Chatham Hall - Chathamite Yearbook (Chatham, VA)

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THE CHATHAMITE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN- If Woodle were ever dressed for chapel? If all third Dabney ever got to breakfast on time? If the Vaughans didn't get any mail? If we picked only violets in the gyardin? If Gina wore ruffles? If the faculty paid attention in assembly? If Judy Fisher found her Tinker ? If all third Pruden got a tub? If Clay lost her voice? If Eleanor Herrick got the bird? or vice versa? If Caroline Boxley really saw a vampire? If Branch learned to face a mouse? If Edith Cowles developed reserve? If Betsy Hoffer said Y-E-S? If Viggi walked like Winlock? If Dizzy spoke the King,s English? If Dykie were ever at a loss? If Ruth Frick stinted the Service League? If Gloria's hair turned Green? If Trout had a hook nose? If somebody imitated Kitty King? If Evelyn Byrd joined the army? If Kitty Hobson had a stiff neck? If Hollister arched her feet? If Motley tarnished? If there were only one Osborn? If Maisie were an idealist? If they didn't sell Wooley's in the book store? 28 1936

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THE CHATHAMITE sables and orchids. Beside her sat Miss Albany, the bathing-beauty queen, but I penetrated her disguise and recognized Louise Herrick, who was sharing Try1ie's box for the purpose of publicity. Suddenly Trishieis familiar giggle rang out as Janet Gregory, that arch anarchist, stood up to hurl a bomb at Carmen -poor Dukiel Janet had been foiled in an attempt the day before to harangue the rabble from a soap box, and had come to the Opera to wreak vengeance. However, remem- bering that she had never been able throw straight, even in baseball, she broke down, and was led weeping from the scene. What will Sarah's column tell tomorrow? The performance was over and I arose to leave, but my progress up the aisle was retarded by the waltzing figure of Elmina Tilden, who has turned Bohemian and was wearing dangling earrings Hlld a beret. She was putting into practice a new dance step which the opera had suggested to her. In the emptying theatre, I was surprised to see Ruth Mary Penfield sitting alone, apparently in deep thought. I touched her on the shoulder, and with a start she said, Could you tell me when this performance begins ?', An explanation was needed, and she hastened to tell me that she had been concentrating on Helen Taylor, who was then engaged in cleaning up Chinatown, as it was the nearest she could get to home. Going out into the lobby, I noticed that all the gentlemen were wearing hats which did not fit. This was due, I discovered, to the sweet, slow, Southern smile of the hat-check girl, Helen Marshall. Francis Vaughan was chatting with her, and I learned that she had come north to answer to the great demand of New York's debutantes to learn the Southern shag. She informed me that Betsy Felts was about to marry an Arctic explorer and that Frances Crute had finally married her Hargrave love, and was now making men, not moneyf' Just then, a frantic figure rushed past me. lt was Biddle-bettle, who had been going to a board meeting and could not figure out how in the world she got to the opera. Being a successful psychiatrist, she was sure the reason lay in her sub- conscious mind. I was thrilled to have seen the class which I had sponsored in '36, but suddenly realized there was one person missing. The, cry of Cigarettesl reached my ears, and turning around I beheld Betsy Hoifer balancing a tray of cigarettes and flashing a smile at prospective customers. Knowing that you will be pleased to hear of the Class ot' '36, I send this on to you for what it is Worth and hope that you will derive great pleasure from reading it aloud in assembly. Faithfully yours, agleomalla fAgent of The Eyes and Ears of the World! 27 I 9 3 6

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THE CHATHAMITE SENIOR ELECTIONS Who has done most for Chatham ....................,v.................... Who has done most for the class ...,..... Most popular with students .........,. Most popular with teachers ....... Bralnlest .........................,........ Best athlete .......................... Best looking ......... Cutest ............,...... Best dressed ........ Most lady-like ......... Prettiest hair ......... Best figure .........,. Neatest ............. Most poised ........ Most comical .......... Worst punster ...,.... Most optimistic .......... Most pessimistic ....... Most happy-go-lucky ........ Most original ................. Most versatile ............ Wittiest ............... Most startling ........ Most interesting ....... Most generous ......... Most tactful ..,........ .......Eclith Kneeland .......Margaret Woods ........l4ldith Kneeland ........Betty Branch ........Betty Branch ..........Virginia Farr . ...... Mary Applegate ..,.,..Mary Dary Willcox .........Patricia Grant .......Prudcnce Smith .......Mary Applegate ...i..........Sihyl Coates ......Mary Applegate ,.......Katharine Day .................Virginia Farr Mary Bentley Booth ..........Sarah Rapalje Ely ........Virginia Farr ..........Frances Bettie .......Edith Kneeland .........Sarah Rapalje ..........Frances Bettle . ..,...................................... Frances Bettie Helen Taylor and Patricia Grant .......Edith Kneeland Most thoughtful .,....., .................................... H elen Taylor Best sport ............ ........... X Virginia Farr Pluckiest ................. Most unseliish ......... Most ambitious ......... Biggest loafer ........,....... Most conscientious .,...... Strongest will ............. Most stubborn ........ Most energetic .......... Quickest thinker ............... .........Franccs Clrute ......,.l-lelen Taylor .........Elmina Tilclen ...........Nancy Meirer .......Clara Applegate .Ruth Mary Penfield ....................Ann Ely . ......................................... Clara Applegate .......Betty Branch and Most argulnezitative ......... ............ F rances Bettl Most sophisticated ........ .....................,......... Most widely read ........ ........................ Best singer .......... Best actress ................ Best dancer ............... First to get married ......... 1936 Ruth Mary Penfield e and Janet Gregory ....,....Katharine Day ............Betty Branch ..............Helen Duke ........Edith Kneeland .........Elmina Tilden .................Ann Ely