Roland Park Country School - Quid Nunc Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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CHEERLEADERS-Left to right: J. Harrisong S. Kamtmang P. Frey, D. Houstle, Head, C. Voigtg D. Turner. SPIRIT Spirit is an essential element of our school life, for every Roland Parker helps to create the enthusi- asm and interest which develop strong school spirit. Many Upper Mainers make posters for the varsity games, and each week the A.A. selects a winner lil ' based on originality and neatness. At the close of both the hockey and basketball seasons, the best of that season's posters is given a prize. The teams are also supported through pep rallies staged before home varsity games. The most important way, how- ever, that a Roland Parker shows her pride and loyalty for the teams is by attendance at the games. At the end of the fall and winter sports seasons, the Athletic Association presents a cup to the class which has been outstanding in promoting spirit within the school. This cup, one of the most cher- ished awards at Roland Park, is given to the girl in that class who has most wholeheartedly and faith- fully supported school athletic activities. A Pep Rally 44-

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Contemporary Club meetings, under the direction of Miss Faissler and the enthusiastic leadership of President Polly Starratt, were always informative and enjoyable. At the annual Roland Park-Gilman debate sponsored by the club, Roland Parkers Polly Starratt, Betty Stevenson, and Louise Farley, with Mary Gardner Dowell serving as alternate, argued the aflirmative of the statement Participation in varsity sports in independent high schools should be governed by academic standards. Throughout the year, the club members covered other topics of both national and international im- portance. Integration and the Right to Work laws are a few of the current national issues which were discussed. On the international level, a panel of delegates to the United Nations Day discussed the economic war. Miss Emerson Lamb, head of the French Department, recounted the highlights of her recent trip to Europe, and Ann Talbot spoke to the club about the out-of-the-way places of Europe. Mrs. Van Eyk Grobler gave the club members a valuable insight into the problems facing South Africans. The Reverend Charles E. Danner showed slides of England, and Dr. Alfred B. Starratt related to the club his experiences in China at the time of the downfall of the Nationalist government. CONTEMPORARY CLUB s a OO . - 'ffaaszifs '5 -.rim Lift will Q Seated on floor: A. Whiteg M. Dowellg S. Emeryg M. Ritter. Seated: H. Fredekingg S. Gardnerg C. Sterlingg A. Donovang P. Starratt, Presidentg S. Clarkg B. L. Hainesg L. Weisheitg B. Steven- son. Standing: D. Wilkinsong C. Perrottg G. Rucheg J. Struveng P. Handyg L. Farleyg S. Davisg H. Crossg L. Turnerg Miss Faissler. .43.

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, ,K 15151, K, 1 M. Fall Spirit Cup Winner- Fall Poster Contest Winner- Dorrie Boone Nora O'Donovan SP YOUR PEP, YOUR PEP, YOU'VE GOT IT, NOW KEEP IT, DON'T LOSE IT, YOU'LL NEED IT! E V, O ? ., 7,9 4? ,. iw fe I ZAZ , . Kneeling: C. Bruckg J. Murgatroydg J. McClearyg P. Turner. Standing: R. Carterg L. Bendanng P. Coffmg S. Wood, President, B. Wagnerg L.'Bondg M. A. Wright. Absent: B. Baukhagesg C. Campbellg P. Daviesg D. Diver, Ju. Harrisg E. Hewittg S. Houstle. .45.