Ellis School - Ellisian Fields Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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S H MUSIC As with most sea-going vessels, ours is always happy in anticipation of shore leave. Gay voices often join in singing hearty sea chanties. Seaman McNulty has begged and bullied her men, under the direction of Officers Cook and Fell, for a good showing ashore. The first such performance was at Thanksgiving services in a small port of call. Farther along, a detail from S.S. Shadyside joined ours for another Thanksgiving service at the Shadyside Presbyterian Church. After some in- subordination, which Admiral Tilley settled in short order, the humbler choris- ters proceeded with the orders of the day. A Christmas party was held on board, before going ashore. Christmas carols were sung with joyful promise of long leave, where friends and family would soon be seeing too much of us all. The year's work of the choral detail culminated in one more get-together with the Shadyside group. This was a joint c.oncert of great success, socially and musically. Incidentally our treasury is bulging and our hearts are light. PICTURES Our able young artists aboard have banded together in a working organiza- tion deftly guided by Captain Williams. Taking advantage of eagerness for action, the Dramatic Club, the E.A.A., and the Guild have ordered and received imaginative and beautiful posters for all occasions. In the competitive field certain Work done aboard ship Was placed on exhibition in the Port of Pittsburgh. Great was the celebration on board when . -PENN ORE

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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.

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LEA Seamen Burns, Burnett and Reed were decorated and duly congratulated. At the Ellis Fair Art clubbers were invaluable for their advice and ready co-operation. Throughout the voyage our main cabin has been made lovely with travel posters, furniture and costume designs, stained glass artistry, and charming prints. DRAMA Before Christmas the Senior class called for expert help in the production of J. M. Barrie's Mary Rose. Immediately the Dramatic Club volunteered and gave its professional QU assistance. Later in the voyage the officers, Nancy Schuchman,