Northrop Collegiate School - Tatler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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CHRISTMAS look whot my ittventh grader gave mo Christmas is here, Tra la, tra la, Best time of the year. Tra la, tra la, and besides, there’s turkey for lunch!” hummed Marcus Tullius as he hung the last ornament on the tree. Christmas will not be here for three days,” mentioned Penny, who was a great one to squelch a mood. “My dear young woman,” coughed Marcus, “as far as I’m concerned it’s been Christmas all week. Why only yesterday I was invited to exchange presents along with the Seniors and their Seventh Graders. The tree in the hall is more beautiful than ever, and today — when I think of all the things that will happen today, my head swims!” “I’d forgotten,” cried Penny. Today’s the day we have turkey for lunch, and the teachers clear.” Not only that. The Seniors carol through the dining rooms, and even I will get a chance to croon at the all-school carol sing.” And then,” added Penny, we’ll wind up with the choir’s program and the tableaux. Northrop’s pre-Christmas activities always put me right in the spirit of the season.”

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HONOR SYSTEM The Senior Study Hall it one example of complete Honor Syitem “Honor,” said Marcus to himself one day, “is very important. It's an extremely old virtue —to the Homans it was more important than life itself. I have even encountered it, in small portions to be sure, among the ancient Greeks. Virgil said, ‘Trust not the Greeks even bearing gifts,’ but for once, I must disagree with the illustrious bard. And if the Greeks had honor, it is only logical that Northrop students have it. Yes, I am confident that Northrop follows the steadfast pattern of the Romans.” Penny, overhearing Marcus, could not resist remarking, “Honor may be old, but in applying it to school, Northrop strives towards something very modem. Our honor system holds students responsible for their own actions. If a student violates a law it is up to her to report herself. Furthermore the laws are all initiated by student representatives to the League Council. This way we follow the assumption that people who are trusted will be trustworthy.” “ ‘Honor and shame from no condition rise; act well your part, there the honor lies’,” Marcus quoted, and for once Penny agreed implicitly.

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SENIORS Senior at playtime “Good morning, Seniors ’ trilled Penny Present as she swung through the senior room door. “I’m in my Friday mood,” she cried, flopping down upon a couch and playfully pulling Randie Whitman’s hair. The Seniors cheerfully rolled Penny off the couch and into the wastebasket. They, too, were in a Friday mood. Pulling herself out of the wastebasket. Penny spoke indignantly. “That’s a fine Way to treat someone who’s here for an important interview. Marcus sent me to find out about special Senior Traditions. Which ones mean the most to you?” “My biggest moment,” said Randie Whitman, “was when I first put on my red tie. Last year’s senior class president passed hers on to me. The red tie has a special meaning for all seniors; it’s a symbol of our responsibilities.” Sally Onan, choir president, spoke up next. “I loved it when we sang carols in the dining room. That’s a traditional part of our Christmas festivities.” “Of course,” said Ann, as she finished tacking up a sign, “our favorite tradition is . . . say it girls!” “The senior room!” shouted the Seniors en masse, as they threw Penny out of the door. “No underclassmen allowed!”