The Bush School - Tykoe Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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SCHOOL CHR0NICI:E4?iWf iii if V V ph V i JUNIOR CHRISTMAS PLAY: Left to hrightx Phyllis Rattray, Midi Sawyer, jackie Bmns. special attention was given to each individual in relationship to the character she was to portray, the production was more professional than ever. April 11- Dad's Night, as Mrs. Bush said in her address to the fathers, is one of the favorite functions of the year. It started by an excellent Glee Club performance which was followed by a Choral poem and Square Dance presented by the fresh- men. Helen Buschmann and Anne Macfarlane were next we

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SCHOOL CHRONICLE Mrs. Stephens, put on an unusually fine program today. It was based on a typical American homo, with a United States Marine graciously portraying the father, Kay Black the mother, Betts Hansen their daughter, and Leland Bull their son. As in pre- ceding years, food, clothing and money were brought for our Thanksgiving offerings, the latter to be taken to the Seattle Children's Home. December 16- The traditional Manor Hall of Bush opened its portals to welcome the mothers and dads tonight. For the new parents, who were greeted by Phil Rattray and Midi Sawyer Cas the Lord and Ladyl, it was a thrilling sight to see the stained glass windows, the tapestries, and the many wreathes and evergreen chains. Another nice thing was that during the course of the evening, there was a time when every parent could say, That's my Johnny or, there's Susie. The program consisted of several dances by Parkside, two by Bush, music from the chorus and orchestra, and the Junior class presentation of The Juggler of Our Lady. When the program was complete, the cast of the play and the members of the Glee Club piled into three station wagons and were whisked away to the Se- attle Children's Home to give a command performance. The boys and girls loved it and so did We. March '7- Slapping on grease paint is really fun, as we seniors discovered while preparing for Shubert Alley under the direction of Margretta Ramsey. The nights she generously spent to show us the art of camouflage were greatly appreciatedg and since

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SCHOOL CHRONICLIQ in a duo-piano number, and the evening ended with the basket-ball final which was played off by the freshmen and juniors. The juniors won, but better watch out, as with a little more practice, this year's freshmen will make life more than dificult for them. During the intermission of this great game there was another in which six dads fought mightly with six seniors. The result was a chaos of screams and laughs plus a great deal of admiration in the direction of Mr. Frayn. He should come and visit to teach us the finer points of basket- ball! fN'est-ce pas?J. May 26- As we go to press, we are looking forward to the Fine Arts Tea which will be held on May 26th. This includes various types of music, dancing, and artistic efforts Csuch as paintings an sculpture! which have been in the making since the be- ginning of the year. It is an occasion which all the proud parents and friends may attend and is one of the highspots in the school year. June 4-9- Senior Week, otherwise known as the time we have been stal- ling for the last four years, is coming around slowly but surely! We seniors will be dashing off to breakfasts, luncheons, cruises, dinners, and many other things Csome of which are censoredl. It will undoubtedly be the biggest time in our lives,-and X56 U we'1l make the most of it.