Starrett School for Girls - Starette Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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THE EVENT OF THE YEAR All the books of boarding school life I have ever read described at least one midnight feast the girls had had and I decided we didn't want to go home not being able to tell of one of our own. Our hall was going to gather in Anne and Marian's room to discuss the plans since Miss May was out. It may be unusual but everyone voiced her opinionsg even Maybelle said, But we might get campused, and gee! Of course this was quickly followed by our faithful little Bourque who said Come on, Maybe, be a good sport like me. just think what fun we'll have. Maybelle meekly agreed with joan. Mary and Maxine, both full of the devil and not especially caring if they stayed or not, did their duty with a mere O. K. by me. Whatis a week-end or so? Anne being a good sport thought it would be just the thing. Marian thought her folks would be out of town and she said all right. Robin and Mary Lou were rather fond of their week-ends but in a few minutes voted affirmative. I, being tired of trying to inviegle people to invite me out, of course told them I surely would agree. The next thing of importance was the menu. Since big cheese crackers seemed to be our favorite they were soon decided upon. Ham and pickles completed our spread which Robin, Marian, and Mary Lou were going to buy. There seemed to be one big problem we hadn't thought about. How were we going to get up? Very fairhfullyl volunteered to take an alarm clock under my pillow. When it would ring at 12 o'clock I was going to tiptoe to each room and wake the girls up. Everything seemed to be just fine now. A As soon as we got up to leave Mary Lou suddenly asked, When is it going to be? The next minute as it came in found us all back in our places talking at once. Instead of going into much detail I'1l say it was to be Wednesday, the next night. All the next day we were very excited and happy although not enough to let our loyal faculty catch on, we hoped. When 9:30 rolled around we were all in our jolly beds thinking far ahead into the night. It all seemed to depend on me now but since the alarm was set everything was as it should be. Something woke me! Nlow the big feed. But no alarm was sounding even muffled. Daylight was shining in my eyes. My heart seemed to fall under the bed as I pulled out the alarm clock which showed one minute to seven. Suddenly it dawned on me that I hadn't wound the alarm. -Dorothea Slate-Freshman TO THE TUNE OF TWO HEARTS BEAT IN 3-4 TIME To Starrett we'll be ever true. Her green and white thrill us through and throughg In stormy weather or in fair Our burdens she has helped to bear:- Though we're just Freshmen there's one thing we know, We'll always pull for you as forward we gog We'll work and strive to make you known As the best school in the land. -Virginia Ratz, Freshman T wwzly-eight

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HEQEIBQH Freshmen FRESHMEN CLASS ACTIVITIES In September of 1932 five eager eyed Freshmen entered the classes of Starrett School for the first time, a small but enthusiastic group. At the first class meeting the class officers were elected and the specific project of the Freshman Class was discussed. For the past number of years it has been the custom for the Freshman Class to sponsor the first all-school party. Accordingly we made our plans, after having asked the Sophomores to assist us. In searching for new and original ideas it was decided to have a mock debutante party where Mr. and Mrs. Sophomore presented Miss Freshman to Starrett society. Appropriate decorations consisting of paper flowers, and crayon-drawn family portraits were made. Attics were ransacked for peculiar dresses. The entertain- ment consisted of a skit and dancing to the music of a regular orchestra. Following the Grand March prizes were awarded for the oldest and funniest costumes. Regular meetings of the Freshman Class continued and with the opening of the second semester we welcomed three new class members. The first class activity after the new semester began was the raffle and fudge sales. Because we were eager to do our share in the various school projects, and because we were also anxious to do more as a class we needed a means of securing the necessary mony. The raffle and fudge sales served such a purpose and they proved to be a great success. In the spring we gave a party for the boarding faculty and our friends. Another time the Freshman Class remained after school and we had dinner together in Smith Hall. The main project of the Freshmen is the Lost and Found Committee. At an early meeting the following were elected committee officers: chairman, Roberta Fiskg secretary, Marjory Anderson. The maintenance of the Lost and Found bulletin board has been Part of the work of the committee. A change of posters twice a week has been their goal. The underlying plan of the group has been an attempt to instill within each one of the students of Starrett the desire to care for their own personal belongings and to develop a sense of pride in keeping them intact. When such is the case the percentage of loss in any group is small. A record of all the articles that have been turned in to the com- mittee has been kept in the Lost and Found book in the library. As we leave our Freshman year we pledge our continued loyalty and support to Starrett. Tzurrlly-sczwz

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