South Philadelphia High School for Girls - Portal Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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SUCH IS THE STUFF AS DREAMS ARE MADE OF. -Tempest. if AFTER weeks of dreaming and elaborate planning for the grand' event, THE PROM, we realized that it was really to be, like a dream come true. For weeks preceding THE PROM, senior classes buzzed with anticipated excitement. The lunchroom getftogethers offered ample opportunity for settling minor problems, such as: Where am I going to get a P.D.? Do you know any available anemics? With details taken care of, all settled back peacefully, impa' tiently awaiting the eventful day. The evening of May 25, 1945 Hnally arrived, and each girl was dressed in her treasured long gown. After a few hours' work, mir' aculous changes had been accomplished. Where before had stood a pretty girl, now stood a beautiful damsel. In good time we reached our destination and found the beauty of the Ritz Carlton ballroom enhanced by a glory of color as the girls moved about greeting each other and introducing their partners. Later, as we danced to the music of Norman Black's orchestra, the mixture of exotic colors, the smoothness of the dancing, and the joy on all the faces expressed the fulillment of all the delightful expecf tations that had been ours. To add to the pleasure of all, we were honored by the presence of members of our faculty and other in- vited guests. Finally, a little tired, and with dance programs carefully tucked away, we murmured good nightsg and the Senior Prom became a per- fect memory for days to come. Thirty-five