Putnam Hall School - Pennings Yearbook (Poughkeepsie, NY)

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l ETHEL T11oMAs DIARY Bvxisizrt RACHEL SMITH PIARRIET LEWIS I'll be merry. I'll be free HGEUUC Of SPEECH and benefl' 'lYet modesty and sweetness UHC1' Smile, When Beauty granted 1711 be sad for m-,bodyjf cent of mind. void of pride, I hung with gaze enchanted. .i 7-' Might hide her faults if Hi' Basketball Team Pf'UH'1U5 Staff bells had faults to hide. Member Of A- A- Member of A. A. Pennings Staff . '-? -- SC110010fChCSffa GIGS Club Captain, Crimson Team Mary is the coming poet of the Glee Club Second Basketball Team Doc's agility as a basketball player has made her quite a celebrity, but that is only one of her many accom- plishments for she is noted because of her executive ability, dancing, and good fellowship. class, we feel sure, for writing verse is as easy for her as rollin' oFf a log. CTO use a very trite simile.D We've often marveled at her literary ability, and English ,V will never for- get her interpretation of Harnlet's so- liloquy, or her oral theme on 'lSam- uel Johnson as a Conversationalistf' Mary is famed around school for her grit, originality, and famous tango in which she and Helen rival the Ar- gentines themselves. Be sure to go out for Dramatics at coll, won't you Mary. Should we enumerate all the sweet girls of our acquaintance, Rachel would head the list. At first her mod- esty was quite effective as a means of hiding her charms. But it was not long before her graciousness and gentleness betrayed themselves. Since knowing Rachel, we think Montana is a marvelous state. 19 Third Squad Leader of M. D. Harriet has the distinction of being the only red-haired girl in school. But the rule' that red-haired people usually have tempers, doesn't hold at all in her case. It would be hard to find a girl with a sweeter disposition than Har- riet, for she is continually full of fun, and, at: the same time, thoughtful of others. I-Iarriet's fortes are concentration and conscientiousness,-and she ex- cels in both. Will you ever forget her unquenchable spirit during A. A. initiation? That's the kind bf good sportsmanship that counts, Harriet! We know you'll keep it with you always.

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HELEN RACE From the crown oi her head, to the sole of her foot, she is all mirth? School Cheer Leader Pefmiwgr Staff -i-1 Of course this means Helen, who is one of our cutest and most genial classmates. Although Helen is as- sociated in our minds with Mary, and it was hard for us to distinguish them at first, we soon realized that they were very individual in their personalities and characteristics. HAZEL THOMAS 'Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman. Glee Club School Orchestra Pem-:ings Staff Since we like to pigeon-hole people at once, Hazel Hinds her niche in the quiet, sedate class. She is noted around school and probably elsewhere too, we imagine, for her tenacity in sticking to her principles of right, fmeness of sensibilities, polite, unas- suming mannerg her vocabulary, pro- nunciation and dictiong and last, but far from least, her lovely hair and hands. We are certain, Hazel, that September 1924 will find you among the Vassar freshmen, so don't fail our expectations! Wouldn't this state- ment sound horrible if by any chance Hazel didn't-but let's not talk of im- probabilities. MARY HOPKINS Young in limbs, in judgment old, Basketball Team Member of A. A. Pcmzings Staff Captain, Fire Drill Polly' is one of our diminutive members whose opinion carries weight on all occasions. She is an excellent example of that adage, Little but mighty. HELEN WILCOX Unthinkahle, idle, wild and young, I laughed and danced, and talked and sang. Bob can always be depended upon to make the party gay with her witty nonsense, which conceals a sound judgment and a Firm enforcement of her ideals. May her care-free man- ner always be with her to entertain others as it has delighted us.

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l Her stature tall-I hate a dumpy woman. Member of A. A. Second Basketball Team ii. LOUISE MEINIG FLORENCE MORRISON HELEN TAYLOR f'She smiled and the world was I am always in haste, but gay. never in a hurry. Captain, Gold Team Glee Club Orchestra Member of A. A. --4 Dress Committee Glee Club Harmony claims Helen for its own. At the beginning of school, Louise distinguished herself by her brilliant tennis playing. Shevhas gone out for every sport and creditably performed. It seems that brilliant is the adjective that best fits everything Louise does, for she spends her study hours smil- ing to make everyone happy, then has her lessons almost perfectly. Louise, how do you do it? School Orchestra Second Squad Leader cf M. D. Business Manager of Pennin-gs Flip and Melio are both third-year girls, and in consequence can laugh the scales together, beautifully. CNO wonder! say we. Look at the prac- tice they've had lj Flip is known in school vernacular as a jolly good fellow and a generous old soul, but these are only two of a score of mighty nice things we could say about her. We all have confidence in the ability of our budding young orator, that after hnishing Yale Law, she will eventually become a Judge of the Supreme Court. Go to it Flip, and all success attend thee! Her warbling has fairly enchanted us. Moreover, Helen is a good sport even though she is not decidedly ath- letic, and we fervently hope that next year will give us an opportunity to know her better. VIRGINIA SMITH I love tranquil solitude, and such society as is quiet, wise and good. We are willing to wager that Gatha has read more books than any girl in school. just ask her-she knows if you want to find out who the vil- lain was in Michael's Evil Deeds. CWe mentioned this book, because it sounded as if it ought to have at least live or six villains. Has it Gatha D Whenever someone is look- ing for .a. real help around school, she goes to Gatha. That's the kind of a handy-man she is. Virginia is al- ways ready and willing to lend a helping hand to relieve some damsel in distress. It's her willingness that counts, and we wish her all success for Vassar, '28.