Packer Collegiate Institute - Pelican Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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FOURTH ACADEMIC Barbara Swarzman Perl, pelile, precious Decorating Com. I, II; P.C.I. Business Staff; Founder ' s Day Pageant Writini; Com.; Glee Club II, III, IV; Little Theater I, II, III; Workshop IV; Music Club II, IV; A.A. I, 11, III, IV; Hockey I, II, III; Basketball I, II; Bad- minton I, II, III; Riding I. Jean Wallace Silver voice, silver skates President of Senior Music Club IV; A.A. I. II, III, IV; Choir I, II, III, IV; Glee Club I, II, III, IV; Little Theater I, II. Ill; Workshop IV; Music Club II, in, IV; Hockey I, II, III, IV, Captain I, III; Tennis I, III, IV, Class Champion I; Basketball I, IL IV; Badminton L II, III, IV; Ping Pong I, II, III, IV; Deck Tennis I, II, III, IV; Ribbon Girl III. Phyllis E. Thornhill Aiiirrulion, humor, harmony Choir I, II, III, IV; Glee Club I, II, III, IV; Music Club I, II, III, IV; Tennis I, II, III, IV; Pint; Pont; II, III; Math Club II; Little Theater L H, III; Work- shop IV; Christmas Patjeant II; P.C.I. Literary Staff I; P.C.I. Business Staff IV; Forum Chair- man II; Student Council Repre- sentative I; Extra Curricular Ac- tivities Com. II; Thanksgiving Drive II. Catharine Weber Lithe, lavender, cats Class Secretary III; Pelican Ad- vertising Com. I, II, III, IV; A.A. L II, III, IV; Choir , II; Music Club III, IV; Glee Club I, II; Acidemy Play II, III, IV; Hockey I, II, III, IV; Ba.sketball I, n, in, IV; Little Theater L IL III; Tennis L II, III, IV; Workshop IV; Ribbon Girl III; Ping Pong I, II, III, IV; Deck Tennis I, II, III, IV; Badminton I, IL III, IV. Valerie Turner Energy, enthusiani . mirth Secretary A.A. II; A.A. I, II, IH, Iv; Math Club III; IV; Music Club II, III, IV; Little Theater L IL III; Hockey I, IL HI, IV, Captain H, IV; Basketball I. II. IIL IV; Badminton L II. Ill, IV; Deck Tennis I, II, III, IV; Ridini; L n. III; Swimmint; L II. HI, IV; Tennis I, II, III, IV; Work- shop IV; P.C.I. Business Staff IV. Anne Windels Natural, nice, our president Class President III, IV; Student Council IV; Assistant Literary Editor P.C.l. IV; Student Co- ordinator, Academic Play III; Music Club II, in, IV; A.A. H, IIL IV; Riding IL IIL IV; Hockey I, II, III, IV; Basketball n, in, IV; Ping Pong II, HI, IV; Badminton IV; Little Theater I, n. III; Workshop IV; Ribbon Girl HI. 48

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MEMORIES WHEN most Fourth Academic classes are ready to leave Packer, they make wills containing legacies to the school, or they speculate in prophecies about the futures of their classmates, but we decided that we preferred to collect all the memories of our years at Packer, moments we would never want to forget, memories that we will keep with us always to look back on with a smile, a chuckle, or just a good feeling. Some of our strongest memories are connected with the chapel: the sun streaming through the beautiful windows on a bright morning, the first chapel service of the year, crisp white choir robes, fading sunburn faces, the feeling of unity with God and each other while saying the Lord ' s Prayer. None of us will ever forget seeing our first Chris- tian Pageant, the hush that fell over the transformed chapel, and the final burst of joy heralded by the shining of the star and the first strains of O Come All Ye Faithful from the organ. Our days at Packer have been composed of hard work sprinkled generously with good times, and, somehow, when we think back over the last four years, we don ' t remember the countless nights we stayed up late studying for tests or finishing themes. We recall times like the day Miss Buvington expressed her sorrow at seeing hair ribbons go out of style and the parade of beribboned girls marching to class the next day. Many of our memories are notable firsts. The saying goes that first impressions al- ways last longest, and in our case I think that ' s true. We all have fond recollections of our First Ac. tea at Mrs. Shafer ' s, accompanied by rain, of course. It has taken us the following three years to become completely at ease — and to solve Dr. Shafer ' s puzzles! Can we ever forget the First Ac. formal ? We were all ready for a night of dancing to the melodious strains of a wonderful orchestra — did I say orchestra? It just forgot to come. Another of our rather uncomfortable moments took place during the Interclass Meet when practically everyone forgot the dance. We stood in our circles, laughing and trying futilely to pick up where we had become so hopelessly lost. Operettas, Piiidjore when we became sailors for a night, The Mikado, with its pig- tails, lolanihe, and the dainty fairies. Dancing on the Green, the gaily colored cotton dresses making fascinating patterns on the emerald grass. Hockey games in the freez- ing wilds of Prospect Park, the thrill of winning, and the disappointment of losing the cup by one game to last year ' s Fourths. Class Day when it threatens to, but never does rain, and again the garden is beautified, this time by daisy chains, ribbons, and girls in ethereal white. The day we all rushed into chapel late (including Mrs. Clingan) and provided amusement for the faculty by trying to squeeze through the door six at a time. Afternoons at the Metropolitan, when we enjoyed both operas and intermissions in Sherry ' s famous lounge. Open House plays for which we provided a comedian and a good part of the casts. Oh we could fill a book with our reminiscences! Just to prove the proficiency of our respective memories, here are some more notable moments that would be included in our book. Those three wonderful days at the 49 ' ers Fair, when we spent our allowances having our palms read, but all for a good cause that will prob- ably benefit our children, the Founder ' s Day Pageant that united one hundred years of Packer ' s history so well. We all remember chapel speakers, but the one who left a most lasting impression was Columbia ' s Professor Dunning who demonstrated the efl ects of atomic energy with a series of bells that succeeded in scaring us out of our wits. Remem- 50