Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women - Wise Acres Yearbook (Ambler, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1952 volume:

WISE ACRES Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women Ambler Pennsylvania DEDICATION We, the senior class of nineteen hundred and fifty-two, dedicate this yearbook to Mr. Schmieder, to whom we are grateful for much that cannot be fully expressed in a few lines. He has ever devoted his efforts to his pupils and has been able to impart more to us than mere scientific facts. All have felt and much appreciated his stimulating influence which has manifested itself during our two years spent at Ambler. Miss Anna E. Heick, B.S. Assistant to the Director Mrs. Frances Lukens, B. A. Associate Director Those Who Guide Us Seated — Miss Anna E. Heick, B. S.; Mrs. James Bush-Brown, Litt.D.; Mrs. Frances Lukens, B. A.; Standing — Dorothy Amraerman; James Bush-Brown, B.L.A.; Mrs. Edward Garra; Stephen J. Patron-sky, B. S.; Mrs. Edgar Lee Masters, B. A., M. A.; William O. Strong, B. S.; Marla Dehn, B. S., N. H.D., D. H., Swanley; David Segal, B. S., M.Ed.; Not Present — Don Benedict, M. A.; Henry Schmieder, B.S., M. S.; Dr. Harry Steinbach, D. V. S. 3 THE STAFF Mr. and Mrs. George Bullock. Thanks to Nellie and George for our meals and our mail. Miss Jane Henk, Mrs. Robert H. McKinney, Mrs. John Watt, Mrs. Rose Morton Barrett. Mr. John Deems, Mr. Evan Stover, Mr. Clarence Sprouse, Farm Manager. Thanks to Mrs. Lusky for always keeping the Dorm spic 'n span for us. 4 MARGARET TODD Peg R.D. 2 Belle Vernon, Pa. ‘I love to live and live to love. Likes - Jim, farming, animals, music. Class President 2; Dairy Club 1, 2, Treasurer 1; Activities Committee 2; Riding Club 1,2; Athletic Association 2; Wise Acres 2, Business Manager 2; Glee Club 1,2; Student Council 2. CLASS OF 1952 We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-two, being of sound (?) mind and body (which comes from lifting flats and bales of hay) do hereby solemnly affirm and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament. Jeff (alias Jean Allison) leaves her size to Mutt (alias Joan Bennett). . .Lillian’s gay laugh goes to Pud. . .Ginny leaves Dale’s Hotel to Alice. . .Emy gladly bequeaths her kitchen duty to Setsu. . .Margie wills her collection of cats to Anne Simpson. . .Jersey leaves her southern loyalty and a heavy jacket to Shirley Jones. . .Joan Higinbothom leaves her landscape ability to Bernice and her wired fuchsia to Miss Ammerman. . .Millie very gladly wills Mr. Patronsky’s teasing entirely to Pauline . . . Lee’s booming voice goes to Sylvia, and a few of her extra men to Robin. . .June’s wit and quiet laughter go to none other than Chung Ai. . . Louisa has all of Lorraine’s massaging jobs. . .Posy wills her loquaciousness to Harriet. . .Dot leaves her pictorial record of the school to Connie and “Nameless to Margarete. . . Ruthie's hidden gaiety is left to Delores. . .Jessie wills her editor’s job plus a few guppies to Ty Learn. . .Patti leaves her horse collection to Sib. . .To Effie goes Peggy’s efficiency and ability to get work done. . .El bequeaths her library duty to Gay. . . Rita leaves her pigs to Alice, her speed goes to Paddy Stull and, believe it or not, Gary Cooper to Robin. We now, in the presence of the following witnesses, appoint Shirley Jones, president of the Junior class, legal executor of this sacred document. Witnesses: Class of 1952, Louise Bush-Brown Peggy Todd, President Anna E. Heick 6 LILLIAN BENNERUP Lil Sunny Border Kensington, Conn. “Let us enjoy pleasure while we can; pleasure is never long enough. Likes - Reading, classical music, writing. Reading and Discussion Club 1,2, President 2; Glee Club 1,2; Music Club 1,2; Social Service 1,2; Athletic Association 2, Treasurer 2; Wise Acres 2. VIRGINIA DALE “Ginny” 1434 Pine Street Norristown, Pa. “Fit for sunshine so it followed her. Likes - Swimming, knitting, gardening. Activities Committee 2, Co-chairman 2; Social Service Club 1,2, Secretary 2; Music Club 1,2, Treasurer 1; Athletic Association 2; Reading and Discussion Club 2; Glee Club 1,2; Dramatic Club 2; Wise Acres 2. Gentlemen prefer blondes? You bet I Princeton gentlemen do anyway. Lil will always be remembered for her liveliness, good humor and gay, contagious laugh. Often found reading or listening to classical music. Her tales of adventurous excursions brightened up many gloomy hours. Known for her allegiance to Penn State, her warmth, hospitality, friendliness and red hair. Ginny has a knack for getting along with people. Often heard saying, 1 know I'm going to flunk that exam. So far, she has been wrong every time. 7 EMILY CLAIRE DIEHL “Emy R. D. 1 Suncook, N. H. “Still waters run deep. Likes - Horses, agriculture, classical music, sailors, and a certain farm in New Hampshire. Riding Club 1,2, President 2; Dairy Club 1,2, Secretary 2; Music Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; Athletic Association 2; Harvester 2, Treasurer 2; Wise Acres 2, Photographer 2. MARJORIE FERRIS “Margie 94 Lillian Ave. Freeport, Long Island, N. Y. “To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.” Likes - Flowers, reading, driving a car, cats. Social Service Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; Wise Acres 2. A girl we are all envious of because of her beautiful black, naturally curly hair. Margie loves cats and this is quite evident if you look on the walls and shelves in her room. Has other interests which center mainly about the Army and gardening. A staunch supporter of New Hampshire, winter weather, and a certain Morgan horse named Bucky, Emy has a great love for all animals. Generally found in company with her camera or up in her room listening to classical music. Kidded about her New England accent. 8 ELIZABETH BENNETT HARLAN “Jersey” Belvedere Farm Fallston, Maryland “Ten acres and a mule. Likes - Cows, farming, sports, square dancing. Dramatic Club 1,2; Dairy Club 1,2, President 1, 2; Activities Committee 2, Co-chairman 2; Athletic Association 2, President 2; Class Vice President 1; Harvester 2, Production Manager 2; Wise Acres 2. JOAN R. H1G1NBOTHOM “Hig” East Main St. Barnstable, Mass. “Such joy ambition finds. Likes - Flower arrangement, writing, gardening. Class Treasurer 1; Social Service Club 1,2; Music Club 2; Wise Acres 2. Jersey hails from Maryland and is mighty proud of it. Usually on the receiving end of Mr. Patronsky’s jokes. Has a passion for Jersey cows. Loves all kinds of sports and is always ready for a square dance. Usually heard saying, “Now look, you jokers! What's this?-our best Hort. playing with a pig? But don’t worry-Joan won’t forsake her first love-flowers. If you have a question on Horticulture, she knows the answer. Makes beautiful flower arrangements. Has an infectious grin and witty remarks to fit any occasion. 9 We will always remember Lee for her booming voice. Promises Mr. Patronsky (he Secretary of Agriculture’ job. Usually found studying, listening to classical music, or riding ier base, Brownie. Her car has been lifesaver to the Ags on class trips. Earnest, kind and hard working. lie thinks Mr. Patronsky is just if mean when he gives true and 1 tests, A dependable fifth party tovie goers. Her wit isevidenced h incidents as the time she tied visible Herman to the curtain MILDRED B. HUBBARD -Millie Hawkesbury Ontario, Canada What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” Likes - Growing flowers, music, reading, crocheting, writing letters, movies. LISA de KAUFFMANN “Lee 2839 Woodland Drive Washington, D. C. “1 hope ’tis no dishonest desite to desite to be a woman of the world. Likes - Horses, Harvard, classical music. Dairy Club 1,2; Social Service Club 1, Treasurer 1; Reading and Discussion Club 1,2; Dramatic Club 1; Music Club 1,2, President 2; Riding Club 1,2; Glee Club I; Class President I; Harvester Staff 1,2. JEAN ALLISON KRYGIER Little Bits Trevose and S. Hampton Rds. Somerton 16, Pa. “I’d rather be small and shine, than be tall and cast a shadow. Likes - Arnold, dancing, reading. Music Club 1,2; Dairy Club 2; Dramatic Club 1,2, Treasurer 2; Athletic Association 1,2; Wise Acres 2; Reading and Discussion Club 2; Social Service 1,2. JUNE LIEN Junebug Merrifield North Dakota “To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. Likes - Classical and western music, NAC, jokes. Social Service Club 1,2, Secretary 1; Glee Club 1,2, President 2; Student Council 2, President 2; Wise Acres 1,2, Photographer 2; Activities Committee 2; Harvester Staff 1. Pixy-like, Little Bits is always up to some mischief but gives herself away because she can't keep a straight face. Takes a lot of kidding about her size but a big heart makes up for it. Usually found writing to Arnold or waiting for his letters. Which flower is the prettiest is hard to say. Cute, impish June has a dry wit which appears at the most unexpected times. A camera fiend and guitarist with a certain interest in NAC. Usually found on the receiving end of one of Rita's pranks. I EFFA LORRAINE MARKER “Lorraine Route 3 Winchester, Va. “It’s a friendly heart that has many friends. Likes - Bill, Flori., looking at house plans. Glee Club 2; Social Service Club 2, President 2; Class Secretary 2; Wise Acres 2. A charming southern belle whose quick laughter belies her often solemn face. Ruthie's companion. A lover of poetry and quite a poet herself. Enjoys Vet. Science with the Ags. Usually found patiently (?) waiting for a letter from Bill. Lorraine sports a diamond on her left hand. Red headed Posy can usually be found in the smoker telling of her trips to Annapolis, Florida or Mexico. She loves traveling and a certain Navy man. Always heard saying, ’To be frank with you-. Has a way of getting words twisted around that keeps everyone laughing. JOSEPHINE PILLING “Posy Highover, Gladwyne, Pa. “Tell that to the marines - the sailors won't believe it. Likes-Ice skating, to marry a Naval man, to travel. Riding Club 1; Glee Club 1; Social Service Club 1,2. 12 DOROTHY A. PURDY “ Dottie 131 S. Irving St. Ridgewood, N. J. “She's here-1 heard her giggle. Likes-Books, Africa, photography, spiders, “Joe. Riding Club 1,2; Dairy Club 1,2; Glee Club 1, 2; Social Service Club 1,2; Athletic Club 2; Harvester 2, Editor 2; Wise Acres 2, Photographer 2. RUTH RAMER “Ruthie” Route 1, Box 33 Emmaus, Pa. “Good fortune goes with those earnest in purpose.” Likes - Riding, reading, animals, traveling. Riding Club 1; Social Service Club 1,2; Vice President of Class 2; Wise Acres 2; Music Club 2, Secretary 2. A serious member of the class until you once get her to smile. Likes all animals, especially cats. Ruthie looks to Penn State for regular letters. Lorraine's constant companion. Known for her expression, “Oh, my lands I” Usually found in her room, studying. Extremely interested in Organic Farming. Gay, happy Dottie is always full of pep, vim, vitality and witty sayings. You are either laughing with her or at her. This future entomologist can usually be found hunting for bugs or watching the antics of “Rusty (spider) and “Agatha (preying mantis). Pet saying, “What’s your maladjustment? 13 JESSIE JANE SHAFFER “Jessie 421 Sloan Ave. West Col lings wood, N. J. “Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, and so do 1.” Likes-Jack, people, dancing and romancing, rowdy meetings. Wise Acres 2, Editor in Chief 2; Dramatic Club 1,2; Riding Club 1; Reading and Discussion Club 2; Music Club 1,2. Our favorite pianist, Patti makes us all sit up and take notice when she plays. We especially like the piece she composed herself. Has a great love for all animals, particularly horses. Keeps the Pepsi machine going. Usually found with the calves or riding Nellie. The school mischief. Always up to something, but sparkling eyes and a sparkling smile give Jessie away. Brought an “I knew it to everyone’s lips by announcing her engagement to Jack at the May Day dance. Usually found working on Wise Acres or out with Jack. PATTI SWEENEY Patti Old Trail Farm Triadelphia, West Va. “A horse I a horse! my kingdom for a horse! Likes-Horses, cattle, genetics. Riding Club 1,2; Dairy Club 1,2. 14 ELEANOR R. WHITING “El Glenford, New York “All things come to him who waits. Likes-Ronald, western thrillers, conservation, New York State, music. Music Club 1,2; Riding Club 1,2; Dairy Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1,2, Secretary I, President 2; Athletic Association 1,2; Glee Club 1,2; Wise Acres 2, Literary Editor 2. MARGRITH WIDMER Rita Unt. Klosterzelg 615 Windisch b Brugg Switzerland or Box 717 Paoli, °a. “Never idld a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. Likes-Sailors, foreign countries, pigs. Dairy Club 1,2, Treasurer 2; Athletic Association 2, Secretary 2; Social Service Club 1,2; Student Council Representative 1,2; Wise Acres 2. Hails from the Catskill Mountains of New York but has a keen interest in Pennsylvania because of a scoutmaster. A conservation and forestry enthusiast. El loves writing stories and reading western thrillers. Usually found in the Library or answering someone’s plea that, “the Pepsi machine won’t work. What would we do without Rita's gay laugh and delightful accent that keeps everyone in stitches? She's the girl that lifts bags of feed with one hand and makes the stubbocnest heifers move. Has an urge to re-arrange her room every few days. 15 Our little Sisters So let us reminisce about Our days of work and fun. Now our big year has ended And yours will soon begin, First row--Anne Simpson, Gainor Small, Sylvia Clement, Shirley Jones, Alice Allison Krygier, Ty Learn, Sibyl Reese, Second row - -Setsu Inoue, Delores Russell, Frances Vollenweider, Paddy Stull, Joan Bennett, Chung Al Youn, Third row —Margaret Economidou, Effie Brown, Harriet Blankenbuehler, Robin Dougher, Bernice Johnson, Connie Ptvnicny. Absent: Pauline Grosso, Louise Leondiadou. Remember when School started-You knew not what to do. One flower looked like another And milking was Greek to you. As the weeks passed quickly by Our friendships grew the stronger. The corn roast and the Square Dance-We wanted them to last longer. The fellows from N. A. C. Caused a big sensation. But when Peanut week came ’round, We were ready for vacation. Two long weeks went slowly by As we struggled through exams. You vowed that when finals came You would not be one who crams. The spring brought our May Day, With gaiety and flowers. And everyone hoped and prayed That there would be no showers. And now the time has swiftly come To bid you all adieu. We won't forget the happy days Spent, Little Sisters, with you. We wish you in the coming year-Good luck and all success; And hope the days at S of H Will bring thoughts of happiness. 16 After classes and duties are over, everyone manages to find some time for fun. Croquet, horseback riding, baseball, tennis and song fests are After Hours only a few of the after hour activities. The students enjoying themselves in the above pictures are Anne Simpson, Rita Widmer, Jersey Harlan and Shirley Jones. 17 Wise Acres For many years, Wise Acres was formed by a group of seniors chosen at the close of the Junior year. This year a new system was inaugurated whereby a Junior learned the different stages of creating the book. This will be an advantage to the future seniors for they will then have a proficient leader. Ail the staffs were under the direction of Editor-in-chief, Jessie Shaffer. Literary Editor, Eleanor Whiting's staff consisted of Ruth Ramer, Ginny Dale, Emy Diehl, Patti Sweeney, Lillian Bennerup and Mildred Hubbard. The Business Manager was Peggy Todd. Her advertising staff, under the direction of Jean AJJison, included Lorraine Marker, Lisade Kauffmann, Margie Ferris, Jersey Harlan and Posy Pilling. The photographers, Dotty Purdy, Emy Diehl, and June Lien were seen any and all times of the year, camera in hand. The typists were Eleanor Whiting, Joan Higin-bothom, and Emy Diehl. The staff hopes that you enjoy reading the 1952 Memory Book of S of H. 'tie tikes a picture of ' busy staff members, i Vise Acres Staff. Row lily, Ty, Jessie, Edi-me, Lisa, Row two- y Jean, Peggy, Bust- argie, Row three -Lillian, Millie, Literary Editor; The Fun Makers take time out from dreaming up new entertainment to pose for their picture. On the floor, left to right, they are--Shirley Jones, Peggy Todd, Ginny Dale, co-chairman; Alice Allison Krygier. Seated--June Lien, Elizabeth Harlan. co-chairman. The Fun Makers The Activities Committee was quite busy this year, thinking up numerous and widely varying programs. First came the Square Dance in the barn with the N.A.C. boys. It was enjoyed by everyone, even if the faculty did have to dance in the road. Later on, the Juniors gave an excellent Halloween Costume party, of which the maineventwas Mr. Patronsky's headstand. Then the committee started having Thursday and Saturday night entertainments to brighten the week. Remember the riotous time everyone had with the trained Shellies and the very comical French Poodle, Tony? But the Famous Couples’ party really gave us the biggest laughs of all. Then there were lectures and slides, such as, What Birds Do For Us, and Carden and Wilderness Spots In Dixie. And who has yet stopped humming the Folk Songs Mrs. Stabler did for us so well? Naturally, the Winter Wonderland and May Day Dances cannot be omitted. The Fun Makers feel they have lived up to their title. 19 Those in charge of Student Council--Shirley Jones, Alice Allison Krygier, June Lien, President; Rita Widmer, Peggy Todd. Caught informally, the members of Student Council seem to be getting a big kick out of something someone has or has not done. The result will be a student body meeting and the problem will be settled. The Student Council is made up of the President and Class Representative of the Senior Class; the President and Class Representative of the Junior Class; and the President of the Student Government Association. This organization acts in the interest of, and for the benefit of, the Student Body. Their purpose is to hear opinions and requests from either faculty or students, to consider them and come to conclusions most beneficial and suitable to all concerned. Problems arising are settled in the interest of all, and the rules and regulations of the school are enforced. Such a democratic system has proven satisfactory in the past and in the present. Law and Order 20 Jean. Sibyl, Lorraine, President; Ginny, Alice Gainor, Harriet, Joan, Posy, Rita., Joan, Effie, Dottle, Connie, L.11, Margie, Robin, Anne, Ty, Pauline. The Helping Hands — w r r Social Service CIud s . care of two underprivileged fai vicinity by sending them food on Christmas, and Easter. In Spring the girls enjoyed er children of Saint Mary's Orphanage A contribution was made to th Chest. Boots and Saddles Brisk jaunts at 5 trails; moonlight scented fields; hot ring-these experiei Riding Club. Time factor for those who dew-damp arm, hay-n the dusty ake up the le limiting Vollenweider, Kaullmann, Blankenbuehler, Jones Sv eeney, Whiting, A. Allison Krygler, Stull, Pur dy, Todd, Small, Diehl, President. The Sports Minded The main interest of the newly formed Athletic Club at the beginning of the school year, was the establishing of a Game Room in the basement. With the help of all the members, and the advice of Mr. Patronsky, it really was a big success. A well liked winter sport was ice-skating, which can be done near the school if the weather is favorable. The ping-pong tournaments were very popular, and members of the Club as well as other interested students participated. During the year various films were shown on Archery, Deep-sea Fishing, Winter Sports and Hunting. These were sponsored by the Club and very much enjoyed by everyone, including nonmembers. Another activity was the inviting of outside speakers from various sport-clubs to give talks on subjects such as Archery or Fishing. In the Spring, our tennis court got a lot of use when the tennis tournaments were held. The winner was awarded a cup. This was another popular sport for which it was worthwhile practicing. The ambition of the Club as a whole, was to participate in as many sports as possible, and to get more people interested in becoming members of this ambitious and fun-loving group. Kneeling--Harriet Blankenbuehler, Chung Al Youn, Jean Krygier, Seated--Rita Wid-mer, Elizabeth Harlan, President; Mr. Patronsky, Advisor; Alice Krygier, Peggy Todd. Standing--Bernice Johnson, Lillian Benner-up, Gainor Small, Connie Pivnicny, Paddy Stull, Eleanor Whiting, Emily Diehl, Ginny Dale, Dorothy Purdy. Around piano--Emily Diehl, Peggy Todd, Chung Ai Youn, Dorothy Purdy, Ginny Dale, Eleanor Whiting, Jean Krygier, Harriet Blankenbuehler, Alice Krygier, Anne Simpson, Shirley Jones, June Lien, president — leading. Absent--Effie Brown, Lorraine Marker, Ty Learn, Margie Ferris, Lillian Bennerup, Sylvia Clement. With A Song In Our Hearts The first scheduled event of the Glee Club this year, was the Annual Christmas Concert given from the front hall balcony. With the beautifully colored window as a backing and candlelight to set it off, the whole event was quite effective. The group sang, “Today There Is Ringing,” and “Carol Of The Bells, as well as several traditional carols. “O Holy Night was done as a solo number and Jesu Bambino” as a duet. Later on in the year, queer noises were again heard in the dorm. By April these noises became more harmonious and soon a program was presented jointly with the Glee Club from the National Agriculture College. It was given here at School and was followed by a social hour for the two groups. The two clubs combined their voices in numerous songs, such as “Andalucia and Begin the Beguine, as well as special numbers done separately by each group. Top picture--Singing carols on the landing before the Christmas banquet. Bottom picture -- Listening to Peggy play a new song before singing it. 23 The Intellectuals The meetings of the Music Club were informal get-togethers during which the members pursued their favorite quiet hobbies while listening to the music of the masters. Short discussions concerning the lives of the musicians or criticisms of their works, were led by the President before each piece was played. The members of the club generously pooled their records to form a library and thus the club has done much to increase the appreciation of good music. The girls started, this year, a collection of records to be made into a permanent Music Club library. The members of the Reading and Discussion Club also had some enjoyable gatherings. Hearing speakers like Miss Dehn and Mrs. Masters gave them much joy and offered opportunity for them to tuck away many valuable thoughts. Discussions among themselves about books and current situations broadened their view points and gave them a better understanding of human nature. The Club ended the year by gladly contributing to the Recreation Room library, several new and entertaining books. Left to Right — Reading and Discussion Club meeting; Music Club President, Lisa de Kauffmann; Reading and Discussion Club President, Lillian Bennerup, reading to the members; Members of Music Club. Left — Members of Dairy Club and Grand Champion Cow, Moss Rose. Standing--Dottie Purdy, Patti Sweeney, Robin Dougher, Peggy Todd, Paddy Stull, Jean Allison Krygier, Harriet Blanken-buehler, Emy Diehl, El Whiting, Gay Small, Pud Vollen-weider, Jersey Harlan, President, In front — Alice Allison Krygier, Lisa de Kauffmann, Rita Widmer, Joan Bennett. Middle - - Watching a demonstration on making calf blankets. Right--Dottie and Robin at the Dairy Show. The Milk Maids This year the Dairy Club was quite active. At their regular meetings the girls discussed dairy problems and gave demonstrations on such subjects as grooming cows and cleaning milking machines. They also learned how to make calf blankets and rope halters for their cows. A trip was made by some of the members to visit a Guernsey farm and a Holstein farm near Paoli. Thanks go to Mr. Perrin for helping us accomplish this. The most important event was, of course, the Annual Dairy Show in April. Several Hort. students took pan in this along with the experienced Ags. A month ahead of time the dairy barn began to really buzz, and queer noises erupted from it which signified cows being trained and fitted for the big day. This work really paid, for many of the girls proudly walked off with ribbons, medals or any one of various other prizes. Mr. Sprouse’s donation of a show halter for a prize gave everyone twice as much incentive to be a winner. 25 Above--Doc (Ruthie), Happy (Connie), Dopey (Bits), Sneezy (Lil), Grumpy (Gay), The Herald (Sylvia). Right -- May Queen, June Lien. Below — The Queen and her court. To our left we see the distinguished group of actresses from the School of Horticulture. With a bit of paint, powder, and practice these girls produce plays like the ones pictured. Kneeling in front--Sylvia Cement, Ty Learn, Eleanor Whiting, President, Shirley Jones, Lillian Benner-up, Standing at bottom of steps — Jean Allison Krygier, Alice Allison Krygier, Dottle Purdy, Jersey Harlan, Jessie Shaffer. On first step — Effie Brown, Pud Vollenweider. On second step -- Ginny Dale, Joan Bennett. On third step--Gainor Small, Harriet Blankenbuehler. “To be, or not to be: that is the question. The answer was to be (a member of the Dramatic Club, that is) by a goodly number of amateur Thespians. Their first job did not require acting ability but merely soap, water and elbow grease. The result was a renovated Dramatic Club closet with costumes looking like new after a good washing and ironing. Around Christmas time came their chance to act. The stage was set, the lights dimmed and “The Christmas That Bounced got under way with laughs and excess Christmas presents galore. The evening was topped off with The Night Before Christmas, done in pantomime. The promising young actress, Laurie Reiter, had a very important part. Along in April the girls set to work again, rehearsing diligently, in order to make the May Day play, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’’ a big hit. Although Ty Learn, Elizabeth Harlan, Shirley Jones, and Eleanor Whiting were the ones awarded Dramatic Club pins for doing outstanding work in the Club, everyone did her utmost to make this year a successful one. Center left and lower right show scenes from the pan-tomlne, ‘The Night Before Christmas . Pud and Jessie were pa and mamma. Ginny Dale told the story to daughter, Laurie Reiter and Santa (Effie Brown) Claus brought Christmas cheer to everyone. Lower left is a scene from the comical, “Christmas That Bounced . The Harvester We of the Harvester staff made an ambitious resolution at the beginning of the year to put out a huge paper of two pages every month. The paper later graduated to a three page edition. In fact, we even published a special edition telling about the San Bias Indian tribe in Panama. Through Mr. Deems, we came to know about these people and by running a contest to name “Nameless (the orphaned chick) we earned enough money to send Christmas gifts to the children of the tribe. We tried to keep the paper in as humorous a vein as possible. First of all, we had an editorial or poem or both, then Connie would very ably do the Junior Sketches. Robin and Gay ran off the lovelorn column, and every once in awhile we had an “Orchids To” column, which brought attention to noteworthy things people and clubs had done about our School. Of course, the paper would have been lost without its Witty Sayings column -little jokes that everyone contributed. We also had a Fiction ’n Fact column and a Personal Ads column. The Harvester staff consisted of Dot Purdy (editor), Emy Diehl, Jersey Harlan, Alice Allison, Jean Allison, June Lien, Robin Dougher, Gainor Small, Connie Pivnicny, and Lisa Kauffmann. Above--Mimeographing the Harvester Below — The staff at work This n That Mr. Patronsky’s slaves; The master himself; Ruthie up a tree; Senior breakfast; Pud and Elk; Patti and Chance; What?-Peeplng toms!?; Pud and Bunnie. Waiting to see whose name Santa will call next. Lil and Dottle stopping the show with the NAC banner. ScV oo Top left — School Buildings; Middle left — Home and garden of Mr. Edgar Allen Poe; Bottom left — The cider press; Top right — At the Harrisburg Farm Show; Middle right—Cinderella entering her pumpkin coach and the three best milkers at N.A.C.'s A-Day; Bottom right — Soil Conservation class. 31 Dear A: I was just thinking today of some of the good times we spent at S of H. Remember, soon after school started, the alumnae put on Harvest Home and we all helped out? The school grounds were miraculously changed overnight from a campus to a fair ground. The kiddies had their own special playground with baloons, merry-go-round rides and pop-corn for all. Remember when the first big snow came? Everyone made a dash outdoors to make the most of it before it melted. Snowmen, snow huts and snow balls appeared like magic. This time the campus was transformed into what seemed like a beautiful fairyland except when the girls had to go out and prune. Then it was just plain cold and everyone wanted to head for the fireplace in the Rec. room. Along with winter came the Christmas play and banquet. Later on, everyone took a day off from study to go to the Harrisburg Farm Show. Remember the bus ride, with girls knitting furiously and singing themselves hoarse? Remember what times we had scraping and painting the green house? We always ended the day with dry paint in our eyes or wet paint on our dungarees. And who will ever forget spraying for the first time? Somehow, we managed to get as much spray on ourselves as on the trees. As spring rolled around, the school seemed a new and lovely place. To the Horts spring meant flowers rising from their winter beds to transform the perennial border and woodland from dull browns to a blaze of color. Their annual flower show was one of the big events of Open House. To the Ags, spring meant baby lambs, calves and pigs. It meant cleaning white horses, now black from rolling in spring mud. Of course, the Dairy Show can hardly be forgotten. It was a highlight of the year. To everyone, Spring meant Chapel outside by the memorial; the May Day dance; and the trip to Bowman’s Hill, climbing the tower and walking through the beautiful wildflower preserve. Also with spring came planting and hoeing, hoeing and more hoeing. We called ourselves, “Mr. Patronsky’s Slaves. Warmer days brought classes outside and more field trips, supper on the terrace and sunbaths on the upstair porch. You know, I have pictures that fit almost all the occasions mentioned. They help me a lot to remembei when.......Happy memories!I Your S of H pal, B 32 t Remember When? 33 vn Y The work on these pages was more like fun when you had classes, like the Soils class pictured, out on the lawn. We even had good times scraping the greenhouse with stories and � ■ •i-4 t-.. 'M, M, mV If you are to find rewarding satisfaction in your work, if your life is to be rich and purposeful and crowned with high achievement, it is important that you continue to be a growing person. Education is a continuing process and does not end with the termination of one’s formal schooling. Education continues from the beginning of life to the end of life, and balanced growth is important for every individual. A contemporary of Lincoln once said of him that he was a growing man, and it is one of the finest compliments that can be paid to anyone. Much of the progress of civilization has been due to the efforts and accomplishments of men and women who have continued to grow, intellectually and spiritually. Such growth may be attained through alert and intelligent observation of the world about one; through wise and carefully selected reading which will bring one into contact with the great minds of the ages; through participation in community affairs; through further study; through stimulating contacts with friends; and through quiet meditation. rotuitZg lJl n Your character is largely the result of the choices which you make: the choice of friends; the choice of how you spend your leisure time; the choice of whether or not you do a little act of kindness when opportunity offers; the choice of whether you put your best effort into every task you undertake or whether you are satisfied to exert only a minimum of effort; the choice of whether you give of your love and understanding at a time when they are sorely needed or whether you withhold them. Each day, each week, each month necessitates new choices which must be made with wisdom and with courage. The desire to grow, and the ability to make wise choices: these are among the attributes of the person who is destined to find a deep and abiding joy in his work and whose life will be rich in service and in achievement. Class Prophecy The new rocket ship “The Gliding Cup’ is leaving Ambler tonight on its first flight into the future. Piloting the ship is Mr. Stephen Patronsky who first became interested in flying when he fell out of a tall apple tree while pruning. Mr. Bush-Brown is going along as official observer and commentator. The controls are set for the year 1975. The men enter the ship, they synchronize the calendroclocks. The wheels spin, the machinery hums, whoosh and they’re off! 1960, 1969, 1970, 1972H, 1974, 1975. Here we are in the year 1975. The world is almost the same as it was in 1952. The men are placing bets on the world series and the women are raving about the newest hair style, the poodle cut. There is a young woman wearing a blue uniform and bonnet. Why it’s Jean Allison and she’s hurrying to her night job--singing with the Salvation Army. During the day she tests new mattresses for the Simmons Company. Across the street is an inviting building. Let's look at the sign. “The Tiger Cub Inn-- A Home Away From Home For Princeton Men . Lillian Bennerup, Proprietor. Who is that attractive red head walking down the street followed by eight little red haired girls? Goodness, that's Ginny Dale. And they’re all entering that quaint little flower shop. I’m hungry after this long trip, let’s go to that milk bar. Look at that sign- You Milk it Yourself, Our Product is Strictly Fresh, Direct to You From the Producer. There's a cow (A Jersey of course) with labeled faucets and a little milking stool. And here comes the boss. Well, hello Miss Harlan! This is an attractive and very unusual milk bar! Oh, you say this is the newest one in your chain of milk bars across the nation. Have you heard from any of the girls lately? You have! Dot Purdy! What is she doing now? She’s director of the school of Modern Web Design For Ambitious Young Spiders and she’s placed several graduates in lace manufacturing mills as chief designers! Amazing! Well, here we are back at the ship. 1 have a few minutes to read the newspaper I bought on the way back. Here's a picture of Lorraine Marker. What has she been up to? For years she’s been trying to get the Virginia Assembly to pass a law forbidding flower arrangements, but as yet she's had no success. Now she has invented a secret solution which when sprayed on a flower arrangement, will make it last for 25 years. The Marker flower set solution will soon be available in plastic squeeze-it bottles. In the next column there’s a picture of Joan Higinbothom. She's invented a solvent for Marker's flower set solution. Now you can spray it on the arrangement, soften the arrangement, rearrange it, and set it with Marker's flower set solution. Clever! Here’s a letter from Rita Widmer, who is living in Africa. She’s directing the red hot Hottentot Alpine horn band and she is asking generous readers to send contributions for Alpine horns. The ads are rather interesting. For sale at the Ramer Organic Farm: Farm machinery, sprayers, tractors, livestock, tools, and other articles too numerous to mention. The auction will begin promptly at 7 A.M. For additional information contact Lee Kauffmann, auctioneer. Reason for selling: owner going into the landscaping business. Here's a full page ad advertising a new soil conditioner which is better than Krillium. It's called Pep-soil and is made of ground up Pepsi bottles. Eleanor Whiting should make a fortune in a short time. Well, here’s a hilarious comic strip about life in a girl’s dorm. It's called “Alice at Ambler Tech’ and is drawn by Jessie Shaffer. What’s new in the farm section? Hm. Peggy Todd has started a stable of racing Guernseys. She’s going to use western saddles without the horn. She figures that the cow has two horns already and a third horn would just be confusing. Dear Anhur, please come home. The kids need you. I promise to stop telling jokes about Scotchmen. Yours, June Brown's Goat Farm. Here's another sad item in the lost and found department. Lost or stolen, one fuzzy white pussy. Please return it immediately to Miss Margie Ferris, Housemother, SPCA Sorority for Cats. Kitnapping is a federal offense, punishable by 50 lashes with a wet noodle. Now to turn to the racing page. Well, Patti Sweeney's horse “Recitation won the Kentucky Derby. Patti says her success is due to her novel way of training horses. She runs ahead of them with a fist full of sugar cubes and the horses run after her trying to get the sugar. Emily Diehl's New Hampshire rocking horse is now available to the public. Horsemen say it will replace the Tennessee. Well, it is time to leave so let’s all whoosh back to 1952. 38 PATRONS Mr. John H. Blankenbuehler Mrs. John H. Blankenbuehler Mr. Rea E. Blankenbuehler The Dennis Club Mrs. Richard Diehl Owen Fairbanks, U. S. N. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ferris Mrs. Gustao Friebus Miss Heick Miss Jane Henck Mr. Earl Hess Mrs. Cathrlne R. Higinbothom Mr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Jerauld Mr. and Mrs. Bruce K. Jerauld Dr. F. C. Kelton Dr. Krygler Mrs. Phyllis Learn Mr. and Mrs. J. Wm. Lowe Mr. Edwin Marker Miss Carol A. Meyers The Music Club Mr. Chas. C. Perrin Mrs. Chas. C. Perrin Mr. Henery M. Pilling Mr. T. J. Rohland Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Russell Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Strong Mrs. Iona M. Todd Miss Katherine Tucker Mr. Charles Tyrell Mr. F. Leland Whiting Mrs. F. Leland Whiting Mr. Eugene Whiting BEST WISHES FROM A 3? 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