DeVilbiss High School - Pot O Gold Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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251 PHILALETHEAN TO learn about and become familiar with the lives and works of great authors, as well as to extend our general knowledge of all types of literature has been the aim of the Philalethean Literary Society. During this term, this group has obtained a large number of cooperative members, all of whom Worked to further the progress and success of the Phils . Among the many successful social affairs have been the annual roast, a tea for the Scott Phils, an attractive spread for the new members, the annual basketball banquet, an impressive tea for the retiring members and most entertaining picnic. The group of officers this year includes Jeanne Jones, president, Regina Watt, vice-presi- dent, Betty Bullock, recording secretary, Virginia Wiggins, corresponding secretary, Virginia McCabe, treasurer, and Charlotte Homrighaus, chaplain. Two of the most interesting of the club' s projects have been a scrapbook, filled with clippings about various activities, and a Christ- mas tree, beautifully decorated. In order to belong to this organization, it is necessary to have grades in English of B and an average of C in other subjects. Under the capable guidance of the advisers, Miss Wil- loughby, Miss Ruth Smith, and Miss Hirth, the Philalethean Literary Society has completed a profitable and successful year. , ' 4th Raw: Nadine Bueche, Emily Kennedy, Florence Van Cleve, Dorothy Baertschi, Dorthea Dauel, Virginia Clauncey, Dorothy Schramm, Maxine Barnes. 1 B 81113 Rafi: Jean Mason, Sylvia McDermid, Helen Horner, Eunice Carson, Lois Kohler, Madelyn Moore. Muriel Ecker, Eileen Hager, ett ' ier 's. hand Row: Marjorie Sussman, Dorothy Mutcheler, Florence Buser, Miss Willoughby, Miss Hirth, Miss Smith, Patricia Searight, Alice S B 'I-Ilh'k.M K'Lk'. prague, etty ur rin ary .a5 ar ln A . Ist Row: Lorenze Lind, Manorie Lindecker, Charlotte Homrighaus, Virginia Wiggiris, Regina VVat-t, Jeanne Jones, Betty Bullock, Virginia McCabe, Ann Gifford, Betty Viiaggoner, Helen Michael. 5th Raw: Lois Jordan, Mary Pickard, Clarice Potter, Nancy Wiggins. Betty Provo, Barbara Brenner, Auritea Guilpin, Catherine Buehler, Jane Lee, Dorothy DeMuth, Betty Fuhrer, Zoe Sterling, Martha Heming. 4th Row: Betty Slee, Peggy Wittman, Helen Nielson, Betty Keeling, Donna Waggener, Betty Larkin, Barbara Klag, Betty Koose, Mary' Elizabeth Spencer. 3rd Row: Ruth Tahbert, Barbara Cronlwerger, Anita Mason. Betty Frisbie, Marjorie Nyquist, Jean Platt, Carolyn Niver, Lucy Ohlinger, Bonnie Bollenbacker, Margaret- Marlin, Mildred Murphy. Peggy Downing. Mary Mae Mutchler, Marjorie Beard. 2nd Row, Srftlinqr Jane Bayer, Betty Brooks, Betty Sheets, Betty Lehman, Alice Damrn, Mary Ann McCarthy, Jean Pasteur, Charlotte Morrison, Edna Buser. Ist Raw: Jeanne Vlfright, Jane Herrick, Murny Wilnow, Barbara Tiemy, Holly Evans, Margaret Mathes, Eleanor Stitzer, Mary Mac- Dermid, Marjorie Staubitz, Kay Sharpe, Patricia Smith, Katherine Anderson, Ingrad Swanson, Phylis Huntley, Catherine Clark.

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PERICLEAN PROVING itself of great benefit to members and almost indispensable for literary and social advancement of DeVilbiss, the Periclean Literary Society is completing its program this year with great success. The board this year consists of Betty Michaelfelder, presidentg Betty Hart- man, vice-president, Jeanne Seiss, recording secretary, Florence Siegenthaler, corresponding secretary, Virginia Byrne, treasurer, and Julie Palm, chaplain. Social activities were planned following the opening meeting. A roast in the fall renewed acquaintances and club activities for the new year of the Pericleans. Several attractive spreads were held in members' homes, an impressive formal installation of new members and officers took place, and a beautiful pageant was presented for all students at Christmas time. In co- operation with the other Literary organizations, plans for the third annual Literary Dance were perfected and carried out. In fitting conclusion to a year filled so full of activities, an attractive farewell party was given for retiring senior Peris. To the loyal advisers, Mrs. Carrie Whaley, Mrs. Edith Schwenke, and Miss Marian Smith, who have been willingly helpful in every way, the Peris say thank you. End Row: Sylvia. Poneman, Miss Marian Smith, Mrs. Currie Whaley, Mrs. Edith Schwenke, Betty Jo Reese, Julia Palm. 1st Row: Marianne Emmel, Florence Siegenthaler, Jeanne Siese, Betty Michaelfelder, Betty Hartman, Virginia Byrne, Elaine Verniaas, Betty Barefoot. ,ith Row: Doris Hinkle, Edythe Carpenter, Nancy Jane Sheely, Jennie Hargreaves. Jean Eastman, Anita Smith, Virginia Tanner, Betty VVilliarns, Marian Weber, Betty Hickling, Marian Wearley. 4th Roux' Betty Ropers, Dorothy Vlloodby, Jean Peake, Virginia Dunbar, lllargatet Hill, Eleanor Young, Dorothy Kenney. Shirly Kirby, Ruth Fox. Srd Raw: Mary June Robinson, Roberta Newcomb, Kathryn Vllorley, Angles Badhons, Jean Purvis, Joyce Anderson, Dorothy Mackie, Patricia Heinman, Marian Peterson. 2nd Row: Betty Rossman, Helen Kirehotier. Anabel Peterson, Lysheth Rood, Elaine Teufel, Elizabeth GriEen, illary Jane Howard, Minneruth Buschman, Lucille Ashton, Dorothy Dale, Helen Boyer, ltlary Ellen LaSueur. Ist Row: Estelle Walendzak, Janet Hans, Kathryn Stacey, Ruth Schrietzer, Dorothy Downing, Ruth Vance, Bette Ehrat, Margaret Hartman, Gretchen Reichelderfer, Francis Curtis, Virginia Higgins, Dorothy Thompson, Eleanor Eaton, Betty Vifyatt. 124

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ZETALETHEAN TO spread finer knowledge and understanding of literature in its various phases and to learn more about contemporary authors, the Zetalethean Literary Society was organized several years ago. The girls at DeVi1biss have formed the Delta chapter of this literary group. A fine consti- tution has been framed, enumerating the various ideals and purposes of the club. A quota has been set, and the membership is limited to fifty girls. Any girl receiving an average grade of C or better in her studies may become a member of this organization, provided that she attends meetings regularly and shows her interest in the club and its aims. Cooperation has been stressed as an important factor in this group, and the members have willingly aided the officers and advisers. This year thefoificers were Dorothy Gobrecht, president, Dorothy Ash, vice-president, Jeannette Meyers, secretary, Lorraine Coombs, treasurerg Louise Rowan, censorg Janet McMahon, chaplain g Bettie Jayne Parker, sergeant-at-arms. With Miss Mildred Pash, Miss Faye Miller, and Mrs. Anne Sutter as the three advisers, a great deal has been done for the members in both educational and social standpoints. Many interesting social activities were planned by the Zets during this school term, and perhaps one of the most attractive of all was the Valentine's Day tea, given for the members of the Zetalethean society in all the high schools of this city. Two formal inductions were held to install the new officers and members. Both of these colorful affairs were followed by spreads in the homes of various members of the organization. The members again aided the other literary societies in planning the annual t'Lit dance, which was quite a success, as it has been for several years. Clever sweaters were purchased this spring for the club distinctions. An impressive farewell party was held for retiring officers and senior members as a climax to the year's activites. Meetings were held every two weeks, interesting programs were arranged by Dorothy Ash, and the knowledge of contemporary authors and poets was greatly increased. At one of the first meetings of the year, Miss Rose Bloom was guest speaker. Her topic was very interesting as she gave a clever book review of Green Pastures. At other meetings, the program consisted of biographies, skits, book reviews, and readings, all given by various members of the organization. Cooperation with the library and other members of the literary councils, the members helped to make Book Week a success at DeVilbiss. With the capable committees selected at the beginning of the year, the girls have earnestly worked to maintain the fine standards and ideals of the club. Perhaps one of the finest factors in the organization is the willingness to work and the fine feeling of friendship which is so predominant among the gi1'ls. Their sincere gratitudes is intended to their advisers, and they hope that next year will be ever more successful in every way. 5th Row: Betty Heffelman, Virginia Stewart, Jean Meyer. Joan Poard, VVillet Price. 4th Row: Dorothy Kitterman, Georgia Thnxton, Amy Smhlwood, Evelyn Beedee, Joan Witheral, Dorothy Boyde, Rita Talbert. 3rd Row: Alice Strand, Doris Williams, Virginia VValters, Virginia Renn, Norma Prettyman, Betty Peart, Doris Punsky, Joyce Portz. 2nd Razr: Mary Ann Bova, Itlarjorie Holmes, Eva Berstram, Miss Pasch, Mrs. Sutter, Phyllis White, Jean Smurr, Betty Lindsley, Ist Row: Helen Moskow. Lois Sibley, Louise Rowan, Bettie Jayne Parker, Dorothy Ash, Dorothy Gohrecht, Jeannetyt Meyers, Lorraine Coombs, Janet. Maeltiahon, Julia Liuller. 126