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

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Social Service C lu l This year, the Social Service Club has really carried out some very worth while projects. Last fall, we went to the Valley Forge Veterans’ Hospital to cheer the fellows for an evening, and at Christmas time, we sent out two baskets of food for needy families in the community. At Easter time, we gave an Egg Hunt for 30 orphans from St. Mary’s Home in Ambler. The hunt began with the search for the eggs, and after they were all found, we went on a grand tour of the grounds of the S. of H. The day ended with refreshments and group games in which we all participated. Our other great achievement was the making of a total of 63 fence boxes out of tin cans. All painted a light green, initialed, and planted with gay summer flowers, they were taken in to Beechwood Street, Philadelphia, and we helped the delighted children nail them on the fences. We are very proud of our year’s work, and hope that next year will be twice as successful! dial) We have sponsored most all of the dances and socials ' carried” on this year (and we certainly did carry on). As most of us recall, whenever the phone began to ring incessantly, it was easy to tell that a dance was in the offing. Not only has the club sponsored dances and socials, but during the past winter has carried on intramural table tennis and shuffleboard. The winner of the table tennis tournament was Ginger Snapp, and the winners of the shuffle-board were none other than the two muscle-bound Ags—Pat Birge and Audrey Schoudel. The intramural outdoor sports during the summer were tennis, baseball, basketball, badminton, and volleyball. (All held whenever the equipment could be found.) We’ve all had lots of fun this year, and hope that next year’s activities will be bigger and better. 18

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 Jhe Student (Council The functions of the Student Council are as follows: To play a major part in the smooth, efficient operation of the dormitory; to try at all times to promote pleasant, cooperative living among students, faculty and staff; to foster orderly, friendly relationships between all campus groups; to work constantly for the best interests of the school as a whole. As representatives of the student body, the council members present to the Administration in an orderly manner such ideas, suggestions, proposals, or complaints as they deem fitting. They supervise elections. They oversee, at least in a general way, all student functions, such as dances, parties, picnics, concerts, May Days, Peanut Weeks, Dairy Shows, and all other student activities. The officers are: President, Balch; Steele; Stock; Emery; Sweeney. • • ddhe . Jdaruedtei Andy DeWitt, the poetical student, gave the yellowed school paper a fresh revival. With literary and poetical comments she interspersed our chalaza-like reports of club activities and atmospheric events. And when lightning struck her mind she enlightened the paper with the most beautiful and inspiring essays, especially about nature, and verses. Great respect to the organizer, originator, and publisher must be granted. We all are proud to have a vivid picture of our school life throughout her issues. 17

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Die l icli inff The riding club has been very active this year. Miss Cruckshank has given lessons every Tuesday morning, and during the year promoted one 'C ’ rider to an A” rider, and one B” rider to an A” rider. Those who had had very little previous riding experience have done very well, and are well on their way to becoming excellent horsewomen. Several members went to see the Madison Square Garden Show this past fall. Ann Barry and Helen Randell took Bonnie and Elkin to the PHA Show in Langhorne, New Jersey. No ribbons were brought home, but fun was had by all. The group has been small this year, but the spirit has been good, and we have all had lots of fun. Members: President, Balch; Barry, Birge, Davis, Emery, Kleinewefers, McCool, Randell, Reeser, Sweeney. The highlight of the club year was the Dairy Show held in April. We either experienced the thrill of winning or the joy that comes from just participating. The judging was on the basis of grooming and sportsmanship which aroused keen competition among all the participants. Laurels go to: 1 - 2 year old class........................Ann Barry 3 - 5 year old class......................Helen Fugate 6 - 7 year old class.....................Jill Dunham Aged ...................................Barbara Reeser Reserve Grand Champion .................Barbara Reeser Grand Champion ...........................Helen Fugate It was encouraging to note the interest and care shown by the Horticultural members. They displayed in every way fine showmanship and fine sportsmanship. Our activities were quiet until early spring, except for an occasional moo; then, in a momentous instant activity burst forth and climaxed with the Dairy Show. 19