Girls Preparatory School - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Chattanooga, TN)

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fn L, g .t,-.a--sv--g ,sv- R194 30855 O Q QQ Ci Cl C Q GGQ6' -- CN Q-J , 1' , K-X J v be The History of the Class of '39 f' N 1933 the Class of '39 Circus was begun, with great trepidation by all participants, il under the auspices of G. P. S., the greatest show on earth. The troupe was rather large but very inexperienced. Mary Katherine Fred, Emmy Jane Griscom, Jo Ann Manz, Dot Brown, Eba Smallwood, Martha Larsen, Anne Lindsey, Jacquelin Nicklin, Adeline Moon, and Frances Wilcox were the stars of the show. The manage- ment considered itself lucky to obtain such good material, but they little knew that Franny Wilcox was to prove an unexpected added attraction. It is debated by quite a few whether Franny is the real reason that the North and South are still sticking together-Harvard being situated where it is. The cast first undertook the Waxworks of English History. They attained more than a mere speaking acquaintance with Henry VIII and his six lovely ladies, although at times they were seemingly as dumb as the wax efiigies. Ann Cason, Mary Kathryn Kennedy, Grace Jarnagin, and Betty Sterchi decided to try the Merry-Go-Round of Education in 1934. A few rode Hobby horses but there was a noticeable lack of Latin ponies. Even so, Larsen, the wildest jockey of them all, was unseated at the second lap. Needless to say, her injuries were not permanent but she never returned. There were also caterpillars and dragons fworms in disguisej to be ridden, donated by the Biology Department. In 1935 Tempe Chester, Nita Campbell, Marion Butterfield, Mary King, Minnie Jean Gladish, and Mary Govan entered the Hall of Mirrors to refiect their glory. Most of the group followed the law of averages and were images of usual length and width with the usual characteristics of the human race. But Nita Campbell soon became famed as the only living girl who spoke so fast that the mirrors could not refiect the movements of her lips. Mary Govan was another who deviated from the path followed by the rest. She aspired to be a poet and fulfilled this desire even to the long hair and slender artistic hands. In 1936 another group of would-be stars joined the circus and were taken for a ride on the roller-coaster English Grammar and French -Verbs. Minnie Jean Gladish and Dot Brown decided to ride other contraptions and left the rest to their fate. This same year the trained seals were disposed of. Marion Butterfield ably took their place with her skillful manipulations of the basketballs. With the assistance of the rest of the cast she captured the basketball championships of '36 and '37. The roller-coaster rid- ers of '36 were Betty Dorscheid. Margaret Boggess. Anne Hixson. Virginia King, Ann Haynes, Ann Crews, Mary Shepherd, and Virginia Warrenfels. Everyone acted pretty much alike except Pan Crews, who broadcast her dangerous ride by ear-piercing shrieks, and Mary Shepherd, whose poise carried her through safely. In 1937 Gloria Griffith, the intellect, Nancy Kloepfer, the walking encyclopedia: and Emmy Govan, the would-be novelist, became a part of the famed circus troupe. With the exception of Grifiith and Kloepfer, the whole group visited the renowned Miss DuEy's Believe-It-Or-Not side show. There were a great many interesting historical facts displayed. The most astounding fact of all was the fact that the entire cast came out more educated than they were when they went in-believe it or not. The clowning department of the show was not neglected. No one special person was appointed as the royal Entertainer because there were no distinguishing differ- ences between any of them. They were all clowns of the first degree and constantly behaved as such, much to the disgust of the managers of the different acts. Two of the best clowns, Nicklin and Smallwood, decided to call it a day in '38, leaving the rest to brave the side shows by themselves. Warrenfels and Manz chose another circus and resigned from the Class of '39. Dot Brown came back and Elizabeth Curtis and Lenore Moore joined the show in '38. In '39 the entire cast retired amid the beating of triangles fprocured from the Geometry Classl and much celebration, especially by the harassed managers of the Circus. As a parting gesture and a fitting memorial, they made a book telling of their antics and containing examples of their foolery. This they called the Kaleidoscope - a title befitting its contents. We of the Class of '39 insist we were the grandest show on earth and the source of much amusement for those who guided us through the hazardous Midway of Education. -EMMY GOVAN. 1183

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-1- ' i Q95 gan: 0 99 GL 90 G 0 Or O A 1 , L' 1 0 sf 4, 5 ffziwif A n 1' , N J 0 Q e 0 .9 l Class Prophecy R. AND MRS. AMERICA and all ships at sea, let's go to press and find out where the members of the class of '39 of G. P. S. are today - 20 years hence. Flash! Flash! Gloria Griffith, that renowned writer, won the Pulitzer Prize for her newest novel about the starving Armenians, Gaunt With the Wind, which is sweeping America like a landslide. You remember, Ladies and Gents, the prize was last year won by our talented writer, Emmy Govan. Flash! . . . Reno! America's so-called Man Killer, Mary Kathryn Kennedy, is heading this way for the usual reason of such visits. Is there another lucky guy in the eyes of this vivacious brunette? Time only will tell. By way of High Seas . . . No. 1 dietitian and lover of good foods, Marion Butter- field, is on her way to war-torn Europe to straighten out the food situation with tlhe famine-stricken people. Attention! . .. bulletin Victory for the weaker sex-Betty Sterchi was unani- mously elected Governor of Tennessee today. Flash! . .. Attention! Colossal! Stupendous! Gigantic! are the best adjectives for that sensational opera star, Nancy Kloepfer, who made her debut at Metropolitan House last P. M. On row 7, seat 3 was seen that famous lady doctor, Anne Lindsey, tense with interest. Sara Cathryn Jones literally showered the celebrity with numerous assortments of beautiful flowers from her Floral Shop on 5th Avenue. Smartly clad in a chic knit angora evening wrap was seen Betty Dorscheid, who is making Miss America again after 20 years angora conscious. Well worth the long journey, was the state- ment made by Texas, leading ranch owner, Grace J arnagin, who made the trip for the sole purpose of seeing Miss Kloepfer make her debut. Music at intermission was beauti- fully furnished by Mary Shepherd, that accomplished accordion player, and Virginia King, who is also well-known for her ability. Flash! . .. Cairo-What famous archeologist was seen walking down these streets with a pick on her back? None other than that celebrated Mary Govan. What's up- we wonder? Attention! . .. New York. Seen today pulling up in front of a hamburger stand for a bite or two was Emmy Jane Griscom, new editor of the New York Times. Incidentally the stand was that recently established by Adeline Moon with Gimme a nickel as the slogan, and I'll give you a hamburger fit for a king. Flash Hollywood! Elizabeth Curtis, an uprising designer, was today made head of the late Adrian's shop. Flash . . . Cleveland, Tennessee! Rumors are persistent that that red-headed beauty, Lenore Moore, will soon tie the knot. So we hear he was the donor of that class ring she has worn on her hand, with the aid of adhesive, since high school days. Attention . . . Mr. and Mrs. America! Pan Crews, that noted equestrienne, again carried away blue ribbons at the Horse Show by her beautiful display. - Flash! Flash! .. . Again. Ladies and Gents, Nita Campbell, leading lady-lawyer, won her point. Miss Chester, an air-enthusiast, was granted her desired aviation field on Lookout Mountain. Why there, Tempe? Flash! . . . Bulletin . . . Bettye Thompson was today elected leader of the new Safe- driving campaign. A worthier leader is not to be found-so we hear. Daytona Beach Frances Wilcox, America's No. 1 beach beauty, today opened up a training school for Tall Blonde Life Guards-only. Flash . .. New York! Seen walking down 5th Ave today arm in arm were none other than those two beauties, Mary Katherine Fred, model for Sax's, and gorgeous Ann Cason, who does magazine ads for Elizabeth Arden now. By way of High Seas . . . Mary King, world famous beautician and owner of the world's largest gymnasium for reducing had such a svelte figure I could hardly recog- nize my old friend, Chubby Gussy. . Africa . .. Margaret Boggess and husband, a missionary also, are doing wonders in converting the blacks. Flash! . .. Sewanee! A beautiful new boarding house was today opened for the up-rising belles of the University of the South by Ann Haynes and Anne Hixson. They for the last twenty years have had much interest in the school, we're told. And that, Ladies and Gentlemen, winds up another of our broadcasts with lotions of love. I'll be back in a flash with a fiash if ever again I come across a more successful group of young ladies. -DOROTHY BROWN. 6201