Northrop Collegiate School - Tatler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1954 volume:

.vovtio n Dnand snodvaNNtcu THE TATLER 1954 ARCHITECTS' DRAWING OF NORTHROP, 1915 Published by THE NORTHROP COLLEGIATE SCHOOL MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA MHC JL CL ) an. rur FOREWORD ... Northrop has grown and progressed considerably since the first TATLER went to press in 1914. Our name has been changed from Graham Hall to Northrop Collegiate Kenwood Parkway. Our building, student body, and student government have grown a good deal, and the uniforms of 1954 arc more comfortable, casual, and, we hope, more attractive than those that some of our mothers wore. Although we do laugh at the strange costumes and customs of Northrop thirty years ago, in looking through an old TATI.ER we cannot help but sense the very real spirit of friendliness and honesty which pervaded the hallowed halls even then. If we who have produced the 1954 TATLER can match our predecessors in catching the spirit of Northrop, we will be well satisfied with our work. School. Our address, too, has been changed from 18th Street and First Avenue to 511 DEDICATION In appreciation for her guidance, sympathy, cheerfulness and tact and in the knowledge that we can never repay her for all she has done for Northrop and the class of 1954, we affectionately dedicate the 1954 TATLER to Mis Janet Mai if (jiay 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword P®g6 2 Dedication page 3 Administration — page 5 Lower School ... page 7 Upper School page 8 Trustees, P. T. A., Alumnae page 10 Senior Section page 11 Upper School Section page 45 Class of 1955 page 47 Class of 1956 page 48 Class of 1957 page 49 Class of 1958 page 50 Class of 1959 page 51 Junior High School Polls page 52 Lower School Section page 53 Sixth Grade page 55 Fifth Grade page 56 Fourth Grade page 57 Third Grade page 58 Second Grade page 59 First Grade page 60 Kindergarten page 61 Harmony Band page 62 Activity Section page 63 Senior Class Poll _ page 78 Literary Section page 79 Class of 1953 page 92 Advertising and Snapshot Section page 93 I C Mrs. Elizabeth C. Bryan Director of the Lower School Ixiwcr schoolers and upper schoolers alike appreciate Mrs. Bryan’s quiet friendliness and sympathy. Through her understanding of personal as well as academic problems, she has helped many a lower schooler on her way. Wc feel very fortunate in having such a fine lower school director and sincerely thank her for all ; he has done for Northrop. Lower School Faculty Seated i Left to Right): Mrs. Jean Chamberlain. Mrs. Helen R. Nelson, Mrs. Irene Kohl, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, Mrs. Myra Valley. Standing: Mrs. Pearl Putahl, Miss June Lawler. 7 Humanities Seated: Miss Marguerite Kkren Miss Janet Stewart Mrs. Ida F.ngstrom Mrs. Sara Mill Mrs. Lynne Iglitzin Standing: Miss Cilacia ('ole Mrs. Anne Turngren Miss Miriam Chambers The Arts Miss Hetty Jean Indihar Miss Hetty Jo Swayze Mrs. Corinne Hurkc Mathematics and Science Seated left to right: Mrs. Zora Piper Mrs. Eunice Bringen Mrs. Ida Engstrom Standing left to right: Miss Dorothy Ellinwood Mrs. Marjorie Harrison Miss Lois Nottbohm 8 Languages Miss Beatrice Blodgett Miss Ellen Rowley Miss Mary Hale Miss Germaine Callct Mrs. I-cnorc Bordcau Mrs. Dorothy Howell Health Miss Muriel Foss Mrs. Zora Piper Office Staff Mrs. Vera Leiendcckcr Mrs. Irene Rico Mrs. Juanita Van Dyke Mrs. Elaine Cowlc 9 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Sewall I). Andrews, President judge Paul Carroll, Vice-president Mrs. John E. McCarthy, Secretary Mr. Henry C. Stephenson, Treasurer Dr. O. J. Campbell Mrs. Chauncey Chase Mr. Edward A. Cashin Mrs. Edwin X. Dodge Mr. John DeLaittre Dr. Elizabeth Lowry Mr. Charles McCarthy Mr. Gordon Murray Mr. Samuel H. Rogers Mrs. Bradshaw Mintener. Ex-Officio Mr. John P. Snyder. Jr. Mrs. S. S. Thorpe, Jr., Ex-Officio Miss Elizabeth Wallace, Honorary Member Emeritus Mrs. Leon C. Warner, Jr. ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Mrs. S. S. Thorpe, Jr., President Mrs. L. V, Ackman, Vice-president Miss Frances Baker, Secretary Mrs. C. L. MacMillan. Treasurer PARENTS AND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Mrs. Bradshaw Mintener. President Mrs. Edwin Ritchie, First Vice-president Mrs. Howard C. Bertram, Second Vice-president Mrs. Lyman E. Wakefield, Third Vice-president Mrs. Albert Randall Whitman, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Lenore Bordeau, Recording Secretary Mrs. J. Boyd Spencer. Treasurer 10 Patricia c4nn Panic “He is a wonderful talker who has the art of telling you nothing in a great harangue. —Mol Ore Pat,” wails a studious senior, “if you’re going to talk, get out of the Senior Room.” “Rut this is my privilege!” replies “Poodles,” “and say, did you know . . . ?” Immediately everyone present is engaged in a period of conversation, forgetting the myriad of things she has to do. Two years ago, Pat introduced the ducktail haircut to the class of 1954. Since then, 99% of the upper school has dared to try it once. As for the opposite sex, if a small object like a couch, or the Senior Room clock is missing, Pat can detect the burglar through a well-known Blake acquaintance. Thanks to Pat and her red-tied accomplices, wc acquired the famous “moose head, now a proud adornment of the Senior Room. The first senior to be accepted into the college of her choice, Pat, we arc certain, will keep conversation there as lively as she has at 511. 13 Entertainment 10, 11, 12; Choir 11, 12; Class Basketball 10; B” Varsity Basketball 11. M,aiy jHcCo'icl (Bull 7 count life just a stuff to try the soul’s strength on.”—Robert Browning There is never a dull moment in the life of this senior. The marked drop of enthusiasm for bridge in the Senior Room can be partially accounted for by the fact that we would much rather listen to our class secretary, Bullsic, renowned teller of talcs. Mary is also always a willing and comforting listener to her friends’ woeful talcs. She is probably the only Northrop Senior who will ever have graduated with two credits in German. She completely confounds her Spanish class with her part Spanish, part German oral recitations. German class, however, and Blake chccrlcading provide her with the coveted opportunity to take frequent trips to Hopkins. If we don’t get a huge bill for repairs on the Senior Room floor made necessary by Bullsie’s and her friends’ harbaric combination Mexican-Hat Dance and Sailor's Hornpipe, we will consider her a complete asset to the Senior Class of ’54. Class Secretary 12; TATLER 11, 12; Feature Editor, NORTHROP NOTES 12; Choir 11. 12. 14 I jUaty Clizabeth Cabot “Music is well said to be the speech of a ngels.' ’—Ca r lyle Here presented is the class musician. Tiny as she may be, Mary possesses an undeniable talent in her small hands. Besides always being ready and willing to accompany the Senior Choir in its need for a pianist, she will always supply much appreciated enjoyment for her classmates as they gather in the Crosby Room or elsewhere. The seniors will never forget the day Mary bounced into the Senior Room clutching a blue velvet pillow with a white leather “N” stitched deftly on its face. Look what he made for us!” she screamed happily. After a day, however, we lost this gift when Mary decided that the antics of the seniors were too much for her beloved token. It resides now, safely, in her home with the other objects of her collection. Assuredly Mary’s musical talent and quiet but refreshing manner, will remain in our memories through the coming years. 15 TATLER 12; Entertainment 11; Choir 11, 12. Sara Cade Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths arc peace”—Proverbs 3:17 Crash! . . . and, as a test tube bit the dust, Sara made her debut in the Chemistry lab. In spite of such foibles, Sara is one of Mrs. H's prize students and also ranks high in all her other subjects. Sara has unconsciously com-posed a new Northrop dialect, made up of such words as ''fnf, “poussc, foul, oh woe! and “tant pis,” which have visibly influenced the vocabulary of many other seniors. During the winter Sara spends as much time as possible skiing and, as a result of this and of natural athletic ability, is one of the more expert skiers of the class. The grueling job of TATLER lay-out editor was tackled cheerfully by Sara, who is always ready to do her share and more. Sara’s original humor, true modesty, and kindness will bring her the respect and affection of those who will know her in her undoubtedly successful future. School Procedure 12; Layout Editor, TATLER 12; TATLER 10, 11, 12; Class Council Representative 11; Trustees’ Award Committee 11; NORTHROP NOTES 11; I-ake Forest Conference 11; World Affairs B« ard 10; Choir 10. 11. 12; Class Hockey 10. 11, 12; Class Basketball 10; Class Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Varsity Volleyball 10, 12. 16 “A merry heart make tit a cheerful countenance.''—Proverbs 15:13 '' A When Barb bounded into the seventh grade for the first time in the fall of ’48, we took one look at her long braids and wondered, “what’s going to happen to this girl when she gets to dancing school?” But the braids were replaced by curls before that fateful October evening at Woodhill, and Cashin has been one of the social extroverts of our class ever since. She has often been a much appreciated hostess and, one of the first to get her driver’s license, a generous giver of rides throughout her later years at Northrop. Cashin is one of the seniors more disposed to uproarious humor and always has a hysterical tale to tell about one of her numerous acquaintances or about herself. Wc arc sure Barb will always make life hilarious and enjoyable for those who know her. 17 Entertainment 11, 12; TATLER 10; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Class Hockey 9, 11; Class Basketball 11; Class Volleyball 12. Ma y -Margate t Cote “God love lit a cheerful giver. — Corinthians 9:7 The doorbell rings at the Cote home. When Mary answers, fifty people pour in, saying they “just dropped over for a few minutes.” Several hours later, a still smiling Mary ushers out her guests, who have been entertained royally in the interim. “Coot’s ability to be cheerful any time, even on Monday mornings, is outstanding in a class whose motto could well be, “Good morning? What's good about it? Mary is the class authority on boys, having coped with four brothers and various other gentlemen friends. Mary’s adventures in northern Minnesota have been the subject matter of many lively Senior Room conversations, and some of her trophies from the far North adorn the Senior Room. If Coot survives a year of copying endless notes for History of Music and commuting in a well-known carpool from far off Edina, the college of her choice will receive a welcome addition. TATLER 12; NORTHROP NOTES 12; Library Committee Chairman 12; Entertainment 10, 11; Choir 10, 11. 12; Class Hockey 10, 11, 12; Varsity Hockey 11; Class Volleyball 10, 11; Varsity Volleyball 10; Class Basketball' 10, 11. Beatrice Elizabeth Ebvoxak If it weren’t for the efforts of this talented girl, our class would have been completely incapable of even attempting to produce such colossal extravaganzas as those given for the OKI Chris' Party for the New. Besides her creative ability and imagination, Betts’ musical talent has been behind our class’ newly discovered penchant toward harmonious singing. Betts did an admirable job in her '54 Christmas Program solo anil her part in the Blake play m her Junior year. Betts’ never diminishing enthusiasm has led her to take part in many extra-curricular activities, and to become known as one of the more energetic members of the senior class. 1 his energy has but one shortcoming; it remains virtually dormant until the first recess. As a nearly catastrophic consequence, Betts arrives daily just under the wire—at 8:24 54 A M. However, this will not make a difference, for her varied abilities will be her future success. ☆ Senior Editor, TATLER 12; TATLER 10. 11. 12; NORTHROP NOTES 11. 12: Lake Forest Conference 11; Drama Club, 10, 11, 12; Choir 11, 12; Class Basketball. 19 Jane Cllin Cbin Age cannot wither her nor custom stale her in finite variety”—Shakespeare Whcc-crash, and then it happened,” rages Ebin as she stomps into the Senior Room. “I quit!” After words of sympathy from fellow disappointees, Jane is consoled and the experience of the night, or class before is forgotten. Blond hair and a tanned face after a Florida vacation, distinguish her from the rest of the pale-faced rabble. St. Louis was included in her itinerary during the past annum and word has it that Florida isn’t the only place the sun shines each vacation. Janie’s faithful work on the TATLER is to be commended, for whenever an editor is in dire need of a typist, only three little words arc necessary. “Ebin, type this! and she willingly obliges. Admittedly, Jane has one of the most beautiful wardrobes of any senior, her eye for fashion being the reason for her choice of career. How about designing a few originals for us, Janie?” Activities Editor. NORTHROP NOTES 12; NORTHROP NOTES 11. 12: TATLER 9. 10. 11, 12; Choir 9, 10. 11. 12; World Affairs Board 10; Class Hockey 9, 10; Class Basketball 9. 20 c4nne Mhight Qillette “Thou crcniwcst the year with thy good ness.”—Psalm 65:11 In Anne we probably have the epitome of the possible success of a Northrop senior. She is one of the amazing few who have held nearly every position that Northrop otters. And yet, in spite of all this activity, Gillette still finds the spirit and strength to remain cheerful and to laugh at our attempted funnies. This is no wonder, for she has become very well known since eighth grade, for her qualities of friendliness and leadership. Proof of these characteristics was given a year ago, when she was elected President of the Northrop League, and became the recipient of the Nellie Atwater Friendliness Award. A mainstay on every varsity team, Gillette has demonstrated her athletic prowess. Annie’s marks, despite her fervent denials, are invariably first honor-roll level. In addition to these outstanding qualities, her helpfulness, poise and cheery disposition have definitely labeled Annie One of the Best.” ☆ League President 12; League Co-Treasurer 11; I-caguc Secretary 10; Trustees’ Award Committee 10, 11; Nellie Atwater Award 11; Class President 9; Public Relations 11; Athletics 10; Choir 9, 10, 11, 12; Class Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12; Varsity Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12; Class Basketball 9. 10. 11; Varsity Basketball 9, 10, 11; Varsity Volleyball 10, 11, 12. 21 3loxen.ce Qxae[ “The day shall not be up, so soon as I to try the fair adventure of tomorrow.” —Shakespeare When a timid group of nine-year-olds assembled in the fourth grade room on a fall morning in 1945, Snoozlc Gracf was among them. Ever since, Snoozlc has been one of the most active and mischievous members of our class. One of the few seniors with athletic ability, Snoozle not only encourages us to keep trying but also sets us an example through her good sportsmanship and self-control. Snoozle’s amazingly constant good humor and ability to laugh at herself and make others laugh has often been responsible for keeping the Senior Room from becoming a verbal battlefield. Ever since dancing school days Snoozle has managed to keep her weekends filled and her social life lively. With her good nature and friendly disposition we arc sure Snoozlc will always be welcome anywhere. As far as we know there is only one way to make her mad—just call her Florence. TATLER 12: Athletics 9. 10. 11; Choir 11, 12; Class Hockey 9, 10. 11, 12; Varsity Hockey 11; Class Volleyball 9. 10. 11; Class Basketball 11. 12. 2Z Suzanne J4iatt “The delectable form which intelligence takes in its moment of surplus ponver —the form of zeit”—Stuart Sherman As we see Suzy’s little Morris car chugging painfully up the back hill fn the afternoon, vc wonder if she will ever make it home. But Suzy usually accomplishes what she sets out to do and much more. This TATLKR is the result of her gigantic and exhausting efforts as its editor. She has participated with great success in various theatrical productions during her many years at Northrop. The all-school winner of the l ime Current Events test since ninth grade. Sue amazes us with her general knowledge. 1 ler original and liberal thoughts, attitudes and means of expression have made her one of the more profound conversationalists and writers of our class. For this and for her quiet but provocative, incisive wit, we find Suzy a wonderful and stimulating companion. Our most avid supporter of women’s rights. Sue has our nomination for the first female president of the United States. ☆ Publications Vice President 12; TATLKR 9, 10, 11, 12; Class President 11; Class Council Representative 10; Trustees’ Award Committee 10, 11; School Procedure 11; NORTHROP NOTES 11; Lake Forest Conference 11; Drama Club 10, 11, 12; Choir 9; Class Hockey 9. 23 Caxla yiiaxie Kopietz “Prove oil thing; hold fast that which is good! — Thessalonians 5:21 “But, Mrs. Harrison, arc you sure this is the right way to do it?” Our more mathematically inclined member of the senior class is famous for her never-ending questions. Carla entered Northrop in her sophomore year and ever since has been arriving with the dawn. In addition to her honor roll work, Carla is Vice President in charge of Entertainment. She is famous for her apropos remarks and her weak heart” bids in bridge games. She is one of the very few members of the class that doesn't have to worry about over-gorging herself on Northrop lunches. Her slim figure is the envy of her classmates. If there is skullduggery afoot you can be sure that Carla is in the very midst of it all. Carla’s wonderful sense of humor, lively imagination, intelligence, and friendliness assure her immediate success at the college of her choice and throughout her whole life. Entertainment Vice President 12: Entertainment 10, 11, 12: Library Committee 12; Choir 11, 12; Drama Club 12. 24 Sandra (Brown J uce “Ladies, whose bright eyes rain influence, and judge the prize.”—Milton Ground sticks! The bully ends and a slim blond streaks down the field for another goal. It’s Sandy, the pride and joy of the White team, elected their all school captain this fall. Hockey is not her only leaning, however; Lucie manages to demonstrate her ability in all Northrop sports. Her name appears on every varsity list. This energy is not confined to Northrop, but invariably carries over the weekend, for it is impossible to find Sansy home on a Saturday night. Perhaps it’s this continuous activity, or the daily orange that keeps her figure the envy of her slightly obese classmates. Interested in language, Sandy has remained faithful to Ijtin nigh onto four years now, despite the traumatic experience of last year's Latin Chapel. For her diabolical schemes, her collection, and her loyalty to Harvard, Sandy will be long remembered at N.C.S. School White Captain 12; Class White Captain 11; Athletics 9, 10, 11, 12; Lake Forest Conference 11; Choir 9. 10, 11. 12; Class Hockey 9. 10. 11, 12; Varsity Hockey 11, 12; Class Basketball 9, 10, 11; Varsity Basketball 10, 11: Class Volleyball 11, 12; Varsity Volleyball 12. 25 Jiaigatet M,cCaxtkg “Let all things be done decently and in order. — Corinthians 14:40 When Maggie came to N.C.S. in seventh grade, she lived in constant danger of being trampled on by her none too dainty classmates. Fortunately for her friends, the TATLER, and the school, she survived, and now claims a one-inch height-advantage over Miss (Jray. Without Maggie’s cool-headed efficiency on the business end of the TATLER and the NORTHROP NOTES, neither illustrious publication would ever have reached its subscribers. One of the few members of the class who can add and subtract with any degree of accuracy, she often finds herself in charge of money-making projects. Rut Maggie is by no means an animated adding machine, as her marks prove. She also finds time to sing in the choir, take part in Drama club and qualify for class teams. Maggie’s intelligence and efficiency will contribute to her future success as they have to her success and ours at N.C.S. Business ManaKcr, TATLER 12; TATLER 11, 12; NORTHROP NOTES 11. 12; School Procedure 10; Public Relations 9; Lake Forest Conference 11; Choir 9. 10. 11. 12; Drama Club 12; Class Hockey 9, 10. 11, 12; Varsity llockev 12; Class Basketball 11; Class Volleyball 10. 12; Varsity Volleyball 10. 12. 26 {Julia Shelling McConnell “Life is a jest and all things show it: I thought so once but now knotv it. —John Gay “Whoopee! NORTHROP NOTES just went to press! bellows Julie as she makes a mad dash for the nearest couch, grabs a blanket and passes out for the remainder of the period. Rut Julie is by no means the dormouse of the senior class. She is an enthusiastic participant in Senior Room bull sessions and one of the more accomplished knitters and bridge players of the class. Since seventh grade, Julie has frequently entertained us in some of the best remembered parties of our years at N.C.S. One of Julie’s l cst friends is her mailbox, which never fails to come through with news from various male friends now in the cast. Despite our pleas, Julie will not accept the fact that orange and black mufflers do not go with red and blue Senior uniforms. Julie possesses the kind of potentialities that cannot help but bring her success in college and later life. Co-Editor. NORTHROP NOTES 12; TATLER 10, 11; NORTHROP NOTES 10, 11. 12; Book Room Committee 11; Athletics 9; Class Hockey 10; Class Volleyball 10. 11. 12. 27 c4nne (Randolph Alintenel There's nothing worth the wear of winning But laughter and the love of friends” —Belloc The amazing thing about Anne Mintener is that she finds time to do everything she docs. In addition to using her artistic talents to assist Mrs. Burke, to paint various useful articles for sale, and to do the art work for the TATLER, she also finds time to attend frequent choir rehearsals, manage varsity blue teams, give copious advice to the lovelorn and incidentally to see that her name is consistently on first or second list. In spite of all this Mintener manages to remain undoubtedly the most carefree member of the class of ’54. Her ability to sec and laugh at the ridiculous in any situation has saved her classmates from many petty squabbles. No one but Mintener could have drawn the caricatures on these pages without antagonizing at least one person. With her talent and saving sense of humor, Mintener will never let life get her down. School Blue Captain 12; Art Editor, TATLER 12; Class President 11; Class Secretary 10; TATLER 10. 11. 12; NORTHROP NOTES 10; School Procedure 10; Public Relations 11; Choir 11, 12; Drama Club 11; Class Hockey 9, 11, 12; Varsity Hockey 11, 12; Class Basketball 10; Class Volleyball 10. 28 Hi tk c4nn Morgan Judy calls Minneapolis her home, hut we sometimes wonder, for in the past year she has been seen in Wildhurst, New York, California, and Europe. One of the more chic Seniors, Judy’s wardrobe and naturally curly hair arc much admired by her less well-groomed classmates. Having come to Northrop in fourth grade, the year that our class began, Judy is one of the few remaining founders of the class. She is distinguished by having consistently made first honor roll throughout her upper school years, adequate proof of her intelligence. Her dramatic talents have added a polished touch to many a Blake and Northrop play. Judy has been not only a sane but an excellent co-editor of NORIHROP NO I ES this year, a task that would drive the less hardy to complete distraction. With her abilities, good looks, brains, and interests at Yale, Judy can’t miss at college next year. Co-Editor. NORTHROP NOTES 12; TATLER 10. 10; Public Relations 9; Choir 9. 12; Drama Club 10, 11; NORTHROP NOTES 11. 12; School Procedure 11. 12; Class Hotkey 10. Sara J Iewkart “There's language in her eye, her cheek, her lip —Shakespeare Sally is one of the more linguistically able members of the class, and it is this propensity which accounts for her continual election to give the French and Spanish chapels. Her French fluency resulted in her visit to France last summer, and she irretrievably lost her heart to Paris. Sally is one of the pillars of the Drama Club, and her loyalty led to her election as its president this fall. Her repertoire includes a leading role in Berkeley Square, parts in Blake productions, and a lead in this year’s plays. Ncwhart periodically obtains an excuse from school and returns the following day with graphic reports of Folly’s latest litter. Eighth period Senior room-dwellers will never forget Ncwhart'’s entertaining descriptions of Minnetonka life, nor her sage comments on life in general. With her many talents and sincere friendliness, Sally’s future will certainly be as rewarding as her past at Northrop. Senior Editor, TATLER 12; Drama Club President 12; Class Council Representative 10; TATLER 9, 12; Drama Club 10, 11, 12; Class Hockey 9, 10; Class Volleyball 10. 30 Sudan Siva in Op tad “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm ”—Emerson Sue. can you find out what Cicero's saying about Catalinc? Thus another befuddled senior who was brave enough to take Latin IV approaches Miss Blodgett’s pride and joy. Sue usually will come through with the right answer, as she will if you ask her about any subject, life and boys not excluded. Susan can often be found in the midst of a Senior room discussion either telling a gruesome talc or laughing hysterically at one of her classmate’s jokes. When not singing a lone tenor in the choir or practicing for a lead in the Drama Club play, Sue finds time to be Youth Secretary of the Episcopal diocese and editor of the diocesan newspaper. After skiing all day on Saturdays, she can usually be counted on to have a date on Saturday nights. Judging by her talents and varied interests, we predict future achievement for Susan. 31 Public Relations 11, 12; Atwater Award Committee 11; Choir II. 12; Drama Club 11. 12. Llizabeth Paxkex Humility, that loiv sweet root from which all heavenly virtues shoot”—Thomas Moore “Stand up straight, Betsy!” Such exhortations, once frequent amid the Senior Room bustle, have become increasingly rare as Betsy remembers her duties as Northrop’s official “posture queen.” Since the seventh grade, she has been one of the more athletically inclined members of the class, and last year was elected Vice-President of Athletics. She has earned the reputation of being prominent among the seasonal Telemark visitors. Betsy’s ability to remain consistently on the first honor roll, while despairing of having done “foully,” has never failed to bewilder those of us who have not yet learned how to keep up with her achievements. Her loyalty to the Drama Club was proved last year when she was delegated to carry a large wash pail across the stage during the production. Betsy’s modesty and ability to Ik simultaneously serious and amusing have made her a friend, and a more than enjoyable classmate. Athletics Vice President 12; Class Blue Captain 11; TATI.HR 10. 11; NORTHROP NOTES 10. 11; Lake-Forest Conference 11; Drama Club 10. 11, 12; Choir 12; Class Hockey 10. 11, 12; Varsity Hockey 11, 12; Class Volleyball 10, 11. 12; Varsity Volleyball 10. 11. 12; Class Basketball 10, 11; “B” Varsity Basketball 11. 32 Bird of the wilderness, blithesome and cumberless. '—James Hogg “Sandy, can I please have a ride home? That Wednesday bus would finish me at this point. Pleas like this arc just as much of Sandy’s routine as the cheerful “sure” with which she always answers them. Although she is not one to waste words on the trivia of dates and boys, Floppy quietly carries on a social life of which many of us can be envious. Her wavy blond hair and slim figure merit many a compliment from other seniors as docs her ability to remain on the second honor roll. Despite the fact that she is wise enough not to force them on her ornery classmates, Sandy has very definite and very good ideas on many subjects ranging from piloting an automobile to Europcan-American relations. When Sandy came to Northrop from Holy Angels in her junior year, the class of '54 gained a softspoken and very generous young lady. 33 TATLER 12; Entertainment 11; Choir 11, 12. Elizabeth Poxxilt “The one icho goes is happier than those he leaves beh iml. —Pollack “No, New Zealand isn’t part of South America. Yes, we speak English there. Yes, I can read and write.” Thus Elizabeth patiently answers the many inane questions with which her “Well-informed” schoolmates confront her daily. New Zealand’s ambassador of goodwill has never ceased to amaze us with her scholastic and athletic abilities. Her excellence in field hockey was acknowledged last fall by her election as Captain of the Senior Class Team. The seniors feared for Elizabeth’s future when it was learned that she had defeated the president of the Hoard of Trustees at tennis. She, however, would be the last to speak of such a feat. Elizabeth’s natural poise was demonstrated this year by her ability to speak before 200-odd, awed fellow students. Her subtle wit, willingness to help, modesty, and ability to do all things well, have made Elizabeth a well-loved member of our crew at N.C.S. this year. Athletics 12; Captain Class Hockey 12; Varsity Hockey 12; Class Volleyball Captain 12. 34 Florence Potter “The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed—Chamfort On those famous, hut awful, Monday mornings, we can always count on this senior to cheer us up with her hearty laugh. Floss is not only one of the most cheerful mcmlxrrs of the class of ’54, hut one of the most sympathetic and competent too. A friend to all, she listens willingly to anyone’s problem. She can cook like Aunt Jemima herself, and her unusual sense of responsibility led her to be chosen President of Chorus this year. Flossie always seems ready to help, and consequently she has been known to head anything from the infamous tin-can committee to various clean-up committees. With her seemingly boundless energy, Potts is a good athlete and an enthusiastic supporter of the Blue team. Floss’ success with the opposite sex has led her to have more than her share of wcll-hllcd weekends. Here’s to a real favorite of the class of ’54. Chorus President 12; TATLER 10. 12: Entertainment 11; I-ake Forest Conference 11; Choir 10, 11, 12; Class Hockey 11; Class Basketball 11; Varsity Basketball 11. 35 Any stray kitten that wanders near N.C.S. will sooner or later find its way into the arms of B. Rice, our famed feline fancier. Barby's enthusiasm for cats knows no limits, but her interests by no means end there. It is obvious to the elephant-footed creatures who inhabit the Senior Room, that Barbar is one of the more gracefully inclined. Barby's ability to “faire la danse,” a subject of constant amazement, was climaxed this year when she was chosen for a part in the Sadler's Wells Ballet. She can also faire du ski skillfully, and often makes the trek to Telemark or Trollhaugen. Although Barby vows daily that Tomorrow I'm going on a diet,” wiser weight watchers know why she doesn’t. Her accomplished cookery can't be refused. Barby’s versatility, scholastic ability, loquaciousness, and devotion to her duties as Veep in charge of School Procedure have made her an outstanding senior. School Procedure Vice President 12; Class Secretary 9, 11; Trustees’ Award Committee 10, 11; School Procedure 11, 12; TATLER 10; World Affairs Board 10; Choir 9. 11. 12; Class Hockey 9, 10, 11. 12; Varsity Hockey 9, 11. 12; Class Basketball 10, 11; Varsity Basketball 11; Class Volleyball 10, 11, 12; Varsity Volleyball 10, 11. 12. 36 Sandra She I let “I had a pleasant time with my mind, for it was happy. —Alcott Sandra is the only member of the senior class who can stay up all night writing a term paper and walk into the Senior Room the next morning maintaining her characteristic gracefulness and cheery smile, amidst stumbling, bleary-eyed classmates. These attributes were put to good use this year, for Sa was chosen one of the Blake cheerleaders. Skellet’s creative interests, besides an appreciation for music and dramatics, include art and the ballet, both of which she has avidly studied. The Skcllct home at Wayzata, famed for its warm hospitality, was the scene of our senior picnic for the seventh grade. Here Sandra began her trying career as photography editor of the TATLER. ()ne of the few seniors who has a definitc plan for her course in college, Sandra intends to specialize in the field of occupational therapy, where her talents will find a most satisfying means of expression. Photography Kditor, TATLER 12: School Procedure 12; TATLER 10. 11. 12: NORTHROP NOTES 11. 12; Public Relations 9; Choir 9; ‘B” Y'arsity Basketball 11; Class Hockey 12. 37 Patxicia OhompAon The best of healers is good cheer —Pindar During the Senior Weekend last fall, we found ourselves depending on Pat to lead us through the woods and to show us how to ride horses without falling on our heads. In addition to being a first-class rider, Pat also is a very skilled swimmer and skater. Although Pat’s proficiency in history of music is amazing, even more amazing is her constant willingness to help her less talented and hopelessly confused music cohorts. Pat’s broad smile and friendly manner made her a welcome addition to our class last year and ever since she has been a stabilizing influence in our moments of stress. A senior who doesn’t spend her weekends sitting at home, Pat’s social interests often take her to athletic contests in Hopkins. If Pat doesn’t get lost on her daily journey from East Minneapolis before June 15th, she will lx one of Northrop’s more talented products. ☆ TATLER 12; NORTHROP NOTES 12; Athletics 11; Choir 11, 12; Class Hockey 12; Class Volleyball 11; ‘•B Varsity Basketball 11. 38 Janice Oolle[jon “Wit makes its men welcome, and levels all d isti ncti ons.”—H merso n The Senior Room is spontaneously enveloped in laughter as one Janny Tollcfson trips through one of her myriad riotous routines. “But darling, you know I represent North Dakota Normal and High School Agic,’ Miss T. bellows. She brushes her three inches of hair over her eyes, adjusts her glasses upside down, and promptly falls on her face. She recovers and gazes demurely at her audience, You laughed, I know you did! I’m going to find my piano. She leaves. Three minutes later she returns, sobered, and commences to jabber of Princeton and college with a friend. Here as Jan talks, we become aware and are appreciative of her more serious and sympathetic side. Possessed with a versatile musical ability, she was elected president of the Senior Choir this year. The Senior Room would be nothing without entertainment, and entertainment would be nothing without five feet and one inch of Janny. 39 Athletics II. 12; Choir President 12; Choir 11, 12; Drama Club 12; Class Volleyball 12. Cynthia cAlexandxa ZJutnet “A calm observer of ought ami must.”—Carmen A pleasant laugh is a cheerful sound. And who is laughing?—our gal Cindy. One of the more composed members of the class, Cindy makes the Senior Room a good place to be during study hours for she sees that she always accomplishes what has to be done. To our amazement. Turner can devour goodies in large quantities with little cfTcct on her slim hgure. Thus, she was chosen class model this year. As for the opposite sex, dates arc the least of Cindy’s worries. She always manages to look neat throughout the trying Northrop day as her unkempt colleagues stumble about in their ultra-sophisticated manner. Cindy’s artistic side is evidenced by her success in the Fine Arts class and also by the unusual quality of the color-photos she took while touring Kuropc this summer. Cindy’s good natured personality will always win her friends, and undoubtedly influence people. Cato I Van Camp The hand that hath wade you goad hath wade you fair—Shakespeare Seniors with first period study have long since learned that the Senior Room is taken over daily for these hallowed 40 minutes by the fascinating tales of the private life of C.V.C. Our class' contention that Carol is a potential “Miss Universe evidenced by her being elected class model last year was re-affirmed this fall by her selection as Blake Homecoming Queen. Carol is not only the class beauty, but is a class leader in scholastic achievement and extracurricular activities as well. One of the more recent arrivals to our class, Carol has distinguished herself in the past two years by staying on first honor roll and carrying out her duties as Public Relations Vice President with efficiency and tact. Carol’s friendliness, intelligence, and good nature which have won her many friends at N.C.S., arc sure to carry her far in whatever she chooses to do in the future. Public Relations Vice President 12; TATLER 11; NORTHROP NOTES 11; Lake Forest Conference 11; Choir 11, 12; Class Hockey 11. 12; Class Volleyball 12. 41 Pamela Van Vbu en “ 'Tis virtue and not birth, that wakes us noble: great actions speak great winds, and such should govern.”—Fletcher A demoniac giggle issues from the art room. Pam is making another poster, allegedly to support the TATLER or Drama Club but actually to amuse students who loiter in the hall. In addition to leading the seniors as class president, she is a class leader scholastically. A senior who never suffers from “termpaperitis,” Pam staggers in on these fateful mornings burdened down by a masterpiece which invariably rates a top mark. Pam exhibits great tact in dealing with her motley bunch. Occasionally she can even persuade someone to clean up the Senior Room. A mainstay on class and varsity teams, P.V.D. manages to avoid the bruised fingers and disheveled appearance characteristic of her teammates after a game. When Pam has to choose between Smith and Vassar, we know that she will be calm and collected and that the chosen school will gain an extremely capable, cheerful and amazing freshman. Class President 12; League Co-Treasurer 11; Trustee’s Award Committee 10; Atwater Award Committee 10: School Procedure 11. 12; TATLER 10. 12; NORTHROP NOTES 10. 12; Drama Club Business Manager 11; Choir 9, 12; Class Hockey 9, 10, 11, 12; Class Basketball 10. 11; Class Volleyball 10, 11; Varsity Volleyball 10. 11. 42 c tn ice (Wi ha%t 41 The highest oj distinctions is service to others''—King George VI A low moan issues from the southwest corner of the Senior Room, “Please bring in those class dues before we go bankrupt! Appreciating her mathematical abilities and her constant willingness to do the less pleasant tasks, Anicc’s classmates elected her class-treasurer last fall. Aside from her moaning for class dues. Wish contributes her well-modulated vocal chords to the Senior Choir and its entertainment offerings. This Christmas her musical talent was appreciated by all who heard her solo, Come To My Heart.” To recover from the trials of her office and public relations work, Anice is one of our more frequent Telemark visitors. After gorging on northern hospitality, she arrives at school on Monday morning prepared to start on a new and stricter diet. Having lost Wishy to the East for a year, the class of ’54 was more than happy, this year, to welcome her back to the illustrious crew. Class Treasurer 12; Public Relations 9, 10, 12; Drama Club 10, 12; Choir 9, 10, 12; Class Hockey 10; Class Basketball 10. 43 Our Senior Year 44 4 Left to Back: Sue Phelps, Helen Snyder, Elizabeth Pritchard, Kathy Berghui . Nancy Masek. Barby Forster, Pam Gibbs, Daphne Cornell. Heidi De Haven. Right to Back: Sandra Ellsworth, Ginny Sue Ridgway, Debbie Sarlcs. Mary Chrisman, Ruth Morris, Julia Warner, Carolyn Drake. Paula Hawkinson. Second Row: Carol Gaylord, Sarah Carney, Margie Vennuni, Laura Andrews, Jane Ritchie, Sally Andrews. Absent: Phyllis Gage, Judic Lewin, Susan Sandy. CLASS OF 1955 Twice a week, the left hand side of the league Study Mall becomes a mob scene as the Junior Class endeavors to make money for its Junior-Senior Prom by selling food to the hungry masses at exorbitant prices. But the twice-weekly food sales arc not the only project of this enterprising class. They held a very successful “Lover’s Lane dance last Fall, and have continued to manage the Second-Hand Book Store, a very lucrative venture which they launched last year. Northrop has long needed a middleman for the buying and selling of used books, and the Juniors' pet project has proved invaluable in procuring books at reduced rates. The class of 1955 proved this year to ail who needed proof, that they arc a very clever class by producing a hilarious skit at “The Old Girls’ Party For the New” about N. C. S. if it were a boarding school. Their athletic prowess is shown by their volleyball championship and the close competition they provide in any tournament. Led by Nancy Masek, president, and Mary Chrisman, secretary-treasurer, anil advised by Miss Hale, they arc planning a fine Junior-Senior Dance and are-well on the way to becoming enthusiastic school leaders next year. 47 Junto Cl a.1925 Standing: Pal Stollcr, Cathv Harrison. Cheryl Lampe. Lassie Lauder, Kay Johnson. Karen Geggie, Bliss Wilkie. Sheila Connolly, Sondra Swanson, Audrey Ford. Debbie Blomquist. Mary Xcwhall. Skated, First Row Back: Grctchcn Boehrer, Susie Borman, Julie Brooks. Cindy Colwell, Ann Bertram. Second Row: Clare L'eland. Mary Evans, Karen Kllingson, Sue Ellertson, Lucy Dodge. Third Row: Dorothy I udon. Barbara Reichert, l.yn Nesbitt, Judy Knudson. Fourth Row: Toni Robb, Gwen Remington, Kate Penney, Ann Olson. Ausbnt: Ann Brockman, Liz Light CLASS OF 1956 Our introduction to the sophomores came last fall with the clash of hockey sticks, as the Class of 1956 rolled over all opposition to gain the school hockey championship. But hockey is not the only forte of this exuberant class. Their class teams arc hard to beat in any sport as the other classes well know, and their enthusiasm never seems to be daunted. Looking ahead to future financial needs, the class sponsored a very successful dance in the fall. The entire class, led by president Clare Ueland and secretary-treasurer Judy Knudson, got behind the sophomore projects for the Christmas Bazaar and, as a result, they broke all records for profits from a single class. Unfortunately for the class coffers, the money went to the Community Chest. Later their business dexterity was further proved when they auctioned off Paul (fid's handkerchief for twelve dollars. This money, too, went to the Community Chest. With Mrs. Howell to keep their enthusiasm in the right channels, the Class of 1956 has cheerfully survived another grueling year. From what we know of their ixnindlcss energy, we expect their next two years to In even more successful and full of activity. Sophomoxe Claii, 1925 48 First Row (left to right): Mary Worthing, Tonina Dorati. Barbara Moore, Randy Whitman. Second Row (left to right): Ann Mortenson, Barbara Ewing, Marilyn Curtice, Jane McCaull, Maureen Connolly. Third Row (left to right): Icnelta Randall, Judy Nash, Peggy Thorpe, Marcia Swanson, Cindy Maughan. Standing (left to right): Cory Cage. Mary Smith, Sally Onan, Katie Lundholm, Susan Gilmore, Judy Anderson. Elizabeth Graham, Florie Dalrymple, Mary Carney, Eleanor Caswell. Jane Arcy, Marcia Brooks, Mary McCaull. Absent: Ann Cabot. CLASS OF 1957 Despite the fact that this is their third year in the same home room, the Class of 1957 has shown no signs of lethargy or boredom with their surroundings. They have cheerfully converted room 226 to the Junior Study Hall and have settled down to the more important business of leading the junior high school. Ninth graders head all the junior committees and arc occasionally called upon to supervise an eighth period study hall. Athletically, the class of 1957 found themselves in every tournament to the last, but came just short of winning in the end. At Christmas time, the entire school was invited to sec “A Christmas Carol produced by the freshman class and starring Cindy Maughan. The play was very ably done and enthusiastically received. Led by president Katie Lundholm, and secretary-treasurer Marcia Brooks, the class started to lay plans for their annual dance in February. After much preparation, with the patient guidance of Miss Blodgett, the Crosby Room was converted into a New Orleans garden, and a very enjoyable evening was spent at the “Mardi gras. We arc sure that next fall the Class of 1957 will enter their NEW home room with characteristic enthusiasm and spirit. 49 3 eslim an ClaJ.i, 1922 First Row (left to right): Sally Kinnard, Helen Mackay, Evie Bolton, Barby Luce. Judy Oiiau, Mary Silvcrson, Mary Warner. Margie Head. Sandy Baker, Ann Rizer, Susan Fruen. Second Row (left to right): Kathy Munger, Mollv Dc Haven. Jill Campbell, Louise Andrews, Judy Dorn, Marcy Haugen, Susan Snyder. Third Row (left to right): Helen McDonald, Robin Andrews. Gretchen Seidl. Teita Van Dusen. Linda Osborne. Mary Head. Carolyn Laymon, Joan Argetsinger, Kate Mooers, Kate Lowry, Ann Case. Louise Platt, Karen Molander, Barbara Holland. Fourth Row (left to right): Peggy Bcim, Lila Andrews. Elizabeth Morris. CLASS OF 1958 'Hie eighth graders may not realize it, but they have probably been the busiest people at Northrop this year. As if carrying more academic subjects than any other class were not enough, they have gone from one project to another and uniformly met with success. Their first offering was a parody on “Dragnet given at “The Old Curls’ Party for the New” and generally thought to be one of the cleverest skits ever presented. An open house for the seniors followed shortly and was greatly appreciated. At Christmas time, eighth graders took their lives in their hands when they climbed ladders to decorate the big tree in the main hall. Fortunately, no legs and few ornaments were broken, and the tree looked very lovely. For Book Week the eighth grade presented a library program for the lower school who enjoyed it immensely. The class later showed their athletic prowess by challenging the juniors to a volleyball game and subsequently winning it. A tea dance in April climaxed the year. Guided by president Ann Case and secretary-treasurer loan Argetsinger, and aided by their advisor. Miss Nottbohm, the class of 1958 has enjoyed a strenuous but rewarding year. SO Eighth Q adey 1927 First Row (left to right): Kathleen McCarthy. Cici Case. Mamie Miller, Sally Dodge. Standing: Nancy Knoblauch. Second Row (left to right): Julie Stenson, Mary Pritchard, Nancy Moore. Margie Barrows, Alice Stephenson. Franny Wells. Third Row: (left to right): Ann Baskcrvillc, Jean Mair, Cordell Holland, Jan Schmidt, Ann Archer, Ginny Brackett, Pam Savage. Fourth Row (left to right): Barbara Melamed, Diane Bar-tcll, Kay Hcnrickson. Nan Moffet, Suzy Mintener, Bridget Bagiev, Abby Thomas, Leslie Stein, Susan Heller, Susan Evans, Susan Wright, Susan Dalrymple, Lee Gage. Fifth Row (left to right): Christine Larsen. Martha Anderson, Margaret Hyde. Dermy deLaittre, Nancy Nash, Kay Bertram, Heidi Kllsworth, Alex Light. Absent: Kathy Bruce, Julie Meech. CLASS OF 1959 When school stance! last fall, we were amazed by the more than average size and enthusiasm of the seventh grade. Their home room this year is bulging with the largest class ever enrolled at Northrop, a total of forty-one girls. A big class who do things in a big way, the class of 1959 worked with zeal on their annual Christmas project of collecting toys for underprivileged children. Still in the Christmas spirit, they held a very successful sale of Christmas angels at the Bazaar. The seventh grade has overwhelmed their senior “big sisters ' with kindness. On Valentine } Day they entertained the seniors at a gala open house. Later in the spring, a senior-seventh grade party was held and once more a fine time was had by all. With Nancy Knoblauch as president, Alice Stephenson as secretary-treasurer, and Miss Ellinwood as class advisor, the class of 1959 has made a fine adjustment to upper-school life. Over fifty per cent of the class were on the honor rolls for the first semester, an indication of high scholarship in the years to come. The years 1954-1959 should be good ones for Northrop with this energetic class to keep things lively. 51 Seventh (jtade, 1921 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FAVORITES NINTH GRADE Best All Around Sloppy Jill Have You Heard? Exaggerates Most Marilyn Monroe Paula Gicl —........ Emily Post Cozy Couple Biggest Cake Eater ________________Jane Arey Marcia Swanson .......... Marilyn Curtice ........... Mary McCaull ......... -Sally Onan Katie Lundholm ............ Liz Graham Carney and Forster ___________ Barbara Moore EIGHTH GRADE Talks Most, Says Least Clumsiest Most Athletic ____ Biggest Time-waster -------- Sloppiest------------------- Most Often Tardy ----------- Most in Love ............ Class Clown — —— Biggest Drag With Faculty ________Jill Campbell ........Sandy Baker ...-...-Susie Snyder --------- Judy Onan ____________Ann Case The Head Twins Elizabeth Morris Helen McDonald _________ Barby Luce SEVENTH GRADE Best All Around Pam Savage, Julie Stenson Worry Wart _____ Seen Combing Hair Most Most Boy-crazy .............. Talks Most, Says Least ______ Carries Most in Uniform Pocket Most in I ovc Glamour Girl Biggest Flirt Cutest Couple ______Leslie Stein ...— Sally Dodge Mamie Miller .........Lee Gage _____Susie Evans Bridget Baglcy Mary Pritchard Barbara Melamed Knoblauch and Ridgway 52 -A.mavtener. Top Row, Left to Right: Eleanor Crosby, Ronnie Sisal. Susan Wilkie, Sally Andrews. Second Row: Grace Strong, Martha Cullen, Kathleen Knudson, Mary Louise Pcsck, Paula Winslow, Marcia McCabe. Third Row: Marjorie Dawson, Reggie Sigal, Susan Fisher, Judy Zimmerman, Sally Wilkie. Fourth Row: Penny Chisholm, Penny Plass, Karen Lipschultz, Mary Pohl. Barbara Whitman. Bottom Row: Julie Yercen, Sally Nash, Carolyn Light. SIXTH GRADE As seniors of the lower school, the sixth graders have had to set an example as well as engage in many activities. They have done both well. Sixth graders dogs did very well in the fall dog show, and the class did very well when put in charge of the Community Chest for the lower school. Always busy, the class collected playing cards for the University of Minnesota Hospitals and made St. Patrick's Day tray mats and favors for shut-ins. Sixth graders put out fall and spring editions of the lower-school publication, “Tweener Times’ and carried through this task with fine results. The class will not soon be forgotten, for they have painted a mural for their room based on a story in their reading book. Guided by Mrs. Chamberlain, the class of I960 has had a good year. We wish them six more like it. 55 Sixth (jtade, 1921 All of us have been amazed and impressed by the enthusiasm of this year’s fifth grade. Anxious to cut down tragic losses from home fires, the entire class has joined the Minneapolis Junior Fire Department and arc on the look-out for fire dangers at home and at school. They pointed out fire hazards to the upper school in a special chapel and gave us much valuable information on ridding our homes of hazards. Another project undertaken by the energetic fifth graders was the supervision of playground activity and the enforcement of hall rules. Fifth graders served on safety and hall committees and kept everything running smoothly. In class, the fifth grade has taken an active interest in Greek mythology, even presenting a skit to Miss Blodgett's Virgil and Cicero classes. With Mrs. Pufahl’s guidance and their originality and drive, the fifth graders have had an active and satisfying year. FIFTH GRADE Front Row. i.kh to right: Kit Keith, Mamie Wakefield. Terri MeCanncl. Second row: Cynthia Larson, Pamela Odendahl, Margo Wells, Cynthia Bingcr, Cynthia Spencer. Third row: Bonnie Miller. Molly Faegre, Lucy Warner, Jill Dow, Mary Kgermayer. Fourth row: Sally Noble, Nina Knoblauch, Eleanor Elwell. Top row: Laurie Svverton, Judy Arlett. Carol Ann Johnson. Vicky Brooks. Absent: Suzanne Sniullen. 56 Top Row, left to right: Lonny Baglcy. Betsy Hall, Cheryl Hansen, Sigrid Nye. Second row: Louise Hacking, Carol Onan, Joy Toft ness. Third row: Marianna Barbatsis, Linda Aldrich, Anne Wakefield. Focrtii row: Elizabeth Rogers, Nicky Nickerson, Kay Carney, Joanne Brooks. Front row: Susan Kanner, Grace Clifford. Aiisbnt: Margot Kate. FOURTH GRADE The fourth grade started preparing for their eventual membership in the League by setting up class student government. Every two weeks, the class elects a president, vice-president, secretary, and a good citizen. These officers head the good citizenship committee which tries to encourage good citizenship through its ex-ample. In this way, all the members of the class have an opportunity to lead and to follow. As far as work goes, Mrs. Johnson has kept the class busy. A study of the stars has kept many a fourth grader up past 8:30 gazing at the stars and drawing what she sees. The fourth graders are also authorities on the traditions of China as well as on the habits of birds. This is not all the fourth grade has accomplished this year, but space is limited, and we must let these accomplishments suffice to show what an energetic group of nine-year-olds can do. 57 Seated, lept to right: Priscilla Elwell, Nancy Gcltman, Harriett Crosby. Standing, left to right: Linda Howard, Leslie MacDonald, Sally Sweatt, Polly Andrews, Donna Brown, Sally Boyce, Joanne LaRcIle, Josephine Thorpe, Martha Turner. THIRD GRADE The third grade and Mrs. Kohl have become veritable experts on many different subjects this year. They have learned about homes and clothing of people from the caveman to the present time. Movies, reports, and research projects were resorted to, to gain a thorough knowledge of the geography and traditions of Norway, England, and (upland. A note of realism was added when one girl brought the class some Norwegian goat cheese. Not wanting to neglect their own country, the class also studied in detail several American leaders and the American Indians. The third graders decorated their room with pictures of Indians and their activities. But the third grade’s most interesting activity has probably been their first encounter with student government in the form of a class council run by the class members. The third graders have worked hard this year and as a result, have gained much knowledge without any loss of enthusiasm. 58 Although they arc a very small group in comparison with the rest of the lower school, the second grade has had a very interesting and busy year. They delved deeply into their social studies unit, and in their unit on community helpers, they learned about the jobs of firemen, policemen, hakers, milkmen and many other public servants. When this class is ready to enter the third grade, they will have been well prepared for broader interests by their numerous trips with Mrs. Valley. They visited Em rich’s Bakery, the Northland Creamery, and a fire station during the latter part of the winter. In the spring they visited the post office and finally got as far afield as a train trip to Saint Paul. Through these trips the class has come to appreciate the big world around them, and we arc sure that next fall they will enter the third grade well prepared and eager for the perils of higher education. SECOND GRADE Left to Right: Janie Dow, Ann Suker, Muflfet Levy, Kitty Hancock, Sally Sawyer. Judy Binger, Vicki Shaw. Mary Michael Connolly. Ahse.nt: Terry Carlson. 59 From tick top. reading LEFT TO RIGHT, DOWN THE steps: Kathy A by Karen Hawkinson Tara Whitcley Charlie McCabe l.eslec Scgall Nancy Bucher Louise Wakefield Margaret Palmer Lori Kmidson Denise Duccker Debbie Lees Jeanne Ktnrich Seated, lept to right: Susan Stewart Charlotte Wright Kathy Schlenker Page Facgrc Absent: Linda Goldncr FIRST GRADE The first graders have gotten off to a good start in school life and have weathered well the rigors of staying at school all clay and learning to read and to write. In addition to this, the first grade has worked on many projects. First graders visited Witt's Market to learn about food handling, and the Post Office to learn about the United States mail. The artistic talents of the class have been shown this year in the fine pictures and clay sculptures they did for their art “circus project. The parents also found the first grade room beautifully decorated for the spring P. T. A. meeting. But the first grade’s big project this year has been the making of a scrapbook for Korean children. In this scrapbook the girls hope to show the Korean children what America is like. With such a broad-minded and industrious first grade, Northrop has many happy years ahead. 60 Kindelgaiten, 1921 Miss Lawler and the kindergarten have had a fine year as the girls and boys have found that school is actually fun. They presented a Christmas program for their parents in which they sang carols and acted out “The Night Before Christmas. Kindergarteners also took part in a special spring program for their parents. The making of Easter baskets held their attention in April and an old-fashioned dance around the Mav-polc climaxed the year. But unlike nursery school, the year has not been all play. A valuable part of the kindergarten program is the time devoted to number and reading readiness. While studying transportation, the class took a trip to the airport. They also visited Witt’s market and the post office to see the business world in action. It has been an exciting year for the kindergarten and a significant step on the way to a fine education. KINDERGARTEN Back row: Kathleen O'Connor, Pamela Beamish, Bruce Winslow, EvaLynn Barbatsis, Judd Mowry, Pamela Clifford, Douglas Straub, Betsy Andrews, Tim Lenox, Susan Moos. Front row: Stephen Owen, Dusty Mirick, Shelley Witt, Janet Palmer. Richard Erickson, Betty Hancock, Peter Robb. Absent: Nan Cowen, Nancy Garner, Laura Noble, Robert Stewart. 61 LOWER SCHOOL HARMONY BAND No one who heard the first few days of harmony pipe practice would ever have believed that this instrument could be used in an orchestra. However, practice makes perfect, and not only harmony pipes but flutes, organ pipes, chimes, symphonets, and two drums have been welded into Northrop’s very fine lower-school harmony band. This band is composed of grades two through six, with each grade playing a different instrument and two fifth graders. Kit Keith and Nina Knoblauch, on the drums. It is directed by fourth grader Carol Onan and ably coached by Miss Indihar. Members of the orchestra serenaded the upper school at Christmas and a band concert held February 23rd for the upper school was very impressive and well played. The group also played at the lower-school Fathers' and Daughters' banquet to the delight of the guests. The lower-school harmony band is an outstandingly good organization and well on the way to becoming a Northrop tradition. 62 Front Row: Pani Van Duscn, Betsy Parker, Carol Van Camp, Anne Gillette, Barby Rice, Suzy Hiatt. Back Row: Katie Lundholni, Margie Vennum, Helen Snyder, Nancy Masek. Clare Ueland, Ginny Ridgway. Mary Evans, Gretchcn Bochrcr. Absent: Jane Ritchie, Sue Borman. Ann Case. Nancy Knoblauch. LEAGUE COUNCIL I, AS A MEMBER OF THE NORTHROP LEAGUE, PLEDGE MYSELF TO MAINTAIN THE LEAGUE STANDARDS OF HONOR, LOYALTY, SERVICE, AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT. I FURTHER PLEDGE TO STAY AWAY FROM PUBLIC PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT AND REFRESHMENT ON SCHOOL AFTERNOONS AND EVENINGS.” Times have changed since 1920, when this pledge was adopted as fundamental to membership in the Northrop League. The league still exists, but its main function is no longer to keep Northrop girls at home on school nights. The Northrop League of 1954 governs the school through the League Council, elected representatives of grades seven through twelve. Everyone in these grades is a League member and as such is directly concerned with the government of Northrop. This year the League Council kept busy with several new projects, as well as the routine business of governing the school. All organizations ran fairly smoothly under the capable guidance of league president Anne Gillette and the vice-presidents in charge of School Procedure, Publications, Public Relations, and Athletics. The traditional Old Girls’ Party for The New” was a success, as was Northrop’s participation in the statewide assembly of the Minnesota Association of Student Councils. A Foreign Student Day, ably managed by Margie Vennum, was received with enthusiasm when the school had as guests ten European Students, sponsored by the American Field Service. The Council met this year with the councils of Edina and West High Schools to discuss mutual problems. Our council also sponsored a joint private school council meeting with the councils of Summit, Blake, Saint Paul Academy, and Brcck. With Miss Gray as its understanding advisor, and the entire student body behind it, the Council has had another successful and rewarding year. 65 Skated: Anne Gillette, Clare I'cland, Dorothy Loudon, Barby Rice. Standing: Pam Van Du sen, Sara Case, Cathy Harrison, Daphne Cornell, Nancy Masek, Sandra Skcllct. Absent: Sally Andrews. SCHOOL PROCEDURE COMMITTEES To the School Procedure Committees, both senior and junior, falls the not-always pleasant task of upholding and enforcing the few school rules we have at Northrop. Under the honor system, each student is responsible for her own good conduct, but when she docs break a rule she reports herself to a School Procedure member. In addition to running Friday afternoon penalty and tardy halls, the Senior School Procedure Committee is responsible for supervision of the League Study Hall and any disciplinary matters which occur in school outside of academic classes. The Junior School Procedure Committee has attempted this year to cut down congestion in the halls and noise in chapel lines. Although every student is on her own, the School Procedure Committees serve to remind people of their responsibilities. We wish to thank Barby Rice, head of Senior School Procedure, Miss Hale, its advisor, Katie Lundholm, head of Junior School Procedure, and Miss Blodgett, its advisor, for their valiant and, morc-oftcn-than-not, successful efforts to keep us on the straight and narrow path. Standing: Cindy Maughau, Tcita Van Dusen, Florie Dal-rvmplc, Ann Case. Susan Wright, Franny Welles. Seated: Jill Campbell. Molly De Haven, Katie Lum holm, Liz Grah'iu. Nancy Knoblauch, Kay Hcnrickson. 66 On Stairs (left to right): Suzy Hiatt. Maggie McCarthy, Cindy Turner, Gwen Remington, Julie Brooks, Mary Cabot, Betts Dvorak, Sandra Skellct, Mary Cote, Sandy Phillippi, Florence Potter, Karen Klingson, Ann Minten-er, Pat Thompson, Liz Light. First Row (on Landing): Sara Case. Pam Van Duscn, Cindy Colwell. Ann Brockman. Karen Geggie, Mary Xewhall, Carol Gaylord. Margie Vcnmmi. Phyllis Gage. Sue Borman, Sue Phelps, Ju-dic Lewin. Second Row (on Landing): Mary Chrisman, Lyn Nesbitt, Kav Johnson, Heidi DeHaven. Kathy Berg-huis, Ann Olson, Audrey Ford. Paula Hawkinson, Sally Ncwhart. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEES With the coming of spring, the members of the S:nior Publications Committee breathed sighs of relief and sat back to await June fourteenth when “the hook'' would come out. All members of this committee have had a share in the production of the 1954 TATLER. The photography staff rounded up the pictures, the art staff did the division pages, the literary staff wrote the copy, and the business staff, with the help of the student body, finally met the almost insurmountable task of financing the whole operation. The junior committee has been working to produce regular issues of “The Northrop Nutshell,” the junior high school newspaper. This paper contains news, gossip, art, and literary attempts, and the committee has striven to make it better than ever this year. The work of publication is not easy, and perhaps the committee’s biggest achievement is that Suzy Hiatt and Tonina Dorati, editors of the TATLER and Nutshell,” Miss Ekren, TATLER advisor, and Mrs. Tumgren, Nutshell” advisor, arc still healthy, with both publications safely to press. Standing, Back Row: Elinor Caswell. Tonina Dorati, Randy Whitman, Sue Gilmore, Ann Mortenson, Helen Mac-kav, Sally Kinnard, Karen Molander, Jcnclla Randall, Marcia Swanson. Standing, Middle: Jan Schmidt. Kathy Munger, Sally Onan, Marilyn Curtice. Ann Cabot. Seated: Ginny Brackett, Abby Thomas. Judy Onan. Pam Savage, Mary Worthing. 67 Sent mot Front Row (seated): Mary Evans Gretchcn Bochrer Kate Penny Judy Knudson I.iae Pritchard Jane Ritchie Second Row (standing): Anicc Wishart Lassie Lauder Lucy Dodge Bliss Wilkie Carol Van Camp Third Row (seated): Sara Carney Sue Opstad Soudra Swanson PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEES Tcar-jcrking announcements were abandoned this year by the Public Relations Committee; instead, straightforward pleas for charities were adopted and have prove ! very successful. An almost record-breaking amount of money was collected for the March of Dimes this winter, and the Christmas bazaar, in addition to being great fun, was financially the most successful bazaar ever held, netting money for the Community Chest and the Northrop Welfare Fund. Much food was collected for the needy at Thanksgiving. In February and March, old eyeglasses were collected to be remade for the underprivileged, and money was solicited for the Red Cross. To raise money for the Community Chest, the lunior Public Relations Committee sponsored the annual dog show last fall, and barking dogs had the run of the halls and playground for the afternoon. Thanks to the hard work of Carol Van Camp and Cory Gage, heads of the committees, and Miss Chambers and Mrs. Bordeau, their advisors, Northrop has aided many community projects, and the Public Relations Committees have done well in their very important job. Junior First Row: Lee Gage, Cici Case, Margaret Hyde, Judy Nash, Mary McCaull, Peggy Thorpe, Jean Nlair, Mary Head, Toddy Morris. Susan Dalrymplc, Cordell Holland. (Seated): Cory Gage. Second Row: Margie Barrows, Mary Pritchard. Heidi Ellsworth. Julie Mcech. Barbara Melamed. Grctchen Seidl, Kate Lowry, Evie Bolton, Leslie Stein. Absent: Judy Anderson. Maureen Connolly. Susie Fruen. Nanc y Knoblauch, Christine Larsen, Barbara Moore, Louise Platt. 68 Senior Standing: Ruth Morris Toni Robb Sheila Connolly Cayla Burnside Skated: Carla Kopietz Barhy Forster Sue Hllertson Dcbby Blomquist Absent: Barbara Cashin Saundra Mils worth ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEES The Entertainment Committees, as the name suggests, arc organized to plan and provide entertainment for us whenever the occasion arises. The senior committee saw that the Old Ciirls’ Party for the New” ran smoothly and that each new girl received a corsage. In October, the junior committee decorated the lunch tables for Halloween, and we again found festive tables at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Christmas parties were planned by both committees and the lusty singing of carols testified to their success. Entertainment Committee members acted as hostesses at the dog show and at the spring plays. The big project for the Senior Entertainment Committee however, was the League dance. The committee worked hard and finally came up with one of the most successful dances ever held at Northrop. The entertainment was original and a good time was had by all. With Carla Kopietz and Mary Carney in charge of the committees, and Mrs. Howell and Miss Rowley on hand to advise them, they have kept alive the many small traditions which make Northrop the fine school that it is. junior Left Side: Barbara Holland, Bridget Baglcy, Ann Archer, Carolyn Laymon, Susie Min-tener, Joan Argetsinger, N’an Moffet, Marcy Haugen, Mary Carney. Right Siok: Kate Mooers, Diane Bartcll, Dermic deLaittre, Alex Light, Kathleen McCarthy, Kay Bertram. Julie Stenson, Sue Heller, Mary Smith. 69 Senior Front Row: Bdsy Parker Anne Mintener Pam Gibbs Cheryl Lampc Back Row: Elizabeth Porritt Laura Andrews Janny Tollcfson Ginny Ridgway Carolyn Drake Pat Stoller Melon Snyder Ann Bertram ATHLETIC COMMITTEES Although their efforts to get us to stand up straight often prove futile (especially on Monday mornings), the Athletic Committees have quietly accomplished many things. The senior committee, headed by Betsy Parker, planned two play days, one with Summit in the fall, and one with St. Mary’s Hall in the spring. The doughnuts and pop so ravenously consumed at varsity games were sold by the members of the Athletic Committee, and the games themselves were planned with help from the committee. A tennis tournament was planned for spring by the senior committee. The junior committee, led by lane McCaull, made a report on the athletic point system and its significance to the junior high. Both committees chose monthly two girls from each class and two faculty members who had exhibited the best posture. These people received gold and silver pins in chapel and served to remind the rest of us to stand straight. With Miss Foss to help them along, both the junior and senior Athletic Committees have run very smoothly and had much activity this year. Juniot First Row: Ann Baskcrvillc, Sally Dodge. Susie Evans, Jane McCaull, Nancy Moore, Marine Miller, Alice Stephenson. Second Row: Barbara Ewing, Judy Dorn. Mary Warner. Ann Rizer, Mary Silverson. Third Row: Jane A rev, Margie Head, Kathy Bruce. Linda Osborne, Susie Snyder, Marcia Brooks. Fourth Row: Helen McDonald, Peggy Bcini, Nancy Nash, Robin Andrews, Barby Luce. Louise Andrews. Absent: Lilia Andrews. Sandy Baker, Sally Onan. 70 3)iama Club First Row (seated): Deb-b'.c Sarles, Janny Tollcf-■on. (Standing) Sally N’cwhart, Dorothy Loudon, Clare Ueland, Mary Evans. Sondra Swanson, Grc'chen Bochrer, Lyn Nesbitt. Second Ro w: (seated) Margie Veiinum, Carolyn Drake, Kate Benin-, Phyllis Gage, Sn y Hiatt. Carol G a y 1 o r 1. Pam Gibbs. Betts Dvorak, Betsy Parker. Anicc Wis-l art, Kathy Berg h u i s. Third row: Heidi De Haven, Sue Phelps. Judy Morgan, Sue Opstad, Maggie M c C a r t h y, Carla Kopictz. DRAMA CLUB The Drama Club digressed a bit from tradition this year by producing three one act plays instead of a full length one. After Sally Ncwhart was elected club president, the arduous task of choosing the three plays was undertaken. Finally, Will O’ The Wisp, Riders To The Sea, and Nightclub were selected. Judy Morgan, Suzy Hiatt, Betsy Parker, and Julia Warner played the leads in the respective plays, which were a great success. All things considered, the Drama Club, under the able directorship of Miss Swavzc, enjoyed another tremendously successful year. “NORTHROP NOTES In spite of the fact that “Northrop Notes” meetings often turn into gossip sessions, five issues of this illustrious publication were gotten to its subscribers this year. Although this is only its third year of publication, “Northrop Notes gives students and alumnae a brief anti clear resume of what’s happening in school. Kvcry school should have a newspaper, and thanks to the efforts of co-editors Julie McConnell and Judy Morgan and the patient guidance of Miss Gray, its advisor, the “Northrop Notes is firmly established as Nforthrop’s free press. oit hi op JSolei Si a! First Row: Marv Cote, Julie McConnell, Judy Morgan. Second Row: Mary Bull. Margie Vcnumn, Jane Ebin, Pat Thompson. Betts Dvorak, Phyllis Gage, Maggie McCarthy. First Row (seated): Pam Van Dusen, Kathy Bcrghuis. Paula Hawkin-son. Sue Phelps. Debby Sarles. Second Row (seated): Liz Light. Kay Johnson. Ann Olson. Lyn Xcsbitt, Sandra Skellet. Absent: Heidi DcHaven. 71 First Row: 1 . Hank, S. Luce, 1 Gibbs, H. Snyder, M. Chris-man. K. Berghuis, A. YVishart, L. Lauder, J. Morgan, J. Ritchie, S. Case, B. Rice. Sec- ond Row: B. Cashin, J. Warner, , C. K o p i c t z. L. Dodge, C. I'eland, K. Penny, C. Nan Camp, A. Ford, K. Geggio. A. Olson, H. De Haven, S. Andrews. Till IRD Row: I . Andrews, A. Min-tener, C. Lampe, I’. Hawk inson, I . Van Duscn, S. Xewhart, H. Parker. M. 1C vans, J.Knudson, X. Masek, K. Harrison, I’. Thompson. Fourth Row: J. Brooks, A. Gillette, F. Potter. F. Gracf, C. Colwell, M. Vcnnum, S. Carney. K. Light, C. Turner, S. Phillippi, M. Cabot, M. Hull. Fifth Row: S. Borman, M. Cote, C. Gaylord K. Morris. I). Sarles, J. Tollcfson, K. Kllingson, M. McCarthy, I). Loudon, S. Opstad. JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHOIRS Northrop's interest in singing is shown by the huge membership of the choirs. These choirs have both accomplished quite a bit this year and have given several public performances. The Senior Choir sang both on Armistice Day and for Thanksgiving Chapel. At Christmas, Miss Indihar worked with the choir for weeks in preparation for the Christmas Cantata, “Prepare Him Room.” Encouraged by the huge success of this program, the Senior Choir, led by president [annie Tollefson, settled down to work in March, and on April 30th produced The Firefly, an operetta by Rudolf Friml. In the spring they sang at Easter Chapel, League Day, and finally gave their last performance on Commencement Day. The Junior Choir too, had a busy year. After electing Cindy Maughan president, they took part m the Christmas Program and planned a special performance for spring. Both choirs have added much to life at Northrop this year, and both arc especially grateful to Miss Indihar for her skilled direction and tireless efforts to keep them on key and in tunc. 1st Row: S. Onan, M. Swanson. L. Stein, J. Mecch, J. Schmidt. H. Mackay, B. Holland. K. Moocrs, M. Hyde, J. Mair, I). Bartell, K. Bruce. S. Wright, A. Light. 2nd Row: J. Randall. J. Stcnsoii. C. Holland. L. Andrews. B. Luce, M. Head. X. Xash, M. Pritchard, M. Curtice. B. Moore, P. Savage. G. Brackett. 3rd Row: S. Dalrymple. L. Osborne, S. Mintcner. M. Warner, M. Head. P. Beim. K. Mdinger. E. Morris. K. Hendrickson. C. Laymen. J. Argetsinger. A. Thomas. S. Heller. M. Barrow?.. X. Moffet. S. Evans, 4tii Row: C. Maughan. M. D • Haven. M. Smith. G. Seidl. M. Brooks. R. Whitman, K. Lum'holm. 5tii Row: X. Knoblauch. K. McCarthy. M. Miller, C. Case, S. Dodge, A. Archer. 6th Row: M. Worthing. J. Nash, M. McCaull. T. Doiati. F. Dalrymple. S. Arey. 72 Cltotu$ 0([ice%4 Kay Johnson Jane Ritchie Pat Stoller Flossie Potter SENIOR CHORUS The ninety-odd voices of grades 10-12 have again been blended this year to form the senior chorus. The chorus meets once a week to sing and to learn about music. Although the vocal talents and ranges of the chorus members are varying, the group does sing quite well and has performed several times. The chorus took part in the Armistice Day program, the Christmas program. League Day and the Commencement Exercises. When the chorus was not otherwise occupied with rehearsals, they spent their chorus period listening to records. The chorus is led by Flossie Potter and directed by Miss Indihar. They have had, on the whole, a very profitable year. 73 Jjihtaty Seated: Cathy Harrison, Barby Forster. Clare Ucland, Mary Cote, Debby Sarlcs. Standing: Kathy Bergnuis, Susan Sandy, Nancy Ma-sek. Lassie Lauder. Ann Olson. Mary Evans, Carla Kopietz. LIBRARY COMMITTEE The library committee, accustomed to the silence of the library, have quietly and efficiently worked like beavers this year. They wrote out overdue slips, stacked books on the shelves, and kept the books and shelves neat and in a reasonable semblance of order. In addition to all this, the members of the committee arc often left in charge of the library and arc expected to keep things orderly for reading and research. We all appreciate the splendid job Mary Cote and her committee have done in helping Miss Cole to keep the library a quiet haven for those who wish to read. BOOKROOM COMMITTEE The members of the bookroom committee arc generally conceded to have nerves of steel to be able to face the mob which descends when the store is opened for business every recess and activity period. In addition to getting straight the garbled orders from hordes of people, members of the committee take charge of keeping the supply room in order and occasionally brave the task of taking inventory. The committee, led by l)el� bic Sarlcs and advised by Miss Cole, has done a fine job and received a minimum of complaints. (Book toon i Helen Snyder Barby Forster Susan Sandy Audrey Ford Carol Gaylord Judic Lewiu Bliss Wilkie Ruth Morris I )obbie Sarlcs Karen Geggie Kathy Berghuis 74 Sopkomoxe First Row: Cheryl Lampe, Pat Stoller, Dorothy Loudon, Debbie Bloniquist. Second Row: Cathy Harrison, Mary Evans. Judy Knud-son. Bliss Wilkie. Third Row: Lyn Nesbitt, Kate Penney, Lucy Dodge. Ann Olson, Clare (’eland, Audrey Ford. CLASS AND VARSITY HOCKEY A familiar sound in the Ixaguc Study Hall on fall days is the resonant clash of sticks and frenzied shouts wafting up from the hockey field. As usual, class teams from grades nine through twelve fought it out in close and exciting games, but in the end, the sophomores defeated the opposition and gained their first, hut probably not their last, tournament victory. The Varsity Hockey game was exciting anti well played. The teams, however, were too well matched, and the blues and whites played it to a 1 to 1 tic, which left all the spectators happy. The entire hockey tournament was exciting and left everyone exhausted, but satisfied. J$lue and While I ait it ij First Row: Laura Andrews, Maggie McCarthy, Katie Luudholni. Cathy Harrison. Pat Stoller. Dorothy Loudon. Mary McCaull. Second Row: Snoozte Ciracf, Anne Gillette, Margie Vcnnuni, Sarah Carney. (tinny Sue Kidgway, Debbie Bloniquist, Helen Snyder, Jcnclta Randall, Mary Evans, Peggy Thorpe. Third Row: Lyn Nesbitt. Anne Mintcncr, Betsy Parker, Pam Van Duscn. Barby Rice, Judy K nudson, Clare Upland, Cheryl Lampe, Julia Warner, Heidi De Haven. Jane Ritchie. Absent: Sandy Luce, Elizabeth Porritt. 75 Junior First Row: Jane Ritchie, Helen Snyder, Heidi I)e Haven, Ginny Sue Ridgway. Kathy Berghuis. Back Row: Julia Warner, Laura Andrews, Mary Chrisman. Carolyn Drake, Daphne Cornell, Pam Gibbs, Margie Vennum. CLASS AND VARSITY VOLLEYBALL With the coming of a Minnesota winter, Northrop girls retreated indoors and turned their athletic prowess to slamming a volleyball across the gymnasium. Contrary to appearances, volleyball is a game of skill, and the most skillful class, the juniors, played in close competition to their third tournament victory. A varsity game is always close, and the volleyball game was no exception. Amid much screaming and excitement from the spectators, the whites finally pulled ahead,to win the game 31 to 26. Spectators and players alike were hoarse at the end of the game, but they agreed that it was worth it. White Varsity First Row: Ginny Sue Ridgway Helen Snvder Carolyn Drake Debbie Bloniquist Chervl Lampe Back Row: Anne Gillette Lyn Xesbitt Mary McCaull Katie Lundholnt Pain Gibbs Sara Case Mary Evans Absent: Sandy Luce Elizabeth Porritt 76 Senior First Row: Pam Van Dusen, Snoozlc Gracf, Flossie Potter, Betsy Parker. Back Row: Anne Gillette, Sara Case, Barby Rice. Carol Van Camp, Maggie McCarthy. Absent: Mary Cote, Sandy Luce, Elizabeth Porritt. CLASS AND VARSITY BASKETBALL A favorite sport during the long winter months after Christmas and before Faster is basketball. This year class basketball competition was extremely close with games being won or lost in the last seconds. The tournament ended with the notoriously un-athletic seniors winning the championship from the sophomores by one point. The Varsity game was not always so close, but it was a hard struggle for the Blues, who finally won by a score of 15 to 11. As the spectators left the last varsity game of the year, they were tired, but at least half of them were happy. Slue Vat Ait if First Row: Laura Andrews, Dorothy Loudon, Pat Stollcr. Second Row: Jane Ritchie, Peggy Thorpe, Jcnclla Randall. Flossie Potter. Third Row: Clare I'eland. Barby Rice, Heidi Dc Haven, Betsy Parker. Julia Warner. 77 SENIOR CLASS POLL Name Pet Peeve Pat Bank silence Mary Bull tardy seniors Mary Cabot streamlined cars Sara Case up elevators Barbara Cashin rules Mary Cote English Betts Dvorak deadlines Jane Ebin spring vacation in Minneapolis Anne Gillette Saturday mornings Snoozlc Graef school Susy Hiatt shepherds’ pie Carla Kopietz unanswered questions Sandy Luce Monday through Friday Maggie McCarthy sloth Julie McConnell empty mailbox Anne Mintener seriousness Judy Morgan dog-haters Sally Newhart nine twelve Sue Opstad backsliders Betsy Parker rowdies Sandy Phillippi evil Elizabeth Porritt My dcah, you speak English beautifully!” Flossie Potter inconsideration Barby Rice 5:00 penalty hall Sandra Skcllct efficiency Pat Thompson distances Jannie Tollefson Derf Cindy Turner baby-sitting Carol Van Camp short men Pam Van Dusen boys’ boarding schools Anice Wishart love life Remembered for Ambition tenacity Victoria Elizabeth vivacity to succeed with jxmndcx 19 inches to fit through a keyhole originality to cross the ocean without getting seasick breaking them to abolish them hospitality letter from K. U. talent perfect harmony on Lo, How a Rose” Florida tan to get out of N.C.S. friendliness to sit down without cracking her knees appetite to stick to a diet dry wit first woman president eyes to write a chemistry book in words of one syllabic temperament spend a Saturday night at home efficiency to get 15 slices from one tomato keeping us guessing to get the picture sense of humor to Ik happy water-skiing nuclear physicist intellect camp follower earnestness to graduate Phi Beta Kappa revival meetings “A” Excellent on an English theme reserve to find a good cause frank good humor New Zealand tennis champion her laugh to paint the ceiling one color red face JOY disposition Sadlers’ Wells hell-ringing at midnight great American sportswoman Amazon” Martha Rayc, II hands To get a permanent window-scat beauty and brains to be 21 leadership to be evil her voice to sing at the Met 78 GLITTERING FORESTS I see the glittering forests, Whenever I pass by. But when the gentle breezes come, The snow must bid good bye. The days are getting longer, The birds will soon be here, The morning light is stronger, The summer fun is near. Marnic Wakefield Prize Poetry, Grades 1-6 HAPPY, THE DOG WHO FINDS HAPPINESS One cold wintry Thanksgiving afternoon there was a squeaky hark and a scratch on the door. Mary, a six-year-old girl, came running to the door to see what it was. When she opened the door, she saw an unhappy, very cold cocker puppy. ‘‘Poor little dog, exclaimed Mary, you’re cold. I’ll warm you up. Then taking off her new sweater, she wrapped him in it. Just then her mother came in. Mary, what arc you doing? Take that dog out of here this minute! exclaimed mother. “But, mama, he’s—. “Don’t mama me. Get up to your room! mother ordered. Then Mary picked up the dog and ran up to her room. (Five minutes later in the living room mother was talking to father.) What was all the commotion, dear? asked father. “Mary found a dog outside and took him it, got the floor all dirty, and above all she wrapped him up in her new sweater that grandmother gave her, said mother all in one breath. 81 Why, I forgot all about the dog. If that dog is up on Mary’s bed, I'll die, mother said as she got up from her chair. “Sit down and relax, said father. I want to tell you something. Do you remember what day it is? Yes, it’s Thanksgiving, replied mother. “That’s right, it’s a time to be thankful, father reminded her. “Now go up to Mary; tell her to bring the dog to me. When Mary came down, father saw a tag on the dog’s collar. It said NOT WANTED. They named the dog “Happy. And that’s the story of “Happy The Dog That Finds Happiness.” Kathy Knudson Prize Story, Grades 1-6 THE SNOWMAN One day in winter I was looking for a friend. And then I saw a snowman and I said to him, “Do you care if I play with you? Let us lie friends and play in the snow. But if the sun shines on you. Away you’ll go. Leslie Mac Donald Honorable Mention, Grades 1-6 Poem HOW MAN GOT THE HORSE Once Jupiter called a meeting of all the gods and goddesses. He said, “Man needs a servant—one that is both fleet and strong, kind and loving. Have you any ideas? There was silence as each god and goddess thought. Finally a young goddess stood up and said, “Why not a winged ox? “NO!” roared Jupiter, “I said it must be wise. An ox is not wise! The young goddess sat down. A god stood up and said, Why not cross an elephant and an antelope? Where is the dog now? questioned father. “No! How would an antelope’s legs look carrying an elephant’s body? A little snicker went up. So on it went. Many suggestions and all of them rejected. Finally, the gods and goddesses got to quarreling among themselves. At last Jupiter said, “If you’re going to quarrel about it. I’ll do it myself. He did. First he made the legs long and slender to carry it swiftly along. Then he made a strong back to carry Man. He made a strong chest to pull man’s burdens and chariots. Then he made a long head with plenty of space for a wise brain. Then he made a long head with gaps in the teeth to put a bit and bridle on. And last of all he made a mane and tail to protect it from flies and insects. Then he gave it to Man anti called it the Horse. Tcri McCanncl Honorable Mention, Grades 1-6 Myth TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL Monday is reading, spelling and such, Tuesday is art and I like it so much. Wednesday is sj eech and we have so much fun, Thursday is skating under the sun. Friday is music and chimes fall on the floor. Gym again and we skate some more. Monday starts a new week again. With reading and penmanship all over again. Then Tuesday comes for the second time. When English and social studies we combine, Then Wednesday again with reading and a short day for all. We play on the bus anti sometimes fall. With Thursday next and reading our studies. Some girls in our class arc really buddies. Then Friday last with still more to do. Arithmetic at nine and spelling at two. So ends two weeks of hard work. Back again Monday with never a shirk. Susan Kancr and Linda Aldrich Honorable Mention Poem Honorable Mention. Grades 1-6 PIONEER MOTHER In the summer of 1833, my husband, Alpheus Pratt, our son Charlie, and I. along with five other families, made up of our relatives and closest friends, arrived in the territory called Michigan. We came by boat and by team from New York, which was becoming too settled, to Bean Creek Valley. The trip was not easy, but Mr. Pratt and I were strong, and our four-year-old Charlie was a sturdy lad. My husband built our cabin at the point where the river was the widest, with the other families building a mile, or so, down-stream. Our cabin was one big room, and as cheerful and comfortable as anyone could want. There was only one window, and the sunlight could scarcely penetrate the heavy foliage of the dense forest all about us. But there was always a bright blaze in our fireplace, its light sparkling on the gleaming copper kettles and pans which hung on the wall. The far corner might have been dusky but for a yellow and white quilt which I kept spread across the bed. While I spun wool, made our candles, and did the endless number of jobs which a woman must do, Alpheus worked ceaselessly to start our farm. The virgin limber must lie chopped and the tenacious roots dug out. The forest with its crying wolves and roaming Indians must make way for farmland. On a late afternoon in January, as I began to prepare the evening meal, a new snow began to fall. Because I was occupied with the chore of cooking, I sent Charlie, now five years old and capable of a few responsibilities, out to where his father was chopping wood, to fetch him for supper. Some time passed before I realized that my men had not returned. I could still hear the sound of Alpheus’ axe falling against the cold wood, and wondered why he kept Charlie so long in the bitter cold. A few minutes later the ringing of the axe ceased, and I saw the figure of Alpheus, dark against the swirling snow, approaching the cabin. But he was coming home alone! “Alpheus, where is Charlie?” My voice could not carry through the falling snow, but my husband hearing only the word, “Charlie, came running. “Charlie? Where is he? Isn’t he with you?” “I sent him to call you quite a while ago. Oh, Alpheus, he’s lost! In this awful snow he’s lost! We hurried together into the woods, straining our eyes for our child’s footprints, and raising our voices to call to him. But the snow had obliterated Charlie's tracks, and the sound of our voices was lost in the rustling of the branches of the great trees. “Now, don’t you worry. Mother; I'll fetch your brother and Amos, and the three of us will find him.” I ran back to the cabin, fear building so rapidlv inside me that my head reeled, and I thought I should surely faint. It seemed 1 waited the whole night, scarcely able to concentrate on anything, but doing the little jobs which needed my attention. I heaped wood on the fire and put hot coals into the warming pan to heat the bed. Then I spread out blankets on the hearth; they must be warm to wrap him in. I put a piece of meat into some water to simmer; there must be hot broth all ready for him. My head pounded, “little Charlie, gone—gone. I ran to the door at every sound, only to find the black forest and the white crusting snow waiting there. A wolf howled somewhere in the distance, and I began to pray, “Oh God, not that.’’ He howled again, very close, and I checked the latch-string instinctively. But he did not cry again; the deep forest was silent. I sat down and tried to think, but my head throbbed more painfully. Everything was ready. They 82 Toledo, Jan. 23, 1888 must come soon. Surely they had found him by now. They must find him! We had lost our first four babies, each before the next was born, because of the severe conditions in New York. God could not be so cruel as to take you from us, Charlie, I thought. When they put you in my arms the night you were born, I said to myself, ‘he is born to die.’ Hut you did not die. Ciod, be good to us. Give him back to us. It was three hours before I heard them returning, and at their sound my heart raced. My brother Thomas and Amos came in alone. Hut although the darkness and cold had forced them to give up, Alpheus was still searching in spite of his frozen hands and the snow which covered the ground, leaving no trace of our only son. Having warmed themselves, Thomas and Amos began the search again, and I resigned myself to waiting. 1 don’t know how long 1 sat there before the fire. Perhaps I slept a little. I don’t know. Hours later I heard a shout at our door. They had found Charlie curled up in the snow with wolf tracks all around him. Alpheus had shouted, Charlie, my son! You are safe! And our boy had answered, Yes, Sir, a big dog came and kept me warm all night. I am an old woman now, and it is again January twenty-third, the fifty-sixth anniversary of the night my son was lost in the forests of Michigan. I find, in the drawers of the desk at which 1 sit, the letters which I have written to him every year on the date on which he was almost taken from us. The first is so yellow and brittle with age, the ink so faded, that I can scarcely make out my writing: January 23 day 1833 Dear Son, You were lost in the wilderness woods amongst the wild beasts. I sent you to call your father. He was chopping in sight of our door, and I supposed you went right to him. When you did not come, I went to look and saw father coming home alone. Then I said he is lost in the wood. Then we looked for the track, but the snow falling covered the track. About twelve o’clock your Uncle Thomas and Amos Scottwell got discouraged it was so cold. They came back to the cabin to warm themselves, but your father would not give up, and he kept looking, and after awhile he called Charlie and he heard his voice answer “Sir,” and such a feeling came over him as he never felt before. It was about two o’clock in the morning. The men heard wolves, and you told your father you had seen two big dogs. The men had trouble to find the way back home. At last they found the Indian trail three miles west of your Uncle Arne’s house. They got home just after sunrise. God gave you back to Your Loving Mother. There arc fifty-five letters in all. ending with last year’s which I see is written in a still firm hand: My Dear Son, Fifty-five years ago today you were lost in the wilderness in the woods in Michigan among wild beasts. It was a very cold night, but the good Lord kept you safe from all harm. Still you are alive and enjoying good health, and your father has been at rest almost four years. When I was left alone, you took me to your nice home and said, ‘Mother, this is your home and make yourself at home.’ I am still alive and if I live until the 20th of Feb., I shall be ninety-two years old. Your living Mother. Now I am so tired and feeble that I cannot write. Hut perhaps a few lines to Charlie on this anniversary: Toledo, Ohio. 1880 Dear Son, Fifty-six years ago you were lost in the wilderness in Michigan. God gave you back to us. I am still alive but feeble, not able to write. If I live 'till the 20th of Feb.. I shall be ninety-three. Louisa Pratt Julia McConnell Prize Story, Grades 10-12 A SHORT (BUT EXCITING) REPORT ON PILGRIMS Charlotte trudged home one day thinking, “Why did Miss Granson choose me to write on Pilgrims? I wanted to write on Daniel Hoone! Her thoughts were soon forgotten, for her friend Linda ran up and exclaimed, Charlotte, hurry! Kveryhody’s waiting for you to start the game! That night Charlotte questioned her mother. Mummy, what should I write on Pilgrims? Write about how they came over here and their life! It was terribly exciting with Indians and wild animals! her mother replied. Charlotte sat down to write, and suddenly November 5, 1953, disappeared and November 5, 1653, came along instead! Charlotte, her father, her mother, and little brother, David, lived in a little log cabin in a small clearing by a forest. Her gay, red plaid dress had changed to a dull, long, pale gray costume. David’s blue jeans had turned into coon-skin breeches, and he wore a coon-skin cap. She and her brother were playing ball by the cabin when she heard a rustling. Charlotte looked but saw nothing. She bounced her ball. Now a crunching of dry leaves sounded. She looked up quickly, and saw an Indian covered with war paint, crouching silently behind a tree. Then Charlotte purposely threw her hall over towards David. She ran to him. “David,” she said quietly, I have just seen an Indian, maybe two. Walk in quietly, and tell Papa. Hurry, and pretend you have seen 83 nothing! David hurried to the house, only too glad to be inside. Papa! Hurry! Charlotte saw some Indians outside! Mr. Lawford had been talking to Major Strathmore, but now he and the Major went rapidy outside. “David, go and alert the other men! his papa whispered................ Charlotte was now listening to Major Strathmore tell the story to the men from the other settlement. If it hadn’t been for Charlotte,” he laid his hand on her head, we would all have been killed in this planned Indian massacre! ............... The next morning, Charlotte told her mother excitedly, Now I know what I’ll write in my report! I had the most wonderful dream last night! Margie Barrows Honorable Mention, Grades 7-9 Story L'AMERCAINE Cccilc ran down the stairs, her wood-soled sandals clattering on the uncarpctcd steps. She was very happy this morning; yesterday she learned that she had passed her bachot and today the new American sister whom her father had promised her if she passed the exam was to arrive. She paused at the bottom of the staircase, wanting to enjoy alone a last moment of delight in the thought of the American visitor who would live at her house as a member of the family for the whole summer. Surely now she would not he lonely as she had often been since her sister married and moved to Lille two years ago. Louisette and Jacques had returned home for a family visit only once since their marriage, and somehow Cccile could not feel close to her as she had before this new and private chapter of her sister’s life had begun. She resented Louisette’s preoccupation with Jacques, his comfort and his work, which seemed to set up a barrier between the two sisters. Margo Brooks! To Cccilc the name seemed typically American, although last night when she had told Francois Larue, the son of her father’s employer at the factory, of the coming guest, he had asked if perhaps Brooks were not a German name. Cccile thought not. But what if it were? Margo Brooks was an American! She came from Wisconsin, as did the flyer who had hidden in their home during the war and who used to tell the family in his awkward French about his father’s farm in that state. She remembered well the great green pastures, the black and white cows, the grey stone farmhouse buildings that he had described, and she wondered if Margo had known such a lovely home and way of life. Perhaps she would like to visit the farm that furnished the family’s cheese. The odor of burning milk awakened Cccile from her reverie. She dashed into the kitchen and over to the stove, removed the milk from the fire, and pre- pared her breakfast bowl of cafe au lait. She sat down at the kitchen table and was buttering a biscotte when her mother came in through the Kick door. “Good morning, dear, she called as she closed the door behind her. Goodness! What do I smell? The milk! I heard you coming downstairs, so I left it on the stove while I went outside to put the crumbs out for the birds. I thought certainly you would come right into the kitchen to get your breakfast! I am so sorry, maman, said Cccile, jumping up to open the window. “See, the air will be all fresh again in a minute and very little milk is lost. Do be glad today niaman! I lave you forgotten who is coming this afternoon?” “No, Cccile, Mmc. Dumont replied, looking intently into her daughter’s small boyish face. “I have not forgotten. She leaned down and they kissed each other on the check, a morning habit that they had neglected in their moment of concern over the milk. She has passed her bachot at seventeen, ma petite Cccilc, but how much she has yet to learn, she was thinking. During the first few days of Margo’s stay, Cccilc took her to see the points of historical interest in and around the city. They visited the various squares and looked at the important buildings situated facing them, toured the Cathedral, the town hall, the museum and bicycled fifteen kilometres outside of the city to see the ruins of a Roman bridge. Cccilc loved her responsibility as tour guide for Margo. She was proud that her city had so much loveliness to offer and was proud to be seen with Margo, whose svelte blond beauty attracted the admiration of all of Cecile’s friends and acquaintances that they encountered. (“Yes, this is my new American sister, Margo Br(x ks, who has come from the middle of the United States to visit here. . . . Yes, she docs speak French well—and why not? She has studied it for four years in a beautiful boarding school in a great park. Isn’t that so, Margo? . . . How old? Why she is seventeen years old . . . What? Yes, I would give her at least twenty-one, also . . .”) But, after a week Margo tired of the plans that Cccilc made. I Icr indifference was obvious. No longer was she curious about all that took place around her. She assumed an unresponsive attitude towards Cecile’s suggestions for visits, tennis, or a swim in the river. The conversation between them dwindled until there were only ('exile’s persistent questions about life in Margo’s city and Margo’s replies about her large, suburkin home, the progressive boarding school, the country club. etc. Cccilc’s eyes shone with astonishment and admiration as she listened to Margo speak, but her parents, unconsciously drawing embarrassing comparisons, refrained from comment or visible reaction. They realized that the novelty of their home life had worn off for Margo, that she was finding it to lx a hopeless assortment of inconveniences. July 14, Bastille Day! The young people of the city were having a party at the lovely home of Fran- 84 cois Larue for the group of American visitors. The occasion was a novel one for Cccilc. for she had never been received in the house. Tonight there were young people of all social ranks, united to welcome the visitors. Children of industrialists as was Francois, of doctors and lawyers, of bankers, of educators, of shop owners and of socialized workers as was Cccilc. From the terrace of the back of the house. Cccilc and her friend Genevieve gazed shyly into the spacious and luxuriant garden. It was a clear, warm, moonlit night. Inside La Vic cn Rose was being sung on record, not by Edith Fiat’, but by Louis Armstrong and many of the guests were dancing. Genevieve, did you ever sec such a lovely evening? Never, Cccilc. Nor have I attended a soiree dansant in so beautiful a home. Our American friends seem to like it, too. Did you sec my Barby dancing with the Mentin brothers and Gerard Ma-billc? They find her very charming.—And it is true, she is. She is really helpful too.—Always helping mother in the kitchen. Barbv wants to teach me English, but 1 don’t think I could ever learn it. She is so nice, and we have such fun together! “You are very fortunate. Margo, she is very charming, too. And beautiful! You have seen her this evening? “She is lovely. Her dress is tres chic. A little decollete, perhaps, but American girls dress as they please at any age. She has been with Francois a great deal this evening. “He hasn’t left her side since he asked her for the first dance. Francois has always seemed to me to be too proud. He is quite handsome. “Perhaps. I do not care for his friends. They arc a very gay and close set. But he is very intelligent, Francois. Fortunately, so, for papa says that he will be completely in charge of his father's factory within ten years. How old do you think he is now?” I would say twenty-two.” Mon Dieu! The owner of a big factory at thirty-two!” Margo and Francois passed Mow the terrace, speaking m a low serious tone. As they reached the steps of the terrace, something Francois said amused Margo, and she burst into laughter. Noticing Cccilc as they were about to enter the house, Margo waved cheerily. Jean Lablanc came to where Cccilc and Genevieve were sitting and asked Genevieve to dance. Cccilc watched them depart, smoothed her new blue printed cotton skirt, attempted to arrange a short unruly lock of hair that always tumbled down on her forehead, and finally settled comfortably into the pad-tied wrought-iron chair. She was alone now on the terrace and began to feel dull and unimportant in the presence of such gaiety and luxurious comfort. Cecilc turned down the covers of her bed, removed the blanket, folded it neatly and placed it on the chair. During this late August heat wave, she had no fear of sleeping without covers in the night air. It was eleven o’clock, but the heat had not diminished with the coming of night. She went to close her door but noticed that Margo had gone out without turning off her light. She walked across the hall and entered Margo’s room, the room which had once been her sister’s. Its former effect of cheerfulness and neatness had disappeared; suitcases half full of badly-packed clothes were left carelessly open in one corner of the room. A pair of Oxford grey Bermuda shorts were at her feet. Cecilc stooped down, picked them up and laid them on the back of a chair. How Margo loved to wear these long shorts that the French found so ugly! Buried with a few other dresses in the bedclothes was the aqua sheath that Margo had worn to the party at Francois’ the evening of Bastille Day. Probably she had tried them all on before she chose to wear the silk paisley sunback tonight. The evening after Bastille Day, Margo had gone with Francois to the parties following his cousin’s wedding. Naturally Cecilc had not been invited. The mingling of the classes of the night before had been an exception, a civic duty to welcome the visiting Americans. Cccilc knew this well, and knew too that Margo, being free of such restrictions of class, could mix as freely with the Larues as with the Dumonts; in fact more so. for wasn’t she of their kind? Except for the three days when Francois was in Paris on business, he and Margo had Men together every evening since their meeting. Cccilc recalled how restless Margo had been during that brief separation. No plans that C ile devised received any enthusiasm from her. Their visit in the city, having drawn to a close, the Americans were to make their departure from it to Paris, where they would stay two weeks before returning to the United States. Cccilc did not expect Margo to come in until very late tonight. When would she finish packing her suitcases? Cecilc wondered whether or not she should try to do it for Margo tonight. But she would never know where to begin. Taking a last glance at the disorderly room. Cecile remembered how clean and neat Louiscttc, always preparing herself for marriage, had kept it. Cccilc turned out the light and returned to her own bedroom. It was too warm to go to sleep. Perhaps she would try to write to her sister. Sally Ncwhart Honorable Mention. Grades 10-12 Story HOW THE FAWN GOT HIS SPOTS This little story takes place hack in the time when the bozent lived. The bozent was an animal that had spots from the day that he was born to the day he died. These animals were quite strange because of all of their spots. If the bozent should lose all of his spots during one night, he would die the next day. The fawns that we know today did not have markings luck in the time of this story. They looked the same as their parents, and were of plain, tannish color. 85 One day Mrs. Deer was walking through the forest looking for food when she happened to pass Mrs. Bozent. Mrs. Deer asked Mrs. Bozent, How did you ever get those beautiful spots? I have always wanted some, but I couldn't find out how to get them. “It’s not too hard,” said Mrs. Bozent. All you have to do is make a fire with corncobs in your house and as soon as the room is full of smoke, you put the little ones into the house and shut it up tight. You wait until morning, open the door, and out come the spotted babies. Mrs. Deer did just that. She filled the house with burning corncobs and put her fawns in there until morning. The next day they were brown with white spots. “Even if I can’t have decorations on my own coat, I want my children to be beautiful.” said Mrs. Deer, proudly looking at her children. From this day forth, fawns have had spots. (At least in Disney pictures.) Molly DeHaven Honorable Mention, Grades 7-9 Story INTERNATIONAL WEEKEND The sharp wind seemed to envelope me from all sides, whipping the muddle of languages toward my confused cars. On my left, a group of teen-agers laughed and joked in German, a conversation in Italian went on behind me, some Scandinavian language was flourishing at my right, and I tried in vain to apply my limited knowledge of French to the fluent conversation near me! Despite my confusion, I was about to launch on one of the most interesting and beneficial weekends of my life. At that moment, I was waiting for my parents to arrive with the rest of the foreign exchange students whom we were taking to our resort on Madeline Island in Dike Superior. Nfother is the representative in Minneapolis for the American Field Service, a nonprofit organization that sponsors a year’s study m the United States for some two-hundred-fifty European teen-agers. For several months we had been perusing applications, and finally Mother obtained homes, donors, and schools for twenty-five students coming from Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain, New Zealand. France, Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. We felt that we knew each student personally through his autobiography, written in belabored English. Naturally, we awaited the students’ arrival with great anticipation, especially that of Francesco, an Italian lx y who would stay with us. This weekend was to lie the first reunion of our new family and the first time that we could all meet and compare our preconceived impressions with the real students. I looked around at the group, which had already assembled, trying to fit faces to the photos that I had studied. Although all of the students spoke English, for the most pan they had gathered in groups with their own countrymen, happy to be able to speak their native language. Mac, the Swiss girl, alternated between the Germans and the French, and I envied her ability to converse with both. There, among the Germans, was lurgen, and that must be Hans, who was so interested in the labor issues in the United States. I had to smile as I watched my brother, who had just finished a summer in Germany, show off his knowledge of the language. I recognized Heidi, who played the flute, and Rosemarie, with that wonderfully sweet smile. There was Deitcr, so tall and a bit shy; and Gebhard, who had been born without his right hand, easily showing no sign of handicap by packing suitcases in the car trunk. I forgot my linguistic confusion as I eagerly turned my attention toward the identity of the other students. A fine-looking lad was talking to Francesco—oh yes, it was Mariano from Spain. There was Marcel, the Belgian who had such a brilliant scholastic record, and Annick. strikingly French looking. A small, rather frail girl stood by her, quietly watching the others. She was from Finland and had no one with whom she could talk in her language. Near her must lie Franz. He looked much older than his pictures. . . . My thoughts were interrupted by a chorus of hi’s as the last carload arrived. (I had noticed that that form of greeting had rapidly been acquired by all the students, who relished in American slang. “Real George and the coolest were expressions used with delight, too!) Dad’s passengers included Mum-met, a wonderful Swedish girl, bubbling over with vitality and amiability; Oscar, from Belgium, who spoke English as he did French, quickly, and with flourishing gestures, and Margaret Morris, who had come as a reporter, but remained a thoughtful friend to everyone. The five cars were ready, filled with excited, newly-found friends and fascinated chaperones, and we were on our way for the two-hundred-twenty mile ride. The trip was a long one. for every time we stopped there was sightseeing to be done, plus considerable chatting. (By this time everyone was talking English, much to my relief!) The cars kept close together, and one flat tire caused all of us to stop and help. At last, we arrived in Bayfield, where we boarded a ferry for the island. It was very late at night when we reached our place, and sleep was mighty welcome as soon as everyone was settled. Unfortunately for late sleepers like myself, the students were all up at the crack of dawn! The day was spent in an assortment of activities: the island was explored; our five horses were in constant use, as was 86 the tennis court; we had a good American wiener roast and a long boatridc—some brave souls even tried the cold fall water! Needless to say, it was the healthiest day I’d spent in a long time, and I was ready to sleep for forty-eight hours! However, by dawn of the following day, they were all up and out roaming the beaches and tramping the woods, because, in their words, it was the first op(x rtunity in America they had had to “Use their feet. It was a sad group that waved good-bye to Madeline Isle that Sunday afternoon, for they knew that their trip together was near an end. We stopped to eat at the “Turk’s Inn, where a group of Americans were doing some folk dances. They soon had taught the steps, and we all joined in for a real international dance, with Gebhard and Rosemarie supplying the waltzes between folk dances. At our next stop a committee was chosen which would plan future parties for the students. The fact that we would all be together soon again was a slight consolation for the parting; but at last we left for home, each of us remembering the happy moments of our “international weekend.” The thank you notes from the students were wonderfully gratifying, as each expressed his own joy in the weekend. However, one part of Marcel’s letter remains predominant in my mind: “As somebody of the Turkish Inn told Mr. Vennum, it was so moving to see, to live the friendliness which reigned over boys and girls of nations which, a few years ago, were fighting against each other. The letter sums up my feelings—the great lesson I learned from the weekend’s experiences. I pray that organizations such as the Field Service shall someday help to create and solidify a peaceful brotherhood of nations. Margie Vennum First Prize Essay, Grades 9-12 THE VALUES OF SADDLES WITHOUT HORSES When I was about nine years old, there was nothing in the world I wanted more than a horse. This desire did not seem at the time at all irregular or even very great, for the idea was fixed, in my limited imagination, that horses cost—oh. perhaps ten or fifteen dollars, at the very most. Of course, a thoroughbred was something entirely different—one of these probably ran to at least fifty dollars. My father was an extremely generous man, and had always been perhaps overly so to my brother and me; however, my ninth birthday was approaching, and, yielding to the tempting opportunity, I plotted. First of all, about a month before my birthday, I asked for a bridle. The next week I asked, tactfully and as unobtrusively as possible, for a martingale. The following week I asked for a small English saddle. The rest—a horse—would, of course, fall into the pattern already set; this I assumed, and did not even bother to ask for the horse. My birthday came, and I was given all three— saddle, bridle, and martingale. Delighted 1 was, and I waited for my father to drive us to the country and to my horse. I waited and waited. By six o’clock that evening I was quite upset, for it seemed as though my plans would prove fruitless. I never received a horse, not on my ninth birthday, nor on my tenth, nor for Christmas, nor on any other occasion of celebration. At first, I was exceedingly bitter and refused even to go near the new saddle and bridle; I still yearned for a horse, however, and one day, after much hesitation, I placed the saddle across the seat of our backyard swing. At last I had found my horse. Back and forth the old swing creaked, back and forth, up and down, now trotting, now cantering, now walking; one day we rode to Wyoming, the next day to the Texas Panhandle, and once, even to California to survey the gold mines my partner—my horse—and I owned. It was a glorious life, and an exciting one. Remembering it, I would not now have traded my horse, fashioned from the scat of a swing, for a live one; no, not even for a thoroughbred. Pamela Van Dusen Honorable Mention, Grades 10-12 Essay IN MEMORIAM I fear’d to look upon his face, To see, from substance, soul depart. The dead eyes closed against the world, A lock of hair above them curled. But, an impulse pierced my heart. Turned me trembling to gaze. And, as I looked my dread was gone, His countenance with light was spilled And overspread with blessedness, Which seemed to tell of happiness. Of all the dreams of earth fulfilled. Of gleaming faith, and sorrow done. Say not, Oh, that it could be he. When great and good men fill this life With thoughts and deeds of marv’lous might. For in God’s presence, in His sight He dwells, away from earthly strife, A youth without Eternity. 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Twin City Federal SAVINGS LOAN Eighth and Marquette RESOURCES OVER $160,000,000 ♦ BERGERSON - CASWELL, Inc. 13120 Wayzata Blvd., Mpls. 16 ORCHARD 5-8834 COMPLETE WATER SUPPLY SERVICE PUMP REPAIR t MAINTENANCE Fast, Efficient Service—by Skilled Men—Our Service Trucks Carry a Complete Stock of Parts WELL DRILLING REPAIR Any Size — Any Depth Industrial — Municipal — Residential A DEPENDABLE SUPPLY OF PURE WATER IS A BASIC NECESSITY For Dining Pleasure It’s J. H. KILGORE Lumber Co. Becky’s Cafeteria 350 17th Ave. No. Hopkins, Minn. 1934 Hennepin Ave. HO. 6309 Recommended by Duncan Hines Quality Building Materials GEneva 9325 ELLERTSON and ASSOCIATES COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS WOMEN’S APPAREL 518 FIFTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 3929 W. 50th STREET WA. 3517 S. F. ELLERTSON EDINA (MINNEAPOLIS 10), MINNESOTA Eastman Kodaks Film Whitman Chocolates COMPLIMENTS OF J. Frank Gould Son Dependable Druggists LIEMANDT’S, INC. Bryant Ave. So. at 50th St. Corner Ninth and Nicollet CO. 3144 DuBarry Toiletries Yardleys The Compliments of Amluxen Company Quality Fabrics Farnham Stationery and 913 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis School Supply Co. Choose from our 301-305 So. 5th St. wide selection of fabrics for fall and winter Minneapolis Top Row. Left: Oh. you're just saying that because it’s true. Middle: Florie Dalrymplc and Peggy Thorpe before N’.C.S. got them. Right: Our Three Angels. 2nd Row, Left: You're just kidding about that quiz, aren’t you. Miss Blodgett? Right: You name it. 3rd Row. Left: What’s going on over there? Middle: Travel in comfort. Via Morris. Right: Anybody else going back for fifths? 4ti« Row. Left: Let’s sec, I think that takes the genitive. Middle: 1 don’t believe a word of it! Right: This jollity is getting me down. DEEPHAVEN HARDWARE • CHOWEN'S CORNER Rt. 4 Wayzata Tel. Gr. 7-2215 Arcade Beauty Salon A Discriminating Salon for Particular Women 18 Yrs. of Styling Smart Minneapolitans The “PLASTIC CUT The haircut that adapt Itself Instantly to the style of today! Can a haircut really curl your hair? That depends on your hair texture plus our skill In finding developing tendencies toward natural curl or waves. COMPLETE BEAUTY SERVICE AT REASONABLE PRICES XXX3 Business Girls! We're open evenings for your convenience 63 S. 10th St. (Just Off Nicollet) ★ Individual Hair Styling Circlette Cold Waving Scandia Cosmetics 920 NICOLLET II. 0739 Dorothy Lewis Ice Skating Studio (Next to Arena) 2929 Emerson So. Ph. Gibson 1311 Children and Adults—Class and Private Open After School Saturday Sunday Our Own Private Ice Rink ENROLL NOW! A beautiful future to the Jewels of Northrop from lingerie you'll treasure The Princess petticoat as advertised in the New Yorker, $8.95 W. D. CHRYSLER GROCERY For Delivery Service Bridgeman Ice Cream SOth at Bryant So. Phones: Colfax 3125, 3126, 3127 • GRIFFEN PHARMACY CO. Phone Pleasant 4488 Chapman Graham Phone WH. 1697 CATERERS Fancy Ice Cream — Decorated Cakes Sunnyside Road France Ave. French Pastry — Candies — Nuts Salad Dressings — Equipment Rentals Minneapolis, Minn. 2923 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis 8, Minn. Ruth Herrick CHATEAU MADELEINE Exquisite Linens Bridal Trousseaux An Exclusive Modern Resort Eleanor Beard’s Madeleine Island Off South Shore of Lake Superior Lovely Handquilted Things Wayzata, Minnesota Open from Memorial Day Weekend Until Mid-October Owner: Margaret Newhall Vennum Winter Address: 4209 Country Club Road Compliments of Minneapolis 10, Minn. Splay. (Elite SOPHOMORE SALLIES Ann Bertram Debbie Blomquist Gretchen Boehrcr ___ Susie Borman ....... Ann Brockman......... Julie Brooks ....... Cindy Colwell ...... Sheila Connolly .... Lucy Dodge ......... Sue Ellertson ______ Karen Ellingson ... Mary Evans ........ Audrey Ford Karin Geggie ........ Cathy Harrison Kay Johnson Judy Knudson ......_ Cheryl Lampe Lassie louder Liz Light __________ Dorothy I oudon Lyn Nesbitt r Mary Ncwhall ...... Ann Olson___________ Kate Penney ........ Barb Reichert Gwen Remington _____ Tony Robb _......... Pat Stollcr_________ Sandra Swanson .._ Clare Ueland _______ Bliss Wilkie _____ ,._“Fred can get you a blind date! .... Eddictime—(not Fisher) “Bare Bear” _ Just like a teakettle—always bubbling over. _ Miss Health of 1954?? .... Rembrandt’s Mother -..“But Alma, this food is for the birds . . —“Sophisticated Lady” ....“Now if I had a two-headed baby . . .” David and Bathsueba ...“Now in California . . . . And I also think .. ... Hey Joe! —“Li’l —One” .„ Sweet sixteen and never . . .? — CENSORED!!! Weight Worrier ....“This is how Mikan docs it.” . Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil.” .... Droodlcs! — Dot with a Dash. ._ First to get married!! .._ Oh, those legs!! — Um, those South Bend boys! ...“California Here I Come!” Social Siren ....“In the Mood Yaaa . . . .! ....“Beautiful, Beautiful Brown Eyes” -“Ski Bum!! That fiendish cackle! — Frankly Frank Vermes Jewelry on Credit 916 NICOLLET AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS BR. 1761 Compliments of the BERRY AND CO. Lincoln 0691 Photographic Supplies 123 SOUTH SEVENTH ST. MINNEAPOLIS 2, MINN. Compliments of EBIN BROS. CO. 9 • 2341 University Ave. The Panoramic and Educational View of Minneapolis from Atop the FOSHAY TOWER Cannot Be Equalled from Any Other Vantage Point Open Daily From 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Admission Children 15c Adults 40c Forms That Speed Business • Fanfold • Snapout • Continuous • Tabulating • Salesbooks FAST DELIVERY SPEEDFORMS CO. 1216 Nicollet Ave. Fi. 4697 9d al THAT SELL THINGS! Back of every successful advertising campaign there must exist a basic need for the product. But in order that the public may be aroused to this need, the advertising must be built around an idea of interest. Advertis-ing, when properly prepared, has almost as much interest as the editorial columns of newspapers or magazines. For more than thirty-four years this agency has been helping its clients to find the ideas in their products to produce the biggest value for every dollar so invested. FRIZZELL ADVERTISING AGENCY, INC. 1925 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. MULLIN AND DILLON COMPANY GRAIN MERCHANTS Main Offices ABBOTT ALCOVE ★ Delightful Gifts for Every Occasion ★ ABBOTT HOSPITAL Minneapolis, Minn. 110 EAST 18TH STREET Top Row. Left: Florie Dalryniple? She wouldn’t hurt a flv. Middle: Second Childhood. Right: It was really nothing. 2nd Row. Left: But Gayla. that’s the excuse that I was going to use. Right: So I let him have it. Well, when he woke up . . . 3rd Row. Left: I just can’t face it anymore. Middle: Reasonable Facsimile. Right: The Real Thing. WHOLESALE HARDWARE Since t$66... Service and Quality with complete Customer Satisfaction IANNEY SEMPLE HILL CO. MINNEAPOLIS Ty Abel Super Service AAA Service Garage Minnetonka Blvd. and Highway 101 Phone GReenwood 3-9948 JOHN B. LEE CO. BURCH PHARMACY 1942 Hennepin Ke. 2802 Ke. 2803 Ke. 189S LAGOON FRUIT STORE 2900 Hennepin CHOICE FRUITS VEGETABLES RE. 6284 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS ★ ★ ★ 111-123 SO. 2ND STREET • MINNEAPOLIS ' QUALITY PAINT AND GLASS Compliments of Westgate Theatre Minneapolis Home of Fine Art Films” Edina Theatre “The Best in Screen Entertainment” Compliments of CARR-CULLEN CO. Pavo’s Specializing in— Salt-Free, Diabetic, Allergy and Low Calorie Foods 35 South 8th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota Compliments of the Minnesota Rubber and Gasket Co. Woodard-Elwood Co. INVESTMENT SECURITIES Rand Tower, Minneapolis TRAIL INN Vour Home While Skiing at Mt. Telemark Cable 256 Top Row: Left: I said to Mandy . . . Right: Just exactly how much pepper did you put in it? 2nd Row: Left: Help yourself, Barby. Right: Seniors' Favorite Occupation. 3rd Row: Left: Where’s everybody going? Right: Hear ye, hear ye. 4th Row: Left: They're delicious, have one. Right: Do I have “morning mouth’'? BEST WISHES OF CREATORS OF REMEMBRANCES THAT EXPRESS YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS Congratulations and Best Wishes Compliments ★ NORTHWESTERN 4ut Pant (2 . 834 No. 7th Street Minneapolis 11, Minn. Compliments of FORSTER DISTRIBUTING CO. 1122 Harmon Place ATlantic 5471 Compliments of lit ay tanka Market Wayzata, Minnesota Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 1954 Graduating Class Jackson Graves 904 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 2057 Ford Parkway, St. Paul Libergs Dresses, Sportswear, Lingerie Jewelry EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA Uptown Pet Shop • Quality Birds Tropical Goldfish Aquariums. Dog Cat Compliments Fowls Furnishings 907-911 West Lake St. Locust 4495 THE DAIRY SUPPLY CO. 119-121 N. 2nd St. For the Loveliest in Formats and Bridals • H. W. Rice, Pres. Brideswear Bridal Shop 1028 Nicollet Ave. • Left: Of course I don’t know the first thing about bridge. Right: Well if I knew I wouldn’t have asked you. Left: Oh. go on. I’m not that smart. Right: Roll-call. Left: But Miss Nottbohni, we all got 2544%. Right: Classes did not start 5 minutes ago! Left: All right, just let's watch it after this. Right: Wouldn't you go behind a curtain if you had a neck like that? Left: Poor Mary is terribly shy. Right: I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles. FOR THE BEST IN FLOWERS . . . S. JACOBS COMPANY Fine Jewelers and Silver Counsellors for 76 Years Minneapolis St. Paul yilazegb AT. 0481 We Telegraph Flmvers Everywhere Member of Florists Telegraph Delivery ____________ Service 92 South 11th Street, Minneapolis AT. 0481 THE YARN STUDIO Edith's Country Shop, Inc. WAYZATA, MINN. The Willard Way Beauty Salon 920 Nicollet Ave. Room 220 Designing Finishing Blocking By For Distinctive Hair Styling and Cutting MA. 6046 Margot Bran then Mr. Willard Lee—Hair Stylist Compliments of WILLIAMS HARDWARE CO. 100 2nd Ave. North Good Luck to the Seniors Compliments of the Junior Class VICTOR’S MARKET KENWOOD GROCERY 2539 Hennepin Ave. 2115 W. 21 ST ST. Re. 7257 KE. 0020 PROMPT DELIVERIES DAILY DELIVERY FRESH FISH AND POULTRY CHOICE MEATS Groceries Fresh Vegetables Choice Meats COMPLIMENTS OF THE Compliments of GRANDVIEW DRUG Mr. 5008 VERNON AVENUE Flidgett MINNEAPOLIS 10, MINN. Compliments of • Fankhanel Ellsworth Properties Compliments of Mr. Mrs. Stuart Seidl 1205 Hawthorne Main 5316 • Top Row: Left: Well Miss Hale. Iioh heh, I'm not exactly prepared today. Right: Senior class president immersed in her job. t I i Second Row: Left: It's easy to control an empty study-hall. Right: But it's true, every word of it! Third Row: Left: These foreign cars get smaller every year. Right: Atavism grips the seniors. Fourth Row: Left: What is this generation coming to? Right: How adolescent! LEVOY STUDIOS 1013 Nicollet Avenue Financial Partner to Minneapolis Progress since 1857 ★ FIRSTnational bank OF MINNEAPOLIS ... 3 i. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation WORLD-WIDE SALES AND SERVICE D. W. ONAN SONS INC. ■■m 7133 Univ. S. E.. Minneapolis 14, Minn., U.S.A. Hera's a complete line of electric generating plants ... standard models for general use; special plants for oil fields, contractors, marine, radioand television stations, hospitals and many other fields. Lightweight, portable plants, powered by air-cooled gasoline engines, 400 to 3,000 watts. Heavy-duty, water-cooled gasoline-driven plants, 5,000 to 35,000 watts. Air-cooled Diesel model, 3,000 watts. Water-cooled Diesel electric plants powered by International Harvester engines, 12,500 to 5 5,000 watts. Onan Electric Plants are known throughout the world fordependability. Write for complete information. DIESEL MODELS: 3,000 to 55,000 watU Model 55DAY 55,000 won, A.C. GASOLINE MODELS: 400 lo 35.000 Wotti Model 3CK 3,000 won, A.C. Compliments EDWARD PETERSON FLORIST of PL. 4411 MAURICE H. HERSH CO. • Morrie Tubby’s Market Groceries — Meats — Fruits — Vegetables Manufacturers of Distinctive • Men’s Neckware and Mufflers 3002 Hennepin Ave. CO. 2188 Daily Delivery Service Compliments of • NORRIS CREAMERY Compliments of COMPLIMENTS OF NORTHROP NUTSHELL HIATT AND CO. General Agents Aetna Life Insurance Co. • Top Row, Left: In greener years. Right: Come on. kids, quit it! Second Row, Left: What did you say? Center: Well, of all the crust! Right: Have a bite, it's good for you. Third Row, Top Left: Geniuses at work. Bottom Left: Duhh! Bottom Center: I’m bored. Right: Gaudcamus Igitur.” Compliments of Barbara Bridals 1003 Nicollet Between 10th 11th The Cochranes’ Boatyard, Inc. Complete Marine Service and Supplies Correct Craft, Richardson Shepherd and Cruisalong Boats Excelsior, Minnesota Phone EXC. 1270 Family Fruit Store 4409 Excelsior Blvd. See our oivn selection of lovely formats Phone Wh. 1629 Delivery We Move You While You Rest Always Helpful SKELLET VAN STORAGE CO. 351 Portland Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn. Compliments J. C. Penney Co 6th and Nicollet COUNTRY CLUB TAILORS Master Tailors and Cleaners 4404 France Ave. Oscar Gravell Son Phone: Wh. 5432 Compliments of Mrs. George Halpin Compliments of Town and Country Cleaners Tel. GReenwood 3-9231 HOLTZERMANN’S Fine Gifts and Jewelry China — Glass — Antiques Imported Cheese — Catidies Food Gift Baskets — Toys Music Boxes Olson Bakery Bldg. Wayzata Minneapolis Since 1888 415-417 Cedar Ave. Wayzata GReenwood 3-8221 Minneapolis GEneva 3311 BEST WISHES Convention Grill Compliments of Peterson and Sharp Fine Foods 17232 Highway 101 West Greenwood 3-7337 DELIVERY Stir fflurk of (Eraftomrn The Colwell Press, Inc. 501 SOUTH SIXTH STREET • MINNEAPOLIS 15, MINNESOTA • GENEVA 4347 Tor Row. Left: Charles Adda ms characters watching grudge fight. Middle: Watch out. Daphne! Right: Phyllis, would you kindly hurry so I can go home? Bottom Row, Left: Tee-hee. Middle: Let’s hope she doesn't miss it. Right: Northrop's Harpo Marx. YOUR FRIENDLY COURTEOUS GROCER RED OWL STORES INC. ECONOMY GROCERS TO THE NORTHWEST 'kzL— ------------- D'Arcy Leek Construction Co. GENERAL CONTRACTORS Commercial Industrial Bldgs. 2838 Stevens Ave. Phone Re. 6237 Minneapolis, Minn. (11IRRCLE (DUE SHOPPinG CEflTER Excelsior Boulevard and Wooddale Avenue ST. LOUIS PARK, MINN. Acres of Free Parking Air Conditioned Modern Stores for your Shopping Convenience Leading Merchants whose Motto is Service and Value One Stop Shopping Rest Rooms Free Taylor Tot Service for Your Children When You Shop Compliments of The Deephaven Drug Store Route 3 Wayzata Grwd. 7-2630 NORDQUIST SIGN CO. Our 50 th Year 312 W. Lake St. Compliments of CLIFFORD L. SAMPSON ' Interior Designer BELL’S Broker of Rugs. Livingroom, Diningroom Bedroom Furniture Studio at Meat Products Co. 2443 Hennepin Avenue KEnwood 6601 Our Specialty: Reupholstering. Refinishing Repairing Compliments of BEST WISHES LITHIUM CORP. OF AMERICA, INC. TO THE SENIOR CLASS Compliments of From A PETERSON SHOE STORE ★ FRIEND Rt. 3 Wayzata, Minnesota Top Row, Left: Oh yeah? Center: Come now, you can hit it harder than that! Right: Hch hch, I was just counting the money. Bottom Row, Left: Oh kids, I just can't explain it! Right: Smile at the birdie! Compliments of Your PURE OIL DEALER Compliments of John G. Kinnard and Company You Can Whip Our Cream But You Can’t Beat Our Milk Compliments of MEYER BROS. DAIRY Wayzatci, Minn. Marsii a. M Lianan INCORPORATED Insurance Brokers CONSULTING ACTUARIES AVERAGE ADJUSTERS Chicago Pittsburgh San Francisco Montreal New York I ndianapolis Los Angeles Phoenix 1 Cashing ton St. Louis Portland T ulsa Boston Buffalo Seattle Duluth Minneapolis Cleveland 1 ’an co liver Atlanta Detroit St. Paul Toronto London New Orleans Calgary M iluaukee Havana COAST.TO-COAST HAWAII ALASKA CANADA THE ORIENT NORTHWEST Gruwtt AIRLINES SHORTEST, FASTEST TO THE ORIENT Compliments of Edith's Country Shop Wayzata, Minn. Compliments of a Former Student Bob De Haven Congratulations to The Class of 1954 Minneapolis Wrought Washer Co. MINNESOTA PAINTS, INC. 1101 South Third Street Minneapolis 15, Minnesota QUALITY HOUSE PAINT QUICK-NAMEL M I N N FLO SATIN LUSTRE Interior and Exterior Finishes Interior and Exterior Finishes Ealeigtjg 926 NICOLLET New Arrivals Every Day Coats Suits Dresses Blouses Sweaters Skirts Jewelry Bags Sizes 7 to 40 Senior Class Basketball Team of 1919 Then, as now, the Champions Scenes From The Past 1914 TATLRR BOARD “BEFORE 1914 TATLER BOARD AFTER (jolt 1 Men’s Wear Miracle Mile St. Louis Park Congratulations and Best Wishes to tho Departing Seniors from the John W. Heller Fashion for Suburban Living “In The Miracle Mile” Compliments of Strutwear Inc. 1015 So. Sixth Street MANUFACTURERS OF Dulshcen Hosiery Casual Blouses Bed jackets Pajamas Panties Gowns Slips Purchase Merchandise at Favorite Store There’s just no doubt about it, madam! If it weren’t for farm machinery, you’d never have your new kitchen. You couldn’t possibly have your gleaming new range, your washer, your electric mixer, or any of the conveniences that make your day so much more pleasant. Here’s what tractors, harvesters, and corn pickers have gained for you: More food with fewer manhours Remember the 8- to 12-man threshing crews of a few years back? Today’s farmers thresh with combines like the Minncapolis-Moline Self-Propelled Harvest or. One man drives the Harvestor through the field, cutting and threshing the grain as he goes. Machines like this have helped cut farm manhours 17% in the last 15 years. Farm machinery has multiplied our work force In colonial times, 85 out of every 100 workers were needed for food production. Today, 15 mechanized farmers produce food enough for themselves and 85 others. It is this tremendous saving in manpower that has made your modern conveniences possible. How Harvestors build refrigerators In one day, an MM Self-Propelled Harvestor saves more than enough manpower to build a refrigerator. Season after season, other modern farm machines operated by the American Farmer-Businessman releases manpower from the business of producing food so that this manpower can produce the conveniences that give us all a better life. Minneapolis-Moline MINNEAPOLIS 1, MINNESOTA 2(UUd “Waycatas Favorite Shop for Women” Open Every Week Night Until 9:00 P.M. A Gift for Everyone for all occasions At Winter’s ... You will find a beautiful selection of diamonds, watches, silverware and costume jewelry— and plenty of parking space. THE WINTER CO. 2204 Hennepin Ave. Jewelers Since 1876 BR. 3022 EipSebtna ®tft fttart 3925 West 50th (50th and France) Tor Row, Left: Yes, I’m studying, want to make something out of it? Middle: Let's diet tomorrow. Right: Let her take our picture, we’ll just fail her in French. Bottom Row, Left: What did you have in mind? Middle: I thought that test was easy. Right: The end of a busy day. Compliments of E. V. FRICK CONTRACTING CO. The finest in Beauty Services— CLrU SALON, THIRD FLOOR MAin 3266 for appointments MAURICE L. ROTHSCHILD YOUNG QUINLAN CO. Compliments of THE FOURSOME, INC. Clothing. Shoes, Notions, Shoe Repairing, Gifts GREENWOOD 3-9821 The Addison Lewis Co. • Wayzata Blvd. at Highway 101 WAYZATA, MINNESOTA Johnston Lenox Interior Decorators Tyler’s Laundromat • Corner Highway 12 101 1018 LA SALLE AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS 3, MINNESOTA Wayzata Tel. Greenwood 3-9929 METTLER'S FAIRWAY GROCERY MEATS Don’t be a burro! We deliver your SELF-SERVICE orders FREE, at every-day self-service prices. 1940 Hennepin Ave. KE. 0992 Compliments of OLSON BAKERY Wayzata, Minn. Grwd. 3-8621 FORD FORD FORD FORD FORD Woodheads Your friendly Ford dealer FORD FORD FORD Since 1912 Gosixyiatulatia+ti. Jo 7he ClcuH 1954 From the Class of 1958 LATHAM FLOWERS 41% HOME LOANS Geo. C. Jones Co. 560 N. W. Bank AT. 3203 Marquette at Tenth AT. 2281 Greetings from an Old Friend of Northrop School Come to Ivey's Nicollet at 10th for sodas and lunches and the best candy in town Northrop Collegiennes will stride with pride in the heavenly comfort of a pair of flexible “Trotters.” 9.95 ttapler 831 Nicollet Avenue Wirt Wilson Company Ground Floor, Builders Exchange Building MINNEAPOLIS 2, MINNESOTA MAIN 1441 Top Row. I.cft: Seniors ward off imaginary insects. Middle: All I know is what I read in the papers. Right: Come up an dsec me some time. Bottom Row. Left: Jailbird. Right: You should have seen that cake plate five minutes later. Compliments of the Paul E. Hawkinson Company Minneapolis, Minnesota Live in Edina Highlands See the many new beautiful homes in this choice residential community. Sweeping hilltop views wooded and park-like rolling terrain. Hgwy. 169—’ i mile past 50th Street Belt Line. THE SPRING REALTY CO. WH. 2761 Realtors 43rd Upton So. Complete Fur Service at Peterson Furs, Inc. 57 So. 9th St. Minneapolis Br. 8241 Hillaway-on-Ten-Mile-Lake HACKENSACK, MINNESOTA A Summer Camp For Girls Directors: Route 3 Helen Dalton Wayzata, Minn. Catharine Cram Greenwood 7-2577 (jjfcd %(«. I o (jjfa j ? It; rough when the shower given ice water instead of hot nater. Seedless, too. An Electric Water Heater given all the hot water you want for any of the 140 way your home use hot water, It’s automatic. .No work, no waiting. If your heater in too old or unreliable, nee the trouble-free new automatic Electric Hater Beaten at your appliance dealer’s or at the Northern Staten Tower Company showroom. NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY Compliments of Dicky and Shaver, Inc. Greenwood 3-7391 JOSEPHINE KARST ------PgPumA-------- Howard E. Price Meats Vogel Pharmacy Giller Drug Company Floyd's Texaco Service Station Van Duscn and Company, Inc. Malcolm B. MacDonald Beatrice A. Blodgett Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Snyder Alterations — Remodeling North rop Un iforms 2817 Irving Avenue South PL. 8042 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. We wish to thank our generous patrons and the people who have helped us to meet the financial obligation of this book by buying space and giving it Kick to use for our own use. We gratefully accept the compliments of our many friends. QdJeld JEWELERS SINCE 1854 817 NICOLLET AVE. MINNEAPOLIS 1H .ftUr ena