St Marys Hall - La Reata Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1941 volume:

PteAertiinxi Mve If 41 Jla Peata, F ii ii f; h ii ii n The following pages are devoted to the almost futile attempt to express that which cannot be expressed by mere words and pictures. Perhaps it cannot be expressed at all—only suggested. But, because a beautiful scene should be painted, because an inspiring stvry should be told, because a melodious song should be sung, and be- cause an impressive thought should be written, a sincere emotion should be acknowledged. School spirit is one of the most sincere of all emotions and knows no better acknowledgment than in a Year Book, into which we may look in the years that follow and still feel its pre- vailing presence in each face that recalls a friend, each line that brings back some poignant memory. Thus, it is the purpose of this Year Book to capture between its covers that intangible quality, the spirit behind the scenes, which is not confined to the campus, but will, in the future, be found in our hearts. I) EII11' 1 T Ml 1 Though our world today is one of uncertain and changing standards, there are certain ideals which will never change —those of patience, truth, courage, enthusiasm, and human understanding. Thus it is that we dedicate La Reata to Miss Katharine Lee, whose courage and enthusiasm were major factors in the formation of our Year Book, and whose patience, truth, and understanding have enshrined her in the hearts of each of us. Till! IIIIIIIITII III' 1 YEAR IttlIIk It all began around a bridge table. Even the dummy was smart enough to notice that we were trumping our partner's aces, freely discarding kings and queens, carelessly reneging, and in general, playing in a manner which would have given our bridge instructors a case of acute indigestion; and it would not have been difficult to conclude, consequently, that the players were rather preoccupied. Verily, our minds were a thousand miles away from that fateful game. Suddenly, someone put into words that which had been in all our minds, We should and could have individual annuals this year, and I wish we would. Following this passionate and impressive declaration, not a coherent word was uttered all evening. We were absolutely burning with enthusiasm and hastily made countless lists of everything that popped into our heads. Through the thick fog of confusion we clearly perceived, however, that our first step was to secure the School's blessings upon our brain-child; in view of which realization we dedicated our time and energy to the composition of an elaborate speech in which we were prepared to say that the customary La Reala, previously a compilation of School history in pictures, stories, and reports, bound and bequeathed to the Library, was nice, but that we could not all very well exhibit it with pride to our grandchildren and say, This is where I went to school. The next morning, still firmly resolute in our purpose, we found ourselves in Miss Lee’s office. We had hardly begun our well-planned oration on Why We Should Have Annuals when Miss Lee voiced her hearty approval and completed our sales talk with the identical reasons that we had so intended to stress. Imagine our boundless ecstacy! But—there were provisions! Money must be in hand, from sales and from advertisements. There never had been any dispute as to whether we should have separate annuals, and we now knew definitely that we could; there remained only to see if we would. Step number two was to sell a hundred copies of La Reala to the student body. We tied red strings around the fingers of each person who forgot to bring the necessary $3.50, as a reminder to bring it tomor- row,” and eventually succeeded in selling the desired amount of Year Books, which just shows what perse- verance and determination can do. So far, so good. We then gave various local establishments the privilege of advertising. Our efforts along this line were pathetically amusing, but, oddly enough, successful. The first large ad made us almost hysterical with joy, and we ran about congratulating each other for days. There were other days, however, when we seemed to have lost our Midas touch. Meanwhile, at the slightest provocation we would race to Miss Marion Johnson for advice. Although our visits became steadily more frequent she resisted the temptation to lock her door, and, instead, always patiently answered our questions and generously offered suggestions. We are indebted to Miss Johnson, not only for her material assistance but for the spiritual uplift that she gave our weary staff as well. Near the last of March we staggered into the office of our printers. Wearily, but triumphantly, we gently placed a disorderly object, the dummy of La Reala. on the desk. It seemed certain, at last, that we would have a hundred Year Books instead of one. Sometime between the day that the idea was conceived and the day when we handed in the dummy an important discovery was made: Annuals do not put themselves together, but entail much hard work and concentration. We could not order a bright sun for our pictures, and despite our fervid pleas the essays and poems did not pile up into a very overwhelming stack. Proof had to be read; material assembled; pictures drawn. After all that we’ve been through, the staff of La Reala. solemnly vows vengeance upon anyone who flippantly glances through these pages and does not carefully study every word! 8 Jda (leata STAFF Editor-in-Chief. GLORIA GALT Assistant Editor, PATRICIA HEAD Business Manager. SUSAN GRESHAM Art Editor............................................................... MAZI ESKRIDGE Club Editor MILDRED McCALL Feature Editor............... ..... Humor Editor ........... Residence Editor................... Snapshot Editor Social Editor...................... Sports Editor...................... Eleventh Form Representatives ROSEMARY HOWELL JOAN HARRIS ......RUTH SMITH SALLY ANN JUDD GERTRUDE OTTO ..... MOLLIE HART BETTY OSBORN, HELEN STIELER Tenth Form Representatives MARY VANCE, NANCY EAGLES, LAURA GAINES Ninth Form Representatives SALLY BRITTINGHAM, EMYLOU SPEARS TERRY EMERSON Eighth Form Representatives MARJORIE OSBORNE, KATHERINE BERTH IER MITTEN HOWELL Seventh Form Representatives............. SALLY PARRISH, POLLY NIXON KATHERINE ZANDER, PATTY NIXON Contributors..........PEGGY GIESECKE, ELEANOR DANCE, ANN SPINNLER CONSTANCE TERRELL, BARBARA HOWELL, MARY NAN WEST 9 FACULTY MISS KATHARINE LEE Head Mistress B. A. Mount Holyoke; M. A. Columbia University MRS. WILLIAM PEYTON DOBBINS fij . . B. A. Rice Institute; Summer work Harvard University ) j) • . Head of English Department MISS CERDA LOUISE DONOVAN B. A. Newcomb College; M. S. Tulane University; work toward Ph. D. University of Michigan Summer School Head of Mathematics Department MISS SUSAN VIRGINIA FITCHETT B. A. Sweet Briar College Head of Latin Department MISS ALICE AUGUSTA GAINES B. S. in Library Science, Our Lady of the Lake College; School of Library Science, Columbia University Librarian rm , MRS. CLIFFORD CHARLES GILLAND University of San Antonio; Texas Technological College; University of Colorado Primary Department MISS RUTH MARGARET HULL B. S. University of Texas; work toward M. S. University of Texas Assistant in Department of Health and Physical Education, Member of Residence Staff MISS ISABELL JOHNSON B. S., M. A. Missouri University; Diplome Speciale, University bonne, Paris; University of Grenoble, France; International Institute of Graduate Studies, Geneva Head of French Department MISS IDA STANLEY JONES ate Permanent Certificate for High School Mathematics; Science K. MRS. DELAINE KELLOGG B. S. Southwest Texas State Teachers College; Recreation Training School, Hull House, Chicago Dramatics; Arithmetic; English MRS. HOWARD KUETTNER B. A. University of San Antonio h Head of Science Department; Chemistry; General Science W ' v MRS. WILLIAM DAVID McCABE vi Incarnate Word College; Columbia University; MRS. HUBER I POUQUET ' National Academy of Design School of Fine and Applied Arts, New York and Paris; study at the Head of Art Department University of Sorbonne, Paris; University of Grenoble, France; MISS HAZELGENE CRILEY University of Texas f B. S. Kellogg School of Physical Ji e?tion ; work • . toward M. A. Upwcjsjlp ot Texi Head of the Depa nfArfHealth. ' vj V In Charge of Residence Activities and Permissions MISS GWENDOLYN MAE PEATLING, R. N. Resident Nurse 10 FACULTY MRS. GERMAINE BORDAS LIPSCOMB French BETTY LONGAKER WILSON Chicago Musical College; American Conservatory of Music Voice Training; Repertoire; Chorus g I MISS EMMA SOLIS B. A. University of Texas; Universidad NaciqQJ Head of Spanish Department (on leave of psence 1941) MISS MARY MATHIS B. A. Incarnate Word College; work toward M. A. University of Southern California Reading; Spelling; Writing miss jane McDonald B. A. Southern Methodist University; M. A. Columbia University History; English; Mathematics MRS. ERNEST HALBERT POWELL B. A. Trinity University; M. A. Columbia University; Summer work with University of Southern California Director of Studies; English MISS MARIA del SOCORRO RUIZ B. A. Incarnate Word College S panis h %Y, MRS. EDWIN OLIVER SARRA'IT, Jr. , B. A. Winthrop College; special work Columbia University ’ Head of Loner School; Grammar , , (y, r � vC y MISS FLORENCE ELAINE SIMON B. A. Our Lady of the Lake College; work toward M. A. University of Texas Social Studies MISS ISABEL SPENCE B. A. Incarnate Word College; work toward M. A. University of Texas Third Form MISS GRETCHEN ESTABROOK TONKS B. A., M. A. Vassar College Head of History Department; History; History of Art LaRUE LOFTIN CONLON Cincinnati Conservatory of Music; Royal Conservatory, Leipzig, Germany Piano; Theory; Music Appreciation MISS KATHARINE LOUISE FISCHER B. S. in H. E. University of Texas Assistant Treasurer; Business Manager 13 ISSES September 10, 1940. December 1, 1940. Dear Karl: You should see us now. We run around with a little undecided authority. All the seniors are sporting their blue ties. We got our privileges earlier this year! There's only one drawback—if we use our privileges, we forget to study and arc liable to lose them. Oops—there goes the bell—I have to go to our first class meeting. Confusedly yours, Henrietta. Dear Karl: Our Christmas dance is going to be on the 18th at the Country Club. It's going to be a killer! Mrs. McCabe is helping us fix the decorations they're so cute letters from the girls to Santa will be tacked up all over the walls. Johnnie Fielder will be in the groove! Do you think you could escape long enough to escort me to our shindig? Desperately yours, Henrietta. HENRIETTA HIGHSCHOOL Ml. KaSll KuAAicuhufl February 10, 1941. Dear Karl: Ads, ads, ads! That’s all we talk about! Don’t tell anyone yet, but we’re putting the annual over. Things arc buzzing around we must make money for the year book—and we are going to give a Fiesta on March 7th—and at this point I had better find out if I’m going to graduate this year—Mrs. Powell—here I come— Dubiously yours, Henrietta. March 8, 1941. Dear Karl: The Fiesta was on the ball! The Pan-American idea was swell! And the cabaret was a dill—you should have seen us doing the rhumba and tango— morroccos are still rattling in my ears. The bull fight was a scream! The whole affair wouldn't have gone over without the help everyone gave us. Well —I must dispense with this nonsense. Not so hilariously yours, Henrietta. May 29, 1941. Dear Karl: Tomorrow is graduation! My heart feels synco- pated! The exercises will be about 4:30 and then the alumnae are giving us a dinner. Do you think you will be here in time for the dance on the terrace? I’ll see you tomorrow. Henrietta. 15 ■ Gotta meet the 5 o’clock bus! . . . Yes, Romey, you have to go to school... The proud owner . .. Shatzie’s stripes ... Our bootiful blue-eyed baby... Any homework, Sally Ann?... Now, I'll tell one . . . We like your pajamas, Bunkie ... Class officers, Shatzie Stieler, President; Betty Osborn, Vice-President; Lucille Dcrdcn, Secretary; Susan Gresham, Treasurer . . . Tooth-less . . . Guess where we are! . . . I’m too young to die! 16 17 ELEVENTH FORM HELEN RUTH STIELER He doth nothing hut talk, of his horse.” Shakespeare Entered 1937 President of Graduating Class: ’41 President of Form X: ’40 Residence Council: '38, ’39, ’40 Captain of Tawakannas: ’38 Treasurer of Latin Club: '39 Latin Club: ’37, ’38, ’39 Spanish Club: ’40 is PHYLLIS LUCILLE DERDEN Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” Chesterjield Entered 1938 Secretary of Graduating Class Lieutenant of Capers Secretary of Spanish Club Spanish Club: '39, ’40, ’41 Book Club: ’40, ’41 French Club: ’38, ’39, ’40, ’41 MAY WILLACY ESKRIDGE Words, words, words.” Shakespeare Entered 1932 Art Editor of La Reata: ’41 President of French Club: ’41 French Club: ’40, ’41 Book Club: ’40, ’41 Latin Club: ’37 Dramatic Club: ’39, ’41 vQ. — 5 Y-V Sova V ..v cY Vcxoe. c- w' A OuA Vd V vq. VoAoYaoW awd oWAC-SoVAC V- i X svvt o. Xv v. c.oJs.Y.TY V Vc Vo V C -tocjc . . , GLORIA GALT Better late than never.” Heywood Entered 1940 Editor-in-Chief of La Reata: ’41 French Club: ’41 Book Club: ’41 SUSAN MARIA NEGLEY GRESHAM Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” Pope Entered 1930 Secretary of Graduating Class: '41 Business Manager of La Reala: ’41 Vice-President of Form X: ’40 French Club: ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40, '41 Latin Club: ’37, ’38, ’39, ’40 Book Club: ’41 Tennis Club: ’40 Choral Club: ’40 Dramatic Club: ’39 20 JOAN HARRIS And unextinguished laughter shakes the skies. Pope Entered 1940 French Club: ’41 Humor Editor of La Reata: ’41 MARIANNA CATHERINE FRANKLIN HART Eyes of unholy blue. Moore Entered 1931 Reentered 1937 Sports Editor of La Reata: ’4l Capers’ Captain: ’41 President of Book Club: ’41 Sergeant-at-arms of Book Club: ’40 President of Spanish Club: ’40 Spanish Club: ’38, ’39, ’40, ’41 President of Tennis Club: ’41 Tennis Club: ’40, ’41 Hockey Club: ’41 All All-Star Teams: '38, ’39, ’40, ’4i Dramatic Club: ’39, ’40, ’41 Junior Red Cross Representative 21 PATRICIA EMILY HEAD It JQaQ XjezT jj telflULUO C XjlXZXs OlOI Ot «JL fcJLXA-Q� . cx OSIQloJ orrfc?xci) I1. JCX-A jic Q) -Od '■ (« revoir, she cried, and waved her lily hand. Gay Entered 1933 Reentered 1937 Assistant Editor of La Reata: ’41 Vice-President of Book Club: ’41 Vice-President of Spanish Club: ’40 Spanish Club: ’38, ’39, ’40, ’4l Latin Club: ’38, ’40 Dramatic Club: ’41 Choral Club: ’40 ROSEMARY HOWELL The fashion wears out more apparel than the man.” Shakespeare Entered 1939 Feature Editor of La Reata: ’41 Choral Club: ’40, ’41 Book Club: ’41 Tennis Club: ’41 Swimming Club: ’40 French Club: ’40, ’41 22 SALLY ANN JUDD There’s no place like home.” Payne Lntered 1940 Snapshot Editor of La Reata: '41 Spanish Club: '41 Book Club: '41 BETTY JEAN OSBORN The music breathing from her face.” Byron Entered 1936 Vice-President of Graduating Class: '41 Secretary of Class: '40 President of French Club: '40 French Club: '39, '40, '41 Secretary-Treasurer of Latin Club: '40 Latin Club: '39, '40 President of Choral Club: '41 Vice-President of Choral Club: '40 Swimming Club: '40, '41 Hockey Club: ’41 GERTRUDE OTTO Mirth, with thee 1 mean to live.” Milton Entered 1939 Social Editor of La Reata: ’41 Spanish Club: ’40, ’41 Latin Club: ’40 Book Club: ’40 J Swimming Club: ’41 0 s'' 2? JANICE RUTH SMITH Oh Heaven! Were man hut constant, he were perfect.” Shakespeare Entered 1937 Residence Editor of La Reata: ’41 Chorus: '40, ’41 Dramatic Club: ’40, ’41 Spanish Club: ’40, ’4l Captain of Tawakannas: ’41 j „ ' 24 1 TENTH FORM CIRCUS We’re a queer menagerie, we Tens! After all we should be, since we’re the largest class in School, and as varied as if we were 57 instead of 37. Some of us are definitely interested in boys and the rather steady murmur of Girl, he is so nice! and Girl, read this letter, and Girl, let’s drive up to see him, is punctuated only by high squeals of girlish excitement. But, some of us are equally interested in what goes on in the world, and carried the School's straw vote, to say nothing of winning the Time Current Events Test with the highest score in the entire school. We’ve always been good at debating! And horses! Some of us dream of owning stock farms and developing the finest strain in the Southwest, and silverware is beginning to accumulate on several mantle pieces, won against formidable competition in many rings. Some of us should be interior decorators, after assembling colored squares in the afghans that we’ve knitted for the Red Cross. Green—pink—where can we put that orange square? Zoology students? Yes, we have one who thinks that the study of bug eyes is fascinating! Our study of the heart is confined to the sterling silver and enamel variety, with the exception of at least one budding doctor. Many of us are collectors. Gadgets, especially patriotic jewelry (including wings), are our hobby. The Trial of Macbeth brought out all the Sarah Bernhardt in us, to say nothing of our legal tendencies. But we re outgrowing the Awkward Age (or think we are!). No longer do we admire pallid faces, high- lighted only with limpid eyes and a smooch of purple lipstick. A menagerie, yes. And we wonder what next year will add to our infinite variety.” 25 Evacuate, there’s Miss Hull! . . . Pat's heart bracelet is just a little too chunky! . . . At every word a reputation dies” . . . That last minute cramming . . . Our dimpled darling ... Sitting on the old top rail” ... B. W. R. 26 Scoop! Where are Woodward, David and Bill?... Keep your eyes on the road ... Ho- hum! . . . Mrs. Kuettner, our sponsor . . . Sleight of hand ... It must be good . . . Three Musketeers. 27 TENTH FORM beyerlV'ba er A A r BETTYE JANE BAKER v } AR AI A jf NI CARA VAY N J f Wtf JOANNE CARLTON 'M W EMA BURNS DOROTHEA CHITTIM Yv-V k e OTW . O Y -tW«. «gvjJCA’Yc.b't ttJj« kurKJ jJ� — 1 oJ ELEANOR DANCE LAURA GAINES V'Jc?. Wrtjsi-A fit, %JZ5; NANCY EAGLES MARGARET GIESECKE PATRICIA 29 GERALDINE HARMAN EDITH FLY JARRELL ETHEL JONES ilARY ANN LEY lABGrM£DAVIDV suilli «I'e-I. XV DOLLY MORROW y -V _ . . e - ’ ■ Y Wrf' Vy-X ELEANOR POWELL EUGENIA SEALY MARGARET SIBLEY DOROTHY SPENCER 31 ANN SPINNLER low- tx JL SI a£ Jm. fb fts o£ J2 v« ftlwil. aw. � u w. , fr f• ?: 0 5 ouw W ajLHuLfi. ofc ; W- .0 S ± 3E£? ££ ; yAU- '% ' (U ri - ------- iyiX-A oJLlJ(WuLi yru r ■X fS- b Lfi4-£-ou £a -c fL - - V ® o 3 j7-t U Isnsv lU. Cm £ MARY NAN WEST Oiys , mS jLcj WINNIE LEA WILLIAMS ELLEN FARR l] fjh ! Cl mSP y :T ptiOsi fu cA EDITH WOLF OLA ZACHRY MARY PASCHAL NAOMI CAMPBELL MARIE DENNIG V,c i 53 9ti Pi upi September 13th—We return saddened by the loss of Ragsdale, but well reinforced by Madge Barclay, Virginia Holmgreen, Patsy Galt, Jane Ransom, Barbara Howell and others; and we are happy to find that Miss Fitchett is our sponsor. 13th Floppy acts dignified—what’s the world com- ing to? 28th Elaine enlightens the class on the subject of birds. October 10th—Rosie’s got a new beau—a cadet?—could be. 16th—Red Cross is financially assisted by Fifteen Dollars from the IXth form. 31st—We pull a few Halloween pranks at Sally B's. Cheez-it! De cops! November 3rd—Lunky gets somewhere on time and shocks the class. 10th—Telephone company requests Patsy to linrt her phone conversations with Richard to one-halt an hour. 14th—Frances Booth arrives from Washington, mak- ing us twenty strong. 17th- -We discover that we have a genius in our midst—Sally B. December 6th Mildred admits she doesn't know the answer! Would you believe it? 13th Someone wants Nancy for his Christmas doll we wonder who? 18th—We have a good time putting our big feet ” at the Christmas dance. 19th—Happy days are here again—Vacation! 24th Valley comes into Marthas life. January 6th—Peru loses, but we gain—Olga. 15th We didn’t know Evans and Howell had black hair ... or is it red? 18th—Some one comments on Terry's eyes (stars). 20th—Little Rex arrives—is Lizzy thrilled! 27th—Em Iou mixes the alphabet in geometry, and comes out with triangles lettered RAT and SAP. 29th Ransom and McCall continue their feud. February 2nd—History test—GLOOM. 11th—Hearing test. Mattie goes around all day thinking she's deaf, until she discovers she had her ear phone on backwards. 14th—Sally Witt does not honor Danny with her presence, and the stables were open. 25th—Each member of the 2nd year Latin Class claims she had a steady date at 8:30 every night with a guy named Julius Caesar.” 27th Paula, better known as Hedy, takes time off from Schreiner Institute to join us. March 4th—The postman fails to bring Jinny her daily letter from W. L.! 7th—Olga turns candy vendor for Fiesta. 24th—Everyone returns, eager (?) for work. 29th Some ninth form members prove to be able equestriennes. April 1st—Frame-up—Teachers are the victims. 13th—Easter—we eat again, and how! 20th Rosie learns how to style her coiffure in one easy lesson. 22nd—Ninth Form recovers from heat and exhaus- tion of Cavalcade. May 7th—Bishop’s Day—Athletic members of the Ninth Form win prizes. 25th—Service for the entire school at Christ Church. We attend church for a change. 30th—We shed crocodile tears, to our amazement! 35 If Nancy can wear a white sweater, I can, too, Mrs. Powell! . . . Soldier’s delight . . . Turn it on, Frances, then it will start! . . . Eat, drink, and be merry,” because next period------! . . . Madge prefers to stand after riding Bonnie bareback . . . What! Drink- ing again? Now, smile!” . . . We live to eat . . . Could Floppy have taken interpretive dancing, maybe, huh? . . . Bet Mildred would cheer louder if John were playing . . . It’s probably signed, Love, Dick Harbordt” . . .Just another bookworm. 36 37 NINTH FORM Booth . . . Olga de Bottari Terry Emerson Sally Brittingham Jane Evans . . . Patsy Galt . . . Florence Harrison . . . Nancy Fly Hildebrand Virginia Holmgreen . . . Barbara Howell a • oIaA ou Ux o Ojo ydclwft • Cy oJbaMuJft g? tv -YVki-M . «SEU a AA, ’ CA IOvw jP, VaVUv. - Cm� «V Mildred McCall . . . Martha McMurry . . . Paula Raigorodsky . . . Jane Ransom Elaine Seidel Elizabeth Simpson . . . Emylou Spears . . . Christie Walne . . . Loraine Warner Rosemary Whitehead . . . Sally Witt 59 THROUGH THE PICTURE FRAME On three mornings each week William Shakespeare looks down from the walls of the English room upon Form VIII's class meeting, a sardonic, yet sympathetic, expression adorning his face of canvas; and on three mornings each week he probably marvels how well some of his lines apply to the members of our class. To be more specific: Kax Berth ier— The hand that made you fair, hath made you good. Jane Chinn— For brevity is the soul of wit. Jacqueline Cosner, Marjorie Osborne Two lovely berries moulded on one stem. Jean Gaddis— Speak low if you speak of love.” Joan Gernet— Denmark’s a prison. Mitten Howell— Let it serve for table-talk. Carol Liebmann— As merry as the day is long. Amanda Marosis— Silence is the perfectest herald of joy. Patricia Murchison— Young in limbs, in judgment old. Marjory Harris, Suzanne Straus— This is the short and long of it. Barbara Owen— From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot, he is all mirth. Jacqueline Ramsdell— Some Cupid kills with ar- rows, some with traps. Ruth Ann Ratcliffe— The mirror of all courtesy.” Jo Ann Schoolfield, Virginia Webb— You two are bookmen.” Curtis Smith— Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low—an excellent thing in woman. Rosemary Spear— Oh, what may man within him hide, Though angel on the outward side. Dorothy Southerland— All the world’s a stage.” Benita Wiedermann— My kingdom for a horse. Dorothy Wilson— A very valiant trencher man. Though Willie—meaning no disrespect, but after spending a portion of almost every day in his presence, we feel so chummy that it is difficult to say Mr. Shakespeare—has had no reason to deviate from his original statement, What fools these mortals be! , he must, nevertheless, be grateful to Form VIII for keeping him so well entertained! Perhaps this little true-to-life drama lacks the suspense and pathos of his famous plays, but it must be refreshing to hear people give their own unrehearsed lines for a change. Isn’t it, Willie? 41 Triple exposure . . . Something’s fishy! . . . Still fishy . . . Grin and bear it . . . Class officers: Kax Berthier, President; Curtis Smith, Vice-President; Dot Wilson, Secretary- Treasurer . . . Having any luck?... Mrs. Dobbins, our sponsor . . . Mrs. Kueltner’s kiddies . . . The four o’clock whistle. 42 43 9 V Katherine Berthier . . . Jane Chinn . . . Marjory Harris . . . Mitten Howell EIGHTH FORM _ j- SP jjevfoisner... Jean Gaddis... Jean Gernert r Liebmann . .. Amanda Marosis .. . Patricia . Marjorie Osborne jTesjfc UuJ iy w f Barbara Jane Owen . . . Jacqueline Ramsdcll . . . Ruth Ann Ratcliffe ... Jo Ann School- field ... Curtis Smith Rosemary Spear . . . Suzanne Straus . . . Dorothy Sutherland .. . Virginia Webb . . . Benita Wiedermann ... Dorothy Wilson , 45 ILL, Laj t4 0—l — SEVENTH FORM HISTORY I he door opened, and the twins bounced in screaming, We’ve been promoted! We've been promoted! We’ve been-------.” Well, I really can t believe it! exclaimed their mother. Oh, not that my children aren’t smart enough to be advanced, she added hastily, but it seems such an incredibly short time ago that 1 was a member of the Seventh Form!” Oh, was it fun to be in the Upper School? the twins eagerly inquired. My memory book can probably answer that better than I can. If you like, I will show it to you, provided, of course, that we can find it. Deciding that the old trunk in the attic was the logical residing place of the memory book, they proceeded to climb the stairs. Reaching the top they pulled the dusty and generously belabeled trunk into the light and began rummaging among its tumbled contents. An old Social Studies notebook was the first object to be unearthed. That reminds me of Miss Tonks, our Social Studies teacher, and sponsor, commented their mother. Before she could tell the twins about Miss Tonks’ patience and understanding, they discovered the book for which they had been searching and began to study its old, faded yellow and white pages. Their attention was instantly attracted by the snapshots decorating the first pages and they begged to be told their significance. Those were taken at the Mission Conception,” they wrerc informed. In spite of nearly falling when peering down the dark recesses of the old well and getting our hands covered with cactus spines, we had a grand time and learned quite a bit about the life of monks. So, you see, education and pleasure can be combined.” Here s a pamphlet that I got when we visited St. Mark’s Community House,” continued their mother as she turned the page. We saw many children of different nationalities enjoying a supervised play hour there. They ail seemed so happy that it made us happy just to watch them. Where did you get this little cluster of red berries, Mother? About the middle of December we all piled into Miss Tonks’ car and drove to the country to gather greens to decorate the school building. It was fun running busily around through the corridors and up and down the stairs and trying to create an atmosphere of Christmas. After many laborious hours, in which we hammered our thumbs, stepped on thumbtacks, and trailed leaves and squashed berries throughout the build- ing, our work was done and, surveying it, we were well pleased with the results. Look, children, here arc some notes that I made when we all went to the Witte Museum. I must take you there some time and tell you all I learned about painting and sculpturing. What’s in this envelope? Oh! It’s only a ticket stub. Yes, but it represents our trip to Austin, which was the most exciting trip of all. We went up on the train and before we arrived Miss Criley, our chaperon, had acquired numerous wrinkles and gray hair due to our excessive exuberance. We saw a wonderful group of dancers in the college auditorium and then had a slumber party in the women’s gym. Of course, no one slumbered. The next morning we went swimming and then played all sorts of games. I remember as well as if it were yesterday. I hope we have as much fun in the Seventh Form as you did.” I'm sure you will if you do half as many of the wonderful things that we did. Oh, Mother, what is this?” asked one of the twins as she uncovered a hitherto unmentioned sheet of paper. Never mind about that, children! That’s my grade card. 47 Your feet’s too big” . . . See the pin I got at the Fiesta!” ... A wit in our midst? Impossible! . . . Don't point, indicate . . . How big? ... Not a bad ad for the Rio Vista Dairy. 48 Off again, Miss Tonks? ... Knit two, rip two ... Well, don’t just stand there! . . . And what do you think of the policies of the present ad- ministration? (9 SEVENTH FORM Barbara Briggs . . . Mary Friedrich . . . Marion Hamilton Roxanng lHelmhold ... Jujia Maury ... Marjorie Morrow DU , IouIm tiUvoMjA OUlUlCS 4o ®nt. •Suj£l svi Qal I knaus. so ' Rt qooci ir� l£ ■0,c . «? 4 vtf - Tt j c -r+n £' PVtViJ 9� . w-� - yvwc.st' anvi v «t y-k«_ r 5 . i y ' ji 0 3 . T 4. ir tr k. £ hi a1' J)-' .... -UjuUkU. .V '7 w (( U i- o u, C vuj «Zw ', ,r w� - XJ.- � Wf vr t, i (xLjfrAX 0 4 ©wlujV , '- 5 - I� k.ejtf ►« � (v.1. j U 'M- T'k ajA,f •■? I WlC is V , , Cy tw W «a. u.. r ,{i ww. 4 Oa ' ) Hu.cA U k Paf o «. 3 “.4fX e «£. its “V4- • ! ® 4 . jr v (T- , J ysA SA' jV v$ y P oV ‘ attv Nixon Polly Nixon . . . Martha Otto y ' f i «. Sally Cary Parrish . . . Mary Martha Ragsdale . . . Nancy Russell ,' Katharine Zander si ORGANIZATIONS LE CERCLE FRANCA IS On s’amusc bcaucoup Le Cercle Francais is an honorary French Club presided over by our French teacher, Miss Isabel I Johnson, and meets once a month. Les Officers du Cercle: Presidentc Mazi Fskridgc Vice-Presidente.................................................„ Barbara Howell Sec.-Tresoriere..................-......................... Edith Wolf Les Membres du Cercle: Katherine Berthier Mitten Howell Lucille Derden Beverly Baker Gloria Galt Susan Gresham Ethel Jones Mildred McCall Patricia Murchison Betty Osborn Dorothy Sutherland Jean Sealy Constance Terrell Mary Vance Edith Wolf Winnie Lea Williams The activities arc varied and interesting. During the year a play En Wagon” was enjoyed by all. It was given by the VUIth Form, with Katherine Berthier as the star, and was superbe.” Another entertaining event was a trip to Austin to see La Femme du Boulanger. French fortune-telling with cards is great fun and often highlights our meetings. Songs such as La Marseillaise and II pluct, bergere arc sung, and delicious refreshments are served. La scene finale sera le diner chez Rene. 52 THE LATIN CLUB Pontifex Maximus (Sponsor) Miss Susan Fitchett Consul (President) ..................................................................... Mary Ann Ley Praetor (Vice-President) ..................................................................... Nancy Eagles Curule Aedile (Secretary) Bettye Jane Baker Quaestor (treasurer) Mildred McCalI Resolutions Passed During 1940-1941 A. D. Resolved: That new members are the life blood of the Senate. Their admission was well arranged. Resolved: That all members have widened their knowledge of Rome and Roman customs during the session. Resolved: That Saturnalia is a festival which should be celebrated with the play, Eo Saturnalia,” and with the giving of gifts. Resolved: That the seventeenth birthday of the club was an immense success. Resolved: That proper adjournment requires a Roman banquet. THE SENATE Madge Barclay Sally Brittingham Naomi Campbell Barbara Caraway Terry Emerson Patsy Galt Nancy Hildebrand Barbara Howell Ola Zachry Edith Jarrell Martha McMurry Paula Raigorodsky Jane Ransom Elaine Seidel Emylou Spears Sally Witt Edith Wolf 53 THE SPANISH CLUB Sponsor—Miss Maria Ruiz Purpose—The purpose of the Spanish Club is to train its members to carry on intelligent conversations in Spanish. Amusement—Planned by a committee of three, the amusements of the club include many novel ideas. Re- freshments, also served by the committee, might likewise be considered good entertainment. Name—El Margil, from whom the club derives its name, was a Spanish priest who founded many missions in the southwestern part of the United States. Items OF NOTE—Songs in Spanish add a touch of Latin American color to the monthly meetings of the Spanish Club. One of the favorites is La Golondrina. Unscrambling words in Spanish taxes the in- genuity of the members frequently. S ERVITORS— (Officers) President_________________ Joan Valdez Secretary -.........Joanne Carlton Vice-President ........ Christie Walne Treasurer .............. Margaret Sibley H OUSE HOLD— (Members) Bettye Jane Baker Olga de Bottari Eleanor Dance Lucille Derden Terry Emerson Betty Farmer Laura Gaines Florence Harrison Mol lie Hart Patricia Head Nancy Hildebrand Martha McMurry Gertrude Otto Elaine Seidel Elizabeth Simpson Ruth Smith Emylou Spears Dorothy Spencer Helen Stieler Mary Ann Thornton Loraine Warner Mary Nan West Sally Witt 54 THE BOOK CLUB Dedicated to the purpose of reading and enjoying poetry and prose by contemporary authors. Copyrighted by Forms Ten and Eleven. Miss Alice Gaines, Sponsor Mollie Hart, President Hattie Head, Vice-President Ola Zachry, Secretary-Treasurer Joyce Kelso, Sergeant-at-Arms Chapter I October.........................Election of officers Chapter II November...................Reports on living authors Barbara Caraway reads us a short story. Chapter III December By the open fire at Miss Lee’s house, listening to modern poetry and drinking hot chocolate. Chapter IV February The Road Back to Miss Lee’s house, where we heard parts of Kabloona, thank- ful we were not Esquimaux. Mazi Eskridge Sally Ann Judd Gloria Galt Mary Ann Ley Peggy Giesecke Mild red McCa 11 Susan Gresham Dolly Morrow Rosemary Howell Edith Wolf Chapter V March......................We heard Robert Frost talk about the art of writing and living. Chapter VI April A special day for a special guest. May Bohemian Night” at the Carriage House Kitchen. Fun, Food, and Song. L’ Envoi We of the Book Club give this volume, along with fifteen others, to the Library of Saint Mary’s Hall. Pinis The first Monday of each month. Table of Contents Ema Burns Barbara Caraway Dorothea Chittim Tulah Dance Lucille Derden 55 CHORAL CLUB During the school year Mrs. Wilson directed the Choral Club which met once a week at the Residence, and which was attended enthusiastically. The entire group worked very hard on a musical programme, which was presented at a tea during the spring term. At the service at Christ Church, the entire Choral Group took the place of the regular choir, and presented an inspiring musical service. The success of the Choral Club this year was due mainly to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Wilson and the President, Betty Osborn. The other members are as follows: Barbara Briggs Barbara Caraway Dorothea Chittim Tulah Dance Terry Emerson Roxanna Helmbold Rosemary Howell Joyce Kelso Carol Liebmann Julia Maury Polly Nixon Patty Nixon Mary Martha Ragsdale Jo Ann Schoolfield Ruth Smith Edith Wolf 56 THE DRAMATIC CLUB A play in one act Cast: Berthier, K. Brittingham, S. Chittim, D. Eskridge, M. W. Gaddis, J. Hart, M. Head, F. Helmbold, R. McMurry, M. Marosis, A. Murchisom, F. Osborne, M. Ramsdell, J. Schoolfield, J. A Smith, R. Sutherland, D. Warner, L. Zachry, O. Scene I The first meeting of the Dramatic Club. It was decided that the Dramatic Club would meet once a week. Mrs. Delaine Kellogg, our director, read plays with us. Scene II Dorothy Wilson, Ola Zachry, Martha McMurry, and Mollie Hart gave Thursday Evening,' a play by Christopher Morley, one morning in Big Study. Scene III The Dramatic Club went to the Little Theater Workshop to get first hand information on how scenery, costumes, etc., arc made. Scene IV On Sunday night, February 23, the Dramatic Club went to the dress rehearsal of A Slight Case of Murder given by the Little Theater. Final Curtain. 57 F.L TALLER, ARTS AND CRAFTS THE MUSIC STUDIO 58 FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD FORMS FOURTH, FIFTH, AND SIXTH FORMS 59 ACTIVITIES THE HALLOWEEN PARTY The Halloween party given the latter part of October was the first in a series of more and better school parties to be presented by the Athletic Council. The party was record-breaking in the pleasure that it afforded, and members of the Upper School crowded the gym from nine until eleven. The decorations which lent the atmosphere of a barn — for the party was a barn dance — were very attractive. Bundles of hay were scattered around the walls, and a trough full of peanuts and popcorn was placed conveniently near the door. Jack-o-lanterns adorned the windows and corn stalks stood in the corners of the room. Among the many exciting events that took place during the evening were the cock-crowing contest—won by Mrs. Powell—and the hog-calling contest. Many Daisy Maes and Li’l Abners could be seen putting their little foot and capering around doing little brown jug and square dances. Over in one corner a little farmer's lass dipped her braids in a tub of water, while bobbing for an apple, and in another corner several farmer's lads were engaged in a wrestling match. The bar was crowded throughout the evening, and many guests were overcome by the strong spirits in the Kickapoo Joy Juice. At eleven o'clock, after an evening filled with many exciting and hilarious events, every one bundled up their braids and freckles, their pinafores and blue jeans and departed. 60 THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Saint Mary's Hall produced its Christmas pageant in the school building this year, for the intense cold necessitated giving the pageant inside. As the story of the birth and adoration of the Christ child was narrated in word, song .::id pantomime, the shepherds, kings and little children added their part to the complete picture. In the subdued lighting, the living characters in the nativity scene, costumed similar in color, line and design to the Fra Angelico paintings of Italy, gave an effect of ethereal beauty, transcending the conceptions of reality. Hand painted programs made by the pupils of the art department informed the audience that the Biblical Reader was Gloria Galt and the Secular Reader, Beverly Baker. Patricia Head was Mary, Mollic Hart, Joseph. The other characters were Sally Ann Judd, Lucille Derden, Joan Harris, Annie Mae Funk, and Rosemary Howell, as Shepherds; Helen Stieler, Mazi Eskridge and Gertrude Otto, as the three kings; Barbara Howell, the angel; Joan Valdez and Nell Dumas, villagers. Members of Little Study were little children who knelt before the manger of the Christ child. The voices of the chorus brought to the pageant the traditional carols that narrate the Christmas Story. 61 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION HELD AT SAINT MARY’S HALL October 29th. Today the furious campaign for the school election of the national candidates for the presidency got under way in Big Study. It was sponsored by the Eleventh Form History Class under the guidance ot Miss Gretchen Tonks. The Democratic party was represented by Lucille Dcrden, Gloria Galt, Mollie Hart, Patricia Head, and Ruth Smith. Those on the Republican side were Mazi Eskridge, Susan Gresham, Joan Harris, Rose- mary Howell, and Helen Stieler. Banners and posters were everywhere for the occasion. The members of the entire school were gathered to witness the heated debate between both parties followed by a rebuttal. The voting was open to members of the school who were above nine years of age, and who had successfully completed the third form. The only require- ment was the payment of a poll tax to defray expenses, the tax being a penny. October 30th. On the terrace overlooking the courtyard, where many people were assembled, the Republicans held their rally. Speeches were shouted to the general public. Orange and pink pamphlets were showered from above. Pro-Willkie fans eagerly adorned themselves and their ties with buttons that had been attached to chewy candy. Meanwhile the Democratic promotors paraded around in single file. They were wearing black veils, with funeral wreaths on their heads, and carrying large white handkerchiefs to weep into. Several appropriate placards with inscriptions hung down their backs. It will be a mournful day if Willkie is elected and We rose with Roose- velt, why wilt with Willkie? This challenge was answered before the day was over with a poster saying; We had rather Wilt with Willkie than rot with Roosevelt.' The rest of the day was comparatively quiet, the only noticeable changes were the posters that seemed to spring up like mushrooms all over the campus, not to mention the propaganda or literature” that appeared in the most mysterious fashion. 62 October 31st. This will be an important day as the results of Mrs. Dobbins gallup poll arc to be announced. They have been tabulated by the Eighth Form, and give the Republican nominee a 2Qr r majority over Mr. Roosevelt. Today the Democratic rally was held by the swimming pool. The day was cloudy, but that had no effect on the crowd. The speakers were introduced by a trumpet flourish. More colorful banners were displayed, and many fine points of the candidate were stressed. The usual amount of literature propaganda, and buttons were dis- tributed amongst the onlookers. During this time the Republican party members were doing a pantomime for the spectators to contradict their opponents’ statements. November 1st. Once more a series of speeches were delivered in Big Study. Both parties had become more bold in their remarks and emphatic in their statements. The voters were to decide whom to vote for on the following day. In order that this campaign be carried on as nearly like the national one the voting was to be done by secret ballot. Strict secrecy was to be preserved at all times. November 2nd. Every eligible person cast her vote by checking in a circle with the elephant or the donkey as the case might be. That done, the paper was folded and put into a scaled shoe box until it was tabulated, and the final results read at Assembly on Monday, November 5th. November 5th. The day of reckoning is here along with the final results of the school election. The elector from each class was called on to announce the manner in which she cast her electoral votes. When the whole was finally added on the board Wendell L. Willkic had won by a margin of a few votes. It had been the opinion of many that there would be a landslide in his favor, but the gallup poll was the most accurate of all the guessing done. 63 THE CHRISTMAS DANCE The annual Christmas Dance of Saint Mary’s Hall was given at eight o’clock on Wednesday night, the eighteenth of December. Miss Katharine Lee, Mrs. John Bennett, and Miss Cerda Donovan did the graduates the honor of receiving their guests. The color scheme of red and white prevailed throughout the decorations, planned by Mrs. McCabe and the Dance Committee composed of Bunkie Otto, Lucille Derden, Betty Osborn, and Gloria Galt. Two white Christmas trees ornamented with red lights stood on either side of the orchestra, and enormous red and white candy canes w'ere crossed above each entrance to the ball room and above the mantel. Clusters of red and white balloons were tied about the room and two giant red stockings were hung by the chimney with care.” Letters to Santa Claus from various girls and their escorts were arranged on the walls and served as a source of entertainment as well as decoration. The dance programme was highlighted by such dances as the Grand March, Put Your Little Foot, Herr Schmitt,” and the Schottische. After this strenuous ex- ercise punch was enjoyed by everyone. Seen dancing to the music of Johnny Fielder were: Miss Donovan in a creation of scarlet chiffon; Nancy Hildebrand getting a rush from the younger crowd; Frances Booth looking exceptionally glamorous in white jersey; Mazi Eskridge leading the Conga; Shatzie Sticler and her date leading the Grand March; Joyce Kelso’s dinner party arriving after the third dance; Lucille Derden and Mollie Hart staying to turn out the lights after planning to leave about nine P. M.; the pupils who valiantly struggled to keep ill during the last days of school, blossoming that night; and our admirable bid collectors, Pattie Head and Gloria Galt, arriving just in time for intermission. 6‘f 65 THE PAN-AMERICAN FIESTA Your enterprising La Reala reporter, with the interest of her readers always at heart, has attended the Pan-American Fiesta held at Saint Mary's Hall, and has interviewed several members of the crowd that assembled there. This is the result of her trouble. The average 'tourists’ ” enthusiasm was not cooled in the slightest degree by the weather which was cooled by several degrees. They admitted, however, that the northern blasts of wind were not quite in keeping with the Pan-American theme. After entering the front gate and finding themselves surrounded by colorful booths representing countries south of the border, they were at a loss as where to travel first; of course, they did not all make the same- choice. Some were attracted by the cool paper mountains of Peru, where Ruth Smith sold candy. Others could not withstand the magnetic appeal of La Pesca. Here Shatzie Stieler operated a grab bag with profitable re- sults. Your ever alert reporter observed that the majority of people indulging in the irresistable pleasure of fishing for gifts were of the younger generation. Far be it from me to desert the enviable task that our editor forced on me, but I have long had a sup- pressed desire to throw darts and my eye lighted on a target standing behind Lucille Derden. Sometime later I remembered that I had more important things to do, and anyway my aim was not very good; so again in my official capacity, I strolled over to the Mexican Market to interview its owners, Gloria Galt and Pat Head. This was another mistake. I became a victim of their superior sales talk and could not get away without buying a piggy bank, some pottery, and a hand-painted pin. After I finally escaped I headed for Xochimilco which was located in the swimming pool, though authorities on geography might disagree. Bunkic Otto and her floating gardens afforded such a lovely picture that I was glad I had brought my camera. While inhaling the sweet fragrance of a gardenia I meditated where next to spend my time and money. A sign near by invited me to ride the ponies, but having graduated into the upper school, I doubted if the ponies would enjoy having me on their backs. I was reminded, however, that I was here to gather material for La Reata, in view of which I started out, not too enthusiastically, toward the ponies. I found that Rosemary Howell was in charge and that all the children between three and ten took great delight in sitting on the ponies while they were led around. I then took a trip to Yucatan where I bought a huge chocolate cake from Joan Harris and a dozen cookies from Sally Ann Judd. Delicious! But I was not authorized to enumerate the merits of a cake. From Yucatan, Brazil was but a short journey, though most maps indicate differently. As I was still eating my cake I did not stop to sample the tamales, hot dogs, and coffee being served. By just listening to the crowds, however, I learned what a treat I had missed, and so hurried back to sample everything. Suzie gave me three tamales—yum. Bobbie Caraway served me a hot dog with plenty of mustard, please.” Mollie Hart placed a cup of piping hot java before me. Thus loaded down I proceeded to Sloppy Joe's at Havana. Upon entering I found Susan Gresham behind the bar (why Susan!) dispensing soda pop to her thirsty customers. Glancing at my watch I found that the floor show, featuring a Dozen Dazzling Dancers, was about to begin in the gymnasium. I reached my seat just as the lights were dimmed. The Stephen F. Austin Grade School had sent several children over to perform and they were the highlight of the show. The bull fight, in which Joan Harris anti Shatzie Stieler participated, was hilarious. Betty Osborn’s song, Down Pan-American Way was instantly proclaimed a hit. La Conga, executed by the Dozen Dazzling Dancers, made an appro- priate climax. I hastily pushed my way through the crowd and rushed to my typewriter to tell you all about the Fiesta, which, it just occurred to me, is rather pointless because, of course, you were there! 67 MACBETH GUILTY! JURY DELIBERATES FOR FOUR MINUTES HANGING MAY TENTH (Bv Associated Press). April 5. In the Superior Court of Saint Mary's Hall, Lord Macbeth was tried for the murder of King Duncan. The bailiff and the macer, Ema Burns and Dorothy Spencer, respectively, were very active about the court room, keeping law and order. All of the defendant's friends and acquantances were present to testify. Among them, Macbeth's delicate wife, Eleanor Dance, clad in a night gown! She was forced to attire herself in more suitable clothing before being allowed to testify in Macbeth's favor. Bettye Jane Baker as Malcomb took the witness stand, followed by Beverly Baker as Donalbain. The clever testi- monies were due to the untiring efforts of the Re-write Committee which was composed of Eleanor Powell, Edith Jarrell, Betty Farmer, and Joan Valdez. The bailiff had the task of escorting the witnesses to the stand. They were so varied in type that they gave a clear picture of the events in the play. Laura Gaines, as an old man. with much back-breaking effort aided by a crooked cane, finally reached the wit- ness stand. The porter, Joyce Kelso, realistic in her portrayal of an in- ebriated porter, gave a very touching testimony, aided by many of her own views. Banquo, Macduff and Angus, who were really Ola Zachry, Mary Ann Ley and Bobbie Caraway, appeared in court in their Scotch kilts. Somehow, none of these brave Scotchmen were able to convince the Judges, who were sitting at the bench in their long robes anti powdered wigs. They were, right to left, Anne Spinnler, Joanne Carlton, Madge McDavid and Dorothea Chittim. Both Edith Wolf, as the lady in waiting to Lady Macbeth, and Dolly Morrow, as the doctor, revealed much concerning the defendant, who sat there- in a pitiful state. Geraldine Harman, the murderer being tried, would bounce from her chair at intervals, uttering piteous moans and cries. Lady Mac- beth sat by her husband's side, a blank expression in her beautiful eyes, twirling a yellow flower aimlessly in her finger tips. Then, as Lennox took the stand, a stifling odor of nauseating perfume wafted about the court room. Pam Jones played the part of Lennox con- vincingly. Mary Vance, as the murderer- on-relief testified, but it took Nancy Eagles to convince the court room that she had no idea as to the contents of the all important letter. This letter was thereupon read aloud, revealing Mac- beth's aspirations to the throne after his encounter with the witches around their bubbling cauldron. Mary Ann Thornton, as Ross, gave a detailed description of the evils as far as she knew. The servant. Naomi Campbell, told what she had overheard while perform- ing her daily duties. After her testi- mony the court room became quite disturbed and it took some time to restore law and order. The sergeant, none other than Jean Scaly, testified in a disdainful voice and was very emphatic in her accusation of the real murderer. During this time the lawyers for the defense and for the prosecution had been cross-examining the witnesses and presenting their arguments. Then, too. they had uncovered new evidence. The lawyers for the defense were Peggy Giesecke and Connie Terrell, and for the prosecution, Margot Sibley. Then a hush fell over the court room; the jury, composed of members of the staff headed by Miss Lee, ad- journed to the west room. When they returned, the defendant was asked to rise and hear the verdict. In a menacing voice the doomstcr, Winnie Lea Williams, delivered the sentence. On the tenth day of May be- tween the hours of two and four in the afternoon. Lord Macbeth will be hanged by the neck until dead!!” 68 lUu 'N ILd ELEGY ON A DISCARDED MIDDY BLOUSE (In This Monody the Author Beuails the Loss of a Much Esteemed Middy Blouse) Yet once more, O ye middy blouse, I come to pluck you from the hanger. Bitter plight and sad necessity dear Compel me to disturb your languor. For you and I grew old together From the first form to the last. Many were the teachers that loved you But now, your time is past. But oh! The heavy change now thou art gone! How my wardrobe has diminished! For you are tucked away in a drawer And your usefulness is finished. Bring moth balls and sachet from the store To tuck around your lifeless form, Those scents of violets, pinks, and woodbine To preserve my discarded uniform. Weep no more, woeful Louise, weep no more, For other middy blouses I have yet To clothe my graceful form, And to wear them. I’ll not forget. (Any similarity to Miltons Lycidas is purely inten- tional) . PASSING THE BUCK (Illustrating the marvelous cooperation that was always given to the La Reata Staff.) To Glory Galt It’s all her fault I’m in this mess. Why should she guess That a poem I could write! And I’m now prepared to fight! I spend all my good spare times Working on my paltry lines. If I get out, I’ll raise a shout. If I get through it, I’ll see to it Never again will I be rooked Into a scheme that Glory cooked. This is a very bad example A mere tidbit of a sample This is just a warning But by tomorrow morning My poems you’ll have seen; You'll know then what I mean. Help!” you’ll holler, all despair, And bit by bit, you'll tear your hair. Terry,” you’ll exclaim with rage, This has ruined the IX form’s page.” Triumphantly I'll stalk away And to Sally B. I'll say, Now it's your turn and Emy Lou’s, The poems should be done by youse.” BY WAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT: When those monthly warnings come home, and you feel mighty blue, just look up this column and take it by way of encouragement. When you are sighing over those awful grades in Latin, French, or Spanish, it may help to know that Miss Gaines could not master any language but English, either. Miss Fitchett, oddly enough, did not have any trouble with Latin, but hated English Composition. Miss Donovan also wailed over her grades in this subject, though they were in the high seventies. Yes, Miss Donovan, we wail, too, with joy. Miss Criley vividly recollects being dishonorably dismissed from Physics lab, because she was more- interested in her lollypop than in the teacher. Miss Tonks made an atrocious grade in Home- Economics. Being anxious to learn what Miss Tonks considers a really low grade, we ventured to ask, What did you make? A cake,” the ingenious lady replied. THEY SAY: Bunkie Otto: Papa flunked my chemistry again.” Susan Gresham— Re-volt-ing.” Anne Spinnler— Girl, that’s just rare.” Bobbie Caraway— That just drives me wild.” Betty Osborn— That's on the- ball, babe.” Naomi Campbell— What's your trouble?” Joan Gernert— Yeah, man, those Taylor Ducks!” Mary Friedrich, Polly Nixon, and Marion Hamilton — Are you going ice skating today? Ruth Smith— Do you think he’ll call again? Gloria Galt— Lost the car keys again.” WE NOMINATE FOR OBLIVION: Pet West's style of wearing her school sweater. Mary Paschal's T. M. I. sweater with her hair-do. Joan Harris’ imitation of Bette Davis. Tommy Drought’s dates with three girls at once (requested by T. D.). Nancy Eagle's blushes. Julie Negley’s giant size box of Kleenex. Those individuals who let us give our thirty-minute sales talk before cheerfully saying, We do not advertise. Curtis Smith's station wagon, which should retire with an Old Age Pension. Mrs. Dobbins’ English tests for which we sit up half the night learning memory work, which we then do not have to write. This column. A SENIOR’S DEFINITONS OF TERMS AT S.M.H. Chem. Lab.: The place where we get even with everybody by trying to asphyxiate them w-ith poison gases. Graduation: The only time one gets enough courage to ask for a CAR. Bunkie: The excuse for going to Randolph Field, even when we know she is in Houston. Mrs. Powells Office: Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. Algebra: 2yTx = Insanity. The Night Hawk: A den of iniquity. T. M. I. Boys—Rude, crude, and unattractive. Teachers: The only excuse for studying. Men: The excuse for not studying. 1:22— Escape. 69 SEEN ON THE SCENE B. O. Q.! . . . Let’s go . . . Interesting in a nauseating sort of way... Confuzin’ but amuzin’ . . . Onward and upward . .. Share and share alike . . . Crime never pays!” . . . Put it on the cuff, Susie ... A stitch in time saves nine . . . Wood nymph? . . . Just a perfect friendship.” 70 71 V THE SPORTS COUNCIL The Sports Council of Saint Mary’s Hall plays a very important part in the extra-curricu- lar activities of the student body. It is comprised of Miss Crilev, two representatives elected by the Capers, and two by the Elliotts. This group plans and carries out the athletic pro- gram for the year which offers opportunities to every girl in the school. But the Council stands for much more than mere athletic ability. It endeavors to instill in each girl the qualities of sportsmanship, cooperation, self-control, self confidence, and sincerity. It encourages the students to perfect themselves in activities that may be used after their high school days and it places a worthwhile goal in reach of everyone. The Council also combines social activities with athletics by giving various parties. The Council’s work throughout the year culminates in Bishop’s Day, when awards for the achievement of these high principles are made. 75 Baker, B. Gaddis, J. Maury, J. Russell, N. Barclay, M. Galt, G. Morrow, M. Sealy, J. Berthier, K. Galt, P. Negley, J. Siedel, E. Booth, F. Gernert, J. Nixon, Polly Simpson, E. Brittingham, S. Gresham, S. Osborne, M. Smith, C. Burns, E. Hamilton, M. Owen, B. Smith, R. Carlton, J. Head, P. Parrish, S. Webb, V. Chinn, J. Holmgreen, V. Paschal, M. West, M. N. (Lt.) Chittim, D. Howell, B. Powell, E. Whitehead, R. M. Cosner, J. Dance E Howell, R. Raigorodsky, P. Wiedermann, B. Emerson, T. Jones, E. P.amsdell, J. Williams, W. L. Farmer, B. Ley. M. A. Ransom, J. Zackry, O. (Capt.) Friedrich, M. Marosis, A. Ratcliffe, R. A. Zander, K. A cheer for the Elliotts Whose color is blue; Sportsmanship is their motto, And to it they're true” 76 Baker, B. J. Briggs, B. Campbell, N. Caraway, B. De Bottari, O. Dennig, M. Derden, L. (Lt.) Gill, F. Eagles, N. Eskridge, M. Evans, J. Gaines, L. Giesecke, M. Farr, E. Spear, R. Harman, G. McCall, M. Spears, E. Harris, J. McDavid, M. Spencer, D. Harris, M. McMurry, M. Spinnler, A. Harrison, F. Morrow, D. Stieler, H. R. Hart, M. (Capt.) Murchison, P. Straus, S. Helmbold, R. Nixon, Pat Terrell, C. Hildebrand, N. Osborn, B. Thornton, M. Howell, M. Otto, G. Valdez, J. Jarrell, E. Otto, M. Warner, L. Judd. S. A. Ragsdale, M. M. Wilson, D. Kelso, J. School field, J. A. Witt, S. Liebmann, C. Sibley, M. Wolf, E. Here’s to the Capers Whose color is yellow; Their motto is teamwork And help the other fellow” 77 NEWCOMB and VOLLEYBALL The first sport event of the school year is Newcomb; thus the sport program literally begins with a bang. The Elliotts can be justly proud of the fact that they won the All- Star Tournament. Another game which closely resembles Newcomb is Volleyball. In Newcomb the ball is caught and then thrown back over the net—we hope—, while in Volleyball the ball must be batted back to opponent territory by the hands. The Capers won the Volleyball match, 7-2. FIELDBALL Fieldball is also one of the chief Caper-El liott games of the winter season. It is considered an excellent game for developing close coopera- tion. This year the Elliotts gave the Capers a good drubbing to the tune of 7 to 2. Everyone had a good time— even the Capers. The Sports Associa- tion welcomes the opportunity to play this game. SOCCER When winter comes and cold winds howl, the students enjoy playing Soccer. This game is one of the fastest and most skillful games that can be played. Because of the technique re- quired in dribbling and the excite- ment caused when one of the few goals is made, the Capers and Elliotts keenly watch the score board of the Soccer tournament. This year the credit for winning the Soccer All-Star goes to the Elliotts who won 2-1. HOCKEY This year for the first time the vigorous and exciting game of Hockey was introduced to the sports program. From the response we received to this new game, we are certain that Hockey will be a vital part of the athletic activities from now on. It is a game which combines the best points of Soccer and Fieldball, and adds speed to the combination. The Elliotts can claim the honor of being the team which won the first Hockey Tournament: Elliotts, 2-—Capers, 1. 80 SWIMMING CLUB TF.NNIS CLUB 81 SWIMMING, TABLE TENNIS, AND FENCING 82 ARCHERY, TENNIS, AND BADMINTON 83 THE HORSE SHOW The large crowd of happy friends and proud parents who attended the Saint Mary s Hall horseshow was very pleased with the skill that the girls showed in handling their horses. Winners in the various classes were announced as follows: Beginners, seat and hands First: Mildred Mauermann Second: Nell Dumas Third: Althea Sayward Novice Jumping First: Katherine Berthier Second: Roxanna Helmbold Third: Helen Stieler Open Jumping First: Eleanor Dance Second: Virginia Holmgreen Third: Virginia Holmgreen Residence First: Dorothy Wilson Second: Katherine Berthier Third: Elizabeth Simpson Three Gaited First: Martha McMurry Second: Sally Witt Third: Margaret Giesecke Advanced Equitation First: Carol Liebmann Second: Patricia Murchison Third: Sally Witt 84 Pair Western Green Jumpers First: Eleanor Dance and Jane Phillips First: Elizabeth Simpson First: Benita Wiedermann Second: Mitten Howell and Helen Ruth Stieler Second: Benita Wiedermann Second: Eleanor Dance- Third: Sally Witt and Benita Wiedermann Third: Mitten Howell Third: Sally Witt The Judges were Mr. Tom Mather and Mr. V. L. Cameron. Trophies for the winners of the different classes were given by the Sports Council and presented by friends of the school. An entertaining addition to the show was the ’'Monkey Drill Team” of Peacock Military Academy. 85 THE RESIDENCE COUNCIL The six members of the Residence Council are elected by the Residence girls. They are Helen Stieler and Joan Valdez from Senior House, and Jane Evans, Christie Walne, Mary Nan West, and Dorothy Wilson from the Residence. These girls appoint various commit- tees when they are necessary, and with Faculty approval, plan the activities and make sug- gestions about school affairs. The Council meets each Wednesday night. 89 90 91 THE RESIDENCE ACTIVITIES One of the most active and interesting parts of our school is the Residence. Both here and in Senior House many hilarious events occur. Shopping on Saturday, or a movie Friday night? We usually indulge in both. Thursday afternoon is set aside for trips to the Beauty Parlor, and consequently that evening there is a bevy of bandannas. Open house is held every Saturday evening, and, as might be expected, dancing is the main attraction. Ping-pong runs a close second. Incidentally, it is useless to try to make a telephone call to the Residence on Saturday night; at least no female voice has ever succeeded in getting a connection. Sunday evenings include a variety of entertainments. Miss Lee’s invitation to Gallagher Ranch led to a most memorable occasion, as did Mrs. Arneson’s reading of her poetry and her dramatic monologue, “When Haurah Var Eight Year Old.” Mrs. Nixon's invitations to enjoy tea and organ music are always welcomed with enthusiasm, because we love watching her feet move deftly over the pedals. Reduction of the waistline, in a sense, is another activity in which most of the Residence girls participate. It is impossible to walk down the halls or through the rooms without stumbling over someone taking exercises. Yet, when dinner time arrives, a general mad dash is made for the table, and waistlines are cast from the mind, a thing of the past, until the food has been consumed. Bedtime, of course, is a regular occurrence, but always manages to arrive at the most inopportune moment. Without fail, someone is taking a bath when the lights go out. Someone else is certain to be carrying on a telephone conversation with Bill, or Bob, who is just on the verge of extending an invitation to the dance. That favorite radio programme has probably reached the most exciting part. The cruelty of it all! But, then, tomorrow it will all be forgotten. Breakfast in the Senior House cannot go unmentioned. Is there apple butter for breakfast again? 92 HULL HOUSE The Raigorodsky family, while visiting in New York, were staying at the Ritz- Carlton Hotel. One day, their small daughter, Kax, was on her way to the Barbara, accompanied by her nurse, Olga. As they strolled down West Spencer Avenue, a White-headed man jumped from his speeding Lizzie and snatched the child away. Oh! My Pet'' Ho welled the distressed nurse. A crowd quickly gathered at the scene. One man standing nearby asked, Did he really Stieler? After his question was answered in the affirmative, he turned quickly to his companion and said, Hey, Mac! Call the Police!” Nurse Olga returned to the hotel to inform the unsuspecting parents of the horrible catastrophe. The Valdez Wilson detective service was called in and the case was turned over to them. Father Raigorodsky was pacing the floor, tearing his hair and yelling, I will Gernerts if something doesn’t happen soon. The poor distraught mother sat dejectedly with her Chinn in her hands. Suddenly, a Spear came crashing through the window! On the end of the gleaming blade was a piece of white paper. It was a Ransom note, asking for $10,000.00. A two days' vigilance was kept by the Harrised parents. Finally, on the third morning the Bell rang. It was a Baker from South Evansxillc, a village in the Suther- land. quite a distance from New York. He brought a Mitten identified as that belonging to their small daughter. This wras the first clue the police had as to the whereabouts of the child. The Ransom money was taken to a specific point in the country, and left by a stone Wal Near a crumbling shed. An old man wearing blue Jeans stole through the night to get the money, but when it was revealed that the package held only blank paper, his face became red, and he growled angrily, They can’t Pam this stuff off on me. The police followed the abductor to a shack not far away. They broke down the door! There sat little Kax drinking Campbell soup. The man w'as brought to justice, and Kax was returned to her parents. The criminal was convicted, all necessary papers signed on the Dotted line, and the case was dowm Pat. The trouble over, and their visit, too, the Raigorodsky family returned to their home in Smithburg, Texas. A MEXICAN LUNCH AT THE RESIDENCE At last, it is our turn to be dismissed. It seems that somebody in our row made the horrible mistake of getting the hiccoughs at the crucial moment when Miss Fitchctt had begun to notice us. We stumble madly down the narrow brick walk to the residence with members of the lower school scooting between our feet. Finally, we arrive inside the screened porch, slightly out of breath, but as enthusiastic as ever, and perhaps even hungrier. After five minutes of milling around amid a general confusion, we find our- selves somewhat sensibly arranged and standing around tables. There follows a moment of silence broken only by the sound of a teacher saying Grace, and a few quiet whispers, without which no feminine gathering is quite conceivable. Suddenly, this brief interval of silence ceases. There is a universal uproar as ap- proximately forty girls take their places, babbling incessantly, as they do so. Finally, we are settled, as settled as we will ever be. Forty pairs of dull eyes light up as they sec plates of tortillas approaching. Forty screams pierce the clean San Antonio air as cries of Butter, quick!” and Now, the Salt! ring forth. Knives and fingers fly, and butter melts, as tortillas are made ready. And then the climax, the finale—the tortilla enters the mouth. Just then we notice a small, forlorn figure slumping dejectedly in her chair. She has a furtive, hunted look in her erstwhile laughing eyes. In her trembling hand she holds a cold and unappetizing mass of dough. All eyes are upon this shivering speck of humanity. Investigation reveals that the humble creature is from out of town, and does not know what to do with a tortilla. We kindly help her seize a hot one, butter it, apply salt, and roll it. Pity has made us feel almost maternal for a moment, but now that the crisis is past we resume our callous air and the tumult continues without inter- ruption. Gradually the clamor dies down as more and more of the diners have eaten their fill (or more) and have retreated from the fray. Once outside, our young hearts overflow with sympathy for the Mexicans who go through this every day. 94 LET’S DANCE The harmony committee dedicates the following tunes to the follow- ing people: Oh! Johnny” Thanks for the Memories” Ring, Telephone, Ring” The Man I Love” You’re Everything Sweet” The South American Way” Imagination” Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” Ale and My Shadow” I Dream of ’Janie’ with the Light Brown Hair” Stop Pretending” White Sails” Home Sweet Home” Melancholy Baby” What’s New?” Satan Takes A Holiday” Sonny Boy” Pretty Baby” Careless” Wishing” Friendship” You’re a Sweet Little Headache” Boots and Saddles” When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” Goody! Goody!” My Buddy” Oh! How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning’ The Breeze And I” The Dancing Doll” Joan Harris Naomi Campbell Joanne Carlton Shatzie Stieler Joan Valdez Olga de Bottari Janice Ruth Smith Pam Jones Jane Ransom Pet West Dorothy Sutherland Mildred McCall Joan Gernert Paula Raigorodsky Jane Evans Barbara Howell Rosemary Spear Mitten Howell Beverly Baker Pat Gill Christie Walne Jane Chinn Elizabeth Simpson Dorothy Spencer Kax Berthier Dorothy Wilson Rose Mary Whitehead Jean Sealy Bitsy Farr 95 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CLASS OF ’41 We, the graduating class of 1941, being mentally and physically sound, do leave this document, bequeathing our personal properties as we see fit. We declare that we were neither sleepy nor under the influence of a strong coke, and were not bribed, influenced, or intimidated in any way when making this will. Lucille leaves her athletic ability to Edith Wolf. Mazi bequeaths her bed in M S Hospital, a dozen slightly withered flowers, and a list of all the handsome young doctors to the next person who has appendicitis. Pam Jones, who has had everything else, is the likely heir. Glory leaves her unfailing exhileration at two and three o'clock in the morning (which she blames on insomnia) to Bobbie Caraway, who is already preparing to take her place by sleeping through Latin class in order to be vivacious at night. Susie leaves her chartreuse petticoat to anyone who is color blind, and hot chocolate” to anyone who is clever enough to catch on. If no one does understand, the it” goes to Tulah Dance, who already has a part interest. Joan leaves her unique digestive system which, though overwhelmed by her amazing consumption of enchiladas and abused and mistreated in other ways, carries on without serious results, to Kax Berthier, so that Mrs. Perry will not miss her too much. Mollie, being in an unusually generous mood, leaves her bountiful supply of make-up to anyone who does not mind looking like a chorus cutie. Pattie bequeaths her remarkable set of lungs to Dolly Morrow, and her letters from Schreiner to Mary Ann Thornton. Romev leaves her ability to conceal her true age and grade from her sophisticated col- lege friends, who would die of mortification if they knew that they had been escorting a mere high school senior, to those who prefer the older generation. Sally Ann leaves those wonderful week-ends in Houston to Joanne Carlton. Betty leaves the brownest eyes I’ve ever seen” to the observant Charles. Bunkie bequeaths her military tactics, which have captured many an unsuspecting lieutenant who had not learned that all is fair in love and war, to anyone who has the necessary implements of war—long black hair, and a red convertible. Ruth leaves her ability to work herself up into nervous prostration over any of the slight provocations, which are chronic occurrences in the life of a senior, to Connie Terrell, and Geraldine Harman. Shatzie leaves her sunny disposition to Edic Pie Jarrell who does not need it now, but can certainly use it when she assumes all the cares and responsibilities of a graduate. 99 WHY WE WILL BE GLAD WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT By The Authors of Why We Will Be Sorry When School is Out” 1. Because we won’t have to use those brains that we haven’t got anyway. 2. Because we won’t have to go through the agony of wondering what Mrs. Powell wants when she says, May I see you for a minute, please?” 3. Because we can wear our lovely pastel sweaters in peace. 4. Because we’ll never have those Mon- day morning blues. 5. Because we can completely ignore the alarm clock that we still haven’t gotten out of the habit of setting. 6. Because we won’t have to wonder how long it will be before we pass out from the horrible odors that issue from the Chemistry Lab. 7. Because we won’t have to put our feet over the numerous bits of paper that Mrs. Dobbins always sees just as our row is about to be dismissed first. 8. Because it will be wonderful not to have to agonize over Monday’s home work late Sunday night. 9. Because we won’t have to worry about the little monthly letters that Daddy always brings up at the dinner table. 10. Because we won’t have to close our eyes, hold our breaths, open an English paper and see what we knew we’d get anyway. 11. Because we won’t have to wonder what awful things have been written on the backs of our collars. 12. Because we won't have to worry about people taking candid camera shots of us in awkward positions for the year book. 13. Because we won’t have to wonder and wait until four o’clock to see if A M has written today. 14. Because we won’t have to walk into a class and have a test on exactly what we didn’t know. 15. Because we won’t have to go back and — WALK—NOT RUN” down the steps at intermission. 16. Because it will be so nice to know that HE will be back from college in a little bit. 17. Because we know' that w'e have several months in which to make good resolu- tions to study hard w'hich we will break the first wreek we get back. 18. Because we won’t have to worry about being caught skipping study hall. 19. Because w'e can play bridge WHERE and WHEN we want to w'ithout hav- ing that gentle tap on the shoulder, followed by a gesture toward the door. 20. So we will have time for the MORE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE. 100 WHY WE WILL BE SORRY WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT By The Authors oj Why We Will Be Glad When School is Out” 1. We’ll miss the bell that always man- ages to ring just as Miss Jones gets to that certain problem that we couldn’t possibly do anyway. 2. We'll miss seeing Mrs. Powell forget to call the roll in the excitement of handing out the Blue Ribbons, and having to be reminded by Miss Lee. 3. We’ll miss all the girls’ knee length socks. 4. We’ll miss Beverly Baker’s brother— (won’t we, Residence?) 5. We'll miss the lovely feeling that we always get when the bell rings at 1:22. 6. We’ll miss the chance to forget to bring the dime that we told Susie we’d surely bring tomorrow. 7. We’ll miss forgetting to check in from the library, to say nothing of being sent out. 8. We’ll miss Joan Harris’ incredible eye- lashes. 9. We’ll miss Geraldine Harman’s foot- ball sweater. 10. We’ll miss those pixie glasses that drive us wild. 11. We’ll miss Susan Gresham’s glamour, a la Katherine Hepburn. 12. We’ll miss the rats that always manage to get into our gym suits. 13. We’ll miss the glamour gals” of the sixth form with their innumerable S. A. A. Pins. 14. We’ll miss the lunch-card line, that if we had lunch cards we’d be in, but we never have lunch cards, so we’re not in. 15. We’ll miss hearing Bunkie Otto moan over privileges that she hasn’t got. 16. We’ll miss hearing Miss Tonks explain history all the way down the hall. 17. We’ll miss the ecstatic expression on the face of a tenth former who has just made a D” on an English test. 18. We’ll miss hearing the Amen” which sounds more like the Lost Chord. 19. We’ll miss hearing Bobbie Caraway Blowing the Winds Southerly.” 20. We’ll miss having to sound imagina- tive on things like this when we’re really not. 101 CLASS PROPHECY Lucille has realized her lifelong ambition to be- come a Laboratory Technician. Next to the mi- crobes, however, her chief interest is Ed Fry. This romance has gone through as many stages as the life of a butterfly. From a casual acquaintance it de- veloped into a brotherly affection (which is even worse), and finally, after many subtle changes, into a mutual admiration. The last stage remains to be seen, and would probably materialize sooner except that Ed complains that Lucille often looks at him as though he were a worm under the microscope. ★ ★ Having become an outstanding figure in the political world, Mazi is amazing the newspapers by conducting the longest filibuster the Senate has ever witnessed. Today is the twentieth consecutive day that she has spoken; having exhausted Webster’s dictionary she is substituting words of her own man- ufacture—still she shows no sign of strain—still the incessant flow' of words from her mouth does not slacken—still the Senators don’t know w'hat she is talking about—how long can she continue? The poor, weary Senators hope not long. It is reported that they are so tired that they will soon make the supreme sacrifice and vote for Mazi’s bill in order to get some sleep; after the bill is passed Mazi will return to her beautiful home, where she is the most popular hostess of the diplomatic set. As a side line, incidentally, Mazi is still trying to elect—Willkie. ★ ★ We find Susan and Glory spending a typical after- noon in their sumptuous 2x4 apartment in Green- wich Village, New' York. Susan is a starving, struggling, suffering poet and Glory is a mad, miserable, misunderstood artist. We soon learn that neither intends to celebrate her fortieth birthday because before then she intends to commit suicide in order that her biographers will have something to w'rite about. Such consideration! Such ambition! These lofty aspirations duly impress us, but we timidly venture to criticize the luxury, the respect- ability, and the sanitation of their present environ- ment and are duly repulsed by being told, Of course, it isn’t Park Avenue—but think of the atmosphere! The conversation becomes morbid again. (Susan wants to rest in an unmarked grave on a hillside, whereas Glory prefers to have her ashes scattered by the winds). So reaching across the room and open- ing the door w'e place ourselves on the other side of it. ★ ★ The years have dealt unkindly with one of our happy throng. Joan ran away with her buck private in haste, and is now repenting in leisure. The Brigadier,” as Joan affectionately calls her worthless husband, squanders his bountiful salary on dice and drink while his neglected little wife is in rags. Alas, alas! ★ ★ It is not necessary to make a long ocean voyage or a cross-country tour to find Mollie. As we see her now she is emerging from a familiar white stucco building. Mollie says that with any luck at all she ought to graduate sometime in the near future as Mrs. Dobbins is retiring. Meanwhile, Mollie is rapidly making a name for herself in the illegitimate theater. Of course, she is no Sarah Bernhardt, but in view' of the exceptional training she has re- ceived in the Dramatic Club, it is only a matter of 102 time—like graduation. While waiting she is wonder- ing how her name would look with Dr.' before it. ★ ★ Pattie has devised a new system of bridge playing which has Mr. Culbertson pulling his hair and gnashing his teeth and has caused Mr. Blackwood absolutely to give up and go black to the woods. This new method is so complicated that it is said only the originator thoroughly understands it, and even she becomes confused at times. Of course, all the profits from her lectures and exhibition matches are given to the British War Relief. (Yes, we prophesy that if England is not still fighting the same war, she will probably be fighting another). Do not be misled, however, Pattie has not become a career girl. She has married a sweet boy (we could be more specific), and they live in a sweet house and everything is so . . . sweet. ★ ★ Rosemary has devoted all her time and effort toward the betterment of the life of the A M Cavalry. To keep the horses and the boys happy, though not in the order mentioned, is her supreme purpose. Rosie has even had a uniform made for herself so that she can ride with the cavalry too. ★ ★ For an account of Sally Ann (though, of course, her name is now preceded by a Mrs. and the last part completely changed) we have only to read the Society Page. Yesterday morning she attended a Red Cross Benefit, followed by a meeting of the Garden Club, a session of Tuesday Bridge Club, a tea, and a dinner for an eminent author. With slight variation this is her daily schedule. La Osborn is making her musical debut before a most brilliant audience tonight at Carnegie Hall. Before morning ail the papers will proclaim her success. Her cultured and dignified public would be amazed, however, to know' that Betty is also the author of all the hits in Billy Rose's newest show-; and they would be absolutely astounded to see her jitter-bugging at the hottest night spots. ★ ★ Bunkie has organized an Old Maids Home or This’ll do till something better comes along. Al- though acquiring gray hairs and rheumatism, she still cheerfully insists, It’s never too late; I’ll just trust in fate, and anyway, she has her memories. ★ ★ Ruth has literally danced her way into fame and fortune. Her combination rhumba and hula is the delight of Broadway, which knows that it’s wicked, but— Oh—!!!” Her Hollywood career was over before it began, however, as the Hays' office says that her daring dance is positively too . . . too . . . and that furthermore much as they hate to, they must censor it. ★ ★ The Vocational Test was right. Shatzie is the domestic type—just a simple country gal at heart. She has retreated from the big, bewildering city to a peaceful little farm where she lives happily with the pigs, cows, chickens, and horses. Ed complains that the little w'oman is more interested in the pigs, cows, chickens, and horses than in him, but there is nothing like a little jealousy to make the flame of love burn brighter. Inspired by these ideal con- ditions Shatzie has written a book w-hich has become the rage among children between the ages of four and ten. This mighty epic begins with the sensational line, Mary was a little girl.” 103 ALMA MATER Alma Mater, dulce decus lumenque Ouae defendes custos alumnas caras, Gloriam tuam celebramus laetae Carmine nostro memori. Tu potes nos ducere per angusta Veritatem jacta doces benigna, O fidelis et sapiens, tu tuis Semper colenda liberis. 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Mistletoe, San Antonio, Texas Mazi Eskridge-.....„...117 W. Craig PL. San Antonio, Texas Jane Evans.—----------------6 Cedarlawn, Galveston, Texas Betty Farmer, 228 E. Huisache, Apt. No. 1, San Antonio, Texas Ellen Farr 19 South Park Ave., San Antonio, Texas Mary Friedrich 309 W. Mistletoe Ave., San Antonio, Texas Jean Gaddis................................ Comfort, ToaS Laura Gaines___________Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas Gloria Galt, 305 West Kings Highway, San Antonio, Texas Patricia Galt, 305 West Kings Highway, San Antonio, Texas Joan Gernert____________ Georgetown Road, Tyler, Texas Peggy Giesecke, 250 Laurel Heights Place, San Antonio, Texas Patricia Gill....c o Mr. T. S. Westbrook, Laredo, Texas Susan Gresham 421 Howard St., San Antonio, Texas Geraldine Harman....Route 8, Box 393. San Antonio, Texas Joan Harris—........-..2603 Avenue O, Galveston, Texas Marion Hamilton.....207 Grandview PL, San Antonio, Texas Marjory Harris 143 Park Hill Dr., San Antonio, Texas Florence Harrison. 143 E. Lullwood Place, San Antonio, Texas Mollie Hart 105 E. French PL, San Antonio, Texas Patricia Emily Head, 124 W. Grammercy, San Antonio, Texas Roxanna Helmbold.....306 Hermosa Dr.. San Antonio, Texas Nancy Fly Hildebrand, c o Rio Vista Farm, Rt. 9, San Antonio, Texas Virginia Holmgreen. 306 Terrell Rd., San Antonio, Texas Barbara Howell....c o Howell Lumber Co., Seguin, Texas Rosemary Howell, c o Howell Lumber Co., Seguin, Texas Mitten Howell c o Howell Lumber Co., Seguin, Texas Edith Fly Jarrell—232 Park Hill Dr.. San Antonio, Texas Ethel Jones---------------- —....... —... —.Marfa, Texas Sally Ann Judd.....3257 Huntingdon PL, Houston, Texas Joyce Kelso 107 W. Craig PL, San Antonio, Texas Mary Anne Ley......225 W. Elsmere PL, San Antonio, Texas Carol Liebmann 228 W. Agarita Ave., San Antonio, Texas Mildred McCall.............—2221 Rosedale, Houston, Texas Madge McDavid 711 El Prado Dr., San Antonio, Texas Martha McMurry 133 Thelma Dr., San Antonio, Texas Amanda Marosis........-318 E. Craig PL, San Antonio, Texas Julia Maury....302 W. Kings Highway, San Antonio, Texas Dolly Morrow, Route 10, Box 63, Highway 66, San Antonio, Texas Marjorie Morrow, Route 10, Box 63, Highway 66, San Antonio, Texas Patricia Ann Murchison, 224 W. Kings Highway, San Antonio, Texas Julia Negley 300 Paseo Encinal. San Antonio, Texas Patty Nixon 129 E. Grammercy. San Antonio, Texas Polly Nixon 129 E. Grammercy, San Antonio, Texas Betty Osborn___________602 Garrity Rd., San Antonio, Texas Marjorie Osborne 264 E. Summit Ave., San Antonio, Texas Gertrude Otto P. O. Box 176, Randolph Field, Texas Martha Otto P. O. Box 176, Randolph Field, Texas Barbara Jane Owen 323 Bushnell PL, San Antonio, Texas Sally Cary Parrish..250 Brahan Blvd., San Antonio, Texas Mary Paschal...209 Artillery Post, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas Eleanor Powell----------Plaza Hotel, San Antonio, Texas Mary Martha Ragsdale, 135 Ancona Ave., San Antonio, Texas Paula Raigorodsky------------------------ Kerrville. Texas Jacqueline Ramsdell 524 Terrell Rd., San Antonio, Texas Jane Ransom.......... 250 Luther Dr., San Antonio, Texas Ruth Ann Ratcliffe, 324 E. Huisache Ave., San Antonio, Texas Nancy Russell 600 Patterson Ave., San Antonio, Texas Jo Ann Schoolfield, 241 West Elsmere PL, San Antonio, Texas Eugenia Sealy 5310 Boulevard, Galveston, Texas Elaine Seidel Route 2, Box 314H, San Antonio, Texas Margaret Sibley, 219 West Mulberry Ave., San Antonio, Texas Elizabeth Simpson...Apartado 889, Caracas, Vcncsuela, S. A. Curtis Smith........430 Thelma Dr.. 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Rosewood, San Antonio, Texas Winnie Lea Williams, 223 Stanford Dr., San Antonio, Texas Dorothy Wilson................... Fort McKavett, Texas Sally Witt 410 Elizabeth Rd., San Antonio, Texas Edith Wolf. 415 W. Ashby PL, San Antonio, Texas Ola Zachry 129 E. Ashby PL, San Antonio, Texas Mary Katherine Zander, 135 E. Magnolia, San Antonio, Texas I s