Girls High School - Stylus Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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645 TI-IE SEIXIICDRS LEONA MCMICHAEL JANE MARTIN MARY ESTILL MARTIN LEONA MCMICHAEL is a thorough student and a staunch friend. Her skill in manufacturing letter-perfect French sentences for recitation on all French days, she offers to Charlotte Methvin. Turning the pages of time, we find Leona as Mademoiselle McMichael in her exclusive little French academy. . . . JANE MARTIN has a wit and originality like no other. Jane willingly relinquishes her unruly hair to Claire Richardson in the hope that she can keep it up on rainy days. Some day one might find Jane in a New York penthouse writing com- edies similar to those of Shakespeare. . . . MARY ESTILL MARTIN dispels with carefree friendliness the troubles of her friends. She wills her love of Kentucky and Chemistry to 'Ruth Mitchell. The germ serums which Mary Estill will have the patience to perfect after long hours in her laboratory will make her a famous bacteriologist. . . . ERMA MILES is an enthusiastic participant in school activities. Her fancy for quoting the witches' chant in Shakespeare's Hamlet she resigns to Grace Carrell. Erma is sure to make a brilliant success as a famous actress, appearing in many Broadway hits .... MARTHA LEE MILLER exemplifies the pleasing qualities of savoir-faire and amiability. She leaves her tendency to exist on little or no lunch to Madeline Hosmer. The well-chosen I-lollywood name, Micky Miller, will soon appear in lights hailing her America's Screen Sweetheart. . . . BETTY MOORE has the rare combination of brains and beauty. She favors Ann Jacob with her mysterious formula for getting along with Cicero. The dancing steps which Betty has begun to create will win her fame as the Madam Bettyfly in the Follies of I945. . . . HILDA MULLINS is outstanding for her perseverance. Her optimistic outlook on life she be- stows on Louise Allen and Marzie Parr. l-lilda's patience will reap re- rg Q-gx warcl for she is destined to succeed Mrs. Dull as a culinary expert who originates and tests new recipes. ERMA MILES MARTHA LEE MILLER BETTY MOORE i HILDA MULLINS 20

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CLASS OF 1939 MARY JONES has a friendly disposition lurlc- ing under a shy exterior. l-ler senior books she generously thrusts upon some unsuspecting mem- ber of the Junior Class. ln a future poll, Mary will be selected by employers as the Most Efficient Secretary in New Yorlc .... EDNA MAY KEENER is admired for her good humor 'l and winning ways. She awards that Keener per- sonality to Miriam Glaze. The crystal ball re- fs veals Edna May as a comedienne who has ex- J is ceeded Edna Mae Oliver in popularity .... MILDRED KIDD has endeared herself to us with never-failing courtesy and amiability. She be- MARY JONES queaths that provocative tilt of her nose to Jane 'i': V Milner. Mildred has discovered that she is a Tin To s.5 direct descendant of Captain Kidd and will sail i ,i S the seven seas in search of the treasure that is ig i Q i rightfully hers .... VIRGINIA LAMBETH is if undoubtedly one of our most loyal citizens. The memory of her unpretentious and tireless . iii efforts to serve Girls' High she leaves as a stand- wh WW 'qbv ard to all future students. The possible range of - ' 'if .',... itf her influence on others will broaden because she EDNA MAY KEENER is destined to become head of all Federal slum clearance projects .... BARBARA LEE is loved for her sunny disposition. l-ler dark, curl- ing eye-lashes she bestows on Sarah Pattillo. l-ler childhood ambition will be realized and B. Lee will enjoy being the proprietor of the Cheer Wagon. . . . FRANCES LOEHR is a petite fille with a wealth of good sense and patience. She places a red and blue watering pot in the care of Muriel Redfern for sprinkling Miss Ealces' MILDRED KIDD flowers. Gardeners from coast to coast will come to recognize her as the creator of the Lavender Loehr Rose .... DOROTHY LOUGHRY possesses graciousness and poise. She endows Ella Mae Goodman and Betty Webster with her sweet femininity. The Wisteria Tea Room of which she is to be hostess will be a favorite haunt of her former classmates. 19 VIRGINIA LAMBETI-I BARBARA LEE FRANCES LOEHR 5 DOROTHY LOUGHRY

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cmss or 1939 S. '4- . HELEN O'BRlEN MARY EVELYN OWENS LA TRELLE PARK HELEN O'BRIEN because of her vivacity and witticism holds a unique position in the Senior Class. She places her favorite expressions, zoundsl and gustoI in the care of Martha French and Harriet McGuire. Helen is fated to fly through the air with the greatest of ease as a hostess on a transcontinental air-line .... MARY EVELYN OWENS displays an engaging grin which mirrors her character. She bequeaths her shiny black hair and brown eyes to Margaret Lambeth. We picture Mary Evelyn helping Dr. Evans examine the D. CS. H. girls in the y-ears to come. . . . LA TRELLE PARK impresses her classmates with her ringing laughter and agreeable manner. She contributes her art of making bolero jackets in I-Iome Economics to Mary Cunningham and Dot Durling. La Trelle is seen as the designer of exclusive hats for the Duchess of Windsor, who still sets the pace in fashions. . . . ALINE PHILLIPS is an amiable and trustworthy friend. She assigns her place in the Senior lunch line to Catherine Upshaw. Aline is going to be happily engaged in the activities of a French restaurant where she is especially famous for her crepe isuzettes .... ELINOR PIQUE is identified by her sparkling wit and rich blues voice. She wills her ability to make excuses to get out of Mrs. Kehr's study hall to Betty Verdi. Pique promises to be the leading soprano in a famous Vienna choir. . . . CAROLYN PIRKLE is recognized for her unusual art talent. She honors Ann Miller with the fashion sketches created while listening to Wordsworth's philosophy. Some day we shall all be proud of our Gowns-by CaroIlyne.' '..N . MARTHA POUNDS is a steady, loyal, and jolly com- panion. She gives to Anne Isbell and Gertie Smith her pleasant lull- ing voice: she is to speak countless fairy tales over the Let's Pretend hour on Satur- day afternoon. ALINE PHILLIPS CAROLYN PIRKLE MARTHA POUNDS ELINOR PIQUE 21