Seattle Preparatory School - Echo Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Eallvfw- Z5 ' 'naLdwwwL It is no wonder that Bruce Laing was chosen by the Student Body as the most inspirational member of the senior class, for he has established one of the most versatile records ever attained by any student at Prep. His ability in almost every field of school life has been surpassed only by his popularity. The com- bination of the two have molded Bruce into a student- athlete-leader, a true inspiration. The award is an annual presentation made to the member of the senior class who has shown a display of spirit, maintained a good scholastic record, and pro- moted and participated in school activities. A few of Laing,s accomplishments during his four years at Prep include: Student Council in his first, third, and fourth yearsg Prom Committee Chairman, and Honor Student. In the line of Athletics, he played .basketball and football all four years, and received var- sity letters for both sports in his last two years. Cheer- ing crowds saw him as a darkie in l'Hullabulu. Bruce was also Prefect of the Sodality in his senior year. Others who received a large number of votes in the contest were: John Andersen, Tom Ellick, Louie Kaufer, and Phil Gardnes, respectively. School Spirit' is that intangible something that forms the foundation upon which all school activities, in and out of class, rest. The success or failure of any school year depends on the material out of which this foundation is formed. Every year at S. P. a Loyalty Cup Award is presented to the class which shows the most school spirit. Points may be acquired by attendance at athletic events, s-peaking con- tests, and Harlequin Productions. Extra bonuses were alloted this year to each class that made an exceptional showing in the Curtis Publishing Drive and the Charity Benefit Collection. An accurate count for the accumulation of Loyalty Cup points was tabulated as each student would hand in his Student Body Card at each event. This year, class Two A, led by Jerry Murphy, ammassed an all time record of 21,7 34 points. Such a record proves that the foundation for a successful year--true school spirit-was prevalent during 1949-50.

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The past school year witnessed a most active cam- paign for the social development of the student body. The highlight of mid-season festivities was the Washington Ball, second only to the Junior Prom. Appropriately enough, this program sports dance was held February 21, the day before Washington's birthday. Responsible for the event's overwhelming success were Phil Gardner, chairman, and John An- dersen, assistant. Bumps Blackwell and his band were contracted for music, and the Sixth Avenue Ballroom served as a' proper setting. During the year, a number of popular mixers were held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. These dances, supplemented by the Washington Ball, gave both the under-classmen and the upperclassmen an opportun- ity to entertain and enjoy themselves in a friendly, social atmosphere. , 'n.BalL 'JL Pfwm, The biggest date on the school year's social calen- dar-The Junior Prom! Without a doubt, the 1950 version of Prom Night was the best tribute the Juniors could bestow upon their out-going school pals, the seniors. As usual, only the upperclassmen and ten sophomores were al- lowed to attend. Friday evening, May 12, saw nearly one hundred- fifty couples, arrayed in white dinner jackets and for- mals, troop off to the Nile Country Club for three hours of smooth dancing to che rhythm of Bob Hawkes, Band. But before the prominaders arrived upon the actual scene of the dance, they enjoyed coke parties and full course dinners at restaurants and private homes. Their royal heghnesses, King Bruce Laing and Queen Teresa Tarte presided over the entire evening. A special treat and a big surprise for all was the appearance of the Queen City Four, popular singing quartet which won the Pacific Coast Barbershop Har- mony Contest. At twelve o'clock, the music ended, and everyone went his way to complete festivities for the Junior Prom of 1950.

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