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

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1944 'Wi THE SCHOLARSHIP PLAY! THE SERVICEMEN'S DANCE! THE PROM! THE YEARBOOK! OI-I THE GLORY OF BEING A SENIOR! But some of the glory must go to the Senior Council headed by Winona McCarthy, presidentg Helen Wiseman, vice presidentg Dorothy Vlamos, secretary, and Vera Francis, treasurer. November brought the selection and preparation of the Annual Scholarship Play. Senior councilors dashed about dis- tributing tickets, collecting money, and selling ads. The excitement of the play gave way to the hustle and bustle of plans for the mid-winter Prom. Everything was arranged except for one minor matter- escorts! This problem was ingeniously solved by inviting servicemen to an in- formal dance in the gym, thus providing an opportunity for many girls to meet escorts for the Prom. Although their plans were fre- quently interrupted by special war meas- ures, the accomplishments of the Senior Council were many under the splendid sponsorship of Miss Shea. We appreciate their unceasing efforts to make the year of 1944 one of truly outstanding achieve- ments. T151

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THE LAUREL The work of the Governing Council is unending, yet each new task is accom- plished speedily and energetically. The Council seeks to attain no other goal than to better Memorial and to keep its students happy. Proof enough of the achievement of this goal is a review of the events which have crowded the past year. The members of the Governing Council acted as hostesses, served refresh- ments, and provided entertainment at the Freshman Acquaintance Party. Then, dancing in the gym was sponsored with much enthusiasm. Through the eH'orts of the Council a sound movie was success- fully presented. In co-operation with the General House, various committees were created to supervise lavatory patrol, an- swer the doorbell, and take care of the Lost and Found Desk. The Governing Council, headed by Shirley Ogintz, presidentg Rita Evans, vice president, Ruth Dorn, secretaryg and Eleanor Misciewicz, treasurer, has per- formed its duties with great efiiciency. XVe are grateful to its members and to Miss Scott, the supervisor, for a year of unselnsh service and devotion to our school. l14l ' - . '1.,,54-.

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THE LAUREL Under the sponsorship of Miss Tor- pey and Miss Matson, the class of ,45 has upheld and strengthened the tradi- tions of Memorial. The officers of the Junior Class are president, Eleanor Gold- stein, vice president, Margaret Sullivang SCCl'Cta!'y', Rita Evans, treasurer, Edna Storer. With the thought of Victory upper- most in their minds, the juniors selected the selling of war bonds and stamps as their share towards winning the peace. To celebrate the success of their first war bond drive, an assembly was held featur- ing entertainment by talented Memorial- ites. A delightful surprise for the school was the visit of RubinoH: and his violin. His performance was an impetus to double our total. Foremost of the War Bond activi- ties by the Junior Council was the un- forgettable assembly where three war heroes related their thrilling experiences. ln addition to these patriotic duties the juniors have undertaken responsibilities benefiting Memorial, however, from all their accomplishments this year the class of '45 values most the service they have given our country in her time of need. l16l Junior Council