Northrop Collegiate School - Tatler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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THE 1925 TATLER No anniversary message would seem to be complete without some reminiscences. It is im- possible, however, to relate in one short paragraph the many.happy memories which we have of Northrop. How can I tell of the stimulating teaching and direction which we knew; of the mental and moral growth that was their result? I have no room to speak of the friend- ships we formed, the various activities in which we were interested, the pleasures that were ours. Particularly I can not express our love for the schoolwthe girls, the faculty, and her whom we knew to be the most influential in making it the Northrop we loved. Although we may never be able, in innumerable paragraphs, to tell our feeling for Northrop, we, the Class of 1924, learning of this anniversary Tatler, and of its fitting dedication to' Miss Carse, can, and do, send our best wishes to the Tatler, and our love and congratulations to Miss Carse, the trustees, the faculty, and the students of Northrop School. CAROLINE H. MERCER, Editor 1924 Tattler. Q O : '4 Eight'

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THE 1925 TATLER ful Northrop library might have been dignified by the quest of more seriously studious minds, that our stage might have been graced by more frequent productions of plays, or by debates which might have been edifying, and that we might have been able to take better advantage of the fine athletic equipment of Northrop. What excellent habits the League, particularly the League pledge, instilled into us. They have not yet worn away. Northropls eminently sound and comprehensive system of government had achieved a practically perfect working order, it seemed, in the days When we were there. We trust that our successors continue to be pleasantly surprised of a Friday morning by the delight- ful half hour entertainments we used to enjoy. Crossing the short distance between our dormitory and the library the other morning, one of the first of the spring, we met a member of the faculty on her bicycle. She had ridden from- her home two miles away .and knew the joy of the morning. We had not, and it was pleasant to recall the time when we used to walk or ride on bicycles a long distance to school. These walks, which Miss Carse was always so zealous to encourage, are among our most grateful memories. ELIZABETH MELONE, 1922. Dear Students of Northrop: I do hope that two short years have not served to erase from your minds the memory of that iiskidool, class, i23, but if it is the bitter truth that we have been entirely forgotten, perhaps, now that I have reminded you, our stone where the ivy is valiantly struggling upward, and our parting gift, the andirons for the great fireplace, may serve to bring recollections from the dim and distant past. As a class we kept the Golden Mean without sinking to mediocrity; we could never have been forced to go down into history as igthat brilliant class? nor was our lack of intelligence so pronounced as to attract attention. It was even as we should have wished. The athletic cup, twice won, was the pride and joy of our class. It held the most honored place in Room 20, which was our home during the Senior year. The last year, of course, holds the most cherished place in our memories. Our band was only thirteen strongean admirable number for a class of 9311,13 thirteen people make a great throng when each one is straining for the front place before the mirror in the tiniest of closets! The Senior Room, though not much larger than the closet, was the scene of many a raucous feast on a leftover piece of cake with chocolate sauce. Academically our last year was filled with fears of Chemistry with its Chlorine .and H28 and the thoughts of College Board Exams. 1 could go on forever reminiscing upon the useful lessons and the glorious good times that l23 will never forget. Though many of us have grown used to consider ourselves as i27, we shall always remember Northrop and i23. It is our hope that this school, which we have loved so dearly, shall ever prosper and that all her succeeding classes may be crowned with success. Sincerely, VIRGINIA LEE CAPRON, 1923. A MESSAGE FROM THE CLASS OF 1924 On the tenth anniversary of Northrop Collegiate School the Class of 1924 wishes to add its voice to the general acclaim. It would be convenient for me to have become, in the long year that has passed since our graduation, .a great poet who could httingly celebrate this occasion. Since I have not, I am obliged to send in sober prose the words of my class. Sewn

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,THE 1925 TATLER GREETINGS FROM MISS CARSE T0 the Stayy: Ten years ago high ideals were announced for the new school to which President Northiop gave his name. The public has always looked to us to hold the standard high. Each membe1 0f the Faculty has been given an almost sacred trust in relation to students, parents, and the public at large. Without the loyalty and efficient service of all, Northrop could not be as we love to think of it today. Pelhaps at this time we should especially mention those who have finished from seven to ten years of se1vice during the formative period of organization: Miss Marzolf, Miss Thompson, Miss Brewer, Mlle. Bagier, Miss Boley, and Mrs. Coe, in order of appointment; and those who have given five or six years: Miss Sadley, Miss Tupper, Miss Keel, Miss Witbeck, and Miss Larawa; also those whose service covers three and four years: Miss Walker, Miss Pease, Miss Eleanor Blown, Miss Ferebee, Miss Rose, Miss Svenddal, and Miss Nelson. Nor should we forget that under the inadequate conditions of the old building, and the new adjustments in 0111 present school home, it was Mr. Peter Mullen who contributed to 0m safety and comfort hoh. T0 the Girls: It is you, dear Girls, by whom the school is known and judged. You stand forth as results. A teachers task is intangible, and the rewards are to be found in high quality of mind and character which have been developed or strengthened under her guidance. We love to see you happy in the things that are ;honest, true and lovely? and to feel that you are making our school represent iiwomanhood in all its beauty, virtuous, true and strong. T0 the Parents: And after all we turn to you as the source of our endeavor. These are your girls whom you ask us to train and help you guide into a fine womanhood. How close should be the union among us, parents, students, and teachers. And such union is growing closer each year. In this I feel the true progress of the school is shown. Nothing we can ever give these girls of ours will be equal to the best school environment and influence we can give them from babyhood until they are eighteen. If by that time we develop in our girls the will to do what is right,-I believe they will stand the test through life. Let us, my friends, start another ten years, working for, and with our children. To the Trustees: When a group of representative men of Minneapolis met in August. 1914, to consider the establishment of a school for their daughters, as they had already done for their sons, they did not perhaps plan for the larger Northrop that has brought with its growth inevitable responsi- bilities. These responsibilities they have met in full measure, as we can amply testify. The changes in the personnel of the Board have brought to the counsels of the school, not only a changing representation of parents, but also the best trained ability and loyalty of out- standing citizens of Minneapolis. Through all vicissitudes there have been two unfailing supporte1s,l M1. John Crosby, President and Mr. Charles D. Velie, Vice- president. To their wisdom and faithfulness through ten years we owe more than can be expressed in these few inadequate wo1ds. Nine