Barstow School - Weathercock Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY 9 A teacher affecn eternityq he can never tell where hir influence .rtopJ. Henry Brooks Adams GRADUATES 17 . . . a hright future heckoned . Abbot L. Lowell UNDERCLASSMEN 53 . . . waiting and hoping for their nzoment . . Marcel Proust ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 61 An auemhly of good fellows . . . Dr. Samuel johnson CREATIVE ARTS 81 No man ever forgot the oiritaiionx of that power . . . which created all thingy new-,' which wa: the dawn in him of muxic, poetry, and art. Ralph Waldo Emerson ATHLETICS 93 To love the game beyond the prize ' Sir Henry Newbolr LOWER SCHOOL 103 Youth if life ar yet untouched . Alfred North Whiteheacl LITERATURE 125 The study of literature nourifhef youth, entertain! old age, adornr proxpority, rolacer tzclwrxity, if delightful at home . , , Cicero ADVERTISEMENTS 129 It pay lo adz-'crtiyef' Anonymous

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1962-1963 Oliver C, Mosman, jr.,PreJidef11 Justus W. Putsch, Vice-President Dr. Grant B. Hatfield, jr., Secretary Robert E. Gunn, Treamrer W. Howard Adams Mrs. Benjamin C. Adams Wm. Coleman Branton Richard S, Brigham George B. Ashby Robert H, Busler Mrs. G. Guyton Carkener Samuel Gorman Mrs. George Cook jordan Dr. Richard H. Kiene Miss Margaret S. Neal Thomas B. Robinson F. Forsha Russell G. R. Seidlitz Robert Q. Sutherland Mason L. Thompson HONORARY MEMBERS Mrs. Charles S. Alves Mrs. Clifford Histed R. Harrison Field Mrs. Burnett N. Simpson Marvin H. Gates Miss Nell Snead EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Richard H. Sears, Heuzlfnarler Clinton H. Gates, Burinerr Manager A. C. McWhirter, Falberr' Club Preriden! Mrs. Ralph Hill, P.T.A. Prerideul Mrs. S. P. Christopher, Alumnae Arm. Prerillent

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Q 1 In IBB4, Miss Btann's School, founded at Broadway and 12th Street. THE FOUNDERS Seventy-nine years ago, two inexperienced but far- sighted young women, Ada Brann and Mary Louise Barstow, both recent graduates of Wellesley, arrived in Kansas City to found a private school for girls, which later grew into the Barstow of today, known and venerated throughout the country because of its high standards and achievements. Although the history of its principles has remained the same, following the ideals of its founders, the school has undergone four transplantations to new soil. THE EARLY YEARS During the first phase of its existence the school, known then as Miss Brann's, occupied three sites on the block west of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral and re- mained there for sixteen years. Extra-curricular activities such as sports, the arts, and a school annual had not yet been introduced because of a lack of space and facilities. However, that fact did not dim the school's reputation, for Miss Brann's certificates enabled many a young girl to attend renowned New England colleges such as Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr, and others. Gradually Miss Brann's health began to fail. She felt that she could no longer handle all her many responsibilities, and she reluctantly re- tired, thus ending the first period. i 4 SCHOOL HISTORY The second Barstow at I5 Westport Avenue from lB98 to 1924. Fortunately, Mr. XVilliam Rockhill Nelson then in- duced Miss Barstow to continue the school as its owner and principal. He also built for her a new location on West- port Avenue, which had enough ground for the beginning of outdoor activities. Thus commenced the institution's sec: ond phase. Miss Caro Taylor became the first associate principal, but was soon succeeded by Miss Rose Witham. The arrival of Miss XVitham, a most outstanding graduate of Smith, was a very fortunate event for the school, for she not only continued its high ideals, but she also added many new traditions and activities to its forever increasing spectrum. A gymnasium and equipment for outdoor sports were provided, and that year Field Day was originated. A Glee Club and classes in Arts and Crafts were organized, and the Hallowe'en Play Contest became a tradition. The Pretenders, a dramatics club, was also added, and this very yearbook, its green and white cover imprinted with The Wealhercock, a simulation of Miss Barstow's own hand- writing, commenced its publication. A kindergarten and later a boarding school were also initiated. MISS BARSTOW RETIRES For almost twenty-five years the school prospered while many graduates became very outstanding students in the colleges of their choice. Finally, however, poor health constrained Miss Barstow into retiring, as it had done with Miss Brann. Therefore, before leaving she gave her name, her equipment, and hor benevolence to the school. Barstow .t i i,ir,:'c of Ba -:atiur from that partir trodu also Q Scoio Sophi Willi the B- H. Sc