St Marys College - Dove Castellan Yearbook (St Marys City, MD)

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Scored, green, and mischievous are among the many adjectives which can describe the Fresh- man doss of 1947. During those first few weeks we suddenly discovered that St. Mary ' s was quite different from previous schools; with the passing of each week, the true value of living in such on environment was realized. To start off on the right foot, we elected Betty Resh as class president. Class spirit was shown in all activities, especially when eleven girls, intro- duced to hockey for the first time, finished second in the school tournament. The only varsity Fresh- man was Bert Horsmon. With varsity basketball, Bert again represented her doss. In volleyboll season, she was joined by Bobbie Gray for the squad and by Amie Southall in softball season. Bobbie Gray was the onl y member of her class on A. A. Board. Bobbie was manager of modern dance for two consecutive years, carrying the May Day responsibilities. In May the Freshmen boasted one of the prettiest princesses on May Court — Olivene Taft. An exciting year ended; but summer passed quick- ly, finding us back at St. Mory ' s for our Sopho- more year. Olivene Taft was elected class presi- dent and did o tremendous job. In sports, the Sophs come out on top in the intramural tourna- ment, losing only one game. The hockey varsity again claimed Bert Horsmon plus Mary Lou Pinder. The volleyball team included four Freshmen and supplied Betsy Briscoe for the varsity coptain. Bert Horsmon joined the realm of those girls who have won their blazers in two years. Olivene Taft again represented us with her poise and beauty as the school representative to the Apple Blossom Festi- val. Our attractive May Court members were Betty Resh and Caroll Chandler. Then as June and grad- uation drew near, many happy memories were re- lived. For in the fall some members would pursue their studies elsewhere. Yet there were many who planned to return to St. Mary ' s. Thus in the foil of ' 49, there were forty-five mem- bers of the Junior class. We had the largest class and we kept on doing big things. We re-elected Olivene Taft as doss president, placed six of our classmates on the varsity hockey team, and sup- plied a coptoin, Mary Lou Pinder. For basketball, another captain stemmed from us. Bert Horsmon and seven other Juniors were on the varsity. Mary Ann Harryman, Mary Lou Pinder, and Bert were first string forwards and Marion Greenwell a first string guard. To repeat history, we again won the intramural tournament with no losses. Bobbie Gray and Mary Lou Pinder won their blazers and Bert Horsmon won the A. A. trophy for 900 points. Further achieving in athletics, we placed seven Juniors on the eight-man volleyball team. In soft- ball, we claimed six out of nine players. How- ever, sports wos only one stor in our crown. Bert Horsmon represented us as Yeorbook editor with Beverly Sewell assisting. These two girls were also delegotes to the National Student Association. At Hagerstown, Bobbie Gray was elected vice-presi- dent of the Moryland Association of Junior Col- leges. In May, we elected lovely Olivene Taft as our princess, for the third year, on the May Court. Thus the third year of study, work, and fun came to a close. We looked forward to the fall when we would ogoin return — but as Seniors. Joanne Courtney was elected to the class presidency. Beverly Sewell headed the Student Council with Shandren Moore as vice-president. Bert Horsmon was president of the Athletic Association assisted by Bobbie Gray as vice-president. Suzie Chambers was voted head of the French Club. Joan Maust was president of Somadra, capably assisted by Ann Blackwell. The Home Ec. Club claimed Betsy Briscoe os its president. Caroll Chandlar was editor of the newspaper, assisted by Joanne Courtney. Barbara Burkley wos assistont editor of the year- book. So it is obvious that we were o busy group of people. In athletics, we agoin took the honors. We supplied seven varsity hockey members and Joanne Courtney as captain; we also supplied six varsity basketball members and again Bert Horsmon as coptain. Betsy Briscoe and Mary Ann Harryman were our blazer girls. During this year we accomplished many things — many things for the benefit of our class and school. In December, Joanne Courtney was selected to be the spirit of Christmas. Then the year seemed to pass quickly over exams, dances, and frnally graduation. Here many friendships would be ceosed and certainly St. Mary ' s was the place to make true friends. Many of us will be out of the state whether to college or for other reasons; but in the end, happy memories will serve as a source of enjoyment and Alumnae weekend will find many bock at their Alma Mater. 22

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ELLEN GERTRUDE HORSMON Bert To have more spirit than fortune. A.A. Board 2, 3, 4, President 4; Castellan 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor 3; Varsity Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Samadra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Expansion Tours 2, 3; Hostess Committee 4; Assembly Committee 4; F.T.A. 4; Na- tional Student Assc. Delegate 3; Honor Roll 3, 4; Commercial Club 1; Class Secretary 1; Class Vice- President 2; Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis Doubles Champion 2; Tennis Singles Champion 2; Badminton Doubles Champion 2, 3, 4; Badminton Singles Champion 2, 3, 4; Public Relations Com- mittee 2; Orientation Committee 3, 4, Chairman 4; May Day (Music) 2, 3, 4; Junior College As- sociation Delegate 3; Home Ec. Club 4; Social Committee 4. (Four year student) Consistently on outstanding leader, Bert has been on invaluable asset to the class of 1951 and to St. Mary ' s. In the past four years, her personal con- tributions in sports, music, and citizenship have been particularly noteworthy. Bert has given gen- erously of time, effort, and most important of all, herself. Numberless school functions have been spurred on to successful completion by her un- wavering support. Liked and admired by all, she stands among those who make St. Mary ' s what it 21

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djxi§:6 MluiuClTux) cix tU QAMe rStp I, Ann Blackwell, will my artistic talents, including singing, to some upcoming and promising junior, I also will my telephone conversations and week- end dates with Patuxent to Mary Anne Bloke. To Ridgewcy, my little sis, my techniques of conver- sation for squirming out of trouble. May she use it to her best advantage. I, Frances Paul, will my shattered and bedraggled old Nutrition book to Peggy Dinkle. To my little sis, Charlotte Wilson, I will my obility to take showers at last minute, escoping a slip and my dainty little slippers (size 10) to Barbara Bolond to wear as overshoes. 1, Mar7 Ann Harryman, will my arm chair, Chris, and by breadbox to Mary Anne Blake, (tradition- al) To my little sis, Clapp, I will my New oomph so thot she won ' t wear out her stockings. I, Joan Maust, will my opportunities of being a great actress to Georgia Bennett. Also, I will my seat in the smoker to my little sis, Carolyn Os- borne, to use as she sees fit! I, Barbara Long, will my knack for getting zippers in on the wrong side to a future housewife, Nancy Butts. Also I will my big mouth and noise making to my little sis, Mary Claire Turner. I, Jo Courtney, will my jumping ability in Basket- ball to Mary Claire Turner. To Peggy Cecil I will my ability to do a hundred things at one time. To Nancy Clapp, I will my 21 waistline. I, Sue Chambers, will to Georgia Bennett the hopes that her children are like me as she wishes. To Anne Tilghman, 1 will the hopes that our sim- ilar opinions do not get us into trouble. I Bert Horsmon, will my love of athletics and my 1 100 A. A. points to Joan Cook. May you break my record! To my little sis, Bobbie Lee Van Devonter, t will my million jobs in hopes she won ' t have as many gray hairs. I, Olivia Sibley, will my worn-out afflictions to Alice Thompson to use as an outlet to ony mis- chief resembling that of mine. To Mary Ann Blake my wicked back-line hockey stick in hopes that she ' ll never advance to a front-line position. I, Barbara Gray, do hereby will and bequeoth to my little sis, Dorothy Morgon, my height on the bosketball court and my overstable lomp to o fellow West Point Admirer, Carol Ridgeway. I, Judy Legg, will to my little sis, Ann Lowrence, my little stuffed monkey, George (troditionol). To Carol Ridgeway, I will my natural blond hair. i, Barbara Burkley, will my patience in art class lo Carolyn Osborne. To Barbara Bolond, my little sis, the advantage of living in Elklon, among the il legal parsons. May she use them on her first elopement. I, Elizabeth Briscoe, will to Anne Tilghman and Georgia Bennet my broom. To my roommate, Alice Thompson, my chair and to Jeannette Chose, my little sis, my four years of cheerleading. I, Coiysia Burkley, will to Peggy Cecil the exces- sive exercise of my vocal cords. To Kitty Hoen, I will my unusual ability to study. I, Barbora Thompson, will my cheerleading ability to my little sis, Jean Loing, To Dottie Morgon, I will my love for modern art. 1, Joyce Bedell, do hereby will and bequeoth to my little sis, Peggy Dinkle, my s ling shot to keep an eagle eye on my roommate, Koryl Smith. I, Lee Blackistone, do hereby will and bequeath my telephone calls to Alice Thompson and my bread-box to Peggy Bell, my little sis, hoping she con keep more food in it than I did. I, Shondren Moore, will my love for dancing to my little sis, Sylvia Quesoda, who may be able to put it to belter advantage then 1. To Peggy Bell, I will my lovely room with a sunset view. Moy she en- joy it as much as I have. I, Mary Lib Roseberry, will to Jean Loing, a Yankee, my southern accent and to Dottie Mor- gan, my roommate. Miss Custis ' shorthand class. Good luck! I, Olivene Toft, do hereby will ond bequeath what little art talent I hove to my most talented little sis, Nancy Butts. To Diana Lee Johnson, I will what is left of my energy in cheerleading. I, Lee Adams, will to Larry Browne my beauti- ful and undeveloped moustache with the expecta- tion thai he will look better with it than I did. 1, John Paul Cook, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will and bequeath my deepest sym- pathy for the Senior Class of 1951-52 when they come in contact with one John Milton. I, Carroll Chandler, will and bequeath my share of happy moments during my four years at the Seminary to my little sis, Joanne Lawrence. To Anne Tilghman, I will and bequeath my seat on the Red Star Bus headed for the Eastern Shore. 1, Corl Merson, will my big feet (size 13) to Peggy Stevens, so she ' ll have a good understanding. To Charles Donaldson, I will my slim figure so he con get around to classes easier. I, Beverly Sewell, will the presidency of Student Council to any poor soul who feels like spending a year of hard work at the Seminary. To Mary Lib Roseberry, my little sis, I will my life on the Eastern Shore. J)