Annie Wright School - Shield Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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mi FRENCH SCHOOL Top. left: St. Charles School in Victory Parade. Top. right: Fcole St. Charles. Bottom. The Seminary packs gifts for St. Charles School. 26

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WE FORGE THE SHIELD SEPTEMBER 2— A record number of new girls and new faculty members arrive. In the evening the best Annie ' s Birthday Party to date is held. Miss Jenkins explains the serious side of Seminary life, while the Masque Players demon- strate the not-so-serious side. SEPTEMBER 28— The informal part of the A. A. initiation is held in the after- noon, but although it is the new girls who are being initiated, it is the S. A. C. members who emerge from the ordeal worn out. The formal initiation is in the evening, and each new girl becomes a proud member of a team. OCTOBER 8— The Seminary attends Romberg ' s operetta. The Desert Song. which proves a tremendous success. The Red Shadow is our new idol, and One Alone is our theme song. OCTOBER 20 — The first dance of the year is presented by S. A. C. and Student Council. For the first time since the war. we notice an encouraging surplus of men. OCTOBER 27-The tradi tional Halloween party is a gay occasion, and proves that The Desert Song is not forgotten, for both juniors and seniors present versions of it for their skits. The freshmen and sophomores win the cup. prov- ing that our upper classmen had better leave The Desert Song alone. NOVEMBER 9— The Trustees visit the school, and have dinner with us. For their entertainment, the Masque Players present The Tenth Word and Hyacinths. NOVEMBER 17— The senior dance proves again that men and Miss Jenkins ham- burgers (with tomatoes) are two of the loveliest things in life. NOVEMBER 2 — Home for turkey dinner and Thanksgiving Day football games. NOVEMBER 25— Back again, and ready for the Christmas fun which we know is ahead. NOVEMBER 0— The Christmas carnival is a social and financial suc c e ss We buy delicious candy and cookies, and enjoy the many attractions. DECEMBER 8— The unveiling of the beautiful portrait of Annie Wright, the gift of Mrs. Susan B. Harney, is a memorable occasion, which we shall always remember. DECEMBER 8— The school is thrilled by Gloria, a very lovely Christmas play. DECEMBER 19— The chapel is beautifully decorated for our Christmas carol service. We shall not soon forget it. with the flowers, the candles, and the music creating an ideal atmosphere for this traditional service. In the eve- intf a formal Christmas dinner is held, followed by an entertainment in the Great Hall presented by the dance group. The evening is concluded by a hilarious junior-senior party in the student lounge. DECEMBER 20-Home! Merry Christmas! JANUARY 6 Back to school! Welcome to 1946! JANUARY 25— The ski trip proved that none of us are as good on skis as Mi SS Jenkins is on snowshoes. I here are a few casualties, but after all. Newton didn t discover the law of gravity for nothing. FEBRUARY 2— It is raining so hard that the groundhog drowned when he came out to look for his shadow. 28