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

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27 QUILL AND DAGGER F OUNDING the DeVilbiss Chapter of the Quill and Dagger Literary Society in 1933, the members have done a great deal for the school and for themselves through the promotion and spreading of their fine standards. This group is an organization for boys only, and there are chapters in the other high schools throughout the city. The purposes of this group are to promote brotherhood and friendship, not only among the members, but among other boys of this school and others, to strengthen and increase the appre- ciation and understanding of literature, in its many phases, and to provide valuable assistance and cooperation to all of the various school activities. This society prides itself upon the fact that it is able to offer both an educational and an entertaining program during the school year. It has undertaken many interesting and helpful activities, and has made a fine success of each one. Perhaps one of the most attractive affairs sponsored by the Q. D's. was their initiation, which was held at the Maumee River Yacht Club. A delicious banquet was held, and several interesting speeches and toasts were delivered. A large number of members, of both the old and the new group, were present at this affair. In the late fall, a roast was held at the Maumee River Sunset Park. This roast was attended by a large group of members and their guests, and was made ever more enjoyable by the additional entertainment and the fact that there was a great deal of good food for everyone. The members of the Q. D's. also assisted the three other literary societies in the school with arrangements for the annual Lit dance, which, as usual, was a great success, not only in a financial way, but also socially. Cooperating with the other literary societies as well as with the entire student body during Book Week, the Q. D's. succeeded in contributing a great many books to the school library. At both the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, they filled and delivered large baskets to various needy families. This fine spirit of cooperation and charity in so many ways has been one of the greater factors in the success of this club. This year, the Quill and Dagger Literary Society has functioned under the able leadership of Paul Fey, president, Robert Palmer, vice-president, Jack McCauley, secretary 5 and Edward Rickles, treasurer. Mr. Spackey has acted as adviser to this organization, and his suggestions and counsel have proved to be very valuable to the members. Matt Kolb has taken charge of the publicity this year. - Meetings are held twice each month at school, and are always attended by a large group of members. A briskly conducted business session is followed by an interesting and educational program which deals in some way with literature, and is planned and presented by various boys within the club. Colorful orange sweaters were selected as the club distinctions this year. In closing, the Q. D's. wish to extend their gratitude to their adviser and their officers, who have accomplished so much for the society. :ith Ron .Uh Ron-' rlrd RfIM Edward Leganl. Guy Betts, Robert Leonard, David Wade, John Hardy, Anthony Flick. Dick Bullock, Fred Dumm, Roscoe Mulholland, Robert Litten, Jim Johnstone, Wallace Hooper, James Miller. Francis Lawrence, Burton Neimeyer, Robert Rae, Bob Schneck, Robert Frisbie, Matt Kolb. V xml Rau Bill Boddard, Ralph Stadelman, Louis Harper, Robert Heston, Mr. Spackey, Dave Perry, Edward McCullough, Jack Pond. B ls! R011 Wallace Titus, Bill Philo, Robert Palmer, Jack McCauley, Paul Fey, Edward Rickel, Jack Kelly, Reginald Barkley, Robert nuer.

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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

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SORELLES The Sorelle Social Society opened their yearly activities with a tea for the alumnae in the home of their adviser, Miss Rose Bloom. Following this, they held their first regular meeting at the home of Sally MacDermid, where they elected the new oHicers: Virginia Byrne, president, Bettie Jayne Parke, vice-president, Betty Bullock, recording secretary, Dorothy Gobrecht, corresponding secretary, Sally M3CD6l'1Hld, treasurer. These oflicers planned a Hallowe'en party for the faculty. In December, Doris Punsky opened her home for the induction of new members. Later in December, under the direction of Virginia Byrne, the girls sponsored a bake sale which proved highly successful. When Christmas time came, the annual custom of their society was again observed. A Christmas tree bearing notes was placed in the hall where anyone in the school who desired to send a Christmas greeting to a friend was eligible to do so simply by paying the small sum of one cent. To usher in the New Year, the girls decided to raise money by having a bridge at the Y. W. C. A. Nancy Wiggins was appointed chairman and Louise Adams, Jeanette Shaeifer, Rita Talbert, and Dorothy Boyd helped her with the arrangements. February again found the girls paying more attention to business affairs than to social functions. But when spring came, they were once again ready to undertake more social activities. The most important event was the afternoon dance held in the girls' gym. Bettie Jane Eichner, Jane Miller and Jeanne Nooney took charge of making this affair successful. On April 28, the mothers had a chance to chat together when the mothers' tea was held in the home of Betty Bullock. Here, under the capable direction of Florence Buser, the committee aided the girls in entertaining their mothers. Besides being served refreshments, the mothers witnessed a program appropriate to the occasion. At this time, each of the ofhcers played her part in the afternoon's affair. Mrs. Byrne, mother of the president, responded to a toast given in honor of the mothers. On May thirteen another beautiful party was given by the Sorelles, this time in honor of the seniors. Built around the theme A Garden of Memories, the program in which a girl representing each of the four classes took part, will provide happy memories for all who attended the banquet. A club history, will, and prophecy were given by the departing seniors who also left the club a large scrapbook in which to file clippings of future activities. The retiring members enjoyed the evening except for the fact that they were now joining the alumnae group. They hope to have a cottage at o11e of the lakes during the summer. Last summe1', they took their vacations at Clear Lake, Indiana, where they were able to become close friends. The regular meetings are held bi-monthly in the girls' homes. The primary purpose of the club is to promote friendship and provide plenty of happy days for all concerned. The meetings begin at seven-thirty. After a short business meeting and refreshments, the girls leave at nine- thirty for their respective homes. 3rd Row: Rita Talilzert, Eilene Cooper. Jeanne Nooney. Eleanor Stitzer, Nancy Ylfiggins, Betty Baer, Bettie Jayne Eichner. 2nd Rauf: Jeannette SchaeEer, Louise Adams, Dorothy Boyde. Betty Lindsley, Miss Rose Bloom, Jane Miller, Helen Horner, Florence Buser, Ist Rau-: Betty Peurt, Doris Punsky, Betty Bullock, Bettie Jayne Parker, Virginia Byrne, Sylvia lIncDermid, Dorothy Gobrecht' Dolores Campbell, Edna Mae Buser. 128