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

Page 24 text:

Although we had a late start in our rehearsals this year, the Glee Club put on two successful concerts — one at the Christmas Banquet, and one in the spring. All of the members of the club had a deep interest in singing, and a true love for it. These qualities combined to bring about an outstanding Glee Club, and it is too bad that more was not done with it. All in all, we had good times working and singing together, and have been able to sing in harmony at our own gatherings, such as the buffet dinner at Steeles. This alone proves our efforts to be worth while, and shows what a true spirit the club held. • • Jhe f- hotoc rapliy A new club has been added to our activities this year known as the Photography Club. The club is an organization created for those who have chosen for themselves an interesting and profitable hobby. The club was under the guidance of Mr. Segal who so willingly gave his time to us and showed us how to develop and enlarge our pictures. A project of the club was the sponsoring of a snapshot contest which allowed all students to participate. Also, through the club, pictures were developed for the Yearbook. The members of the club included: President, Jean Steele; Secretary, Barbara Reeser; Treasurer, Ruth Leiby; Mollie Stock; Carol Landa; Audrey Schoudel; Nancy Etzwiler; Jean Sweeney; Joan McCool; Jo Davis. 20

Page 23 text:

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

Page 25 text:

The few but active ten members of the Dramatic Club have given their spirit and action throughout the past year in the preparation and performance of several plays. With Mrs. Masters’ assistance in all roles, the group started out with a one-act family Christmas play. Then we plunged into the American modern drama and performed Overtones” by Alice Gerstenberg. The last play, and the highlight, was a part of Shakespeare’s As You Like It” that ended with the famous monologue. Between an every night practice Mrs. Masters came two Tuesdays a month to wade with us through some of the best writings of American literature and poetry. Everything packed together shows a steady ascent and stride for more knowledge and more perfection in our amateurish attempt. Fun and enthusiasm have carried our group along the way, and the president is very thankful and proud of the gardeners and scapers that sprouted into dramatists. Music Club. We shall remember Mrs. Fisher, our faculty adviser, in whose cottage we spent too few enjoyable music evenings. Also our thanks to Dean Fisher and the office for posting information about concerts, including those given by the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Ambler Orchestra as well as those given at Cheltenham High School. Let's continue to have music! • ffct • Any of us who have met informally to listen to music have formed the 21