North Avenue Presbyterian School - Napsonian Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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PQ C' J 7, . me- mme T. :jg - X ' A -iff' 1 if A P A cv' Clay! Troplz ety T was the fourth Good Will Aviation tour-the second with women fliers, and when I had gotten away from the crowd on the landing field, I sent my pilot ahead and I turned more slowly up the wide streets of Rio de Janeiro. A quaint book shop attracted me and I was interested to find English books on the shelves. I was more interested when my questions in French CSpanish was beyond mej brought an awakening look to the eyes of the young clerk. She stared at me as though she would look right through me, and after a short time said, Pardon me, but aren't you Mary Preacher from Atlanta, and weren't you at North Avenue Presbyterian School in l927? I told her that I was. I am a graduate of North Avenue, she said, and this book, taking one down from the shelves, has been of great interest to me and maybe it will be to you. Before I could answer, she said, It is a book written by Miss Askew, once principal of our school. I hurried to my room at the hotel, took off my hat and coat and then made myself very comfortable in a nice soft easy chair. I must get to that book. The first thing to catch my eye in this wonderful book was the following dedication made by Miss Askew: Miss Thyrza S. Askew, retired Principal of the North Avenue Presby- terian School, wishes to dedicate this book to the most unusual class ever gradu- ated from this school during her lengthy administration as Principal-the famous Class of '27. With many a thrill I turned the pages: The public will be interested to know that Madam Montmorenci, who has played her violin before all the kings, queens, and presidents and has just signed a contract with the Metro- politan Opera Company of New York City, was known at school as Christine Adams. She led the roll of the graduates of '27. It is rumored that Miss Lynda Lee Bryan is the author of one of the greatest books of the time, 'How to Learn Math,' which is being read by every school girl. Miss Sara Lou Bullock occupies Mrs. Moore's place as Latin teacher at Naps since the arrangement of schedules and Study Hall rolls now take all of Mrs. Moore's time. Miss Martha Crawford is the founder of a home for the insane. No patients are taken except those who have lost their minds because of worry over the publication of Annuals. She was always kindhearted, and evidently she remembers her own experience. Miss Marion Fielder is the efficient secretary of our President. She is famed the world over for her accuracy and speed. A woman lawyer occupying great space in the newspapers these days is Miss Virginia Hill. I am glad to say that this Worthy young lady has followed a natural course as she always did argue at Naps. 'A v eu -wa 155,43 X L I K ,Z 'Z PM J A 19 27 l -- xi -R X .1..:. I, if Jugs Page Twenty-seven

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2 9 I ' im 1 . J 'T-1: 11, ri T if I lilpgnnlw A M f 'WND 395 .ace f!g7XfxTlffi?gg r-----,. y file-:QQ ingswf Q ISN . ' -. 1 gxcerlbif from the Clzromkle 0 f Slifer cffmelmrz Ye Third of September, . In the Year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-three. On this day the Abbess hath commanded me to record to the best of my small ability the events of our convent. From my Nun's cell high in the middle building of the convent I, a young and inexperienced maiden, look with wonder and admiration at the doings of my elders in the court yard below. A great happening occurred this year. Eighteen novices of especial loyalty and animation were admitted to the Senior branch of the institution. They say they made their name by introducing the undignified custom of sitting on the steps of chapel-allowed because of crowded conditions. Ye Fifteenth of October, . . One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-four. .Again I take my pen in hand to write of the novices. Since last year I myself have come from the middle building of the convent to the Senior division. I now see at first hand the talents of these about whom I write. They have reached their second-year. Today they have met their Senior Sisters and great is the joy in the convent. Ye Second of January, - One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-six. Today the Sisters of the convent sang chants at chapel time. It is an old custom that from the youngest novices through the fourth year Sisters, on an appointed day each class shall compose and sing a new song. The third year singers won especial merit. Much is expected of them in their next and last year, for they have shown themselves highly worthy. Ye Fifth of March. One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-seven. The dignified Sisters who compose the fourth year of our convent have done so many praiseworthy things in this year that I hardly know the first to relate. They have the highest record in deportment. They are daily com- mended by the Abbess for their aptness, zeal, and unselishness. I close my inadequate account with these words: No pen can ever tell in fitting colors the history of this class save the pen of fame. -S. L. S., '28, By order of the Stal? af . f .J - f - ses QQ . L if f tcrr 94 . Page Twenty .nr

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, -1 , g 95' me fi 3 fl' Svc it, if gyda 1fii a -' 1 I . 'lr bf., ' , f ia' A l ,5'XxafgQ:,5gb 1 A , toll-ffgfif ff ,,, Pff.ar ki 1 at ' J 1 ix J Q 4 ' i fill M The name of Miss Kathryn Hoover is on every tongue, for she has passed through Atlanta and given one of her masterful orations which are said to outrank Cicero's in literary value. It is widely known that Miss Virginia Mayson, during a recent visit to Russia, was crowned 'Czarina of Russia' by the adoring population. Travelers from N. A. P. S. are entertained royally by her. We are glad to hear that Miss Lillian Conine has a French school and that her star assistant is Miss Lalla Hutchinson, still determined to learn French. Miss Eugenia Patterson has opened a soup and doughnut stand on the campus of N. A. P. S., open day and night. Needless to say all the students and especially the boarders have gained many pounds since the opening. Miss Mary Grace Rowe has become Head Matron at G. M. A. and is adored by all the boys. Miss Emma Thomas is widely famed for her ability as a movie actress. Emma has become a second Norma Talmadge. Miss Mary Nell Mathis and Mr. 'Tiny' Hearn have collected a basket- ball team which is noted for its success. - Our quiet Sara Davis learned well our lesson of service for she is head nurse in the most famous Children's Hospital in Vienna. Miss Henrietta Malsby has opened a cake and pastry shop and is apparently happy in her chosen work, for she is never hungry any more. Miss Helen Jackson and Miss Betty Painter are doing a wonderful service for their Alma Mater: they have started a bus line for the convenience of N. A. P. S. students. The two often argue as to which shall drive but Betty generally wins and the bus, full of laughing girls, races through the streets, the cops, who know well its bright green and gold, clearing the streets as it comes. Miss Carolyn Russell is a distinguished actress. Her emotional scenes on the stage in New York are holding her huge audiences spell-bound by her talent. Miss Annie Boyce Fletcher has made a name for herself as a buyer for Muse's, traveling all over the world to bring back even from farthest India the latest things in cosmopolitan styles. The Department of Home Economics at the University of Georgia, always standing high, has recently acquired as head, the distinguished Miss Sophie Lou Meakin. Miss Katharine Morrow has become Professor in the Bible Department at N. A. P. S. The inaugural ceremonies for the new president of the Cincinnati Con- servatory of Music were of particular interest since that new president is Miss Elizabeth McClung, a graduate of Naps, '27. One of the new buildings on the campus at N. A. P. S. is a laundry for gym clothes. This is presided over by Miss Adele Jobson and Miss Mary Cooke. A side feature is the laundering of the handkerchiefs supplied for Weep- ings in the office. ' - MARY PREACHER AND BETTY PAINTER, '27, er als. M ,va 'C fd T an L ' 1 E l 5 ,, - - T ' xg 1 1+ 'X .Ai , jr ' , 4 N A ,. r AVA, E 2 'itkx rg -- 1 ...lu Qu jr v . 'Img ,ie ' 'N rf Q 6- Page Twenty-eight