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Faculty
Delphic Staff
Senior Section
School Honors
Literary
Juvenile
Sports
Calendar

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Exchanges

Jokes
Advertisements

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Officers and Instructors
RECTOR
Tiik Ric.mt Reverend I'm-: Bishop of Oregon
Cl I AREA IX
I'm-: Reverend Richard E. Ayres
(*.EXERAL SCl’ERIXTI'XDEXCE
The Sisters of St. John Baptist
(Holy Scripture, Church History)
French, Spanish

Ci-Alta Avery Colton
University of California. B. A.

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Rondeau L. Evans..........
Whitman College. B. A.

English

( iERTRUDE I lot’K FaRISS
University of Oregon, B. A.
Cornell University. M. A

French

I OWE Ci ROT 11
University of Washington, B. A.

Science

11a- M. Efwis
London University. Eng., Inter. B. Sc.

Mathematics

Helen \V. Shuman
University of Oregon. P*. A.
1'lorexce I». Thompson
Wellesley College. I». A.

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Physical Director

Xan A. Inn \pp
Temple University, Philadelphia

Seventh and Eighth Grades
WlLlI ELM I N A ARMSTRONG
Advanced Course Bellingham Normal School
French

Susanne Cocaine
Diplomec de Tours

Lower School

Marion Jenkins
Oregon Normal School
University of Oregon, B. A

Lower School

Mildred Meyers
Oregon Normal School

Lower School

11 elen Olson
Oregon Normal School

............Kindergarten
Margaret Chamberlin ..........
National College of Education, Evanston, 111.

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MUSIC AND ART
Paui.ixe Miller Chapman

Voice

Jocelyn Foul kiss................
Pupil of Mahvin Brec. Vienna
Repertoire and Interpretation with Percy Granger

Piano

William Wallace Graham

Violin

Flora Gray ................................
Pupil of Paul Kursteiner, New York, and of
Abby Whiteside, New York

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Voice, Glee Club

Marel Mall-Smith
New England Conservatory

'Cello

Anne O'Reilly Kromer
Member of the Portland Symphony Orchestra
Pupil of Van Vlict. New York, and Ferdinand Conrad. Portland

Aesthetic Dancing

KAT 11 eri n e Lai i&gt;l \\v
Pupil of Ruth St. Denis

I iolin

Jane O'Reilly
Pupil of Stassevitch, New York, and
Rex Underwood, Eugene, Oregon

Dramatics

Constance L. Roth

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Sam Hume’s School of the Theatre for Teachers,
Berkeley, California
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Louise M. Thomson
Guildhall School of Music, London
Interpretation of Modern Music under Louis Victor Saar, 1927

Dr. W. S. Knox

School Physician

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Editor in Chief..................

.................. Peggy Cullers

Literary Editor.. .............

Mary Katherine Johnson

Assistant Literary Editor

..............Mary Reinhart

Business..........

..Mariah Grimes. Maxine Micth

Art..................

.............................. Rhoda Holman

Sports..............

........ Hvelvn Rates. Irene Carter

Old Girl .Wales

...Helen Stratton. Dorothy Knos

Calendar . .

.............................. Gladys Norvillc

Exchanges.

. Katharine Gilbert. Barbara Fiske

Jokes..........

Vivian Howe, Elizabeth Heckman

Advertising

Nancy Foley. Manager: Susan Sargent. Assistant Manager:
Mary Beckwith. 1 lannasue Watts. Helen Hoffmann

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Evelyn Bates
Secretary-Treasurer

Mary Beckwith

Irene Carter

June Clancy

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Peggy Cullers
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JLxrlara Fiske

Nancy Foley

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Mariam Grimks

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Vary Katherine Johnson

Maxine Mieth

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Gladys Xoryillk

Susan Sargent
/ ’ice-President

Ruth Scruggs

Helex Stratton

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Class Prophecy
June 2. 1951.
My clear Mrs. Fariss:
I imagine that you will be greatly surprised to hear from whom this letter
comes. Do you remember Mary Beckwith and Hannasue Watts of the Class of
1931 ? W e thought that you might be interested in hearing about the rest of
your pupils of our class. Do you realize that twenty years ago tonight we walked
down the aisle and received our diplomas? What a thrill surged through us all!
1 have been promoting bigger and better walkathons over the world. I took
Mary along as a traveling partner, but. as she tired of this life, she is going back to
Portland tomorrow as the matron of the Waverlv Baby Home, She always did
love children ! Should you be interested in hearing of the girls that we saw on
our travels?
Evelyn Bales has endowed a fund for the aid of all children who fall and
hurt themselves in basketball. Do you remember how she always used to hurt
herself? Irene Carter came to me one day as a traveling saleswoman and tried
to sell m- a Remington typewriter. On our trip to promote walkathons in the
jungles, we found June Clancy working as a missionary among the natives.
When we returned to Portland, hunting for new talent, we found Peggy
Cullers planning luncheon sales for Grandma’s Kitchen. We decided to visit
Portland’s new theatre to relax our nerves. My! What a surprise! One of the
dancers in Fanchon and Marco's Stage Revue was none other than our fellow
student. Barbara I'iske. On our way out, we saw Nancy Foley, looking rather
worried. She informed us that she was now secretary at the Hill Military Acad­
emy and that she was hunting for some of their “dear naughty, boys”.
M e wanted to put an advertisement of our contest in the paper and so went
to see the editor of the Oregonian. It was Katharine Gilbert, and she refused to
put such “trash” in her newspaper. She called Mary Katherine Johnson to see us
and showed us some of the poetry that Mary Katherine had been writing for the
lovelorn. While we were still talking to them, Mariah Grimes walked in. She is
a model for the Baby's Boudoir.
After leaving the girls, we decided that we should tour California. 1 had
to write a letter to my Southern manager, and upon going to the Air Mail service
to send it. we found that an old friend, Rhoda Holman, was the owner of the
service from Portland to Palo Alto. She used to send so many letters, that we
weren’t the least bit surprised.
On the train we found Vivian Howe: she is, as you probably know. Greta
Garbo's greatest rival How these two can act! She told us that Helen Hoffmann
is leading a life of dissipation and dance in Paris. At the station we were met
by Elizabeth Heckman, who had heard that we would be in town. Mrs. Fariss, l
have a surprise for you. She is going to send you her revised edition of grammar
rules. She started to drive away when her Ford suddenly stopped. After tearing
her hair for awhile, she telephoned for a garage man. Who should come in a
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mechanic. She said that she had repaired Gladys Norville’s Ford limousine.
Gladys is tlie rising young pupil of Helen Kane—the boop-boop-a-doop girl
We decided to make ourselves beautiful, and so we asked Elizabeth and
Maxine where we should go. They said that Ruth Scruggs and Dorothy Enos
had opened a hair-dressing establishment on the roof of \\ oohvorth s.
Oh. yes, we almost forgot to tell you. Traveling with us are Susan Sargent
and Helen Stratton. They do a trapeze act during the fifteen minute rest periods.
It is certainly exciting! Helen catches Sue on a double somersault.
Well, we must close, but before we do, we want to congratulate you on your
new edition of Shakespeare's works.
Your old students.
Mary Biickwjtii and
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(See 0/&gt;t&gt;osiec Page)

Mary Beckwith

1 lelen Stratton

June Clancy

Susan Sargent

Barbara Fiske

Maxine Mietli

Vivian Howe

Xancy Foley

Mary K. Johnson

Ruth Scruggs

Helen Hoffmann

Dorothy Enos

Peggy Cullers

1 lannasue Watts

Mariah Grimes

Evelyn Bates

Elizabeth Heckman

Katharine Gilbert

Rhoda Holman

Gladys Xorvillc

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Class Will
We. the graduating class of 1931. will to the Juniors the joys and sorrows
of being a Senior.
To all underclassmen we will the honor of looking up to Seniors
I. Evelyn Bates, will my baby voice to Dorothy Hill.
I. Mary Beckwith, will my blond, flowing tresses to Martha Carpenter.
1. Irene Carter, will my athletic ability to Bernice Norvillc.
I. June Clancy, will my ability to make insipid puns to Anna Louise Rice.
1. Peggy Cullers, will my ability to maintain order in class meeting to Jean
Luckel.
I. Dorothy Enos, will my ability to do my hair up, to Kathleen Aston.
I. Barbara Fiske, will mv boisterous ways to Jean Cameron.
I. Xancy Foley, will my ability to get A s to Blanche Ruscuni
1. Katharine Gilbert, will my threadbare Burke to the Smithsonian Institute.
I. Mariah Grimes, will my gold fish to Gladys Taylor.
I. Elizabeth Heckman, will my willowy figure to Xancy Lou Culler^.
I. Helen Hoffmann, will my tidy ways to Barbara Berger.
I, Rhoda Holman, will my fraternity pin to Katherine Espy.
I. Vivian Howe, will my quiet feminine ways to Ruth Smith.
I, Mary Katherine Johnson, will my liquid diet to Ruth Sinitnonds.
I. Maxine Mieth, will my ability to bluff to Jane Bickle.
J, Gladys Xorvillc, will my Prima Donna voice to Jane Tennison.
I, Susan Sargent, will my sense of humor to Helen Drill.
J, Ruth Scruggs, will my pleasing laugh to Carolyn Stratton.
J. Helen Stratton, will my pearly white teeth to Pepsodenl as an advertisenxmt.
i, Hannasue Watts, will my pep to Doreen Plympton.

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School Honors
1930
The Oregon Historical Society in the C. C. Beekman Prize Contest for 1930
awarded their First Prize, $00.00, and a beautiful bronze medal to Jane Bickle.
The subject of her essay was: “The Admission of Oregon to Statehood.” Second
Honorable Mention was given to Peggy Cullers.
The Medal and Certificate of Merit for the best Essay on a patriotic subject,
awarded by the National Society of Colonial Daughters, was won by: .
Betty Tubbs
Other winners of Certificates of Merit:
Jane Tennison
Frances Miller
Helen Drill
Helen Dahl
Gretchen Smith
The Alumnae Pin is awarded to the Senior of good scholarship who has
most actively contributed/to the School Life. This honor went to Marion Denton.
Honorable mention was given to Blanche Coe and Jane Fales.
A silver vase has been given to the Boarding Department. On this each year
are put the numerals of the class obtaining the highest average in Good Citizen­
ship. The honor of this year’s inscription went to “1933”, the Freshman Class.
For the highest average in Good Citizenship a pin and testimonial were
awarded to Frances Watzek.
hi the Fire Prevention Essay Contest the First Prize, $5.00, was awarded
to Ruth Clarke. The Second Prize, $3.00, was awarded to Meela Whitehead.
The Third Prize, $2.00, was awarded to Margaret MacMillan.
'Pile American Legion gives a Medal and Certificate to an eighth grade
graduate for strength and stability of character; high standards of conduct;
keen sense of what is right; adherence to truth and conscience; devotion to duty;
and practice of clean speech. In our school this medal and certificate went to
Gretchen Smith.
A beautiful silver bon-bon spoon given by Mrs. John S. Parke to the girl
who on all occasions is most courteous went to Daria Sangster.
The Idol ford Cup for Sacred Studies was awarded to Lillian Troest. Hon­
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TESTIMONIALS
Tlic First Testimonials are awarded to pupils attaining an average for the
vear of:
90% in every study
90% in attendance
95% in order and punctuality
99% in conduct
Marjorie Mautz
Lela Blanche Coe
Frances Miller
Jane Rickie
Elizabeth Reeves
Jane Campbell
Mary Reinhart
Peggy Cullers
Nancy Cullers
Helen Drill
The Second Testimonials are awarded to pupils attaining an average lor the
vear of:
85% in every study
(.X)% in attendance and order
95% in punctuality
98% in conduct
Bernice Norville
Fisa Boyer
Elizabeth ()*Reilly
Isabelle Chandler
Margaret Reeves
Catherine Dalim
Betty Tubbs
Barbara I'iske
Frances W’atzek
Helen Monner
Evelyn Zebntbauer
Honorable mention was given to \ ivian Howe and Susan Strowbridge. who
failed to win the Second Testimonial because ol absence due to illness.

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Editorials
I lore arc we, the class of 1931, standing, like explorers of old, with our faces
to the setting sun and the land that lies far to the West. Our Spanish galleon is
rolling on the waves, and the fresh salt wind blows free in our faces. All life lies
before us1 llehind is the known world, the world of everyday struggle, of peace
and security. He fore us stretches only a vast and boundless sea. We hate to
leave this happy harbor, but the breeze is blowing from the West, and with its
naked sting it bears a promise of the great unknown. Winds may howl, and waves
may lash around us before we reach the Happy Isles, but our ship will come back
into port under full sail, heavy with dreams fulfilled.
Anchors away! We are out to conquer!

Sell*ml spirit! How often we read editorials in school annuals upon this
subject. Too often, many people say, but, if we stop to think of how important is
school spirit in making our school activities successful, we can begin to realize the
reason for the many editorials devoted to this theme.
If we notice the schools in which many different sports play an important
part, we shall also notice that these are the ones in which the enthusiasm of the
students runs high. Their attendance at the contests and competitive games and
their willingness to work for their team are the things that make the sports a
success.
School spirit, however, goes deeper than the mere activities. It is necessary,
of course, to turn out for the games and to join in the support of the team, but to
he loyal to our school in the truest sense of the word is still more important. Our
loyalty is reflected in our attitude toward all phases of school life, in obedience to
rules, and in application to studies. Students receive much from their school, and
in return they should give the best of themselves.
We, the Seniors, are about to end four happy years at St. Helen's Hall. We
have gained in knowledge and have made lasting friendships. We have received
innumerable benefits, and in return we hope we have reflected that genuine school
spirit and loyalty which are so essential to the life of our school and so necessary
to the molding of our characters.

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hardly be imagined. In one man we see intensified all the rotten traits of
human nature, covered by a mask of smirking hypocrisy. In the other man we
see all the noble traits, glorified to an almost epic heroism.
Claudius is the more complex of the two. 1 fe is flesh and blood, with his very
humanity a halfway pardon for his sins. Contrary to what Shakespeare himself
said about death and the evil that man does, the death of Hamlet has erased in
the hearts of men his misdoings and left only an exaggerated record of his vir­
tues and achievements. He lacks the frailties which would make him human.
Claudius is a coward. Instead of settling the dispute with Norway by war,
as Hamlet would have done, he tries to arbitrate and prevent war. lie will prob­
ably be more successful by this wily policy, however, than as if lie had given way
to hot-headed bravery.
He is more perceptive than the former king. Hamlet loved Ciertrudc and
believed that she was as admirable as he. Claudius understand her and takes
advantage of her weakness.
Claudius places everything second to his ambition. He wishes to be king of
Denmark. It is true that to accomplish this he will have to commit a few crimes,
such as fratricide, but it is a very simple matter to kill his brother and induce his
brother’s wife to marry him. To do this successfully he must have had a genius
for intrigue and a strong power of fascination. I le is a shrewd man with the
cunning of a fox. Hamlet was probably of greater intelligence but of less clever­
ness.
What puzzles me is how any one who knew even a little about the influence
of heredity could create two brothers so different in every way. and who had no
traits, apparently, in common. But we must bow to the genius of the world s
greatest playwright and, overlooking his seeming mistake, say with Hamlet.
“The play’s the thing!"
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Exploration
A S I sat before the fire reading those memorable speeches of Lincoln, I became
very weary and longed to start on a vacation trip through the “Land of
b'ancy”. I settled down in my easy chair and allowed my imagination to reign.
I p through the night I flew with wings of wind. In my staunch little aeroplane
with 111 y pilot keen and sure, I went to the big North Pole and to the very end of
the rainbow Along the starry lanes we sped and passed an old witch on her broom.
niithely we coasted for many a slippery mile along that dazzling rainbow.
W e had no need for lights. When we were brought up short against the Pole,
there, to be sure, was the pot of gold. The gold was too heavy to carry away and
entirely useless in our happy world of fancy.
Along the Milky Way we sped to the Tavern of Cream and Cheese. There
w e drank the Dipper dry and went to bed in a cloud.
At dawn again we climbed the clouds. The W inds went into gales of laughter
at the foreigners visiting Sky land. Surprised, the Sun rose and then sat down.
Again it was brilliant night. The air was full of elfin things. I low- we w-ere
ridiculed! Leery Star in the heavens pointed at us and winked- at each other.
The baby Stars laughed out loud.
Tlie Drag*&gt;n w ith the blazing eye ordered us out ol his own blue sky. Scorpio
tried t*&gt; sting us. We splashed him with milk from the Dipper. 'The Comet lashed
hi- tail. W e twisted it around the Pole.
I he Man in the Moon, swinging his feet from the outer edge, shouted that
he would shiver our timbers. I le pelted our tiny plane with snowballs and drenched
us w ith moonbeams. We were quite moon struck. We reached up and tickled his
toes. The Man in the Moon went into an eclipse.
()nce more our golden ship, in a sea of black, sailed along the star-lit lanes,
while the Meteors showered and spit. The Whale with a star in his nose tried to
swallow us. 'The little Stars began to cry. Put we followed the signs of the Zodiac
and arrived at a port on the coast of Mars.
Old Man Mars was leaning on his front gate. He was not very cordial. lie
was clad in armor brave and was blazing in wrath. We were only “worms of
earth” Shouting Martian oaths, lie shook his horny fist and called us “base
earthenware”.
The funny little Martian soldiers challenged our approach and mustered for
defense. 'They sailed down their canal, throwing thunderbolts and lightning chains
at the poor earth worms invading their shores. The Comet hissed and lashed
his tail, and Old Man Mars shot shooting stars and almost smashed the “base
earthenware”.
Put we had toasted some bread at a small volcano and dipped it in cream at
the Milky Way. Trembling, we offered it to Mrs. Mars. They had never tasted
milk-toast. We had won their hearts!
We invited them to join the League of Nations. The Stars began to sing,
and we all had a loving cup at the Milky Wayside Inn. The Comets wagged their
tails in glee.
We could not find the home of Santa Claus, but we are going to continue
our explorations in the future. “The world is so full of a number of things”
that we should never stop exploring.
—Katharine Gilbert, ’31.

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For shining drops
Are shaken from the flowers
With the lightest finger-tips
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Don’t touch.
For butterflies
Are stirlcss when their wings
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to me. Oh Bridge.”
“I will not,” said the Bridge, “to any one so insignificant as you.
The little Boat was highly indignant and chugged past. but. betore leaving,
he screamed. “Oh Bridge, some day T shall make you open lor me.
The Bridge only made a scornful sound and returned to his slumbers as the
little boat went by.
One day a large boat steamed up the river, and. as it neared the Bridge,
boomed loudly for passage, while the little Boat following in its wake shrieked,
“Open to me. also, thou haughty Bridge.”
Reluctantly the Bridge opened, amidst a loud scraping and grating of its
ancient limbs, and let them pass. When they had gone by, the Bridge, with a loud
crash as it opened its rusty, red gates to allow the cars through, growled. “Some
clay you shall pay for this, silly Boat."
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First Aid to Seniors
"POURING the years of my high school life I have often pondered over plans
which I think would be a great improvement in the curriculum of any high
school, but, now that I am a senior, I believe that it is a more fitting task to
devote myself to bettering the conditions of those poor, long-suffering creatures
who have managed to survive the rigors of three years of high school life. Seniors.
I believe that this is a most opportune time to give expression to my plans, but
for some unknown reason, instinct possibly, l feel that my well-meaning designs
will have no influence upon the school heads.
English is the very first thing that has come to my notice. In the first place
I should insist upon weak-willed English teachers, who could easily be prevailed
upon to extend the time limit for handing in book reports indefinitely. Macaulay's
Essay on Samuel Johnson would be used, but there would be no require­
ment concerning the memorizing of any of the allusions. Now we come to the
literature of that most illustrious man. William Shakespeare. There is one point
upon which I stand firmly. This point is that there would be no paraphrasing.
Also for this part of the English course the text book would be Lamb's Tales
from Shakespeare. Another much discussed feature of Senior English is Burke’s
Speech on Conciliation. Because I can find no way of simplifying the study of
this speech, I am afraid that it would have to be done away with altogether, and
I might even go so far as to prohibit having one single copy on the school ground.
During the part of the year in which grammar is struggled with, Fribble’s Correct
English Usage would be the text book, and, of course, there would be no grammar
rules to learn.
There are many different history courses taken by Seniors: therefore. I can
lay down only a very few stipulations, and, although they are not original, they
arc very practical. There would be no dates to be memorized and no wars to be
traced. That difficult course, Art History, which is taken by so many hard­
working Seniors, could easily be improved by one or two changes, such as re­
fusing the teacher permission to ‘‘spring" written lessons on her conscientious
pupils.
The French course for Seniors could easily be made more attractive by merely
permitting the students to write the English above the French words in the
translation.
I have outlined the most important improvements, and now I might mention
a few minor details. Homework would be, of course, an unthought-of distraction.
Now, examinations! As every one suspects, I have a secret desire to abolish them.
However, I am afraid that this plan would meet with much opposition; therefore,
as a substitute. I should offer the system of revealing, about a week or so before
examination time, the contents of the dreaded papers.
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The Steeple
**'YrOU'LL never do it." said Willis major. “Bet von I do," replied Manvard
confidently. The two boys were gazing1 up at the slender top of the Elcombe
Church spire, which raised itself into the sky three hundred feet above their
heads. Lor generations it had been the ambition of every Elcombe boy to climb
to the top of the ladder which was fixed to the spire. The feat had never been
accomplished, and now Manvard. the best athlete in the school, had resolved
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“When?” asked Willis doubtfully.
“Let’s see," said Manyard. “The day after tomorrow is Sunda\ 1 11 tie a
handkerchief to the top early Sunday morning.”
Willis whistled. “Do you want anybody to know?”
“Give a hint Sunday at breakfast time to look out for something startling.
he said.
At five o’clock Sunday morning Manyard stole softly out of the dormitory.
He was clad in a cricket shirt and a pair of gray flannel trousers, and on bis
feet he wore a pair of tennis shoes.
There was not a soul around, and in a few minutes he was at the church,
looking up at the steeple. The first part of the feat consisted of getting onto the
roof of the church, and this was comparatively easy. From the roof the ladder
started, and grasping the iron rungs, Manyard- began the climb.
His condition was excellent, and he went a considerable way before he had
to stop to breathe. From the beginning he had told himself that he must not look
down. Nevertheless, he was seized with an almost irresistible desire to do so.
Setting his teeth, he recommenced his climb. This time he did not go so tar and,
looking up, saw that the steeple was as far as ever. W earily, he went up. up, up,
and already his arms were beginning to feel the strain.
At the next halt he wondered why be bad been such a fool as to try the
climb, but the thought of winning spurred' him on and finally brought him to the
top. lie had taken the precaution to attach a clip to his handkerchief, and soon
it was fastened. Then he permitted himself to take a look below.
Immediately after he had done so, a feeling of sickness and giddiness and
the terrible impulse to let himself go came over him. Perspiration broke out all
over him. and his lips refused to move. He swayed, let go with one hand, and
then with an effort grasped the rung again. It was a terrible feeling. W ould he
ever gel safely to the ground again? Presently bis strength came back to him.
and bit by bit he began to descend. The way seemed interminable, and once or
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After xvliat seemed to him hours he again stood on the grass, looking up at
his handkerchief at the top of the steeple—the proof that he had accomplished
his task.
The whole school was excited, but the hero was not to he seen. As a matter
of fact lie was lying in bed, pleading fatigue, but really suffering from a reaction
of nerves.
Soon Manyard heard that an assembly had been called, and he knew perfectly
well what lor. When the school had assembled and all were silent, Fletcher, the
Head Master, said, “Some time last night a handkerchief was tied to the top of
F.lconrbe Church steeple. Will the culprit please step forward?*’
There was a pause and sickening silence. Then Manyard managed to step
forward.
“Ah. Manyard.” said the Head Master. “So you performed this very—er—
athletic act?”
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“I don't know,** lie murmured.
“Never do anything without an object. You placed the handkerchief at the
top of the steeple, and, therefore, you will have to bring it down.”
A gasp ran around the school, and Manyard hardly heard what came after­
ward.
“In order to give the rest of the school the benefit of seeing you, you shall
make the ascent on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. The alternative will be
expulsion.”
Lor the rest of the day Manyard sat in his study and stared blankly before
him. I le thought of the dreadful moments he had spent on the ladder, of the im­
pulse to jump down. No. he could never do it again, and yet the alternative was
expulsion.
If that day was bad. the night was even worse. He had hideous nightmares,
and he dreamed that he was on top of the ladder. Then he let go of the rungs
and was falling, falling ! But just when he was reaching the ground, he woke up.
That night the wind came up, and a regular gale blew through the country­
side. Lying in his bed. Manyard heard it and thought how much harder it would
be if this wind kept up.
The next morning the school had a surprise. A small boy brought the news
that the handkerchief was no longer there. Quickly the news spread through the
school and was carried to Manyard. Some thought that perhaps he had taken the
handkerchief down.
“Did I? Blazes!’* said Manyard.
There was a tap on the door, and Manyard heard. “The Head Master wishes
to see you at once, Mr. Manyard.”
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“Ah, Manyard,” he said, “this is the day of your ascent to the steeple, and
now I find that the handkerchief is gone. Did you take it?"
“Xo, sir."
"H’m. Then the gale must have blown it away Well, as you cannot fulfill
your task, the alternative is expulsion."
Manyard tried to speak, but no sound came.
“But,” said the Head Master, “as you appear to have been punished enough,
I have decided to let you off with being ‘gated’ for a month."
“Gated” fora month! That was nothing. Manyard stammered a few words
of thanks and hurried out.
That evening the Head Master handed five shillings to a small, middle-aged
man who had called.
"You didn’t find it hard, then. Harper?" he asked.
“Not a bit, sir.” was the reply. “We steeple-jacks are used to such things.
1 he young gentleman must have found it rough, though."
“I’m sure he did,” said the Head Master, “f know he’ll never attempt it
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And thick hoar-frost had fallen.
T saw a thin, clear ray of light—
A moon fast fading out of sight—
That showed beneath dark starry skies
A world—all white.
And then the moon sank out of sight;
the stars went after one by one;
The earth was dark and void of light.
With hushed steps came the end of night.
And then the faintest glimmer showed
The world—all white.
That glimmer was the end of night.
A new fresh day was born.
Then rose the sun. and with delight
Through trees lit with the rosy light
I saw in crystal loveliness,
A world—all white.
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The Fairyland of Music
TS there any one whose soul is so senseless that it cannot be inspired by the enx chantment of music? Surely there is no one who is without a tune in his
heart when he is happy.
I o truly music-loving' spirits, the melodious strains of music are like a fairywand. which enchants them and carries them away into the land of beautiful
dreams and fantastic visions. In that land of glamour and beauty there are gurg­
ling birds, twittering in the trees of the forests, clear blue skies, magnificent cas­
tles. and all the other spectacular scenes which delight the human mind so much.
In attaining this land, however, there is one hindrance, which sometimes
mars its beauty. There is a dwarf hidden away within the depths of the largest
and most splendid forest of the land. He very often causes the charming fairy
queen trouble. He lives in the hollow trunk of an enormous old oak tree, and,
when lie stays at home, there is peace in this land of enchantment. On the other
hand, when lie goes abroad in search of followers, whom he so ardently desires,
the skies darken, the birds cease singing, and the fairies fly to their homes as
quick!) as their tiny, delicate wings can carry them. It is his desire to become the
ruler of tin- gorgeous land, and, when he tries to fulfill this desire, the clouds
darken and gather, loud claps of thunder ring through the land, lightning streaks
the skies, which were once so pleasantly blue, and the entire scene is one of tur­
moil and trouble.
It is necessary for the queen to make this change, so that she may protect
herself and her subjects. This condition cannot last, however, because the dwarf
is too insignificant, and the dainty fairy queen is too marvelously clever and beau­
tiful ever to make it possible for the dwarf to rule her kingdom. The wicked dwarf
realizes that he can never carry out his desire while the queen is aware of his
plans, and so he once more penetrates the forest and returns with a saddened
heart to his home in the old oak tree.
Again there is peace, and the beautiful markings of the land retain their
original form. The queen, who is still ruler, waves her wand, and the music
fades away into the distance. The vision of the beautiful green meadows, the
castles, the forests, and the gurgling brooks is growing dimmer and dimmer,
until finally it has completely faded away.
The listener, who has just returned from a trip into the “Fairyland of Music",
has experienced a more wonderful voyage than any he could expect to experience
m the material world, and he feels thoroughly satisfied with the land he has just
explored. He hopes that he may again visit that land and, perhaps, take with him
a friend, who has also learned to appreciate music and the thrills it possesses for
those who love it.
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hundred and sixty-five times a year, but that Oregon really has in early spring.
I be lure ol camping was in our blood, and the only way to cure it was to go out
and endure it for a weekend.
W e found ourselves on this particular morning out in the forest on a beautiful
ridge road, high above a roaring stream.
X'ow at this time my brothers and 1 were just at the ‘‘I wanna’ drink age:
that is, the age when you always wake up in the middle of the night and call out
sleepily, “I wanna’ drink”, or, as soon as you enter a church or any such public
building, you have to tug at your mother’s dress and shout in a stage whisper,
“I wanna’ drink”, and at the mere sight of a street car or railway train you be­
come thirsty.
This morning was no exception. The minute we spied that river away below
us. we broke out together, *T wanna’ drink”. We had to keep this up without
stopping for about three miles, before our poor parents finally gave in. Of course
everything was packed away in the camping kit except one small tin cup. As my
father climbed out of the car. 1 could see by his face that he was making rapid
calculations as to the number of trips he would have to make down that steep
bank with that miserable little cup, if we each averaged two cups to drink and
two to spill. Suddenly he had a bright idea. “Come with me", he said to the three
of us, “and 1 will teach you how to drink the wav your savage forefathers did in
the days before there were any cups”. Two minutes later he had us all lying on
our stomachs along the bank with our heads stuck out over the edge, drinking to
our heart’s content.
We were thrilled at this new experience, and for the rest of the trip not one
of us touched a cup but spent most of our time flat on our stomachs by some
babbling brook.
However, the trip was soon over, and we were all back in the city again.
W hat a dry old place it seemed, as we wandered up and down the cement sidewalk
looking for something to do. Suddenly around the corner loomed a sprinkling
wagon, and the three of us dashed to follow it down the street.
What fun it was to watch that great spray come spouting out at the sides and
wash everything away in front of it. forming a regular little river in the gutter.
A river! The thought was unanimous. We remembered what our father had
taught us. We fell with one accord flat on our stomachs upon the curb, and—.
but why go into the gruesome details? We all lived through it, and now, after
laboring through this tale, ‘T wanna’ drink".
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Liberality
TOX'G ago in Arabia three men were disputing as to who was the most generous
person among the Arabs. One gave the preference to his friend. Abdallah,
another to Kais Saad Obadah, and the third to Arabah. After much debating,
an Arab who was present proposed that to end the dispute, each ot them go to his
friend and ask for assistance. In this way they might judge the generosity of
these Arabs by their donations.
This was agreed upon by all. Abdallah’s friend, going to him, found him
just mounting his camel for a journey and thus accosted him: “Abdallah, \ am
traveling and am in need.” Upon hearing this. Abdallah alighted and bade him
take the camel with all that was upon her. Thereupon, the friend took the camel
and found on her some robes of silk and four thousand pieces of gold.
The second went to Kais Saad Obadah. whose servant told him that his
master v as asleep and desired to know his business. The friend answered that he
had come to a-k Kais’s assistance, as he was in need of help. Thereupon, the
servant said that he would rather give the help than wake his master. The
servant gave his master’s friend a purse of seven thousand pieces of gold, assur­
ing him that it was all the money in the house. He also directed the man to go
to those who were in charge of the camels and to take a camel and a slave and to
return home with them. W hen Kais awoke, and his servant informed him of what
he had done, the master asked him why he had not called him. "For,” he said, “I
would have given him more."
The third man went to Arabah and met him coming out of his house, lean­
ing on two slaves, because his eye-sight was failing him. The friend no sooner
made known his case than Arabah let go the slaves and, clapping his hands to­
gether. loudly lamented his misfortune in having no money, but desired his friend
to take the two slaves. The man refused to do this, until Arabah protested, saying
that, if the slaves were not accepted, he would give them their freedom. With
that, lie left, groping his way along the wall.
On the return of the adventurers, judgment was unanimously given by all
who w-erc present to Arabah. the most generous of the three.
—Nancy Lou Cullers, 33.

Dreams
I f I could only dream the whole night through
And let the dark be silvered with those dreams
And find love fall to earth like shining dew
Or dance in the misty light of blue moonbeams—
I’d find my love—I’d know him by the light
Of the first pale star that lovers wish upon:
We’d sway and swirl on the windswept hill of night
Where the tall rank grass grows long.
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every one. at least to those who are blessed with the conveniences of today.
Just to show you what an important part new inventions play in one’s life, I m
going to illustrate my meaning by taking an example from the average American
family of today.
Dinner is over. Father, who is comfortably settled in the Morris chair, is
hidden by the evening paper. Mother is in the kitchen executing her weekly duty,
which always confronts her after dinner on Thursday nights. As every one
knows, Thursdays are the servants’ holidays, and these days off arc never missed,
no matter what special occasion exists.
Junior, esteemed in his judgment as making up a large portion of the family,
is in conference over the telephone, trying to decide who should be quarterback
in the coming big game against the rival junior high-school.
Anne, the young lady of the family, who is “just at that age’’, is rigorously
biting her thumb nail behind her science book, tormented by her brother’s lengthy
discourse over the telephone. (Dates are usually made on Thursday nights for the
coming weekend.) Since Anne is an attractive young lady, she has prospects of
being “dated up’’ for the weekend, but, when one’s family gets on the telephone,
one might as well give up hope. Poor Ted ! Anne has visions of Ted's giving
central his opinion of her in no undecided expressions, when, instead of Anne s
sweet voice reaching his ear, lie is met bv that incessant buzzing noise.
Grandma is seated in the rocking chair, diligently mending her son's foot­
wear, but, nevertheless, keeping an eye on the clock
And thus we find the Jones family, supposedly at peace with the world.
uneasy, waiting for something to happen.
Ah, here it is! The voice is recognized.
Junior’s phone call is immediately cut short. He hurries to the living room.
Mother leaves the dishes, dries her hands, and follows him. The expression on
Anne’s troubled face changes to one of joy. She seats herself on the footstool.
Grandma sighs with relief and totters over to the other side of the room. Lather
puts the paper down and takes off his glasses. He moves his chair.
Did the telephone ring for Anne? Or was it the Martins dropping in for a
game of bridge? Or, perhaps, did Junior finally settle his wrangle?
Xo. It was something far more important than any such trivial things as
those. It was the melodious voice of Mr. Bill Hays, “Amos n’ Andy in person,
sponsored by the Pepsodent Company of Chicago!”
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A Day in Old Granada
T AST summer my grandmother and I made a European trip. We were gone
' five months, and. although we visited Spain, Italy, France. England, Scot­
land, Germany, and Belgium, the two short days we spent in Granada were the
most interesting of all.
On Thursday, the day we were to do most of our sight-seeing, our guide
arrived rather early and took us to the Generalife. It was formerly the summer
palace of the Moors, and it was also used as a sort of nursery in which to grow
plants to use in the Alhambra itself. We took some pictures there and then pro­
ceeded to the Alhambra.
I he Alhambra is marvelous. It seems to me. as it did to Irving, that it can
never be overpraised. I am sure that there are no more wonderful wall and
ceiling mosaics anywhere in the world.
In the Myrtle Court we saw an artist working on a beautiful water-color of
an orange tree growing in a corner of the court.
f \ then t was time for luncheon, and we went back to our hotel, rather
tired but very enthusiastic over the beauties which we had seen.
Me .spent the afternoon seeing statues and works of art of other kinds in
ditlerent parks throughout the city. Then, about four o’clock came the greatest
thrill of all!
The arti&gt;t whom we had seen in the morning' had invited us to his house,
and we went through the dirty "native" quarter of Granada and out into the
Square of San Nicholas. It was a typical Spanish Square, but it had a view which
was far from being ordinary. From it we could see, far away, the snow-capped
Sierra Nevada mountains, and across a canyon we could see outlined against the
horizon the dainty towers of the Alhambra.
The artist, Mr Wynne Apperly. is an English artist who has been living
in .Spain for about ten years I le has received medals from the Spanish govern­
ment. and some of his pictures are in the National Art Gallery in Madrid. Mr.
Apperly has a very fascinating Spanish house, in which many of his pictures are
to be seen. It is from the balcony of this house that one can get this wonderful
view It ended by my grandmother’s buying the picture which Mr. Apperly had
just painted that morning in the Myrtle Court.
Lhis completed one of the most wonderful days we had during the whole
trip. It was the “high light" of our time in Spain, There will always be a warm
spot in my heart for Granada, and I shall always remember the glorious day we
spent there.
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unusual family, the mountain climbers? Watching them is an amusing
pastime, it you have any of the instincts of a collector.
All ot the species belong, as perhaps you've observed, to that large genus,
the snap-shooters. They show unbounded enthusiasm for taking pictures of each
other astride horses or burros, sitting upon large boulders leaning upon knottv
staves, or assuming any position which represents to their minds the strong, virile
quality of the mountains.
Then there are those large, ponderous individuals whose chief delight is riding upon small and melancholy burros, which struggle valiantly up steep, winding
trails. What dignity, what noble repose!
Oh. and have you seen the type which seems to find nothing more amusing
than attiring themselves in picturesque cowboy costumes? This variety, galloping
about, whooping and yelling, riding l orcd horses, and kicking up great clouds
of dust to add to the hilarity, usually comes from the East Just wail till they tell
the folks back home all about it! You wonder if they will mention the next days
agony.
To the ladies! Or are they? At any rate you can’t fail to notice those females
who apparently must, to get into the spirit of the thing, don knickers. I hen, ol
course, there is simply nothing for it but to add chiffon hose and 1 Tench heels to
complete the ensemble. Oh, well, if they enjoy it—
Xot the least among the mountaineers are the collectors. Such a satis! ying
sport! They toil up tortuous trails, turn aside or bend to snatch up something
every few moments, or stop to rest, always finding new and finer trophies. Long
before they reach the summit, they are forced to unload, not only prickly pine
cones and weighty pebbles from their pockets, but also almost equally large quan­
tities of gravel from their shoes. After this they are free to start all over again.
The last and most delightful of the species are the yodlers. Surely you have
heard of them. They come out almost any time of the day, and far up on some
proudly attained pinnacle they become inspired by the Muse to unearthly warbling
and bellowing. This is usually for the benefit of Aunt Jane or Cousin Otis, down
in the vallev.
Have you, too, begun to wonder if all these species might not be put under
the general classification of mountain goats?
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" A XD," argued the doctor, “you really think Lowell's idea of democracy has
in it the true, underlying principle? Your honest answer, if I should ask
you your opinion of democracy as compared with Lowell’s, would be that you
entirely agree with him? You believe that democracy means not, Tm as good
as you are’, but, ‘You're as good as I am’, in the words of Thomas Parker?”
“That’s exactly my opinion,” concurred the lawyer. “I fully agree with
Lowell, too. when he so aptly defines democracy by calling it ‘that form of society,
no mailer what its political classification, in which every man has a chance and
knows he has it*.”
I'lic- two men were discussing “Democracy” by James Russell Lowell, whose
works they 1 oth earnestly enjoyed. The two often met for a friendly chat,
usually ending in an argument which delved into the principles of many great
works.
‘ So often," went on the lawyer, “this new democracy, according to Lowell,
infect* Europe, and this infection is traced to 11s. But, Lowell argues, it is not
denmcracx. It is nothing more than a conglomeration of offensive ideas which
these people have, because the name sounds learned, called democracy. Do you
think ii a true criticism of democracy to say that universal suffrage has given the
vote to the ignorant masses, unpracticed in self-government?"
“Well," began the doctor, "that may be a criticism that is in a small part
true, but it must be taken into consideration that the ignorant masses are not
the true Americans, but are people whom the European countries have exported
to rs. It is these people among whom democracy is not safe. I am in part quot­
ing Lowell in this statement, for my idea of democracy is closely modeled upon
his.”
“ That speech should have almost winded you." laughed the lawyer, “but you
certainly spoke words of wisdom. 1 think, too. that it is wrong to maintain that
democracy weakens authority. Ft seems to me that, since it makes the people in­
telligent in the matter of whom they are to obey, it would rather tend to strengthen
authority. It gives the man a chance to admire what is better and more beautiful
than himself and to pay tribute by paying respect to that man or men. This giving
of authority to those deserving of it through brain and work, instead of to the
ones who reserve it by claims of heredity, leads to I.owell\s definition of democ­
rat'v."
“That's very true," acquiesced the doctor, “but how did we ever begin such
a serious discussion of democracy? It’s an interesting subject, though, and
Lowell’s address is really important today, for democracy has spread far and
wide. It is probably this very spreading of the so-called disease that Europe feared
so much, but we feel that we have that which is best for us. and as long as we
keep our democracy, there will be a glorious future for our people and our
empire.”
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are the evils of contemporary society. Perhaps it is only natural that
a few ol these should find their way into the Hall, but natural or unnatural,
we find it deplorable. For instance, it is customary for a group of young ladies,
their arms lovingly encircling the waists of their friends, to spread out in a broad
phalanx and then stroll nonchalantly down the corridors. They never seem to be
in a hurry. Father Time himself waits for them, and to break through their ranks
is as much an impossibility as for a boarder to avoid eating carrot salad (or any
other kind of salad) for lunch
Another common sight is a sociable gathering in the corridor or some door­
way to discuss a weighty matter of no importance. Then there is nothing lor the
would-be passer-by to do but to wait patiently until the conference is finished.
Its members will disperse in a leisurely fashion, when the spirit (or the bell)
moves them.
Occasionally some one goes to the other extreme, becomes panic-stricken at
the thought of being late to class, and charges madly down the ball. In such a
case any one who chances to be in the hall should withdraw into some classroom
or the shelter of a doorway until the tornado has passed. Even the members of
the faculty say that there are times when it seems scarcely safe to attempt a pass­
age through the halls.
Plainly, reform is needed and needed badly. Fair readers. I appeal to your
better selves. Neither run in undue and undignified haste, nor amble unconcern­
edly down the corridor, but search, and you will find, the happy medium which,
once arrived at. will be more conducive to the peace of mind of all concerned.
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trod, I felt a deep, hushed awe. My ears were filled with the music of the
wilderness, and yet there was a serene and haunting silence. It was evening, and
the sky was arrayed with many wondrous colors, all harmonizing with the peace
of the world about. The snow-capped mountains, though they spread a beautitul
background for the trees that stood aloft, still held their majestic dignity. The
pebbled sea-shore led me to the calm and placid waters of the sound. It was a
deep, blue mirror for the beauty all about it. As I turned, I felt 11 is Presence
pouring blessings on the wonder of 11 is earth.
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The Wind
W ho sits hidden in the tree, mumbling to himself.
Muddled in his foggy cloak that snuggles ’round his cars?
Who blows out the candles twinkling in the deep night sky?
Who perches on a comfv cloud to watch the passing years?
The Wind.
Who
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trims the wicks of winter moons in the midnight hour?
calls down the chimney and whispers on the stair?
peers from darkest corners and taps upon the pane?
pauses on the rooftop to comb his long, gray hair?
The Wind.

\\ ho 'trolls beside the friendlv stream and takes tea with the birds?
Who w alk' .done although the world bows to his magic wand ?
Who flaunts his tattered coat tails, with a feather in his cap.
And Mnups to kiss the haughty rose, a merry vagabond?
The Wind.
Who
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i' a stately gentleman whose words are a caress?
is a wicked rogue who stamps his foot in rage and scorn?
woos the silver willow with his pleading, merry harp?
creeps from out the dusty sky to greet the sweet spring morn?
The Wind.
—Anna Louise Rice, '33.

The Awakening
f I TIE starlight could not penetrate the thick folds of night. The moon was
hidden by gigantic clouds. The dense darkness was gruesome; even the
owls seemed awed. Xot a sound crept from the forest. A curtain of deep, cold,
caressing violet had been spread over the world.
The unending shadow was a protection to all creatures on earth. I felt as
if it were guarding me as I slipped through the woods into the Unknown. It
soothed my fears of the path I was to tread in so short a time.
A spark, a flash of a star, pierced the night. It stabbed my soul. Then the
mighty clouds rolled awav; a faint gleam of light suggested the coming of day.
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One day there came a heavy rain, and it wet their wings. They flew away
home. hut. when they arrived, they found the door locked and the key gone: and
so they had to stay outdoors in the rain. Of course they grew wetter and wetter.
By and by they flew to a red and yellow tulip and said. “b'ricnd Tulip, will
you open your flower-cup and let us in until the storm is over?"
The tulip answered. “The red and yellow butterflies may enter, because they
are like me. but the white one must stay out."
But the red and yellow butterflies said. “If our brother may not find shelter
in your flower-cup. then we will stay out in the rain with him."
So they flew to the lily and said. “Good Lily, will you open your hud a little
so that we may creep in out of the rain?"
The lily answered, “The white butterfly may come in, because he is like me.
but the others must stay out."
Then the white butterfly said. “If my two brothers cannot come in, 1 will
stay out with them. We would rather die of cold than be parted." So the three
little butterflies flew away.
But the sun. who was behind a cloud, heard it all. l ie knew what good little
brothers the butterflies were and how they had kept together in spite ot the wet.
and so he pushed his face through the clouds and dried the wings ot the three
little butterflies and warmed their bodies. They ceased to sorrow and danced
among the flowers until evening. Then they flew home and found the door wide
open.
—Mary Helen* Walker. Grade VI.

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Thanksgiving
Hurrah for the turkey, good old fellow!
11c comes every year when the trees arc yellow.
My, but he's a noble bird
From all the stories I have heard.
This one went to the farm with his mother.
He had nine sisters and just one brother.
When Farmer Frown came out one day,
All the turkeys were in the hay.
Turk kept this up the whole year 'round
And got so fat he weighed fifteen pounds.
1 le was too large to serve on a platter,
And when they carved him, he made a splatter.
We finished our dinner in peace and good will.
And each one was thankful he'd eaten his fill.
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was rather cool, because it had rained that morning. All the natives seemed
very ambitious, probably because of the heavy shower, Carts loaded with various
things were being hauled to town, and now and then one could see the little
negro bovs climbing up trees to get cocoanuts for the evening meal.
All of a sudden something disturbed the peace of that beautiful scene. A
Tom Pom was heard in the distance. Every one was running in one direction.
Xot knowing what had happened, I started running with the others. Natives
were beginning the war dance. There was such confusion that I thought that
perhaps a strange tribe had come to make war upon them, for the natives were
weeping and wailing. But I finally was told that one of their gods had been
stolen. I almost laughed when 1 heard that.
This was a matter of no interest to me. and so l was turning towards camp
when I heard the people shouting, for there, holding the god. was the old China­
man who had lived with the tribe for many years.
This idol was about the size of an apple carved into the shape of a head.
It was hollow inside, and usually a stick held it up. Under the head there were
some sacrifices given by the natives.
The Chinaman was killed, as was the custom of the country, and the god
was put back in its proper place. Everything was peaceful and quiet again.
—Carolyn Mar Mkyrr, Grade YI.

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TT was a beautiful evening when 1 first opened my eyes. As I lay there cuddled
up close beside my mother, I found that 1 was not the only little cougar, for
1 saw two little brothers, just like myself, lying by me. I low warm and cozv it
was in that big, dark cave.
Mother and father took care of us. We usually slept all day, and at night
our parents fed us. As soon as we were older, we were taught how to hunt our
birds of prey after the habit of our family. What fun it was to climb trees and
steal quietly up behind rabbits and then pounce upon them W e tried very hard
to learn.
Later, when we were old enough to take care of ourselves, we said goodbye
to mother and father, and then we went into the world to -eek our fortunes and
live by ourselves. I live in a big. dark cave almost as nice as the one I was
born in, in the coast mountains. 1 am strong now and can hunt very well. I am
getting my new winter’s coat. It is so soft and warm. The termers don t like
me and are always setting traps for me, and so I have to he very careful.
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It makes me think of the Christ Child,
Who in a manger lay.
That cold day in December.
With Mary standing near,
While Joseph was a-kneeling,
And Shepherds filled with fear.
The angels sang a hymn of praise
To God Who watched above.
“We thank You, God. Who sent the Son.
Whom You so dearlv love."
It tells the Christmas story.
As it stands so straight and tall.
And reaches its arms to heaven
Summer, winter, spring, and fall.
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First Team
..................... ......................... Peggy Cullers
..................................Mary Louise Kendall
........................Ruth Smith, Eleanor Luper
Xancy Lou Cullers, Evelyn Rates (Capt.)
Second Team
. . ............................................... Frances Watzek
....................................Betty Tubbs, Xancy Foley
Gladys Xorville, Gretchen Smith. Dorothy Hill
..........................Bernice Xorville. Helen Monner
Jean Cameron, Edith Kohlhase (Subs.)
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Basketball
\\ lien the basketball season opened in November, more girls than usual
turned out for practices. Because of the fact that there were so many sport lovers.
Mrs. Knapp was able to choose an excellent team, one which did not fail under
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\\ hat shouting- and yelling could be heard on November 21 1 Why? Because
we were playing the first game of the year and against llolv Child Academy.
This game was an exciting one. From the time the first whistle blew until the
last whistle, both teams fought hard and furiously. Appearam c' looked as though
we were playing a losing game, but our fears were ground!* — as we made a
basket the last moment and tied the game, 17-17. W e should have known the
team would not fail us.
The Reed Game
There is always great excitement when we are to play our games, and on
February 19 we were especially excited, as we were going to play Reed College.
The girls always enjoy their games with Reed, as they are always played so
smoothly. This game was one beautiful pass after another, and we linished the
game with a more hilarious feeling than when we had started, as the score was
in our favor, 30-14
Return Game With Reed
Our return game with Reed was on March 5. This was another fast game,
marked by swift passes and clever thinking. The Hall made a basket the first
minute, and one could see a new light of encouragement and determination cross
the faces of our girls. We were rewarded, too, as the final score was 37-22 in our
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Superstitious? I should say not! We played one of the most interesting
basketball games of the season, and believe it or not. it was on March 13. 1 his
was the first game in the history of the school that we had played with St.
Mary’s Academy, and I must say that our opponents pul up a real fight. St.
Mary’s made the first basket, and our nerves were strained to a high pitch, but
this tension was all for naught, as our own team made the next basket. 1 he
players were equally well matched, and we had to work for every basket. 1 he
final score was in our favor, 25-19.
Illness played havoc with basketball this year, keeping us from playing a few
games. Mrs. Knapp was very much pleased with the team, for it did not lose a
game. Mrs. Knapp feels that the team this year was one of her best, but, though
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During the last weeks of March the class games were played. The FreshmanSophomore game was very interesting, although it was rather discouraging for
the Kreshmen. as their star player was absent. The final score was 41-12 in favor
of the Sophomores.
The winners then played the Juniors, and this game seemed just about as
one-sided as the first, as the Sophomore team was composed of a great many
girls who are on the school team. The final score was 29-5, leaving the cham­
pionship open to the Sophomores and Seniors.
This game for the championship was indeed a hard fought one, and the
Seniors played an excellent game, although the odds were against themi The
game was won by the Sophomores, with a winning score of 19-6.

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For years riding has been of great interest to the girls. This year they went
weekly to the Riding Academy to enjoy this sport. It was enjoyed by a number
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were enthusiastic over it. We purchased new bows and arrows, painted in the
school colors.

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This sport promised to be one of the most popular of all, but, since it is a
rule that every one must have fencing jackets, the class was discontinued until
next vear.

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excitement over it this year. The girls worked hard in order to make the indoor
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()nc sport which always comes willi spring’ is tennis. Last year the tennis
tournament was one interesting game after another, Peggy Krumhein won the
beginners* finals; Eleanor Luper. the junior finals; and Sally Reed, the senior
finals. The doubles between the day students and the boarders were won by
Jeannette Male and Muriel Gabriel, who made up the boarders team.
This vear a hundred and twelve girls entered the tournament. The beautiful
cups given to the winners of the different tournaments are always incentives to
sign up for the games.
The girls chosen for the tennis team this year were Mary Beckwith, Jeannette
Hale, Eleanor Luper, and Ruth Smith.

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1930-1931
September 3.
The old girls grow dizzy doing good turns for the newcomers. We re into it
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The boarders make the most of a glorious afternoon at Mrs. Smith's home at
Lake Oswego, with swimming, canoeing, and motor boating vieing for favor.
Toasted marshmallows, too. Xo wonder they are contented!
September i /.
Invited to Oswego again. The boarders inspect the longed-for Lake House.
Lo and behold, the bus has a “flat", and so they ride home in taxis, with a more
or less musical accompaniment of songs.

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The annual Old Girl-New Girl Party makes the Assembly Hall rock.
October //.
d'he first hoarders’ dance causes great excitement.
October H).
To the unbounded satisfaction of all, the Lake House becomes the property
of St. Helen’s Hall.
October 2S.

Bishop Jenkins visits chapel and talks interestingly upon Nevada.
October 50.
Teachers and mothers become acquainted at the annual Teachers’ Tea, held
in the other house, with the Juniors and Seniors assisting.
November 3.
Out come the formats for the first Symphony Concert, held in the Civic
Auditorium.
November 7.
What a marvelous time the hoarders have on their first weekend at the
Lake House!
November 10.
An Armistice day program, to which mothers and friends are invited, is
given in the Assembly hall. Refreshments do not detract from the occasion.
November 13.
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A m ember 20.
i he Rev. J. B. Bartlett speaks in chapel upon the contribution through mis­
sions to the cause of humanity.
A ovember 21.
Our basketball team plays 1 Ioly Child Academy to a tie. Oh, well!
ATovember 22.
The Sophomore-Freshman dance is held at Everglade
December 7.
Baptismal service is held in the chapel.

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A charming Christmas program is presented by the (dee Club and Dramatic
Art Club before a large group of parents and friends.

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The Boarders’ Choir presents the Christmas Cantata in the St. Helen’s Hall
Chapel. And afterwards—well, a good time is had by all.

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Along comes Christmas vacation. Welcome, stranger.
January 6.
Bishop Sumner presides in chapel and wishes the girls a "I lappy New 'S ear .
Coming back for more after the best vacation ever, every one is surprised to
find Canute’s place taken by Laddie.
January iS.
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Honoring the Rev. and Mrs. Richard Flagg Ayres, a tea is given by the
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February 7.
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Miss Foulkes favors us with a most interesting talk on music.
whom she brings with her sings several delightful selections.

boarders’ dance.
February 17.
Several amusing French plays are presented by members of the Lower School.
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We defeat Reed College at basketball with a score of 14-30. (Rather clever
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February 20.

We honor George Washington by giving a program in the Assembly Hall.
February 21.
The Dramatic Art Club and Glee Club make their radio debut in a Wash­
ingtons birthday program.
February 2j.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.
February 26.

"The Work of the Red Cross in Foreign Lands” is the subject of an address
given by a member of the Junior Red Cross before the faculty and students,
fjuaint friendship gifts illustrate the lecture.
bebruary 2’j.

I o enable the girls to understand and enjoy Wagner's opera. Rhine Gold.
MBs Foulkes gives a brief summary of the story, accompanied by the various
musical motifs.
March

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credit.
Mart It 16.

The Sophomores top the Freshmen in a fast basketball game.
Match iS.

The Sophomores are again victors, this time over the Juniors.
March kj.

Spring vacation is upon us—and, 0I1. how welcome!
March 2/.

We are back again. Early to bed—a new way for the boarders to make up
dcficiencv.
March 26.

The Seniors come out ahead on their luncheon sale, but lose a basketball
game to the Sophomores with a score of 10-6.
A group of boarders go to town in the Lincoln to look at boats for Everglade.
March 21).

Baptismal service is held in the chapel.
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As a result of the Easter offering of dresses for the poor, prizes for the. best
dresses made by the girls are awarded as follows: hirst. Helen Drill: second,
Bernice Xorvillc: third, Shirley Fulton and Mcela W hitehead.
April 11.
The boarders give their last dance of the year. Our radio furnishes excellent
music. Isn't it odd how well-patronized the refreshments arc? One of those per­
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April 13.
The boarders attend a formal dinner party, and afterwards Mr. Hill takes
the party to the Dufwin Theatre. Every one has a most delightful time.
April 2./.
The Seniors come into their own and spend a wonderful weekend at Ever­
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The Alumnae entertain the graduating class at their annual tea. What an
antidote to that lost feeling that comes to departing Seniors is the knowledge that
they belong to the Alumnae Association of St. Helen’s Hall!
May 30.
The Lower School presents a clever program before the student body and
friends. Such talent is certainly a valuable asset to our school.
Don’t think were conceited, please, when we call this years Junior-Senior
Prom just about the best ever given, for we really mean it.
May 31.
Baccalaureate Sunday furnishes other pleasant memories. 1 lie Bight Rever­
end Arthur S. Huston delivers the Baccalaureate sermon at St. Stephen s. 1 hen
back to the Hall, where the incoming Seniors serve luncheon to the graduates.
Next comes the impressive unveiling of the picture and. last of all, the distribu­
tion of The Delpiiics.

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June 2.
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, JViusic and Entertainments
The First Boarders’ Dance
The first Boarders’ Dance of the year was given October 11. Our Assembly
Hall with its wicker furniture and long drapes was more attractive than ever
since the work was done on it during the summer vacation, and it formed an ideal
setting for our dance. For the new girls this was the first of our many parties,
and for all of us it was one to be remembered.
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The Old Girl-New Girl party this year seemed more peppy and full of fun
for every one than ever before. It was held in our own hall, and undoubtedly
even that hall was curious as to who was hidden in those clever costumes. The
grand march was certainly a ‘‘grand” one. The Chain Gang, Evelyn Bates,
Gladys Xorville, and Nancy Folcv. won first prize, for no one could deny that
they certainly looked the part. They had close seconds in Rosalie Adams and
Elizabeth Reeves, who were dressed as clocks. Rhoda Holman and Maxine Mieth,
dressed as the Patchwork Girl and the Scarecrow, took third prize.
The best part of the evening was the wonderful spirit in which the new girls
took the initiation, and we all had to admit that we had gained some true Hall
girls.
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Off to Everglade! Excitement was certainly in the air that glorious Friday
afternoon, for the first week-end at Everglade would be one to go down in the
annals of the school.
Excitement was still in the air on Sunday when every one came back. Stories
of the fun, the darling house, and the boats flew from person to person. How
those who hadn’t gone envied the more fortunate! It seemed by a unanimous
vote that Everglade was a huge success.
It was, indeed, such a success that several weeks later the Juniors and Seniors
gave a dance. Imagine dancing, windows open, a big log burning in the fire­
place, and music and fun everywhere. If your imagination works at all. you can
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On February / the boarders celebrated again and initiated the new radio.
1 he music proved to be exceptionally good, but any vote lor popularity would
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Seniors, but it would have taken Sherlock Holmes himself to detect it Perhaps
the fact that we had worked so hard for our radio gave more zest and pep to
the music, but whatever the cause, fun was the password of tlie evening. Before
the refreshments we had an appetizer, for waiting verily make&gt; appetites. The
ice cream may have been bard, but it was delicious, and served to top off the whole
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when they attended a formal dinner and theatre party. At six-thirty we all went
down to dinner in the school dining room. and. although formality may have been
the rule then, it certainly wasn’t an hour later, when we were over at the other
house dancing until it was time to go to the Dufwin. The play. The \rgentine ,
was very exciting, and we all leaned forward and held our breath while we waited
to see whether the fierce-looking firing squad (who were only Mill boys, after
all), would really put an end to the poor bandit, but to our great relief he was
saved, and it all ended happily. Then came the real thrill of the evening! We all
went backstage and, one by one, were introduced to Leo Carillo and the rest of
the company. We had our pictures taken on the stage, too, and. since Mr. Mill
was kind enough to have them made and autographed for us. we have a constant
reminder of one of our happiest evenings at the Hall.
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Our Junior From was held on Saturday, May 30. and every one will admit
that it was a great success. The warm night seemed to have been made lor danc­
ing. and, as the strains of music floated out through the open windows of the
Assembly I lull to where the tiny lighthouse was bravely trying to light the pool
and rock garden with its glow, more than one Senior felt a queer catch in her
throat to think that this was her last dance at the Hall. I am sure, however, that
she must have been glad that she would have such a beautiful memory of it to
keep in her heart always.

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Class of 1920
Marion Jenkins is teaching in the lower school this year.
Class of 1921
Thyra St. Clair was married to Jack Blaine Loughary in Seattle. Washington.
Class of 1922
Mrs. David Berry Charlton (Frances Spaulding) resigned the position of
president of the alumnae association at the time of her moving to Corvallis,
Oregon.
Class of 1923
Lillian Luders announced her engagement to Joseph Lawrence Leonard of
Portland.
Class of 1924
Mary Ray Fraley announced her engagement to John William Eaton last
February.
Class of 192 5
Celeste Proctor was married to Duncan Stuphen. Jr., last fall and is now
living in Xew York.
Evelyn Meyer recently graduated from Wellesley College with high honors.
Lilias Peltier was married to Dr. W. E. Snook last fall.
Class of 1926
Helen Peters was elected president of the entering class in the graduate
school of nursing at Yale University.
Helen Abbot was recently married to Lawrence Rodgers of Portland.
Cornelia Ireland was married to Robert Cromwell of Pasadena. California.
Elizabeth McIntosh was married to Oswald Arthur Stevenson of Portland.
I leien I iembree visited Portland during the holidays and is now living in
Chicago, Illinois.
Phyllis Henningson was married to Dr. William Horn Downs and is now
living in China.
Vivian Sandstrom was married to Hope Blevans and is now living in Port­
land. Her attendant was Harriete Chase, a member of the class of 1927.
Class of 1927
Dorothy Livesly was married to Conrad William Paulus last summer and
is now living in Salem.
Mary Malarkey was married to Howard Wahl and is now residing in Holly­
wood. California.
Margaret Johnson has moved to Los Angeles, California.
Mary Louise Zan was recently married to William Giles and is now living in
1 Jerkcley, California.
Jane Boyer is connected with the Civic Theatre Players.
Margaret Price was a recent visitor at the school.
Jane Cullers is vice-president of the Associated Women Students at the
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W elleslcy College. This is one of the highest honors which can be conferred upon
a W elleslcy girl.
Esther Scarbrough is attending the University of Oregon.
Deborah Hall has returned from an extended trip abroad.
Jean Rosenblatt is living in town this year.
Elaine Hickman has been prominent in the plays given by the Civic Pheatre
Players this year.
Class of 1928
Helen Adclsperger was married to Howard Page and is now living in Bay
Point. California.
Jean Adix is studying dentistry in Portland.
Barbara Jane Averill was married to Robert Sutton in the early fall
Mary Helen Carr is attending business college in Portland.
Marjory Holman is at home this year.
Barbara Clarke is attending Mills College.
Emma Johnson is attending Oregon Stale College.
Janice Hedges, I Iclcn Kaufman. Elizabeth Kaser. Siher Kaser, Jeanne
Knapp, and Myrtle McDaniel are attending the University of Oregon.
Maxine Bennett is studying dancing in New York City.
Class of 1929
Ardeanne ITenningson has gone to China to live
Mildred Roberts is studying the violin in Dresden. (lermany.
Dorothy Lane Russell has recentlv returned from an extended trip in Cal­
ifornia.
Fanny Taylor is attending school in the East.
The marriage of Evelyn Keyt and Warren Koffeen took place in Portland.
Madelon Brodie has recently returned to Finland, after spending a tew months
at her home in Oregon City.
Margaret Proctor is attending Pine Manor in Massachusetts.
Doris Lichtv was married to Kenneth Proctor Iasi fall.
Betty Bond and Sally Cannon are attending the University ol Oregon.
Helen Hall was married to Kent Echenherger and is now making her home
in Pullman. Washington.
Katherine James is a student nurse at the Good Samaritan Hospital.
Jean Morrison is at home in Portland

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Sally Reed. Xancy Xevins, Jane Pales. Eleanor Sheeley, Daria Sangster,
Elizabeth Berger. Josephine Williamson. Mary Lueddemann. Betty Hudson,
Phoebe Greenmail. Dorothy Insley, Coie Barnard, Barbara Jennings, Rosemary
Walker, and Katherine Goodpasture are attending the University of Oregon.
At the University of Washington are Marjorie Mautz and Elsa Boyer.
Blanche Coe is attending Leland Stanford University.
Marion Bilyeu and Arvilla Grey arc attending Oregon State College.
Alice Devereaux. Frances Stevens. Charlotte Shallcnberger. Marion Denton.
Xorma Johnson. Isabelle Chandler. Jane Forbes. Katherine O Reilly. Elizabeth
O’Reilly. Muriel Gabriel, and Margaret Reeves are spending this year at home
in Portland.
Jane Dutton is making her home in Long Beach, California, this year.
Alma Geddes is living at her home in Baker.

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Exchanges
'I'm-: Diamine wishes to acknowledge the following exchanges:
The “Blue and White"—King Edward High School. Vancouver. B. C.
I he "Cantona"—St. Nicholas School. Seattle. Washington.
The "Columbiad”—Columbia University, Portland, Oregon.
The "Cue"—Albany Academy. Albany, New York.
The "La Reata"—St. Mary’s Hall, San Antonio. Texas.
The “Lens"—Washington High School. Portland. Oregon.
The “Magpie"—St. Margaret’s School. Walerbury. Connecticut.
I he "‘Nugget”—Baker High School. Baker, Oregon.
Hie “Satura"—St. John Baptist School, Mcnhani, New Jersey.
The “Tahonia"—Stadium High School. Tacoma, Washington.
Hie (iarruious Pine"—Catlin’s School, Portland, Oregon.
“Orange and Green"—Polytechnic High School. Riverside, California.
■"Si. Katherine’s Wheel"—St. Katherine’s School, Davenport, Iowa.
The “Columbiad"—Columbia University, Portland, Oregon. We wish to
compliment you particularly on your literary department. The articles contained
are very entertaining: however, we think that a few more serious editorials
would improve your publication. Your sports section also is very well done.
()nr compliments to your cartoonist, Sullivan.
I he “Cue”—Albany Academy. Albany. New York. Your directory on the
back of the cover page is certainly a fine summary of your school organization.
Your sports section is complete, concise, and well written. We admire the calibre
and scope of the Exchange Department. However, the high-light of the publica­
tion is the editor’s notes.
The “Blue and White"—King Edward High School. Vancouver, B. C. After
reading the “Blue and White". Tiik Di:i imiic staff was certain that there was a
great deal of school spirit reflected in your paper. We were pleased to receive
both the Eebruary and March numbers. Your Joke and Athletic Departments
were e specially interesting. We think that your paper could be improved by en­
larging your Exchange and Literary Departments.
The “Magpie"—St. Margaret’s School. Watcrburv. Connecticut. Your last
number of the "Magpie" was extremely interesting and was gratefully received
by Tin-: Dki pmic staff. Your Literary Department was certainly excellent, and
we especially enjoyed the longer stories. The review of Anne Douglas Sedg­
wick’s "Philippa” was very well written. Your poetry was also excellent. We
missed your jokes, though ; where were they? We also think that an enlargement
of your Athletic Notes would make your magazine still more interesting.

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To this she received the following reply:
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(ireene's Company take great pleasure in accepting your invitation."—The Steer­
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the academy announces that its Fall semester will open September i&lt; I9:n.
in the new location and buildings constructed this season, at Rocky Ruttr. an
ideal location at the eastern edge of the City of Portland-—the City of Roses—
overlooking the valleys adjacent and the Columbia and Willamette rivers.
Officers and Faculty adapted to the training and instruction of boys and
young men. specialists in their life work, the teaching of the youth of today to
fit the students for lives of usefulness, for manliness and loyalty of character.
Cultural, social and physical training with adequate educational advantages
give u boy :i foundation for a life of usefulness. Patriotic inspiration, respect
for the flag, pride in living worthily, establishing habits of punctuality and
neatness, respecting authority ami the rights of others, qualifying for leader­
ship. These are advantages offered to Hill Military Academy cadets.
Write for information. Address—
Registrations are being made now.
Hill Military Academy. 821 Marshall Street. Portland, Oregon.
Colonel Jerome G. Pillow. l\ S. A., representing the 9th Corps Area, with
the principal, headmaster and military instructor and Cadet Officers at the
academy.
Government equipment and military instruction give Hill Military Academ&gt;
exceptional advantages. The academy is a member of the Association ol Mili­
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Undoubtedly the newest and finest development of
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386/2 WASHINGTON ST.
X EAR TENTH
Studio Visitors Always Welcome

Teacher: Tom, can you tell me what a hypocrite is?
Tom : Yes, ma’am. It's a hoy that comes to school with a smile on his face.
—.-Imiapolis Log.

-Miss Evans: What part of speech is always in this sentence?
Silence reigned.
Miss Evans: Well?
L. Leonardo: If no one else is going to guess, may I ?

CHOWN
HARDWARE CO.
Fourth Street near Alder
SPORT GOODS —CUTLERY
ATHLETIC SUPPLIES
TOOLS
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Beebe Company

Portland, Ore.

120 First Street

1'- Miller: Betty, are you taking a bath?
B. Tubbs: Yes.
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SACRED STUDIES IV CLASS
1 e richer: At what council was this statement decided?
K Espy: Council of Vesuvius.
A delicate outburst by the rest oi the class.—After the storm had died down,
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United States National
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Citizens National
Portland
Peninsula National
Portland
Central National
Portland
Union State Bank
Portland
First National Bank
Unnton

United States National
Salem
United States National
McMinnville
Bank of Oregon City
Oregon City
First National Bank
St. Helens
Bank of Mt. Angel
Mt. Angel
First National Bank
Camas, Wash.

United Stales National Bank,
Broadway and Si&gt;.ih. at Stark.. Portland.

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PRINTING PLANT AND FACTORY .
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Rubber Stamps
Loose Leaf Systems
Engraved Stationery

TENTH AND MORRISON
FIFTEENTH AND GLISAN
PORTLAND. OREGON. U. S. A.

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anatomy.

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My analyze over the ocean.
My analyze over the sea.
My analyze over the ocean,
O. bring back my anatomy.

387 WASHINGTON STREET
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—Annapolis Log.

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Japanese Grass Cloth - Paper Hanging
Enameling - Tinting - Decorating, Etc.
108 Tenth St. : Pittock Block
BRoadway 2169

There Is No Substitute for Quality

11 o: What is your worst sin?
Hum: Vanity.
Ho: How come?
I Ium : 1 stand in front of a mirror for hours admiring my beauty.
Ho: Vanity? That's not vanity; that’s imagination!

1. Tennison: To whom did Rome fall."
L. Leonardo: The Gauls.
S. Paulson: 1 always thought Rome fell to ruins.

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1 cup conceit

5 cups conversation
1 teaspoon sugar
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1 pint sluggish walking
1 teaspoon flavoring
Take any thin form and gradually add the six cups of fat till you get a
heavy and thick appearance. In a separate dish mix the brains and conceit to­
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the now fat form. Add the conversation, sugar, and seasoning slowly, stirring
constantly. Later add the pint of sluggish walking, which may be purchased at
any grocery store. Add the flavoring to this mixture, last, thus producing a pale
appearance and a rich flavor.
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with school and dinner uni­
forms that are correct in
every detail.

And when planning vacation
wardrobes—don’t forget that
Olds &amp; King’s is prepared to
fulfill every need, with the
very smartest dresses, shoes,
accessories — everything the
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THE CLIMAX
'Lhe shadow of a great event.
I lad passed and eyed the victims spent ;
'Pile tension of the air was tight;
'Pile girls stood still with lips pressed tight;
The great tension, they dared not speak.
And none was there who moved to speak,
'Pill from the back there came a cry.
Oh! tell me now, before I die.
That English lest you gave the class,
Miss Evans, tell me, did 1 pass?
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Portland, Ore.

Alder at Park

Miss Evans: Which word in this sentence is an infinitive?
T. Hale: Me.

\nd there, son, you have the story of your dad and the great war.
Ye&gt;, dad. but why did they need all the other soldiers?
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THE PERFECT SENIOR
Mary Beckwith
1 lair—
Elizabeth 1 Teckman
Eyebrows—
Ruth Scruggs
Eves—
I lannasuc Watts
N ose—
Mariah (irimes
Mouth—
Evelyn Bates
Smile—
Teeth—
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Complexion—
Susan Sargent
Xancv Eoley
ChinNeck—
Barbara Eiske
Figure—
Katharine Gilbert
Arms—
I rene Carter
Dorothy Enos
Hands—
Legs—
Peggy Cullers
Eeet
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Voice—
Gladys Norville
I )ignity—
I lelen 1 loffmann
Style—
Maxine Mieth
Artistic Ability— Rhoda Holman
Dramatic Ability—Vivian Howe
Brains—
Mary Katherine Johnson

SHEET
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Gill’s have purchased
the sheet music de­
partment of Sherman,
Clay &amp; Company.
Maybelle E. Elliott,
who has been in charge
of this department for
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The J. K. Gill Co.
Booksellers, Stationers, Office
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Faculty

Delphic Staff
Senior Section

School Honors
Literary
Juvenile
Sports
Calendar
Old Girl Notes
Exchanges

Jokes
Advertisements

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Gertrude Houk Eariss
University of Oregon, B. A.
Cornell University, M. A.

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French, Spanish

Joyce Grotii
University of Washington, B A

Science

Lily M. Lewis
London University, Png., Inter. B. Sc.

Mathematics

Helen W. Shuman
University of Oregon, B. A
Esther

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C. Walker...........
University of Oregon, B. A.
Physical Director

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Bernice R. New house
Willamette University, B. A.
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MUSIC AND ART
Voice

Pauline Miller Chapman

Dramatics
Constance Roth Folts
University of Oregon, B A
Sam Hume’s School of the Theatre for Teachers,
Berkeley, California
Piano

Jocelyn Foulkes
Pupil of Malwin Bree, Vienna
Repertoire and Interpretation with Percy Grainger
William Wallace Graham

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Flora Gray
Pupil of Paul Kursteincr, New York, and of Abby Whiteside, New \ ork
Voice, Glee Club

Mabel ITall-Smitii
New England Conservatory

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Anne O’Reilly Kromer
Member of the Portland Symphony Orchestra
Pupil of Van Vliet, New York, and Ferdinand Conrad, Portland
Aesthetic Dancing

Katheri ne Laidlaw
Pupil of Ruth St. Denis

Violin
Jane O’Reilly
Pupil of Stassevitch, New York, and Rex Underwood, Eugene, Oregon
Art, Piano
Louise M. Thomson
Guildhall School of Music, London
Interpretation of Modern Music under Louis Victor Saar, 1927
Doctor W. S. Knox

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Literary Editor. ........
Assistant Literary Editor.
Business............................
Art ....................................
Sports.................................
Old Girl Notes................
Music and Entertainment
Exchanges........................
Jokes .................................
Calendar.............................
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.......................................Jane Bickle
.....................................Betty Tubbs
Katherine Espy, Virginia Proctor
...................................Shirley Fulton
Martha Carpenter, Helen Monner
.............. Jean Luckel, Elyse West
.Jane Campbell. Margaret Downs
..Catherine Dahm, Nancy Cullers
...............................Helen Campbell
...Savillc Riley, Elizabeth Reeves
Louise Kendall; Anne Latourette;
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Shirley V. Fulton

Sara-Jane Henderson

Marcelle D’lor ah Jones

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I was speeding toward the Unseen in an automobile. Out of the chaos I
struggled nobly to collect my scattered wits. As 1 became calmer, I perceived that
I was being rapidly transported through a weird, gloomy forest. The shadows
were as those of eternity. They appalled, they oppressed me. Suddenly, a tire
blew out. Helplessly. T sat down and bewailed my fate. My knowledge about tires
was exceedingly vague. I had a faint idea that somehow air must be captured and
laboriously injected into the tube, but how to accomplish this, I had no idea. Sud­
denly, I was startled by a slight rustling behind me. Apprehensively, cautiously,
I looked around and beheld a wizened little man who leered sweetly at me and
then conducted me to the mouth of a yawning cavern. He bade me go on alone.
The passage was dark as midnight. Hesitantly, tremulously, 1 groped my way
along, clinging to the cold, clammy walls.
Presently I distinguished a dim light in the distance and heard indistinct
voices. As I crawled nearer, words became plain. “Tickets, please!” ‘Stop
pushiir !” “Ice. eight cents a chunk!” “Fans, palm-leaf and Japanese, very cheap!”
“Get your overcoat checked here!” etc. What did all this mean? Where was I?
But suddenly I found myself in the midst of a large throng. Trail forms with
wings, demons, and goblins composed the mob. What—and then it came to me
as a sudden light. This was the Inferno of Dante and the lower world of Aeneas.
As I stood among these creatures, an official-looking man beckoned to me to
follow him. My friend finally stopped in front of a door with the sign. “Ladies’
Fitting Establishment”, above it. Once inside the door I felt more at home than
before. There were a number of other new arrivals there, who were also being
fitted. To my great surprise I met Helen Monner. She told me that she had been
living in Italy, where she had served as model for the cherub faces portrayed by
leading Italian artists. Then I told her of my great work as a Salvation Army
leader in Africa. In the course of our conversation about the class of 1932 Helen
told me that Jane Bickle, head of the first organized League of Bachelor Girls in
America, had her headquarters in Salt Lake City.
With the help of an attendant, who spoke a very strange language which
puzzled me, I arrayed myself in a cool-looking white gown and started forth.
Just as I was about to leave. I saw Margaret Downs enter the room. She told
me she had been living in Denver, where she had established a very exclusive
kindergarten, and that her only two pupils were the twin daughters of Jane Camp­
bell, the famous actress, best known for her role of Lady Macbeth. Margaret
also told me that, at the famous Tabernacle, she frequently attended lectures given
by the well-known I. W. W. leader, Jean Cameron. In fact, Margaret said that
she had been so impressed by Jean’s talks that she herself had become a convert
to the philosophy and hence had reached her present state. As I opened the door,
I was stopped by the owner of this establishment, who was none other than
Katherine Espy. She had been a model of the latest styles from Paris in one of
New York’s smartest shops on Fifth Avenue.

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seemed so sad that I said, ‘'Hello”, and immediately saw that it was Jean Watson.
When I asked her what she had been doing, she replied that for some time she
had played the saxophone with the ‘‘Red Heads”, a popular girls’ orchestra in
New York. Jean told me that she had visited Niagara Falls just before she left
the other world. She had seen Jane Myers and Jean Luckel perform their spec­
tacular feat of going over the Falls in a barrel. Upon reaching the bottom, they
had come straight to their present abode. With her was Shirley Fulton, who had
accidentally entered the underworld while carrying on her archeological investi­
gations of Egyptian tombs. Jean Watson offered to lend me her fan, and I gave
her niy smelling-salts and handkerchief in exchange. We then agreed to go on
together, looking for some of our former classmates.
We followed the other shades and soon came to the bank of the river Styx.
There was no bridge, and T couldn’t understand how we were to cross. Presently
I heard a whistle, and a large double-decked steamer came into view. Standing
on the deck, in a blue mackintosh and brown leggings, his whiskers blown by
the wind, was Captain Charon. He glanced toward the shore for a moment and
then cried out in a loud voice, “All aboard!” When the boat pulled out from
shore, the former Hotel St. Francis orchestra, the leader of which I recognized
as Elizabeth Reeves, began to play lustily, “Down by the Sycamore Tree”, with
Sara Jane Henderson crooning the chorus. As the boat neared the other shore,
we heard blood-curdling barks and howls and immediately saw Cerberus, the
three-headed dog which guards the portal. Captain Charon threw him a piece of
Angel Food cake which put him to sleep and allowed us to pass by the cave and
enter the dwelling place of the shades.
We came upon the tragic scene where Judge Minos reigns supreme. Every
departed soul must stand before his judgment seat to answer for all crimes com­
mitted in life. The people to be judged were arranged in long rows far up the
mountain side. In the first row from Chicago we saw Helen Campbell, who had
been leader of a Chicago gang. Next, we found Anne Latourette in the Oregon
City line. She said that she had been mayor of Oregon City, first woman governor
of Oregon, and now hoped to replace Pluto as the ruler of the Underworld. From
New York we saw Irene Soehren, who had been one of America's greatest Com­
munist leaders. She had first won recognition for herself by leading a hunger
strike, during which she had refused to eat carrot salad. We also saw Mary Louise
Kendall, the second Houdini, who had built her reputation on her ability to extri­
cate herself from any locked building and who had recently taken French leave
from the other world; and Peggy Jones, who had been Hollywood’s leading
beauty expert and had produced more platinum blondes for less money than any
one else in the country. From Portland we met Catherine Dahm, who had been
head of the chemistry department of Reed College and. in an elaborate experiment
in scientific research, had just blown herself straight to Hades. Saville Riley and
Elyse West swooped down upon us in their aeroplane. They told us they were
among the leading aviatrixes of America and had just accomplished' the first non­
stop flight to Hades.

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Having been given a broad acre in the Elysian fields, we passed through sev­
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been put to death under false accusations. Here I met Evelyn Zehnlbauer, the
famous pianist of the Orpheum circuit. When I asked her what false accusation
had been brought against her, she sorrowfully told me that she had been accused
of getting a permanent.
We travelled through several other districts and viewed the walls and gates
of Tartarus. Several blocks farther on, a beautiful vision spread before our eyes.
We saw before us the green fields through which ran the river Lethe and the
white marble buildings in the distance. We knew we had reached Elysium.
Virginia Proctor,
Helen Monner.

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I. Katherine Espy, will my art of hair dressing to Edith Kolhase and Helen
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I. Nancy Cullers, will my knack of “getting by" without studying to
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Mary Louise Kendall, leave my pug nose to Frances Miller,
i. lean Luckel, leave the class motto to any one who will dig it up.
I. Anne Latourettc, leave mv fruitless quest for knowledge to my sister, Jean.

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We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-two, leave our pictures in
the study hall to smile down on the Junior Class, to whom we leave the honor of
being Seniors; and on the Sophomores, whom we wish the best of success and
to whom we leave our school spirit: and on the Freshmen, to whom we leave our
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The Oregon Committee on Prize Essays for the American Chemical Society
awarded its second prize, a certificate and a copy of “Chemistry in Medicine , to
Nancy Foley, a Senior. The subject of her essay was “The Relation of Chemistry
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by the National Society of Colonial Daughters, was won by:

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Subject. “Patriotism”.
Other winners of Certificates of Merit:
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The Alumnae Pin is awarded to the Senior of good scholarship who has most
actively contributed to school life. This honor went to Peggy .Cullers, President of
the Senior Class.
A silver vase has been given to the Boarding Department. On this each year
are to be put the numerals of the class obtaining the highest average in Good
Citizenship. The honor of this year’s inscription went to “1931”, the Senior class.
For the highest average in Good Citizenship a pin and testimonial were
awarded to Nancy Foley. Honorable mention was given to Helen Campbell,
Evelyn Bates, and Lucille Leonardo.
The American Legion gives a Medal and Certificate to an eighth grade grad­
uate for strength and stability of character: high standards of conduct: keen sense
of what is right: adherence to truth and conscience: devotion to duty; and practice
of clean speech. In our school this medal went to Jeanne Latourette.
A beautiful book, given by Mrs. John S. Parke to the girl who on all occa­
sions is most courteous and helpful, went to Katherine Espy.
In the Fire Prevention Essay Contest the First Prize, $3.00, was awarded
to Mary Jane McDonald. The Second Prize, $2.00, was won by Frances Corfe,
and the Third Prize, $1.00, by Dorothy Furnish.

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The First Testimonials were awarded to pupils attaining an average for the
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90% in every study :
90% in attendance;
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99% in conduct.
Jane Bickle
Jane Campbell
Nancy Cullers
Peggy Cullers
Katharine Gilbert
Eleanor Luper
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Helen Elizabeth Monner
Shirley Paulson
Elizabeth Reeves
Grctchcn Smith
Betty Tubbs

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85% in every study ;
90% in attendance and order ;
95% in punctuality;
9S% in conduct.
Maxine Micth
Martha Burkhart
Jane A. Myers
Catherine Dahm
Bernice Norville
Helen M. Dahl
Ruth Scruggs
Dorothy Enos
Hannasuc Watts
Barbara W. Fiske
Frances VVatzck
Vivian Howe
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read the future, to unfold its hidden secrets, but all is veiled in obscurity. We
falter, hesitant and uncertain, but, still, for us the future holds great promise. Far
beyond, challenging us to glorious battlefields and brave deeds, lie treasures yet
unfound, new worlds to conquer!
We turn back and behold the solidity and unchangeableness of the basic
structure upon which we have built our intellectual, spiritual, and moral edifice.
W e shall always be deeply grateful to those who have assisted in its building,
hoping that our future lives may redound to the happiness of these faithful and
patient architects. Our tasks have been much lightened by pleasant association
with our fellow students, sharing alike each other's cross and crown. Words are
inadeqna e to express our deepest and sincerest wishes for the future success of
our sdu.Mii and of all those who come within its wag. And as we pass from out.
its ; uria . may our lives ever reflect its noble purpose, “That our daughters may
be as the polished corners of the temple".
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uncertainty, its joys and its sorrows. A sudden flash of light penetrates the darknos. We see the gleams of a far-off beacon, which kindles within us the fire of
zeal and courage, the torch of hope and faith. Our fears arc banished, and we
now step forth, finding our feet upon the firm foundation we have built.
Make way! We are the class of ’32, and victory is our goal!
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Commencement! It is the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end.
For we, the Seniors, stand at the crossroads. True, it is not the first time. There
was that awful day. many years ago, when we went to school for the first time
and, in spite of coaxing and threatening, could not be prevailed upon to say a
word to the teacher. Then there was the time when we outgrew our little blue
frocks and put on high heels and did up our hair and they called us “Miss”. All
this seems many years ago—when we stood at those other crossroads. Insignifi­
cant they seem now, almost nothing compared to the course that lies before us,
for, our high school days ended, we stand again at the crossroads.
Looking back, we realize how splendid has been our heritage as the daughters
of St. Helen's. Know ledge of the classics, the sciences, the arts, understanding of
things spiritual as w ell as intellectual, she has given to those who would take them.
Realizing how much we owe to our Alma Mater, we shall do our best to be worthy
of her, to attain the perfection she demands of us. If perfection be our goal, we
know* that we can never quite reach it, but we know’ also that “he wdio shoots at
the mid-day sun shoots higher than he wdio aims but at a bush".
So we leave behind us the happy, carefree days of our youth and, with serious­
ness of mind and heart, go forth to find our place in the world, to take up new
tasks, new responsibilities, to make our dreams at last come true.

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T)OOR, funny, old Polonius! All the ridiculous, silly, stupid traits that a human
can have, it seems, are rolled up in this one little old man. In his younger
days he may have been a very clever person, but somehow the possibility is doubt­
ful to me. Nevertheless, I do respect him in that he. from time to time, has shown
some good common sense, although I reiterate that I have never noticed any
cleverness in his character. I think he is at his best in his speech to his son, who
is just leaving for France. On this occasion he gives advice which may prove
profitable to any one that reads it, young or old.
If one has ever known the joy of having an old grandfather, one can forgive
the little nonsensical things which Polonius says and does during the course of
the play, Hamlet. They are typical of childish old age. One is even a little
ashamed of Hamlet, sometimes, when he appears disrespectful to the old gentle­
man. But old men such as Polonius are bound to be more or less provoking to
youths such as Hamlet, who are full of clever irony and witty sarcasm. Ilamlet
cannot be blamed harshly for criticising old Polonius, for the boy is undergoing
great sorrow, and; the strong desire to avenge his beloved father is ever rankling
within him. The incoherent prattlings of Polonius must seem to Hamlet but a
waste of the time which is so precious to him at this critical period.
Polonius, like many old men, is overconfident. He feels that his many years
and experiences have brought him great wisdom and understanding, and so, of
course, they have, but he is too much aware of this fact. He gives sound advice,
but it is often at the wrong time, and' it may frequently bring harm and disaster to
those who heed him.
On the whole, however, Polonius is not a bad sort of person. He furnishes
a great deal of amusement in the play. The incident in which he is made an end
of through the arras is even rather droll. That last is a harsh, cold-blooded state­
ment. I repent for having held such a thought. Why could it not have been the
wicked king behind the tapestry instead of poor old wordy Polonius?
—Saville Riley, ’32.

City Night
A city at night glimmers from far off
With its myriad lights.
A city at night is a glamorous woman
In an opera-cloak of dusky velvet
Spangled with glittering sequins
Of brilliant gold and green and red.
But coming close I find the satin lining of the cloak
Frayed and threadbare,
And there are moth-holes in the velvet.
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r I fHE mail-pouch was growing fatter and fatter as it neared New York. There
were letters and letters of every kind, thick business ones in big typewritten
envelopes, dainty little scented notes in envelopes of various bright colors, and
all sorts and sizes in between. All of them, however, were tightly sealed and told
nothing to the outsider but where they were going and from where they came.
The postal cards were different, especially the picture ones (and my, what
stacks there were of these!), carrying their messages boldly uncovered, trusting
that no one but the right person would read them, and, as for their pictures,
flaunting their gay colors, really very proud to be looked at. They were becoming
very crowded, though ; and, finally, when a fresh lot was squeezed into the pouch
and one of the cards was pressed closely against another, it said, a bit crossly,
“Dear me! 1 don’t like to get so close to you this hot day; it nearly gives me a
sunstroke. You look like a jungle. And what are those yellow spots on you?”
“Humph!" said'the other. "I don’t think you can see very well. My picture
is not a jungle at all but a Honduras banana plantation, and’ those yellow spots
are hunches of ripe bananas. Where did you come from, not to know about
bananas: By the way, I don’t like to look at you either; you give me cold chills!
What are all those piles of ice on you, anyway?”
1 came from St. Moritz in the high Alps of Switzerland,” replied the other.
“That ice is an exquisite glacier. Many tourists come to St. Moritz to see it.
What are those bananas of yours good for?"
“Good for?" echoed the banana card. “Well, you must be ignorant! Good to
eat! \nd the way people eat them in the United States! Why, from around my
country they ship billions of them up there."
"It you ask me, I’d rather live in Bruges, where I came from, than either
of your hot or cold places,” interposed another card.
“Where is Bruges?" asked the Alpine card.
"In Belgium.” replied- the other, “and it is the quaintest, loveliest old city you
ever saw. There are pretty canals all through it, with swans floating around on
them and mossy stone bridges over them.”
“Yes, Bruges seems to be all right," said the others, peering critically at the
card, “but what is that ridiculous-looking cart in the front of your picture, with
the tall cans in it, the big shaggy dog hitched to it, and the boy standing by?"
Thereupon the Bruges card broke into a discussion about the milk cart. Sud­
denly. it was interrupted. “I heard one of you talking about the mountains awhile
ago—the Alps, I think you called them. But I wonder if you ever heard of our
mountain in Japan? Its name is Fujiyama, and we think it the most magnificent
mountain in the—”
“Oh, yes, but what is the pink stuff on you? You’re all covered with it."
“Those are cherry trees in blossom,” explained the Japanese card. “We have
a special holiday to celebrate ‘Cherry-viewing Time', and the emperor gives a
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the way people do in Japan, than in other countries, where. 1 hear, the most ioiks
think of, when they look at cherry trees, is how many pics and preserves can he
made from them.”
“Don’t be so cock-sure!” another card burst out. "In California, where I
come from, we’ve started a day like your 'Cherry-viewing' Time’, only it beats
yours all to pieces! We call it Tdossom Day’. Do you know, in one valley alone
we have ten million plum and peach and cherry trees, and from now on Californians are going to make a business of looking at them. So there, now You
needn’t brag so about Japan."
"Do you come from California?” asked the Japanese card in surprise ‘A our
picture looks just like the inside of a rowboat with people sitting on each side and
staring down at the bottom What on earth are they looking at r
"Now, surely you’ve heard of a glass-bottomed boat! You see, 1 come irom
Catalina Island, where there are wonderful sea-gardens. Talk about your em­
peror’s garden parties! He’d have something to look at if he went out in a ylassbottomed boat in the bay at Catalina!"
"Gracious!” said the Bruges card with a shudder. "I should think th&lt; glass
might break and everybody drown!”
“Oh, no,” continued the Catalina card, “there’s no danger The glass i&gt; very
thick, and you can sit there and look down into the water at the most fascinating
things. There are trailing sea-weeds and kelp all spangled with silver: and there
are queer, flowery-looking things that arc half animals and half plants, and lish—
oh, my, such fish!—red and green and blue and purple and orange and gold and
silver, and the light sifts through the water and sparkles like hundreds ol rainbows.
Moreover, sometimes you can see into big caves full of mermaids, combing their
curly hair—light green, you know—with golden combs—”
"Oh, hush!” cried out the Alpine card.
“Tut, tut!” said the banana card.
“What?" ejaculated the Bruges card.
"Humph!" sniffed the Japanese card.
—Evelyn Zei-intiiauer, ‘32.
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T WAS staying in Ludlow, England, two days, and for that reason 1 found it
x necessary to register at the Castle Lodge, a fifteenth century building which
was just outside the walls of Ludlow Castle and was in olden times used as the
Guest Mouse to the castle. The innkeeper, guiding me up the narrow, winding
staircase, told me I was to have the room in which Marion de La Bruere spent
one night many, many years ago. 1 was, of course, greatly interested in what the
aged man said and was eager to learn more.
"Do tell me more/’ 1 begged in a soft voice, &lt;:for such things as this interest
me.
‘Bight you arc!” returned the jolly Englishman. ‘‘I fancy I can give you a
tragic account of the life of Marion de La Bruere.”
‘Oh, please do!” 1 enjoined, greatly taken with the friendly attitude of the
old innkeeper.
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She was visiting at Ludlow Castle when she was given the King’s permission to
meet \rn&lt;MI de Lys, who was imprisoned in Pendover Tower. She was rather
persevering m her attentions toward the gallant young knight and soon fell a
victim to his fascinations.
"Marion de La Bruere had not known Arnold for long when he succeeded
in inducing her to assist in his escape. The escape was effected one dark night
through one of the windows by means of tying together sheets and towels. How­
ever. ou'y a short time had passed when Marion de La Bruere began to long for
Arnold, and so on a certain festival day, pining for her lover, she feigned illness
and begged to he left in private. In due time she sent word to Arnold, who to­
gether with Huge de Lacy conspired to take the castle.
"Accordingly, one moonless night Arnold, with a thousand men-at-arms and
with Marion de La Bruerc’s aid, clambered up a ladder which had been left sus­
pended. Me passed noiselessly through the castle, and after killing the guards in
their beds, he took the entire castle.
"In the morning Marion realized that she unconsciously had aided Arnold in
his treachery. Seized with despair and anger, she snatched Arnold’s sword and
pierced him to the heart while he slept. Then she opened wide her window and
flung herself hundreds of feet to her death.”
"What a tragedy!” I exclaimed. "However, when one considers it, those
happenings were not uncommon in that age. But you arc so kind to tell me this
story, and when \ go into the castle tomorrow, I shall notice particularly those
places of which you have spoken.”
With these my parting words, the old gentleman walked cautiously from
the room, closing the door behind him.
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Special Grammar Class
^^RAMMAR! Is it possible that there exists, in the English language, a more
appallingly suggestive word? It is a name that causes students to shudder
and to speak soltly. For those who disobey its rigid precepts are cast into a
special grammar class and mercilessly condemned to analyze complicated and
complex sentences. Here they distinguish themselves by doing violence to our
fair language, while a helpless English teacher vainly endeavors to explain con­
structions. But the light never seems to dawn, and grammar remains an inex­
plicable mystery.
1 here was a time, many years ago, when those who spoke the Anglo-Saxon
tongue were not bound by rigid and cumbersome formalities of speech But years
passed, and the laws of correct and incorrect usage crept in. Rigid, unbending,
they made our beautiful language a precise and technical subject. Participles must
no longer dangle, and infinitives must cease to split. Modifiers must not be mis­
placed. All must be balanced, logical, grammatically correct.
A new terror to the student arose in the grammarian, who. solicitous lest the
purity of the language be defiled, denounced all words of Latin origin, held the
dicronary to be the supreme and final authority on controversies pertaining to
diction, and first evolved the theory that copulative verbs must never take objects.
But a new generation came, and a new order arose. Slang, picturesque, vivid,
colorful, threatened to destroy the sacred principles on which correct and effective
English is founded. Special grammar classes were instituted and have secured un­
expected results. The day is past when a Senior might, with impunity, abuse the
mother tongue. Out of the past, out of the grammar books which record that
past, the solemn injunction of the grammarian speaks, "Elegant English, young
ladies, elegant English !
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TUTHETHER Tim, the clumsy-footed setter puppy, was a descendant of some
** Spanish bovine was not known, but the spirit of the bull fight seemed in­
stinctive, as he rushed and charged at the crimson flannels blowing in the breeze
of some unsuspecting neighbor’s back yard.
Again the unseen toreador flaunted the red in Tim’s face, but Tim was
waiting for this opportunity, and the cloth was in his mouth—rather unconven­
tional for a bull, but of course Tim hadn’t any horns, and his teeth served just
as well. Tim administered a terrible tossing to the red thing and left it limp and
torn on the ground. He was glowering and panting, when the matadora came
bounding into the arena. However, the glittering sword was replaced by a
threatening broom stick. It was at this moment that the magnificent bull decided
to depart most unceremoniously, an act which he did with amazing celerity, for
Tim reasoned that the matadora wielded that broom much too aptly.
Thus ended the life of a pair of clean red flannels and of a perfect ten min—Jane Campbell, ’32.
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the murky smoke rising from the large chimneys across the river, stood the
tired business man, a man of about forty-odd, well groomed, yet with an air of
utterly disconsolate weariness about him. He leaned against an old building of
the docks and contemplated life. How tired he seemed, how depressed, and how
utterly futile were the duties he performed daily, those duties which at certain
times were enveloped with such an air of importance. It was too much! He was
too tired to go on with this monotony of life.
Suddenly his shifting gaze was arrested by the sight of a man. Any other
person at such a time would have passed over this man, simply thinking, “unkempt,
dirty, shiftless". But as he went aboard the tramp steamer lying alongside the
dock lie was followed by the tired eyes of the business man. As the weary gaze
of tlie latter rested upon the ship, his worries dropped from him, and he seemed
to take new life and heart, as though his burden had-been lifted. Shall we look
into his thoughts?
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A lonely tramp steamer is gliding slowly down the river at eventide. The
river, a tiny silver thread, fades into the distance. How far away seems freedom
and the ocean! But no, the ocean comes into view, and the lonely little vessel,
carrying its shiftless, unkempt captain and crew, sails gallantly forth in search of
new seas to traverse, new lands to explore.
Southward she travels and on her journey sees great waves beating relent­
lessly upon a cold, gray cliff : the sunset on a coral strand: the sound of temple
bells and voices; dancing girls and music.
All this passes with the steamer, and the business man finds himself many
days upon the ocean, an azure blue ocean with the sun beating torridlv down,
never ceasing. Nights pass, cool nights with stars above and only the sound of
the ship’s making progress to a farther point.
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once more upon the dingy wharf, gazing upon an old sea captain with tarnished
buttons on his coat, shouting orders to his motley crew. The tramp ship slowly
slipped away, down the river. He was alone, all alone upon the dock.
Slowly, he raised his hand to his forehead, feeling, so it seemed, the battered
cap of the old sea captain. “There, but for the hand of fate, go I", he muttered,
and turning upon his heel, he left the lonely dock in stillness.
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sources. is a great nation. She has a right to hold her head high among the
nations of the world. But she must be proud only of the right things. \ ast re­
sources and wealth can never replace great men. History shows that a nation
must inculcate its principles into the lives of its leaders. If it fails to do this, it
will die for lack of ideals and worthy aspirations.
Yet we often excuse our failure to emulate the greatness of our leaders by
saying that their paths were lighted by the fire of genius, that they were endowed
with a superhuman knowledge and wisdom, that they were thus enable* 1 to reach
heights of perfection we can never hope to attain. Thus we endow them with
the characters of gods rather than of men, and. convinced of the futility of our
attempts to reach the shining goal they have set. we scorn tluw : uailiivs we
possess as unworthy and content ourselves with obscurity instead o fame The
nation forgets that those principles for which her ancestors fought arc the under­
lying principles of our republic today, and that the characters and the policies of
her early leaders are as vital now as they were two centuries ago.
Today the name of Washington has become synonymous with the highest
American ideals. It is a name that stands for patience and modesty, truth and
honor, courage and patriotism. It is the name of a man who sacrificed personal
desire that these United States might be forever free. We who have inherited this
freedom have also inherited the principles of George Washington. Life is the great
teacher. If we can discover nobility in the lives of others, it will teach us to make
our own noble. Our understanding of how great men have faced danger and
struggled will help us to conquer in our own struggles.
From his distinguished ancestors, Washington inherited a high code of honor,
a love of truth, and a deep sense of justice and duty. From them, also, came an
inherent faith in God—an unshakable belief in a merciful and all-divining Provi­
dence. To his mother he owed his simple dignity, steadfast courage, and ability
to command.
Washington received only a rudimentary, colonial education. Loving knowl­
edge, he learned by observation and experience. The training which prepared him
for his great calling was purely American. Thus George Washington was the
Son before he was the Father of his country. I le loved the superior culture of the
Old World. He admired its refined aristocracy—its ancient code of chivalrous
courtesy and unstained honor. Yet when the crucial test came, it was not these
shadowy, romantic traditions of a forgotten past that he acknowledged, but a new
ideal—a new creed for a New World.
Washington’s standards as a gentleman were irreproachable. These stand­
ards were not merely refinement, nobility, and education, but also kindness, hos­
pitality, and generosity. Guiding him always was conscience, bidding him be fair,
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remember Washington, who so perfectly embodied these principles. Modern youth
has declared a second War of Independence—a rebellion against restraint and for­
mality. There is a tendency to throw convention to the winds and seize upon the
sensational and novel. Our daughters often forsake the ideal of feminine grace
and charm, and our sons disdain the gallantry of other days. We admire culture
abroad; we ignore it at home. But the example of George Washington, gentle­
man. keeps always before us a worthy ideal.
Intelligence is required to recognize intelligence, and it takes a great mind
to see the workings of God. Washington, in his triumphs and failures, acknowl­
edged an Intelligence greater than his own. His belief in a Supreme Being was
deep and constant. Early in life lie was taught by his mother to “Remember thy
Creator in the days of thy youth." He was taught forbearance, self-denial, and
modeMy—stern lessons which we of a care-free age too willingly forget. But
these lessons made a lasting imprint upon Washington and have today become
the heritage of American youth.
Washington, the statesman, combined personal integrity and moral principle
wi ll intense loyalty. With singleness of mind and heart, he served his country,
and with a foresight and vision we cannot readily understand, counselled her to
I&gt;r- erve peace at home and abroad. Undoubtedly he foresaw the entanglements
that would result from foreign alliances. At any rate, his influence upon our
national policies has been tremendous, and, in times of stress like the present, his
counsels arc our surest guide.
Two centuries have passed since the birth of Washington, but two centuries
have not sufficed to dim the glory or obscure the splendor of that immortal name.
As long as America stands, a monument to liberty and democracy, that name
shall also stand. As long as Americans exist upon the face of the earth, that name
shall be revered and honored. As long as freedom and justice prevail, it shall
be remembered. And so. with Lincoln, “in solemn awe we pronounce the name
of W ashington, and in its deathless splendor leave it shining on."
—Irene Soeiiren, ’32.

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the counter to the very small person with a pink hair ribbon bobbing' just
above the counter. “Ach,” he sighed again, as he gingerly followed the customer
to the door and snapped the bolt with equal gingerness, “Vot a hard day.’’ So
saying, Mr. Scmidt cleaned the meat block, hung up the vicious-looking carving
utensils, took off his rather soiled apron, and then went out the back door of his
meat market to climb the stairs to the apartment above, from which the sound
of Mrs. Scmidt’s voice was heard singing above the clatter of dishes.
Mr. Scmidt entered the living room, pul on his slippers, and took up his
large meerschaum pipe to smoke and to read the paper before dinner. Ach.” he
smiled to himself, as he settled back into the chair, “Ach. no more meat for
anuder day.”
But for the rest of us the day in the meat market is not over in fact it has
just begun. Hours pass, dusk falls, and then suddenly there is a small squeal from
the little pig with the big red apple in his mouth. It is the signal for the dance to
begin! Out of the ice-box, the show case, and the storerooms come the meats,
one by one marching gayly out. The little pig turns, and. as each passes, he bows
to the little queen in the showcase with the apple now placed on her head for a
crown.
“Begin,” says she, as the sausages with their arms about each other dance
out into the middle of the circle. Chorus girls could do no better. The dance is a
huge success, and the queen nods her approval as the performers run off.
Now comes the act of the lamb chops, who, each with his frilled pant leg, do
an old-fashioned minuet. Now for a change, for next on the floor come the ox
tongues. They are certainly wooing the queen, as they sing in marvelous har­
mony. “Oh, the tongues can tell what the eyes cannot.”
Next from the queen’s own right hand come her close relatives, the pigs’ feet.
Never before has such wonderful tap dancing been done. The tapping resounds
marvelously on the cement floor of the market, and the act is applauded so long
that the pigs’ feet do an encore of the black bottom, which is equally good.
Then comes the heart, which is so overcome at the sight of the beautiful
queen that its palpitations are as amusing as are its other performances.
But hark, there are movements overhead, a step on the stair. Back to the
showcase, up to the storerooms, into the ice-box, up and away, all! The door
opens, and Mr. Scmidt greets the new day from his market. As the little pig
settles down comfortably with the apple again in her mouth, she notices that the
town clock says seven o’clock—another day.
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Down in the deep blue sea
The fishes live right merrily.
Merrily they glide along,
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Dead men live right cheerily,
With pearls for eyes
Of the proper size,
They see much more than we can see.
They court the mermaids young and fair,
Mermaids with the long green hair,
Who've combs of gold
And castles old
That dot the landscape everywhere.
On roasted roots of kelp they dine.
Dished up with sea-froth, spice, and wine,
And nectar sup
From a clamshell cup
’Way down deep in the salty brine.
They robe themselves in garments fair,
And crowns of coral deck their hair,
Rare jewels and gold
And treasures old
From sunken ships lying there.
They ride on the crest of the tossing waves
On stormy nights when the wild wind raves.
Oh, hark, to the wail
Of the roaring gale !
They rest in the deep-sea caves.
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our nation was conceived in the early part of the nineteenth century, and
the present structure is fast nearing completion to take its place among the world's
most beautiful cathedrals.
There are many hallowed traditions connected with the site of the present
cathedral, which represents the ministry of the Word and the Sacraments side by
side in the nation’s capital. The Ministry of the Word was provided for. even
before the Cathedral was built, by open-air services, by Cathedral Missions in
different parts of the District of Columbia, by the office of “Canon Missioncr”,
and also by the St. Chrysostom Fund. The Ministry of the Sacraments is taken
care of by the beautiful Jerusalem Altar in the Little Sanctuary, where Holy
Communion is celebrated daily, and by the Jordan Font in the RapPslry where
the Holy Sacrament of Baptism is administered.
On Sunday, October 23, 1898, a magnificent Iona Cross of stone was erected
in the presence of the Bishops and Clergy of the General Convention of the
Church and the President of the United States. This twenty-foot cross was raised
on the Cathedral site, a tract of over forty acres on the top of St. Alban's Mill,
about four hundred feet above the level of lower Pennsylvania Avenue. When
looking upon this cross, one is awed by its impressive dignity and grandeur. It
marks the foundation of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul and the first
meeting of the General Convention in the capital of the United States, and also
commemorates the end of the war with Spain.
The Cathedral is situated south of the center of the Close, the west front
being marked by the Peace Cross. The building itself will extend east five
hundred feet, the Chancel facing the rising sun. East of the Chancel there is to
be an immense amphitheatre, with a capacity of twenty thousand people, where
open-air services are to be held. South of the west front of the Cathedral is the
Little Sanctuary containing the Jerusalem Altar, the Glastonbury Cathedra1, the
Hilda Stone, and many other objects of interest. Through the archway-of the
Little Sanctuary can be seen the Glastonbury Thorne, a shoot of the Holy Throne
of Glastonbury Abbey. Beyond the gate of the Little Sanctuary is the Cathedral
Choir School, facing the cloister. North of the Cathedral stands the Baptistry,
containing the beautiful Jordan Font, and west of the Baptistry is situated St.
Alban’s Parish Church, under whose Chancel has been buried the saintly Bishop
Clagget, the first Bishop consecrated on American soil. The Cathedral School for
Girls, donated by Airs. Phoebe Hearst, is in the northwest corner of the Close.
The beautiful Little Sanctuary was given by the children of the late Mrs.
Percy R. Pyne in remembrance of her interest in the Cathedral. The architect of
this structure was Edward L. Satterlee. The first object of interest in the Chapel
is the historic stone from Iona Cathedral, with Columba’s last words carved upon
it. Facing the entrance is the Jerusalem Altar, the stones of which were taken
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all those who have contributed to the Cathedral. Over the opening containing this
book is placed the cherished Hilda Stone, which was formerly the keystone of an
arch in the Abbey of St. Hilda at Whitby. On the north side of the Chancel is
the Glastonbury Cathedral, made from stones of Glastonbury Cathedral, which
were given by Mr. Stanley Austin and have at his request been formed into a
Bishop’s Chair.
The Baptistry is situated near the center of the Cathedral grounds, in what
will be the angle formed by the north wall of the Nave and the north Transept
of the Cathedral. This building contains the magnificent Jordan Font, which is
made from pure white Carrara marble. The interior of the Font is lined with
stones gathered from the River Jordan. To add to the majestic splendor and
beaut\ of this Font, on its eight panels have been sculptured the principal events
ot Christ’s Life and. rising in the center, as though to crown its glory, is a
marble figure of Our Lord. This triumph of beauty, grandeur, and art was de­
signed and carved by Mr. William Partridge, the architect of the entire Baptistry
being I lenrv Randall.
In General Washington’s plan laid out by Major L*Enfant for the federal
city, he provided for a National Cathedral, but he never realized his dream. The
foundation stone for the Cathedral was laid in 1907, a ceremony in which Presi­
dent Roosevelt took part. It is built Cruciform and in Gothic style and has been
pronounced one of the most perfect examples of this type of architecture. The
architects were George Bodley of London and Henry Vaughn of Boston. One of
the most significant features of this Cathedral is that it combines in perfect unity
materials from the New World and from the Old.
This beautiful Cathedral is our national shrine, and within its portals every
travel-stained and weary pilgrim may find peace and comfort. It is indeed fitting
and proper that we should have at the capital of our glorious republic, a national
Cathedral, symbolizing the supremacy of Our Heavenly Father in all things and
filling us with trust that with His guidance our nation shall ever lead the nations
of the Earth.
—Jane Bickle, ’32.

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Tundra
TF you could picture for yourself the severest, most solitary, most treeless sight
in the world, that sight would be the Alaskan tundra.
Tundra is a Russian word and one particularly expressive. Webster gives
his usual colorless, concise definition, “One of the level or undulating treeless
plains characteristic of northern Arctic regions in both hemispheres.” To Alas­
kans who have learned to love and fear it, it means much more. It signifies to
them a means of livelihood in summer, a great danger in winter. It affords the
only scenery for those who have been born and reared on it It is a solitary, end­
less place, whereon, it seems, earthly troubles should have no place.
During the short summer season there is extensive mining on the tundra.
Often can be seen an old, l;igh-booted prospector with lorn clothes, mosquito­
netting over his hat, and on his back a pack, consisting of bacon, beans, flapjack
flour, and a frying pan. He treks stoically and hopefully over hi- beloved land,
seeking that ever-sought-for, ever-elusive metal, gold. The miner wades through
the knee-deep, icy-cold water on the surface of eternally frozen ice and mud : he
stumbles wearily on nigger-heads, which are knolls of earth, moss, and bright
Arctic flowers; he occasionally routs by accident a mother ptarmigan, who tries
bravely and pitifully to lead him from the warmth of her nest of new-laid eggs or
new-hatched babies. The man is pestered continually by the large and vicious
mosquitoes which buzz about and attempt to extract blood from his dry old bones.
If there is a hill in the distance, the slope seems to retreat far into the distance
as he approaches it.
In winter the story is different. Then the miner keeps to his cabin, for
unless of extreme necessity no one ventures out into an Arctic blizzard. The age­
less tundra is weighted down by a mass of snow many feet deep. That waste of
whirling whiteness and icy, cutting gale means swift oblivion to any one out in it
for even a very short period of time.
The austerity, solitude, and withal the vital quality and beauty of Alaskan
tundra have never been woven into magic by writer’s pen.
—Louise Harlan, 33.

Why?
Oh, why was man made so,
That after day’s last radiant glow,
He sometimes seems to sly and furtive grow,
So that his tongue, which doth
So often laugh and praise and sing.
Must also utter words that pierce and sting?
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OPRING FEVER is a most elusive ailment, one which defies diagnosis, and
scoifs at sudden cures. It usually appears along with the first robins, and one
of the early symptoms is a violent tingling, accompanied by a desire to sit and
gaze into space, as well as a most peevish attitude when the victim is aroused.
When this peculiar malady is nearing the crisis, it is usually made manifest
by dark smudges appearing on the face and arms, the results of removing the
parlor stove. Shortly after, there is a turn for the better. Father may be found in
the basement repairing his fishing tackle, while Mother is planning a lunch for
the first spring picnic. Small sons and daughters dutifully swallow the odious
sulphur and molasses, fortified by the thought of going barefoot the first warm
day Such conduct is evidence that the patients will survive.
It is only fair to say, in defense of the progress of mankind, that the return
to normal health in this day and age is more simple. Woolen underwear, unheard
of except in remote sections, no longer contributes to that peculiar tingling. The
gas furn.ee is extinguished for the summer, and Mother directs the maid to clean
the rooms with the new vacuum. Father brings out the golf clubs and gets in a
few practice swings at the cat. Son returns for Spring Vacation and more funds,
while daughter dreams of rumble seats and full moons—and this spring’s fever is
just another memory.
—Sue Steiwer, ’33.

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T^ROM the time I learned to read, I made up my mind to be a great literary
figure. 1 am convinced that I have that "poetic instinct” which makes the
poet so different from mere man. Even in my earlier days I composed tender
eulogies on "Spring, thy beauteous spell is everywhere” and “Oh, see the violet in
the field,” which my aunts and uncles read with “Ahs!” of wonder that words of
such beauty could come from the mouths of -babes. But, as I pride myself on not
being conceited, 1 shall dwell no longer on my poetic genius and will enlighten
you as to my great ability in other fields.
As a writer of short stories 1 am beyond comparison. If I must say it. I
believe my works rank with those of Hawthorne, Horatio Alger, and others of
renown and fame. Of course. I don’t tell this to every one, as I am exceedingly
modest. My plots are very original. One which I have been ruminating upon just
now concerns a beautiful young girl and two young men. one rich and the other
poor but honest. Now, now, don’t praise me. I have brilliant ideas like that all
the time.
One thing that puzzles me. however, is that the teachers do not appreciate the
high artistic appeal of my works. They try to discourage me in my chosen occu­
pation by giving me "C’s” and "D’s” on all my themes. Nevertheless, I shall per­
severe. My small difficulties will be triumphed over by my undeniable genius, and
I shall soar to heights never before reached by poet or prose writer. I shall be a
veritable Pegasus in the land of fiction.
—Frances Miller, ’33.

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green foliage of trees outside the little country church and journeyed straight
to the sensitive nostrils of Mr. Robert Patterson, Junior. Mr. Patterson was at­
tending the weekly church service in the company of his father and mother. His
usual overwhelming desire to yield himself to the solaces of sleep at the most
boring point in the sermon had failed him today. Somehow lie found it difficult
to remain in one part of the seat more than a second at a time The presence of a
stern father on one side and a gentle but firm mother on the other made it quite
impossible, however, lor him to relax comfortably.
The atmosphere of spring seemed to be seeping into every part of him. Ilis
heart was filled with a longing to be in the great outdoors, to be a part of it. and
to revel in the thrills of spring which are pleasing to a young man of ten years
of age. School would scon be out—ah. yes! Put what good would it do him?
Vacation, spring, and the old swimmin’ hole were all going to he of no avail to
him this year. When the thought of this misfortune entered his mind, the corners
of his mouth drooped slightly, his throat tightened, and he vehemently e'enchcd
his brown fist.
Suddenly, church was over. He was at the door clasping Reverend William­
son’s hand and was forcing as pleasant a "Hood morning" as possible, lie was
soon ushered into the car by his parents, and they went speeding homeward.
Robert’s mind was not asleep all this time, however. He was thinking, think­
ing—more seriously than he had thought all year. School would be out the fol­
lowing week and then would begin his bondage. Certainly this outlandish fate
was never meant for hi mi! Nevertheless, he was destined to endure it. Suddenly,
an idea came to him. ITe need not stay at home and wait for the chains to be placed
upon him. He could take True Boy, his pony, and ride far away before the dreaded
day arrived. A real inspiration, so it seemed to him. At this point in his medita­
tions. he realized with a start that the car had stopped, and they were in the
drive before the house. He heard his mother speaking to him.
"Robert, dear, run upstairs and wash your hands and comb your hair, be­
cause Uncle John and Aunt Sara are coming to dinner."
“But, Mother------”
“Now Robert, don’t argue. Do as I say ; you know that Aunt Sara is being
very good to take care of you this summer while Mother and Father are away.”
“Oh, all right,” he replied gloomily.
What he couldn’t understand was why his Aunt and Uncle should have to
come to dinner when he was supposed to go to their house the very next day. He
knew what it was like to slay there. Yes, he had been there before; in fact, he
had spent, or rather wasted, one whole long summer vacation there. Every morn­
ing, noon, and night there had been inspection for clean ears, neck, shirt, hands,
and finger nails. 'These thoughts irked him ; they were repulsive to him, and as he
ascended the stairs in an irresolute manner, he came to the decision that he and
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Uncle John and Aunt Sara arrived promptly at the decreed hour, in accord­
ance with their accustomed punctuality. Robert underwent the most arduous
afternoon lie had spent for many days. Little twinges of lonesomeness and re­
sentment went through him when he thought of his parents’ departure on the
following day for New Mexico. Pangs of intense self-pity shook his very being
when lie thought of spending the summer with Aunt Sara.
Nevertheless, the day finally passed, and at last Robert was sent upstairs to
l ed with an aching heart but an inexorable and determined will. He was not
sleepy, however. His mind was keenly and alertly awake. He waited, seemingly
ho •] ', until the house grew reassuringly quiet. Luckily, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson’s
room was not near the head of the stairs where Robert's was. At length, when
he thought he had waited long enough, he softly opened his door and slipped
noiselessly dnwn the carpeted stairs. He went directly to the stable, where he
found True Boy in his stall. Robert saddled and bridled him and led him slowly
and i nut u &gt;1 i-I\ out into the tree-bordered lane. There Robert mounted and set
out upon dii- new venture in his young life. The moon was shining brightly,
and tlie mars twinkled like millions of brilliant, resplendent diamonds in the
heavens. A warm, gentle breeze was blowing, which gave Robert new courage
as he inhaV'd its fresh, invigorating currents.
W hen he had ridden for some time, he realized that he would soon be near­
ing Reverend W illiamson’s house. Even then he noticed that he was already on
the pastor's property, for the great trees at the side of the road were a part of his
extensive orchard. Robert rode on and was soon within sight of the stately dwell­
ing place of the pastor and his family.
Robert noticed, as he rode past, an unusually queer light in the basement.
He thought nothing of it, however, until he looked again and saw vast quantities
of smoke pouring forth. IT-is love of adventure and his recognition of duty in­
stantly sent him off True Boy’s back, in through the front gate, and into the
house by means of the pantry window, which he and the pastor’s son, Dick, had
used so many times in forbidden escapades.
He hastened to the pastor’s bedside and roused him from his slumbers to
warn him of the danger. Then he ran to Dick’s room and hurriedly wakened
him. Robert did not wait for Dick but ran back downstairs toward the fire. As
he ran through the parlor, he slipped on a small rug, which was not very sta­
tionary on the smooth, hardwood floor, and hit his head on the corner of a table.
He felt the warm blood trickling down his brow, and after feebly staggering to
the davenport, he knew no more.
During an interim of a night and day, Robert was vaguely conscious of the
world about him. He realized only dimly that other people were near and that
they moved soundlessly through the room. His condition was not serious, how­
ever, as it was due only to loss of blood.
The sun shining brightly in his face awakened him to a glorious spring day.
He thought nothing of his past experience, until he suddenly realized that the
room he was in was not his room at all. Heaven forbid ! He was in Aunt Sara's
guest chamber! Then all his strivings had been in vain. His plotting and planning
had all come to naught! He was startled by Aunt Sara’s voice in the doorway.

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“Robert, do you feel like coming to breakfast?”
“Why, of course," he replied, as lie jumped out of bed.
“All right.” she said, and left before be had further opportunity to speak.
He went downstairs and, seeing his father and mother in the drawing room,
rushed in to greet them.
“Good morning. How are you? What became of Mr. Williamson’s house?"
he blurted out breathlessly.
"Saved, son, because of you," replied Mr. Patterson with an air of pride.
"Yes, dear," his mother added, "all the family would have perished in their
sleep hut for you.”
“Why are you here?” Robert queried a hit hopefully. “Aren’t you going to
New Mexico?”
"Yes, darling, we are leaving in about thirty minutes."
“Oh." in a weak, dry tone. He could not answer naturally. The lump in his
throat had welled up too suddenly for him to conquer it in time. An instantaneous
hush fell over the room, and then Mr. Patterson spoke.
“Hurry and eat your breakfast, son. You can’t travel on an empty stomach,
you know, and we have only thirty minutes."
A look of mingled joy and amazement crossed Robert’s countenance as he
turned on his heel and sped toward the breakfast nook.
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YV your arrival. They wish to unfurl their sleeoy petals and show the world
how beautiful God made them. It rained during the night, old Sun. and all the
young slender birches drip silver water-drops from their long finger-tips. Down
in the deep pine mold a perfume is distilling, a rare and magic fragrance to ascend
as a morning offering to you. Come, old Sun, peer through those mists above
the river; they are so thick they veil the willows on the other hank, making the
river smoke and rising high in the clear blue Heaven like incense or burnt offer­
ings of old.
These drowsy birds, old Sun. already have begun to sing. Hear how the
blue-jays chatter their early-morning gossip from the tip-tops of the pine trees.
There, now, the woodpecker has begun his drumming on a fallen tree, giving
competition in this matter of noise-making. Glider that manzanita hush 1 saw
the flirt of a gray squirrel’s tail, and now 1 hear him scold.
Now you are coming up! The infant trees cast long, horizontal shadows, and,
see, each tiny blade of grass has its wee shadow, too. Hah! I hear a whispering
in the maple trees. They, too, are waking from their furled sleep. And now the
river has begun to sing an answer to your gay and golden greeting, as soft upon
the new-born breeze there comes that rose-sweet spice, the perfume of the ladyslippers.
So. ho. old Sun, T must he going. The sweet, strange moment of earth’s
first awakening is gone, and soon the world will rouse to busy toil.
—Ada McIntosh, ’33.

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JTOW gracefully the little snowflakes fall around me—indeed the prettiest I've
seen fluttering down in many a long year. But it is cold, and that wind?
stings me sharply. There are white, frothy caps on the tumbling waves of the
lake The crisp air has certainly put a stiffness into my old ropes.
Here come some laughing children. Just look at that red cap, blue coat,
and those white mittens—quite a little patriot! That same little figure is skimming
down the hill on a bright, new sled, and what a happy time be and his small
friends are having!
Look! A little girl is coming toward me. She's brushing the snow off her
leggings, and now, oh joy, she is sitting down in me. Dear, dear, how stiff I am
with the cold! I hope she swings long enough to limber me up, but I fear she will
not stay long, for that wind is too sharp and biting. Alas! Just as I thought, her
mother is calling her for dinner, and I am left alone, and oh, so lonesome.
1 expect to sleep till morning now, unless the wind keeps me awake, tossing
me about so rudely. The big, red sun is coming up from behind those tall pine
trees. It is morning, and what a restful night! The wind died away, and I. lulled
into the most beautiful dreamland, saw the summer again around me. and all the
little children flocking to see me and enjoy the pleasures T offer. They had such
a glorious time, swinging high and swinging low. Then my dream was suddenly
ended by the bright sunbeams which play upon my surface.
I shall not weep but be patient and hope for the long, summer days, filled
with happiness and laughter, when at night the breeze sways me back and forth,
and the trees whisper amazing secrets.
—Mary Ellen Smith, Grade Y.

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Through the swaying trees she goes.
Blowing into drifts the snows,
Tearing off the peoples’ hats,
Whistling past the doorstep mats.
Rattling windows in the house,
Making sounds just like a mouse,
Howling onward o’er the snows,
Icily she blows and blows.
Winter long she goes this way.
Till about the month of May;
Melted then is all the snow.
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—Kathryn Rogers, Grade \ 1.

A Letter from Willy Whale
146 Antarctic Way,
South Pole,
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It is very cold here at the South Pole. I wish I were with you near the
South Sea Islands. My doctor prescribes a change in climate, and I shouldn’t
mind basking in some of that golden sunshine about which you wrote me.
Down here it is very dull since Dickie Byrd and his crew left. They were
good scouts, and we didn’t mind putting on free shows for them, so that they
could take back some pictures of us sporting about in the snow. No telling when
we shall have some tourists again : although Dickie and the boys promised to
return and see us, we haven’t heard from them yet.
How much fun it would be to try pearl-diving, which sounds so exciting.
My! If I could only find a fresh-water pearl for a stick pin, wouldn’t all the other
boys be jealous when I returned home?
Unless I hear from you that there is nothing exciting happening at your
resort, I shall be up to spend the Christmas holidays with you. Give all the folks
my best regards, and keep a good share for yourself.
Your huge friend, Willy Whale.
—Dorothea James, Grade VI.

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Center . ..
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First Team
................................................Frances Watzek
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Eleanor Luper, Ruth Smith, Gretchen Smith
. .Dorothy Hill, Betty Tubbs, Edith Kolhase

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Rebecca Hopkins, Catherine Dahm, Elizabeth Reeves
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Four games were played in all. The team was perhaps one of the best the Hall
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school spirit by turning out for every game. Ruth Smith, one of the star players,
was elected captain by the student body. Frances Miller and Lucille Leonardo
were chosen yell leaders.
First Game of the Season
The first game of the season was played here March 8, with Reed College.
It was exciting and interesting in spite of the fact that this was the first game.
The final score was 4—10 in favor of the Hall. Ruth Smith and Eleanor Luper
were on their toes throughout the game. Reed played a good game and gave
our team plenty of competition. After the game refreshments were served.
Return Game With Reed
On March 10. at Reed College, the Hall girls turned out in full lorce to
witness the return game with Reed. The game was very close in the first quarter,
but the Hall gained rapidly. The game ended with the score 61 -17 in lavor of
the Hall. Roth teams played a hard game, and the passing was excellent. After
the game the Reed team served refreshments.
St. Helen’s Hall vs. Pacific College
The game between Pacific College and the Hall was played March 10 at
Newberg. This was one of the hardest fought games of the season. Pacific had
a strong fighting team, and the Hall girls certainly had to work hard. I he two
teams were very evenly matched. The score at the end of the half was 18—IS.
In the last quarter, however, our team showed some peppy playing. 1 he final
score was 57—20, with the victory for the Hall. We were sorry that we were
not able to play a return game with Pacific.
St. Helen’s Hall vs. St. Mary’s Academy
By far the best game of the season was that played with St. Mary’s on
March 18. The thrills were many, and the tension, great. At the end of the half
the score was 19—19. In the third quarter the Academy gained. Up and down
the floor the ball went, first to one goal, then to the other. W ho would win? A
minute to play, then seconds! The game ended with the score 37—35 in favor of
the Hall. It was a fast game, played in a splendid manner, and much credit is due
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The class games in Basketball began soon after the first of April, and all
the classes had good teams. The winners were not announced until later, but the
game between the Sophomores and the Juniors was the real battle, as both classes
had the same number of players on the first team.

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a beautiful silver cup to the winner of the meet, which is held every year. The
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team was chosen for possible interscholastic playing. There were several heavy
batters and also some very good pitchers. During the spring days, Mrs. Knapp
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Riding
For the past few years horseback riding has been a popular sport. This year
a number of girls, both boarders and days, enjoyed these weekly lessons. Many
of the girls are excellent riders.

Fencing
The girls showed a great deal of interest in fencing this year. They met
twice a week and went through their positions. Those who took an active part
in this sport were Frances Miller, Betty Lou Roberts, Irene Soehren, Esther
Jobes, Mary Jane McDonald, Jane Myers, Rebecca Hopkins, Margaret McMillan,
and Natalie Lewis. We all hope that fencing will continue to be as popular as it
has been this year.

Volley-ball
Another interesting and enjoyable game this year was volley-ball. Many
girls showed an aptitude for this game. It was suggested that a team might be
organized to play Reed College. However, we were not yet ready to cope with
outside teams.

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The weather man was kind to ns last spring. Our tennis tournament pro­
ceeded smoothly. Over a hundred girls participated. The Beginners’ finals were
won by Betty Lou Roberts, who defeated Peggy Lou Smith. Mickey Whitehead
and Peggy Krumbein competed in the Junior finals; Mickey was victorious. The
Senior finals were played between Jeannette Hale and Eleanor Luper. They
played a three-set match, Jeannette winning. The match between the Boarders
and the Days resulted in a victory for the Days. The Boarders’ team was com­
posed of Jeannette Hale and Jean Cameron, while the Days’ consisted of Eleanor
Luper and Ruth Smith. So far this spring, weather has prevented our tennis
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This year a new organization was formed, which has been given the name
of Alpha Theta. It was formulated for the purpose of promoting athletics in the
school; only girls who take an active part in sports are allowed to become mem­
bers. The club endeavors to represent the high standards of the school and to
live up to them. The acting officers for this year are Frances Watzek, president;
Eleanor Luper, vice-president; and Betty Tubbs, secretary-treasurer.

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The season’s work of the girls on the basketball team has been both satis­
factory and successful.
W e regret deeply that two of the schools we defeated did not give us a return
game. We should have enjoyed trying to add two more games to a victorious
year
Ruth Smith, captain, has done some very unusual playing, We are glad,
indeed, that she is a Sophomore.
Gretchcn Smith, forward with Ruth, has done such perfect passing that we
always knew she would pass the ball to Ruth at the right place and the right time
for a basket.
Eleanor Luper, also a first team forward, realizes the value of “keeping her
head” in a game. When the ball was passed to her, she would take time to place
her ball and score. She seldom misses a basket
Frances Watzek, first team center, has done splendid work all through the
year. She inspires confidence by her ability to get the ball first.
Helen Monncr. little but quick, manages to know just where a side center
should be when needed. We arc very sorry that she will not be with us next year.
Dorothy Hill, guard, moves around so quickly that she seems to be several
places at once.
Betty Tubbs, also a guard on the first team, does good work but needs a
little more speed to keep up with Dot.
Edith Kohlhasc, guard, has improved very much in her work.
Rebecca Hopkins, forward, has her own quick way of “getting places”, but
needs more practice in placing the balls for score. We arc glad she will be with
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Jane Campbell’s hard, conscientious work has made her guarding most ef­
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Jean Cameron has done some good work as guard. We know, however, that
she did not work as hard as she could have.
Mary Katherine Shoemaker, our second team center, is the only Freshman
on the school team, and her work promises much for the future.
With the exception of our Senior side-center, our first team will be with us
next year. We are expecting to have a better, stronger team than ever before.
We are happy to say that most of the fourteen girls on our teams are “A”
students as well as outstanding athletes.
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September 8.
Boarders are getting settled into their dorms, setting up perfume bottles
and photos on their dressers, while the day dodgers arc in the mad whirl at
Gill’s, trying to buy books.
September 9.
School begins with vim and vigor. The new girls get into the swing of things
with the help of us old girls, wearing the little red and blue ribbons.
September 11.
I he hoarders spend the first weekend at Everglade. They have loads of fun
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The girls visit Hill Military Academy and go on an inspection tour through
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October 7.
There is a flag-raising at H. M. A., and several of us attend. There is some­
thing so thrilling about that military atmosphere.
October 8.
Gay costumes, cider and doughnuts, initiations and apples! This is of course
the Old Girl-Xew Girl initiation party. New girls are old girls now.
October 17.
The boarders give their first dance of the year. Hill boys arc present in large
numbers. We hope they enjoy our dances as much as we always enjoy theirs.

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A delightful Hallowe’en hop is given at Mill. Much fun is had amidst the
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November 2.
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The boarders celebrate after the end of the quarter and give a party out at
the lake. Supper and dancing and boating arc enjoyed by all of us, and everybody
returns Monday morning with renewed enthusiasm to .start the quarter right.

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November 25.
Day dodgers are lugging groceries to school by the ton, and boarders are
packing their bags to go home for Thanksgiving. The groceries are for the Good
Samaritan Hospital.
November 30.
We are back at school again. Our four days of Thanksgiving festivity were
just enough to make us have vacation on the brain, and we are glad to know that
we have a long Christmas holiday ahead of us.
December 10.
The Glee Club gives a delightful concert. The Dramatic Art class exhibits
real talent. We are also entertained by a program of dancing.
December 16.
The boarders sing their beautiful Christmas Cantata. Afterwards many of
the day dodgers are overnight guests of the boarding department.
December 17.
More groceries and toys and clothing are brought to school to be distributed
among the poor to gladden their hearts and help them feel the joy of the Yuletide. We are off for a glorious vacation, which is to last nearly three weeks.
January 6.
The teachers find it hard to keep order in the classes today, because we want
to tell all our friends about our Christmas gifts and parties and all the rest of the
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The boarders have the time of their young lives at the Imperial Skating Rink.
Black and blue are the predominating colors the next day.
January 15.
St. Mark’s informal party is a delightful social event to be long remembered.
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The Athletic Club, which has been newly introduced into the Hall, gives a
charming tea.
January 25.
Why do we wear long faces today? Why, because this is the first day of
examination week, and we find that it pays to be serious and devote much time to
study.
February 4.
Members of the lower school present a charming French play, “Marianna”.
It was adapted from Beston’s Fairy Tale and put into dramatized form by the
Sister who is in charge of the lower school. It was translated into French by
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Washington’s*birthday is celebrated by the unveiling of a statue of the first
President, which is presented to the school by Forms I and II. The Dramatic
Club gives an appropriate playlet. An indoor military meet is held in the armory
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Miss Foulkes favors us with an interesting talk on music. She discusses
rhythm and harmony.
March 2.
Chief Clear Sky visits our school and gives us a most interesting talk on
Indian customs and beliefs, lie is Chief of the Iroquois and is a graduate of the
I'nivcrsitx of Pennsylvania. He distributes sweet-scented beads of all colors
among his delighted listeners.
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March 10.
W e win a game of basketball with Reed.
March 12.
We ride to Xcwberg. where we play a game with Pacific College. The score
is 20—57 in our favor.
March 18.
The most exciting game of the year is played with St. Mary’s out in our gym.
St. Mary's girls are present in crowds. They have an excellent team, and we
admire their peppy cheer-leaders and also their clever yells. The score is 35—37,
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A beautiful Communion Service is held in the Chapel. The boarders display
the fine results of much good training in singing the devotional music.
March 25.
Dresses and underclothing for the Lenten mission box
and hung in the study hall as usual. Frances Watzek wins
knitted a beautiful little blue sweater and hat. Jane Bickle
the two dainty organdie and lace dresses, and to Lois
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We are having our spring vacation. \\re are also having numerous April
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April 6.
The new cafeteria idea is manifested today over in the lower school building.
W e find the food to be exceptionally good and well-prepared.
April 13.
The boarders are given a dinner party at the Yew Bow Inn and a theater
party afterward. They attend the Dufwin and see “The Trail of the Lonesome
Pine”.
April 28.
The Glee Club gives an entertaining Operetta, “The American Girl ’. Mrs.
Smith, who has trained the Glee Club and has had charge of our Commencement
singing for ten years, is at the piano. The dramatic part of the Operetta is di­
rected by Mrs. Folts, who has been able to bring out much talent in the Dramatic
Club.
May 16.
The Seniors attend the Alumnae Association lea and are graciously wel­
comed into the association.
May 19.
The new girls give the old girls a party at which the final tennis tournaments
are played off. Picnic supper and dancing are enjoyed by us all, after we have
watched the performances which the new girls give for our amusement.
May 27.
Our final examinations are in session. The Seniors have reached the last
hurdle. Can they make this one final jump? Of course! They are spurred on by
the thought of those diplomas awaiting them.
June 4.
“What is so rare as a day in June?” An evening in June, we should answer,
with balmy breezes and the scent of sweet-smelling blossoms and delightful music
for dancing. Thus is our Junior Prom.
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After this we go to school and enjoy the luncheon which the Juniors (Seniors
now) serve to the graduates. We then unveil the Senior picture and sing the
school songs. Oh! This is a big day. The Delpiiics are given out, and people
are rushing about getting them autographed. This is the last day at school.
June 6.
The Senior class play is given. We produce “The School for Scandal” this
year, and every one seems to enjoy it. We have a packed house, which inspires
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CDusic and Entertainment
The Old Girl-New Girl Party
A great deal of sparkling fun and a myriad of colored costumes featured the
Old Girl-New Girl party this year. The affair, held in our own hall, was unsur­
passed by previous anniversaries. Sympathy might have been offered to the
judges who chose the prize-winning costume from the grand march, for a more
difficult decision could not be imagined. However, Frances Corfe was the re­
cipient of the first prize. She was attired as a mouse, and a very realistic mouse
she wa&gt;. though not sufficiently terrifying to make the other young ladies lose
their composure. Peggy Lou Smith was awarded the second prize for her novel
duck disguise, and the third prize was given to Shirley Fulton and Jane Myers,
two clever, red and white clowns.
The initiation of the new girls supplied the chief entertainment, which, we
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F.verglade! We can think of no better place to spend an outdoor vacation.
After our classroom trials and tribulations, the lake house is “Paradise Re­
gained " We drown our sorrows in the blue waters of Lake Oswego and paddle
serenely down shady channels. We motor far down by the rugged cliffs or row
painfully across to the opposite shore. Deserting the lake for a game of tennis,
hiking in the surrounding woods, begging crackers from the house to feed the
swans, we abandon ourselves completely to the joy of the hour. In the evening
we play games in the great, rambling house or gather around the fireside and
tell stories. Outside, many-colored lights pierce the shadows and throw their
brilliant colors on the black waters. The old moon looks down on a happy, peace­
ful scene and we—tomorrow will bring its lessons, but who cares?—we are
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A group of girls attended the symphony concerts and the Steers and Coman
series for the 1931-1932 concert season. Numbered among the distinguished and
famous artists who appeared were Rudolph Ganz. Percy Grainger. Georges
Enesco, Micha Levitzki, Mary Wigman, Dusolina Giannini, Myra Hess, John
Charles Thomas, and Paderewski. The concerts were greatly enjoyed, and since
Miss Jocelyn Foulkes had given several lectures on the history of music, the
symphony orchestra, and the compositions presented during the winter, the girls
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November fourteenth the boarders had a supper dance at Everglade. It was
a perfect day for canoeing and rowing on the lake, and the girls and their guests
enjoyed it to the utmost. An attractive supper was served in the lake house, and
later dancing was enjoyed. The pool and ping-pong tables were also popular,
although the ping-pong balls insisted on rolling towards the fireplace. The board­
ers remained at Everglade after the dance, which they declared to he one of the
best they had ever given

The Glee Club
Throughout the entire school year the Glee Club has offered delightful en­
tertainment to the school. The “high lights” of the Glee Club this year included
a charming program on the evening of December tenth. Color and grate were
added to the evening by some attractive dance numbers given h\ the dancing
classes. But the greatest event of the year was the Spring Operetta. “The Amer­
ican Girl”, which was given on the evening of April twenty-seventh before a large
and appreciative audience. Then, indeed, it seemed as if springtime were song­
time.

Junior-Senior Prom
Witching moonlight, soft music, graceful formats, perfumed summer air—
all this, and more, was the Junior-Senior Prom. It was a night that will go down
in our annals as a perfect one. The Seniors, knowing it to be their last 11 all dance,
were a little saddened by the thought, but they permitted nothing to mar the hap­
piness of the occasion. The last dance proved to be the best dance—the joyful
climax of four happy years at the Hall.

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Mrs. Ralph Staley (Anne Wentworth) is living in Portland.
Lillian Ludcrs was married to Keith Blair of Australia.

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Helen Peters is a graduate nurse from Yale Medical School.
Helen Abbot is married and is making her home in California.
Ardelia Haradon is married to Dan Malarkey, Jr.
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Mar, Malarkey is now Mrs. Howard Hall and has a small daughter, Helen
11untington.
Jane Boyer and Margaret Price arc spending the year at home,
lam i idlers and Jean Rosenblatt are also at home this year.
Ueb« i all Ball is married to Thomas Burke.

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Maxine Bennett is in New York City with her mother and Lillian. Both
Maxine and Lillian arc doing professional dancing.
Helen Adelsperger was married in 1931 to Howard Page.
Jean Adi.w after attending the University of Oregon, is now a student at
the Dental College in Portland.
A recent visitor at the Hall was Mrs. Robert Sutton (Barbara Jane Averill)
with her very small daughter.
Mary Helen Carr and Marjory Holman are spending this year at home.
Barbara Clarke is a senior at Mills College.
Emma Johnson is spending the year abroad in Vienna.
Janice Hedges, Elizabeth Kaser, Esther Kaser, and Myrtle McDaniel are
attending the University of Oregon. Janice is a member of Kappa Kappa
Gamma, the Kaser twins arc members of Chi Omega, and Myrtle McDaniel is a
member of Pi Beta Phi.
Jeanne Knapp is learning to be a business woman at Northwestern Business
School.
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Ardeanne Ilenningsen, Fanny Taylor. Constance Green, and Margaret Proc­
tor are staying at home this year.
Mildred Roberts is still studying the violin in Germany.
Dorothy Lane Russell and Sally Canon are attending the University of
Oregon.
Evelyn Keyt is married to Warren Koffeen.
Doris Lichty wras married last fall and is making her home in Eugene.
Betty Bond, who has been living in Pendleton, has moved to Portland.
Katherin James is in nurses' training at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Madelon Brodic is abroad in Finland.

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Eva Jane Erwin graduated from the Oregon Normal School with high honors
and now is applying lor a position in one of the schools.
\ irginia Insley is attending the University of Washington, where she is a
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Hudson and Phoebe Greenman are members of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Nancy Kevins. Eleanor Sheeley, Elizabeth Berger, Josephine \\ illiamson,
Dorothy Insley. Rosemary Walker, Alice Devereaux, Katherine O’Rielly, Eliza­
beth O Riellv. Charlotte Shallenberger, Sally Reed, and Alma Geddes arc at home
this vear
Mary Lueddeman is visiting in Washington, D. C., with Senator and Mrs.
Borah, her aunt and uncle.
Coie Barnard was married last April to Basil Brown. Mr and Mr- Brown
live in Klamath Falls.
Muriel Gabriel is working in the United States National Bank.
Margaret Reeves is at Roberts Brothers.
Barbara Jennings attends the Lniversity of Oregon and L a member of
Alpha Gamma Delta.
Marjory Mautz is attending the University of Washington
Blanche Coe is a student at Stanford University.
Marion Bilyeu is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Oregon State College.
Marion Denton is attending the Cornish School of Music in Seattle.
Jane Dutton is living in Long Beach, California.
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Evelyn Bates is attending Pomona College in California.
Mary Beckwith. Dorothy Enos, Irene Carter. Rhoda Holman, and Hannasue
Watts are spending the year in Portland.
June Clancy is attending Behnke-Walker’s Business College.
Peggy Cullers is a student at the University of Oregon, where she is a mem­
ber of Gamma Phi Beta.
Barbara Fiske, Mary K. Johnson, and Helen Stratton arc attending Oregon
State College.
Mariah Grimes was married the twelfth of September to Rex Davis. They
are making their home in Klamath Falls.
Vivian Howe is a student at the University of California in Berkeley.
Helen Hoffman is attending school at llolmby College, Los Angeles, Cal­
ifornia.
Maxine Meith is at Mills this year.
Susan Sargent is attending Dana Hall in the East.
Ruth Scruggs is working in the office of the Library in Portland.
Nancy Foley is at Washington State College in Pullman.
Gladys Norvillc has recently been married to Lloyd Sanders and is living in
Seattle.
Elizabeth Heckman is at home in Seattle.

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The Delphic wishes to acknowledge the following exchanges:
The “La Reata”—St. Mary’s Hall, San Antonio, Texas.
The “Cantona”—St. Nicholas School, Seattle, Washington.
The “Satura”—St. John Baptist School, Mendham, New Jersey.
The “Thingimitite”—Ilolmquist School, New Hope, Pennsylvania.
The “Cue”—Albany Academy, Albany, New York.
The “Columbiad”—Columbia University, Portland, Oregon.
The “Magpie”—St. Margaret’s School, Waterbury, Connecticut.
The “Camosun”—Victoria High School, Victoria, B. C.
The “Zeplivrus”—Astoria High School, Astoria, Oregon.
The "Matric Annual”—King Edward High School, Vancouver, B. C.
The ’Saint Katharine’s Wheel”—St. Katharine’s School, Davenport, Iowa.
The Blue Print"—Katharine Branson School, Ross, California.
The “Croftonian”—Crofton House School, Vancouver, B. C.
The Academia”—St. Mary’s College and Academy, Portland, Oregon.

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“Academia" is surely one of our very welcome exchanges. Your Literary Depart­
ment is of high quality and well organized. We especially enjoyed your Music
and Joke Departments.
The “Matric Annual”—King Edward High School, Vancouver, B. C. We
enjoyed receiving your magazine very much and were particularly attracted by
your Sports Section. We think your paper could be improved, however, by en­
larging your Literary Department. We hope to be favored with other numbers
of your publication.

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The “Blue Print”—Katharine Branson School. Ross, California. We en­
joyed your magazine very much, most of all your School Notes. Perhaps some
notice of athletics would add to the interest of your magazine.
The “Croftonian”—-Crofton House School. Vancouver, B. C. Your clever
magazine was gratefully received by The Delphic, Your Literary Department
is excellent, and we were fascinated by your poems. However, we missed your
exchanges.
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your Class Prophecy are very well done. Your clubs are most interesting, as they
tend not only toward pleasure but toward instruction. We also find your Sports
Section very good. Don’t you think, though, that you could improve your maga­
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The "Cantona"—St. Nicholas School. Seattle. Washington. We wish to
compliment you on your Literary Department and your Sports Section. Also
your "As We Shall He" was excellent. We think that your magazine could be
made even more interesting than it is by adding an Exchange Department and
enlarging your Joke Section.
The "Satura”—St. John Baptist School, Mendham, New Jersey. We congratulate you on your Literary Department and also on your Sports Section. W c
think that if you added a Joke Section your magazine could be made still more
interesting.
The “Thingimitite"—Ilolmquist School, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Your
Literary Section is excellent, and we wish to compliment you on il We think it
would improve your magazine to enlarge your Exchange Section.
The “Cue”—Albany Academy, Albany, New York. We find \our magazine
fascinating, especially your Exchange Department. Don’t you think that you
could improve your publication by enlarging your Literary Department :
The “Camosun”—Astoria High School. Astoria, Oregon. Your Literary De­
partment and your Poems are very good. Your Sports Section and Joke Section
are exceptionally well done. Don’t you think that it would lend interest to the
magazine if you added an Exchange Department?
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Her eyes looked pleadingly in mine—
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No tender glance 1 gave,
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On a voyage of one of the Cunard liners from Xew York to Liverpool, a
Major If. Reynolds of London was registered on the passenger list. The purser,
running over the names, assigned to the same stateroom, as fellow travelers, this
Major Reynolds and a husky stockman from the Panhandle of Texas.
A little later the cattleman, ignoring the purser, hunted up the skipper.
"Look here. Cap," he demanded, “what kind of a joker is this here head clerk of
yours? I can't travel in the same stateroom with that there Major Reynolds. I
can’t and won't. Far as that goes, neither one of us likes the idea. ’
“What complaint have you?" asked the skipper. “Do you object to an army
officer for a traveling companion?"
“Not generally," stated the Texan, “only this happens to be the Salvation
Army. That there Major’s other name is Henrietta."
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Faculty

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Seniors

Old Girl Notes

Delphic Staff

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School Honors

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Gertrude Houk Fariss
University of Oregon, B. A,
Cornell University, M. A.

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Helen W. Shuman .
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English, History

Esther C. Walker
University of Oregon, B. A.
Nan A. Knapp

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Reed College, B. A.
Diploma de L‘Alliance Francaise, Paris

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Wellesley College. B A.
Graduate Work, University of Oregon
Mildred Meyers

Lower School
Oregon Normal School
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Oregon Normal School

Lower School
Margaret E. Forney
Spearfish Normal School, Spearfish, South Dakota
Katherine Wells
Languages
Wellesley College, B. A.
Lorine Peterson
Languages
Reed College. B. A.
French
Susanne Cocaine
Diploma de Tours
Fencing Instructor
W. Howard Knapp
Temple University of Philadelphia
Graduate Work, Yale University
George Barringer
Swimming Instructor
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MUSIC AND ARTS
Pauline Miller Chapman

Voice

Constance Roth Folts

Dramatics

University of Oregon, B. A,
Sam Hume’s School of the Theatre for Teachers, Berkeley, California

Jocelyn Foulkes

Piano
Pupil of Malwin Bree, Vienna
Repertoire and Interpretation with Percy Grainger

William Wallace Graham

Violin
Royal School, Berlin, Germany

Flora Gray

Piano

Pupil of Paul Kursteiner, New York, and of Abby Whiteside, New York
Mabel Hall-Smith

Glee Club, Voice
New England Conservatory

Anne O'Reilly Kromer

'Cello

Member of Portland Symphony Orchestra
Pupil of Van Vilet, New York, and Ferdinand Conrad, Portland

Katherine Laidlaw

Aesthetic Dancing
Pupil of Ruth St. Denis

Jane O'Reilly

Violin

Pupil of Stassevitch, New York, and Rex Underwood, Eugene, Oregon

Louise M. Thomson

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Guildhall School of Music, London
Interpretation of Modern Music under Louis Vicar Saar, 1927

Dr. W. S. Knox

School Physician

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each class, is under the able leadership of Betty Tubbs, President, and Louise Harlan,
Vice-President. It is felt that the institution has been successful this year in realizing its
aim, the maintenance of the high standards of the school in regard to scholarship, dress
regulation, and conduct.

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Literary Editor

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Betty Jane Barr, Frances Miller

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jokes

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Barbara Berger
Lois Katherine Jones

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Margaret Ingram, Jane Tennison
Rebecca Hopkins
Frances Watzek
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So all ye who love (?) the Seniors, harken unto me.
For be it foul or be it fair, their futures are foretold,
And whether it be true or not, it's worth its weight in gold.
First comes our fair President, Bettybelle by name;
As a cow-girl on a dude ranch she now doth earn her fame
Our author next, Lou Harlan, a bolshevist at heart,
Is trundling baby orphans around a New York park!
As for Katie Aston, though so quiet formerly,
She’s a politician now and works for Tammany!
Josephine McGilchrist has done herself no hurt;
She just defeated Culbertson and is THE bridge expert.
Comes now our Susan Steiwer, who at last has reached her goal!
She’s a missionary to the Indians up around the northern pole
You must remember Doreen; she’s down in Hollywood,
Teaching all the stars and starlets to giggle as they should.
Our military Eleanor, all other aim eschewing,
Is running things in Timbuctoo, where a revolution’s brewing.
A word concerning Betty Barr will not come in amiss;
She made her fortune selling pins, saying, "My point is this—
Ah, yes, there’s Margaret Ingram, who has a civic mind;
She now is writing articles on the Five Year Plan for Time.
Now Frances Watzek skips and bounds in manner most entrancing;
She leaped to fame and made her name through her aesthetic dancing
And red-haired Becky Hopkins—far above us has she riz"—
With all her cups and rackets a tennis champ now is.
Next Lucyr Leonardo, her fate we shall have sealed!
She’s patented her "air-brakes" for use on a baseball field.
Barbara Berger’s future! Who could ask for more?
She’s a Chinese correspondent with cablegrams galore.
And our athletic Rosalie at last has found her place!
She'll represent America in the next Olympic race!
Now to mention Annie Blair, since we answer all demands;
She’s struggling to perfect the art of talking with her hands.
Lois Kay’s a sculptress, with a style most modernistic;
Her latest statue of a horse is certainly quite mystic.
And Jeannette Jones' profession, we cannot do without it!
She, alas, a surgeon is; we’re quite "cut up" about it.
Jane Tennison, the blonde, with "specs" and hair un-curled,
Is an important business figure in the financial world.
And Frances Miller, 'tis sad but true, alas, how well we know it!
Although she may a lawyer be, she'll never be a poet!
Thus the prowess of the seniors is here for all to see,
Pile flowers, then, upon the grave of the class of ’33!
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The List Will and Testament
SENIOR CLASS, NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE
I. Lois K. Jones, leave my
uniforms.

Buttons” to Wahnita Mills, or any other girl who likes

I, Frances Watzek, leave my "rather" large feet to Dot Hill.
I, Doreen Plympton, leave my manners to the nearest kindergarten.
I, Eleanor Luper, leave my delicately shaped nose to Nathalie Lewis.
I, Betty Tubbs, leave my title as the "Sternest Girl in the School” to Esther Jobes.
I. Betty Barr, leave my penny and dime bank to Peggy Osborne and the Capitol of
Arizona.
I, Kathleen Aston, leave my Athenian physique to Mary Helen Pruitt.
I, Rebecca Hopkins, leave my "wim and wigor” to Betty Zehntbauer.
I, Louise Harlan, leave my even disposition to Sally McCune.
I, Josephine McGilchrist, leave my daily letters to the next boarder who is homesick too.
I, Frances Miller, leave my grammar ability to Mrs. Fariss.
L Lucille Leonardo, leave my "sylph-like” speed in basketball to Ruth Clark.
I, Margaret Ingram, leave my pictures of Burns to the next unfortunate Senior Class.
I, Rosalie Adams, leave my pursuit of knowledge to Peggy Lou Smith.
I, Barbara Berger, leave my delightful greeting of
to Anne and Laddie.

Oh. I've got something to tell you"

I, Susan Steiwer, leave my wild enthusiasm for basketball games to Jean Latourette.
I, Jane Blair, leave my ability to keep silence in the English room to Betty Zehntbauer.
I. Jeanette Jones, leave my charming voice to Wahnita Mills.
I, Jane Tennison, leave my golden tresses to Margaret Kribs, or any other girl who
desires blonde hair.
We, the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and thirty-three, will to the Junior Class our
marvelous ability to raise money, to the Sophomore Class our great intelligence, and
to the Freshman Class our knack of appearing impressive.
Thus we leave our dear school days behind and proceed to the next great adventure in
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Building a Perfect Senior
The perfect Senior who might have been
Will need much building, so let us begin.
If Doreen would give those beautiful eyes,
’Twould help a great deal — perhaps moralize.
Kay Aston, I'm sure, would gladly agree
To lend us her nose for my fantasy.
The perfect smile and those pearly teeth
Eleanor would donate, but not to keep.
The hair we want curly and ever so fine
May we borrow from Loie? 'Twould be sublime!
The complexion, above all, most perfect should be.
I’ve chosen Barb Berger’s—do you all agree?
The shape of the head includes even the chin;
Let us choose Jeannie Jones’ — it can't be a sin.
And last to complete this perfect face,
Fran Watzek’s lips could add no disgrace!
Now, this perfect girl must indeed have a form;
The best one is Miller’s — many have sworn.
As for hands and for feet which must be shaped well.
Betty Jane's will be perfect as best I can cell.
The arms and the legs have caused much dispute.
How about it, Annie — do you think yours would suit?
For leadership, Betty — intelligence, Lou —
For two better suited, there are none it’s true.
Personality is important for this beauty of ours —
Jo, yours is the sweetest of all others by fa r
I’ve argued and threatened, but still some do claim
That pep or vivacity should follow my name.
And now I’ve completed and put to the test
A most perfect girl out of some we love best.
We can't all be perfect, so the best we can do
Is to model our Senior and hope she suits you!
Becky Hopkins, ’33.

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School Honors
Eleanor Luper V

Pittock Cup for French

Jane Bickle VI

E. H. Meyer Cup for Mathematics

Eleanor Luper V

Alumnae Cup for Latin
Hoi ford Cup for Sacred Studies

Ada McIntosh V

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Louise Harlan V

Honorable Mention

American Legion Certificate of Honor ...... Peggy Lou Smith II
Pin and Testimonial Awarded to the Boarder Having the Highest
Average in Good Citizenship
....... Lucille Leonardo V
Honorable Mention

........ Helen Campbell VI

Gift from Mrs. John S. Parke to the Boarder Who on AH Occasions
Is Most Courteous and Helpful ....... Frances Watzek V

National Colonial Daughters Medal and Certificates

Bishop Sumner Cup for Archery

Frances Corfe III
Margaret Holford III
Helen Margaret Strong II
Mary Jane McDonald III
Georgia Littlepage II
Mary Helen Pruitt III
Eleanor Luper V

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Irene Soehren

Who Has Most Actively Contributed to the School Life .

Jane Bickle, Jane Meyers

Honorable Mention

TENNIS
Cup donated by the Alpha Theta Club won by:
Jean Cameron in the Senior Singles
Cups donated by Athletic Association won by:
Esther Jobes, in the Junior Singles
Rebecca Hopkins, Beginners' Singles
Doubles between Days and Boarders won by the Days:
Eleanor Luper and Ruth Smith

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SENIOR SWIM—50 YARDS
1st Prize

Ruth Smith

2nd Prize

Eleanor Luper

3rd Prize

Peggy Lou Smith
JUNIOR SWIM (CRAWL STROKE) — 25 YARDS
A Division

B Division

1st Prize

Peggy Lou Smith

Margaret McMillan

2nd Prize

. Yvonne Shepherd

3rd Prize

Lillian Brooke

Margaret Hoi ford
Betty Baker

BEGINNER’S SWIM
1st Prize

Lucille Leonardo

2nd Prize

Wahnita Mills
SIDE STROKE

1st Prize

Ruth Smith

2nd Prize

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Peggy Lou Smith
Margaret McMillan

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average for the year of:
90% in every study;
90% in attendance;
95% in order and punctuality;
99% in conduct.
Jane Bickle, VI
Irene Soehren, VI
Gretchen Smith, IV
Jane Campbell, VI
Louise Harlan, V
Peggy Bernard, III
Helen Monner, VI
Eleanor Luper, V
Anita Cadonau, III
Elizabeth Reeves, VI
Frances Miller, V
Dorothy Furnish, III
Margaret Holford, III
The Second Testimonials were awarded i
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85% in every study;
90% in attendance and order;
95% in punctuality;
98% in conduct.
Catherine Dahm, VI
Ada McIntosh, V
Helen Jenkins, IV
Virginia Proctor, VI
Frances Watzek, V
Peggy Krumbein, III
Evelyn Zehntbauer, VI Dorothy Howe, IV
Jeanne Latourette, III
Mary Kathryn Shoemaker, III

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Editorial

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T ^ ING before us, the graduates of 1933, is probably a more uncertain course than
JLjhas awaited an outgoing class for many a year Together we have worked and striven
to overcome the obstacles we have had to meet in our school life. We have found through
practical experience the value of cooperation. However, unless each individual gives the
very best that is in him, even cooperation will not reach its desired goal. It will, perhaps,
hit the target without hitting the bull's eye.
We have had opportunities that are precious and of inestimable value. Not everyone
is as fortunate as we in receiving so full and well-rounded an education. Some of us
have, ol course, experienced more difficulties in school life than others. So it is in the
broader field of life — some find life wholly worthwhile and intensely interesting, while
others arc ever wishing that Fate had not dealt them such wretched hands.
1 ichcr triumph or defeat lies before us. We ourselves are responsible for our success
in the world. God gave each of us a free will with which she may make or ruin her
lilc 1 he gift was a precious one. We should receive it as such and show our appreciation
ol its true value by the use we make of it. We should feel ourselves constrained to live
steadfastly up to our ideals in future times of darkness and stress as well as in times of
prosperity and happiness.
Perhaps after that last eventful night of the awarding of the diplomas, our class may
never again be assembled with "all present and accounted for." The diplomas are the
symbols of our departure from the routine of high school life and of our parting with
dear and loving friends. Graduation is a time when close ties must be severed by
separation, and each must take her separate path. Fond memories of our school life will
always remain with us. As we leave St. Helen's Hall, may we step forth as her worthy
representatives, and may we hold always before us her motto, " That our daughters may
be as the polished corners of the temple.”

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T IS the mistaken idea of many an unconcerned person that, when a girl graduates
from high school, a few kindly words of good cheer and a blessing are all that she
needs to propel her into a world of which she as yet knows little.

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and say, "That person has not made the success in life that it was possible to make!”
Then we dismiss him from our thoughts and go on our respective ways, often to pave
streets of the self-same mediocrity for ourselves to tread.
It is one of the great tragedies of civilization that there is so much wasted energy and
talent in the world. So many of us are willing merely to "get by,” with the hope that
our pots of gold will be waiting for us at the end of the rainbow, regardless of how
much energy we have expended in our efforts to procure the reward.
Because young people are often head-strong, stubborn, and unwilling to listen to
advice from experience-wise elders, many mistakes are made both in the choosing of
vocations and in the carrying out of plans in life.

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Ruth Smith

2nd Prize

Eleanor Luper

3rd Prize

Peggy Lou Smith
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B Division

1st Prize

- Peggy Lou Smith

Margaret McMillan

2nd Prize

. Yvonne Shepherd

Margaret Hoi ford

3rd Prize

Lillian Brooke

Betty Baker

BEGINNER’S SWIM
1st Prize

Lucille Leonardo

2nd Prize

Wahnita Mills
SIDE STROKE

1st Prize

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2nd Prize

Peggy Lou Smith

3rd Prize

Margaret McMillan

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Irene Soehren, VI
Louise Harlan, V
Eleanor Luper, V
Frances Miller, V
Margaret Holford, III

Gretchen Smith, IV
Peggy Bernard, III
Anita Cadonau, III
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Catherine Dahm, VI
Helen Jenkins, IV
Virginia Proctor, VI
Frances Watzek, V
Peggy Krumbein, III
Evelyn Zehntbauer, VI
Dorothy Howe, IV
Jeanne Latourette, III
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Editorial
TYING before us, the graduates of 1933, is probably a more uncertain course than
I &gt; has awaited an outgoing class for many a year. Together we have worked and striven
to overcome the obstacles we have had to meet in our school life. We have found through
practical experience the value of cooperation. However, unless each individual gives the
very best that is in him, even cooperation will not reach its desired goal. It will, perhaps,
hit the target without hitting the bull's eye.
We have had opportunities that are precious and of inestimable value. Not everyone
is as fortunate as we in receiving so full and well-rounded an education. Some of us
have, of course, experienced more difficulties in school life than others. So it is in the
broader field of life — some find life wholly worthwhile and intensely interesting, while
others are ever wishing that Fate had not dealt them such wretched hands.
Either triumph or defeat lies before us. We ourselves are responsible for our success
in the world. God gave each of us a free will with which she may make or ruin her
life. The gift was a precious one. We should receive it as such and show our appreciation
ol its true value by the use we makeof it. We should feel ourselves constrained to live
steadfastly up to our ideals in futuretimes of darkness and stress as well as in times of
prosperity and happiness.
Perhaps after that last eventful night of the awarding of the diplomas, our class may
never again be assembled with "all present and accounted for.” The diplomas are the
symbols of our departure from the routine of high school life and of our parting with
dear and loving friends. Graduation is a time when close ties must be severed by
separation, and each must take her separate path. Fond memories of our school life will
always remain with us. As we leave St- Helen's Hall, may we step forth as her worthy
representatives, and may wehold always before us her motto, ” That our daughters may
be as the polished corners of the temple.”

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T IS the mistaken idea of many an unconcerned person that, when a girl graduates
from high school, a few kindly words of good cheer and a blessing are all that she
needs to propel her into a world of which she as yet knows little.

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How often do we see a man or woman anywhere from the ages of twenty-five to fifty
and say. That person has not made the success in life that it was possible to make!”
Then we dismiss him from our thoughts and go on our respective ways, often to pave
streets of the self-same mediocrity for ourselves to tread.
It is one of the great tragedies of civilization that there is so much wasted energy and
talent in the world. So many of us are willing merely to "get by,” with the hope that
our pots of gold will be waiting for us at the end of the rainbow, regardless of how
much energy we have expended in our efforts to procure the reward.
Because young people are often head-strong, stubborn, and unwilling to listen to
advice from experience-wise elders, many mistakes are made both in the choosing of
vocations and in the carrying out of plans in life.

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It is unfortunate that the formal education to be found *in many of the schools of
today leaves much to be desired in the way of spiritual and moral training for the young
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of the stuffy Victorian and pre-Victorian idea expressed in the trite and thread-bare
phrase, "Children should be seen and not heard.” And in their new freedom they are
striking out into the maze which they will find life to be, not heeding the warnings
from others. They will no longer listen to long sermons on their duty, their actions,
their life work. They deem them unnecessary and out-dated, this generation which has
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futures. However, here are two types of individual who generally do not fare so well These
types are the idealist, who often has neither the knowledge nor the practicality necessary
to carry him through difficulties, and the lazy person, who will let his affairs drift in any
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to the best of our ability. Our foundation has been good, our training excellent; we
should go far! It remains for us to make the most of life, which is just beginning lor
us, so that at the end of a fully-rounded life each of us may say, " I have done my best.

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Furness Abbey, that memory of another age. Built eight hundred and two years
ago by the friars, it withstood the batterings of Oliver Cromwell. Nay, more, it has
withstood the ravages of the elements for centuries, and it is now, perhaps, more beautiful,
wrapped in its cloak of age, than when it was first built.
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only Northern England can offer. Approaching from the rural path, with fields of grain
spread on either side, one breasts a knoll and sees this gem of medieval architecture
wrapped in the red haze of the dying sun. Its arches stand out in bold relief from the
background of deep shadow. Its walls, mossy with age, still impress one with their rich
solidity. As one penetrates into the shadows, his spirit becomes conscious of something
sacred. Though vacated so long ago, this beautiful spot still maintains that atmosphere
of peace and dignity bestowed on it by its former inhabitants. As one stands in this old
building, he views the surrounding beauty through glassless windows, where rose panes,
no doubt, at one time added to the restfulness of the interior.
As one wanders among the ruins, the only sound that disturbs the deep quiet is the
murmur of the shallow water gurgling over the rounded rocks. This stream runs through
the back of the monastery, and it is easy to picture a black-robed monk sitting on a rustic
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crevices as their ancestors did when the Abbey was first erected. Perhaps it is they, and
they alone, who can tell us the true story of this ancient structure.
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I Help!
T'nOP had always been pretty successful in business and had earned lots of money; so
X when he and Mom got married, they had a big house built out on Lakeshore Drive.
Mom had worked hard to get Sis "out” on her debut, and I guess she’d made a success
of it except that all Sis’s friends were girls. I remember Sis often used to look very
enviously at the girls who had boy friends, but she never went out on a date nor nothin'.
Well, one day she was a-crying away up in her room, and when I went to ask her what
was the trouble, all she said was, "Oh, go away, Tommy, you're no help." Well, I went
and done my duty and told Mom and then listened through the door. Sis was awful
depressed 'cause she thought she didn't have any boy friends like the rest of the girls.
When Mom came out, she looked awful worried, too, but when we all sat down at the
dinner table (Sis’s eyes were all red, but nobody said nothin’), Mom looked cheered up.
When she said, Joan, Jack Bell called up while you were upstairs, and he said he was
coming up to see you tonight,’ I just knowed that she had something up her sleeve.
Well, Jack Bell came at S:15, and boy, did he have a slick-looking car, all red with silvery
wheels! I wouldn’t have blamed Joan for falling for — the car. Joan was all dressed
up waiting for him, and he and Mom and Pop and Joan talked and talked. Pretty soon
I was sent off to bed, but I heard Jack go about ten o'clock.
This kept up for about a week; Sis looked awful happy, and so did Mom. But one
alternoon I went up to Sis’s room, and she looked sorta sad and was star-gazing out the
window. I asked her what the trouble was, and she said, "Tommy, I like Jack, but he
never says anything or does anything to make me think he likes me."
I offered the consolation of, " He comes to see you 'most every night."
Oh, yes, but just coming to see me! — He never takes me any place."
" Gosh," said I in a very awed tone, "Mom wouldn’t let you go any place with him
alone anyway, would she?"
"No, I don’t suppose so."
" I’ll try to concentrate on a plan for you ’n him, Sis.”
You! Oh, you couldn’t help; you’re of no use! ’’ and again she went to her starless
gazing. There was nothing for me to do but exit.
But I fooled her. I did concentrate, and when Mother gave her consent to let Mr.
Bell — as the folks called him (just to be perlite) — take Joan to Marjory Rane’s dance
about a half mile out in the country, I about shouted I was so glad.
Well, Joan got a new dress for the ’casion, and, honest, she looked swell when Air.
Bell came for her in his spiffy car. I went to bed at nine, and at nine-thirty I heard the
folks come upstairs to bed. I dumb down outside the window by hanging onto the water
pipe, and it was not long before I was speeding on my way to the Rane’s house on my bike.
Everything was ablaze with light, and so I spied Mr. Bell’s car easy. I took out all
except a little bit of gas from the tank and then hid in the bushes by the side of the
road. First thing I knew — ’spect I’d been asleep — I heard a horn, and a car went
ripping past, but it wasn't Joan, so I waited some more. Then I saw a flash of red, and
Joan and Jack went by. They got only a little way up the road from where I was when
the car stopped. Boy! Just as I’d planned.

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ran — my bike was caught in some brambles — back to the house, and there was just
one car left. They didn’t know me, so I hollered, ” Those people in the other car are
spooning, so drive on past 'em and don’t stop.'

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O. K., kid,’’ they answered, as they drove away, I heard them go by Joan, and after
about thirty minutes — boy, did I get some good food at the Rane's house in the mean­
time— I hung the can with the rest of the gas in it on my handlebars and started up
the road. I didn’t know how they was going to appreciate what I’d done, so I took it
kinda cautious like. All the lights were out — guess they wanted to save the lectricity
in this time of depression.
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I thought that was enough, so I approached and said sorta low, "Mr. Bell (I thought
the Mr. would go over bigger), I brought you some gas.”
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the spiffy car. Pretty clever plan on my part, I calls it! Huh! I couldn’t help— oh. no,
not much!
Frances Watzek, ’33-

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blush, Uncle, but as that thoughtless, clumsy, old trolley started with
had climbed on, I was gracefully placed in the lap of a very handsome
the way he blushed I don’t think he had ever had a young lady land

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on his lap before.

Well, I was so embarrassed and flustered that I just couldn’t move until some old
flap-eared gentleman came over to us and, leading me to a seat, informed me that the
street-car was no place for such conduct. I attempted to explain, but the man said, ' Yes,
yes, I know. The reform school is the place for you! ” Then everybody in the whole car
turned and stared and began whispering to his neighbor.
Anyhow, bound and determined to get my money’s worth, I was not going to leave
the trolley then, no matter how embarrassed I was. Hearing some one honking a horn
outside, I looked out the window and saw my father in his car. I had to leave the trolley
then to ride with him. He had seen me sitting on the young man’s lap, and I had to
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A Visit to Grub Street

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reveries by a knock on the library door. It was my faithful Mrs. Tiffingtuffer, who
brought in a note delivered by a messenger boy. Upon opening the note, I found it to
be from my good friend, Samuel Johnson. He requested me to accompany him to Grub
Street. This invitation interested me immensely, as I had heard a great deal about this
famous street but had never had the opportunity of going there. Of course I sent my
answer in the affirmative.
I had no sooner donned my great coat and my hat than a knock came at the door.
I descended to find Mr. Johnson standing in the vestibule. He was disturbing Mrs.
Tiffingtuffer greatly by wiping mud off his boots on her immaculate carpet. I greeted
my friend and, to my good housekeeper’s great relief, suggested that we leave.
We walked down the street at a very rapid pace. More than one person glanced a
second time at my companion. He strode along, entirely unconscious of the many curious
glances cast in his direction, his deformed shoulders humped a little more than usual,
his gaze on the ground, his unkempt clothes all contrasting with those of the well-dressed
people on the Strand. After perhaps twenty-five minutes we turned off the brilliantly
lighted street into Grub Street.
My mind was recording everything we saw as we neared our destination. The street
was rather poorly lighted, but one could see that the houses were all old and in a slightly
dilapidated state. Wc entered a house that looked as if it might collapse at any moment.
Mr. Johnson led the way down several steps into a coffee shop in the basement. He
entered without knocking, and I very meekly followed him. We threaded our way among
the tables and chairs, placed at intervals about the room, which was blue with smoke.
This smoke was not from the best grade of tobacco, and the room had a rather unpleasant
odor. Every one was speaking in low tones, and only occasionally was the voice of a
patron heard distinctly.
Johnson greeted several people as we walked through the room. Of these I did not
know any one. We seated ourselves at a table with one other gentleman, whom Johnson
introduced to me as David Garrick. I glanced at the table. It was covered with a heavy,
checkered cloth. The food the waiter brought us was on heavy china, and the ale was
in thick glasses. I tasted the food placed before me and hastily swallowed the most
inedible morsel that I had ever put into my mouth.
I noticed several people in the room glance curiously at the couple sitting with me.
After listening to the conversation for a few minutes, my attention finally became centered
on a young man at a table not far from us. His hair was in a deplorable condition. He
wore a ragged suit, and the cuffs of his shiit were frayed and tattered. He ate very little
and said less. His eyes had an expression that fastened itself in my mind. They were large
and sad; from their depths his soul was bared. All evening he gazed into space. After
he had left, I could not rid my mind of the thought of him.
Johnson rose a few minutes later and said that, as it was getting late, perhaps we had
better go. I assented, and we paid for our fare and went out. In the street the air was
clear and crisp. I took several deep breaths and exclaimed on the clearness of the night.
Johnson absently agreed with me. I saw that he was still arguing mentally with his friend,
Garrick.
We arrived at my home a short time later. Before I bade Johnson good evening, I
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I determined that I should buy some of the poet’s work very soon.
I retired after a huge dose of Mrs. Tiffingtuffers medicine, which was, to quote the
good lady, "A blessin' to be sure hafter runnin' around with one of thim crazy poets,
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from my writing table. It had come from Johnson. The contents were as follows: Your
friend, Richard Telford, has committed suicide. You will not have to buy his bad poetry
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X signs of which are a brightening of the eyes and an upward curving of the corner^
of the mouth. It may express amusement, tender affection, approval, pleasure, restrained
mirth, irony, or joy.
Smiles are as varied and as numerous as people. No two are exactly alike, and many
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spreads over her face like a strawberry festival on the front lawn.
Miss Stewart tries hard to smother hers, but once in a while fails to catch it, and it
breaks through in a sudden little burst, accentuated with parentheses, only to disappear
as fast as it came.
Mrs. Shuman's takes only a moment to get well on its way, and in the end it extends
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corners of her mouth, like curtains, and, when the smile is an especially animated one.
it continues and finally discloses a stage set for the act of laughter.
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sparkles in her eyes, and then corners of her mouth dart straight up, forming a crescent.
Miss Peterson's smile is one of the high-lights of the Hall. Although it is a short
episode, it occurs often.
What one of these smiles can’t do! The day may be blue, and everything can go wrong,
but when Mrs. Walker gives you one of her " strawberry festivals ” or when Mrs. Shuman
bestows one of her "northwest to southeaster,” the scene changes.
The influence of a smile is such that it brightens the whole day. It makes all of us
agree with the statement, ” What the wag of a dog’s tail is to another dog, so to a man
is the understanding smile of a comrade.”
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HERE is not much of a cargo here to load. It won't take more than three hours.”
Those were the words of the first mate — the words that so greatly disappointed
Jean and Terry when they first heard them. Jean and Terry were on their honeymoon.
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I had planned so much on spending lots of time in Colon. It’s such an interesting
place. And now, just think, Terry, only three hours! We might just as well stay on
the ship.”
Oh, no' Don’t let it bother you like that. We'll hurry and just make the best of those
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The ship finally was anchored, and the gangplank lowered. Jean and Terry started
oil down the long pier together. At the end of the pier was a line of queer-looking
carriages, driven by the native men. These carriages were very frail-looking. Some were
built for two people and others for four. The drivers were black natives, and many of
the horses looked as though they did not have many more years to live.
Although it was but a short distance from the pier to the center of Colon, Jean and
Terry were so thrilled by the appearance of the carriages that they decided to ride. As
Jean stepped in from one side, the entire carriage tipped as though with a little more
weight it might go over. This cab was built for only two, and the decrepit horse could
barely pull the load.
On their way to the center of the city, the driver took his passengers past the govern­
ment building, the one hospital of Colon, and down narrow, winding, back-streets, along
the sides of which were dark and dingy dwelling-houses. As soon as they reached the
main streets, Terry called to the driver to stop, and having paid him, the wo started on
their hurried tour of Colon.
Amber beads! Bags! Panama hats' Buy our wares. We have low prices!”
What on earth is that young child doing?” cried Jean.
"She must be calling people to her father’s store.”
Sure enough, this black-eyed, fuzzy-haired, colored child was standing on a box, shouting
her father’s wares. The two young visitors learned later that this sight was not at all
unusual. At the time, however, Jean could hardly keep from showing her amazement as
she passed the child on going into the shop.
Inside the shop all the clerks were more than anxious to wait upon the young couple.
The owner was determined to sell something.
” I have best amber in city. You see. Feel it. It is so light! So beautiful! No? You
do not care for amber? Then you must look at my straw hats. My bags are all made
by the natives. They are not expensive. I will sell—”
”Oh! I couldn't have stayed in there a second longer! ” wailed Jean as they hurried
out.
" Look, Jean, how beautifully colored this shop is. Let's go in here."
" Have a sit, Ma'am, have a sit,” a clerk said as he rushed up to Jean with a chair on
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Jean and Terry sat down. They wanted at least a souvenir from this quaint city. The
clerW showed them straw hats., bags, amber, perfumes, and heavy linen materials. His
prices were all very high, but Terr)' found it amusing to make him lower them. The
first mate on the ship had told Terry that the natives always raised their prices when
ships came into port.
Finally, having walked up one street after another and into one shop after another,
Terry stopped one of those " cabs ” and directed the driver to the boat. The ride back
was just as novel to them as though they had never been in such a vehicle before. 1 he
driver had no respect for them. He seemed to hit very bump in the rough cobble-stone
streets, and by the time the pier came into view, Jean was almost jolted to death.
As the two young people walked up the gangplank of the ship, Jean exclaimed rather
apologetically, " I'm so very glad that we went! Those three tiny hours were worth while.’
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or a smile that anything is wrong."

"My dear, you do me an injustice to even insinuate that I’d do such a thing! "
" Don’t split infinitives. All right, then, here are the plans."
The confused buzz of voices could be heard down the hall, which was cheerily lit with
the sunshine of an April afternoon, but no distinct words could reach the ears of any
would-be eavesdroppers.
That afternoon when Betty reached her room at school after a few hours of shopping
downtown, the girls, her roommates and the two in the adjoining room, came in to chat.
They had taken care to place within her reach the daily paper, opened to a page containing
the picture of a beautiful new passenger ship which was sailing that night for the Orient
and stopping at Shanghai.
Mary unconcernedly remarked, "Look at that lovely ship.” She peered at the print
underneath. " It’s sailing for Shanghai! Wouldn’t you just love to go on it? Midnight
is a nice time to leave, too. Oh, school is nice and everything, but it’s not romantic
enough. Just think — to stow away on that ship and go to the Orient! " Here she rolled
her eyes with amateurish emotion, which would have betrayed her at once to experienced
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It would mean only that we'd graduate in ’34 instead of ’33- And think of the fun wed
have. I have ten dollars, and when we arrived in Shanghai, we could get jobs, I know.
How about it?” She smiled winningly.

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At this point Barbara chimed in with, "We could pack our laundry bags with the
few clothes we’d need and could save room that way. Don’t you think that’s a good
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" Now, let’s write our mothers,” added Janice, who always enjoyed making the most
of a dramatic moment.
But how would we get out?” asked Betty, by this time half won over to the plan
but still dubious and hesitant.
Oh, we could tie our sheets together and attach them to the bed-post. I've heard of
its being done often. Let’s see, we’ll have to leave here at about eleven in order to reach
the boat by twelve. We’d better get a taxi.”
Janice said this at the same time that she sat down at her desk and drew out a piece
of writing paper before her. Her pen lay idle for a moment, but soon her face began
to work convulsively, and large tear drops splashed upon the paper, making it bumpy
in spots and totally unfit for use. Once she was started, it was not hard for Janice to
continue her heavy sobbing. Betty, assuming a protective air, crossed the room and tried
to comfort her.
You’ll feel better later on, Janice, I know. It won’t be so hard once
we’re gone.”
At dinner that night the four girls were rather silent and could be seen looking about
at their stay at-home companions with a sad, farewell gleam in their eyes. Their laughter,
when it did come, was strained and unnatural. Betty especially looked thoughtful, and
she was engrossed in giving her sister, three years younger, who sat next her at table,
a long dissertation on the proper behavior for young children.
At nine o'clock that night the girls began in feverish haste to pack their bags with
only the absolute essentials for an ocean voyage as stowaway passengers. After lights
had been put out, each girl rose cautiously from her bed and donned part of her clothes,
so that she might be the more prepared to leave when the time came.
I know that none of us will sleep a wink, but if we should, I’ll wake you at eleven,
Betty, whispered Barbara, Betty’s roommate.
Soon the breathing of four peaceful sleepers was the only sound besides that of the
two little clocks in the girls’ rooms.
Early morning sunshine was the first sight that greeted Betty’s eyes as she opened
them She lay there for a moment thinking; suddenly she saw her full laundry bag on
the floor, and she remembered their plans for escape.
But Barbara was missing, and her bag was gone, too. Betty looked into the other
room. Two girls and two bags were missing there. Then she looked on Barbara's bureau
and saw lying on it a scrap of the brown wrapping paper with which Barbara had
wrapped cherished photographs for packing. Her eyes perused the scribble on the paper,
and she sat down weak with anger. However, there was in her mind a rush of relief,
which came to her as she contemplated the whole affair. The girls, Barbara said in the
note, had seen her sleeping so peacefully that they hadn’t had the heart to wake her, but
she added that they’d drop Betty a postcard from Shanghai.
The lone occupant of the room put on the remainder of her clothes and meanwhile
pictured the girls far out at sea, probably arguing with a hard-boiled sea-captain to let
them stay on the ship. Adventure! Romance! And she was still at school! She thought
of their climbing out the window by means of sheets. As this idea occurred to her, she
gave a cursory glance at the sheets on Barbara’s bed and then glanced into the other
room. No bed linen was missing there, either. Then suspicion struck her. She further
noticed that Barbara’s tennis racquet was gone from its accustomed spot on the wall. She
crossed the room quickly and looked out the window toward the tennis court. They had
gathered another recruit and were playing doubles!
Betty slowly unpacked her laundry bag, unable to wipe from her face the foolish grin
that had settled there.
Louise Harlan, ’33.

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I'd love to go to Ireland, to England, and to Greece,
To cross the might)' ocean
On a steamer grand and gay;
I'd love to sail to sunny France and stop perhaps at Nice,
And then I’d go to Paris
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To see them excavating
On sights of ancient fame;
And then I’d hie to Switzerland with warm, blue lakes close by,
And snowy Alps quite covered
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And met and known the people
Where e’er I wished to roam,
With joy and satisfaction I should quickly turn and flee.
And on the fastest steamer
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From the cliffs of Paros.
Crowning Athens worshipped height
With true pagan splendor,
Stately halls, agleam, snow white.

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'Gainst a blue Athenian sky,
Still and solitary.
Breathe of glorious days gone by.
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Some in pampering hounds;
Some get joy from loving looks,
Others from Parisian gowns.
After searching the world for a lifetime,
Covering much time and space,
I find one thing that makes the sun shine;
That is trumping my partner’s acel
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Juvenile
Why?
Mother, what makes the sky so blue?
Why are the trees so tall?
And why do I hold tight to you?
Why was I made so small?
What makes the crackle of the flames?
Why is the smoke so gray?
Why does the funny speckled hen
Nest in the fragrant hay?
God made the trees grow green and tall.
I hold your hand for love;
Though you are small, you‘11 grow, my dear,
Aided by God above.
Lisa Gill, Form VI.

The Snowman
The snowman is a funny thing.
He stands so great and tall,
But when the sun starts to come out,
He soon begins to fall.
The snowman wears a big black hat
And has a great big mouth;
But not one pretty bird sees him,
For they are in the South.
Mary Sumner. Form III.

Ghosts and Goblins
On Hallowe’en when ghosts come out,
You’d better watch what you’re about;
'Cause if you haven’t been very good
A goblin would get you if he could.
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HAVE traveled over miles and miles. My mistress is very good to me, though she
sometimes chews me My dress is lavender with a black belt and black satin trimming.
Don't you think that sounds beautiful? If you want to, you may unscrew my satin, which
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than that.
My suitor wears a handsome red uniform and a silver sword. I met him on the lawn
last year where my mistress had dropped us to watch some rockets, it being the Fourth
of July. He has traveled extensively and has seen many things, some of which he has
described to me. He told me about the funny, fat, old lady who gave him his uniform
after he had been carved. Then he was shipped to Portland, Oregon, where Lisa bought
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I ye just announced my engagement to Sir Palmer Penholder! Hear the wedding bells
ringing? For I'm to be married tonight to Sir Penholder, and I have only three hours
to be Miss Eversharp Pencil.
—Dedicated to Lisa Gill by Miss Plncil. Form VI

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OULD you, Louise, like to go to Cookie-land where cookies grow?" asked a
sweet voice of Louise as she sat looking out the window at a bird building its nest.
Louise looked up in surprise, and there stood a lovely fairy. "Oh! I would love to,’’
she said, "but how long would I be gone?"
"Just a little while, my dear, and I will bring you safely back here," replied the fairy.
"All right, I will go,” said Louise, so the fairy took a pair of wings out of her pocket
and fastened them on Louise’s back. Louise and the fairy flew out of the window, and,
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beautiful place where everything was made of cookies.
" If you want to," said the fairy, " you may have a bite of each flower, tree, or what­
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her astonishment, some more cookies grew where she had taken the bites of things, until
at last the fairy told her it was time to go home. " Now close your eyes and count to
five, and you’ll be by the window-side,"
Louise shut her eyes and counted.
Just then she felt a gentle pull at her arm. " Wake up, dear," her mother said. " You’ve
been sitting here asleep for longer than an hour. I want you to go to the grocer’s and
get some cookies for dinner."
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Frances Watzek
Ruth Smith
Eleanor Luper, Ruth Smith, Rebecca Hopkins, Gretchen Smith
Dorothy Hill, Edith Kohlhase, Betty Tubbs

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Mary Kathryn Shoemaker
Lucille Leonardo
Esther Jobes, Jane Tennison
Lois Katherine Jones, Jean Moir
Betty Baker and Wahnita Mills

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HE basketball team this year made an excellent showing. Under the able leadership
of the captain, Frances Watzek, the team completed another season without being
defeated. Many of the 1932 team were back playing better than ever, and several new
players ably filled the vacancies left by last year’s seniors. The student body gave their
team good support by attending all the games, and, spurred on by the yell leaders, Betty
Baker and Wahnita Mills, the girls showed the traditional Hall spirit.

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Ruth Smith

2nd Prize

Eleanor Luper

3rd Prize

Peggy Lou Smith
JUNIOR SWIM (CRAWL STROKE)—25 YARDS
A Division

B Division

1st Prize

. Peggy Lou Smith

Margaret McMillan

2nd Prize

. Yvonne Shepherd

Margaret Holford

3rd Prize

Lillian Brooke

Betty Baker

BEGINNER S SWIM
1st Prize

Lucille Leonardo

2nd Prize

Wahnita Mills
SIDE STROKE

1st Prize

Ruth Smith

2nd Prize

Peggy Lou Smith

3rd Prize

Margaret McMillan

Testimonials
The First Testimonials were awarded to pupils attaining an average for the year of:
90%
90%
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Jane Bickle, VI
Jane Campbell, VI
Helen Monner, VI
Elizabeth Reeves, VI

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attendance;
order and punctuality;
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Irene Soehren, VI
Louise Harlan, V
Eleanor Luper, V
Frances Miller, V
Margaret Holford, III

Gretchen Smith, IV
Peggy Bernard, III
Anita Cadonau, III
Dorothy Furnish, III

The Second Testimonials were awarded to pupils attaining an average for the year of:
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98%

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punctuality;
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Catherine Dahm, VI
Ada McIntosh, V
Helen Jenkins, IV
Virginia Proctor, VI
Frances Watzek, V
Peggy Krumbein, III
Evelyn Zehntbauer, VI
Dorothy Howe, IV
Jeanne Latourette, III
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TYING before us, the graduates of 1933, is probably a more uncertain course than
JLjhas awaited an outgoing class for many a year Together we have worked and striven
to overcome the obstacles we have had to meet in our school life. We have found through
practical experience the value of cooperation. However, unless each individual gives the
very best that is in him, even cooperation will not reach its desired goal. It will, perhaps,
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is as fortunate as we in receiving so full and well-rounded an education. Some of us
have, of course, experienced more difficulties in school life than others. So it is in the
broader field of life — some find life wholly worthwhile and intensely interesting, while
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in the world. God gave each of us a free will with which she may make or ruin her
e I he gift was a precious one. We should receive it as such and show our appreciation
ol us true value by the use we make of it. We should feel ourselves constrained to live
steadiastly up to our ideals in future times of darkness and stress as well as in times of
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never again be assembled with 'all present and accounted for.” The diplomas are the
symbols of our departure from the routine of high school life and of our parting with
dear and loving friends. Graduation is a time when close ties must be severed by
separation, and each must take her separate path. Fond memories of our school life will
always remain with us. As we leave St. Helen's Hall, may we step forth as her worthy
representatives, and may we hold always before us her motto, " That our daughters may
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T IS the mistaken idea of many an unconcerned person that, when a girl graduates
from high school, a few kindly words of good cheer and a blessing are all that she
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and say, "That person has not made the success in life that it was possible to make!”
Then we dismiss him from our thoughts and go on our respective ways, often to pave
streets of the self-same mediocrity for ourselves to tread.
It is one of the great tragedies of civilization that there is so much wasted energy and
talent in the world. So many of us are willing merely to "get by,” with the hope that
our pots of gold will be waiting for us at the end of the rainbow, regardless of how
much energy we have expended in our efforts to procure the reward.
Because young people are often head-strong, stubborn, and unwilling to listen to
advice from experience-wise elders, many mistakes are made both in the choosing of
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the junior single matches; and Rebecca Hopkins won the beginner's matches. The Days
won the hard-fought doubles match from the Boarders. The school team was made up of
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consequently, we won only one match, but this was quite a victory because our second
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were pledged in September and initiated in January at the Lake House. The initiation
was followed by a dinner dance, at which the pledged members were honor guests. Later
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Tliis year greater progress than ever before has been made in fencing. The class was
again under the very competent direction of Mr. Knapp. A ladder was formed of all
the girls who fenced, and, in order to determine their positions, the girls challenged the
person whose name appeared just above theirs on the ladder. Much keen interest was
afforded in this way. Ruth Smith and Frances Miller tied for first place. The class met
once each week.

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September 7
Once again school opened, and blue and red ribbons were seen in abundance, the tokens
of the old girls. The Se niors were heard proclaiming their lofty, new-found position far
and wide and looking with contempt on mere under-graduates.
September 28
As the results of several weeks’ swimming lessons, we were able to hold a swimming
meet at the Lake house, in which many of the girls participated. We will certainly turn
out some English Channel swimmers in the future.
October 11
Shades of robots, wedding parties, and clowns! We had the Old-girl, New-girl party,
strictly fancy dress. This year we enjoyed an added attraction, that of the initiation of
the teachers. Many lovely costumes, including original ones, appeared, and the party
was complete, even to a witch who liberally gave out fortunes to one and all, and what
fortunes!
October 21
A rush tea was given by the Alpha Theta club at the home of one of the members.
Many of the girls attended, and six girls were chosen as pledges. Enjoyable refreshments
were had by all — particularly by the members!
October 27
Water, water, everywhere! We had a canoe meet at the lake — just some more of
our water sports — which resulted in several stiff arms and backs, as well as blue ribbons
for the winners.
November 18
Basketball season opened with a bang! The first game of the season was played here
today against Miss Catlin’s with a score of 105-3.
November 19
Evidently Old Man Depression had us in his clutches. The Seniors gave a depression
dance for the purpose of raising money. The hall was appropriately decorated with
patches and placards which seemed to betoken the condition of most of our pockets.
Anyway the dance was a success, and all seemed to get their ninety-nine cents worth of
pleasure.
November 21
Symphony Concert season opened, and many of the music lovers attended. The concerts
this year were especially beautiful and interesting.

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On with the dance! The Boarders gave a dance merely for the love of the art, strange
as it may seem.
December 15
A Christmas entertainment was given, and many of us attended. The Dramatic Art
Class gave a most enjoyable play, and the Latin class sang some hymns in Latin. The
Dancing class also entertained us with a few numbers; in fact, most of the audienceseemed quite amused.

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The Boarders celebrated Christmas by presenting a Christmas Cantata, followed by a
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The beginning of Christmas holidays.
January 4
School started again, and everyone began preparing for exams. It was rather hard
to settle down again after the holidays, but it was finally accomplished.

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A representative from Sarah Lawrence College in New York talked to us about her
interesting school. Of course, every girl was then determined to attend Sarah Lawrence,
no matter what other school had been considered previously.
January 14
This was the sacred day when the convenient dogs about school were initiated and
made glorious Alpha Thetas. In honor of die occasion, the members gave a delightful
dance for the late pledges.
January 18
A party was given by the Junior College to the Seniors of the various high schools.
The idea of a night in Bohemia was carried out, and the amusing entertainment was
enjoyed by all. We especially enjoyed the cheese crackers.
January 23-28
"All hope abandon, ye who enter here.” You guessed it! This was exam week, which
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January 25
The tea for the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon was given here, and many of the girls
assisted in serving.
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We were entertained by an interesting talk on Lapland and the Scandinavian countries
by Miss Nora Borghlan. Miss Borghlan's lecture was very amusing as well as educational.
February 10
It seemed that Alpha Theta just couldn’t get along without their pledges, and today
another rush tea was given in order to get another supply.
February 17
Another victory for the Hall! Will the girls never cease being good? — well, we
hope not! The Hall played St. Mary's Academy at Shattuck School, winning 47-19February 2S
The seniors gave a bridge tea in order to raise money (which, I might add, is the
problem). The tea was a great success, and we have reason to believe that many of the
girls added to their bridge experience by playing with the ladies who attended.
March 1
The good old team isn’t losing its pep yet. Again the Hall conquered. Reed was
defeated on our own floor, 47 to 17.
March 12
This time the Hall played Pacific College at Newberg. Who won? Well, really, the
Hall, of course! The score? 39-2.
March 17
There is just no way of getting these girls down. A score cf 34 to 12 was made by
our girls today against St Mary’s.
March 21
The Hall ended its victorious season in basketball today by the victory of 48-20 over
Reed College on their floor. We enjoyed the games very much and wish to offer our
congratulations both to the team and to the yell-leaders for their good work.
March 23-28
That old germ, "Spring fever," once again spread to all of us. But Spring vacation
came to save us from utter ruin. There was just enough time to escape from school
books and have one fine time and then once more to settle down to our last, long stretch
before the final night.

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amusing afternoon. The clothes were from H. Liebes Company, and the models were
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The Alpha Theta Club gave a sport dance to raise money for the gym lights. The
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The annual New-girl, Old-girl party and the final tennis tournaments were held today.
Great enthusiasm was aroused by the fine playing of the participants in the matches,
and the program presented by the new girls was greeted with great delight. The dancing
and the refreshments were also enjoyed.

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We at length reached that final last hurdle — examinations! The school was in even
more chaos than at mid-term. However, they were not so bad as we might expect, and
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Under the colored lights, to the lilting strains of the orchestra, the Seniors enjoyed
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at St. Stephen’s. After church, luncheon was served in the gym. Then came the unveiling
of the Senior class picture and the giving out of the Delphics. It was a day we shall
always remember.
June 5
The last event before Commencement, the Senior play and the awarding of the honors!
This year a French play, " Le Vent d’Ouest,” and an English play, "The Romancers,”
were presented before a large audience. Afterwards the testimonials and other rewards
were given our by Bishop Sumner, and most of us left contented.
June 6
A't last the long-awaited day! It was the final memory of this our Senior year, and one
that we shall long cherish, not without a few tears. And so with this, the last event, we
end the calendar and pay our final respects to the Delphic.

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Sister Superior and ladies of the Alumnae Association,
m behalf of the graduating class I wish to thank you for
d'c great kindness you have shown to us. Today is a day
which marks an important event in our lives, and one
which we shall never forget. It is difficult to express the
emotions which we naturally feel today, but I am sure that
you can understand, far better than I can explain. Now
that we are approaching the goal for which we have been
striving, I sincerely hope that the class of ’33 will be bene­
ficial rather than detrimental to the Alumna? Association
of St. Helen’s Hall. If I may judge from past relations
with my fellow classmates, I feel safe in asserting that we,
of the graduating class, will be true to our motto, "To
strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield,” and, therefore,
true to St. Helen’s Hall, to which we owe so much.

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HE girls who are attending the University of Oregon are Nancy Cullers, who is a
Gamma Phi Beta; Anne Latourette, who is a Kappa Alpha Theta; Evelyn Zehntbauer,
who is a Delta Gamma; Virginia Proctor, who is a Delta Gamma; Jean Luckel, who is
a Gamma Phi Beta; Katherine Espy, who is a Delta Delta Delta.

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Some of the girls attending Reed College this year are Elizabeth Reeves, Catherine
Dahm, Jane Campbell, and Helen Monner.
Jane Meyers is in Madison at the University of Wisconsin.
Margaret Downs is working for Dr. Babbitt of Portland.
Irene Soehren attends St- Helen's Hall Junior College.
Saville Riley is secretary to David Campbell of Portland.
Peggy Jones is attending Oregon State. She is a Pi Beta Phi.
Shirley Fulton is studying art at Lincoln High School.
Mary Louise Kendall, Martha Carpenter, and Elyse West are spending the year at home.

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Susan Sargent, Rhoda Holman, Mary Beckwith, Hannasue Watts, June Clancy, and
Dorothy Enos are at home this year.
Maxine Mieth is attending Mills College.
Helen Hoffman is in Los Angeles at Hornby College.
Vivian Howe is at the University of California.
Barbara Fiske is a Delta Zeta at Oregon State.
Mariah Grimes, now Mrs. Rex Davis, has a son, Reginald Rex.
Gladys Norville is now Mrs. Lloyd Saunders of Puyallup, Washington.
Elizabeth Heckman is living in Seattle.
Peggy Cullers is now a Gamma Phi Beta at Eugene, Oregon.
Helen Stratton is doing secretarial work at the International Patent Company.

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The girls who are spending the year at home are Barbara Jennings, Charlotte Shallenberger, Marjory Mautz, Dorothy Insley, Josephine Williamson, Alice Devereaux, Elizabeth
and Katherine O'Riley, Daria Sangster, and Elizabeth Berger.
Jane Fales is a Kappa Alpha Theta at Oregon University.
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Marion Denton is studying music at home.

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Marion Bilyeu is one of the secretaries at St. Helen’s Hall.
Mary Lueddemann is now Mrs. Taylor Eccles of Portland.

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Coie Barnard was married to Basil Brown during the past year.
Phoebe Greenman is a Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Oregon.

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Helen Hyde is working at the English Hat Shop.
Margaret Proctor has announced her engagement to Henry E. Dunn of New York City.
Katherin James is in nurse's training at the Good Samaritan Hospital.

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last four years.
Dorothy Lane Russell is now Mrs. Francis O’Shea of Portland.
Sally Cannon is a Kappa Kappa Gamma at Oregon.
Evelyn Keyt is now Mrs. Warren Coffeen.
Madelon Brodie is living in Finland, where her father is United States Minister.
Ardeanne Henningson is living in Shangai, China.

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Myrtle McDaniel and Jeanne Knapp are at home this year.
Marjory Holman is now Mrs. John E. Day of Portland.
Mary Helen Carr is now Mrs. Oscar Linder of Portland.
Helen Adelsperger is now Mrs. Howard Page. Mr. and Mrs. Page have one child.
Barbara Jane Averill is now Mrs. Robert Sutton, and has a daughter.
Barbara Clarke was graduated from Mills College last year.
Elizabeth and Esther Kaser are living in Juneau, Alaska. They were graduated last
year from the University of Oregon.
Helen Kaufman is working in Portland this year.
Elizabeth Ann Johnson is living in Los Angeles.
Emma Johnson, now Mrs. Arnold Reiss, is living in Mexico City.
Virginia Holland has recently announced her engagement.
Janet Wentworth is doing Junior League work.
Jean Adix is studying at Dental College in Portland.
Louise Holford is attending a school of horticulture in Arubler, Pennsylvania.
Maxine Bennett is doing professional dancing in New York City.

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Elaine Hickman is now Mrs. Robert H. Knight of Portland.
Margaret Johnson is now Mrs. Henry Bristol of Portland.
Geraldine Dye is now Mrs. Sydney Woodbury, Jr., of Portland, and has a young
daughter.
Mary Malarkey is now Mrs. Howard Wahl and has a daughter, Helen.
Mary Louise Zan is married to Mr. William Giles and is living in New York.
Dorothy Livesley (Mrs. Conrad Paulus) has two children. She is now living in Salem.
Deborah Ball is Mrs. Thomas Burke of Portland.
Dorothy Dunham is now Mrs. Lewis Ankeny and has a child.
Mary Elizabeth Wheeler recently visited Portland.
Jane Cullers has been working at Gill's Book Store this year.
Serena Morrison Hines is working at Bergs’ in Portland.
Elizabeth Zan is working in New York City.
Chauncey Devereaux, Jean Rosenblatt, Mary Simmonds, Mary Alice Meyer, and Jane
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Elizabeth St. Clair was married in Seattle to Homer A. Shuey, and is now living in
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Maybelle Allen is now Mrs. Ralph Prag.

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Helen Peters is a graduate nurse of the Yale Medical School.
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Celeste Proctor is now Mrs. Duncan Sutfin, Jr., of New York City
Dorothy Statter (Mrs. Waldon Byers) is living in Pendleton and has a son, Brock.
Catherine Martin is now Mrs. Alexander Sargent, and has interest in the Blue Cupboard
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Catherine Mayhew is teaching at the Gable School in Portland.

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Exchanges
The Delphic wishes to acknowledge the following exchanges:
Adjutant — Hill Military Academy, Portland, Oregon.
Garrulous Pine—Miss Catlin’s School, Portland, Oregon.
Cardinal — Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon.
Nods and Geeks—Miss Head’s School, Berkeley, California.
Cardinal — Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon.
We find your magazine very interesting throughout. Perhaps an explanation of the
activities of your various clubs would add to the interest of your pictures. The cover
theme of your annual is very clever and unusual.
Satin.; — St. John Baptist School, Mendham, New Jersey.
The snapshots of your school activities were unusually interesting and very well
arranged. We enjoyed your class histories. Perhaps a humor section would add more
pep to your book.
Saint Katherine's Wheel — St. Katherine's School, Davenport, Iowa.
We wish to compliment you upon your full and interesting calendar. Do you not
think that individual Senior pictures would be better than the group picture?
Croftonian — Crofton House School, Vancouver, British Columbia.
We especially enjoyed your literary department. The Lower School contributions were
indeed noteworthy. A few schoolroom jokes would add a great deal to your annual.
Memoirs — Grant High School, Portland, Oregon.
Your literary section was exceptionally well done, and your editorials were very' inter­
esting. The pattern throughout your book was very well carried out.
Academia — St. Mary's Academy, Portland, Oregon.
We enjoyed your book very much. Your poetry is also very well done. Perhaps a few
more pictures would add interest to your annual A basketball picture and a picture of
the Academia staff would be appropriate.
J. Tennison.
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Doreen (anxious to recite) : " It was Hudson."
Jo (mildly): " No, it was Cadalac.”
B. J. B.: "Yesterday it was La Salle.'’

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Wahnica (casting the cream-colored soup and grumbling) : " Well, there is no turtle
in this soup!'*
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theic is no horse in the horse radish."—Columbus.
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Mrs. Fariss (asking questions of the Senior class on LAllegro:
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Miller (innocently): "Does that make them horehounds?”
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in the middle of her bed in convulsions of suppressed laughter) : " Lillian, what are
you doing out of your bed?”
Lillian (quite surprised at Miss Forney’s presence and filled with giggles) : ” I—er—
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Athletics

Faculty

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Seniors

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University of Oregon, B A.

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Emma Jo Stewart

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Reed College, B. A.
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Oregon Normal School

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Mills College, B. A.
Radcliffe College. M. A.
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Ernestine Smith

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University of Michigan, B. A.
University of Michigan, M. S.

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Graduate Work, Yale University

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Although St. Helen's Hall has always had its class officers and Student Council, until
the past year it has not had any organization in which every student might take part.
The senior class of 1934 felt this lack of self-government, therefore, under its supervision
the student body was originated and has become a permanent addition to our school
activities. Much of the credit for the success of our experiment should go to Dorothy
Hill, first Student Body President, and to Peggy Osborne, our present President. Under
their direction we have enjoyed monthly entertainments, dances, and benefit parties.

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STAFF

1933-1934
Editor-in-Chief

Gretchen Smith

Literary Editor

Betty Watkins

Assistant Literary Editor

Peggy Bernard

Calendar
Old Girl Notes
Athletics
Exchanges
Music and Entertainment

Sally McCune, Wahnita Mills
Jean Moir
Ruth Smith
Ruth Johnson, Betty Pownali
. Esther Jobes, Martha Burkhart

Advertising Manager

Peggy Osborne

Assistant Manager

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"^V^HILE sitting in my lonely study a few short nights ago,
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Unconsciously I fell to thinking of this curious thing
And soon discovered I could fathom what passing years would bring.

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First, across my mind there pass, alighting from a gurney,
Betty Baker and husband "four” on their wedding journey.

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Helen Jenkins I recall. "At what is she most able?”
Imagination sees her managing her livery stable.

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Other pictures swiftly fly across my shadowy stage.
Jean Moir, now leader of a band, draws a princely wage.
Gretchen Smith bears well the honors greatness brings her way,
And to her well-earned fame she adds new laurels every day
Edith Kolhase? ’Tis many a year since classmates saw her face.
A Duke’s undoing was her French; so in Paris lives Her Grace.

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Glaisyer’s sunny face does smile upon her audience
As they watch her with her lions, in horror and suspense.
Beeze and Sally live together and share each other’s labors;
They drink their tea and pet their cats and talk about their neighbors.

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Wahnita stands upon a corner with a tambourine;
A kind Salvation lassie is she. with her lovely mien.
Margaret’s fulfilled her youthful promise—an artist great is she.
She draws a charming baby cart, holding her youngest three.
"I'd rather be right than president,” Peggy used to say.
She’s president of the Waiters’ Union. Has she had her way?
A mighty speaker I encounter, master of men’s hearts,
Our old schoolmate, Billie Reynolds, selling apple tarts.
And Marty Burkhart, good old dame, is now a farmer’s wife.
She feeds the pigs and milks the cows and leads the "simple life.”
"Only standing room!” I hear; while the crowd does wildly call.
I stop, intrigued by the commotion, and find the star’s Pownall.
"What is Jobes’ profession now? Whatever does she do?”
"Esther teaches,” comes the answer, "Latin at the U.”
Doctor Watkins—says a sign. Then at a speed quite dizzy,
The doctor drives up to the door, and I recognize our Lizzie.
Grace as a missionary went to a cannibalistic nation
And made just seven courses for their jubilee collation.

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Ruth Johnson, champion of her sex, upholder of their rights,
Splendid star of the rostrum, shines above the lesser lights.
Here is Dot on her vacation from the cares of state
As president of this great nation, on the New Deal slate.
A lone maid, Jean Bay, has wealth to make the heart rejoice.
She thought all the boys so handsome, she ne’er could make a choice.
Teachers, juniors, all the classes, sped through my fitful dream,
And then I wondered if in life all things are what they seem.
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^77E, THE CLASS OF 1934, possessed of a sound mind and sounder judgment, as
has been the custom of our predecessors, do hereby, with aching hearts, solemnly
draw up our last will and testament for those whom we leave behind.
I, Esther Jobes, will my gym suit to Peter Pruitt.
I, Helen Jenkins, will my blase attitude to Janet Crosse.
I, Wahnita Mills, will my expressive crooning to Jean Groves.
I, Grctchen Smith, will my trials as an editor to Peggy Bernard.
I, Dorothy Hill, will my ability to do the wrong thing at the right time to anyone who
does the right thing at the wrong time.
I, Betty Pownall, will my prim, lady-like manners to Betty Sumner.
I, Ruth Smith, will my school stockings to Ruth Simmonds.
I, Margaret McMillan, will my Garboish traits, feet included, to Nancy Stratton.
I, Betty Zehntbauer, will my reputation as a danseuse to Dorothea James.
I, Ruth Johnson, will my fraternity pin to Laddie Green.
I, Peggy Osborne, will my ability to "get my man" to Jean Anders.
I. Sally McCune, will my coquetry to M'liss Loeding.
I, Martha Burkhart, will my bangs to Dorothy Jane Furnish.

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I, Billie Reynolds, will my ability to "beat around the bush" to Charlotte Lee.
I, Jean Bay, will my golden tresses to Marion Condon.
I, Betty Glaisyer, will my ability to detect inconsistency to Margaret Kribs.
I, Betty Baker, will my interest in Hill uniforms to my sister, Pat.
I, Grace Natwick, will my devastating smile to Elinor Bakke.
I, Edith Kohlhase, will my sophistication to Ankey Larrabee.
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We, the Class of ’34, will our Senior lunch table to the Juniors, our ability to enjoy
ourselves completely to the Sophomores, and our serene dignity to the Freshmen.

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HONORS

Pittock Cup for French................................................................

Eleanor Luper VI

Alumnae Cup for Latin................................................................

Eleanor Luper VI

Hoi ford Cup for Sacred Studies .......

Louise Harlan VI

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Anne McLean II

Pin and Testimonial Awarded to the Boarder Having the Highest
Average in Good Citizenship .......

Jane Blair VI

Gift from Mrs. John S. Parke to the Girl Who on All Occasions
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Peggy Osborne V

National Colonial Daughters Medal and Certificate .

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Georgia Littlepage III
Carolyn Kamm III
Margaret Mary Rice II
Peggy Lou Smith III
Betty Sumner II

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Bishop Sumner Cup for Archery .
Alumnae Association Pin Given to the Senior of Good Scholarship
Who Has Most Actively Contributed to the School Life

Betty Tubbs VI

The Beekman prize, offered annually by the Oregon Historical Society, this year gave
honorable mention in the Jason Lee statewide contest to Louise Harlan, a Senior, and
Irene Soehren, Junior College. Books on the history of the Oregon constitution were
awarded to each girl.

TENNIS
Cup donated by the Alpha Theta Club won by

Eleanor Luper in the Senior Singles

Cup donated by the Sophomore Class won by

Sally McCune in the Junior Singles

Cup donated by Jane Tennison won by
Cups donated by Junior Class and Alpha Theta
Club for Doubles between Days and Board­
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Elaine Tubbs in the Beginner’s Singles

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Anita Cadonau IV

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Peggy Lou Smith III
Alice Freeze III
Peggy Krumbein IV
Elaine Tubbs III

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Betty Baker V
Sally McCune V
Peggy Bernard IV
Lillian Brooke IV
Louise Good III

Dorothy Furnish IV
Geraldine Hanny IV
Margaret Holford IV
Marion Clark III

CHAPEL
how many of us ever stop to consider how fortunate we are in being able
I WONDER
to attend services in our beautiful Chapel. It is, indeed, a pleasure to feel that, after
our Matins service, we have begun the day with God’s blessing. The idea of beginning
the school day with an appropriate morning service seems to lend an entirely different
tone to our whole day’s work.
We cannot help realizing, as we enter Chapel, wearing our veils—the organ softly
playing—the cross going on ahead—how beautiful and symbolic is the picture. It is a
pleasant thought that then, when we are all together, the true spirit of St. Helen’s Hall
is with us.
For, as we all know, the spirit of religious guidance is one of the fundamental prin­
ciples of St. Helen’s Hall. It is the realization of God’s eternal love and protection that
means much in all our lives.
As we, the class of 1934, leave the Hall and go out into the world, may that spirit
ever be with us, shining around us throughout the years to come—the true spirit of
Esther Jobes, ’34.
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SHORT RESUME OF THE HISTORY
OF ST. HELEN'S HALL
"St. Helen s Hall was established originally as Spencer Hall in Milwaukee in 1861.
It was opened as St. Helen’s Hall in Portland in 1869 '—Quoted from the Seventh
Annual Convention Report, 1895.

OPENCER HALL was named for a Captain Spencer, who gave a generous sum for
^ establishing the school. His niece, Catherine Wolfe, contributed to the founding and
maintenance of St. Helen’s Hall a little later on.
The growth and development of the Hall is the outcome of the seed of faith planted
and nurtured by Bishop B. Wister Morris and his sister-in-law sixty-five years ago, just
a few years after the settlement of Portland itself.
The early history of the school is indeed interwoven with that of the city as a whole.
The ground upon which this original school was built was secured through the liberality7
of Mr John D. Wolfe and his daughter, Catherine, of New York City. St. Helen's Hall,
with. Miss Mary B. Rodney as the principal, was opened September 6, 1869, on the site
wluiv the present City Hall stands. She was educated at St. Mary’s Hall in Burlington,
New Jersey, and her idea was to found a St. Mary’s on the west coast. After she arrived,
however, she found a Roman Catholic Convent by the same name well established in
(his oty, so she decided to name the school after the Mother of Constantine the Great
who was converted to Christianity by him. This, coupled with the fact that the great
snow peak, St. Helen, overlooked the city as a sentinel, settled the question of the name.
The school progressed, blessed from the beginning, and for twenty-one years was main­
tained in its original location.
By 1890 Portland had become a large city. St. Helen's Hall was too much in the heart
of the business section and, as the site was wanted for the City Hall, it was sold. Property
was then secured on Vista Avenue—much against the comments and criticism of those
who felt that it would then be too far out in the country and quite inaccessible for day
students. Bishop Morris went right ahead, however, and laid the corner stone on June
9, 1890, with the same faith and courage as before. At this time, the school offered
primary, grammar, and high school grades. A little later on Miss Rodney felt this was
not sufficient, and a course was added which corresponded to the modern post-graduate
or collegiate courses. This advanced work has always been the aim of St. Helen's Hall.
Miss Mary B Rodney died April 15, 1896, and the work was carried on by her sisters,
the Misses Lydia and Clementina Rodney, until the close of the school year. The next
year Miss Eleanor Tebbetts became the principal until January, 1904, when, by the request
of the Board of Trustees, the Community of St. John Baptist took charge of the school.
In 1914 the St, Helen's Hall historic building was practically destroyed by fire. It
was deemed inadvisable to attempt to rehabilitate the edifice, and it was later razed to
the ground.
Preparations were made for carrying on the work of
the gymnasium in an adjoining block was utilized, and
housed the few boarding students, as Bishop Scadding
spring and Bishop Sumner had not yet come to the

the school. For temporary quarters
"Bishopcroft" on Portland Heights
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School opened September 13 for the regular fall term, the classes meeting in the
gymnasium. After Bishop Sumner came to the Diocese, the Boarding Department moved
to old "Bishopcroft” on 19th and Everett streets, and after various vicissitudes, arrange­
ments were made in 1918 to move the school to the present site, the old Portland
Academy. The building was rented till 1920, and, although it was purchased then as
a permanent home for the school, the large mortgage on it was not cancelled till March
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As the school grew, the first crying need was for a separate building for the lower
school, as the rooms they occupied were really needed by the overflowing high school.
There also was needed a place for the entertainments, as the plays had to be given in our
open-air gymnasium, regardless of the weather, and dances were given in the study hall
This meant unscrewing desks and chairs, a big piece of work. So a combination building
to house the Lower School and to take care of all entertainment was erected. This proved
more than satisfactory for two years, and then again we had to enlarge the assembly hall
No sooner had we gotten all this to our satisfaction than we found ourselves confronted
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for any post graduate work in any school after 1931, so it was decided in August. 1932
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had to close our Freshman enrollment for lack of room. The Lower School building
had to be given over to the College, and again, room for the children had to be made
in the high school building, thereby causing much overcrowding. Again we were faced
with building or giving up the college. Thus on December 28 ground was broken for
the new College wing, and when the girls returned from Spring Vacation. March 19.
the building was ready for occupancy.
On January 10, at a simple ceremony, attended by the faculty, student bodv. and
members of the Board of Trustees, Bishop Sumner turned the first official spade of earth
for the College chapel. By a stronge coincidence, Mary Janelle, who acted as Hag bearer
during the ceremony, is the daughter of Mrs. J. A Janelle, who attended the laying of
the cornerstone of the former St. Helen’s Hall, then situated on Vista Avenue and St
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This beautiful new chapel was opened with a special service at which Bishop Sumner
gave a short address, giving the keynote, so to speak, of this new venture.
The College offers a liberal arts course, and the majority of students pursue the general
curriculum in arrangement of courses based on this principle, that their first two years
should be devoted to obtaining a broad foundation of work in languages, literature,
science, the social sciences, and the two schools of Journalism and Home Economics.

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executive offices, class and conference rooms, a college chapel and an assembly hall. In
this chapel we are putting a memorial window for Miss Mary Rodney from funds
collected for this purpose. The chapel holds the entire college and is being enthusias­
tically welcomed. Last but not least, there is a large library extending all across the
north end of the building, beautifully lighted and with a very useful and attractive
gallery. In this gallery we have put our small but valuable Rodney Memorial library
as a nucleus for future gifts.

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This further development of the school enables it to extend its fields of usefulness.
St. Helen s Hall has been an important factor in the educational life of Oregon, and
the Junior College, the demand for which was so strongly manifested, is an example
of that importance. This added department is not in competition with the higher educa­
tional institutions, but is supplementary and auxiliary to them.
Our beautiful Lake Oswego place, secured three years ago for recreational purposes
for the school, is also much enjoyed by the college students. It is not strange that this
property, which was originally part of the seventy acres owned by the Diocese under
Bishop Scott in 1856, was sold by him for less than we paid for our beautiful but small
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stone, and as we are using the original stone of 1890, which ties up the present history
of the school with its historic past, we trust that we shall have with us on that occasion
many of the alumnae and others of all the classes from the beginning.

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'SSJ7E, THE CLASS OF 1934, stand with eager feet, ready to step into the future
which holds for us so much—or so little. And perhaps it is because we suddenly
realize that no more as students may we wander happily through these familiar halls
that a seriousness steals over us. We look anxiously back into the years that we are
leaving behind. Have we appreciated our opportunities? Have we realized the true
importance of each day's offerings? A half fear takes possession of us, for at last we
know that it is for this unknown and mysterious future into which we must step that
the Sisters and the faculty of St. Helen's Hall have been endeavoring so earnestly to
make us ready.
If only we could live the four years over again, how truly splendid they would be!
This of course we cannot do, but we can say to the underclassmen, all of whom in the
course of time will stand where we stand today, "Follow' not in our footsteps, but in
the footsteps w'e wish, as we look longingly back, we had made." And we offer most
humbly this advice: "Take up each course with a cooperative spirit. Cooperate with the
instructor. It is for you she is working, not against you. See her point of view, and
then work with her earnestly and cheerfully to get all the good she is trying to give
’ We say this to you because we want you, when you are seniors, to look back
triumphantly over the four years you will be leaving behind.
1’ .s true that in spite of our indifference, our carelessness, our youthful lack of
appreciation, the Sisters and teachers have given us much, mentally, morally, and spirit­
ually, chat will help us to keep our feet firmly on the ground when we, with other men
and women, must meet the problems of life; and we wish to thank them for their
patience, their unselfishness, and their understanding.
And again from the bottom of our hearts, we say to those who are coming after us:
"Get the right ’set up’ for the ‘radios’ of your minds and hearts, so that, when you
tune in,’ the joy and wisdom which these dear old halls and class rooms hold for you
will not be lost in the noise of foolish ’static’."

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CT. HELEN'S HALL as an educational institution is not antiquated and stagnant, but
^ living and growing. From the experiences of sixty-five years, it retains only that
which is useful in the educational world, and discards the useless and outworn. The
school is not a field for risky experiments, but is alive to the modern tempo, which is
reflected from the progressive Sisters and intelligent faculty to the receptive students.
While we have attended St. Helen’s Hall during the past four years, the school has
been enormously improved and enlarged. In the high school division, Alpha Theta, the
school athletic club, has been formed, and the Student Body Organization has been
established. A great new project, the St. Helen’s Hall Junior College, has been conceived
and established during the past two years. Within these two years, a faculty has been
built up, a library collected, the new building completed, and the college accredited.
We who have been students of St. Helen's Hall during these years are very proud
of what has been accomplished. We are happy to have attended the school during this
period of creative growth. Yet growth is not unusual for St. Helen’s Hall. The girls
who attend this school know that those who administer its policies are never quite
satisfied with its enormous progress. They are always building, rebuilding, changing,
creating. As long as this spirit predominates, St. Helen’s Hall will progress and will
become an increasingly vital educational force.

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A N ORIENTAL market place! Brilliant and noisy, seething under the tropic sun.
A myriad of colors, a babble of strange tongues, a commingling of unpleasant odors
—this is the Baguio market.
I soon begin to distinguish separate details amidst the terrific din and the bizarre melee
of the market place. Everyone has come to do his weekly shopping. Above the sounds
of squealing pigs and crying children, the natives haggle over prices or exchange the
latest gossip. But these natives are strange people. Most colorful among the throngs
are the Igorotes, come in from the mountains, head hunters, some of them, to this day.
Their squat bodies bend under staggering loads, as they hurry to and fro. They look
twice as ferocious as the more numerous Tagalogs, who appear more prosperous and
civilized, some of them even wearing American garments. These superior persons strut
about the market place, the envy of all. Liberally interspersed among the crowd are
miscellaneous, fat brown babies, who toddle about, looking exactly alike. It yet remains
a mystery to me how they are distinguished from one another.
Having become accustomed to these strange people, I turn my attention ro the indis
criminately displayed wares offered for sale. Beside a tempting melon or box of famous
Baguio strawberries, the artistic shopkeeper places a basketed pig, for sale and above
the rest he arranges his most delicate orchids. The buyer is lured, according to his taste,
by the pig or the flowers. Within the hot, stuffy stall is displayed everything h&gt;r which
Luzon is famous—silver and copper ornaments, carved shells and mother-of-p^.rl objects,
Igorote cloth, so much in demand in our own country, and grotesquely carved statues
and figurines from the mountain tribes. The last fascinate me most, although the
wicked-looking bolo knives of all sizes claim some attention. My imagination makes
the atmosphere suddenly ominous; so I rush back into the safety of the noise and glare
and confusion.
Dozens upon dozens of similar stalls compose the market. On its outskirts the poorer
sellers spread their wares under the blazing sun. The brilliant colors of their wares
give the effect of beds of tropical plants, suddenly sprung from the ground.
As I leave the market by one of the narrow streets of picturesque Baguio, I am con­
scious of having visited an alien, truly foreign place. I go, treasuring a unique memory,
for the influence of modern civilization is already creeping in—slowly, but inevitably.
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TT WAS in nineteen hundred and thirty-one we met, just three years ago. No three
years could ever bring to me a friend more dear.
"Love is prone to magnify," but magnify as it may, it will never be able to reflect the
true character of Helen. The depth which lies beneath her sunny smiles can be com­
prehended only through years of sincerest friendship. Robert Louis Stevenson tells us,
"If we could find but one to whom we can speak but of our heart freely, with whom
we can walk in love and simplicity without dissimulation, we could have no ground of
quarrel with the world or God!"
To me Helen is beautiful. Her whole being breathes a gentle sweetness. She lends
a charm, delicate and indefinable, to all. If one is sad, she gives a tender understanding
and comfort. She shares one's joys with unselfish enthusiasm—making the happiness of
the occasion more radiant with her warmth.
Her ideals are high, and she raises others to her standard, not by idle, useless words
but by actions accordant with her ideals.
I wish that all might know her as I know her, love her as I love her, "for her friendship
is and always will be a light to guide me on my way."
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When I consider love and its few days:
A wreath of smoke that lingers in our eyes,
A kiss chat burns before the passion dies,
A winter sun that shines with heatless rays,
A mask of pretense which our faith betrays,
A spell that's quickly cast and swiftly flies
And leaves us asking—hearing no replies,
I wonder that we seek love’s restless ways.
Oh, peace, the heritage of yester-year,
The alabaster stillness Athens taught,
The waves that beat eternally on the shore,
The calm beyond our passion’s troubled sphere,
Release us from these gusts of reckless thought,
And give us of thy beauty evermore.
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j^ONG ago, when Indians were the happy possessors of much of this western country,
die Oswego Indians, after whom the town of Oswego is named, were camped on the
bluffs above the lake. The chief of this tribe had a marriageable daughter, White Moon.
Her father had selected for her husband, Waluga, a shrewd, sly warrior, the leader of
seven i ndependent tribes. This wedding was much favored by the great chief because it
would increase the size of Ins already immense clan.
Tor many months it had seemed that White Moon would marry a young Indian from
a far-off land whom every one knew she loved dearly. He was generally popular, but
all the Indians wished White Moon to marry a man of their own tribe and to bear a
son to grow up and become the successor of the Great Chief. White Moon was ordered
never to see the young warrior again; so he returned with a sad heart to his own tribes,
and after some months it was rumored that he had been killed in war. White Moon
received the news quietly, letting no one see the sorrow that filled her heart.
Days passed and preparations for the wedding with Waluga were completed. The
day of the ceremony was at hand.
The great group of Indians, gathered upon the cliff over hanging the lake, were con­
scious of the beauty of the night. The moon was slowly rising through the sky, and the
water shimmered in its rays. The Indians danced about the fire to the music of their
own singing and that of the tomtoms. In a large but somewhat smoky tent White Moon
sat, receiving her last blessings from the medicine man. She was dressed in the splendor
which the Indian ceremony demanded.
The singing had become louder and louder, and then suddenly it stopped. The moon
had reached its height, and instinctively all eyes turned toward the tent of White Moon.
She had stepped from its entrance and was walking majestically toward the raised mound
at the edge of the cliff. She was accompanied by several Indian maidens, walking
slowly at her side. From the other direction Waluga and the Great Chief approached.
Suddenly a tall Indian youth stepped from the shadows. For an instant White Moon
paused; then, with a cry of joy she ran into the outstretched*arms of the young warrior.
The great group of Indians sat as if spellbound, watching the lovers. And then—before
any one realized what was happening—the two figures leaped hand in hand over the
edge of the cliff and vanished beneath the sparkling waters. Although the Indians
searched, they never found a sign of the young couple.
It is a legend among the Indians that the young warrior had returned from the "Happy
Hunting Ground" for White Moon and that he carried her back where they could live
forever in eternal happiness.
Peggy Lou Smith, ’36.

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He believed everyone to be like himself, honest, straightforward, and idealistic..
All his life he had loved and respected his father and mother. Never had he known
sadness or evil. The sudden death of his father, followed by the hast)' marriage of his
mother, broke down his faith in human nature. What is sadder than an idealist disillu­
sioned? What did life hold for him? He knew that it was his duty to avenge his
father s murder, and at first he acted as though he might accomplish his purpose. But
having lived an intellectual life, having read book after book, having thought deeply
on many subjects, he could but stop to consider all angles of the case. He planned so
many courses of action that he did not have the power of pursuing any particular one.
In the first place, his deep moral sense made murder repulsive to him. Even though
Hamlet hated Claudius for killing his father, he recoiled from avenging the murder.
Hamlet had no one with whom he could talk over this terrible duty. He first turned
to his love, Ophelia, but when he learned that she was a tool in the king's and Polonius’
hands, he became still more embittered. The courtiers, quite ordinary people, could not
understand his motives and feelings, his scruples and hesitations. Many of them could
have met a practical crisis in life much better than could this gentle idealist.
Once Hamlet had shrunk from immediate action, he exhausted his imagination thinking
of excuses to avoid the necessity of revenge. He feigned madness, so that he could
fight out the battle with himself. It also gave him the opportunity to relieve ins troubled
mind by making ironical thrusts at those whom he despised.
During his pretended madness, he was thinking always of other ways of postponement.
He made himself believe that he was acting wisely in proving without a doubt that the
spirit which had appeared to him had accused Claudius justly. Naturally, being inter­
ested in the stage, he realized that the play was the thing wherein he would catch the
conscience of the king. His plan was successful, and the obstacle of doubt was removed
from Hamlet's mind.
But soon after, when he had his chance to kill Claudius, while the latter was praying,
he did not take it. He let this great opportunity go by, covering his weakness with his
excuses.
True, in the end he did kill the king with an impetuous blow. But the damage had
been done. Ophelia's sad fate, the deaths of Polonius, Laertes, Gertrude, Rosencrantz,
and Guildenstern were all the result of the fact that Hamlet was an idealist, a dreamer,
a thinker, a planner, but not an actor. Only for Hamlet himself was the fatal blow "a
consummation devoutly to be wished.”
Gretchen Smith, '34.

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TYO YOU like to go to bed, too? I am simply choked with pleasure at the idea of a
nice cold bed when there are a comfy chair, soft music, and a book to read After
the set hour of 9:30 it is hard for my mother to resist the attraction of bed for me.
I am told in so many words to retire before that proverbial lamb even has time to shake
its tail. Even when upstairs and near my goal, I invariably think of one hundred and
one last-minute details to attend to:
My teeth need brushing for about the sixth time.
My eyes have suddenly become tired and need to be bathed.
My stockings must be washed, or I will have to go minus them the next day.
And last, but not least, I must spend an hour writing in my masterpiece, my diary.
My goodness! Here I am in bed at last. Ah, but wait; the light isn't out yet. I do
believe the switch has caught, as it just won't pull out. Well, I might have known
mother would have no trouble in pulling it
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through the open window and rustling the curtains; the moon is shining. I feel the
nearness of the sandman; my eyes are closing; things seem to float farther away. Hum,
I must ha-ve be-en sleepy af-ter a-1-1. Oh, I forgot. Mother, may I have a drink?
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AAOTHER just baked a lot of doughnuts; she shouldn’t mind losing them, cause
she'll be getting rid of us kids. If she loved us, she wouldn’t have punished us
for not doing our lessons.”
Yes, she doesn’t love us any more. We’ll run away from here; then she won t have
to bother with us anymore! Cmon, Evelyn! How many doughnuts did you take?
Five? I get another, then. Yes, I’m coming.”
The sun was hot and dazzling. Not a breath of air stirred the tall grass along the
road Butterflies hovered lazily over the daisies, and the bees hummed busily among the
cool, red clover blossoms.
After walking for half an hour, the children began to trudge falteringly and to sigh
heavily.
” Evelyn."
"Yes."
"Aren’t you awful hot?”
"Yes,”
"Don’t you think it’s been two or three hours since we left?”
"Yes.”
"I’m awful hungry.”
"So am I. Let’s stop under the next tree and eat our lunch. Oh, look! It’s going to
rain! Come on; let’s run.”
Two unhappy girls huddled under the oak tree, an excellent sunshade, but an impractical umbrella. The rain poured down in torrents, and they were miserably wet.
Too despondent to see him, they were surprised by the appearance of a horseman,
staring at them in astonishment.
T.velyn, what is the meaning of this? Does Mother let you play this far from home?
he asked.
’ Oh, Daddy, we were r—,’’ began Jean.
"Daddy, we went out for a—for a walk, and it started to rain,” interrupted Evelyn.
"Well, come with me. Evelyn, you get behind, and Jean, you here,” he said.
As they ran to the horse, Evelyn whispered, "Jean, don’t you dare tell anyone we were
running away!”
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Poor little bee
Works all the day,
Looking for honey
To carry away.
Is it hard work,
Poor little bee,
Making sweet honey
For people like me?
I could feel sorry,
Save for one thing;
I could feel pity,
Were it not for
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Once upon an evening drear)', while I pondered, warm and weary,
O er my History, French, and English, o’er my tales of Greece of yore,
While I read of Romans battling, suddenly there came a rattling
As of some one loudly knocking, knocking at my bedroom door.
Tis, I vowed, "my small, bad brother, knocking at my bedroom door,
Only he and no one more.’’
Sis, he called, and then repeated, "Sis, you know right well you’re needed
In the kitchen down below." Then he left. I heard no more.
Then indeed was I affronted, ’fronted just because he wanted
Me to work my radio, which stood inside my bedroom door,
Work it so that he could listen to the programs heard before.
This he wanted, nothing more.
To my books once more returning, thoughts of him and dishes spurning,
Once more living days of old, winning fights of mud and gore,
Once again was I unconscious of the dishes—so obnoxious,
When again I heard him rattling, rattling at my bedroom door.
"Curses!" thought I, and still wondered what he wanted at my door.
"Leave!" I cried, "forever more.”
"Well," I thought, "we can’t be parted" (for I always was soft-hearted),
And I very sweetly opened, opened wide my bedroom door.
With a loud and cheery whistle, while I scribbled this epistle,
He made lots of noise and said, "Please don’t let me be a bore."
But I’m deaf to all the clamor of a brother I adore.
And I’m glad I have no more.
(With apologies to Edgar Allen Poe)
Dorothy Furnish, ’35.

PENNY

WHISTLE

XTOISE! Crowds laughing, shouting, hurrying and bustling, enjoying every moment
^ of the noon-day rush, oblivious to the sun beating down on the cobblestones,
oblivious to the dust raised by the huge vans. A siren blares forth its note of danger,
and that white conveyance of precious life, watched in awed silence by the throng of
pedestrians and motorists, goes on its swift journey. In the distance the long, drawn-out,
melancholy warning that issues from the daily limited draws as a magnet those unfortu­
nates who are always tardy boarding trains. Bong, bong, bong, the clock high in the
court-house adds its share to the din. A strident shrill blast again and again, more vocif­
erous each time, calls the relaxed workers back to their posts in the big, black factor)'
Clang, clang, clang, the fire-department hurries on its way.
Noise, hear, dust—everywhere confusion. In its midst stands the newsboy, as detached
from the hubbub as from the rushing torrents of life described in his papers. With an
expectant though slightly grubby smile, he proffers his wares to the hurrying passers-by.
Only the most hard-hearted can resist his "Wouldjer loik ter buy a poiper, Mister?"
The bank directors buy their daily quota; the office-girl in well-pressed black stops for
her copy; the salesmen pick up their source of local information as they rush off the
afternoon train. Only three papers left now! With sudden generosity a school girl buys
the lot, to be rewarded by a toothless grin.
The papers sold, the urchin, proud as Jupiter, goes swaggering down the street. How
will he spend his profit? Practical little tyke! He goes into a bakery for a loaf of
bread, baked two days ago, and then into the butcher shop for scraps of meat for stew.
Past the hardware-store with its intriguing line of "bikes” and "wagons." Now away

�to the grocer’s for dried onions and six large potatoes. He seems pitifully grown-up,
counting his change with his tiny, capable fingers. After a longing glance at the delec­
table dainties in the sweet-shop, he enters the "five and ten." Here no boy can resist
the desire to explore. Up and down., up and down he loiters, gravely gazing at the
astonishing array of bargains. He meets the temptation of the fascinating display of
shiny bright red, green, and blue whistles, counts his money, then shrugs his shoulders
manfully and starts off with his mouth puckered in an attempt to whistle the way the
big fellows do. Around the counters, looking, looking, he hesitates; but he returns,
determined, to the wonderful whistles. His eyes shine with eager anticipation; he buys
a red one. He can hardly wait until he will be able to unwrap it. Still practical, he saves
the string, and now—"toot-de-toot, tooi-de-toot." He fondles it almost reverently, and
with a little skip, he goes hippety-hopping across the street with his newly-bought toy.
How proud he is of his very own whistle! Only a penny whistle, but to the newsboy
Mary Alice Enos, ’35
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AS THE sun sinks over the busy city of Paris, it casts huge, weird shadows on the
** ^ stately old cathedral, Notre Dame. This cathedral looms out against the quickly
fad mg sky like a huge monster above a dense forest. It towers high over the densely
populated city at its feet.
lor many, many centuries it has stood just as it stands today, stately, dignified, and
awe-inspiring. Built over six centuries ago, it has survived wars, revolutions, and other
disasters and is today the National Cathedral of France. King and peasant alike marvel
at the beauty and splendor of this grand old place.
Standing guard at the entrance to the cathedral are three rustic iron doors, which have
resisted hate in time of need and have admitted love when it sought admission. The
inside of the cathedral is gorgeous, yet as desolate as though the monster had lost its
earthly soul. Perhaps the impression results from the twilight’s casting a dusky light
over the church or from the immensity and loneliness of the cathedral. In the nave,
Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned ruler of France, and Mary Queen of Scots was married.
Several flights of narrow, steep stairs lead onto the roof of Notre Dame. There is
no light except a faint golden glow that is cast on the clouds by the rapidly sinking
sun. Far down are the noisy, busy streets of Paris, a world completely separated from
the dark stone cathedral which casts a shadow of utter gloom upon all those who enter
its realm Hundreds of leering gargoyles intensify this weird and lonely feeling. For
many centuries these horrid creatures have mocked at the people in the streets below.
As it becomes dark, the frightful creatures are left to dominate the roof as they have
for countless centuries. Black shadows take form and creep about the deserted nave.
With its immense towers, now silhouetted against the glow of the bright city light,
the church seems indeed like a soulless monster. The cathedral is vividly alive and has
stood for many centuries, watching the joys and tragedies of human life. So will it
ever stand in all its glory and mystery'.
Billie Reynolds, ’34.

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In quietness and peace of mind
I poise beside a shady tree,
And in a joy of silent kind
I dive. The water welcomes me,
The water, clear and limpid green.
With weeping willows on each side,
The mossy slopes and low banks seem
Like day dreams as I by them glide.
Ankey Larrabde, ’37.

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The winds of Autumn shake the trees
And toss their branches in the breeze;
Then drifting down upon the ground,
The leaves are falling without sound
To cover all the earth with gold,
Until the time of winter’s cold,
Betty Gunderson, Form VI.

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Hr HE Hamadryads in the oak trees were all very sad one day. In fact, they were so
A sad that they cried all day long. Night soon came, and Pan, a little elf, blew his
tiny horn. All the little Hamadryads came out of their trees. They took hands and
made a circle to dance. They soon forgot that the)' had been sad. Pan always made
them happy.
That night a prince came through the woods riding on a horse. He saw the little
Hamadryads dancing and Pan blowing his horn. One of the Hamadryads, named Diane,
was most beautiful. The Prince noticed her the first thing. He rode over and picked
her up. The Prince thought that he wanted to take Diane home with him because she
was so beautiful and lovely. He asked her if she would go back to the castle with him.
Diane said, "I must ask Pan, our king, if I may go.”
"I will ask him,” said the prince. He jumped off his horse and went over to Pan
and said, "May I take this beautiful lady home with me?”
"Yes,” said Pan, "but if she is going to live with earthly people, I must change her
into your size.”
"Are you willing?” pleaded the prince.
"Yes, I am,” said the little Hamadryad.
How happy they were as they rode back to the palace. The king was very much
pleased to have such a beautiful bride for his son. A beautiful wedding was arranged
for them, and all the people of the kingdom came. The people at the wedding thought
that the new princess was very lovely.
They lived very happily from then on, and Diane’s little woodland friends often
came to see her.
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C^VNE starry Saturday night Mary Anna lay asleep in the ash can. Beside her lay Snook,
'^'a large calico cat, with one ear missing and whiskers gone.
Wake up, Mary Anna; something is coming around the bend in the alley," said Snook
rather angrily. "Wake up, lazy bones."
Yes, I am awake, cross patch," said Mary Anna, making her patchwork eyes roll.
"Look at the spotted horse and express wagon coming in here! See, it is driven by such
a strange little old man!”
The express wagon drew up near the ash can, and the queer old man jumped out.
He had a long red nose, a big wide mouth, and a painted cap cocked on his head. His
little coat was red, and his breeches just reached the tops of his little white kid shoes.
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Junkland."
He- lifted them both out of the ash can into the wagon, in which there were many
other dolls.
Mary Anna made friends right away, for she was such a darling old rag doll.
Now, if you were to go to Junkland, you would see Mary Anna making cookies in
a bright kitchen and Snook fast asleep in a big cozy chair.
Betty Gunderson, Form VI.

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HTHE Junior Red Cross is made up of boys and girls who are interested in promoting
the welfare and happiness of children less fortunate than themselves. The Junior
Red Cross is interested in individual suffering, particularly among children. The National
Red Cross is concerned with great misfortunes such as wars, floods, and earthquakes.
I was very happy as a pupil of St. Helen’s Hall to spend some of my time in helping
to make Hallowe’en gifts for the Fruit and Flower Mission. Ar Thanksgiving we brought
clothes and food.
We enjoyed making our gifts at Christmas time. They were candy candles made of
red stick candy, marshmallows, and green life savers.
Toward the end of the year we will make albums for some foreign country.
In it we will put pictures of Oregon and some of our school work. In return they
will send us pictures of their country and some of their school work.
I am now helping to make two lovely baby quilts. I hope the little children who
receive these gifts will be as happy in using them as I was in helping to make them.
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Hands that are gentle, sweet, and sure,
The noblest heart you’ll ever find,
A soul that is always bright and pur&lt;
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Kisses for every single day,
A lady to pick up stumbling feet,
A person to tell you to be gay—
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Helps you to keep your love unfurled,
And guides you in choosing good from bad,
The nicest person in the whole wide world—
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^^NCE upon a time, a long while ago there lived on earth a race of people who
worshipped the Goddess, Diana, of the sun and the God, Carlan, of the moon.
Goddess Diana was very vain and beautiful. She declared that she should be in the sky
all the time to light the clouds. God Carlan was just as conceited. He wanted to light
the sky alone and to show the people how handsome he was. Neither one would give
up, so all the clock around both of them were in the sky. The light was so strong that
the people’s crops dried.

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shall be a confused ball of fire that people may not look at without protecting their eyes.”

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Mary Alice Enos
Betty Zehntbauer, Jean Moir
Ruth Smith, Gretchen Smith
Dorothy Hill, Billie Reynolds

TEAM

. Betty Pownall, Mary K. Shoemaker
Caroline Kamm, Peggy Lou Smith
Sally McCune, Elaine Tubbs
Edith Kohlhase, Dorothea James
. Marion Rosenblatt, Georgia Littlepage, Betty Lou Roberts,
Esther Jobes, Martha Burkhart, Helen Stone

BASKETBALL
group of aspiring players awaited enthusiastically the opening of the basketcho 1 sea?on- Because of the wide choice of excellent material, Mrs. Knapp again
q Se aTvinn*ng team. As captain, Dorothy Hill showed her leadership ability. Laddie
n. eSgy Bernard, and Babe Peters were chosen by the Student Body for yell leaders,
inspired enthusiastic expression of school spirit.

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see eleven of the girls on the team graduate this J une.
Ruth Smith and Gretchen Smith as forwards have done spectacular playing, having
worked up their passes so well that it is hard to intercept them. They have played on
the team for five years and have made some wonderful scores for us. Ruth is second
captain this year and Dorothy Hill, first captain.
Dorothy is the third member to have been on the team five years. Her fine work as
guard will long be remembered.
Edith Kohlhase, another senior guard, has played for three years. We are sorry to
say goodbye.
Mat)' Alice Enos, not a senior, fortunately for us, has done splendid work for two
years, and we are expecting much from her next year.
Mar)' K. Shoemaker has finished her second year on the team. We are glad she will
be with us next year. We need her support.
Esther Jobes and Jean Moir have played two years. We appreciate their work We
shall miss Jean's happy smile.
We regret that these five seniors, Sally McCune, Betty Pownall, Martha Burkhart,
Betty Zehntbauer, and Billie Reynolds, did not come out for team before their last year.
They have done some fine work in the games, and we are sorry they are leaving us.
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Marion Rosenblatt has been a very faithful player. She is always willing to substitute
any position.
Betty Lou Roberts, Carolyn Kamm, and Peggy Lou Smith are the prospective side
centers for next year. This is an important position and means real work.
Georgia Littlepage is working hard as guard. We are glad she has won her letter.
Dorothea James is the only Freshman on the school team. She has surprised us all
by her coolness and speed in guarding her opponent. We think she will make an out­
standing guard.
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The first game was played with St. Helen’s Hall Junior College. The Junior College
showed excellent cooperation, considering the short time they have practiced together.
The score was 27-7 in the Hall's favor. The College girls showed fine sportsmanship
and seemed determined to break our record in a return game.

ST. HELEN'S HALL VS.

HOLY CHILD

This game was very fast. Both teams fought hard and used their passing to advantage.
Our team again won a victory with a score of 37-23.

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The girls had to work for every point. The game was smooth and speedy. As a result
of the fine coaching of Mrs. Knapp, the Hall was once more victorious, the final score
being 44-17.

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This was one of the hardest and most exciting games of the season. Each school had
a team, outstanding for its defensive play and excellent passing. Both sides showed good
sportsmanship The Hall won with a score of -10-34.

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Our return game at Reed was most exciting. Both schools worked hard. Reed had
the stronger team, and we were defeated with a score of 28-44. This was the firsc time
we had lost a game in six years. Incidentally, the last game lost was to Reed.

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The game was played on our floor, and, as the weather was just right for vigorous
action, the match was outstanding for the good teamwork of both contestants. St. Maty’s
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We, the girls of St. Helen’s Hall, wish to express our appreciation of our gym teacher,
Mrs. Knapp, who for many years has been our loving friend and inspiring instructor.
She has devoted unlimited time to the perfecting of our passes and baskets, and but
for her untiring patience, our school could never have attained the athletic fame of
which it can be truly proud. We feel that it is a privilege to work under her direction.

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Many interesting games were played between the College and High School. They
were so very closely matched in skill that the competition was exciting. Under the lead­
ership of Mrs. Knapp, the girls perfected their game.

FENCING
Fencing was a favorite sport this year. Many of the girls turned out with enthusiasm.
Under the instruction of Mr. Knapp, the girls made much progress. Mr. Knapp arranged
bouts for the championship, which was won by Ruth Smith.

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Front row: Betty Pownall. Elaine Tubbs. Jean Moir, Helen Stone. Betty Zehntbaucr, Billie Reynolds,
Sally McCune, Peggy Lou Smith, Marion Rosenblatt, Betty Baker. Betty Lou Roberts

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becoming more and more important in the school. This year an impressive tea was
held at the home of Betty Baker in October. Eleven girls were pledged and initiated in
February. The initiation was followed by a dinner and dance at Everglade in honor of
the new members. An enjoyable Christmas party was also held at the home of Gretchen
Smith. Only girls interested in athletics and taking a prominent part in school activities
are admitted to the club. Mrs. Knapp is our leader and adviser This year Ruth Smith
was president; Jean Moir, vice president; and Betty Baker, secretary.

�Peggy Krumbein, Gretchen Smith, Ruth Smith, Mary Alice Enos.

TENNIS
The first sunshiny clay draws forth many tennis enthusiasts. They come gaily forth
racquets swinging, balls bouncing, happy laughter floating through the air. Many sign
up for the Senior and Doubles tournaments, all eagerly struggling for the silver tennis
cups to be awarded the winners This year on the tennis team there are Ruth Smith,
Peggy Krumbein, Gretchen Smith, and Mary Alice Enos.

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TUMBLING
Tumbling is a sport recently introduced at St. Helen's Hall. Two Junior College girls
have assisted in instructing the High School classes. Several performances before the
school have proved the ability of the tumblers.

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September 6
School begins with everyone peppy and filled to the brim with firm resolutions for
hard study. Gazing about us, we see an unusual abundance of new faces.
September 25
A new organization is formed—the St. Helen's Hall Student Body. Officers are
elected, and Dorothy Hill is chosen the first President. Activities are planned for the
term. Under our President’s capable guidance this movement promises to be a huge
success!
September 28
The annual Old-girl, New-girl party is a success. The new girls are initiated more
thoroughly than ever before. First prize for the best and most original costume is
awarded to the "Wrigley Gum” girls. The new teachers are also initiated into the ranks.
October 2
The Student Body has its first entertainment. Mr. Prilliman from Hill Military
Academy tells us of his travels. Miss Marston gives us a brief summary of the etiquette
of Parliamentary law to help the Student Body conduct its meetings.
October 4
Judge Spurlin gives us an interesting and instructive talk in the assembly hall. Her
subject is "Woman’s Work in the World.”
It is decided in a Student Body meeting to have a bulletin board which will be
posted in the hall opposite the English room. The Editor and Assistant Editor are
elected.
October 11
The annual Faculty Tea is held today in the assembly hall. The teachers and parents
are well represented.
October 20
The school is greatly honored today by the visit of Anne Shannon Monroe, the wellknown author. She gives us an inspirational talk on writing and on her own experiences
as a writer. The rought draft of her latest story interests us all.
October 27
The Senior Benefit inaugurates the yearly money-raising campaign. The guests play
bridge, then are entertained by a one-act comedy, “Women Folks,” by John Kirkpatrick,
presented by members of the Senior Class.
November 2
Alpha Theta, the athletic club, gives its semi-annual rush tea. Ten girls are pledged.
November 6
The Student Body presents, at its monthly entertainment, Miss Lillian Pettibone,
prominent Portland musician. After her selections, Miss Axelson from Meier &amp; Frank’s
gives us some new ideas about individual style.
The first Hill dance of the year is given. Many Hall girls attend. The Hallowe’en
theme is well carried out. Several fortune-tellers add to the atmosphere.
November 9
The end of the first quarter is here.

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The Farmer's Frolic, a barn dance, is given by the Student Body in the assembly hall.
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Our first game, the Junior College with the High School, is a hard fought one, but
the High School triumphs, 25-7.
November 29
Our well-earned Thanksgiving vacation begins. Everyone leaves, looking forward to
a pleasant time.
December 4
Back so soon! If Christmas were not so near, we should be depressed.

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The Mothers’ Club of Fernwood School visits us and presents a number &lt;&gt;1 Christmas
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The Dramatic Art Class presents the Christmas play. This year it is
Madonna.” Moving pictures are taken of it.

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The Christmas Cantata given by the Boarders is beautiful. After the singing the
Boarders and their guests join in having a gay time the rest of the evening.
December 15
At last! We’re off for Christmas vacation! School closes for an unusually long period
of three weeks—until next year!
January 3
Vacation is over. With exams hanging over our heads, we all must work harder than
usual for a few weeks. We surprise and please our teachers by our industry.
January 10
The ground is broken for the new Junior College. The ceremony is very solemn.
Bishop Sumner gives a brief address on the significance of the Junior College to the West.
January 14
Mr. Irvine, Editor of the Oregon Journal, delivers an inspiring talk on study and
what education may do for one. We all make resolutions to study harder and to get
more out of our classes.
January 18
Already the end of the second quarter! At this rate the year will soon pass!
January 22
The first day of examination week! A last minute calm has settled over everyone.
The worst will soon be over.
January 29
Over at last! We all relax. Until May, no more worries.

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The Bishop of Sacramento delivers an address in the chapel. He speaks of the L
season and of its purpose. He speaks impressively, and we should enjoy heanng^hn
Balloons! Laughter! Music! Oh, what a grand time we have at the Senior Froli
after school! Various contests are held, and prizes awarded to the winners. This is one
of the most successful affairs of the year.
February 15
The Portland Symphony Orchestra broadcasts over the Standard Symphony Hour from
the Woodcraft Hall. Most of the selections are of the Spanish school. It is certainly
thrilling to be present at a nation-wide broadcast.
February 16
We play our second game of the season today at Holy Child. We win, 34-23.
February 21
The Japanese Consul speaks of the relations between Japan and the United States.
This talk gives us an entirely new viewpoint on Japan. After his talk, he and his
assistant show some moving pictures of Japan.
February 22
The Hill Military Academy has its yearly track meet tonight. Many Hall girls attend
and find it exciting.
February 23
We play a game with Reed College. As usual, it is an exciting contest. We always
enjoy playing Reed girls because of their good sportsmanship. The final score is 44-17.
February 27
Carl Sandburg, noted American writer and poet, lectures on Abraham Lincoln at the
Masonic Temple. After his speech he plays a mandolin-guitar and sings some old
American songs.
March 1
We play a return game with Reed. This time Reed wins, 44-28.
Tom Terriss, noted traveler and lecturer, talks at Benson High School. He tells of
many interesting adventures in Egypt and the Orient.
March 5
Reverend Taylor from the Grace Memorial Church speaks to us in the assembly hall.
He describes the Cathedrals of Europe, recounting interesting legends about them and
showing us some beautifully colored pictures.
March 7
Dr. Parsons, director of social science research at the University of Oregon, lectures
in the assembly hall. His talk is stimulating.
March 9
We play St. Mary's. After a struggle, the score reads 39-33, our favor.
Spring vacation! It is longer this year so that the Junior College may be moved into
the new building. We’re off for a week of good times!

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Vacation flies as usual! But we are all glad to be back and are interested in the new
College building. The Seniors are among those who attend the opening service in the
beautiful chapel; and after the service, we inspect the building.

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Our return game with St. Mary’s is played on our floor. Both teams are out to win,
and, as it is the last game of the season, they play hard. However, we win, 44-37.

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Our Student Body presents the Portland Civic Theatre School in two plays "All on
a Summer’s Day” and "The Constant Lover.” This is the latest method of raising money,
and it proves successful.
May 6
Sister Superior’s surprise party this year was a most enjoyable and memorable one. We
were invited for a ramble through the city which led to the Auditorium where we saw
the pageant, "Portals of May.”
May IS
Our second Student Body Dance! It turns out perfectly.
The May Fete is held in the afternoon before the dance. This is the firsr of many—
we hope. We elect a queen and a master of ceremonies to preside over the affair.

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The New Girls give their party for the Old Girls, in return for the party given to
them by the Old Girls in the fall. After supper they entertain us in the Assembly Hall
by various stunts.

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The annual Alumnae tea is held on this afternoon. It is most enjoyable and makes
all the Seniors realize how very close Commencement is.
May 28
Although we have been expecting it, exam week falls like a sledge-hammer blow
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Evening—The Junior-Senior Prom! As usual, this is the loveliest dance of the year.
As it is the last Hall dance for the Seniors, the occasion is a little sad. In spite of that,
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The Baccalaureare Sunday service is held at Trinity Church this year. After the service,
a picnic luncheon is served in the gym. Then comes the unveiling of the Senior class
picture and the giving out of the "Delphics.”
June 4
The Senior Class Play, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, is given tonight. It is beautifully
produced under the direction of Mrs. Folts. We discover considerable talent in the class.
After the play, the school awards and trophies are given out.

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and sorrow, for although they hate to leave the school and their friends, all are looking
forward to new and enjoyable experiences, and everyone feels the joy of a piece of work
well done.

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"Cantona”

. St. Nicholas School

Seattle, Washington

"Garrulous Pine" .

. The Catlin School

Portland, Oregon

"Cardinal"

. Lincoln High School

"Memoirs”

. Grant High School

Portland, Oregon

"Academia" .

. St. Mary’s Academy

Portland, Oregon

"Lens” .

. Washington High School

Portland, Oregon

"Satura"

. St. John Baptist School .

Mendham, New Jersey

Croftonian”

. Crofton House School

Vancouver, British Columbia

’Kodak”

. Kemper Hall .

'Indian Paint Brush”

. Castilleja School

'Works and Days”

. Miss Burke’s School

San Francisco, California

• The Bishop’s School

La Jolla, California

. The Branson School

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Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Palo Alto, California

Hamlin School

San Francisco, California

Miss Baird’s School

Orange, New Jersey

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ENGAGEMENTS
.. £ • Riiveu /’30) has announced her engagement to Mr. Harry MacKay.
Mary°Simnionds ('27) has announced her engagement to Mr, Richard Musgrove.
MARRIAGES
Barbara Jennings (’30) is now Mrs. Stanley Wickham and is living in Ashland,
Oregon.
Nancy Foley (’31) is now Mrs. Verne Gibbs of Lewiston. Idaho.
Margaret L. Proctor (’29) is now Mrs. Henry E. Dunn of New York City.
Serena Morrison Hines (’27) is now Mrs. Gerald Plue of Portland.
Juanita Wilkinson (’27) is now Mrs. Lawrence Lee of Portland.
Helen Dunn (’26) is now Mrs. H. A. Wynter of Seattle.
Mildred Gibson (’26) is now Mrs. W. B. Gilmore of Salem, Oregon.
Elizabeth Martin (’26) is now Mrs. Cecil Dayle French of Portland.
Mariah Wilson (’26) is now Mrs. Robert Bishop of Portland.
Marjorie Pittock (’25) is now Mrs. John A. McDougall.
Elva Mervey (’21) is now Mrs. Robert Rutherford and is living in California.

B I RTHS
Mrs. Leon McQuary (Irene Carter—’31) has a baby girl and is living in Forest Grove,
Oregon.
Mrs. Donald Dahl (Arvilla Gray—’30) has a baby girl, Janet.
Mrs. O. L. Linder (Mary Helen Carr—’29) has a baby boy and is now living in
Portland.
Mrs. Lewis Ankeny (Dorothy Dunham—’27) has a baby boy and is now living in
Walla Walla, Washington.
Mrs. Sidney F. Woodbury, Jr. (Geraldine Dye—’27) has a baby girl.
Mrs. Miner Thomson Coburn (Helen Hembree—’26) has a baby girl, Helen, and
is now living in Chicago.
Mrs. J. W. Eaton (Mary Ray Fraley—’24) has a baby girl, Mary Louise.

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Kathleen Aston is studying at the University of Oregon, Extension Division.
Betty Jane Barr recently returned from China and is now living in Seattle.
Jane Blair is attending the University of New Mexico.
Louise Harlan and Eleanor Luper are attending Stanford this year. Louise is a Chi
Omega, and Eleanor is a Kappa Alpha Theta.
ebecca Hopkins is at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Betty Tubbs and Margaret Ingram are attending the St. Helen’s Hall Junior College,
arbara Berger and Jeanette Jones are at home this year. Jeanette is studying singing,
ms Katherine Jones is a Delta Gamma at the University of Washington,
ucille Leonardo is living at home in Grandview, Washington.
Josephine McGilchrist is attending Willamette University at Salem, Oregon.
ranees Miller is a member of Gamma Phi Beta at the University of California,
uoreen Plympton is taking a post-graduate course at Lincoln High School this year,
ausan Steiwer is attending the Sacramento Junior College in California,
jane lenmson is attending the Ashland Normal School.
Frances Watzek is Phi Beta Phi at the University of Oregon.

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Jean Cameron (’32) is attending the State Teacher’s College at San Francisco, Cali­
fornia.
Mary Louise Kendall (’32) is now living at Prindle, Washington.
Jane Myers (’32) is at the University of Wisconsin.
Saville Riley (’32) is attending the Northwestern School of Commerce.
. Isabelle Chandler (’30) will be graduated in June from the Southern Branch of the
University of Idaho in Pocatello, Idaho.
Marion Denton (’30) is teaching music this year at St. Helen’s Hall.

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Maxine Bennett (’28) and her sister Lillian (’25) are doing professional dancing in
New York.
Betty McRobbie (’28) is in nurse’s training at the Royal Victorian Hospital in Mont­
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Harriette Chase (’27) is attending Columbia University in New York, where she is
studying social welfare.
Jane Cullers (’27) is secretary at St. Helen’s Hall this year.
Mrs. Margaret Johnson Bristol (’27) is doing interior decorating in California.
Mary Alice Meyer (’27) and her sister Evelyn (’25) are visiting in the Hawaiian
Islands.
Helen Peters (’26) is now an assistant instructor at the Yale School of Nursing.
Nancy Chipman (’26) is visiting in Texas.
Sarah E. Allyn (’26) is now teaching in a private school in Monterey, California.
Edna Ellen Bell (’24) is now visiting in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Ruth Wonacott (’24) is studying sociology at the New York Hospital in New York.
Mrs. Evelyn Thatcher Ballard (’21) is now traveling the Orient.

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by the teacher to remain in her seat after the session until she had written an original
composition containing not less than fifty words. In a surprisingly short space of time,
she offered the following, and was duly excused:
I lost my kitty, and I went out and called, "Come, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty,
kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty, kitty,
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I'm going to have a little sister some day, ain't I?"
"Why, dear, do you want one?”
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The older sister rebuked the younger when putting her to bed for being cross and
ill-tempered throughout the day. After she had been neatly tucked in, the little one
commented:
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family and business interests are exposed—
To protea yourself from the effects of these
dangers through an Agency such as this.

Skylights, Cornice, Roofing
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WILCOX BUILDING

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The mother called in vain for her young son. Then she searched the ground ilocr,
the first story, the second, and the attic—all in vain. Finally she climbed to the trap
door in the roof, pushed it open, and cried:
"John Henry, are you out there?"
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The little boy, sent to the butcher shop, delivered himself of his message in these words:
"Ma says to send her another ox-tail, please, an’ ma says the last one was very nice,
an" ma says she wants another off the same ox!”

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The teacher directed the class to write a brief account of a baseball game. All the
pupils were busy during the allotted time, except one little boy, who sat motionless and
wrote never a word. The teacher gave him an additional five minutes, calling them off
one by one. The fifth minute had almost elapsed when the youngster awoke to life
and scrawled a sentence. It ran thus:
"Rain—no game."

The cultured maid servant announced to her mistress, wife of the profiteer;
If you please, ma am, there’s a mendicant at the door.''
The mistress sniffed contemptuously:
"Tell ’im there’s nothin’ to mend."

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Portland, Oregon

219 S. W. Broadway

A member of the faculty in a London medical college was appointed an honorary
physician to the king. He proudly wrote a notice on the blackboard in his class room :
"Professor Jennings informs his students that he has been appointed honorary physi­
cian to His Majesty, King George."
W'iu.n he returned to the class room in the afternoon, he found written below his
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Faculty
Government of the School

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School Honors
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CHAPLAIN
The Reverend Richard F. Ayres
GENERAL SUPERINTEND E N C E
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Fannie Heck
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W. Howard Knapp

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Graduate Work, Vale University
Lower School

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Harriet Me Isaac
Whitman College, B. A.
Graduate Work, University of California

Lower School

Helen Olson
Oregon Normal School

French

Lorine Peterson
Reed College, Portland, Oregon. A. B.

German

Tanya Sciireiber
Junior College, Russia
College: Dresden, Berlin, Germany; Nice, France; Naples, Italy

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Helen W. Shuman
University of Oregon, B. A.
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University of Michigan, A. B., M. S.
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Peggy Bernard
Alice Freeze
Geraldine Manny. Byrl Browne
Caroline Stratton. Jane Mount
Maryalice Enos
Anita Cadonau. Margaret Holford
Helen Stone, Phyllis Grenfell
Mary Louise Blodgett
Margaret Mary Mann
Laddie Green
Peggy Krumbein
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Jeanne Latourelte, Mary Helen
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of the other classes, was under the leadership of Peggy Bernard as president and
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more school activities, giving everyone an opportunity to share them. At the first
of the year a school paper was organized, which has been kept up by our capable
editor, Phyllis Elder. At Christmas time, a party was given by the Student Body
for some poor children, also some additions have been made to the school for the
welfare of the students. Two dances were given by the Student Body along with
other activities. Laddie Green was president the first term, and Peggy Carleton
the second term.

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entire school year. Phyllis Elder was elected editor. Marguerite Peters was elected
assistant editor, and a large staff was appointed. The paper has given the girls a
fine opportunity to express themselves. It has also given those on the staff ex­
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girl knew that at all times she could confide in Mrs. Knapp
and receive competent advice.
Mrs. Knapp was a splendid coach and her inspiration and
direction made our basketball team one of the strongest
in the city for many years. Every girl who knew Mrs.
Knapp is proud to have had her friendship and grateful to
her memory for having enriched the lives of all of us.

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TS" NOW all men by these presents that we, the class of 1935 of St. Helens Hall
realizing1 the uncertainty of ever meeting again and the certainty of our undy­
ing friendship, and being of sound mind and judgment, do hereby make this our
last will and testament:
T. Anne Berkey, will mv high and excitable voice to Dorothea James.
I. Peggy Bernard, will my eyebrows to Nancy Alber.
I. Mary Louise Blodgett, will my sneeze to Victoria Hartwell.
L Anita Gudonau, will mv typing ability to Janet Mann.
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I. I.uak l.aiourette, will my beaming face to Jean Groves.
I. Jeanne I.atourette, will my many moods to Shirley Giltner.
I. Margaret Holford, will my love for tennis to Mary Justine Gilbert.
I, Lillian Brooke, will my dramatic ability to Eleanor Oliver.
I. Margaret Mary Mann, will my emotions to Babe Peters.
I. Peggy Carleton. will mv boyish figure to Cathryn Collins.
I. Phyllis Grenfell, will mv cod-liver oil pills to Ruth Richardson.
I. Marian Siegfried, will my curly hair to Dorothy Dixon.
1, Helen Stone, will mv turned up nose to Frances Paris.
I, Geraldine Manny, will my dainty laugh to Betty Nichols.
I. Caroline Stratton, will my senior dignity to my sister, Nancy.
I. Mary Kathryn Shoemaker, will my rosy cheeks to those who need them
1, Elizabeth Stone, will my ability to make funny faces to Bobby Jones.
1, Byrl Browne, will mv curves to Alice Freeze.
I, Mary Helen Pruitt, will my ability to sit still to Betty Sumner.
I, Nancy Ann Hilton, will my buxom figure to Suzanne Sigel.
1, Marion Rosenblatt, will mv disposition to Eileen MacDonald.
I, Jane Mount, will my ability to write poetry to my sister, Carol.
I, Phyllis Elder, will mv Hi-Y pin to Janet Crosse.
Respect fully submitted,
Class of 1935.
We, the class of 1935, will our dignity to the Seniors; our enthusiastic nature
to the Juniors; our search for knowledge to the Sophomores: and our ability to
organize functions to the Freshmen.

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to while the time away. 1 went into the periodical room where the headlines from
papers gathered from all over the world attracted my attention. Imagine my great
surprise to find on one of the prominent New York papers the picture of one of
the ’35 graduates of St. Helen's Hall. It was that of the former Laddie Green,
who is now the Queen of Timbuctu! Was I astonished! In the same paper I
noticed one of the clever cartoons done by the famous Dorothy Furnish. There was
a notice of the promotion of Phyllis Elder to the position of head announcer of
the Pepsodent Hour, and, by the way. I see by the advertisements that Peggy
Bernard is their Prize Picture Poster Girl.
This promised to be so interesting that I decided my time was being veil spent
and I began to look on in earnest, to sec \vhat I could find of the rest of that
class. I saw in the Viennese news that Anne Bcrkcy is making great headway in
career as an opera singer. In the notices of that paper I also ran across an account
of the new Silly Symphony being produced in German by its originator. Phyllis
Grenfell, who plays all the piccolo accompaniments herself.
I noticed in a paper from Calcutta, a rather old one at that, that Jeanne and
Lucile Latourette are spending some time at the palace of the Rajah, where Jeanne
is teaching the royal wives the art of bleaching their hair, and Lucile is learning
the authentic way to charm snakes. Also from the Oriental Journal of Shanghai.
I find that Jane Mount is very successful in her venture of trying to edit a Chinese
“College Humor". Lillian Brooke is the Matron of the new Manila Children's
Home, so the paper says.
And now to return to the United States, where in the papers from the west
coast I find that Geraldine Hanny has organized a fine circus in which she shows
the terror-striking Brutus, the cruel man-eating lion, and his harem. Maryalice
Enos has charge of the tight-rope-walking section of the outfit, and Anita Cadonau
does a toe-dance in between acts. Strangely, too, I find the picture of Nathalie
Lewis on the sport page, for Nathalie is the new manager of a widely known base­
ball team.
News flash from Paris! Peggy Krumbein, who always did have high aspira­
tions. is a highly praised poetess. Margaret Mary Mann is mentioned for creating
a new device whereby the visitors of the Eiffel Tower, where she is head elevator
girl, can have restful music on the trips up and down in the elevators. Byrl Browne,
who lives in Lyons, owns an exclusive shop where she models Dr. Locke's shoes:
she also goes around to the hospitals where she demonstrates. I found among
these papers a late paper from Holland, where I see Marion Siegfried has opened
a new dairy farm, and her partner is Elizabeth Stone, who is veterinary for the
bovine population.
From the Lithuanian papers I gleaned this information. Marion Rosenteachers* speed prize, for she is teaching a school of her own there now. Nancy
Hilton is conducting a dancing school in Barcelona where no less a young person
than the son of Fred Astaire is in training.
From the Lithuanian papers I gleaned this information, Marian Rosen­
blatt has syndicated her famous "Tell Auntie" column. Then I found this news in
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head telephone operator in the great Grain Exchange Building. Margaret Hoi lord
has an option on the comic section of the New York Times and tries out all her
humor on the Young Peoples Corrective School, which is in charge of another of
the girls from that same class, Mary Kav Shoemaker. Mary Louise Blodgett has
been promoted to the rank of General in the Salvation Army, and no doubt that
lassie spends many a sleepless night over her former class-mates, And by the
way. Jan, I heard that Helen Stone was left more than a million dollars at the
death of her husband, the late Sir Skeiton Thursly, the Cream of Asparagus Soup
King. Mary Helen Pruitt, who always had a wish to travel, now probably does
it on the ocean floor; for I see that her husband, William Beebe Jr. has made
several trips to the bottom of the sea lately, accompanied by her. In the latest
paper from the growing metropolis of Dufur, I see that its prominent citizen,
Peggy Carleton, lias written the final chapter in her outstanding book, “The True
Life of the Old Grey Mare.” She must have to work very hard, for she also
edits a monthly agricultural paper called "What's What in Wheat.”
I think bv the things I have read that most of the girls must be happy in
their chosen fields, don’t you? It certainly seems that most of them have fulfilled
their wishes for travel and lots of it for they seem to be widely scattered over the
earth’s surface.
Well. I think I shall close now. for we seem to be arriving at the airport.
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No person here in all the world
Without a single fault is known.
Until we join our parts together
And find a perfect Senior grown!
Lucile Latourette has the prettiest legs,
Phyllis Elder produces the style,
Mary Kay Shoemaker has the complexion.
And Peggy Bernard, the smile.
Anne Berkev’s hands add a touch to it all,
Caroline Stratton’s ebony hair.
Dorothy Good has a wonderful nose,
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Her feet, of all. the best choice.
The ideal height conies with Geraldine
Hanny,
W ith Peter Pruitt, the voice.
Peggy Krumhein is known for her teeth
And for eyebrows, our friend, Byrl
Browne.
Dorothy Furnish’s wonderful figure
Has never produced a frown.
Anita Cadonau has the best eyelashes.
Peggy Carleton, the chin:
For brains, it is known that Elizabeth
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Laddie Green has such deep, dark eyes.
Mary Louise Blodgett with all her vitality
Lets nobody else take the prize.
Maryalice Enos goes in for athletics,
For music goes Margaret Mann.
Nancy Ann Hilton has dancing ability
As fine as anvone can.
For conversation, Nathalie Lewis
Among the best is known.
For geniality. Margaret FIolford.
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Ingenuity, Jane Mount.
Marion Rosenblatt, tranquility
To take into account.
Always the funny side of life
By Lillian Brooke is seen,
For loving generosity
Js Frances Corfe the queen!
And so we have our Perfect Senior
In every little thing.
When they are placed together here
The Senior praises sing.
Jane Mount.

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American Legion Certificate of Honor

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Pin and Testimonial Awarded to the Girl Having the Highest
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Gift from Mrs. John S. Parke to the Most Courteous and
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Grace Natwick VI

Alumnae Pin Given to the Senior of Good Scholarship Who
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Gretchen Smith VI

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Dorothy Hill VI
Work in the School Activities
In tlie “Noted Picture Contest*’ the following prizes were awarded:
Billie Reynolds VI
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Mary Helen Pruitt V
Second Prize
Dorothy Jane Furnish V
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Betty Watkins VI
Peggy Bernard Y
Kathryn Rogers II
M’Liss Loeding I
Lisa Gill I

Tennis
Singles cup given by the Athletic Association won by :
Ruth Smith
Doubles cups given by Alpha Theta won by the Days from the Boarders:
Ruth Smith
Peggy Krumbein

Fencing
First prize of a cup from the Athletic Association won by:
Ruth Smith
Second prize of a fencing foil from the Athletic Association won by:
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The first testimonials were awarded to pupils attaining an average for the
vear of:
90% in every study
90% in attendance
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Peggy Krumbcin Y
Marion Rosenblatt V
Marion Clark IV
Alice Freeze IV

Charlotte Lee IV
Georgia Littlepage IV
Peggy Lou Smith IV
Dorothea James III
Jean Groves III

The second testimonials were awarded to pupils attaining an average for hi
year of:
85% in every study
90% in attendance and order
95% in punctuality
98% in conduct
Betty Baker VI
Peggy Bernard V
Dorothy Jane Furnish V
Dorothy Good V

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Gretchen Smith VI
Byrl Browne V
Lillian Brooke V
Anita Cadonau V

Nancy Ann Hilton Y
Helen Stone V
Dorothy Dixon TV'
Louise Good IV

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f I 'HINK, graduates of 1935. how much more you have before you than did the
graduate of St. Helen's Hall of fifty years ago. Think of the opportunities
offered to the young woman of today as compared with those offered her grand­
mother.
Today the young woman graduating from high school has her choice of
going to work immediately or of attending college and then entering any one of the
many fields offered to the modern young woman. Women of the twentieth century
have many of the same opportunities in the business world, the political world,
the social world, and the economic world as do the men. and it is up to us, the
coming generation, to carry on the excellent reputation already acquired by the
women of this generation.
When our grandmothers finished high school, very few of them went on to
institutes of higher learning. They either got married, taught school, or became
old maids, h was considered a disgrace for a woman to have to work to support
hersel f.
And so. with the preparation given us here at St. Helen's Hall, let us, the
graduating class of June, 1935, face the future with eagerness and with the assur­
ance that we arc equipped to live our lives intelligently and modernly.
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V\ 7rHHX one is about to write her last composition as a student, it might be
VV expected that some tribute be paid to the school which received her in girl­
hood, and sent her forth in womanhood. The poetical beauties of Keats, the pro­
found depths of Wordsworth or the logical analysis of Carlyle might each claim
their portion of the acknowledgment. But believing that the more lasting monu­
ment to the worth of our school can be built by an adherence to the truths which
it has and ought to teach, and by such a moulding of our lives, that in the years
to come it can point with pride to its children. I shall dedicate this to my class­
mates.
In all probability, we shall never again be assembled. Some will answer the
call of life from afar; some will find fame and honor; others will take their places
among the silent and obscure workers of the world; but no matter where we arc,
when we experience in different ways the tense excitement of a basketball game,
the dread of exams, the impatient waiting for report cards or the thrill of com­
mencement, our thoughts will often be together.
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BLACKFEET was a little* coon, just as high as the picket in a fence,
and about as wide. His mouth was filled with the “pearls of great price” which
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the pride and joy of all the Blackfeet. His trousers were ragged, his feet
hare, hut his heart was singing, for he was going to the “Big House" in one more
week to be a page boy for Master Ben, his one ideal.
January went humming down the road as fast as his legs could carry him,
trying to beat his shadow along the lane, for though Jan was old enough to know
better, he was still afraid, just a tiny bit, of oY man shadow’s reaching out to grab
the one and only authentic shadow January Blackfeet possessed.
“Mammy's goin’ ta mek a lil* shortnin’. shortnin’,
Mammy’s goin' ta mek a lil’ shortnin’ bread !’’
sang January at the top of his lungs as he neared the cabin which was home to
Mammy Blackfeet and her army of children.
"January! January!” called Mammy from the lean-to kitchen. “Did yo fetch
me thet lil’ piece of wool Ah asks yo to?”
“Yah, Mammy, it’s raht her’ in mv pocket, an’ do yo know what Marse John
done tol' me? Mammy, Ah’se next for page hoy on ol’ Colonel’s list, yas! Ah
is! Mammy, an’ Ah’m so happy Ah could die!”
Yo! Wall, bless mah lia’t if Ah didn’t done fo’got to tell yo thet! An’ Ah
knowed et since early this very mo'ning! Now run yo’se’f to the sto’ up thar an’
btiva new toof brush wif dis money liar; yo’ got to have pearls fo’ ol’ Marse!"
“Yah, Mammy, here Ah goes! Ol’ Man Ribber, dat ol’ Man Ribber . . .”
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Just one more day hill January’s exodus to the Big House. Clothes are
ready, just so, and according to the rule of the mistress of the Big House.
“Mammy! Whar yo got to? Ali’sc looked high over low to fin’ yo an’ now
yo’s hid ! Mammy, whar yo gone ?"
“Har, chile, land of mercy! What yo done? Somebody done hit yo one awful
wallop plumb on yo motif!”
“Mammy! Do yo know what? Ah’se got a feelin’ lak dis har toof is ’bout
to fall outer mah motif! What’ll de Marse say? Mammy, will he cane me? . . .
Ah’se nci’er goin’ ta play wif ol’ Jonah Fishcollar, nevali mo’. He tuck me under­
wears an’ biff! he knocked me spinnin* a mile!”
“January! dat ol’ horse done whop yo? Wait’ll Ah gits mah ban’s on him!
Done ruined mah honey lamb’s motif an’ lose him a toof! Law’s a mercy, here
comes Marse Clive! Wha’ he goin’ say ’bout dis!”
“Mammy Blackfeet?”
"Yas, sir, Marse Clive, here Ah is.”
“You son ready to come now?”
“Wall, sir, Marse Clive, he done had a small acceedent, but ...”
“What’s this? you lost your tooth? Well, sonny, you are a sight for my
tired, sore eyes! Wait ’till Father sees you! Here, don’t hide! He’ll like it! He
said last night he was yearning for a boy who could take a licking and grin!
C’mon, January, you and the Master will be great pals!”
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T-J OVV much or how little the meaning these few words, "Rest by the Roadside", can convey.
To one, the wayfarer weary with life’s struggles, too, it is not only "Rest by
the Roadside" but beauty in contemplation as well; and I have in mind the person
who filled the lowly task of hod carrier and who has recently been awarded the
coveted prize offered by the Denver Artists’ Guild for the most outstanding paint­
ing of the year.
This man, humble and self-taught, painted in oils on cardboard cut from a
box and enclosed in a crude, hand wrought frame, a phantasy in green, a pastoral
sonnet of grassy retreat—the picture of one of his childhood haunts, where, as he
says, he spent many happy boyhood hours.
In the sunset of his life, despite eighty-two years of menial labor, he has
been able to reproduce in livid colors, this fond memory which he affectionately
calls. "Rest by the Roadside”.
How beautiful it must be when one nearing the end of this earthly journey,
is able to recall from the recesses of his mind and memory the imprint of true
beauty made in early youth.
How beautiful that a rendezvous in youth can to old age be a "Rest by the
Roadside".
Caroline Stratton, ’35.

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The delicate odor of cherry trees,
The beauty of Orient eyes,
The fragrant wind as it gently sighs
And opens a bud in passing by.
The wave of an ancient fan,
A running jinrick-sha man,
A thousand faces, not one old.
Pearls, ivory, ebony, and jade,
Trinkets of polished or dull, old gold.
Incense rising will slowly fade
Like to romance never told.
Tiny tinkling temple bells,
A jeweled crescent moon hung high
In a grayish violet velvet sky—
Dreams!
Rattish, withered yellow men,
Scurrying down a narrow street
Past a smoky opium den,
Their dodging journey to complete.
And some decaying sea worn junk
That lies anchored in a sluggish river
Where other ships have sunk,
To draw their final breath and shiver.
On the filthy cobblestones,
Sordid children may be seen,
While nearby some leper moans
For alms or cries a weak "Unclean . . .”
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Too Much Talking
ACK LI\ ESAY, my roomatc, lias a swell sister; in fact I’m in love with her.
If 1 hadn’t loved her. I would never have gone to visit her aunt.
It all came about this way. Jack received a letter from his aunt, whom he
had never seen, telling him she was very lonely and pleading with him to visit
her during the spring vacation. “If I don’t hear from you.” she said, "I’ll expect
you on March 25.” However. Jack had made other arrangements, so he asked
me if I would visit her at Carmel-by-the-Sea. Tsobcl, his sister, succeeded in
persuading me to go.
On the train I had plenty of lime to think the whole matter over. 'I'he aunt
was unmarried, and probably a crabby old lady, and very set in her ways, That
was certainly not a very promising way to spend a vacation.
While 1 was thinking of my unhappy situation, a tall, pleasant fellow came up.
“Hello. My name’s Judson, A! Judson. We're starting a game of bridge and
we’d like to have you join us.”
“O. K. Thanks. I’m Bill Spencer.”
We played bridge until the train arrived at Carmel, where both Judson and
I got off.
“Good-bye, Spencer. Hope we meet again sometime.” 1 never dreamed we
would.
At the station where the aunt. Miss Storey, was to meet me. a person ot
about forty-five came up to me and said all in one breath;
“You're Jack, aren’t you? I can tell by the college labels on your suitcases.
Here Jim. take these suitcases, and show him to the car. Come on. Jack, we re
in a hurry. We're going to a dinner and then to a dance tonight. I hope . . .
“But . . .” I started.
"I hope you brought your tux and tailcoat along. How long is your vacation?
We re going to have a dandy time. Whoopee!”
I tried to interrupt: “You don't understand . . . I . . . that is he ...”
“Who doesn’t understand? You wait until this visit's over. I’ll bet you
thought I was about a hundred and very crabby. But I’m so glad you came. You re
every bit as handsome as I expected you to be. I would have been humiliated to
death if you hadn’t been. I’ve been raving about you for a week to all my
friends.”
She rattled on at this rate, not giving me a chance to get a word in edge­
wise. She answered all the questions that she asked, and took me oil my feet
so that I didn’t know what it was all about. I decided to let her think I was Jack
and hope for the best. It seemed funny, though, that she didn’t know . . .
Everything went along fine for a while. The fact that she talked so much
was really a blessing for me, for she seldom waited for me to reply to her ques­
tions.
One evening—the night before I left—she gave a dinner, and she had planned
it to be a real party. She invited about fifty young people whom she particularly
liked.
Much to my surprise, A1 Judson. the fellow I met on the train, appeared. As
my “aunt” was about to introduce Judson, he said;
“Well, hello Spencer, how are you? It’s nice meeting you again."
“My ‘aunt’ was astonished to hear me called ‘Spencer’ and at first thought
it was all a joke.
“Cut out your nonsense, Al. This is my nephew. Jack Livesay.”
“What, is Jack Livesay your nephew? That is a surprise! He and I went to
Cornell high school together. This fellow’s not Livesay. Believe me, Jack and
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Miss Storey was impressed with the sincerity of his statement.
"Maybe you're right. Come to think of it I’ve never seen my nephew.
And then turning to me. she said: ‘‘You're an imposter, after my money! Get
out of mv house—you—you . .
At this moment the doorbell rang. I thought this would he my chance to get
away, but my “aunt" was watching me. She grabbed me by the ear.
"Oh. no. you don’t escape. I’ve decided to keep you here till the police . . ."
My mind was running wild. Suddenly 1 heard a familiar voice. It was Jack
Livesay’s.
A1 Judson opened the door. Now he came forward.
"Miss Storey.” he said, "this is the real Jack Livesay.’’
I interrupted. "Jack, they think that I’m you. I’ve tried to explain to your
aunt, hut she talks so much that I can’t tell her about our arrangement.”
Win . Aunt Madge, didn’t you get my letter explaining that I couldn’t come
and that Bill Spencer was coming instead? I wrote it two days before Bill left.”
"Well," Aunt Madge said, "you probably forgot to mail it. Do you actually
remember the mailbox in which you put it and time of day it was?”
"Xnnn-no. N-not exactly—but I did mail it.”
"What’s that white paper sticking out of your pocket?”
"By gcorge, that’s it!”
"That’s just like a Livesay. What did you come down here for anyway?”
"Well. 1 drove down to see you and to take Bill back to college.”
"Well, you're just in time for a big dinner. If it hadn’t been that I talked
so much, this would never have happened. I’m really sorry. Bill. You must both
come down again." And she led the way to the dining room.
"Aunt Madge", as I now call her, and I had a swell time in spite of every­
thing. When I was leaving for college she confided to me:
"When I first saw you. 1 should have suspected the whole thing. I should
have known that a Livesay couldn’t he so good-looking."
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A stiff salt breeze is blowing;
The anchor’s heard ; set free
The good ship June of Thirty-five
And sail her out to sea.
Four years we’ve spent in port.
Preparing for the morrow.
Four busy years at Saint Helen’s Hall
Of mingled joy and sorrow.
Our hold is brimming full:
'Tis time to face the seas.
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The sails are filled with the breeze.
The good ship June of Thirty-five
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^ ranch. Slightly different from her city home, this huge plane with only waving
grain and here and there a patch of just sagebrush. Lonely? Terribly! Bored?
Maybe! What was there to do? Eat?—uhm. Sleep?—a little Parties?—one country
dance. Ho hum!
What’s that0 A picnic up to Cloud Cave, with Sue and her two brothers. What
tun! They'd go on horses to the one little river in the country and from there go
on foot up the trail to the cave, where they would eat their supper and then wail
tor the moon to come out before coming home.
Oh. what a horse! Did he have to make scrambled eggs of her? IT torses
at the riding academy at least treated her with some respect, but oh! lie
motion! Her head seemed in the middle of her shoulders, but
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At last—here they were. What a climb it had been but it was so bear.;
Long rolling plains doited with two or three houses—but the food loci
just now. Was Sue a good cook?—uhm!
Just as the last bite was finished a drop of rain hit her check. I : ;i more
came. A hurried consultation was held. The boys hurried down to cover ti
and would try to get back before the storm broke. The girls went into ;iie little
cave to wait.
Spooky—this waiting in a damp, nightmarish cave. Sudden peals of thunder
coming right into the cave. The boys had evidently been forced to wait until after
the storm was over to come back. Nothing to do but wait.
“Sue, where did this cave get its name of Cloud Cave?”
"Well, years ago a beautiful maid used to meet her lover here. Her family
discovered it and determined to stop it. The next night the girl came as usual. She
heard her lover come just as the moon came out from behind the clouds. Too late
she saw her father raise the fatal gun. Tn tragic despair she rushed down the trail,
missed her footing and plunged down into the river below. Tn the lovers’ memory
they called their trysting place ‘Cloud Cave’, because if the moon had been hidden
by the clouds the lover might never have been killed.”
‘‘How romantic! But oh. Sue, the storm is over. Let’s start down. Oh, here
the boys are. Now we can go.”
“What? Race me down. All right. Here I go.”
Now if I can just keep this up. Whatever is that horrible noise? Why look!
Why look! Sue and the boys had to stop for something and . . the path is gone!
Good heavens. The storm must have loosened the dirt . . . I’m the only one on
this side. I'll have to go for help.
“Sue, oh Sue! I'll go down for help! You and the boys might as well make
Sue, where are you;
yourselves com
Good heavens, she went too near the edge and . . . there she is caught on a
tree just below the trail!
“Oh, Sue—are you hurt? No! Well, hang on while the boys pass down their
belts—fasten them to yours with one hand while you hang on and then pass one of
them around the tree. That will hold you until I can get back with help. Now. don’t
get worried. Everything will be all right. The boys are there and will watch you.
I’ll be back as soon as possible.”
And here were die horses. She might as well take Sue's because it was faster
than her own. That-a-boy, hurry, hurry! This horse! He was rougher than any
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got to go faster.
At last! Dear, clear house—never have you seemed so nice! There was Sues
father—must tell him first—before she lost bold—
"Sue fell over cliff—washout—boys with her—hanging over edge—hurry to
save her—don’t mind me—all right—hurry!”
An hour later she woke up to find herself in bed and walking into the room
was Sue, safe and sound.
"Then they got you all right. What a relief!”
"What s that? How do I feel? Well, I will admit I never want to ride your
horse agai but how about getting up to go riding in the morning before breakfast?
Too
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Ai.ice Freeze, ’36.

My Dog
Today, as I went for a walk,
Feeling gay and free,
My dog came romping up the road
And trotted 'long with me.
The sun shone bright, my spirits rose.
I breathed the sweet spring air.
Forgetting long grey winter days,
Laying aside all care.
Mv dog is what the world calb dumb;
He cannot talk or reason.
But in the Spring he brings to me
More gladness for the season.
Throughout the long, dark winter nights
He guards our house—and me.
So in the Spring, when his work’s done
lie’s more than a pal, you see.
We wandered along, my clog and I,
Then he left me and ran—ever faster—
But I knew he’d come back, for I love him you know,
As for me—well lie’s fond of his master.
Peggy Bernard, ’35.

A Trusting Soul
TNTO a small town bank marched a young man of five. Pie walked straight to the
cashier’s window and stated his case.
"I want to borrow a nickel,” be demanded clearly.
The cashier was somewhat dumbfounded, but seriously produced a piece of
paper and formally inquired for how long a period the boy would desire the loan.
The lad replied that he would pay it back the next clay and at the cashier’s request,
signed his name, Dennv, to the slip of paper just filled out.
Promptly at the same hour the next day, Denny again entered the bank, this
time with a friend as witness, and plunked his nickel clown at the cashier’s window.
The cashier accepted it, tore up the note, and Denny left the bank, contented and
full of faith.
Dorothy Furnish, ’35.

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The Match Family
* I ' HERE were now only five left in the once very large match family, but these
five had always been at the bottom of the household and were the oldest and
therefore considered themselves the best. They were now living in a little tin house
in the pocket of a hunter. Let us listen to their conversation.
"Junior, what are you crowding clear off in that corner for? I declare you are
the littlest thing I have ever seen. All your brothers and sisters were as large as
the average person in the match family and just look at you! One would think
you had been broken right in two. Well, thank goodness, you have been able to
keep your head about you. anyway.”
"Mamma.” said little Junior in reply to what his mother had just said, "what
would ever happen if I lost my head? I guess I just wouldn’t he good for anything.
I would just be like the old saying, ‘not worth setting fire to.’ Because of my size
probably no one will ever give me a chance to show that I can keep my head and do
mv duty. But wait, mamma—here comes the landlord of this lovely home to !.ake
another one of our happy family away and I am afraid that this is one of those days
when we all lose our heads.”
"Well. Junior, it looks as if T am the one to show my skill today,” cried little
Diamond as she was pulled from her home in a most brutal manner.
This landlord was a very cruel person for when he took members of the match
family out of their fine home he always struck them and if they lost their heads or
broke down he would throw them on the ground and mumble to himself hut il they
managed to keep their heads and flare up at him lie would he very pleased.
lint wait—what has happened to Diamond? She has lost her head, poor child,
and now Lion is going to try to uphold the family motto—"Always Flare L'p.
Oh—what can be the matter? There goes Lion, but Mrs. Match had always said
that you could never depend upon Lion for anything. Listen to poor little Junior
now—
"Oh! Mamma, they arc taking you now and there will only be papa and T
here. What shall we do? But look at Papa; he has fallen out and now the landlord
won’t even give him a chance. Please Mamma, do your best to hold up the family
tradition because I am such a little fellow that the man will probably not give me a
chance either.”
But alas! Poor Mamma lost her head and there was no one left hut poor little
Junior and how sad he is. But look! The landlord has just snatched Junior out of
his warm house and how angry he seems at such a stupid family. Junior is very
tense waiting for the landlord to strike him and at last it comes—and—and ves, he
does. Junior kept his head. Hurrah! the match family motto has been saved by
little Junior who kept his head and remembered to "Always Flare Up.”
Peggy Carleton, '35.

A Boarder’s Best Friend
rT"'HE first to greet me with a smile in the morning is my best friend. She is really
JL what one would call a true comrade. She never runs into the bathroom in the
morning to grab my wash basin before I can get there. She never talks behind my
back about my faults, even though she docs know more about me than anyone
else ; for to her I confide my innermost thoughts. When I have a headache, she
doesn’t annoy me by singing. When I have a cold, she doesn't stay away from me
as though I were afflicted with the plague. When I receive candv. she doesn’t barge
in and ask for my favorite kind. Though she never has any money of her own. she
doesn’t want to borrow from me. She doesn’t ask to wear my new dress or my
new shoes. The only way I can account for her perfection, is the fact that she is
a Scottie dog and her name is Dynamite.
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INE WEEKS AGO sorrow entered her life. He had left her and had never
come back. He left at midnight without even saying good-bye. She awoke
the next morning and realized that he was lost to her.
Nothing could console her: all around the house were memories. She could
hear him speaking and his eyes haunted her night and day. His special pillow
was in its correct corner on the divan. She sat bv the hour and rested in the corner opposite.
Her mother and father worried and fretted about her. Nothing they could
do or bring her seemed to hold her interest.
But one day he returned. He entered the front door with a woebegone air.
He was unkempt and bedraggled, but glad to be home. He was unsure of his
welcome, too.
She was sitting in his corner when he entered. And then he spoke! She
jumped and gladly gathered him into her arms. He tried to show his apprecia­
tion but only succeeded in attracting the attention of the other members of the
family. They came joyfully.
"He’s come back!” she exclaimed happily.
And be echoed her happiness with a shrill bark.
Jeanne Latourette, '35.

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There is a little mouse
Who lives between our walls.
He skitters 'round the house
In private little halls.
Ill's home is in our basement,
And when our cat is there.
He makes faces from his casement.
It "gets in Kitty’s hair."
Some day he'll be too smarty!
Then Kitty’ll have some fun.
She’ll have a little party
When the gory deed is done.

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Guess Who?
APPEARANCE he is quite shaggy, lie never wears a tie. and always wears
ItieNbrown
and black. Oh ves. I beg your pardon. I believe 1 have seen him wear a
once. It was pink and blue.
1 am sorry to say that he has very bad conduct. He seldom goes to class and.
if he does, he is late. He talks, and even shouts, in the library, and minds people
but once in a while.
He has the most unusual way of speaking; and it is most difficult to under­
stand him. In fact. I can’t understand him at all. He opens his mouth very wide
when he talks, and nearly always speaks distinctly, but incoherently.
Although he has some bad habits, he has more good ones: and I am sure that
almost everyone misses him when he is gone and likes to have him when he’s here.
Guess who?
Who could it be but Nira Dawn, our Flashlight Airedale.
Frances Anne Mott, ’39.

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Wilkins Micawber
'V^’ICAWBER was a good soul; oh yes, very fine, with a jolly twinkle in his
eye and very deeply carved, round, red apples on each side of an exceedingly
round and red nose! All together, the three more truly resembled over-ripe plums!
His rather corpulent figure rendered a most assuring, confident air. and, in short,
he was the best specimen of a sound yet light-hearted individual. His shabby ap­
pearance was taken care of by the elegant carriage of his very round head and his
pompous stride. His large vocabulary did indeed suit his physical "build up’’, which,
by the way, was entirely essential to his means of existence. He was constantly
humming a tune with the greatest air of gentility; except, of course, while passing
the counting-house! He was light-hearted on the whole, with nothing to worry
about but his numerous debts; and though lie was not beyond a few miserable
hours of hard, heart-rending wails, he soon lifted himself up to a great height of
ecstasy on the revelation that he could always come through the back door when
the creditors were hounding and pounding at the front, lie considered himself in
the height of elegance and with a true oratorical instinct! He was alway sure
that something was bound to turn up the next day and his happy-go-lucky outlook
on life was not even marred by the precarious position once occupied in prison
because of his I.O.U.’s. But this, however, all ended very well and his merry soul
and twinkling eyes were none the duller through the passing of many years of
patient waiting and expectation.
Mary Justine Gilbert, ’38.

Love of the Sea
With a rollicking laugh at some swashbuckling tale
He rolls down the street, like a ship in a gale.
His eyes arc true Holland: as blue as can be,
For they glimmer like water,
Like deep, dark, blue water.
O they glimmer like water ....
So far out at Sea.............
For he is sailor; true, staunch, and well tried.
And he has acquired a buxom Dutch bride.
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Tis a bride in all ports,” you hear some old folks say,
But he is from Holland—
From true-blue old Holland
And this is his first—
Yes—his first wedding day.
But look—ah—he’s bidding farewell to the sea
With saddest of eyes, though still blue as can be
And they glimmer with tears,
.With salt bitter tears.
And his heart’s in his eyes
Looking far, far to sea.
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/COMFORTABLE warmth, lights flashing by, and the swaying, soothing motion of the train rocking my berth. Seven more hours and I would be home
once more, where I could get up at noon, and drink as much tea as I liked!
Then, like the breaking of some great reservoir or the ominous thundering of
a devastating monsoon came the snores of the man above me. Poor fellow, -he
must have been cursed with Saint Vitus dance, for he bounded with the agility of
a young and sprightly mountain goat from one side of the bed to the other. At
other times he seemed to be trying to find out whether his feet were paralyzed or
not; for he thumped them vigorously up and down ; whereupon I put my fingers in
my ears and tried to concentrate on the beauty of night, especially in the semi-arid
spaces, and seven cinnamon rolls I intended to consume for breakfast.
But. alas! it was no use, for the good fellow was either a dope fiend or was
mentally deficient, for he played golf in a loud voice, and strong language. After
that he was much more subdued, or so I hoped, and only snored mildly. But no,
my lucky &gt;t;&gt; was always a dark one, and he then began to play bridge and, from
what I could gather, it was certainly quite a game. Again I tried to disconnect my
thoughts, but finally decided to consult my watch (it has worked only spasmodi­
cally since 1 sat on it) and saw, to my horror, that it was almost two-thirty in the
gray of the morning.
My elevated friend had now ceased his enlightening conversation and was fit­
fully rolling over and over as though he were a billiard ball, yet always stayed in
his berth, luckily for me! To judge from the noise he was making he must have
weighed at least fourteen hundred pounds. At the moment I thought that I should
have hated to meet him in a hand-to-hand struggle, for he seemed to consist mainly
of muscle.
Then as the porter shook my nerveless body, he impressed me with the fact
that it was six-thirty. As 1 emerged sleepily from my so-called sleeping quarters,
I observed from under my touscled mop of hair a small dapper gentleman, monocle
in eye, sitting fully dressed, on the edge of his berth. He could only have weighed
about a hundred pounds, and he seemed very timid and subdued. Gadzooks! Had
I known that, I would have dealt with the man at once, and got a good night’s rest.
An key Larrabee, '37.

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When bids are flying thick and fast;
Among the lassies gay
And each is scanning o’er her past
In a hopeful sort of way—
When dinner dates and dances wait
Upon my lady’s whim,
Oh ! little does she know that Fate
Will fill her cup full to the brim.
Fate chooses this best time
To make its presence felt,
And I am choosing now this rhyme
Your hardened heart to melt.
For Fate descended not in lumps
Of Happiness and Joy;
Our doctor friend pronounced them mumps.
Oh Boy! Oh Boy! Oh Boy!
Elsie Lou Green, ’37.

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Everglade
"DEEP! BEEP! At this familiar sound one knows that “Grandpa Henry” lias
-U reached his destination—Everglade—a true and appropriate name for the lake
cottage which is nestled among the drooping trees and surrounded on two sides
by the soft blue waters of Lake Oswego. We do not realize how quickly girls really
can move until they reach this haven of freedom and enjoyment. Before “Grandpa
Henry”, who some probably do not know as a car. has barely had time to cool
himself off after his journey from the city .the girls are gone out of sight to reserve
a bed. to get their favorite canoes, or to put their bids in for the tennis court.
After a full and strenuous day of canoeing, swimming, tennis, or hiking, the
majority of girls is ready to spend a quiet evening by the fire, listening to the
radio or indulging in a game of ping-pong, not to mention a tray of delicious sand­
wiches to top off the evening.
By the time "Grandpa Henry” is warmed up for the ride back to town on
Sunday night, the girls are somewhat tired but are reluctant to return to the city
and their school work until another week-end rolls around which will carry them
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The Education of Thomas Babington Macaulay
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Wrote as well as anyone can.
His memory proved him a prodigy.
He learned to read before he was three.
An “infant phenomenon” is easily spoiled,
But Tommy was modest, though not hard-boiled.
Eor the wisdom and care that his mother gave
Taught the youngster how to behave,
To Trinity College Macaulay was sent
Into the literature there he went.
Historical essays, a higher art.
Drew Macaulay quite apart.
But philosophy and abstract thought
He greatly disliked, for it pleased him not!
If he’d studied his math it would have been well
Eor the habits of thought into which he fell.
His Latin was good, and his English rhymes
Won him some medals several times.
However, in certain subjects we find
That Macaulay was of a narrow mind!
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JL springs up every few minutes as if to catch you by surprise. There are cherry
trees planted all around the lake which shines like a huge mirror when the air is
still. But as a fresh gust of wind comes along, it whips up into little white caps as
if dancing with the breeze. The two downy white swans glide easily along on the
water, arching their necks and looking down at their images as if to say. "Do you
not think we are beautiful?” The cherry blossoms that had fallen on the lake float
along like little boats. As dusk falls the swans tuck their heads under their wings
and the wind stirs the old pine which stands like a sentinel towering over the lake.
On one of the high branches a wise old owl winks solemnly as he watches the quiet
scene below.
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A Pale Blue Dress

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RAX DM A. won’t you tell me about when you were a little girl? pleaded
Heather, a small girl with black curls and sparkling blue eyes.
“Well. I've told you everything there is to tell. Now let me see.” answered
Grandma as she paused and thought a moment.
“Well, when I was a little girl.” she began, “the most important events of the
year were the dances and the fair. My Mother told me I was too young to go to
the dances, but 1 never missed a fair.
“The fair usually began June 12 and it was June 1 when I received my in­
vitation to a dance from the boy who lived on the next farm. This was the first
time that I had ever been invited by a boy: and. on this occasion. Mother bought
me a pale blue dress with real lace and blue and pink rosebuds. My. it was pretty!
I never will forget that day. The sun was shining and the sky was just the shade
of my dress.
It was about three o’clock when we started. We went in the smartest
carriage •.bat could be found. It was black and shiny and contrasted with the
beautiful - arcl mare which was hitched to it.
All the girls and boys from the entire countryside were there. They all
looked with envy at my store-made dress, too!
“We -aw the sword swallower and the fire eater and many others. After we
got out of the merry-go-round, I was so dizzy that I had to sit down: and as I
got up, 1 caught my dress on a nail ..."
“Oh. Grandma, did you rip it badly? Couldn’t it be mended?” inquired
Heather hastilv.
"Yes. i believe it could.” Grandma replied.
“Do you suppose I could wear it? Wouldn’t it just about fit me?” asked
Heather with eagerness.
"Yes, 1 have it packed away in a trunk in the attic,” said Grandma.
"Mary Jane asked me to her costume party, and I would like to wear vour
dress if I may," said Heather to her grandmother.
The time flew as if on wings, and it wasn't long before Heather found herself
sitting in Mary Jane’s living room arrayed in the pale blue dress. They played
all sorts of games, and as Heather was exhausted, she sat down on a chair. She
arose hurriedly as the next game was beginning. In doing so, she caught her
dress, and instead of being angry, she just laughed and said, "I’ve often heard that
history repeats itself.”
Betty Gunderson, ’40.

The Goldfish Bowl
This unique sight made Mary frown
The goldfish bowl was upside down.
But swimming ’round quite naturally
Were goldfish, happy as could be.
Atop the bowl the table stood
With legs in air, a scene which should,
I think, be called indeed most rare
And as for laughs we all could share.
Marv looked, disgustedly,
And heaved a tired sigh as she
Took hammer, tacks, and stool and then.
Turned the picture right again.
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A S THE BIG BUS drew to a stop, Susanna Roger’s mind was not at all on the
•AjLbig estate across the road. She was thinking of Uncle John’s merry laugh and
of Tinker’s funny little bark. Oh! just why had she left them?
I will tell you about this little girl. Susanna Rogers lived with her uncle and
his tog. Tinker. At least she had until that terrible letter arrived. It was from her
Aunt May. It had invited Susanna to spend the months of June and July with her
at her beautiful estate at Sunset Lake.
“All off for Sunset Lake! All off for Sunset Lake!’’ Susanna stood up,
startled. As she stepped off the bus she noticed a small dog trotting wearily up
the steep hill. "Here pup, here pup. Come here.” The small dog quickened his pace.
As it drew nearer she could see it more distinctly. It seemed to her then that her
heart skipped a beat. For it was Tinker! "Oh, Tinker! How did you get here?”
Tinker looked up into her eyes as if he were trying to tell her but couldn’t.
The door of the big house opened and a cheery “Welcome” came from her
Aunt. “Oh! Aunt May, Uncle John's dog followed me all the way. Would you
keep him till I go home ?”
“Of course. I wouldn't for ten boxes of candy turn such a sweet little dog
out.” (Aunt May was very fond of candy.)
Two weeks later a telegram came from the little cottage in the lane. It said
Uncle John would arrive there at two o’clock the following afternoon. And may
I assure you that Sue and Tinker were anxiously waiting for someone at two
o’clock the following afternoon.
Nada Skidmore, Form IV.
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Johnny Gingha/n
f | ' HE bedroom was dark. Mrs. Jackson bad just left the room. Johnny snuggled
-L closer to his little mistress, Betty Jackson. Johnny Gingham, as you know, was
a crosspatch gingham dog stuffed with kapok.
This was Johnny’s last night with Betty, for he had to go to the repair shop
to have his tail mended. It had happened when he had played with Miss Elizabeth
Blue Eyes, the big mamma doll.
Johnny was very glad the next morning when Mrs. Jackson said, “I will mend
your crosspatch tail.” But oh! how it hurt. Mrs. Jackson had a very sharp needle
with a long piece of thread in it. She sewed up the tear in his tail. As soon as
Johnny was mended, Betty placed him on the lounge, for she knew it had been very
painful.
Johnny is a happy puppy now, for he knows he will never have to leave Betty
or have* to have his tail mended again.
Jean Morrison, Form VI.

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The tulip lifts its head each day,
Up to the sun and sky,
As if to catch the sunny ray,
Which shines so warmly nigh.
Its tall straight stem does lightly sway,
The cup of velvet red.
When e’er the gentle breezes play,
Within the flower bed.
Always it blooms with glory grand.
To usher in the spring,
God put it on this earthly land
To make our glad hearts sing.
Margaret Renton, Form VI.

One Germ Said to Another
HiAT a day! What a day! Business is terrible. The boss said he would fire
VV us if we didn’t get any more work,” said Mr. Cough Germ.
“I know. The depression must have struck all of us,” replied Mr. Mumps.
‘‘Oh! Oh! Look what’s coming down the street. Bobby Burns with an all-day
sucker, and lie dropped it! Come on, let’s get on it. Maybe we can get a job and
have a raise,” said Mr. Cough Germ.
‘‘That will be grand," laughed Mr. Mumps.
But no sooner had they settled on the sucker, when Bobby went into the
house. He immediately washed it spick and span in hot water. That was the last
of Mr. Cough Germ and Mr. Mumps.
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FIRST TEAM
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. Alice Freeze
. Marjorie Kernan
. Susan West, Maryalice Enos
Dorothea James. Byrl Browne, Laddie Green

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Ruth Richardson, Peggy Krumbein
. Frances Haworth, Yvonne Shepherd
Helen Stone. Peggy Bernard, Betty Lou Roberts
. Phyllis Nat wick, Maxine Howe, Lillian Brooke

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The first game of the season was played here January 18th with the Junior
College. In spite of the fact that it was early in the season it was an exciting game.
The Junior College played an excellent game and fought hard, but the final score,
however, was 25-12 in favor of the Hall.

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ST. HELEN’S HALL vs. MADELEINE CONVENT
The game between Madeleine and the Hall, played on February 1st at Made­
leine, ended with the score 32-20 in favor of Madeleine. Both teams played a line
game and fought hard.
A return game with Madeleine was played on our floor on March 29th.
Since it was our last outside game, our team fought exceptionally hard and won
with a score of 29-14.

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Our team played a public high school for the first time this year. The Wash­
ington team was behind in the first half, but they gained rapidly in the last half,
and gave our team some keen competition. The Hall was victorious with the score
of 41-37.
A return game with Washington was played on their floor March 1st. This
was one of the hardest and most exciting games of the season with Washington
ahead in the first half, but the Hall team gained rapidly. Washington had a strong
fighting team and was determined to win, but the game ended in a tie of 34-34.
ST. HELEN’S HALL vs. ST. MARY’S ACADEMY
The game was played on our floor on February 20th. Both teams were out to
win and showed excellent sportsmanship. St. Mary's proved to be the stronger
team and won with the score of 27-36.
A return game with St. Mary’s was played at Shattuck School, March 22nd.
It was a hard fought game, but St. Mary’s still proved the stronger team and won
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Coach’s Impressions
Maryalice Enos, Captain, has shown outstanding loyalty, interest, and effort,
has made an excellent leader, and, in addition, gives many a guard a difficult
run. It is with regret that we sec Maryaliee graduate.
Dorothea James can outstand (both in height as well as in fame) many an oppo­
nent, and both as guard and as center she has proved invaluable.
Marjorie Kernan is everywhere at once, and as side center her passes and her
teamwork added to her speed have made her a precious part of the team.
Marjorie is a Freshman, we are happy to say.
Ai.k&gt;: Freeze is a steady, hard-working center whose cooperation with Marjorie
has been outstanding and whose sure passes and reliable teamwork have sent
many a ball into the hands of the forwards.
Byri. Browne is, as any forward will tell you, very hard to lose. She is constantly
; her 'post and is quick and strong in her game.
Srs.w \\ I has made a good start in this, her Freshman year, and has made
many a goal for St. Helen’s. With speed and experience, Susan has a fine
future in basketball.
Bin i v I. i Korerts is extremely fast and very responsive in the game. With more
practice she would be a brilliant player.
Hki.en Stone, also a forward, is an excellent shot. Here is another Senior.
Ruth Richardson is a Junior and has another year to cause the forwards no
little worry. Ruth has unlimited energy and perseverance in her game.
Peggy Krlmp.ein has speed, and that is what a side center.needs. Peggy is going
to be a fine juggler soon, too.
M wine I lowe has a pivot which we wish that the entire team might acquire, and
it causes her opponent at side center considerable difficulty.
Peggy Bernard is nearly always ready to receive her passes in the forward terri­
tory and is calm and effective in shooting.
Frances Haworth is an industrious guard, a faithful player, and good material.
Frances has two more years.
Phyllis Natwick is a very vigorous player and a fine guard. She has energy and
ability.
Laddie Green is a center with a good eye for passes and a high jump.
Anita Cadonau has been a faithful player and has played side center the majority
of the time. Anita stays close to her opponent and has her eye on the ball.
Mary McCrea is reliable and sure as forward and can be counted on in shooting.
She has practiced well and is becoming a fine player.
Yvonne Shepherd can keep a forward well guarded, and with practice and atten­
tion she will make a fine guard.
Lillian Brooke is another good guard who can pass well and keep the forward
well covered. Lillian has been constant in attendance at practices as well.
The team as a whole is made up of fine players who have unlimited possibili­
ties, individually and as a group. The most important factor in a team of six is co­
operation and the time-worn expression, teamwork. The basketball squad has
worked hard, in the majority, and has shown remarkable sportsmanship and cour­
age in spite of several defeats. The prophecy for next year is a team with passes
and tactics which will prove effective against the hardest opponents, and the pros­
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Because of inclement weather, the tennis season started rather late this spring.
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selected. We had some really fine matches this year, and we believe that there are
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determine the winners. A gold medal was awarded to Charlotte Lee as first prize, a
silver medal to Nannette Moore as second prize, and a bronze medal to Phyllis
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shaped like bows and arrows, were made.
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The aim of Alpha Theta is to honor those girls who are outstanding in
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group.
The group tries throughout its program to support the highest in athletic
sportsmanship, and through the honor of membership which it places on certain
students and through its activities to uphold the ideals for which the school stands.
The officers for the first term were Marv Kathryn Shoemaker, President;
Marion Rosenblatt, Vice-President; and Helen Stone. Secretary-Treasurer. The
second term officers were Maryalice Enos, President: Elsie Lou Green, VicePresident, and Dorothea James, Secretary-Treasurer.

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So many girls turned out for Volley Ball this year that two teams were
chosen. Laddie Green was elected Captain of the Days and Yvonne Shepherd
Captain of the Boarders’ Team. The Days played the Boarders on November 21st
and won three games out of five. Three Days and three Boarders were then
chosen for a school team. On Wednesday, March 27th, they played the Junior
College and defeated them 6-0.

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SEPTEMBER 4

"Oil! did you have a good time this summer?" “Where did you go' "What
did you do?" was heard issuing from the dormitories as the Boarders busily pro­
ceeded to unpack their trunks and set their rooms in order.
September 5
School started out this year with great enthusiasm. 1 he Seniors were noticeably proud of their new desks in the back of study hall. With the help of the old
girls, the new girls soon became accustomed to the Hall routine.
September 7
The Boarders spent a delightful week-end at the Everglade, where they
launched the canoes and boats for the first time this season. They also enjoyed
swimming in the cool refreshing water.
September 26
Amidst a great deal of laughter and excitement the new girls were initiated
into the life of the Hall. This was at our Old Girl-New Girl party. Bright and
original costumes were seen everywhere, while a large quanity of cider, doughnuts
and apples was disposed of.
October 5
Alpha Theta gave a rush tea again this year at the home of one of the mem­
bers. Six girls were pledged into the organization.
October 24
The annual faculty tea was given, at which the Juniors and Seniors helped
serve and introduce the parents to the teachers.
October 31
A Hallowe’en dance at Hill was attended by the Boarders and a number of
the Day dodgers. Ah! we found fortune tellers there, who looked into our future,
and altogether, everyone seemed to have a very enjoyable time.
November 2
Today the first edition of our school paper, “The Blotter", appeared, and
was sold in large numbers.
November 21
The Days proved to be the champion volley-ball players of the school, for
they defeated the Boarders three games out of five.
November 28
Let’s dance! The first Student Body dance was a great success, since there
was an unusually large number present. Prizes were given to the best dancers.
November 28
Our Thanksgiving holidays arrived, and we were all looking forward to a
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Instead of the usual Christmas Cantata, the Boarders presented a beautiful
“Christmas Mystery Play”, to which a number of the Day Dodgers were invited.
Afterwards in the dormitories—hilarity, food and fun in abundance.
December 18
We welcomed the beginning of the eagerly awaited Christmas holidays,
which are exceptionally long this year.
December 22
Today we gave a Christmas party for the children of the Fruit and Flower
Mission. Refreshments were served and each child received a toy. They all had
the time of their lives.
January 8
My! how time does fly! Here we are at school again. Vacation memories
still linger, but nevertheless, we are glad to be back.
January 18
Our team defeated the Junior College today in the first basket-ball game of
the year. The score was 25-18.
January 21
Why did everyone show such a sudden spurt of great industriousness today ?
Well, we know. Dear old exams began to spread their little havoc in our minds.
February 1
Oh! Oh! The team lost the game with Madeleine 32-23. Better luck next time.
February 8
The Alpha Thetas decided to be different and give a Buffet supper instead of
another tea. The newly initiated members, especially, took great pleasure in se­
lecting six new pledges.
February 13
Our girls were victorious in a basket-ball game with Washington High School.
The score, 41-37.
We heard Mr. Edward O. Sisson of Reed College give us an interesting
account of the life and the character of Abraham Lincoln.
February 14
This was an eventful day for many of us, since Sister Superior arranged a
trip to Salem for us. We watched the process of passing bills in both of the State
Houses, and were introduced personally to Governor Martin.
February 20
Alas! Though they fought valiantly, the team lost to St. Mary’s, 32-23.
Today Miss Christine Larsen, who is instructor of the nurses at the Good
Samaritan Hospital, talked to us on the training and opportunities in the nursing
vocation. If any of the future Hall graduates are nurses we will know that her
address helped to inspire them.

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The annual track meet was held at Hill Military Academy, to which the Hall
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Another Student Body dance! To the rythmic strains of the orchestra we
all had a splendid time. The dance hall was decorated in the patriotic red. white,
and blue.

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The most exciting game of the year look place today. The good old team held
its own against Washington, and the score was a tie, 34-34.

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Many of the music lovers enjoyed the operas which were presented this week
at the civic auditorium. The favorite operas seemed to be “Aida” and "Madame
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\\V were honored today by having with us the Right Rev. James DeWolf
Ferry, who is the Presiding Bishop of the Church. He preached an extremely
interesting sermon to us in the college chapel.
'['(might the Boarders sang in the choir at the mass meeting which was held
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Holiday spirit is in the air, for our spring vacation begins today, and is just
in time to save us from that well-known spring fever.
March 22
I he return game with St. Mary’s was played. To our great disappointment our
team was defeated.
March 27
A most interesting address was given today in the college assembly hall. Mr.
Burt Brown Barker, who is the vice-president of the University of Oregon, talked
to us on the social customs of Japan. We learned many unusual facts about the
Japanese.
March 29
Our basket-ball season ended triumphantly when we defeated Madeleine 29-14.
April 9

Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinhardt, who is president of Mills College, gave us a
splendid lecture on “This Modern World, a Student’s World”.
April 26

Before it was too late the Boarders had their dance, and although only radio
music was available, they all had a marvelous time.

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original and intriguing costumes which made it extremely difficult for the teachers,
who were the judges, to make a decision. After a brief pause, Frances Corfe, dis­
guised as a lighthouse, was awarded the first prize. Yvonne Shepherd, masquerad­
ing as Rip Van Winkle, was the recipient of the second prize. The third prize went
to Jean Littlepage and Carolyn Kamm. who were impersonating the Campbell's
Soup children.
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On the evening of December sixteenth the Boarders presented, in place of
their annual Cantata, a Mystery Play in the auditorium. The leading parts were
taken by Mary Helen Pruitt, Yvonne Shepherd, and Erma Darling. It was thor­
oughly enjoyed by all those who were present. Various day-students were guests
of the boarders to spend the night and partook of an array of enticing refresh­
ments.

Symphony and Opera
A number of the girls attended the Portland Symphoy and Steers and Coman
Concert Scries for the 1934-1935 season. Included in the series were Daliez Frantz.
Roland Hayes, Mary Garden, Lawrence Tibbctt, Virginia Le Rae, John Charles
Thomas, and the Ballet Russe.
The San Carlo Opera Company which was in Portland from March eleventh
to the sixteenth drew the interest of many of the girls. The operas which seemed
to be the most popular in the estimation of many were ‘‘Madame Butterfly”,
"Aida", and "Faust".

Student Body Dances
Soft lights and sweet music, rendered by Hovt Philips’ orchestra, ushered in
the first Student Body Dance of the year on Friday evening. November twentythird. For the evening St. Helen's Flail was transformed into a modern Indian
Tepee. Nancy Alber and Bill Neill, dancing to a melodious waltz, won the prize
dance.
On Saturday night, February twenty-third, the second Student Body Dance
was given, carrying out the idea of Washington’s Birthday with red, white and
blue decorations. To the swaying music of Jeb Goodell’s orchestra, Jean Rankin
and Don Sutherland won the prize dance.

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April 27
The Junior class gave a bridge tea style show, at which stylish and attractive
clothes were modeled by a number of the Juniors. Delicious refreshments were
served during the display.
May 1
Today Father Delaunay of Portland University gave a thoroughly interesting
talk on school life in India.
The Boarders had the time of their lives today, for Sister Superior gave them
a surprise party. After a long scenic drive on the Columbia River highway, they
came to Viewpoint Hotel where they had supper. Afterwards Sister showed them
an amusing movie called "Young April".
May 9
The May Fete proved to be one of the outstanding events of the Student Body
activities. Mary Kathryn Shoemaker was crowned queen, and she was attended by
six princesses and Laddie Green as master of ceremonies.
May IS
The Seniors attended the Alumnae Tea today and were received into the
Alumnae Association.
June 1
A balmy June night, a romantic moon, and the melodious tunes of the orches­
tra all helped to make our Junior Prom perfect. Only the thought of our leaving
made our hearts a little heavy.
June 2
Our Baccalaureate Sunday passed with the usual sentimental sadness on the
part of the Seniors. The sermon was given at Trinity church, and afterwards a
picnic lunch was served in the gymnasium. The unveiling of the Senior class pic­
ture then took place, and the Delpiiics were given out. Everybody was kept busy
the rest of the day getting them autographed.
June 3
This year the Senior class presented a Shakesperean play. “A Midsummer
Night's Dream”. The girls showed unusual dramatic ability and the Greek cos­
tumes gave a very lovely effect.
June 4
Commencement! This was one of the greatest events of our lives, and although
the Seniors were happy that they had at last reached their goal, they were sad­
dened by the thought of bidding their last farewell to St. Helen’s Hall.
Geraldine Hanny.
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Amidst color and merriment the Old Girls gave their annual party for the
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original and intriguing costumes which made it extremely difficult for the teachers,
who were the judges, to make a decision. After a brief pause, Frances Corfe, dis­
guised as a lighthouse, was awarded the first prize. Yvonne Shepherd, masquerad­
ing as Rip Van Winkle, was the recipient of the second prize. The third prize went
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new girls and teachers, after which the evening was concluded with dancing and
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On the evening of December sixteenth the Boarders presented, in place of
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taken bv Mary Helen Pruitt. Yvonne Shepherd, and Erma Darling. It was thor­
oughly enjoyed by all those who were present. Various day-students were guests
of the boarders to spend the night and partook of an array of enticing refresh­
ments.

Symphony and Opera
A number of the girls attended the Portland Symphoy and Steers and Coman
Concert Series for the 1934-1935 season. Included in the series were Daliez Frantz,
Roland Hayes. Mary Garden, Lawrence Tibbett. Virginia Le Rae, John Charles
Thomas, and the Ballet Russe.
The San Carlo Opera Company which was in Portland from March eleventh
to the sixteenth drew the interest of many of the girls. The operas which seemed
to be the most popular in the estimation of many were "Madame Butterfly”,
"Aida*’, and “Faust”.

Student Body Dances
Soft lights and sweet music, rendered by Hovt Philips’ orchestra, ushered in
the first Student Body Dance of the year on Friday evening, November twentythird. For the evening St. Helen's Hall was transformed into a modern Indian
Tepee. Nancy Alber and Bill Neill, dancing to a melodious waltz, won the prize
dance.
On Saturday night, February twenty-third, the second Student Body Dance
was given, carrying out the idea of Washington’s Birthday with red, white and
blue decorations. To the swaying music of Jeb Goodell's orchestra, Jean Rankin
and Don Sutherland won the prize dance.

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Boarders’ Dance
The boarders invited guests to join them for an informal evening of dancing
on Friday. April twenty-sixth, in the auditorium. Music for the party was furnished
bv the radio. Because this party was the first to follow the Lenten Season, it was
received with great enthusiasm by all who were there.

Junior Bridge Style Show
A bridge style show was given on the afternoon of April twenty-seventh by
the Junior Class. The first part of the afternoon was spent in playing bridge, and
attractive prizes were presented to those having the highest scores. While tea was
being served, many beautiful gowns and ensembles from Bartholomew Dress Shop
were modelled by the Misses Nancy Alber, Cathryn Collins. Marion Condon. Verna
Lee Franklin. Barbara Jones, Marguerite Peters, Betty Lou Roberts, and Ruth
Rose Richardson.

Everglade
During the year many enjoyable weekends were spent at Everglade. Outdoor
activities included swimming, canoeing, tennis, and hiking. Ping-pong, billiards,
story-telling, and dancing afforded entertainment to the girls in the evenings.
Before retiring, the girls frequently raided the kitchen to prepare a light lunch.
We are sure that the girls who arc leaving the Hall will miss the freedom and
restfulness of those weekends at Everglade.

Junior-Senior Prom
After four memorable years together, the Seniors attended the Junior Prom,
their last dance as students of St. Helen’s Hall. The dance was given on Saturday
evening, June first, in the auditorium, which was cleverly and artistically deco­
rated. Although the Seniors were a little saddened with the thought of leaving,
the bright and colorful formals and sweet strains of music made their last evening
at the Hall a pleasant one.
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Betty Glaisyer. Jean Bay and Wahnita Mills are students at the University
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Sally McCunc is living in China this year.
Billie Reynolds and Dorothy Hill are students at Oregon State College and
are members of Pi Beta Phi Sorority.
Betty Pownall, Jean Moil* and Betty Baker are attending the University of
Oregon and are members of Pi Beta Phi Sorority.
Ruth Johnson is a student at Pomona this year.

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Betty Watkins is attending Standford University.
Betty Zentbauer is a Delta Gamma at the University of Oregon.

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Shirley Fulton is studying at the University of Oregon Extension School
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1931
Hannasue Watts was recently married to David Clark Steel.
Rhoda Holman was married this spring to Brockwell Statter.
Helen Stratton is working at the First National Bank.
Mary Beckwith and Susan Sargent are doing provisional work for the
Junior League.
Peggy Cullers is a Senior at the University of Oregon.

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Marion Denton was married February 14th to Mr. George Sheahan and is
living in Gearhart, Oregon.
Alice Devereaux was recently married to Mr. David Eccles.
Charlotte Schallenberger has announced her engagement to Mr. John Rob­
bins.
Sally Reed. Nancy Nevins and Isabelle Chandler are at the University of
Oregon.
Marion Bilvcu is at home this vear.

1929
Ardeanne Henningsen was married in Shanghai this spring to Wesley \\ right.
Katherine James is a graduate nurse of the Good Samaritan Hospital.
Mildred Roberts has returned from studying the violin abroad and is appear­
ing in concert.

1928
Louise Hoi ford is doing Horticultural work in Dunthorpe.
Esther Kascr was married to Mr. Metzger in Juneau, Alaska, in December.
Mrs. John Edward Day (Majorie Holman) has a baby boy, John. Jr., born
last fall.
Jean Adix is in her senior year at the North Pacific Dental College.
Jeanne Knapp is working at the Meier and Frank store.
Janet Wentworth is Society Editor of the Portland News-Telegram.
Barbara Clark is working in New York City.

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Imogene Wentworth announced her engagement at Christmas time to James
F. Mclndoe.
Jane Cullers was married last summer to Francis Heitkcmper.
Mary. Simmonds was married to Richard Musgrove and lives at Oswego Lake.
Rosamond Strieker has a studio in Portland and is doing art work.
Margaret Johnson was recently married and is residing in Los Angeles, Calif.
Mary Alice Meyer returned this fall from a trip to Honolulu.

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Marion Stattcr was recently married to Mr. Janies Grclle.
Helen Peters is a graduate nurse of the Yale Medical School, and is in the
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Mrs. Alexander Sargent (Catherine Martin) has charge of the Blue Cupboard
Yarn Shop.

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Katherine Hart is spending the winter in the East.
Edna Ellen Bell has recently returned from a visit to the Islands.

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Margaret Spencer was married to Mr. Sam Lockwood, Jr., this winter.
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Hylah Fraley is doing relief work at the East County Office.

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The DELPHIC wishes to acknowledge the following exchanges:
Reno High School . .
Reno. Nevada
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St. John Baptist School
Mendham, N. J.
“Satura”
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Portland, Oregon
“Academia".........................
St. Mary's Academy
Lincoln High School .
Portland, Oregon
“Cardinal".........................
San Antonio. Texas
“La Reata".........................
Saint Mary’s Hall . .
Portland. Oregon
Miss Catlin’s School
“Garrulous Pine” . . .
Annie Wright Seminary
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Crofton House School .
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University of Portland
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BEacon 7221

N. W. 21st and Burnside

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“Portlands Oum Store"
Phyllis G.: Waiter, how many calories arc there in this soup?
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Sunny Maxine: Miss Maclsaac, what is the difference between a cat and a comma?
Miss Maclsaac: I’m sure I don’t know.
Maxine: A cat has claws at the end of its paws while a comma is a pause at the end of a
clause.—American Boy.

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Shopkeeper: Excuse me, miss, but that’s a mirror.—American Girl.

MARKHAM
3 8(Y2 Washington Street
Portland, Oregon
"PHOTOGRAPHS LIVE FOREVER"

You are cordially invited to visit our new modern ground floor
studio at 917 S. W. Alder St., between W. Park and Tenth Sts.

BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHS AND
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Hotpoint Ranges.
General Electric Refrigerators and High Grade
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929-616 S.W. Broadway

Miss Stewart. Your handwriting is terrible, Helen. You should do something about it.
Helen S.: I know, but if 1 improve it, you might find out how 1 spell.—American Girl.
Miss Smith: What happened in 1483, Phyllis?
Phyllis X.: Luther was born.
Miss Smith: That’s right. What happened in J4S7?
Phyllis (after a long pause) : Luther was four years old.—American Girl.
Miss Maclsaac: Ruth, you must not laugh out loud in class.
Ruth : I’m terribly sorry. 1 really didn’t mean to do it but I was smiling and the smile
broke.—meriean Girl.

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Miss Smith: You’re late today, Lucile.
Lucile: Pm sorry, Miss Smith, I fell down the steps.
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Gloria: Why didn't they hang both?
Evelyn (after a pause) : I guess they only had one rope.

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Engraved Announcements for
Graduating Classes

THE J. K. GILL CO.
Booksellers, Stationers, Music Dealers
Fifth Avenue at Stark

BRALEY &amp; GRAHAM

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BURNSIDE AT THIRTEENTH
Portland, Oregon

Miss Peterson: What docs “Rctourncz a vos coquillcs (butterflies)” mean?
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CI IEMI ST'S D1CTION A R Y
OXIDE: Valuable skin taken from a four-legged animal, used to manufacture leather goods.
ZINC: Black or blue liquid smeared on paper by means of a pen to get a grade.
COLLOID: To strike with force against each other.
PHENOL: Adjective meaning the conclusion, or the very last, as in “This is phenol''.

The IRWIN-HODSON Co.
PRINTERS
LITHOGRAPHERS
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School Annuals and Catalogues

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Frontispiece
Dedications
Memorials
Activities
Seniors
School Honors
Literary
Athletics
Calendar
Music and Entertainment
Old Girl Notes
Exchanges
Humor
Advertisement

�Dedication
To the Sisters of Saint John Baptist
whose vision when things looked dark­
est, whose spirit of perseverance and
determination in the face of gigantic
difficulties, and whose noble sacrifices
at all times have built for us our school,
St. Helen's Hall, this magazine is lovingly
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In Memoriam
SISTER KATHARINE ANGELA
The late Bishop Sumner s prayer at the luneral of Sister Katharine Angela
expresses her life and spirit.
Almighty God, in Whose sight the death of Thy saints is most precious, we
heartily thank Thee for the useful and consecrated life of Thy servant. Sister
Katharine Angela, whom Thou hast called hence to be with Thee.
We heartily thank Thee for her constant and unselfish thought of others, for
her helpfulness, her uniform kindness and her ever-present courtesy to all.
Especially we thank Thee for the vocation in which she was trained in the
care of the sick and broken bodies, and for the sympathetic employment of its
blessings.
We thank Thee for the gift of music whose happy expression she gladly
passed on to others and with v/hich she constantly, reverently and inspiringly
filled Thy Temple;
For the skill in art and handicraft v/ith v/hich she made and fashioned and
beautified otherwise common things, giving them a new material and spiritual
glory both in and out of Thy Church;
For her understanding, helpful and constructive daily guidance, advice, and
counsel to precious childhood, leaving them better for their contact with her rare
wisdom and kindness;
For her Christian fortitude and indomitable courage;
For her radiant spirit of joyfulness which she universally imparted to others,
brightening lives and transforming clouds into bursts of sunshine.
More especially we thank Thee for calling her to the Religious Life where,
with unstinted zeal even io the last moment, she devoted herself entirely to the
Christian Life and to the service to which she was set apart in her sacred voca­
tion dedicated to Thee.
We beseech Thee io grant her abundant entrance into Thy Heavenly King­
dom and an immortal crown, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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In Memoriam
A guiding spirit through twenty years of
service to St. Helen's Hall, Bishop Sumner was
a great influence on the lives of the Hall girls.
He was a shepherd; we followed where he led.
Our love and praises follow him, living on
forever.

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In Dedication
We, the graduating class, wish to
dedicate this page as an appreciation
of our new Bishop, Bishop Dagwell. He,
in a measure, like us, is starting a new
path, a broader life. As we start our
lives in other places, may we always
be of his flock, faithful and devoted to
St. Helen's Hall.

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Officers and Instructors
Rector
THE RIGHT REVEREND BENJAMIN DUNLAP DAGWELL, THE BISHOP OF OREGON
Chaplain
THE REVEREND RICHARD F. AYRES
General Superintendence
THE SISTERS OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST
(Holy Scripture, Church History)

English

Virginia Bell
Mills College, B. A
Peabody College lor Teachers, M A.

English, Latin

Janet Easterday
University ol Oregon. B A
College de la Guilde, Paris, France

French

Susanne Cocaine
Diplomee de Tours

Sewing

Marjorie Jean Ingle
Oregon State College, B S.
New York University, M. S.

English, History, Mathematics

Ruth Jackson
University ol Nebraska

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Helen Mulcare
Oregon Normal School

English, French

Marjorie Mautz
University ol Washington, B. A
Columbia University, M. A

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Physical Education

Margaret McGinty
University ol Missouri, B S
University ol California

Physical Education, Typing

Dorothy Lachmund

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Lower School

Helen Olsen Rith
Oregon Normal School

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Lorine Peterson
Reed College, B. A.

Science

Marion Pettibone
University of Washington, B S.

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German, French

Tanya Schreiber
Junior College, Russia
College, Dresden, Berlin, Germany
Nice, France
Naples, Italy

Mathematics

Helen W. Shuman

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University of Oregon. B. A.
Graduate Work, Columbia University

History, Geography

Ernestine Smith
University ol Michigan, A. B , M S.

Dramatics, Public Speaking

Ruby Page Euwer
Emerson College

Piano

Sally Reed
University ol Oregon, B A

Pre-school

Nan Moreland
Mills College, B A

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Helen Jackson Bestel
Cornish School

Pre-school

Margaret McVay
Oregon State, B A.

Pre-school

Lita Layton Nelson
Washington State College, B. A.
Territorial Normal School, Honolulu, T. H.

Piano

Jocelyn Foulkes
Pupil of Malwin Bree, Vienna
Repertoire and Interpretation with Percy Grainger

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William Wallace Graham

Voice, Glee Club

Mabel Hall-Smith
New England Conservatory

Violin

Jane O'Reilly
Pupil of Strasevitch, New York, and
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ALICE FHEEZE

MARION CONDON

The Student Council
Student self-government is a much disputed question in many schools. We
of St. Helen's Hall are fortunate in possessing such an organization. By this
representative form of government the girls learn the problems facing them as
future citizens of our country. At the same time the school authorities can be
relieved of numerous petty corrections of school dress and minor rules of con­
duct. Naturally the serious actions are supervised by older and wiser heads, yet
the members of the body learn to judge the course of action needed.
This year the members of the Council were chosen from the various classes
in high school Alice Freeze was president and Marion Condon was vicepresident. We feel that the Council has been of aid to the school and hope that
it may continue to be a help to the authorities and an efficient organization.

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PHYLLIS NATWICK
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The Siudent Body was organized three years ago and has been very suc­
cessful. This year we had many more activities socially and governmentally
than in the previous two years. We made and voted upon a new, more complete
constitution Included in this are various progressive measures such as a gov­
erning cabinet consisting of two faculty members and the officers. Two dances
held a great deal of attention each term. During Christmas vacation at the
annual party for poor children the girls had a great deal of fun preparing the
gifts and arranging for the Christmas atmosphere of the party. Truly the Student
Body is responsible for much of the school spirit, botn at sport activities and
social affairs The president for the first term was Barbara Jones; Marion Condon
held the gavel the second term.

The Halltonian
Again the Student Body sponsored a school paper. Under a new title, “The
Halltonian, 1 the paper became larger and better throughout the year. All the
staff worked very hard to produce a bi-monthly edition the first term under a
senior editor, Phyllis Natwick. In the spring term, the seniors turned the mana­
gerial positions over to their junior assistants, giving themselves more time for
Delphic work. During this term the girls published a larger monthly edition with
Jean Groves as the editor. Everyone has cooperated with the hard-working
staff who typed, mimeographed, and cleaned up, making a very successful
paper.

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The Delphic Staff
Editor-m-Chief
Literary Editor
Assistant Literary Editor
Calendar
Old Girl Notes
Athletics
Music and Entertainment
Exchanges
Humor
Art Editor
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager
Advertising Manager
Assistant Advertising Manager

Advertising Staff

Alice Freeze
Peggy Lou Smith
Frances Haworth
Louise Good
Betty Lou Roberts
Phyllis Natwick
\ Frances Paris
(Cathryn Collins
Barbara Minahan
Carolyn Kamm
Georgia Litilepage
Barbara Jones
Charlotte Lee
Ruth Richardson
Dorothy Wells
Marion Condon
Dorothy Dixon
Nanette Moore
Georgia Littlepage
Betiy Lou Roberts
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Class Hopes and Will
To whom it may concern, we, the graduating class of 1936, knowing the
sorrow we leave behind by our parting, bequeath a token of our love to solace
the woes of the less fortunate. To the new seniors, we give our sophisticated
ability to do all things. The new juniors receive our looked-for position as the
most active class in school. We present the new sophomores with the respect
of school rules and for the dignity of the senior class. To the new freshmen
goes the honor of being at last undergraduates, trodden upon by the mighty
upper classes. The new eighth graders partake of our knowledge of what to
do and when to do it. The seventh grade now possesses our congratulations
on their graduation six years hence. With these things, hoping we have healed
your sorrow at our departure, we leave you:
I, Elinor Bakke, the President's private secretary, will my strength to Ankey's
fierce faces.
I, Cathryn Collins, financially independent, will Dorothea lames my curves.
I, Marion Condon, a second Demosthenes, will my ability to lecture the student
body to my sister, Ruth.
I, Dorothy Dixon, New York's leading psychiatrist, will my good grades to any­
one who really studies hard.
I, Verna Lee Francklin, the world's dietetic's authority, will my ability to catch
street cars to Dorothea James.
1, Alice Freeze, a struggling country doctor in China, will my English humor to
Sybil Kennedy's jokes.
I, Louise Good, Molyneux's assistant, will my fraternity pin to Betty Nichols.
L Charlotte Hill, the American Express' model traveler, will my giggle to any­
one who hasn't such a charming one as mine.
L Barbara Jones , now Mrs. Blank Blank, will my Italian accent to anyone who
will take it.
L Carolyn Kamm, "Pop" Warner II, will my nervous excitability to my sister,
Kathryn, who can't sit, stand, or remain in one position one or two seconds.
L Charlotte Lee, Agna Enters' successor, will my grace and ease to Betty Sumne
L Georgia Littlepage, the modern Pasteur, will my locker mirror to the vain
underclassmen.

L Barb ara Minahan, America's leading advertiser, will my ability to get into
trouble in fourth period English class to Jean Anders.

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I, Nanette Moore, a steeple photographer, will my love for animals, especially
goats, to Jean Shorts.
I, Phyllis Natwick, the follower of Madame Schumann Heink, will "The St. Louis
Blues” to Cathryn Boyden.
I, Frances Paris, the distinguished Dollar Line traveler, will my musical ability
to Cavell Abbott.
I, Margeurite Peters, a belated Shakespeare, will my slow ways to Nancy
Wolkftn.
I, Ruth Rose Richardson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, will my ability to
argue to Betty Nichols.
I, Betty Lou Roberts, Saks' Paris buyer, will my vim and vigour to next year's
basketball team.
I, Peggy Lou Smith, America's Florence Nightingale, will my position as for­
ward to Sue West.
I, Dorothy Wells, the West's cowgirl, will my typing speed to any girl who does
more than twenty words a minute.
We hereby assert our sanity and reason and do testify to the validity of
this document.
Sincerely yours forever,
THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1936

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JUNE 1935
The Holford Cup for Sacred Studies

Bette Morfitt III

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Molly McGuire III

American Legion Certificate of Honor
Pin and Testimonial Awarded to the Girl Having the Highest
Average in Good Citizenship
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Alice Freeze V

Gift from Mrs. John S. Parke to the Most Courteous and
Helpful Boarder
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Alice Freeze V

Alumnae Pin Given to the Senior of Good Scholarship Who
Mary Helen Pruitt VI
Has Contributed the Most to School Life
The School Ring Was Awarded in Appreciation of Her Splendid
Jane Mount VI
Work in School Activities
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Jane Mount VI

In the "Noted Picture Contest'' the following prizes were awarded:
t Dorothy Furnish VI
First Prizes
I Peggy Bernard VI
Nanette Moore IV

Second Prize

Geraldine Hanny VI

Third Prize

Testimonials
The First Testimonials are awarded to pupils attaining an average for the
year of:
90 % in every study
90 % in attendance
95 % in order and punctuality
99 % in conduct
Peggy Bernard VI
Lillian Brooke VI
Byrl Brown VI
Anita Cadonau VI
Dorothy Furnish VI
Geraldine Hanny VI
Nancy Ann Hilton VI
Peggy Krumbein VI
Elizabeth Stone VI
Marion Clark V

Cathryn Collins V
Alice Freeze V
Charlotte Lee V
Phyllis Natwick V
Jean Groves IV
Dorothea James IV
Mary Justine Gilbert IV
Victoria Hartwell IV
Bette Morfitt III
Peggy Stevens III
Jane Taubman III

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the year of:
85% in every study
90% in attendance
95% in punctuality
98% in conduct
Mary Louise Blodgett VI
Phyllis Jane Elder VI
Maryalice Enos VI
Dorothy Good VI
Phyllis Grenfell VI
Margaret Mary Mann VI
Jane Mount VI
Mary Helen Pruitt VI
Marion Rosenblatt VI
Helen Stone VI
Susan West III

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Louise Good V
Barbara Jones V
Frances Paris V
Janet Crosse IV
Frances Haworth IV
Janet Mann IV
Martha Ditto IV
Carol Mount IV
Kathryn Thompson III

High School Athletic Awards
TENNIS SINGLES
First prize
Second prize

Peggy Krumbein (Gold Medal)
Phyllis Elder (Silver Medal)
TENNIS DOUBLES
Peggy Krumbein (Gold Medal)
Nancy Alber (Gold Medal)

First prize

FENCING
First prize
Second prize
Third prize

Charlotte Lee (Gold Medal)
Nanette Moore (Silver Medal)
Phyllis Natwick (Bronze Medal)
ARCHERY

First prize
Second prize
Third prize

Carol Mount (Gold Medal from the School
and a Silver Cup as the Bishop's Award)
Jane Mount (Silver Medal)
Ruth Richardson (Bronze Medal)

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Editorial
For thirty-two years the Community of St. John Baptist has sent its faithful
service to St. Helen's Hall. Through the unending efforts of the various Sisters,
St. Helen's Hall has grown larger and better, ever increasing the founder's
dreams of an outstanding girls' school in the West, true to its motto: "That thy
daughters may be as the polished cornerstones of the temple.'' In the new sites,
new buildings, new organizations, one sees the power, the force, God has given
these believing helpers of His. Their means were limited, the drawbacks to
advancement were innumerable. No silver spoon brought easy success, yet
they achieved. Just this year two more buildings were purchased across the
street to enlarge space through an Annex. Little by little, year after year, St.
Helen's Hall has increased from the pioneer school. As time moves forward,
St Helen's Hall will continue to grow and grow, a worthy answer to the dream.
From our whole hearts, we the graduating class this year with the alumnae,
wish to, nay must, express in words the love and reverence we feel for you
who have given us an education of book-learning, sportsmanship, independ­
ence, society, and worship. As we start our Commencement, may we go with
this hope in our hearts, "That thy daughters may be as the polished corner­
stones of the temple.'' May we be an asset worthy of you and our school forever.
You have given us ihe courage for turning back defeat, making it glorious
victory. We owe you an unpayable debt of appreciation.
Editor-In-Chief.

Editorial
We, the seniors of St. Helen's Hall, begin to realize what our school has
meant to us. As we look back upon that day, so long ago it seems, when we,
very small and impressionable children, took our places in the lower school to
have our little blue veils tied on for that first morning in chapel, we know that
it was the peace, the dignity, and through all the pure joy that made our hearts
swell almost to bursting with the happiness of it all, and we know, too, that it
was then that seeds of courtesy, of fairness, of loyalty, of reverence, and love
for all were planted in our wee small beings.
This foundation made it easy for us to step from one advancing class into
the next, and always, for those whose hearts and souls and minds were open
to ihe influence, there was inspiration and a challenge to the higher things
of life.
We have grown joyously, normally, splendidly, during our four years of
high school life, and now a wondrous portal is slowly opening before us over
which is written the solemn and dignified words: "The School of Life." A sudden
aching tightness is around our hearts as we look backward over the familiar,
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ward into the strange, unknown future. And yet we must consider this: just as
the Lower School prepared us to take up with confidence the more difficult
tasks of the Upper School, so our four years of High School have strengthened
and developed us so that we might go forth bravely and with joyous courage
to meet Life.
As seniors our hearts are warm with love and appreciation for the Sisters
of Saint John Baptist, who through long years have labored intelligently, pa­
tiently, and persistently that we might have a school with high ideals and high
scholarship.
Now we feel only instinctively what St. Helen's Hall means to us; but in the
years to come when we meet life's problems one after another and find our­
selves solving them calmly, sanely, and fairly we will realize how surely our
school training has shaped our lives.
Literary Editor.

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another world. What is this romantic strain impregnating the air with its mys­
terious and beckoning refrain? It seems to sing of the centuries past As we
stand on the street corner, we see these centuries go by. Drifting along with
them are the ghosts of the past and of the present, mingled, curious and alluring.
There seems to radiate from the buildings and the artistry of the surround­
ings a restful mellowness, and then with the distant click of castanets and the
swaying rhythm of the Spanish dance, we feel a surge of life come through
the air, increasing under a certain strange suppression. As the music finally
bursts its bounds and reaches a height of ecstasy and gayety, we feel the true
spirit of Spain. The Spanish senorita flashing and proud in her richly embroi­
dered brocades, brilliant spangles, a gilded shellcomb and rose in her black
hair, whirls by, gloriously beautiful and surging with life. Carmen for centuries
has danced her way through the streets and open air pavilions. She is the true
gypsy, a Spanish gypsy, unlike any of the others in the world. These wandering
folk have not changed as times have changed. They are picturesque and aloof
from all others. Their lives are emotional, their spirits wild, untamed.
On passing away from the dancing, we wander down a winding street
paved in cobblestones. The soft clappity-clapp sound of the burro's unshod
hoofs comes out of the distance, grows louder, and then the beast, passing us,
goes slowly on its way carrying two heavy baskets on its sides. Dumb oxen
pass pulling their heavy carts behind them. The babel of many voices rises
and falls like the changing of the wind, as people busily make their way
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Everywhere there are fountains and pools made of colored tile. Their clear
waters seem to tell the old story of Spain, its romance, its fame, its glorious
past Reflected in them is the inspiring cathedral which rises, firm and protec­
tive, but with grace and beauty unexcelled. Wonderful is the delicate, manycolored maze of intricate carving. The stones seem more like a lacy film than
solid rocks which have stood through centuries. Then, as we admire its beauty,
the cathedral's deep-toned bells peal forth their rich sonorous chime even as
they have pealed in the countless years before. Their voices, too, seem to speak
of the past of Spain.
We clamber along a rocky path in steep ascent, and finally reach the top
of a hill on which a great castle firmly stands. Its frown of austere dignity seems
to throw long shadows over the little town which nestles sleepily below. The
afternoon sun, warm and bright, is shining from a cloudless sky on the quaint,
sunbaked houses with their spotless, whitewashed walls, red tiled roofs, bal­
conies, and green vines. As the sun moves ever lower, long blue shadows creep
across the terraced garden of the castle. The time of evening has come when
silence and serenity are golden. The little breezes, rustling through leaves, seem
to whisper so meaningly of the past of Spain and accompanying deeds, in­
triguing and bold, that we no longer live in the present, but again feel the
mystery and deepness of the ages which make a background smooth and
finished We gaze far away where the valleys, dotted with little farms, roll
gently into sloping wooded hillsides. In ihe distance, we see the spires of the
cathedral pierce the sky of delicate blue, and almost float as if without support
in the golden beams of the fast setting sun.
In the distance we see a white balcony almost hidden among the climbing
roses. But the most beautiful rose of all is the one on the balcony, leaning grace­
fully over the balustrade. Below we see a wide-brimmed hat, tipped back as if
its wearer were looking upwards. On drawing closer we see a Spaniard of
dark complexion with flashing eyes, strumming his guitar and singing a simple,
expressive song to his lady love. Here is the Spain of which we have dreamed,
romantic and overflowing with the catching rhythm of castanets and the wistful
strains of the senor's guitar as he sings his ardent song to his senorita.
As we look over the village roofs, we see the last rays of the golden sun
flooding the valley. Far away rise the lofty peaks of the distant mountains, blue
with haze. Below us lies Spain stretching out over a vast plateau. On the streets
we again see the dancers whirling and bending. We are enthralled by the
picture before us, for though the centuries have mellowed the atmosphere, a
certain untamed wildness still predominates. This is romantic, "sunny" Spain,
gay and melancholy, progressive and ancient, never dull; moody, yes, but
always beautiful.
As we stand drinking in these enchanting moods, a strange melody drifts
up softly from the streets. The exotic song floats away into endless space,
leaving a lasting memory of the unforgotten glories of Spain's past.
Mary Justine Gilbert, '38.

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Think of struggling for hours up the side of a sheer, steep cliff, only to reach
the top and— But it is better to begin at the beginning.
It was night when this idea of climbing the steepest cliff, or perhaps it was a
mountain, in the world came upon me. Just what provoked the idea I do not
know, but at the time it seemed an excellent one. At any rate it was irresistible,
and so I began my ascent.
It was a snow-clad giant, that mountain. Its summit shone with an unearthly
light, and I was alone, attempting to climb the highest pinnacle in the world,
at night, and all I had to eat was a huge chocolate bar. It was not any enviable
position to be in, yet to turn back seemed impossible.
And so it began. It took hours even to attain a foot of ground because,
strangely enough, it was much easier to slide backwards than to climb forward.
I was forever munching on the chocolate bar, which, like the night, seemed to
have no end.
Finally, it must have been days, but dawn had not yet come, I reached that
fascinating peak that shone so luridly in the moonlight, and immediately pro­
ceeded to fall off into space.
It was maddening. Had I climbed all this way only to be defeated in the
end? Furthermore, it was no fun to feel oneself rolling and turning in empty
space. I decided that my end had at last arrived. At least I should die eating a
chocolate bar, which was some consolation, for I felt sure I'd have some left
to eat in eternity. I was nearing the end of my worldly journey now and I was
feeling more than one queer sensation inside of me. I saw the ground beneath
me rise up. A strange ringing noise pierced my ears, and I knew that the end
had comi ■of a bad dream.
I opened my eyes and looked out on the dawn. That was satisfying; at least
I was not dead. The ringing continued. The rising bell) It came on me all of a
sudden that this was another school day—the first school day after exams. I am
not sure which was the lesser of the two evils that befell me on that morning.
Was going to school better than falling off the highest peak in the world? I'm
sure I don't know. They both seemed to be bad ideas.
Iean Shorts, '38.

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Miss Hepzibah
Old wine is mellowed and rendered almost priceless by the passing years;
old fruit cake has a flavor all its own; old lace cause "ohs" and "ahs" of appre­
ciation; but old women shrivel and become less and less beloved as time goes
on. This is especially true of poor old women who have no chauffeurs, butlers,
velvet cushions, or large bank accounts to help them along.
Just such a one was Miss Hepzibah Pyncheon. She was a withered leaf of a
lady who lived, as nearly as she could in her reduced circumstances, according
to the proprieties of sixty years past. Alone she drifted through the gloomy
halls of he: house trying to disguise her poverty and her other sorrows with
her faded gentility. She was not even pretty but, on the other hand, angular and
ugly wi t’n a scowl on her wrinkled face which terrified the few people who saw
her and made them think her cross and hard-hearted. She was really extremely
kind and it hurt her when she saw through her myopic eyes men and women
whispering about her.
Her whole soul was wrapped up in love for her imprisoned brother, Clifford.
Frequently during each monotonous day, she labored up the creaking stairs
of her home to embrace his miniature and to sob to herself that he was much
too sweet and good a man to be a murderer. This miniature was her one joy and
comfort. When she gazed at the delicate face pictured in it, her thoughts fled
from her sad, empty life, the curse that was on her dwelling, and the cruelty
of her affluent cousin and revelled in the far-away days when she and Clifford
had played together among the luxuriant blossoms of the Pyncheon garden.

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The lovelorn swain
May strum his sweet guitar,
But spring to me
Means agony
As I nurse the old catarrh.
The breezes fair
Perfume the air
With the pollen of the rose;
On every breeze
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Jungle Night
Darkness, such complete darkness prevails. Not even the matted tangle of
trees and vines is outlined against the dull sky Silence reigns, a heavy silence
that fills every nook and cranny of the jungle. But now the tomb-like silence is
shattered by the roar of a ferocious beast as he makes the kill or the death
shriek of the weaker and defenseless animal.
Not a breath of air stirs until it seems as though the air itself will become
as stagnant as a jungle pool, covered with green slime and reeking of decay.
But now over a bank of ominous black clouds which hangs above the rolling
eastern hills rises the moon, not the golden moon of our world but the paiewhite ghastly moon of the jungle. With her comes a gentle breeze that blows
through the jungle treetops and playfully tosses billowy black clouds before
her ghastly brilliance. Once more silence reigns, for the great beasts of prey
have given up their chase until a cloak of darkness again envelopes their
movements. How can even the kings of the jungle know when the jungle will
be flooded with brilliance or plunged into darkness if Lady Moon herself does
not know? For the moment the breeze and the clouds hold the supreme power
of life and death.
But at last the moon haughtily soars above the earth-bound clouds into the
clear blue sky, and with her haughty conquest of such earthly things, begin
the jungle drums. Softly, slowly they beat, growing louder and louder, closer
and closer.
Through the jungle shines a light, the light of a native bonfire, around which
dance the natives in time to the steady pum, pum, pum, pum, pum of the drums.
Their writhing black bodies are as shiny as ebony except for the splotches of
white paint. The flickering firelight illuminates their faces fantastically with
jumping blood-red flecks of light and as they dance they chant weirdly. Led
by their witch doctor, a little wizened old man with a skull of a water oxen,
long ago bleached to a bone-white, over his head, the natives danced all
through the night to the sound of the jungle drums.
By the time the moon had neared the horizon, the chief whom they had
hoped to heal by driving out the evil spirits with their dance lay dead, and the
exhausted natives fell around the last glowing embers of the fire.
With a knowing wink at the rising sun the moon sank behind the western
horizon and left him to view with horror what destruction and despair had
fallen upon the jungle in her one short rule of a jungle night.
Molly McGuire, '38.
I sought relief in poetry of old,
In tapestries, and in exquisite tales.
My rooted pain increased a hundredfold,
As I beheld the pure and stately sails
Of my soul's ship—and feared the turbulent seas
Would sink it—and I prayed for utter ease
From all my thoughts—that velvet darkness might
Engulf me in oblivion of peace—
In the soft shades of silent, endless night
We met—my sorrow never will increase.
The sun has risen—and the world is light.
Ankey Larrabee, '37.

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The Dawn of Wind Instruments
Daniel tended his father's geese all through the long, weary days. Being
an original child of fourteen, he sat dozing and waking by the swamp, trusting
to luck that the honking, noisy beasts would not stray during his more listless
moments, and occasionally tossing a bit of grain into the marshy weeds by
his side to keep his wards contented and satisfied with their present environ­
ments.
Daniel often dozed off into a kinder world with a long reed extending out
of one corner of his mouth. So often had he watched with envy the older men
seated about the evening campfire, smoking pipes with a deep and studied
satisfaction, that he longed to do the same. At least it would be some sort of
a pastime, since in those days before the discovery of musical instruments, the
children had nothing much to interest them. What a dull life they must have
led! Dancing and singing were then non-existent diversions. Existence on the
whole was colorless.
One particularly warm, dreamy afternoon we find this ambitionless child
in his habitual attitude, dozing away the hours, stretched out on his back with
a long, thick reed hanging between his teeth. The busy geese occasionally
rustled the fall marsh grass and the heavy air was filled with the perpetual
hum and drone of flying insects.
Finally, a rather large and annoying fly, more inquisitive than his fellow
playmates, settled himself squarely on Daniel's upper lip and began to flutter
his wings and walk about until suddenly Daniel's body grew tense, his face
became redder and fuller, and forgetting the reed in his mouth, he blew. A
long, eerie, hollow noise filled the air. The boy sat up with a start, peered
expectantly around—"the geese?''—no, a different sound entirely, in fact, much
like the wind in the swamps on stormy nights, but not a leaf was stirring today.
Gradually his teeth drifted apart as he assumed the usual expression of sur­
prise and the guilty reed dropped into his lap. Unconsciously, he placed it back
in, his heart stopped pounding and he decided that he had been dreaming,
after which he let out a relieved "whew"—again the eerie, hollow sound, this
time short and staccato, filled his ears, but this time, his senses being sharpened
and alert, light dawned in the usually foggy brain of Daniel as he realized
v/here the strange, new, and interesting sound was coming from. He slept no
more that afternoon.
As evening slips on the quiet afternoon we hear unusual noises drifting
across the flat lands from a glowing campfire around which are seated many
happy people, each with a long reed taking the place of the accustomed pipe
which is thrown disinterestedly to one side.
Daniel is seated in the place of honor as being the discoverer of the wind
instrument which now plays such an important part in the lives of all types and
races of people today.
Marguerite Peters, '36.

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The sun had set on the moor, and the long, gray shadows of twilight
stretched endlessly below a pastel tinted sky. The faint, cool breeze of evening
rustled the heather at my feet. I could almost hear the tinkling of the tiny blue­
bells. The empty stillness only accentuated the rustling noise of the tiny night
creatures, who now that the heat of day was over, seemed to come mysteriously
to life in the cool evening air. I was alone with the moor, an aching feeling in
my heart for the lonesome beauty all about me.The wind was rising and making
a wild, low, rushing sound through the gorse and broom.
Suddenly I came upon a child, a wild child of the moor, with tattered dress
and shaggy hair. Her fearless black eyes were startled at finding herself not
alone. I smiled; she paused a second, staring wonderingly, then a laugh baih
eerie yet strangely sweet like the laugh of an elf, filled the air with music. Sud­
denly becoming shy, she turned and with a light, fleet step disappeared into
the shadows. Long after she had gone, her laugh hovered faintly in the air.
Again I was alone on the moor.
Georgia Littlepage, '36.

Winter
When the trees are bare and the flowers are gone
And the birds have hushed their cheerful song,
The old east wind with its mournful tone
Brings crisp Jack Frost to every home.
This little man has ever a brush.
With bristles of silver, his cold fingers rush
O'er crystalline figures on each window pane
And his laughter is silvery like tinkles of rain.
Then the snow fairy calls to her millions of flakes
And softly they cover—grass, trees, and lakes,
Till the world is a vision of beauteous delight,
Brilliant—sparkling by day, softer—moon-touched by night.
This is the jolliest time of the year
When the world is all white and Christmas is near,
And sleigh bells jingle, and children shout
Round lighted trees with gifts all about.
Oh, winter, we love you! Your Jack Frost, your snow,
Your gay Christmas season with trees all aglow,
Your crisp, starry nights, and the wind's whistling sound,
Bright logs in the fireplace with loved ones around.
Peggy Lou Smith, '36.

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My First Attempt to Haunt a House
My first attempt to haunt a house could not be said to be a material success,
although technically the house was haunted to the nth degree. I, as you prob­
ably already guessed, am a ghost, an unemployed ghost. Maybe you mortals
didn't know it, but the depression has struck us just as hard as it has you. For
example, a very good friend of mine, Graves by name, owned a group of
haunted apartment houses before the crash, and now there is a mortgage on
every one of them, and the manner in which they are being haunted is a disgrcce to Ghostdom. I became a ghost during the depression; consequently I
had hoc no experience at haunting until my first attempt which I shall tell you
about new. I hope it scares you, but more than likely it won't because I have
never been able to frighten anyone yet, this being the chief reason that I'm
unemployed.
October thirty-first was on hand, and I, not wishing to miss any of the fun,
decided ;o rent a house for the night. I found this more difficult than I had
imagined, as all the best houses were taken. Finally, as a last hope, I went to
Bones and Bones Company, dealers in hauntable cemeteries. While I was wait­
ing I met an old friend. After explaining to him the situation, he told me that
he would gladly let me use his house, as he had been haunting it all year and
wanted a change for this bewitching night. Of course, I accepted, and arrived
at the given address a few hours before twelve. The house itself was in the
gray of condition, having a musty attic and a gloomy cellar. Only a few of
the numerous rooms were in use, giving a spooky atmosphere. I wish, however,
that this could be said of its occupant! This was the first disappointment. I had
hoped for a houseful of scary old maids, but instead I found a grouchy, grumpy
old man who probably hadn't the slightest idea that it was Hallowe'en. I did
not give up hope, however, and when he settled himself in a chair to read by
candlelight, I began work.
I had procured some bolts of lightning and some very loud thunder, also
Bones and Bones Company had rented to me a large gust of the North Wind
giving a banging shutter atmosphere. These I immediately let loose and added
a few howls on my own part. By this time I thought that the absorbed reader
would at least grow curious, but he did not so much as lift his eyes from the
book I now began to spread it on thick, literally speaking. I rattled chains,
moaned and groaned, made sounds of footsteps, rocked rocking-chairs, and
played the "Funeral March'' on the organ, but still no response from my host.
At this time some boys rang his doorbell. To this also he paid no attention. As a
last resort, I blew out his candle. This roused him to the point of striking a
match and relighting the candle, which I calmly blew out again. After repeating
this about five times, he got up and decided to go to bed. At last, I thought,
now is the time he will listen. As soon as he was in bed I went through my
haunts, but the only response was a rat-trap snore. This he kept up all night,
and my efforts proved fruitless. When what I used to consider a friend, returned,
I explained to him the situation. He laughed and was about to tell me the reason
for my unsuccessful attempts when it dawned on me. The simplicity of it had
been my downfall. There was only one answer, the old man was deaf!
This was my first and last attempt to haunt a house. At present I am con­
sidering getting a job at the White Laundry, pressing sheets.
Robin Nelson, '38.

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Well-Trained Fords

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The natural inclinations of raltly old Fords tend with slight training to make
the Ford a past master in the arts of excitement, tragedy, comedy, and romance.
A much larger variety of different occurrences happens in Fords at the correct
time than in any other car. No one expects to see a new shiny car stranded on
the side road, but when one sees a rattly Ford slightly overloaded with college
boys uncontrollably stopped miles from a gas station, he invariably laughs,
but with sympathy in his heart. In spite of some drawbacks, no car holds such
power as a well-trained Ford.
Nothing is quite as exciting as seeing or being in a suddenly brakeless
wreck of a Ford dashing hither and yon down the side of a mountain, barely
missing the edge of the road by a few thousandths of an inch while the
bouncing occupants of the back seat vainly try to save food, luggage, and
themselves from utter ruin. Arriving on safer terra firma, limp rags of excited
boys start the long weary climb to the top of the hill to recover several suitcases
and any stray food or missing parts. Mother's loveliest and most super chocolate
cake is no more for dust has returned to dust One sprained ankle will never
see the college prom. But these few incidents are mere statements of minor
events. A tragedy of tragedies stalks at the foot of the hill. A person who had
never laughed in his life would roar at the sight of four surprised and shocked
faces of four disgusted boys All four tires of the car are allowing the rims to
touch the ground. Excitingly tragic humor, is it not?
Two weeks later, the same little battered Ford makes a new appearance.
Recently shined and redecorated, it now takes the position of honor, carrying
its owner and his beautiful date to a scavenger hunt. But horrors of horrors, the
car has stopped! Now what could be more annoying than being stranded in the
middle of the country around midnight with a squealing baby pig and a
cackling hen in the rear seat of the car? Well, 'pon my word! Only one big head
can be seen silhoueted against the big round moon The equation for the dis­
appearance of one curly head is this. Two people liking each other, plus one
glorious full moon, plus one stranded Ford with no passers-by equals romance.
A well-trained Ford knowing when to stop and when to go is conducive to
romance. Could I interest you in an excellently, superbly trained Ford?
Alice Freeze, '36.

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The Native City of Shanghai
Adventure! For the first time since our vacation to the Far East had begun,
I felt my pulses quicken with excitement. A babbling of strange tongues, a con­
glomeration of vivid colors, and a mixture of unforgettable odors—these were
my first impressions of the unique Native City of Shanghai. The streets were
dark, narrow, and twisted. They wound about and never seemed to achieve
an actual purpose These odd thoroughfares were lined with shops—and such
shops! Side by side I noticed a jade shop with rare displays of breath-taking
loveliness and a street cafe, where a bit of Chinese "hash” might be purchased
for a few coppers. Indescribably filthy throngs clogged the streets, wandering
aimlessly along without any apparent destination in mind. Suddenly a gentle
whine at my sleeve startled me and I glanced quickly around. Not three feet
from me a relic of a man stood moaning piteously. He was barefooted, his
clothes were rags, and one of his legs was horribly crippled. As I looked at him
I thought of a stray dog. And yet, this bedraggled spectacle frightened me
thoroughly. Just as I was going to throw him a piece of silver, our guide stepped
up and gruffly ordered him to be off. Later Mr. Tang, our honorable guide, told
me that had I given him a piece of money every beggar in the vicinity would
have been on my trail in a few minutes. We wandered on through the maze of
crooked streets, shopping a bit here and there. Late in the afternoon we found
ourselves back where we had entered the Native Quarter. There our car and
driver awaited us. But when I went, I knew I should always treasure the memory
of this unique settlement which teemed with adventure and excitement.
Cathryn Collins, '36.

Is the Moon Tired?
Is the moon tired?
She looks so pale,
Sailing across the sky
Within her misty veil.
Does she miss her sister light
Who gallantly sails by day?
Is she lonely in the dark
For friendship in her play?
She thinks not of these trivial things,
But sheds a soothing light,
And we, from troubles of the day,
Find comfort in the night.
Charlotte Louise Lee, '36.

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English
History is my Waterloo,
French is my greatest bore,
Latin is most obnoxious,
But English I adore.
So many people wrote things
It's hard to keep them straight,
And alter you have learned them
You have to know their date.
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Addison wrote essays,
Familiar was the kind;
Steele wrote some also,
His was a brilliant mind.
Gray wrote an elegy
When he was six and twenty;
Collins wrote an ode or two
Which I think was plenty.
But I like the English writers
And all their different styles.
Some leave you in salty tears
And some all wreathed in smiles.
A toast to you, dear English,
I hope you will e'er do well,
But with all that awful grammar
I'm afraid I'm stuck, Miss Bell.
Frances E. Haworth, '37.

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7777 A. D.

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"Father, it looks as if the planets are going to have good weather for the
opening day of the Universe Series. Earth is going to play against the rest of
the solar system. I also hear that Saturn is going to play first base. Mars has to
play second base although he wanted to pitch, but Earth decided he was too
far away from home for that position. Jupiter was pleased with the opportunity
to ploy third base because last year he had to play short stop."
"William, what part is Moon going to play this year?"
"Oh, she is playing pitcher on the side of Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter. I always
knew the Moon and the Earth lived too close together to get along. Those people
on Earth have always thought they were better than we. They are always brag­
ging about their great discoveries and their knowledge of their own past history.
Just yesterday I heard and saw over my spectacles (they are not used in 7777
A. D. as they were in 1800, 1900, and 2000 A. D.) that they have been doing some
underground exploring. They have dug up an ancient place in which it is
believed humans lived as far back as the twentieth century. They have found
a good many species of the feminine sex with scars and holes in' their heads.
Some ancient story tells that they used to wind their hair around some wires.
What suffering for vanity's sake!"
"Father, don't you think it is about time for the game to start?"
"You're right. Here it goes!"
The game begins, and Earth soon gets ahead. The spectators, Venus, Mer­
cury, and Neptune, who have bet large sums of money on the solar planets
(Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter), are steadily losing their tempers because the
umpire from Uranus counted one of Earth's balls as a strike instead of a foul.
Every year Earth had been victorious in the thrilling games of the series.
The other planets had taken all they could stand. They were overfed with this
everlasting defeat. Venus, Mercury, and Neptune spread the word around in
a few minutes of plans that would start things popping before the game ended.
The people of Earth were so engrossed in watching their players almost
make a home run that they did not see the army rockets advancing above
carrying their doom. The game came to a sudden end. Earth turned a brilliant
red in the sky. Even the sun blinked with the powerful glow. Poor Earth fell into
a trillion pieces while the triumverate of spectators victoriously returned to their
places in the sky to rule supreme. Earth was broken, but not her record of no
defeats, for the home run won the game.
Billie Wade, '39.

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The birthday of a man so great
His name will live through Time.
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To rise to power and to fame
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With understanding for the least
And sympathy divine.
May we from him one lesson take
And from it our life motto make;
To everyone be kind
Betty Jo Shown, '38.

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I've always been in half socks
And skirts up to my knees;
I never thought I'd reach the age
To do just as I please.
I always thought 'twould be a treat
To go out having fun,
Like all the other older girls
And not get in 'till one.
But now that I have reached the age
To go out on a date,
There's just one thought I keep in mind
"Now don’i get in too late.''
Ruth Condon, '39.

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LOWER SCHOOL
Our Junior Red Cross Work
The Lower School pupils are members of the Junior Red Cross, and we try
to make as many children happy as we possibly can.
For Hallowe'en we made oranges into Jack o'Lantern faces by putting in
licorice candy for eyes, nose, and mouth. The expression on some of these
orange faces made other small faces smile.
What do you think we made for Christmas? Little sleds of holly paper, with
delicious candysticks tied on with red ribbon, to represent yule logsl We also
covered match boxes with fancy paper and filled them with candy, dates, and
small, gay toys. To make these boxes look jolly we put a large Santa Claus on
the front of them.
We saved nine dollars and bought enough gifts to send to S. Marguerite's
Home in the East. These gifts are given to the little girls on their birthdays.
Now we are dressing four dolls. Two are curly headed girl dolls and two are
the darlingest baby dolls you ever saw. They will soon be sent, with complete
wardrobes, to make four little hearts happy.
The first and second grades are making little bib aprons decorated with
crayoned Mother Goose rhymes.
The fifth grade is planning a book for Poland in return for the lovely book
the Polish children sent to us.
I am sure the children who have received our gifts will not be happier en­
joying them than we were in preparing them.
We look forward to making many more children happy next year.
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The recent snow storm has made it difficult for the little fur and feathered
creaiures near my home to find food. One morning Mother called me to the
window to see a saucy squirrel holding a large red apple in his forepaws. His
bushy tail was turned up over his head for a protection against the rough wind.
While he nibbled his breakfast, he didn't forget to be on the lookout for danger.
Every once in a while, he would stop munching that luscious red apple and
look all about, straining his ears for the faintest sound. Suddenly the milkman
came down the driveway. Mr. Squirrel looked up in alarm, but decided he
couldn't leave his apple, for with a quick flourish of his tail, he picked it up with
his sharp teeth, ran across the driveway and up the nearest tree to safety.
Jean Ainslie, Form V.

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I have a garden full of flowers
That are yellow, red, and blue.
It looks as though there'd been a shower
Leaving flowers of rainbow hue.
Marilyn Adair, Form V.

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I will begin my story by telling you that I am a little German stamp.
The first thing I can remember, I was lying on a table while a boy wrote a
letter to his American cousin When he was through he put me on the letter and
left us on the table until morning
In the morning he took me to the town and put me in the mail-bo:;- Incide
the box there were many other letters. Some were going to other countries in
Europe and others were going across the sea.
The next day a postman took me out of the box and I was put on a boat and
sailed for America. After we had been sailing for a few days there v/as a storm
and the boat rolled about so much that I felt rather dizzy.
When I arrived I was taken to another little boy who lived in the country.
He opened the letter and read it. Then he put me in some water and soaked me
off the envelope. Now I am in his stamp collection, and I must say I am very
proud to be in such a varied collection of stamps.

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Some folks watch the calendars,
To tell when Spring returns;
But I can tell by the singing birds,
And the flowers and the ferns.
For when you see a tiny bud,
Or maybe a crocus dear,
And a violet nodding its pretty head,
It means that Spring is here.
I do not need a calendar,
Or a yearly almanac.
For when I see God's messengers,
I know that Spring is back
Nada Skidmore, Form V.

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The icy winds blew through the trees,
The leaves swirled to the ground;
Through the night the brisk breeze
Sends forth its sweeping sound.
The trees are left bare and gray,
Like sentinels they stand;
And under the whistling wind they sway,
A bleak and dreary band.
Betty Gunderson.

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Alice Freeze
Marjorie Kernan
Betty Lou Roberts, Peggy Lou Smith
Dorothea James, Phyllis Natwick, Carolyn Kamm
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Dorothea lames
Ankey Larrabee
Sue West, Betty lo Shown, Sybil Kennedy
Georgia Litllepage, Ruth Rose Richardson, Frances Haworth
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Elsie Lou Green, Shirley Giltner
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ST. HELEN'S HALL vs. THE JUNIOR COLLEGE

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College. By hard work and brilliant plays from the entire team, we vanquished
the college team with a score of 37-14.
The return game with the college was one of ihe fastest, most contested
games of the year. Both teams were determined to win, but when the final whistle
blew, the score was 24-25 in favor of the college.

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The game with Washington High School was our first out-of-school game.
It was packd with excitement from beginning to end. With the end of the game
thirty seconds away, the score was for us by one point. With a bit of clever
passing and skillful dodging, however, a Washington forward slipped a shot
into the basket, making the score 26-25 when the whistle was blown.

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Our second public high school game was played against Lincoln High on
their floor. By clever teamwork and passing our team won 36-14. This was the
first time we had played Lincoln, but we look for some keen competition with
them next year.

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The senior class won the interclass basketball championship by taking all
of their games in the round robin tournament. Sixty-six girls participated in the
games, which brought forth much talent from the girls as well as great enjoy­
ment by both players and spectators.
Tournament results are as follows:
Seniors defeated Sophomores
Seniors defeated Juniors
Juniors defeated Freshmen
Sophomores defeated Juniors
Sophomores defeated Freshmen
Freshmen defeated Eighth Grade
Eighth Grade defeated Seventh Grade

39-14
53-10
39-19
34-11
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Athletic Activities at St. Helen's Hall
St. Helen's Hall offers a great variety of sports for every student interested
in the cultivation of grace and ease. Miss Margaret McGinty and Miss Dorothy
Lachmund are the physical education instructors of great ability, and one just
can't help liking to learn from them. The principle and technique of almost
every girls' spori available is taught here so that one can really enjoy athletics
and become expert at gymnastics.
It can well be said that basketball is the most popular as well as the most
entertaining sport at the Hall. For years the St. Helen's Hall basketball team
was famous for its "unbeatability". For years to come it will signify the school
spirit of the Hall for basketball is taken very seriously. It is the demonstration
of athletic prowess combined with severe practice. The school has a team of
which to be very proud.
Tennis is one of the most outstanding sports in the school. Each spring there
is a tennis tournament played. The tennis singles and doubles for the beginners
and advanced students are played preliminary to the finals. Finally on the day
of the New-Girl Old-Girl party, the finals were played as a part of the May Fete
entertainment.
Another fascinating sport which is winning quite a place in the Hall spot­
light is deck tennis. Regular gym classes have this interesting sport, and one
must say that it requires a great deal of agility and quick thought to be an
expert.
During the very cold spell this winter, the open air gym proved too chilly for
the general taste. This brought forth the ingenuity of Miss McGinty, and soon
the entire school was doing folk-dancing. It was a familiar sound to hear
"Country Gardens'' or "Irish Lilt" accompanied by claps and stamps drifting
through the halls. Quaint folk dances typifying various foreign countries have
become "more fun"!
Archery plays a most important part in the spring sport season. Baseball
runs it a close second, while fencing is held in special clcsses. Other activities
are natural dancing, tap dancing, and acrobatic dancing. A nearby riding
academy is the goal of many a young equestrienne who craves a cantor over
wooded paths and swooping plains.
As if all these sports were not enough, the Hall purchased property on Lake
Oswego, near the city, and made a rustic lodge to accommodate water sport
fans. Here the resident pupils enjoy many a week-end outing, canoeing in one
of the slim canoes, rowing one of the row-boats, dashing about the lake in the
motorboat, swimming, playing tennis, or doing any one of the thousand enter­
taining things. The lodge, Everglade by name, must be seen to be appreciated;
it is situated on a v/ooded peninsula, almost surrounded by the sparkling blue
waters of the lake. An anchored float is constantly used for diving and sun­
bathing. This wonderful place is also the scene of day students’ parties. This
lovely playground will remain in the hearts of all Hall graduates as a beloved
memory as long as the Everglade's curlew pennant shall wave.

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The tennis season had a rather late start this year because of the unusual
weather, but nevertheless many girls signed up for tournaments. Advanced and
beginners' singles and doubles were held. After much competition and hard
practice the finals were played on the day of the May Fete as part of the enter­
tainment for the royal court of the Queen. Although the tournaments are only
in the spring, one can find someone on the court on a sunny day even in winter.
The team was chosen from the school for its ability and represents the best
players of the school. They are Betty Lou Roberts, Carolyn Kamm, Peggy Lou
Smith, and Marion Condon.

Volley Ball
Volley ball has been present at the Hall for quite a period of time but v/as
not extremely popular until this year. A team of the school was organized; those
on the team were chosen by merit of their playing on their class teams in the
intermural games. A great interest has developed in the game and it is already
the favorite sport of a great many girls.
In the interclass volley ball games, the seniors won all their games in the
tournament. The boarders and days formed teams to play. The day students
won the game after a very hard-fought battle. Fifty-eight girls participated in
these games. Everyone enjoyed the competition very much and is looking for­
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The May Fete
On May nineteenth, our annual May Fete was combined with the New-Girl
Old-Girl party in an American Festival in which almost every girl in school
participated. Queen Marguerite Peters and her Princesses, Verna Lee Francklin,
Alice Freeze. Cathryn Collins, Barbara Jones, Elinor Bakke, and Marion Condon,
presided graciously over the affair. Families and friends of the Hall girls at­
tended the Festival.
The activities of the afternoon were divided into five periods in American
History. The period of Discovery and Exploration was depicted by folk dances
of Spain, England, and France, as well as an American Indian dance. Then
came the period of Early Colonization, bringing German, Dutch, Irish, and
Swedish dances. The American Colonization Period was shown by a dainty
minuet. Next came the Pioneer Period which was typified by the Virginia reel
and the quadrille Last, the Reconstruction Period was depicted by the rye waltz
and a polka.
The dances were followed by the tennis tournaments. After these the usual
picnic lunch was served by the new girls. The Festival was ended with the
New-Girls' entertainment for the Old-Girls. Everyone enjoyed the entire day of
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popularity this spring among many of the girls. Budding Robin Hoods are shoot­
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cessful experimentation with a saddle and bridle, leave for Highland's Riding
Academy for the purpose of indulging in the equestrienne’s sport One of the
most popular of sports at any time, riding is a particular favorite at the Hall
Beautiful trails lead through woods and meadows; thrilling log jumps are ad­
vantageously placed at just the right spots. Spirited horses make these after­
noon rides particularly satisfying. For the more timid or for the beginner, an
open ring and expert instruction make the trails seem not so far off nor so very
difficult to maneuver. Some of our more expert riders are Marjorie Kernan, Mary
McCrea, Jeanne Miller, Elsie Lou Green, Shirley Giltner, Nanette Moore, Phyllis
Natwick, Dorothy Wells, Geraldine Denman, Cathryn Collins, and many other
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Alpha Theta has become an established organization in the school since its
beginning six years ago. The purpose of the club is to sponsor and promote
athletic interest and sportsmanship in the school. The members must participate
in sports as well as have excellent characters, standing for high ideals, of help­
fulness, courtesy, obedience, and loyalty.
This year the club sponsored a "Posture Week" to impress good posture on
the girls’ minds. Many colorful posters adorned the walls, while a contest for
the best theme and poem on posture was held. Posture became as important as
many of the active sports through the girls' efforts during this week. In addition,
the medals for the tournaments which Alpha Theta sponsored in tennis were
given by the club to reward the winners.
The group has tried throughout the year to increase athletic sportsmanship,
to uphold the ideals of the school, and to honor girls who show the greatest
sportsmanship and highest characters. We feel that it is an asset to the school.
The first term officers were Betty Lou Roberts, President, Georgia Littlepage,
Vice-President; and Betty Sumner, Secretary-Treasurer. The second term officers
were Georgia Littlepage, President; Elsie Lou Green, Vice-President; and Peggy
Lou Smith, Secretary-Treasurer.

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Calendar
SEPTEMBER
September 10
At school again! We started the new year in a whirl of greetings for new
and old girls. The halls buzzed with the excitement of it all.
September 24
The seniors started their activities with a luncheon sale. It was a great suc­
cess and enjoyed by all.
September 25
Judge Mary Jane Spurlin told many of the meanings of the titles of the alpha­
betical government, pointing out the work of the various ones. Her talk relieved
the doubtfulness in our minds about the actual meaning of some of the initials.
OCTOBER
October 3
The Cld-Girl New-Girl Party was the official welcome to the many new girls.
After a rather strenuous initiation, apples, doughnuts, and cider were vocifer­
ously welcomed by both the initiated and initiators.
October 5
Alpha Theta held its semi-annual rush tea. Six girls pledged the sport club.
Congratulations!
October 9
Dean Collins, from the Journal, spoke to us on "The Value of Writing as an
Individual ' This was our first Student Body entertainment, and it was enjoyed
tremendously.
October 11
Sigmund Spaeth, tune detective from New York, visiting the Portland Sym­
phony, gave us and the Junior College girls a very interesting display of the
composition of many well-known songs.
October 16
Our seniors had a battle to the death today! The cause was one of Shakes­
peare's mighty works, "Hamlet". The fifth period class succeeded in convincing
the judges of the young man s sanity, but the first period class is still doubtful
as to the veracity of any one's conclusions. "To be mad, or not to be mad".
October 23
Mary Cullen from the Journal talked to the juniors and seniors with the
Junior College on the varied and wide work in the Home Economics field. Who
knows but what there might be some great cooks in our midst 1
October 25
Let's dance! You've guessed it, our first Student Body dance is in full swing.
October 29
Today we again held our annual Faculty Tea in the Lower School Assembly
Hall. Our parents greatly enjoyed meeting our teachers while the juniors and
seniors served tea.

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NOVEMBER
November 6
Quincy Scott of the Oregonian came from his place of pointed cartoons to
talk to us on Armistice. He gave us many new and interesting ideas on the sub­
ject of peace.
November 7
The end of the first quarter is here. School marches on!
November 8
Armistice vacation starts today. Hurrah!
November 13
Major-General Creed C. Hammond spoke to us today on the Philippine
Islands, making them seem a fascinating although hot country. He was pre­
sented by the Senior Class president, io whom we are very grateful.
November 15
The Alumnae Tea was a grand success, with many old graduates meeting
the new graduates while a few of the graduates-to-be assisted in serving. Mrs.
Howard Wall's home was the lovely scene for renewal of old ties of friendship.
November 27
Thanksgiving vacation! Time has flown with our thoughts as everyone
rushes home to that heavenly feast.
DECEMBER
December 2
Back to school again. What, so soon?
December 4
Mrs. Chin talked in the Junior College on "The Modern Chinese Woman and
Her Education". Our sisiers in the Orient are quite progressive and very inter­
esting in their new-found freedom.
December 11
Father Simmonds talked to us on "Legends and the Spirit of Christmas". The
talk was greatly enjoyed and gave us a cheery Christmas feeling.
December 12
The first basketball game of the year inspired such a grand turnout that the
team valiantly won, 35 to 14, playing against our rivals, the Junior College.
Excitement was no word for the cheers that echoed for many a block!
December 14
The Alpha Theta initiation was held at the home of Frances Haworth. Later
there was a dinner and Christmas party out at the lake. Bette Morfitt, Dorothy
Wells, Jeanne Miller, Sybil Kennedy, and Ankey Larrabee became true mem­
bers of Alpha Theta.
December 17
We all enjoyed the picture, "King of Kings", this evening in the lower school
building. It was sponsored by the Student Body and was greatly enjoyed by the
girls and their guests,
December 19
The girls learning to play the violin gave us a grand program, showing us
just what they had done in the few months of work. Although we do not claim
perfection for these our younger members, we do say, "Congratulations on
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The Boarders gave the Mystery Play again this year, producing it them­
selves, with Phyllis Natwick as the director. As usual many of the "days” spent
the night, and it is needless to say that much food disappeared while loud
but happy noises filled the halls. Vacation next day was just a continuation
of the fun.
December 22
The Student Body played hostess to sixteen small boys and girls from the
Fruit and Flower Mission. Jolly Saint Nick arrived with many a bulging package
to make these tiny tots have a real Merry Christmas.
JANUARY
JANUARY 7

We are back again. Oh, for a good sleep]
January 13
The Dramatic Art Class presented the delayed Christmas play, "King in
Nomania''. Our school possesses some good dramatic ability.
January 16
Marion Condon was elected new Student Body president today. Congratu­
lations.
January 17
Can it be possible? Today ended the second quarter of the year.
January 20
Our fate is sealed. Exams have started today) Need we say more?
January 25
The Alpha Thetas held a rush tea at the home of Betty Sumner. Now there
will be four new pledges to be at the beck and call of the members.
January 27
Five of the seniors assisted at serving tea today at the Fruit and Flower
Mission. This loving institution is assuredly being a great help in caring for
ihe little poor children of our city
A new term started today We welcomed several newcomers in our midst.
January 29
Our new Student Body officers were installed at a quite impressive cere­
mony when each girl took her oath of office before Sister Superior. May the
new term prosper as the old one has.
FEBRUARY
February 5
Today we were privileged to have with us Mrs. John Y. Richardson. Her
topic was crime prevention, which is of interest all over the world today.
February 7
Today our team suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Washington
High School's team. A last minute basket by the other team made the score
24 to 23. The battle was lost, but both teams played an excellent game, ours
doing its best to bring back victory.
February 12
Today will be long remembered by Episcopalians all over the country as
well as by the school. At high noon Dean Dagwell of Denver was consecrated
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Trustees of St. Helen's Hall. We, students of the Hall, were extremly proud on
this auspicious occasion and welcome Bishop Dag well to his new position with
all our hearts. A lovely tea in the afternoon in the lower school building gave
many of the girls a chance to meet our new Bishop.
February 21
The actresses of the Dramatic Art Class presented a George Washington
play. Everyone enjoyed seeing it.
The Hall White House held a "Special Session", and dancing was enjoyed
to the delightful strains of Ronald Buck's orchestra. The prize dance was won
by Jean Anders and Matt Kelly
MARCH
March 1
The Gabel School across the street was purchased for an Annex next year.
Cur school is always growing.
March 4
Mrs. Chin spoke to the entire Student Body on the education of the Chinese
girls. These foreign students lead as active lives as we do according to the
description of their many sports,
March 11
In the morning the seniors with the college saw and heard an excellent
picture on the Orient given by the Dollar Steamship Lines. The little bug of
travel hit the majority of us.
This afternoon we were fortunate indeed to have with us Mr. Richard Mont­
gomery, the author of "The White Headed Eagle". He gave us an insight into
the life of John McLoughlin, the man who gave so much to our country
March 12
We left at noon today for our long-awaited spring vacation; we welcome a
little bit of spring and a lot of vacation.
March 17
Back to school after our vacation, which seemed all too short. The end of
school looms before us as we settle down to study.
March 18
The P. W. A orchestra won much praise and enthusiasm by its spirited
playing in the college. The familiar strains of many a piece called for many
an encore.
March 24
Today the team played Lincoln High School It was an exciting game, and
the final score was 36-14 in our favor. Rah, Rah!
March 25
This morning we were greatly honored by having our Bishop Dagwell speak
to us at the college. This was his first address to the school as a whole, and
everyone was happy to greet one who has such an influence on our school.
This afternoon Miss Foulkes brought some talented musicians with her to
give us some lovely selections from well known composers. We appreciate her
kindness in bringing such excellent entertainers.
March 27
The "Days" played the "Boarders" in volleyball. The "Boarders" just couldn't
hold their stride, and thus the "Days" took the last two winning games.

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APRIL
April 3
The college had its first victory over the high school today. The game was
close and exciting, finally ending with the score of 25 to 24. Better luck next year.
April 7
Bishop Dagwell came again to favor us. He confirmed many of the girls in
a beautiful service.
April 12
Easter! the day of beauty and joy! Between a noisy egg hunt and new
clothes, a most exciting day was had by everyone.
April 17
The day of the Senior Class play! The seniors played hooky on a "Flunk
DaySister Superior joined us on the neighboring hill for a jolly breakfast in
the open, after which we sang the school songs. Our hearts were just a little
bit heavy with the looming thoughts of leaving. The afternoon was spent in
blissful slumber to make us fresh as daisies for the play.
The play, "The Bride of Quietness", was a success. Mrs. Euwer was our
director. Now ihat the thrill is over, we look back and think of all the fun we
had in producing it.
April 24
Sybil Kennedy was hostess for a lively set of Hall girls at her home in Cen­
tral Oregon, Horses, spring, and those wide, open spaces made the week-end
a highlight of fun and gaiety.
MAY
May 19
The day of the May Fete! What gaiety and fun for all!
May 23
The annual Alumna tea was held this afternoon. We, the Seniors, now have
our Alumnae cards. To think our days here at the Hall are almost over!
May 25
Exam week! For the second time this year we drag ourselves through a
period of mental torment. ,
May 29
What a gay program the lower school gave today.
May 29
The Junior Prom! What a lovely dance! May we boast a little and say that
it was quite the best of the year? A musical ending of four years!
May 31
The Baccalaureate Service was held at Trinity Church. The Seniors felt
very dignified in their caps and gowns. Afterwards we came back to school
for the traditional luncheon, and then went to the other building for the unveil­
ing of our picture and the giving out of honors. The afternoon was completed
by the giving out of the Delphic.
JUNE
June 1
Commencement! The beautiful, yet sad, end to our four wonderful years
at St. Helen's Hall.

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Old-Girl New-Girl Party
The annual Old-Girl New-Girl party held on September twenty-filth was
more fun than ever. The initiations were amusing although we were not per­
mitted to initiate the new teachers. Prizes were awarded for the cleverest
costumes, and the refreshments of apples, cider, and doughnuts were welcomed
and cheered by all. The party was a grand send-off to the new girls to start
their new year in a new school in a gay manner.

Faculty Tea
The annual Faculty Tea on October twenty-ninth helped our parents become
acquainted with our teachers The juniors and seniors served tea to the guests
while everyone had a lovely afternoon meeting many new friends.

Boarders' Dance
The first Boarders' Dance was given in December. The decoration of the
assembly hall was carried out in red and white crepe paper and confetti. In
the middle of the evening everyone became playful and as a result, confetti
and streamers covered the room. Really, we hadn't ralized what fun dancing
on paper could be! Late in the evening a delicious box lunch was presented by
Sister Superior for the enjoyment of all

Open House
On May eighth, the Alumnae of St. Helen's Hall sponsored an Open House.
Each class from the kindergarten through the high school exhibited the various
types of work that has been accomplished this year. Mothers and friends of
the Hall girls and alumnae attended. Mrs. Robert Bishop was chairman of the
tea which was served during the afternoon The senior class officers poured
and members of the class assisted.

Concerts, Symphonies, and Operas
A large number of the girls attended the series of concerts presented this
season by the Ellison-White Bureau, and according to numerous reports, Brailowsky seems to have been exceptionally well liked. Other celebrated artists
v/ho appeared were Giovanni Martinelli, Agna Enters, Jan Kubelik, Kathryn
Meisle, Moscow Cathedral Choir, Lotte Lehmann, and Martha Graham.
This year the Symphony held the interest of those who attended even more
than usual, for many outstanding artists were presented in these concerts.
During the week of March tenth to fifteenth, the San Carlo Opera Company was
in Portland. Although all of the operas were well-liked, Aida and Madam
Butterfly seemed to be the favorites of most

The Junior Prom
On the night of May twenty-ninth, the seniors attended their last dance as
students of St. Helen's Hall, and even though light feet danced to the swaying
music of Johnnie Callahan's orchestra, and soft lights and laughter enhanced
the gaiety of the dancers, every senior senses a queer little ache in her heart
as she realizes that her school life at the Hall is ended. In spite of this feeling
of sorrow, each girl enters merrily into the spirit of the evening which she will
remember throughout her life along with her many other happy recollections
of the Hall.

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Old Girl Notes
1935
Jeanne Latourette, Nancy Ann Hilton, and Dorothy Good are attending the
University of Oregon and are members of Kappa Alpha Theta. Phyllis Elder is
a Kappa Kappa Gamma, also at the university.
Mary Kathrine Shoemaker is working here in Portland while living at her
home at Lake Oswego.
Anne Berkey is attending Pine Manor Junior College in Wellesley, Massa­
chusetts.
Margaret Holford and Jane Mount are studying at Reed College.
Nathalie Lewis married Robert Baxter on the twenty-first of February.
Caroline Stratton, Helen Ladd Green, Peggy Bernard, Mary Helen Pruitt,
and Helen Stone are day students at St. Helen's Hall Junior College. Byrl Brown
and Elizabeth Stone are boarding college students.
Maryalice Enos is studying at the normal school in Monmouth.
Dorothy Jane Furnish and Margaret Mary Mann are at Mills College in Cali­
fornia.
Phyllis Grenfell, Mary Louise Blodgett, and Marion Rosenblatt are at home in
Portland.
Lucille Latourette and Peggy Krumbein are both at Scripps College, Clare­
mont, California.
Peggy Carlton is a Chi Omega at the University of Washington, while Geral­
dine Hanny is a member of Pi Beta Phi.
Anita Cadonau is traveling in the Orient.
Frances Code is taking a business course here in Portland.

1934
Betty Watkins is attending Stanford University.
At the University of Oregon: Betty Baker and Betty Pownall are Pi Beta Phis;
Betty Zehntbauer is a Delta Gamma, Gretchen Smith is vice-president of Alpha
Delta Pi, and the women's athletic association; Betty Glaiser, Wahnita Mills,
and Jean Bay are also at Eugene.
Jean Moir has announced her engagement to Lawrence Wheeler.
Billie Reynolds and Dorothy Hill are Pi Beta Phis at Oregon State College.
Ruth Johnson is attending Pomona College.
Mrs. Grodan Coward (Helen Jenkins) announced the birth of her son in
March.
Grace Natwick and Edith Kolhase are students at St. Helen's Hall Junior
College.
Margaret McMillan is working with the Portland Civic Theatre.
At the University of Washington, Esther Jobes is a member of Alpha Phi and
Martha Burkhardt of Pi Beta Phi.
Peggy Osborne is training at the Good Samaritan Hospital in nursing.
Ruth Smith is at home here in Portland, and Sally McCune is living at her
home in Hongkong.

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Eleanor Luper married Karl Neupert on the twenty-seventh of January and
now is living in Portland.
At the University of Oregon are Betty Jane Barr and Josephine McGilchrist
of Kappa Alpha Theta and Frances Watzek who is president of the Pi Beta Phi
sorority house and the women's athletic association.
Mrs. Gilmore (Jane Tennison) announced the birth of her daughter, Patricia
Louise Harlan is studying at Stanford University.
Lois Katherine Jones is a Delta Gamma, and Rebecca Hopkins is a Chi
Omega at the University of Washington.
Betty Tubbs announced her engagement to Peter Watzek at the University of
Oregon. They are to be married this spring.
Frances Miller is going to school in Berkeley, California.
Sue Steiwer is at home in Fossil, Oregon.
Doreen Plympton is attending the art classes at the Museum in Portland.
Jeannette Jones is teaching at Sears pre-school in Portland.
Kathleen Aston is a Kappa Alpha Theta at Oregon State College.

1932
Students at Oregon University are Nancy Lou Cullers, who is the president
of Gamma Phi Beta, Jane Meyers, who is also a Gamma Phi Beta, and Virginia
Proctor, who is affiliated with Delta Gamma.
Margaret Downs married Almon Baker on the eighth of January and is living
in Portland.
Helen Monner and Jane Campbell are both attending Reed College.
Peggy Jones has announced her engagement to Albert Bergh
Mrs. Harry Wolfe (Anne Latourette) is at home in Portland.
Mary Louise Kendal married Donald McCook this winter.
Katherine Espy is working here in Portland.
Jean Luckel has announced her engagement to Jerry Donnell.
Mrs. Daniel Babbitt (Sarah-Jane Henderson) announced the birth of a baby
girl this winter.
Evelyn Zehntbauer is at home in Portland.
Irene Soehren graduates this spring from Mills College.

1931
Mary Beckwith is doing provisional work for the Junior League.
Rhoda Holman during the winter married Brockwell Statter and is living
here in Portland.
Maxine Meith married Norman Hendryx on the twenty-firsi of December.
Helen Stratton is doing secretarial work at the First National Bank.
Suzan Sargent is doing Junior League work while living with her parents.

1930
Sally Reed is teaching music here at the Hall v/hile living at home.
Alice Devereaux (Mrs. David Eccles III) announces the birth of David
Eccles IV.
Katherine O'Reilly is engaged as a professional celloist in Portland.
Elizabeth O'Reilly is supervising piano and violin at the Hall.

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Nancy Vance Nevins is working at the U. S. National Bank in Portland.
Josephine Williamson is living here in Portland.
Jane Forbes is living in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Isabelle Chandler is now a senior at the University of Oregon.
Marjorie Mautz has been teaching in the Hall.

1929
Constance Green married Charles Baker this winter.

1928
Myrtle McDaniels married Richard Holman on the twelfth of February.
Maxine Bennett has opened a dancing studio with her sister in Portland.
Jeanne Knapp is married and now lives in Oakland.
Louise Holford has opened a week-end flower shop in Oswego while living
at her home in Dunthorpe.
Mrs. Metzger (Esther Kaser) is living in Juneau, Alaska

1927
Mrs. Sydney Woodbury III (Geraldine Dye) is living here in the city with
her two children.
Jeanne Rosenblatt is living at home in town.
Imogene Wentworth married James F. Mclndoe during the winter.
Mrs. Francis Heitkemper (Jane Cullers) is living in Portland.
Mrs. Richard Musgrove (Mary Simmonds) is at home on Oswego Lake, near
Portland.

1926
Margaret McCall graduated last year from the University of Oregon with a
Master of Arts degree.

1925
Gwendolyn Hall married Walter Nielson.
Jane Fales is working at the U. S. National Bank of Portland.
Lillian Bennett and her sister, Maxine, have opened a dance studio in Port­
land this spring.
Mrs. William Hawkins (Mayanna Sargent) now has twin boys.
Mrs. Alexander Sargent (Catherine Martin) has charge of the Blue Cup­
board Yarn Shop in Portland.

1923
Mrs. W. Kieth Blair (Lillian Luders) is living in Melbourne, Australia, and has
two children.

1918
Mrs. C. M. Kennedy (Eleanor Cram) is living at Gateway, Oregon.

1915
Mrs. Lowell C. Paget (Beatrice Thurston) is president of the Oregon League
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Exchanges
The Delphic staff has had the pleasure of exchanging annuals with the iolfollowing schools:
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Annie Wright Seminary
Miss Burke's School . .
The Catlin School. .
Crofton House School
St. Nicholas School .
Ferry Hall .
St. Mary's Academy . .
St. Katharine's School .

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San Francisco, Cali:
Portland, Oregon
Vancouver, B. C.
Seattle, Washington
Lake Forest, Illinois
Portland, Oregon
Davenport, Iowa

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We wish to urge our readers to
patronize the advertisers who have
taken space in this magazine, for
it is largely through them that
THE DELPHIC is made possible

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CLARKE BROS.
BROADWAY

FLORISTS

Your Future Security Can Be
Guaranteed by

UNITED BENEFIT LIFE
INSURANCE CO.

Noirets for All Occasions
Broadway, near Morrison
Portland, Oregon

American Bank Bldg

Portland, Ore

A "Do you think there is any chance of my getting my poem published in the school
paper?"
J. "There may be. I shan't be editor forever."

Telephone BRoadway B515

W. W. SHIPLEY CO.
DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS AND TRUCKS

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Used Car Lot I6tb and West Burnside
East 6th and Couch 1 East Grand and Couch
ALDER AT SIXTEENTH

PORTLAND, OREGON

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OUR COMPLIMENTS
To the Graduating Class
June
1936
OLDS, WORTMAN

REGALE UNIFORMS
31 STUDIO BUILDING
PORTLAND, OREGON

KJNG

HONEYMAN
HARDWARE CO.
Park and Glisan Streets

Portland's Largest Hardware
and Sporting Goods Store
Free Parking While Making Purchases

Teacher: ’’There's a young lady making a dunce of herself; when she is through, I'll start.''

Boarders: If we could only sleep as soundly at night as we do when the rising bell rings!

Chumley Fashions
Gay! Carefree!
made for youth!
made for action!
are exclusive with

CHARLES F. BERG
"the shop smart women prefer”

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Compliments
of the
Senior Class

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CONGRATULATIONS
to the

GRADUATING CLASS—JUNE 1936

"Portland's Own Store "

B.'s parents spend half their time worrying how she will turn out and the rest of the L i
wondering when she will turn in.

Teacher “R , do you play golf?"
R . "Oh dear, no. I don’t even know how to hold the caddie.'

MARY ELIZABETH
SHOP, INC

Compliments of

ZELL BROTHERS

Penthouse Beauty Salon
602 ALDERWAY BLDG,
at Broadway and Alder

B EAC ON 7 3 0 8
Open8a.m. to8p.m.

BEacon 6718

BEacon 6319

NEUBAUER'S
GROCERY AND BAKERY
1735 S.W. 11th Avo.

Engraving done by

Portland, Ore

Compliments of

BAKER STUDIOS
3033 Sandy Boulevard

HICKS-CHATTEN
ENGRAVING CO.

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Compliments
of the
Junior Class

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Congratulations . . .
GRADUATES of ST. HELEN'S HALL

Portland's most satisfactory Department
Store extends to you and your
families our congratulations

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Seventh Grader: "That would be corporal punishment."
Teacher "And if 1 were to be beheaded?'
Seven Grader: "Oh! that would be capital I"

D. C. WAX

Bernat s
Yarns

Templeton’s Imported
Scotch Yarns

Office Equipment House

Blue Cupboard Yarn Shop

OFFICE FURNITURE r PRINTING
COMMERCIAL STATIONERY
ATwater 4313
219 S.W Broadway

INSTRUCTION GIVEN WITH THE
PURCHASE OF YARN
1130 S.W. Alder St.
Portland, Oregon
BEacon 4685

THE BUSH PHARMACY
Cor. S W 11th Ave. and Montgomery St.
Phone BEacon 6726

Portland, Oregon

Compliments of

COLUMBIA KNITTING
MILLS
PORTLAND, OREGON

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Economy , Performance

Beauty , Safety - Comfort

STUDEBAKER PRESENTS THE SMARTEST CARS OF 1936
FOR THE SMARTEST BUYERS OF 1936
Featuring the

"EXCLUSIVE AUTOMATIC HILL-HOLDER"
(Yon don’t roll back on a hill)
GEO. B. V/ALLACE CO

15TH AT WEST BURNSIDE

PORTLAND, OREGON

Teacher: "Now, girls, alter seeing these bacteria you see why one should never kiss an
animal."
P My Aunt Emma used to kiss her lap dog."
Teacher: "Yes, what happened?"
P It died.”

-.lie kind of motorist who thinks that a locomotive whistles at crossing just to keep up
:ourage.

The BANK OF CALIFORNIA
National Association

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Total Resources over

$130,000,000.00

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Corner Sixth Avenue and Stark Street

PORTLAND, OREGON

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Compliments
of the
Sophomore Class

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BAKKE'S MARKETS
QUALITY MEATS
AT

LOW PRICES

Like the little boy who said after his first day at school, “No use me going any more; I
don't know anything.” R.N

B "What shall we do tonight?"
• i s toss for it. If it's heads, we'll go to the pictures. If it is tails we'll call on the girls.
'1 it. Mnds on edge, we'll study.”

PORTLAND TRUST
&amp; SAVINGS BANK
♦

S. W. Third and Washington

PORTLAND, OREGON

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PAUL
FELDENHEIMER
INC.

Congratulations
To

The Class of 1936

JEWELERS

CLOW ROOFING CO., INC.

Diamonds
Watches
Silverware

Contractors
139 North Broadway

Portland, Oregon

607 S W. BROADWAY

If every penny counts, dollars must be mathematicians. R N.

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she canoes as well as I think she can, she is swimming.”

Oregon Marine Supply Co
MARINE HARDWARE
BOAT CUSHIONS ✓ PADDLES, ETC.

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Broadway

417 S.W. First Avenue

For the Best in
Modern Jazz Piano

Compliments oj

RONALD BUCK

BEacon
9681

916 Studio Bldg.
ATwater 6631

BEATTIE &amp; HOFMAN, Inc.
Designers of Sales Literature

PRINTERS
906 N. W. Couch

PORTLAND, OREGON

BORDER'S DAIRY
1916 N E Broadway

Compliments of

W. E. FINZER AND
COMPANY, INC.
Authorized Mimeograph Dealer
328 S W. Stark Street

Portland, Oregon

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Compliments
of the
Freshman Class

�Page Sixty-six

BRALEY &amp; GRAHAM

yNUNFRE^E
BURNSIDE AT THIRTEENTH
Portland, Oregon

KAMIL dJo K1LEIIN
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each month into a Savings Account7

The

UNITED STATES
NATIONAL BANK

Manufacturers of

ST. HELEN'S HALL
PINS AND RINGS
142 Broadway

Your Savings Invited

Broadway and Sixth, at Stark
Portland, Oregon

PORTLAND, ORE.

Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

PARIS WOOLEN MILLS
STAYTON, OREGON

Manufacturers of

FIRLAND MOTOR ROBES

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FINK STUDIO

CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 1936
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We are happy to have had a part in pre­
serving the memories of your Senior Days.
Yours Sincerely
LEE GILLAM. Artist

313 ALDERWAY BUILDING
Telephone BRoadway 1545

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NOW
That you can see them all . . . match

PACKARD
against the entire field, and REMEMBER . .
ONLY $1355.00, Fully Equipped

SERVICE AND SALES, Inc.
17th and Burnside Street

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His perfection as a salesman was proved when he sold a hot water bottle to a snow
man. R.N.

Let's Go, Hostess!

FAMOUS
MALTED MILKS

NASH ' LAFAYETTE
Whining America on Value Alone

and

SANDWICHES
Meet your friends at
HOSTESS SHOPS
929-616 S W, Broadway

Wentworth 6c Irwin, Inc.
10th and Burnside

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JOHN Y. RICHARDSON
Certified Public Accountant

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325 Failing Building
Portland, Oregon

It : all right to blow out your mouth, blow out your nose, blow out your cheeks, but not
b!o-.v out your brains. R.N.

the pen is mightier than the sword, what a magnificent weapon a typewriter could
R.N.

THE IRWIN-HODSON CO.
PRINTERS

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Printers and Lithographers of
School Annuals and Catalogs

N. W. Fifteenth Avenue and Glisan Sts.

PORTLAND, OREGON

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THE RIGHT REVEREND BENJAMIN DUNLAP DA GWELL.
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THE SISTERS OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST
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University of Minncsotn, B.A., M A.

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Harriet Brandt
Oregon Stnlc College, B.S.

History, English

Esther Burch
Reed College. B.A.

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University of Oregon. A.B.
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Nebraska Wesleyan
Pennsylvania State Pcachcrs College
University of California
New Mexico Teachers’ College
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Sacred Studies

Rev. Louis B. Keiter
Cnrlolon College. A.B.
Scabury Western

French, Spanish

Lorine Peterson
Rccd College, A.B.
Mawson Editorial College

German

Tanya Schreiber
Junior College, Russia
College, Dresden, Berlin. Germany
Nice. France
Naples, Italy

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University of Oregon. B.A.
Columbia University. New York

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Irene Soehren
Mills College, B.A.

Physical Education. Science

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Columbia College. South Carolina. A.B.
University of Oregon
Marvurd University

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Jocelyn Foulkes

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Editor-in-Cbicf
Literary Editor
Assistant Literary Editor
Calendar
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager
Old Girl Notes
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Elsie Lou Green
Catherine Boyden
Jean Broughton
Marjorie Francis
Evelyn Manning
Carolyn Meyer
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Betty Jo Shown
Catharine Kern
Dorothea James
Elizabeth Nichols
Jean Anders
Nancy Slolte
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all. A Barn Dance was held in the fall and in the spring a May Day formal was
given. A Valentine formal was planned and all arrangements were made but unfortunately il had to be cancelled due to an influenza epidemic. During Christmas
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keeping the school regulations. This year the council, composed of Alpha Theta
members, was under the leadership of Elsie Lou Green. We feel that the organi­
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NANCY KAY STOLTE
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Class of 195/. To llie Seniors, we leave our delightful unconcern toward the duties
of our class. To the Juni ors, a respect for dignity. To the Sophomores, silent charm;
and lo the Freshmen, our subtle wit. The eighth grade will receive our tact and
poise; the seventh grade our financial embarrassments. So now at peace with man.
we bid a fond farewell.
I, Cavell Abbott, owner of a racing stable in Kentucky, will my musical talents lo
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ficient unto itself.

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1, Marjorie Francis, organist in a large cathedral, will my ability to gel what I want
to any underclassman in need.

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Nancy Stratton.

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you that Delphic material?” to next year’s editor. She also has my sincere good
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I. Eliza Flobbie, a surgical nurse, will my quiet dignity at the dinner table to Wilma
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practice every Saturday morning to Dickie Word.
I. Elizabeth Nichols, a United Stales Diplomat in Turkey, will my ability to delect
humor in Pat Livesley s jokes to Betty Simpkin.
I, Doris Rudesill, Private Secretary to the President, will my excellent grades in
Civics to the next sufferer.
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As I was walking in the yard of the Slate of Blank s Refuge for Rovers, some thing
while fluttered along the ground a few paces before me. Pushing aside several pink
elephants, I advanced and retrieved this object'—it was a newspaper dated June 21,
1945.
On the front page was a column concerning the exploits of one Mrs. Yehudi
Menuhin, nee Cauell Abbott, who is now giving a concert lour with her husband
in Siberia. The hcadli nes were at least six inches high: “Or. Jean Broughton Dis­
covers a Whiskered Prolopudgobia — Scientists Slumped by New Menace to the
Clover Bee. Looking through the pages I beheld a notice of the latest screen success
of Marjorie Francis, co-starring with the aging Tyrone Power in a stirring drama of
death on the Panama Canal.
On page th ree was a heading which read, "Senator Elizabeth Nichols and Representative Betty Sumner battled over Bill 0472-J." On rea ding further. Bill 0472-J
proved to be for the propagation of elastic teeth braces with which patients can
fidget, th us eliminating fingernail chewing. In Ripley s now antiquated Believe It
or Not was a picture of Professor Frances Haworth who. after working six years
in her laboratory near Los Angeles, has patented a device for dyeing rabbits all
colors. 1 he Easter egg era is now out of dale.
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commented upon on page sixteen. The students have classes twice a week, fo r &lt;1
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blues singer. Carolyn Meyer is spending six months in Indo-China, where she will
produce one more novel of superior zoological quality. Her latest, you will rcca II.
was

Elephants and Aphids, My Finest Friends.” In the personal column, 1 per­
ceived the McLeans' frantic appeals to their daughter Anne, who recen lly joined
the crew of a lumber boat, bound for Kamchatk a an d points west.

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Poet Laureate, to which the famed Catharine Kern has been officially appointed.
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among school children.
Evelyn Manning sails tomorrow for I ,on don, where she will be the master of
ceremonies at a dinner at Scott’s Restaurant where all royalty will he present. Miss
Manning still holds the title of "Little Miss America. Th ere was a cam lid camera
shot of Miss Nancy Slolle marching to her Senior Spanish class, umbrella in one
hand and eight volumes lucked neatly under her arm. She has only recently recovered from a poisoned apple offered to her by one of her pupils. Doris Rudesill is
again competing in the motor-races at Indianapolis. Her twin sons r idc on the car-

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schools, giving demonstrations in the use of dumb-bell s an d rowing machines. 1 his
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noisseur. Last week, she bought a Chippendale bookcase valued at two million
dollars. She is lucky to have for a husband, a Vanderbilt who is able and willing
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Anne Cooper McLean
Catharine C. K em
Jean Elizabeth G roves
Nancy Kay Stolte
Dorothea W. James
Elizabeth Jane Nichols
Evelyn M. Manning
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Back Row — B. Newcomb. M Dillo, I Ollivcr, K. I hompson. F. Gribbin, R. Ogburn. E. M. Robinclt,
M M. I'.ill. D Kellaher. R. Hopper, N. Strallon, M. Raucli, N. Falkncr, J. Strcibig. M. Bissell, D. Dicks.
I'uo.sr Row — M. Kcrnan, VV. Jcrman, P. Livcslcy. B. Simpkin, S. West. J. Miller. B. J. Shown, B. Morfit,,
S. Gillner, S. Kennedy, R. Nelson,

SOPHOMORE CLASS
Back Row — N. Browning. N. Well Ull), N. Walking, S. Lake. M. L. Vincent. S. Sigel. B. D. Kirk, N. Hosford, M. Deacon. N. Lalourcllc, S. Wolfe, K. Knmin. S. Faytingcr, R. Freeman.
I'ront Row — J. Cbrislcnsen. I Maguire. P. Palmer. P. I racy, M I Imrlell. B. Johnson. E. Brant, J. Barnes.
A Gregory. R. Condon. B. Wade. M I.iss Loeding, W. Roesch. M. M. Blackler.
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D. Englebarl, M. Smith. G. Housrnan, E. Aulerson, M. F. Johnson.
Eront Row — M. E. Ross,^ C. J. Roxbury, D. Simpkin, E. MacDonald. M. Word. L. C ornw all. A. Moore,
J. Kernan, G. Squires, T. Ainaclicr. J. Callahan, E. Conley, M. Coke.

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JUNE 1936
Alice Freeze VI
I Ik* Flolford Cup for Sacred Studies
Evelyn Ireland II
American Legion Certificate of Merit
Billie Wade III
Award for Good Citizenship in the Boarding Department
('ill from Mrs. John S. Parke to the Most Courteous and
Barbara Jones VI
I lelplul Girl
Alumnae Pin Given to the Senior of Good Scholarship Who Has
Alice Freeze VI
Contributed the Most to School Life
Ruth Rose Richardson VI
Honorable Mention
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Erma Darling II
I he Violin Department Scholarship
Evelyn Ireland II
Emblem Awarded for Progress in Her Work
hi the Fidac Essay Contest, conducted by the Portland unit of the American
Legion Auxiliary, the following prizes were awarded:
Victoria Hartwell IV
First Prize
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Belly Lou Roberts VI
Second Prize
Betty Jo Shown IV
I hire! Prize
In the E-vsay Contest sponsored by the Foreign I rade Department of the
Portland Chamber of Commerce, the following prizes were given:
Belly Jo Shown IV
hirst Prize in the School
Robin Nelson IV
Second Prize in the School
Betty Jo Shown IV
Second Prize in the City
Robin Nelson IV
I bird Prize in the City
In the Statue of Liberty Essay Contest sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary
to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the following awards were made:
Betty Jo Shown IV
First Prize in Multnomah County
Molly McGuire IV
I lonorable Mention
Susan West IV
Belly Jo Shown IV
First Prize in Oregon
I he National Society of Colonial Daught ers' Medal and Certificate of
Jane Taubman IV
Merit for the Best Essay on a Patriotic Subject
Jean Maguire III
M Liss Locding III
Other winners of Certificates of Merit
Mary Louise Vincent III
Sally Bowcrman II
Margaret Renton II
In the Noted Picture Contest the following prizes were awarded:
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First Prizes
( Eilean MacDonald I
In the annual Bcekman Essay Contest sponsored by the Oregon Historical
Society the following award was made:
Honorable Mention
Cavell Abbott V

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90% in every study
90% in attendance
95% in order and punctuality
99% in conduct
Calhryn Collins VI
Ruth Richardson VI
Bette Morfitt IV
Dorothy Dixon VI
Peggy Lou Smith VI
Robin Nelson IV
Alice Freeze VI
Jean Groves V
Betty Jo Shown IV
Charlotte Lee VI
Nancy Slolte V
Jane Taubman IV
Georgia Liltlepage VI
Mary Justine Gilbert IV Ruth Condon III
Phyllis Nalwick VI
Victoria Hartwell IV
Lisa Gill III
M Liss Loeding III
Jean Maguire III
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S5% in every study
90% in attendance
95% in punctuality
9S% in conduct
Barbara Jones VI
Jean Shorts IV
Betty Nichols V
Frances Paris VI
Susan West IV
Carol Mount IV
Elsie Lou Green V
Jean Barnes III
Molly McGuire IV
Dorothea Janies V
Billie Wade III
Barbara Sasnett IV

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Carolyn Kamm
Betty Lou Roberts

TENNIS SINGLES (ADVANCED)
Betty Lou Roberts (Silver Cup) Athletic Association
Dorothea James (Silver Ball Medal) Alpha Theta
TENNIS DOUBLES
Belly Lou Roberts (Gold 1 ennis Ball Medal)
Dorothea James (Gold Tennis Ball Medal)
Athletic Association
BEGINNERS' TENNIS SINGLES
Dorothy Wells (Silver Ball Medal) Alpha T beta

Barbara Sasnett (Numeral)
Georgia Littlepage (Numeral)
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Ida Johnson (Monogram)
First Prize
Jean Morrison (Monogram)
Second Prize
Alpha Theta
VOLLEY BALL
Letters given by the Freshman and Sophomore Classes:
Suzanne Sigel
Elinor Bakke
Betty Lou Roberts
Peggy Lou Smitl
Lisa Gill
Dorothea James
Barbara Jones
Verna Lee Franklin
Phyllis Natwick
Sybil Kennedy
Bette Morfitl
Barbara Sasnett
Carol Mount
Jane Taubman
Carolyn Kamm
Charlotte Lee
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Th e en cl

is but the beginning.” How true is ibis statemenl wbcn applied to the
our
Senior Class as we find ourselves fast approaching tbe day toward
members of
which our every effort has been dircclcd since we severally enrolled in dear St.
Helen s Hall. Then, as questioning freshmen, we were happy in the opportunity that
was to be ours of attending an institution that has stood for so much in the education
and development of young women in our Northwest. Diligently we have applied
ourselves to the tasks set for us by our Sisters and instructors in charge. Month by
month, term by term, and year by year, we have seen ourselves drawn nearer to our
goal, but now that it is almost within our grasp, what shall we do with it?
"Th e end is but the beginning. On June seven th the members of our class of
nineteen hundred and thirty-seven will have reached the end of their high school
road. As we march out of our beloved Trinity Church, we shall realize that it is not
the end. but rather the crossing of the threshold toward a beginning which promises
greater advancement: greater future opportunity.
Beloved by all who h ave seen its rugged and snow-capped summit, standing like
a sentinel beckoning to those of sturdy limb and stout heart to come out of the level
of crowded, whirling industry; leading to greater heights and clearer visions of
broad or o pporlunities stands Ml. Hood, the challenge and inspiration of all who
see il. So stands our St. Helen’s Hall, beloved not only by this year’s class but by
all who have been privileged to go from class to class. led forward and urged upward
to greater attainment. As Mazamas, coming down the trail toward timberline. look
back and say. \'Ve have been there,” so each St. Helen’s girl points with pride to
her days in the Hall. For us. however, the trail leads up not down.
I he end is but the beginning.” Again. I say: What shall we do with it?
"Isn’t it strange, that princes and kings
And clowns that caper in sawdust rings
And common folk like you and me
Arc builders of Eternity?
" To each is given a kit of tools.
A shapeless mass and a book of rules;
And each must build ere life has flown
A stumbling block or stepping stone.”
Yes. I he end is but the beginning.’ What shall we do with il?
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I his year, twenty girls will be leaving St. Helen's Hall and entering a life which,
at present, seems full of excitement and promise. During the years which we have
spent here, we have accumulated a vast store of knowledge. The Sisters and teachers
have not only given us an education of superior quality, but also encouragement and
friendship.—two great and marvelous gifts.
There are many bonds which we hate to break. Our lives have been so much
full cr an d richer since our advent to the Flail. When we allow ourselves to dream for
a moment, scores of happy memories come. Yet we hesitate between the past and the
future. It would be idyllic to turn back, and remain forever with our friends here:
yet the great outside calls us and we must answer.
We have an overwhelming debt to pay. We come from an institution of the
finest quality, bearing a name which we dare not smirch. Each one of us hopes to
attain fame and have the world as "her oyster.” Time and fate may tarnish our
aspirations. A few names may be remembered, but the rest will sink into oblivion,
Yet. whatever may be our future, we have “our shield, the truth, to cherish," and
the example which is set by our Sisters, one of physical fortitude and moral purity,
by which to live and conquer.
Ankey Larrabee, Literary Editor.

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In the quietness of morning and before the rush of the day has begun, chapel
brings to each girl the spirit of faith and religi ous guidance essential in her life. To
begin the day with God’s blessing is an inspiration and a gratification which will
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Charley was fast asleep, but about one o’clock was awakened by a mournful
howl, coming fr om somewhere downstairs. It was low at first but increased until it
was quite loud. Charley fr ozc in his bed. He had heard of ghosts and bad never
believed in ih cm, but right now he could have been easily convinced that there were
such things. While he sat in bed it gradually died down, but all of a sudden it
started again. Charlie dropped below the covers and stayed there for a long while.
Slowly he drew himself out and then he felt braver. He felt for his flashlight and
snapped it on. He had heard that ghosts, if a ghost it was, were afraid of light. He
crept down the stairs, through the kitchen, and was about to turn into the dining
room when the howl came again from the basement. Down those stairs he went and
sighed with relief when his flashlight revealed his dog. sitting on the floor with his
head up and mouth wide open and the family cat, Fabitha, in his doghouse. His
dog was v ery glad to see him and more so when Charley put the cat on her own bed
and left the doghouse for him.
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When you are sad and lonely
Just turn to Him. my dears.
And tell Him all your troubles,
Your sorrows and your fears.
For He will give you strength again,
If you will just be true.
And give Him all your heart and soul
He gave His life for you.
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blear the little birdies sing:
Don’t their voices ring?
Crocuses are turning blue.
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On flowers and trees and on the ground.
It makes them all look very bright
Don l you think it’s a pretty sight?
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Essence of Spring — the scent of the rose.
The quiet hush of the evening
While the gentle wind blows.
And bright stars h over near.
Essence of Spring — the song of the bird.
Its melody at early morn
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To far-away dreamlands.
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and touch of hand —
As flitting through the rainbowed days, I
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And all the beauty and the joy valued above
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That I have found and loved in you, might
have died young and lost.
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The sun went down behind the hill,
1 he shadows lengthened, all was still:
And then the moon came forth and shone
Upon a silent tomb, and lone, —
The unknown soldier s grave.
1 hree shadows lurked beside the grave.
In uniforms of soldiers brave.
"I died am idsl the great World War,
To bring world peace forever more.
Spoke one in tones so grave.
"Aye, brother, so did 1, but still
wars continue yet to kill;
Brave men arc dying loft and right.
And still they want to l&lt;ill and fight.
I say, there is no peace!

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1 bus the second soldier spoke.
And then the third the silence broke.
'World peace will never come from war,
And greedy leaders wishing more
And greater wealth at cost of lives.
"If they’d but slop to think, they cl find
1 hat peace is really in the mind.
If they’d but listen to their soul,
1 hen we would reach our long-sought goal —
A perfect peace with all man kind.

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With lovely flowers and fragrance rare.
And people passing, pause awhile,
LJpon my garden, just to smile.

Where is that liny ellin sprite
For whom I sea rch each starry night?

But sometimes people hurry by.
And then I know I h ave not tried
To keep my garden always fair
With lovely flowers and fragrance rare.

The lupine bold with rugged air.
She splashes him with paint to spare.

She who paints my garden flowers
With blue from heaven s dowers.

Forget-me-nots from blue skies down
To earth she brings to scatter round.

The blue flowers nod and smile and say
A sincere heart — the mother earth
Through which kind thoughts and deeds have birth, d *ie loveliest color ol all are they.
IWake fragrant and lovely my garden fair
If I could find her. 1 II confess.
Por those who pass to slop and share.
I’d ask her please to paint my dress.
Nancy Stratton, 5S.

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A PERFECT SENIOR
From out the portals o f the Hall
Go seniors on their way.
If we coulcl keep a part of all
1 heir memories would stay.
I cl take the fo rin of Nancy, slim;
Attach the head of James.
1 he curls of G roves would make a rim
For a face of many names.
1 herc’d be the black-lashed Hobbie eyes.
With Betty Nichols’ brows;
And Catharine s nose is just the size
Attention to arouse.
1 ho timely wit of Larrabee,
And Manning s ready mirth;
With skin of Meyer, you will agree.
Would give perfection birth.
I he loyally of Frances
1 he talent of CavcII:
Sincerity of Cathy" should
Be voiced by Rudcsill.
1 he winning smile of Laura Back,
And Ancle is easy talk
Completes the Sumner charm, but lacks
The easy Broughton walk.
1 he disposition of Anne McLean. —
Ability of G reen:
And Marj s friendliness would gain
The image of a Queen!
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Twas in the month of May,
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The birds, who sang so gay:
But now. I fear, their song has changed.
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Twas there we used to say.
That this one spot was made for us.
“Why did you go awa y?”
The world is lonely, cold, and chill.
'Tis now the month of May.
But Nature has not blossomed yet.
“Why did you go awa y?”
Jeanne Miller, ’58.

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We have set our sails; we have planned our chart;
We have tested each mast and spar.
Yet the thing that must guide us or ever we fail.
Is not the mast and is not the sail.
But a bit of steel in the vessel’s heart
That points to the pilot star.
For masts have broken and winds will veer.
And storms have driven afar:
And under the wreckage of many a wave.
All tarnished, unheeded and powerless to save.
A compass true, that was given to steer.
Still yearns for its pilot star.
And though you win to a wonderful mart.
It isn’t the masts or the spar.
But the faith that can pierce through the clouds in the skies.
And cleave to the star that is hid from the eyes.
Thank God for the Something, deep in the heart.
That is kin to the pilot starl
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The aged rocking chair stood against the chimney wall. Il had, at last,
reached its downfall, but il still stood majestically in the dusty and cob webbed
corner. As it glanced around, it remembered its exciting and, you might well say.
lamous life.
It recalled that the first time it had seen the world outside of the factory, il was
in a little country shop in France. It was really a very attractive little rocking chair
then: il had wine-colored leather covering and faintly carved lion heads on the back.
It was rather shy but, nevertheless, the owner of the shop displayed il right up in
front, to the amazement of all the older chairs; and it remembered the young girl who
passed the shop daily. She always looked in longingly and finally bought the little
rocking chair. Then il recalled the happy days they spent together, just the three
of them: the young girl, the girl s mother, and the rocking chair; and il thought of
the day the girl came home to find her mother dead in its restful arms.
Then the little chair remembered that there was hustle an d bustle, cleaning,
sweeping and packing, and that one day il was wrapped and stuck away in a dark
box. It didn t remember much then, but it could tell that it was traveling, and il
recalled how dizzy it got one day when il was hoisted high into the air. It could
remember rou gh talk, and for about five or six weeks it felt rather up-and-downish.
Then it was again hoisted and put on some traveling vehicle which was exceedingly
rough and bouncy. One bright and sunshiny day il was again brought out into the
world. How happy the little mistress was and how she sang and worked! I hen, one
day they had a newcomer: the little chair could remember seeing something like
it before. Oh yes! now it remembered; this person was like the chair’s first master.
The chair remembered that sometimes the new master would come home at night
and instead of rocking and singing he would fall asleep immediately, while the
little mistress would sit and knit for hours and hours. I h en, one day. the little chair
saw something new, something it had never seen before. It was roly-poly, soft and
pink — the chair soon discovered that this was little Janie.
As the years rolled by the family increased, and the little chair, which was
growing older and a little weak and rickety. was still the pel chair of the home,
The home also had grown and was now very elaborate and beautiful. 1 hen, when
the little mistress (who was now old) died, the little chair was no longer a favorite.
It was pushed and shoved about; and, after many ponderous and lengthy debates,
was finally relegated to the attic.
There, the little old chair sang a beautiful song that it had heard its mistress
sing and slowly and gently rocked itself to sleep.
Wilma Roesch. 39.

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mounted the musty attic stair. Dust descended upon her as she pushed open the
door; and as she walked stealthily across the floor, cobwebs brushed her arm. She
reached a curiously carved oak chest and laboriously lifted the lid — revealing relics
of romantic yester-years. She lovingly lifted the dainty d resses and held them up
admiringly to her shoulders. Her eyes sparkled as she slipped off her simple dress
and slithered into a shimmering satin gown. Its silky soft ness enve loped her slender
body and fell deliciously cool and smooth. I he folds of the skirt reached the floor
and the heavy train slowed her step as she softly hummed to the solemn tempo of the
Wedding March. She loved the swish of it about her ankles and she thrilled to the
smoothness under her fingers. She fondly lifted the long filmy veil and put the
wreath of stars about her soft hair. Il floated about her like a cloud and settled at
her heels. She began walking down the stairs and the heavy fringe of lace gently
tugged at her head *— holding il high.
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that he had solved the problem of ruined cars at the beach. He made the startling
statement that he had bought a third-hand car for the princely sum o f eighty-five
dollars. However, he said, the man had told him that the engine was in good order
and the tires practically new.
When the machine arrived the nex I day, it turned out to be a 1924 model Essex,
as square as a cracker box. We took one ride in it and promptly dubbed it. The
Galloping Goose.” The name was quite appropriate as the Goose, on starting,
completely left the earth and then settled down to moving, first with a lurch forward
an d then with a waddle sidewise. The noise that issued forth from under its rusty
hood sounded like a flock of wild ducks at close range. But don t think that this
masterpiece was spurned by our family because of its deficiencies — rather we took
to it as we would have to a stray pup or kitten. And from that day on the Galloping
Goose was firmly established in our family.
How we got it down to the beach I can neither remember nor imagine; but, somehow, il safely reached its destination. Mother decided it needed paint; and when
she found a nice conservative tan in the the basement she started ambitiously to
sandpaper and paint the ancient vehicle. By the time she had finished the body, the
paint was all gone and the only color left was some Chinese Red which had been
used to paint the breakfast nook. Hie spokes and the trimmings; were decked out
in this very festive color and the "Galloping Goose was ready for use. It held up
really quite we II all that first summer . sometimes making as much as twenty miles
an hour, on the level. 1 he only tragedy that took place that summer occurred on the
way to the regatta in Astoria. "The Goose” is a respectable five-passenger car but
on that mem orable day we had loaded in ten. This was loo much for it; the battery
fell out of the bottom.
1 he second summer the Goose was un able to make the hills between Cannon
Beach and Seaside. 11 would slop on the slope, puff, gasp, and give out; one just
sal until il got its strength again and cooled down enough to make the top.
The third summer we didn’t even attempt to make a gradual ascent and, in order
to shift, one had to kick the gears with all the strength one could put into the blow.
I he only thing that had any real power left was the horn 1
I hen it slowly dawned on us that “the Goose was aging. For the last few
summers it has rested in the garage, only being taken out for a jaunt to the grocery
store once in a great while. My brother still linkers with the motor and the whole
family lives in the hope that some day the “Galloping Goose” may make a grand
and glorious come-back.
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With a gradual sweep of the arm. night drew a film of rain over the hills. Above
a shining lake, the tendrils of mist eddied and curled fantastically like a slow whirl­
pool of moonlit grey. The shaggy islands crouched gloomily in the black water, with
morose shoulders hunched high in the star-peppered sky. One broad road of moon­
light streamed down, and billowed with the waves. Far to the south, a shore was
designated by the occasional glow of ruddy patches ^ distant beach fires leaping
and retreating in the cold, velvety shadows. A lone, yellow point of light warned
passersby of the wickedly obscure reefs. Its fellow tossed fitfully on the masthead of
an invisible ship, in a waste of darkness; borne onward through the phosphorescent
surf.
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The high-school dance we know,
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It’s just 'Swing High — Swing Low.’’
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AN AUTUMN MEMORY
1 he slanting rays of warm October’s sun
Cast lacy shadows on the rippling stream,
Diffusing in all the atmosphere a glow
That lingers with me as a cherished dream.
Our feet bathed in the water’s cooling depth
We wandered down the streamlet s winding way:
Upon our faces shone that strange, sweet warmth
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Tousled to fringy softness at the lips.
We gathered armfuls of the golden stalks.
And with the sweet wild grapes we stained our lips,
What beauty was there in that tranquil day
That calls to me through years, when 1 have seen
The roaring sea. majestic waterfalls.
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A thing alive and glowing in my heart.
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could, therefore. look even the largest of them in the eye and not be afraid. He also
fell that he knew just what to do upon every occasion. On this certain occasion
that happened to be al the beach he had explored all the nearby territory and suc­
ceeded in getting sand up his nose, to say nothing of in his eyes. All this was very
new and exciting for him; and he wasn’t satisfied, until he had become thoroughly
drenched by a cold ocean wave, to settle down to normal living. Soon he learned
not to sniff at the sand and to slay a respectable distance from the surf. Nothing
pleased him more than to lie on the hot, dry sand and let the sun bake down on
his back; but he never could lie still long enough really to enjoy it. Along in the
afternoon. Magregor disappeared for nearly an hour and when he returned it was
under the heavy burden ol nearly ten feel of kelp which he had proudly dragged
for a great distance. Because it did not move or show any signs of life, he naturally
thought it was dead and the only respectable thing to do was to bury it. He buried
the large end first and continued on down the whole length of it until the kelp
had disappeared Irom sight. After this feat he was proud but tired, and lay down
to rest lor a while. Soon he became curious to sec how the kelp was getting along
and so he dug it all up again. After he had dug it up and buried it some three
times, he pulled it off to one side and started to chew it. but it had an extremely
disagreeable taste and he abandoned it to chase seagulls. Magregor never seemed
quite the same after that beach trip, and I am sure that he has had many a longing
to struggle with another piece of kelp.
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Her feel hurt as she stood behind the jewelry counter. The department store was
crowded. Before her swarmed endless waves of humanity that pushed and shoved
like tired travel ers who have wearied of their journey. The Neon sign that hung high
above their heads on the north side of the wall seemed to drive them on, as it flashed
the words ’Three more shopping days until Christmas.” She had watched that sign
for what seemed to be years and had seen the number of clays dwindle from eighteen
to the present th ree and. as the numbers declined, business increased.
I he insistent drum of the piano in the music department throbbed over and over
Every I ime It Rains. It Rains, Pennies From Heaven. It seemed to be obsessed with
the song that it played and replayed. On the counter before her lay glittering bits of
tin and brass disguised in the form of rings, clips and bracelets. She was suddenly
aware that one of the travelers had addressed her. He was eagerly thumping his
dingy dime on the velvet edge of the bracelet section. Scarcely tall enough to reach
her hand in which he placed the money, he babbled in his high, shrill voice how
he had found it in the street “just as the lights were changing.” He knew exactly
what he wanted and he pointed proudly to the gleaming gold chains from which
dangled fi ve new pennies. She watched him as he disappeared in the crowd and
saw him reappear at the door. Outside a soft snow sifted through the air and the red
Santa whose bell had rung heedlessly on as the crowd surged by shivered as he
gazed into his almost empty kettle. The little boy standing beside him labored
industriously as he pulled the pennies one by one from the flimsy chain. When five
bright objects lay in his palm, he pushed his way to the Santa and dropped the
pennies one by one into the kettle. With each clink the Santa smiled. When the last
penny had fallen the boy. rubbing his little hands, trolled merrily on — he had given
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people gaze in wonder as he walked down the street. Indeed, people rarely favored
him with even a glance. He was that average, hie was neither small enough. large
enough, ugly enough, handsome enough, clean nor dirty enough lo compel people s
attention. He walked with a common-place gait, had a common-place look and was
thoroughly trite. His only claim to individuality was a wen on the end of his nose;
but even that was so infinitesimal that no one ever noticed it.
For years he had walked the streets unnoticed and alone. Neither friend nor
enemy had he; he was even too colorless for that. When he was fifty-two, life be
came almost unbearable; he developed insomnia thinking of his condition. His
appetite (always normal) fell off slightly (but not enou gh lo be alarming )
Early, one dark morning, as he lay shivering and sleepless in his bed, his body
revolted to all this mistreatment in the only way it knew. He dozed, then slept.
VVhen he awakened, he glanced unconcernedly at his watch — then stared
wildly. It was 8:55. He had overslept I He jumped convulsively, pulling the covers
over his head in a futile attempt to drive from his mind the repulsive lace of that
watch. Fie leaped from bed and dressed in a mad frenzy; his collar buttons were
missing, but he didn’t care. The unthinkable had happened — he was laic! His tie
was purple, his suit blue — but things like that no longer mattered. 1 his thought
threatened to bring on an attack of apoplexy. Flis regular morning egg even decorated his shirt front with a gooey, yellowish smear.
Once outdoors, he elbowed old ladies and stepped on kiddies’ toes in his frantic
efforts to board the street car. He was so preoccupied that he sal in the last vacant
seal, without noticing a woman who was eyeing him with a baleful expression. 1 he
average man would have offered his scat lo her: but not this average man: he was
past all that now. With one hand on his hat and the other flying clisjoinledly out lo
one side, he cavorted down the street lo his office, arriving ten minutes late. Everyone
gaped at him. but the boss only said. "Don’t let it happen again.
The next morning the people on the car stared at him. jabbing their neighbors
with sharp elbows and whispering in awe-struck voices: “Look at that man over
there. There, the one with the wen on his nose. Have you heard? 1 hey say he s
crazy. This last remark was made with a kind of shudder,
When the average man heard these words he glowed visibly. People were staring
at him and talking about him: he wasn l particular about what they said. Fie de­
veloped a swagger and a benevolent smile — he had found the insignificant man s
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As the emerald-green mountains in the distance slowly turn into a deep blue
and the sage brush between the rolling sand d unes takes on a delicate violet hue.
the clear blue of the sky and the snow-white of the few drifting clouds suddenly
burst into a rich golden yellow; and. as the sun slowly sinks, they gradually turn
to a deep, rich shade of orange and the whole of the heavens seems to be on fire.
The few snow peaks of the distant mountains become a delicate shade of pink and
the winding, ribbon-like Rio Grande has the appearance of a molten stream of gold.
The sun sinks lower and lower until, at last, it is com plelely out of sight: and.
before we can realize it. everything has changed its aspect. The mountains have
turned lo a velvety black, the snow peaks have a weird, silvery appearance and
the sagebrush of the rolling plains is transformed to a deep, rich shade of purple.
Then we realize that evening has pulled down her curtain of shadows over the sun
and night is upon us.
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To settle on the ground with a sigh.
I o beat against my window, trying to gel in.
I laugh. I'm warm and dry; those drops of cold, damp rain
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But gradually a brightness fills the sky;
The sun I love comes pouring from above.
I laugh; its war mill and light will send away the rain,
And will caress me. it will warm me.
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But the sun is shining o cr the heaven s bow —
A lovely arch of color, a rainbow made of harmony
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1 hey are one.
United.
1 hrowing wide the window,
I lean far out to feel the cool, moist fingers of the rain
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And feel the warm, light fingers of the sun
Upon my brow.
1 o gaze, enraptured, at the lovely sight before me.
A perfect product of the harmony of two joyous loves;
1 he rain, still falling steadily.
And the sun. its face so bright.
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Soft, sweet music lightly floated around me, as I lay basking in the sun beside a
deep, clear pool. The musical strains, accompanied by the rhythmic lapping of the
wavelets, was soothing to my ears. I fell at perfect peace with the world: free from
worry and anxiety, my mind cleared at last. The music seemed to sense my feelings
as it throbbed louder and louder, only to die away again in a tender sigh. My eyes
turned skyward to behold the breathtaking loveliness of an azure sky. framed by
swaying popl ars. I lazily let my hand fall into the water, so cool and refreshing, and
the peacefulness that I felt is indescribable.
•Just as my happiness seemed quite complete, the music swelled maddeningly,
until it burst forth with a thundering crash that made my ears ring and my heart
pound. The sky became dark with menacing clouds and the trees shook violently.
I he little pool boiled turbulently as I quickly withdrew my hand, which had grown
cold and clammy. Seized with fear. I jumped to my feet and started to run. Faster
and faster I ran; louder and louder grew the musical din until a terrible feeling of
fear and apprehension took hold of me as I sank to the ground, unable to continue
my helpless flight. The music roared victoriously at my bitter plight, when sud­
denly — silence— my window — my bed. A wave of relief and thankfulness surged
over me as I wondered, Could that mad thing have been a dream?”
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Time. Time. The continual passing of time, the constant swing of the pendulum
oi the old clock that monotonously licked away the eventful, dull, happy, sorrowful,
nevcr-to-return hours of every day. Year after year — generations past, present and
future, the old clock licked away moments: some forgotten, some remembered, some
scorned and some cherished by the generations of inhabitants of the great brick
mansion. Moments *— none forgotten by the old clock before whose face passes the
cavalcade of lime.
The old clock stands at the fool of the massive oak staircase. It is tall and has
the stalely pride that the family possesses. The clock, although it can not speak is.
without doubt, the most frequently consulted member of the family and it is brimful
of the knowledge of generations. Before its polished face passes the continuous story
of the family.
If one should ever slop to consult the clock upon any happening in the past
family history, he would receive a detailed account, even to the color of the lace
petticoat that unintentionally peeped out from under the dancing frock of a guest or
to the kind of cake and brand of wine served at a certain ball fifty years previous.
The clock treasured many secrets, also. No one w i ever know how Miss Jane
cried the night her brother and Ronald left for the "YVar Between the Slates. No
one will ever guess that Vicki once hid a skunk in the clock because he had found
it outside, chilled, and Vicki had a passion for offering the warmth of the house
to any less fortunate creature. No one will ever know the exact words that were
cruelly passed between father and son. when young •John had returned from an
outlandish esca pade.
The clock had seen tears, loo. Tears of sorrow at the deaths that dark one cl the
days: tears of acute pain when Arnold had been thrown from his favorite marc:
tears of injured pride and. perhaps, something else when Margy had been turned
over father s knee after the dining-room draperies had mysteriously been cut into
grotesque designs: tears of happiness when Bess returned; when Martha descended
the stairs all in white satin and tulle, looking so lovely that a lump uncontrollably
rose in one s throat.
Gaiety, too, had had a generous place . The colorful annual hunt-balls, when
lovely ladies from behind open fans, coyly lowered their lashes at handsome men in
hunting attire. When laughter rang through the great halls and father, on hot
summer days, contentedly sipped mint juleps with his friends.
The clock know’s all the stories that play their part in the tableaux of generations.
No secrets arc hidden from its sleepless eyes. It is, after all, a good thing that clocks
can’t talk, for all tales are safe within the shiny mahogany casing that tells of and
sees the passing of time.
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She had a crisp taffeta dress. She danced in it once for her young daughter.
With heels clicking in an airy rhythm, like fairy castanets, she pirouetted about the
dark room — to the awed delight of her single spectator. There was a loose board by
the door, which gave an involuntary groan under her light steps, squeaked out a
surly apology and yawned back into its former position. Her dancing transported
one to the autumn woods, where the bracken hums in a crackling voice to the wind s
song: and the warm rain taps merrily down the broad leaves, pattering out an un­
heard tune . . . But the dance ended loo soon, and she slipped through the waiting
door, her skirts whispering little bursts of melody to her — and tip-toed down the
empty hall, out of her daughter’s heaven.
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report card. Will) ur s showed a very favorable report as usual, but Jerry s was decked
with C’s and D’s.
Gee. said YVilbur. "what II your mother do when she sees that report card.
Oh. she II probably just give me another spankin
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Does it hurt awful? asked Wilbur, I ve never had one.
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such a sissy, said Jerry. If ya wanna be a man you gotta be spanked. It don t hurt
much if you’re prepared, but. boy. if ya ain’t — ! ’ Are you prepared today? asked
Wilbur. Sure, replied Jerry. I won l even feel it.
YVhat do you do to gel
spankings?’’ asked YVilbur. "Oh, most anything bad. report cards, throwin rocks.
Ivin . but swearin mostly.’ Jerry replied. They had arrived at the wall which led to
Jerry’s house. ’“ By, Sissy,’’ said Jerry.
YVilbur walked slowly down the street towards his own home. Everyone
railed him sissy because he had never been spanked. YVilbur decided definitely,
that he wanted to be spanked. He decided he would try swearing. That ought to do
it. he thought to himself.
I hat evening at the dinner table his big chance came, “Eat your potatoes, dear.
said Mrs. Johnson, Wilbur’s mother. YVilbur abruptly answe red ‘‘No! I don t
want to cal ’em.” Surprised, his mother said. "But, YVilbur dear, you must eat them
so that you will grow up strong like your father. YVilbur replied. Oh! dam! dam!
"Will jur. shrieked his mother: Mr. Johnson gasped. Oh. my dear little boy, you
must be ill. Call the doctor quickly, Ronald, cried Mrs. Johnson in one breath.
I horoughly disgusted, YVilbur was rushed off to bed with a hot water bottle and
a dose ol distasteful medicine.
YVilbur lay awake in his bed half the night, pondering over his difficult problem.
Finally a plan entered his head. If his father refused to give him a spanking he d
pretend he had. He wouldn’t be called a sissy any more.
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YVcII, sissy, did you eat something that was too strong for you?” or “Couldn t you
take it. sissy? YVilbur had a surprising answer for them. "My Dad spanked me so
hard that I had to go to bed to get over it.” he said. The boys were astonished. All
through school there was a buzz about YVilbur Johnson’s terrific spanking: Wilbur
became exceedingly popular After school several little boys fought to see who
would be the honored one to walk home with YVilbur.
Jerry won. Jerry had never a sked YVilbur to stop at his house before, but this
afternoon he insisted upon it and YVilbur told Jerry’s Irish mother the tale of his
spanking.
Mrs. Ryan was terrified. She immediately went to tell her next-door neighbor,
“S ure, n I’ll not be letting such things be a goin’ on in this town while I can help
it.” she said to h er neighbor. “Whippin’ such a nice little boy like that. People
that h ave a lot of money think they can be a gettin’ away with murder. NIethinks
the police ought to be a bearin’ about this. Mrs. Ryan and her friend went to the
police and told Wilbur's story.
YVhen the policeman reached Wilbur’s house, Mr. Johnson had just returned
home from work. Fie did not know what the policeman meant when he began ques­
tioning him about beating his son. Mr. Johnson immediately called YVilbur, who
had returned from Jerry’s house earlier in the afternoon. “YVilbur. did I whip you?’’
asked his father. Yes, answered YVilbur. Mr. Johnson and YVilbur were taken to
headquarters for further questioning. “For the tenth time, YVilbur. did I whip you?’’
shouted Mr. Johnson. Wilbur’s answer was still "Yes."
Mr. Johnson was asked to pay a twenty-five-dollar fine.
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When ihey entered ihe house Mrs. Johnson met them in the hall, where Mr.
Job nson blurted oul furiously. Marion, you have had charge of ihis child long
enough. Why he told this atrocious lie. I don’t know, but I do know that he is going
to have the kind of punishment I used to get for such things. A good old-fashioned
spanking. Wilbur marched triumphantly up to his father’s room. He was going to
gel a spanking but it wasn t going to hurt, because he was prepared.
Mr. Johnson began to give Wilbur a severe spanking with his hair brush. Wil­
bur was taking it like a man! Not a tear did he shed! After a slight investigation
Mr. Johnson found the true cause of Wilbur’s bravery. Wilbur had stuffed a small
pillow into the seat of his little breeches. Having made this discovery Mr. Johnson
was overcome with amusement. How well he remembered having done the same
thing when he had been a boy. However, the fact still remained that Wilbur had
told a disgraceful lie. Considerable reasoning between father and son resulted in
Wilbur s true confession. Well, everybody said I was a sissy cause I d never been
spanked. Mr. Johnson promised, "You’ll have every spanking you deserve from now
on, my boy. To be a man you have to be spanked. Right?” "Right, echoed Wilbur.
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finger. Already, he could see the small shining tools used by dentists to torture
their victims. Too soon he was carried sky-ward in the familiar little cage which
stopped with quick jerks, sending shivers down Mr. Jackinlhorpc s spine. Perhaps
the dentist would be on a vacation or out to lunch. Why hadn l he taken the time
to make an appointment? As he opened the door of the office. Mr. Jackinlhorpc s
last hope fled. The room resembled a six o’clock street car. J he two chintz-covered
chairs were filled to the brim with two stout and elderly matrons, busily engaged in
reading magazines. 1 he chintz-covered couch had been temporarily transformed into
an airport, where two small boys diligently kept up an incessant din to accompany
their toy airplanes of tin. Their mother, a forbidding creature with smudges of rouge
riding her cheek bones, glared at Mr. Jackinlhorpc as he approached the couch. A
young girl leaned against the radiator. lost in a current movie magazine. Mr. Jackinthorpe wondered where the nurse was and walked across thc room to the window.
After three minutes of staring into infinity and rain, he shifted his we ighl to the left
foot and scowled in the general direction of the couch. Why weren l there more
chairs? Five minutes later he leaned against the wall and the floor beneath him
moved as the microscopic rug slipped forward. Grabbing the radiator. Mr. Jackinto the
tho.rpe saved himself from making a complete forced landing. Roaming over L_
window again, he busied himself by watching two raindrops scooting down the pane.
"If the fatter one reaches the bottom first, the dentist won l pull that tooth,
said Mr. Jackinthorpe.
The drop perversely stopped to visit with a fly which buzzed up and down.
Mr. Jackinthorpe groaned, and at this moment the door to the inner den opened and
a nurse stepped toward him. It was not Miss Flicks, his dentist’s nurse. No. Miss
Hicks had never been so young as this girl.
“Did you want to make an appointment for a psychological examination? she
smiled at him.
Mr. Jackinthorpe gulped and backed oul of the door, stammering excuses, 1 here
was no point in telling her that he was in the wrong office. He felt dejected after
standing so long. The dentist could wait. As he walked down the street he saw a
line of people nearly a block long, standing before a theater. Mr. Jackinthorpe
mechanically fell in with them.
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Middle Row — I). James. S. Kennedy. S. West. J. Morrison.
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Belly Jo Shown. Dorothy James

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SUBSTITUTES

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Jean Morrison. Dorothy Newcastle

Centers

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. March 5. our first game of th e season was played with Lincoln 1 figh School on
iheir fl oor . Our team was in good form and, after a hard-fought game . we won by
a score of 26-20.

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April 8. we played the Junior College in a very fast and exciting game. In spite
of the hard fight pul up by our girls we lost with a score of 25-21.

ST. HELEN'S HALL VS. MISS CATLIN'S SCHOOL
April 12, we played Catlin's School on our floor. 1 he game was one of the most
exciting we had and ended in a score of 29-26 in fa vor o f Catlin's. This was the
last game of the basketball season.

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1 liis year we are very fortunate in having an inside gymnasium. It has a arge
floor and is very convenicnl during the cold weather when we are unable to play
outside. It occupies the second floor of the building which used to be Miss Gabel s.
School. I he Hall purchased it last year and converted it into the Lower Schoo
building.
Another attraction in the field of sport is the new tennis court. It is on the
grounds of the newly acquired building and is conveniently placed so that the sun
does not shine directly on it. It is larger and more level than the old court and has
a higher fence surrounding it. Athletics have always played an important part in
the lives of the girls at St. Helen’s Hall and we arc all extremely grateful for this new
gymnasium and tennis court.

QUILL AND INK
This year marked the second and third-term history of Quill and Ink, the Literary
society ol St. Helen s Hall. It was originally organized February, 1956. under the
leadership of five girls: Victoria Hartwell, president: Jeanne Miller, vice-president;
Jane 1 aubman. treasurer: Molly McGuire, secretary; and Mary Justine Gilbert,
sergeant-at-arms. The head of the English department, who automatically becomes
the faculty adviser, is. at present. Mrs. Marguerite DuIIey.
I his society was formed for the purpose of encouraging, in the school, ability
and sincere interest in the Fine Arts.
1 he bi-annual activities consist of a dinner at the University Club, held the
first Wednesday in each term, followed by a meeting to welcome formally, as
pledges, those girls in the high school who have given proof of their literary ability,
and a contest for the best literary composition judged for its originality of theme,
style and skill in presentation. The award for the contest is a perpetual trophy with
the winner s name inscribed thereon and is awarded by the Queen of the May Fete,
held each May at St. Helen's Flail. Ankcy Larrabce was the first winner of the
trophy for her essay entitled, "On Having a Friend.
May. 1956. the first Silver Tea was held at the home of Mary Justine Gilbert.
This was an exceedingly beautiful event with the Gilbert gardens for its setting
and was most successful.
Last winter. Quill and Ink presented Ruby-Page Euwer in two miniature plays
at their second Silver Tea, held in the school auditorium. Mrs. Euwer s interpreta­
tion of the plays was one of inspiring beauty and was greatly appreciated by the
girls of the society.
The first Quill and Ink initiation was held at the beach house of Victoria Hart­
well at Neah-Kah-Nie, Oregon. Miss Deborah Smith was an exceedingly adequate
chaperon and added much to the success of the trip. Four girls were initiated: Betty
Jo Shown. Martha Ditto. Robin Nelson and Lisa Gill.
December. 1957, Jean Maguire. Mary Louise Vincent. Jean Shorts and Billie
Wade were lormally taken into the society at an initiation held at the home of Robin
Nelson in Portland.
May 8. 1957, Robin Nelson was again the hostess at a Quill and Ink initiation
at her mountain home. Anne Alton, Alice Gregory. M’Liss Locding. Margaret
I hurtell. and Palsy Tracy are now members. With the forest as a background, a
rousing good time was had by all after the informal initiation. Mrs. DuIIey and
Miss Gene Way were sporting chaperons.
The officers for 1956-57 are as follows: Jeanne Miller, president: Robin Nelson,
vice-president: Betty Jo Shown, treasurer and Martha Ditto, secretary.
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An Archery Club was organized again this year by llie girls interested in the
sport. They practiced as much as possible in their free periods, as well as during
their regular “gym. periods and many are becoming quite expert in the ban dling of
the bow and arrows. 1 he target was placed in the yard of the lower school where
those interested in archery congregate.

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Volley ball was extremely popular this year and several teams were organized,
The competition was keen and the games were very exciting. 1 his sport is begin­
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There was a great controversy as to whether we should play inlerscholaslic volley
ball or basketball. Several speeches were made, some advocating basketball, others
volley ball, after which a vote was taken and it was decided that we should retain
our interscholastic basketball as in former years.

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Riding has become extremely popular with the Hall girls this year and many of
them allend the weekly riding classes held at Highlands Riding Academy. They
enjoy many a happy canler over ihe beautiful trails and are becoming quite expert
riders.
1 hose in the class are:
Marjorie Kernan
Joan Kernan
Dorothy Dicks
Evelyn Manning
Shirley Ciltner
Elsie Lou Green
Jean Broughton

Barbara Johnson
Caroline Collier
Margaret Renton
Patricia Tracy
Mary Bissell
Jean Anders
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1 he tennis tournaments were very interesting this year, with many girls turning
out for the games. No distinction was made between the beginners and the more
advanced players. The games were played after school hours and the competition
was very keen. We seem to have some future tennis champions in our midst. Due
to the rainy weather the tennis matches were not completed in time to publish the
names of the winners.

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D. James, J. Miller. S. YVcsl, R. Nelson, F. Hnworlb.
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end of the week for the best poster, essay and poem. Ten awards were also made
for the most perfect postures and a short skit on posture was given by some of the
girls. On the whole, it was an extremely beneficial week for all, and the students
have derived much good from it.

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oearer Sally Colwell, Princess Jllsic Lou Green, Master of Ceremonies Belly .lo Shown. Princess Jean
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1 lie Si. I lelen’s Hall May Ficsla, held on May 12. was a very beautiful affair
litis year, although obliged lo be indoors because of the uncertainty of the weather.
The auditorium was decorated lo resemble a hacienda of Early California and
everything had a Spanish or Mexican touch.
The first event was the crowning of the Queen by Betty Jo Shown, master of
ceremonies. I he Q ueen, supposedly English, was visiting at the hacienda with her
princesses. I he servants of the rancho gave Mexican dances in her honor and mem­
bers of the household performed the Spanish numbers. Everything was very gay as
they danced in their colorful costumes lo the clinking of castanets. It made one feel
as if one were really in California in the days of the great Spanish fiestas, the gaiety
and fun going on all around serving to make the illusion more complete. Then, as
a filling climax lo the Festival, there was a real Spanish May Pole dance.
1 his beautiful fiesta was followed by the New Girls’ party lo the Old Girls.
I he New Girls presented all the entertainment and thus ended an exciting and most
enjoyable day.
Tlie Queen was Nancy Stolle and her royal court included:
Elsie Lou Green
Doris Rudesill
Elizabeth Nichols
Jean Anders
Dorothea James
Carolyn Meyer
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'The Prince Who Was a Piper
"The Cream of the (Senior) Crop"
"Westward Ho!’
“The Four Stooges”
"Three Amazons and a. Boat
“Everglade"
Young Russia’
'The Pride of the Boarding
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"Reactions"
"Smile, please."
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Hello there! “How tanned you a re!" "Are you glad to be back?" The Boarders
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I lie first Alpha 1 beta social is held at the home of Frances Haworth.

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I lie Alpha 1 betas have their first Rush Luncheon, at which five girls became
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September 50
Nanny W ood Honcyman gave the Student Body a very interesting talk on The
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October 1
Big yellow bows in the hair of the New Girls. A scared look. Why? The annual
initiation of the New Girls into St. Helen s Flail, conducted by the Old Girls.
October 7
Dr. Perry C. Hopper tells the Student Body of some of his experiences while
traveling in Europe. Commissioner Riley also spoke to the Student Body on "Fire
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I he inlermural games are started by Alpha 1 beta. These games are intended
to bring out some new athletic talent in the school.
October 21
We learn about the Olympics from Mr. Robert Krohn, gymnastic director of the
public schools, who was sent as a representative from Portland. My! it was inter­
esting.
October 25
Pumpkins, chickens, rakes and a real scarecrow grace the Flail’s first dance of
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I he faculty met the parents at the Faculty Tea. at which the Seniors always do
the serving. YVe really enjoy this opportunity of getting acquainted.
October 50
Hie second Alpha Theta social was held at Bette Morfitt’s home.
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Miss Gib son. buyer for Ungar’s, gave the Student Body some very practical
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December 4
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The Alpha Thetas have their initiations. 1 he informal meeting was held at
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Santa Claus made Iiis annual personal appearance at the party we gave for the
child ren of the Fruit and Flower Mission. It is difficult to decide who enjoyed this
more, the guests or the Hall girls.

JANUARY
January 16
1 he Alpha I betas gave a Rush Tea at Belly Sumner s house. Five nervous girls
became new pledges.
January 25-29
Much cramming” is going on ihis we eh! Why? Mid-Term Exams!

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School settled bach into the usual routine and we elected new Student Body
offi cers. Dorothea James, president; Wilda Jerman, vice-president; Mary Louise
Vincent, secretary; Ruth Condon, treasurer: Sue Lahe. sergeant-at-arms.
February 5
An Alpha 1 beta social meeting was held at the home of Catherine Boyden.
February 25
Members of the Civics Class and all the Seniors spent an exciting day visiting
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March 5
Our bashetball team is victorious over Lincoln High School with a score of 26-20.
March 12
We played Washington High and. although our team played its hardest, Wash­
ington won with a score of 56-1 1.
March IS
Washington played the return game on our floor. Again the fates were against
us and we lost 22-18.
March 19
Robin Nelson, with her genial hospitality, was hostess to the Alpha Thetas.
March 51
The Alumnae Tea. at which the Seniors served, was held at the home of Mrs.
Lyle B. Kingery. We always enjoy this opportunity to meet the alumnae.
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April 19
Frances Flaworth was hostess to the Seniors with a picnic on her yacht Phan­
tom . Many Seniors arrived at the Class Play with sunburned noses.
The Seniors k nees are knocking. "Will I be able to remember my lines? I his
was the usual remark coming from back-stage as the Seniors of 1957 prepared to
present their Class Play, "The Prince Who Was a Piper.

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The Student Body gave a closed Formal D ance. The surroun dings and the music
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The Quill and Ink Club of St. Helen s Hall spent the week-end at Robin
Nelson s mountain cabin. From all the yawns in classes Monday, they had a grand
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The New-Girls gave a lovely party for the Old-Girls today. Everyone had a
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The Pre-School had its first open-house. Many interesting drawings were made
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The annual May Fete was held with great festivity. Nancy Stolte was crowned
Queen and Belly Jo Shown acted as master of ceremonies. The Princesses were
Elsie Lou Green, Elizabeth Nichols, Dorothea James. Doris Rudesill, Jean Anders,
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May 15
I lie Alpha Tliclas had a wonderful day at the Hall lake house, Everglades.
May 20
1 he Boarder who had the fewest order marks received a prize from Sister Su­
perior. There is always a great deal of rivalry for this honor.
May 22
The AI umnae Tea for the graduates. The Senior Class became me mbers of the
Alumnae Association of St. Helen’s Hall. We had, at last, received this great honor.
May 27
The ful ure Seniors entertained the Class of 57 at a 1 ea. They must have been in
hurry to become Seniors. We didn t blame them; it has been a grand year.

JUNE
May 51 June &lt;1
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June 5
I he Lower School presented a very charming play for the entertainment of the
Seniors.
In order to bid a tender farewell to the Seniors, the Juniors gave their Prom.
Johnny Callahan s music, soft lights, and a beautiful night ma de it one of the best
Proms the Hall has ever had.
June 6
Baccalaureate Sunday. The services at Trinity Church began at eleven o clock
with the Reverend Lansing E. Kemplon delivering the address. Then we returned to
the Hall for lunch with Sister Superior: and at 1:30 the traditional awarding of the
school honors and the unveiling of the Senior Picture took place.
June 7
Commencement Monday! 1 here was a cjueer feeling in the hearts of the Seniors,
Tears were shed as we bade Au revoir’ to our happy, but all too short, years at St.
Helen s Hall. The Right Reverend Benjamin Dunlap Dagwell delivered the gradu­
ating address at the Commencement exercises at eight o’clock.
Following the Commencement services the Junior Class gave a delightful dance
for the Class of 1957 at Oswego Country Club. A more picturesque setting could
not be found. Graduates and new Seniors, and their escorts, spent a most enjoyable
evening dancing to the accompaniment of the soft and melodious strains of Dan
Flood s orchestra. 1 ruly, a happy ending to a most eventful day.

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Bernez, equerry to Denis
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Lizina, the Governess
Tephany, the Maid-in-Waiting
Marzinne, a Peasant Girl
Helene, a Shoemaker s Daughter
Three Peasant Girls:
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Mareanna
Angela
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Stage Setting — Courtesy of Ungar, Inc.

Catharine Kern
Dorothea James
Ankey Larrabec
Jean Groves
Doris Rudesill
Nancy Stoltc
Catherine Boyden
Elizabeth Nichols
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Carolyn Meyer
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Body. Costumes of all shapes, sizes and colors were &gt;exhibited in the Grand March.
after which the teachers, who acted as judges, announced the winners. After two
hours of hilarious laughter at the peculiar incidents which occurred during the
initiation, refreshments were enjoyed by both new an d old members of the Student

Body of 1936-37.

DANCES
Of the numerous activities during the busy scholastic year, two which will be
long remembered were the Student Body dances. At the first dance in October the
hall was transformed into a barn, with handsome farmers swinging their farmerettes
in and out among the haystacks and pitch forks to the music of Johnny Callahan
and His Harvesters.
On May 1st, to the soft strains of the orchestra, graceful couples swayed to and
fro under the quiet lights of the Spring Formal.

DRAMA
On several occasions the Dramatic Art Class, under the capable direction of
Ruby-Page Euwer, offered its bit to the entertainment and amusement of its
audiences.

WINTER SPORTS
From October to March, Ml. Hood. Oregon’s winter playground, was deemed
the most popular spot for week-end vacationists. Down the snowy-while Timberline
Trail many Flail girls, at various times, attempted to learn the difficult art of skiing,
while others took the most dangerous curves with ease and agility.

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and speakers fo r our Student Body entertainments. Some of these were : Or. Perry
Hopper, who spoke on his travels in Europe; the illustrated talk on I he Olympic
Games, given by Robert Krohn; Miss Gibson from Ung ars . whose topic was
Choosing a Wardrobe." and the Christmas program at which Bishop Dagwell
spoke to us about the "Christmas Spirit,” and the College Chorus completed the
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Roberts, a young violinist. It was especially enjoyable because Miss Roberts grad­
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The Ellison White Bureau this year, as usual, offered great attractions for the
music lovers. The artists who. without doubt. were the most popular in this concert
series were: Fritz Kreisler, Nelson Eddy and Richard Crooks. Other interesting pro­
grams of the year were: the concert given by Serge Rachmaninoff; Gregor Piatigorsky, world-famous cellist, and Poldi Mildner. youthful pianist, both soloists with
the Portland Symphony, and the two lovely ballets, Joose European Ballet and the
Ballet Russe. The Sunday matinee concerts, given by the Portland Symphony,
were well attended this year and the music varied from the lighter compositions of
Strauss to the heavy but beautiful Beethoven Symphonies. Before closing this
paragraph we should like to mention the Junior Symphony concerts which were
quite outstanding in quality for such youthful musicians. The Opera Week in
March again brought the San Carlo Opera Company to Portland and once more
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Wallace Graham. Jr., the members consisted of Mr. Graham s students and others
who were interested in music. This organization, named the Triad Club, is one w hich
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1936
Elinor Bakkc is a member of Gamma Phi Beta. Oregon Stale College.
Calliryn Collins is a member of Kappn Alpha 1 beta, University of Oregon.
Marion Condon is a men iber of Kappa Alpha Theta, Oregon Slate College.
Dorothy Dixon is studying at St. Helen s Hall Junior College.
Verna Lee Franklin is a mcrliber of Alpha Chi Omega, Oregon Slate College.
Alice Freeze is studying at St. Helen s Hall Junior College.
Louise C. Good is a member of Kappa Alpha T heta. University of Oregon.
Charlotte Hill is attending Willamette University, Salem. Oregon.
Barbara Jones is a m ember of Delta Gamma. University of Washington.
Carolyn Knmm is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Oregon State College.
Charlotte Lee is a student at the St. Helen s Hall Junior College.
Georgia Littlcpagc is in Russia with her parents, and sister. Jean.
Barbara Minahan is studying at the St. Helen s Hall Junior College.
Nanette Moore is a mem her of Phi Beta Phi. Oregon State College.
Phyllis Nalwick went Fast in the fall, but is now at her home in Camas. Washington.
Frances Paris is studying at the St. Helen s Hall Junior College.
Marguerite Peters is a member of Kappa Alpha T heta. University of Arizona.
Ruth Rose Richardson is a member of Kappa Alpha 1 heta. Oregon State College. Early in
April she left with her mother for an extended trip in the East.
Betty Lou Roberts is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. University of Oregon.
Peggy Lou Smith is a member of Alpha Delta Pi. University of Oregon.
Dorothy Wells is studying at Stanford University.

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Anne A. Berkey is studying at Pine Manor. Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Peggy Bernard is employed at Scalcy Insurance Company.
Lillian Brook c. now Mrs. Robert Austin, is living at Oregon City. Oregon.
Mary Louise Blodgett is a student of St. Helen’s Hall Junior College.
Anita M. Cadonau, after her return from Europe this year, is attending St. Helens Hall Junior

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Trances Caroline Corfe is at home this year.
Peggy Carlton is a member of Chi Omega. University of Washington.
Dorothy Jane Furnish is attending Mills College.
Maryalicc Enos is studying at Monmouth Normal School
Dorothy Good is a member of Kappa Alpha 1 heta. University of Oregon.
Phyllis Jane Elder is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. University of Oregon,
Helen Ladd Green is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. University of Oregon.
Phyllis Grenfell is employed at Loose YViles Biscuit Company.
Geraldine Manny is a member of Phi Beta Phi. University of Washington.
Margaret Holford is studying at Reed College.
Nancy Ann Hilton is a Kappa Alpha \ heta. University of Oregon.
Peggy Krumbein is attending Scripps College, California.
Nathalie Frances Lewis, now Mrs. Robert Baxter, is living in Seattle. Washington.
Jeanne Latourette spent the winter, with her mother, in Palm Springs. California.
Lucilc Cloy Latourette is employed at the Oregon Housing Corporation.
Margaret Mary Mann is studying at Mills College.
Jane Weeks Mount is studying at Reed College.
Mary Helen Pruitt is a member of Pi Bela Phi, University of Washington.
Mary Kathryn Shoemaker is a Kappa Alpho Theta. University of Oregon.
Morion Rosenblatt is at home this year.
Marian Siegfried is a member of Chi Omega. Oregon State College.
Elizabeth Slone is a member of Delta Gamma. University of Arizona.
Helen Stone is studying at the St. Helen's Hall Junior College.
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Betty Watkins is attending Stanford University.
Betty Baker is a member of Pi Beta Phi. University of Oregon.
Betty Pownnll is a member of Pi Beta Phi, University of Oregon.
Betty Zehnbauer is at home this year.
Grctchcn Smith is vice-president of Alpha Delta Pi at the University of Oregon and of the
Women s Athletics Association.
Martha Burkhart is a member of Pi Beta Phi. University of Washington.
Helen Jenkins, now Mrs. Gordon Noel Coward, has a son who was born last July.
Esther Jobes is a member of Alpha Phi, University of Washington.
Grace Nalwick is employed in the office of the Crown Willamette Paper Mills at Camas.
Washington.
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Edith Kollmsc is nt home thi year.
Jean Bay was married last fall to Arthur Gillis.
YVahnita Mills is attending the University of Oregon.
Sally McCunc and her mother are visiting England for the coronation,
Billie Reynolds is a a icmhcr of Pi Beta Phi. Oregon Stale College,
Dorothy Mill is a met nber of Pi Beta Phi. Oregon Stale College. We arc proud to say
that Dorothy is president of her sorority house.
Ruth Johnson is a member of Alpha Phi. University of Oregon.
Jean Moir, now Mrs. Lawrence Wheeler, is living in Portland.
Ruth Smith is attending Oregon Stale College. Corvallis.

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Betty Tubbs, now Mrs. Peter Wntzek. is living in Eugene. Oregon
Mrs. Karl E. Ncupert (Eleanor Luper) has a daughter. Marlyn Louise, born January 2-1, 1937.
Frances YY^ntzek is president of Pi Bela Phi. University of Oregon.
Kathleen Aston is a Kappa Alpha Theta at Oregon Slate College.
Betty Jnne Barr is attending Mrs. Holmes Secretarial School
Barbara Berger is at home this year.
Louise Harlan is graduating from Stanford this June
Rcbcccn Hopkins is attending the University of Washington and is a im Miiber of Chi Omega,
Lois K. Jones is attending the University of Washington a nd is a member of Della Gamma.

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Josephine McGilchrist is graduating from the University of Oregon this June am I is a member
of Knppa Alpha T lieta.
Prances Miller is president of Gamma Phi Bela at the University of C nlih.rniii .i! Berkeley

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Jane I I. Campbell is studying nt Reed College.
Martha A. Carpenter is nt home.
Nancy L Cullers received a scholarship to Northwestern University. Chicago. Illinois.
Catherine M. Dnhm is now Mrs. Joseph Plownrd.
Margaret D. Downs is now Mrs. Almon Baker.
Katherine A. Espy is working for Bert Cording in Portland.
Shirley V. Pulton will be graduated from Mnrylhurst College this June.
Mrs. Albert Berg (Mnriette D'Lornh Jones) is living in Portland
Mrs. Plnrry W\&gt;lfc (Ann Lnlourcttc) is now living in Dallas. Oregon.
Mrs. John Gerald Donnell (Jean E. Luckel) is now living in Los Angeles. California
Jane E. Meyers is an assistant professor in the chemistry department at the University of
Oregon and is also taking pre-medical work.
Y^irginia M. Proctor is at home.
Elizabeth Reeves is at home this year.
Irene E. Soehren is teaching French at St. Helen s Hall
Evelyn R. Zehntbuucr is at home, studying music.

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June Clancy is nt home.
Peggy Cullers is employed nt the Plnslctt Warehouse.
Dorothy Enos is at home.
Barbara Pinkc is at home in Portland.
Katherine Gilbert is nt home this year.
Mrs. Robert YY^alkcr (Vivian Plowc) is living in Portland.
Helen Hoffmann is at home this year.
Mary Knthcrinc Johnson is teaching nt Corvallis.
Susan Sargent is visiting in the East with Betty Holman.
Plclen Stratton is working at the United Stales National Bank.
Mrs. David Clarke Steele (Hnnnasuc Y\7otls) is now living in Portland. She has a daughter,
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Mrs. George Sheehan (Marion Denton) is now• living in Gearhart. Oregon. She has n baby
girl. Ailccn Marion.
Muriel Gabriel is working ns secretary for the School District.
Nancy Nevins is employed at the United Stntcs National Bank.
Jane Dutton is living in Long Bench. California.
Mrs. Plcnry F. Chancy (Elizabeth Berger) is now living nt YY^nverlcy Heights, Portland
Katherine Goodpasture is living in Portland.
Elizabeth O’Reilly is living nt home this year.
Knthcrinc O’Reilly is tcuching music in Portland this year.
Mrs. Kevin G. Cooke (Josephine YY'MIinmson) is living in Portland. Pier marriage was on
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Belly Lou Hudson is living nl liomc willi licr mollicr.
Mrs. Taylor Ecclcs (Mary Luddemann) is living licrc.
Jane Foies is employed nl llic Uniled Stales Notional Bank.
Jane Forbes is employed nl ibe Rcsclllemcnl Adminislralion Regional Office. Porlland.
Marjorie Maul/, is living al borne.
Mrs. Robert Gilley (Frances Slovens) is living here.
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Mrs. Cl las. Barker (Constance Green) is living in Portland ibis year and doing provisional
work for the Junior League.
Mildred Roberts recently announced her engagement to Palmer Dawes, a nc phew of ex-Vice
President Dawes.
Virginia Inslcy is doing provisional work for the Junior League.
Lliznbclh Bond is visiting in San Francisco.
Mrs. Henry Edward Dunn (Margaret Proctor) is now living in New York.
Mrs Howard Warner (Katherine James) is now technician in the laboratory of the Good
Samaritan Hospital.
land Wentworth, now Mrs. Philip Church Smith, was married July 4.

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Mrs. J. E. Day (Marjory Holman) is doing provisional work for the Junior League.

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Mrs. I. I". Mclndoc (Imogen Wentworth) has a son. Bates, who is seven mo nibs old.
Mrs. Carl Carlmack (Mary Elizabeth Wheeler) and her aviator husband arc now living in
Urbana. Illinois, after having been stationed In Hawaii for two years. They made a sixmonths tour of the Near and Far East, and Africa.
Chanccy Dcvcrcaux. now Mrs. Lewis C. Cook. was married January 20. nnd is now living in
Hollywood. California.
Mrs. I homas C. Burke (Deborah Ball) is now living in Eugene, Oregon.

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Mrs. George J. Alstadl (Irene Brix) is treasurer of the Alumnae Association.

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Mrs. W. Keith Blair (Lillian Luders) is living in Melbourne. Australia. Her husband is with
John Sharp &amp; Sons, lumber dealers. T hey have two children.

1916
Mrs. John L. Riddell (Ethel Malpas) is a member of the Executive Committee of the Council
of Social Agencies, Los Angeles, California; chairman of the Committee of Social LegisInlion of the Council of Social Agencies; corresponding secretary of the Board of the
Children s Protective Association nnd chairman of their Children s Service to Children:
legislative chairman of the Los Angeles League of Women Voters; secretary of the Social
Service Department of the Women's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Los Angeles: chairman
of Social Relations, Southern California Council of the Federated Church Women nnd
member of the Advisory Committee of the YV.P.A. Mrs. Riddell also has two daughters.

1914
Mrs. James W. Crawford (Susan Elizabeth T ruby) is corresponding secretary of the Oregon
League of Women Voters nnd Americanization chairman of Willamette Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution.

1909
Mrs. Loyal I I McCarthy (Vieve Cecil) has moved to Portland from Burns. Oregon.

1905
Mrs. W. R. Reed (Winifred M. Van Dusen). of Astoria, Oregon, is active in Church wo rk.
the Garden Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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Mrs. Elmer P. Dodd (Stella Alexander) is living in Hermiston. Oregon. Her daughter, Ruth,
is attending St. Helen's Hall Junior College.
Marion Bauer, who is a composer, lecturer and writer, is living in New York, where she is
associate professor of music al New York University. She also is the New York editor nnd
critic of the "Musical Leader." Miss Bauer gave St. Helen's a book she wrote on music.
entitled I wentieth Century Music."
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BUY INSURANCE - Not because someone is going to die, but
and that someone may be you.
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“Is ll icre any good shooting around here, son?” asked a city man out in the
country with a gun.
“Well. no. said the boy. no deer or rabbits or birds or anything like that, but
our school teacher is taking a walk just over the hill.

Happy Wishes lo llic

Compliments of

GRADUATING CLASS

JONNY CALLAHAN
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CARTOZIAN BROS., Inc.

ORCHESTRA

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Portland, Oregon

(Chemistry Class)
J. Groves: I don l k now.
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PLYMOUTH MO TOR CARS

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BROADWAY FLORISTS
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Broadway, ncnr Morrison
Portland, Oregon

EAsl 1166 — 1740 S.E. Union Ave.

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Who think s a pool hall is a place to swim? *—- M. Adair.
What intelligent Senior thinks John Masefield was Poet Laureate of England
during the Romantic Period?—C. Boyden.
What enthusiastic coo king student thinks "basting a fowl" means sewing it up
with needle and thread?—J. Anders.
Frances: "Have you Lamb’s Tales?
L-aura: I his is a library: not a meat market.

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Now Celebrating ‘SO Years in Portland”

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Paulsen’s Pharmacy

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A savings or checking account here al the U. S. National will
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Interest on Sewings

UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK
PORTLAND. OREGON
Broadway and Sixth, at Stark
MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INS. CORPORATION

Compliments of

Compliments of

Zell Bros.

Highland Motor Cars, Inc.

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CADILLAC. LA SALLE AND
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FRONTISPIECE
FACULTY
DELPHIC STAFF
EDITORIALS
DEDICATION
SENIORS
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
UNDERCLASSMEN
ATHLETICS
LITERARY
CALENDAR
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
OLD GIRL NOTES
EXCHANGES
HUMOR
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AUTOGRAPHS

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To the Right Reverend Benjamin Dunlap
Dagwell, the Bishop of Oregon, we wish to
dedicate this book in sincere gratitude for his
noble guidance.

Mingled feelings of joy and sorrow accompany the gradu­
ation ceremonies of Saint Helen’s Hall. We feel badly about
the separation from the friends we have enjoyed so long a
time. We feel joy that the task set before us has been accom­
plished. After all, we have been associated for this very pur­
pose of following to its successful conclusion a set course. The
parting is not final. Saint Helen’s Hall claims the affection
and loyalty of the girls who pass through its halls throughout
their lives. The alumnae continue to treasure their memories
of school days and to value increasingly the education they
enjoyed and the friendships they made. You go out with our
prayers for your success. We follow your joys and your dis­
appointments with the same concern we felt in your student
days. May you go from strength to strength using your facul­
ties and talents in whatsoever occupation you engage in a way
that will bring credit to yourself, your family, your school and
your Lord.
—Benjamin Dagwell.

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THE RIGHT REVEREND BENJAMIN DUNLAP DAGWELL
THE BISHOP OF OREGON
Chaplain
THE REVEREND RICHARD F. AYRES
General Superintendence
THE SISTERS OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST
(Holy Scriptures, Church History)
Science

Rutii Brace
B.A. and M.A. University of Minnesota

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Dorothy Beckendorf
B.S. Oregon State College

Social Science, English

Esther Burch

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B.A. Reed College
Sacred Studies

Rev. Richmond A. Burge
B.A. Durham University, England
Warminster Theological College

French, Latin. History of Art

Janet Easterday
B.A. University of Oregon
College de la Guilde, Paris

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Nebraska Wesleyan
Pennsylvania State Teachers’ College
University of California
New Mexico Teachers' College
Denver University
Physical Education

Eldress Judd
B.A. University of Oregon

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Dorothy Kimball
B.M. Dakota Wesleyan University

Home Economics

Dorothy O’Dea
B.S. University of Washington

French, Spanish, Creative Writing
B.A. Reed College
Mawson Editorial College
University of Mexico

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B.A. Louisiana State University

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Nice, France
Naples, Italy
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English

Josephine Waffle
B.A. University of Oregon
M.A. Wellesley College

Physical Education

Gene Wav
Columbia College, North Carolina, B.A.
Harvard University
University of Oregon

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M.A. Columbia University, New York City

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Art

B.S. University of Oregon
California School of Fine Arts
Dramatics, Art

Chari ott i B row n f i e i.d
B.A. Mills College
Carl Denton

Piano

Jocelyn Foulkes

Piano
Dance, Music

Anne: Hildenbrandt
B.M. Florida State College for Women
Cincinnati Conservatory and College of Music

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Loiuer School

Jean C. Baily
Oregon Normal School
University of Oregon

Nursery School

Harriet Brandt Hutciiinson
Oregon State College, B.S.

Margaret Jones

Kindergarten
Southern Oregon Normal School
Inter Mountain State College, Helena, Montana
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Loiuer School

Oregon Normal School
University of Oregon

Florence H. Wolf

Loiuer School
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Literary Editor .
Assistant Literary Editor
Calendar .
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager
Old Girl Notes .

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Eleanor Olliver
Frances Conger
Nancy Stratton
Betty Davis
Arvilla Bates

Jeanne Miller
Betty-Jo Shown
M’liss Loeding
Patsy Livcslcy
Peggie Parker
Ruth Ogburn
Ethel May Rohinett
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(Ruth Hopper
(Marjorie Kernan
Robin Nelson
( Ruth Condon
(Frankie Gribbin
(Wilda Jerman
(Olivia Chapman
Bette Morfitt
(Sybil Kennedy
(Kathryn Thompson
Betsy Newcomb
Dorothy Dicks
Dorothy Kellaher
June Strcibig
Betty Simpkin

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EDITORIALS
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In our school days we are to learn the right way to live: how to be great enough, to
know enough, to live enough to become a part of the higher understandings which make
this world a joyous place in which to live. In the Hall, every part of the student’s life
tends to mold the character to a perfected balance ; she lives an active existence in religion,
learning, and recreation which results in a happy, normal life. The finer points of our
education that are necessary for the success of a woman are instilled in our characters,
naturally.
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“Large enough to include all in love; small enough to treasure a single smile.
Broad enough to see from another’s viewpoint; narrow enough to use discretion in its acceptance.
Not so considerate of others as to rob one’s self; not so inconsiderate as to refuse the slightest gift.
Never too high to bend to the lowest; never too low to aspire to the highest.
Energetic, but not to the extent that deprives another of doing; never so indolent as to allow
another to do one’s own work.
Wise enough to know life’s deeper meaning; frivolous enough to enjoy life’s pleasures.
Extravagant enough to be surrounded by the beautiful; saving enough to have no more than one
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EDITORIALS
We do not fully appreciate, until we are about to leave, the treasures and the
privileges of our school. We are in an enviable position when we can say, “I am a grad­
uate of St. Helen’s Hall.” The background, the education, and the advantages it has
afforded us are rarely attained by other schools. It is difficult to ascertain the wealth of
experience which we have gained in high school years, but all who give generously of
themselves may freely take in abundance.
We have a solid foundation for the life which awaits us without the ivied walls of
the Hall, and we can meet it with courage and confidence. We have, instilled within
us, high ideals and clear vision—gifts of the Sisters of Saint John Baptist who have
guided and directed with unselfish energy our school days. May we measure up to their
greatest hopes and our fondest dreams.
On that sad and beautiful occasion of Commencement, we, the Seniors, will say
good-bye not only to unforgettable friends but to happy times and many associations
which we can never recapture in later life. Our hope for future graduates is that they
begin early to absorb to the fullest the educational, social, and spiritual advantages which
the Hall affords them and to maintain the standards set by our leaders. The attributes
of loyalty, honesty, sportsmanship, and knowledge are easily attained in such an environ­
ment, and we depart with reluctance but aspiration for the future.
—Betty-Jo Shown, Literary Editor.

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Of joyous thoughts and not of tears,
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Pleasant dreams drawn nigh.
A daily wish, old memories,
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SENIOR SCRAPS
ARVILLA BATES

BETTY DAVIS

Year entered—Fifth grade.
Noted for—Little fraternity pins.
In school interest—Getting along.
Outside interest—Week-end trips.
Sports—Riding, golf, tennis, dancing.
Incessant irk—Hypocrites and sweet
girls.
Activities—Delphic Staff, Senior Class
play, Vice-President Senior Class, Stu­
dent Council, Dramatics.

Year entered—Senior.
Noted for—Bluntncss.
In school interest—Asking questions.
Outside interest—Reading and movies.
Sports—Riding and swimming.
Incessant irk — People who borrow car
tickets and don’t return them for
months.
Activities—Delphic Staff, Senior Class
play, Dramatics.

OLIVIA CHAPMAN
Year entered—Senior.
Noted for—Hav ing her French,
In school interest—Avoiding order
marks.
Outside interest — Having a good time.
Sports— Riding, swimming, dancing,
tennis.
Incessant irk—A gossiper.
Activities — Delphic Staff, SecretaryTreasurer Inter-national club. Stage
Crew for Senior Class play.

RUTH CONDON
Year entered—Sixth grade.
Noted for—Unnecessary worrying.
In school interest—Treasurer’s job.
Outside interest—The beach.
Sports—Skiing, dancing.
Incessant irk—Puns.
Activities—Secretary-Treasurer of Senior
Class, Treasurer and Secretary of Stu­
dent Body, Alpha Theta, Senior Class
play, Red Cross Council. Delphic
Staff, Royal May Court.

DOROTHY DICKS
Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Riding ability.
In school interest—Keeping out of
trouble.
Outside interest—Horses, horses, horses.
Sports—Riding, skiing.
Incessant irk—Getting up in the morning.
Activities — Senior Class plav, Delphic

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MARTHA DITTO
Year entered—Freshman.
Noted for—Being late.
In school interest—Chemistry.
Outside interest—Music.
Sports—Golf, tennis, swimming.
Incessant irk—Paying library fines.
Activities—Sec’t of Quill and Ink, Senior
Class play, Delphic Staff.
NITA FALKNER

FRANCES CONGER
Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Blushing.
In school interest—French.
Outside interest—Tennis.
Sports—Tennis, riding, swimming.
Incessant irk—Snobbishness.
Activities—Senior Class plav, Dramatics,

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Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Ideas on school government.
In school interest—The great outdoors.
Outside interest—Kernan’s ranch.
Sports—Dancing, riding, ice skating.
Incessant irk—Being considered a baby.
Activities — Senior Class play, Advisory
Committee, Royal May Court.

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W1LDA JERMAN

Year entered—Fourth grade.
Noted for—Her car.
In school interest—Sports.
Outside interest—The mountains.
Sports—Basketball, skiing, swimming.
Incessant irk—A two-faced girl.
Activities — Member of Alpha Theta,
Senior Class play.

Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Slowness.
In school interest—Vacations.
Outside interest—Playing around.
Sports—Skiing, swimming, riding.
Incessant irk—People telling her that she
is slow.
Activities—Vice-President of the Student
Body, Delphic Staff, Charge of Cos­
tumes in Senior Class play, Alpha
Theta.

FRANKIE GRIBBIN
Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Knitting.
In school interest—Sports.
Outside interest—Saturdays.
Sports—Riding, swimming.
Incessant irk—Typing for Halltonian.
Activities—Senior Class play, Delphic

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RUTH HOPPER
Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Slow speech.
In school interest—Campfire.
Outside interest—Getting Student body
speakers.
Sports—Skiing, dancing.
Incessant irk—Work.
Activities — President of the Student
Body, Senior Class play, Member of
Alpha Theta, Delphic Staff.

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Noted for—Frankness.
In school interest—The dog.
Outside interest—Willamette U.
Sports—Basketball, tennis.
Incessant irk—Flat tires.
Activities — Chairman of the Student
Council, Vice-President of Alpha
Theta, President of the Student Cab­
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Royal May Court.

MARJORIE KF.RNAN
Year entered—Freshman.
Noted for—Basketball.
In school interest—Collecting attendance
slips.
O utside in/ crest—Co Its.
Sports—Basketball, riding.
Incessant irk—Dominating people.
Activities—Senior Class play, SecretaryTreasurer of Alpha \ heta, Delphic
Staff.
DOROTHY KELLAHER
Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Ski tan.
In school interest—People.
Outside intcrest—Skiing.
Sports—Skiing, riding.
Incessant irk—I nquisitiveness.
Activities—Delphic Staff, International
Relations club. Stage Crew of Class
play.
PATSY LIVESLEY
Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Wit.
In school interest—Going home.
Outside interest — Collecting dolls and
skiing.
Incessant irk—Bells.
Activities—Senior Class play, Delphic
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JEANNE MILLER
Year entered—Freshman.
Noted for—Gold inlays.

BETSY NEWCOMB
Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Portrayal of Mrs. Micawber.

In school interest—Trying to get things
done.

In school interest—Reading.

Outside interest—Mary Louise.

Sports—Swimming, riding, tennis.

Sports—Riding, boating.

Incessant irk—Primping people.

Incessant irk—Baby talk.

Activities—Senior Class play, Delphic
Staff.

Outside interest—Sports.
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Sophomore Class, President of the
Junior Class, Member of the Student
Council, Charter Member and Presi­
dent of Quill and Ink, Student Body
President, President of the Red Cross
Council, Editor-in-Chief of the Del­
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BETTE MORFITT
Year entered— Freshman.
Noted for—Good looks.
In school interest—Alpha Theta.
Outside interest—Walking to school.
Sports—Basketball, archery, tennis,
skiing.
Incessant irk—Waiting for people.
Activities — Editor of the Halltonian,
President of Sophomore Class, Treas­
urer, Vice-President, President of
Alpha Theta, Member of Student
Council, Advertising Manager of Del­
phic Staff, Senior Class play, Royal
Mav Court.
ROBIN NELSON
Year entered—Sophomore.
Noted for—Clowning.
In school interest—Studying girls’ char­
acters.
Outside interest—Fresh air.
Sports—Skiing, tennis, swimming.
Incessant irk—Blase frosh.
Activities—Vice-President of Quill and
Ink, Delphic Staff, Alpha Theta,
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Year entered—Freshman.
Noted for—Curly hair.
In school interest—Typing.
Outside interest—Playing the piano.
Sports—Dancing.
Incessant irk—Being called “Eleanor
Ann.”
Activities—Senior Class play, Delphic
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Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Writing letters.
In school interest—Badminton
Outside interest—Seattle.
Sports—Skiing, swimming, dancing,
tennis.
Incessant irk—Being called “Ruthie.”
Activities—Delphic Staff, Stage Crew of
Senior Class play.
PEGGIE PARKER
Year entered—Freshman.
Noted for—Recuperation trips.
In school interest—To learn.
Outside interest—People.
Sports—Swimming, badminton, canoeing.
Incessant irk—Shadowers.
Activities—Business Manager of Delphic
Stage Crew of Senior Class play,
Treasurer of Freshman Class, Red
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ETHEL MAY ROB I NETT
} ear entered—Junior.
A oted for—Being called “Pokey.”
In school interest—Putting roommates to
bed.
Outside interest—Getting down-town to
the early show.
Sports—Swimming, riding, tennis.
Incessant irk—Being corrected.
Activities—Senior Class play, Delphic
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JUNE STRE1BIG
Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Banquets for lunch.
In school interest—Lunch.
O lit side interest—Sleepi n g.
Sports—Tennis, swimming.
Incessant irk—My first name (Daphne).
Activities—Senior Class play, Delphic
Staff.
KATHRYN THOMPSON

BETTY-JO SHOWN
Year entered—Sophomore.
Noted for—Yawns.
In school interest—Arguing
Outside interest— Bowling.
Sports—Basketball, archery.
Incessant irk—Pettiness.
Activities—President of the Senior Class,
Editor of the Halltonian, President of
Quill and Ink, Captain of the Basket­
ball team. Member of the Student
Council, Vice-President of Alpha
Theta, Secretary and Vice-President of
the Student Body, Senior Class play,
Literary Editor of the Delphic, Royal
May Court.
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BETTY SIMPKIN
Year entered—Junior.
Noted for—Slip hanging.
In school interest—Getting letters.
Outside interest—Driving the car.
Sports—Swimming, tennis.
Incessant irk—Onions.
Activities — President of Alpha Theta,
Senior Class play, Delphic Staff, Pres­
ident of Boarding Department, Royal
May Court.
NANCY LEE STRATTON
Year entered—Kindergarten.
Noted for—Last of Stratton Clan.
In school interest—Fire drills.
Outside interest—Mount Hood.
Sports—Skiing, dancing, riding.
Incessant irk—Geometry.
Activities — Delphic Staff, Senior Class
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Year entered—Freshman.
Noted for—Droll humor.
In school interest—French, sports.
Outside interest—Tennis.
Sports—Skiing, golf, tennis, riding,
swimming.
Incessant irk—:People who bring banquets
for lunch.
Activities — Vice-President of Junior
Class, Member of the Student Cabinet,
Delphic Staff, Captain of Basketball
team. International Relations club.
MARTHA VAN FLEET
Year entered—Senior.
Noted for—Brains.
In school interest—Dramatics.
Outside interest—Skiing.
Sports—Skiing, riding, tennis.
Incessant irk—Taking tests.
Activities — Delphic Staff, Senior Class
play, Treasurer of Student Body,
Chairman of Advisory Committee.
SUSAN WEST
Year entered—Freshman.
Noted for—Subtle wit.
In school interest— 1 hrec o clock.
O utsid e in t erest—Afountains.
Sports—Skiing, tennis, golf, swimming.
Incessant irk—Cold poached eggs.
A ctivities—Secretary-Treasure r of J u n ior
Class, Treasurer of Student Body,
Secretary-Treasurer of Alpha T beta,
Delphic Staff, Senior Class play, Mem­
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16—ELEANOR OLLIVER
17—NITA FALKNER
18—KATHRYN THOMPSON
1 9—RUTH OGBURN
20— FRANKIE GRIBBIN
21—ETHEL MAY ROBINETT
22—BETTE MORFITT
23—NANCY LEE STRATTON
24—SYBIL KENNEDY
25—PATRICIA LIVESLEY
26—OLIVIA CHAPMAN
27—BETTY DAVIS
28—DOROTHY KELLAHER
29—RUTH CONDON

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The school year started in September with some interesting new developments.
The most important change was that the former study hall had been converted into a
light, newly equipped library, whose walls were shelved with recently catalogued books
numbering in the thousands. Every pupil had access to our fine library of books and the
often signed cards in the catalogue are proof of the girls' appreciation. The new equipment in the library consists of two large tables in the center of the room with movable
tables and chairs along the side with an occasional easy chair and davenport. The former
library is now the magazine room in which is kept the current material and magazines,
as the title implies, plus all reference books.
This new domain is ruled by the librarian, Mrs. Samuel, and her assistant, Miss
Gartha Graves.
The new equipment prevails throughout most classrooms. The “unattached” tables
and chairs in their semi-circular arrangement were the subject of much enthusiastic
conversation among the students.

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The organization of the students of St. Helen’s Hall a few years ago has made it­
self a successful and helpful aid to all. This year the Student Body sponsored many
events which were enjoyed by the students. Dances, speakers, and special assemblies all
added to the year’s full path. Roberts’ Rules of Order were studied by the students and
used to great advantage in the meetings.
Last year’s Student Body presented the Sister Superior with light-resistant window
shades to enable us to use motion pictures. The extensive and worthwhile use of this
gift in almost every affair showed the appreciation of the girls.

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Memorial Fund which will buy the pipe organ for the chapel, to be dedicated to Sister
Katharine Angela.
The office of the president was held the first term by capable and efficient Jeanne
Miller. Ruth Hopper ably assumed the duties for the second term.

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This year the members of the Student Council were chosen in n different manner.
The previous year the members of Alpha Theta were the Student Council with the
president as the head of both club and council. Through the suggestions of several girls
the Student Council were as follows: the three officers of Alpha Theta, the class presi­
dents of the four classes, and four appointed members of Alpha Theta. In the case of
duplication the vice-president of the class took the president’s seat. The chairman of
the Student Council was to be an Alpha Theta holding no other equally important posi­
tion. Sybil Kennedy was elected bv the Alpha Theta members to uphold the position,
and we may say that she fulfilled her office very successfully.

THE HONOR SYSTEM
Shortly after the middle of the year the organization of the Honor System was
presented to the Student Body. The idea met with great approval and enthusiasm by
all the girls. The Sister Superior agreed upon a period of probation during which time
the Student Council was dissolved and the Honor System was adopted. An advisory
committee was formed to meet with the Sister Superior to regulate the rules and schedule.
'fhe fundamental principle of the Honor System is as the name implies—Honor.
No one group of students is responsible for the upholding of the regulations, but each
girl is individually in the care of her own pride and honor. If careless, the student re­
ports herself bv writing out the case and putting it, signed, into the well-known “honor
box.”
If the Honor System proves successful during the period of probation it will be an
established part of the school. “That our daughters may be as the polished corners of
the Temple.”

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The publication of the Halltonian was started on the twenty-fourth of October for
its fourth consecutive year, under the clever leadership of Bette Morfitt, the editor. Her
staff was as follows: Associate Editor, Mary Louise Vincent; Production Manager,
Bettv-Jo Shown; Assistant Production Manager, Peggie Parker; Art Editor, Jeanne
Miller.
It was the aim of the staff to publish a bi-monthly paper which would be of in­
terest to every member of the Student Body and which would be more closeh associated
with the class activities.
For the first time, class reporters were appointed, each class having an equal right
to be represented on the staff. Special articles and contributions were welcomed as
well as the reports on interesting speakers and the interviews with the teachers.
We feel that it has succeeded in its purpose and that it was enjoyed greatly by
everyone in the school.

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Everyone is familiar with the great services of the American Red Cross. This year
St. Helen’s Hall girls formed a Junior Red Cross branch under the leadership of live
student-elected council members. Our various services, including Christmas gift boxes
to Japan, Valentines and George Washington decorations to hospitals, and local office
work, has made the work of this year a thing of which to be proud. A great climax to
the year’s activities was our delegation of five girls to the National Convention, May
2-5, at San Francisco. California.
Jeanne Miller made a unit of the Junior Red Cross possible in St. Helen’s Hall.
By her influence, leadership and energy, a worth-while group was maintained.

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CLASS OF 41
Row J—Joanne Marble, Mary Elizabeth Aldrich, Margaret Renton, Harriet RanfieM, Jem Met nrmick, Alice
Kimball.
Row 2—Harriet Conley, Connie Maguire, Peggy Mngill, Joan Lestoc (Vice-President 1. Gu"u l.’U Sachs.
Cozette Scott, Pat Odom, Klioda Thvtrni, Katherine Jane Robinson. Dorothea Harris, 11, ny lb il
Row 3—Audra Rlankcnship, Mary Anne Tccplc, Genevieve Raldridge, Sally Tyler, Helen Man-i. lean Mor­
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Row 1—Connie Kanim, Sylvia Thomas, (Chairman of Seventh Grade), Sally Jeffcott, Nada Skidmore, Patricia
Ann Pearson,
Row 2—Alta June Myles, Marilynn Adair, Ardycc Stoddard, Theodora Nicolai, (Chairman of Eighth Grade),
Joan Coffey.
Roio 3—Patricia Mae Waters, Crete lien Nicolai. Jean Lewis, Patricia Mead. Rosemond Meriwether, Ann
Wolcott, Charmalee Williams. Jean Ainslic is not shown in this picture.

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WINNING VOLLEYBALL TEAM (Numerals)
Barbara Sasnett

Eilean MacDonald

Ruth Ogburn

Peggy Magill

Evelyn Ireland

Marjorie Francis

Frankie Gribbin

Carol Haskins

Betty Simpkin

Mary Elizabeth Aldrich

Betty-Jo Shown

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Marjorie Kernan

Evelyn Ireland

Suzanne Sigel

Martha Ditto

Dorothy Dicks

Beverly Bean

Frances Haworth

Carol Haskins

Betty Simpkin

Connie Maguire

Robin Nelson

Kathryn Thompson

Elsie Lou Green

Jean C. Barnes

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Patricia Livesley

INTER-SCHOLASTIC BASKETBALL TEAM
Letters and First Stars:

Second Stars:

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Sybil Kennedy

Bette Morfitt

Betty-Jo Shown

Jean Morrison

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Joan Kernan

Marjorie Kernan

Dorothy Newcastle

Susan West

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Marjorie Kernan, Shirley Giltner, Wilda Jcrntan, Dorothy Simpkin, Harriet Crawford
Rate 2—Mary Deacon, Patsy Tracy, Mary Ellen Smith, Susan West, Bctty-Jo Shown, Mi" Gene Way (adviser),
Marjorie Englehart, Patsy Liveslcy, Robin Nelson. Sybil Kennedy, Mary I.ouise Vincent, Jeanne Miller.
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this year. The club is composed of those girls who are outstanding in their school
activities as well as athletics and scholastic work.
This year Alpha Theta has sponsored intra-mural games which proved most suc­
cessful. Beginning in the fall with baseball, there was continuous athletic activity
throughout the year. In the fall the girls were taught canoeing and the various sports
centered around Everglade, Lake Oswego, prior to the contests held at the May Regatta.
Prizes were awarded on Baccalaureate Sunday for those girls excelling in the games of
the year.
Posture Week, one of the Alpha Theta’s traditional projects, was held this spring.
The meritorious posters and essays were worthy proof of its popularity. Awards were
presented to the winners of the several contests, including the ten girls with the best
postures, as chosen by unknown judges who observed the girls during the week.
The officers for the first term were as follows: President, Bette Morfitt; VicePresident, Sybil Kennedy; Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Deacon, and for the second term
there were President, Betty Simpkin; Vice-President, Mary Louise Vincent; SecretaryTreasurer, Susan West. Miss Gene Way, physical education instructor, was the faculty
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This year, instead of the regular inter-scholastic games, it was decided to have intra­
murals. Any girl who desired to play the game in season signed up with Sybil Kennedy,
who was in charge of the athletics. The games were played off by double elimination
every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 o’clock. From the list of girls who signed up,
captains and teams were chosen by the entire group, the captain and her team receiving
a color for a title. Mary Louise Vincent ably assisted Sybil Kennedy in her schedule
and score-keepings. The value of informal competition with friendly rivals is recog­
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We had three famous teams this year that
ran very close to each other and kept us all
working hard for the title. Sue West, Robin
Nelson and Joan Kernan were the top captains.
Miss Gene Way, our instructor, acted as umpire
at the contests which all too often ended in a tie.
Our second Babe Ruth was not hard to pick
when a home-run hitter such as Sue Lake was
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In volleyball a large number of girls signed
up with Sybil Kennedy again, and we were able
to have five teams. The five captains chosen by
the girls were Kathryn Thompson, Betty Simpkin,
Betty-Jo Shown, Mary Louise Vincent, and Joan
Kernan. Kathryn Thompson came out the win­
ner when she played the championship game
with Mary Louise Vincent. This game ended
with the close score of 25-28.
BASKETBALL
The basketball intra-murals were all fast,
keen games as each team fought hard to bring its
color to victory. The captains were as follows:
Kathryn Thompson, Mary Louise Vincent, Patsy
Liveslev, and Betty-Jo Shown. At the end of the
season an all-star team was chosen from the
high school and on March 24 we played the
Junior College team The score was IS-14 in our
glorious favor. Kathryn Thompson was the cap­
tain of the winning team.
TENNIS
Tennis was one of the most outstanding and
eagerly awaited activities this spring. After long
hours of practice a large number of the girls
entered the competition offered by the singles and
doubles tournaments. Many of the younger girls
showed promise of future champions, and after
hard fought sets the victorious champions will
soon be seen. The tournaments were not com­
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the results cannot be published in this issue.

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Riding has always been an active sport in St. Helen’s Hall. A new group was
started at Lake Oswego Hunt Club this year, in addition to the activity at Highland’s
Riding Academy. Both private instruction and outside pleasure riding was indulged in,
the riding continuing throughout the summer and winter months. A^ the spring and
clear weather came the time allotted for riding was increased and many delightful
“horse-treks” were made cross country and around Lake Oswego.

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club was organized. Not a week-end passed without some of our ski scouts returning
from Mt. Hood with tales of thrilling spills, and newly tried feats. The week-end
parties were the continuous talk of the school and were held at Cascade or Timberline
Lodges, or at private cabins near Rhododendron. These club members were enthusiastic
over the excellent instruction that they received from Mr. Brad Adams and gained
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No school would be complete without sports. It is an essential to both the health
and spirit of the students. St. Helen’s Hall has its due number of athletics, including
many to which few organizations have access. The following sports were not included
among the intra-murals, but separate tournaments were held. These special activities
are seldom found in the smaller school and we feel privileged to take part in them, and
to be instructed by experts.

ARCHERY
One of the most popular sports at the Hall is
Archery. It is excellent for a steady arm and a
true eye, but good marksmanship comes only
through regular practice. However, these hours
of practice are well rewarded when one is able
to feel the twang of the string as the arrow
leaves the bow, and Hies swiftly, straight as the
die, to the center of the target.
Much enthusiasm was aroused by the archery
tournament which was held this spring. Excel­
lent form and keen competition were shown.
FENCING
After seeing the college girls’ array of pads,
masks, and swords (which we now know enough
to call "foils"), some of us were filled with the
desire to fence. Soon we had Miss Way calling,
"Extend; lunge; cn garde; up”, as we shuffled
about the gym, and many a muscle was aching
from the leg stretching involved. Of course, prog­
ress was slow at first and wc felt very awkward,
but after a time we were really dueling as foils
clashed in mortal combat. The fever spread and
privately owned foils were flashing in the locker
rooms as owners disputed over positions four
and six. The only fly in the ointment was that
one left-handed person wanted very badly to
fence and couldn't seem to fit in.
POSTURE
At all hours of almost any day one can al­
ways find a very tired group of students come
puffing and steaming into the library or class­
rooms. They are the “newly exercised" members
of a posture class. As they do the twisting and
turning exercises, one might hear knee bones
cracking in one corner, and from the other side
of the room a few moans and groans from the
girl who went skiing the day before as she
stretches the touchy muscles; however, no one
seems too stiff or tired when it comes to the Polka
and Schottish, the two folk dances in which they
have all become very adept. These last dances
serve as a welcome and happy finale to nearly
every class.
BADMINTON
Although badminton has just recently been
introduced into the Hall, it is rapidly gaining
popularity. To beginners the cock seems merely
to float easily through the air, but, as some of the
girls have already discovered, it later shoots
back and forth across the net with surprising
swiftness. For this reason one must develop fast
foot-work as well as a fine control over the
racket. With the enthusiasm of the girls as a
foundation, the spring tournament was expert
and filled with keen competition, which always
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Hall grew. In October of 1930, a spacious lodge was completed on the shore of Oswego
Lake. Inside is a lounge with two large fireplaces, comfortable chairs, billiard and
ping-pong table, a radio, victrola, and player piano to provide for rainy days. Also,
ample facilities for cooking and sleeping make this the ideal recreation center. Outside,
there is a tennis court, seven canoes, several rowboats, and a motor boat, all for the use
of the day-dodgers and boarders, especially the latter. There are many interesting
places to explore nearby for the more ambitious hikers. A large outdoor fireplace
where often weenies or marshmallows can be seen toasting on the end of sticks, provides
for many of the happy times to be had there. Mr. Charles H. Watzek, father of
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“Everglade” is located on a small peninsula into Lake Oswego affording added
privacy and shore-line. The surrounding trees and clear water lend a beautiful back­
ground for our pleasure. As Everglade is primarily a recreation center, it is obvious
that the activities below are of much importance.

SWIMMING
A veritable playground for mermaids is Ever­
glade, with its inviting water calling all the girls
to swim. Swimming is a sport indulged in by
most girls, and it may well be said of the Hall
girls. Swimming, relays, races, and even spectat­
ing are popular for both young and old when we
get together at Everglade.
DIVING
Perhaps diving is not indulged in as much as
swimming, but whether a “flop” or a perfectly
executed “jack” is seen diving from the boards,
applause comes from all sides. A high board and
a low board arc the facilities for diving. Capable
teachers give us instruction in the spring and
fall, making diving a sport to really learn and
enjoy.
CANOEING
“Stroke, stroke, hey, let up on the splashing,”
are familiar passwords to the art of canoeing.
Gesticulating, friendly bantering, canoe races,
and teasing can be heard when the girls are on
the lake. Frequent sunburns and blister show
only too well what direct communication between
the sun and the water do to energetic paddlers.
FIRESIDE
Singing, story-telling, and once in a while the
history of the school told by our Sister Superior
are frequent topics about bedtime. Great quan­
tities of food fill the emptiness in our stomachs
and send us to dreamland with light hearts and
joyous thoughts. Our generous Sister Superior
knows every “want” of a young girl, which
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This year as an unusual change, the May Festival was converted into a water
carnival or regatta. The gracious queen who was to rule the day was crowned on a
float of flowers; thus began the colorful affair. There were canoe races, swimming and
diving meets, and other stunts. The awards for the winners were presented by the
queen. The most outstanding event was the floral parade on the water. There were
private entries and class floats which were decorated in bright colored flowers. Follow­
ing the water exhibition refreshments were served in the lake house, Everglade, by the
“new” girls. This last event fulfilled the annual Ncw-Girl Old-Girl Party entertain­
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by her court, the Princesses Nancy Stratton. Bctty-Jo Shown, Sybil Kennedy, Betty
Simpkin, Bette Morfitt and Ruth Condon. The Mistress of Ceremonies, Susan Wolfe,
the chairman of all the Regatta, crowned Queen Nita with a wreath of flowers on the
Royal Float.

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1937 SCHOOL HONORS
The School Honors and trophies arc traditionally awarded on Baccalaureate Sun­
day; therefore, since the Delphic goes to press too early to reveal the honors of the
present year, it is necessary to publish those of the year previous.
The Alumnae Pin is awarded to a senior of good scholarship who has most actively
contributed to school life. This honor went to Jean Groves, and honorable mention to
Elsie Lou Green.
The award for good citizenship in the boarding department went to Ethel May
Robinett.
The Mills College Trustee Scholarship of $500 was awarded to Catherine Boyden.
The Medal for the best essay on a patriotic subject awarded by the National
Society of Colonial Daughters was won by Margaret Renton, of the eighth grade.
Subject: The American Red Cross and Patriotism.
Other Winners of Certificate of Merit:
Clara Jeannette Roxbury, freshman.
Martha Cake, freshman.
Georgina Squires, freshman.
Jean C. Barnes, sophomore.
Mary Sumner, eighth grade.
Mary Elizabeth Aldrich, eighth grade.

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to Billie Wade and Eliza Hobbie, each of whom also won prizes last year, as did
Sybil Kennedy.
In the essay contest conducted by the Oregon Historical Society for the Beekman
prize, honorable mention was given to Jeanne Miller for her essay on Captain Bonne­
ville.
The Gorgas Memorial Institute awarded the medal for the State of Oregon to
Catherine Boyden for her essay on “The Importance of Mosquito Control and the
Gorgas Memorial.”

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there was engraved the name of Alice Gregory. Bishop Dagwell awarded a handsome
prayer book to her.

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most courteous and helpful went to Billie Wade.
The American Legion gives a Certificate of Merit to an eighth grade graduate
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The highest scholarship honor bestowed on students of St. Helen’s Hall is the
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The First Testimonials are awarded to pupils attaining an average for the year of:
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Jean C. Barnes IV

Jean Groves VI

Ruth Condon IV

Frances Haworth VI

M’liss Loeding IV

Dorothea James VI

Mary Louise Vincent IV

An key Larrabee VI

Doriannc Englebart III

Patricia Liveslcy V

Laurel Karg III

Bette Morfitt V

Clara Jeannette Roxbury III

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The Second Testimonials were awarded to pupils attaining an average for the
year of:
85% in every study
90% in attendance

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95% in conduct
Anne McLean VI

Sybil Kennedy V

Betty Nichols VI

Ethel May Robinett V

Frankie Gribbin VI

Betty-Jo Shown V

Wilda Jcrman V

Elizabeth Simpkin V

Kathryn Thompson V

Patricia Tracy IV

Sue West V

Billie Wade IV

Wilma Roesch IV

Janet Callahan III

Margaret Thurtell IV

Betty Ann Eddy III

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A little sadness from the world’s vast store,
And may I he so favored as to make
Of joy’s too scanty sum a little more.

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However meagre be my worldly wealth,
Let me give something that shall aid my kind,
A word of courage, or a thought of health,
Dropped as I pass for troubled hearts to find.
Let me to-night look back across the span,
’Twixt dawn and dark, and to my conscience say—
Because of some good act to beast or man—
“The world is better that I lived to-day.”
—Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

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Let me not hurt, by any selfish deed
Or thoughtless word, the heart of foe or friend ;
Nor would I pass, unseeing, worthy need,
Or sin bv silence where I should defend.

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Anne Alton, Laurel Karg, Alice Gregory, Robin Nelson, Mary Ellen Smith,
AV.v 2 h.irianne Kngclhart, Margaret Thurtcll, Patsy Tracy. P.illie Wade, Miss Josephine Waffle (adviser),
Dorothy Ann Stauffer, Susan West, Martha Ditto, Mary Louise Vincent, Margaret Beattie, Betty-Jo
Shown, Jeanne Miller.
M’liss Loeding and Mary Sumner arc not shown in this picture.

QUILL AND INK
Quill and Ink has grown both in size and importance in this, its third year of
existence, and is taking its place among the worthy organizations of St. Helen’s Hall.
It is a literary honorary club and extends its membership to those girls who have proven
their literary and scholastic ability. Its purpose is to foster cultural interests and to
encourage literary talent in the school. To better achieve this goal, an annual essay con­
test is sponsored among the students, the compositions being judged for originality,
style and skill in presentation. The award for the contest is a handsome gold cup with
the name of the winner engraved upon it. Last year, Susan Wolfe won the cup with her
description, “The Moody Wind.” This year precedent was disregarded and the contest
was held earlier in the year; therefore, instead of the May Queen as heretofore, Betty-Jo
Show n presented the cup at a Student Body assembly. Sue West was the recipient of
the trophy for her short story, “Architect.” Maradick Word received honorable men­
tion.
In order to preserve and display the compositions of the members of Quill and Ink,
a beautiful black suede book, inscribed in gold, was given to the Sister Superior for the
Magazine Room.
The officers for the past year were President, Betty-Jo Shown; Vice-President,
Robin Nelson; Secretary, Billie Wade; Treasurer, Mary Louise Vincent, and Sergeantat-arms, Martha Ditto. Miss Josephine Waffle, head of the English Department, was
the faculty adviser.

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Quill and Ink Contest: First Prize, Short Story.

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Pete was a youngster of three years. He was not an active child—he was far too
fat to be active, but he did have an energetic mind and he spent a large portion of his
time considering things he might do if he were only a little slimmer. Pete’s future was
all planned. He was going to be an architect. At least that is the way his very proud
parents interpreted certain of his quite innocent remarks. Pete, in his earlier youth, had
once casually mentioned the fact that he would like some wood with which to build a
house. His mother, an artist named Penelope, was delighted with her young son’s re­
quest. She considered it an unquestionable indication that he was destined from the
very start to be an architect, and she was pleased to know so far in advance, so that
she could begin his training early. Anyway, she had always admired architects as a
group, and the prospect of having one of them in the family was agreeable to her. His
father, Pete Senior, who was a young engineer of promise, was glumly satisfied in the
manner of fathers who would much prefer having their sons follow their professions.
Penelope, though, was an artist in more ways than one, and she exercised a strange
power over her husband. With the aid of this power, she was able to convince him
rather easily that it would hardly be fair for Pete to grow up entirely engineer with
none of her artistic tendencies whatever. Pete Senior was readily reconciled to this
theory and in practically no time he was enthusiastically in favor of having his son both
an artist and an engineer—(Penelope had carefully assured him that an architect was
just that). From that time on scarcely a day passed that did not bring to Pete some
new set of blocks or similar building material. Pete Senior and Penelope, with no
delay, spread the news far and wide that their son was early displaying signs of archi­
tectural genius and that he loved building blocks. Friends and relatives took the hint,
and as little Pete was quite a favorite among them, they were very generous with their
gifts. Pete submitted quietly to all their generosity because he was by nature a patient
chap, but he often wished secretly that they would stop all the silly fuss. He had asked
for some wood with which to build a house, and they had given it to him. For that he
had been grateful—and he had thanked them appreciatively and had built the house.
That, he thought, should have closed the matter, but it hadn’t—they had just kept
giving him more and more wood for which he had no use whatever. He could see,
though, that it pleased them to present him with these gifts; so he accepted them
graciously and without complaint.

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For two years people continued giving Pete blocks and various other building
materials, until, at the age of three years, he possessed a most complete collection of
these constructive playthings and one of which his parents were rightly proud. Also
for two years, Pete spent most of his waking hours imprisoned in a small pen about
six feet square, with his blocks as his sole companions. Perhaps that imprisonment could
account for the fact that Pete was a bit stouter than most other boys his age. Pete did
not spend all his time those two years building things with his blocks. If he had he would
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their happy illusion that their son was completely living up to their fondest dreams.
No, Pete paused only occasionally for his blocks—and then only to admire the hand­
some colors of some of them and to bury underneath the pile others which did not
please his critical eye. The rest of his time Pete spent exercising his energetic mind. As
I mentioned before, Pete’s favorite form of mental exercise was in considering the many
things lie might do were he not so fat. Now and then, when all the ugly blocks were
buried, and when he could think of nothing pleasant to consider doing, Pete would
watch the gardener. Between the gardener and Pete there existed a degree of deep,
mutual admiration. The gardener, a simple fellow named Tom, admired anything that
belonged to his employer, but he respected especially this prodigious child who was
destined to become, in time, a great architect. So deep, in fact, was Tom’s admiration
for Pete that he had once sacrificed a much longed for necktie in order that he might
buy a particularly fine set of blocks for his little hero. It made poor old Tom happy,
indeed, to note that the blocks he had given were always in the pen with Pete, and that
Pete always began construction with “his” blocks. Pete’s admiration for Tom was in
an entirely different vein. Pete admired Tom’s lithe, supple form and his ability to
bend over so beautifully—a feat which Pete never hoped to be able to perform.
One sunny, warm afternoon in early spring, Pete found himself in a peculiar situa­
tion. He was sitting in the center of his pen and physically perfectly contented; still
there was something wrong. Tom had finished his work early and had left. All the
ugly blocks were satisfactorily hidden from his sight, and Pete was busily considering
things to do. He was considering things that Tom did, and he suddenly found himself
in a very strange state of mind. He felt that he simply could not endure another moment
in that prison. It was unlike Pete to be rebellious, yet at that moment his whole being
was just that. He decided to escape. With a sudden, supreme effort, he picked himself
up and clambered over the side of the pen. On the other side he sat down to catch his
breath before proceeding on his way. Having fully regained his equilibrium, he again
scrambled to his feet and resumed his tour of exploration. Up to this time, Pete had
been oblivious to everything outside the walls of his pen. Today, however, was different.
Nothing escaped Pete’s sharp eyes on this, his first journey into the world which he
had so long ignored. He made his way slowly around to the back of the house, where
an unhappy sight met his eyes. It was the garden. The garden Pete remembered was
not like the garden he saw now. Always before when he had noticed it there had been
ever so many lovely flowers. He had not noticed it at all lately, though. The last time
he really looked was way last fall. Since then he had left it for Tom to tend. Could
it be that Tom had forgotten? Oh, but of course not! Tom would not forget because
he loved the garden too, and anyway he knew that Pete Senior would never allow such
a thing to happen. But then what had happened ? The garden was bare and neglected
and something must have caused it. Well, no matter, Pete would see Tom tomorrow
and find out about it. In the meanwhile the garden must be rehabilitated. Pete set
himself to this task immediately. He completely forgot his avordupois and began work
with undreamed of ambition. First of all he must find something to plant in the garden.
This was comparatively easy. In his occasional conversations with Tom, he had learned
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the middle of that lot there was a large pile of cut grass and leaves. Whenever Tom
mowed the grass or trimmed the hedge, he took the trimmings and mowings out to this
pile. This morning Tom had been working in the yard and he had dug up some pretty
yellow flowers and had put them in his trash basket. This had bothered Pete at the
time. It was not like Tom to treat flowers so roughly, he thought, but he said nothing.
He knew that everything Tom carried away in his trash basket went to the big pile in
the lot. He had only to go out after the yellow flowers. By so doing—by getting those
flowers and planting them, he would repair not only the garden but also Tom’s error
of the morning; so out he trudged. It took him the better part of ten minutes to get
there, as he had to stop for rest every few yards. He finally arrived and set to carefully
selecting the freshest of the blossoms. As they were plenteous in the heap, he had little
difficulty in finding a sufficient number. When he had gathered eleven, lie was satisfied
and, pausing only long enough to brush the loose grass from his clothing, he started
back to the garden. He ran eagerly this time, not willing to lose a single precious in­
stant. He must have the garden all planted by the time his mother returned. Pete
reached the garden thoroughly exhausted, but not yet in a condition serious enough to
prevent the completion of his task. On hands and knees he worked, digging in the soft
earth. Perspiration poured down his dirty brown face, but he went right on. Thirty
minutes passed before Pete finished digging. Then he engaged himsell in busily filling
up the eleven small holes he so diligently had dug, after first carefully inserting in each,
a newly-dusted, yellow flower. Having successfully completed his task, he scrambled
to his feet that he might survey his work. There he stood, in all his grubby pride, beam­
ing down on the symmetrical row of eleven dandelions. “No more of that architect
business for me,” thought Pete, “I’m going to be a gardener, like Tom.”
—Sue West VI.

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A DESCRIPTION
Quill and Ink Contest: Honorable Mention.
On a table, which was very well adapted to its round pudgy form, sat a quaint old
German stein. It looked as though many a merry, Teutonic gentleman had enjoyed
drinking rich, brown schnapps from its rotund depths.
It was painted in dark blue and light cream, with mischievous trolls and elves
arranged around its sides, each one partaking of some delicious beverage. Their long,
white beards seemed to wave in the breeze, and their joyous blue eyes sparkled and
danced as they enjoyed their bacchanalian pleasures. When one lifted the silver lid, a
small mechanism in the bottom tinkled out “Ach du licber Augustine” very slowly.
Altogether, it was a friendly little stein, sitting there, inviting anyone who hap
pened to pass by, to sample its tasty contents.
—Maradick Word IV.

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APPEALS TO THE FIVE SENSES
1 — SOUND
THE PREDICTION OF THE VIOLIN
Once upon a time there lived in Vienna, Austria, an old musician who cherished
nothing more dearly in his possession than an ancient violin that his father had played
and his father before him. The wood was worn away in places where he had held it
and lovingly fondled it. The tones of the instrument were mellow and rich, but only
when the Master played did the melody take on a peculiar touch, answering and echoing
his every emotion. Most of the time the tunc was soft and light, but sometimes the air
was mingled with sadness and mystery. There was a legend among the old folk of the
city that an age-long spell was cast on the violin, and when disaster was upon them the
instrument would speak in wild and melancholy strains, warning the peasants of
impending doom.
And the old musician played his violin monotonously day after day. When the
weather was frigid and the wind whistled through the streets of the city, he wove
fantastic and weird patterns of music with slow minor tones, but when the sun shone
again, sunny melodies began to flow from the strings.
One March evening the Master was sitting by his fire, violin in hand. He plucked
the strings, waiting for an inspiration, when suddenly from the inner depths of his soul
sprang an insupprcssible desire to wring shrill, howling notes from his instrument, such
a&gt; the good people of Vienna had never heard the violin utter before. He flung open the
door of his humble dwelling and screeched into the night the alarm notes to the sleeping
people. Louder and louder! The bow seemed to draw itself across the strings. Faster
and faster! Higher and higher!
The people heard and knew. The city had fallen and was no longer free. Vienna
was conquered.
—Anne Alton IV.

2—SIGHT
A thousand years ago probably saw this ruined castle in the height of its glory, but
now it only tells of the past in its crumbling walls, broken towers and the heavy silence.
Weeds grow in the dry moat, and vines and briars trail over the sagging drawbridge.
Stones are missing from the walls, leaving great holes in its surface, and the ground at
its feet is strewn with these fragments, waiting to be replaced. The narrow slits that
once served as windows still retain their mysterious secrecy; and as I strain my eyes, at
last, 1 do sec movement high in a tower window. I half expect to sec a captive princess
or Sleeping Beauty looking down at me, but it is only a barn swallow, who, as he flies
away, loosens a pebble that clatters noisily to the ground, leaving the old castle even
more silent as the tiny stone comes to rest in the mossy grass.
—Mary Louise Vincent V.

3 —TOUCH
THERE COMES A TIME
She gently stroked the rough and leathery hand, knotted by many years of constant
toil. She caressed the wrinkled forehead and smoothed the silky white hair, patted the
down pillow to make a softer nest for the tired old head. She felt the warm, uneven
breath on her arm as she pulled the hand-made quilt higher around the lifeless shoulders.
The tears on her own cheeks were cool and steady. The breeze from the open window
was sultry and heavy, giving no comfort. The weight of the future rested on her
shoulders.
—Betty-Jo Shown VI.

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scent alone, but because they are interesting or suggest something pleasant. Some of
these listed below are remembered for their odor and others for the memories that come
with them, but these comprise a few of those smells that 1 like best:
The smell of freshly-plowed earth . . . the smell of new lumber just from the
sawmill . . . the fragrance of a pine forest on a hot day . . . the odor of leather . . .
the salt smell of the ocean . . . the freshness of the air on a cold morning . . . the
smell of fresh paint ... or of new clothes . . . the suggestion of roasting peanuts and
popcorn in a circus or a fair . . . the dusty smell that rain brings on a hot afternoon
. . . the smoke of a driftwood fire on the sand . . . and toasting marshmallows . . .
the faint piquant odor of chrysanthemums at a football game . . . the scent of a per­
fume about a girl whose personality it fits.
Such are the smells that I like best.
—Mary Louise Vincent V.

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Melinda Johnson, affectionately called Lindy bv those of us who so dearly loved
her, is dead—Lindy, who for the greater part of a century had so faithfully served us
and our ancestors before us. For Lindy’s service in our family started when she was
little more than a pickaninny. She was a slave on my grandfather s plantation, in
Tennessee, as were her parents before her. One of the few loyal souls was she whom
the Emancipation Proclamation did not affect, for she loved us as we loved her, and she
remained in our service until the day she died. It was her own dear wish to do so.
Though Lindy was black of color her heart was white and kind and big. None of
us ever knew her true age. I doubt that she knew it herself for if asked she would say,
“Shore nuf, hones’ and truf, I don’ recollec’.” The true southern mammy type she was,
even to the red bandanna tied securely around her kinky head. From beneath that red
bandanna peered a pair of earnest eves from a kind black face that was to become old
and wrinkled in the service of her Missus and Massa. When she was younger she bore
her more than hundred and seventy pounds proudly. As she grew very old she became
almost wizened.
Lindy believed that the kitchen was no place for “white folks”; “Now honey chile,
you clear long outa here,” she would say. “Don’ you come messin’ roun’ here and spoil
yore perty hands. Dis yere ain’ no place for lil’ white chillun.” It was the same with
the grown-ups, and she would mean it with all the sincerity of her good old heart.
Typical of the women of her race, her greatest pride was in her cooking. Guests
were always welcome, as feu or many as cared to drop in, and for as long as they cared
to stay. Lindy was never unprepared. Thanksgiving dinner was a thing to be looked
forward to and long to be remembered. Chicken was not a luxury, but an everyday
occurrence. Breakfast was not breakfast without at least one hot bread, either biscuits,
spoon bread or corn bread. Potato chips didn’t come in cellophane bags. Lindv made
great bowls of them. In the icebox in the summer dining room were always at least two
big watermelons, and it was almost a ritual to cut one in mid-afternoon in summer. Of
Lindy’s meals you ate and then ate more. If _vou were filled to bursting on one serving
you would still take another because you knew it pleased her, and you couldn’t stand the
disappointment in her dear old eves if you didn’t.
When my mother was quite young Lindy went very mysteriously off to town one
day and came proudly home with a little pearl ring which she had bought for “the liT
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gold and bought from savings earned from very real toil. I am wearing that ring now.
and 1 need not tell you that it is one of my most treasured possessions.
In the many long years that Lindy served us she attended births, weddings, and
deaths. She shared our greatest joys and deepest sorrows. She welcomed the little new­
comers of our family, took them in her kind capable black arms, nursed them through
their baby illnesses with many an old fashioned remedy. She raised them and they grew
to love her. She watched them grow, saw them marry and then even nursed their babies.
She attended many a sick bed and nursed her patients back to health. She stood by many
a death bed and watched her loved ones go and mourned their passing as deeply and
sincerely as if they had been her own.
And now Lindy is dead. Heaven must have opened wide its gates to receive that
kind, lovable, old soul, and I knew no one of whom it can be better and more truth­
ful l\ said, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
—Dorothy Stauffer IV.

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brothers that either can’t or won’t make their own beds, the following may interest you
but slightl) ; but if you do have both of the aforementioned objects interrupting an
otherwise peaceful family life, this exposition may prove of real value to you, unless you
have perfected a system of your own.
h irst, you must prepare yourself for the ordeal. I would suggest listening to soft
music for a half hour, or finding some other such calming and soothing occupation to
get in the best possible frame of mind (and your temper at a low degree of tempera­
ture). As for the outfit best adapted to this work, 1 would suggest pajamas, and if your
bunks are the type built into the wall, a football helmet is desirable, if not altogether
necessary.
Now you are read) to begin. The first problem is the ascent. This is best accom­
plished by standing on the lower bunk, and holding on to the ledge of the upper. Then
jump with one foot and swing the other leg up on the upper bunk. A pause at this
point is usually fatal. Now by clinging to the upper bunk with your knees and clutching
the sheets with your hands (they’ll slip, but go right on) you somehow manage to reach
the summit. You never know how; so you feel very smug and self-satisfied at this point
of the game.
Now comes the actual process. All the blankets should be in a wad at the foot of
the bed if your brother is normal. To commence, these should all be transferred to the
head with one sheet; then the lower sheet should be tucked in securely at the bottom.
All this is fairly easy and is accomplished by sitting, or half-kneeling, in the middle of
the bed. You then transfer the whole pile of bedclothes to the foot and prepare yourself
for the real test. You take the top of the sheet firmly in both hands, and as you leap into
the air, cracking vour head smartly against the ceiling, you pull on the sheet and tuck
it under the head of the mattress. If you are really adept at this, you can have the sheet
pulled smooth and partly tucked in before you land. This process is repeated again and
again, until all the covers are in place. In short: first, transfer the covers, tuck in the
foot, transfer the covers, leap and tuck in the head. If you get lots of practice and
become really agile, you can obtain a sort of rhythm in this process: transfer, tuck,
transfer, leap-tuck, etc.
This manner of making upper bunks is hard on the springs, hard on the sheets, and
hard on your physical condition ; and although it may not be terribly efficient, it is very
effective. Putting on the bedspread requires an even more complicated technique; so
that will have to come in the next lesson.
—Mary Louise Vincent V.

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Sheer magic felt in throated melody,
Transported you to winged height
Of orbed maiden’s starry light,
Lifted you from mortal misery;
Raised you to immortal ecstacy,
This tiny herald of delight
Far distant as a wayward kite
That sails unseen through trackless mystery.
So am I lifted as I read and lo!
I feel ethereal breath caress my face;
1 hear that song you heard so long ago,
And I, too, shed my cloak of time and space
To soar with you, amid the Heaven’s glow
Till I, too, hear the bell of mortal race.
—Martha Van Fleet VI.

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SUMMER WOODS

Golden leaves shaking against the blue
sky,

Have ne’er you walked among such woods
as these,

Shivering, quivering, and whirling on
high;

Looked high and seen the blue among the
trees?

Then gently, now falling upon the green
grass,

Have ne’er you stopped to pluck a bend­
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Painting, gold plating, and shining like
brass.
—Martha Van Fleet VI.

And seen some tiny creature start and
turn ?
—Martha Van Fleet VI.

MOUNT HOOD

MYSTERIOUS STARS

Against the vivid sky
Mount Hood stands in majestic splendor.

The mystery of the stars to me

Hidden beneath her ermine mantle
Lies a flaming heart of molten lava.

The flowers closing their petals for the
night.

When the summer comes

And then the stars come out full bright;

She doffs her ermine cape and dons an
emerald gown,

But when their light has vanished quite,

But still upon her head she wears a
diamond crown.
—Patricia Mead II.

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HORSE HEAVEN
We crossed the ferry, my horse and I, from a land of dark foreboding trees to a
verdant island, dotted with silver lakes and ancient oaks, bright-colored flowers and
fields of wild hay. In the pasture cows were grazing; some stood idly in the lake, lazily
switching flies; others lay beneath the sheltering oaks. Little colts frolicked on the edge
of the water, while their mothers grazed peacefully nearby. A heron dipped its long,
slim neck into the water for some unsuspecting insect. The deep blue sky was dotted
with fleecy, white clouds and the wind rustled the leaves on the trees and made ripples
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upon his flaxen mane as it tossed wildly in the wind. He was young and free again.
Proudly he raised his head to whinny, then galloped down to join a band of horses,
quietly grazing below.

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wild hay and the peace of that countryside lingering with me. Some day, when I’m
weary of work and play, I dream that I may find peace and youth on such an island
paradise.
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Huge grey rocks, splotches of greenish water which alternately foamed and
sparkled as the waves pounded against them, formed a base for a tiny, crazy cottage
precariously, yet quite nonchalantly tipped in a peculiar position upon the jutting
boulders. Its face was a huge plate glass window overlooking the swirling sea, and the
roof was tucked on with a brim hanging low over the front. Of course, there was an
unbalanced chimney of red brick, lazily sending puffs of smoke to the ruffly grey and
white sky.
Curiously pondering as to the ownership of this wee cottage, I resolutely clambered
up the rocks, barely able to define the mountain-goatish path. Finally the top, and as I
stood trying to catch my breath, I looked eagerly about me. What a peculiar place!
Why, I was mistaken! There was no entrance facing the sea, nothing but this big win­
dow. How odd, but there was a flash of something from the interior. Oh ho, now I
shall see. Creeping stealthily to one side of the window, and peering in, I saw the secret
of it all! An old man, very distinguished with a long silvery beard, was skilfully sketch­
ing in a background on a lovely oil of the rocks and sea. I wanted to go and have a
chat with such an interesting old fellow, but the tide was coming in; so I awkwardly
half slipped and half fell down that unforgettable path, pausing at the bottom to take
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The birds come back,
The flowers bloom,
The leaves come out,
Now I can play.
I am so happy! Spring is here!
—Sally Colwell, Form III.

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MILLER’S DAUGHTER
There was a little house
Which stood upon a hill.
Beside the little house
There stood a little mill.
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O KINDLY FACE
Once there was an old man
Kind and gentle and grand.
With a merry twinkle in his eye
He said, “Oh my! Oh my!
As he watched the children play
Wishing he could be young and gay.
—Sally Mae Peabody, Form IV.

SLEEPING TIME
Winter is the wood’s sleeping time
From Autumn until the* Spring’s chime.
The snow is its mattress soft,
The sky is it’s roof so high,
The trees, the watchmen aloft,
The moon, a flashlight bright.
Sleep well, O woods, without a sigh
Rest on, and waken as spring draws nigh.
—Sylvia Beilis IV.

CUDDLES
My Cuddles is a coal black cat
And he can change his mind, like that!
Just when you think he loves you true,
Then up springs Cuddles and slaps you!
He eats his meat as quick as a minute,
And noses everything to see what’s in it.
He fights all cats and eats all the mice,
If I were he 1 wouldn’t do it; it isn’t nice.
I like to pet and hug him tight.
And when he stays out all the night
I just can’t scold or spank the dear
For I am sure he’d shed a tear.
—Emily Joynt VI.

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HOARDERS ARRIVE—Ahead of time, as usual.

Sept. 7.

SCHOOL STARTS—The new library is an added attraction.

Sept. 17.

ALPHA THETA SOCIAL AT BETTE MORFITT’S — The club
swings into action.

Sept. 22.

SEMI-ANNUAL PLEDGE DINNER AT THE UNIVERSITY
CLUB—T he Quinks meet and receive their new adviser, Miss Waffle.

Sept. 25.

ALPHA THETA TEA AT JEANNE MILLER’S—With the Alpha
Thetas as their usual charming selves.

Oct.

1.

OLD GIRL-NEW GIRL INITIATION PARTY—Worms, costumes,
frightened faces.

Oct.

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MEETING AND SINGLE INITIATION OF QUINKS
BETTY-JO SHOWN’S—Horses, green apples, and Dixie cups.

Oct.

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THEODORE HARPER—Known to Camp Fire girls as “Uncle Toby”,
fascinated the Student Body with two stories on a pencil and a pig—
double feature.

Oct.

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MR. R. E. RILEY, Commissioner of Finance—Gave a talk on fire preven­
tion—120 belle alarm.

Oct. 13.

MR. PAUL B. McKEE, under auspices of the Community Chest, pre­
sented movies—A glimpse of a splendid work.

Oct. 15.

ALPHA THETA SOCIAL AT SHIRLEY GILTNER’S—Much chat­
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EVERGLADE, LAKE OSWEGO—Quink meeting and guests of Sister
Superior and boarders. Happiest time and “goodicst” food.

Oct. 27.

DR. WILLEM VAN HOOGSTRATEN—Talk on music appreciation
—taboo on jazz.

Oct. 28.

FACULTY RECEPTION—Parents meet teachers.

Nov. 3.

MISS CARYL HOLLINGSWORTH—Gave a talk on Junior Red Cross
work. An inspiration for many memberships.

Nov. 10.

ARMISTICE DAY'—Program by dramatic art class and lower school—
and may we help to keep “peace on earth”.

Nov. 12.

STUDENT BODY INFORMAL DANCE—Soft lights and Hill uni­
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MR. ABRAMOW1TSCH—Noted pianist and teacher gave a short con­
cert for Student Body. “Music Hath Charm.”

Nov. 17.

ALPHA THETA SPONSORS A STUNT NIGHT—Fun for all and
all for fun.

Nov. 20.

ALPHA THETA INFORMAL INITIATION—At Robin Nelson’s
and later formal initiation. Dinner at Everglade. Alpha Theta grows.

Nov. 22.

QUINK MEETING AT LAUREL KARG’S—Plans for Dallas.

Nov. 24.

MR. HANDSAKER—Spoke on war and its prevention. An opportune talk.

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Berry.

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QUILL AND INK INITIATION—At Pat Tracy’s home in Dallas.
Town Hall Tonight for Quinkers.

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JUNIOR COLLEGE GIRLS PRESENTED A GRECIAN DANCE
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SENIOR CLASS STYLE SHOW—And did they have class!

Dec. 14.

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT EVERGLADE FOR ALPHA THETAS
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Dec. 15.

CHRISTMAS ADDRESS BY FATHER MOCKFORD, AND
CAROLS BY JUNIOR COLLEGE—Instilling the Christmas Spirit.

Dec. 15.

BOARDERS PRESENTED THE CHRISTMAS CONTATA—Daydodgers peek into the boarders’ life.

Dec. 16.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS—So there is a Santa Claus.

Dec. 19.

ALPHA THETA ALUMNAE MEET AT SUE WEST’S—So we meet
again.

Dec. 23.

QUINK’S PROGRESSIVE DINNER—Carols, and Xmas cheer.

Dec. 23.

CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR THE FRUIT AND FLOWER MIS­
SION—An annual deed.

Dec. 23.

ALPHA THETA HAD A CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE CHIL­
DREN OF JAPANESE MISSION—A little sunshine goes a long way.

Jan. 12.

JUNIOR CLASS SPONSORS A MOTION PICTURE—Of Mexico.
Buenos dias, southern neighbors.

Jan. 20.

QUILL AND INK MEETING AT M’LISS LOEDING’S—Old mem­
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Jan. 27.

SENIORS PRESENT—A weeping willow tree to Sister Superior and
plant it at Everglade. Weeping Willow is not symbolic.

Feb.

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ALPHA THETA STUNT NIGHT—History repeats itself.

Feb.

3.

INSTALLATION OF STUDENT OFFICERS — Congratulations to
Ruth Hopper, Mary Ellen Smith, Pat Tracy, Martha Van Fleet, and
Wilma Rocsch.

Feb.

9.

MR. EDMUNDS AND TALK ON TIMBERLINE LODGE—Ski
fever planted.

Feb. 12.

ALPHA THETA TEA AT RUTH HOPPER’S—Appropriate red and
white motif—for Alpha Theta and St. Valentine.

Feb. 11.

QUILL AND INK SEMI-ANNUAL UNIVERSITY CLUB DIN­
NER—The members find Miss Waffle has a poor sense of direction.

Feb. IS.

BISHOP ROWE SPOKE TO THE ASSEMBLY ON ALASKA—
“Wings over Yukon.”

Feb. IS.

STUDENT BODY SPORT DANCE—What! No Big Apple?

Feb. 22.

WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY — Entertainment by Dramatic Art
Class and Lower School. An extremely novel tribute.

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MRS. D. R. HEELER—Gave a talk on the Bonneville Dam. More power
to you, Bonneville!

Mar. 2.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING RALLY — For both Junior College and
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cabin at the mountains. Alpha Theta succumbs to the Ski Fever.
Mar. 16.

MISS WAFFLE TOLD STUDENT BODY OF HER
ABROAD—A sincere and clever talk with rapt listeners.

Mar. 17.

QUILL AND INK ESSAY MEETING AT MARY LOUISE
VINCENT’S—Betty-Jo Shown’s Birthday—Cake and Tears.

Mar. 23.

QUILL AND INK CUP AWARDED TO SUSAN WEST IN THE
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ALPHA THETA SOCIAL AT ALICE GREGORY’S—New games
and delicious refreshments.

Mar. 26.

SKI TRIP TO MOUNT HOOD—Many sunburnt faces.

Mar.27.

SPECIAL QUINK MEETING AT JEANNE MILLER’S—Honorary membership given to Susan West.

Mar.30.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT WAS LAUNCH ED—Student cabinet
elected.

Apr. 1-7. SPRING VACATION—Signs of Spring Fever.
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CONFIRMATION OF THE GIRLS BY BISHOP DAGWELL.

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QUINK SOCIAL AT ELIZABETH CONLEY’S—Ice cream and new
spring dresses.

Apr. 20.

JUDGING OF THE LENT DRESSES—Marilynn Adair won first
prize in cotton dresses, and Wilda Jerman and Patsy Liveslev for knitted.

Apr. 23.

MEMORIAL FUND TEA—Great enthusiasm shown.

Apr. 26.

SENIOR CLASS PLAY, “David Copperfield”—“Very ’umble and per­
sonification of trepidation!”

Apr. 27.

SPEECH AND PICTURES—“Behind industry, killing plants, and hang­
ing ice cream bars!”

Apr. 28.

ALPHA THETA INITIATION—A grand dinner at Everglade.

May 4.

INTERNATIONAL
GLADE.

May 6.

STUDENT BODY INFORMAL DANCE—Announcement of Queen,
and princesses.

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ALUMNAE TEA FOR SENIOR CLASS—Entrance of the graduates
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SENIOR-JUNIOR PROM—Spring flowers and light hearts.

June 5.

BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY—An inspiring message and an eventful
time.

June 6.

COMMENCEMENT—How we’ll miss you, Seniors!

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Adapted by John Ravold from the novel by Charles Dickens.
CAST
(In the order of their appearance.)
Aunt Betsy Trotwood. . .
......................... Arvilla Bates
Mr. Wickfield....................
.................. Fran kie G rib bin
Peggotty.............................
.......................Sybil Kennedy
Mr. Dick.............................
.......................Martha Ditto
Dr. Strong.........................
...................... Patsy Livesley
Annie Strong....................
......................... Nit a Falkner
David Copperficld.........
..............Martha Pan Fleet
Agnes Wickfield................
.......................Ruth Condon
Dr. Chill ip...........................
.................Marjorie Kernan
Barkis..................................
. ...... Betty-Jo Shown
Clara Copperficld. ............
..........................Bette Morfitt
David (as a child)...........
..........................Ruth Hopper
Mr. Murdstone..................
..................... Shirley Giltner
Miss Murdstone................
..........................June Streibig
Mrs. Micawber..................
.................. Betsy Newcomb
Bailiff..................................
........... Ethel May Robinett
Bailiff’s Men.......................
Sue West, Eleanor Ofliver
Micawber...........................
...................... Jeanne Miller
Janet....................................
.........................Betty Davis
Uriah Heep.........................
.......................Robin Nelson
Jack Mai don.......................
.................... Dorothy Dicks
Agnes (as a child)..............
.................... Frances Conger
Dora Spenlow (as a child)
.................... Nancy Stratton
Dora Spenlow....................
.................... Betty Simp kin
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Stalnaker and his orchestra gave us the best of music and though the lights were low,
the gayety ran high. The able committee of seniors were greatly responsible for the
success of our first dance.
Our second affair was a very sporty dance, with bright colored skirts and sweaters
and Spauldings predominating. Johnny Stalnaker again presented his orchestra, and
the evening fairly flew by on wings of song. This event was in charge of juniors and
under-classmen and was truly an ideal evening.
The last student body dance of the year was held on May 6th. Ellis Laync gave
us his music while we danced in the honor of the Royal Court of the May Regatta.
Beautiful corsages were presented to the Queen and her six attendants, which gave a
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At the Old-Girl Ncw-Girls’ Party, given by the “old” girls in the fall, the “new”
girls were correctly initiated into the Student Body. Everyone was then served refresh­
ments and the evening was concluded with dancing.
The “new” girls had their revenge on the “old” girls in the spring, but the enter­
tainment was much less strenuous, as the differences caused by the initiation had been
well closed with friendly associations during the year.

CANTATA
The annual Christmas Cantata was held this year December 15th. This is the
musical event of the year. The boarders, in song, give the story of the Birth of Christ,
the Three Wise Men, and the many other beautiful stories centered upon this greatest
of all events. Each boarder invites a “day-dodger” as her guest for the evening. The
Cantata begins with a dinner at the Hall, then comes the Cantata, and the affair has a
grand finale of singing, games and refreshments. This year was no exception to the
happy atmosphere. The Cantata was lovely and most impressive; its effect upon the
girls gave a sense of great joy and good will toward all throughout the evening.

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projector was needed for the Student Body, and Alpha Theta led the campaign to
finance one. As the Student Body was to benefit by the projector, it was up to them to
earn it; so they were divided into groups and with the aid of the Junior College, pre­
sented a whole evening’s entertainment, under the sponsorship of Alpha Theta. A
great variety of acts and plays were given. Alpha Theta presented another Stunt Night,
but offered only the talents within the club, as the benefit was for Alpha Theta funds
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under the able direction of Miss Carolyn Bowers, and Miss Charlotte Brownfield.
They were on hand for every call for entertainment. They performed at the Stunt
Nights and at many Student Body meetings and activities. During this year they pre­
sented The Perfect Holiday, an extract from Little IVomen; My Lady's Lace, a light
comedy; and League of Nations and Washington's Birthday, occasional plays.

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CAVELL ABBOTT is studying music with Bernard Abramowitsch.
JEAN ANDERS is attending the University of Oregon, and is pledging Alpha Phi.
LAURA BACK is studying at the University of Montana.
CATHERINE ANN BOYDEN, “CATHIE”, is studying at Mills College.
JEAN BROUGHTON is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Oregon.
MARJORIE FRANCIS is attending Oregon State College.
ELSIE LOU GREEN began the year at Stanford University and transferred to Mills College in
the third term.
JEAN GROVES is a Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Oregon.
FRANCES HAWORTH "parted the ways” by going to Scripps College, California.
ELIZA IIOBBIE attended a nurses’ college in the first half of the year and is now at home in
Carrizozo, New Mexico.
DOROTHEA JAMES has gone farther from the Hall—attending Vassar, New York.
CATHERINE KERN is attending Albany’s School of Extension in Portland.
ANKEY l.ARRABEE is continuing her Hall days by attending the Junior College.
EVELYN MANNING attended our Junior College the first part of the year and is now at home.
ANNE McLEAN is attending the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado. She is a member
of the Nu Chapter nine, Alpha Chi Omega, and is majoring in pharmacy and laboratory
tn'hnic|ue. She is also a member of a round-robin between Dorothea James, Cavell Abbott,
Carolyn Meyer and Betty Sumner.
CAROLYN MEYER is a member of Delta Gamma at the University of Oregon.
ELIZABETH NICHOLS is having an enjoyable year at Stanford University.
DORIS RUDES1LL is at home after attending Oregon State College the first term.
NANCY STOL 1 E joined the sorority of Alpha Phi in her freshman year at Stanford University.
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CATHR\ X COLLINS began the year at the University of Oregon and after an extended trip in
California is now studying at our Junior College.
MARION CONDON is employed in Portland.
DOROTHY DIXON is also attending the Junior College.
VERNA LEE FRANKLIN is a Sophomore at Oregon State College.
ALICE FREEZE will graduate this year from the Junior College. In March, Alice went to
Berkeley to an Episcopal Conference on "Life and Work".
LOUISE GOOD is a Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Oregon.
CHARLOTTE HILL is attending Marylhurst College.
BARBARA JONES is studying at the University of Washington.
CAROLYN KAMM is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta at Oregon State College.
CHARLOTTE LEE, a student at the Junior College, accompanied Alice Freeze to Berkeley to
the college conference on "Life and Work”.
GEORGIA LITTLEPAGE is a student at the University of Washington.
BARBARA MINAHAN is a sophomore at the Junior College.
NANETTE MOORE is attending Oregon State College.
PHYLLIS NATWICK is studying music with Bernard Abramowitsch.
MARGUERITE PETERS is going to business school here in Portland.
FRANCES PARIS is attending the Junior College and studying with Bernard Abramowitsch.
RUTH ROSE RICHARDSON is a Delta Gamma at the University of Oregon.
BETTY LOU ROBERTS is attending the University of Oregon as a member of Kappa Kappa
Gamma.
PEGGY LOU SMITH is attending the Junior College and is president of her forum.
DOROTHY WELLS is studying at Stanford University.

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PEGGY BERNARD has recently married Mr. Thomas Robins.
LILLIAN BROOKE is at home with her parents.
MARY LOUISE BLODGETT is attending the Junior College.
ANITA CADONAU is kept busy as President of the International Relations Club at the Junior
College.
FRANCES CORFE is doing university extension at Lincoln High School.
PEGGY CARLTON is a member of Chi Omega at the University of Washington.
DOROTHY JANE FURNISH is a student at Mills College.
MARYALICE ENOS is preparing to be a teacher at Monmouth Normal School.
DOROTHY GOOD is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Oregon.
PHYLLIS ELDER is studying at the University of Oregon as a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
“LADDIE” GREEN is in Portland this year attending Miss Holmes’ business college.
PHYLLIS GRENFELL is working in Portland.
GERALDINE IIANNY is attending Washington University and is a Pi Beta Phi.
MARGARET HOLFORD is studying at Reed College.
NANCY ANN HILTON transferred from the University of Washington to Stanford University.
PEGGY KRUMBEIN is attending Scripps College.
NATHALIE LEWIS, Mrs. Louis Baxter, is living in Seattle.
JEANNE LATOURETTE has been visiting in Seattle but is now at home in Portland.
LUCILE LATOURETTE is going to Washington University.
MARGARET MARY MANN transferred in September from Mills College to Oregon State
College.
JANE MOUNT is attending Reed College.
MARY HELEN PRUITT is a member of Pi Beta Phi at Washington University.
MARY KAY SHOEMAKER is working as an x-ray technician in Portland.
MARION ROSENBLATT has recently married and is living in Honolulu.
MARIAN SIEGFRIED is living in Portland.
HELEN STONE is living at home in Portland.
CAROLINE STRATTON has recently announced her engagement to George Berkey,

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numerous outside activities.
BILLIE REYNOLDS is president of her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, at Oregon State College.
JEAN MOIR has recently married Lawrence Wheeler and is living here in town.
JEAN BAY, Mrs. Arthur Gillis, is living in Portland this year.
MARTHA BURKHART is a member of Pi Beta Phi at the University of Washington.
DOROTHY HILL belongs to Pi Beta Phi at Oregon State College.
RUTH JOHNSON is attending the University of Oregon.
SALLY McCUNE and her mother have been travelling through Europe and Asia, spending some
time in China.
MARGARET McMILLAN is working at Meier &amp; Frank in Portland,
WAHNITA MILLS is finishing at the University of Oregon this year.
GRACE NATWICK has recently married Mr. Kern Hendricks.
BETTY POWNALL is attending the University of Oregon and is a member of Pi Beta Phi.
GRETCHEN SMITH graduates from the University of Oregon this year. She is president of
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BETTY WATKINS, who is a senior at Stanford University, took the lead in a play called
‘'Night Must Fall” in the Palo Alto community theatre.
LOUISE HARLAN, 1933, is living in Salt Lake City this year.
REBECCA HOPKINS, 1933, is finishing at the University of Washington and has recently
announced her engagement to Jack Alexander.
LUCILLE LEONARD, 1933, is now Mrs. John Inman and is living in Portland.
ANNE LATOURETTE, 1932, Mrs. Harry Wolfe, had a son, Harry, Jr., born in January, 1938.
HELEN STRATTON 1931 now Mrs. Samuel Alfred Felker, is living in The Dalles Oregon.
MARJORIE MAUTZ, 1930, with her brother David, made a very interesting bicycle tour of
3,000 miles last summer, in Scotland, England, Begium, France, and Germany.
BETTY McROBBIE 192S, is on the staff of the Childrens’ Memorial Hospital in Montreal. She
took a special course at McGill University in that city.
CIIAUNCEY DEVEREAUX, 1927 (Mrs. Lewis Cook) has returned to Portland from Holly­
wood.
ELIZABETH ANN JOHNSON, 1927, has moved from New York to Amhurst, Long Island.
GERALDINE BLODGETT, 1927, is recuperating from an illness at home, here in Portland.
MURIEL BARDE, 1926, Mrs. Clifford Schoen, has recently returned from Los Angeles to
Portland.
CARRIE SHORT, 1905, Mrs. Mark Haines, is busy bringing up her three daughters as a mother
should. She is very much interested in the activities of the Northern California Chapter of
the American Guild of Organists of which she has been a member for nineteen years. She
started her career as an organist in St. Helen’s Hall chapel.
CLARA McEWAN, Mrs, Walker, lives in San Francisco, California,
FRANCES O’MERA is a teacher in Santa Rosa High School, California.
ALICE HENDERSON, 1S72, Mrs. C. C. Strong, is a member of the first graduating class, cele­
brated her eighty-fifth birthday on September 21, 1937. The guests of the birthday tea, sixty
in number, represented four generations of relations. The oldest was ninety-four, the young­
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This is a letter received in answer to one of our exchange requests from a former student of
the Hall, Miss Irene Soehren, who is an instructor in the Lycee dr Jeunes Filles, Niort, France.
The Exchange Editors felt it would he sufficiently interesting to everyone to have it published
in The Delphic.
Lycee de Jeunes Filles,
Niort, France,
March 10, 193S.
Dear Frankie:
Being not only a graduate of St. Helen’s Hall but also a former Editor-in-Chief of The
Dei.ihiic, I fully appreciate what I call a "magnificent idea", viz. that of making an exchange
with a foreign school. Unfortunately, however, it takes two to make an exchange, and the
French Lycees do not print yearbooks.
To make quite sure, I showed your letter to the Directrice and explained the idea to her.
She said that so far as she knew no Ivcee had such a publication. Possibly the big ones in Paris
or some of the private schools might have. Most of the private schools are Roman Catholic, so
I consulted Mile. Marchand, who knows some of them. She knew of none that had a yearbook.
There are private schools in Europe which were founded chiefly for American children. Some
of them might have retained the American tradition, but I know nothing of this . . .
. Education in France is controlled by the national government and this year, for the
first time, a program has been undertaken in all the French lycees to organize activities for the
leisure time of the student. They have English, art, sewing, cooking, radio and dramatic clubs
which meet on Saturday afternoons with the professors. (Thursday, instead of Saturday, is a
holiday here.) Student government and inter-scholastic games are as yet unknown. There is
one fete each year when the students present a play in the afternoon and have a fancy-dress ball
in the evening. It is an all-day affair and they have it on a Sunday! Otherwise, there are no
dances, no teas, no formal dinners or luncheons at the school.
Boarders are never allowed to go outside the lycee, even in the day-time or in student
groups, and I have never heard of a girl paying a chaperone to take her out. On Thursdays and
Sundays, they all go for walks with a “maitresse d'internat” or they are taken out by parents
and friends. Otherwise, they face the dreary prospect of staying in. The lycee has a great

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very pleasant. The only recreation room is a kind of barn-like gymnasium, completely bare
except for a stage at one end.
The dormitories are much like yours, but less attractive. Each girl has a tiny cubicle.
Room-mates are unheard of, so these rooms are always single. They contain only a bed, lava
lory, and something to keep clothes in. Dresses, coats, etc., are kept in another room, called the
“vestiare”.
All students wear a tan cotton coat over their own clothes at school. Boarders must have
navy blue coats and uniform hats! In English boarding schools, coats and hats are uniform also,
so consider yourselves lucky!
Classes go from 8:00 o’clock in the morning until noon. The boarders have lunch, recreation
and a study-period before work is resumed at 2:00 o’clock. The school day ends at 4:00 and
the boarders line up for their “gouter”, a hard French roll and a small bar of chocolate. Later
there are more study periods. Dinner is at 7:00 and lights are out at 9:30.
In general, the standards of instruction are good, but living conditions are decidedly back­
ward. England also is behind America, though far, far ahead of France. I am sorry that I
have not the time to write you a really interesting letter about it all, but I am immersed in a
report for the Institute of International Education and letter-writing must wait until that is
finished.
With the new “loisirs” (leisures) student publications may be started in France also. If you
would be kind enough to send a copy of last year’s Delphic, I am sure that the Dircctrice and
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EXCHANGES
UNITED STATES EXCHANGES:
Hill Military.................................
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The Katherine Branson School
Ross, California.

THE BLUE PRINT

St. Katherine’s School..................
Davenport, Iowa.

THE WHEEL

Ferry Hall......................................
Lake Forest, Illinois.

FERRY TALES

Kemper Hall ..................................
Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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Vancouver, British Columbia.
From the Headmaster’s Secretary

THE CROFTONIAN

Dragon School ...........................................
Oxford, England.
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Congratulations
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M. D.: No, why?
J. M.: Well, you ought to go sometime. You’d get a big kick out of watching the
turtles whiz by.

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D. D. Someone throw an axe at you?
S. W.: Nope, got a haircut.
D. D.: Well, sit higher in the chair next time.
Congratulations

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“we’ll all be blown sky high. Now come a little closer, girls, in order that you may
follow me.”

The Bank for Your Savings . . .
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AUCTIONS — ESTATES LIQUIDATED — APPRAISALS
We also carry a complete stock of Antique
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For Quality and Service

ROY E. LAMB'S
KING HILL GROCETERIA AND MARKET
2265 W. Burnside St.
BEacon 2146

R. N.: This book will do half of your work for you.
B. J. S.: Fine, I’ll take two.

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NEUBAUER'S
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HILLCREST PHARMACY
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FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Manufacturers of

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ST. HELEN'S HALL PINS
AND RINGS

Portland, Ore.

610 S. W. Broadway, Fourth Floor
Portland, Ore.

S. K. claims that she’s going to study piano tuning, so that she can tighten up the
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TAILORS

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REED BROS.

525 S. E. Union Ave.

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Foreign and Domestic

LYNCH FURNACE CO.
Air Conditioning Equipment

427 S. W. Broadway
ATwater 2324
Portland, Ore.

1804 N. E. Union Ave.

Compliments of
SHELL SERVICE STATION

FINLEY &amp; SON
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Cleaning . Prossing . Helming . Alterations
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We Give Green Trading Stamps
1722 S. W. 11th Avo.
Portland, Ore.

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BAXTER'S
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LUBLINER'S, INC.

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the progression of the Hall, and has
brought our mothers into closer con­
tact with the school and with each
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I’.At k ROW Mi-- Jackson. Miss St. Germain, Miss Peterson, Mrs. Topping. Mrs. GolT, Miss Service, Mrs. Dnlley,
Mi-- l.a\anture. Mr- Davis. Mr. Slocum. Miss J. Waffle, Miss Mowers, Miss Hailey, Mrs. Pearce, Miss Cutler.
1'ROXT ROW Mi-- Murch, Miss Mrace. Miss Wallace, Mrs. Mcckcndorf, Miss Wilhelm, Miss Reed. Miss Sellreiber,
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Mrs. Fasterday, Mrs. I lildcnhrandt, Miss I’. Waffle. Miss York.

OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS
Rector
THE RIGHT REVEREND BENJAMIN DUNLAP DAGWELL
THE BISHOP OF OREGON
Chaplain
THE REVEREND RICHARD F. AYRES
General Supcrintendcncc
THE SISTERS OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST
(Holy Scriptures, Church History)
DOROTHY BECKENDORF

Home Economics
B.S. Oregon State College

RUTH BRACE

Science
B.A. and M.A. University of Minnesota

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ESTHER BURCH

Social Science
B.A. Reed College
University of Arizona

English, Science, Home Economics

MARY KATHERINE DAVIS
B.S. Oregon State College

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MARGUERITE DULLEY

English, Even eh

B.A. Wellesley College
M.A. University of California
Sorbonne
University of Oregon

JANET EASTERDAY

French, Latin, History of Art, Shorthand
B.A. University of Oregon
College dc la Guildc, Paris

M at hematics, Typing

JEAN GOFF
Oregon Normal School
B.S. University of Oregon
M.S. Oregon State College

Seventh mnl F.igh/h Grades

RUTH JACKSON
Nebraska Wesleyan
Peru, Nebraska State Teachers’ College
University of California
New Mexico Teachers’ College
Denver University
University of Oregon

Physical Education

LENORELAVANTURE
B.A. University of Oregon

French, Spanish

LORINE PETERSON
B.A. Reed College
Mawson Editorial College
University of Mexico

Music, Physical Education

SALLY REED
B.A. University of Oregon

Physical Education

NEVA SERVICE
B.A. University of Oregon
M.A. Teachers’ College, Columbia University, New York

French, German

TANYA SCHREIBER
Junior College, Russia
College, Dresden, Berlin, Germany
Nice, France
Naples, Italy
B.A. University of Oregon

Sacred Studies

CLARENCE SLOCUM
B.A. and M.A. University of Michigan
University of Idaho
University of Oregon

French

CLAIRE ST. GERMAIN
B.A. Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Louisiana State University

Voice and Diction

CLORINDA TOPPING
Private Voice and Music Study
Denver, Colorado
New York City
Asheville, North Carolina
Colorado State College of Education

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M.A. Wellesley College

Home Economics, Science

E. QUENDREDA WILHELM
B.A. and B.E. University of Colorado
Adams State Teachers’ College
Colorado State Teachers’ College
University of Oregon

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CAROLYN BOWERS
B.A. University of Washington
M.A. Columbia University, New York City
Maria Ouspcnskaya School of the Drama, New York City
Margaret Prcndergast McLean, New York City

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L. V. CLEWORTH

Art

LOUISE DI ES
B.S. University of Oregon
California School of Fine Arts

Piano

CAR], DENTON
JOCELYN FOULKES

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ANN HII.DENBRANDT
B.M. Florida State College for Women
Cincinnati Conservatory and College of Music

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KEITH WALLACE

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Lower School

JEAN C. BAILY
Oregon Normal School
University of Oregon

Assistant in the Pre-School

JANET CUTLER
B.A. Mills College

FLORENCE PEARCE

Lower School
Oregon Normal School
B.A University of Oregon

Lower School

FRANCES WAFFLE
Oregon Normal School
University of Oregon

RITA YORK

Pre-School
B. A. American University, Washington, D. C.
M.A. Mills College

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Literary Editor
Assistant Literary Editor
Calendar

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Assistant Business Manager
Old-Girl Notes
Art Editors
Athletics

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Music and Entertainment

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Assistant Advertising Manager
Advertising Staff

Thelma Amachcr
Ruth Freeman
Patsy Tracy
Suzanne Sigcl
Susanne Ehrhardt

Mary Louise Vincent
Alice Gregory
Laurel Karg
i Margaret Thurtcll
) Nancy Wollum
Mary-Ellcn Smith
Wilma Roesch
) Nancy Latourette
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I Harriet Crawford
M’liss Loeding
Suzanne Howdcrshell
Ernestine Erikson
Barbara Goot
Gloria Kibbec
Frances Miller

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As Commencement approaches we look forward to the new life that awaits us, realizing
more than ever that, although we may enter other institutions and belong to many organiza­
tions, we shall never really become as much a part of them as we arc of St. Helen’s Hall. We
have lived the old traditions set for us by classes since 1869, attended the morning chapel
services, rung the old bell, and participated in Baccalaureate and Commencement services until
now we have reached the one particularly belonging to us. Our pictures, too, will adorn the
walls of the Hall, and we will become a part of the history that greets each new girl. May we
feel that besides endeavoring to maintain the standards set by those before us, we have been
responsible in some small way for the progress of our school. We have participated in the en­
largement of the buildings and have helped in the inauguration of some new systems.

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derive some satisfaction if we have truly lived our days at the Hall as those girls who have gone
before us would have wi ed, and if we have set some new standards and helped to build a
progressive school for the ,c who will follow us. May they look back on us as a worthy part of
the background of St. Helen’s Hall, and as a reasonable justification for the life work so gen­
erously and graciously given to this great educational institution by the Sisters of Saint John
Baptist.
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Editorial
We are now at the end of our high school life. As we look back over our years of attend­
ance here, we have a feeling of pride in ourselves and our school. We have been privileged to
attend an institution whose instruction has been finely balanced, giving us mental, spiritual,
and physical teaching. We have received a set of values which will guide us with honor. We
go out from Saint Helen’s Hall bearing its honored and loved name.

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It has been our privilege to sec a great growth in the school, especially in this last year
with the erection of the new wing and gymnasium. Think what a difference in the Saint
Helen’s Hall of today from that of Bishop Morris’! It is the fulfillment of his dream.
It is to the guidance of the Sisters of Saint John Baptist that we owe the training that
makes our school’s name and ours respected, and this same training will continue to do so.
Our parting hope is that we may always be examples of our school’s motto: "That our
daughters may be as the polished corners of the temple.”

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were accustomed to see,
facing Fourteenth Avenue,
a brown building, scene of
many spirited games of
basketball and baseball, and
the favorite rendezvous of
Hall girls during rainy
noon periods. But during
the past summer, this
building was sadly, but
joyfully, torn down. Sadly
because it marks the end of
part of the dear Hall which we jealously want to guard and keep just as we have known it; and
joyfully because on the site of the old gymnasium rose the new wing, latest achievement in
the Hall’s progress.
This new wing was really a necessity, but we often think of it, too, as being a luxury.
It houses, on its two upper floors, practically the entire boarding department in comfortable
rooms for two girls. These rooms are bright and airy and arc truly a pleasure for their occupants. In addition to the modern rooms, the boarders have been given a beautifully furnished
lounge, where on Sunday afternoons a congenial group of girls may always be found around
the fireplace writing letters, listening to the radio, or reading. Then again in the evening you
may usually find a circle of pajammad, bath-robed, and slippered girls enjoying the compan­
ionship of a fire before bedtime. Across from the lounge is the Haskins’ Room, furnished in
maple with double-deck bed, a writing-desk, and two dressers, donated by Dr. and Mrs. Haskins.

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these additions are important in the light of progress. There is a new, colorfully tiled shower
and locker room for the Junior College girls, and also for the benefit of the college, a recreation
room complete with ping-pong table, upholstered alcoves, and a piano. This room provides a
place that the college girls may call theirs for fun and relaxation. The third room is an addi­
tional art room where aspirants to fame and dexterity with brush or crayon may spend hours
under competent instruction.
Aside from the joy and pleasure that it brings with its modernness and beauty, the new
wing, because it provides space for the boarding department, frees for class use rooms in the
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ketball, baseball, and badminton
courts, and includes a gallery for
spectators.
And so it is possible to realize
that the new wing, almost a replica
in architecture and material of the
main building is a true addition
worthy of being part of the progress
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Now that the sun is gleaming bright,
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Year entered—Junior.
School interest—Counting days until vacation.
Outside interest—California.
Sports—Sailing.
Incessant irk—Letters 1 owe.
Noted for—Balboa.
Activities — Vice President International Relations
Club, Vice President Student Body, Delphic Staff,
Class Play.

Year entered—First grade.
School interest—Getting ads for Delphic.
Outside interest—Morses and horses.
Sports—Riding, swimming, tennis.
Incessant irk—People who ask too many questions.
Noted for—Snappy answers.
Activities — Student Council, Quill and Ink, Vice
President of Junior Class, Assistant Literary Ed­
itor of Delphic, Advertising Manager of the Del­
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of Halltonian, Class Play.

NANCY HOSFORD
Year entered—Freshman.
School interest—Art.
Outside interest—West Linn.
Sports—Swimming, boating, hiking.
Incessant irk—Freeman’s heckling.
Activities—Delphic Staff, Stage Crew, Class Play.

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Year entered—Seventh grade.
School interest—DramaOutside interest—Food.
Sports—Tennis, swimming, golf, riding.
Incessant irk—Unintelligent chatter.
Noted for—Unintelligent chatter.
Activities—Charter Member of National Thespians,
Class Play, Royal May Court.

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School interest—Candid camera shots.
Outside interest—Bessy, my car.
Sports—Tennis, swimming, basketball, riding, volley­
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Incessant irk—Wet tennis courts and drafts.
Noted for—Sense of humor.
Activities—Camera Club.

PATSY PALMER
Year entered—Sophomore.
School interest—Helping Miss Graves.
Outside interest—Mountains.
Sports—Skiing, tennis, swimming.
Incessant irk—Breaking ankles.
Noted for—Collecting money.
Activities—Alpha Theta, Red Cross Council, Senior
Class Vice President, Class Play, Delphic Staff,
Business Manager of Senior Class Play, Halltonian
Staff.

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WILMA ROESCFI

Year entered—Freshman.
School interest—Gym.
Outside interest—Lake Oswego.
Sports — Swimming, riding, badminton, basketball,
tennis.
Incessant irk—Mary Louise’s poison cak.
Noted for—Signing out to gym.
Activities—Sergeant ac Arms of Student Body, Cap­
tain of Basketball Team, Vice President of Camera
Club, Captain of Senior Volleyball Team, Delphic
Staff, Halltonian.

Year entered—Sophomore.
School interest—Getting to class on time.
Outside interest—My family.
Sports—Swimming, tennis, skating, riding.
Incessant irk—Chemistry Lab. Book
Noted for—My alto.
Activities—Sergeant at Arms of Junior Class, Sergeant
of Arms of Student Body, Sergeant of Arms of
Boarding Department, Yell Leader, Master of Cere­
monies of Old Girl-New Girl Party, Production
Manager of Halltonian, Delphic Staff, Quill and

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Year entered—Junior.
School interest—Rosie.
Outside interest—Fresh air.
Sports—Horseback riding, skiing.
Incessant irk—Forward people.
Noted for—Sunburn.
Activities—Delphic Staff, Class Play, Secretary-Treas­
urer of International Relations Club, Royal May
Court, Red Cross Council.

Year entered—Freshman.
School interest—Meditating.
Outside interest—Collecting Art History pictures.
Sports—Skiing, tennis, dancing.
Incessant irk—People who monopolize conversation.
Noted for—My date book.
Activates—Vice President of Sophomore Class, Stu­
dent Cabinet, Junior Class President, Halltonian
Staff, President of Drama Club, Delphic Staff,
Class Play.

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SUZANNE SIGEL
Year entered—Eighth grade.
School interest—Miss Waffle.
Outside interest—Sailing.
Sports—Tennis, basketball, badminton.
Incessant irk—Flat tires.
Noted for—Home runs.
Activities—Delphic Staff, Glee Club, Halltonian Staff.

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MOLLIE SMITH
Year entered—Sophomore.
School interest—Daydreaming.
Outside interest—Salem.
Sports—Riding, swimming, dancing.
Incessant irk—Finger nails breaking.
Noted for—Dancing.
Activities—Handicraft Club.

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HAZEL WATKINS
Year entered—Senior.
School in t ere it—Food.
Outside interest—Week-ends and Wasco.
Sports—Swimming, riding, tennis, badminton.
Incessant irk—Ernestine’s borrowing.
Noted for—Cheerfulness.
Activities—Class Play.

MARY ELLEN SMITH

THELMA LOUISE AMACHER

Year entered—Second grade.
School interest—Acting.
Outside interest—Having a good time.
Sports—Swimming, basketball, tennis, sailing.
Incessant irk—Getting class meetings.
Noted for—My sister’s cake.
Activities—Alpha Theta, Quill and Ink, Vice Presi­
dent of Student Body, Delegate to Red Cross Con­
vention, Business Manager of Delphic, Senior Class
President, President and Vice President of Drama
Club, Class Play, Charter Member of National
Thespians.

Year entered—Third grade.
School interest—Waiting for summer vacation.
Outside interest—Wanda.
Sports—Tennis, swimming.
Incessant irk—Uniforms that don't bag at the year’s
end.
Noted for—As an ancient Hall girl.
Activities—President of Red Cross, President of Sev­
enth and Eighth Grades, Delphic Staff, Class Play,
Royal May Court.

MARTY TI-IURTELL

Year entered—Freshman.
School intirest—lunch.
Outside interest—Navy.
Sports—Swimming, tennis, badminton.
Incessant irk—Science.
Noted for—Brain storm in language classes.
Activities—Vice President of International Relations
Club, President of International Relations Club.
Delphic Staff, Class Play, Red Cross Convention,
Red Cross Council, Member of City Federation of
International Clubs.

Year entered—Sophomore.
School interest—Writing to him.
Outside interest—Him.
Sports—Swimming, tennis, riding.
Incessant irk—-Being called "Thurtle.”
Noted for—Sweetness.
Activities—Quill and Ink, Halltonian Staff, Secretary
cf Camera Club, Secretary of Borders, Class Play,
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Year entered—Freshman.
School interest—The next meal.
Outside interest—Handicraft, picture collecting.
Sports—Swimming, archery, badminton.
Incessant irk—Paper wadders and borrowers.
Noted for—Angelic expression.
Activities—Pin for Outstanding Citizenship in Board­
ing Department, Secretary of Quill and Ink, Sec­
retary-Treasurer of Sophomore Class, Alpha Theta,
Halltcnian Staff, Class Play, Delphic Staff, Winner
of Quill and Ink Cup.

NADINE THOMAS
Year entered—Sophomore.
School interest—Glee Club.
Outside interest—Rainbow girls.
Sports—Tennis, basketball.
Incessant irk—Conceited girls.
Noted for—Ernie
Activities—President of the Boarders, Delphic Staff.

MARGARET BEATTIE
Year entered—Junior.
School interest—Mary Louise.
Outside interest—"Gone With the Wind."
Sports—Tennis, skiing, ping-pong, hiking.
Incessant irk—Chasing street cars.
Noted for—Affability.
Activities—Treasurer of Student Body, Secretary of
Drama Club, Quill and link Class Play, Delphic
Staff, Halltonian Staff, Scibios Club, Charter Mem­
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Year entered—Eighth grade.
School interest—Music.
Outside interest—Music.
Sports—Volleyball, baseball.
Incessant irk—Being asked what I do with my hair.
Noted for—Ever-present briefcase.
Activities—Glee Club.

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Year entered—Sophomore.
School interest—Mail.
Outside interest—Dallas and Salem.
Sports—Tennis, swimming, dancing.

Incessant irk—Conceit.
Noted for—Adventuresome spirit.
Activities—Vice President of Student Body, Secretary
of Student Body, Quill and Ink, Alpha Theta, Del­
phic Staff, Halltonian Staff, Treasurer of Senior
Class, Class Play.

ELEANOR BRANT
Year entered—Freshman.
School interest—Gym.
Outside interest—Riding horses.
Sports—Riding, swimming, tennis, basketball.
Incessant irk—Being called "Eleanor Rose."
Noted for—Friendliness.
Activities—Vice President of International Relations
Club.

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RUTH FREEMAN

Year entered—Sophomore.
School interest—Daydreaming.
Outside interest—Musical minded people.
Sports—Dancing, tennis, swimming.
Incessant irk—Hypocrites.
Noted for—Figure.
Activities—Sergeant at Arms of Sophomore Class, Sec­
retary Treasurer of Junior Class, Seargant at Arms
of Senior Class, President of International Rela­
tions Club, Delphic Staff, Class Play, Royal May
Court.

Year entered—Freshman.
School interest—Graduation.
Outside interest—Tommy.
Shorts—Horseback riding, swimming, tennis.
Incessant irk—Hosford's dumb ideas.
Noted for—Horses.
Activities—President of Woodcarving Club, Delphic
Staff, Halltonian Staff, Scibios Club.

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School interest—Sophomores.
Outside interest—Clubs.
Sports—Tennis, swimming, dancing.
Incessant irk—Waiting for people.
Noted for—Eyes,
Activities—Delphic Staff, Stage Manager of Senior
Class Play, Royal May Court.

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Year entered—Junior.
School interest—Counting days until school will be
out.
Outside interest—Salem.
Sports—Tennis, swimming, riding.
Incessant irk—Having people read over my shoulder.
Noted for—Small feet.
Activities—Delphic Staff, Alpha Theta, Stage crew of
Class Play.

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Year entered—Freshman.
School interest—Franny.
Outside interest—Vacation.
Sports—Tennis, swimming, skiing.
Incessant irk—Themes.
Noted for—Rosie.
Activities—President of Sophomore Class, Yell Leader,
Student Council, Secretary-Treasurer of Alpha
Theta, Delphic Staff, Class Play.

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School interest—Meals.
Outside interest—Traveling.
Sports—Skiing, tennis, swimming.
Incessant irk—Gossiping.
Noted for—Alaska.
Activities—Delphic Staff, Class Play, Red Cross Rep­
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BARBARA GOOT
Year entered—Senior.
School interest—Home Economic’s Lab.
Outside interest—Blondes.
Sports—Riding, hiking.
Incessant irk—Conceited people.
Noted for—Sweet voice.
Activities—President of Handicraft Club, Class Play,
Delphic Staff.

ALICE GREGORY
Year entered—Freshman.
School interest—English Literature
Outside interest—Colonel Budge.
Sports—Riding, badminton.
Incessant irk—Geometry.
Noted for—Not getting my geometry.
Activities—Literary Editor of Delphic. Class Play,
Secretary of Senior Class, Quill and Ink, Alpha
Theta, Halltonian Start.

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SUSAN WOLFE
Year entered—Sophomore.
School interest—Lunch.
Outside interest—Going up to the mountain.
Sports—Skiing, swimming, golf
Incessant irk—Thinking up incessant irks.
Noted for—Offices.
Activities—Student Body President two terms, Secre­
tary Student Body, Mistress of Ceremonies of May
Fete, Delphic Staff, Class Play, May Queen, Yell
Leader.

MARY LOUISE VINCENT
Year entered—Freshman.
School interest—The mimeograph.
Outside interest—Keeping away from poison oak.
Sports—Basketball, volleyball, badminton, swimming.
Incessant irk—Deadlines.
Noted for—8:34'/a A. M. arrivals.
Activities—Vice President of Freshman Class, Secre­
tary of Student Body, Editor of Halltonian, Editor
of Delphic, President of Camera Club, Vice Presi­
dent of Alpha Theta, Treasurer of Quill and Ink,
Class Play.

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NANCY WOLLUM

Year entered—Senior.
School interest—Dramatics.
Outside interest—Saturday afternoon "sprees.”
Sports—Swimming, horseback riding, dancing.
Incessant irk—Liver.
Noted for—Changing rooms.
Activities—Vice President of Drama Club, Red Cross
Representative, Delphic Staff, Class Play, Charter
Member of National Thespians.

Year entered—Freshman.
School interest—Sleeping, talking, and keeping out of
trouble.
Outside interest—Fun and Harold.
Sports—Skiing, swimming, tennis.
Incessant irk—A person who is never serious.
Noted for—Going steady.
Activities—Secretary of International Relations Club,
Delphic Staff, Class Play.

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PATSY PALMER
FRANCES MILLER
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PATSY TRACY
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BACK ROW Elizabeth Conley, Elizabeth Fullerton, Laurel Karg. Anne Alton. Marjorie Englehart, Marjorie
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MIDDLE ROW Peggy Magill, Joanne Marble. Jean M. Barnes, Genevieve Baldridge, Eunice Auterson, Mary
Kr.nei- Johnson. Louise Smith, Martha Cake, Dclphinc I’arr, Eilcan MacDonald, Georgialce Ilousman.
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BACK ROW —l'arthenia MacMillan, Sally Tyler, Jenelyn Gaston, Patti Crockett. Alice Kimball, Nancy Smalley.
Mary Elizabeth Aldrich, Cozettc Scott, Beatrice Nash, Renee Caplan.
MIDDLE ROW—Audra Blankenship. Jean Morrison, Harriet Conley. Betty Jo Williams, Caroline Saylor.' Connie
Maguire, Agnes Hansen, Jean McCormick, Katherine Jane Robinson, Mary Sumner, Khoda Thurm, Dorothea
Harris, Annabellc Ilanscn.
FRONT ROW—Gussie Lou Sachs, Betty Bevil, Margaret Renton.

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FRONT ROW—Margaret Saari, Hetty Bussey, Chnrmian Kolar, Geraldine Stout, Maril\n
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JJACK ROW—Patricia Waters, Grctchcn Nicolai, Connie Kamni. Ann Wolcott. Nancy Ann Menton, Sally Jcffcott.
MIDDLE ROW —Mary Coffey, Patricia Pcthcram, Marjorie Knapp, Shirley Gray. Nada Skidmore, Alta June
Myles, Annabelle Dodson, Virginia Nash.
FRONT ROW — Beverly Hauser, Patricia Jack, Emily Joynt, Joan Coffey, Sylvia Thomas, Mary Belle Reed,
Patricia Bcndshadlcr, Nadine Iloncyman, Virginia l-'enton, Phyllis Fitzmaurice.

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The Alumnae pin is awarded to the senior of good scholarship who has contributed most
actively to the school life. This honor went to Jeanne Miller. Bctty-Jo Shown received honor­
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department was presented to Suzanne Howdcrshcll.
The Mills College Trustee Scholarship of $500 was awarded to Susan West.

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The Aaron M. Frank Scholarship for four years at an Oregon College or University was
awarded to Bette Morfitt.
The medal for the best essay on a patriotic subject, awarded by the National Society of
Colonial Daughters, was won by Mary Elizabeth Aldrich, a freshman, for her essay on "The Boy
Scout Mov ement.” Other winners of certificates of merit were:
Jean MacLcan Barnes, IV

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Eleanor Dallam, IV

Joan Coffey, I

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"Achievements of William Crawford Gorgas and Their Relations to Our Health.”
On the Holford Cup, for the highest average in Sacred Studies during the year, was en­
graved the name of Bette Morfitt.
The annual gift from Mrs. John S. Parke to the girl in the boarding department who on
all occasions is most courteous and helpful, went to Betty Simpkin.
The American Legion gives a certificate of merit to an eighth grade graduate who is most
outstanding in honor, courage, scholarship, leadership and service. At the Hall this certificate
went to Ardycc Stoddard.

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beautiful medal to students in American school doing excellent work in French. At St. Helen’s
Hall the medal is awarded alternately to the High School and to the Junior College. In 193 8 it
was awarded in the High School to Kathryn Thompson.

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receive a medal of excellence in a nation-wide contest of school annuals. This is the second year
the Delphic has received this award.
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For loyal support and cooperation in upholding the ideals of the school, the school pin was
awarded to Sybil Kennedy.
In the "Noted Picture” contest first prize went to Ethel May Robinett, and second prize
to Jeanne Miller. Four third prizes went to Sybil Kennedy, Betty-Jo Shown, Dorothy Simpkin,
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by the Junior College Mothers’ Club for the Institute of Marine Biology of the Oregon State
Board of Higher Education at Coos Bay for the summer of 193 8.

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Honors are awarded to those students who place academically in the highest tenth of the
upper school.
Honors of the first degree went to Anne Alton, IV, who maintained a consistently high
average in all subjects throughout the year, and showed in her daily conduct loyalty, obedience,
and courtesy.

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all departments, and for having shown in their daily conduct loyalty, obedience, and courtesy.
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Alice Gregory, V

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Dorothea Harris, IV

Kathryn Thompson, VI

Susan Wolfe, V

Jean C. Barnes, V

Margaret Renton, 111

Martha Van Fleet, VI

Patsy Livcsly, VI

Dorianne Englcbart, IV

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Marjorie Kernan, fourth year service.

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Ruth Hopper, VI

Robin Nelson, VI

Mary-Ellcn Smith, V

Bette Morfitt, VI

Mary Sumner, III

Billie Wade, V

Connie Maguire, III
Co/.cttc Scott, III

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Kathryn Thompson, VI

Mary Ellen Smith, V

Susan West, VI

Maradick Word, IV

Sybil Kennedy, VI

Marjorie Englchart, IV

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Susan West, VI

Martha Ditto, VI

Mary Louise Vincent, V

Eilcan MacDonald, IV

Betty Simpkin, VI

Parthenia MacMillan, III

Connie Maguire, III

Gussie Lou Sachs, III

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Yes, I can see the whole farm as it lay in the narrow valley between the two great rolling
hills. I can see each building exactly in its place, and 1 remember every detail of the furnishings
of Grandpa Bert and Grandma Beth’s house as they were not very long ago.

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sun’s glow of light caused them to change the green covering to one of loathsome, yellow
tickle-grass. I sec the orchard in the springtime with its various kinds of fruit trees blooming
as if they really enjoyed displaying their colorful blossoms to their less attractive neighbors,
the juniper and willow trees. There is the creek which separated the orchard from the barn.
My brother and I passed many a freezing winter day walking on the ice in the creek for the
sheer joy of breaking through and getting our feet wet. Now I see the battered, old pole gate
leading into the barnyard. It brings to mind the amusing memory of the time when I thought­
lessly walked into the barnyard carrying a huge, black umbrella, and so frightened grandpa’s
spirited black marc that she completely demolished the pole gate in her haste to escape.
Now I come to the familiar road over which I have traveled many a time, and on the other
side of which stands the antiquated white house surrounded by its unkempt yard. There in the
yard the old locust tree leans wearily over the roof of the garage, and the poplars stand in a
straight, proud row. My swing I can see hanging listlessly in its place between two of the tallest
trees. Many a time have I sung about "touching my head up against the sky" as 1 sat there
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objects I sec. There hanging over the couch is that huge painting of the Indian tepees. As a
small child I was always afraid it sometime would fall upon grandpa as he took his afternoon
nap below. Behind the stove is the dilapidated leather chair in which great-granny used to sit
and shake a warning finger at my brother and me as she mended the family socks many years
ago. In the dining room I see grandma’s display of cutglass dishes and the shelves which held
her cherished collection of German steins which her sister had brought from Europe. Well do I
remember the phonograph in the corner. On rainy afternoons grandma and 1 used to have a
variety of musical entertainment at our command. We could hear a Beethoven sonata, be
thrilled when Caruso sang "O Sole Mio”, or dance to the music of the "Blue Danube Waltz.”

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kept—now the Haviland is mine. There is that vital shelf over the sink which contains the
newest patent medicine cure-alls for grandma’s bunions and grandpa’s ailing stomach. The
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more and sec more. I remember that in going to my bedroom at night I climbed the grey stairs
with a kerosene lamp in my hand; and at the top of the stairs I always admired the Indian
collection of beads, moccasins, and gloves which grandpa received in exchange for the deer skin
he traded to the Indians who camped at the forks of the road in the springtime. As I look back
and think of how the bedroom looked I can sec those family portraits lined up in a most in­
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any warning, and between the walls the mice seemed to be hurrying to get their chores done
before dawn. In that queer bedroom I was even afraid to say my prayers on my knees for fear
a spirit would emerge from beneath the bed and grab me.
In my thoughts I can wander about the farm for hours, and now that is the one comfort
I have left. Grandpa and grandma do not live there any more. The beloved furnishings and
familiar equipment were sold at a public auction not many months ago. Doubtless some other
people live on the farm now, and they have made the changes they desired; but I shall never
go back; I shall remember it as it was even though the thought of never returning breaks my
heart. When I use the trite phrase "it breaks my heart"', I use it intentionally because I find
that something sometime docs seem to break within you when you arc grieved, and no other
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part sometime; but 1 think that I shall cling to mortal life with far less desire than I have clung
to the life on the farm.
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On a rainy evening, nothing suits me better than a fireplace. There is such a fascination
in looking into the flame as it twists itself into figures both grotesque and beautiful, and leads
one into a realm of make-believe. One can quite sympathize with poor Barnaby Rudge who
saw so many fascinating and frightening illusions in the fireplace. There is a drowsy pleasure
to be able to sit by a cozy fire, to feel its warmth sink into the soul, to allow the comfort of
its presence supply the place of thought itself. It is wonderful to have a bright, crackling fire
as a companion through the pages of an absorbing book; then the figures in the book transport
themselves into fire images.
—ALICE GREGORY, VI.

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The storm threatened ominously as I chanced upon the small cabin tucked in among the
trees. Haunting strains of a harmonica issued from within. 1 heard the cluck of an unseen hen
and toward the rear of the cabin saw a neat little shack, one side of which was filled with wood,
the other equipped as a stable. A small pump stood near the door of the cabin, and at the side
a neat garden pointed short, green fingers toward the sky. The clearing was neatly kept and
was appealing in its ruggedness. Tall pines leaned protectingly over the little house as I led my
horse to the door and knocked softly. As I rapped, the harmonica’s strains faded away and a
shuffling noise could be heard as the occupant approached the door. I glanced apprehensively
through one of the two windows through which the cabin gazed into the woods beyond the
clearing. I could see a neat, rugged table upon which stood a kerosene lamp and a tobacco
humidor.

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fellow with lively blue eyes and pink cheeks, crowned with curly white hair. He wore a faded
flannel shirt and heavy breeches tucked into thick leather boots. I stood gazing at this un­
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"I just wondered if I could stay in your cabin until the storm passes,” 1 said in my most
honey-and-sugary voice. 'T’ve lost my way and my horse is tired.”
A smile broke over his face, making him more enchanting than ever. "Of course, young
lady,” he returned. “I would enjoy some company. Come into my humble home. I’ll stable
your horse.” So saying, he turned and walked spryly away, leaving me standing at the door.

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I felt a drop of rain wriggle down my neck and went into the cabin humming a little
tune which I suddenly realized was “Won’t you walk into my parlor, said the spider to the
fly?” I laughed aloud and looked about me. The room was meagerly furnished but neatly
kept. An old rocking chair stood before the fireplace; a cot stretched in one corner; a tall
cabinet stood in another; the third corner contained the table I had seen through the window;
and the fourth boasted a gun rack with four guns on it. The little man evidently cooked over
the open fire for an iron pot hung over it now, from which came a delicious, meaty smell.
My observations were broken by the return of the old fellow, who entered the cabin and
walked over to the fire, gleefully rubbing his palms together.

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responsible for it, so proud he seemed, but merely asked if it would last long.
"No more than an hour or so,” he stated, and sat down, or perhaps I should say sat up, on
the edge of the table, for he had to pull himself up. I sat gingerly on the edge of the rocking
chair, the back of which flew up and hit me in the neck, sprawling me on the floor. My host
was at once anxious and solicitous for my well-being, but having found me intact, he soon
joined in my laughter. His laugh was a lovely thing to hear and I felt that mine was a crude
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partook of some stew from the iron pot and drank goat’s milk, discussed poets and art. I found
him highly educated and intelligent.
The storm had been long past when I finally rose and bid a reluctant farewell to my
friendly host, promising to return. The little fellow gave me instructions and stood waving
until I lost sight of him, having turned a corner.

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about my little friend. I told of his hospitality, describing his cabin and his own appearance.
The clerk was apparently aghast.
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extreme violence.” He saw the astonishment and disbelief in my face, and hurried on. "His
brother brings kerosene, tobacco, and other supplies to him just twice a year, and sees that he is
all right. 1 le always brings two guards with him, though. None of the town people will go
near his place, since he shot at the preacher one day last spring and beat up Big Joe in the
summer. I just forgot to warn you about him and I’ve been worrying all day. It’s really a
wonder you aren’t dead.”

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I went up 'round there one day, myself,” she went on to say, "and I seen him running
through the woods with his gun, an’ when he saw me his eyes just got all glarey and he started
yellin’ and chasin’ after me. I came back mighty quick, I’ll tell you!”
A few more casual questions, put to various people, confirmed the tale. My friendly, lively
old man was absolutely insane!!!
I went up to my room that night and cried bitterly into my pillow. I couldn’t have told
why I cried; I just felt that everything was all wrong. Perhaps it was disillusionment, perhaps
disappointment, or just nerves; I don’t know.
I never saw the old fellow again, for I left town the next day. I often wonder if he expects
me to return to see him, as I promised I would. I can still see those snapping blue eyes and hear
that tinkling laugh. I don’t know if he still lives; that quick, intelligent, diseased mind may
now be at rest.

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The little brook babbles merrily on, telling its endless story to any who will listen. At the
mornent, the dainty willow trees seem to nod acquiescence, and the birds gaily trill their approval. 1, too, listen for a while, but the little rivulet’s tale I cannot fathom. Natures secrets
are not for mortal ears. Only the willows, and the tiny johnny-jump-ups that line the waters
edge, and grandfather bullfrog who sits on the slippery rock in the center of the swirling water
can understand her language. A minute later I heard granddad croak disapprovingly of the little
story-teller’s methods. Can it be he is rebuking him for the rambling way in which he imparts
his story? Perhaps! Age is wise and cannot tolerate the frivolities of youth. After the stream
has flowed into a larger river and become more mature, it will settle down to a quieter talc.

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myth. I can only guess at its meaning. Shadows dapple the water in places, but here and there
the sunshine makes it sparkle, causing me to believe your story is one both of pathos and of
gaiety. But exactly what the story is—who knows?

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Of spring-fever sessions.
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Four A. M.
Fog drifting stickily—no sound except that of the eternal "whoo” of the buoy, warning
against the rocks—this was the appearance of the morning at four A. M. Odors of pitch, sea­
weed and fish clung to the mist like wet paper on glass. We stumbled aboard ship, the decks
wet and slippery. Everything was dull and opaque; none of the usual "shipshapeness” was
visible. The ropes were sodden leather in texture, and the sails seemed to be weighted with a
cargo of tons of water. The comforting chug chug of an early morning fishing ketch could be
heard, and although we could sec nothing it was good to listen and know that someone else was
awake and putting to sea. Still smothering yawns, we weighed anchor and silently slipped
through the harbor with only a few sails set, watching intently for any other craft. After per­
haps twenty minutes we saw the sails begin to fill; all thoughts of dozing gone, we hastily
changed tack, and as we left the fog, we threw all despondence and care behind, facing the
rising sun, the blue, blue sea and the new day with joyous hearts and the knowledge that the
coming hours would bring happiness.
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Curled comfortably among soft pillows in a big overstuffed chair, I sat watching the
flame rise and fall from the oak logs which burned slowly in the fireplace. The rain outside
splashed softly against the window panes. Over the radio came a dreamy waltz, and everything
was very peaceful. The fire burned lower; the cat’s purring became a soft refrain to the waltz.
Life seemed to stop. There was no such thing as time—hours or days or years. The world was all
peace, and I and the waltz and the flickering fire and the kitten purring softly were part of it.
—MARY-ELLEN SMITH, VI.

Awake
Under the tall fir trees.
Out of their needled beds,
The white and purple trilliums
In springtime raise their heads.
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onto the street in the center.
Two Scotties and a spaniel rushing, with thunderous barks,
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as he throws stones and curses.
The tall, shirtless boy across the street cutting the grass while
getting a tan to show off to his girl friend
who lives one block down and two over.
A few noisy boys in the street playing baseball,
counting strikes on the small one
who can’t play very well yet.
The rush of the motor of the grocery store’s truck
as it comes around the corner
to deliver food to two houses.
The bright green and red feathers
on the spring hat of the woman
walking down towards the dead end.
The furtive gaze of the mouser on the curb in the sunshine
licking her paws and watching the birds
building nests in the trees in the parking.
The youngest daughter of the people next door
timidly watching the play of the children
who live across the street and wear white shoes.
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The Garden
She slowly raised her eyelids, and painfully tried to focus on her surroundings. Her bed
was high and from it she had a general view of the room, a small room where the huge ceiling
lamp made the lighted part glaring, while in sharp contrast the shadows crouched in their
corners as if afraid to move from their world of darkness. Everything was so quiet. The doctors
on the other side of the room, garbed in the traditional white coats, were speaking in hushed
monosyllables while nearby a woman was crying softly. A deathlike silence prevailed; everyone
seemed to be waiting. Perhaps she should wait too. She let her eyelids droop and finally close.
She was so tired that trying to understand everything around her at once was too hard. As she
lay there in stillness, the scent of flowers came to her; at first faintly, but as she strained to
catch a further breath of the odor, she recognized it as that of the pinks from her mother’s
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back and forth and listening to the drone of bees and crickets. Her mother loved flowers,
lots oi them. She saw her mother now, kneeling beside a flower bed, half hidden by her huge
garden hat, digging with a trowel into the rich earth. Her mother was a pretty woman who,
upon her approach, always reminded her of flowers and beautiful things in nature. She remem­
bered herself as trying to like planting, also, but she had always enjoyed the flowers more when
she could look at them. It seemed she could see her mother in every flower; there was always
somthing in the petals and sepals that showed her care and trouble. The vision was fading.
The smiling face of her mother glimmered and disappeared. Everything was dark now and she
was very tired. If only she could sleep, not just close her eyes and lose consciousness, but sleep
for centuries in perfect peace and contentment.
A shadow flitting before her eyes caused her to wonder. Reappearing, it seemed to take
shape. It was beckoning for her to come, but how could she follow? It was farther away now,
and perhaps it would leave her alone. But another spectre came, grey in color. She would try
to go, but someone was calling her from far away. She opened her eyes once more.
The doctors had turned from their circle and were looking at her. The light glared in her
eyes, making them smart. A small hand, wet with tears, was tucked in hers. How unhappy
this world was. Longing with aching heart for the peace of her mother’s garden she slipped
once more into the quiet world beyond her sight. The grey, ghostly figure bent nearer, whisper­
ing. Its world looked so calm and bright and peaceful. Was this the world she wanted and
had waited for? Would she find her mother here, in her floppy hat, trowel in hand? Was there
peace here as there had been under the magnolia tree where the music of insects had lulled her
to sleep? Sleep, blissful sleep. She saw the shadow gliding from her and she softly followed.

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The moving van had come to move the valuable Old American furniture out of the house
on Columba Street. The withered, old couple, who had held on so desperately to their posses­
sions, had passed away, leaving no heirs.
The parlor would have been a delight to any antique dealer. Somehow, as you walked
into it, it inspired an almost reverent quality.

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The spacious room was exceedingly dark, for the tall windows were nearly covered with
dark lace curtains, which trailed on the floor. It was as if the windows were eyes, which had
become drowsy, and refused to let any light penetrate. One bright beam, however, did dance
through the dusky stillness, and relax in a golden circle on the rich, but now worn, carpet.

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of a woman’s hand were revealed in the yellowed, crocheted chair-backs on the backs and arms
of the velvety divan and chairs. Behind one of the chairs, in a conspicuous position, was a huge
marriage certificate, proudly hanging in a gold frame.
In one corner, a significant-looking organ stood, adorned with several small tintypes. The
organ was delicately carved, and the matching stool was covered with faded, red plush.
Above the impressive fire place was a framed portrait of a bearded gentleman in a Con­
federate uniform. The dignified officer had probably been a family hero for years.

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soldier frown, but he never could be quite sure.
—CAROLYN SAYLOR, IV.

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The current was against me,

I’d like to go to a sunny clime,

As my tiny skiff I rowed,

Where the flowers are blooming all the time,

And as I looked behind me,

And the birds are singing both day and night

I saw the path we mowed;

And there’s never a sign of a cloud in sight.

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And the warm soft winds of the desert blow,
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My vain pride vanished, and instead
I felt a growing wrath;

I’d like to go where the tides rise high,
And the sea-gulls sail in the blue, blue sky,

Eor there along beside us,

Where the waves splash soft like a melody,

A tiny duckling came,

That is where I long to be.

And laid a furrow just as good,

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SPRING
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A FOREST FAIRYLAND
The fairies are colorful flowers,

For as she floated o’er the hill,

The giants, majestic trees,

She spied a golden daffodil,

And during the warm spring hours,
The fairies dance in the breeze.

The robins watch from the branches.
To pay their tribute in song.

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And near and far she caught the gleam
Of violets hiding in the green.

As pussy-willows join in the dances,

When all these messengers appear,

The bees, one and all, come along.

She is sure that spring is nearly here,

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MY WISH

Birds begin to chirp and sing,

Since I was a little tike,

Flowers peep out in the spring.

I have thought that I would like

Buds lift their little heads

To go upon the dipper.

From their long sleep in their beds.
All tell us spring is here!

I have watched and watched it go,
Up and down and to and fro.

Little yellow ducks are swimming,

Oh! for a ride on the dipper.

O’er clear water they arc skimming.

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How the people screech and scream!

In the meadows bright and sunny.

They even made me vision and dream

All tell us spring is here!

Of going on the dipper.

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Have early said, "Good morning, sir.”
They tell us of a magic spell

Now that I’ve been wrong-sideout,
I do not want without a doubt
To ride upon the dipper.

That comes down to earth to dwell.
All tell us spring is here.

Elinor Kou^hton, IV.

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Spring comes only once a year,

Oh what would you want of me?

With pretty flowers everywhere.

I am but a soldier of Scotland, sir,

Many children out to play.

Of Scotland across the sea.

And grown-up people very gay.
Of Scotland, the land of bagpipes,

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Of Scotland, the land of me.

Everyone feels very free.

Of Scotland, the land of castles,

That’s the way we know ’tis spring.

Of Scotland, across the sea.

For all things are on the wing.
Dancing for the queen of spring,
Fairies spread each tiny wing.

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With many more toys, you see.

And make for us a rainbow high,

For I am a toy Scotch soldier,

As they dance across the sky.
Sally Colwell, IV.

Of Scotland, across the sea.
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Sept.

6.

Boarders Arrive—Much rushing with—"Has anyone seen my middic?

Sept.

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School Days—Happy to be back?

Sept. 21.

Fall Elections—Susan Wolfe started the year right as our Student Body President.

Sept. 28.

Mr. Dean Collins—A panel discussion on the European situation.

Sept. 30.

Old Girl-New Girl Party—Initiation: terrified new girls, gay costumes, and noisy
wooden paddles.

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Miss Carol Hollingsworth—Gave suggestion to increase membership of the Junior
Red Cross.

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"Gammer Gurton’s Needle”— A Civic Theatre Play sponsored by the Seniors.
(Gammer found her nec’le.)

Nov. 4.

Student Body Sport Dance — Feature attractions: the Shag, saddles, and
shedding", fluffy sweaters.

Nov. 9.

M/ss Ungar—Gave talk on library work as a vocation.

Nov. 10.

Flag Dedication—To the tunc of the "Star Spangled Banner" the new gym was
officially opened.

Nov. 14.

Boarder's Moving Day—A half holiday for all boarders to move into the new wing.
(That made their joy complete.)

Nov. 22.

Senior Hen Flop—Proof that males do not always make the perfect dance.

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Blessing of the New Wing—Bishop Dag well, assisted by Father Ayres.

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Juniors Sponsor Play—Civic Theatre Players present English version of Molicrc
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Reception—In honor of the New Wing; praises by all.

Dec. 14.

The Christmas Cantata—Boarders presentation of that "wonderful old story.”

Dec. 15.

Christmas Vacation—At last!!

Dec. 22.

Annual Christmas Party—Much Christmas cheer for beaming little faces from the
Fruit and Flower Mission.

Jan.

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M/ss Daymon—An introduction to Mills College.

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Mrs. Noyes—Told of the work of the Junior Symphony.

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Spring Elections—Congratulations again go to Susan Wolfe, our re-elected student
body president.

Feb.

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Driving School—The beginning of a new and interesting course headed by Mr. Van
Blaircon.

Feb.

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Mr. Quincy Scott—Talked on the National Defense.

Feb.

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Formal Student Dance—Hoop skirts and white gardenias, quite different from the
usual uniform.

Feb. 22.

Bishop Dagivell—Gave an inspiring message about Lent.

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Dramatic Club Play—"The Princess Marries the Page."

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Mar. 2 8.

Mrs. Esterly—A birdseye view of Scripps.

Mar. 29.

Confirmation—A lovely ceremony by Bishop Dagwell in the school chapel.

April 5.

Miss Ale A fee—President of Wellesley College, subject: "Who should or should not
go to college?"

April 7.

Lenten Dresses fudged—First prize awarded to Ruth Freeman.

April 12.

May Court Election—Susan Wolfe chosen to rule the May Fete.

April 12.

Quill and Ink Cup—Awarded by Delphic Staff to Billie Wade. Congratulations,
Billie, for the best theme.

April 14.

Senior Skip Day—Rest for the much exhausted Seniors.(??)

April 14.

"The Ivory Door”—Senior Class Play. "And so the legend goes on—”

April 20.

International Relations Conference—Everglade was again the place of world affairs
discussion.

April 21.

Junior Class Carnival—A real success in every respect.

May 12.

Recital by Chorus—Sweet voices blend in harmony.

May 16.

Civic Theatre Players—Sponsored by Freshman Class.

May 25.

May Regatta—Fun! Flowers! Floats!

May 27.

Alumnae Tea—The Seniors receive an honor which is everlasting.

June

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Junior-Senior Prom—Once in a life time.

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Baccalaureate Sunday—A lingering memory.

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Commencement—A sad, yet beautiful, ending.

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Student Body, saw an ever increasing interest in its activities. This
was due, in large part, to the efficient president, Susan Wolfe, to whose
capable leadership we owe the accomplishment and interest of the
Student Body meetings this year. Her competent officers for the first
term were vice-president, Suzanne Howdershell; treasurer, Anne
Alton; secretary, Elizabeth Conley; and sergeant-at-arms, Harriet
Conley. Mary Louise Vincent served as editor of the HallIonian.
When the second term officers were elected in March, new rules
were made, under which the president may run for a second term, and
the presidential candidates are "sponsored” by a chosen girl who tells
the Student Body of her candidate’s abilities and accomplishments.
Also, two sergeants-at-arms were elected and the duties of this office
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increased. Susan Wolfe was re-elected to the presidency and thus was
able to continue the splendid work begun during the fall term. Second term officers were vicepresident, Marjorie Englchart; treasurer, Margaret Beattie; secretary, Mary Sumner; and scrgcants-at-arms, Sue Lake and Betty-Jo Williams.
Hie Student Body carries on work that is traditional from year to year, as well as projects
that are original with each new staff. As has been the custom in the past, the Student Body
made up baskets for poor families and brought supplies for the Good Samaritan Hospital at
Thanksgiving. At Christmas each class prepared baskets for charities, and the Christmas party
for the children from the Fruit and Flower Mission was given.
The Student Body form a chorus every Tuesday morning under the direction of Mrs.
Hildenbrandt, and at the end of the year present a recital. These chorus periods arc sometimes
terminated by rallies, for which the Student Body elect cheer leaders. This year the energetic
pair who also officiated at the games, were Wilma Rocsch and Mary Deacon.
New activities this year include a driving school which was made available to all those in­
terested. Under Secretary of State Snell’s authority, men who are touring the state for this
purpose gave us seven lessons in which a good knowledge of safe driving principles was im­
parted.
This past year each class sponsored a Civic Theatre Play, which made good entertainment
as well as profit.
A Constitutional Convention was formed, consisting of Student Body officers and a
delegate from each class, in which a new constitution and rule-book manual were drawn up.
The Student Body, together with the Junior College Student Body, and both Senior classes
brought a beautiful new cyclorama for the auditorium stage. At the end of the year, all re­
maining Student Body funds were given to Sister Superior for the Sister Katherine Angela
Memorial Organ.
Besides the regular business meetings, the Student Body was entertained and instructed by
many speakers throughout the year. These included Mr. Dean Collins, Mr. Quincy Scott, on
current events; Miss Daymon, Mrs. Estcrly, and Miss McAfee on various colleges; Mrs. Noyes
on the Junior Symphony; Miss Flollingsworth on the Red Cross; Miss Ungar on library work
as a vocation; and our own Bishop Dagwell.
Although the organization of the Student Body is comparatively young in St. Helen’s
Hall, we feel that it is valuable as it furthers the cooperation and interest of the students in
their own welfare through self-government.

The Red Cross
During its second year at the Hall, this organization has been carrying on the work for
which it is noted throughout the world. Its activities were effective and included gift boxes
for foreign countries and the sponsoring of various Student Body activities to further the Red
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Wc Seniors could never feel that our school year would be quite complete without the
traditional "Senior Prom.” The Juniors were so generous and thoughtful in arranging this
prom to make it truly the best dance of the year. And this it was, indeed, for wc shall never
forget the lovely decorations, the sweet music of the orchestra, the familiar punchbowl, and
most of all, the exciting atmosphere. It is right that this dance should be unforgettable as for
the Seniors it is the culmination of all our school activities.
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As it is the junior class who makes possible the prom for the seniors every June, the custom
has arisen that this class shall procure the funds for this dance by organizing a carnival every
year. It is given in the spring, and for weeks ahead the students arc dazzled by posters and
besieged by pleas to attend. On the eventful evening the auditorium is transformed into a fair
ground with gayly colored booths lining the walls, balloons and crepe paper festooning the
ceiling, and all other available space roped off for dancing. The crowd is always large, and fun
is always to be had, making the carnival truly a success.

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On reviewing the many items which
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standing feature is the school paper, the
Halltonian. For several years a senior ed­
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the paper has been put out for just one
semester. This year, however, the juniors
are carrying on in the spring and the girls
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publishing is done by the girls, even to the
LAUREL KARG
MARY LOUISE VINCENT
actual printing. For this part of the work,
the school mimeograph is used, and all of the mechanical work is done with enthusiasm by the
journalism club members. Typing is an essential qualification in this line, as the cutting of the
mimeograph stencils must be a practically flawless masterpiece. Even the process of mimeo­
graphing requires ingenuity and a thorough knowledge of the machine before a truly exemplary
edition can be published. Cooperation is very strong among the girls. With their aid, this last
year the Halltonian is proud of the example it has set for the future.
Many changes have taken place this year in relation to the paper. A journalism club has
been formed as one of the regular school organizations. Its main interest is the Halltonian,
which it has improved a great deal with the more "up-to-date” journalistic style of writing
and organizing. The feminine note is seen with an occasional colored issue, in keeping with a
holiday, such as orange at Hallowe’en and ivory and gold at Christmas.

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advantages offered by Saint Helen’s Hall to its students. It is the hope of all, that it will con­
tinue on the same path of high standards which it has set for itself, and will forever present
ideals which arc worth while.

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are for everyone instead of a select few, and the girls belong to the group in which they are
the most interested. Each club has its own officers and also an adviser. They have meetings
twice a week during school time, and they plan their own programs for the year. The results
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Club, the Woodcarving Club, and the Pottery Club. The girls do work in these various
fields during the club periods, and have produced some lovely examples of their skill.
Adviser for Plastic Arts—Mrs. Dees.
President of Plastic Arts—Marjorie Englchart.
Adviser for Sketch Club—Miss Wallace.
President of the Sketch Club—Gcorgialcc Housman.
Adviser for Woodcarving Club—Mr. Cleworth.

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as basketball, badminton, volleyball, tennis, and baseball. During the club periods they play
these various games, also conducting tournaments among themselves.
Adviser—Miss Service (1st semester), Miss Reed (2d semester).
President—Theodora Nicolai.

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DRAMA CLUB—The Drama Club lias presented various plays to the Student Body in addition
to their entertainment given for the Junior Red Cross. They also made a trip to a children’s
home to give a play there. There is also a Junior Dramatic Club made up of younger girls
which has helped in Red Cross entertainments. Eight qualified girls from the Club received
the singular honor of being accepted as members of the National Thespian Organization.
These girls as charter members of this group—the second in Oregon—hope to make Thespians
a permanent honorary society at the Hall.
Adviser—Miss Bowers.
Presidents—Nancy Latourette, Mary-Ellcn Smith.
Junior Dramatic Club Adviser—Miss Jackson.

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phases cf science from the earliest times to the present day. In addition to this they have had
various socials and field trips.
Adviser—Miss Brace.
President—Elizabeth Conley.

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in the studies of rocks, stars, birds, animals, and flowers. The girls arc divided into com­
mittees and once a week one committee is in charge of presenting a program. They have also
made a very enjoyable field trip to the zoo.
Adviser—Mrs. Davis.
Presidents—Connie Maguire, Betty-Jo Williams.
GLEE CLUB—The members of the Glee Club have been singing both popular and classical
songs this year. They have achieved some very beautiful results in both types. They plan to
present some of their songs in a program put on by the Junior Red Cross group in the school.
Adviser—Mrs. Hildcnbrandt.
President—Margaret Renton.
CAMERA CLUB—The Camera Club has taken most of the snapshots for the Delphic during
their club periods. In addition to this they have sponsored a contest within their group for
pictures taken by the girls. They also made a very interesting trip to the Oregonian and
learned how Wirephotos arc made.
Adviser—Miss Wilhelm.
President—Mary Louise Vincent.
HANDCRAFT CLUB—The members of the Handcraft Club do the type of handwork in
which they are interested, such as knitting, sewing, embroidering, crocheting, and weaving.
They have made some very worth-while things this year.
Adviser—Mrs. Goff.
President—Barbara Goot.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB—The International Club has taken part in various
city-wide international forums in addition to their frequent discussions of current events
during club periods. During the first term a book on Oregon was made by the members to
send to Sweden as a Red Cross Project.
Adviser—Miss Burch.
Presidents—Jean C. Barnes, Nancy Browning.
THE JOURNALISM CLUB—The Journalism Club has maintained a very large membership
throughout the year, and has caused a growing interest in this field. As their project they
edit and publish the Hallfonian, the school’s bi-weekly newspaper. Their interesting speakers
have included L. LI. Gregory, Miss Gwladys Bowen, and Miss Gracic Hall.
Adviser—Miss Waffle.
Editors—Mary Louise Vincent, Laurel Karg.

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for serious competition is limited to intra-muial games and tournaments within the school.
These contests form a large part of the school-life. In almost any sport that a girl could
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BASKETBALL—Basketball has long been one of the favorite sports enjoyed by all Hall girls,
as the different classes always have their teams and competition is held between them. This
stimulates both class and school spirit because of the friendly rivalry among them. Besides
competition between classes, the "star” players arc grouped together to form a team which
challenges the Junior College to a hard-fought battle. Two games were played this year; the
first won by the college with a score of 19-18; and the second in which the High School
fared rather better and proved victorious with a score of 31-18.

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gentler type than the others, although they have found that this game ranks at the top in
requiring speed and coordination between players. The high school formed a varsity team
picked from the seniors which played the Junior College and won with a score of 18-32.

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many games arc played during the course of the gym periods and the intra-mural tourna­
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arc batted indiscriminately, and lives, lunches, and window panes seem to be in danger.

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active game and is convenient as an indoor as well as an outdoor game. An extensive tourna­
ment was carried on in the spring, sponsored by the Athletic Club.
SWIMMING—Swimming is carried on during the winter months in a nearby club pool. It
was started by the boarders, but soon interested the "day dodgers” who missed the swimming
pleasures. In the spring and summer, students have the privilege of swimming at "Ever­
glade”, the school’s estate at Oswego Lake.
TENNIS—Every free moment of the late spring is devoted to the tennis courts, and the more
serious of the fans don’t even waste their lunch periods, but spend it with a racquet in one
hand and a sandwich in the other. The tennis tournaments command some of the hardest
playing found in any sport, but often this hard work is rewarded and the freshman who spent
most of her game running out of the court after balls, may, by the time she is a senior, find
herself at the top of the tournaments.
I ENC1NG—One of the most interesting of sports offered at the Hall is fencing. These classes
obtain expert instruction from Miss Lavanture, who has held titles in this art. Some pupils
become adept at feinting and lunging, and others seem to acquire nothing but sore muscles
for months, but all agree that fencing holds a fascination.

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fully decorated with colorful flowers paraded before the throne. The entries represented the
classes, clubs, and individual girls. After the judges had finally come to a decision, her royal
highness graciously presented the winners with awards. Later the "new” girls served refresh-

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Miller, Nancy Browning, Jeannette Christensen, Margaret Thurtcll, Thelma Amacher, and
Gloria Kibbee composed the royal court, and Anne Alton presided as mistress of ceremonies and
chairman of all the festivities.

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of miles distant; it is peaceful and calm in the midst of tall trees and verdant green casting a
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sizable dormitory. Each of
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fireplace, and there arc
porches on two sides of the
house. Everything is car­
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to give comfort. Outside
there arc lovely flower beds
and paths among trees with
rustic benches in nooks
that are cool and fragrant from the sap of the trees. There is a tennis court and a broad
stretch of lawn overlooking the lake. There arc boathouses containing a motorboat, canoes,
and rowboats. During the warm months there is swimming. Nothing could be more delightful than to iloat on one’s back in the cool water and, looking up, find blue sky and green for­
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relaxation and sports in the simplicity of the surroundings of Everglade?

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The boarding department, a part of the student-body during school hours, after three
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Thomas, president; Harriet Crawford, vice-president, and Margaret Thurtcll, sec’y-trcasurer.
Each year the boarders present the mystery play at Christmas time, and this year have
given a house party in honor of their new wing.

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By special arrangement with Samuel French.
Prologue
King Hilary
Little Prince Perivalc
The Play
King Perivale
Brand ......
Anna
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Chancellor
Jessica
Simeon
Old Beppo
Count Rollo
Mummer
Titus.............
Carlo
Captain of Guard
Princess Lilia
Anton
Epilogue
A King .
A Prince
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Nancy Browning
Gloria Kibbcc
M’liss Loeding
Susannc Ehrhardt
Alice Gregory
Margaret Beattie
Thelma Amacher
Nancy Latourctte
Patsy Palmer
Susan Wolfe
Mary Deacon
Billie Wade
. Hazel Watkins
Mary Louise Vincent
Mary Ellen Smith
Jean C. Barnes
Patsy Tracy
Nancy Wollum
Suzanne Howdershell
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ARVII.I.A BATHS is attending Oregon and is a member of Chi Omega.
RUTH CONDON' is at Oregon State and is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.
DOROTHY DICKS has remained in town, and surely you’ve seen her at our own Junior College.
MARri-JA DITTO is also in Portland attending Reed College.
NITA FALKNER is still in Portland, and has been rather ill and has had to discontinue her course at Mrs.
Holmes Business College.
RUTH HOPPER is at Oregon State and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, as are WILDA JERMAN and
BETTY SIMPKIN.

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JEANNE MILLER is attending Saint Helen’s Junior College across the way.
BETTE MORFITT is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Oregon.
ROBIN NELSON, at Oregon, is a member of Chi Omega.
FRANKIE GRIBBIN is a member of Sigma Kappa at Oregon State.
BET SY NEWCOMB can also be found at Oregon State.
PEGGIE PARKER, ETHEL MAY ROB I NETT, and SUSAN WEST are all at Mills College.
At Saint Helen’s Hall Junior College arc BETTY JO SHOWN and KATHRYN THOMPSON
RU TH OGBURN is attending the University of Alaska.
ELEANOR OLL1VER is an Alpha Delta Pi at Oregon State.
NANCY LE.E STRATTON has just returned from California where she was vacationing from her work in a
doctor’s office.
MARTHA VAN FLEET is attending Stanford and is a member of Alpha Phi.

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CAVELL ABBOTT is attending the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She won the second prize for the State in
the National Federation of Music Clubs contest.
JEAN ANDERS is a member of Alpha Phi at the University of Oregon.
LAURA BACK is attending the University of Montana.CATHERINE BOY DEN is now attending the University of Washington where she is a member of Kappa Kappa
Gamma.
JEAN BROUGHTON and JEAN GROVES are both members of Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Oregon.
MARJORIE FRANCIS is attending Oregon State College.

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ELIZA HOBBIE is now Mrs. Narrias Taylor of Carrizozo, New Mexico.
ANKEY LARRABEE is attending Bennington College.
ANNE McLEAN is a member of Alpha Chi Omega at the University of Colorado.
CAROLYN MEYER is a member of Delta Gamma at the University of Oregon.
BETTY NICHOLS and NANCY STOLTE are both Alpha Phi’s at Stanford.

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CATHRYN COLLINS is at home and preparing for a trip to California.

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MARION CONDON announced her engagement to William Peter Rinckhoff, and is going to be married this June.

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ALICE FREEZE is attending Oregon State College as a junior.
LOUISE GOOD is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Oregon.
CHARLOTTE HILL is attending Marylhurst College.
BARBARA JONES is studying at the University of Washington.
CAROLYN KAMM is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta at Oregon State.

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BARBARA MINAHAN is a member of the Pi Beta Phi House at the University of Oregon.
PHYLLIS NATWICK is studying music with Bernard Abramowitsch.
MARGUERITE PETERS is attending business school here in Portland.
FRANCES PARIS is a special student at Willamette University.
RUTH ROSE RICHARDSON is a member of Delta Gamma at the University of Oregon.

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Kappa Gamma.
PEGGY LOU SMITH is at the University of Oregon where she is a member of Alpha Delia Pi.
DOROTHY WELLS is studying at Stanford.

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ANNE BERKEY has just moved to Beverly Hills, California.
PEGGY BERNARD is married to Tom J. Robbin, and lives in West Port, Washington.
PHILLIS ELDER is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Oregon.
DOROTHY JANE FURNISH is studying at Mills College.

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LADDIE GREEN is employed in Portland and was chosen "Glamour Girl” of this city last fall.
NANCY ANN HILTON is attending the University of Oregon and is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.
PEGGY KRUMBEIN is studying at Stanford

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MARY HELEN PRUITT is a member of Pi Beta Phi at the University of Washington.
MARY K. SHOEMAKER is an assistant in a doctor's office.

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CAROLINE STRATTON is married to George Valentine Berkey and is residing in Oakland, California.
BARBARA BERGER is a hostess in Young’s Gown Shop.

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NANCY CULLERS is married to Brooks Claridge and lives in Portland.
SHIRLEY FULTON is a teacher at West Linn High School.
ANNE LATOURETTE is married to Harry Paul Wolfe and resides in Portland.

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Wolfe, Jr.
MARY LOUISE KENDALL is married to Donald McCook, lives in Portland, and has a daughter, Anne.
IRENE SOEHREN is studying at Mills College.

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MARY BECKWITH has been spending most of her time skiing. She was chosen "Glamour Girl
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HELEN STRATTON is married to Samuel A. Felkcr and resides in Portland,

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ELIZABETH BERGER is married to Henry F. Chancy and resides in Portland. She has a son, Jon.

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CONNIE. GREEN is married to Charles Barker and lives in Portland. She has a girl named Judith.

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MARJORY HOLMAN, Mrs. John Day, has a son John, in the Pre-School of Sainc Helen’s Hall.
MARY HELEN CARR, Mrs. O. L. Linder, has a son, Hal, in the Pre-School.

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DEBORAH BALL, Mrs. Thomas Burke, has a son, Timmy, who is in the Saint Helen’s Hall Pre-School.
MARY MALARKEY, Mrs. Howard Wall, has a daughter, Helen, in our second grade.
JANE CULLERS is married to Francis J. Heitkemper and lives in Portland. She has two children.

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NANCY CARPENTER, Mrs. Robert Farrell, Jr., has a daughter, Joan, in our second grade.
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VIRGINIA FENTON has a niece, Virginia Lee Fenton, in the seventh grade here at the Hall.

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MARION FARRELL, Mrs. Lyle Kingery, has a daughter, Suzanne, in our Pre-School.
CHARLOTTE! MALBOUF, Mrs. Benjamin F. Johnson, has a niece, Mary Frances Johnson, who is a junior here.

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in the Pre-School.

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EVELYN THATCHER, Mrs. Thatcher Ballard, has a daughter, Sandra Nicol, in the sixth grade.

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LUCILLE BROWN, Mrs. Lester Wade, has a daughter, Billie, who graduates this June.

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MARGARET WELCH, Mrs. Wilbur Henderson, has a daughter, Charlie M’liss Locding, who graduates this June.

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MARGARET MORRISON, Mrs. Thomas Sharp, has a niece, Jean Morrison, who is a sophomore at the Hall this
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Exchanges
PORTLAND, OREGON:
Hill Military Academy
Miss Catlin’s
Saint Mary’s Academy

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"THE ADJUTANT”
"GARRULOUS PINE”
ACADEMIA”
COLUMBIAD”

OUT OF STATE:
The Katherine Branson School
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Davenport, Iowa
Ferry Hall...................................
Lake Forest, Illinois
Kemper Hall
Kenosha, Wisconsin

"THE BLUE PRINT”
"THE WHEEL”
"FERRY TALES”
"THE KODAK”

FOREIGN:
Crofton House School
Vancouver, B. C.
Dragon School
Oxford, England
Ladies College
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Gloria Kibbcc: "Did you notice how my voice filled the auditorium last night?”
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MORNINGLIGHT CHAPEL
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every type of Insurance except life. We help you work out a pro­
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JEWETT, BARTON, LEAVY &amp; KERN
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LEWIS BUILDING

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PORTLAND, OREGON

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Pat Palmer: "Yes, I had my leg in a cast once.”
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2241 W. Burnside St.
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ARTHUR L. FIELDS MOTOR CAR CO.
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Insurance — Real Estate Loans

CANYON DRIVE
APARTMENTS

PAGET MORTGAGE
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DuLAKE, OREGON
Garnett Moody, Resident Manager
Phone 2016

5 09 S. W. Stark Street

Fireplaces - Electric Ranges - Showers
Garages

BRoadway 3 579

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RUTH EVELYN STOUGHTON

Pianist-Teacher

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BEacon 9S6J - BEacon 6216

BEacon 3867 - SUnset 2947

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Mary Deacon: "Ha, company!”
Maryellen: "Who loved him, too?”
Mary Louise: "And what of you, boy?”
MMiss Locding: "It is not the king.”
Nancy Latourcttc: "Now tell me, old Beppo.”
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Miss Waffle: "Why is it wrong?”
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The Class of 1939
ALPENROSE DAIRY

Nancy Latourette, in Art History class: "Charlie, did you hear the joke about the
Egyptian guide who showed some tourists two skulls of Cleopatra, one as a girl, and one
as a woman?”
M’liss: "No, let’s hear it.”

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Wick’s Pipe Organ
301 N. E. Knott Street

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Betty Doris: "My cow has hiccoughs and churns her own butter now.

COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND

The height of embarrassment is when two eyes meet through a keyhole.

Congratulations

GRADUATES OF ST. HELEN’S HALL
Portland’s Most Satisfactory Department
Store Extends to You and Your
Families Our Congratulations

ROBERTS BROS.
Third and Morrison

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"A Little Down on a Big Bill”

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J. C. TRACY &amp; CO.
He who laughs . . . lasts.

"PORTLAND’S OWN STORE”

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LAWRENCE
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Jean: **B. C. or A. D.?”

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Chrysler, Plymouth Distributors

PORTLAND, OREGON

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Mary Deacon: "Oh, you have played before, then.”
Your Jeweler and Gift Counselor

FRANK A. HEITKEMPER
Sterling

Diamonds .

Watches

72 5 S. W. Alder St.

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Hazel: "Where’s Ernestine?”
Suzanne E.: "Well, if the ice is as thick as she thinks it is she is skating. If it’s as
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PORTLAND, OREGON

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822 S. W. 10th Avc.

BEacon 6241

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Class of 1939

LILLIAN HOPE BEAUTY
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EASTERN OUTFITTING CO.

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HENRY A. FREEMAN

Washington at 10th

PHILIP ENGLELIART

General Insurance

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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
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DEDICATION
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DELPHIC STAFF
EDITORIALS
FACULTY
SENIORS
CLASSES
SCHOOL HONORS
LITERARY
ACTIVITIES
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
ATHLETICS
CALENDAR
OLD GIRL NOTES
HUMOR
ADVERTISEMENTS

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�To the Sisters of Saint John Baptist in apprecia­
tion of their sincere loyalty, sacrifices, and noble
guidance in preparing the foundation for our
future education, we affectionately dedicate this,
the Delphic of 1940.

�DELPHIC STAFF
Peggy Magill
Anne Alton
Jenelyn Gaston
Laurel Karg
Eilean MacDonald
Delphine Parr
Eunice Auterson
Georgialec Housman
Maradick Word
Carol Haskins
Louise Smith
Mary Frances Johnson
Joanne Marble
Elizabeth Conley
Janet Callahan
Martha Cake
Elizabeth Fullerton

Editor in Chief
Literary Editor
Assistant Literary Editor
Calendar
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager
Old Girl Notes
Art Editor
Athletics
Humor
Music and Entertainment
Advertising Manager
Assistant Advertising Manager
Exchanges ....

ADVERTISING STAFF
Marjorie Englehart
Renee Caplan
Marjorie Besson
Emma Jane Pearson
Betty Purdy

Betty Hopper
Cozette Scott
Beverly Shaw
Dorothy Stauffer
Bette Chessman

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editorial
As we, the Senior Class of 1940, prepare for our Commencement, we begin to realize its
true significance. Upon entering St. Helen’s Hall we were greatly impressed by the many
traditions which have made this a school of firm purpose and high ideals.
We arc privileged to be under the personal supervision of the Sisters and faculty, learning
from their store of knowledge. We are fortunate to be a part of a school where the spiritual and
academic course of study is well balanced.
The task of educating students is not easily fulfilled during these trying times of turmoil
and disaster in the foreign countries, since it is difficult to keep the relations in the school and
home free from dissension.
The scope of education at St. Helen’s Hall is wide, enabling each girl to find the field in
which she is the most interested. The curriculum consists not only of the more formal sub­
jeers which a short time ago were thought to be all important, but also includes more flexible
forms of education. Girls of St. Helen’s Hall are gu.dcd and encouraged, and their personalities
are developed.
We will always be grateful to the Sisters of Saint John Baptist, who have given us an
educational foundation upon which to build, and we leave St. Helen’s Hall with its motto in
our hearts, hoping that we may be "as the polished corners of the temple.”
—EDITOR.

EDITORIAL
We, the graduating class of 1940, find ourselves setting out to shake hands with the
world in the midst of a war year. For many months our lives have been interwoven with
stories of bombs over Europe and unbelievable privations which all involved nations have under­
gone. We have read and seen newsreels of black outs, air raids, devastation of property, and
complete demolition of democratic ideals.
When we see how education in war areas has been blotted out, the gift of knowledge which
we Seniors are carrying away from St. Helen’s Hall this June seems all the more precious. It
doesn’t seem so important that we have itemized facts concerning Alexander the Great or
Boyle’s chemical law stored away in our brains, but that we have gained an appreciation of this
great fertile land which we as the coming generation will govern. In our experience at the Hall
we have learned to think for ourselves, to keep our minds alert, to discriminate between mere
propaganda and the real facts. We can discuss any subject with a cool head and a respect for
the opinions of others. Most of all, we are aware of the serious responsibility to be placed upon
us as future citizens and the safe-guarders of peace and democracy.
With these qualifications we throw back our shoulders, lift our heads high, and step for­
ward.
—LITERARY EDITOR.

�FRONT ROW (Seated)—Mrs. Pearce, Miss F. Waffle, Miss Earll, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Easterday, Mi- Wilhelm. Miss
J. Waffle, Miss Burch, Miss Bowers.
BACK ROW—Mrs. Irvine, Miss Ellis, Miss Brace, Miss Mathews, Miss Hobson, Miss Jackson, Mi
i nj.pin^. Mis.
Goff, Mr Slocum, Father Vall-Spinosa,
Not Present—Mrs. Brown, Mr. Cleworth, Mrs. Decs, Mrs. Dully, Mrs. Ilildenbrandt, Miss Reed. Mi \\..llace, Miss
York, Mrs. Brown.

OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS
Rector
THE RIGHT REVEREND BENJAMIN DUNLAP DAGWELL
THE BISHOP OF OREGON
Chaplain
THE REVEREND ARTHUR ALAN VALL-SPINOSA
General Superintendence
THE SISTERS OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST
(Holy Scriptures, Church History)
Science

RUTH BRACE
B. A. and M. A. University of Minnesota

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ESTHER BURCH

Social Science

B. A. and M. A. Reed College
University of Arizona

MARY KATHERINE DAVIS

English

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B. S. and B. A. Oregon State College

English, French

MARGUERITE DULLEY
B. A. Wellesley College
M. A. University of California
Sorbonnc

Assistant in the Library

MARJORIE EARLL
B. A. University of California

Latin, History of Art, Shorthand

JANET EASTERDAY
B. A. University of Oregon
College dc la Guilde, Paris

Social Science

IMOGENE ELLIS
M. A. Columbia University, New York
American University

Mathematics, Typing

JEAN GOFF
B. S. University of Oregon
M. S. Oregon State College

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Physical Education, French

LENORE IRVINE
B. A. University of Oregon

RUTH JACKSON

Dramatics, Art Appreciation, Seventh and Eighth Grades

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Nebraska Wesleyan
Nebraska State Teachers’ College
Denver University

Home Economics

JEAN SHOWN
B. S. Oregon State College

French, Spanish

CLARENCE SLOCUM
B. A, and M. A. University of Michigan
University of Idaho
University of Oregon

Voice and Diction, Music

CLORINDA TOPPING

Private Voice and Music Study, Denver, Colorado; New York City
Asheville, North Carolina
Colorado State College of Education

English, Social Science

JOSEPHINE WAFFLE
B. A. University of Oregon
M. A. Wellesley College

Science

E. QUENDREDA WILHELM .
Colorado State Teachers’ College

MUSIC AND ART
Dramatics

CAROLYN BOWERS
B. A. University of Washington
M. A. Columbia University, New York City
Maria Ouspcnkaya School of the Drama, New York City

Art

ELIDA BROWN
B. F. A. University of Washington
Cornish School of Art, Seattle
New York School of Fine and Applied Arts

'Wood-carving

LORNE V. CLEWORTH

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LOUISE DEES

Art

B. S. University of Oregon
California School of Fine Arts

ANN HILDENBRANDT

Music, Dance
B. M. Florida State College for Women
Cincinnati Conservatory and College for Music

SALLY REED

Piano
B. A. University of Oregon

LOWER SCHOOL
JANET BROWN

Assistant in the Pre-School
B. Ai Mills College

M. VIRGINIA MATHEWS

Loiver School
B. A. State Teachers’ College, Peru, Nebraska

FLORENCE PEARCE

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Oregon College of Education
B. S. University of Oregon

BETTY SUMNER

Assistant in the Pre-Sc/xtol
Mills College

FRANCES WAFFLE

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Oregon College of Education
University of Oregon
Winnctka Summer School

RITA YORK

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B. A. American University, Washington, D. C.
M. A. Mills College

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CHAPEL

Our Chapel with all of its spiritual significance and simple beauty has grown with
the tradition and beauty of the Hall.
The Chapel could never have been what it is, however, if it were not for the
gracious gifts of loyal friends and students. The altar and pulpit were presented in
memory of a girl who passed away suddenly. The lamps, hung before the sanctuary
which represent the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Ghost, and the exquisite mother of
pearl and silver cross, arc also memorial gifts. Several of the brass vases on the altar
were presented in memory of Sister Katherine Angela. One of the most beautiful and
important of all these gifts is the majestic organ, just newly installed, which has been
presented by Mrs. Beebe in memory of her husband. The fund which had been partly
raised for an organ will be used to purchase a console with outstanding records of sym­
phonies, oratorios, and operas. It will stand as an undying tribute to Sister Katherine
Angela, who inspired music and its true appreciation in the girls at the Hall.
The next dream is to have a beautiful rose window above the altar, which will
reflect the light of God upon those who have worked so diligently to glorify this, our
Chapel, His holy place of prayer.

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ACTIVITIES OF THE SENIORS
ANNE ALTON
President of Student Bodv.
Treasurer of Student Body.
Mistress of Ceremonies of May Fete.
May Queen.

EUNICE AUTERSON
Art Club.
Delphic Staff.
Class Play Crew.

MARJORIE BESSON
Scrgcantat-Arms of Student Body.
Delphic Staff.
May Court.

ELIZABETH FULLERTON
International Relations Club.
Class Play Crew.
Exchange Editor of Delphic.

BARBARA HOLLOPETER
Camera Club.
Glee Club.
Philharmonic Chorus.
Class Play Crew.

CAROL HASKINS
Treasurer of Senior Class.
Thespian
Delphic Staff.
Senior Class Play.

ALICE MOORE
Science Club.
Camera Club.

DELPHINE PARR
Treasurer of Student Body.
Delphic Staff.
Halltonian Staff.
Senior Class Play.

BETTY PURDY
Glee Club.
Delphic Staff.
Class Play Crew.
Philharmonic Chorus.

MILDRED BROUGHTON
Serv ant- it Arms of Senior Class.
(.'lass Plav Crew.
Ski Club.'
Vice-President Woodcarving Club.

BETTY HOPPER
President of Boarders.
Delphic Staff.
Stage Manager of Class Play.
Yell Leader.

COZETTE SCOTT

VIRGINIA BURDICK
President of Camera Club.
Riding Club.

MARTHA CAKE
Delphic Staff.
International Relations Club.

JANET CALLAHAN
Vice-President of Junior Class.
Quill and Ink.
Assistant Advertising Manager of Delphic.
Business Manager of Halltonian.

GEORGIALEE HOUSMAN
Secretary of Senior Class.
Thespian.
Class Play.
Art Editor of Delphic Staff.

MARY FRANCES JOHNSON
Delphic Staff.
Class Play Crew.
International Relations Club.
Carnival Committee.

LAUREL KARG
RENEE CAPLAN
Delphic Staff.

BETTE CHESSMAN
Thespians.
Delphic Staff.
Class Play Crew.
Ski Club.

ELIZABETH CONLEY
Secretary of Student Body.
Vice-President of Sophomore Class.
Quill and Ink.
Advertising Manager of Delphic.

MARJORIE ENGLEHART
President of Ski Club.
Vice-President of Student Body.
Delphic Staff.
May Court.

MARJORIE ERWIN
Class Play.
Yell Leader.
Secretary of Drathca.

REBA ROSENBERG
Senior Play Crew.
Thespian.

President of Senior Class.
Editor of Halltonian.
Senior Class Play.
President of Drama Club.

Vice-President of Eighth Grade.
Chairman of Chorus Committee.
Class Plav.
Delphic Staff.

BEVERLY SHAW
Student Body Treasurer.
Thespians.
Class Play Crew.
Delphic Staff.

LOUISE SMITH
Delphic Staff.
Senior Class Play.
Scibios.

DOROTHY STAUFFER
EILEAN MacDONALD
President of Thespians.
Vice-President of Senior Class.
Delphic Staff.
Class Play.

PEGGY MAGILL
Editor of Halltonian.
Editor of Delphic.
Senior Class Play.
Quill and Ink.

JOANNE MARBLE
President of Boarders.
Delphic Staff.
Class Play.
May Court.

JEANNE MILLS
Glee Club.
Ski Club.

Secretary of Junior Class.
Quill and Ink.
Delphic Staff.
Senior Class Play.

EMMA JANE PEARSON
President of Junior Class.
Secretary of Freshman Class.
Delphic Staff.
Senior Gass Play.

MARADICK WORD
Treasurer of Junior Class.
President of the Sports Club.
Senior Class Play Crew.
Delphic Staff.

MARY ALICE DURBIN
Class Play Crew.
Handicraft Club.

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Eilean MacDonald
Bette Chessman
Delphine Parr
Beverly Shaw
Louise Smith
Mary Alice Durbin
Elizabeth Conley
Eunice Auterson
Mildred Broughton
Renee Caplan
Anne Alton
Peggy Magdl
Marjorie Erwin
Betty Purdy
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Emma-Janc Pearson
Virginia Burdick
Rcba June Rosenberg
Mary Frances Johnson
Martha Cake
Laurel Karg
Dorothy Stauffer
Carol Haskins
Joanne Marble
Jeanne Mills
Cozette Scott
Alice Moore
Marjorie Besson
Elizabeth Fullerton
Maradick Word
Georgialce Housman
Betty Hopper

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Anne Alton leaves her executive ability to the president of the United States.
Eunice Auterson leaves her knowledge of cooking to someone who wants false teeth.
Mildred Broughton leaves her blush to Audra Blankenship.
Virginia Burdick leaves her ability to sleep through the rising bell to Margaret Johanson.
Martha Cake leaves her former job as head veil proctor to Patty Paget.
Janet Callahan leaves her Irish characteristics to Mary Patrick Sullivan. Carry on!
Renee Caplan leaves her distinguished sounding name to Emclia Metrovilli.
Bette Chessman leaves her glamour to Mary Aldrich.
Elizabeth Conley leaves the last pages in the Delphic as a gentle reminder to the next advertising
staff.
Marjorie Englchart leaves her skiing ability to Arlene Wollin.
Marjorie Erwin leaves nothing to nobody; she’s taking everything with her.
Elizabeth Fullerton leaves her reading list to Margaret Renton.
Barbara Jean Hollopctcr leaves her elongated coiffure to Theodora Nicolai.
Carol Haskins leaves her silent knowledge of Cornell men to Connie Maguire.
Betty Hopper leaves her fondness for pills to someone with a weak constitution.
Gcorgialee Housman leaves her "cluttered mind” to Nancy Meyer.
Mary Frances Johnson leaves her bold manner to Helen Haynie.
Laurel Karg leaves her sheltered life to Harriet Knapp.
Eilcan MacDonald leaves her puns to anyone who will take them.
Peggy Magill leaves her biology experiment to Julia Holman.
Joanne Marble leaves her last klecncx to Connie Kline.
Jeanne Mills leaves her silent nature to Jean Maris.
Alice Moore leaves her usual parking space for her bantam to Jenclyn Gaston.
Delphine Parr leaves her similarity to Geneva Summersett.
Emma Jane Pearson leaves her hair to Harriet Conley.
Betty Purdy leaves her symphonic soprano to Jean Morrison.
Reba Rosenberg leaves her viewpoints to Shirley Wallace.
Cozette Scott leaves her song writing ability to Debussey.
Beverly Shaw leaves her constant stability to Patty Petheram.
Louise Smith leaves her knowledge of chemistry to Dorothea Harris.
Dorothy Stauffer leaves her quaint sense of humor to Mary Sumner.
Maradick Word leaves her ability to play the violin to Jack Benny.
Mary Alice Durbin leaves her hair ribbon styles to Shirley Gray.

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JUNIORS
! Iv' \ F ROW' Katherine J. Robinson, Alice Kimball, Nancy Smalley, Connie Maguire, Rhoda Tburm, Joanne Polk.
M ' 1 i- ROW'—Harriet Conley, Hetty Bevil, Jean Morrison, Lillian Robertson, Jane Hildebrand, Margaret Rent»&gt;n, Dorothea Harris, Lorilcc McQuarric.
BACK ROW Betty Jo Coleman, Beatrice Nash, Audra Blankenship, Mary Elizabeth Aldrich, Mary Sumner, Mary
Sullivan, Sally Tyler, Jcnclyn Gaston, Parthenia MacMillan.

SOPHOMORES
FRONT ROW—Marilynn Adair, Patsy
sen, Nancy Meyer.
MIDDLE ROW—Jane Klahre, Dorothy
dora Nicolai, Constance Kline.
BACK ROW—Barbara Benson, Harriet
Marjory Carey, Arline Wollin. Not

Klahre, Harriet Knapp, Charmian Kolar, Geraldine Stout, Margaret Johan­
Ilcifrin, Agnes Johnson, Jean Lewis, Lillian Johnson, Betty Bussey, Theo­
French, Marilyn Johnson, Dorothy Manvill?, Margaret Saari, Patricia Paget,
Present—Shirley Wallace.

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Geneva Summersett, Beatrice King, Sylvia Thomas, Phyllis Fitzmauricc, Patricia Waters, Shirley
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Nicolai, Jean Maris, Alta June Myles, Sylvia Slater, Sally Jeffcott, Barbara Schmcer, Nancy Ann Ilmton, Helen
Haynic, Nada Skidmore.

UPPER I AND II
FRONT ROW—Julia Holman, Sandra Nicol. Anne Phettcplacc, Frances Kimball, Virginia Lee Fenton, Patricia
Pearson, Charlotte Gcrow, Molly Clair, Mary Belle Reed.
SECOND ROW—Annabelle Dodson, Joan Irwin, Rita Petersen, Mary Coffey, lean Irwin, Emily Joynt, Emclia
Metrovilli, Patricia Pctheram, Patty Bcndshadlcr, Nadine Honeyman, Claire Squires.
Not Present—Patricia Jack, Marian Pierce.

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HIGH SCHOOL HONORS — 1939
The Alumnae pin is awarded to the senior of good scholarship who has most actively con­
tributed to the school life. This honor goes to Mary-EHen Smith, and honorable mention to
Mary Louise Vincent.
Awards for good citizenship and outstanding improvement in the boarding department go
to Harriet Crawford and Hazel Watkins, and honorable mention to Eilcan MacDonald.
The Mills College Trustee Scholarship of $5 00 was awarded to Sue Wolfe.
Eor the second successive year, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association selected St.
Helen’s Hall Delphic in a nation-wide contest of school annuals, to receive a medal for excel­
lence. This meant that our 193 8 Delphic places first among all the annuals published in this
country by girls’ schools of our size.
The medal for the best essay on a patriotic subject awarded by the National Society of
Colonial Daughters is won this year by Jean Ainslie, of the eighth grade, for her essay on
"The Conlerencc at Lima, Peru.

Certificates of merit in this same contest arc won by:

Connie Kamm, eighth grade

Sally Jeffcott, eighth grade

Nada Skidmore, eighth grade

Joan Coffey, eighth grade

Beverly Hauser, eighth grade

Emily Joynt, seventh grade

l or loyal support and cooperation in upholding the ideals cf the school, the school picture
is awarded to Billie Wade.
On the Holford Cup for the highest average in Sacred Studies during the year, there is
engraved the name of Alice Gregory.
The American Legion gives a certificate of merit to a student in the eighth grade who is
outstanding in honor, courage, scholarship, leadership and service. In our school this certificate
goes to Patricia Waters.
Posters and essays on patriotic subjects were entered by the Hall in the American Youth
Forum conducted by the American Magazine. While the national results of the contest will
not be known until fall, certificates of achievement have been awarded in each school com­
peting. For excellent Fosters a certificate is awarded to Jenelyn Gaston and also to Nancy
Meyer. For outstanding essays in this contest, certificates of achievement arc awarded to
Margaret Beattie and Betty Bussey.
In the "Noted Picture" contest, first prizes go this year to Eilcan MacDonald and Jean
Lewis. The second prize goes to Mary Belle Reed. The third prize goes to Billie Wade.

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for piano playing in a contest sponsored in Ohio by the National Federation of Music Clubs.
Also, in a contest conducted by the same Federation among voice students in Oregon high

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at the Todd School.
For outstanding work on the Delphic, the school picture is awarded to Mary Louise Vincent

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The annual gift given by Mrs. John S. Parke to the girl in the boarding department who on all

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occasions in the most courteous and helpful goes to Nadine Thomas.
For good work on notebooks in Sophomore Sacred Studies, Mr. Slocum oilers two prizes,
one to Sally Tyler and one to Anna Belle Hansen.
Honors arc awarded to those students who place academically in the highest tenth of the
upper school.
Honors of the first degree go this year to two students who have maintained consistently
a very high average in all subjects throughout the year. These awards are a book, autographed
by the author, who will also write in the book the name of the girl if she will take it to him
These first degree honors go to Mary-Ellen Smith and Jean C. Barnes.
Honors of the second degree are awarded to eight students for excellent work in all depart­
ments. These honors in order of achievement go to:
Charmian Kolar

Mary Louise Vincent

Dorothea Harris

Margaret Renton

Jean McCormick

Betty Jo Williams

Nancy Meyer

Jean M. Barnes

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WAR
DELPHIC CONTEST, FIRST PRIZE
Grim faced men
Seated ’round a table
Taking an imaginary map of the world
Tearing it apart
Dividing the parts among themselves.
Grim faced man
Rifle cn his shoulder
Trying to take the job into his hands
Dirty and hungry
Fighting for a cause he doesn’t understand.
CHARM I AN KOL.AR, IV.

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Alone, hushed, and waiting, she watches our folly and wisdom, alike. Knowing, yet silent,
she grieves at our dark clouds and hides in the mist, or rejoices in sunshine and comes forth to
add to the glorious world. Alone, yes, for what could accompany the regal supremacy or
lofty splendor? Alone, no, but vibrating with people, in joy and laughter, noisy with cries of
the novice, resolved with intent of the climbers, thrilled with the awe of the crowd.
Alone, and still, waiting for night, when vacationists tell of ghost stories or dance in
exciting clear cold to the tunes of some famous-name band, when caretakers and yearlong
residents bring up new problems that come, or thinkers inspired by awe, perhaps, delve into
why it is so, for then is when stars on their eastern journey dip down for a while, or night in
its own brilliant darkness discusses new issues of time.
Interested, listening, and hearing the pulse of a people at play, she watches the cities and
farms with their serious business of life. Yet she has had memories cut of the past, which in
moments of calmness she ponders. She remembers her own great creation when she rose above
other land, when trees started growing around her base, and were replaced by some more of
their kind until huge tracts of greenery glistened, as a pedestal showing her off. With water and
rich soil she fed them ’til fire raged over one part and acres of Oregon timber were destroyed
by a man who forgot. She has noticed the growth of a nation that spread from the cast to the
west, and these pioneers founding an empire that rivals the one of the cast.
Still, silent, and splendid, she watches . . .
DELPI-IINE PARR, VI.

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of what was once a fairly receptive and sane state, or in other words, how I got that way. I do
not presume to compare myself to Eleanor Roosevelt, but "My Day” is very nearly as hectic
as hers. Perhaps the only difference is that I don’t travel. No, indeed. I remain in the same
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theorems, English Puritans, Sacraments in Sacred Studies, lines for the Senior play, sketches
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spring clothes, costumes, diets, and what not. This all leaves me in such a state that when I am
pounced on by my locker partner frantically demanding the combination I am just as apt to
offer a complicated square root or the number of calories allowed me in my daily diet.
Another good example of my frenzied state is when my father asks the time and station
of Information Please or Major Bowes Amateur Hour. I don’t know whether he thinks I am
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Up the pathway, winding timidly through thickets which clutched at its ever narrowing
sides—on up the frivolous stream, tumbling over the banks which tried in vain to stay its
swelling tide—over then the last tiny hillock, around the last bend in the creek and it was
there. That rare beauty of a God-created masterpiece in its natural entirety. No worldly scar
was traced upon its face. No human hand had left its imprint there. Time alone had mellowed
it, and softened its rugged features into a wave of perfect harmony. The tiny rivcrlet, now a
marsh, stretched lazily, and seemed to try to encompass the two horizons in its grasp. On
cither side, slopes of glistening green rose suddenly to press it back, while ahead, a towering
peak poured its snowy covering into the turquoise bowl nestled peacefully at its feet. There
was beauty in the sound of the wind whispering through the trees, in the sound of the honking
mud hen who appeared among the rushes to defy approach, as her chicks hopped off to safety,
in the sound of an occasional splash, as a shimmering trout leapt from the water. But most
beautiful of all was the sound of peaceful silence which descended from the celestial ceiling,—
from God.
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THE WATER TRAIL
High up among the lofty mountains, a crystal spring bubbles out among the boulders, and
courses downward, leaping over the pebbles, swirling about the larger rocks, ever onward,
gathering volume, as it goes until it meets the first straggling trees—the hardy ash, the stunted
pine and firs, mere dwarfs of the towering lowland giants, clinging branch and root to the bare
face of the cliff.
Now grown to a brooklet, it tumbles down the steeps, churning into a misty froth which
leaps up to wet the ferns, bending to see their agitated reflections in the dancing water.
At the foot of the cliff it seems to pause for a brief moment in a swirling pool, then hurries
along into the dim twilight of the dense woods, where the great, gnarled trees, aged and learned,
stretch out their roots to let the water play about them, and the rich green carpets of moss lie
heavily upon the stones along its brink. Here the trout, like silver streaks, haunt its crystalline
depths, and the minnows and crawfish take each pebble for a home or hiding place. Here the
birds bathe unafraid in its shallows, and the dainty violets, white, gold, and purple, bloom in
prolusion by its banks and mirror themselves in the quiet pools. Here God seems very near.
But even while surrounded by such idyllic beauty, it needs must hurry ever onward to its
unknown destiny.
Leaving the gloomy forests, it leaps into the brilliant sunshine of the meadows. The sheep
gra/.e about the verdant fields, and the weird notes of the shepherd’s pipe—one could think
’twas Pan’s—sound faintly upon the air. The gaily colored daisies and poppies which border the
brock dance and curtsey in the balmy zephyrs. But onward it goes, not hurrying now, as it
seems loathe to leave the green pastures, until it enters the little village nestling in the heart of
the valley. Her it is subdued—nay not subdued, but rather captured and made to turn the
water wheels, causing the mills to grind. At last, tumbling over itself in its urge to gain free­
dom, away from the dingy streets and buildings, it passes beneath a wooden bridge, the last of
many, and finally gains the meadow once more. The same gay meadow, the same brook—
yet not the same, for now it flows sluggishly and wearily no longer crystalline, but now brown
and polluted by man. Lined on either side by drab banks, it proceeds drearily. Here and there
willow trees bend over it tearfully as if in mourning for the lost purity and sylvan beauty of
the stream. At last the great river looms ahead, and like a weary traveler, choked with silt,
branches afloat, here a box, a can, a board, the stream creeps on toward the eddying current to
meet and mingle with the mighty waters—to meet, to mingle, and be lost forever.
—NANCY MEYER, IV.

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Young souls striving to achieve
One small particle
Of the wisdom of the great?
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A moss-covered log in a forest glen,
The thrilling song of a small, brown wren.
The ocean’s sad, devouring waves,
The golden sand, their green tongue craves.
The first warm day that brings the spring.
The chiming sound of a church bell’s ring,
A cosy fire, a book, and rain
Beating a tunc on the window pane.
A luscious cake with frosting thick,
A grandfather clock with a solemn trick,
A beautiful gown with a flowing train,
A tree all shiny after a rain.
These are only a few of many a thing,
Neither actor can act, nor singer can sing.
—MARIAN PIERCE, II.

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The sunlight streamed in through the parlor window, its hazy beam making a soft, warm
spot cn the thick carpet. A cat, silky-soft and sleepy was dozing in the blessed warmth and
softly purring to himself. His silvery fur was tinted with gold in the light and as he some­
times moved his feathery tail, glints of brilliance were caught in it. He rolled over onto his
back, stretching his paws into the sun, squinting his eyes in the light, and purring loudly in
his languid satisfaction.
Peace. The calming presence of a cat, the soothing of my raucous voice when he purrs
for me and the sudden slowing down of hurried feet when he softly pads beside me, makes me
wish 1 were a cat and could live his life of toiless care in place of mine.
—LAUREL KARG, VI.

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Today I found in the garden
Covered by ice and snows,
Blooming among white splendors
A blood-red garnet, a rose.
—NADA SKIDMORE, III.

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He clutches your throat with his icy fingers;
The world is his, and he is king.
He whips your legs with his steel cold breath,
And then laughs a laugh as cruel as his sting.
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And all the stars arc shining bright.
—BETTY CHARLTON, GRADE 3.

RAINDROPS
Little sparkling raindrops coming down so fast,
Look like little elfin folk flitting here at last.
Each little fairy elf carries a bit of spring,
To make our earthly garden an exquisite thing.
—PHYLLIS STEWART, GRADE 6.

FAIRIES
Little fairies dancing gay,
Dancing, dancing far away.
They dance in the fairy halls,
And have a feast among themselves.
Upon their table is spread
Dainty white fairy bread,
Dainty glasses shining bright,
Fairy punch for their delight.
—JANET EASTERDAY, GRADE 6.

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STUDENT BODY
One can well say, after looking back over the accomplishments
and of the past two terms, that the seventh organized year of the
St. Helen’s Hall Student Body has truly been an unusual and a succcssful one. Thc officers for the terms were Anne Alton.
president; Jean Morrison, vice-president; Dclphinc Parr, treasurer;
Beatrice Nash, secretary; Marilyn Adair and Beverly Shaw,
sergeants-at-arms; Betty Bevil, Assistant Editor of the Halltonian.
Fer the second term they were Anne Altcn, president; Beatrice
Nash, vice-president; Beverly Shaw, treasurer; Jean Morrison, sec­
retary; Marjorie Besson and Margaret Sarri, sergeants-at-arms; Jenclyn Gaston, Assistant Editor of the Halltonian.
Perhaps the most important phase of the student body is its
student government. Working on the foundation which the cabinet
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of the preceding year had laid, the newly organized cabinet of last
September submitted several changes in the Constitution to the student body for ratification,
and they were found acceptable. Later an experiment with a more complete democracy in
student government proved too great a responsibility and a more strict system of penalties was
enforced. Discussions were held by the cabinet on criticisms and suggestions submitted by the
student body concerning the government. The cabinet consisted the first term of student
body officers; Peggy Mag.'ll, Editor of the Halltonian; Marjorie Englehart, Mary Sumner, Mary
Aldrich, Nada Skidmore, and Virginia Lee Fenton. The second term they were Betty Bevil,
Editor of the Halltonian; Marjorie Englehart, Margaret Renton, Jane Klahrc, Sly via Thomas,
Marvbellc Reed, and Emclia Mctrovelli. Though opinions at times during the year greatly
differed, every student learned much concerning democracy and the personal responsibility it
entails.
As its usual custom the student body supplied Thanksgiving dinners for poor families,
helped the Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society in their work at Christmas, and distributed Lenten
clothes to less fortunate children at Easter.
Natural dancing made its debut at the Hall this year and a group of girls represented the
student body at a dance festival sponsored by the State Federation of Music Clubs. In coopera­
tion with the chorus a number of talented students sang with the Portland Philharmonic
Orchestra in March. The driving school was again a feature of great interest under the direction
of the Department of State and Secretary Snell.
The successful roller skating parties sponsored by the student body were highlights of the
year. Unforgettable also were the student body dances. An autumn informal was held which
was no less exciting and colorful than the April informal welcoming spring.
Mention should be made of the energetic yell leaders, Marjorie Erwin and Betty Hopper,
whose vim and vigor made our games with the Catlin’s School and the St. Helen’s Hall Junior
College outstanding.
This year will be remembered for Mrs. Walter Beebe’s gift to our Chapel of the large pipe
organ urgently needed and greatly appreciated. This student body’s annual gift to Sister
Superior was used to buy a console for the organ and dedicated to the memory of Sister Katherine
Angela.
In addition to the regular business meetings and student assemblies, the student body was
privileged to hear such speakers as Dr. T. Z. Koo on conditions in China; Mrs. Burke, a missionary from Alaska; Miss Breuncr on the "Romance of Silver”; Amos Berg, the eminent ex­
plorer; and Miss Basset on Negro folk lore. Dr. Emil Enna entertained with a piano concert
and Leslie Hodge, conductor of the Portland Philharmonic Orchestra, gave short sketches on
the piano of different symphonic arrangements.
All in all one can look back upon the year’s events with enthusiasm and pride, remember­
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To a newcomer at the Hall, the numerous activities impress themselves deeply upon her
mind and one of the most outstanding of these is the students’ bi-weekly paper, The HalltonianIt is a mimeographed publication and is put out entirely by the girls themselves. The journalism
club was organized especially for the staff and under the supervision of their adviser, Miss
Waffle, and the Sisters, their work is accomplished in true journalistic style.
Again this semester we have had an editor from the senior class in the fall, and one from
the junior class in the spring. Our senior editor this time was Peggy Magdl, and her junior
successor, Betty Bevil. Under their organization the staff has worked its hardest, hunting
down good news items, typing out the stencils and helping with the actual mimeographing,
the main part of which usually falls to the editor herself, however. The art work is handled
by an art editor who learns how to adapt her drawings to and put them on the stencils with
the mimcoscope. Occasionally colored issues are put out, which tend to break the drab monotony
of the regular black and white, and also have tremendous appeal for their feminine readers.
This year The Flallfonian has been trying to avoid as much as possible the use of "school
gossip” to create reading interest. Instead, students’ opinions on world affairs are expressed in
various articles which are of interest to many. Also, better books and movies are reviewed for
the purpose of stimulating the girls’ taste. The activities of different outstanding national
figures are summarized as occasional features, all of which, together with the regular school
news, makes The Halltonian an exemplary publication. Whole-hearted support and cooperation
among the staff, and the interest and helpful criticism of the rest of the students, however,
are the factors which make our paper what it is. We are deeply thankful for these and are
immensely proud of our Halltonian.

JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM
Dim lights, new spring formats and dancing couples blended with the decorations which
transformed the auditorium into a beautiful ballroom—the whole making a perfect picture.
The juniors paid tribute to the seniors by giving this dance—expressing their sorrow at seeing
the seniors leave and their wishes for success to them in the coming years. Slowly the lights
faded, the couples drifted out and the dance was ended, but the memory of this prom mingled
with the other happy memories of high school days.

JUNIOR CARNIVAL
Bright colored crepe paper booths gayly mingling with cries of joyous laughter spells a
carnival, and so it spelled the Junior Carnival. A miniature night club was the main feature
with all the colored lights and whirling couples of a gay rendezvous. The seniors looked at the
tired happy juniors and remembered their carnival with all its hard work, fun, and real education
and at the same time looked forward to the future carnivals—each benefiting from the last,
making use of its good points and avoiding its mistakes.

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THE DRAMATIC ART CLASS
The Dramatic Art Class should take a bow. Its many inspirational plays were warmly
applauded by the girls; and why? Because of Miss Carolyn Bowers’ and Miss Mary Hobson’s
untiring and careful work with the class.
The outstanding play was given during the week of Lincoln’s Birthday and was named
"Solemn Pride”. It touched the heart of many a Hall girl.

OLD GIRL NEW GIRL PARTY
The annual and eventful party for the new girls at the Hall is one really enjoyed by all,
even though an initiation takes place. Everyone is in costumes. After the initiation, Sister
Superior serves the guests with refreshments, a deed which by now is indeed a Hall tradition.

PHILHARMONIC
A great opportunity enjoyed by the Hall this year was the accomplished task of singing
with the Portland Philharmonic Orchestra, under the very capable direction of Mr. Leslie
Hodge. The chorus consisted of fifty girls from the high school and junior college departments,
who were featured second on the symphonic program. The choral part sung by the Hall girls
was from Debussey’s "The Blessed Damozel”, and was richly applauded.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
DANCES
School dances arc events always eagerly looked forward to weeks in advance, by all students.
Committees plan carefully for orchestra, decorations, refreshments, and other important
features packing fun and excitement into every minute. This year the student body sponsored
two informal frolics, the first being held in the fall on November 10, with Bette Chessman and
her escort walking away with honors in the prize dance. The spring dance cn April 20 took
on a Hawaiian note with palm trees, flowers, and girls with brightly colored leiis. All students
agree that these dances add just the right touch of gaiety to the year’s calendar.

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Among the extra-curricular activities of the Hall, a number of the most important take
place at our lake house on Oswego Lake. The house itself, situated on a point jutting out into
the lake, provides not only a game room, living room and kitchen, but a dormitory housing
the girls. A small chapel is one of its less rustic features and enables Sunday services to be
held. Two large indoor fireplaces lend a friendly atmosphere and furnish an opportunity for
story telling and marshmallow feasts.
The house, surrou nded by cool lawns and shady trees, is directly on the lake. Canoes and
rowboats, swimming and diving facilities, a tennis court, and a swing are at the disposal of the
girls. Sister Superior often takes a party out in the motor boat, and the afternoon hours are
spent exploring the lake.
Everglade is used not only for class parties, picnics, and outdoor
ceremonies, but by the
boarders for informal week ends. It is no wonder that Everglades with its numI '
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CAST
Anne Shirley..................
Florence Remsen
Minnie Steam .............
Mrs. Alexander Spencer
Mathew Cuthbert
Marilla Cuthbert
Mrs. Rachel Lynde
Mrs. Barry
Diana Barry
Mrs. Allen....................
Josie Pye ......................
Moody Spurgeon
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Ira Mills

Georgialee Housman
Eilean MacDonald
Louise Smith
Emma Jane Pearson
Dorothy Stauffer
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Marjorie Erwin
Cozette Scott
Peggy Magill
Delphine Parr
Joanne Marble
Carol Haskins
Marjorie Englehart
Anne Alton
STAGE MANAGEMENT

Stage Manager ....
Property Manager
Costume Manager

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BOARDERS’ MYSTERY PLAY
Each year the Boarding Department looks forward to its traditional Christmas Mystery
Play with enthusiasm. Given on the evening before school is dismissed for the holidays, the per­
formance is preceded by a gay buffet supper for the participants and their day-scholar guests.
The play, in four acts, tells the age-old tender story of the Annunciation by the Angel
Gabriel, the announcement to the awe-stricken shepherds, the cunning of King Herod, and
finally the birth of the Blessed Savior in a lowly manger.
Under the direction of the older girls, the production is ably supervised by Sister Agatha
Louise and much of the credit for its success should be attributed to her excellent guidance.
Besides the thrill of production and learning Christmas hymns, the mystery play affords
the spiritual touch without which no Christmas is complete.

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MAY FETE
May 21 marked the climax of the spring term at St. Helen’s Hall with the annual May
Fete. The fete is one of the Hall’s traditions and is presided over by the May Queen and her
court, which is selected from the senior class by the Associated Student Body. The Queen
presiding over this year’s festivities and bestowing awards was Anne Alton. Assisting Anne as
Mistress of Ceremonies was Beatrice Nash, who was chosen to represent the junior class at this
festival. The court was composed of Princesses Laurel Karg, Joanne Marble, Emma Jane
Pearson, Bette Chessman, Marjorie Besson, Marjorie Englchart.
Following the bestowing of awards the day was brought to a close with the new girls
entertaining the old girls with a dinner and various skits. At the end of these the Queen
abdicated and the court dispersed. Thus another event of the year was brought to a close.

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FRONT ROW—Marilynn Adair, Maradick Word, Mary Sumner, Hetty Revil. Peggy Magill
BACK ROW—Alta June Myles, Cliarminn Kolar, Harriet Knapp, Laurel Karg, Beatrice Nash, Sally Tyler, Eliza
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The various clubs of St. Helen’s Hall have been established in an effort to give each girl
an opportunity to devote at least two hours a week to improving herself in some interest which
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the spring term, but has done some remarkable work. During club periods they perfect
familiar compositions as well as learn new arrangements.
Adviser: Miss Earll.
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shows her the many steps and amusing incidents that are part of writing and publishing
Tfyc Halltonian. The members have had many discussions about the paper and several out­
side speakers.
Adviser: Miss Waffle.
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The Camera Club has learned a great deal about the popular hobby of photography. The members went on many field trips.
Adviser: Miss Wilhelm.
Presidents: Barbara Hollopeter, Virginia Burdick.
The Glee Club is for girls who like to sing and would like some training for their voices. During
club period much solo and duet work is stressed. This year they presented two musical pro­
grams before the student body.
Adviser: Mrs. Topping.
President: Mary Sumner.
The Modeling Club is for girls who are interested in sculpturing. During club periods each
girl is allowed to work on her own project, some of which have been very lovely.
Adviser: Mrs. Dees.
Presidents: Alta June Myles, Harriet Knapp.
The Sports Club consists of many of the school’s tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball, and
baseball stars. During club periods the girls who are on the teams practice for the inter­
scholastic meets, while the others play seasonal games and perfect their technique in that
game.
Adviser: Mrs. Irvine.
Presidents: Maradick Word, Shirley Gray.
The Handcraft Club consists of girls interested in raffia work, knitting, crocheting, and the
like work. They exhibited some of their beautiful projects at open house.
Adviser: Mrs. Goff.
President: Sally Tyler.
The Drama Club, Drathea, has done much to stimulate the art of acting at the Hall. Several
of the members belong to the National Thespian organization, an honorary society which
has high requirements. The club has presented before the student body, Rehearsal and
Solemn Pride.
Advisers: Miss Bowers, Miss Hobson.
Presidents: Laurel Karg, Beatrice Nash.
The Woodcarving Club offers a girl an opportunity to make many useful and beautiful articles.
During club periods the members learn much of the art of carving from wood.
Adviser: Mr. Cleworth.
The International Relations Club was one of the most active clubs during fall term. In their
club periods the members had many discussions of world events and went on several field
trips to restaurants of different nationalities.
Adviser: Miss Ellis.
President: Elizabeth Fullerton.

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The Ski Club is a new and entirely different organization which has flourished successfully
this year. Its purpose is to furnish the members with an opportunity to visit and ski at Mt.
Hood, several times. Under the able leadership of Marjorie Englehart, such visits have occurred
about every other week.
The average ski trip starts about 8:00 o’clock Saturday morning with the appearance of
around twenty sleepy but eager girls. The Hall procession consisting of the bus piled high with
skiis and packed with girls, followed by Sister Superior’s car and perhaps one other, winds its
way up tc Timberline, Government Camp or maybe the comfortable cabin so kindly lent to
the girls by Mrs. Decs. At the mountains, arrangements have been made to meet Horace
Mcchlcm, Jr., a teacher in the Journal ski-school and an expert skiicr, who generously has de­
voted much of his time to helping the girls.
The Ski Club is one of the best ways cf making the girls appreciate the Hall. There is a
chance to see some of the teachers in their lighter moods and realize what a fine faculty this
school has; it lets them know better Sister Superior, who readily' admits that the club is one of
her pet hobbies; and it brings the girls together in a spirit of comradeship.

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On Friday, April 5, the Hall basketball team, the "Spinsters”, invaded the Catlin School
gymnasium and one of the most exciting games in the history of the Hall then ensued. The
"Spinsters” under the capable leadership of Captain Jean Morrison covered themselves with
glory even though they did finish with the low end of a 20-18 score. Basketball, a game of
skill and speed, is one of the favorites in the field of sports which the Hall offers its girls. This
game gives the girls a chance to improve themselves in group cooperation.
Dating from the earliest days of St. Helen's Hall it has been its policy to combine athletics
with the scholastic curriculum of the school. Through these outside recreations the girls have
an opportunity to become acquainted with one another and to further their own achievement
in different fields.
In order to promote the many possible activities a Sports Club was formed. At the close
of the year this club presents the outstanding girls in the various fields with honors and awards.
The Sports Club is also instrumental in promoting intra-mural games, tournaments, and inter­
scholastic meets.
Volleyball is one of the most popular games among the girls. A school volleyball team
was formed and exchanged some friendly banter with the Junior College team, which was
disastrous to the college. A visiting team from the Catlin School forced the Hall team reluc­
tantly to give in after a fast and furious battle.
In the spring the Hall girl’s fancy lightly turns to baseball and the campus rings with the
shouts of the girls as an exceptionally high fly sails over the fence proclaiming a "homer” for
the lucky wiclder of the bat. With baseballs winging through space it is a marvel to everyone
that the surroundings are still intact at the end of the season.
For those who don’t trust themselves with the mighty bat the feathered shuttle-cock
offers a great relief. The badminton enthusiasts find this sport much faster than they had
previously imagined and to their amazement they find aching muscles easily produced. A
badminton tournament consisting of singles and doubles competition takes place in the spring.
Although golf is one of the newer forms of recreation at the Flail it is fast becoming one
of the most popular forms of out-door amusements. The accuracy and precision necessary to
perfect this sport presents a definite challenge to all youths who like the out-of-doors.
No sport, it seems, will ever replace the game of tennis. The Hall has two large courts
and future Wimbledon stars may be seen at all hours of the day fully enjoying this sport which
requires every extra ounce of one’s skill and energy. The girls arc constantly practicing for
the singles and doubles tournaments which take place toward the end of the year.
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This sport often used as a method of offence and defence is now converted into an art in­
volving the skill of parrying, lunging, and feinting. Under the direction of Mrs. Irvine, who
has held many titles in this field, the girls gain much knowledge of the age-old art.
For all girls who are interested in swimming, the Flail provides Everglade at Lake Oswego
for their entertainment. Everglade, cradled among the trees, is situated on the very edge of the
lake and not only offers swimming and diving but also canoeing, motor-boating, and rowing.
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are interested. The proper technique connected with the different sports is taught in the gyn1
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Mary Louise Vincent, 2nd year award.

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Maradick Word, 2nd year award.

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Sue Lake

Sue Wolfe

Peggy Magill

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Margaret Saari

Sue Lake

Sue Sigel

Joyce Macrae

Mary Louise Vincent

Peggy Magill

Maradick Word

Jean Morrison

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Connie Maguire, a bracelet.

Jean Morrison, a medal.

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Nancy Wollum, medal and chain.

Maradick Word, medal

To the girl who placed in every sport, a silver chain is awarded this year. Jean Morrison re­
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September 11.

The first bell of the year rings in the first classes with many exclamations from

the girls over sun-tans, new courses, anti wonderful vacations.
October 4.

The first big student body meeting brings out the new constitution which is

ratified by the students.
October I 1.

A day of double entertainment with Lieutenant Stockdale speaking to us on

fire prevention and later in the day the thrilling talk by Miss Brenner on "The Romance of
Silver.”
October 1 8.

Miss Arnold of our junior college comes to our assembly and in her own inimitable

manner tells us of her trip to Australia and New Zealand. The evening brings forth the gay
and foolish costumes of the New Girl-Old Girl Party with the initiation and refreshments as
highlights of fun.
October 26. We bring cur parents to the faculty’s reception, and they finally meet the people
that we talk so much about at home.
November 1. We entertain Miss Mahoney from Meier and Frank’s, who gives us some very
valuable information on the types of jobs offered and how to get them.
November S.

As many of us arc interested in learning how to play bridge and contract, Miss

Harrild’s talk is especially timely and well received. She speaks to the high school and college
in joint assembly.
November 10.

Armistice Day, and it brings forth a stirring program put on by the Glee Club

and several others on the necessity of preventing further war. The evening brings us all to the
auditorium to the first dance of the season. The soft lights and sweet music make it a
memorable night.
November 13.

National Book Week begins as Miss Camblin speaks to us on the value of

good books, and what would be of interest to us this year in the way of reading.
November 15.

The "Oh’s” and "Ah’s” are loud and many as Dr. Emil Enna gives us a thrilling

concert of his favorite selections and his own compositions.
December 6.

The first winter month is ushered in with an imaginary trip around the world

with Amos Berg as our guide. His talk and his movies are of great interest and we are all
captivated by his charm and delightful sense of humor. Today also begins our annual sale
of tuberculosis seals.

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We are introduced to Mrs. Burke from the far reaches of the arctic circle who

tells us of the heroic work of the missionaries in Alaska,

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Christmas festivities begin with the boarders’ annual cantata and mystery

play, beautifully done this year as ever.

During the day there is a program of Christmas

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School closes at noon—Vacation at last!

December 21.

The winter air rings with the voices of carolers from the Hall, as we sing to

the appreciative audience of the heights neighborhood.
January 9. School commences again and everyone finds it very difficult to pile once more out
of bed at that horrible early hour.
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The new Portland Philharmonic conductor, Mr. Leslie Hodge, tells us ol his

undertaking and the new approach which he intends to use toward the audiences.

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one is enthralled with his charming accent.
January 15.

Dr. T. Z. Koo of the World’s Student Christian Association tells us of the

tremendous problems of the Chinese student in China at the present time. His description
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January 31.

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Spring elections finally come after much suspense, and we reelect our president.

Congratulations, Anne.
February 12.

Old skirts, that can stand a spill or two, arc hunted down as we go to the

Imperial for the first student body roller skating party.
February 13. The seniors give a Femme Frolic with dancing and luscious food, and we are all
surprised by Sister Superior who shows us some of her movies. We think we would photo­
graph better, however, if we know when it was happening.

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February 16.

The Ski Club goes merrily up into the snow for their first overnight trip to

Timberline Lodge. Spills and thrills were the week-end menu.
February 22.

We have an exceptionally interesting assembly as Miss Bassett gives an amusing

and delightful talk and monologue on the Negro and his folklore. We all join her in singing
spirituals and like it so well that we bring her back for several encores.
February 2S. We take another trip around the world, this time with Dr, Reed.
March -I.

Roller skating again. We discover that we certainly shouldn’t have put those skirts

away so soon.
March 6.

Mrs. Frank Kerr, the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee in Portland,

solicits our aid in Finnish Relief.
March 14.

Ten of our girls are confirmed by Bishop Dagwcll in the chapel, with Dr. and

Mrs. Kingery. Truly beautiful and inspirational. The afternoon brings forth the first class
in the driving school, with backing up and going forward timidly experimented.
March 2 1.

Spring vacation comes with sunshine and flowers—and arc we happy!

March 27.

Back again, and somewhat refreshed from our short recess.

April 9. We find that the International Relations Club is having a party at the lake, with
everyone enjoying the first dip immensely.
April 12.

After long hours of rehearsing and sinking moments of anticipation, the seniors

finally give us their play, Anne of Green Gables. Everyone laughed when they should have,
and the seniors counted it as a definite success.

April 17.

The sophomores frolic to the lake mid the flowers and sunshine and have a really

grand time.
April 20.

In the midst of spring and to the mellow strains of sweet swing we trip the light

fantastic at the first dance of the season.

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Competitive music festival.

May 31.

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That inspirational Sunday has at last arrived, and we are given the strengthening
words of perseverance to carry with us, and recall to us this Baccalaureate service, There
are many "oh’s” and “ah’s” as the Delphics arc given out, and the senior picture is unveiled.

June 3.

The culmination of a marvelous year finally comes, as with our hearts in our throats

we solemnly march to the majestic graduation strains. Tears, flowers, organ music, and
diplomas make it all just as it should be—unforgettable.

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CLASS OF 1939
MARGARET ADAMS—Oregon State—Kappa Alpha Theta.
THELMA AMACHER—Oregon State—Kappa Alpha Theta.
JEAN BARNES—University of Chicago first quarter—is going to Reed this quarter.
MARGARET BEATTIE—Whitman College.
MARY MARGARET BLACKLER—Albany College—Alpha Pi Mu.
ELEANOR BRANT—Oregon State.
NANCY BROWNING—Oregon State— Pi Beta Phi.
JEANNETTE CHRISTENSEN—University of Oregon—Delta Gamma.
SUE ERHARDT—University of Oregon.
ERNESTINE ERICKSON—University of Alaska.
RUTH FREEMAN—College as yet undecided—working at Olds and Kings.
BARBARA GOOT—Willamette University.
ALICE GREGORY—University of Oregon—Pi Beta Phi.
SUE HOWDERSHEI.L—Southern California.
GLORIA KIBBEE—St. Helens’ Hall Junior College.
BE TTY DORIS KIRK—Monmouth Teachers’ College.
SUE LAKE—Ogentz Junior College—Philadelphia.
NANCY LATOURETTE—University of Oregon—Kappa Alpha Theta.
M’LISS LOEDING—Stanford member of Quad Staff and Pre-Medic Society.
TRANCES MILLER—Whitman—Kappa Kappa Gamma.
PATSY PALMER—Stephens College.
WILMA ROESCEI—Whitman College.
SUE SIGEL—University of Oregon.
MARY-ELLEN SMITH—University of Oregon—Alpha Delta Phi.
MOLL IE SMITH—Northwestern Business College.
NADINE THOMAS—St. Helen’s Hall Junior College.
MARTY THURTELL—Oregon State—Pi Beta Phi.
PATSY TRACY—Oregon State—Pi Beta Phi.
MARY LOUISE VINCENT—University of Oregon—Pi Beta Phi.
BILLIE WADE—University of Oregon.
HAZEL WATKINS—St. Helen’s Hall Junior College.
SUE. WOLFE—Mills College—living at Orchard Hall where she is secretary—member of Mills Ski Club.
NANCY WOLLUM—Oregon Star&lt;^-Kappa Alpha Theta.

CLASS OF 193 8
RUTH CONDON—Sophomore at Oregon State—Kappa Alpha Theta.
OLIVIA CHAPMAN—Colorado Women’s College.
BETTY DAVIS—San Francisco State Junior College.
DOROTHY DIX—St. Helen’s Hall Junior College.
FRANKIE GRIBBIN—Oregon State—Sigma Kappa.
RUTFI HOPPER—Oregon State—Kappa Alpha Theta.
WILDA JERMAN—Oregon State—Kappa Alpha Theta.
DOROTHY KELLAHER—University of Oregon—Alpha Phi.
SYBIL KENNEDY—Oregon State—Kappa Alpha Theta.
JEANNE MILLER—St. Helen’s Hall Junior College.
BETTE MORFITT—Sophomore at the University of Oregon—Kappa Kappa Gamma.
ROBIN NELSON—University of Oregon—Chi Omega.
BETSY NEWCOMB—Oregon State.
ELEANOR OLLIVFR—Oregon State—Alpha Delta Pi.
ETHEL MAY ROBINET—Southern Oregon Junior College.
BETTY SIMPKIN—Oregon State.
MARTHA VAN FLEET—Stanford University—Alpha Phi.
ARVILLA BATES—University of Oregon—Chi Omega.

CLASS OF 1937
CAVELL ABBOTT—Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
JEAN ANDERS—Went to New York in April for an indefinite visit with relatives.
LAURA BACK—Junior at Butler University.
CATHERINE BOYDF.N—University of Washington.
JEAN BROUGHTON—Went two years to the University of Oregon and is now a junior at Mills College.
MARJORIE FRANCES—Oregon State—Alpha Chi Omega.
JEAN GROVES—Junior at Randolph—Macon Womens’ College.
ELIZA HOBBIE—Is now Mrs. Norris Taylor.
ANKEY LARRABEE—Attends Bennington College where she majors in drama.
EVELYN MANNING—Is now Mrs. Hugh B. Derickson.

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ANNE McLEAN—University of Colorado.
BETTY NICHOLS—Stanford University—Pi Beta Phi.

CLASS OF 193 6
CATHERINE COLLINS—Mrs. Joseph Minor Roberts.
MARION CONDON—Mrs. William P. Kimckhott.
ALICE FREEZE—Attends Oregon State where she is a senior in Science.
CHARLOTTE HILL—Mrs. Vern Pomeroy—she is studying pipe organ and singing.
BARBARA JONES—University of Washington.
CHARLOTTE LEE—Attends Oregon State and is engaged to a graduate, Max Doty.
GEORGIA LITTLEPAGE—Attends University of Washington where she is engaged to John M. Goudie. Georgia
will be married in the fall.
BARBARA M1NAHAN—University of Oregon—Pi Beta Phi.
FRANCES PARIS—Is staying at home this year and studying the organ.
PHYLLIS NATWICK—She is studying for a concert career.
PEGGY LOU SMITH—University of Oregon—Alpha Delta Pi.

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MARY LOUISE BLODGETT—Attending Normal School at Monmouth.
HELEN STONE—Oregon College of Education—planning to teach elementary grades.

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GRACE NATWICK—Mrs. W. K. Hendricks—living in Portland.
BETTY POWNALL—Is a graduate of University of Oregon Pi Beta Phi—is now doing graduate work at the
University of Idaho.

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CLASS OF 193 2
CATHERINE DAHM—Mrs. Joseph C. Howard.
KATHERINE ESPY—Was married to William S. Bush. April 20, 19-40.

CLASS OF 192S
MARJORIE HOLMAN—Mrs. John Day, has a son. John, in the Pre-School of Si. Helen’s Hall.

CLASS OF 1927
MARY MALARKY—Mrs. Howard Wall, has a daughter, Helen, in our third grade.

CLASS OF 1924
VIRGINIA FENTON—Has a niece, Virginia Lee, in our eighth grade.

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CLASS OF 1921
CLASS OF 1920
CLASS OF 1919
MARY HELEN SPAULDING—Mrs. Harry C. Clair, Jr., has a daughter, Molly, who is in the seventh grade.

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DOROTHY WELLS—Attends University of Oregon and is a Chi Omega. She is planning to teach in high
school.
DOROTHY DIXON—Will graduate from the University of California in June, 19-40.

CLASS OF 1915
BEATRICE THURSTON—Mrs. Lowel Paget, has a daughter, Patricia, who is a sophomore this year.
MARGARET WELCH—Mrs. William Henderson, has a daughter, Charlie M’Liss Loeding, who graduated last
June.

CLASS OF 1913
JANE AUTERSON—Mrs. G. E. Bollinger of Sandy, Oregon, has a niece, Eunice, graduating this year.

CLASS OF 1910
ELEANOR RUTHERMEL—Mrs. Howard Latourette, has a daughter, Nancy, who graduated last June.

CLASS OF 1905
MARGARET MORRISON — Mrs. Thomas Sharp, has a niece, Jean Morrison, who is a junior at the Hall this
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PORTLAND HEIGHTS GROCERY
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THE BUSH PHARMACY

Vista and Spring Sts. . . BEacon 6 3 51
Our store will soon be completely modernized.
Watch for Graml Opening

Corner S. W. 1 1th and
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J. C. CORBIN
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BF.acon 672 6

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LILLIAN HOPE BEAUTY
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15 03 S. W. 1 3cli Avenue

Portland, Oregon

Congratulations from the

J. C. PENNEY CO.
5th at Washington St.

CHARACTER BUILDS A NATION
GIRL SCOUTS BUILD CHARACTER
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UNITED STATES
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Portland, Oregon

508 Pacific Building
PORTLAND, OREGON

Member FDIC

IN PORTLAND
The Place to Live . .
is in the hills that have their feet at the end of
nearly every street. From his daily tasks the
Portlander looks up the canyons of commerce to
the grcen hills waiting for his day to end. To
constantly increasing numbers these west side
hills are becoming "The Hills of Home”.

MURPHY and DEAN CO.

Congratulations to

"Fresh From the Oven”
BAKED GOODS

Decorated Cakes
Birthday - Wedding - Party
LOOK FOR THE ROLLING PIN

GARBADE’S
TWO STORES
Fifth Avenue. Across from Old Postofficc
457 S. W. Yamhill Street

Compliments of

THE CLASS OF 1940

A FRIEND
G. F. JOHNSON MUSIC CO.

The girl who LOOKS AFIEAD
KNOWS that business training is a
valuable asset.
AND that the only place to get that
business training is Bchnkc-Walker.
S/o/&gt; in and talk it over with

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BUSINESS COLLEGE
1022 S. W. Salmon St.
Portland, Oregon

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every type of Insurance except life. We help you work out a program
wherein you will be neither OVER-insured nor UNDER-insured . . .
giving you complete safety without waste.

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SAVE-RITE MARKET
1101-5 S. W. Jefferson St.
E. ROBINSON
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Compliwenls of

H. A. HOLLOPETER

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Printers and Lithographers of

SCHOOL ANNUALS
AND CATALOGS

N. W. FIFTEENTH AVE. &amp; GLISAN STS.

PORTLAND :: OREGON

SEALY-DRESSER CO.

Compliments of

Caterers and Grocers

HAL H. MOOR

THIRD AND ALDER
AT water 8221

Compliments of

PHILIP ENGLEHART
General Agent
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

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PAGET MORTGAGE
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ACME TYPEWRITER &amp;
ADDING MACHINE
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5 09 S. W. Stark Street

206 S. W. Sixth Avenue

BRoadway 3 579

J. W. HE I DM AN

B. C.: "Mildred, in what course do you graduate?”
M. B.: "In the course of time.”

One of America’s Exceptional
Business Colleges

Compliments of

SHAW FURNITURE CO.

Fully Accredited by National Association of
Accredited Commercial Schools

Northwestern
School of Commerce

SHAW SURGICAL CO.
Laboratory Supplies

Salmon Street (at Broadway) Portland, Oregon
620-624 S. \V. 11th Avc.

Portland, Oregon

Thirty days have September,
April, June and November
All the rest have thirty-one
Tisn’t fair!

Compliments of

COLLINS &amp; ERWIN PIANO
COMPANY
2nd Floor, Alder way Bldg.

KIENOW’S FOOD STORES
MEAT MARKET AND BAKERY
For Your Convenience We Have
Stores Located at
East 14th and Morrison St.
730 S. W. 18th Ave.

KIMBALL, WURLITZER AND
CLARK PIANOS

203 8 S. E. 39th Avc.
4100 N. E. Sandy Blvd.
3278 N E. Hancock

EAst 0174
BRoadway 64 11
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TRinity 2997
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Class of 1940

FiriH. SIXTH.

mO«®ISON and aider

PORTLANDS OWN STORE

SARA JAYNE

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Beauty Salon
6668 S. E. MILWAUKEE
Portland, Oregon
LAncastcr $854

Congratulations . . .

GRADUATES OF ST. HELEN’S HALL
Portland’s Most Satisfactory Department Store
Extends to You and Your Families
Our Congratulations

ROBERTS BROS.
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A FRIEND

"Neath tlx' Old Stair way”

730 S. W. ELEVENTH AVENUE

Awe stricken L. S.: "How did you become such a wonderful orator?”
L. V. K. (clearing her throat) : "I began by addressing envelopes.”

Compliments of

Gerlinger Richards Company

Montgomery Electric Company

Henry A. Freeman, Pres.
General Insurance
AMERICAN BANK BUILDING
Portland, Oregon
Phone: BEacon7219

831 S. W. Fourth Avenue
BRoadway 2 5 5 1

25 HOT HOUSES
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Electrical Contracting and
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THE J. K. GILL CO.

LUMBERMEN’S BUILDING

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PORTLAND. OREGON

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M. \V.: "No, I’m just hungry.”

Congratulations to
THE CLASS OF 1940

MAIL-WELL ENVELOPE CO.

E. F. at the Public Library: "Do you have John Brown’s Body?”
E. A.: "Elizabeth, this is not a Morgue.”

Of Course! You’ll Want
ARMISHAW’S SADDLES
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A FRIEND

FRANK A. HEITKEMPER
Sterling . Diamonds . Watches
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Reasonably Priced
Compliments of

BAKER BARKON
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A FRIEND

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Compliments of

A FRIEND

Corner S. W. 2nd and Morrison

P. M.: "Elizabeth, were you vaccinated with a victrola needle?”
E. C.: "Not that I know of. Why?”
P. M.: "Because you never run down.”

Holmes Business School

UMPQUA DRUG CO.

Every Instructor a Trained Specialist

W. A. Burdick, Prop.
The REXALL Store

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER TERM
8th Floor Studio Bldg.

BEacon 7745

REEDSPORT, OREGON

Congratulations to
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MAGILL DRUG CO.

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