Northrop Collegiate School - Tatler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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THE 1935 TATLER Harriet Holm Scene: Senior room at end of seventh period. (Harriet, the socialite, sweeps in the door, flops on the floor and begins to argue with herself, for lack of a better opponent.) “But I don’t care. I’ve got 'Blossom' today. Look, kiddies, parked there behind Janet’s car. Oh, doodles. I’m so happy.” (Her face suddenly lightens as an arguing opponent in the form of Shirley approaches.) Hey, it’s not tomatto, but tomawto or tomayto.” (on denial). Oh, titter-swish! I think—” (the bell interrupts her thoughts, and she goes dashing out the door, saying): Does anybody want a ride home? (as half the class troops after her). Editor’s Note: Harriet now really has a permanent Blossom of her own. called Ebony Rhapsody, which is still, miraculously enough, whole. Elixabeth Holmberg Srrw: The locker room just before sports at 3:20. (Shouts of master key? issue from peeved people, while Tootic— who never forgets hers—is halfway dressed or undressed according to how you look at gym clothes. Finishing, she starts combing her hair and tries to speak, slightly hampered by a mouthful of bobby pins. Spiffy has just asked her what she is going to wear to the dance.) “Oh! Do wear a formal because 1 just got a white one. (Gasps from other girls, “What, another dress! ) — and that’s about the only thing 1 have to wear. (A thud is heard and Humpy is found unconscious on the floor.) Come on, Hump, and shoot baskets before they start. Say, have you seen my new picture of Lillian Chieftain? Oh, and girls what do you think?” I ► Page 10

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THE 1935 TATLER Leila Gillis Scene: Parking space behind school at 3:30. (Leila, screaming lustily): Well, what difference docs it make? What’s another hour here or there? (A growling noise is being emitted by the Cheese-box, her car. (This has been going on for 15 minutes.) Everyone but Leila is getting ready to walk, although weak from helping the car to move.) Leila: Arc you giving up already? 1 do wish we’d get home, though. 1 have to do my studying and my exercises. (Chews reminiscently on several chocolate nuts — she is dieting.) Gee, we had a swell lunch today. My legs do look thinner; don’t they Jinny?” (The car starts suddenly, causing cracking of the necks of the occupants. As the car phlegmatically disappears, Leila’s voice floats back): I told you it would Kathleen Gluek Scene: Senior room during free period. (Enter Cal, who stands pat on everything; continues unhesitatingly across room to windows, all of which she flings wide. Stands before them, stretches and takes ten deep breaths of the tcn-below-zero air.) Ahhh! How can you stand this stuffy room? (Bends down to touch toes.) Has anyone seen my knitting? My sixth sweater’s almost finished. (Raisesknees alternately.) My, it’s nice out; fresh air’s good for your emotions.” (Draws ten more breaths.) Why’s everyone so quiet? (Turns around to find rest of seniors frozen solid, with icicles on their chins.) Oh, my, maybe it's too cold. But fresh air is, you know, essential to good health. P g 9

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THE 1935 TATLER Nancy Humphrey Elizabeth Lucker Scenei Senior Room 12:35. Scene: Miss Dalton’s office at 3:20. (Enter Humpy just returning from lunch. Brushes away a crumb, walks over to vie. and starts it. Now follows Humpy’s version of the Continental, punctuated by her famous five brands of laughter (in sequence) as she leaps from table to chair to couch.) Say, Janet, what was the English about? Was it very hard? Do you have to know furze?’’— Yah, I’m going to wear my braid” . . . Too-oots can you give me the sixth?” . . . Is Oscar there yet?” . . . Was anybody absent today?” . . . Come in!”— (A senior dashes in and out and someone remarks that she must have been in a hurry—) Hmm . . . I thought it was a dress.” (Upon this remark Hump goes down under a chorus of groans and seniors.) Lizzie, in civilian clothes— (her blouse is in the wash)—is looking strained and almost drained of excuses. But, Miss Dalton, I’ve simply got to do downtown. I’ve a terribly important appointment” . . . (silence) . . . I’ve got to take my little sister home and come back again” . . . (silence again!) . . . I tripped on my uniform last night and broke my neck, I think. Really, Miss Dalton, it’s awfully sore!” . . . (more silence) . . . (Lizzie with despair begins to undo her tie but glances hopefully back. Sees nothing cheering; so resigns self to fate. . . In the locker room Lizzie’s voice is heard above all others expostulating on Miss Dalton’s lack of sympathy.) Page 11