Marlborough High School - Sundial Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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2 1 'rl ' ...- M Luncheon, which was perfectly delicious, we witnessed a Fashion Show in which the comely Sophs displayed the styles of by-gone days in contrast to those of '33. The whole affair was most enjoyable, and we wish to thank our delightful hostesses again. PRESENTATION OE SCHOOL RINGS We Seniors felt quite revolutionary having our rings presented in state! Formerly these golden circlets had been paid for and secured at the office, a proceeding which was not at all in keeping with the true importance and solemnity of their sym- bolism. Our Class determined to have a ceremony, therefore, a candle light ceremony which we hope will become traditional at Marlborough. On Thursday morning, April Sixth, all the Seniors arrived at school in dark blue uniforms. Everyone knew something was going to happen, so the atmosphere was quite electric. This anticipation was not in vain, for our rings were presented to us in a very picturesque manner just after recess. Ruth Tarnutzer, as Class President, made a short speech, following which Miss Blake told of the significance of the rings. She then presented a ring to Mrs. Overton, the daughter of our founder, Mrs. Caswell, and an alumna of Marlborough. The ring was the gift of the Senior Class. Mrs. Overton spoke to us briefly on the inner meaning and value of symbols. By her side was a huge lighted candle, signifying all the members of the Alumnae, and each Senior held a small candle which she lighted as she went to receive her ring from Miss Blake. When all the candles were lighted, the stage was a picture of beauty-the dots of flame made doubly brilliant by the background of the black velvet curtains. The ceremony closed with the singing of Our Marlborough. Almost the last step had been taken-almost we were Alumnae! SENIOR DITCH PLAY Aha! May the eighth! Senior privilege day! lt was a deep, dark secret until the day dawned bright and clear, while the Seniors went on sleeping and the rest of the Violets had to

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'Q 'I J' 35 do homework, go to classes, and put their minds on such prosaic activities. The Seniors, however, hadn't a care in the World. Some went to Balboa, some to the mountains, many to near-by beaches. ln fact we were well represented throughout the vicin- ity of Los Angeles. The choice of May, the Eighth, as the great date was made after great cogitation and after the situation had been considered from all possible angles. Since the preceding Friday had seen the celebration of the May Tea, we decided to make it a Senior week-end-and we didl Tuesday saw us all back at school, perhaps a little the worse for wear, but very happy. We all had a perfect time. Tl-IE MAY TEA A Tea to the Seniors and Alumnae was a traditional event for years at Marlborough under Mrs. Caswell. Miss Blake has continued this beautiful tradition, until now it has become the most important social event in the Senior calendar. This Tea is the occasion upon which the Seniors, as prospective Alumnae, are privileged to meet that august group. lt is a thrilling affair although we begin to feel almost as if we were no longer at Marlborough. SENIOR PLAYS Senior Night was one of those nights that seem to sing romance ln keeping with the spirit of this atmosphere were the two fascinating plays presented by the Senior Class. The Princess Marries the Page , a one-act drama of fairy tale days, by Edna St. Vincent Millay, was the principle per- formance of the evening. lt was beautifully staged with a most charming princess, and a rascal of a page who, of course, turned out to be a noble prince in disguise, according to the well-known plot. The characters were: The Princess-Florence Ortman The Page-Murrow McCurnin The King-Polly Richardson The Chancellor-Phyllis Boothe Ladies of the Court-Virginia Agnew, Barbara Schmidt, Dorothy Karr