Philadelphia Normal School - Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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WW: 66THE GYMN,, VVhen the classic Greeks established the first gymnasium their ardour might have been increased could they have foreseen its great development in future years. But we feel certain that there is no place in the modern world that can boast of a better gym than our own, with its indoor and outdoor training, not to mention the charming social events that take place there after uoffice hours. If there had been nothing else but the circus on Decem- ber 9, 1922, our gym would be justified in considering itself one of the social centers of the city. Barnum may have been right in some things, but he certainly overlooked a greatdeal when he neglected to come to the Normal School for talent. VVe can appreciate the feelings of the snake when Amy Smally began her charming process. You know how ,tis-perhaps youive been charmed yourself! Then we had our incomparable Vin', riding bare- back on a fiery steed-AND on one dancer who makes the Follies look like a vaudeville show-Ruth VValrath. Great as the talent of which we boast may be, we are afraid that the main attraction for the student body at large was the ice cream and pretzels that were served at the party. VVhen we found ourselves successful rivals of Mr. Barnum's enterprise, like Alexander we looked about for a new field to conquer and found that Santa Claus had a monopoly on Christmas celebrations. So we chose Barney Shear to take his place and the A. A. had a Christmas party in the gym, where novelties and refreshments were distributed. This was not, however, the only party in our gym during our school term--the A. A. had a ripping one at Hallowe'en, and almost every Friday you could seeour Eds and Co-eds tripping the light fantastici' at some important function of the S. A. or the A. A. , 67

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Philadelphia Normal School 9' Cumberland Street THY MARIE RUE 12M V callotes ' 4 1 4 , . 5, The mlldest manners fzetth the blatest 11111111- Self-confidence has walked hand in hand with Dorothy, lead- ing her through many difficulties. Many HteqCh91'S 111 the malf- ing' would be more successful if they had Just part Of Dots self-reliance. r . l MARY HAUSSMAN SCHINDELL ' 6503 York Road Happy am I, from care Fon free.. U lVhy aren't they all contented lake me? It is a delight to have Mary around us, for with her cheerful spirit there is sincerity and sympathy- i l 1 I l GERTRUDE YVILSON 1427 Montgomery Avenue A 4 i Gertie i '6She's pretty to 'walk fwlth, lllitty to talk with, And pleasant to think on, too. Gertrude's natural coquetry, frequent blushes and unex- pected actions and stories have been sources of amusement to her class. v MARTHA RUTH NVILLIAMS 5855 NVillows Avenue .llarty To those fuzho know thee not, no :roi-als 1-an paint, And those who know thee. lrnozv all words are faint. No other moral or phrase zroulrl do,- To deserzhe our feelings true. SELMA O- SEIDEL 1347 Seltzer Street S, O. S. Study and work she eombines with fun. , Could anyone besides Selma have been sueh a willing and patient adviser in our drawing, physics, chemistry and hygiene work? VVe thank you for your help and hope that some dau' We may return some good to you. 66 i'

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I 1 Philadelphia Normal School THE HUDSON RIVER TRIP It's three o'clock in the morning. The old alarm clock rings its unwelcome signal. VVe yawn lustily and turn over for alittle while. - Although we don't feel rested we decide that we had better get up or we'll miss the train. So we throw back the covers, jump bravely out Of bed, perform a few vigorous antics, dash cold water in our faces, breakfast and rush to the station. Of course we had our ea1'ly birds who probably slept at the depot and the late arrivals who rushed madly on the train at: the final toot tootfi VVe entertained theitrain and boat men by witty remarks and songs. Some of us danced on the boat, while others enjoyed the scenery. During our few hours, stay at VVest Point the girls became much infatu- ated with some of the cadets. Pyramus and Thisbe spoke to each other through a crack in the wall. I wonder if any girl found a crack in the ruling against speaking to the men who were being trained there. KI-Iow sweet the moonlight sleeps upon the bank? On our return, some of us were interested in the moon and some-well, that would be telling. After we had left some of our party in New York for the week end, we returned home, arriving here about twelve. Here's three cheers for the f'Hudson River Tripi' and a big 'fRah,' for the two good sports, Miss Ralston and lVIr. Guthrie, our friends from the faculty. THE FEAST OF THE LITTLE LANTERNS An oriental atmosphere pervaded our auditorium on the evening of Blay 5 and 6, 1922. The air of mysticism was dispelled only when a great many of the eastern damsels were recognized as members of our own class. Even at that, they got away with murder,,' and the social event of the season came off in fine figures, the principal of which bought a moving picture machine. Of course our great purpose in presenting the operetta was to afford amuse4 ment for the coming generations, as well as to give entertainment to those in front. ' THE SENIOR DANCE Music, lights, colors and pretty girls! VVhat a lovely picture those girls made on the night of our senior dance at the Ritz-Carlton, lNIav 5. Just picture the ballroom at ten o'clock, with everything in full swing -and every member of our class at his or her gayest. Even the chaperons, who occupied a little corner of the room seemed pleased to be among such a gay group. Could these be the same girls we see around school in a sweater and skirt and straight bobbed hair? They must be, but you would never know it. The balcony seemed a very popular place as did the comfortable sofas behind the palms. The Hiestan Urban orchestra was praised by all. IVQ thank the committee for its good judgment of time, place, and orchestra, and for creating for us what we shall remember as the crowning school social event of the senior year. ' 68