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

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CLASSES, CLUBS, COMMITTEES QContinued from Page 375 The Library Committee sponsored by Miss Gafford, and under the chairmanship of Jane Gilbert, has been one of the most forceful projects this year. They have promoted an unusually fine interest in books. They have greatly improved the library by adding new current books, and stimulating special attention in keeping the library up to date. A rental shelf has been added and this has aided in paying for all new additions to the library. The Lost and Found Committee under the guidance of Miss Huff and the chairman- ship of Roberta Fisk has cared for all the lost articles this year. The percent of loss has been low because the committee, by means of an attractive bulletin board Whose posters have been changed weekly, has developed a sense of pride in the students, and they, in tum, have taken better care of their belongings. By this decrease in lost articles, the committee has proven most successful. The Traffic Committee, sponsored by Mrs. Randleman and the chairman, Maybelle Buckley, has aided this year in keeping traffic regulations between classes and before and after school. Their work has been most beneficial in maintaining order at all times, and through their numerous posters and bulletins they have kept the passages free at all times. Because of their excellent work, few tardies between classes have had to be recorded. The Etiquette Committee, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Peters and the chairmanship of Shirley Berry, has been a tremendous aid in all etiquette problems confronted by the students. They sponsored an assembly stressing the essentials required in fine manners, and their points were secured through observation at luncheon tables. They also dem- onstrated the particulars involved in the receiving line at the Prom. It is through the efforts of the Etiquette Committee that the observance of fine manners at all times has been put into effect by the students. The Social Welfare Committee, sponsored by Miss May, with Louise Hinman as chairman, has been written up in another article in connection with the Social Welfare Club. Also, the Dress Committee, sponsored by Mrs. Smith, with Lillian Bachofen as chairman, is referred to more fully in the Council write-up on another page. ADVANTAGES OF AN ASSIGNMENT BOOK CContinued from Page zzj ' resemble birds, prehistoric bugs, or botanical freaks. Therefore the teacher need not be worried if the student has on her noble brow, wrinkles of perplexityg she is just trying to decide whether an ant is more symmetrical with four or six legs. What juicy pieces of gossip would be lost if this neat little book were not present! What altruistic motives would be dulled if this same book did not inspire the student to thus unselfishly amuse her lethargic companions! A cunningly executed, wiscfully humorous little sketch of a teacher or a fellow student will brighten those little faces, tired with the deep thinking sponsored in every class, and will turn the overwrought brains into happy channels! Teacher! Do not begrudge them this innocent amuse- ment. And then, too, one can always write one's assignments in this little notebook. -Caddie Mozier, junior GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION QContinued from Page 561 . earnest combats during a series of games which were held at the St. James' Gym. Beryl Brown headed the Green Peppers ably assisted by Joan Bourque, Beverly Bramson, Mari- jane Brouillet, Jane Carmichael, Gladys Hunt, Dorothea Slate, and Erla Stewart as forwards, and Lois Atwood, Maxine Chapman, Jean Michelson, Caddie Mozier, and Mary Plaisred as guards, whiclr position Beryl also plays. Lillian Bachofen was chosen as leader of the Shooting Stars and supporting her as forwards were Mercedes Bennis, Marjorie Cobacker, Evelyn Collins, Jean Russell, Ruth Gartner, iand Mary Plaisted. Lillian also plays forward. Her guards were Robin Douglas, Louise Hinman, Ida Hol- land, Marian Huff, Theodora Herfurth, and Jane Dodge. The Shooting Stars were declared the champions when they won the first two of the three scheduled games. Fifty-nine

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Miss Madclock was in charge of a bowling group which met in our own alley every week to practice for their tournament which was held at the bowling alley on Forty- seventh Street just west of Drexel Blvd. Theirs was a thrilling match with Ruth Beck- man proving herself champion and Beryl Brown and Marijane Brouillet coming in for second and third places in the order named. Another interesting feature of the basketball season was a game held between the alumnae of Starrett composed of Virginia Ferry QC.j , Marjorie Smith, Margaret Fordyce, Jane McMahon, Dorothy Whittle, Estelle Montgomery, Margaret Carlson, and Marion Kenny against the Starrett honorary team, composed of Lillian Bachofen fC.j, Theo- dora Herfurth, Jean Russell, Marijane Brouillet, Robin Douglas, Marian Huff, and Beryl Brown. The hardier alums won over the attending students by the narrow margin of thirteen to sixteen. Starrett's second team was composed of Gladys Hunt, Mercedes Bennis, Joan Bourque, Ruth Gartner, Caddie Mozier, Mary Plaisted and Louise Hinman. Washington's birthday held patriotic enthusiasm for school as well as country when the volleyball group held a game resulting in the team composed of Marian Huff, Louise Hinman, Roberta Fisk, Marjorie Cobacker and Beryl Brown winning. The honorary team consisted of Marijane Brouillet, Marian Huff, Mary Lou Wade, Louise Hinman and Beryl Brown. Cider, cookies, and dancing! Not all our meetings were strictly athletic! Our first get-together was strictly a social affair. Then later, the G. A. A. welcomed the new students who had entered in midyear, during an assembly period. We caused no end of excitement for the new students when we all appeared wearing hair-bows in either of the Starrett colors of green or white. When enlightened as to its being Tag Day a-nd told that it was sponsored by the G. A. A. the new students immediately donned the perky bows in honor of our Tag Day also. The crowning glory of the year! The Sport Hop! A galaxy of new spring clothes. Easter finery donned for the first time. And what music! We really had a grand time, mostly because of the festive appearance of the house, we think. Roller skating! Teachers as well as students gr-avely striving to retain their balance on whirling, sliding skates that won't both go in the same direction. The spring sport schedule introduced also besides roller-skating, baseball, archery, golf, tennis, swimming at the Y. W. C. A., and riding. And the fitting climax to a year of healthy fun was capped by a Play Day! A whole day in which to roller skate, play baseball, and tennis, and watch our archers shoot their bows and arrows. A fitting finale with which to wind up the end of another happy year! Fifty-eight

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430134 1i1111i111111 - 1 1i 1-11111111 11111:-1155. T l i . . . l Q CHICAG0 Linden Printmg CO. E 517 SOUTH JEFFFERSON STREET T i CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 1 Learn the Thrill 5 L of I i Riding Horseback T I High-Grade Horses for Sale and Rent E l I L : 1 ' 5 i E i Trinters L f 4724-26 COTTAGE GROVE AVE. gf E Kenwood 2033 CHICAGO fyfnnuuls of Quality i E 0i':1uu 1111111111111-11111111111: nina-:cis THE STUDENT COUNCIL CContinued from Page 39, achievement in as complete form as possible, the students most successful are given a place in the permanent Council book of Who's Who in Starrett. The most outstand- ing leader among the underclass students is elected in the spring by the students and Faculty to become President of the Student Council the following year. THE SOCIAL WELFARE CLUB QContinued from Page 40, Miss Vernall Wright, Superintendent of the Junior Red Cross. The girls have found much satisfaction in the feeling of having been of assistance to those in need. Sixiy