Annie Wright School - Shield Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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¥ I STUDENT COUNCIL Standing: Virginia Holmes, Janet Robbins, Lorna Studebaker, Frances Force, Sue Fisher, president, Frances Sanborn, Jane Ringling, Maryhelen Grande. Seated: Lois Parker, Barbara Ohnick, Mary Cowell, Lucy Strange, Vera Fraser, Elizabeth Goode, Anne Murray. □ FFICER3 DF THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Standing: Frances Young Patricia Fraser Janet Robbins Seated: Dorothy Parker Elizabeth Goode .fkii ' l

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SNAP SHOTS It seems a long time since we returned to another year at the Seminary. Remember the Get- acquainted part) Never can v e forget the cow (which was really K. Paulson and Parkie) and the shy milk-maid who was Lois, nor can we forget the Dachshund (who was motivated by Lorna and Lizzie Goode) . There was no doubt that the party was a triumph, and we all knew each other better afterwards. Just as the Juniors were about to take up the hunt for the spade and the Seniors were muster- ing their courage to bear the disgrace, Dorothy Parker and Sue Fisher extraaed it from its hid- ing-place. It has been much in evidence all yeai. Then there was Hallowe’en when we enter rained the most unusual guests. There was a walking skyscraper (K. Paulson) led around by a robot (D. Parker) . Tammy and Omar honored us by their presence, thanks to Lois and Hummie. And of course all the good, familiar Hallowe’en games were enjoyed. Although we possess but a meager knowledge of sewing, we did our best by our dolls for the Bazaar. One class arranged its table to represent a barn dance with dolls in gingham dresses and country jeans. The window of a toy shop made an inviting display, and a sports parade and nur- sery offered dolls to suit various tastes. The Mis- sionary Society was pleased with the proceeds and was able to bring Christmas cheer to several fam- ilies in the city. And then the Sorority Dance. Was it star dust? We are not sure, but we know the gold stars on the black background made a perfea set- ting for all the gay Seniors. At Christmas time there were the traditional festivities so dear to us all, the dinner followed by the Carol Service in the Chapel. There were several trips to the Mountain this year. The Seniors and Juniors had a party of their own, and the Sophomores and Freshmen followed their example. Greater skill in skiing was by no means the only thing acquired on these trips. Yes, sunburn aplenty was brought back and also something of a Norwegian accent. The Junior Frolic! What a display of heans and colored balloons! Gay couples danced to gay music — a real success and another score for the Juniors. To display their aquarian skill, the swimming ' classes presented a Water Pageant. Remember how the pool was transformed into a tropical lake inhabited by water sprites and mermaids? Remember those cute green frogs? Never shall we forget how beautiful the Great Hall was on the night of the Junior Promenade, with the garlands of daffodils, the Dutch wind- mill, and the little Dutch girls serving punch. The Juniors showed all their ingenuity, and the Seniors for whom they gave the dance had a glorious time. Throughout the year the CREST has claimed much attention, especially in the drawings that have decked its pages. In order to raise funds for the SHIELD, the Staff held an exhibit of kodak pictures and a pet show. The pets in- cluded three live dogs who walked off with com- plimentary first prizes. Just to prove its origi- nality and to have some fun, the Staff enter- tained itself at dinner. The Junior members pro- vided the amusement by giving skits satirizing several incidents of the past year. St. Nicholas came over from Seattle and played games with us one day. We indulged in all kinds of sports, had a picnic lunch in the gymnasium, and thoroughly enjoyed playing to- gether. Oh, and Dad’s Day. Remember how the dads played baseball? Both Blues and Golds had fine teams, but the Golds won. Maybe it was because their captain, Mr. Guyles is an old hand at it. Of course the dinner was a success, with all our class songs and the response of the dads. Field Day, May Day, and the Athletic Asso- ciation banquet came in close succession. We felt that May Day was all that we had hoped. Even the weather sent congratulations, and let the sun shine upon us ’’from dawn till dewy eve.” And now Commencement is at hand. It is hard to realize that we are leaving the Seminary, that we shall not return for another school year. We are quite sure, however, that we shall come back to visit old haunts, however far we may wander. “Hearts turned toward our Alma Mater, May our lives at length Prove thy daughters, bear thy motto: ’On from Strength to Strength.’ ”

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' inHiiE iiHiiimiLrin) CHRISTMAS The Christmas season this year seemed especially beautiful. An old English play found an appropriate setting in the Great Hall, and its atmosphere was intensi- fied by symbolic dances presented by the Dance Group. The Christmas dinner which preceded the Carol Service followed all the traditions which make it so memorable an occasion. The Carol Service always means much to the Seminary girls. All the favorite carols were sung, and an address was given by the Bishop. Singing the recessional hymn, We Three Kings,” as we left the Chapel with its dancing candles and fragrant cedar, we took with us something of the meaning of Christmas. At midnight the Seniors sang carols through the corri- dors, a happy ending for our Christmas festivities. THE MOUNTAIN Skiing, ping-pong, dancing, sliding! The Mountain holds all these and more. The girls who were lucky enough to enjoy a week-end at Paradise discovered many wondrous wonders there. Garbed in appropriate togs, they left school in a large bus and expressed their exuber- ance by singing merrily along the way. Skiing all day, taking time out only to appease ravinous appetites, and an hour spent around the huge log fire in the Inn filled the day’s program. Such comical falls could never have been seen before! The next night the skiers returned, sun-burned or — if they were f ortunate — tanned, and per- haps with a few bruises as souvenirs. Hot chocolate and sandwiches were served at the School, and then to bed. THE JUNIOR PROMENADE Our own Great Hall was not itself on the night of the Junior Promenade, but a charming Dutch garden, splashed with vivid colors of spring blooms. Flower- decked windowsills and laticed walls formed a pleasing background for the gay frocks of the dancers. Guests were received by Miss Wilson, presidents of the Junior and Senior classes, and patrons and patronesses. How we enjoyed it all! T e evening was a continual round of festivity — dinner at the Winthrop Hotel, chatting, laugh- ing, dancing to the exciting tempo of the orchestra. DAD’S DAY What a day! What a crowd of dads! What fun! How our dads did swing that bat! The people on the side- lines were ducking their heads and holding their breath, while a few energetic speaators were looking for the ball. To give the dads a chance to collea their dignity and poise, the daughters presented a swimming exhibi- tion. The greatest fun of all came at dinner. Mr. Wallis, accompanied by Mr. Guyles, entertained us delightfully with . several songs. Each class had a song of its own composed especially for the Day, and the dads soon re- sponded. And of course the last song of all was the School Song. This year we were happy to have our Bishop among the dads. We are all looking forward to greeting you again next year, Dads.