Cambridge Rindge and Latin School - CRLS Yearbook (Cambridge, MA)

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GerAL x. President—Mildred I. Aberle, 715. Vice-President—Helen Bolton, ’14. Secretary—Gladys G. Telfer, 15. Three years ago the ‘Girls’ Athletic Association of the Cambridge High and Latin School” was formed. It was one of the many wonderful things that our coach, Miss Brown, made possibly for the Cambridge High and Latin School. We are the only school in Greater Boston that has such an organiza- tion. The “Girls’ Athletic Association” has not only benefited the Departent of Physical Education ; it has also benefited the school, strengthened our school spirit, and helped greatly to promote a strong feeling of ‘sisterly love.” After much thoughtful work, oux first executive committee, Mabel Jonas, Ruth Nash, Florence Wil- son, Isabel Holway and Helen Long, together with Miss Brown, drew up a constitution, which was ac- cepted by our association. The object of the asso- ciation is to promote the highest form of physical education, and to develop a co-operative spirit of interest and enthusiasm in all its branches. All gitls taking physical education are eligible to active membership in the association, and may become members by the annual payment of ten cents. A girl mmay retain her membership in the association only by good behavior, and by conforming with the articles of our constitution. The officers of our association consist of a presi- dent, who must be a member of the Senior Class; a vice-president, with the additional duties of treas- urer; a secretary, and an executive committee, con- sisting of five members, of which the president must be one. The practical business of the association is transacted by our executive committee. The mem- bers of this committee must be girls who can and will think. Our executive committee for 1912 13 was: Grace Wardwell, Hester Boyce, Susie Foster and Mary Edwards. A large part of the success of this vear is due to the unselfish efforts of these girls, and we cannot be too appreciative of their efficient work. It may appear to some that our G. A. A. exists only for the purpose of holding “G. A. A. dances.” It does not. Although we do not ignore the social part of our association, we nevertheless strive to develop a practical side to our G. A. A. One of the new undertakings of this vear was the starting of a welfare committee. This committee communicates in yarious ways with the G. A. A. members who, be- cause of illness, are unable to attend school. By means of this committee the G. A. A. keeps in touch with all its members, whether they are sick or well. The chairman of the welfare committee, upon whom a large portion of the work falls, deserves recogni- tion for the willing, helpful spirit she has always shown. This capable chairman is Miss Elizabeth MacNaugher, 712, who has made a success of our welfare committee. During the past winter, when the outrageous “fad-dancing” was at its height, we made a resolu- tion that we would do all in our power to stop it. The dancing in the gymnasium at recess was re- stricted to certain dances. Miss Alice Harrington was put in charge of the gymnasium at recess, and, together with the Gymnasium Improvement Com- mittee, successfully put a stop to this uncivilized dancing. The social activities of the year open in the au- tumn with a reception to our new imembers. This vear the reception took the form of a ‘Country Fair.” Because of the willingness and enthusiasm of our G. A. A. girls, and our coach, Miss Brown, we were able to extend a most effective reception to our new members, that made them catch our G. A. A. spirit, never to lose it. We also hold two dancing parties during the year, one an all girl dance, and anotier to which each member invites a partner. At the “girl” dance half the members act the part of “gen- tlemen,” and escort another member, who is the SACL Ve The annual interclass meet, held under the aus- pices of the °Gy A A. om May 2, was certainly a credit to us all, especially Miss Brown. The march- ing and drill were exceptionally fine. The dancing, won by the Juniors, was the prettiest and most at- tractive event on the programme. The Class of 1914 von the silver cup that Mr. Harold C. Durrell offered the class that made the highest number of points in the meet. The girls who won medals were: Helen Bolton, gold; Grace Wardwell, silver; Agnes Rob- bins, bronze. This year’s meet was the greatest pos- sible success. The G. A. A. thanks our ever willing friend, Mr. Bramhall, for his kind assistance at our meet. The climax of our good times is reached at “The Pienie.” For the past two years, through the gen- erosity of Miss Brown, we have held our picnics at her home at Kendall Green. “The Picnic” means the best of jolly times, to which every member is most cordially invited and urged to come. It also means a reunion of. our G. A. A. girls who have left the school. We arrange to leave in a body for Kendall Green, where we spend the day enjoying all the fun that makes “The Picnic” the most eagerly looked forward to, the most enjoyed and most pleasantly looked back upon of all the events of the vear. It is useless to try to find words that express our appreciation of our coach, instructor and friend, our beloved Miss Brown. Last, but not least, we ac- knowledge the kindly interest that our dear master, Mr. Cleveland, has always manifested in our G. A. A. affairs, and we wish to express our thanks and appreciation for his valuable assistance since the be - ginning of our association.

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MISS BROWN GIRLS PHYSICAL DIRECTOR

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BASKET BALL. Varsity Squad. Guards—Hester Boyce (captain), Helen Bolton, Theresa Fitzgerald. Goals—Beatrice Jones, Rita Taylor, Gladys Telfer. Centers—Ruth Collett, Gladys Boyce, Sylvia Carter. Second. - Guards—Sara Biggane, Rebecca Selfridge, Mil- dred Batchelder, Edna Sullivan. Goals—Inez Churchill, Katherine Collett, Mil- dred Leland, Dorothy Smith, Alice Sullivan. Centers—Mary V. Connell, Ethel Butler, EveylIn Leddy, Cecil Flewelling. Games of “Season and Scores. C. H. L. S., 26; Radcliffe, 15, 24. Oy HL. §., 21; Radcliffe, 16, 20. ©. H. L.S., 29; Newton High, 9. C. H. L. 8., 34; Newton High, 16. C. H. L. S., 20; Oliver Ames, 30. C. H. L. S., 31; Radcliffe, ’15,. 28. C. H. L. S., 15; Radcliffe, ’16, 17. C. H. L. 8., 25; Alumnae, 16. Coach—Miss Alice M. Brown. Captain—Miss Hester Boyce. Manager—Miss Grace Wardwell. Cheer Leaders—Mary Edwards and S. Foster. A large C is awarded to the girls who play at least three match games or their equivalent. Those who have won their C’s this year in Basket Ball are: Guards—Captain Hester Boyce, ’13, 4 games; Sara Biggane, °15, 71-2 games; Helen Bolton, ’14, 8 games; Edna Sullivan, ’15, 3 games. Forwards—Katherine Collett, 714, 7 games; Bea- trice Jones, 714,.7 games; Rita Taylor, 7138, 61. games. Centers—Gladys G. Boyce, 713, 8 games; Sylvia Carter, 712, 6 games; Cecil Flewelling, 14, 5 games; Mary V. Connell, 15, 4 games. Results of G. A. A. Election. President—Helen Bolton. Vice-President—Mary Edwards. Secretary—Ruth Blackman. Executive Committee-—-Anna Kelley, Dorothy Wilkey, Brenda Thomas, Beatrice Jones. Ma ae G. A. A. DANCE, The Girls’ Athletic Association gave their annual dance in the Latin School Gymnasium, April 25, 1913.. About 200 couples attended, and although the floor was crowded, dancing was enjoyed until 11.30. The decorations were in charge of a committee com- posed of Edith Foster, Marion Kelsey, Agnes Rock- wood, Ruth Singleton, Helen Stearns and Brenda Thomas. The committee gathered a vast number of college banners, and chose hand-made apple blossoms as a most effective means of decorating. Music was furnished by Smith’s Orchestra. The patrons and matrons present were: Mr. Cleveland, Mr. Bramhall, Mrs. Bramhall, Miss Close and Miss MacIntyre. Hach couple was formally ushered to the Receiy- ing Committee and introduced. The ushers were: Mildred Aberle, Hester Boyce, Susie Foster, Alice Harrington, Grace Wardwell, Mary Hickey, Ruth Singleton, Doris Carley, Rebecca Selfridge, Eliza- beth MacNaugher and Mary Mahoney. In all respects the G. A. A. dance of 1913 was con- sidered a most brilliant success.