Roxbury Memorial High School for Girls - Laurel Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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THE ENTERPRISE When we members of the new Enterprise staff began work on the November issue. it was with a rather hazy idea of the procedure. The editors had to learn about galleys, dummy copies, deadlines, and many other necessary evils. It is a pity that as soon as a stali' becomes really experienced it must hand the work on to a new group. Very conspicious this year was the absence of our beloved Aunt Matilda, who used to contribute a column of expert advice on all sorts of questions. Luck- ily, Serephina Senior agreed to pinch-hit for Aunty with a series of letters to Susie Sophomore. VVc hope that next year her words of wisdom will be written not only for the benefit of the Sophomores, but will include information for the entire school. Much comment was caused by the publication of excerpts from the Senior's autobiugraphies. It became the favorite indoor sport to guess from whose life each of the scattered paragraphs was taken. Sometimes the style could be recog- nized: in other eases girls knew the incidents which were describedg but the identity of the writers is still a mystery. This feature proved a very popular addition to the magazine. For the literary success of the Enierprise this year we thank all our contri- butors, and the faculty advisors whose encouragement and wisdom make it possible. We hope tnat Mr. Conway, Miss Pope, Miss Gale, and Mr. Smith will be rewarded for their patience by an ever-improving magazine. 54

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THE SOPHOMORE CLASS In November, 1936, the Class of 1939 officially made its debut by the elec- tion of its officers. The results were as follows: President Ruth V. Freeman Vice Presideni J. Patricia Marsh Secretary Mary G. Harrington Treasurer Marie McKay Gorcrnirig Cmmcilors Barbara McCarran Kathleen Collins Three months later, the Sophomores held their first party in the Assembly Hall. At this social function the new Sophomore Dramatic Club presented its first play. Some of our hidden talent was brought to light. A song contest, held in April, was won by Miriam D. Krasow who wrote new lyrics to the tune of Oh Snzannulif' To sum up our year's activities a farewell party was given in May at which the Hood's Milk Company showed moving pictures. And now June is here. We have elected officers for our Junior Year and we are waiting patiently to move down to the second floor. We are leaving our Sophomore Year with many pleasant memories and looking forward to a happy Junior Year. 58

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THE WOULD-BE TEACHERS CLUB President Eva Pasquale Vice Presidrni Frances Jones Srfcreiury Eugenia Owens Treasurer Nettie Hunt Sponsors- Miss Mary Antonia Mclnnis Miss Arsene Cressilov The W, B. T. C. welcomes to its membership all seniors who plan to teach and some seniors who have not definitely determined upon a teaching career. Each member of the club is required to read the life of a great teacher. This year the members read The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer, and discussed the story of Good-bye Mr. Chips for the charm of its delineation of a delightful teacher. Miss Sophia Palm, our English teacher, and Dr. Mary Cadigan, a teacher of English at Jeremiah E. Burke High School, spoke to us of their experiences as students for a year at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The contrast which they offered to each other and the greater contrast which both offered to American university life fascinated the girls. In March we had a. tea for members and were honored by the presence of Miss Dickson, our headmaster, and Miss Ellen Greany. At the May Tea we welcomed our old members who were at Teachers Col- lege. The program for this tea was a Kindergarten observance at which Miss Mary Shute, professor at Teachers College gave the address. Plans for a club attendance at the Pops and a June picnic were made in May. The club members regret leaving the club and its activities. Tliey wish the organization success in future years and hope that it will influence the girls to become interesting, capable, and noble teachers. 55