The Road - Alumnae Newsletter
April 2014     
  Reunion----May 3 & 4, 2014  
Branksome Reunion 2014

Saturday, May 3 
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Spring Stroll Walk Run (register below)

6:00 p.m.
Pre-dinner Reception followed by a Buffet Dinner for the Classes ending in 4 and 9.

Spirit Sunday! May 4, at noon
Award Presentations and Luncheon
  

Congratulations to our award recipients!
2014 Allison Roach Alumna Award: Andrea LENCZNER'90 & Christie SMYTHE'90
2014 Young Alumnae Award: Meredith Shaw'00 
 
Art: Stephanie VERMEULEN'99
Early Bird Prize
Congratulations 
Sarah GRANT'94, winner of the Reunion early bird registration. Sarah has generously donated her prize back to the school, in support of Student Financial Aid.
  Spring Stroll Walk Run
Spring Stroll Walk Run All alumnae and their families are invited to attend the Branksome Hall Parents' Association (BHPA) Spring Stroll Walk Run in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

 

Saturday, May 3, 2014, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Find out more and register for this 5-km fundraiser taking place on Reunion weekend, for alumnae, grades 7-12 students, families, staff and faculty. 
 
Event MC: Lindsey DELUCE'99, CP24 news anchor 

 

Greenhouse Juices' Hana JAMES'05 and Sophie GREEN'02 will be offering free tastings and discount cards.

 

  Alumnae Visiting Branksome

Young alum speakers
Head of Dramatic Arts Judith Friend, Rachel PENNY'07, Marielle BRYCK'07 and Deputy Principal Karrie Weinstock
 
Recently, we have been very fortunate to have had visits and talks by numerous alumnae. 
  GY Mother-Daughter Breakfast

GY Mother-Daughter Breakfast
Tracy DALGLISH'81 joined by her mother, Gail Dalglish and daughter, Allegra Bethlenfalvy (Class of 2014)
Our Graduating Year students enjoyed a lovely breakfast with their mothers, faculty and staff on April 9. Our guest speaker was GY mother and faculty member, Tracy DALGLISH'81, who urged students to seize opportunities to make their voices heard, whether in the classroom, at work or in society at large. 
  Judge for a Day
The Branksome Hall Debating Society invites you to help judge student debaters at the Nora McRae Public Speaking Tournament on Saturday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
 
No experience is necessary and training will be provided.

  Stay Connected
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  Travels across the Pond
Peter Smith, Felicity JEAN Field'48 and Patricia CAVE Smith'49
Tea with our Branksome war guests on March 13 was a special treat and brought back many fond memories.

Anthea MARS'88, Lesley HINDER'87, Elspeth FAIRBAIRN Colebrook'45 and Jojo KIRKLAND Stephenson'89
Our cocktail reception, held at the home of Claire ANGUS'83 and Mark Caplan, was a rousing occasion. Thanks to Claire and Mark for their hospitality.

Earlier in March, a group of young alumnae who are studying in Scotland, enjoyed dinner with Head of Guidance, Dr. Andrea Stoeckl.

  Golf with Alumnae
An Evening of Golf   
For beginner & intermediate golfers
Alum  Assoc. LogoSCS logo
 
Ladies Monday, June 16
6:00 p.m.
Ladies Golf Club
7859 Yonge Street, Thornhill 
 
Two-Hour Golf Clinic for Beginners 
- or -
9 holes of Golf for Intermediates

Sign up today!
$82.50 per person + HST

Contact Loryn Crothers or 905.889.3531 ext. 308
 
  Paver Sales Continue... 
Alumnae Walkway

Don't miss your chance to be part of the Alumnae Walkway. Join your fellow alumnae in this special opportunity.  

Purchase your paver for $250----by June 30, 2014.

 

Questions? Call the Advancement Office at 416-920-6265, ext. 212.
 
Alum News
We are always keen to hear your news, or to have you visit when you are in Toronto. Students also love to hear about the paths your lives have taken since leaving Branksome. So please keep in touch and keep us up to date by contacting Tanya Pimenoff, Associate Director of Alumnae Relations, tpimenoff@branksome.on.ca or 416-920-6265, ext. 285.