Annie Wright School - Shield Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1949 volume:

1949 the Shield io4o Annie Wright Seminary DEDICATION It is with deepest appreciation and admiration that we dedicate our Shield to you. Oh, Best Beloved . That incomparable sense of humor and warm friendliness will always be remembered by those of us who have had the privilege of knowing you. More than these, we shall never cease to be grateful to you for the inspiration we have received from your outstanding teach ing ability. A MISS RUTH JENKINS Headmistress The primal duties shine aloft, like stars; The charities that sooth, and heal and bless Are scattered at our feet, like flowers. The generous inclination, the just rule. Kind wishes, good acts, and a merry heart: No mystery is here! ttnlswnrth I The Right Reverend STEPHEN FIELDING BAYNE, Jr. Happy is he who bears within himself a God. an ideal of beauty, and who obeys it; ideal of art. ideal of science, ideal of country, ideal of the simple virtues. These are the living wells of great thoughts and great actions. All of them reflect light from the Infinite. ' Louis Pasteur FACULTY i . . Left to right: Mrs. Harris. Infirmary Assistant; Miss Carey. Nurse; Mrs. McCauIey. Housemother, third floor; Mrs. Phelps, House Manager; Miss Wood, Assistant Housemother. 2.. Left to right: Miss Trefethen, Eight Class teacher. Mathe- matics. Social Studies; Mrs. Weiss. Piano; Mrs. Ryan. Physi- cal Education; Miss Boardman. Second Class teacher. 3. .Left to right: Mrs. Roberts. Assistant to the Financial Secre- tary; Sue Greedy; Anne Philips; Mrs. Perry. Financial Sec- retary. 4.. Left to right: Miss McKay. Science. Mathematics; Miss Mc- Lain. English. Civilization; Miss Tinder. Music; Miss Pierce. Spanish. Latin. J Seated: Mrs. Schwan. Kindergarten. Standing: Mrs. Fry. Civ- ilization; Miss Jencks. Third Class teacher; Mrs. Ash. Kinder- garten; Mrs. Lyness. Kindergarten Assistant. 6. . Left to right: Mrs. Breitenhach. Office Assistant; Miss Ruser. Secretary to the Headmistress. 7. . Left to right: Miss Waterous. Science: Miss Lauderdale. Art; Miss St. John. Physical Education; Miss Whitman. Fifth Class teacher. 8.. Sealed: Mrs. Langlois. Fourth Class teacher; Miss Jackson. Seventh Class teacher. English. Social Studies. Standing: Mrs. Cook. First Class teacher; Mrs. Lenham, Die- titian, Home Economics. 9.. Left to right: Miss Knapp. French. Spanish; Miss Edgerly. Librarian. English: Miss Lewis, English. Religious Education; Miss Thompson. Sixth Class teacher. Mathematics. Religious Education; Miss White. Speech. SENIOR SEPTEMBER . . Annie ' s birthday party . . The Spade— only thirty six hours . . Sweaters— the girls in gold and white . . Cruise —anybody seasick? . . Pajama party— eats and prizes . . Puyallup Fair— pink candy all over . . First class with the Eiishop— oh, what socks! OCTOBER . . A. A. initiation — millions of pigtails . . Dinner at Top of the Ocean— Happy Birthday, R. J . . Halloween— what an array of Oriental beauty! . . The Desert Song —another harem . . French ships in— mais oui! NOVEMBER . . Youth Center dances — something new . . Party for Seniors in cottage— do have some more poi, Janie . . SAC-Student council dance — Old Chi natown . Masque one-acts— glorious Glorias. DECEMBER . . Carnival— of course the main attraction was our booth . . . Youth Center Formal . . Carol Service . . Santa visits — what ' s the matter. Jan? CALENDAR JANUARY . . Frosh-Soph Hop — our friends from across the border . . Trip to Olympia - what if the Governor had come down with scarlet fever? . . Founder s Day— alumnae, we re coming! FEBRUARY . . Manners Week— is Polly Polite here to stay? . . Din- ner Dance at Moffitt ' s and Tennis club — best three- piece orchestra. MARCH . . Skiing . . Lent . . Fourth quarter— the beginning of the end . . Canon Coleman, welcome! APRIL . . Earthquake— what did you do? . . Easter . . Junior prom— starry eyed dancers . . Athletic meet at Portland. MAY . . Dad ' s Day— will the dads recover? . . May Day— aren ' t we beautiful? . . Athletic Banquet— there was an old woman who lived in a shoe . . No uniforms but- senior exams. JUNE . . Senior week— ah. bliss! . . Tree planting and willing . . Baccalaureate— are those tears? . . Commencement— cruel world, here we come! Gail Sntvrly (Sccretmy-treaiurcr) . Star Lake. Washington— Scotty . . our loyal and dependable class President . . re- metnher Shaivnigan? . . ardent arbitrator . . 7io null 1 take to the next dance? . . Him ! and lovely. Tacoma. Washington— Always has an an- swer for everything . . Service League chair man . . everybody ' s pal . . only gal who can go steady with two boys at the same time and get away with it . . talks with her hands . . starry-eyed day dreamer. Tacoma. Washington— Official date getter . . gracious . . willing . . beautiful dresser . . party girl . knows the correct way to eat a Hershey . . Ronnie, Ronnie . . cars galore . . President of Raynor Guild. SJL, Q r lc Mc tt Tacoma, Washington— Our May Queen . . most gullible girl in the class . . that curly hair . But . . Ou, really what is it? . . ski expert . . fine friend . . model figure . . those Stanford visits! Tacoma, Washington— SfuaVnl Body Presi- dent . . distinguished walk . a loyal friend . . absent minded . . strange looking finger after every basketball season . . Al that after pool look. Tacoma, Washington — Class equestrienne . . Roxie . . Blue Team captain . . young- est member of the class . . excels in sports . . Now, just a minute! . . vivacious . . our future Sara Bernhardt. Tacoma, Washington— Able Masque Presi dent . . ideas firmly expressed . . But don ' t you think it would Ih hvttor this way? . . Well. I can give Terry one argyle for Christmas, anyway . . Shield editor . . blithe spirit . . unbounded enthusiasm. Salem, Oregon — Ofi. got a letter from Johnny . . how thrilled can we be? . . shy . . class letter receiver . . a smile for every- one . . scomer of kobhy pins. margie behop Rancho Sante Fe, California— Bp Bop . . that unpredictable gid . . loves to eat . . Ari- zona promoter . . where there ' s a man, there ' s Smillie . . walkline enthusiast . . blond bombshell. vie a Pasadena, California — Versatile volunteer . . 1 want pictures! . . the girl with the encouraging smile . . horsewoman . . what would she do without her old brown shoes? . . sunny California disposition . . longest legs in the Senior class. nan joyce Aberdeen, Washington — Energetic Gold 7 earn captain . . never a dull moment . . W atf the latest . . talks in her sleep . . what dreams! . . Hi, clippa! Spokane, Washington — Vice president of Student Body . . Maid of Honor . . Key giA . . wonderful spirit . . noted for her laugh . . Has anyone seen my blue blanket? . . 7 nriis i baths . . traveling blush. bobs sniff Chehalis, Washington— Johnny . . early riser ?. . those green eyes . . Sec-treas of the class . . Has anyone seen my roommate? . . her diet lasts two days . . crab Louis. Janice ) o f em on Olympia, Washington— A.A. president . . quick wit . . yellow convertible . . loves horses and Olympia . . receiver of letters from strange, tall men . . excellent concen- tration powers mm usually one hundred milos away . . the third platoon! Yakima. Washington — Ski friend Howie . . I must go on a diet, a hig, hairy diet next week! . . a wonderful tonic when you ' re feeling blue . . that sense of humor . . Choir manager . . Yakima apples. Portland. Oregon — Good companion . . Vice-president of Senior class . . haunts the t m Up hon hooth . . noted for her strict diets . . reserved . . what will power! . . spares the words, especially after lights out . . in constant turmoil concerning the males. Honolulu, Hawaii— Class artist . . always a jolly word for everyone . . vim, vigor, and vitality . . tops in all sports . . teller of tall tales . . perpetual motion . . barefoot girl with cheek of tan. Seattle, Washington — Our everlasting knitter . . no uniform jacket . . always a source for food . . loves pocket novels . . especially Westerns . . late riser . cheese plus doughnuts equals mice . . never wears a tie. ¥ I {fcyatldtrt J— owe j fc wn Deer Harbor, Washington — The whistler . . vocabulary plus . . Junior Journal editor . . horses are more important than people . . irony comes naturally . . photograplxer ex traordinary . . center of noise and commotion . . water! J O brownie mac Bremerton, Washington — Deep voice . . sweater carrier . . math, calculus . . can talk her way out of anything . . Night, chilluns . . Good night. Miss McKay. JUNIOR CLASS-Seated; Eleanor Seaman. Ann Churchill Back row: Carol Harrison. Diane Rexroth. Mildred Russell. Jane Tozer, Marion Porter, Nancy Crane. Mary Virginia Kern. Front row: Jean Pattison. Delia Sundfelt. Mary Carol Thompson. Karen Nelson. Karlene Ruddy. Barhara Lewis. Jo Ann Bonnar. Marian FoImhii. Beatrice Cutler. Delinda McCormick, Calhrrm.- Poslon. Flavia Gierin. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS -Mi to right: Mtted Russell (President). Barhara Lewis (Vice president), Mary Carol I hompson (Secretary-treasurer). JUNIOR JOURNAL BOARD— Bocfc row. left to rignl. Marion Porter. Delia Sundfelt. JoAnn Bonnar. Eleanor Seaman. Beatrice Cutler. Marian Folsom. Mary Carol Thompson. Diane Rexroth. Front row: Catherine Potton. Flavia Gierin. Delinda McCormick. Jane Torer. CLASS of ' 50 Red and white, class colors . . Miss Fitz- MisN While, ad isers . . radio skit won first prize at Halloween party . . Junior sales . . m-m-m good . . Junior Journal . . entertained papas with Tam- ing of the Shrew . . water carnival . . Maid of Honor, Eleanor Seaman . . pep and class spirit abounding. SOl ' HOMOkl- ( I .ASS— -Firs! row. left to right: Carol McArtriur. Florence Meyer. Marlene Crawford, Gail David. Second row: Grace Estelle Hastings. Jacqueline Hammitt. Patricia Fox. Barbara Hanke. Janice Dean. Carol Goodwin. Sbirley Anderson. Elizabeth Nortkstrom. Third row. Frances McLallen, Nancy Mace. Absent: Olive Lee. CLASS of ' 51 Green ties . . Freshman -Sophomore Hop. In the Moonmist . . ( Davis, flag bearer . . Mrs. Ryan, Miss Tinder, ad- visers . . adopted class member. Kathy Fiscus . . Little Women contributed to chapel fund . . enthusiasm and brain SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS— Left to right: Sbirley Anderson (Secretary-treasurer). Florence Meyer (President). Barbara Hanke. (Vice-president ) . FRESHMAN CLASS- l : irst row. tup to bottom: Shirley Dohell Sandra Moore Janet AmN Carol Johnson Nan. v ( )smrrs. Second row: I ' ..in. .a Waller Sally Dillon Jrannic Tudor Beverly Bissell Joan Henderson. Third row: Bar ham Hatfield Jatkir Bonanty Diana Russell Marilyn f arley loan Drues Sandra Sheridan. Ab ent: Polly Palmer Rita Sutherland M.inr I larlr FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS-Le l to right: Diana Russell (President) Sandra Sheridan (Secretary- treasurer), absent. Marie Harte (Vice-president). CLASS of ' 52 Blue ties . . honorable mention for Hal- loween skit . . Miss Pierce and Miss Waterous. advisers . . Freshman-Sopho- more Hop. big success . . Pot Boiler. play in production . . student - faculty game . . knitting contest . . talent, pep. and ambition. SI B irJ row: Leorina Saffron. Sheila Graham, hulv (  ralias. I . rin I .milliard. Mariler Pow- ell. ( •eorgc Ann I hoiupson. Barbara Iran Mojonnier. Sliaron Conner. Shirley Curl, Bar ham Mosselil. Slurry I d ard . Barbara Silver . Joan Lwliic. I lunl rou Burkira ( firislensen. Margaret Ijchly. Jcris Slul (Ion. Su .anne Gram, Llisahelli Benm-lt, Mnr) l  Ben-on. Kalliryn lumpkin . B, M I 4iii l.rxin. loan Kmijlil. I uid.i LnWfCnce, I )()im,i I highcs. I ' aula I aw nr. Ardcn Dean, Merrill Waynes Smpm row I fomtfiea i i , Dorothea Vmneherp. Sally YixJcr. Micncle Norman. Carol Berry, Susan Cal- lahan. Sandra MiKeever. ilma Martna k. Norma ( ass, ludilli lolmson. Ain Loin MfO, S uiHfWfl Baker. MmIIhI Amu I i -.lt r . Salb I wins. Sybia ( amphcll. f irst row: Beta) Gardner, s u. Mi in I mui. Iran.es Delano. Jnniir Kelley. Jeanine I lion i son, Snaroii McGorre, Arral Darnjneler, I Kae lolmson. C arol Why lie. Sailv Wmgurd. IihK C rundstrnm, Valene I horn son. C la- rissa S ak MIDDLE SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL Boct row: Diane C rippen. Marlcne el more, Ruddle Sumner, ludilli Williams. Barry Sulgrovc. ( arol S ld n, Sandra 1 roupe. Krislina Johnson. Marilyn Rodgers. Sheila I lagt n. I ' ll- in l.i Buikner. Marline Baker. Nancy Baskin. Janice Ohlson, Pa- lm i.i Bourdon I ourl i nxr ( .mil I lime, I ) l or«ili Stevcni, Karen Wood, Susan Smith. Margard Ann Turner. Lynn Fargc. Karin Anderson, Man I Hen (  -d v.m. Mary Bussanich. I lizal cth Morgan, ( Inislinc ()hlson. Marilyn Dillard. Llame Perdue. Nancy Silvers. Susan Martin. lunl row: Janice Riel e. ( Mil hylie. Susan Fogg. Mi« la-lie Brown, Gartc Pol nier, Margo Pratl. Nancy Davis. Diane Dapper. I r. imes Osiners. C aryn ( lienm ka. Lcnore Lllioll, Nancy Collins. Judy Nourse, Naomi Griggs. Grelclien Ldwards. Secotul row: Kalhrvn IVii.dcrd. Barbara II..H. Silvan Norman. Kallileen I Ik. mas. I inda Miller. Barbara Jean a sr. I lovd Allen. Ruth Macl od. Marl in. i hi. mk. Mary Jane Campbell, 1 arnar Gfttfti Grdi hen Collins, Karen Ranisledt, Sue llulf. Ljfnni Ann Ross. Front row: CliC| I oj g, Mi haele Thomas. Jane Wcyer- MH user. Nancy Ccrbrr. Roberta Whinrry. I • .mi.i I avies. ( olleen ( lavtoil. Robin C ' imninghnm. Ciaylr Roue. Kukw.i Ben sen. Mana W eiss. Sally Greenwood, Bar- bara Mi Bride. I.inda Lei- Wriglesworlh Absent: Marianne Lynn. C hristine Oblson, Judy Herr. Susan Norman. @ 1 1 9 SMALL FRY... KINDERGARTEN 4 Arthur Norman ( . 1 1 im Bamford I Men BvMinn Richard Boyd Sandra Brines Karen Hallh.ll KatMriM Howe Christine Kunz Bcttelou I agerquist Donald McNeill Susan Phillip- Jay Riebe Steven Sutton Elizabeth I aylor Jenny Walker Pamela Weinstein Sandra Young Will bun Young KINDERGARTENS Karen Ann Anderson Sharon Lynn Ash Peter Bennett Gerald Churchill Julie Ann Craig Carol Cushing Hollis Day Ei leen I | bpfeNMM Joyce I ' .hrlitk Glenda Elkredge Ruth Eller Edward Elliott Dngncy hrickson Linda Galhraith James Goodrich Idle Hill Richard Hitch Jean I loward Helen Hunter Sydney Meyer iN.,ri Morgan Roger Nace Rosali Nelsson Sharon Ann Parrott Tofii Rigos John Robson Robin Ross Martha 1 hompson Mary l ou Turner William eyerhaeuser Bonnie Jean Will Caryn Wolf Antoinette Young 37 STUDENT COUNCIL Representative membership . . student government . . honor system . . orderly study halls? . . Founder s Day program . . chapel carpet fund . . what about new gym suits? . . MM essful conference at Lakeside . . student assemblies . . under leadership of Gail Conner and Barbara Brewer. STUDENT COUNCIL-Sealed. Gail Conner. Miss Jenkins. Miss Fitzwi lliams. Standing: Morrill Wagner. Elizabeth Bennett. Marion Porter, Janice Lemon. Mildred Russell. Sue Greedy. JoAnn Bonnar. Elaine Macready, Florence Meyer, Sheila Abel. Diana Russell. Barbara Brewer. HOUSE COUNCIL-Standing, left: Erin Lombard. Barbara Hatfield Seated, left: Sandra McKeever. Mr . Fry. Miss Fitzwilliams. Barbara Brewer. Standing, right: Mrs. McCauley, Sally Jo Dixon. Sealed. right: Frances McLallen. Miss Jenkins, Barbara Lewis. Marion Porter. HOUSE COUNCIL Boarders ' governing body . . activities, weekend dances, rules, discipline, food . . too much noise in the corridor? . . pajama party . . splash party . . ( hfiirniiin. Marfon Porter. TIGHT FOR THE GOLD TEAM. FIGHT Captain, Joyce Landberg . . originality showed by spirited cheer leaders . . mascot, Goldie, still wo bbly in the tail . . victory on the hockey field . . gold caps . . firm instructions from Joyce . . On with the Gold team — GOLDS... Janet Andre Jackie Bonamy Janet Bond JoAnn Bonnar Beverly Bissell Barbara Brown Sally Brown Gail Conner Nancy Crane Marlene Crawford Gail Davis Janice Dean Shirley Dobell Marian Folsom Flavia Gierin Jacqueline Hanimitt Barbara Ha nice ( . rol I Lrrivoii Joan Henderson Grace Estelle Hastings Adele Houx Olive Lee Dclinda McCormick Frances McLallen I Line Macrcady Jean Pattison Marion Porter Catherine Poston DlMIC Rexroth Phyllis Ridge Karlene Ruddy Eleanor Seaman Anne Sniillie Jeannie Tudor Barbara McDonald ( i.ul Sniwly BLUES Wrien the Blues Come Marching Down the Floor Sheila ALel Janice Lemon Shirley Anderson Barbara l ewis Marjorie Becke Carol McArthur Barbara Brewer Nancy Mace Ann Churchill Florence Meyer Bea Cutler Sally Moffat Nancy Davies Sandra Moore Sally Jo Dixon Karen Nelson Joan Drucs Betty Northstrom Marilyn Parley Nancy Osmcrs Sue Eidal Polly Palmer Patricia Fox Diana Russell Sue Greedy Mildred Russell Carol Goodwin Sandra Sheridan Marie Harte Delia Sundfclt Barbara Ifatlield Rita Sutherland Maralyn Jacobson Mary Carol Thorn Carol JoKnson Jane Tozer Mary Virginia Kern Pat Walters Captain, Suzy Marion . . good turn-out at all games . . mascot. Aloysius, always falling on his nose . . victory on the basketball floor . . Blue pom-poms . . We ' ve got to win! . . Hail to the mighty Blues ' — MASQUE MEMBERS: Sally Jo Dixon. Dclinda McCormick. Jane Toxer. Joyce Landberg. Sally Moffitt. Sheila Abel. Suzanne Marion. Gail Conner. More nee Meyer, Janice Dean, Elaine Macready, Gail Snively, JoAnn Bonnar. NEW MEMBERS: Shirley Anderson. Janet Andre. Jackie Bonamy. Nancy Crane, Joan Drues. Marilyn Earley. Carol Harrison. Patricia Eox. Marie Harte. Joan Henderson. Nancy Osmers. Diana Russell. Sandra Sheridan, Rita Sutherland, Jeannie Tudor. - WOMEN ' S WARD J- TWO AGAIXST THE GODS ' ' MASQUE PLAYERS Thespian neophytes . . tenth anniversary . . fifteen new members . . presented one- acts . . theater organization and stage construction . . inspiration. Miss White and Lawrence Olivier 42 RAYNOR GUILD— First row: Nancy Davics. Diana Russell. Joan Henderson. Delinda McCormick. Pnyllis Ridge. Ma. Anderson. Patricia Fox. Second row: Nancy Crane. Karen Nelson. Flavia Gierin. Marian Folsom, Nancy Mace, B everly Carol McArthur. Margie Becke. iry Carol Thompson. SKirley rly Bissell, Barbara Hanke. CONFIRMATION CLASS-Sally Jo Dixon. Shirley Dohell. Judy Gundstrom. Carol Johnson, Linda Lawrence. Amy Lombard. Sandra MrKcever. Karlene Ruddy. Kathryn Thompkins. George Ann 1 hompson. RAYNOR GUILD... President. Phyllis Ridge . . adviser Miss Jenkins . . open to any confirmed Episcopalian . . learns about traditions and beliefs of church . . care for altar . . decorate chapel for Christmas with fir trees and holly . . lor hasler with daffodils and lilies . . confirmation lass taught by Mr. Bell . . inspiring organiiftHon SOPRANOS: JoAnn Bonnar Sally Jo Dixon | Maril Harte Adele Houx Anne Philips Gail Snively Shirley Dobell Marilyn Earley Sue Eidal Mary Virginia Kern Betty Northstrom Mildred Russell Delia Sundfelt ALTOS: Barbara Brewer Gail Conner Sue Greedy Janice Lemon Elaine Macready Slzy Marion Sally Moffitt Sandra Moore Diane Rexroth Jane Tozer Carol Harrison Florence Meyer The CHOIR.. Our leaders in chapel . . sedate and dignified classmates? . . accompanied by Miss Tinder . . blue robes . . White collars must be white, girls . . borrowed low-heeled shoes . . white uniforms to the Fort . . sang at St. Lukes. Fort Lewis. St. Marks Cathedral, Christ Church . . manager. Anne Philips . . best choir ever. The GLEE CLUB Rou one: Mary Virginia Kem. Mildred Russell. Betty Northstrom. Gail Davis. Patricia Fox. Karen Nelson. Gail Snively. Suzy Marion. Jane Tozer. Dclinda McCormick. Diane Rexroth. Carol Harrison. Row two: Sally Jo Dixon. Marion Porter. Ann Churchill. Carol Johnson. Jackie Bonamy. Shirley Anderson. Maralyn Jacobson. Barbara McDonald. Mary Carol Thompson. Sandra Sheridan. Diana Russell, Flavia Gierin. Carol McArthur. Row three: Joan Henderson, Marilyn Earley, Sue Eidal. JoAnn Bonnar. Marlene ( raw ford. Rarhara Hanke, lani e I Van, Karlene Ruddy. Marian Folsom. Barbara Brewer. Elaine Macready, Sally Moffitt. Gail CotftMfc I lormce Meyer. Sandra Moore. Pliylli Ridge. Sue Greedy. Rocr our Anne Philips. Shirley Dobell. Delia Sundfelt. Janice I -mon. Beverly Bissell Eleanor Seaman at the piano. Able direction of Mr. Weiss . . You women are all alike, forever talk- ing . . singing sweetly every Thursday . . crowded room . . vocalized for Garden Club and A.A.U.W. . . very good, despite teasing . . There are three of us to one piece of music. Mr. Weiss . . hard work . . lots of fun. MAY DAY... At last we come to the culmination of our Seminary life — graduation. Through the smiles and tears of the excitement of the day we look to you. dear Annie, wi thoughts of great gratitude and love. Our love has been expressed by the exuberance of our first dash up our senior stairs, by the scolding of our proctors, by the panic of our search for the spade, by our shouts at the hoc key games, by our frantic preparation for exams, by the I ove- liness of May Day. by the reverence of our chapel service, by a moment of awe as we look at the building and campus in its splendor and beauty. For these we thank you. We thank you for the privilege of learning amid the friendship and spirit you have provided, of living under your Shield of high ideals. We thank you. Annie, for instilling in us that friendship, your spirit and high ideals, so that we. too. have a shield to protect us through all our lives. Good-bye. Annie. May we all go forth from Strength to Strength. fA HaiL to -ty act) I our r r or5 th e tS and true oVe , he char teT no nder snow -cLad ° Ay  v ue. IT) un J,, flay to tf y v