Fairfax Hall High School - Chain and Anchors Yearbook (Waynesboro, VA)

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CHAPTER IV It finally came true that we were Seniors. Jane Nelson reigned as our Queen; and Kitty Gordon, Muriel Mason, Betty Emery, Lolita Main, Catherine Mulligan, Virginia Munson, and Norma Bernts were her loyal subjects. “Knowledge is power.” With that maxim in mind, we strove to make our last year one that would be indelibly etched on our minds and hearts as one of happiness and accomplishment. Some of the memories we have stored away are: a lovely tea at “Maxwelton;” a a dance at the Fishburne Military School; $. M. A.—F. M. S. football game; S. M. A. Orchestra and Glee Club recital; and concert by Franceska Larsen, soprano. Concerning our home talent, we cannot forget “Friend Hannah” and “The Mikado,” both remarkable and successful productions. As for our class undertakings, we have great pride in the success and enjoyment of the Senior party in October, the Senior Tea Dance in April, and the May Breakfast. The Junior-Senior Reception meant more to us this year than it had meant before, for we were the guests of faultless hostesses—the Junior Class. As our own Commencement drew near, we were left with the feeling that our four years in Fairfax had been a glorious dream, and that we after all had been living in the Land of Heart’s Desire. The reception, recitals, and exercises that took place at Commencement made us feel that we had done our best and were ready to step out into the world through the four gateways of worship, work, play, and friendship. . —Betty Emery, Historian

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a — ————— The Senior Class History CHAP LER RULY IT was the Land of Make Believe when we as Freshmen first entered the | fairy palace of Fairfax Hall. I, Betty Emery, am the only one of that group of eager and hopeful girls who is left. Several unusual parties and the impressive Y. W. C. A. candle lighting service initiated us into Fairfax Hall, so that we immediately felt perfectly at home. We as Freshmen looked on with envy but with anticipation at the various dances given by the upper classmen to which friends from the near-by schools were guests. But we had to be content with a Baby Party, which was more appropriate for our class and which did justice to our little group. The passing of our beloved founder and friend, Mr. John Noble Maxwell, made us realize that we were “‘not at the top but climbing” towards the ideals and hopes which he had inspired in us. The first commencement we witnessed provoked awe and wonderment, but it served as an incentive to make us work harder toward our final goal of ‘“Seniorhood.” CHAPTER II In our Sophomore year, we partook of the fun of initiating new girls into the Land of Make Believe. We also enjoyed many unusual and interesting extracurricula events, such as; The Kreisler concert at the University of Virginia; S. M. A.’s “Struttin’ fo’ de Kake;” Miss Steward’s lecture; and a piano concert by Mrs. Clindblom. When May rolled around, and with it the Junior-Senior Reception, we were not yet privileged to attend, but we were consoled by the thought that we must postpone this pleasure for only one more short year. Commencement with its lovely and impressive exercises made us feel that we were “lifting better up to best,” and were making strides toward our ultimate aim. CHAPTER? IIL Now, we as the Junior Class had two aims towards which to strive: first, to work so that next year we could take up that position of high and mighty Seniors; second, to give the Senior Class a year that they would always remember. To our group we added Jane Nelson, our President, Kitty Gordon, and ‘Muriel Mason. | q Among the events that we shall look back on as never-to-be-forgotten ones are: The V. M. L-U. of Va. football game; Mr. Harold Loring, lecturer on Indian life; The New English Singers at Staunton; The Kingsland Marionettes; and at Charlottes- ville, the well known pianist, Myra Hess. At last came the long-waited-for Junior-Senior Reception. The enjoyable evening spent by the guests, as well as the hostesses, well rewarded us for our efforts in planning this party. So it was that “labor omnia vincit” proved true, for next year we were to be Seniors!

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a I I TT EE a The Senior Class Will E, THE loyal subjects of our fairy Queen, Jane Titania Nelson, being light of heart, gay in spirit, and realizing that the army of Calibans has been chased from the Land of Heart’s Desire, do feel it proper and fitting in the Year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and thirty-five, to make certain bequests to those spirits who next will tread the steep but merry hill to the “Land of Make Believe.” Accordingly, we hereby draw up, publish, and declare this our last will and testa- ment. ARTICLES SEcTION I—To Fairfax Hall, our own Alma Mater, we leave a magic spell to be cast over our fairy fancies and youthful dreams that they may come true for our successors. SECTION II—To Miss Post, our fairy godmother, we leave our sincere appreciation and gratitude for her help in making Fairfax Hall a “Land of Heart’s Desire.” SECTION III—To the Maxwells, the competent officers of the “Ariel Troupe,” in ap- preciation for the sympathy, encouragement, and untiring guidance they have bestowed on us during our four years’ sojourn here, we leave a friendship necklace of dewdrop pearls. SECTION IV—To the faculty that safely guided us through our numerous difficulties and misunderstandings, we leave fairy wands as tokens of our undying friendship. ARIIGLESIL PERSONAL BEQUESTS SECTION I—I, Virginia Munson, leave my will power to diet to Peggy Groff. SECTION II—I, Kitty Gordon, leave my boisterous laughter to the dining room and the halls, that its echoes may last throughout the years. SECTION III—I, Betty Emery, leave my quiet ways to Barbara Hartley. SecTION IV—I, Katherine Mulligan, leave my Perfolastic to Violet Ventress. SecTION V—I, Muriel Mason, leave my ablity to sing on perfect pitch to Marjorie White. SECTION VI—I, Jane Nelson, leave my executive ability to Elise Keeney. SECTION VII—I, Lolita Main, leave my grades in Spanish to the future Spanish II class. SECTION VHI—I, Norma Bernts, leave my naturally curly hair to Fifi Fischer. (Note: Fifi, the curl dosen’t come out when you go riding in the snow or rain.) To this document, duly witnessed, we the loyal subjects of the Queen, on this twenty-sixth day of May, in the Year of Our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty-five, do wave our magic wands and in pansy juice afhix our hand and seal. —Louita Main, Attorney. PE EAE a ae ot ete a Re a a Ee ES a ee