, Paula Kling, Shireen Cuthbert, Erin Heintzman, Lisa le Francois, Jennifer Sykes, Maggie Davis, Natasha Daneman, Nikki Hawke. Middle Row: Sarah Kellie, Caroline Hepfer, Alex Cragg, Sara Begg, Olivia Barry, Jennifer Smith, Jessica Joss, Alex Ejlerokov, Mrs. Gratias. Bottom Row: Shannon Hardie, Natalie Munk, Krystin Young, Eva Berka, Elizabeth Taylor, Sara Decks, Lynne Bradley, Lynda Collins, Hilary Burt. Rocks At the mountain. The wind blows, The birds fly. Something catches my eye; I pick up a rock, What ' s on it? But a red heart. This little heart, Is mother nature ' s caring heart. !] Paula Kling 33 Class 7R8 (L-R) Top Row: Tracy Oborne, Alison Borrajo, Amy Foster, Jennifer Workman, Maia Kareda, Erika Filler, Sarah Bowen. Middle Row: Jess Merber, Joelle Hall, Sarah Kinney, Sarah Bradley, Emily Beckerleg, Patricia Long, Lara Maclnnis, Mrs. Smith. Bottom Row: Saira Stewart, Juno Mills-Cockell, Elizabeth Pounsetl, Lise Wilson, Sara Pickersgill, Suzie MacDonnell, Sonia Pawlowski. Absent; Rebecca Brown. Dancing Shoes The dance shoes well worn by the eager dancer waiting for stardom which never came. Alison Borrajo Duck A little duckling small am I Will 1 ever learn to fly? Do I sit on the water all day Or swim and waddle so I can be gay? Why do 1 have such funny feet And why is that swan as white as a sheet Why do I have such a bright orange beak I personally think I look like a Freak! Will my mother ever leave me all alone I wish we each had a connecting phone. Why is the water so cold some days If you stick your foot in it really pays Alison Smith Class 7R9 (L-R) Top Row: Susanne Currie, Tara Lychak, Tyla Berchtold, Rikkij Ombustvedt, Christina Marchant, Whitney Westwood, Amy! Williams, Sasha Seymour. Middle Row: Sarah Nixon, Seanna Hore, Nancy MacDougall, Jessica Smith, Tara Croghan, Jill Ann Pietroski, Melissa Lau, Cathy Hunter. Bottom Row; Tracey Ferris, Romana King, Siobhan O ' Connor, Michelle Venton, Brenda Welsh, Gillian Avruskin, Michelle McKinnon, Ali Sanderson, Debra Lang, Mrs. Provan. 34 If, 1 (L-R) Top Row: Tina Stephen, Gail Goldsack, Meghan Carter, Meredith Wynn, Jennifer McGaw, Karen Young, Kathleen Williams, Wendy Bennett, Middle Row: Emma MacDonald, Kelly Burgess, Samantha Bramson, Kate Wood, Sarah Sanderman, Lisa Tweedy, Claire Hicks, Martha Blakely, Charly Smith Bottom Row: Caro Angus, Perry Baria, Carrie Currie, Lisa Gilbert, Alison Smith, Tiffany Manchester, Piper Harris, Kate Falconer, Catherine Bistrisky HI-Q ' S The Unknown Soldier A tall graveyard cross The home of someone unknown lonely and silent. The Spider ' s Home Tangled spider ' s web Alone it hangs, wet with dew Now abandoned there. Carolyn Currie w The Newborn Snake How and When and Where and Why Who are you and what am I? Why is my skin so scaly and colourful and who are you who looks so beautiful? I am your mother, a sly old snake and you are my newborn who has just come awake. You are a baby snake who lives here with me and I look after you while you are awake So go back to sleep and don ' t make a peep While I pray to God for you to keep. Wendy Bennett Class 8R3 Top Row: (L-R): Gabrielle Holmes, Jennifer Jerrett, Cindy Edwards, Emily Bly, Karen Hulford, Susan Beyers, Alissa Morrison, Magdaiena Grimaldi, Middle Row: Sheiia Jensen, Tasha Cook, Elizabeth Logan, Andrea Lawson, Jen Fishlock, Jan Lashinger, Letizia Varoli, Jessica Smith, Miss Brough, Bottom Row: Andalieb Williamson, Christie Smythe, Claire Sturgess, Sacha Powell, Rebecca Cutler, Hillary Armstrong, Lindsay Rector, All Moses, Caroline Rayfield. The squiggly line a race against time, tie up your shoes, or else you ' ll lose the earth revolves, and man evolves, the winner ' s pride stronger than his stride, the music plays, a band delays, a basket of fruit down a laundry chute a child cries, an old woman dies, the red button is pressed by a human obsessed, and the squiggly line is all that is left. Karen Hulford Top Row (L-R): Michelle Warszawski. Lindsay Oughtred, Kerry Walsh, Sarah Woolford, Laura Wilson, Margaret Campbell, Andrea Jamieson, Dawn Jurjans, Middle Row: Mrs. Thomson, Heather Sommer, Amy Fritz, Jennifer Addison, Dara Carpenter, Ainslie Marchant, Andrea Ferguson, Kirsten Smith, Bottom Row: Sarah Martin, Sarah Frizelle, Vivianna Isotta, Cressida Robson, Amelia Rainbow, Sonal Doshi, Aimee Ross, Kate Crosbie, Absent: Elena Floros, Lindsay Manley. Class 8R4 Sweet Words of Poetry Sweet words of poetry, a blend of harmony, red as the rose, a heart sings for love is Sweet words of poetry Whispers Whispers tickle through your ear telling things you like to hear. Whispers come and go secrets others never know. Tasha Cook Class 8R7 ALF-AlFA The Rabbit Like a dancing wisp of sunlight Across the field he flew Bounding swiftly, carrying news The grass and thistle through. His mild eyes glittered brightly, He paused a top a hill - The meadow ' s every movement froze The silent world stood still. And then, out o ' er the pasture The grey clouds parted, and The golden rays of warming light Broke forth upon the land. The rabbit, turning eyes away Went leaping homeward, for: His message had been told to all - The spring had come once more. Top Row (L-R): Maxime Stock, Cathy Velikov, Jenny Franks, Saniantha McLaren, Amy Fisher, Marcia McKenzie, Kristin Pickersgill, Mandy Hopkins, Middle Row: Taddy Weaver, Stephanie Marshall, Ailis Hamilton, Siobhan Barry, Carrie Hockin, Anna Bentley-Taylor, Julia Baillie, Allison Booth, Bottom Row: Natalie Forde, Fiona Griffiths, Sally Lowe, Alexandra Lambert, Jackie Garrow, Sarah Hull, Nathalie Butterfield, Katie Hilton. 38 Christmas Spirit atBranksome 39 Red Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, lived a young girl named Megan. Megan was nine years old and she had beautiful blond hair. It was summer time, and Megan and her parents were staying at their cottage by the sea. Their cottage was a small red brick, square shaped building, which they loved very much. Today the sky was clear and beautifully sunny, so Megan decided to go down to the beach. When she arrived she sat down and buried her feet in the hot sand. Very faintly she heard a soft voice calling out, Hello. Megan looked around her, but she didn ' t see anyone and so she lay back and relaxed. Hello , the voice called, please speak to me, come to me! This time Megan ' s curiosity caught her, and she stood up to investigate. She looked behind her and saw nothing but the piles of now, brown sand. To the right and left of her, she saw nothing but the ever-stretching beach and palm trees. However as she turned to look at the water, she saw something in- credible! A bright golden light ap- peared on the water and it got bigger and bigger. Megan stood on the sand with her mouth wide open, and her large eyes sparkled with dehght. Slowly the golden light stopped growing, and a beautiful woman, clad in a red silk gown stepped forward, walking smoothly over the floor of water. Do not be frightened, she said, I won ' t hurt you. I just want to show you something . Megan was quite excited, but her fear held her back. Who . . . who are you? she finally said. Oh I ' m sorry, I didn ' t tell you. I ' m Princess Red, from the seaworld. All of a sudden Megan found herself beneath the sea. She was actually in Princess Red ' s seaworld, the beautiful palace where everything, including coral, was red. Megan looked around excitedly seeing many interesting things, including Princess Red ' s jewels. Princess Red approached Megan and handed her a red ruby in the shape of a starfish. I want you to have this as a symbol of the red seaworld. Suddenly everything began to spin and Megan felt as though she were falling. She awoke in a daze, brushed the gritty sand from her eyes and stared at the red ruby starfish beside her. Brenda Welsh FOR IT ' S RIBBIT, RIBBIT, RIBBIT AND THE FROG KEEPS UP OUR SPIRIT! Class 9R5 (L-R) Top Row: Lara Goldsack, Dawn Flolten, Reesa Dowe, Amy Harrison, Sameera Khan, Jennifer Fordham, Alexandra Hartneil. Middle Row: Michelle Frizzell, Cynthia Davidian, Kirsten Foley, Sara Dempster, Tracy Dyba, Karol Hurrell, Franccsca Johnson, Stephanie Craig. Bottom Row: Carolyn Gratias, Kyra Field, Cara Fennell, Caren Frizelle, Kirsten Hinder, Vicky Frizelle, Michelle Fortnum. 42 Class 9R15 Back Row (L-R): Megan Palmer, Shelagh McKeown, Patty Lampropoulos, Kirsten Mahaffy, Kate Little, Guillermina Lio Giimaldi, Ailsa Kilby, Nancy Kitchen, Middle Row: Shelly Meadows, Sarah Pashagumskum, Jill Kirchmann, Meredith O ' Connor, Katherine Perrin, Natasha Lehman, Erin Pollock, Susan Pattinson, Bottom Row; Michelle Mc- Murray, Annie Lee. Barbie O ' Connor, Caroline O ' Neill, Sophia Mitsopoulos, Jennifer Moore, Sally MacDonnell, Andrea Lenczner. Class 10R9 IRON ' EM OUT! IRON ' EM OUT! IRON ' EM OUT! SMOOOTH! (L-R) Top Row: Tara Patton, Jennifer Kirshner, Saliraa Manji, Anna Pemberton, Louise Mitchell, Alex Hamilton, Jennifer Patterson. Middle Row; Carmen Plesse, Catherine Moore, Mairi Ann Padmore, Susie Lang, Susan Laine, Judith MacKenzie, Trish Magwood, Kathy Mauchner. Front Row: Lisa Lebourdais, Noelle McLeish, Jennifer Morgan, Sarah Merry, Nicole Mekinda, Sally Oughtred, Samantha Mac- Donnell, Caroline Peters. On Ground: Jody MacPherson, Bonnie McKinnon Absent: Tammy Lang, Katie Little Silence Silence. I ' m feeling empty. But not alone. Sitting in a room so familiar Yet it ' s so strange today. I look outside, It ' s rather bleak and cold. The wind is king today And the trees are bowing everywhere I stare into the distance. And my eyes cloud over. I start to think of the old days When I had a smile for everyone A girl ' s laughter breaks my trance. And I slowly move to the mirror. I stare at my reflection awhile, But all I see is an empty shell. I feel as if I ' m watching Everyone else do their own thing. And I ' m on the outside Cautiously peering in. I give a large sigh And I sink to the ground. I put down my head, And cry. Silently. 46 Class 10R12 47 Class 10R16 The Dance It was the beauty of it all that touched his heart, From the jewelled crowns of the Himalayas to the bright blue emeralds of the deep lakes; As he stood at the peak, the pearls of the sky drifted at his feet; He saw her then, like a goddess among her worshippers as she danced for the mountains; From so far a distance her beauty blinded him, her chant brought down the gods from their heavenly place above; With a curved body arched and her eyes Hfted and her lips parted to the heavens, she offered herself to the gods; Inspired by her beauty, he turned to climb down the mountain, looking up, she had disappeared; Not a remnant was left to her existence, the gods had taken her to make her one of their own. Noreen Ahmed-Ullah Back Row (L-R): Carrie Weaver, Leslie Scott, Heather Sanderson, Alexis Thomson, Allison Zvvingenbcrger, Krista Villiers, Heather Shaw, Meredith Shaw, Third Row: Jen Weiss, Kaija Stewart, Heather Warren, Jenny Stephenson, Sarah Walker, Jana Whit- worth, Melanie Pugliese, Second Row: Pauline Wait, Lara Volgyesi, Robin Taylor, Jenny Purves, Caroline Shier, Noelle Wong, Leslie Richardson, Marilyn Price, First Row: Jane Wadsworth, Patsy Smith, Kristi Syron, Jane Taylor. 48 Class 10R17 (L-R) Top Row: Kim Buzacott, Helen Dempster, Jane Edwards, Wendy Coulter, Caroline Cumniing, Marlcne Apau, Nicola Bleasby, Melanie Bright, Amy Davis, Middle Row: Louise Biundell, Jordana Binstock, Betsy Brown, Pam Andersson, Britta Beer, Pippa Aird, Sam Burak, Carolyn Dennis. Jessica Cummings. Bottom Row: Noreen Ahmed- Ullah, Stephanie Brenzel, Wendy Clubb, Tori Barton, Kelly Dobbin, Sarah Chappie, Karen Bhatt, Barb Brown, Absent: Lisa Collins, Tracey Bochner, Jennifer Booth. It was only yesterday When I stood on the stump, Queen of the hill, Amongst the snow-covered pines. I thought the moment would never break, As I gazed wondrously At the patch- work fields and forests. Blanketed in white. The world was silent, And at peace. As the snowflakes began to cover My dark woolen mittens. I sighed. The teacher gave me a questioning look. I glanced around the quiet classroom I couldn ' t believe. It was only yesterday. Helen Dempster. The Beach I walked down the darkened beach. The warm night breeze whispered childish secrets to no one in particular. The waves were no longer so eager to reach shore, so they lapped softly and retreated quickly away. The moon, now full, shone down upon the water making it a rich silver blanket, covering the sand below. The cool sand felt soft beneath my feet as I watched Images of yesterday ' s children still run naked across the sand into the cool water. Jordana Binstock 49 Class 11R4 RIFF RAFF ROLLY! OH HOW JOLLY! BRANKSOME! BRANKSOME! RAH! Back Row (L-R): Corinna Lehr, Skye Jurjans, Nancy Macdonald, Katie Macauiay, Mary McClenaghan, Susan McKenna, Susie McMeans, Middle Row: Emma Loewen, Brigitt ' e Kopas, Jennifer McGill, Catherine Matthews, Jane Lewitt, Susie Kirkland, Anthea Mars, Bottom Row: Jalyn Kennedy, Shelagh Meek, Lee Ann Meadows, Poying Leung, Holly Jamieson, Anne Le Sueur, Rosemary Lawson, Absent: Fiona Kilby, Nicole Lehoczky. Lovingly, I stroke the silken cords And a warm, familiar melody enfolds. I wait, and soon the air swells to a duet. As you enrich my strains. Fleetingly, we touch, but you draw away, While obscene discord shatters the harmony. Confused, I play again and again, Answered only by sour, obscure echoes. The strings fray to reveal thick leaden twine, Persisting, I continue to play, hoping you will hear. I strike the unyielding ropes convulsively. Only to be deafened by their dull hum. Raw, defeated, I cannot continue. Silence mocks me. In the distance I hear someone singing. It is not you, but it is a beautiful song. And I know the words. Top Row (L-R): Stephnie Garrow, Stephanie Gilbert, Martlia Hobbs, Eleni Gicas, Shelagh Grant, Mary Hermant, Sarah Eliot, Louise Harwood-Nash, Kate Hartnett, Middle Row: Michelle Genco, Suzanne Genco, Keiko Henmi, Deidre Dyment, Debora Gaggioli, Suzie Edney, Lisa Hogg, Bottom Row: Suzy Fisher, Heather Geliatly, Laurel Fielden, Amanda Hamilton, Rachel Gorman, Rachel Harvey, Rachel Fox. Class 11R13 I Top Row (L-R): Mireille Carrillo, Alex Anderson, Avery Bassett, Heather Cartwrighl, Inge Brittijn, Giselle Brisbane, Middle Row: Jacqueline Allard, Tally Chamberlin, Sara Cooper, Helen Bredin, Tara Beal, Tamara Best, Bottom Row: Anna-Marie Apau, Sarah Carter, Debbie Affleck, Stephanie Carter, Tara Blakely, Heather A ngus, Absent: Becky Adamson, Sookie Allen, Rosyln Beer, Chantal Coury. A myriad Of frenzied white Dervishes Whine around And around Brutal blasts Beat delirious trees Into random contortions The confused sky Tries to blanket the wet earth But the lacy offerings Are thrown back in its face. If the sky perserveres, The wind ' s mad howling Will soon be muffled By silence. Rachel Gorman RED, GREEN, BLACK AND WHITE! SEE OUR COLOURS IN THE FIGHT! TOSS ' EM HIGH! TOSS ' EM LOW! COME ON BRANKSOME GO! GO! GO! Class 12R3 (L-R) Top Row: Ginny Luks, Becky Moore, Anne Roe, Christina Meynell, Janet Richardson, Christina Nurse, Katie Mills, Beth Russell. Middle Row: Jean Prichard, Karen Redford, Monica Moles, Scana Massey, Danielle Miller, DeeDee Poulton, Katherine Lyon, Marcia Rotstein. Bottom Row: Danielle Perron, Susan Sandford, Crete! Mitchell, Stacey Northgrave, Lisa Mak, Alison Papas, Maria Martinez. Absent: Carol Martin, Sloan Mauran, Tracy Montgomery, Martha Morden. A Bird ' s View The hills are on fire! The trees are aflame! With red, gold and yellow leaves, Each one struggling to show its fiery quality. Each one struggling to brave the chilly winds. Beneath the tunnel of leaves, Patches of yellowing grass and dry soil. Complete the image of an autumn day. Soon, winter will blanket the hills with snow. I must head south For warmer skies. Gabrielle Wong 54 Mugged Winter The cold grey air, laden with winter, envelops the barren, charcoal trees. Their distorted arms, entwined, try to reach with their crippled fingers and grip and maim the sun, as it pokes through the clouds and teases our dull earth. The sun wonders if it should waste its energy and peer into our dead lands. Class 12R6 (L-R) Top Row: Jacqueline Szeto, Colleen Silver, Kathryn Wood, Shelagh Sturtridge, Alexandra Wright, Andrea Slavcev, UUe Trass. Middle Row: Christina Zeidler, Gabrielle Wong, Suzanne Walter, Tina Soriano, Jacqueline Sanz, Laura Tweedy, Emma Strucken, Brenda Wyma, Samantha Sharpe. Bottom Row: Karoiyn Taylor, Victoria Thomson, Catherine Vilaghy- Brown, Lisa Warsh, Gina Smith, Adrienne Soles, Elizabeth Wood, Christina Wickett. Absent: Lindsey Shaw, Christina Volgyesi, Mary Wadsworth. 55 Class 12R8 Top Row (L-R); Leith Blachford, Yvonne Crezel, Christy Dyba, Elizabeth Allingham, Robynne Brad- shaw, Adrianne Brown, Sarah Dyack, Sasha Darling, Susan Creighton, Middle Top: Abby Beer, Lisa Ansell, Andrea Dorfman, Janet Anthony, Fiona Baird, Heike Beer, Hayley Avruskin, Sonia Chan, Carol Cameron, Upper Bot- tom: Karen Chang, Shawna Cass, Natasha Carter, Raquel D ' Oyen, Stephanie Barrington, Susan Corley, Miranda Dc Pencier, Bottom Row: Roslyn Case, Dee Denyar, Donna Beer, Joanna Bancroft, Ab- sent: Terrell Bond. Up at the top of the Monstrous hill, The mountains lay Beneath us, As did the sea of clouds, Stuck so closely together That the valley seemed Like a lost Atlantis. The jagged peaks. Really just lumps of coal In the pale light, Seemed smaller than before And removed from reality. The sun was unseen but Its presence was clearly felt. And then. It appeared - Jutting over the first one And then another Of the peaks. Lighting the rock With its shooting rays of fire And after the mysticism, It was broad daylight. Liz Allingham 56 Class 12R10 The Book of Life The book of life opens with the birth of a new baby ignorant of the hatred, violence and terror the world has to offer. She is totally dependent on her mother. The pages turn and we find the baby is fussed over, loved and cherished by those close to her. As the plot thickens the baby turns into a child who discovers the beauties and tragedies of life. Playing with her new puppy, Charlie, and all her friends, she is happy to be alive and loved. But when her doll breaks or it ' s raining outside she cries endlessly, asking Mother how Go d could be so mean as to let this happen to her. Before long she reaches adolescence - the climax of her book. Childhood friends become old acquaintances, best friends become unfamiliar faces to new lovers ' , other friends become enemies, and this girl, once a baby becomes independent. Her feelings are rattled by the simplest of things - the falling of a leaf, or summer turning into winter. She discovers her own character and strives for self-confidence and popularity in a world so competitive. Memories of childhood fill her with sadness. Often she wishes she could be back at camp singing around a campfire, or out in a field with Charlie - how she misses Charlie ' s warm nose and playful scratch. But it ' s not possible to read backwards. She must concentrate on today, her problems and fears which must be overcome. As she sits gazing out her window she longs for freedom to do what she wants when she pleases. The next chapter concentrates on her parents. They moulded and sculpted a young child into the person she is today. She carried the feelings and opinions her parents did but has grown to be different. They can ' t understand and are confused so they condemn her for their in- comprehension. Love is the one emotion she ' ll never comprehend. Why must distrust, hatred, goodbyes, fights, emptiness and tears be printed on the few pages love has to offer in such a short book as this? As the book continues we find this older girl faced with the sadness of saying goodbye. As she leaves her home a tear falls from her eye while remembering her friends, her school security, and silly immaturity that only a young girl can appreciate. Top Row (L-R): Lara Fabiano, Lesley Hinder, Emily Long, Paula Hunt, Daphne King, Gillian Frise, Karen Elder, Susan Kneider, Middle Row: Jane Lockhart, Joyce Kite, Ruth Hughes, Lisa Gelinas, Wendy Frith, Cindy Jamieson, Andra Freiberg, Randa Hassaan, Bottom Row: Sarah Fife, Namrita Kohli, Julie Lees, Sarah Hennessy, Cristina Kuok, Lisa Korthals, Alwynne Jeffrey, Heather Gray, Absent: Martha Henderson, Bridget Horne, Tamara Lang. Now faced with adulthood she has the freedom she so longed for in adolescence. The knowledge she acquired as a child has now turned to wisdom and is used with experience and responsibility. As she sits in a coffee shop amidst the noise and problems of adult life her childhood memories become a haze and she is forced to think of her old age. Will her final chapter be lonely and plain or will her book end on a happy, exciting note? Julie Lees. The GRABS of 1986 Are . . . Most Likely to . . . still be teaching swimming - Heather Adam to win a perfect attendance award - Jen An- dersen remain slender - Fiona Anderson direct meow-mix commercials - Daphne Arm- strong get lost in a forest - Gayle Armstrong slip through a straw - Fiona Baird marry an impoverished Cuban at age 26 - Meredith Bond own a schooner factory - Linton Carter to return to the Islands - Natasha Carter to invent the first automatic armtickler - Barb Chambers to get her black belt in Tae-Kwon Do - Mala Chandiramani be a devoted GBC ' er at age of 32 and still be riding Rambo - Jessica Clarke be known by everyone in Toronto - Anne Cloutier to be in the top 10 Best-Dressed list - Jennifer Cunietti marry a Frenchman - Alison Dalglish windsurf up North and never come home - Louise Dempster to reach the great height of 5 ' 2 - Raquel D ' Oyen be committed as a result of overwork - Claire Duckworth feed an army with her lunch - Louise Dunlap fall off while riding - Debbie Edney still be profound - Laura el Baroudi direct a movie called Party Time - Erin Elder drop by sometimes - Alison Englar have tea in the Rose Garden with the President - Gayani Fernando first headmistress of Si. Andrews - Leslie Fleming. become principal of Branksomc Hall - Kim Foley gain access - Janice Franklin be a happy homemaker - Morag Eraser to win lOdm sprint in the Olympics - Wendy Frith win Star Search - Adrienne Grant to smile her way through life - Susan Henderson to spend her whole spare working - Jane Hendrick to get one steady man - Julie Herde be a house mother - Candace Hiscox to marry Ken - Lynn Holloran first human synthesizer - Carol Flood sprout ivy - Gigi Hull miss her own wedding reception - Katy Ingham to transfer from Western to Lakehead during orientation week - Mary Inksater be a guest star on Sesame Street - Tonya Katz be quiet as a mouse - Kim Kelly be first person to turn into a Root ' s Beaver - Amanda Kirkland to find her real hair colour - Lisa Kirshner to be a ski-aholic - Jennifer Kitchen most likely to marry a groidy - Irene Lo talk her way into heaven - Kathy Lyons be a tour guide on the Trent Canal System - Marg MacDonald swim her way into Prince Charming ' s life - Alison MacLeod win the Newlywed Game - Shannon McCarthy become captain of the Mariposa Belle - Jennifer McCulloch run the most successful party hostess business - Kay McCutcheon marry a man for his voice - Maureen McMath run a stress chnic - Christina Meynell get married and have 2.5 kids - Cathy Mills sprout webbed feet - Sabrina Mitchell make it to the library - Mary Moffat become a choir mistress - Ainsley Moore own shares in Eleanor Fulcher ' s - Martha Morden sing with Pavorotti - Nancy North have a friend named Tigger - Winnie Pao become an aspartame addict - Nicole Pichler keep Bell Canada in business - Lisa Pigat run the largest bazaar in the world - DeeDee Pincott be a photographer for Time-Life - Hillary Pounsett live in Greece - Mary-Anne Rapanos become editor of GQ - Janet Read break a fingernail - Kim Robbins be a party animal - Nancy Ross be like her father - Katherine Schultz wear brown contacts - Kim Scott replace Eddie Murphy - Sam Sharpe become Mrs, MacGregor ' s permanent secretary - Gina Smith to stand up and argue with the P.M. - Pam Snively live in New York City - Meileen Son Hing live with the famous people - Vanessa Steinmetz have men with little white coats drag her from the Slogan office - Corinne Strasman write a book on the etiquette of how to cat a popsicle - Karin Swift become the Prime Minister of Jamaica - Paulene Tiemens star in Miami Vice - Carole Tinmouth open her own Cotton Patch store - Maureen Turner marry Prince Edward - Anna Tyacke be married and have 6 kids - Susan Van Wynen get her cat Felix bronzed - Christine Vander Dussen replace Zena Cherry - Dana Warren own a fur coat store - Lisa Warsh run the Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont - Katharine Watt be social co-ordinator of Toronto events - Leeanne Weld be going out with someone continuously - Alison W or ley buy a box of smarties and eat the red ones last - Mary Wright be smoking two packs a day - Sarah Wright HEATHER ADAM Robertson, MacGiegor, 1979-1986 Chieftain Prefect. Too many memories: Mariposa, Formals, Mont St. Anne mode, Diet Coke, Popcorn, Salami, dddelinquency with J. arriba lue blays ' . cheers G.B.C. spares scum-lockers next year? Party time - the movie? Patch when they ask me if I knew you I ' d smile and say you were a friend of mine. I ' ll miss you when 1 go I couldn ' t have made it without my friends. Thanx Mom Dad tor all your support. If you don ' t laugh you ' ll cry so keep smiling. Good l.uck Grads ' 86. JENNIFER ANDERSEN Duncan, MacGregor, 1977-1986 BahamMama, HarbourMoon, Hello , Waterloo, Thumper B.S. Don ' t say rum. CK ' s tent, 4 bales, Gibber, Waldo, I think we just hit Buffalo , Shemo, pink blanket, Yellowman bedroom rnazooka, .lellyBelly, DreamWeaver, Heim3am Aug. 11, Ciierry Beach 106.S. 22, Blizzard no gas flam, California summer ' 86 B club 4 am. Forever Young, T.K P.B haha very funny M.F. coon- coon, Einstein, Sail Mrs. Cleaver for Beaver, Mississippi Mudd. ducks. Chuckles the Clown, YIP, mental-health holidays, you owe H.T. Each of us is a seed it is always Spring. FIONA ANDERSON Douglas, 1981-1986 Mariposa, Formals, Florida ' 85, Saturday nights . . . Though our time here is coming to an end it is not really the end of an era, merely the beginning of another. Nobody should live in the past, but good friends should never be forgotten Thanks Mum and Dad for 5 great years, thanks to my friends. Je me souviendrai toujours. DAPHNE ARMSTRONG Johnston, MacGregor, 1979-1986 Tis hard to part when friends are dear, perhaps twill cost a sigh a tear. Barbauld And now for something completely different. Monty Python, GINNYISM will always live! Due to: Smooth moves, Celebration , road trips, passout masters, cruisin ' , officers, shonk in, DEADLY PARTY ANIMAL.S!!! The good times are all gone so I ' m bound for moving on . . . I ' ll look for you if I ' m ever back this way. Neil Young, Thanks M D XOXO GAYLE ARMSTRONG MacGregor, 1981-1986 There is so much to say in such a small space. It was sad to say good-bye, but it was great to say hello, again, but this final farewell is for good. What memories: toga party! Belushi lives, Muskoka party weekend, 3 o ' clock reunions. I ' ve never been so happy in my whole life. Icecream, I want some icecream, GI JOE, Jason is out there. And do you remember Over here Nassau I do believe the future is in lawn- sprinklers Thanks to ALL my friends, Thanks Dad. FIONA BAIRD Robertson, Scott, 1980-1986 Junior School: Chieftain, trips with Mrs. Hay! Ralph the dog with ran You can ' t live with ' em, you can ' t live without ' em . . . Senior School: X- country ' 82- ' 85 track ' 83- ' 86. Where are you going fee? Running, where have you been? U.C.C., Thanks Mr. Badali! first basketball, tree and watergirl! Floyd! plucking grass, Delisle with Jan! a year of boarding was quite an experience! M2- Caledon D.S.B., D.S.S. Carnation SAWH? hey Jowies! Thanks M D. always love you BG2 MEREDITH BOND MacGregor, 1981-1986 Someone who ' ll help me see things in a different light. All the things I detest 1 will almost like Depeche Mode. Thanks for the memories: Hypnotizing chickens, long walks in Rosedale, Lunchroom discussions, subway rides, if only we were 26 yrs. Why did you ride your bike? My locker partner and Mr. T., Muskoka weekend, Nec aspera terrent Motto of the Von Trapp Family. Thanks Mrs. W. Thanks Mora, Dad, Terrell, Karen, and Fred. LINTON CARTER Grant, Campbell. 1979-1986 Vice president of Opheleo. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Mark Twain. Thank you my friends for getting me here. Ginnyism lives, party animals and p-cals, smooth moves! 1 am glad 1 did it, partly because it was well worth it, and chiefly because I shall never have to do it again. M. Twain. The mems. will never die . . . XO M,D,B NATASHA CARTER MacLean, 1984-1986 I will always remember the times and nights spent in BHS., nights at TCS and SAC, parties, cookups, food and water fights, the all nighters, Redstones, Sat. night limer and of course Bob! Drink swank. True man of the island in the sun is waiting. I will miss the many room mates I ' ve had and the friends I ' ve made, the island gals, the ones from Hong Kong and the others, Sarah, Head of us all made it memorable. Thanks Mom, Dad, and Mel. I love ya! BARB CHAMBERS MacGregor, 1984-1986 My memories are in Unionville as well as Branksome. i am part of two incomparable worlds that only Darlene understands. Mala - There are no words, don ' t forget. Nanette is at a convent. Jen - What else can we do? Christine, Candace, Lynn Drew. Karin - forever thinking of you swiftness. Who are the real people? La Sarre- Mouk-Mouk-Dany and Miranda! If people are talking behind your back, you ' re walkin g in the right direction. I love you Betty Doug XO MALA CHANDIRAMANI MacLean, 1982-1986 The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn - Russel. Lest we forget: a bail game a dog a tranquilizer Feb 4 Jazzu Grover Jaigan TYC 1004 a noon fiesta a screwdriver a single room BJ do you wanna get away? a midnight visitory 2409 a gold band grizzly crackin ' out. I love it all! More times amigos. Later, definitely. JESSICA CLARKE Douglas, 1984-1986 Outback, lettuce, knots, popcorn, fire drills and Nana! Sorry I3 ' s! Popsical you ' re zaine. Are there anymore announcements? Mariposa, formal: motorcycle helmut? Seigfried Otto on Sunday mornings. Fouffi stay healthy. I know what you ' re asking! Heidi-Ho Arriba .Mucblays. I haic when that happens! Cheers G.B.C. In Switzerland people do not hurry; they make clocks and tell riddles. Shukhran Dad and Mom. ANNECLOUTIER McLeod, 1983-1986 And I, I took the road less travelled by, and that has made all the difference - Robert Frost I am Merlin, who follows the gleam - Tennyson To live your life in your own ways, to reach for the goals you have set for yourself, to be the you that you want to be, that is success. Ce n ' est qu ' un au revoir, et non un adieu. Bonne chance mes amis! Merci beaucoup Maman et Papa. Guys, must say, it ' s been real!!! The dream never dies just the dreamer So keep the SPIRIT! ! JENNIFER CUNIETTI Grant, McAlpine. 1976-1986 Well my kilt was getting too tight anyway. So see va! Close friends who shall remain nameless. SPIKELINDS DAREMOLEEM OUCHXESSMI YGGETTY. I am smiling! Spag - don ' t you. I ' m caught up in a whirlwind and my ever changing mood. The Council See people like to file things and have files to go too. It ' s far better to elude their alphabet and devise your own code So, can I go now? Oh yeah Thanks! ALISON DALGLISH Johnston, Campbell, 1979-1986 J.S. Chieftain, J.S. Editor , . Forever young . . Tyrolia, Mariposa, Montreal, Nice ' 85, Formals, Funnels, snork, Air France, Mailfishing, Muffins, spares. Gossip, Western, Li.C.C. Grads, Boudah, cat-chow, The Pact (A.G.) And to those I leave behind, I want you all to know, you ' ve always shared my deepest thoughts, I ' ll miss you when I do . . . and someday . . . when I ' m old and wise ... I ' ll smile and say you were a friend of mine. A. Parsons. Good limes, good friends; my memories of B.H.S. LOUISE DEMPSTER McAlpine, 1981-1986 Beechgrove Bash, 3 o ' clock Reunion, killer hemps, Jehos, birthday surprise, Trillium, Mariposa, annual ski lessons, subway psychoanalysis, 26 yr plan, Chem cat, Latin days, Uranus, She ' s in the corner again - nose, open James, When - ASAP, where - Kaboom!, Gr. 12 lunch discussions, sun tanning in March, June - that could be pleasant, I must say! cluck, Thursday teas, party wagon 1, 2, 3, 4, handcuffs UCC, Kilt press, LCS Regatta - Let ' s go windsurfing! Gratias maximas Granny. Muskoka Forever! RAQUEL D ' OYEN McLeod, 1985-1986 Yes friends! This year has been irie! yup! This is my first and last year at BHS has most certainly been a learning experience, that (somewhere deep down) I ' m glad I didn ' t miss. Memories: Breakfast and late night chats; fire alarms; Gebe; MJKN and everybody else who helped to make this year so GREAT. If you love something set it free; If it comes back to you then it ' s yours; If i t doesn ' t then it never was. - anon. Thanks Mummy, Daddy and Aunt P. Here ' s to great times. CLAIRE DUCKWORTH Ross, 1981-1986 Can ' t forget - Ei.C.l, Truckin ' , Nippy ' s Road- show, Formals, Mariposa, KITCHENS, You spin me. , You can ' t always get what you want . Style Council, Western, RAH! RAHI! The Ewoks, Spag, Mo, Ming, Jen, P. (my idol), Mark, K.L., Ric, Steve, Casey and of cour.se my lovely locker partner. There is no love of life without despair of life. Camus. We have got to get together, take some time to celebrate. Holiday! Thanks Mum and Dad!! Bye!!! LOUISE DUNLAP Douglas 1981-1986 Each year has surpassed the previous one, in experience and yes ... in fun. Grade 13 is no exception. Thanks to all who made BHS in- teresting. To all my friends it ' s hard to say good- bye. All was not lost until the moment when all had succeeded, Mariposa, formals, tennis, sports. Lets Jam! , skip it, Fridays coming make waves, don ' t be so mellow, gotta catch some ZZ ' s, finish it! spares, yes I ' m gullible! Thanks HP, KK, KS, JF, LF and you to, HM. Catch you on the rebound. Thanks Morn and Dad. DEBBIE EDNEY Grant, Douglas, 1979-1986 What does this mean Weeble? 1 need moose to keep my hair back! Veggies and small furry animals, Mariposa, Hemps! Jason, Lassie, Puff, Dem bosses, Norval - I can ' t pronounce it! Gum, Gum ... 3 o ' clock reunion, Beechgrove . . . I ' m not, Bracelets! Oh there you are, I must say - 1 never been so happy in my whole life! I ' ll miss ya babes-Gooni-Goohu, Reggie, Youth is like diamonds in the sun and Diamonds are forever Alphaville. Thanx to Mom, Dad, Dixie and my friends - you kept me sane (1 think). Peace, Love and groovieness always - Web!! 1 r LAURA EL BAROUDI Grant, Campbell 1979-1986 A stranger has come to share my room in the place not right in the head, A girl as mad as birds -- Dylan Thomas. Thanks for always being a friend G. It ' s been great knowing you this year M. A. Thanks and the best of luck to all my friends! Best wishes and Hi Ho away we go ! First, you think they are dead. Then you are almost sure - One is beginning to stir. - W.D. Snodgrass. Bye-Bye Branksome!! Thanks Mom and Dad for having a sense of humour!!! ERIN ELDER MacGregor, 1981-1986 Take your time, think a lot, why, think of everything you ' ve got, for you will still be here tomorrow, but you ' re dreams may not. Cat Stevens. The Flintstones, Nitemare ' s Shower , H E E.C.C., Tyrolia, Florida ' 85, Formal.s- well?!!, pumpkin, tartan ponchos, permasmile, Dick, Jane Spot, a ia vildside, art classes with Mrs. Simpson, riding, Hey Heather, it ' s time to see that movie, Party Time , Don ' t sit on glass tables - they ' ll break! thanks Spike! ALISON ENGLAR McLeod, 1981-1986 Time it was, and what a time it was. A time of innocence, a time of confidences, long ago it must be 1 have a photograph. Preserve your memories; they ' re all that is left to you - Simon and Garfunkle. Thanks Mom, Dad, John, Leeds for all your patience. To all my friends thanks for being there for me; especially Cin-bin, Kiefus, And A.M - Mariposa, Montreal, formals. ave atque vale! GAYANI FERNANDO Johnson 1977-1979 Scott 1982-86 1 have been waiting for this moment all my life and now I do not know what to do. (Alex Waugh) LESLIE FLEMING Duncan, MacLean, 1979-1986 Past Chieftain, Sports editor, Mariposa, Florida ' 85, Pumpkin, Formals . . ., The moment may pass quickly but the memories will linger forever. Anonymous This is not the end. It is not even the beginning Churchill, Thanks Mom and Dad. 64 KIM FOLEY Johnston, MacGregor, 1980-1986 Can you imagine us years from today - Sharing a park bench quietly? S G, Bosbitten, Bang your head! Jen ' s nameless male, Lunchmoney egghead! The Rod, Oh Ed! Nice ' 85, Peut-etre? The Weld Party Palace and how we still try to kick at the darkness till it bleeds daylight B.C. Geddy Hey what ' s in there? Missed ya more than you ' ll know Helga, because, my friends are to me - like treasures - permanent priceless. 1 love you all. Thanks Mom Dad for the greatest gift. 1 am truly lucky. JANICE FRANKLIN Fraser, Campbell, 1979-1981, 1984-1986 Once we had an easy ride and always felt the same. Time was on our side and we had everyihing to gain. Let it be like yesterday; please let us have happier days. Won ' t you tell me, where have all the good times gone? Kinks - Thanks to all my friends who have made my 2 stays at BUS fan- tastic. Thanks Mom Dad, Gabe. Formal, Mariposa, I ' m busy that night , Open James, They stole my box again! You know you ' re old ' .vhen you stop doing crazy things - Smile, it helps. MORAG FRASER MacLean, 1981-1986 The only ladder to the stars is woven with dreams, memories: lunch hour talks, FGTH Relax! Killington, Mariposa, Family, French Geography, choir Couch, Jason Skits - summer of ' 85 - Beechgrove Bash, double d ' s, the boat crash, Belushi Togas, To all my friend-. Moose, Cork, Bougy, Gup Spa?., Thanks for all your support - keep partying smiling dudes What we call the beginning is often the end and to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from . . . Thanks Mom Dad. WENDY FRITH Scott, MacLean, 1981-1983, 1984-1986 It is time for us to say Goodbye . , , Time for our lives to take another path ... to discover new worlds - .A.nn Decker ... So many friends so little time . . . How many of us have them? - Friends - ones we can depend on, Thanx for an experience I ' ll never forget, a lot of growing up. ea: Facts of life SAC TCS, Reggae, Funk all the rest! BHS is best! Bermie! Miss ya C R, Every possie get flat - spars - GMNKJSGPAC - I will always remember you - special thanks to: Mom Dad, Ed, Cheri .Anita. Love ya xoxo ADRIENNE GRANT Grant, Campbell, 1979-1986 Prefect - Head of Opheleo, Hello Dolly! And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and i refreshed. Thanks to all of my friends who have Let the good times roll. The past which c select, the future which we dream, becomes the present! Good luck to all my friends. We are all in it together! Salut tout le monde - a ' L ' avenir! I ! Vive L ' Opheleo! SUSAN HENDERSON MacLean, 1985-1986 It seems like just as you get used to changes, it changes. Another end, another tear, another goodbye. Thanks class of ' 86 for making the experience of being The New kid one I WANT to remember! A special thanks to: My fav. Lee, Rocky, ET (Quetico lives!) those unforgettable PC ' s!!! The moment may be temporary, but the memory forever. Wherever you are it ' s yoiu ' friends that make up vour world. - HERE ' S TO US . . . CHEERS! JANE HENDRICK Grant, Douglas, 1979-1986 Don ' t take life so seriously, play the flute and dance and sing your song . . . Raise a glass, enjoy the scenery, pretend the water is champagne and fill my glass again and again ... the future will take care of itself somehow. Howard Jones. Thanks for the 7 best years. Homecoming, Tyrolia, Quebec, F- ' ormals, Mariposa, tennis, oh, a propos, Bermuda mistrals rule! So what are you waiting for, get out there and Party! A special thanks to K.R. for adding so much to my life. M D you ' re the best! JULIE SUZANNE HERDE MacGregor, 1984-1986 IVIy two years in BHS have been an experience and full of many opportunities. Memories: whining jamming to calvpso, skanking to reggae, my first cold winter, DEL, HKDW, Miami Vice, conch cook up, movies, Mr. Surplus, and fetes. Never forget you crazy WI ' s. Thanks Mom Dad. Special thanks Candi and C.J for being who you are. 1 am not afraid of tomorrow for I ' ve seen yesterday, and I love today CANDACE HISCOX MacAlpine, 1983-1986 Head of Res. I will be a rock star (or maybe I ' ll marry one!) Les Miserables: je vous hais. People say don ' t ever look behind. Happiness is just a state of mind! Listen to the rhythm: your heart won ' t lie. Rock ' n ' roll hearts just never die. YAH! You gotta wanna win! I love - camp U2 Triumph Kim Bryan Q107! Hey Wen! Residetice: we can stick kevs to our heads. The impossible dream: MY BASS GUITAR! Thanks Christine!! Bye! LYNN HOLLORAN McLeod, 1984-1986 My only regret about Branksome is that I have not had enough time here. Two years is not enough! however during the two years I learned a lot. I have cherished several memories: Flor 85, semis, 2 out of 3, Mariposa 85, fatherdaughter dances, sports, HHC, Thanks to BC, CH, CV, J.M, MC, KE, CL. Boarding has been a memorable ex- perience. Thank you. Miss Roach, teachers and Mrs. D ' s for helping me Keep well the road Thank you Mom and Dad, I love you both! A dream is a wish your heart makes. CAROL HOOD Duncan, Ross, 1979-1986 The memories I have will remain, the sorrow, the laughter, the victory, the pain. I leave behind the bright red dawn, but move ahead to the blue sky beyond . . I love you all . . . Ali D me make 3, skunkers live on, remember Boudah! Scrap that Jed! I arte. Good luck, Duck duck goose, Bubs, Pippi, Inky Pink, Lebe, age, Swifty, Subido. If we do meet again, why we shall smile; If not then this parting was well made. Thanx Josie, Barbra, Shirley, Livii, Mimi, Kari, Moms and Dad. See-U-in Seoul ' 88. GABRIELLE (GIGI) HULL Bruce, MacAlpine, 1980-1986 Chieftain, Grade Prefect My memories of Branksome, and especially those of my friends will remain with me forever. It is awfully hard work doing nothing. However, 1 don ' t mind hard work where there is no definite object of any kind. Oscar Wilde All that I ' ve never thought of - think of me!! Randall Jarrell KATHARINE INGHAM Mac Lean. 1981-1986 Pres. of writing club, Ad editor. Cooking club. France, Yesseur and Adnan, The Med and Chocolate crepes. Kim, Jen and Claire - is this where we part? It ' s been a long time. If you know it, you know it; If you don ' t you fail Thanx: Kim, Ralph, Janet, Lisa, Susan and Esp. Dana (you ' ll get the first invitation!) How many times will it be this way? With my arms around the future and my back up against the past? Justin Hayward MARY INKS ATE R Bruce, Campbell, 1979-1986 Words on paper cannot express what only the mind can recall: Bang your head! Nana, Mrs Hay ' s trips, Gr. 10 Geo, Quetico (JDR), Midweek Parties, Fire Pit, Western Weekends, Lee ' s basement. The hot rod!, Don ' t you . . . , Spag, Ewok, Jen, Lee, Zoid, Van, Geddy, Kitch, Mo, Rob, Dan, The hardest thing to do is to find something good and make it last B.S., 1 took the road less travelled by, and I got lost Thanks to my family, I want to be forever young! ! TONYA KATZ McLeod, 1981-1986 Bahama mamas Shipwrecked Waterloo club Jump rations Hello the gibber Mt. St. Anne Rm 1018 Hawaii mode Le Bristro Mariposa Tyrolia Howie Let ' s ride a harley Ames Wabikon thanks to prefects NP JK JR JA KF KL LW and Mr and Mrs. Cleaver and JH PB So down there on the ocean we will stay Went through a lot of changes Turned a lot of pages When I took a boat Sunday supertramp KIMBERLEY KELLY Douglas, 1981-1986 Mariposa, Formal, Walking to and from Rosedale, Rowing, 5:30 mornings, workboats, rout, Treats, Toby ' s, Parties, camping, $2.50 movies, chocolate bunnies, Gowan, cooking club, Spares, Old com- puter room, Louise ' chips. Talking to cars, Gr. 12 English, Locker men May I kiss you? Brown hair and grey eyes, Gr. 12 windsurfing, clans, New Year ' s eve concert et plus! Thanx to all my friends for the last 5 years. A mile walked with a friend has only 100 steps. Russian proverb, XO Mom Dad AMANDA KIRKLAND MacGregor, 1979-1986 Welcome each new day as if it is a new life, where all past failures and problems are erased, and all future possibilities and joys open and available to be achieved before night falls again In a cold world you need your friends to keep you warm! Ginnies are alive and well but extinct at B.H.S. LC- NRKSDAAK Memories: formals, football games, BMW ' s, the Rabbit, Roots, diets, shankin ' , wasted, wknds UCC, Cres, S.AC etc. guys, Moo , more. Party! Thanx I love U M D S J. LISAKIRSHNER MacLean. 1981-1986 Just close your eyes and then remember the thoughts you ' ve locked away ... It ' s so clear all we have now are our thoughts of yesterday Strawberry Switchblade. Dare to be different! Fight for what you believe in. Thanks Mom, Dad friends for years of support. Forever, Love Time. JENNIFER KITCHEN MacGregor, 1979-1986 Prefect, Beta Kappa pres. Who am 1 gonna take? Reject, Volleyball, soccer, skiing - Urge, Gor- donstoun exchange, G ' daymate. Footy Sil Ring-a- los 1 love ya Percy, Nippy ' s Roadshow Howie sandwiches Tyrolia - small beverage problem Let ' s make like ... Florida with Physie Gumby Nice ' 85 LaLorraine 4 Kirswholesome?! Nickie Tanya XOX Westernor Devry. When you forget your dream you die. Thanks M D Dave for all the great experiences Lately it occurs to mc what a long strange trip it ' s been. IRENE LO MacGregor, 1983-1986 Three years have flown by, Branksome boarding is an unforgettable experience. Memories: Midnight chat, pizza party, firedrill, winning West Indians (K.ICTMGW) Thanx Kath, Paul, Can, Nan, Mary, Lianc, Vee, Beer, .loyce and Terry, We ' ve had a marvellous time. And also a special thanx to Mom and Dad. 1 looked back, time has slipped away, but memory will never fade away, I looked ahead, I ' ll do my best and hope for the best. KATHY LYONS MacLean 1984-1986 It ' s been two years and it ' s been an experience - good or bad - it matters not, I ' ll never forget it and that ' s what counts! The memories; long weekends, TCS, shopping, 3rd floor Ainslie, waiting for mail and phonecalls, Mariposa, Formals, and boarding life. Thanks Mom and Dad, and to my friends new and old. I ' ll miss you but I love you! Never forget! Always turn your face towards the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you! MARGARET MACDONALD Frascr, MacLean, 1971-1983, 1984-1985 If two negatives equal a positive, then why can ' t two wrongs make a right? Thanks BHS for fourteen great Years! Memories - Mrs Hay ' s trips, junior school swim team Captain, Formals, the MARIPOSA! A special thanx to all my friends - DW - don ' t forget May 24th long weekends, that one STARRY night; SGC arad with IH and KK; well Mar we survived! - March Break, New years and Florida KR Florida. Where ' s my Mario! 9 ; Toby ' s; thanks RF for 4 yrs. thanks Mom and Dad. ALISON MACLEOD McLeod 1981-1986 Everything that is done in the world is done by hope M.L.PA liaison. Choir-Couch! Miss Bell ' s geo my favorites! Norval - Gr II Envi. Prayers - lights anyone TOGA! SAC DUO, Mariposa, Summer 85 - will, Nassau!! Long Island Ice Teas Yeah Really Baskin ' Rob ' s PBn ' Choc. Beechgrove Bash and the gang, Special thanx to Mom and Dad FrJ. Branksome its been an ex- perience I ' ll always remember! Heads up VVeiner and Moose, We ' re all goinc to make it! STAY GOLD BODS ... I love va!!! Guppi. SHANNON K. MCCARTHY Robertson, Campbell, 1979-1986 Basketball, tennis. Thanks BHS for seven long but incredible years. To all my friends, you know who you are: School wouldn ' t have been the same without you! LCS - A.P, . . . go ahead make my day Flannel? Who ' s that? I want to live and make the best of what I see N.Y Thank Bro and Sis and esp. Mom who ' s given me a great start to the long road ahead. As a good friend of mine once said, Everyday ' sa happy day! So Smile! JENNIFER MCCULLOCH McAlpine, 1981-1986 Take it easy. Don ' t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy. Lighten up while you still can don ' t even try to understand, just find a place to make your stand and take it easy XO to Van, Kim, Mary, Spag, Barb, Linds, Olga, Mo, Dany, Rob, Derek. There are too many memories that can ' t be depicted in words. Those who I shared them with will remember. Res: Thanx Mrs D ' s. 1 really have enjoyed my stay, but I must be movin ' on. 1 love you Mom and Dad. Forever young. KATHLEEN MCCUTCHEON Frazer, Scott, 1979-1986 They arrived at an inconvenient time I was hiding in a room in my mind they made me look at myself 1 saw it well, I ' d shut the people out of my life so now I take the opportunities wonderful teachers ready to teach me I must work on my mind for now I reali .e that everyone of us has a heaven inside. Kate Bush. My uncle and I have enjoyed this trip through Branksome but are more than happy to move forward and onward by the by OH-NO! I love you Mom and Dad. MAUREEN MCMATH Bruce, MacLean, 1979-1986 Toby ' s, Mariposa, France, Bob Marley visuals. New Years Eve, Perma grin, concerts with Janet, I ' m so hoisted , good tunes, captain .loe the gypsy tango, Gr, 12 French class, Gr. 13 spares, Puseman Dick ' s Den, cruising with Pat in the mere, Here comes da judge , Tony Montana, Then this rastaman comes up to me and says ... .Jim Kerr of S.M., Ah Janet, what a voice! ' ' Depeche and the Mode, Rowing, Hey man, do you know LIN- TON? I made it Mom and Dad. CHRISTINA MEYNELL Campbell, 1980-1986 Where am I going? The brooks call. It ' s awful fun to be born at all. Where am I going? The ring doves coo: We do have beautiful things to do. If you were a bird, and lived on high, you ' d lean to the wind when the wind came by, you ' d say to the wind song it took you away: Thai ' s where I wanted to go today! A, A. Milne Much thanks to my loving, caring and encouraging family and friends. Now let ' s remember. CATHY MILLS Robertson, Campbell 1979-1986 Chieftain, Head of Clans. Mems. Tyrolia, Mariposa. Quebec, sports, AC DC, cows, Garfie, Sharmin, dog (star), Slimon, Old and Wise . . . most of all friends 1 will never forget - Forever Young. And so it ' s time to change our ways . . . But I ' ve loved these days. B. Joel, Someday ... I don ' t know when, we ' ll get to that place where we really want to go and we ' ll talk in the sun. B. Springslein. It ' s so hard to say goodbye, though bonds of friendship never die. P. Huffman. Than.x B.H.S. SABRINA MITCHELL Bruce, MacLean, 1979-1986 Je me souviens: boarding Gr. 7-11, swimteam: past captain, cc cookies mel?, Thanx Mrs. L. Miquelon, Bequia, Windermere, 4- T.O. forever. Formals? dontask, Voodoo, cen66, BSd -H Z one, CHOC fantasy? The bear rug Jen! massage, calvins bebe, yes I, YKNC down reality! HE. SD, LW, Roots, Ming - you have made all the difference! esp Girty + Weezie, Plus MD, Jen-f CB, OM DB! I love you all! 172 Curzon Buffet? - Let ' s Party! I am part of all that I have met Tennyson. Thanks Mummy and Daddy. 1 made it! MARY ELIZABETH MOFFAT Duncan, Scott, 1978-1986 Sometimes ' ya just gotta say what the heck! woosh disco? history trips, formals, Mariposa, poolparty! poolparty! Muskoka, scenery, Nice, ouji, CoUingwood, hbraries? Shaled again, NYC. My real goal in life is to have a sandwich named after me. To my friends M D I love ya esp. Nan XO The rhythm of the weekend, with its birth, its planned gaieties, and its announced end, followed the rhythm of life and was a substitute for it. Scott Fitzgerald. Thanx and bye B.H.S. AINSLEY MOORE Duncan, Scott, 1979-1986 Alas for those who never sing but die with all their music in them. - Holmes. Choir president, chamber choir, Cooch! - cabin 13 Jason. In- dependent, Rout, Mariposa! Formals! SAC! Washington, Montreal, New York, Mel, Goodevening, Smile, concerts, parties - Too much to do! Thanks B.H.S! I ' ll miss you! Thanx Mrs. W, Mrs. S, Mr. B! Thanks Mom Dad! Great friends - you know who - and amazing times made 7 years the best!! We made it! This is my 4 leaf clover, funny how time flies. - Tears for Fears. Hi Charlie! MARTHA MORDEN Robertson, Campbell, 1975-1983, 1985-1986 Never look back, always look ahead, it may look black, but somewhere there is light. M.B., M.A.M. Never again Union Station. April 16 Sometimes M.A.M. I regret it. Mrs. Hay ' s trips. Now J.L. Merci bien Mom, Dad, M.A.M. and P.S. to you to too. NANCY NORTH McAlpine, 1981-1986 Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me it is a kind of order that .sets me free to fly. l.A. School is a building with four walls with tomorrow in side . L.W. and, Nothing is waste that makes a memory. Branksome has made memories of laughter and of learning. My friendships will last a lifetime as will a special feeling for BHS. Je me souviens de Mary, Liane, et Irene. Most of all thank you Mom and Dad for having given me my BH ed. 1 love you XOXO . . . WINNIE PAO Ross, 1985-1986 I am very grateful to be a graduate student of Branksome. It is nice to live in a foreign country providing that you enjoy it. Living in MacNeill House is exciting. It also helped me to lose weight, which is impossible in Hong Kong. Classes are good; they add a homey feeling, which 1 am trying to appreciate. Last of all, 1 would like to thank all the people who have helped me, especially a teacher I respect most: Miss Baker from whom I learnt to be patient. NICOLE PICHLER Scott, 1983-1986 Stand in the sun, shut your eyes, and feel the world, it ' s changing everyday. Goodbye to the world, I ' ve sheltered for so long. There is so much I feel, that 1 could never say . . . Genesis. Bye to all my special friends, you know who you are, I ' ll have our memories always. Love ya TK, NR, HA, AND JK. Thanks mom and dad you gave me the greatest gift of all. Grads, hold on to your dreams. P.S. Get crazy we made it! LISA PIGAT Campbell, 1985-1986 Branksome, you have made such an impression on me. And so yesterday will become only a memory of working towards a life-long dream. Memory after all, is the sweetest story ever told. Life is redeemed by achievement and all its fun is in doing so. I ' ll never forget you, Irene. Grazie par tutto umbie et Papey. Lo ti volgio tanto bene. It was all worth it. DIANE PINCOTT Ross, 198.1-1986 Bazaar! sports for Mais semi ' s Mariposa - Fun, Fun, Fun! Ac + Ks - The Montreal Connection. Nippissing College, Anyone? Thanks to the Square2 club - you know who you are! DYNASTY - Oh Foufi - The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of Hell, a hell of Heaven. Milton so Go and catch a falling star and Find what wind serves to advance an honest mind. Donne. Thank you Mum - we made it! HILLARY POUNSETT Douglas, 1981-1986 To all my friends and especially Mom and Dad and Eliz, what would 1 have done without you! Memories never to be forgotten: walking to and from Rosedale, Blue mini, cottage experiences, early mornings late nights and the favorite question Louise are you going to eat your chips? . You only live once but if you do it right the first time, once is enough. MARY-ANNE RAPANOS Robertson, MacGregor, 1976-1986 Swings, forts, camptrip, oreos, cheezwhiz, Greece, K.D., auto-stop, m. bikes, saloon, Babylon, Flem ' s cottage, the ditch, 360 on ice. Caf K ' s, German- mania, P ' s men, history, math classes, April Fool ' s Zamnouka! routes, semis, L.F.z.z.z, South Carolina C.R, L.P, shark, monsieur lifeguard! , spring, rowing with a broken foot, long spares, Yorkville with L.B., You got B.B. ' s , 18th B-day. Special thanks to Mom and Dad JANET READ MacLean, 1981-1986 Everything changes except change itself. - Luckily memories live forever - Mariposa, formats, High Hopes what an ant!, Moosonee and Gregory , Kilt Press - nice machines or what! O.P. Parties, Depeche Mode and many more! Concerts galore! And last but not least spares and Common Room talks. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness ... - Dickens. Thanks to my friends and to my mom who made me smile when the day was a little cloudy . KIMBERLEY ROBBINS Fraser, MacAlpine, 1979-1981, 1983-1986 We can have in life but one great experience at best, and the secret of life is to reproduce that ex- perience as often as possible - Oscar Wilde. Super twin powers, moo, junket, grizzly Adams, Swiss Chalet princess, Toby ' s, Tuesday afternoon, trips to far away places, walking to Aurora, Graveyards, the bet. NANCY ROSS Johnston, Ross, 1979-1986 Lately it occurs to me, what a long, strange trip its been. The Dead Time to stop dreaming, 1 must rejoin the real world. Genesis So it ' s with regret I tell you now that from this moment on you ' re on you ' re own. Genesis Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. Lord Asquith The pain of parting is nothing like the joy of meeting again. Dickens. Party Animals ' 85, Hc pussy cat, Ginnyism lives! I got by with a little help from my friends. Thanx KATHERINE SHULTZ Ross, 1980-1986 Memories; fri ends, roadtrips, picnics on mountains and unusual alarms. Famous lines How do you fix a flat tire and don ' t scream because there ' s a giant bug over there. Branksome is something I will never forget, it is an experience in itself. The memories will last a lifetime. Thanks to all my friends that made the memories so enjoyable. Love you always XOXO. Thank you Mom and Dad. And remember smile with all the intent to do mischief. J.FH.P L.DS.EJ.WP.F V.B KIM SCOTT Scott, 1982-1986 I feel like a group of one, they can ' t do this to me, I ' m not some piece of teenage wildlife. Bowie. Thanks K.H., S.S., L.B., M.S., H.G., D.P., C and G. D-Tour ' 85, We ' re still not sure. K2. SAM SHARPE Robertson, McAlpine 1977-1986 1 took the subway down to the village so 1 could walk all the way up to Fifth Ave. to the zoo. It ' s one of those things a person has to do: Sometimes a person has to go a very long distance out of his way to come back correctly. Edward Albee. GINA A. SMITH Grant, MacLean, 1979-1986 VP Beta Kappa; Yes 1 - True hke the breezes that blow through the brambles and ruffles the ganja in the land of jubim - What it is? My 7 yrs. at B.H.S. have been an experience that will never be forgotten - I promise. Memories: .IS trips a fast life - MING TCS and SAC Lady you are Here ' s to SWMTK BTO and trips islands in a stream Toby ' s We blasts roomies pigouts R and B and C - music C20B LIFE IS NOT A PROBLEM TO SOLVE BUT A MYSTERY TO EXPERIENCE. Luv ya lots - Mom, Dad, Don, aunt Stef, Mr. K. PAM SNIVELY Eraser, McLeod. 1979-1986 Head of Debating, Prefect. Let us fold away our fears. And put by our foolish tears, And through all the coming years Just be glad! - Riley. Thanks Branksome! You gave me my best friends and my favorite memories; I ' m going to hold on to both! MEILEEN SON HING Douglas, 1983-1986 Choir, Slogan Art Editor. Freeloading lunches in boarding, doing the limbo at Trinity, Mickey Mouse socks on the train, rounding up male models for the fashion show, delegates ' notes in Soma, going bananas over the library wall, Kilbarry Parties, PARSONS, Picasso ' s Mood in Blue - Comment allez-vous? , math sittings for the conscience, T.Y.F.A., Where are we going to place the die- cut weekends at Western. Good-bye! Good-bye! Good-bye! Room 6 runs off in forty-one direc- tions. Sylvia Fra,ser VANESSA STEINMETZ Eraser, Scott 1979-1986 I have no regrets about what will probably be the best years of my life! Thanks to all those 1 love . . . Jen, Kim, Mark, Carey, Steven (!) and Kuey. Good- bye to everyone who made my life at Branksome special. Nipper and Kirnolius, we ' ll be in touch!! CORINNE STRASMAN Duncan, MacLean, 1979-1986 You pull back the curtains and the sun burns into your eyes, you watch a plane flying across a clear blue sky. THIS IS THE DAY - Your life will surely change - THIS IS THE DAY - when things fall into place. The change or no change, there will always be memories. BHS gave me many of them. I ' ll never forget . . . I ' ll always remember . . . Friends Forever. Thanks BHS, Mom and Dad, I LOVE YOU! Can you imagine when this race is won?? Turn our golden faces into the sun Alphaville. KARIN SWIFT Ross, 1983-1986 Basketball, volleyball, soccer salamalaikom! Boarding, popsical, Jen popcorn, outback, nit and smart ie-pants Percy learns to ski take me home cause I don ' t remember philring-a-los I love ya Josie Holy Beckers Batman! Batman ' s a lawyer Florida red feet, Harriat and Gertrude. Mariposa - formals - Western Specialize in having fun To be what we are and to become what we are capable of becoming is the only end of life Stevens on always smile outloud. Love ya Mom and Dad thanks!! PAULENE TIEMENS Scott, 1984-1986 One of my favorite lines was, I have an idea however this is certainly not one of them. It has been in- teresting these past six years of boarding school. Branksome has taught me a lot and I appreciate it. 1 give special thanks to my parents for helping me through the rough spots - 1 love you. I also give thanks to .lo-Anne and Cathy for their help, Don ' t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don ' t walk behind me I may not lead walk beside me and be my friend. CIAO!! CAROLE TINMOUTH Bruce, MacGregor, 1979-1986 Those who cannot remember the past are con- demned to repeat it. Anonymous Memories: Mrs Hay ' s trips, formals, Toby ' s, Druxy ' s, the Mariposa, football, grade dinners and chocolate almonds. I cannot believe that it ' s almost all over. I look at you all and smile for you are my friends . . . Anonymous. Thanx Mom and Dad MAUREEN TURNER Scott, 1982-1986 Memories; That ' s grrreat luv! , Socklesstease, heh, heh. Petite Femme, Bostbitten, Hot Rod, Drama class bully - Where ' s Kath? , Nan ' s cottage, Bud - Who ' s totin ' the axe? . The Basement, The Florida Physics, Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived for- wards. - Kierkegaard. Thanks M and D, friends, and you too. Nan!! ANNATYACKE Bruce, Mc Alpine, 1979-1986 I ' ve spent too many years at war with myself. The doctor has told me it ' s no good For my health. To search for perfection is all very well. But to look for heaven is to live here in hell. After today, consider me gone, - Sting. Thanks to all my friends and teachers and most of all, my parents who have given me the encouragement, time and support I needed. I wouldn ' t have made it without you. quantum conamur tantum per ficimus. SUSAN VAN WYNEN Grant, McAlpine, 1979-1986 Squash, writing club, library club. Beta Kappa, Education is . . . hanging around until you ' ve caught on - i-rost. After seven long years I think I ' m just beginning to catch on. Thanks for the memories BHS! Special thanks to Mom and Dad for making this possible and to GL just for being there. Best of luck to all my fellow grads and always remember; Wherever you are, it is your own friends who make your world, - William James. CHRISTINE VANDER DUSSEN Duncan, Ross, 1977-1986 1 made it! ( I hanx Gordy and Candace) Boarding life for 9 years = good friends, good times, bells and memories: Dinner leaves, outback, Q-107, the Bay, late-night ghost stories, 4:00 am milk trucks and study. If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me? I must be traveUing on now cause there ' s too many places I ' ve got to see cause I ' m as free as a bird now - Lynyrd Skynyrd. Thanx Can, Jen, Barb and Paulene, it ' s been a slice! Thanks Mom and Dad DANA CATHERINE WARREN Fraser, MacLean, 1976-1986 Jr. School chieftain. Dram a, Enthusiasm, gym- nastics sports, 10 yrs. have flown by - Thanx for memories that will last 4ever Marg friends 4ever stars, SGC, SAC, formals, limos, dates, learning and growing as years went by. Mrs. Hay ' s trips, Maine, computer dates, fuzzy, Gino, studette mobile , trouble 3, SJH We made a promise we swore we ' d always remember no retreat no surrender - The Boss. Take care friends, keep in touch, its hard to say good-bye. Thanx Mom, Dad for your support, understanding and love XOX. LISA WARSH Douglas, 1981-1986 Drama club, volleyball, Killington! Don ' t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief, shining moment. - J.F. Kennedy, Thanks Branksome! Good-bye Georgie! KATHARINE WATT Fraser, McLeod, 1979-1986 Toby ' s: Where ' s your chainsaw? Toni ihe Poni, Cpt, Jo, Treefarm, Huntsville, socklesstease: heh, heh uh, you ' re standing on me Mo . Dick ' s Den, Moo, Sunshine and Charlie, Vachon, Hearse?? S. Taneveski good for you!!, musicals. We can ' t all be heroes. Somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by. (on the other hand . . .) Thank you mom, dad, S.F and 1. LEEANNE WELD Ross, 1981-1986 Peut-etre . . . orthopaedic oxfords. Bahama Mama, B.B.Q ' s, Nana, Tyrolia, formals, Jam ' s, Henry, mid-week get togethers, Niagara, the basement, room 32 and 69, aching practices, the back exit, donut whole, T.L.T.C., Nice ' 85 Linds and locker partners . . . For yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow is only a vision, but today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. No initials - you know who you are. P.S. I ' m having a party! Love ya, Lee. ALISON JANE WORLEY Johnston, Campbell, 1979-1986 .lohnston Sub-Chieftain. To start with 1 have to say ■Mommy ' s famous last words Hang in kiddo. well 1 did and I ' m still surviving! Without you and Norman, the guys and gals, ail of this would simply have been a dream. I love you all and thanks for this once in a Hfetime shank ' in party XOXO. The mems will last a long long time , . . c ' est vrai!! So let ' S ' pick up our socks and move on!! After all tomorrow is another day . MARY WRIGHT Fraser, Scott, 1979-1986 Sports Captain. Thanks BHS for all the un- forgettable memories, the irreplaceable friends . . . Treasure dreams, for they are the future. Treasure memories, for they are forever. Good Luck everyone!! 1 am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I iove today. - W. A, White SARAH WRIGHT Bruce, Ross, 1980-1986 Head Girl. If growing up means it would be beneath my dignity to climb a tree, I ' ll never grow up, never grow up - not me. Branksome friends and memories, you wiii always be a part of me, Laugh and the world laughs with you ... Hey guys! This long and exciting year has finally come to an end and so have all the memories that go with it. We ' ve had tons of memories that we don ' t want to forget, so we ' re going to give you a quick briefing of them. The year began with that notorious weekend when we journeyed to Centre Island and the farm. Also, there was the time that a certain someone, who wishes to remain nameless, found her gum in her cheesecake. October came and we were found under the Bay eating frozen yogurt, dancing the night away at the S.A.C. homecoming, conversing with our numerous Wednesday night visitors in the kitchen and mourning (momentarily) the death of Iggy the fish. November brought the first snow for Marlene and footprints in the snow on Mrs. Lee ' s car. By far the biggest event of the month was the Rout - which was FANTASTIC!! In December, there was the episode in which someone wrote on the blackboard and we all got grounded for it (who dunnit???) The Father-daughter Dinner and Dance at George Bigliardi ' s house and Branksome were memorable and so was the night of our Christmas Party and Marlene ' s first pizza (with no cheese of course!!) 1986 brought new and exciting things to Buccleuch like our great snowball fight; Debbie and Robin ' s part at the Organ Grinder and Theatre Sports; the sun lamp and lobster legs ; and our big dread - EXAMS! Now that we ' ve finished our little stroll down memory lane, we ' d like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for making this year as special as it was! You were a great house and we hope you have a great hohday. See you in September!! - Love, Robin and Melony - XO- P.S. Our house wouldn ' t have been what it was without our housemothers - Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Lee, so we ' d Hke to thank them too!! Ainslie Ainslie House It is now 1 1 :00 pm Sunday night. Last deadline for the Slogan write- up is Monday morning. So Tally what do you have to say? Well um, um, it ' s been real! So Corinna what do you have to say? Well um, um, it ' s been nice ... (Tally and Corinna burst out in harmony, Sure, . . . ) Catch you on the rebound - Adios Amigos See you later alligator In a while crocodile Enough already Tally! Good night Corinna! Good night Tally! i NLIE 79 MacNeill In Brief: MacNeill - All Bran, Apples, Back Doors, Bathrobes, The Bay, Belgium Chocolates, Bells, B H, Blue Jays, Boarding, Cookies, Coolness, The Crunch, The Exterminator, Fat Anne, Fire Drills, The Forest, Gina ' s Birthday, Greenwin, Haunted House, Holidays, House Meetings, Are there any announcements? Johnny Appleseed, Keys on Forehead, Late Nights, Library Leaves, Lights Out, Lungs at Work, Lunch Duty, Liming, Man of the Year, Milktrucks, Moms, The Monster Washing Machine, Morning Roll Call, Mrs. D ' s, Nana, 967-1111, 1501, Oranges, Outback, Ping-Pong, Pork, Q-107, Raids, Rat, Red Boots, Rugs on Beds, Salad Bar, Sausages, Secret Santas, Skits, Special Children, Study, Telephone SHps, The Library, Pool, gym won ' t open tonight. Thin Walls, 12:00 Door Slams, Various Ping-Pong Balls, Weekend Leaves, Wet Laundry, Wonder Bread, Wonderful Aromas Wafting up, Your ten minutes are up!. Daphne, Lucinda, Maria, Stacey, Sarah, Natasha, Wendy, Danielle, Brenda, Gina, Andrea, Dee, Donna, Carol, Paula, Roz, Lisa, Lisa, Abby, Paulene, Kathy, Julie, Winnie, Lisa, Irene, Mala, Barb, Jen, Christine, Sarah, Candace, Jen, Lynn. That ' s it!! Love Chris and Jen. Connecting with tiie outside world. - , Chief Candace Bells, bells, bells. That could almost sum up life in boarding. But wait - there ' s more! Aside from the work and the rules, it really is one big slumber party - and there ' s nothing like waiting in line for the telephone or showers. Boarding offers the chance for a girl to be exposed to all sorts of cultures. We ' ve learned to live with each other and that will be a great asset when we ' re in the outside world! I hope everyone enjoyed my rock quizzes. I ' m sure you ' ll feel better knowing the proper etiquette required at a rock concert! Keep those collars under control. Have a happy tanned summer and ROCK ON! Branksome Boarding Bosses 81 Mile Aucouturier French Mr. Ball Math Mrs. el-Baroudi Economics Mrs. Glennie Mrs. Reynolds Physical Education English Office Alumnae Mr. Sharpe, Mrs. Read, Mrs. Ralph, Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Leman, Mrs. Emery. Mrs. Decks, Mrs. MacNeill Mrs. Blake] Latin Miss Kenny English, Vice-principal Mrs. Lumsdon Swimming SPIRITED 82 Miss Baker Math Mrs. Roe English Mrs. Jennings Physical Education Mrs. Waugh English, History Mrs. Stretton Fashion Arts Mme Berka French V Mr. Crawford Music Mrs. Wayne English STAFF Kitchen Staff I Maintenance Men Mr. Rosch, Mr. Buteau, Mr. Preston Mme Boiziau-Waverman French The Nurses Mrs. MacDonald, Mrs. Angus f 1 83 Mrs. MacLellan Mr, Bickle Miss Roach Mrs. Read Sticks and stones may Girls, you ' re making this ... and it descended from You want another five-hundred copies ' break my bones .. . difficult for me. heaven. Mrs. Zommers Mme Douglas-Oliver Mrs. Watson Who said we are hosting Parlez-vous francais? Chocolate, did somebody Mrs. Davidovac the Fulford Cup again? say chocolate? .. j j my next trick! HEY YOU. ... CHECK us OUT StaffStuff A recent staff survey showed that it takes a special type of person to be a Branksome teacher. Although teachers may live the lives of normal human beings on weekends, they have to contend with very imaginative students all week long. In response to the question, What is the strangest excuse you ' ve ever received? , they recalled such classics as: A squirrel ate my homework. My dad ran over it with the lawnmower. My dog had puppies on my math assignment. and the infamous response I didn ' t do it for your sake. What force of nature led these people to become teachers? Mrs. Watson was driven to teach by her compulsion to write on the blackboard. Mrs. Bunting claims it was in her genes and Mrs. Tuer-Bousfield simply asked Is there anything else in hfe? If you have expectations of teaching the youth of tomorrow perhaps you would like to follow in the steps of the teachers of today. Your first summer job could be an important step. Here are a few examples of what the first summer of employment held for Branksome ' s teachers: - Mr. Gratias was a mother ' s helper in Maine. - Mrs. Roe demonstrated sewing machines. - Mrs. Bedard was a lab technician testing for syphilis. - Mrs. Bunting cut out mice lungs. Perhaps a summer of leisure is more to your Hking. Why work? After all who knows when one might be shipwrecked on a deserted island. When posed with the question, With whom would you like to be shipwrecked? , female staff members had varied responses from Socrates to Don Johnson. Not everyone is lucky enough to be shipwrecked. Some of us have to face essays, tests and exams. Perhaps a bit of insight into what foods (candies) some teachers ' consider to be their downfall would be helpful. (After all a little bribery never hurt anyone!) Chocolate seems to be a common passion with potato chips following a close second. When it comes to food, Branksome teachers follow their student ' s lead - as one teacher pointed out her downfall was anything edible . Branksome Bids Adieu Mrs. Fraser, Branksome Hall ' s faithful Head of Housekeeping for both Senior and Junior Schools and the Residences, has left us after ten wonderful years. In 1953 she moved from her home in Glasglow, Scotland to Canada. She worked in hotels for 22 years before coming to Branksome. In her 10 years at Branksome she had contact with everyone at the school which allowed for variety in her work; things never became dull. In her retirement Mrs. Fraser sets her sights on discovering new hobbies and a long awaited trip to Europe or China; the Orient has always held a certain fascination. Of course, she ' ll have plenty of time to play golf, her favourite sport, eat seafood, her favourite food, and see Gone With the Wind a fourth time. The Student ' s Ten Commandments 1 . Thou shalt not copy thy neighbour. (Let her write it out again for you.) 2. Thou shalt not drive the teachers to their graves. (They can take their own cars.) 3. Thou shalt not flunk in June. (Avoid the rush - flunk in March.) 4. Thou shalt not tear school books. (Burn them instead and destroy the evidence.) 5. Thou shalt not skip classes. (Take the whole day off.) 6. Thou shalt not push in the halls. (Tripping is faster.) 7. Thou shalt not drive recklessly around students. (Wait for the teachers.) 8. Thou shalt not whisper in class. (Shouting attracts more attention.) 9. Thou shalt not throw erasers. (Pencils are sharper and more to the point.) 10. Thou shalt not wear make-up. (Warpaint is brighter.) - Courtesy of 1974 Slogan 86 FALL Events reflecting all the facets of life at Branksome kept everyone busy throughout the fall. Branksome girls involved themselves in the Installation of Prefects, Ramabai Week, Remembrance Day, Carol practices and the Carol Service. Preparations for the bazaar began with many colourful workshops. Branksome girls thoroughly enjoyed every dance in the fall. Branksome and St. George ' s co-hosted Gatsby ' s Garden Party, a salute to the Roaring Twenties, at Edward ' s Gardens. The Rout was once again a great success, and an un- believable number of girls bopped with their pops at the Father-Daughter dance. Branksome once again excelled in athletics. Our swim team splashed successfully to win the Bishop ' s Cup. Our cross country m idget team made it to OFSAA - another major accomplishment. Clan gatherings, the clan run, Goodminton, basketball and many other activities kept clan life booming. The Fall term of 1985 also brings back many memories of exciting, original events such as the SAC homecoming, the sixtieth anniversary of St. Andrews College, our brother school. It was during the fall term that the Branksome Prefects declared November as Spirit Month in order to encourage the Spirit of Branksome Hall . For this much needed occasion (November was the rainiest, most dismal month on record), they organized a massive pep rally complete with green face painting and rented our first and only Pop machine. They also dreamed up Branksome Briefs . Branksomites carried our spirit throughout North America. The grade Sevens went to Quebec, the grade Eights visited Washington, and the grade Twelve and Thirteen art students travelled to Montreal for a weekend. The two exchange students from France and Holland received a taste of Branksome life which they will nevef forget. On the quieter, less obvious side of things, some artistically inclined students took part in a musical ensemble, while others took part in a Science Day at Upper Canada College. Branksome Hall presented Exit Who? , starring Miranda de Pencier and Susan Sandford, two members of a superb cast and crew who put on an excellent production. In the Student-Teacher and the Branksome Crescent volleyball games our true colours shone. Whatever the endeavour, Branksome spirit will endure forever! Autumn Athletics Run, Run As Fast As You Can . . . It was a super year for cross-country; the entire junior and senior teams were outfitted with flashy red and black all weather suits. The team won ' t forget the cornfields at TCS, the hill at the TDCAA finals, or the beach at the St. Martins ' race. Also congratulations should go to the members of the midget team who made it to OFSAA: Helen Dempster, Meredith Shaw, Sam Burak, Megan Palmer and Susie Lang. Last but not least we can ' t forget the look of pleasure on Mrs. Kizoff ' s face when she made us sweat. Row, Row, Row Your. This year Branksome Hall had its first rowing team. The enthusiasm of the school was evident in the initial turnout of 93 people. However when 5:30 AM practices were required this number was greatly reduced. The remaining rowers formed our fabulous team. Kathy Campbell, head coach and former Branksomite, gladly agreed to take on the responsibility of coaching our first team. She recruited Chris, our assistant coach, and created a positive impression of Branksome at the Argonaut Rowing Club. Despite the general inexperience of the team we made excellent progress. The commitment of the girls which made the team a success, was shown at early morning, weekends and evening practices. We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did and that rowing will become a permanent part of Branksome life. - Kim Kelly and Hillary Pounsett. Top Row (L-R): Debbie Afneck, Holly Jamieson, Ania Russocki, Andra Freiberg, Meredith O ' Connor, Alison Englar, Lisa Kir- shner, Kim Kelly. Middle Row: Leith Blachford, Rosemary Lawson, Rachel Harvey, Susie Kirkland, Helen Bredin, Lisa Pigat, Michelle Fortnum, Hillary Pounsett. Bottom Row: Eleni Gigas, Christina Meynell, Deirdre Dyment, Sara Cooper, Stephanie Gilbert, Margot Humphrey, Maureen McMath. The Little Dog Laughed to See Such a Sport . . . This year Mrs. MacLellan kindly volunteered again to be in charge of the squash club. Twice a week, thirty girls trotted off to the Sherbourne Club and with poised racquets and red faces, they played many strenuous, exciting matches. There were experts, and beginners too. Some of us had never picked up a racquet before, let alone learnt how to make contact with the ball. Thanks to Mrs. MacLellan who taught us how to manoeuvre our racquets in the proper manner in order to hit the ball. We had great fun this year and we ' re looking forward to another super year next year! - Hayley AvRuskin. All You Need Is Love . Once again, early one morning, eight Branksomites participated in the T.D.C.A.A. tennis tournament, an annual event held at Havergal College. Although many of us were extremely tired and had difficulty focusing on the courts at so early an hour, it was a warm sunny day. By the time twelve noon rolled around none of us had played a match, we were a bit bored and to make matters worse our stomachs were growling. Luckily Mr. Crawford appeared with bags full of McDonalds, and saved the day! It was a great day and Branksome did quite well. Not everyone made it to the finals as Vanessa and Melanie did, but everyone did her best and played really well! Thanks again to Mr. Crawford, you were great! ! - A. Grant. Back Row: Carol Hood, Lisa Korthals, Mr. Crawford, Tally Cham- berlin, Liz Wood. Front Row: Vanessa Avruskin and Melanie Bright. Absent: Adrie- nne Grant, Gigi Hull. Outstanding in the Field ... Just about the hottest piece of sports gossip at school this year was that the field hockey team was undefeated in all of its regular season games this fall!! This was an astounding achievement for our still very young team. Over the past thre e years the Branksome field hockey team has reached a very high level of competence, thanks to some great coaching on the part of Mrs. Jennings and, of course, a super effort from all the team members. Among the many inter-school games played Branksome competed in one tournament involving teams from all over Ontario, Buffalo and even Winnipeg! ! ! The great team spirit has helped obtain for the team its undefeated reputation . . Let ' s go for a two year winning streak everyone . . . and . . . HEY YOU CHECK US OUT - Anne Cloutier. Back Row (L-R): Lynn Holloran, Cathy Mills, Kathy Lyons, Anne Cloutier, Mrs. Jennings, Mary Wright, Katie Mills, Alison Papas, Leeanne Son Hing, Sarah Barrington. Front Row: Gigi Hull, Sarah Wright, Yvonne Crezel, Rachel Gorman, Beth Russel. 92 Firs t and Foremos t . The Basketball season began early this year for the first team under the watchful eye of Mrs. Glennie. By the second week of September tryouts had finished and the team members had been selected. The team played well and was undefeated at the end of October. The players worked hard during those early morning and afterschool practices. The games were always exciting and the players and supporters displayed school spirit and enthusiasm. The team thanks Mrs. Glennie for her unselfish dedication and excellent coaching. - Susan Creighton (Captain) Ball of Fun . . . Break! With that the Branksome Hall basketball seconds team ran on to the court. Quickly there was a breakaway and Branksome was in the lead. Lay-up after lay-up followed. Katie, Timmie, and Susan would just not quit, neither would Hilary who kept stealing the ball from the opponents. The energy flowed with Branksome supporters cheering in the background. As the bell sounded, Branksome kilts swarmed around the winning team to congratulate them on yet another win. If only all games could be as simple as this!!! They weren ' t all as easy as this but the games were always played with a super effort! - Leeanne Weld. Branksome Spikes the Competition -1st Team Under the superb leadership of our coach, Mrs. Cheeseman, the sixteen ' s first volleyball team ended a very successful season by winning the private school roundrobin at B.S.S. Participation in the T.D.C.A.A. often meant that we had to play up to three games a week, combined with two nights of practice. This required a great effort from team members. I am glad to say that we all thrived on this tough schedule and had a lot of fun and feeling of achievement in doing so. Gayle Armstrong Team Members: Colleen Silver, Karen Elder, Leslie Fleming, Emily Long, Jen McCuUoch, Barb Chambers, Maureen Turner, Karin Swift, Jen Kitchen Absent: Gayle Armstrong The 1986 volleyball season was a blast. After school in the gym, the players of the second team could be seen attempting 20 men ' s pushups and 30 situps in their efforts to lose pounds gained in exam hinging. It all seemed to pay off when Branksome remained undefeated at the end of the season, ending with a successful roundrobin at B.S.S. A special thanks to Mrs. Glennie who was, need I say, an amazing coach. Timmie Sugunasiri P.S. Keep Serving Team members: Keiko Henmi, Ros Beer, Andrea Slavcev, Christina Nurse, Timmie Sugunasiri, Claire Duckworth, Sarah Dyack, Ania Russocki. Absent: Shelagh Grant, Andrea Papas This years fifteen ' s volleyball team had a very successful season, if not so much in the number of wins we had then in the way we came together as a team during the season. Under Mrs. Glennie ' s great coaching we all sharpened our skills and im- proved greatly after many practices. At all the games the team tried its hardest. We played to have fun as well as to win. On the court we helped each other out and cheered each other on. We played as a team. Leanne Son Hing Team Members: Barbara O ' Connor, Nancy Kitchen, Shelagh McKeown, Audrey Coombes, Leanne Son Hing, Dawn Flotten Absent: Karol Hurrell 96 She Shoots . . . She Scores Branksome 9, B.S.S. 0. That is all that has to be said about Branksome Hall ' s first game of the season. Mrs. Glennie, along with the help of Janice Wright, put together another excellent team that is capable of defending the incredible undefeated streak that Branksome has been able to keep since the first game we ever played. Although it is cold and the practices are tiring we have a lot of fun. Carolyn Dennis Back Row: Martha Hobbs, Lisa Raeburn, Katie Mills, Anne Cloutier, Cathy Mills, Yvonne Crezel, Mary Wright, Sarah Wright, Middle Row: Stephanie Craig, Alison Dalglish, Tally Chamberlin, Gigi Hull, Janice Wright (coach). Front Row: Hilary Wells Absent: Carolyn Dennis. Faster Than a Speeding Bullet, More Powerful Than a Locomotive Indoor Track Swimmers Take Your Mark . . . Set Looking back on the turnout for the swim team tryouts I knew this team was going to succeed. The determination showed on our faces as we attended practices Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30. Our hard work showed when we won two of the three swim meets before our greatest challenge - The Bishop ' s Cup. We went into the meet confident and proud and not a minute too early. Throughout the meet there was an equal share of ups and downs. Anxiety showed in all the faces as the results were read. First place - Branksome Hall rang in our ears. We had won the cup and all the hard work had payed off. ' I would like to thank everyone for an excellent year ' Paula Hunt OFSAA Team Sculling to the Top Ski Team Wins OFSAA for the First Time Ski Team: Once again Branksome had a fantastic ski team. But this season was not just another ski season. This team was full of talent and spirit and they went out to the races ready to win. And win they did. This fabulous team with all their racing experience behind them managed rather easily to qualify for OFSAA. There were one hundred and fifty-six racers at OFSAA and thirty-six schools competing. The team members put all they had into the races and came out on top. For the first time ever Branksome placed first overall. A special mention should go to Anthea Mars who placed second out of one hundred and fifty-six racers. Congratulations to the team for an in- credible year! Leslie Fleming Team Members: Jen Kitchen, Heather Gray, Brigitte Kopas, Becky Moore, Anthea Mars, Monica Moles, Stephanie Garrow. 98 Smashing Team - 16 s Hilary Wells, Martha Henderson, Susan Kneider, Terrell Bond, Mary Wright, Gigi Hull, Adrienne Grant, Pam Snively, Meredith Bond, Janet Anthony, Andra Freiberg, Leanne Meadows, Cathy Mills, Louise Dunlap, Janet Richardson Sixteen ' s Badminton: This year, we had a large number of people on the team in a range from grades eleven to thirteen. Although we all did not fare very well at every game we did come away with some victories and had a lot of fun anyway. The season has been great. Thanks, Mrs. Jennings. Good luck to next year ' s team. 15 Team Fifteen ' s Badminton: The fifteen ' s badminton team this year tried its best, as always, and demonstrated extreme dedication in coming out to the early morning practices. The members were successful in defeating Toronto French School and broke even against B.S.S. Unfortunately, they lost their match against Havergal. They also played a tournament with St. Clements. Thanks to Mrs. Jennings for a great season. Fifteen ' s Badminton: Carrie Gratias, Vicki Frizelle, Sally MacDonnell, Beth Russell, Kirsten Hinder, Carrie Weaver, Tori Barton, Margot Humphrey, Shelly Meadows, Patsy Smith, Susie Lang, Alex Hamilton, Trish Magwood, Cara Fennel, Lisa Gibson, Raquel D ' Oyen 99 . . . may be injurious to your health. July 23, 1953 API-GENEVA - A spokesman for the World Health Organization today released a statement to the press saying that the five-year survey has shown the definite results of smoking, and has concluded that tobacco is indeed, harmful to one ' s health. Dr. Michael Kieling, an official of the WHO said, The evidence is conclusive. We have no further doubt about the issue. It is clear that smoking tobacco in any form, in particular cigarettes, is detrimental to the lungs and heart. The health problems which may arise from smoking over a long period of time include em- physema, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer and heart disease. The study was conducted in Switzerland between 1948 and 1953. August 10, 1968 CPI-SAN FRANCISCO - Authorities have finally released their findings upon such illegal drugs as marijuana and LSD, both of which were discovered to be in use at the recently held Monterey Pop Festival. Scientists from Berkley University have done a series of experiments on the effects of marijuana, LSD, and psycocybin, and have concluded that these drugs can be very harmful to the physical, mental, and emotional health of the users. Professor James Maybe of the University stated: these mind-altering substances may do permanent damage to the brain if their use is prolonged for any period of time. We are becoming rather alarmed at the increasing number of young people who are using these drugs nowadays. November 5, 1972 API-NEW YORK - The level of cholesterol found in eggs has been declared dangerously high for humans, says a report issued by the American Research and Development conference held yesterday. This conference just confirmed what we had all known for two years now: we just all officially agreed upon it, said Dr. Leslie Henhouse, one of the leading specialists in heart disease in the USA. The doctor concurs with the theory that too much cholesterol will harden and thicken the walls of the arteries, making the passage of blood much more difficult. The doctor recommends that North Americans reduce their con- sumption of eggs immediately. June 30, 1973 REUTER-LONDON - Breathing is not as safe as it used to be, according to a study done by researchers at the Royal Academy of Science. The levels of lead, smoke, ash, and dust produced by industries throughout the world are causing serious contamination of the air we breathe. Dr. Andrew Fresher of the Academy is quoted saying, We intend to show our study to the government to influence it to set higher standards in the matter of toxic waste emission of factories in England. April 15, 1975 - MONTREAL - Several residential areas in Montreal have had to be cleared after it was concluded that the asbestos insulation used in the walls and roofs of the buildings contained harmful fibres. Many houses which were built in the past fifteen years contain asbestos insulation, much to the dismay of Professor Peter Pressure, who was responsible for leading the research on asbestos. People who suspect their houses contain asbestos should move out as soon as possible, he recommended. Feb. 16, 1976 - TORONTO - Birth control pills are not as safe a form of contraception as they were originally thought to be, is the conclusion of a study done in Women ' s College Hospital. Dr. Martha Maternity said Many serious side effects can result from their use, such as blood clots, greater susceptibility to cervical cancer, and strokes. We highly urge women on the pill to switch to some other form of birth control until a safer oral contraceptive is found. October 26, 1984 - EDMONTON - It has been discovered that the hormones and drugs given to beef cattle to increase their size and weight are very dangerous to humans, who will consume the drugs when they eat the meat. The number of artificial drugs and chemicals fed to these animals is shocking. We do not entirely know what the effects of the synthetics may be on humans but we are certain it is harmful , said Dr Harriet Holstein, a specialist in the field of drugs used for domestic animals. She urges Canadians to reduce their intake of red meat as much as possible. January 6, 1987 - API-BONIN - People should not indulge in chocolate bars as much as they would Hke, recommends a study conducted by the German Scientific Institute. The study has discovered a chemical in the cocoa butter which is used to make all chocolate is a carcinogen. If chocolate is consumed in great enough quantities, from two to four times a week or more, the individual is exposing himself to a great danger of contracting cancer in some form, said Dr. Helmut Tobler, of the Institute. September 4, 1992 - WASHINGTON - Reading may be car- cinogenic, in the latest bulletin from the American Institute for Science and Technology. Apparently the chemicals used to make up the ink used for printing books, magazines and newspapers contains some well-known carcinogens, which are absorbed into the body through the fingers holding the book, and through the light which reflects off the page and onto the eyes of the reader. Officials for the Institute suggest reducing the amount you read by fifty percent. December 24, 1999 - API-PARIS - It has been determined by leading scientists at L ' Academie Scientifique that living a normal life is a dangerous habit. The actions of driving a car, crossing the street, breathing, talking, and eating have become so fraught with dangers of various kinds that we feel it is much too unsafe to continue living such an existence , said Dr. Pierre LeDieu of the Academy. It is recommended that people stay inside their homes and refrain from operating any electrical appliances, as they may be injurious to your health. Jan 1, 2001 - The editors of this newspaper have decided on the advice of renowned scientists in the city to stop publishing this newspaper. We have enjoyed keeping you informed as best we can on all the newsworthy events of our time, but it has been con- cluded that printing a newspaper is injurious to our health. Goodbye, and Hve a good, healthy hfe. Senior Prize Essay - Jo Parker 100 PnzeDay ' 85 J unior School Prizes Alumnae Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Junior School Vanessa AvRuskin Stephanie Tefler Memorial lor School Enthusiasm Tashie Perrin Parents ' Association Prize for the Outstanding New Girl in the School Meredith Kelly Public Speaking - Grades 1 ,2, and 3 Zaylin Lalji Public Speaking - Grades 4,5 and 6 Caroline Waterlow Ann Bayliss Cup for Public Speaking in Grades 7 and 8 Jackie Garrow Essay Competition: Grades 5 and 6 Olivia Barry Essay Competition: Grades 7 and 8 Catherine Lloyd The Grace Morris Craig Prize for Creativity in Art in the Junior School Andalieb Williamson The Bone Memorial Prize for French in Grade 7 Nicole Forde Religious Education in Grade 8 . . . Sally Armstrong Contribution to the Choral Music Programme in the Junior School Vanessa AvRuskin, Jill Kirchman, Megan Palmer The Brian S. McCool Memorial Prize for Instrumental Music in the Junior School Jackie Bush General Proficiency in the Junior School i«3 Grade 4 Yana LeFrancois Grade 5 Natasha Daneman Grade 6 Saira Stewart Grade 7R8 Sarah Woolford Grade 7R9 Sonal Doshi Grade 7R10 Carrie Hockin Cathy Velikov Grade 8R3 Nicole Forde Grade 8R4 Kathleen Weldon Grade 8R7 Sameera Khan Sports Prizes Swimming Under 1 1 Champion Kathleen Williams Swimming Junior Champion Carrie O ' Neill Tennis Junior Singles Champion Vanessa AvRuskin Sports Day Under 1 1 Champion Kathleen Williams Sports Day Junior Champion Lisa Raeburn Participation Pins . . . Vanessa AvRuskin, Sarah Blake, Krista Bridge, Elizabeth Campbell, Alexandra Ejlerskov, Fiona Griffiths, Carolyn Laing, Lisa LeFrancois, Yana LeFrancois, Sarah Linnett, Megan Palmer, Pippa Stetham, Amy Tang, T.J. Turner Clan Awards Junior School . . . Johnston Iraser Award to the C hieftain, Carrie Gratias Senior School. . . Campbell McLeod Award to the Chieftain, Catherine Mills Senior School Prizes Outstanding Achievement in Grade 9 Noreen Ahmed-Ullah Outstanding Achievement in Grade 10 Anne Roe Outstanding Achievement in Grade 11 Gabrielle Wong Essay Competition in Grades 9 and 10 Allison Zwingenberger Essay Competition in Grades 11,12, and 13 Jo Parker The Dorothy Misener Teskey Bursary in Family Studies Victoria Barton The Eunice M. Coutts Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Music Ainsley Moore Outstanding Progress Lisa Kirshner Contribution to Life in Residence, The Kathleen G. Shaw Memorial Melinda Bradshaw Excellence in Public Speaking and Debating Jo Parker Library Service Peggy Theodore Service to Amnesty International Catherine Adams Service to Opheleo Andrea Wait Service to Beta Kappa Barbara Hall Service to the Slogan Lisa Parker Service to the Writing Club Jane Leckey Service to the Drama Club Candace Hiscox Service to the Kilt Press Louise Dempster, Janet Read Contribution to the Debating Society Mary Moffat, Pamela Snively Duke of Edinburgh ' s Award Shuna Baird, Kim Dalglish, Morag Eraser The Donald Falconer Cup Elizabeth Wood The Parents ' Association Prize for Outstanding New Girl in the Senior School Jacqueline Szeto The Class of 1974 Enthusiasm Award Laura Nichols The Jennie E. MacNeill Prize for Citizenship Jaclyn Churcher The Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Prize for Encouragement of Love of Scholarship Allison Case The Carter-Ledingham Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Senior School ... Jo Parker, Peggy Theodore The Lieutenant Governor ' s Medal for Scholarship in Grade 8 Yasmin Abdullah The Ruth Caven Memorial Medal for Scholarship in Grade 12 Louise Dempster I he School Medal for Scholarship in Grade 13 Maryse Butler I he Governor General ' s Medal Jane Leckey The Jean Hume Memorial Medal for Leadership Patricia Zingg Honour Students Catherine Adams Shuna Baird Maryse Butler Allison Case Anabel Chan Jaclyn Churcher Andrea Dinnick Deborah Farquharson Victoria Hackett Deborah Lachowicz Kirstie Lang Jane Leckey Megan Long Laura Nichols Catriona Padmore Jeanette Pang Elisabeth Parker Josephine Parker Pamela Peers Bronwen Scott Peggy Theodore Grade 13 Subject Prizes Physics Maryse Butler Mathematics Maryse Butler, Shuna Baird Chemistry Louise Dempster The Helen L. Edmison Memorial Prize for Biology Allison Case French Bronwen Scott Geography Megan Long The Helene Sandoz Perry Memorial Prize for Art Erin Finn, Peggy Theodore History Victoria Hackett Economics Jennifer Pierce The Elizabeth Kilpatrick Memorial Prize for English Jo Parker Grade 12 Subject Prizes Fashion Arts Nicole Pichler Family Studies - The John S. McCall Memorial Prize Mala Chandiramani Mathematics - The Dorothy G. Phillips Prize Anne Roe, Gabrielle Wong French Susan Van Wynen Geography Christine Vander Dussen History Cathy Vilaghy-Brown Physical Education and Health Nancy Clark Accounting Gabrielle Wong Computer Science Lisa Kirshner Art - The Pippa Harris Memorial Prize Alison Dalglish Chemistry Karen Short English - The Jennie E. MacNeill Prize Pamela Snively The Ruth D. Craig Prize for Latin in the Senior School Louise Dempster Sports Awards Sports Day Junior Champion Brigitic kopas Sports Day Senior Champion Carol Hood Sports Day Open 80 Metre Sprint Carol Hood Junior Athletic Awards Avery Bassett, Melanie Bright, Susan Lang, Anthea Mars, Hilary Wells Senior Athletic Awards Tori Hackett, Carol Hood, Jennifer Kitchen, Catherine Mills, Emily Long, Rebecca Moore, Mary Wright Badminton Singles Lisa Korthals Badminton Doubles Tori Hackett, Laura Nichols Tennis Singles Adrienne Grant Tennis Doubles Tori Hackett, Laura Nichols Squash Heather Adam, Tori Hackett Sw imming Intermediate Champion Avery Bassett Swimming Senior Champion Paula Hunt Spring Sports Soccer It to Us! Soccer got off to a slow start last year because old Jack Frost just would not thaw our field. Finally, at the beginning of May we were able to start practising just about the time our games started. We pulled ourselves together enough to win about half of our games thanks to the fine playing and hard hitting of our back line and the quick manoeuvring and shooting of our small but dynamic front line. We really Uke soccer thanks to Mr. Blake, our coach and his early morning wake-up practices. Thanks for everything Mr. Blake. Karin Swift P.S. The Russians are coming! Back Row: Karin Swift, Kim Foley, Colleen Silver, Maryse Butler, Front Row: Jen Kitchen, Liz Wood, Sasha Darling, Carol Hood, Hillary Pounsett, Kathy Mauchner, Absent: Steph Barrington, Shuna Baird, Karen Bhatt, Leith Blachford, Jane Lockhart, Alison Macleod, Stacey Northgrave. Muddlemania The Branksome flag football team made its debut this year in full force. The team met for practices and strategy meetings at lunch where we learnt rather quickly the ins and outs of flag football. Matches against B.S.S at St. Clements were arranged but, because of lack of time and fields, the Branksome team never got to show its skills. We hope it continues next year and it will have a successful year. Carole Tinmouth Back Row: Cathy Mills, Karin Swift, Alison Worley, Linton Carter, Shannon McCarthy, Leslie Fleming, Mary Hermant, Middle Line: Mary Wright, Anne Cloutier, Katherine Schulz, Sarah Wright, Alison Papas Front: Carol Hood. Absent: Tonya Katz, Susie Fisher, Emma Loewen. Tennis Anyone? 15 ' s 16 ' s Tennis The 1985 15 + under tennis spring season was indeed a great success for the spirited Branksome Tennis Squad. The team was, without exaggeration, excellent! With very few exceptions, only one to be exact, Branksome was able to defeat all opposition and boy, were those victories ever sweet! It was a great feeling to be giant killers and that was a reputation we had by the end of the season. Our one loss was to Havergal and I know that in the next season the team will win all of its games with pride, pleasure and im- peccable manners like the ones used this year. We had tons of spirit, many practices and loads of fun! We all owe many thanks to our coach, Mr. Vasco, who taught us many valuable points and tips on the game. Tori Barton See you on the courts! Branksome ' s professional tennis teams were cool and confident as they faced their opponents last spring. Going for the Grand Slam they won 75% of their games, giving up the remainder through marginal losses. Although the mastery of tennis skills comes natural to a Branksome girl, Mr. Vasco, the new tennis coach, inspired much of it. Through afterschool workouts on fore- hands, backhands, overheads, volleys and serves, playing tennis was as effortless as eating Treat ' s cookies. While the determined player could be seen on the courts, off the courts she took on a completely new image. With socks off, tennis shoes heaped in a pile and sporting fashionable sunglasses, the same Branksome girls were aiming for the Grand Slam weekend. They went for it and won! Congratulations on a season with an almost perfect score in all aspects! AHson Dalglish Back Row: Jane Lewitt, Avery Bassett, Hillary Wells, Front Row Stephanie Wait, Janet Richardson, Stephanie Garrow, Wendy Clubb, Caroline Shier, Tori Barton, Sara Cooper, Lara Volgyesi, Sara Hancock, Absent: Ania Russocki Back Row: Alison Dalglish, Gigi Hull, Heather Massey, Martha Henderson, Adrienne Grant, Cathy Mills, Front Row: Karen Short, Nancy Ross, Christina Volgyesi, Lisa Korthals, Absent: Carrie Burrows, Susie Hore, Jill Dingle, Bronwen Scott On the Right Track: The long, exhausting but often rewarding practising payed off. Once again, Branksome ' s track team was victorious, picking up medals in a wide variety of events. In the ISAA track meet, Branksome placed first among the girls ' schools, with E. Long placing first in Juniors overall and C. Hood placing first in the Seniors overall. Then it was on to the TDCAA ' s where Branksome showed its endurance and skill once again by placing fourth out of thirty-six schools. C. Hood was named Senior Girls Athlete for placing first in high jump, 100m and hurdles. Branksome pick ed up many more medals at the TDCAA ' s with E. Long placing second in javelin and fourth in shot put, C. Silver placed third in high jump, B. Kopas placed third in 200m and 400m, F. Baird placed third in the 1500m and M. Moles placed fourth in the 1500m. Our relay team of C. Nurse, A. Mars, M. Mc- Clenaghan and B. Kopas placed fourth in the 4xl00m. All these girls went on to the Metro Regionals where C. Hood placed third in high jump and fourth in 100m. C. Hood then went on to the Ontario Finals where she placed seventh in 100m and high jump! Congratulations to everyone for a very successful year! Back Row: B. Kopas, C. Nurse, G. Fiise, C. Silver, C. Hood, E. Long, A. Dorfman, F. Baird, C. Kuok, Middle Row: C. Pad more, M . Mc- Clenaghan, S. Hennessy, A. Mars, D. Miller, J. Lees, J. Anthony, S. Burak, L. Paupst, N. MacDonald, Front Row: A. Tyacke, Mrs. Cheeseman, J. Kellie, Mrs. Glennie, M. Moles, Absent: J. Edwards, S. Walter, L. Holloran, M. Padmore III V 16 s Team The 16 ' s baseball team, ably coached by Mrs. Shaver, had sixteen people on it. We played three games and one tour- nament. The first game was against Havergal and was somewhat em- barrassing since we lost 29-1. Next came the infamous Raggedy-Ann Tournament at Havergal where we successfully defeated six other schools and tied for first place with Trafalgar Castle. Then came a close game with B.S.S. ending in victory and then a 30-2 win against T.F.S. The entire team I ' m sure, would like to extend its gratitude to our three fans who came to at least one game each! See you ALL next year - Janice Franklin Back Row (L-R): Tina Soriano, Lisa Ansell, Becky Moore, Kathleen Denyar, Donna Beer. Front Row: Janice Franklin, Gayle Armstrong, Louise Dunlap. Sports Captain - Mary Wright T fur ' Hey you ... check us out! !! Anyone who has ever checked out a Branksome team in action has undoubtedly been impressed with the determination, the spirit and the success of our athletes. They have covered many parts of Ontario in search of com- petition; travelling to windsurfing regattas at Lakefield, cross-country championships in Brockville, rowing meets in St. Catharines and downhill skiing races in CoUingwood and North Bay. Everywhere that Branksome teams go they participate with enthusiasm and energy, displaying excellent skill and sportsmanship. This year Branksome has had many firsts . Rowing, a sport involving unbelievable committment, was introduced to Branksome by Hillary Pounsett and Kim Kelly. The twenty-five girls involved trained at the Argonaut Rowing Club, under the quahfied coaching of Katherine Campbell, one of Branksome ' s graduates of 1980. A self defense course was offered for the first time this year, and Louise Dempster was the first girl ever to windsurf on the lake at Lakefield College School, showing the guys that Branksome girls take sports seriously. Our teams have been very successful this year, winning the Bishop ' s Cup swim meet and the T.D.C.A.A downhill skiing meet, to name just a few of the many victories. However, none of this would have been possible without the support and dedication of the timers, scorers and linesmen, and all those who cheered on the teams. The combination of everyone has given Branksome sports the spirit which has been so much a part of the school this year. Thank-you, everyone, for making this such a fun and rewarding year for me. Mary. Intramural Head - Cathy Mills At Branksome, all intramural events centre around the clan. Whether they be sports, contests or social events, the clan activities generate incredible spirit. They also give everyone a chance to get to know girls in other grades. The fall started out with Mur- derball, the Clan Run, Goodminton and Basketball. Winter events were the Spelling Bee, Clan Christmas lunches and Floor Hockey. In February our winning clan in Murderball went to B.S.S, to play its winning house. In the spring, activities included volleyball, debating, and a baking contest. The final gathering had a great turn out and was lots of fun. The wide range of activities organized for the clans are enjoyed by all who par- ticipate, and show that Branksome ' s spirit and unity are unique. Thanks to the Chieftains and Subs for all their hard work. Thanks, also, to all the clan members who made this a fantastic year. Cathy 107 108 Hi, Angels! This is Charlie with your next assignment. You are to write the clan write up for 85 86. When the Chieftains were faced with this task we decided to start with some of the highlights of the year. What would be a better way than to start with the school cheer! HEY YOU CHECK US OUT - HEY YOU CH-E-CK US OUT! ! ! This cheer boosted the school ' s enthusiasm for 1985. The whole school supported the clans and cheered them on throughout the year. The school supported clan sports such as Murderball, Basketball, the clan run and floor hockey. And, of course, we can ' t forget the non-physical activities. Debating, trivial pursuit, spelling bee and clan parties were a raging success. Thanks so much for making this year such a cool one for the clans. We hope that next year will be as much fun. Thanks again - The Chieftains ' ' OUR ' ' CLUBS Opheleo Opheleo is a Greek word that means: serving, caring and loving. l am pleased to say that this year Branlcsome has hved up to this meaning! So far (December), Branksome has raised $1000 from Ramabai Week, $1000 from the ever popular chocolate almonds, $780 from the sale of bows candles and $1400 from the Rout (a dance run by the Beta Kappa Society). All of this money was divided up and distributed among thirty-five charities. One of these charities was Camp Oochigeas, a camp for cancer patients. For the first year ever Branksome was able to send three kids to this camp. On top of these events, many students participated in the United Way ' s eight and four km walk-a-thon, and climbed the 1763 stairs of the C.N. Tower. As well, forty volunteers helped out at the Children ' s Aid Carnival in October selling food, ushering and crowd controlling. In December, white gifts were collected and never before has Branksome seen so many gifts fill the front hallway. As a result of this outstanding response Branksome supported six families as opposed to the originally planned two families. Unfortunately, this report has to be written before the end of the year but if all goes well in 1986 Opheleo is planning to have among many other things, a massive food and clothes drive to help support the Bag Ladies of Canada and the Salvation Army. As well, the Junior School has its Ramabai Week and with the help of Cathy Velikov and Sarah Frizelle (the two Junior school co- presidents), I am sure it will be a huge success. I would Hke to thank Linton Carter for being an incredible vice-president. I would also like to thank the staff advisor, Mrs. Watson, who made our jobs so enjoyable. Finally, a huge thanks must be given to the students of this school because without your support and enthusiasm none of our projects would have gone as well as they did. Good Luck in future years! ! Adrienne BOY ARE WE INVOLVED! Debating Club The year started off with a workshop at B.S.S. to which Branksome sent sixteen girls. We then attended the St. Clement ' s Impromtu Tournament where one of our debators received a certificate of honour. At the St. George ' s Saucer Tournament, the Branksome team came fourth - the top-ranking girl ' s school. We sent four girls to the National Independent Public Speaking Tournament in Waterloo. Po Leung came first in the Dramatic Interpretation category. At the first Fulford which was hel d at T.C.S., Branksome came second, surpassed only by U.C.C. In November, a team of four went to Port Byron, New York for a public speaking tournament. This was a first for us. During the first half of the year, we invited St. George ' s to an after school debate, had U.C.C. debators in prayers for a model debate, and we went to S.A.C. for a dinner-debate. After Christmas, Branksome will host the Regional Tournament and participate in two more Fulfords. We have twenty-five members in the Debating Society, which meets at lunch-time every Tuesday. Our staff advisors are Mrs. McRae and Mrs. Zommers, and they are to be credited for the success of our society. Joyce, Liz, Jackie BRANKSOME HALL HARMONY Choir Head. The Senior Choir. B-r-r-ring ' A crash, a scramble, the sound of elephantine ru nning feet, and school is out. If it is a Wed- nesday, sixty students will not be dashing home immediately. Instead, they pour into the music room, and soon, the melodious harmonies (!?) of the Branksome Hall Choir will be heard through the halls. This year ' s choir was just fabulous. We worked really hard, but we took many breaks to dissolve Mr. Bickle into hysterical laughter. We also learned the art of nabbing new music before it ran out, which was a frequent problem because of our large number. The Altos remained in the basement, the Seconds became self-sufficient, and the Sopranos were, as usual, efficient and numerous. We started the year off with a weekend at Camp Couch and then we performed many times in many places, including the Carol Service, the Royal York Hotel and the ManuHfe Centre. No, singing standing on an escalator, is not an enjoyable experience. We also appeared several times on television. Thank you to everyone for your patience with the long practices. You were the greatest choir ever! Thank you also to Mr. Bickle for hanging in there and laughing at our jokes. Your Pres Vice Pres, Jean and Anne Chamber Choir. All right girls, let ' s do Bread Baking. We comply with the order and soon things like Goose kneads the dough and Bear waits for the bread to rise can be heard coming from ... the music room? No, we are not a group that meets in the music room to combine zoology with cooking. We are, quite simply, the Chamber Choir. What do we do? We learn music, LOTS of music. Sometimes Mr. Bickle doesn ' t hke the sounds we produce, (can you say out of tune? ), but for the most part we work and laugh in about equal proportions. This year we performed at various times with the choir and at the Kiwanis Music Festival. Thank you, everyone, for your participation and dedication, (including those fun Sunday practices!) A special thanks to Mr. Bickle for his hard work and encouragement. Love, Jean P.S. Bread Baking is a song, not a recipe. 114 The Music Club This year the Music Club has been very productive. The Music Night and other performances were a success. Thanks for all the support. Alex Anderson Suzie Parker. BRANKSOME TUNES The BHS Band There was a nice ringing sound in the halls of Branksome Hall this year, that being the melodious tunes of the BHS Band. Our new teacher, Mr. Crawford, made an endless effort all year and it paid off. We have a band that sounds great. Our first concert out of school was certainly an experience. We travelled by bus to Sunnybrook Hospital to play for the Veterans, stopped at McDonalds for lunch, and finally arrived at Bloorview, which was a fun time I ' m sure we ' ll never forget. Thanks to the ingenious minds of some Branksome girls, we made a human chain to remove and load instruments, stands, and a bass drum off and on the bus. Thanks to Mr. Crawford for a great year and we are all looking forward to September, when it all begins again. whole note -edly, Julie Lees P.S. Never Bb Sometimes B Always B ' 115 The Chess Club This year, a small but elite group of people make up the Branksome Hall Chess Club. Although only in existence since last year, the group has high ex- pectations of entering many tournaments this year (and perhaps even winning some). The students, and perhaps some members of the staff, train by playing games with each other and sharing knowledge of openings, checkmates and tricks to keep one ' s opponent on her toes. This improves everyone ' s playing and proves the fact that chess is not just a man ' s game. Anne The Library Club The infamous Library Club meets intermittently under the Rainbow Dragon, feasting and practising black magic to shelve and cover books. In our Buy-a- Book-Branksome this year, we were able to buy 150 new books for the school, expanding the already rich French section, and adding to the diverse selection of atlases, among other things. We ' re sure these new books will further stimulate the intellectual development of the school and give its students easier access to the world outside. Thanks to the Library Club for all its support; (I know it can ' t just be my c ookies). Thanks also to Mrs. Dick whose care and guidance was greatly appreciated and will always be remembered. Big Books Rainbow Dragons forever! Anna Tyacke 116 DO WE EVER PUT ON A PRODUCTION Audio Visual Every morning the Audio- Visual Club springs into action. Setting up chairs, preparing the overhead projector, checking the microphone and lighting are only a few of the responsibilities that go along with being behind the scenes during prayers. Special thanks to Miss Brown and Mr. Bickle - the prayer pianists! Drama Club Summing up seven months of hard work and dedication hardly does justice to the rehable and experienced members of this year ' s Drama Club. The Branksome productions were Exit Who? in November, and The Sound of Music - the musical, in March - both smashing successes! (I am ever willing to wager that this year ' s shows were among the best that Branksome has seen. Of course, last minute jitters and nervousness can never be avoided, and without Mrs. Smith ' s calming effect on everyone involved, I suspect things would have been a Httle hairy. Thank you to Mrs. Smith who ably directed the play and to Sandy Smythe who directed the musical. The Club would also like to acknowledge all of the outside help that provided the necessary extras . This year ' s emphasis on going professional certainly paid off. The acquisition of specialized equipment like walkie-talkies and professional sets aided greatly in the overall effect of the productions. The added luxuries made preparations for the performances exciting and enjoyable work. With such a dedicated, enthusiastic cast, crew and helpers, who could have wished for anything better? Thanks again for a fantabulous, productive year! - Hayly Avruskin X Beta Kappa What do these crazy Greek words mean? Or are they Greek at all? Well actually I ' m not sure myself. But I do know that it concerns a group of fun-loving, enthusiastic socialites wanting to show Branksome a good time! This year began with a tribute to the Roaring Twenties , a Gatsby ' s Garden Party, an amazing semi- formal experience, co-hosted by St. George ' s College, at Edward ' s Gardens. In November it was Hats On for the Rout which was another fun-filled evening enjoyed by all, which at the same time, raised $1400 for charity. You could Chacha with your Papa at the Annual Father-Daughter Dance in December. In February, the Formal was held at the Westin Hotel - a favourite night (and morning) enjoyed by grades 11-13.1 hope everyone had a great year. Thanks to all Beta Kappa members, Gina and Mme Bayle. Also a special thanks to Lighthouse D.J. for always providing excellent music en- tertainment! - Jennifer Kitchen. 117 The Kilt Press POLICE REPORT: DATE: End of 1986 school year. LOCATION: General Office. TIME: 6:30 pm RING LEADER: Mrs. A Blake. OFFENDERS: Jane Lockhart and Shelagh Sturtridge. ACCOMPLICES: Stacey Northgrave, Nicky Szebeny, Colleen Silver, Kathy Wood and Seana Massey. WEAPON: Ink Machine. WITNESSES: Mrs. Read and Mrs. Emery. CRIME: Distributing the kilt press throughout Branksome Hall by embezzlement of (over a period of one year): 42 900 sheets of paper 3 900 staples 144 stencils 2 litres of black ink 2 cans ink remover. CRIMINAL ' S DEFENSE: Although the amount of supphes we use to produce the kilt press seems criminal, we feel our offenses have resulted in an important contribution to the Branksome Hall Society. We would like to thank those who helped the ' 86 Kiltpress be a success. Our special thanks to Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Emery and Mrs. Read. The Editors. P.S. Crime does pay! ! Writing Club It has been an incredibly successful year lOr us. The work we produced was of such a calibre that we could send six members to the Kiwanis Festival in mid-February. An overwhelming thank you goes to Mrs. Weinstock, without whose help we would not have been as successful. To all the members - have a fantastic holiday. Katy. ALL YOU NEED IS DEDICATION The Greek Club In this its second year, the Greek Club membership has grown considerably. Mrs. Blake, who is head of the club, also uses Thursday after school to sharpen her Greek. The club meets each Thursday after school to translate, to discuss the lives of famous authors, and to read translations of poems, prose and plays. We would like to thank Mrs. Blake for taking time to teach us about ancient Greece and Greek culture. Meredith Bond Branksome ' s typing club meets every Tuesday after school to practise its typing skills. Anyone and everyone, from beginners to those who just want to polish up their abihties are welcome. Under the direction of Mrs. Naftolin many students have learned to improve their typing skills. 118 LAST BUT NOT LEAST . . . The Cooking Club The Cooking Club meets every Thursday after school in the Senior Foods Lab. The club, organized by Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. Brown of the Junior School and Miss Northgrave of the Senior School, is run with the help of grade thirteen volunteers. Using simple recipes the club is designed to teach grade seven and eight culinary enthusiasts the basics of cooking. As both a former grade eight participant and a grade thirteen volunteer, I realize the value of this club. The fun and the learning never stop. Corinne Strasman Duke of Edinburgh Award The Duke of Edinburgh group has had an exciting year. In September we started off with our annual expedition with the Brigantine. Despite enormous swells, the trip was enjoyed by all. Many members gave up their Thanksgiving weekend in October for a Rock-Climbing expedition in Huntsville. This proved challenging but enjoyable. We also held our first Christmas raffle. The lucky winner received a sony Ghetto Blaster . In January and February some members braved the snow and ice by participating in winter camping in Algonquin Park. On Valentine ' s Day we held an Ice- Cream Sundae Sale which was very well received. This spring many will receive their Bronze and Silver awards. The challenge of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards is real but so is the satisfaction of self enrichment and the friendships made through the group. Nancy North. Alumnae Parent Teacher Association Reps Being Alumnae representatives this year has been lots of fun for Jane and me. We have participated in the monthly Alumnae meetings and have helped to inform the old girls of the activities of the present students. This helps maintain a link between old girls and the present student body. This year the Alumnae helped the school by participating in the Bazaar, the fund raising Telethon, the Art show and much more. Many thanks to them for all their great support! - Anne Cloutier Jane Hendrick Once a month on a Thursday afternoon I had the honour of participating in the executive Parent Teacher Association meetings. The executive consisted of parents, Miss Roach, Miss Brough and teachers. We discussed school activities and organized meetings, after school activities and fund raising events. My experience with this interesting group of people was invaluable. I learned much about the school com- munity and how it operates. I would like to thank the Association for allowing me, as a student, to contribute to such an important organization. Sincerely, Alison MacLeod. 119 - vJo-g-l: do tjcnv S - -uvT Tfkeritv :|mck.vv| ' hcum c tVrw ' rtr. faU-i ' WQ a-vvci leo-u i cn cu-koI 5 op- The tiny raindrops slid slowly down the window another drop followed then another, distorting the figures beyond. The rain drops danced and merged together against the glass leading a life of their own oblivious to those who watch. Jordana Binstock, grade 10 JANUARY 28, 1986. 11:39 As we stand on the edge of the world we are there. We are at the end. 1:12 We watch in horror helpless creatures. Bright lights stream across the sky. We are still here, all four billion of us. They have gone. Families wanting to leave with hearts of pride Will leave in awe . . . No, I cannot say how they leave and nor can you You are not a seven year old child watching your mommy Burn in a horrible death. Yet we are all one We all feel compassion and sorrow for the bereaved. We are still here, all four billion of us. They have gone, yes the heroes have all gone. Mary Moffat, grade 13 120 Ian I still remember the funniest things The way he laughed when I said something foolish Trying to impress I remember his eyes and his eyelashes. Faded blue with little triangles around. He was so beautiful. I remember he was quiet the day we came back Quiet, that is, to me - for he still talked to the captain. - But they were old friends. The thing is I only knew him for two days. It never hit me. He told me that he lived Far away, - That he travelled a lot. Of course, he was a sailor. But I never really thought . . . Until he was gone. - I ' ll never see him again He never said goodbye. I remember seeing him, walking in the distance. In younger years I would have run - And called out. But, I remember thinking he ' d be back Before I left. - But he wasn ' t Young love, puppy love, school girl crush. All real in their time, I knew them. But they never made me cry alone. They never made me hurt inside. Of course, I think. It was only a weekend. Not long enough to really care. And now he ' s gone - Back whence he came. And there ' s nothing I can do. And I can ' t decide That I would have been Better off without the weekend. - Because even without Ian The weekend was fun. And I can ' t say I wish That he ' d never caught my eye. - I thought he was British By the time I found out he wasn ' t It didn ' t matter anymore. I can ' t really say I know he cares about me - Cared about me at all Years my senior, and a sailor He probably knows how to forget Better than I. And still I daydream. And I don ' t think the things I remember are funny any more. I think it ' s sad that memories Must also hurt so. DREAMS Where the earth meets the sky Where the falling stars land Where the rainbow ends The dreams begin. Andrea Lawson, grade 8 When I awoke My favourite yew Was sprinkled With the morning dew. Emily Dyer, grade 4 Jana Whitworth, grade 10 121 SNAP - Snap - snap. The echo wouldn ' t seem to fade away. Christine gasped for air. Colours and lights flashed in a bizarre pattern around her head. She felt her scream pierce through the moist air. Her finger nail had snapped off. The music at the concert was filling Christine ' s soul. She felt alive. She was loved by Simon; he was singing to her. She had seats in the red section of Maple Leaf Gardens and they just did not allow Christine to be as close to Simon as she should be. Being the enterprising girl she was, Christine said good-bye to her friends, hopped over the barricades and dodged security people until she was at the floor section. She realized she couldn ' t simply walk up to the stage; she knew she had to crawl. On her hands and knees, under rows and rows of seats, Christine edged her way to the front. When she reached the area in front of the stage, she stopped to take a breath before crawling through people ' s legs to make it all the way. Upon completion of this endeavor, Christine stood up and was elated to find Simon standing in front of her. She stared deeply into his eyes and he seemed to return the look. And then he winked - didn ' t he? Yes, he wanted her but he still distanced himself from her as he rushed through the final half of the concert. She caught her breath as she heard the sad slow, familiar chords of the most favourite Duran Duran song of her life. Simon was looking at her. Then unexpectedly he leaned forward and sang a line to her. Christine was so stunned that she couldn ' t move. She couldn ' t react! She wanted to reach out her hand and caress his face but the moment was all too soon gone and he was stepping back. Without thinking she struck her hand out and managed to touch his leg with her fingernail. I ' ll never cut this fingernail as long as I live, Christine told her best friend as they walked out of the Gardens. While her friend admired Christine ' s nail, Christine scanned the street for her mom ' s station wagon. She spotted it and they quickly walked toward it. As she was opening the car door, a sixth sense seemed to be saying something but it was too late when she finally understood. The fingernail was floating in a puddle beside the car. Candace Hiscox, grade 13 If you hear a snore That ' s like a roar And you freeze in your boots With a chill. It ' s not a bear That gives you a scare It ' s only the witch of the hill. Janie Fleming, grade 3 NIGHT OF TERROR I ' ll never forget that night. The day itself had dawned dark and dismal and threatening; black clouds had been collecting for weeks; and the mist was so thick that you could just barely detect the silhouette of a figure before it jumped out of the dense curtain at you. As the day continued, the mist grew thicker, the clouds blacker and the world darker as the sky prepared to let down the heavens. The radio blared out storm war- nings and a wind started up. It tore about the countryside, howling as it went, and damaging the many flower beds of the Ladies ' Gardening Society. If only I had taken heed of the warnings. But I had been waiting all day inside for the storm to rip the skies apart and had waited in vain. The day had gone on, muggy and humid, and seeming as if it would storm any minute but never doing so. I needed some fresh air. I gave a sharp gasp as the wind hit me with an unexpectedly strong impact when I stepped onto my rustic farmhouse porch. Bits of crumpled leaves from last Autumn stung my eyes as they were carried by the now wild and howling wind while it tore relentlessly onward. I stumbled against its amazing force, and down the lane, past the ruins of the prize gardens of the Society, thinking as I went that they would have lots to talk about at the next meeting. By this time it was as black as night and the winds seemed to gather power as they thrust me further and further into the darkness. I could no longer see. My eyes were sore and swollen from the stinging pieces of branches and plants being cast up toward my face. Suddenly, the ground seemed to end and I lost my footing as down, down I fell. I tried to scream, but the suffocating blackness smothered me, and any sound I might have made was drowned out by the raging storm. My plunge came to an abrupt halt as I crashed to the soggy ground with a sickening thud. A pain unlike any I had ever ex- perienced before shot through my leg and I was knocked unconscious. What seemed like hours later, I opened my eyes to a changed world. The storm had ceased, giving an eerie silence of unbroken quality to the world. It was pitch black and so cold that I felt chilled to the very marrow of my trembling body, but still I had to explore my surroundings for I had no idea where I was. I was sure even the feel of a rock would mildly reassure me for I had a vague alarming voice in the back of my head which kept wondering if I was still alive. The pain in my leg was so acute that I winced in agony when I tried to move, and fell back again. In the hours until daybreak that followed, I slowly became hysterical, and just as the sun began to rise over the darkened hill in the distance I could, for the first time, view my surroundings. The mine! The old rotten gold mine lying in the hills - a relic of bygone days deserted and known to be dangerous. Strangely, this news made me feel somewhat better, for my old farmhouse lay at the bottom of the grassy inchne, some miles down. I began to scream. I screamed and screamed and I was still screaming when they found me helpless and crying out of sheer cold, fright, pain and hunger. The rest remains in my mind, like a clouded memory. Later, when I had recovered enough to piece together what exactly had hap- pened. I discovered that there had been a hurricane that night and I had been caught by the strongest winds in fifty years. The little town nearby had been almost destroyed, resulting in many thousands of dollars of damages. And as long as the mine remains standing, I will never forget that night. Katie Hilton, grade 8 The Slogan staff would like to announce the publication of MURDER ON THE RUN by Medora sale (A.K.A. Mrs. Roe, our own literary advisor). 122 If only you would turn And see how I feel for a change It doesn ' t seem fair To think that this is the way That it always is And even frightening to think That it may always be this way Me giving all I have to you And you taking, and returning little I ' m not asking for much in return Just some of your time To sit and talk, and laugh So that when you decide it is time to go I ' ll have something left to remember And to help me make it through the rain. Gayle Armstrong, grade 13 DEFINITION Love cannot be defined . . . Only expressed. It exceeds all limitations And crosses all barriers Built by society. It fills spaces which Only experience reveals Beautiful, innocent spaces, Lost within the intricate Codes of mankind. Alison MacLeod, grade 13 We shall be together in life and death. So shall we go, One by one, Side by side. Each into the beyond, Like soldiers in their day. Be we man or woman, child or babe. We are tied to each other by a common bond. That we shall all know. As we lived so shall we die. Hand in hand, Always together, yet always apart. As one till time ends. Tara Patton, grade 10 Los ' l ' year J g - i loim coroing down +he chirmey All fh. presenh he M WCrd ' £ yeo r I hope he COr-r e -o h ' -f+le pel r o sc ' - 1 fit j THE WAVERING CANDLE Feet angrily stomping and complaints. The little person ' s candle is snuffed again. As I quietly carry on the fury reaches a deafening pitch. It is too late and they can no longer obtain me in their threatening grasp. He is already locked inside himself. Has thrown away the key. He has watched it travel through time and can see it no longer. They try to reach me in their determined pursuit. I smile, conscious only of my love. He is carried as driftwood on rough waters. I smile at his foolish manifestation of pain. Love ' s course never runs dry but it is purer than conformation. I observe this little person and pity his grief that he cannot comprehend. My candle burns in spite of the conformers. The little person does not realize as I do that THEIR IGNORANCE BREEDS THEIR CONTEMPT. Emily Bly, grade 9 THE TEAR It swells up from deep inside, And is carried with pain, or an anguishing delight. Breaking at the surface, it explodes and fills the eye. There it sits in all its innocence. A hurt feeling gashes at the throat And rips the heart. And then, slowly, it overflows, Staining a pale cheek. It drips from the surface of the skin. Or is wiped away with the brush of a hand. Yet, this magic from the ocean of the soUl Never disappears or is destroyed. It lives within. And starts its emotional debut. All over again. THE STRANGER A man Unshaven and unwashed Stands in the doorway. His wearied head droops to his chest; His shoulders are tired arches; The hungry eyes sweep the room With a calculated coldness He clears his throat with a mighty cough Then enters and is seated Without a greeting to anyone His head sinks to the table And he is lost to sleep. Karen Redford, grade 12 Kate Hartnett, grade II 124 LEAVES OF PAIN 6r, 6. MY FAVOURITE SEASON Winter is my favourite season, I like to share my reason. The air is clean and crisp, Sometimes the wind is brisk. Snowflakes are a delight to see. As long as we don ' t freeze. Winter is fun, We can play while we run. Skating, skiing are my favourite games, Along with tobogganing. Building a snowman is great fun. We are so proud when it is done. No sooner has the great fun begun It is time to go home for brunch. We will play again after lunch, Winter, you are lots of fun. Jennifer Long, grade two UNWANTED ADVICE Don ' t tramp through the flowerbed Of my budding ideas, Or abort the fetus Of my inspiration. Don ' t drag me to reason - I can get there myself. I won ' t achieve wisdom With borrowed thoughts. Rachel Gorman, grade 1 1 I am the wind, I come and go . . . Some people don ' t know if they ' ve grasped me, Forever . . . of if I was ever theirs at all . . . Sometimes, it ' s so hard to tell if what you ' ve got means something. You can only tell by getting deeper and waiting. But the deeper you go, and you soon find out it is wrong. The harder it is to climb out, especially from your feelings . . . My heart is at the root of me . . . It says many things of you . . . Are they right? or is my heart wrong? I am confused, frustrated; I am becoming a storm. I am the wind, blowing harder . . . Am I hurting you? How can I let my frustrations out, without hurting you at all? You are the tree, your leaves are falling rapidly now . . . You are shedding tears . . . Have I gone too deep? Can you help me out? Are your feelings strong enough to help me out?, at all . . . I have formed a cloud, I will soon rain, a raging storm. Each raindrop will represent a tear, yours. I am feehng pain . . . you must help me, in your way only. Can you free me from this world of agony? You are now only a whisper away . . . My storm has subsided, it may be the end . . . If you could only watch me, watch me fall deep. Then, if you help me out I will know if there is something left, at all . . . I will find out that way, if you talk to me, like I did will you be there? . . . Can you understand my world at all? . . . maybe you can, if the root of you is your heart, like mine. And I will pray that you will become the wind . . . coming and going . . . Sarah Merry, grade 10 BEAUTY In the forest, a girl, a pond, beauty. The trees seem to close around her Like a woolen shawl of emerald green. She is content, for her shawl is the Only thing about her soft, white skin. Her long, orange hair encloses her Oval face and cascades softly Onto her bare shoulders. This is a private place. Hers alone to enjoy. And to this day there is a girl, a pond. Beauty. Dawn Jurjans, grade 8 125 The Singer When I hear you the sound the clear drop water on an open infinity of ocean swelling high everywhere until its pure mist fills the crystal sphere - I think of me, clawing pushing straining against the barrier (which you broke at birth) salt of labour stinging open wounds caused by your crystal which I try to touch out it ' s too far away, the perfect sphere; only close in dreams. AnneC. Roe, grade 11 SOMEDAY Someday, the world will be happiness Someday, there will be no more hate Someday, there will no longer be prejudice Someday the world will be great Someday, everyone will be free Someday, everyone will be king Someday, the world will see That love is a wonderful thing Someday, may not be tomorrow Someday may not be today Someday, we ' ll forget the sorrow And the pain we ' ve brought our way Someday is what I look forward to Someday will someday arrive And my belief in Someday Is the hope that keeps me alive. Melanie Pugliese, grade 10 With Hermes speed the Branksome lass flies by Her floral bow attempting to conceal, Alas! Miss Roach doth sight the flowered tie And listens not to our fair maid ' s appeal. Out, out damned ribbon from her flaxen hair! No hope hath she t ' retrieve the guilty sash! So overwrought is she by her despair, A single tear doth fall beneath her lash. Yet d ' spite cruel fate a thread of hope doth linger. Miss Roach hath missed the rings upon her fingers! Susan Van Wynen, grade 13 LITTLE BOY The day is dark and full of gloom Like spiderwebs woven on a loom The day is dull, not any joy Except in the park, a Httle boy. He jumped around with lots of glee Like the birds in the sky that are free And as he jumped you saw the sun It made you want to jump and run have some fun. Now the town of the little boy Is full of love and hope and joy Until the little boy comes to die Then there will be no love, hope or joy. Again Andrea Jamieson, grade 8 MY BAD DAY My bad day has just begun, At first I had a whole lot of fun. I understood what and why But then I felt like I could cry. Monitoring that I forgot. Missing my class that I like a lot. Running in the hall And getting caught by a teacher Seven feet tall! Fighting with my friend at lunch And now, she hangs around with another bunch! Tests all wrong, Nothing right! Good grief! Save me from this awful plight! All alone. Nothing to do, Nothing to play. This is definitely my worst day!!! J.K. Merber, grade? Blue is a colour - A colour of beauty. Blue is - The splashing of the sea The birds flying through the sky A sick little child in bed. Blue is - Someone cold Hke an ice cube Delicate as the water And like sticking your hand through a rainbow. 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