Salem Academy - Quill Pen Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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EL!-155 HISTUHY It is said that history often repeats itself. It is also said that history is always changing. Both of these facts are true about the class of '41 of Salem Academy. One sunny day several years ago, September 15, 1937, to be exact, a new Freshman Class was organized at Salem Academy. This was the beginning of the class of '41, Though a small group of only four girls, they immediately settled down for serious business. Of course, officers were soon elected, and under the leadership of Margaret Woodhouse, President, Ann Cheney, Secretary and Treasurer, and Miss Ruth Yates as Sponsor, this little class made rapid and steady progress. Besides conducting weekly sales, they sponsored a number of successful dances. History first repeated itself on September 12, 1938-the Freshman Class had moved up a rung on the Salem ladder, we were now the Sophomore Class. After wel- coming our new classmen, we elected the following officers: Ann Cheney, President, Betty Goslen, Vice-President, Gertrude Tomlinson, Secretary and Treasurer. Miss Ruth Yates continued to hold the sponsorship of our class-now slightly larger. During the year we gave contributions to the library. We also honored the Seniors at a tea dance the afternoon of the junior-Senior. What glorious changes history brings! The class of '41 continued on, but now we were upperclassmen-Juniors. No sooner had we elected Betty Goslen, President, Margaret Wade, Vice-President, Ann Cheney, Secretary, and Mary Tennille, Treasurer, than our Sponsor, Miss Mary Virginia Colson, began to fill our heads with wonderful ideas for making money for the Junior-Senior. We trudged up and down the stairs selling breakfasts, we yelled ice cream and popcorn until our throats were hoarse, we sponsored a Cherry Blossom dance, we even had a play contest. All too soon the big night came and went, the Junior-Senior was a great success. We could then relax for the remainder of the year. It was September, 1940. History was repeating itself for the last time. The class of '41 had reached the last rung of Salem's ladder-we were Seniors and were very dignified in our new position. We made a splendid beginning with the following officers: Julia Constantine, President, Betty Goslen, Vice-President, Louise Landstreet, secretary, Evelyn Cooke, Treasurer. With the able guidance of our Sponsor, Miss Hallie Eggleston, we immediately made plans for our Senior Bazaar, which was quite successful. The next big event of our year came the morning we left for our Christmas vacation. During chapel a small package was delivered to Julia-it was our Senior rings. There is a happy occasion in the lives of all Academy Seniors-the Senior dinner, which we eagerly anticipated. How we whooped with joy when we received invitations to Dr. and Mrs. Rondthaler's progressive dinner party. We could scarcely wait for March 22 to come because we knew it meant fun, laughter, and a good time for all. The next big event came on May 10 when the juniors entertained us at a lovely dance in the gymnasium. With sad and happy hearts we began the final festivities on May 24-the entertain- ment of the faculty at breakfast on the loggia. From then on our minds were full of work and play, for we had only one more week at Salem and there was much to do. The class of '41, though it was always changing, repeated itself for four short years. Now the time has come for us to bid adieu to our beloved Alma Mater. Each of us will enter a new chapter in our histories, each of us somewhere will become a member of some class of '45, Though we look ahead to many different things, we shall all look back to the same things-our schoolmates, the class of '41, Salem. ANN CHENEY, Historian. E241

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MARGARET VIRGINIA FOSTER 45 Tuxedo Road MOX'I'Cl.AIR, NEWS' hllflislfi' Ginger is one of those Yankees who came South to capture the hearts of the defenseless Southerners. She never passes you without a hello and a cheery smileg and with glasses perched on top of her head, she is always one of the first to olfer her services to any worthwhile enterprise. A postgraduate, she is pres- ident of the Scribblers' Club, associate editor of the QUILI. PEN, a valuable supporter of the Gold teatn, and ati Ilonor Roll student, Although this is her only year here, Ginny has made a niche for herself in the hearts of all by her con- scientious work, hcr true friendship, and her love of fun. VVc wish success and happiness in the future for our Ginger ELISABETI-I GREEN PRAY lT'l2 YC. VC'esley Road .-Yl'l..-XNIAA, GBURIIIA Lib, Betty, Fray, Army Brat -take your choice. This postgraduate will on the slightest provocation express her love for horses, the army, and Fort Bragg. lliminutivc, with brown hair and brown eyes, she is very fond of singing and is a member of the Glee Club. The Dramatic Club claimed her attention, as has active participation in sports for the Uolds. As photographic editor, she has well succeeded in tracking down and shooting her helpless victims. Vivacity, enthu- siasm, antl :t steady stream of conversation are essential parts of I ray's make- up. ller adaptability is proved by the Ilflillly' scattered places that she has called home. Always ready for innocent mischief, she makes a pleasant companion. YVe'll be seeing you around, Betty! ANNE GARRETT Elizabeth Street GRlfFYYll.l.F, Xlllllll l'AR0l.INA lliouglitfulness, responsibility, and loyalty-that spells Anne Garrett. She always has time to listen to one's woes and she never fails to offer helpful advice and encouragement. If you are in trouble or in a hurry, this postgraduate will be the first to help you. ller sweet voice is a dependable asset to the Glee Club, which she joined for the second semester of her single year here. lf you hear something clattering down the steps at 9:15 every night, that's Anne going to get apples for the ever-hungry girls on her hall. And if you can't find Anne you may be sure that she is on one of her frequent trips to the drug st0l't'. May you have the best of everything, Anne. Gmtaeu FHM' AN NE S' PUST GRAD HTES

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EL S5 WILL AND TESTAMENT County-Forsyth City-VVinston-Salem State-North Carolina SECTION I. VVe, the-very proud class of 1941, being of sound mind and preparing to venture forth into the world ot college, do hereby submit our last will and testament. SECTION II. VVe, the class of 1941, bequeath: To Dr. and Mrs. Rondthaler, whose kindness and thoughtfulness have helped each one of us during our years at the Academy, our love, respect, and admiration. To Miss Hallie Eggleston, cur Sponsor, our sincere thanks for her able and much' needed advice throughout our Senior year, SECTION III. I, Julia Constantine, leave to the next Senior President the responsibility of performing all Senior ceremonies with the same dignity that 1 have tried to summon. I, Mary Tennille, bestow my ability to draw upon the promising young artist, Sandford Birdsey. I, Margaret Parsons, leave my letter-writing ability to Johnnie Bennett in the hope that she will receive as many letters as I. I, Anne Garett, leave my habit of spending every afternoon at the drug store to Mary Nims, who will hereafter have to watch her weight. I, Louise Landstreet, bequeath both my outstanding talent of writing and my ever increasing love for Basil Rathbone to Julie Harris. I, Evelyn Cooke, leave my happy-go-lucky spirit to Phyllis Ogsbury with the hope that she will always cherish it. I, Virginia Foster, bestow my ability to pronounce French upon Miss VVaters' next third year French Class. I, Elizabeth Fray, bequeath my undivided loyalty to the army to Martha Mitchell to carry on as she sees Fit. I, Helen Barnhardt, leave my height to that wee little girl, jean Brewer, and my dependability and ever-readiness to help to Betsy Hodges. I, Betty Goslen, leave my ability to play hockey to Gladys Ogsbury so that her team may always win. I, Jackie Burns, bequeath my friendliness and versatility to Frances Brabson, who may use it to the best advantage. I, joy Gilbert, bestow upon Yvonne Stewart my voice, which, combined with her own, may make Salem's greatest songster. l, Jean Harris, bequeath my unusual ability of making open study hall to jean Love to in- crease the pleasure of her Senior year. 1, Margaret VVade, leave my leadership and athletic ability to Lucy Blount, so that she may help the Purple team on to victory: also my power at Oak Ridge to Meredith Bridges and Joanne Chatin. l, Ellen Calvert, bestow my responsibility as Student Representative upon the Student Repre- sentative on 2 E. B. next yearg I leave Stuff to Grace Pendleton. l, Ann Cheney, leave my executive ability to the next Student Government president, trusting that she will have as successful a year as I. SECTION IV. To the juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen, we, the class of 1941, leave this advice: Study hard and make the grade, You'll reach the top-don't be afraid. SECTION V. To Salem Academy: VVe, the class of 1941, bequeath to our Alma Mater our eternal love, loyalty, and best wishes for her growth in the years to come. I, as testator, hereunto set my seal, this thirtieth day of May, nineteen hundred and forty-one. BETTY Gosueu, Teslalor. IVIfll1'55t'J.' , Miss MARY VVHAVHR, Priufipal. Miss HAl.I.IE Eoc1.es'1oN, Srmor Class Spansor. IZSI