Annie Wright School - Shield Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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H Y A K 29 2. “Nymhs and Fauns’ ’ H. Bemberg Jessie Smith 3. Address Bishop Keator 4. Valse Caprice, for two pianos de Greet Miss Bajohr and Cecilia Jubb Presentation of Diplomas Collects Benediction Recessional Hymn No. 522 O O Address of Welcome It is with a tinge of sadness, mingled with our joy, that we, the class of 1912, bid a hearty welcome to all those here today; to the Bishop, to Miss Fitch, and to the Faculty who have helped to make this school year a most successful one; to our friends, who have gathered to rejoice with us, and to our dear schoolmates, from w T hom we are to part so soon. Class Day is a day to which we have long been looking forward with joyful anticipation, but not without some sad thoughts, for it marks the end of our happiest school days, and now we must look forward to higher things. This year has been made particularly happy by the special privi- leges granted us by Miss Fitch, for which we are deeply grateful, and of which we have tried to prove ourselves worthy. Our class motto, 4 4 Run the Straight Race,” has been the keynote of our en- deavors in the fulfillment of our resolution, and our school motto our constant inspiration. But while we look back with gratification to the year’s record, on which the Senior class has stood at the head every month, as it should, in both deportment and scholarship, we acknowledge that our race has not been run without some stumbling and faltering, and that while we have attained much, we might have attained more. So, on this day of farewell, we would ask you, paraphrasing Matthew Prior : 4 4 Be to our virtues very kind, Be to our faults a little blind.” HELEN DOUD. -Qy -O 1912’ s Parting Gift The class of 1912, conscious of the fact that the educational activ- ity of this school is soon to cease within these walls, that a new Annie

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28 II YAK Japanese girls, returning, resent the intrusion of a foreigner and awake the governess, who has fallen asleep, and they pretend not to understand her explanations. A Ilanu San comes to the rescue and invites the American ladies to remain as her guests during the ceremonies. They accept gratefully and win the hearts of all. Characters O Hanu San, a Japanese girl of position Lena Jenott Kitu San Jessie Smith Kayo San Theresa Holmes Tsuma Lula Shedden Her Cousins Chaya, her servant Marguerite Warren Nora Twinn Dorothy Davies Dora Twinn Vivian Jacobson Young American Ladies Miss Minerva Knowall, governess Winifred Jenott Two Japanese Dancers Dorothy Davis and Mary Louise Jackson Chorus Lulu Clay Marjorie Cook Mary Tarbell Ruth Carlson Elma Stephens Catherine Hurley Mildred Allen Winnifred Howell Cecilia Jubb Nellie Patrick Scene — Japanese Garden. of Japanese Girls Lora Cornell Esther Carlson Marjorie Van Fossen Deane Southworth Dorothy Flye Vernita Swezea Marcella Smith Dorothy Strowbridge Dorothy McWaters COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Order of Services Processional Hymn No. 311 Prayer 1. (a) “To the Sea” (from “Sea Pieces”) E. MacDowell (b) “March Wind” E. MacDowell Theresa Holmes

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30 n Y A K Wright Seminary will arise on the shores of Puget Sound, wishes to show its fidelity and loyalty to the Annie Wright by presenting this picture, a reproduction of the first of a series of fifteen, picturing the quest of the Holy Grail, the originals of which, painted by Edwin Abbey, constitute a part of the mural decoration of the Boston Public Library. The legend of the Holy Grail dates back to the Middle Ages and is to the effect that the Grail was used at the Last Supper of our Lord and His disciples and later contained the blood of the Saviour. It was supposed to have been brought by Joseph of Arimethea to Europe, where it was concealed in a sequestered castle and accessible only to those without sin. King Arthur and his knights tried to find the Holy Grail, but none were successful except Sir Gallahad. In this picture Abbey shows us Galahad as an infant, seeing a vision of the Grail. In offering this token of our esteem to the Seminary, to adorn the walls of the library in the new school about to be built, we hope and confidently expect to see one picture added each year by the graduating class, until the series is completed. Therefore, in the name of the class of 1912, I have the honor of presenting this picture to the Annie Wright Seminary. ERNA MIEROW. -Qy O -Cy Prophecy of Class of 1912 [Miss Rubric discovered hovering over table piled high with Sacred Study note books and reference books. Many scattered on floor about her feet. Adjusts glasses, picks up first one reference book and then another. Finally sits down and picks up a note book from pile.] “Mark ye! Frances Root! How did this note book come amongst my work ? Why, it is eight years since I taught that stupid class of 1912. In a way I should almost like to see them again. In a way, mark ye, I say, in a way. My assistant. Miss Edith Greenleaf, says that if you speak of a person he will appear — something about the clatter of a cloven hoof — what is her saying? Ah, no, the rustle of wings — but, anyway, I put no faith in such superstitions.” [Hold- ing note book to her heart.] “But, ah, what a comfort to me was this little church woman, with her smiling face and gentle ways! I do not doubt that she is leading a quiet and retired life in some nunnery.’ ’ [Enter F. 0. R., dressed as a suffragette. Shakes her fist at Miss B. as she crosses behind her.] “I can see her following her