Cumnock School - Chronicle Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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CUMNOCK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION On Saturday evening, june Sth, l937, a large group of former Cumnock students met at their Alma Mater for the purpose of organizing and perpet- uating an active Alumni Association. Prior to this time there had not been an active association with the exception of the Expression School organiza- tion. The gathering included junior college and high school students of for- mer years who were interested in keeping alive former friendships and rela- tions with Cumnock and their friends. The initial meeting was not only a reunion, but served to form the framework for a successful group. A tem- porary constitution was submitted for approval, and subsequent discussion resulted in several important revisions and amendments to this document. Officers elected at that time were: Cutler L. Huebener, President, Pauline Brenner, Vice-President, Guy Moore, Secretary-Treasurer. Further elections were not held, as the necessary time was not available, but it is expect- ed that the offices not filled then will be occupied at the termination of the next meeting. Because of the large number present at the first meeting the popular form of self-introduction was used. The outstanding luminaries present were a small group of graduates who attended Cumnock before it became a co-edu- cational institution. These ladies represented the Expression School Alumnae Association, a society of many years standing. Guests of honor were Dr. Ray- mond C. Brooks, president of Cumnock School, Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Wyckoff. It was further determined at the meeting that the basic purposes of the organization were to support their school in as many ways as they could find possible, such as supporting the many various activities that arise during the curricular year, including plays, dances, and other events. The next meeting of the members is scheduled for june 4th, which has been officially designated as Alumni Day. At the time, it is hoped that all offices will be filled. The features of the gathering will be dinner and a play. Active business will be taken care of after the evening repast. CUTLER HUEBENER I , gf an ai' N 60

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First row: Alice Jones, Alice Dervin, Eleanor Moorhead. Second row: Dorothy Catlett, Evelyn Petty, Marian Plant, Doris Jacobson. Third row: Helen Rockfellow, Mary Caward, Betty Arnelung, Mrs. Woody, Lou'se Phillips, Martha Cook, Alma Rockfellow. S O R O R I T Y SIGMA IOTA CHI The enrollment of the Sigma Iota Chi Beta Gamma Chapter has been the largest this year in all its eight years at this school. The first semester began with ten new pledges and amid teas, luncheons and dinner dances these new girls were initiated into the sorority. The second semester brought two new pledges to our midst. Plans were made and in the course of two months the new pledges were entered. Funds were raised for the support of the chapter by frequent cake sales, noon dances, a Benefit Tea and last of all a Fashion Show sponsored by a well-known dress shop in Los Angeles. The members endeavored to abide by the standards of the creed, namely, always to have a perfect unit of harmony. EVELYN PETTY 59

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First row: Alice Dervin, Phyllis Frankel, Dorothy Catlett Second row: Gerda May, Louise Phillips, Henry Sorge, Naomi Tiber. Third row: Mr. Harton, Leslie Taylor, John Gibson, Mike Lotito, Edwin Packard. MU RHO ALPHA Motto: Enter to learn C-o forth to serve. OFFICERS OF FIRST TERM OFFICERS OF SPRING OF l938 Mike Lotito .....,..,......... President Henry Sorge ....,............. President Ted Loeffler ,..... .,,. V ice-President Louise Phillips ............ Vice-President Ramsay Harding . . . ...... Secretary Naomi Tiber .................. Secretary Dr, Raymond C, Brooks. . .Honorary Member The Mu Rho Alpha -Society was the brain-child of Mr Harton, the public speaking instructor, who devised it to promote interest in debating, oratory, and declamation. The idea was enthusiastically accepted by members of his class. Meetings have been held, with the various members giving extemporaneous speeches, monologues, news facts, and book reviews, in the attempt to learn, by actual practice, the art of speaking fluently and readily, At one time a public address system was put to use in an effort to point out to the members their own needless mannerisms, Various activities of that sort have aided in teaching ease of manner to the individuals who are interested in acquiring it. The Mu Rho Alpha Society in the future expects to hold some of its meet- ings over a luncheon table, in order that prospective members may gather around and participate if they desire. Pl-IYLLIS FRANKEL 61