Ellis School - Ellisian Fields Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Mary Jane Friday: Virginia Wilson: Anne Allen: Nancy Patton: Charlotte Reed: Joan Carson: Dorothy Miller: Margieann Bingler: Sophomores, Left to Right A. Allen, N. Patton, M. J son, J. Carson. Seated: M Bingler, D. Miller. C. Reed V. Wilson. It ff? ,X fp Able skipper and ready member of the Fleet Council. It is fair sailing ahead with merry Fido aboard to sing, whistle, or spin yarns to the crew's hearty delight. With a mind for figures she startles her mates and masters by her amaz- ing geometric calculations on call. Straggles aboard late, as usual, just as Anchors Aweigh is called. There she is now, clutching her blue and gray lunch box, her sun- bleached hair flying in the breeze. Batten down the hatches, for here comes the celebrated galley scavenger. The ship vibrates with her boisterous laugh, as the crew gathers round to hear her tall tales. Tolli is known as the ship's confidential agent. She sees all, knows all, and tells all, with equal glee. Hear her contagious laugh? Hold on to your pockets, men, and watch your pay, for here comes our vigilant treasurer with ready figures in her head and a grasping hand for any tardy payments, Dodie is our golden haired Council member. Her sunny disposition and merry smile, as she throws you in the gig, would bring tears to your eyes. Our silent partner chuckles quietly to herself in obvious amusement at all our silly antics. She may say little, but we have learned that she never misses a trick Where fun is concerned. Friday, L. Hardie, S. Sam-

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All aboard! All aboard that's going aboard! Wait, for the love of Olympus, just a minute. Jupiter, l never thought I'd make it. I can't seem to stand up straight. If I could just lean up against a post-Oh, hello! I haven't seen you since we were freshmen. Seen any of the old crowd around? Do you mean to say you haven't met the ship's captain? In the name of Apollo you surely recognize Marty Snowdon? She's in high favor with the gods these days. I even saw Old Neptune himself on the pier to see her off. In spite of his long green beard, he looked strangely like Mrs. Hogg. Well I never thought I'd see any of our fellow-worship- pers of Athena on board this ship, but they do seem to be all about the place. Whatever is that odd shrieking? Oh, that must be the sirens. We don't usually ,sail so close, but I suppose this crew just couldn't resist. Bouncing Bacchus, think of the men they must eat: or I should say 'meet.' I've always thought it might be fun .... At that moment, Zephyrus in anger blew the fair ship on to the very rocks of the sirens. So if you have ever won- dered who what became of this promising crew, they are still perched on a rock in the Aegean Sea, singing strange songs. Foolish mortals! They should have known that only people that behave get to the Isles of the Blest. Freshmen Left to Right: L. Lyndon, N. Austin, J. Barnes, G. Clark, F. Walton, S. Lyddon A Nimick, M. Snowdon, S. Smith. T. Moreland, P. Love. M. McCargo, A. Snodgrass S A Kennedy L. Bayard, K. Cochran, S. Follansbee, S. Carson, B. Maynard, A. Becker, P. Burnett

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As the good ship Ellis Junior set sail last September her skipper, Joan Seaman, took a good grip on the wheel, with Michael Taylor and Nancy Carter standing by as Mates. Seven of the crew had overstayed their leave and missed the ship, but four new voyagers have helped make up for the loss. The crew now numbers fifteen, a hardy company of various talents and interests. At two every Tuesday afternoon the seven representatives of the Singing Sailors scurry to rehearsal. N From time to time Peggy Wilson presides over emergency meetings ofkthe Ellis Guild on the main deck. On clear days, three members of the'Art Squad may be seen in the crows' nest-just painting. Recently terrified screams and pistol shots have been heard coming from the open companionway. At first it sounded like mutiny, but it has turned out to be our eight ham actors, practicing their parts for some dramatic didos. Joan Reed, vice-president of the Actors' Squad, has put a stop to the noise. Sometimes a light may be seen in the cabin late at night. It is probably the two Council members, conferring with the Admiral of the flagship, Spirit of Ellis. Or maybe the four members of E.A.A. are planning some relay races to get the decks swabbed. After a quick checkup at mid-voyage, the crew started to work on plans for a deck prom. It turned out to be a grand affair and the ship was crowded with visitors. Senior crewmen were our special guests. With the help of our good ship Faculty we hope to pull safely into port in June. Then we shall receive a thorough inspection and be in readiness for next year's bon Voyage. Juniors, Left to Right: S. i McGranahan, J. Lappe, 3 M. Oliver, M. Walker, J. Seaman, P. Wilson, E. M. Yohe, J. Reed, M. McSor- ley, N. Carter, B. Reed, M. Tucker. Absent: M. Burrell.