Moravian College - Benigna Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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At last we had reached the eventful year as crew of the Arrogant Liner, nSeniorn. The leaders at last! The liner left port with officers as follows: Captain, Virginia Van Vorstg Mates, Bertha Alder, Alda Kitson, and Peggy Sterrett. At first the crew was sad at loss of its ship advisor, Miss Talmage, but after a time Miss Darling consented to fill this noble post. Also its fellow members were missed, Margery Hartzog, and Dorothy Underwood. But we were glad to receive into our midst our smiling Gene Quigley, more familiarly known as nQuign or nldaho Potatou. Peggy Sterrett was President of the YJW., won the bat ball championship, besides having the honor of being elected nMiss Moraviann. Kathleen was President of the A.A. board with Betty Schlottman and Dottie Davis as co-workers. Dottie left us for awhile for an operation, and then for a trip to Cuba, but in spite of it she became salutatorian. Mary Jane Medary was elected Best Athlete. The year closed with many, many pleasant memories. My fingers are tired, my arm weak, and my charcoal about gone. May my humble record reach the hands of those who may smile for a moment and understand. ' I Mary Jane Medary :Qs + L' ENVOI m m 1 Out of the sunshine and light Into the darkness we go, Leaving behind us youth Drowned in a hazy glow. ' Into unending blackness Knowing not where to face, Striving, seeking, searching Each will take her place. And life and death, joy and pain, May mix with darkness forever, Yet bonds of friendship strongly tied Surely shall not be severed. So let us hope as we journey on Each one doing her best, That we won't forget those who fail, But will welcome them with the best. Margaret Sterrett. -3-

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PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF 1955 ikllllll It was to be the most eventfuli month of my life. For years I had been planning this trip, now I was actually on my way I was off on a thirty day sea voyage and my imagination was run- ning riot as to all the things that might happen in that short time. I reached the dock about an hour before sailing time, but as usual I was in a hurry. Going up the gang plank I almost fell over a small person who seemed to be taking every thing in with pleasure. At this moment the ship's officer came by and stopped to introduce us. Imagine my surprise when I learned that it was none other than Gene Quigley, Olympic Ski Champion. I was naturally honored and secretly proud. After finally settling myself in my state room, I began to relax. Suddenly I heard a commotion on deck. Being curious I hurried aloft. Every one seemed to be staring at a tall, dark girl on the dock who was surrounded by a group of reporters. I soon learned that she was a Mrs. W., formerly Peg Sterrett, who had just flown down from Westfield and was about to take off on a trans-oceanic flight. I began to think my voyage was.already a success with so many celebrites about, but many surprises were yet to come. That night I was luckily seated with Miss Quigley, and we were soon talking enthusiasticly of ski jumping, as it was also my favorite sport. Suddenly she stopped talking. Her eyes were staring at someone on the other side of the dining room. nwhy there's Dotln she gasped. Before I could ask who Dot might be, Gene was half way across the room. She reached the main door in record time and enveloped a small blond girl in a warm embrace. By this time, I realized they must be old friends, and I was right. When I met Dot, or Miss Davis, I learned she was an old school mate of Miss Quigley's. Dot at that time was on her vacation from a Broadway Musical Comedy in which she had starred. A few days later, we reached port, and went on a sight seeing trip to Palestine. The American Colony was having a celebration, and one of the features was a fine art exhibit by a Miss Eva Peters, World Famous designer, painter, and a pro- fessional at arts and crafts. She was an exceptional person and we all admired her. -9-