Caskin School - Blue Moon Yearbook (Haverford, PA)

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THE BLUE MOON Sembr Iikktory ITH the departure of the Class of 1926, Caskin School will have a great loss, for in every one of its eight members is much to be proud of. Charlotte Coles, Virginia Handley, Anita Kaufman, Isabel Lay, Edythe Rodgers and Caroline Smedley came to spend their last year of a secondary school here, while Eleanor Hall and Dorothy Ledogar began their career at the Caskin School a few years before. Soon after Thanksgiving the Class entertained the school and several outsiders by a fascinating fashion display, which gave many of us ideas and pointers for our next shopping tour. This was supplemented by a most interesting and very well done monologue read by Anita Kaufman. Dramatically, as well as in other respects, the Class is very talented. The Senior Card Party, on March 20th, for the benefit of The Blue Moon, was pronounced a decided success by all those who attended, and, besides being highly enter- taining, was also a huge financial success. The Senior pins, which are most attractive, are to be overlooked no less than the fact that the Seniors proudly paraded the Caskin School ring with the addition of the coveted crest designating the rank of a Senior. Both of these prized possessions arrived before Christmas and have been worn with the usual pride and dignity through the remainder of the year. Before vacation a beautiful green 1926 banner with large silver numerals, taking the place of the old 1925 red and white one, appeared in the Study Hall. It is ornamental to the room as well as standing for something quite worth while. Soon after the Easter vacation the Senior play, Seventeen, was chosen, and the parts decided upon. This is among the numerous festivities anticipated during Commence- ment Week. Among others are parties planned by members of the Class, a luncheon- theatre party to be given by Mrs. Caskin, and finally, to close this year, Commence- ment, which, as usual, will be in keeping with all Caskin School functions: simple, beautiful and impressive. As a final tribute to the Class, the school sincerely hopes that History repeats itself when it considers the history of this Class of Twenty-six. Eighteen

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THE BLUE MOON CAROLINE SMEDLEY Carol Ardmore, Pa. Entered '25 Non-Resident Advertising Manager of The Blue Moon '25-'26 Blue Team '26 The mildest manners and the greatest heart. HO is the quietest girl in the Class? Why, of course, Caroline is-our sweet little Quaker maid. She is a persevering student and would never dream of going to class with a lesson unprepared. Although she is dignified and quiet, she is always willing to join in and lend a helping hand, no matter how difficult the task, Caroline is always smiling and cheerfully performs it. There is not one sport or game in school that Caroline,does not enter into with great enthusiasm. ln fact, she is never missing when there is any function at school. When Caroline is not busy doing something for Caskin's, she is interested in Camp Aloha. Here Caroline spends her summers, and very enjoyable and interesting ones they must be, to hear Caroline tell about them. And speaking of the things that Caro- line does for us all, we mustn't forget to mention the wonderful tea that she gave, to which the lucky Seniors were invited, and about which the rest of us heard alluring details. ' Caroline has a most decided gift for music, and next year she is planning to go on with her studies along this line. Perhaps some time the alumnae of Caskin's will be able to join that proud and hearty band of I knew her when-. And not only will we have many nice things to say about her playing in that long-ago year '26, but we will have many nice things to say about her sweet smile and readiness to help, and her quiet, charming personality. IMPRESSIONISTIC PICTURE: A moleskin muff. A Jane Austen heroine. A daisy field. Seventeen

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THE BLUE MOGN Senzbr Proplzegf 6 6 HAT are you going to do when you finish school ? I do believe that everyone in school has asked me this question at some time or another. In reply I say the very same thing that every other graduate has said since girls have been graduating. I really don't know! What do you think I can do? Dad wants me to be a teacher, but I really can't see myself settled down to teaching all the rest of my life. Can you ? Truthfully, we do know just what we want to be doing, and if you won't mistreat my confidence-for this is confidential, you know-I'l1 tell you where your letters may reach these Sweet Girl Graduates in 1936. Charlotte Coles has always been interested in scholastic subjects and has spent a great deal of time fitting herself-both mentally and physically-for her position as Dean of Women in Bryn Mawr College. Eleanor Hall will have a little white cottage with rambler roses twinin' roun' on the Main Line, and will be in a great heat of excitement every morning to bustle Junior off to school on time. Don't ums hurt my 'ittle snookumsl Gin Handley, having perfected her baby talk, is attending all the most fashionable events on Long Island. With her little white poodle, huge pink ribbon bow attached, Gin in lavender organdie, ruffle upon ruffle, lace parasol, is languidly sipping tea. Her longed-for dock is looming up in the background. A' little garden in the great open spaces where weeds grow into bigger weeds. In the far end of the garden, quite conspicuously in the shade, we Find Anita. Hot, dusty and sun bonnet on one ear, trying her level best to make her own little garden a success. Tired? Yes-but, oh, so happy! Yours of the 5th inst. received, and am forwarding a catalogue under separate cover which, I believe, will answer your questions. Yes! This is what Curly Lay hears all day long. In a very starched shirtwaist and stiff collar we have our Curly as Mrs. Caskin's Secretary. Nothing is too much trouble, and she still has her ever-ready smile as of old. ' If you are ever walking down Fifth Avenue in New York, don't fail to stop and watch Dot Ledogar. You surely must know that she is the very best pan-cake Hopper that Mr. Child has. In her starched white apron and high white shoes Dot gives the place that air of distinction. Dot may not see you at first-so many people pass every day-but just throw rocks at the policeman, and when she looks up you will surely detect that spark of recognition in her eye. Bless its poor little heart! Let me see its paw. This sweet and gentle voice belongs to our sympathetic Edythe. Disgusted with the world because of their inhuman treat- ment to animals, Edythe has founded another Bide-A-Wee Home-a hospital for the poor but honest Cats and dogs of her own city. Who do you suppose runs around with the famous Babe Ruth? With the whole team, of course. Yes sir-with the baseball uniform and her ball autographed by the President-Caroline makes the best little mascot for the Yanks that you can imagine. Whether they run away with the pennant or not, the team can always depend on their loyal mascot to cheer them on. No wonder they play such good ball with Caroline watching their every move and bringing as much good luck with her as it is possible for one so small to carry. Hurrah for the Yanks! Eh, what, Caroline? Nineteen