Centenary College - Hack Yearbook (Hackettstown, NJ)

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l l he M l l 'lIomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow-- 1947 Have you ever had the urge to go back ten long years? Well, I have, and I just couldn't resist that feeling any longer. I tore back to Centenary and hustled to Mrs. Trevorrow's ofhce. The after-dinner rush was on, and so I patiently awaited my turn, as usual. Mrs. Trevorrow escorted me to her apartment and we picked up the threads as we had left them years ago, and followed each girl's accomplishments to date: Remember the excitement Elsie Bomhoff's engagement caused? Now she and Presi- dent Cornell are successfully guiding students of their Alma Mater through college years. Speaking of colleges, Josephine Gernert has attained eminence as a faculty member of Vassar. Walker Pattison has again taken up residence at Reno for an indefinite period of time, but, from reports, will return to New York for her nfth attempt. Amelia Hackman and Bettie Graham have left their apartment in Greenwich Village to continue their study of art in Italy. Marjorie Mapes has just completed a week's engagenement as a concert pianist at Car- negie Hall. I The future of the junior Polo Club of Ridgewood seems very promising with the potential talents of the young Newberrys and Hoppers, who are being ably guided by their proud mammas, the former Harriet Jones and Lucille Mittag, respectively. And still Ugadding about town are Bertina Hibson and Anne Stimson. Their bachelorette apartment will soon be vacated for two excellent reasons. Mrs. Trevorrow mentioned that Mildred Stelter has entered her training period in preparation for the Olympic Swimming Team. Isabelle Stelter is considering deserting her army duties to accompany her sister. Rose Iorio has deservingly been promoted to an executive position in the New York Life Insurance Company. In the same company, Genevieve Scheffield is successfully employed as the head physician. Having recently completed her assignments in China, Constance Koss has returned for renewal of assignments with the United Press. Wliat we would term a difficult task would be to interview Elaine Braun, now a much sought-after artist's model. A little Army, belonging to none other thanjthe former jean Favor, has been imported for a short visit to the United States. Proving her true altruistic qualities, Margaret Mae Terhune has become prominent in the field of Social Service. Strong competition for Katherine Gibbs has been inaugurated by Lyndall Potter's and Winifred Pearce's new Business College in New York City where many competent secre- taries are being trained. Celia Redman's little girl is following in her mother's footsteps in that she is attending Centenary between week-ends at Lafayette. Personifying domestic accomplishments, Anne McClave is happily situated in her country home, adding in no small way to the population of Connecticut. Many future orators are being educated under the skillful direction of Ruth Den- man in the famous Primary Elocution School in New York City. Still indulging in hamburgers after presiding over meetings, Jeannette Potteiger spends her leisure time doing research work for the Pennsylvania State Parent-Teachers' Association. Marion Willianis is planning to retire from the faculty of Bryn Mawr upon receipt of the royalties from the recent publication of her book on the history of English Literature. N inety-six

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j he flash This is the Hhort and iliong of ilk In retrospect, these two years seem to all of us the most profitable of our lives. We arc beginning to find ourselves, our talents, our interests, our aims in life, and the broad- ening effects of these college years have played an invaluable part in the development of our personalities. As we look back, it is to remember happy, careless hours and other more serious, perhaps inspiring experiences, a review of vital glowing memories. It hasn't all been roses. We have done our share of grumbling and worrying too, the traditional midnight oil has lighted the way through many long nights to exams, but if our training gives us sportsmanship and courage, half the battle of life is won. We feel that Centenary has helped to do this for us. Somehow any unpleasantness slips into the background. In the future, friendship will be a constant source of influence and happi- ness, and so the friends who stand by us when that important letter does not arrive Qalso when the birthday cake comeslj are one of the best loved parts of school life. Our first class meeting proved to be the start of a successful organization. Marjorie Mapes, as class president, represented us through the year with poise and sincerity. We first began to feel acquainted with the much revered seniors at the Athletic Association party given for us soon after our arrival. Amid braids, grotesque costumes, and many, many giggles, we crawled through classroom doors in our initiation to become part of Centenary. Sororities became the question of the hour-teas, bids, initiation. From the standpoint of athletics it was an unusually successful year, in hockey, basketball and ten- nis tournaments. The swimming meet gave us another 'lfeather in our capfl Time sped by and we planned the Freshman Dance in April with happy anticipation. Now we remember it with a smile, last minute excitement, fun, the nautical decorations, an old song or two. In May we felt very proud of winning the music contest. Singing on the steps brought us the first feeling of being seniors and the hrst sadness of losing the seniors before us. Then came graduation festivities and the end of a happy school year. At the close of a simply divine summer our senior days began with a glorious reunion of old friends and the welcome of a grand junior class. Far into the night gab fests were carried on with such enthusiasm that we were thought to be quite disorderly and not at all the traditionally dignified seniors. New ideas for junior initiation were quickly put into effect with hilarious results. Anne C. McClave, our new class president, has inspired our confidence in all we have undertaken, and we appreciate her able lead- ership. Our first big affair was the senior dance with elaborate decorations, even a harvest moon. Again athletic laurels have fallen our way in hockey and basketball. Now during the closing weeks of classes we are trying to absorb a last bit of atmosphere to take with us into the future. We are looking forward to the May Fete which is always a gala occasion, the music contest, the essay contest, and finally, alas, exams. But after the deepest darkness will come the dawn, we hope, and graduation. During our two college years we have felt gratefully the understanding guidance of Mrs. Trevorrow. We want her to know that we appreciate her help. Saying good-bye to Centenary will be sad for all of us. With sincerity we sing, Our hearts will always return to C. C. Bettie Graham and jean Favor, Niizety-fi'Ur'

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helllarh None of us, of course, will miss jean Foltis's debut at the Metropolitan Opera House this coming season as Marguerite in Gounod's Faust . Millicent Dimmich has deserted her career as a nurse to assume domestic duties in Pennsylvania. Still maintaining their roles as comedians, Isabel Dizzy Smith and Ruth Ru-eth Perry have attained national fame on the Kill-or-Cure Iilea Soap Hour. Upon Miss Couch's return to the stage, Mildred Vey is stepping in as dramatic coach at Centenary. Elnora Breithaupt has become a notable fashion expert, and is at present in England as fashion editor of I-Iarper's Bazaar. Our ladies of leisureu, Jessie DeVoe and Adelaide Wolfe, are soiourning in Florida for a few months after having returned from an air trip to the wilds of Africa where they spent their time hunting all sorts of wild game. Deserting her work in the held of education, Caroline Ford has refused a position as Dean of Women at Mount Holyoke to pursue a social life in Army circles. Millwood Lambert has unintentionally stolen the spotlight from Mrs. Dionne hy presenting America with hve little beauties, all displaying fiery red hair. Mary Louise jones, alias Hoover , has fulfilled our expectations by obtaining the position of chief Librarian at the New York Public Library. Also in the great metropolitan area is Ruth Mortensen, who is ably serving Bonwit Teller as buyer. Her trips abroad make it difficult to keep an accurate account on her whereabouts. Mary Harper Tewksbury has returned from furthering her education in England, and anticipates settling down to a quiet life in a recently obtained pent-house on Park Avenue. Phyllis Ecker is still displaying her dramatic ability on Broadway, starring at the present time in the huge success, Why Girls Leave Horne . Betty I-Ievenor was last reported starting on a cruise around the South Sea Islands on her yacht, the S. S. Lafayette. It is rumored that this is her honeymoon trip, but of course, we can't say for certain. Dorothy Lyons Smith continued her study of Child Psychology after leaving Cen- tenary, and is now using it to a practical advantage on her own crop of future presidents. Marty Woitscheck has left her position as private secretary to take up residence in London, England. The casual factor seems to be a husband engaged in the Diplomatic Service. Priscilla Ritter is kept busy being a House Mother at a Sorority house at Rollins Col- lege, Florida. The chemistry field is pretty fortunate in having Margaret Brunn as one of its work- ers. She has proved something-or-other, but don't ask me, for I never did pass the course! Mary Elizabeth Robson is kept busy supplying the New York Woman Shop with her own creations and designs of knitted suits and dresses. Martha Rice is still traveling around the world. When last heard from she was hav- ing a wonderful time on the Riviera. At Cedar Crest College, not far from our Alma Mater, Winifred Chamberlain is enjoying her work as Counsellor. Dorothy Roy is earning a tremendous salary at Lord and Taylors, I hear, and is saving most of it for a certain step she will take very shortly. Willie Nordstrom, from the latest reports, is looking very excited. We wonder on what branch of the Jones' Tree she will hang her hatl The information I obtained from Mrs. Trevorrow was a great source of satisfaction to me. I had always thought the Class of 1937 unusually capable and progressive, and was naturally elated to learn that our hopes and plans had successfully materialized. Ansie McClave Marty Woitscheck Niitcfy-3c'1fci1.