Milwaukee Downer Seminary - Crest Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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FRENCH CLUB Row 1: C, Schmidt, I. Dallwiq. D. Uihlein, M. Mueller. I. Freeman, P. Vanderl-Ieide, S. Graham, M. Viall, B. Finkenstaedt, K. Luhman. Row 2: Miss Wittmer, B. Dortort, H. Bloch. N. Norem, D. Iones, P. Williams, S. Weber, K. Clark. D. Whiteside, N. Bannen, Mrs. Van Waqenen. Row 3: S. Goodwillie, N. Bell, S. Anderson, M. A. Faber. M. Read, P. Pratt, C. Tufts, S. Tuttle, I. Tatge. B. Gullun, E. Pritzlaff. Absent: R. Burch. On The Rue de la Paix . . . The French Club was organ- ized early last fall with students in the second, third, and fourth year French classes as mem- bers and with Mlle. Wittmer as adviser. Betsy F inken- staedt, a fourth year French student, was elected presidentp and Sue Anderson, a third year student, was elected secretary. Every Wednesday afternoon the girls gathered in the sen- ior room. Club members had the opportunity of furthering their knowledge of French cul- ture as Well as becoming more proficient in the use and com- prehension of the French lan- guage. Throughout the year, mem- bers Were privileged to hear interesting lectures on the lives, customs, and education of French youth. These lectures served the dual purpose of fa- BETSY FINKENSTAEDT President 56 cilitating understanding of spoken French and of illustrat- ing to students the influence of the war upon the country. Mem- bers also saw colored slides de- picting World famous paintings, buildings, chateaux, and cities of France. In addition to these activities, members of the Alliance Fran- caise invited Downer French Club members to attend their meetings, thus affording stu- dents invaluable practice in language skills through expos- ing them to different accents and speeds of speaking in both lectures and conversational French. The French Club has been a valuable asset to the foreign language department this year, and it is hoped that it will be a permanent part of the French courses at the Seminary.

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SEMAPHORE STAFF Seated: P. Bilty. circulation manager: D. Iones, boarding news: I. Dallwig, feature editor: W. Shea, alumnae news: I. Sell, make-up editor: B. Mueller, business manager: G. Lillydahl, exchange editor. Standing: N. Reilly, S. Madison, Miss Anderson, adviser: S. Graham, editor-in-chief: B. Gallun, sports editor: S. Tuttle, advertising manager. I Guess I'll Get The Papers and Go Home All news about Downer doings: sports, alurnnae, student government, latest records, contests, dances, assemblies, and anything else under the sun, can usually be found in the Semaphore. . Complete coverage of all important events has been insured by Sue Graham, SUE GRAHAM Editor - editor: Iulie Dallwig, feature editor: Barbie Gallun, sports editor: and the many faithful reporters on the staff. The efficient work of Barbara Mueller, business and advertising manager, and the able direction of Miss Anderson, adviser, also have contributed to the excellent standing of the Sernaphore. NEWS I Standing: Miss Anderson, N. Iohnson. Seated: E. Vajda, B. Freeman. B. Brussock.

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Tl:1ere's No Business Like Show 3 Business t JUNIOR-SENIOR DRAMATICS Row 1: D. Busby, B. Haggerty, M. M. Grignon, B. Finkenstaedt, M. Pierce. Row 2: K. Clark, E. Hitz, M. L. Iansey. Row 3: C. Tufts, Mrs. Meyer, H. Wear, B. Reckmeyer. Absent: M. Read, M. Finkenstaedt. Throughout the year the dramatics clubs entertained the student body at intervals with dramatic readings and skits under the able direction of Mrs. Meyer. Both serious and humorous numbers were presented equally well and gave all club members a chance to show their ability and to get practice in speaking before a group. Climaxing the year's activities, each club put on a play. Not Such a Goose was the excellent freshman-sophomore offering in which Betty Ehlers, Charlotte Smith, Kindy Wyse, and Vivian Rice took leading parts. Marry me, Millie and be miserable was the theme of Proposinq to Papa, starring Candy Tufts, Mary Margaret Grignon, Betsy Finkenstaedt, and Katy Clark of the junior- senior group. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE DRAMATICS Row 1: P. Fried, I. Rapp, B. Ehlers, S. Eccles, I. O'Keefe. Row 2: S. Schmidt, S. Iohn, V. Rice, M. Mishelow. Row 3: K. Wyse, Mrs. Meyer, Y. Gebhard.