Oxford School - Oxfordian Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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NAN HAMILTON POELLER NAf7llIICy-, Pneller He did a hundred happy thinzs, And then went to bed. -Now WVe Are Six. 1930-31-Christmas Play. 1931-32-Christmas Play, Salon Francais. 1932-33-Christmas Play, Paint and Putty, Spring Play, President of Salon Francais, Student Council. 1933-34-Christmas Play, Secretary of Salon granqais, Paint and Putty, 'Varsity Soccer eam. Oh, Nancy, please translate this passage for me-I can't make head nor tail of it. And Nancy cheerfully lays down her work to help you out. Nancy is one of our authorities on French. What have other classes done without her? ALICE DUNHAM ROWLEY G6-Al!! LAST SEEN WANDERING VAGUELYI' -When We Were Very Young. 1930-31--Orange Class Captain. 1932-33-Chairman of Entertainment Commit- tee for Music Club. 1933-34-Vice-President of Music Club, Christ- mas Play, Ensemble. Has any one seen my music? Oh, dear, I can't find-Oh, here it is right in my hand. Thus you are greeted by Al when you or she enter the room. But after she has found her music, it really is a treat to hear her, for she plays extremely well. 22

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LEONICE KATHAHINE MERRELS 6SLee9: The Social Round. Always something going cn. --Winnie-the-Pooh. 1930-31-Christmas Pageant. 1931-32-Christmas Pageant, Gray Soccer Team. 1932-33-Christmas Pageant, Paint and Putty, Spring Play, Salon Francais, Chairman of Tea Committee for Book Club, Gray Basketball and 'Varsity Hockey Teams. 1933-34--Christmas Pageant, Chairman of Costume Committee for Christmas Pageant, Salon Francais, Chairman of Tea Commit- tee for Book Club, 'Varsity Hockey and Soccer Teams, Secretary-Treasurer of O. A. A., CHAT Business Board, Wardrobe Mistress of Paint and Putty. Lee's voice carries very well, perhaps that is why we hear it so much. But we don't mind, for it brightens up the atmosphere to hear all about what she did over the week-end. And do excuse us, Lee, but did you ever finish the socks that Pol was knitting for you? MARY SAGE MITCHELL Gipollyw From time to time he opened his eyes to say 'Ah', amd then closed them again to say 'Ti-ue'. -The House at Pooh Corner. 1930-31-Christmas Pageant. 1931-32-Christmas Pageant. 1932-33-Christmas Pageant, Ensemble. 1933-34-Christmas Pageant, Ensemble. Polly is usually very quiet, but since her Easter vacation cruise she and Nettie have buzzed mysteriously in the locker room. Occasionally one hears such enthusiastic ejaculations as Wasn't it marvelous, or Wasn't he cute? Polly has other good points: her eye-lashes, for instance, are envied by more than one short-lashed female. 21

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SALLY SKINNER casa!!! All sorts of funny thoughts Run round my head. ' -When We Were Very Young. 1932-33-Treasurer of Book Club, Salon Francais. 1933-34-Vice-President of Senior Class, Salon Francais, Orange Hockey Team. Most Sallies are round and fat, for it seems to go with the name, but this Sally isn't. Her nice blondness and blue eyes add to the attractiveness of the Senior Class, and her choice remarks certainly add to its jollity. But if she ever comes to your house, look out for the spoons! For Sal says that her hobby is collecting spoons. fShe didn't say whether she meant paper or silver. Perhaps you'd better find out.J JOA N SULLIVAN acjoanw .... never let things come to him, but always went and fetched them. -The House at Pooh Corner. 1930-31-Paint and Putty, Christmas Play, Spring- Play, Gray Class Captain, Gray Hockey Team, 'Varsity Soccer Team. 1931-32-Paint and Putty, Christmas Play, Gray Hockey Team, 'Varsity Soccer Team. 1932-33-Christmas Play, Spring Play, Secre- tary of Paint and Putty, Salon Francais, CHAT Literary Board, 'Varsity Hockey and Soccer Teams. -1933-34-Salon Francais, Paint and Putty, Secretary of O. S. A., Student Council, Captain Gray Team, 'Varsity Hockey and Soccer Teams, Music Club. In spite of Joan's littleness, she gets more done than many larger people. On the hockey field or basketball platform she runs away with the ball. Indoors she's always willing to help, and does whatever is wanted with a quickness and thoroughness that is surprising. Just go to Joan if you want anything done. 23