Philadelphia High School for Girls - Milestone Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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President, Mathilde Von Zech Treasurer, Phyllis Vvfoolfolkg Secretary, Ethel Greasleyg VicefPresident, Marjorie Ross Dearest Girls: Let this be our pledge, our determination: to toil steadfastly over the narrow, rocky, mistfcovered path of life, leaving with joy' ful hearts the wide plains of childhood behind us, to endure bravely the harsh pain of rocks that wound, to appreciate the sun's iridescent glow which pierces the brooding mist, and above all to have faith. This is not too much to vow, for beauty has been our dwelling place for so long that our souls have accepted gracious and comely things as their own. We have grown sensitive in body and mind to beauty. Life holds no terrors of ugliness for us, we can seek and find loveliness. Friendship, also, has been instilled in our hearts as a vital and indispensable part of full living. We have learned that love is not a confined and narrow orbit, but a vast expanse of life that reaches everywhere and gives the tiniest flower hope and the weariest mother strength. These lessons, whether they were of word, of action or of thought, have been emblazoned upon our spirits forever. Let us then advance beyond our fondest dreams and visions of G. H. S. into the world of grim reality with love in our heart, beauty in our minds, and faith in our souls. Love, Mathilde von Zech. F F C E R

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There rises from beyond the utmost rim Of sky, where all the earth and heaven merge, A gentle force that sweeps the world, to purge The souls of men and brighten eyes, grown dim, With knowledge and with joy, to wake and urge These spirits, long asleep, to lift, to give Of truth and peace to others, who forlorn, Forsaken, dare not hope to die or live. In willow leaves of frail and filmy thread, Touched to silver hy the icy moon, There is this force that springs from some far hed, In sky and stars and azure waved lagoon, But mostly in this friendship that we know. Mathilde von Zech

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IP lf W lv KX ., DOROTHY ABEL Dotty 234 Ritner Street Ambition: To be cultured, charming and chic. Dotty's public love her cute mannerisms and gay versatilf ity. We type her as a conf firmed dreamer with a charm- ing voice. Annual Representative, Study Hall Captain, Writefup Committee of Milestone. LOUISE BECKETT Beckie 1915 S. Sixtyfiifth Street Ambition: Short term teacher in Egypt. Beckie may be quiet at times, but her love for Zane Grey and her reckless I am not late certainly give her distinction. MILDRED BARISH Mitzi 2901 S. Smedley Street Ambition: Rich husband. Mildred is like her nick' name, chic, a trifle sophistif cated, and as changeable in mood as the Girls' High venf tilating system! Study Hall and Locker Room Aide, Model in Fashion Show. KATHERINE BESSELLIEU Kay 211 N. Peach Street Ambition: Concert Singer. Can we ever forget our def light at Kay's glorious voice? A few years from now milf lions will feel the same way. Treble Clef Club, Christmas Cantata. M l .. .4 MATHILDA BILSE Mathilda 238 E. Westmoreland Street Ambition: To be accom' plished in German and music. Mathilda is another one of o u r unightingalesf' Her beautiful voice and ability in German make her all the more dear to us. President of German Club, Treble Clef Club, Chorus of As 'You Like It, Christ' mas Cantata. MAXINE BLUM Max 1223 Wyoming Avenue Ambition: Marry the object of her affection. Beautiful teeth, blonde curls, and a ready hello are three of Max's outstandf ing characteristics. Her good nature and friendliness we take for granted. DOROTHY BLOCK Dot 1642 N. Dover street Ambition: To travel. When we think of Dot, we are considering unaffected wit, gratifying pleasantries, and unwavering jollity. Ref sult-a grand person. BETTY BROWNE Bets 2126 Fitzwater Street Ambition: To attend Penn. Calm, cool, and collected is Betty. Her ability in music and interest in sports further characterize her. Locker Room Aide.