http://archive.oes.edu/files/original/41b2064945e83b1c77a024cd0489406d.pdf 8d27383424e9e3f33c9692c6d0ce7bc9 PDF Text Text Tn<z ) PV^oxiU ! > l : 1 *. ^3 — �■ f $ m £ «. ^ ^ m A •- H*3V*' i iiiftsi ■y K..;:li'l : - S%.^{<S££WS 1HSILL -. ?#v. • ! > ■:. i i i \ �rhiE DELPHIC St. Helens Hall gC Portland, Oregon 1927 * 1928 VOLUME XXVIII NUMBER 8 �Contents Frontispiece Faculty Senior Section Senior Class Poem Delphic Staff Editorials School Honors Literary Athletics Calendar Old Girl Notes Exchanges Jokes Advertisements \ 3 �3 DELPHIC Officers and Instructors RECTOR The Right Reverend the Bishop of Oregon CHAPLAIN The Reverend Samuel Evans GENERAL SUPERINTENDENCE The Sisters of St. John the Baptist (Holy Scripture, Church History) Mathematics Alice I. Stevens B.A., Mt. Holyoke Latin Dorothy Bartlett B.A., Smith College Science Marion E. White B.A., Smith College Jane Austin . Secretarial. Lower School Victoria College, University of Chicago, Columbia University Mildred Arey Lower School �'■asL ^- —$ . DELPHIC 4 . Joyce Groth French, Spanish B.A., University of Washington English Florence Thompson B.A., Wellesley College French Susanne Cocaine Diplomee de Tours Kindergarten Irene Brix Ellison-White Conservatory English, History Gertrude H. Houk A.M., Cornell University French Frances Green ........ B.A., Stanford University; The Sorbonne, University of Grenable Lillian E. Summers . English, History A.M., Marietta College, Ohio Isabelle Breingan Lower School Nan A. Knapp Physical Director Temple University, Philadelphia 1 i i Music and Art Katherine Laidlaw A esth etic Dancing Pupil of Ruth St. Dennis Louisa M. Thompson Art, Piano Guildhall School of Music. London Interpretation of Modern Music under Louis Victor Faar, j 927 South Kensington School of Art, Lond on Mabel Hall-Smith . Voice, Glee Club New England Conservatory Jocelyn Foulkes Piano Pupil of Malwine Brcc, Vienna Gertrude Van Horne Piano 1 oronto Conservatory Anne O’Reilly . William Wallace Grah am Dr. W. S. Knox School Physician . 'Cello Violin �White graduation veils— flowers—a line of girls marchwg, singing, We are but another class graduating from the Hall, but we are proud to be in that long procession, proud to be another class to receive that honor. ��DELPHIC 5 Mary Aileen Martin As Class President, Mary Aileen Martin has guided the destinies of our class through three years at St. Helen’s Hall. We of the class of 1928 may not have done anything of extraordinary im­ portance, but to our president we owe in great part the success of all that which we have attempted. She is known to us as "Mare,” and we first met her in Sep­ tember of our Freshman year. At the beginning of her second year, however, she was taken ill and forced to leave school for the remainder of the season. It was a loss, not only to the class itself, but to the class basket ball team and base­ ball team. On the latter she was captain. This year she was named president of the Student Government body, and as a mem­ ber of the Glee Club, had a part in the operetta. In dramatics,she played a prom­ inent part in the Latin play presented last year, and this year capably filled the role of Phoebe in As You Like It. Mary Aileen, we hope that the success which has followed you through your Hall days will continue with you in the future. �6 DELPHIC Helen Adelsperger Jean Adix 'Ritzie,” as Helen Adelsperger is bet­ ter known, entered our midst from the Harding School, Marshfield, as a boarder in September, 192-1. She was elected Treas­ urer of the class for our freshman year. In her sophomore year she entered into athletics and started her career as a guard on our basket ball team, for that year she played on both the first team of the class and the second team of the school. In her junior year, she continued her good work on both the first class and the sec­ ond school basket ball teams and joined the Glee Club in the last half of the year. She sang in the chorus of the operetta, The feast of the Little Lanterns. In her senior year she was elected quite fit­ tingly to the Athletic Department of the Delphic, chosen Captain of the School Basket Ball team, and given a part in the Senior Class Play, As Yon Like It. Jean Adix, as a day scholar, came to our class in 1926 from Gresham High School. She drives to school from Gresh­ am every day, and her car plays an impor­ tant part around school—running errands and transporting boarders. Jean joined the Glee Club, and the next year continued her Glee Club work and took part in the operetta, The feast of the Little Lanterns. In her senior year, Jean was chosen to act as a business manager on the Delphic Staff and to take the part of the Silvius in the English play, As Yon Like It. Jean is planning to go on to the Univer­ sity of Oregon or the University of Wash­ ington and study dentistry with the idea of going into business with her brother and having offices with him. Jean has chosen her profession with determination, and we believe that she will succeed. �7 DELPHIC Harriet Arenz Harriet Arenz entered our midst from Grant High School at the beginning of her sophomore year, September, 1925, as a day scholar. Harriet has always been rather quiet and considered unobtrusive, but she has been distinguished for her wide knowledge of modern literature and her ability to play the piano for dancing at the lunch period. In her sophomore year she took part in the Latin play. This last year, her senior year, she brought glory and honor both to herself and to the school when she won praise and a prize upon the excellence of her theme of five hundred words on Fire Prevention, awarded her by the officials of the city. Harriet is planning to enter the University of Oregon this fall and major in jour­ nalism. Barbara Jane Averill Barbara Jane Averill entered the Hall from Grant High School in Portland in September, 1925. She was a day scholar, a capable one, and very likeable too. We called her "Barb.” It was not until her senior year, however, that she really dis­ played her true ability. At that time she was elected to the Delphic staff as art editor, and to her we owe all the cuts in this year’s Delphic. Why didn’t you tell us before that you could draw, Barb? There are some of us envious ones who would like to nominate her to the Hall of Fame for the brand new roadster which she drives to school each day. Barb also distinguished herself as one of the star forwards of our class basket ball team this year and helped to make possible the winning of the school championship by the senior class. Finally Barb did admir­ able work as Oliver in the class play As You Like It. �DELPHIC 8 Maxine Bennett Maxine Bennett, or "Max," joined our ranks as a day scholar from Irvington Grammar School, Portland, in September, 1924. After spending her freshman year here, she deserted us for a year and went to the Eugene High School at home in Eugene. However,she returned to us again as a day scholar at the beginning of her junior year. In that year Maxine joined the Glee Club, was in the chorus of both the Christmas Concert and the Operetta, and did a charming solo dance in the latter. In her senior year, as a boarder, she was elected to the Advertising Depart­ ment of the Delphic, and she has been very successful in dealing with the advertisers. She joined the Glee Club again, sang in the chorus in both the Concert and the Operetta, and again did the solo dance for the latter. She played on the class basket ball team and was chosen for Amiens in the Senior Class Play, As You Like It. Katherine Briggs Katherine Briggs began her school days at the Hall in the Lower School in 1919, and entered our class from the Lower School in 1924. She has always been a day scholar. Katherine is one of the Latin students, and has participated in the Latin plays of 1926 and 1927. When in her sophomore year Katherine was chosen to represent her class on the basket ball team, she played a fast game as guard. The "Old-Girl-New-Girl" parties of every year, when the "Old” and "New” girls meet to get better acquaint­ ed, call for costumes of originality and cleverness. Katherine won the first prize in her junior year for her costume and second prize in her senior year. As a member of the Delphic staff, she has writ­ ten up the "Music and Entertainment" of the past year. �DELPHIC 9 Mary Helen Carr Barbara Clarke Mary Helen was one of the early pio­ neers of the class, beginning with but a few of us in the Lower School as a clay scholar. When she arrived in the Upper School, she was elected chairman of the freshman class for a year, and just to prove her ability further she became a member of the Student Government in 1926 and again in 1928. "Monty” took part in the French play of ’25 and was a member of the Glee Club for the year '26. There was the place as forward on the class team in 1925 and 1928, and the position on the advertising staff of the Delphic in her senior year. May we com­ mend her for the excellent work she did in that department? Finally she took the part of Jaques de Boys in As Yon Like It. We wonder if there is anything at which Monty has not tried her hand and tried it well. Barbara Clarke began her Hall days in the Lower School and entered our class in 1924. In her sophomore year she was chosen to represent us on the Student Government—a position of honor and re­ sponsibility. The next year we bade Bar­ bara bon voyage, and she left us to sail for the Mediterranean Sea. We began the new year without her, and she was gone until the second term. In her senior year Barbara took Art History and was a great help with the knowledge of architecture, sculpture, and painting that she had ac­ quired on her trip. And in English class Barbara's compositions were highly enter­ taining with tales of sunny Cairo. Barbara was chosen to act on the Delphic staff in writing up the Old Girl Notes. She has been very efficient in her work—bringing us news of old friends that have drifted away. �10 DELPHIC Eveline Hall Elizabeth Hawkins Eveline Hall came to the school when she was a freshman. She had graduated from the Alameda Grammar School in Portland and came here as a day student. We remember the first time we heard Eveline play the piano—it was at one of our lunch period dancing classes, and Eve­ line surprised us by the way she played jazz—real jazz. Since then, she has often occupied the piano stool in the recreation room by popular demand during the lunch period while the rest of us dance. Eveline stayed at the Hall for two years and then left school to go to Texas to live. The following year, however, she was back at the Hall, and once more we heard strains of Among My Souvenirs issuing from the recreation room. Eveline will probably go to the University of Oregon next year. She is already famous for her University of Oregon week-ends, so why not? Elizabeth Hawkins, or "Bets,” as she was soon dubbed, came with her tennis racjuet from Reno, Nevada, High School in 1926. She came as a Boarder and im­ mediately began basket ball work. She was elected captain of the class basket ball team for her first year and played a brilliant game as forward on both it and on the school team. When the tennis prac­ tice began, Bets could be seen any after­ noon on the school court practising with her thirty-odd tennis balls. To some peo­ ple athletics is a science and Bets is such a person. She played in both the BoarderDay finals and the singles. The next year Bets came back as a day scholar. Again she played well on the school and class basket ball teams and again she won honor in tennis. Bets has been on the "A" list in studies ever since coming to the Hall, and she has put forth her best efforts both in the Advertising Depart­ ment of the Delphic and in the roll of Celia in the Senior play. �DELPHIC I 11 Janice Hedges Louise Holford Janice Hedges became a member of our class in the middle of her junior year, January, 1927. She entered from Oregon City High School, Oregon City, as a boarder and will long be remembered by under-graduates because of her excellent disposition. She established a reputation for herself by attaining an "A” average and by playing jumping center on the class basket ball team ’27-’28. She was selected to play the role of Pio in the Spanish play, Zaragnata, June, 1927. At the Old-Girl-New-Girl party in 1927, she greatly amused everyone by appearing on the stage as a grandmother, the wife of Peggy Lockwood. She has played in sev­ eral piano recitals, and in the English play, As Yon Like It, capably took the role of Frederick, the cruel duke, who banished his brother and niece to the For­ est of Arden. Janice intends to enter the University of Oregon in the fall. Louise is one of those favored few who can consider herself a member of this class from almost the very start, because she began in one of the lowest grades of the Lower School. She has been a day student from the first, coming in every morning from the farthest extremity of Dunthorpe. We say she lives in Portland, but Louise asserts that Dunthorpe is not Portland—it is much less plebian. We wonder what would happen if Louise ever ceased to be pleasant. She is one of those rare friends for whom such a thing is im­ possible. When she was a freshman, she distinguished herself as a member of the class basket ball and baseball teams. We remember, too, that was the year when the freshman class put up such a gallant fight for the honors in both sports. This year she became a member of the Delphic staff and with her colleague has efficiently su­ pervised the Exchange Department. �■L: 12 DELPHIC Virginia Holland Marjory Holman Virginia Holland became a member of our class at the beginning of her junior year in September, 1926. She entered as a boarder from Marlborough, a college pre­ paratory school for young ladies in Los Angeles. Her scholastic record is excellent, as it is generally possible to find her name up near the top of the "A" list. Virginia played on the class basket ball team in ’26. She is known to her more intimate friends as "Vee" and has established a reputation through her long hair and her ability to sing harmony. During the course of the entertainment with which the New Girls amused the Old Girls at their an­ nual party, she assisted Nancy Thompson in the singing of several songs. Her ten­ nis game is the envy of more than a few. In ’27 she was in the try-outs for the school team. Vee is undecided whether to attend finishing school in Washington, D. C., or go to college. Marjory began her high school work at the Hall when we were all freshmen, com­ ing here as a day scholar from the Ains­ worth Grammar School. She has always been quiet and enviably well liked, for Marjory is indeed a friend to anyone, and very dependable — class dues on time, committee work well done, and a "May I help in some way?" every time. We are told, too, that a long line of mascu­ line admirers waits upon the favor of Marjory. We really cannot blame them. In her first year at the Hall she "made" the class basket ball team, and for three years she has been a member of the Glee Club, for which we think she should re­ ceive a fine leather medal. Both last year and this she took part in the operetta given by the Glee Club. This year she was elected to the Delphic staff and has helped to produce for us a successful "Old Girl Notes” department. �DELPHIC 13 Elizabeth Ann Johnson Emma Johnson Elizabeth Ann did us a great honor when she came all the way from New York to attend the Hall. She was not long in becoming acquainted, however, for everyone wanted to know her. When she was only a freshman, she had a place on the class basket ball team, and the fol­ lowing year added new glories by being elected vice-president of her class. In her junior year she was made assistant literary editor, and this year she was the literary editor of the Delphic. In 1928 she also served on the Student Government. In her junior year she took a leading part in the Latin play, and this year proved her ability further by taking the role of Duke Senior in the class play. The school rec­ ords show two essay prizes beside Beth Ann’s name and two second testimonials as well. Beth Ann, we hope New York appreciates you as much as we do. Emma Johnson came to us from the Corvallis High School, Corvallis, as a boarder in September, 1926. Almost im­ mediately she gained a stationary place at or near the head of the "A” list, and, since that time "Emma Johnson” and "brilliance” have been synonyms to nearly every girl in the Hall. In her junior year, Emma did well not only in her studies but also in the Latin play of a Roman Marriage. In June, 1927, Emma received a first testimonial. In her senior year she was elected to the Old Girl Notes of the Delphic, but later changed to the Calen­ dar. She has made a great many excep­ tionally good literary contributions to the Delphic, both this year and last, as well as keeping a complete calendar of this year’s events. She was chosen to play the part of the old servant, Adam, in the Senior Play, As Yon Like It. �... .•* ■ #b_ ' \ 1 ' :• i : \ 14 DELPHIC ! V 3* j ; ! Helen Kaufman Helen Kaufman came to us at the be­ ginning of her junior year, September, 1926, from Lincoln High School, Port land, as a day scholar. Her first act of importance was to give an excellent por­ trayal of the famous orator, Cicero, in the Latin Play of a Roman Marriage in the spring of 1927. In her senior year she was elected to the Advertising Depart­ ment of the Delphic, and she has been very efficient in securing advertisements. All this year she has succeeded in keep­ ing high on the "A" list both in studies and deportment. She joined the Glee Club in January and appeared in the chorus of the Operetta, The Persian Princess. Later she took the part of the young hero, Or­ lando, in the Senior English play, As You Like It. She plans to enter the University of Oregon in the fall, and we are confi­ dent that Helen will succeed in whatever studies she takes up there. Elisabeth Kaser Elisabeth Kaser, or "Lib," came full of life and vigor with her twin sister from Annie Wright Seminary in September, 1925, as a boarder. Lib took it upon her­ self to know everyone in school and has been successful for three years. Her first year she played on both the class and school basket ball teams and joined the Glee Club. She plays the piano very well and has contributed a great deal to vari­ ous recitals. In her junior year, most un­ happily, she contracted a serious illness and was forced to be absent from school for a long time and, on her return, to restrain from anything but school work. However, in her senior year, she was quite all right again and fully made up for a quiet year by being elected to do the Cal­ endar of the Delphic, playing on both the class and school basket ball teams, and, with her sister, leading the entire school with pep in the yells. �DELPHIC Esther Kaser Esther Kaser, or "Eah,” as she is more intimately known, came to us from Annie Wright’s Seminary in September, 1925, as a boarder. She immediately became known as one of the "twins” from Juneau, Alas­ ka. She entered energetically into athlet­ ics, became guard on both the class and school basket ball teams, and joined the Glee Club. The next year she again en­ tered whole-heartedly into the spirit of things, but, unfortunately, because of ill health at the beginning of the spring term, she was forced to retire from ath­ letics for the remainder of the year. How­ ever, she joined the Glee Club again. This last year she was elected to the Music and Entertainment Department of the Del­ phic, she has played on both the class and school basket ball teams, and she and her sister, as our yell leaders, have added pep and enthusiasm to all the games of the year. Esther played Touchstone in As You Like It. 15 Jeanne Knapp Jeanne Knapp came from Washington High School in September of 1926. She came modestly, but it was not long until whispers told of Jeanne’s fast and furious game of basket ball. During her two years as a day scholar, Jeanne as center helped to pile up the scores on both the school and class teams. And not only in basket ball but also in baseball was Jeanne a leader. Her name was made in athletics. But not stopping there, she went on, and when the time came for the awarding of honors, Jeanne was called to receive a second testimonial. In the English Play, As You Like It, Jeanne took the part of Charles. She is planning to go on the University of Oregon to study physical education. We wish you success, Jeanne, in your chosen course. �V* ; 16 ■ • DELPHIC ; :£*V. :'S- f ' 'X ■ * j \• t ■ : s Kathryn Mansfield Bernice Mars Kathryn Mansfield came to the Hall as a post-graduate from Washington High School in June of 1926. We are glad that she considered spending two years of extra work to gain a St. Helen’s Hall diploma of enough value to spend them with us. Her post-graduate work has covered two years of English, French, and Spanish and a year of history of art. Kathryn, known to her friends as Kay, was chosen for un­ derstudy for the leading role of Zaragueta, the Spanish play of last year. Kathryn is a student, and her grades have always been high. We regret the fact that her doing post-graduate work has prevented her entering into the activities of the class itself. We would like to have had her as a regular member of our class. Kathryn is going to enter the University of Oregon this fall and continue her study of languages. Bernice Mars became a member of our class at the beginning of her junior year, September, 1926. She came from a great distance to attend the Hall, as a boarder, having previously attended Sweet Grass High School, Sweet Grass, Montana. She sang in the Glee Club in 1926 and 1927 and also in the colorful chorus of the operetta, The feast oj the Little Lanterns. In the original cast of the Spanish play, Zaragnita, she was to take the part of Dona Blasa, but when one of the other members of the cast fell ill at the last moment, Bernice carried not only her own but the other part as well. To her for her efforts in this double role should be given considerable credit for the success of this play. Bernice will be remembered by under-graduates for her good disposi­ tion and spirit of helpfulness. She in­ tends to enter Great Falls Business Col­ lege at Great Falls, Montana. �DELPHIC 17 Li / Myrtle McDaniel Myrtle McDaniel became a member of our class in the middle of her junior year, January, 1927. She entered the Hall as a day scholar from Lincoln High School in Portland. We little suspected at that time what an important part her literary ability was to play in the life of the Delphic. Our writer has also taken part in several school activities; she played guard on the class basket ball team, ’27-’28. In the English Play, As You Like It, she was selected to take one of the leading parts, that of Rosalind, the heroine, a role which she portrayed excellently. She intends to enter the University of Washington at the beginning of the fall term and to study journalism and short story writing. Her greatest ambition is to become a moving picture critic, and we believe that she will be successful. Betty McRobbie Betty came to us in September of 1925 from King George High School in Van­ couver, B. C. She brought with her a nice turn to her r's which has stamped her as English, or perhaps it is Bostonian, for she used to live there too. However, it really doesn’t matter—she has a nice turn to her r’s. We remember her as a quiet young lady with long blonde curls hang­ ing down her back. Nevertheless, since Betty has had a chance to stay and be­ come acquainted, she has made herself quite notorious for her pranks and dry sense of humor. But we wonder what would happen if Betty should ever be­ come inspired to hurry. The year she en­ tered, she became a member of the Glee Club. No contract for Grand Opera parts have been offered since, but Betty does have a nice voice. Finally, in her senior year, as a member of the Delphic staff, she has helped to make the Exchange De­ partment what we believe is an excellent one. �DELPHIC 18 Mildred Peterson Mildred Peterson entered our class in her junior year. She came from the Lowell High School, San Francisco, at the beginning of the fall term, Sep­ tember, 1926, as a boarder. She be­ came a member of the Glee Club chorus in 1927 and sang in the concert which was given immediately preceding Christ­ mas vacation. Mildred is known to most of her friends as ” Pete,” a nickname which, peculiarly enough, seems to fit her. In 1927 she was selected to play the role of Perico in the Spanish play, Zaragnila, and did great justice to the part. After her graduation from the Hall she will re­ turn to California, where it is her inten­ tion to attend Munson’s Business College in San Francisco. Under-graduates, espe­ cially boarders, will remember her because of the fact that she is so faithful to her friends, and because, even to the girls with whom she is not intimate, she is friendly. Dorothy Rogers Dorothy Rogers became a member of our class at the beginning of her junior year in September, 1926. She entered St. Helen’s Hall from Grant High School in this city as a day scholar. She sang in the Glee Club Concert which was given just before Christmas, 1927. She also took part in the chorus of the operetta, The Persian Princess, which we so enjoyed be­ fore the end of school, 1928. At the annual Old-Girl-New-Girl fancy dress party, which was held at B'nai B’rith Hall, she received the prize for the best old-fashioned costume, and it is our opinion that the prize was well awarded. She seems to have a faculty for winning prizes for dresses, because in the contest for the prettiest hand-made dress, made during Lent to send to the missions, she also won a prize. Her intention is to attend the University of Oregon in the fall. �DELPHIC 19 Nancy Thompson Janet Wentworth Nancy Thompson came to us from Roosevelt High School, Portland, as a boarder, in September, 1926. She joined the Glee Club, and her voice soon estab­ lished for her a reputation. She was solo­ ist in the Glee Club's Christmas Recital and took the leading role, that of the Chi­ nese Princess in the Operetta, The feast oj the Little Lanterns. Nancy was made leader of the boarders’ choir and soloist in both the Christmas and Easter Can­ tatas. Several times during the year she was called upon for vocal presentations and was chosen to sing the solo at Com­ mencement. The first part of her senior year she was a boarder, and a day scholar the second. That year she was elected to the Delphic staff as a business manager, and was Corin in As Yon Like It. Nancy plans to enter the University of Oregon and major in English Literature. Janet Wentworth, as a day scholar, en­ tered our class in September, 1924, and finished that year with a second testimo­ nial. In her sophomore year she was chosen to represent the class in the Stu­ dent Council, and distinguished herself by obtaining another second testimonial and honorable mention for her Colonial Daughter’s Essay. In her junior year she was chosen Secretary and Treasurer of her class and a member of the cast of the Latin play, and was awarded a first testi­ monial. As a result of the College Entrance Examinations she received the Mathematics Cup and the Senior Scholar­ ship. In her senior year she played on both the class and school basket ball teams, was selected to play the Melan­ choly Jaques in As Yon Like It. was elect­ ed to the Student Government, and was chosen Editor-in-chief of the Delphic. �DELPHIC 20 Class Will The Last Will ami Testament of the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-eight Be it known that: We, the class of 1928, do hereby will and bequeath to all future seniors our dignity and excellent conduct, which we have maintained for these four years despite the respon­ sibilities placed upon us. To the class of 1929 we bequeath the joys attendant on the publication of the Del phn feeling confident that they will be fitted for that honor. We also leave them all our English essays, our Burke’s Conciliation outlines, and whatsoever books, notes, and valu­ able information they may desire from us. To the sophomores we bequeath all the noble works of Cicero himself, considering this an act of true devotion. To the freshmen we bequeath an unsurpassed example of real virtue, which may serve them as a guiding light for the years to come. Finally, we, the individual members of the class, as follows: I, Jean Adix, leave my car to those who ride on the trolley. I, Helen Adelsperger, leave my athletic ability to Blanche Coe. I, Harriet Arenz, leave my collection of modern novels to the highest bidder. I, Barbara Jane Averill, leave my Delphic cuts to the Hall of Fame. I, Maxine Bennett, leave my gracefulness to Elouise Gilmore. I, Katherine Briggs, leave my unmannerly pen to Margaret Proctor. I, Mary Helen Carr, leave my dance announcements to all who like to trip the light fantastic. I, Barbara Clarke, leave my willowy figure to Katherin James. I, Eveline Hall, leave the piano stool to her who deserves it. I, Elizabeth Hawkins, leave all the secrets of tit-tat-to to Sally Cannon. I, Janice Hedges, leave my hedges to Mr. Bloom. I, Louise Holford, leave my carefreeness to Fanny Taylor. I, Virginia Holland, leave Laura Ellen’s black hat to Laura Ellen. I, Marjory Holman, leave my gentle voice to Christian Latta. I, Elizabeth Ann Johnson, leave the object of my interior decorations, namely, my Aeneid, to any one foolish enough to take Virgil. I, Emma Johnson, leave my speed in getting to classes to Rhoda Holman. �DELPHIC 21 I, Elisabeth Kaser, leave my unseniorlike giggles to Joan Thatcher. I, Esther Kaser, leave my ability to speak unsolicited in class to Barbara Fiske. I, Helen Kaufman, leave my jewelry to Mary Carpenter. I, Jeanne Knapp, leave my acrobatic ability to Susan Sargent. I, Kathryn Mansfield, leave my quest for knowledge to Madge Mason. I, Bernice Mars, leave my permanent wave to Alma Geddes. I, Mary Aileen Martin, leave the joys of student government to the school, knowing chat no individual will take them. I, Myrtle McDaniel, leave my dramatics in French to Nancy Nevins. I, Betty McRobbie, leave my powers of fast motion to Mary Lawrence McArthur. I, Mildred Petersen, leave my typing ability to Katherine Goodpasture. I, Dorothy Rogers, leave my Armishaws to Constance Green. I, Nancy Thompson, leave my ability to concentrate to Madelon Brodie. I, Janet Wentworth, do hereby close this testament by leaving all my Delphic worrics to next year’s editor. Signed The Class - of 1928. �B* f ■ r DELPHIC 22 Class Prophecy ■ J Name I Known As •I Helen Adelsperger . : 1 /L PkV JVf Her Roald Amundsen Eternally happy .Well dressed Jean Adix Jean Irene Castle Harriet Arenz Harriet Venus Talkative. Barbara Jane Averill. Barb. Rembrandt Genuine Maxine Bennett Max Pavlowa Smiling............ Katherine Briggs Briggs Princess of Wales Full of “wim, wigor * ' Would Like To Be and witality”.......... s. i Mary Helen Carr Monty Calvin Cool id ge Full of fun.................... Barbara Clarke Dunny Mrs. John Gilbert Amiable Eveline Hall Ev Clara Bow Behind frat pins Elizabeth Hawkins Bets Helen Wills Studious Janice Hedges Janice Titania With Made Ion Louise Holford Lulu Mary Garden A good sport Virginia Holland Vee Gene Tunney Sophisticated Marjory Holman Mar] Gene Dennis Demure Elizabeth Ann Johnson. . . .Beth Ann. . . .Mayor Landes Dignified �DELPHIC 23 Class Prophecy Famous for 194) Grin. . Professor famous for her goggles and collection of rare beetles. Hair Jean is now giving lectures in Europe on the art of proper make-up. Lending library. . . . Harriet, by means of her airplane, has been able to extend her lending library to all parts of the country. Drawings We hear that Barbara Jane has recently purchased the Franklin Auto­ mobile Company. Thrills. Miss Bennett is considered the most graceful girl at home and abroad. Good humor Katherine has opened a riding academy in the mountains of Armenia. “Hello” Conducting a world-wide campaign to raise money for homeless children. Travels Barbara is now a famed archaeologist and the author of “My House­ boat on the Nile.” Her jazz Much sought after model for sculptors and painters. “Them hair” Bets is now making a tour of America lecturing on “The Power of Tennis Suggestion." “All aroundness” Recently appointed conductor of the Portland Symphony Orchestra. One fur coat Internationally known opera star. “Harmony" Virginia recently founded the “School of Strength” for the weaker sex. Size ones Marjory is now playing a leading role in the French comedy “Taisezvous.” Figure (This is entre lions') Beth Ann is the chief author of all the college board examinations in Latin and French. �DELPHIC 24 Class Prophecy Known As Would Like To Be As We See Her Emma Johnson Emmy Socrates. . Brilliant Elisabeth Kaser Lib Billy Sunday Peppy Esther Kaser Eab Will Rogers Laughing. Helen Kaufman Llelen Walter Hampton Witty. Jeanne Knapp Jeanne. Red Grange Athletics. . . . Gertrude Ederle Retiring. Name Katherine Mansfield.........Kay Bernice Maes Grandma. . . Mrs. John D., Ill Unconcerned Mary Aileen Martin Mare Tommy Luke Busy Myrtle McDaniel Myrtle Helen of Troy Independent Betty McRobbie Betty Charlie Paddock Carefree Mildred Peterson Pete Vivian Duncan In a hurry Dorothy Rogers Dot Lindbergh Quiet........... Nancy Thompson Nan............... Edna St. Vincent Millay. . Adorable Janet Wentworth Jan Ty Cobb Saintly �DELPHIC 25 Class Prophecy Famous for i9 4S Vocabulary........... Emma has recently established a Girls’ Latin School in Moscow. Giggle She who has ended the bachelordom of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales. Squeals Lecturer on "The Proper Position While Speaking” and "The Necessity of Impressing Your Audience." Dimples Miss Kaufman has recently received a patent for "Finger Waves That Last a Lifetime." Sports Athletic instructor at the University of Fiji. P. G United States tennis delegate to the Olympic Games. Drawl Pampered wife of John D. Rockefeller, III. Orchids Miss Martin is considered the most popular house mother on the campus of the University of Oregon. Short Stories Instructor of the Russian Ballet in Moscow. She and Emma are rooming together. Drawl Betty is playin opposite Marj in the French hit "Taisez-vous." Dependability Mildred is now playing juvenile roles on the stage and screen. Being late .Miss Rogers has recently purchased the P. E. P. Company and is giving free car tickets to all Hall girls. Popularity It is rumored that Nancy has the finest collection of old and modern poetry in the world. Sense of humor Janet has just been made editor of the New York Times; it is rumored she started as office boy. �J 26 DELPHIC i Class Poem There stands a beacon light upon a hill; It pours upon the valley from above The sacred fire of sacrifice and love In streams of heavenly radiance, calm and still. It was not always thus; a spark divine, Kindled by human labors, prayers, and tears, Waxed and grew throughout the fleeting years Until the world about might see it shine. : ■ Up the high hill, and sloping towards the light, • : There leads an ancient trail, and countless feet Have worn it smooth with their courageous beat Passing ever onward through the night. Line upon line of pilgrims in the dark: They cannot pause; they march to seek Life's goal. But they must pass the light, and in their soul, Born of the radiance, glows a tiny spark. % So may we each bear with us as we go i A living spark of that eternal fire, That spreading ever outward, ever higher, . May light the world about us with its glow. Emma Wintler Johnson, '2S. ! V �A word or two about the school — editorials, they call them. A jew literary achieve­ ments of our more talented members. The honors given during the year. This is the literary department. �■M* m •• - is iV m. i �DELPHIC 27 Delphic Staff, 1927-1928 Editor-in-Chief . Literary Editor Assistant Literary Editor Old Girl Notes . Music and Entertainment Barbara Clarke, Marjory Holman Katherine Briggs, Esther Kaser Helen Adelsperger, Jeanne Knapp Athletics Louise Hoi ford, Betty McRobbie Exchanges .... Business Advertising Madelon Brodie Elisabeth Kaser, Emma Johnson Calendar Art Janet Wentworth Elizabeth Ann Johnson Barbara Jane Averill Jean Adix, Nancy Thompson . Maxine Bennett, Mary Helen Carr, Elizabeth Hawkins, Helen Kaufman �28 DELPHIC Editorials It is usually the concensus of opinion that when an editor is given rein to write one of those weighty and rather unreadable articles termed editorials, she must launch into a long sermon on the general betterment of the school and the individual. I, however, am not in favor of sermons of that kind, particularly the type attempted by very amateur editors. I am not able to discourse on how each and every one of us must help to uplift the school and maintain its principles, for I feel that I can with more propriety be preached to than preach of my own accord. Nor am I a Bolshevist throwing bombs at the established ideas of the readers of the Delphic. It is not my desire nor my place to do so, for I am merely a Senior of the Hall whom they call editor. This year I was told that I should have the privilege of seeing to it that another Delphic was presented to the school. Like many others on the staff, I felt a strange incompetency for the position and an ignorance of how to proceed in my task. In the months that followed there were times of discouragement. More than once we met the crisis that comes to every magazine staff—"No material, no finances." But gradually things adjusted themselves, and we came to enjoy our task. This year we followed the policy which the class of nineteen twenty-seven developed last year in making the magazine an annual. We remember it used to be a quarterly, then a semi-annual effort, and finally an annual. We hope that by having just the one issue we can make a connected record of the school year. We have put into it all our school activities—our Senior records, our athletic enterprises, a little poetry, some fiction, our achievements, our honors. For us, the Seniors, it is the last year at the Hall, and whether we go on to college or not, new interests and new activities will claim our attention, but of this year we want to have an accurate record which will keep it in our remembrance permanently. I know that it is not for one who is on the Delphic staff to commend the staff itself, but I think its members merit praise. They have worked individually, and they have co-operated in the hope of producing a Delphic which would reflect the true character of the school. It is for our readers to tell us whether or not we have succeeded. * * * Planning and discussing; blue prints; contracts. That was last year. This year we have it—the new building—and it was no air castle after all. The new building is not the wing which we hope to have in the future, but it is equally as satisfactory as any addition could be. The rooms inside are attractive, and outside we have a rock garden, arbors, and a lily pool with goldfish and a light house. Both in interior furnishing and exterior setting, the new building is delightful. �DELPHIC 29 Most of us remember the difficulties we encountered in former years entertaining in the cramped quarters of the main building. The unhappy seniors tried nobly to balance trays of tea-cups and cookies in the midst of the throng of guests—balanced sometimes with success and often with failure. But the faces of the seniors have now lost their strained expression as they go from group to group of guests gathered in the main room of the new building. And the guests themselves can converse with perfect case and calmness without danger of destruction from any source. This year the Operetta and the Senior Play were given with great success on the stage of the new building. Sometimes it does rain even in May or June, but this time Orlando was able to woo Rosalind without having in the back of his mind the fear that ' handsome satin doublet might be momentarily sprinkled by a sudden gust of rain if, between acts, he should be forced to leave the shelter of the gymnasium roof in a dash to the dressing rooms of the main building. The audience of admiring parents was not forced to hoist umbrellas nor feel the least concern for the health of their daughters shivering on the stage. It is indeed much, much better, and all the members of the Lower School who study there every day agree perfectly. * * Many people do not like to come face to face with frank commendation and praise, but the members of the staff of the Delphic wish in some way to thank those who have helped to make this publication possible. May we take the opportunity to do so here. There are many of them to thank, for the Delphic has been unusually fortunate this year in having excellent support. First, the Student Body, who have contributed finan­ cially and have filled the pages of the Literary Department. To certain members of the faculty goes credit for the contribution of such material things as type-writers, typing paper, and ink, besides their invaluable assistance and encouragement. To the publishers themselves we owe in great part the success of this issue. They have indeed been very generous with suggestions and help. And finally, the Advertisers—it is largely due to them that this publication has been made possible. May we help them as they have helped us. i �i / ; DELPHIC 30 i School Honors, 1927 In the American Chemical Prize Essay, the first prize of $20.00 in gold and a certificate of merit was won by: Harriet Mclsaac. i Her subject was "The Relation of Chemistry to the Apple Industry." The Medal and Certificate of Merit for the best essay on Patriotism, awarded by the National Society of Colonial Daughters, was won by: 3 s! Helen Stratton. Her subject was "The Unknown Soldier." Winners of the certificates of merit were: Saville Riley Dorothy Enos Anne Latourette Peggy Jones Catherine Dahm i The Lincoln Medal offered to a High School student by the Illinois Watch Company for the best essay on the life of Lincoln was won by a Senior: Lucile Bowman. Two prizes of three dollars each offered by the Portland Chamber of Commerce for the best essay on Fire Prevention were won by: Helen Hyde Harriet Arenz The Alumnae Pin is awarded to the Senior of High Scholarship who has actively contributed to the school life. This honor was given to Mary Malarkey Honorable Mention: Imogen Wentworth Geraldine Kirby The Scholarship Prize for the Senior year for the highest average of college board examination ratings was won by: Janet Wentworth The The The The ! ' 1 i Pittock Cup for French: Mary Malarkey. E. H. Meyer Cup for Mathematics: Janet Wentworth. Alumnae Cup for Latin: Mary Malarkey. Pittock Cup for English: Mary Elizabeth Wheeler. �DELPHIC 31 TESTIMONIALS The First Testimonials were awarded to pupils attaining an average for the year of: 90% 90% 95% 99% in in in in every study. attendance and punctuality, order, conduct. Geraldine Blodgett Lucile Bowman Elaine Hickman Mary Elizabeth Wheeler Emma Johnson Janet Wentworth Geraldine Kirby Mary Malarkey Helen Malarkey Marjorie Mautz Honorable mention was given for fulfilling the conditions of first testimonials except as to absence, when the absence was due to serious illness or late enrollment: Deborah Ball Margaret Price Madelon Brodie The Second Testimonials are awarded to pupils attaining an average for the year of: 85% in every study. 90% in attendance, order, and punctuality, 98% in conduct. Jane Boyer Jeanne Knapp Harriet Chase Sara Cannon Henry-Etta La Moree Dorothy McMillan Dorothy Livesley Elsa Boyer Mary Simmonds Elizabeth Zan Honorable mention was given to: Jane Cullers Mavis Hedberg Helen Gray Gatens Margaret Johnson Doris Wade ! �32 DELPHIC Elizabeth Barbara Manages Elizabeth Barbara had come to live with her cousin, Sidney Landrey, out of choice. She had walked around the family circle in a dignified fashion—stiff and odd in her black taffeta dress and her short, black socks. She had looked them all over, then she had chosen Sidney because behind the frigid mask of her face there had lurked a "smiley look." So few people had "smiley looks" in the Landrey family. Uncle Herbert had a "duty mouth" that looked as if someone had drawn it with a pencil in one straight line, and Great Aunt Louisa had eyes like gimlets that made small girls too conscious of cookie crumbs and untidy frocks. Next to Daddums, Sidney was the best, so 1 h/abeth Barbara chose her and went to live in the Bayview Apartments, which were at least two miles from the bay. Once away from the rest of the clan, Cousin Sidney donned her "smiley look and put some powder on her nose. She let Elizabeth Barbara wear red dresses and havecoffee for dinner once a week, and Elizabeth Barbara returned these favors with worship. But, now and then, Sidney lost all her sunshine when certain plain white envelopes arrived in an almost feminine handwriting. Elizabeth Barbara gathered that they were from a fourth cousin, a Gerald Adamson, who had given Sidney the diamond ring she wore on her left hand. She decided to find out about diamond rings and what they meant. It was useless to approach Sidney on the subject, however, so Elizabeth Barbara went to Michael. Michael and Elizabeth were pals, Ever since Michael had walked into the apartment so unceremoniously one night and had found Elizabeth Barbara in an unhappy heap on the floor, they had told each other things. It was easy to talk about Daddums to Michael, and Michael seemed to like to talk about Cousin Sidney to Elizabeth Barbara. So, one evening, when Michael dropped in from across the hall, and Cousin Sidney was making hot chocolate and sweet cakes in the kitchen, Elizabeth Barbara asked her question. "Michael," she said gravely, "what are diamond rings for, and why do they make people unhappy?” "Why, Betty Babs," Michael laughed, "what ever put such a question in your small head?” �DELPHIC 33 Elizabeth Barbara considered a minute. Michael's laugh was not a regular one, and his eyes were funny. I just wanted to know,” she answered. like it.” Cousin Sidney has one, and she doesn’t ' Elizabeth Barbara Landrey,” Michael cried, "are you positive?” Elizabeth Barbara regarded him scornfully. I ought to know,” she said. "She gets letters twice a week that go with the ring, and they always make her frown. Sometimes she cries.” Michael looked pleased. He took Elizabeth Barbara's small hands and started to say something, but just then Cousin Sidney came back into the room carrying a red tray and wearing a saucy little red apron. For two weeks after that, Elizabeth Barbara spent her evenings alone with the maid somewhere down the hall. On the maid’s nights out, Michael and Sidney condescended to stay home with her. Other times, they went off in Michael’s green roadster to a dance or a show. Elizabeth Barbara decided that she would be just like Cousin Sidney when she grew up—and work in the daytime in some big office and go out at night with a man like Michael. Then one day, Cousin Sidney received another letter, and, after she had read it, she sat for a long time staring out of the window. When Elizabeth Barbara went over to see what was the matter, she found tears in her eyes. "Cousin Sidney,” asked Elizabeth Barbara, "is it the diamond ring person again?” "Yes, honey.” "Well, please tell me what it means, your ring.” Sidney looked down at the ring on her finger. "It means,” she said slowly, "that I am promised to marry a certain man. see, Elizabeth Barbara, it is like a handcuif.” Do you "Oh,” cried Elizabeth Barbara, "but you can't marry anyone but Michael! Michael brought me home from school, today, and he told me that he would never marry any­ one but you.” Cousin Sidney began to cry. "Gerald will be here tomorrow night,” she sobbed. "At least, he thinks he will. He’s going to telephone me, but I was to go out with Michael. Oh, I do so much want to go with Michael.” �DELPHIC 34 "Give him back his old ring," said Elizabeth Barbara. "I can't, dear. I’ve promised, and a Landrey never breaks a promise. The family would never get over it." Elizabeth Barbara smiled to herself. She didn't like the Landreys—none of them except Sidney, and, of course, she had adored Daddums. "If he doesn’t call you before eight o’clock, will you go with Michael.' Elizabeth Barbara. "Y—yes- I will! asked I don’t care what he thinks.” Elizabeth Barbara heaved a sigh of relief and went into the kitchen to get cookie. A few minutes later, she went to pay Michael a call. "Now remember," she said on leaving, "if you don’t just make her say all right, tomorrow you’ll never have another chance. Don’t be scared, Michael; just say one for the money, two for the show, like taking castor oil." "A delightful comparison,” Michael answered with one of his boyish grins, and then he shook hands rather seriously. "Thank you, Betty Babs," he said. The next evening, Elizabeth Barbara studied her lessons composedly before the lire from seven o’clock until eight. At eight fifteen, she waved Michael and Sidney farewell from the doorway. At nine o’clock, she went serenely to bed and to sleep. Sidney did not get home until two o’clock. It took Michael and Sidney an extremely long time to tell each other good-night, since it was so late and they both had to work in the morning. At last she turned off the lamp and tiptoed down the hall. There was no need of quiet, however, for a sleepy, little figure clad in a brief, white nightgown met her halfway. Sidney knelt down and put her arms around Elizabeth Barbara. "Good heavens, darling," she whispered rather shakily, "why aren't you asleep?" "I want to know, Cousin Sidney," Elizabeth Barbara whispered back, "if you still have the diamond ring." "No— I haven’t," said Sidney, and squeezed Elizabeth Barbara’s hand. I have another one that’s— that’s nicer." Elizabeth Barbara gave a little wriggle of delight. to Cousin Sidney’s ear. "But— Then, she put her mouth close "Are telephone wires expensive to be fixed?" she queried anxiously. "I mean when they’ve been cut.” Myrtle McDaniel, ’28. �DELPHIC 35 The Art of Driving a Car It usd to be my firm belief that anyone who could drive an automobile was a person endowed by God with a special blessing—a sixth sense. A being so blessed did not have to learn to drive. He merely watched another for a moment, stepped into his place, and, utilizing this wondrous art which was his natural gift, managed the car with perfect ease and accuracy. He did not have to watch the road. He could easily converse at will with the other occupants of the car, because he was led by a super­ natural sense. No one ever need fear when riding in an automobile, because the driver was as dependable as the constellations. At one time, sad to relate, I was the lone unfortunate in the back seat when one of my friends, who had never driven a car before, decided she wanted to do so. She watched the present driver for a while and then changed places with him. As she did so. a wave of resentment swept over me. A sudden tightening of the muscles seized my whole body as I thought, "Has she the gift?’’ In a very few moments, my unspoken question was answered with actions. After a series of jolts—backward, forward, and sidewise—we started up the hill. However, we merely started, for suddenly we backed down again—directly toward the bay. When we stopped, with a great jerk, two feet away from that bottomless expanse of water, I decided very definitely that she was not one of the fortunates. Not until I myself attempted to drive, did I understand that the poor girl was merely going through what every beginner experiences. When I was forced to take the wheel of the car, I realized much to my disgust that I was not one of the chosen. How­ ever, my teacher kindly informed me that everyone goes through the same experience at first. To my dismay I found that in driving a car only practice makes perfect. I dis­ covered that a driver must keep his eyes and mind on the road and the car. Now, alas, in a car I no longer ride with that perfect ease and comfort which accompanied me formerly. Elizabeth Ann Johnson, ’28. i i i A Dinner Caroline had admired him, in pictures, for nearly two months, and now he was really coming to Seattle. He was only going to be there two days, but still she might have an opportunity to see him. If only her father would take her to the banquet, but she knew he wouldn’t, because mother wanted to go. Well, she would ask Uncle John; Aunt Margy probably didn’t want to go. A week later Caroline was sitting in a large dining room with several hundred other people. The orchestra started the national anthem, and he came into the room. All during dinner she sat looking at him. If she could only shake hands with him. But what was the use of thinking about it? It was out of the question. Still, she would ask Uncle John. And in his joking way he said, "We ll see.” Dinner was over. He came down the steps. People were crowding around him. She was standing in front of him. Uncle John gave her a nudge. She looked up at the tall young man in front of her and said, "Will you please shake hands with me?” "Why, of course,” he said. He was gone. People were crowding around her. She was too thrilled to move. She had shaken hands with Lindbergh. Jean Morrison, '29. �36 DELPHIC Little Pine Tree Little Pine Tree, growing high Toward the sky Where dwells thy God, Shooting upward from the sod, Pushing by Where many feet have stamped and trod; Tender branches, green and slim, The work of Him, Now your budding verdure raise In his praise The praise of God, Who, by his power drew you from the sod. Emma Wintler Johnson, '28. i i i The Blue Skies of Greece It is a pin- to disillusion those trusting and romantic souls who think of Greece in general and Athens in particular as a place where the sun shines brilliantly all the time and it never, never gets cold, but I feel that it is my duty to do so. I was one of those misguided people until I went there. I had looked forward to basking in the warm sun­ shine and thinking pityingly of my friends at home as 1 nibbled the famous Greek olives and feasted my eyes on the Parthenon. The morning that our boat arrived in the Piraeus, the port of Athens, a cold driz­ zling rain was falling. Although I was terribly disappointed, I told myself that, alter all, it had to rain once in a while everywhere, and probably it would clear up in the afternoon. Our guide met us when we got off the boat and escorted us to Athens. He assured us that this weather was an unusual and unheard-of thing. He continued to assure us the whole time we were there. We stayed in Athens ten days, and even7 day of the ten it rained. Of course 1 am used to rain, but the kind that falls in Greece is the coldest, wettest, most thoroughly disagreeable rain that I have ever experienced. Now and then the supply of water exhausted, apparently, and the rain ceased for a few minutes. At these infrequent mo­ ments we caught glimpses of the blue Attic sky, which our guide earnestly informed us was the bluest in the world. Maybe it was, but I didn’t care. The blue Attic sky only made the rain seem worse when it began again. There are many beautiful things to see in Athens, but most of them are out-ofdoors. and I am not enough of a lover of the beautiful to be able to appreciate it when J am drenched to the skin. The only things that I could really enjoy were those which could be seen in nice, warm, dry buildings. I would be ready to say that the sun never shines in Greece, if it had not come out the day we left. As we sailed away we could see the dazzling sunlight reflected from the white roofs of Athens in the distance. But what good did that do us? Barbara Clarke, ’2S. �1 DELPHIC 37 Just a Dog Dick is my little clog's name. He is just a mongrel, and the doctor, to whom we took our pet when he broke his leg, says that he is part Fox-terrier and part Spitz. If you will picture an all white, straight-haired fox-terrier, I will try to paint him to look like my dog. I will lengthen the short straight hair to a soft white coat about an inch and a half long and place a perfect black saddle in the middle of his back. As for the tail, that is a very short member and needs only to be made a coal black puff. The head is covered with very soft and velvety hair. His muzzle is gray. The big brown eyes are encircled with a pair of brown-rimmed glasses, which are held in the proper place by bows over each ear. The last bit to be altered is the top of the head, which is all black except for a "penny spot" in the middle. The almost forgotten ears are very black and fuzzy. Katherine Briggs, '28. i i i Donkeys One day, when mother and I were in Egypt, we decided to go to the city of Memphis, where there are some tombs of Egyptian kings. It was about twenty-five miles from Cairo, where we were staying. Upon inquiring, we found that it takes a whole day to get to Memphis and back because, although one travels the first twenty miles on the train, he must ride a donkey for the remaining five miles. We started out in the morning, mother wearing about the most inappropriate dress for donkey riding that could be imagined. We had left most of our clothes in our trunks in Paris, and mother had only two dresses that she could possibly wear without a coat. One of them was an old afternoon dress with fur trimmings, and the other, quite a good black satin suit. She insisted on wearing the one with fur trimmings, because she said she knew she would ruin the other if she wore it. When we arrived at the place where the donkeys awaited us, it took the guide, two men who accompanied us and carried the lunch baskets, and me at least ten minutes to get mother on her donkey. As we alighted several times on the journey to look at things and to have lunch, this process had to be repeated at least six times. Finally we started and, when mother had recovered from her fear of falling off enough to take an interest in other things, she asked one of the lunch basket men, who was walking beside her, what the names of our donkeys were. He asked if we were Americans, and when she had told him, he said that her donkey was named Yankee Doodle and mine Jack Dempsey. I wonder what they would have been if we were English? In due course we arrived at Memphis. After having gone into several subterranean tombs and eaten our lunch, we started back. On our return journey we met several groups of people riding donkeys. Jack Dempsey and the guide's donkey invariably greeted their brother and sister donkeys by raising their heads and making loud and raucous noises. Yankee Doodle never made a sound and trotted along as quietly as he could. He was trying not to attract attention to the dress that mother had on! B. Clarke, '28. �I f ; DELPHIC The Tragedy of Being an April Fool Baby For some unknown reason my entrance into this world was not heralded with , , much enthusiasm maybe because I was an April Fool baby from the start. Instead of living up to my parents’ expectations and being little John Jay Jr., I turned out to be merely Mildred. This was rather a blow to the family, but they tried to make the best of it. At first Dad thought that I was a nuisance because, with one member of my sex already in the family, he was getting rather tired of fussy little girls who had to have their way all the time. One day, though, my nurse dropped me, so from then on I was treated like a princess. When April Fool’s Day came in my fourth year, my mother let me have my first birthday party. I asked a whole lot of little girls so I’d be sure to receive a lot of presents. Alas, to my great surprise, most of my presents were empty boxes with papers in them saying, "April Fool." To comfort me Mother and Dad gave me a little ring, which I swallowed two days after my birthday. When I grew to be six years old and had the thrill of going to school, all the little boys used to tease me, saying, "Ha! Ha! You’re an April Fool," and treat me with huge boxes of candy which were in reality only chocolate covered onions and papers. Although I am a little older now, I can still look back and think of all the tragedies of being an April Fool Baby. Mildrfd Roberts, ’29. i i i A Speaker of Importance "Ladeez and gentlemun!" The speaker made a dramatic pause, and the audience, tense with interest, sat fairly on the edge of their seats in their eagerness to hear his next words. But the stillness was broken, for a soprano voice spoke from one of the front seats, "Mr. Speaker, maybe you ve forgotten that this is a stag party.” The speaker was v isibly embarrassed, but he gathered his forces together and began once more: Gentlemun! When I look upon your shining faces—” f i m Again the stillness was broken. "Quick, Beth, your compact, please." But the speaker seemed oblivious to the remark and continued: "My friends, it is with great pleasure that I am here today to-to—now let me see—to speak— ", 35 W A member of the audience, who seemed to be of more importance than the others, now put in a word: 'Mr. Speaker, it will be all right to leave that part out. You may proceed to the next.” ’ m Mi m §si iV; Hereupon the pompous orator seemed to lose his dignity entirely. He began to blush and to smile and then to laugh, and with him the entire audience laughed too, including the more important member in the rear of the room. . i "My friends, I thank you,” stammered the would-be orator. A;.« VA "You may take your seat and come in seventh period,” remarked the more important member in the rear of the room. And it was only the fourth year English class practicing oral recitations, after all. Janet Wentworth, ’28. I 1 S\ �DELPHIC 39 The Charm Gaily I ran through the forest—cracking the twigs under my feet—snatching at beams of sunlight trying to bar my way. I was too happy—too young to stop. Yellow and red leaves fell before me as I ran. I heard a soft caressing laugh—surely the laugh of a fairy. I tiptoed up to a big tree, I could peek just once. There in a fairy ring were six elves dancing and playing. I wanted to play with them. I quietly watched them—jealous of their fun and pouting just a little. A butterfly fluttered beside me. I turned to run after it. It all had vanished and the scene before me. It was winter—I was old again. The blind man had ceased playing his violin. Nancy Thompson, ’28. i i i Night The clock had just struck twelve. The moonlight streamed in through the open window and flooded a corner of the room. A jumble of pillows was revealed. There were pillows of all descriptions: pillows of gaily colored ostrich feathers, pillows of organdy ruffles, and pillows of lace. Around them a faint perfume seemed to cling and play on the clear night air. Annie, don’t you want to come over here in this pool of moonlight? It is most glorious.” "But, Richard, I'm very much afraid. If our mistress should awaken, it would mean the end of all our happiness.” "Oh, Annie, dear, come quickly. Our mistress is sound asleep, and I have so many things to tell you.” Annie looked especially beautiful tonight. Her dress was the bluest of blues—but no bluer than her eyes—and it was just short enough to show her dainty silver slippers when she walked. "Richard, this moonlight is lovely. It is just like having day in one spot and night all around it. You can jump from one into the other. Come with me and let us run through them.” "Annie, won’t you stop playing for just a minute? We have only a few short hours, and it has been so long since I have had you alone. Don’t you want to listen to me, darling?” "Of course I want to listen to you, you silly boy. But can’t you come and play with me for a minute first? It is such a lovely night to play,” begged Annie as she ran over to muss his hair. It was lovely hair to muss, so black and shiny, and it was always neatly combed. "Now I have you,” laughed Richard, "and I will hold you in my arms and smother you with kisses until you promise to sit still and listen to me.” "Oh, Richard, such a terrible threat,” Annie answered, her twinkling blue eyes betraying her true thoughts. "How could you be so cruel?” "It is you who are cruel,” said Richard. "Sometimes I doubt that you love me, when you tease and are so sarcastic. Forgive me for saying the things I did. I didn’t mean them.” "Forgiven, Richard—always when you want to be. And a kiss because you are so sweet.” The hours passed quickly as happy hours always do, and when the cock announced the break of day in his bold, intrusive manner, there was a mad scramble as the dolls of their mistress’ boudoir scurried back to their places. Nancy Thompson, ’28. �■i P;i 11 40 ! Scenes About School •> Janet Wentworth calling a Delphic meeting. Jean Adix and Helen Kaufman. Madge Mason looking for Mare. A few freshmen. Miss Stevens and some algebra students. Mid and her violin. Mare talking to the seniors. Beth Ann and a copy of As Yon Like It. Emma Johnson thinking. Vast heaps of seniors. Marjory Holman looking bored. The deficiency list. Betty McRobbie registering sweetness. Ritzie playing with her hair. Vee and her appealing gl ances. Our eleven-thirty dancing cl ass. A copy of Burke’s Conciliation. A dignified senior with the giggles. 1 ; i ' ■ ' ; Nancy Thompson, ’28. i A- B J ■ / HI !£v DELPHIC w ■ m m m iM , (ii . : i \ ft N �’p. ■ - ■ M 1 r:. - [Oi =: '• '■ ' i g ;r F- . i N i. - .8--. School spirit and good sportsmanship—the two most important qualities in any ath­ letics. It is our hope that the girls who have represented the school in all interscholastic competitions have been true exponents of those qualities. �DELPHIC 42 r.-HSJR First School Team B. Butler J. Knapp . J. Smith, E. Hawkins S. Cannon, H. Adelsperger (Captain) Center Side Center Forwards . Guards . Second School Team Center Side Center . Forwards . Guards . Seniors K. James . D. Insley, J. Wentworth . G. Nelson, N. Nevins, S. Reed . M. Denton, E. V. Kaser, V. E. Kaser, H. Malarkey Class Teams J. Knapp E. Kaser, J. Wentworth E. Hawkins, B. J. Averill . H. Adelsperger, E, Kaser (Captain) C. . F. G. . . s. c. . Sophomores C. . B. Butler (Captain) D. Insley ...... S. C. F. . N. Nevins, S. Reed, J. Smith M. Denton, H. Malarkey, E. Sheeley . G. . Juniors K. James . A. Geddes V. Insley, M. Roberts (Captain) . S. Cannon, D. Lichty freshmen ....................................... D. James K. Dant P. Cullers, G. Nelson (Captain) J. Loomis, H. Stratton �! DELPHIC 43 Tennis The rainy season was a great handicap to the playing of our tennis tournament this year, and the finals will be played much later than usual. There were sixty-four entries for the senior singles, thirty-four for the junior singles, and sixteen for the beginners. Some very good games were played in running off the tournament. Some of the players were so evenly matched that no one could foretell the results. In one section of the quarter finals, Elisabeth Kaser and Josephine Smith played hard for first place. The former won in a three-set tournament. In another section Sally Cannon was victorious, and Mary Helen Carr was runner-up. Sally Reed and Helen Adelsperger competed in the third division of the quarter finals, and Sally's steady playing won for her. Jane Dutton was defeated by Elizabeth Hawkins, also in the quarter finals, and this left two very interesting matches for the semi-finals. Josephine Smith and Sally Cannon played a splendid two-set game, the latter winning. Sally Reed and Elizabeth Hawkins played an exciting match, which was finally won by Elizabeth. By this process of elimination the same two who played in the finals last year will play again for championship some time in May. The junior tournament was quite exciting. Betty Butler and Jane Grahamc played the semi-finals, and Jane won. Janice Hedges defeated Genevieve Woodard, and then, by defeating Jane, won the Junior Cup, which was given by Josephine Smith and Mildred Roberts. The beginners' tournament was won by Betty Holman. She played an unusually good game for her first season. The "Days" doubles, made up of Sally Cannon and Elizabeth Hawkins, defeated the Boarders doubles—Josephine Smith and Virginia Holland. In this game, as in all the others, the battle was hard fought, and much work and perseverance were shown. �44 DELPHIC Basket Ball COACH IMPRESSIONS Helen Adelsperger—Captain, Guard. "Ritzie,” this year's captain, and guard for the last three years, deserves much credit for her splendid work. She has played a year more than any other player. We regret that this is her last. Jeanne Knapp—Center and Side Center. Her speed and jumping ability in our games have shown us why she has held first place in the high jump at the Multnomah Athletic Club for several years. We are sorry that this is her senior year. Sally Cannon—Guard. Sally, our tennis champion, is a much-feared guard. When the ball comes in her division, she always gets it. We are glad she will be with us next year. Elizabeth Hawkins—Forward. ''Bets,” also a senior, has been an important part of the scoring element. Her work in shooting unusual baskets and in tiring her guard have been much admired. Josephine Smith—Forward. "Jo” and "Bets” have worked out a number of passes which have been most effective. "Jo’s” shots from under the basket have won many points for us. Betty Butler—Center. Betty has made a formidable center. Her height, combined with good coordination, make her a center to be reckoned with. Sally Reed—Forward. In Sally we find that "Good goods come in small packages.” She is alert, swift, and sure. Her way of darting under the arms of her guard and shooting baskets is noticeable. Nancy Nevins—Forward. "Here, there, and everywhere” that the ball may be, we find Nancy. Always ready for a quick pass to Sally or a shot for the basket. Helen Malarkey—Guard. Though not very large, "Cherub” was ever a surprise to the forwards she guarded because of her speed and alertness. Dorothy Insley—Side Center. "Dot I.” possesses both accuracy and perseverance. If one looks for the ball in a game, she will find "Dot I.” in that vicinity. Janet Wentworth—Side Center. Janet is an all around good player, dependable and steady. We shall miss her next year. Grace Nelson—Forward. Grace, though a Freshman, has won a place on the school team. Her ease in shoot­ ing baskets and her accuracy predict a successful future. Marion Denton—Guard. Marion has a way of getting the ball just as the forward reaches it. This means a toss-up, which usually results in Marion’s favor. Katherin James—Center. Katherin’s first year on the team. She will give our first team center some hard competition next year. Mildred Roberts—Forward. "Mid” certainly can get the ball in a hurry when it is in her division. She has possibilities for an excellent forward for next year. Elisabeth and Esther Kaser. The Twins were not only full of pep when leading our yells but also good substi tutes in the game. Nan Adams Knapp, Coach. I s i �A CALttlOanJ Days of study and work and days of recreation—teas, dances, games, entertainments. It has been a colorful, enjoy­ able year—one which we shall all long remember. I �DEL PH IC 45 Calendar September 6. The "day dodgers" register. Most of the boarders have arrived. We bid good-bye to joyous vacation days. September 7. Classes begin today. We are all here, old girls and new, ready and waiting to uphold the ideals for which the Hall stands. In between classes we find out what a "wonderful' time everyone had during the summer. September 14. Everyone goes to hear Lindbergh speak at the Sta­ dium. All the girls are in ecstasy. They have seen "Lindy" in person. October 4. The Old Girl-New Girl dance at B’nai B’rith Hall. The initiation is a success! We didn’t know Hall girls liked doughnuts so well! October 5. Poor boarders! They missed their sleep last night. Ritzie and others attend classes in a daze. October 12. Assembly. A fireman from the Portland Fire Department gives us a talk on Fire Prevention. He does an unheard-of thing—causes the students to think. Essay prizes are awarded to Harriet Arenz and Helen Hyde. October 14. Another assembly. Major Cross, the noted British lecturer and explorer, gives us an interesting talk illustrated with lantern slides. Now we know that strawberries will keep that school-girl complexion, and that squirrel coats may be purchased for S3.75. October 19We need discipline. The Student Government is formed. Woe to the unlucky girl who exhibits silk stockings, non-regulation dresses, and poor conduct. October 21. We are entertained by the Alumnae. It is indeed a novel feeling. Piano and vocal solos are enjoyed by the students and a few visitors. October 23. Reverend and Mrs. Townsend of Cuba visit our chapel at Evensong. October 29. Excitement prevails. Is everybody ready? boarders’ first dance of the year. It is the �DELPHIC November 3. The Faculty Tea is held in our new building. The only mishaps of the afternoon are such incidents as gen­ erally mixing names. Mildred Roberts entertained us with two violin numbers, and Nancy Thompson sang wo selections. November 7. Student Government summons offenders. We all re­ solve to reform. November 10. Reports. And we thought we studied enough to get an "A.” November 11. Armistice Day! week-ends. All boarders are enjoying special November 14. Lord Archibald Flower, Mayor of Stratford-on-Avon, gives us a splendid talk on Shakespeare. November 17. Community Chest workers make a touching appeal for aid. Sister Superior's sug­ gestion that we help the Chest for our Thanksgiving charity work is eagerly accepted. November 22. Our money for the Chest is counted. The Freshmen have given the most. November 23. Thanksgiving vacation! Need we say more? November 28. Blue Monday. Why can't we settle down to work? How we envy those people who can concentrate! December 12. Helen Adelsperger, better known as Ritzie,” is unanimously elected captain of the basket ball team. December 13. The peppy Kaser twins are elected yell leaders. We expect to see a rise in school spirit. December 14. A long anticipated day. The boarders present their Christmas Cantata, and many day pupils spend the night at school. If boarding were always such fun, there would be no day students at all. December 15. Victory is sweet! We defeat the Academy of the Holy Child 65-1 in the first basket ball game of the season. �DELPHIC 47 December 16. Christmas vacation. Almost three weeks of play before us. The boarding department looks as if a cyclone had swept through it. January 4. School begins once more. We find that Santa Claus donated many leather jackets. January 12. A candy sale to raise money for the Delphic. result, of course, is highly satisfactory. The January 20. Reports. Enough said! January 23. Exams begin, and we lose no time in discovering how little we know. February 3. The Lower School presents Pierrot el les Korrigaits, a French play taken from the folk lore of Brittany. Mile. Cocaine directed it, and it is indeed well done. February 7. Mr. Jones of the Boychuk-Jones Studio shows us exquisite colored lantern slides of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. February 18. Our only basket ball defeat of the year. Mt. Angel Academy plays a hard, fast game of ball and carries away the laurels with a score of 26-13. Where were the Hall rooters? February 22. We celebrate Washington's Birthday with appropriate exercises. Someone tries to tell us that Washington linin't cut down the cherry tree. The Sophomores, by winning the class game, prove their superiority over the Freshmen. February 23The Seniors follow suit by defeating the Juniors 18-14. February 24. Mrs. Reinhart, President of Mills College, gives us an inspiring talk on American Girlhood. February 28. The Hall wins over Reed College in basket ball 28-14. The yell leaders instill pep in everyone. March 6. The closest and most exciting game of the year is played between the Seniors and Sophomores. The Sen­ iors are victorious with a score of 26-24. �48 DELPHIC March 9This time the Academy of the Holy Child is defeated at the Hall with a score of 68-6. The Academy girls are certainly good sports. March 13. i ii Miss Foulkes delivers an interesting lecture illus­ trated with selections on the piano, upon the opera, The Snow Maiden. The opera will soon be given in Port­ land, and the girls are planning to see it. March 16-20. Our spring vacation. The first touch of real spring weather, and such a good time as we had1 March 20. Try-outs for the Senior plan. The class has decided to tty to be Shakesperian actors and present As Yon Like It this year. April 4. Confirmation at a lovely service in the chapel. Eight Hall girls are confirmed by Bishop Sumner. April 6. Good Friday. The boarders have services in the chapel. April 8. Easter Sunday. Early services in the chapel and, following breakfast, the Easier egg hunt. April 12. Sister Superior sends the boarders to see the Bess Whitcomb players in Bernard Shaw’s You Never Can Tell. May 2. The Glee Club presents its annual operetta. It is The Persian Princess this year, with Marie Bernard in the title role, supported by a large chorus. May 10. Several of our more gifted members present a de­ lightful musical in the new building. May 17. The Alumnae entertain the graduating class at tea. The mighty twenty-nine are informed that they are now members of the Alumnae Association of St. Helen’s Hall. What a strange sensation it is! �DELPHIC 49 June 2. The Lower School presents a charming entertainment for the student body and friends. The cast of the senior play is universally envious of the talent and poise which they display. They are playing "Home Sweet Home.’ It is the June Prom, the last dance at the Hall for twenty-nine of us! June 3. Our Baccalaureate Sunday! It means so much to us that even the undergraduates grasp the feeling that prevails. Bishop Sumner delivers his Baccalaureate Ser­ mon to the graduates at St. Stephens. Afterwards, the seniors serve the graduates at luncheon at school. And finally, the class picture is unveiled with appropriate ceremonies, and the Del[>hies are distributed. It is in­ deed one of the happiest days of the year. June 4. As Yon Like It presented by the senior class. Our new building makes possible an evening performance. The last day at the Hall! The Bishop celebrates the Holy Communion in our Chapel, followed by breakfast in the dining room. The senior breakfasts with Bishop Sumner presiding are always a memorable event, and ours is no exception. Later everyone meets at Trinity for our final Commencement practice. At seven o'clock in the evening the early arrivals are at the Parish House. The procession starts at eight-thirty, and as we march up the long aisle, singing the well-learned anthem, "Ancient of Days," it is hard to keep back a sob from one’s throat. After the presentation of the diplomas, the Bishop's talk, and our school song, we march slowly out, full-fledged graduates of the Hall, each bearing in her heart the hope that she may prove worthy of the diploma she carries. �50 DELPHIC The Old-Girl-New-Girl Party The Old-Girl-New-Girl Party was celebrated at the B’nai B’rith Hall this year, and was it a success? Yea, verily. As each old girl had as partner a new student or a teacher, every one felt as if she "belonged." At eight o’clock we had the grand march. According to custom, the Sisters and several of the teachers judged the costumes. Two boarders, Laura Ellen McKallip and Betty Jane Collins, carried off first honors by their clever portrayal of Spark Plug " Katherine Briggs, dressed as a vegetable vender, and Dorothy Rogers in the style of the "Gay Nineties" took second and third prizes. Our clever committee introduced several new stunts. We congratulate the new girls on the way they cooperated in the initiation. They have that elusive thing. School Spirit, and we welcome them to St. Helen’s Hall. The Boarders’ Dance The boarders made merry at their first dance, October 29th. The school hall was decorated with ferns and evergreens, while softly shaded lights completed the picture. Can you imagine a glorious night, a heavenly moon, a smooth floor, and incomparable music? If so, in your mind's eye, you can see our dance. We had moonlight waltzes too. Frank Walsh featured with his "slow drag" and showed us just how it should be done. Late in the evening we enjoyed coffee, cake, and sandwiches. We were fortunate in having such obliging patronesses as Mrs. Barnard, Miss Stevens, and Mrs. Deane. The Senior Prom On the 4th of February, 1928, the Senior Class successfully established a new precedent. Hall Seniors have given dances for many years but never before had one been a Formal. Nineteen-twenty-eight carried out the tradition of doing everything a little better than it had been done before. Our patrons and patronesses were Bishop and Mrs. Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Wentworth, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Holman, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Malarkey, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Carpenter, and Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Martin. Eager, excited girls with their escorts began arriving at eight-thirty. Everyone was anxious to make a success of our dance; pep and enthusiasm were not lacking. We danced until ten-thirty, and then Bishop Sumner told us of some charades in the dining hall, but immediately after the grand march, when we had crossed to the main building, instead of charades, Sister Superior had a delicious supper for us. Back at the hall, all too soon twelve o’clock came, and although the last dance was encored again and again, our Prom was over. Only the memory of the best Hall dance remained, but that memory will last for some time. Sister Superior and our other Sisters deserve the thanks of ever}' Senior, because it is due to them that our dance was such a glorious success. - �sgr.;; {a // U« it : /; :: $/ Mil HU H : :. :i ijLJi if ’Li sj U ULi-. mm I-O-D- (WrJll v2r'- i. . ' To all corners of the globe we look for the girls of for­ mer classes. If we have not mentioned all of them in these few pages, it is not because we have forgotten them. They are still with us in memory, even though they are not pres­ ent in our class rooms. ■ m - ��If DELPHIC 51 Old Girl Notes ’15 The small daughter of Mrs. Harold Dekum Gill (Amy Robinson) entered the Lower School this fall. Mrs. Gill is very active in Junior League work. ’19 Mrs. Harry Clair Jr. (Mary Helen Spaulding), who resides in Ridgefield, Wash­ ington, makes frequent visits to the city. 20 , £ Elizabeth Kelly is a frequent visitor to Portland from her home in Hood River. Virginia Thatcher was married to Edward Thompson of Pendleton the first of Sep­ tember. They are now making their home in Astoria. ’21 Mrs. James Pitman Ramsey (Janet House) often comes to visit her parents in Portland from her home in Bremerton, Washington. Mrs. Douglas Nical (Eveline Thatcher) has a baby daughter, born the middle of December. Mrs. Alfred Newman (Thyra St. Clair), who has been living in Shanghai for some time, visited in Portland recently. '22 Mrs. Frederick Alva Jacobs, Jr. (Marion Farrell) has a baby son, Frederick Alva Jacobs III. Mrs. Jacobs has been very active in amateur dramatics and Junior League work. Mrs. Donald Drake (Janet Griffith) has a second son, Franklin Griffith Drake, born in March. Virginia Edwards has announced her engagement to Mr. Herbert R. Earle, Jr., of Detroit. The wedding will take place very soon in Boston. Phillippa Sherman has been married to Mr. Jack Seabrook and is living in Portland. Both Mr. and Mrs. Seabrook attended the University of Oregon. Frances Spaulding attended the Junior League Convention in California in the early spring. :•- r£ 2! m,: mi m. -,Z �52 DELPHIC ’23 Hazelmary Price is planning to go abroad the middle of June to be gone until September. Margaret Spencer has been traveling in the south for a short time. Mrs. Richard Gill Montgomery (Dorothy Haradon) has a small son born in the fall. Lillian Luders, after being graduated from the University of Oregon in January of this year, took a business course in Portland. Bess Allen has been very successful with her music and now has large classes of young pianists. Florence Niles, since being graduated from the University of California, has been in the Advertising Department of the Journal in Portland. Mrs. Churchill Ettinger (Elizabeth Edwards) has been very successful in art. of her drawings have appeared in Eastern magazines. Many Gertrude Ireland has announced her engagement to Mr. Edwin Mott, Jr., of St, Paul, Minnesota. They will be married in June and are planning to live in Olympia, Washington. ’24 Irene Brix is teaching kindergarten at the Hall this year. Virginia Fenton is making an extended visit in the East. Katherine Hart is planning a trip to Europe early in June. She will probably be gone until September. ’25 Mrs. Jack Crandell Watson (Beverly Roberts) is now residing in Portland. Catherine Martin and her mother left in February for an extended trip abroad. Evelyn Meyer, who is attending Wellesley this year, spent the spring vacation in Burmuda. Celeste Proctor is attending Smith College. Lillian Bennett, who is traveling with the Chicago Civic Opera, was a visitor at the Hall when the company was playing in Portland. The wedding of Dorothy Statter to Mr. Waldon Byers of Pendleton took place in March. They are planning to make their home in Pendleton. Marian Statter, ’26, was her sister’s maid of honor, and Mayanna Sargent, ’25, was one of her bridesmaids. Analene Cohen was a recent visitor at the Hall. She is attending the University of Washington this year. �DELPHIC ■ ' 53 ’2 6 Phyllis Henningsen and her sister Ardeane left recently for China, where they will spend about two years in Shanghai at the home of their sister, Mrs. Severin Harkson (Doris Henningson, ’20). May Belle Allen, Catherine Van Schuyver, and Elizabeth St. Clair are attending die University of Oregon this year. Mary Mildred Reynolds, Elizabeth Martin, and Eleanor Poorman, who are attending the University of Oregon, visited the Hall during the spring vacation. Nancy Chipman and Helen Abbott are at Reed College. Helen Hembree has substituted at various times this year for us. Katherine Moore was recently married to Mr. Novert Jaurman. 27 Margaret Johnson is attending the University of Washington this year. Elaine Hickman, Dorothy Livesley, Elizabeth Zan, and Mary Louise Zan are at­ tending Mills College. Serena Morrison is studying at the San Francisco Art Institution. Dorothy Dunham, who has been at her home in Klamath Falls this year, visited the Hall recently. Geraldine Dye, Jane Cullers, Margaret Price, Lucile Bowman, Geraldine Blodgett, Esther Scarborough, Helengray Gatens, and Juanita Wilkinson are attending the Uni­ versity of Oregon. Helen Love is now employed in her father’s office in Bend, Oregon. Deborah Ball, Harriet Chase, and Jane Boyer are attending Reed College this year. Chauncey Devereaux, who is also attending Reed College, spent several weeks in Honolulu at Christmas time. Virginia Leadbetter is attending the Cornish School in Seattle. Mary Malarkey, who attended the University of Oregon this winter, has been spend­ ing several months in California with her family. Mary Alice Meyer is at Miss Ransom’s School in California. Jean Rosenblatt returned during the fall from an extended trip abroad. Mavis Hedberg was married to Mr. Harry L. Newton early last fall. Imogen Wentworth is attending the University of California. Mary Elizabeth Wheeler is at Miss Master’s School, Dobb’s Ferry, New York. spent the Christmas holidays in Portland with her family. Jane Ladd announced her engagement to Mr. Earl G. Tormey in April. ding will take place in June. The wed­ Geraldine Kirby and Doris Wade are attending business college in Portland. Rosamond Strieker is studying at the Portland Art School. She ■■ - ■ • �54 DELPHIC The Delphic wishes to acknowledge the following exchanges: "Rennselaer Polytechnic”—Rennselaer Polytechnic, Troy, New York. "Re-Wa-Ne”—Reno High School, Reno, Nevada. "Argos”—King Edward High School, Vancouver, B. C. "Kodak”—Kemper Hall, Kenosha, Wisconsin. "Jabberwok”—Girls’ Latin School, Boston, Massachusetts. "Columbiad”—Columbia College, Portland, Oregon. "Croftonian”—Crofton House, Vancouver, B. C. "Garrulous Pine”—Miss Catlin’s School, Portland, Oregon. "Academia”—St. Mary’s Academy, Portland, Oregon. "Lewis and Clarke Journal”—Lewis and Clarke High School, Spokane, Washington. "The Sally Port”—St. Mary’s School, Peekskill, New York. "Columbiad”—Columbia College, Portland, Oregon. Your stories are very original, and the section on athletics is well developed. We particularly enjoyed your Christmas number. "Academia”—St. Mary’s Academy, Portland, Oregon. Your poetry department is strikingly good. Perhaps a few more snap-shots would add to the interest of your magazine. "Re-Wa-Ne”—Reno High School, Reno, Nevada. One of the most interesting school magazines we have seen so far. Your illustra­ tions and athletic notes are unusually good. Your "Diary” is very interesting, and your stories are good. Your student body must be extremely active. "The Sally Port”—St. Mary’s School, Peekskill, New York. Among your stories we particularly enjoyed "The Quest” and "The Legend of the Bell Tower.” The poem, "The Ode to the Sun,” was very well written. We hope to receive your magazine again. �i ■ DELPH IC 55 mm U Us • ' ' r - •« ; V :fe •' : Tf Motto Never let your studies interfere with your education \ Teacher— What part of the problem couldn’t you get?” K. D.—"The answer.” * * * Teacher—"What were some of the queer things that Samuel Johnson did? M. Bennett—“Well, he married.” * * * Teacher in Virgil class—"Please scan these lines, girls, and when you finish you should have six feet.” * * * Teacher—"Please pass out quietly, girls.” * * * Teacher—"Who was the great reformer responsible for the separation of Church and State in Colonial days?” Bright Student—"Will Rogers.” * * * B. H. (in chemistry)—"Listen to that stuff smell.” * * * Teacher—"Helen, compare the ways of living in Colonial times with modern times.” Helen—"Well, they were civilized.” �56 DELPHIC 66 / I EARS have a Way of erasing the past from, the memory of man. Today We laugh and * live and remember. Tomorrow We laugh and live and forget. Memories of those days long since past are treasured. Through your memory booh The Delphic, you can laugh and live and remember, Modern portraiture is an art truly interpretive of character•— commemorative of personality. 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APPLEGATH Drugs Stationery CURTAINS AND DRAPERIES Established 1870 "Everything for Your Windows” EXCLUSIVE FURRIER The Curtain Store, Inc. Portland. Oregon Beacon 6516 173 Park Street Portland’s Oldest Fur House 129 TENTH STREET i i BROADWAY 454S �DELPHIC 60 “One of America's Exceptional Business Colleges “ There is no Substitute for CHAS. F. WALKER PRESIDENT —hence ‘Northwestern’ Superiority Our Latest Book Move Your Future Forward FREE Upon Request NORTHWESTERN ==\^'SchoofofCoinmerce fj) i 341 SALMON, AT BROADWAY PORTLAND, OREGON Xf The long bob is the predominating favorite of the moment —it is noticable— more femine with the back edge in curls. 100 UNGAR BUILDING Phone Beacon 3355 m Oi Conservative Custodian JIBERNlfeM �= 61 DELPHIC Hazelwood Pastries, Candies and Ice Creams ara recognized everywhere as being the finest you can offer your guests! They’re unsurpassed anywhere for Variety, Quality and Goodness! Use Burt Olney ...... .- - •-•-5 Brand PHONE—TRINITY 1294 Fancy New York Free Delivery -<-K BROADWAY & EAST SIDE Hazel woods Canned Vegetables 1 r- S Confectioneries and Restaurants E. Broadway & Wheeler 127 Broadway Forty-first and Sandy The Perfect Senior WE AIM TO PLEASE Hair . . . Jean Adix. Complexion . . . Betty McRobbie. Eyes . . . Katherine Briggs. Eye-lashes . . . Esther Kaser. Nose . . . Virginia Holland. Mouth . . . Nancy Thompson. Teeth . . . Dorothy Rogers. Dimples . . . Helen Kaufman. Hands . . . Barbara Clarke. Compliments of .. . DAN E. BOWMAN’S MOYER CLOTHING COMPANY THIRD AND OAK STREETS r’ .... , . - ^ :: •A 'v. m2 : ~ m I �62 DELPHIC ion Qifts A FRAGRANT Cedar Chest that can ^ be obtained Walnut or Mahogany Veneers, a Boudoir Clock, or many other novelties of which there is a wonderful dis­ play on our Gift Balcony. .-*■ HI r :i HENRY JENNING & SONS Washington Street at Fifth Feet . . . Marjory Holman. Figure . . . Elizabeth Ann Johnson. Brains . . . Emma Johnson. Artistic Ability . . . Barbara Jane Averill. Literary Ability . . . Myrtle McDaniel. Athletic Ability . . . Elizabeth Hawkins. Power of Concentration . . . Kathryn Mansfield. Dancing Ability . . . Maxine Bennett. Style . . . Helen Adelsperger. Knowledge in Modern Literature . . . Harriet Arenz. Good Sportsmanship . . . Janice Hedges. HONEYMAN HARDWARE COMPANY PARK AT GLISAN STREET ''Portland’s Largest Hardware and Sporting Goods Store” Golf, Tennis and Archery Supplies Jantzen Swimming Splits �* 1 r DELPHIC 63 1000 Paying Positions Where high school graduates get their final preparation for a busi­ ness career. ENROLL ANY TIME Start now to train for success, in­ come, travel, promotion and a real position in life. m ' t^ I were filled by Behnke-Walker last year from its list of stu­ dents, graduates and former graduates. It could have filled several hundred more, but de­ mand as usual outran supply. lyTy i ■ - \ . • ■■■ [Be Write for FREE Success Catalogue PORTLAND. OREGON BEacon 3138 r i Good Naturedness . . . Louise Holford. Pep . . . Elisabeth Kaser. Sense of Honor . . . Mary Aileen Martin. Piano Ability . . . Eveline Hall. Dependability . . . Mildred Peterson. Modesty . . . Bernice Mars. Conversational Ability . . . Mary Helen Carr. Capability . . . Janet Wentworth. Agility . . . Jeanne Knapp. COMPLIMENTS OF . • • JOHN F. KAUFMAN AND SONS . Ci ■■■ ana �■ DELPHIC 64 IRELAND’S Attract Young People Because: 1. Excellent Food. 2. Real Service. 3. Convenient Locations. 4. Friends will always be found there. IRELAND’S 365 Washington Street 125 Sixth Street 1 i ; j KNIGHT’S \ FIXER FOOTWEAR Our New Compliments of 1 Holland, Briggs & Noyes ■ i: 825 Yeon Building ;• v II; Portland, Oregon DEPARTMENT MULTO-MAID Styles for the Modern Miss $6.50 to $10.00 KNIGHT’S SHOES — HOSIERY I F Morrison and Broadway ill * : S t ■ 1 51 | < I;?l !l ; �DELPHIC 65 V SIMONDS SAWS SIMONDS SAWS WA ifhii ■ [ • . Simonds Saw and Steel Co. The Saw—Makers SAWS •=• KNIVES * FILES <- STEEL £3 'M SIMONDS SAWS SIMONDS SAWS r ■ �DELPHIC 66 Compliments of THE BANK of CALIFORNIA A NATIONAL PORTLAND, DANK OREGON $ixtk Street at Stark Can You Imagine: Helen Adelsperger keeping something to herself? Jean Adix a wall flower? Maxine Bennett calm and reposed? Harriet Arenz without her purse? Barbara Jane Averill selfish? Katherine Briggs with blue eyes? Mary Helen Carr a bore? Barbara Clarke in overalls? Eveline Hall paying her class dues on time? GO FORWARD WITH THE / r WEST COAST NATIONAL BANK SIXTH AND OAK STREETS PORTLAND �DELPHIC 67 Put Us to Work . . Let us help you in the planning and preparation of your catalogs, folders, and direct mail advertising. We are rendering such service to many progressive concerns. JAMES, KERNS & ABBOTT CO. Ninth and Flanders Streets : : Portland Elizabeth Hawkins unwilling to argue? : V.-: . " •n- Janice Hedges winning a marathon? Louise Hoi ford without her glasses? ■ Virginia Holland without an ailment? y- Marjory Holman running for a street car? : Elizabeth Ann Johnson unwilling to help anyone? Do yon know why the girls Decker Business College INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION have worn a path to Choose Your Subjects ami Specialize Miss Baird1s door? WE PLACE OUR GRADUATES DAY OR NIGHT SCHOOL GOOD EATS Phone—Atwater 4520 Alisky Building Portland, Oregon Emma Johnson turning cart wheels on our front lawn? Elisabeth Kaser cold and languid? Esther Kaser dieting? Helen Kaufman without Jean? Jeanne Knapp a vamp? Beacon 4151 Beacon 4152 HAZLETT’S GROCERY, BAKERY AND MEATS WE DELIVER THE GOODS Our Motto: "Quality Goods; Right Prices” II. C. WITMAN, Meats 374 Eleventh Street : Corner of Montgomery Beacon 769S DR. ROBERT B. BRANDON DENTIST Selling Building Sixth and Alder Streets—Suite 1215 PORTLAND, OREGON �70 DELPHIC Compliments of the Senior Class . �DELPHIC 71 BRANDES CREAMERY Man nfile hirers of "BRANDES” PREMIUM BUTTER Cream, Milk, Buttermilk, Eggs and Cheese Our Plant is the Finest on the Coast PI-ION US: Broadway 7082 Broadway 7081 - : '. ••• " ' -im : I a Fire? "Has it been put out?” "No!” i A mad stampede, a "survival of the fittest”! The children and the helpless knocked down, trampled upon and left—by a mob crazy with the thought of the alarm. On they come—ignorant of anything in their way. Screaming, yelling—fighting to get ahead. Down the hall—over chairs and tables. Eyes shining with intensity. Life or death— "It’s out!” Nancy Thompson, ’28. The boarders’ mail! COM I’Ll M ENTS OF LUBLINER FLORISTS Martin and Forbes COMPANY Florists • r.'> I Sfifi 361 Alder Street 387 Washington Street (Pittock Block) Broadway 2753 Portland. Oregon Sealy-Dresser Company MORTGAGE LOANS GROCERS City Mortgage Company BAKERY PRODUCTS, CATERERS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Third and Alder Streets Broadway 6201 210 Porter Building "'.r-V Portland, Oregon Mortgage Loan Correspondent NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. . �72 DELPHIC Compliments of the Junior Class �DELPHIC \ l 73 ^ r'c\ mshs&m ; ::':<:WW0^r " >#?■'m ' :i i If i i iW *i, ‘ Sj®4s —a—U v __ ^T/CiC £> ~.:W Women particularly appreciate the convenience of banking at the United States National where all departments of banking are under the one roof and management. Broadway aired Suj&llh. ail slairlk “One of the Northwest’s Qreat Banks” • .; it Si) >~: ' & '. i 1Z- �DELPHIC 74 ^llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIMI^ I Hand Bags and Leather Goods | | 1 i = = i i l J-JAND bags in all the latest styles and finest leathers. Overnight cases, card cases, hat boxes and all high grade leather goods. A most satisfactory place to trade. = = = = Fine Stationery and Engraving ^pJ-KGSHCi1. Broadway 6021 cBoof(S€ller$^Statio?icrs^ Office Outfitters 6 Fifths and^tar^Streets = = | = ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiHiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ Western White Cedar Co. Manufacturers of PORT ORFORD CEDAR. LUMBEK "THE WOOD ETERNAL” �DELPHIC 75 Compliments of the Sophomore Class C norcive a WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS, CARDS ENGAGEMENTS, AT HOMES. ETC. CjJleel CJie CfJlampind and (Dnibossind Social Stationery Desk Accessories fi"mm Leather Ooods Filth & Oak Sts.. Portland �DELPHIC 76 ~(o In the world of wall decoration Grasscloth is rccogmrcd as the most artisticanddurableof all coverings + + + + Hand-woven, hand-colored, it comes in lovely tints, and studied _ combinations of color ++ + + II you are planning redecoration, oi coverings foi new walls be . . . sure to see , r/V’w *• j (m X \ ' GlU-YS'S CLOTH r eh ^Berger ^Bros Xm \ J/— idS - ir\th =/c> Henry Berger, Jr. Studio of Photography THE BARN * * -- BROADWAY AND COLUMBIA �f; ;• •' ■ AUTOGRAPHS .. r m m umm. ; 2g&$ : 6^ ■ *J*V : t (* I : ! I 4- BAM: �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oregon Episcopal School Yearbooks Description An account of the resource This is a collection of yearbooks from the Oregon Episcopal School (OES). The bulk of the yearbooks are from St. Helen's Hall, with yearbooks also from the Junior College as well as Bishop Dagwell Hall. The title for the OES yearbook evolved from The Delphic to The Legend-Delphic. The title for the Junior College Yearbook was The Scintilla. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oregon Episcopal School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oregon Episcopal School Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921-1923; 1931-1995 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights are reserved by Oregon Episcopal School. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Yearbooks Conforms To An established standard to which the described resource conforms. Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) Extent The size or duration of the resource. 85 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. bound volumes Subject The topic of the resource Students Junior colleges Junior college students High school student activities Student activities Student publications Teachers Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. bound volume Title A name given to the resource The Delphic 1928 Subject The topic of the resource School yearbooks Students Student activities Student publications Teachers Description An account of the resource This is an OES yearbook from 1928. The yearbooks were published annually after 1925. Yearbooks from 1921-1968 were known as The Delphic and were created by St. Helen's Hall students attending in their high school years. St. Helen's Hall was an all-girls school that pre-dated Oregon Episcopal School. In 1969, the yearbook evolved into The Legend-Delphic with the addition of Bishop Dagwell Hall and male student attendees. After 1986 the yearbook branding begins to singularly list "OES" with a few volumes referencing "The Delphic" or "The Legend Delphic". Yearbooks helped to chronicle the school year's events and activities, in addition to listing each student and staff member. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oregon Episcopal School Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights are reserved by Oregon Episcopal School. Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context oes_delphic1928-compressed.pdf School yearbooks; Students; Student activities; Student publications; Teachers