Sanford Preparatory School - Chrysalis Yearbook (Hockessin, DE)

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GIRLS SPORTS . Www' LMS- CLELA HARDIN G as J ,.,, Ahv, T was t S Q ' .Q Q ,M v.,x 4, S ing left to ritjht: Cynthia Smith, Betty O'Brien, Edith Martin, Judy Alcllill, Sally Sclloeffel. Standing 1 rl to Hg! t N ncy Sziwin, f'02lC'hQ Nancy' Pearson, Anne VVQHS, NN'endy 'I'ownsend, Virginia Smith. .lean Jewett, Queeg: ITH THE fall of 1944, came the usual thrill and excitement accom- panying the hockey season. The group consisted of only three previous varsity members, but with cooperation and strenuous practice, under the direction of our coach, Nancy Sawin, a team was soon organized and co-ordinated. The highlight of the season was a visit from Miss Appleby, the famous English hockey instructor, from whom the girls gained many valuable pointers on the sport. Many of the girls knew Miss Appleby from the previous summer when she was their beloved instructor at Hockey Camp. The games were close and therefore hard fought. We lost some in score, but emerged victorious, from all, in spirit and friendship. We are sure our younger players will carry on with the same spirit of Sunny Hills as their guide.

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74a 'L . To Alfred, Mac leaves his uncanny ability to construe that miracu- lous wave in his hair, a wave the Spider,' sorely needs. Tom leaves a bit of his heftiness to Alfred so that he will be able to play in more football games next year. Mac has left Bronxville and the privilege of talking about it to Pat Doorly, Marylee, Lee Ann and XVendy. To add a much needed spark of vitality to the Junior Class, Ann Biddle has also left to the four Bronx- ville girls that technique of noisemaking known only to her. Jane White wants also to leave her girls for Pat to take care of so that she can be sure that they will get good care. There were several other things left to various Juniors. Edith had left the costume room telephone to Bobby Lloyd and along with it Jane had left her a wealth of correspondence for Bobby to keep up in her spare time. So there could be no excuse for tardiness to meals or to classes, George had left his bugle along with a few free lessons to Bill Robinson. George had also left the care of the big dining room to Dick Johnson. To the whole of the Junior Class, Grace Read had left her keen mathematical sense. Last of all Buddy had left to the basketball team of 1946 the skill which he was unable to use for them in 1945. That was the contents of the little sheet of paper. I put it down and turned to the audience who were standing there in awe, all of them thrilled as they listened to the names of people about whom they had so often heard. Then, one by one, they walked away. Sunny Hills is the strong, vibrant force it was then, and that force is felt by everyone, the patrons of the gift shop, and the many other people who on any occasion visit the school. It has grown larger, yes, but with its increase in size there has been an even greater growth of spirit. Now as I glanced down again at the paper I realized the im- mortality of so great a spirit. Seadafz 'ugh UE, ONCE MGRE, to the crowded war-time Conditions in Washing- ton and Williamsbu1'g, the Senior Trip will be a week in the beautiful quiet of the Poconos. It will be a week long remembered by those who will go. Here is nature at her peak. The long rushing drop at Buck Hill Falls, the rolling, splashing falls called Indian Ladder, will never be for- gotten. The evenings are quietly spent around an open fire or a walk under the moonlit sky. The stillness and atmosphere of tranquil beauty pene- trate the depths of one's soul. Itis a much anticipated relaxation after we have completed all the essentials demanded of Seniors. We all want to express our appreciation for the opportunity of going for a trip like this, a chance, students of few other schools have. 7945

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'i i sscs g 1 'Mis 9? QP' 4 ' Sitting: left to right: lklzllwlx-11 Hahn, Grace Head. Jenn .Iexx'e1t. Virginia Smith, Ulvlzn Harding, Ann l,DeXVii,t Siunsling left to right: llllezilmi' AlilL'lA22lll, Lee A1111 Hahn, Nzinvy lk-z11'So11, lvvllllj' 'll0XX'llSL'llil. Uynthia Smith, .Indy Afcllill, Edith Martin, Nancy Suwiii, coach. Z UR WINTER months were taken up wich an exceedingly successful basketball season. Wfe lost only one game. Again We found the comrad- ship and happiness, characteristic of the Sanford teams. Nancy, with her pep and enthusiasm, always gave that extra pat on the back and encourage- ment to play our best-win or lose. 1945 l