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

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PORTALoJUNE 1. VIRGINIA ACEY 1238 S. Webster Street Dancing is the set hobby of Charlotte's. By keeping up the morale of service men through letters, Charlotte keeps up her own morale. An' other Southernite is heading for the business world. ARLETTE ADAMS 1332 S. Capitol Street Arlette looks dandy in black with gold accessories, two of her favorite colors. She likes to eat and dance, and her dreams include decorating a house in her own way. You can hear her say. T'aint like that. JANET ALBERTS 2517 S. Galloway Street Reds who is forever in hot water. spends most of her time in the movies. Janet's ambition which is in the secretarial world would easily give in to marriage, Wlieii 'LOh. my gosh is heard. you can be sure it's Reds .ANNAMARIE ALZERANO 2903 S. 13th Street Red headed f'i'Al ' with characterist ' Wen yes ' gs. da es ' ska s ai ' a ive ir orts. ' ' io is to b ome a .' graph , but a little whi cottage is surlely in- viting. RITA ANELLO 1821 S. 12th Street Termed the girl with the hilf arious laugh. DizZ. our dark blonde. greenfeyed gal, tall enough to look well in a short coat, intends to be a dress def signer and hopes some day to go to Paris. MARION ANGELITIS 118 McClellan Street lv1arion's greatest ambition is to go to college and land a good job when she graduates. Sports take up a good deal of her time and she actively participates to S.P.H.S.'s benefit. Marion's pet saying is Hello Ish. 945 S.P M BELLA ANTWARG 2453 S. American Street Dolly is often found buried in an exciting book. That is one reason why you'll often hear her say, uDon't bother ine. Bella intends to become a book' keeper after graduating from high school. Good luck, L'Dolly, mighty convinc g gg! L, MCU! If Alai? 1 A k ' ar yn innieu s to swin ants to elop into V- agil Al v swiingkr. She VW! o ,l gym tcacheif fl' ie ' , on her third il K l wand is 1. -,,ls X . Jlihligu Auliohoi E X xl 226131 K , - X . Sartain Street. nd land the utal ollice job, X if Helqi, wants tifjbe diilerent . ince S,P.H:S cms 61 culti- vate a liking. mr spo ta. Helen has develope he hoility to skate and dant Eavgll. Her pct saying is, 'lan glad. . QMARY AVERSA I 2433 S. Percy Street k'Marie intends entering the business world and making a name for herself though her present name seems pretty enough, Skating and dancing use up a good deal off her time and you'll catch her sayi9g. l'm so glad. NATALEEN BAILER 416 Daly Street Nat enjoys outdoor sports and she loves dancing. Her vio' lin playing is one of the line achievements she can be proud of. Maybe someday we'll see her on the stage with the title of A Second jack Benny. N M5 ' FANNIE ARD 1422 ll ln Str t .. lqs w .X if ., Oh, but I will' says' Gwen if they ajk hler. Vihai she prob- ably whl do is vyhte to service' mCQ,r' one 165 her pastimes. 3'Gwen wants 'to be a business XjNQVbu1an. Hope you succeed. Fan' 1112. f