Annie Wright School - Shield Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1956 volume:

THE SHIELD 1956 Hail to thee our Alma Mater, Seminary Fair. May achievements crown thy labors Is our earnest prayer. Deep and true as those blue waters Thou art reared above. May the characters thou moldest. Hold thee in their love. Pure as yonder snow clad mountains Where our glances fall. May we in the years to follow, Answer to thy call. Chorus Hearts turned toward our Alma Mater, Mav our lives at len gth Prove thy daughters bear thy motto On from Strength to Strength. TACOMA. WASHINGTON 19 5 6 THE SHIELD BOARD We, the Shield Board of the Class of 1956, have tried to capture our last year at the Seminary. Many times this book will be taken from the shelf and the happiness of these days will be relived. We hope that you, too, may share our experiences. We would like to thank Mrs. Seeley, Mrs. Monroe, Harta Studio, and the North Pacific Bank Note Company for their valuable assistance. THE SHIELD BOARD Joanne Ginn Twyla Martin Photography Editor Art Editor Judy Spencer Editor in Chief Jane Fairbourn Business Manager Janet Haley Literary Editor MISS LILLIE M. RUSER To you, Miss Ruser, we the Class of 1956, dedicate this Shield that it may, in some way, express our gratitude and admiration for your devotion to duty and your unfailing kindness to us all. MISS RUTH JENKINS HEADMISTRESS T hat heart of love, that spirit of steel All of us have come to know chat heart of love. Each time we needed you, you were there with your advice and guidance. We thank you for your leadership, for your spirit of steel, just and resilient. ADM I N ISTR TI Y E STAFF Left to Right: Mrs. Monks, Administrative Assistant. Miss Fitzwilliams. Assistant to the Headmistress. Miss Jenkins, Headmistress. Mr. Snyder. Psychologist. Mrs. Cum mings, Hjm4 ? Lou ' r School. Left: Miss Hooley, Associate Director of Public Relations. Mrs. Powell, Nurse. Mrs. Cook, Nurse. Mrs. Becker, Housemother. Mrs. Briedis. Housemother. Mrs. Crowe, Housemother and Mrs, Wilson, Housemother. Religious Education. Mrs. Fry, Citilization Miss Milligan, Religious Education Madame Brown, Frtnch and Spanish. Miss Drummond. Latin. Mrs. Monroe, French, and Religioui Education. Mrs. LeFebre, English and Civilization. Mrs. Gerlach, Driver. Mrs. Evans, Driver. Miss Edgerly, Librarian. Mrs. Harris, Driver. Miss Walter, English. Miss Kelly, Remedial Reading. Mrs. Lenham, Dietitian, Home Relations and Sewing. Mrs. Phelps, House Manager. The Right Reverend Thomas Jenkins, D. D. 1871 - 1955 Father of our Headmistress In grateful memory for a life dedicated to the service of God, we dedicate these pages to Bishop Jenkins, whom we remember for his talks to us in our Chapel. EASTER CHRISTMAS RAYNOR GUILD Joanne Ginn, president; Mary La mora Harrison, secretary; Lydia Bayne, Sheryl Bcllandi, Katie Bernhard, Sandra Clark. Patsy Densow, Lynn Ferguson, Xenia Gratsos, Diane Hibbard, Barbara Hurt, Caroline Klontz, Jackie Meier. Betsy Minthorn. Elise Moore, Elizabeth Morgan. Jessie Nelson, Philinda Parry, Ellen Pearson, Susan Richards, Joan Sandwcll, Carol Shanks, Katie Sheldon. Sherry Vilas. THE GRAND TOUR You know what you have done and learned this year, but do you know what other people in the school have done? K-4 was in its own building. The most exciting events were a circus and a visit from their mothers. K-5 found their most important step was coming to chapel every morning. They wore their brand new uniforms, swam in the pool, and prepared to read. The men in this women ' s world constructed a Wrightsville Post Office. Just as their namesake, Charles B. Wright, they were very interested in trains and transportation. If you had gone into the FIRST CLASS room, you would have found them reading and writing, surrounded by models of a community. The SECOND CLASS learned about children in other lands. They were very lucky because their own teacher has taught in South America, England and Denmark, so they seemed to live with children of other countries. Ask any THIRD CLASS girl about our state, and she would tell you with pride, about its history and its people. Their older sisters in FOURTH CLASS traveled through all the states. Did you see the clay models of Grecian temples and Egyptian pyramids in the FIFTH CLASS room or the illuminated manuscripts painted in the SIXTH CLASS, during their study of the history and life of the Middle Ages? This year the formation of a MIDDLE SCHOOL Athletic Association was a wel- come innovation. In these years responsibility and leadership are developed more than ever before. The students seem increasingly aware that they are examples for the Lower School and wear with great pride the same uniform as the Upper School. Finally, the tour comes to the FRESHMEN, where each student is responsible for her own behaviour under the Honor System. The study hall is proctored by srudents, and the House Council directs the life of the boarders. In all four classes opportunities for service are important. Each class has a project to raise money for Service League; each has one or more booths at the Carnival; each has many members in TASC. This year the magazine drive, sponsored by the FRESHMAN CLASS, was very successful, and at the Carnival they sold countless AWS dogs. We will remember the originality of the library displays of the SOPHOMORE CLASS and the delicious free food of the JUNIOR Sales. My Sister Eileen was their choice for the JUNIOR Play. Do you remember Miss Fitzwilliams ' sudden entrance from the chimney? In the SENIOR CLASS, fun and responsibility are combined in a wonderful way; running the switch- board, selling in the bookstore, managing milk lunch, and ushering in chapel. More im- portant than all of these is the setting of a good example for the school to follow. K-FOUR Lfft to Right: Emily Griffin, Treena Anderson, Bill Ward, Don- ald Hunter, Annamarie Waiss, Carl Cullum, Mark Woodhams, Susan Mackie, Libby Rinaker, Margaret Brown, Gary Peterson, C. J. Conrad, Catherine Williams, Lenne Holden, Lindsey Moore, Darcy Dcmers. Carla Will. Absent: Monica Smith, Brian Banneld. K-l IVE B Lfft to Right: Back Row: Shelley Ellwood, Douglas Durkin, Victoria Vanzant, Skip Dickman, Marcia Jensen, Molly Backup. Sfcond Row: Lynn Tollcfson. Adele Lund, Peggy Guyles, Sandy Cites, Scott Moore, Jean Causin. Front Row: Bianca Matson, Billy Anderson, Debbie Kats. Absfnt: Kim Brown. Jeff Day. Jimmy Frank, Bobby Medlock. K-FIVK F Lfi Joh We : John Olbrantz, Gretchen And Richards, Elizabeth Ash, Hurla , Pamela Brown, Bobby Buttorrf, Gill, Mary McGoldnck, rson. David Pascoc, Janet Junkley, Linda ne Johnson, Danny Feix. Dorene Omsha, Connie Fewell, Craig Keeler, Mary Louise Barbara Banneld. ( II ARLKS WRIGHT SCHOOL Left to Richt: Front Row: Tom Peterson, Philip Row! Paulson. Second Row: Joe Harris, Donald Bergman, Ch son, David Rohen, Jimmy ButtortT. Standing: Steven £1 John Gonyea, Charles Johnson. SECOND CLASS Left Row Down: Meri Rae Holden, Alida King, Michelle Per- row, Cynthia Weston, Sue Florence. Elissa Lane, Sally Peterson, Eileen Earley, Jane Heaton. Right Row Down: Sandra Cheney, Linda Backup, Debbie Day, Melissa Browne. Elizabeth Graham, Jane Anderson, Jane Grenley. Edith Brown, Chris Hyde. Susan Ebbert. Absfnt: Lynton Covault, Sara Day, Andrea Tollefson, Kathryn Bobby Fergu- rhcraft, FIRST CLASS Left to Right: Front Row: Donna Rowland, Cass Crowley. Leslie Martinac, Nora Newbegin, Penny Iverson, Barbara Haley. Cynthia Barthel. Lee Ann MacDonald, Kathryn Hutford. Dinni Johnson. Back Row: Mary Heacox, Margaret Backup. Sarah Hughes, Gayla Sltkas. Suzanne Stourlcr, Judy Florence. Lorna Elliot. Cindy Cites. Marion Ward, Christine Erickson, Martha Happy. Susan Haley. Absent: Kathy Fewcll. June Fricson, Betsy Jones, Sandra Schulz, Penni Strickland, Colleen Webster. Kathenne Wiborg. THIRD CLASS Left to Right: Standing — Nancy Griffin, Lynn Dalton, Venisha Gregg, Shannon Earley. Nancy Read, Sclinda Lane. Holly Hillyard, Sharon Demick. Seated: Marilyn Monks, Missy Hyde, Yvonne James, Karen Martinac, Dena Brines. Absent: Barbara Buttorff, Candace Allen. FOURTH CLASS Left to Right: Front table — Wendy Wonders, Virginia StoufTer, Marian Fisken, Suzette Koumarelos, Mary Frances Thompson. Back table — Judy Monks, Pamela Stevens, Ann Medlock, Susan Robbins, Maryde Miller, Revelle Willard. Ellen Fogg, Sara Dcyo. Standing — Patricia Benson, Karla Mil- ler, Jane Ann Patrick. Absent: Kathy Ward. FIFTH CLASS First Row. Lfft to Right: Laurie Grenley, Karen Foster. Sfcond Row: Mary Powell, Nancy Kunze, June Anderson. Thikd Row: Marianne Broz, Elizabeth Readc. Susan Crane. Standing: Shellie March, Leslie Ann Doerner, Lulu Seeley, Ross Syford. Lfft to Right: Standing: Jane Hult, Susan Hager, Susan Oldfield, Bcttc Bergman, Nan Brooke, Michacle Thomas. Peggy Yates. Tamar Griggs. Lynda Ross. Seated: Marjoric Hagen, Mitzi Weiss. Barbara Benson. Sue Huff, Jane Weyerhaueser, Shirley Cartozian, Margaret Woodhams, Phyllis Morris, Jennifer Schmidt. Absent: Lloyd Allen, Terry Taylor. Katy Kane Lucy Ayers Charlene Baker Anna Hess Carol Howe Linda Hult Caroline Klontz PRESIDENT Marianne Lynn Julia Mackay Jill Phetteplace Susan Richards Mary Knott hi. Elizabeth Morgan Sandra Spaulding Mardi Leland Ellen Osborne Barbara Staples VICE-PRESIDENT Alice Turner Sherry Vilas Roberta Wolf Karen Hellieson Katie Sheldon CLASS SONG On to victory, On to victory Class of ' 56. Keep on trying, Keep on striving, Til we reach our goal, Rah! Rah! Rah! On to honor, On to honor, Colors Blue and White. And for these colors we will always — Fight! Fight! Fight! Vancouver, British Columbia Ann 1 . . . Senior Class President . . . Canadian flag -bearer . . . our Betsy Ross . l Jouol if . . . TASC . . . Glee Club . . . Wfiiz at Chemistry. . . Hollister, California Bobbie . . . Vice-President of the Senior Class . . . Susan in Quality Street . . . TASC President . . . George in Our Town . . . You mean youve never heard of Hollister? Spokane. Washington Katie B . . . House Council Chairman . President of Masque . . . graceful and talented in modern dance . . . wields a witty pen . . . Raynor Guild . . . that out- ward calm, cool, collected air. . . ametet UVtaWtet Tacoma, Washington Mardr . . . TASC . . . SAC . . . musician . . . class pianist . . . hefty tennis swing . . . tales of Japan . . . W iere ' re my glasses? ' . . Tacoma, Washington Didi . . . Secretary of Masque . . . TASC Gokosha dolls . . . Ah-so . . . Fine skiier . . . loves kids, especially Ricky. . . 1 ccca Daytcn, Washington Becky . . . our Queen of the May . . . Vice-President of Athletic Association ... half -finished argyles . . . letters to George . . . crucifer in morning chapel . . . always cheerful, even on Monday mornings. . . ouru Tacoma, Washington Janie . . . Secretary -Treasurer of the Senior Choir and flag-bearer at morning chapel class services . . . Do you need a ride to WorW Affairs? . . . President of the Sophomore class . . . those weekends of skiing. . . I Tacoma, Washington Sandy . . , Secretary-Treasurer in our Junior year . . . up-to-date and on the budget . . . Oh, to go back to New York . . , quiet and conscientious, sense of humor, too . . . excellent baby-sitter -has a way with children . . . a quiet corner and a good book would be just Ginger Peachy . . Vancouver, British Columbia Marg . . . Chairman of Junior Sales . . . Quickly sketching mouse cartoons . . . time and effort in Christmas Carnival decorations . . . T.A.S.C. . . . that faraway twinkle in her eyes . . . How embarrassing . . . Jeanne C Jinn Yakima, Washington Jo ... Raynor Guild President . . . evening crucifer . . . laughter ringing in the suite . . . and then Oh, you guys ' . . . Wa fy in Masque Play . . . shutterbug for Shield our Photography Editor . . . awarded the Napkin Ring for sterling qualities . . . Christmas in Jamaica. . . Tacoma, Washington Janet . . . Literary Editor of the Shield . Choir . . . knit , purl 2 . . . our child ' prodigy . . . pleasant, positive attitude . . . Clev-ver . . . talented with test-tubes. . i Prosser, Washington Nance . . . Vice-president of Masque Production manager of Our Town . . . unorganized . . . serious thoughts, sweet smile . . . Well, here s the thing . . . Choir . . . always game for a party, . Tacoma, Washington Sue . . . Vice-president of the Student Body . . . choir . . . Am 1 red? . . . Dance member of long standing . . . that bright yellow convertible and still no driver s license . . . Creative writer . . . has a way with words. . . Loncview, Washington Twy . . . Art editor of Shield . . . that artistic touch . . . consistent, persistent and reliable for the Blue Team. . . Seattle, Washington Jess . . . S. A. C. President . . . May Dav flag-b earer . . . oar handsome Mr. Brown in Quality Street . . . Vice-president of class Sophomore and Junior years . . . Raynor Guild . . . friend indeed. . . {pLlllnJta, (pavit. f Twin Falls, Idaho Pfiil . . . Service League Chairman . . . you ever come to Idaho ' . . . always gesturing wildly . . . Junior Sales Chairman . . . efficiency plus Rc Guild . . . Globe-trotter. Los Angeles, California Sfiaron . . . Social Committee Chairman . . . Jantzen is a swear word at our house . . . T. A. S. C. . . . train trips to California Glee Club . . . swimmer and diver of excellent form. . . ■St Mt. Vernon, Washington Kay . . . Carnival Chairman . . . flair for design . . . Speaks her mind . . . Science fiction fan . . . Show smile . . . corridor proctor . . . Schiaparelli of the future. . . San Francisco, California Sharon . . . Chairman of Decorations . . . Angels and Choir hoys at the Carnival . . . plays My Funny Valentine over and over and over again . . . CAee ( lub . . . T.A.S.C. Coffee time . . . andta yPtatie S clta et Duarte. California Schafe . . . Secretary of S. A. C. . . . Chapel flag-bearer . . . Harness horses and racing . . . Telegrams . . . ' The name is Sondra . . . clever little witticisms . . . Rah California 1 Those Bunsen burner blues. . . Cfrapeview, Washington Carol . . . Blue Team captain . . . T.A.S.C. That perfect profile . . . Flag bearer . . . Senior Movie manager . . . Driving the jeep . . Wafer skiing ... a real sport. . . in chief of Shield . . . those long weekends ' Helen . . . evening crucifer . . . our swimmer . . . Junior class president . . . Flair for creative . . . T. A. S. C. . . . how that kalua can hula! writing . . . Her V. . P. is a P. F. C. . . ... W iaf a riotV . . . Varsity basketball. . . MlLTON FrEEWATER, OREGON Stoeno . . . Student Body President . . . Maid of Honor . . . amazing perceptiveness . . . Key GiA . . . Choir and morning crucifer . . warm and cheery smile. . . C7 } IJanita 0yz lleu J ownAcnd ley Anchorage, Alaska WanUa . . . Choir Chairman . . . corridor proctor . . . gift of mimicry singing in the showers . . . Statehood for Alaska. . . MAY QUEEN AND COURT Bottom Row, Left to Right: Mardi Camerer, Twyla Martin, Jane Fairbourn, Didi Camcrcr. Second Row: Philinda Parry, Carol Somers. Joanne Ginn, Judy Spencer. Third Row: Sandra Hagedorn, Becky Broughton (May Queen), Louanne Gibson (Maid of Honor). Wanita Townsend. Foirth Row: Sondra Schafer, Nancy Lampson, Janet Haley, Nancy Steen. Fifth Row: Sharon Reid, Sue Marie Lynn, Katie Bernhard, Jessie Nelson. Sixth Row: Bobbie Allen, Helen Tompkins, Ann Wohlleben, Kay Richards. Margot Hoffmeistcr, Sharon Ryder. EARTH YOU ARE TOO WONDERFUL Thornton Wilder We never realize the wonder of Our Town until we have left it, or the joy of the activities that formed our characters as we lived here under the government of the Student Council. Miss Jenkins and Miss Fitzwil- liams guided the representatives of the classes and activities. The perma- nent dwellers in Our Town were governed by their town council, coun- selled by Miss Jenkins, Miss Fitzwilliams, and the housemothers. Service League helped us to be aware of the needs of others very far from Our Town. Looking after our more immediate needs was The Athletic Service Club. Its members ' duties varied from afternoon child care to drying heads in the shower room! Overseeing all athletic activities was the Student Athletic Council, whose special projects ranged from scheduling tournaments to decorating the dining room on May Day. On that evening the trophy is always awarded to the captain of the winning Blue or Gold Team. This year on March 3rd, Our Town really came to life under the imaginative direction of Mrs. Monks and the talented players of Masque. In the pages of the Ivy Vine, the creative writing magazine of the school, we wrote the daily experiences of Our Town, and during the year we enjoyed the finished performances of the Glee Club and Modern Dance Group. Just as in any other community, the religious life has increased our concern for others. Two organizations contributed to the chapel worship. Raynor Guild cared for the linen and vestments and decorated the chapel at Christmas and Easter. The Choir sang their joyful anthems and led our hymns. Singing, dancing, writing and serving, we had a happy, creative year. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Jessie Nelson, president Becky Brcu-ghton, vice-president Sondra Schafer, secretary Judy Welch, treasurer Mardi Camerer Marilyn Carlsmith Cordie Hartwell Mary Knott Hcdda Schafer Katie Sheldon Carol Somers HOUSE COUNCIL Sandra Clark, president Ji ' DY Welch, vtce-president Iris Briedis Lynn Ferguson Sharon Reid Sondra Schafer Barbara Staples Nancy Steen SERVICE LEAGUE Philinoa Parry, president Robfrta Allf.n, treasurer Barbara Staples, secretary Patiy Densow Mary Lamora Harrison Karen Helliesen Betsy Minthom Ellen Osborne THE ATHLETIC SERVICE CLUB Katie Sheldon, president Sally Spauloinc. pice president Mardi L eland, secretary Roberta Allen Karen James Mar ci a Aronow Susan Johnson Charlene Baker Mary Knott Martine Baker Nancy Lampson Nancy Baskin Marianne Lynn Lydia Bayne Helen Mackay Sheryl Bellandi Julia Mackay Katie Bernhard Jackie Meier Becky Broughton Elise Moore Dtdi Camerer Elizabeth Morgan Mardi Camerer Jessie Nelson Marilyn Carlsmith Ellen Osborne Sandra Clark Ellen Pearson Nancy Collins Patricia Pierce Diane Dapper Patsy Densow Jane Fair bourn Louanne Gibson Janice Ricbc Joanne Ginn Sharon Ryder Shcahan Glaspie Joan Sandwell Mary Ellen Goodwin Hedda Schafer Xenia Gratsos Sondra Schafer Romilly Grauer Carol Somers Shelia Hagen Penny Sorensen Janet Haley Judy Spencer Mary Iclmora Harrison Barbara Staples Cordie Hartwcll Nancy Steen Karen Hellieson Helen Tompkins Anna Hess Alice Turner Diane Hibbard Sherry Vilas Margot Hoffmeister Judy Welch Barbara Hut? Ann Wohlleben Linda Hult Roberta Wolfe Mary Ann Hyslop Roberta Allen Marcia Aronow Nancy Baskin Sheryl Bcllandi MASQUE PLAYERS Katie Bernhard president Nancy Lampson vice-president Martine Bakfr secretary Kathy Earlcy Fran Foley Joanne Ginn Mary Ellen Goodwin Xcnu Gratsos Cordie Hartwcll Diane Hibbard Carol Howe Mary Ann Hyslop Karen James Marlene Keiles Marianne Lynn Patricia Pierce Penny Sorenscn Judy Spencer Barbara Staples Susan Richards MODERN DANCE GLEE CLUB Roberta Allen Jackie Meier Charlenc Baker Betsy Minthorn Lydia Bayne Elizabeth Morgan Sheryl Bellandi Jessie Nelson Katie Bernhard Ellen Osborne Didi Camerer Philinda Parry Mirdi Camerer Ellen Pearson Marilyn Carlsmith Jill Phetteplace Diane Dapper Kay Richards Pat Densow Susan Richards Lynn Ferguson Janice Riebe Fran T il v v 1 I All UlfcJ Robin Ripley Mary Ellen Goodwin Sharon Ryder Shelia Hagen Joan Sandwell Judy Hawley Carol Shanks Anna Hess Ann Snyder Margot Hoffmeister Penny Sorensen Nicolin Jones Judy Spencer Ann King Helen Tompkins Helen Mackay Judy Welch Julia Mackay Mary Knott, news Helen Mackay, art Juua Mackay, literary Jessie Nelson, format Joan Sandwell, secretary T) I T T 17 1 h M Carol Somers, Captain Mary Knott Roberta Allen Nancy Lampson Lucy Ayers Sue Marie Lynn Nancy Baskin Julia Mackay Sheryl Bellandi Twyla Martin Mardi Camerer Gail McCudden Diane Dapper Elisabeth Minthorn Patsy Densow Ellen Osborne Louanne Gibson Ellen Pearson Joanne Ginn Sharon Ried Mary Ellen Goodwin Kay Richards Sandra Hagedorn Janice Riebe Shelia Hagen Sharon Ryder Mary Lamora Harrison Joan Sandwell Karen Hellieson Hedda Schafer Sylvia Haase Carol Shanks Anna Hess Kathleen Sheldon Diane Hibbard Phyllis Snyder Linda Hult Sandra Spaulding Karen James Judy Spencer Susan Johnson Barbara Staples Nicolin Jones Helen Tompkins Marlene Keiles Alice Turner Anne King Dianne Wotton SB i GOLD TE M Cordie Hartwell, Captain Marcia Aronow Chart ene Baker Martine Baker Lydia Bayne Karie Bernhard Rebecca Broughton Didi Camerer Marilyn Carlsmith Sandra Clark Nancy Collins Kathleen Earley Jane Fairbourn Lynn Ferguson Fran Foley Sheahan Glaspie Xenia Gratsos Romilly Grauer Janet Haley Judith Hawley Margot HofTmeister Carol Howe Barbara Huff Mary Ann Hyslop Katy Kane Caroline Klontz Mardi Leland Marianne Lynn Helen Mackay Jacqueline Meier Elise Moore Elizabeth Morgan Jessie Nelson Philinda Parry Jill Phetteplace Patricia Pierce Susan Richards Robin Ripley Sondra Schafer Penny Sorensen Nancy Steen Wanita Townsend Sherry Vilas Judy Wel ch Ann Wohlleben Roberta Wolfe AWARDS Back Row. Left to Right: Carol Somers, Team Shield ; Cordie Hartwell, Tennis Doubles. Second Row, Left to Right: Judy Welch. Badminton Doubles; Louanne Gibson, Ping Pong Doubles; Carol Howe, Diving; Jessie Nelson, Bowling, Tennis Singles, Tennis Doubles; Becky Broughton, Posture. Third Row. Left to Right: Ellen Pearson, Ping- Pong Singles, Pmg-Pong Doubles ; Xenia Gratsos, Badminton Singles, Badminton Doubles. Helen Tompkins, Swimming. KEY GIRLS SPORTSMANSHIP Nancy Steen, Key Girl ' 55 Jessie Nelson Miss Jenkins Nancy Baskin, Key Girl 56 AUTOGRAPHS aict Hail to thee our Alma Mater. Seminary Fair, May achievements crown thy labors Is our earnest prayer. Deep and true as those blue waters Thou art reared above. May the characters thou moldest. Hold thrr in their love. Pure as yonder snow clad mountains Where our glances fall. May we in the years to follow, Answer to thy call. Chorus Hearts turned toward our Alma Mater. May our lives at length Prove thy daughters bear thy motto On from Strength to Strength. '