Berkeley Hall School - Yearbook (Beverly Hills, CA)

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LM Big Sister-Little Sister dresses were made by the Ninth Grad- ers and modelled with their show stealing little sisters. The lit- tle sisters were kept well in hand by balloon man, Alex Goss- land, who also gave them cookies. Modelling from left to right are Pamela and Patti Sharman, Debbie and Linda Ertz, Lorrie and Jane Larson, and Mary Montgomery with Mrs. Richard's granddaughter, Christine. Mrs. Lucky Fickett, president of the Berkeley Hall Mothers' Club, presents red roses to Mrs. Dorothy Richards for her wonderful work with the Ninth Grade sewing class and for the very beau- tiful fashion show. Granddaughter Christine also received a nosegay. Mrs. Richards and Christine are wearing their grand- mother-granddaughter matching dresses. FASHION SHOW TIME By MARY MONTGOMERY and JOY RICH This year the ninth grade gave a gay, stylish, dashing, colorful, and terrific fashion show for the Mothers' Club on Thursday, April 27. We had 68 changes, more than any other fashion show at Berkeley Hall. The first twenty dresses made by the girls at school were shown as a college wardrobe. The eighth grade girls sat on the stage chatting about the colleges they would attend. Each girl came out in a dress to represent one of the colleges. For the first time, several of the girls made dresses for their younger sisters as well as themselves. These girls were Janie Larson and Laurie, Pamela Sharman and Patti, Linda Ertz and Debbie. The fourth pair was Mary Montgomery with Christine, Mrs. Richard's granddaughter. These darling little girls simply stole the show. The beach scene was another important part of the show. Gay capris, shorts, culottes, and saucy beach dresses were mod- eled under a real beach setting. The last thirty dresses passed by quickly as they appeared in groups. At the finale each girl walked down from the stage and lovingly presented a carnation to her mother with a kiss. We had a lovely tea afterwards. Mrs. Dlouhy lovingly made little verses about each girl and Mrs. Montgomery described the clothes. Many thanks to the back stage hands who helped dress and put on make-up. Special thanks to Mrs. Richards who kept us quiet, looked over, and pushed us out with great joy and satisfaction. Every Ninth grader is grateful to Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Montgomery for teaching us the art of sewing, how to blend colors, and how to stand on our own two feet. On the beach-bright, gold, zany beach dresses and play clothes modelled by their authors. From the left: Sharon Nance, Carol Osherenko, Marilynn Scott, Linda Downey, Pamela Hill, Mary Montgomery, Adele Wilken, Bonnie Bleichman and Deloris Cardozo.

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Class Song SUNG TO THE TUNE OF HEY, LOOK ME OVER Hey, look us over, lend us an ear, We are the class that graduates this year. We are the best class, of that we're aware. For whenever you get right down to it, what others can compare? And we will all be remembered by teachers here For our good work throughout all these years. We're the fiftieth class to leave this school We've put on quite a show, and we're very sad to go. No other class in school had had such a need for boys Even with such a loss, we made up for it in noise. With all the twenty girls, you'll find it hard to believe With two, four, six, eight boys we balanced accounts with ease. History outlines, square roots and all In our French weive had quite a ball. And at English rules we pass every test. ln literature we did rack our brains to think of epithets. As boys in their drafting class have drawn plans by the score, We girls in sewing find ripping a chore. Weire so grateful for all Berkeley Hall has done- Even the work has been fun. Hey, look out world, Here we come. Guided Missile-Toes By MARILYNN SCOTT Santa swings as Fabian sings. The academic 1960 rocked out as the new year rolled in at the annual Christmas formal. All the girls were smashing hits in their dazzling formals. The boys, decked out in their best, were perfect partners for Berkeley Hall beauties. The girls, according to tradition, received a beautiful gardenia corsage upon entering the fabulous array of Berkeley Hall splendor. Tasty sandwiches, bite size, and a beautiful Christmas cake, along with a Christmas punch were served as refreshments. The dance music, instead of records, came from a band hired for the occasion. Everyone enjoyed the delightful decorations made by Mrs. Richards eighth grade art class. This wonderful evening was concluded by customary singing of Christmas Carols by the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. Lastly the parents and chaperones joined the group to sing Blest Christmas Morn by'Mary Baker Eddy. Ninth Grade Tea By LYNNE ST1MsoN The beautiful Bel-Air home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horton was the setting for the ninth grade tea given by the Past Officers of the Berkeley Hall Mothers' Club on Saturday, the Thirteenth of May. The guests, the mothers of the junior High pupils and all the girls were ushered down the long receiving line of our twenty ninth grade girls. The girls made a picture of loveliness in their pastel formals and bouquets. The guests wandered around the natural looking pool and gay gardens overlooking the city. Everyone had a wonderful time. Ronald Ballard and'Carol Osherenko were the Readers for the Thanksgiving service. Mrs. Mavis Purtle played the music and the hymns. Mrs. Pam Brookins sang the solo. Annual Thanksgiving Meeting-Set By DELORIS CARDOZO The Annual Thanksgiving service was conducted with dignity by members of the ninth grade. The readers were Carol Oshe- tenko and Ron Ballard. Each ninth grade boy served as an usher. Many parents and friends of the school appreciated the simplic- ity of the service. Following the Thanksgiving lesson, Mrs. Brookins sang a solo. Appropriate testimonies and words' of gratitude from the members of the seventh, eighth, and ninth grade classes helped to make our program a success. We wish to give special credit to Mrs. O'Connor for the time she spent helping the readers perfect their parts. Diane Letts and Dorothy Jeffries - our two popular Gym teachers, who coach intermediate and iunior high athletics: baseball, volleyball, kickball, football, basketball, and swim- ming. Diane Letts is an expert in teaching Red Cross Junior Lifesaving to the 9th Graders. Dorothy .lelifries is a past presi- dent of the Berkeley Hall Mothers' Club. ., A

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GRAND FINALE-All twenty girls formed a line on the stage for the Grand Finale. to a spectacular Fashion Show. Each girl walked from the stage and presented a carnation to her mother with a kiss. The girls are wearing their favorite dresses of all the ones they made. Top row from left to right -' Joy Rich, Mary Montgomery, Linda Downey, Sharon Nance, Bonnie wh . 2211: ' '2 -QA' , D 7 Siler V Smllfex. 2. - 1 Q 3 5 S ss s ,F 5 if 1 is L 1, ,, msgs s if S H' sg sf' fi si' if is 15595 2 ask mr WH 3, 1 QA si Bleichman, Janie Larson, Carol Osherenko, Cheryl Fickett, Adele Wilken, and Pam Hill. Bottom row from left to right - Marilynn Scott, Ann Savage, Linda Erlz, Mary Ellen Whitmore, Deloris Cardozo, Julie DeVoe, Pamela Sharman, Phyllis Ha-lleman, and Lynne Stimson. Dorothy Led- better is on the way down the steps to present a carnation to her mother.