Girls Vocational School - Sun Dial Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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'IACBIER THE JUNIOR CLASS OF GIRLS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AN OPEN LETTER Fizom A JUNIOR GIRLS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL JACKSON PLACE and FAIRMOUNT AVENUE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Dear Joan, BIRD' 10, 1936 Your cousin Eve visited me the other day, and in the course of our conver- sation she told me that you are thinking of entering the Girls Vocational School in the fall. Of course I approve heartily of that, so she asked me to write you all about it. I can hardly hope to accomplish so much in just one letter, but I shall try to give you some idea ot' the varied activities at dear old G. V. S. by recounting some of the past year's uhigh spotsf, You,ve been told about the trades and related subjects, I'm sure, so I won't go over that. Since all work and no play makes Jill a dull studentf, we,ve enjoyed our extra-curricular activities to the fullest extent. We first learned about the school and its routine at the Freshmen's Assembly. We gained much valuable information at that meeting, and be- lieve me, there hasn't been a single one since which hasn't been equally inter- esting and worth-while. But more of that later! Almost immediately the annual election of school officers occupied ollr attention. Excitement ran high for several weeksg heated campaigns were conducted by both partiesg local election laws were studied carefully, and when the last ballots were counted Emma Iachini, a dressmaker, had been selected as our new president, Dorothy McCann, a business junior, became vice-president, and Clara Swiss of the hygiene class took up her duties as secretary-treasurer. In the meantime a number of clubs had been organized and we Juniors were soon represented in all of them-the Glee Club, and those organized for knitting, tap dancing, art, photography, and archery. In addition there 29

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THE TRADE THE VOICE OF THE PAST By Ina Long A seer from the past came To me one wintry night. He was old, partly lame, And his hair was pure, snow whit.e. He spoke in a low and forceful ton This voice of the past. His eyes big and brightly shone 'Round the room they were cast. He looked about, then gazed at meg I felt a shock and shuddered. His voice, the rumble of the sea The words the strangest uttered. '4Ah,,' said he, in a voice of woe Which chilled me thru' and thrua. Your school-day joys are over And I suppose you're feeling blue. I looked and star Thinking back you'll remember The day of your first test When you entered in September Into the family of G. V. S. C Then you,ll think of the teachers, too, They were a blessing to you then, For you were strange and new And didn't know where to begin. Two years have passed and your time is up It is time to go almost- So, with memories Hll your cup And to G. V. S. give this toast. Here's to the school which I love best, It will always be first in my heart. It is up to me to do the rest For 'twas you who gave me my start. ed and gazed for long Where had the image gone? And as I looked I heard In the wintry blasts, a song. 28

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THE TRADE AN OPEN LE'FTER FROM A JUNIOR fContinuedj was a Dramatic Club and one which carried on the work of the Trade Tackler. For the first time a Junior Club .was formed and officers were elected. Dorothy Tucker was our president, and Helen Phillips, the secretary and treasurer. We held regular business meetings, and during the winter the Monday skating parties at the Sports Center were very popular. Our enter- tainment in the spring, too, was very well received. I believe a Junior Club will be a permanent part of G. V. S. hereafter. Most people associate December with Christmas, there at G. V. S. it means RAZAAR. December 6 was the date, and how we all labored! It was great fun, though, and the school library has profited handsomely. We had had a number of assemblies during this time. At one of them the school was presented a handsome bronze plaque for the best safety exhibit displayed in the senior high school competition. Speakers such as Mr. Charles W. Sylvester and Dr. Carey Taylor addressed us, and at the Thanksgiving assemblies The Maker of Dreams was presented by the Dramatic Club. The lovely tableaux provided us with a Christmas entertain- ment that we shall long remember. Even our parents come to school willingly at G. V. S. There is a Parent- Teacher Association that has drawn them out once every month and fine programs were planned. Mayor Jackson addressed the October gathering. Further opportunity for knowing the school was provided on the evening of November 149 when we held Open Housef' I was amazed at the number of visitors who responded to our invitation. Leap Year and valentines certainly seem to belong with each other, and so, the Student Council held a Valentine Tea Dance-and a large number of Juniors went, danced and had an altogether enjoyable afternoon. Again we were thrilled when the haughty Seniors invited us to attend their dance held at Iievering Hall on March 6. It was a charming affair, and again I was proud to be a member of the student body of such a school. Things were comparatively quiet after that while preparations went for- ward for the operetta, Miss Cherry Blossom, given by the Glee Club, under Mrs. Hill's direction. Such gorgeous music, such lovely girls, and such handsome men! Eve tells me that you were in the audience, so I won't rave any more but I am sure you agree that it was a big success. The Seniors, of course, occupied the spotlight for most of the remainder of the term, but we took a keen interest in their plans for the Prom, the outing and finally for Commencement. It hardly seemed possible that another school year had ended. Have I bored you with all this? I do hope not, for I should like so much to have you with us when G. V. S. again opens its doors in September. Sincerely yours, RUTH EDITOR,S NoTE:- This letter was compiled by the members of DJ-2 with each girl contributing. 30