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

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We have a Country Club at GJ-LS. under the guise of the Athletic Association. The dues per term of twenty cents enables each student to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. Both inter and intra school games are offered in each sport. The Athletic Association has developed in the past two years into an active, democratic organization which touches every pupil in the school. The main events which our A.A. offers, in addition to many games, are the Hike and Campfire, Gym Con- test, Field Day, and Play Day. The A.A. Board is composed of the A.A. oiicers and managers of the varsity teams and is the legislative and governing body of the asso- ciation. It meets regularly to discuss plans for First picture at Ieft:- A. A. BOARD: Identifiralion: first rofzv, left ta right: Deborah Bricklin, Betty Jane Pratt, Louise Lenco, Alice Godfrey, Geraldine Gre- way, Norma Hardy: .mrond ro-w: Dorothy Schreiner, Eleanor Harris, Lydia Michener, Jean Sonne,,,Eleanor Alban. Lofwer leff: MODERN DANCE CLUB. gif Ll' file the activities and arrange for the presentation of awards at the end of each term. The Leaders' Club represents the leaders in all the gym classes. This club provides the extra instruction necessary for those students who will help and also mark their squads during gym class. Our cheerleaders supply the spark that sets our cheering sections on fire during varsity games. They teach the students the school cheers and lead them with all the spirit needed for vigorous cheerers. The Modern Dancing Club offers an oppor- tunity for dancing in the lVIodern Way. It is open to those girls who already know how, and to those who Wvant to learn. To right: SCHOOL CHEER LEADERS: Eva Mae Dinenberg, Deborah Bricklin, Jeanne Engel. Lofwer right: LEADERS CLUB.

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SIE lllusic plays a vital part in our world at G.I-I.S.g from symphonies to boogie-woogie it enriches our lives and provides unlimited oppor- tunities for those taking -part in our school. There is a place for everyone interested in music. The main musical organizations are the Orchestra and the Treble Clef. Girls with years of training and those with only a few, learn to interpret good music by practicing with the Orchestra. Under lVIiss Dorothy lVeir, this group works together and each member de- velops a spirit of cooperation and kinship never experienced in working alone. A beginner may borrow a school instrument, take lessons right here in G.H.S. and become a part of the Orchestra. Besides the benefits it affords the individual, our Orchestra contributes to our assemblies, Christmas Cantata, Graduation, and other occasions. Our Band, though less conspicuous, is our pride and joy at gym contest time. It gives the pep and zip needed to make our contest one of the highlights of the school year. The other half of our musical world is Treble ldmztijimrion of f9il'fIll't'S on opjwosilf jmgr: Tap rofw: TREBLE CLEFg ORCHESTRA Middle row: GLEE CLUB: BAND Baltom: FESTIVAL MUSICIANS: reading from lrfi to righf: Smicd-' jean Bell, viola, Marianne Paone, violing Ruth Robinson, bass vinlg Ann Hoopes, flute, Marie Pingelli, singerg Betty james, singer, Mary Cordson, singer. Standing: Vivian Pitts, violin, Elea- nor Osinski, cello, Syril Cohen, clarinet, Hilda Robin- son, cello, Eleanor Knlchycky, cellog Adelaide Kul- chycky, oboe, Edith Dutch, oboe, Caroline Clayton, singer. anguage 0 ik? Clef and the Glee Club, led by Miss Marguerite Goll. The Glee Club makes it possible for any- one in the school to sing in a group, whether she wants to exercise her vocal cords or aspires to an opera career. From these girls and from the vocal ensemble classes, the most proficient are chosen to sing in Treble Clef. Once a part of this organization, the members work hard, often coming early three or four days a week. Treble Clef is called upon to entertain on many occasions outside the school as the girls have a reputation for choral work, known all over the city. Each spring, girls are chosen to sing and play in the All Senior High Festival Chorus and Orchestra. These groups are made up of pupils from all over the city. We're proud to say that Girls High is always well represented. All these opportunities in the field of music are possible, not only because we have a fine school, but because of the untiring efforts of our two leaders. Their patience and guidance have led us through this year to a successful and happy conclusion. . i i it ILM 1 39 .4 3 f I it I ' -v A n l' L it Q Ng, ' ln XL D II x I ' 0 f i ! I ff. ., t e ' , le. X, f l 4 .l i A g 3 -. it ri, ,f .TTTV HQ X ' 'ill . M' Y . H ' . ' ll 1 , .X r V: M X X . it J X. g '. 7 'WW , 3563 lf V- ef

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jblfbilne Volley Ball is enjoyed hy a large number of girls both in class and varsity games. The skills for the sports at G.H.S. are taught during class time and are put into use both in class and after school. Bowling has been very popular recently. We have moved from North Broad Street alleys to those at 13th and Market Streets. The opportunity to be on the varsity squad is open to those bowlers who make one hundred or more. ' Swimming is another away-from-school-sport. Our mermaids practice at the Y and take part in inter-school swimming meets. The Tennis Club has grown from a group of SVVIMMING CLUB VOLLEY BALL six or seven to a full-Hedged club with an over- Howing membership. Concentration on the basic principles of good playing is afforded during class for everyone, but those more interested go to the Woodford Courts in the Park to receive further instruction and to try for the varsity. Beginners, as well as advanced students, are welcomed in every sport available. Besides those clubs discussed above there are the Trot and Canter Club, Hockey, Basketball, Badmin- ton, Table Tennis, Archery, and Baseball. Whenever that New World comes, the stu- dents of G.H.S. will be prepared with good sportsmanship and healthy, alert bodies, thanks to our Atheltic Association! TENNIS BASEBALL