Summit School - Flame Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1956 volume:

Q 1 X if X-.. . J ,f A J ,A , ,. 3 Rf., , Ki 1 - a 'Lim .L nag - V .Mm ,ix WA -wp-. 1 W f Z ff 'lacy I ,Q , xx. ' L.-1vja,, 1 Q ,E fm f X s -1, w A 4 wma wilylxwgifhixi 0 1956 FLAME ool STATEMENT OF AIMS OF THE SUMMIT SCHOOL The Summit School endeavors to stimulate in- tellectual curiosity and to stress independent work and thought. lt gives necessary training in basic skills and provides opportunity for creative work and appreciation of the arts. lt offers a program which will develop each individual according to her interests, needs, and aptitudes and which, at the secondary level, will prepare her for college work. Each student is offered experience which will help her develop her relationship to her own group and to society as a whole. The school trains for democracy by giving constant practice of its prin- ciples. The girls assume responsibilities in all phas- es of school life and learn the importance of be- coming intelligent followers as well as good leaders. It is hoped that students will go out with trained body, mind, and character, and with some cul- tural and spiritual resources, a desire for continued education and a sense of personal responsibility to society. FORWARD With o song in my heorf I will moke fomorrow sing. TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY ................... SENIORS .................... I4 STUDENTS ......... ..... 4 O ORGANIZATIONS .... ..... 5 2 SPORTS .........-........... 66 72 PATRONS AND ADVERTISERS---84 SOCIAL ....................o 3 CALENDAR OF EVENTS l955-l956 Opening Day .... Freshman Day .......... Service Committee Dance .... Faculty-Senior Picnic ..... Halloween Party--- Open House --------- The Late George Apley ---- Thanksgiving Program--- Christmas Program---- Christmas Dance ---- Exams ------ Talent Show ---- Flame Dance ---- College Boards ---- Twelfth Night--- Music Festival ---- C-.A.A. Banquet ---- Spring Dance --.-------....- Mother-Daughter Baseball Game Senior High Recital- ------..-- Junior High Recital--- Elementary Recital ---- Arts Assembly--- Baccalaureate -- Exams ----- Class Dinner--- Commencement -- 4 ----September 9 September 23 ----October 8 ---October ll --October 28 -November 9 ----November 18-19 November 23 December 20 December 28 ----January l7-l8-l9 ----February 24 ----March 2 ---March l7 ----April 6-7 ----April 20 ----May 23 ----May 5 ---May ll ---May l8 ---May 22 ---May 24 ---May 25 ---May 27 ----June l-4-5 ----June 7 ----June 8 MARY AGNES WALSH We, the seniors, are dedicating the l956 Flame to someone who has become an integral part of our small society here at Summit in more than one way. She is always ready to advise us and to set us in the right direction. She is known to all to be patient, understanding, and interested in all we are doing. She has been a wonderful and helpful adviser to our student govern- ment, to whom we are all grateful. But in the eyes of the seniors, she has a special place, for she has oriented and advised us throughout our high school careers. Because of all these things, and because she has been so encouraging to us through our various problems, the senior classs affectionately dedicates the l956 Flame to one of our best friends, Mary Agnes Walsh. 5 FACULTY ll -W 5619 ALICE BENJAMIN, Headmistress For the past five years, Miss Benjamin has been more than just an administrator, she has been a willing adviser and a won- derful friend. We owe her many thanks for making Summit the school that it is. We are very sorry to see her leave, but we sin- cerely hope that she will find good fortune and happiness in the years to come. 8 MARGARET SPICER English HELEN MOORE English H ELEN History BUSYN ANNA SCHWARTZ Hnstory HENRIETTE DIEBOLD French TH EODOSIA GRAY French 9 iw RUTH STEPHENS Science-Mathematics ETH El. PEASE Mathematics Head of Junior High QM DORIS JOHNSTON Science-Mathematics N- Qvqzggif MARY CARLSON Lbrary Mathematics MARY AGNES WALSH Latin-Spanish FRANCES VASILIOU Er1giiSh IO PAULINE QUILLING Home Economics MAXINE GUNSOLLY Physical Education I-IARRIET DEER Dramatic Arts it Q- L., W, , M! CATI-ILEEN BENSON mm' Fine Art M, ..,Qi-1, SHIRLEY FISHER Choral MUSIC FRANCES KELLY PATRICIA TRAMZ I1 Piano SIGRID MOE standing: HELEN SICKELS, Academic Secretary Business Manqger Seated: DOROTHY LARSON Secretary r. Elementary and Primary departments-Standing: JESSIE LEE, NAOMI HASTINGS, CHARLOTTE ORMOND, ELIPHAL NICHOLS. Seated: BARBARA ELLSWORTH, CLARE EMSLIE, MARTHA WEBB, Absent from picture, RUTH THIEDE. T2 seq 004 W9 Com mba Boo! Conference time Even the teachers have token up jocks! lt's easy if you know how! SENIORS H 5 gi W r r P L Entered Summit-Kindergarten First Honor Roll, l, 2, 3, 4 Vice President ot Class, l Secretary ot Student Government, 2 President of Student Government, 4 Scholarship Cup, 2, 3 Time Award, l, 2 Summit Singers, 3, 4 GAA., l, 2, 3, 4 Library Committee, l, 4 Projection Club, l, 2 Policy Committee, 2, 3, 4 Social Committee, 3 School Play, 3, 4 I6 LOUISE BREMER BENZ A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience. OLIVIA ANN CHURCHILL 'Where there's cz will, there's G way. Entered Summit-Kindergarten Class President, 2, 4 Vice-President of Student Council, 4 Service Committee, I, 2 Service Committee Choirmon, 3 Honor Guard, 3 Policy Committee, 2, 4 G.A.A., I, 2, 3, 4 Summit Singers, I, 3, 4 Ploys, I, 3, 4 Speech Aword, I Entered Summit-Sixth Grade Diningroom Committee Chairman, 4 Publicity Chairman, 4 G-.A,A., I ELAINE VIRGINIA DONI-IAM Who does anything with a better grace? NANNETTE JAYNE ELMQUIST Virtue alone is true nobility. Entered Summit-8th Grade Secretory of Student Government, 3 Vice-President of G.A.A., 4 Policy Committee, 1, 2 G.A.A., I, 2, 3, 4 Summit Singers, 1, 3, 4 Stoge Force, 3 Advertising Monoger, the Flame, 4 School Plciy, 4 Entered Summit-Kindergarten Art Aword, 2 Summit Singers, 4 G.A.A., I Projection Club, 1 Service Committee, 4 SARAH WELLES EMERSON I do love I know not what, sometimes this, sometimes thot l l CLOTHILDE IRVINE FOBES Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm, l Entered Summit-Kindergarten President of Class, l Vice-President of Class, 2 Secretary of Class, 4 G.A.A., l Summit Singers, 3, 4 Library Committee, 4 Flame Committee, 3 Entered Summit-Junior Year Flame Committee, 3 Flame Business Manager, 4 G.A.A., 3, 4 Summit Singers, 3, 4 Projection Club, 3 JANE MARSDEN FRY Thy necessity is greater than mine 22 i ELIZABETH JEAN HILTON There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability. Entered Summit-Second Grade President of Student Government, 4 Vice-President of Student Governme-nt, 4 Treasurer of Student Government, 3 Summit Singers, T, 3, 4 Flame Committee, 1, 2, 3 Service Committee, I, 2 G.A.A., I, 2, 3, 4 Choral Readers, 1, 2 Ushers Club, 2 Assembly Committee, 4 Play, I, 4 Entered Summit-Senior Year G.A.A., 4 Social Committee, 4 Flame Committee, 4 Summit Singers, 4 PATRICIA HARRIS KINNARD At every step she gathers strength 24 ' GERALDINE KYLE A carefree heart lightens burdens. Entered Summit-Eighth Grade Library Committee, 2 Chairman, Library Committee, 3, 4 Service Committee, 2 G.A.A., I, 3 Sports Manager, G.A.A., 3 Stage Force, 3 Entered Summit--Seven Art Award, 2 Flame Art Editor, 4 Summit Singers, 4 Projection Club, I Stage Force, 3, 4 G.A.A., I Service Committee, 3, 4 Social Committee, 3, 4 th Grade NANCY VIRGINIA LOW What more felicity can fall to man than to enjoy delight? CYNTHIA CAROLINE MUNDY To be good is to be happy. Entered Summit-Tenth Grade Class President, 3 Policy Committee, 2, 4 Service Committee, 2 Senior Marshall, 3 GAA, 2, 3, 4 Stage Force, 2, 3 Entered Summit-Eight Gro First Honor Roll, 1, 2, 4 Second Honor Roll, 3 Policy Committee, i, 2 Summit Singers, 1, 3, 4 de President of Summit Singers, 4 Sociol Committee, 1, 2 MARGARET ANNE PAGE Every mon is the maker of his own fortune. BRENDA RAUDENBUSH All good things which exist are the fruits of originality. Entered Summit-Eighth Grade Second Honor Roll, 4 President of Chorus, 4 Flame Editor, 4 Flame Committee, l, 2, 3 Honor Guard, 3 G.A.A., l, 2, 3, 4 Social Committee, l Summit Singers, l, 2, 3, 4 Service Committee, 3 School Play, 3 Stage Force, l, 2, 3, 4 Choral Readers, l, 2 Drama Club, l, 2 Entered Summit-Senior Second Honor Roll, 4 Dromo Award, 4 School Plcy, 4 Dining Room Heod, 4 Librory Committee, 4 Year-American Field Service 30 DAPHNE LOIS ROBERTS Great thoughts come from the heart. SHARON LYNN SCOVI LL Every man loves what he is good at. Entered Summit-Kindergarten First Honor Roll, l Second Honor Roll, 2, 3, 4 Class President, 2 Class Vice-President, 4 Policy Committee, 3 Library Committee, 3 Summit Singers, 3, 4 GAA., l, 2, 3, 4 Social Committee, 4 Flame Board-Head of Patrons, 4 Projection Club, l Modern Dance Club, 2 Entered Summit-Eighth Grade Class Vice-President, l Social Committee Chairman, 4 Social Committee, l, 3 Service Committee, 3 Cheerleader, 2, 3 GAA., l, 2, 3, 4 Summit Singers, 4 Projection Club, l, 2, 3, 4 President of Projection Club, 3 JULIA WEBSTER SEABURY Mix with your sage counsels some brief folly. ln due place, to forget one's wisdom is sweet. CHARLOTTE GRACE SEYMOUR Wit's the noblest frailty of the mind. y 33 Entered Summit-First Grade First Honor Roll, l, 2, 4 Second Honor Roll, 3 Class Vice-President, 3 Flame Committee, l G.A.A., l, 2, 3, 4 Ushers' Club Chairman, 4 Library Committee, 3 Cheerleader, 3 Art Award, 2 Entered Summit-Kindergarten First Honor Roll, l, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A., l, 2, 3, 4 President of G.A.A., 4 Flame Committee, l, 2, 3 Assistant Editor of Flame, 4 Piano Award, l, 2, 3 French Award, 2, 3 Art Award, l, 2 Summit Singers, l, 3, 4 Senior Pianist, 4 Projection Club, 3, 4 School Play, 3 Stage Force, l, 2, 3 Ushers' Club, l, 2 Cheerleader, l BEATRICE HELEN STRAND A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. SANDRA JAYNE SWANSON Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre. Entered Summit-Third Grade Class President, 4 Class Vice-President, 3, 4 Flame Committee, 3 Flame Photographer, 4 Assembly Committee Chairman, 4 Social Committee, l, 2, 3 Handbook Committee, 3-Chairman, 4 Speech Award, 2 School Play, l, 3 Ushers' Club, 3 Service Committee, l G.A.A., l, 2, 3, 4 Drama Club, l, 2 Cheerleader, 2, 4 Stage Force, 2 Modern Dance Club, 2 Entered Summit-Ninth Grade Closs Secretory, 4 G.A.A., I Policy Committee, 4 Summit Singers, 3, 4 Service Committee Library Committee, Ushers Committee, 1 Luncheon Committee, I Stage force, 1 , I 1 SARA JANE TORRISON Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in a woman. You've Gof The Cufesf Liffle Baby Face + Sw A.,. Q if 6 Q ,,,. is QQ 2 0 0 v H g ,, 3 ,wg ig k YM 5 fz,g?RX ':'f:' '?E:s3:egf::' QQLA Q? mm im, 'E' W 37 'MOMENTS TO REMEMBER iw flame j YM i Nickname Famous Sayinglir YH VWFQKLIYHW ,i fi 74 YgLuluBelleW gui Howda i W Yale and hearty W W 1 Running a distillery W LCMRELL L LLFQVCL. ,L LLHQVELL L L ,L VOC'7liZff79 L L i Wffh hef Ownifwdergaffel DONHAM Moggot Howdo Exotic ln a little grass shack ooou LL, , oe Le o .J E E, L Lo LLiQfMLeL to ELMQLJLQT Punchie Y V HVowda i iFashion boarding At Haftingi ,mi rv LWRQOLL at 50' H0WdUQo uQUfQ'Ql7eL'lU fL4Gf'fffLfQ UU Al Fofce SQL? A LEOBES do LLL WHEEL EJ L o L L uLW'H15B?Sifi?eL P ,YoooleiC ooL fin FRY Smoll Ery Ho!dci W Pilingi polieies large try AMW, HIIJON iv-V Betts if Wm Howdo in lnmtlle,-Qgdillac ,WV Sefond- George Mikan VV P. K. Howdo Going to the raeelsk A stock car mL KYLE W Q Carp M Howden A Laughing .Aln the Qlympics LOW Gin-Fizz L Howdq Ffhilosophizing High V MUNDY Mama- HowdQ House warming f lim! Mother of ten u PPLGE Peggotty Howden K, Arguing On the moon RAUDENBUSH Hildegarde Howda Marking off dates on Partridge hunting 5 A the calendar W0 f RoBERTs Bean Howdo A In the states J xA Maori SCOVILL -ii The Rhone Howden lnterdigitating lim With a cat farm SEABURY Puss lHowda F Qn the bus , Still on the bus SEYMOUR i Smacks YVAV ml Howden Grimacing A Sane -7 Y' ST-RAND Honey Bee i Howda Consulting the mail i A charwoman at Versailles SWANSON Eileen Howdc wi Playing Lacks f N ,iii lQn the stagelaun- TORRISQILL if jj W ixiliridolni vw Gesticulating ,ii i A brunette W- Autographs ,L T N X Juniors Chosen by the Seniors For Places of Honor in the Processionol BARBARA HERSHE Senior Marshal CYNTHIA FREIDMAN U.N. Flagbearer 39 ELLEN READ American Flogbeczre STUDENTS 11 fi ww 4 1 4 1 K r P , li tl Third row: Mama Schrader, Diane Bement, Sandra Mundy, Susan Rose, Tricia Donham, Susan Fisher, Laurel Drew. Sec- ond row: Janet Manley, Tukie Griggs, Cindy Freidman, Andrea Bechik, Ellen Read, Barbara l-lershe, Sally Davis, Linda Towle, Patsy Davidson, Ruth Putnam. First row: Ginger Davidson, Barbara Ward. Absent from picture: Barbara Roy. JUNIOR CLASS Junior year is in many ways the most exciting and challenging year in high school, for the Juniors work very hard to orient themselves for their future careers as Seniors. There are many important deci- sions to be made such as senior blazers, graduation dresses, and student government officers for the next year. This Junior class has been one of the most avid-planning and fore-thinking group the school has known. This is proved by the fact that they are so busy dashing from meeting to meeting that they hoven't time to join in the favorite noon pastime, jacks. The class has its share of athletes, scholars, and artists. Sally Davis, Ruth Putnam, and Susie Fisher lead the way in all sports, whether it be on the hockey field or the tennis courts. lf you should happen to hear a melifluous trill floating out of the Junior Room, you may correctly guess that the sound comes from the celebrated vocal chords of Barbara Ward. Barbara is also noted for her talent with the paint brush as evidenced by the many posters which adorn the hallowed halls before school events. She won the spring Dramatic Award for her excellent job with the scenery. How would you like to learn a strikingly different sort of vocal music? Just ask Sue Rose to teach you the Carousel Song. To sing this song, one must have an irrepressable desire to make a fool of herself. One group chants over and over the phrase Ooom beef- stew accompanied by two other groups chanting Clickity-clack-clock and Psssst-psssst while Sue hums the theme. Turning to the subject of scholastic prowess, the class possesses such brains as Davis, Griggs, Read, and Schrader, who have continually been members of the elite honor socie- ty. Indeed, the Junior class holds great potential for being a unique Senior class. This wus our finest hour the dOfxC6 gk Seen -l-low would YOU have filled this space? The up at 7 AM blues Dum-dum-do-do? Fcuith row: Emily Otis, Colln Platt, Pat Quantrell, Isabel Hoskins, Dana Carroll. Third row: Earbara l-loff, Nancy Fin- Nary Earl. Second row: Susan Musser, Emma Jane Bruce, Lollle Klein, Penny Stout, Dorothy Thurnauer, Judy Sweeny. berg, Suzanne Zeddles, Karen Swendson, Ellin Fry, Mary First row: Robin Brooks, Molly Spilhaus, Debbie Oehler, Judy Patterson, Susan Putnam, Cathy Figge, Martha Andrews, Parish, Nancy Lewis. SOPHOMORE CLASS Projects! Plans! Organizations! Enthusiasm! Such words perfectly describe the Sophomores. Never letting an opportunity slip, their busy minds are constantly at work, digging up ways to raise money, better the study hall, or improve the uniforms. Who else would think of making nighties to sell to each other at five dollars apiece? This bubbling class has even succeeded in trapping Miss Moore into a jack game. The interests of the Sophomores range widely. All of them contribute many thought- ful suggestionstat Student--'G5overin'ment meetings. They also enjoy gathering together to sing songs at odd moments during recess or lunch hour. Look- ing for tell-tale spots of red in the crowds watching an SPA football or baseball game, one usually dis- covers that they turn out to be Sophomore girls, who are faithful patrons of such events. The class has successfully met each challenge confronting it this year. Perhaps geometry is the only one that gives them any grey hair. With all their pep and zippity-doo-dah, the Sophomores have been a great addition to the school and should have a smooth sailing during the rest of their voyage through high school. 44 l Www ,,,,,.fw'w'P'b Art Class Cycle girls Noontime entertainment Frankie and Johnny were lovers l 45 Third row: Lucy Rosenberry, Stephanie Prest, Tracy Bement, Mary Lou Opstad, Nancy Fitch, Ginny Griggs, Margy Read, Ruthie Otto, Sandra Bemis, Nancy Eginton, Susan Okie, Marnie Cudworth. Second row: Ethel Welch, Nancy Crosby, Molly Power, Margot l-lammes, Emmy Schrader, Lee Fobes, FRES The Freshmen come in giant economy size everything: class, laughter, enthusiasm, and orig- inality. They are constantly throwing the school into tits ot laughter by their unexpected antics. The Frosh, who this year really got their tirst taste ot social activities with members ot the opposite gen- der, were at tirst so disgusted with this comparably new pastime, that six ot the girls formed a sorority titled l-layta Boya. During the presidential cam- paigns this spring, the school was dotted with posters imploring, Elect Read, Elect Davis, and Elect Friedman. However, the crushing blow fell when there appeared over the study hall blackboard a poster pleading Elect Elvis. The Prestley craze, led by Twinkie Milton, has reached H 46 Perry Clark, Susan Cross, Connie Bigelow. First row: Twinkie Milton, Hilary Raudenbush, Kathy Turner, Julianne Perlt, Linda Stoddard, Katy Fisher, Debbie Bigelow, Mary Groet- zinger, Penny Stout, Janie Davis, Kitty Emerson. Absent from picture: Mary Mueller. MEN such ci peak, that the class has succeeded in sneak- ing into the laboratory during lunch to play their record on Miss Stevie's phonograph. Another shin- ing example of the class of '59's vivacity and whimsical nature has to do with the picture ot bison that adorned the study hall wall. After angry protest that the picture distracted the Fresh- men from their studies, the work of art was re- moved, and left in its place, a dark grey rectangle which contrasted with the pink paint ot the wall. The next morning, a sign labelled smog was placed over the rectangle, duly describing the new picture There is sincere hope that the Freshmen will continue to remain the lovable, laughable bunch of girls that they are now. v 4? Mary Lou and Mary Lynn Freshmen-Senior Frolic of Vicki's Hand-mode Vikings Decadent youth! 47 V. Fourth row: Cindy Messing, Gloria Soderberg, Linda Lee, Caroline Davidson. Third row: Anne Morton, Sherry Fifield, Peggy Bovey, Wendy Power, Ellen Rose, Carol Elnicky, Nellie Spiihaus, Deede Biorn, Sally Earl, Betsy Goldenberg, Terry EIGHTH What is that swinging from a bar in the locker room? lt is an eighth grader trying to trace her origin back to the chimpanzees. Such occupations busy the class as they impatiently await lunch with growling stomachs and resentful looks at the up- perclassmen. An amazingly rapid-flow conversa- tion runs throughout the day with the greatest amount to be said during a study hall. The humor of the group is visible during classes. Awaiting the entrance of Miss Gray to a French class, les stucliantes piled the desks on the side of the room. They were sitting on the floor when who should appear but Mam'selle. In general science class they amuse themselves with hide-and-seek. A girl is hidden in the cupboards and Mrs. Johnston spends a great part of the period seeking her out. After the lost has been found, and with no preva- 48 Ffolliott. Second row: Merle Freeman, Vicki Valleau, Vicki Taylor, Peggy Smith. First row: Patty Patterson, Nan Shepard, Marcy Rose. Absent from picture: Sybil Shepard. GRADE lent learning mood, the janitor finds himself very popular. He may look up from washing the win- dows and see all of the girls waving at him in the pretense of studying his anatomy. Study halls have their spice too. The girls become amateur racers and send small cars up and down the aisles. What else is the class noted for? They are noted for many varied interests. Sally Earl, the musician of the class, is also academically prominent. The in- terest of the group has turned primarily to the opposite gender, however. Parties at Soderbergs' and at Lees' are famous. The games at the Academy are frequented regularly by these sports- loving girls. ln everything the class finds amuse- ment. They love to laugh, talk, and make any other form of noise. They will be excellent scums of the earth for next year's senior class. 1- THE THREE GRACES -1 Monkey-shines Back fo Chimponzee origin, cgoin! Camera shy? 49 Third row: Betsy Dickenson, Nancy Loewenstein, Billie l-lershe, Sandy Sweeny, Gerry McCloud, Diane Seldon, Miannie Spilhaus, Bonnie Johnston. Second row: Mary James, Linda Mahood, Lynn Donahower, Jan l-lilker, Dotty Turner. Eirst rowi Marty Daniels, Elizabeth Wolff, Lassie Stout, Jill lrvine. SEVENTH GRADE Every seventh grade in ascending the steps to junior study hall has a qualm about what is facing it, There are new teachers, new rooms, and new subjects to which they must adjust. They are new members of the student government and of com- mittees. They begin to have parties and to go out with their contemporaries at St. Paul Academy. This new world of scholastic and social experiences was well managed by the present class, which is a well-balanced mixture of potential and enthusiasm. They have fun in everything they do, both in and out of school. They had the greatest representation of any class in the talent show. Their talent ranges from Nancy Lowenstein and her monologues to Jill lrvine and her harmonica. There are two pint- size Rubensteins in the group. Mary James and Elizabeth Wolff amazed the audience at the spring concert with their mastery at the piano. The class is a very closely knit group, partly because of their small number, and also because of the fun that they have together. Every week-end there are numerous parties, accompanied with skiing and of course slumber parties. There probably never have been so few girls with so many birthdays Cwonder- ful opportunities for parties, you seei. Jacks had their turn in the seventh grade. ln between classes an innocent passerby may be blocked in the hall by a group of seven or eight of the group discussing the last class and its events lobviously intellectual interestl. The class at the rate it is progressing now should thoroughly enjoy their next five years at Summit, and Summit will undoubtedly be proud of them. 5 i i Gob-fest Freedoy at Summit? Hsteppinf H What gives? Endless pastime. ORGANIZATIONS ll-5gSifFF3ls5, I 52 i I x 53 v EXECUTIVE Office President ................. Vice-President ............, Treasurer ..............,,- Secretary ................. Flame Editor .............. Service Chairman ........... Social Chairman ........... Library Chairman ........... GAA President ............. Senior Class President ....... Senior Class Vice-President --- Junior Class President ....... Junior Class Vice-President --- Sophomore Class President --- Sophomore Class Vice-President Freshman Class President .... Freshman Class Vice-President, Eighth Grade President ...... Eighth Grade Vice-President -- Seventh Grade President ..... Seventh Grade Vice-President-- First Semester Lollie Renz ....... FIRST SEMESTER Back row: Gerry Kyle, Hilary Raudenbush, Nellie Spilhaus, Vicki Churchill, Bea Strand, Sandy Swanson, Ellen Read, Mary Patterson, Lee Fobes, Emily Otis, Terry Ftolliott. Front row: Cindy Freidman, Julie Seabury, Brenda Raudenbush, Betty Hilton, Lollie Benz, Robin Brooks, Marna Schrader. SECOND SEMESTER Back row: Sally Davis, Peggy Smith, Lollie Klein, Margy Read, Bea Strand, Sandy Swanson, Tukie Griggs, Susan Musser, Sharon Scovill. Front row: Brenda Raudenbush, Cindy Freidman, Julie Seabury, Betty Hilton, Vicki Churchill, Robin Brooks, Marna Schrader. BOARD Second Semester Betty Hilton Betty Hilton ................ Vicki Churchill Marna Schrader --- Robin Brooks ............... Brenda Raudenbush ---------, Marna Schrader Robin Brooks Brenda Raudenbush Cindy Freidman ............- Cindy Freidrnan Julie Seabury ..... ---------,Julie Seabury Gerry Kyle ................. Tukie Griggs Vicki Churchill .... Bea Strand Bea Strand ................. ---------- Sandy Swanson Sandy Swanson ............. Sharon Scovill Susie Fisher ................ Ellen Read ................. Sally Davis Barbara Hershe Mary Patterson ..,.,.,...,.. Susan Musser Emily Otis ................. Lee Fobes ........ Lollie Klein ------,---Margv Read Hilary Raudenbush .......... Katy Read Nellie Spilhaus .............. Peggy Smith Terry Ftolliott .............. Linda Lee Mary James ................ Miannie Spilhaus lassie Stout ,.............s. Gerry McCloud 54 STUDENT GOVERNMENT Accenfuafe the positive, eliminate the negative At times, the duties of a Summit girl, seemingly unfairly bowed down by extra-curricular responsi- bility, can become irksome. However, if that girl in the midst of her frenzied dash between Miss Moe's office and the downstairs bulletin board, stopped to consider her plight, she would realize how lucky she really was. For it is indeed a great honor and privilege to belong to the Students' Association of the Summit School. Our government is run almost entirely by the students. lt is set up so that every girl has a chance to be an active and important participant in all its projects. This is done very skillfully by dividing the Association into many different committees representing many dif- ferent interests. For instance, if Susie Summit is interested in journalism, she signs up on the Flame Committee list. lf she likes to plan and organize social functions, she can do so by becoming ci member of the Social Committee. Other examples of this wide range of interests can be found in or- ganizations such as the Service Committee, Ushers Club, Diningroom Committee, and the Library Committee. Our student government is set up with the Executive Board as the heart and the com- mittees as the arteries. This year, a system has been set up whereby each student is stimulated to voice her opinions. This system is the suggestion box. The box is placed on the study hall tally desk, and the suggestions are collected and con- sidered every week. Another proof that our stu- dents' organization is truly a government by the people can be found by anyone who happens to pop his head in the gym door during one of the student government meeting's buzz sessions. In truth, all points considered, the Students' Associa- tion of the Summit School is a democratic organi- zation with a capital D. Betty Hilton is inaugurated Second Semester President by retiring President, Lollie Benz. Executive board meeting POLICY COMMITTEE-3rd row: Barbara Hershe, Mary Earl, Mary Mueller, Tukie Griggs, Penny Edwards, Debbie Bigelow, Marty Andrews, Dana Carroll. 2nd row: Susie Fisher, Jan Hilker, Dotty Turner, Diane Seldon, Nancy Fitch, Ruth Putnam, Anne Morton, Patty Pat- terson, Deede Biorn. First row: Daphne Roberts, Sara Torrison, Vicki Churchill, Cece Mundy, Lollie Benz, Elaine Donham. Absent from pic- ture: Betty Hilton. TALLIES-back row: Diane Seldon, Deede Biorn, Nancy Fitch, Ruth Putnam. Front row: Mary Mueller, Mary Earl, Cece Mundy, Marty Andrews. POLICY COMMITTEE The General and Specific Policies of the Sum- mit School Students' Association has been the most revolutionary development to take place in the Policy Committee in recent years. Worked out by Vice-President Vicki Churchill and her indus- trious committee of tallies, members-at-large, and monitors, this is ci constructive step in the abolition of the demerit system and in the instigation of a true honor system. The document is based on the qualities we like to think of as those of an ideal Summit girl. lt does not emphasize punish- ment as the demerit system did. It presents an ideal situation of honor. To stimulate this honor there are reminders in the form of posters. Each poster has for its theme a watchbird, who, with a pointing finger, asks incriminating questions of the passersby. Are you a stair-skipper? has caught many in their flight down stairs. Seriously, there has been real development in the student- proctored study halls and in the general tone of the school. Now, every girl wants to do the right thing. FLAME COMMITTEE .. ln the album of my memory .. Because so much of the work of the Flame is technical and basically uninteresting, it has been decided that a description of desirable qualifica- tions of the editor be submitted instead of a write- up. This year's editor certainly doesn't claim to possess all these qualifications but through experi- ence, knows exactly what kind are essential. First of all, the editor must have easy access to the High Bridge if things become too much for her. It is also important that she have four eyes lone pair in the back of her headl, six hands, and a sprinting speed of at least sixty miles per hour. She must also buy a cast-iron cage in which to lock up the Flame photographer and Mr. Alm, so that they will be handy at the time of crises. A summer with a thou- Could this be the Flame board?? From top down: Publicity-Elaine, Art-Ginny, Patrons4Sharon, Editor4Brens, Photographer -Sandy, Advertising-Punch, Copy Editor Bea, Business!-Jane. 4th row: Eleanor l-larvey, Laurel Drew, Emmy Schrader, Barbie Ward. 3rd row: Barbara Hoff, Ethel Welch, Pat Quantrell. 2nd row: Marcy Rose, Ellen Rose, Tricia Donham, Linda Towle, Emily Otis. Front row: Ruthie Otto, Nellie Spilhaus, Elaine Donham, Pat Kinnard, Marna Schrader. sand Julys would also be nice for the get-up-and- go type of editor who has a great desire to finish the Flame before school starts. lEditor's note: This has been tried before and failed. We decided pic- tures of the school activities would add to the attraction of the Annual.J The editor must have a fine board, hard working girls with even tempers and broad shoulders to weep on. Finally, and per- haps most important of all, the editor of Summit's Flame must have a cabinet full of No-Doz, Vitamin tablets, aspirin, Absorbine Jr., thyroid tablets, and .45 automatic pistols. Seriously though, being on the staff of the year book, is a highly rewarding experience, and I know that this year's members had a good time putting out the l956 Flame. r ,,,.,,,,, X . ei.. em .,i,,,.5f,5gkQs s tg 1 ff M Q 3, V -:-'... A :v-' V M y v::.l: : 1. Qvz- V ,A Z .,.. I -:L ....,.. . , .,... , . ., 5 kv , , 4 ff sig M 1, t if 9 ff Y 1 f Q Page M ig, 5 Q 'if 5 if Q 3 y x My '05 4 6' ft' 1 Q N 4 ,fs f -44 6 wg., ,aria 2 Stu KE Q C x R X 0 .. rm,-:,..,..,j..,-Lazy!. -:5-1, F. 5173 r- Q - H 1 1 Y ' 1 X Q 2 1 X X 1 5 3 1 x L 1 x 2 2 r ' ,Mm N - Q Q, 3 5 3 3 mx 3 Q S 3 3 Q f, ga Q y 1 , f f,+7., f 1 I f-..,-i,5,e35::s.LW X t Q , t , r 1 .S 5 K ky Q We 1 Q, ., .,.,. .,..x?-,,g-,,- . ' NXT ' :'w.xi3lsz'lxl1l ilxxyx RH ETH ' M T . 3'.1..::.1-a::,-:i5-iff 'f- 5 ' ., .. ew, ,:-1 ., . X2 ,la .XKXMM ,M 'l 352 I SERVICE COMMITTEE-3rd row: Suzanne Zeddies, Mary Groetzinger, Sandy Bemis, Lucy Rosenberry, Hilary Raudenbush, Susan Cross, Tricia Donham, Barbie Ward, Pat Quantrell. 2nd row: Marty Andrews, Sally Earl, Vicki Taylor, Lollie Klein, Sally Emerson, Cindy Fried- man, chairman, Vicki Churchill, Ginny Low, Ruth Putnam, Mary Patterson. Ist row: Linda I Lee, Ruthie Otto, Penny Stout, Sally Davis, L.inda Mahood, Miannie Spilhaus. SERVICE COMMITTEE The Service Committee under Cindy Friedman has had a great many successes. Each of the drives, the Red Cross, March of Dimes, Community Chest, and Christmas Gift Boxes, was publicized and sponsored so enthusiastically that each Sum- mit girl was stimulated to open up her heart as well as her purse. The Service Committee Dance, which was so gaylv decorated, also helped to raise money for charity. This year, the committee adopted a slogan submitted by ex-chairman, Vicki Churchill, which has been the theme of the progtam, Time is ours with others to share, spent in service, it shows we care. SOCIAL COMMITTEE-back row: Sally Davis, Susan Fisher, Peggy Page, Andy Bechik, Barbie Roy, Ginny Low. Front row: Sandy Swanson, chairman ot assemblies committee, Sharon Scovill, Julie Seabury, chairman, Diane Bement. SOCIAL COMMITTEE The activities of the Social Committee are var' ied. For one thing, the committee selects girls from the Junior and Senior class to have lunch with the representatives from the various colleges who come to talk to the girls about college life and re- sponsibilities. The girls are, needless to soy, asked to lunch on the basis of interest. The Socialites also serve as friendly and helpful hostesses when visitors come to the school, The main projects of the Social Committee are the Christmas and Spring dances. For these affairs, the committee is divided into groups, each group concentrating on one of the various sections of the dance: invitations, band, refreshments, and decorations. Julie Sea- bury, this year's chairman, revolutionized the dec- orations by overturning the long ago established tradition of crepe paper streamers. This absence gives a stunning effectll LIBRARY COMMITTEE-3rd row: Lollie Benz, Clover Fobes, Gerry Kyle, lst semester chair- man, Tukie Griggs, 2nd semester chairman, I Molly Spilhaus, Margy Read. 2nd row: Ellen Read, Debbie Oehler, Karen Swendsen, Ginny Griggs, Hilary Raudenbush, Ginger Davidson, Daphne Roberts, Emmy Schrader. lst row: Elizabeth Wolff, Nan Shepard, Sally Earl, Emma Jane Bruce. USHERS-3rd row: Barbie Roy, Linda Towle. 2nd row: Margot Hammes, Susan Musser, Ethel Welch, Ginny Griggs, Patsy Davidson. lst row: Eleanora Harvey, Charlotte Seymour, chairman, Janie Davis. LIBRARY CCMMITTEE Miss Moe may bring in twenty slips asking for assignments during a flu epidemic. Many girls clamoring for books may lay siege to the library desk. Reserve books may be lost in the morning rush. Does the library girl lose her composure in the midst of all this frenzy? No, she calmly takes each situation as it arises and handles it with patient understanding. The committee owes its ability in managing the library to Mrs. Carlson, who spends much of her busy time instructing each girl how to shelve and catalogue books, how to give assignments, and how the library should be run efficiently. The girls are trained so well that they are able to get jobs in their college libraries. Being on the Library Committee puts responsibility on each girl. The experience gives her the opportunity to serve her fellow students as well as her school. USHERS CLUB Excuse me please, but I have put you in the wrong seats. Please, may I see your tickets again. This is the song sung by every confused usher as she directs people to their lor someone else'sl seats. You may ask what is going on in the mind of the usher when she greets her clientele at the gym door, She is undoubtedly wondering if they will follow her without stopping for endless minutes to speak to friends, if they will mind being seated in the wrong place, and if she will trip over feet in the aisle along the way. The efficiency of the ushers committee is proved, despite small compli- cations, when at the start of a play or program, everyone is seated. The ushers work at all programs at Summit and go over to Saint Paul Academy for the fall play. They must be neat in appearance and pleasing in personality. Most of all, they must have excellent sense of direction. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ' Take me out to the ball game Standing: Colin Platt, Nim Raudenbush. Seated: Barbara Hott, Bea Strand, president, Nannette Elmquist, Tukie Griggs. The locker room is once again recognizable. Buried for years under debris Cnot by Vesuviusl the room was considered incurable. However to Colin Platt and committee the basement labyrinth presented a real challenge. With threats of fines and bruises the locker room was finally cleared up. The Girls' Athletic Association sponsors other such programs to help the school. One is the tak- ing care of the primary and elementary grade stu- dents during lunch period by having girls watch over the rooms in which they may be playing. Games are organized for the Mother-Daughter Picnic in the spring. Play-days with both Saint Mary's Hall and Northrop Collegiate School are arranged and handled by the G.A.A. At the end of the year there is a banquet for the awarding ot numerals, letters, and pins to girls who have earned the required number ot points for each. The athletic trophy is presented to the most outstanding class in athletics, and the tennis trophies are given to the singles and doubles winners. Now on the Executive Board, the G.A.A. has acquired new prestige and promises to become an important organization in Summit, It is representa- tive of not only athletic ability, but also of good sportsmanship, which carries over into all phases of school life. Intermural games with Northrop and St. Mary's are highlights of G.A.A. 60 PROJECTION CLUB 11 I 11 lm always chasing delineascopes JUNIOR HIGH MEMBERS-back row: Caroline Davidson, Patty Patterson, Sherry Fifield, Deede Biorn, Nan Shepard, Sally Earl. Front row: Anne Morton, Carol Elnicky, Merle Freeman, Vicki Taylor, Gloria Soderberg, Ellen Rose, Nellie Spilhaus, Betsy Goldenberg. SENIOR HIGH MEMBERS-3rd row: Laurel Drew, Julianne Perlt, Hilary Raudenbush, Emmy Schrader, Ginny Griggs, Ruthie Otto, Debbie Bigelow, Twinkle Milton, Susan Musser, Robin Brooks. 2nd row: Barbie Ward, Tukie Griggs, Ellen Read, Margy Read, Ethel Welch, Bea Strand, Izzy Hoskins, Nancy Lewis, Colin Platt, Sally Davis. Front row: Susan Rose, Judy Parish, Cindy Friedman, president, Marna Schrader, I Julie Seabury. S What can be done when three teachers say they have signed up tor the victrola? How can two movies be shown at once in the alcove? There is a combination used to solve such problems. It is the tact of Miss Stevie and the appeasing way in which some girl of the Projection Club tells an obviously disappointed faculty member that it is impossible tor her to play records tor her class or tor her to show a movie that period. The Projection Club is reaching an enormous size, Nevertheless, the girls are all taught to run the visual and audio aids. The club is one ot service to the school and provides an interesting activity for technically minded students. DINING ROOM COMMITTEE--back row: Gloria Soderberg, Sally Earl, Nancy Lewis, Laurel Drew, Barbie Ward, Stephanie Prest, Ellin Fry, Janet Manley, Kathy Turner. Front row: Colin Platt, Lollie Klein, Susan Rose, Daphne Roberts, chair- man 2nd semester, Elaine Donham, chairman Ist semester, Sandra Bemis, Susan Musser. SCHOOL POLICE-4th row: Nancy Felder, Judy Hammes, Grace Ann Kasper, Martha Sla- der. 3rd row: Alice Floan, Linda Sharp, Ann Mullery, Mandy Moles, Jean Seymour, Connie Shepard. 2nd row: Mianne Spilhaus, Cheryl Valentine, Bo Bemis, Dotty Turner, Betsy Dick- inson, Janet Quilling. Ist row: Barbara Graham, Sandy Sweeney, Lassie Stout, Joanie Shepard. DINING ROOM COMMITTEE Stay in line, keep it quiet. Seniors first, don't cause a riot. Put trays in racks, trash in cans. fThe dining room has lots of bans.I Watch it, kids, don't break a rulel We have a guest today at school. Thanks to our one-way traffic decision, We have helped to avoid a collision. We know the joys birthdays bring, But, careful, girls, don't raucously sing. The essence of this little ditty, Proves this is a helpful committee. The improvement that the dining room shows Is due to our chairmen, Roberts and Rose. SCHOOL POLICE Life can be a dream, but you have to live it to prove it. But, lucky us, we have an efficient school police. In all kinds of weather, torrid or horrid, you can be sure of a safe crossing of Lexington Avenue. The school police girls patrol the corner with their cheery red flags and equally cheery faces. For their outstanding service, the Summit School Police is the pet of the St. Paul City Police. We all know they will continue to be a credit to our school. 7, L ,,, ,, SUMMIT SINGERS I got rhythm, I got music.. 4th row: Julie Seabury, Cindy Friedman, Nancy Lewis, Ginny Low, Lollie Klein, Ruth Putnam, Mary Patterson, Ellen Read, Cece Mundy, Jane Fry. 3rd row: Sally Emerson, Marna Schrader, Betty Hilton, Linda Towle, Barbie Ward, Lollie Benz, Vicki Churchill, Brenda Raudenbush, Bea Strand, Tukie Griggs. 2nd row: Barbara l-loff, Sharon Scovill, Andy Bechik, Pat Quantrell, Peggy Page, Tricia Donham, Mary Earl, Nannette Elmquist. Front row: Diane Bement, Clover Fobes, Susan Rose, Susan Musser, Sara Torrison, Marty Andrews. Where does Mrs. Fisher get all of her energy? This is an un- answerable question to her students in Summit Singers. lt may be answered with the foreword of this Flame, With a song in my heart, l will make tomorrow sing. She not only plans well-balanced programs, but she even composes some of the music. She has amazing results and every program is more beautiful than the last. After a practice for Summit Singers, everyone is exhausted, but excited. The exhaustion is from the intense work necessary with only two periods a week. The excitement is because so much is accomplished in one period. This year the Summit Singers have progressed more rapidly than all expectations and have sung music above high school level. The group sang for the Thursday Musical Club and at Minnehaha Academy, in addition to the programs at school. Each girl has a pride in this organization, which grows into pride in her school as well. 63 Margaret - - George Apley - Catherine Apley - John Apley - - Eleanor Apley - Wilson ---- Amelia Newcombe Roger Newcombe Horatio Willing - Jane Willing - - Agnes Willing - Howard Boulder - Lydia Leyton - Emily Southworth THE LATE GEGRGE APLEYH Tl1ere's no business like show business . .. - Betty Hilton - Tim Ritchie Daphne Roberts - - Tom Milton Nannette Elmquist - - FrankWard - Sally Davis - Don Drew - Dutton Foster - Louise Benz - Robin Brooks - Ed Sommers - Vicki Churchill - - Mary Earl Set created by Award-winner, Bill Angell Julian H. Dole - - Walter Fricke Charades at Vives cast party Jolly good swaaak, what? HTWELFTH NIGHT Brush up your Shakespeare, start quoting him now.. Feste - Orsino - Fabian - Servant- - Viola - - Sea Captain - Sir Toby Belch - - Maria ----- Sir Andrew Aguecheek - - Olivia ----- Malvolio - Sebastian - Officer - Agua-face about to squelch Belch Priest - Antonia - - Cindy Friedman Walter Fricke - Irwin Warren - Ethel Welch Nancy Finberg - Tom Mears - Peter Wolf - Julianne Perlt Harold Langland - - Emily Otis - Dennis Page - - Ed Reay John von Bergen - Dick Emerick - Tom Mears M von Bergen usurps head ot make-up Sweet Lady, ho-ho! V Aftermdth 65 SPORTS H-55619 V HOCKEY l-luddle between halves VA R S l T Y 3rd row: Lollie Benz, Penny Stout, Lee Fobes, Julie Seabury. 2nd row: Cindy Freidman, Diane Bement, Marna Schrader. lst row: Ruth Putnam, Janie Davis, Sally Davis. , Q 5 get 5 s. S 1 it t ,.Q Goal to go! Win, team, win! That was the cry that flared up as the hockey teams of Summit challenged those of Northrop on October l2th. All of the games were close and exceedingly spirited. The Summit seniors lost by the narrow margin of 2-O, the Juniors were nudged by a score of l-O, the Sophomores won the only game for Summit in another close one with the score 2-O. Later in the season, the Saints from Saint Mary's Hall charged across Summit's battlefield, winning games from all classes except the Freshmen. The Seniors of Summit lost a heartbreaker as the last seconds of the game ended with a score of 2-l. The Juniors tied l-l, and the Sophomores came out on the short end 2-O. The Freshmen, however, came through and beat the plebs of St. Mary's 6-O! ln the intramural games there was even more competitive spirit. The Seniors ousted the Fresh- men and the Juniors eliminated the Sophomores from the running. The Seniors wound up in second place as the Juniors were victorious in a game with the score of 3-2 and thus became the hockey champions of the year. Ground-sticks, ground-sticks t VOLLEYBALL Volleyball can safely be said to be the most thoroughly enjoyed sport Summit has to offer. This is evidenced by the fact that all the inmates of the school, faculty included, have participated with fierce enthusiasm in the sport. Further proof of its popularity lies in the fact that Summit put on a father-daughter volleyball game last year. This year's ninth grade seems to have caught this fire of enthusiasm. Practicing relentlessly at every free moment, the class worked out surefire tactics standing open-mouthed, went on to become cham- pions by downing the sophomores 49-l3, much to the chagrin of the older girls, particularly the seniors who had been put out in the first round. The all-around class spirit should result in re- newed enthusiasm for revenge, for each class is a traditional die-hard when it comes to sports. of power-house serves, fast passing, and savage spiking, Their efforts went not unrewarded, for the class defeated the juniors 36-20, and leaving them Unhhh!! Maw!- WW V 69 Fake-out! VARSITY Back row: Penny Stout, Ginny Griggs, Emmy Schrader, Jane Davis, Ellen Read. Front row: Lollie Benz, Hilary Raudenbush, Colin Platt, Ruth Putnam. - BASKETBALL Basketball prowess by Churchill The spirit! Just hear it, Each team On the beam. Again the Fro My gosh! Tactics sweet So they beat Sophomores By the score Ot 22-iO. On they went Victory bent. Seniors in hea Beat grade eleven, But Frosh didn't wait Tense moment in junior game So these beginners Again became winners. Northrop came And each game sh! Aroused the Spirit again. Juniors did no more Than tie the score. After their game Summit Sophs became A winning team On the beam. Summit Seniors, shame! Lost their game ven By ll-8. What a late! What a day this had been! 3 Q if ly ref i. VARSITY Back row: Cece Mundy, Lollie Benz. Front row: Janie Davis, Lou Opstad, Ruth Putnam. Absent from picture, Hilary Raudenbush. Timing here is important 70 l TENNIS lt is hard to sit down to do a write-up about tennis with the mercury hovering around thirty degrees. But the weather has not completely dis- couraged the potential Wimbledon champs ot our hallowed halls. Afternoons and weekends, a good percentage of Summitites land friends? populate the courts practicing tore-hand smashes, back- hand cuts, and Sagura serves. The rain-drenched lor snow-covered, as is often the case this spring? courts prove to be a wistful vista to the avid play- ers, although it appears this year that the tourna- ment will go on as planned, between rain drops. As the winners of the tour matches will not be determined until after this old year book has gone to bed ll hopelll they may be added later. Racketteer The line-up S9fViCel SOCIAL P 115561 73 I The l-liltons Spread The Welcome Mat 1 What A Motley Group FRESHMAN DAZE charleston, charleston . . Freshman Day turned out to be freshman daze for thirty-six anticipating scums of the earth. Looking for black and blue marks on these senior victims, on-lookers found them covered in an array of colors. These motley colors were dis- played on a Friday when the flapping tlappers danced before an audience dying of laughter. Not only were the flappers and the skits hilarious, but the traditional progressive dinner put everyone into delirium. This cook's tour seemed to cover half of Minnesota and starvation was the main worry of the freshmen as their kidnappers whisked them off to various and sundry regions. En somme, the Freshman Day la greatly minimized title for this extended period of freshman griefl was, al- though a slightly havoc-producing experience fun, not only for the pouncing seniors, but for their prey, the freshmen as well. Your Manners Are Showing, Bea! Ma Foil Miss Moe and Miss Walsh enjoy the World Series. THE FACULTY SENIOR PICNIC . . fools rush in . . Suddenly, and without warning, the bewildered seniors were whisked away to see a college re- presentative, However, the bewilderment of these resourceful seniors did not last long after Daphne's observation, l can't see why they would bundle me off to a college representative. We arrived safely at Hiltons' where a wonderful chicken dinner awaited us. The only gloom that reigned was in the minds of the chemistry students who had to give up two study-halls in which they had planned to study for a test. Miss Spicer relieved their minds by striking a bargain with Miss Stevie. To Miss Benjamin, who protested this as being sabotage, she replied, A fair proposition is not defined as sabotage. The luncheon was high- lighted by the telecasting of the World Series away from which it was impossible to drag Gunny. Also, the French students entertained the group by singing lustily Alouette and Sur Le Pont d'Avignon. Before the wonderful outing was over, Gunny, in true Sherwood fashion, taught the class Dum-dum Da-da, which the seniors prac- ticed sitting in the middle of the hall back at school. They Say, that the Mo-o-on-- l . needs salt! THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY ..onaDarlc and Stormy Night.. baughdeghl There was hysterical response to this year's theme, Historical events from the Garden of Eden to Anthony Eden by way of an overwhelming display of costumes. Never in the seniors' recollec- tion had there been so many original, clever, or brightly colored costumes. This fact was well proved in that after a serious conference, the seniors awarded five prizes and three honorable- mentions! The lucky winners who walked away with first prize were a group of sophomores who collectively portrayed the landing of Columbus in America including the Nina, Pinto, and Santa Guess Who? prize-winning train Maria. The skits which followed the grand march reached an all time high in presentation, organi- zation, and interest. The first prize was awarded the juniors who showed some heretofore hidden talent in a very moving portrayal of The Congo complete with modern dancers, choral readers, and drummers. The eighth graders and the faculty won second prize and honorable-mention respectively. The skits coupled with refreshments and inter- mittent singing wound up the party in fine style, and another Hallowe'en party-the seniors' last, alas!-went clown in history. Speak to me , . Speak to mel THE SERVICE COMMITTEE DANCE The animals went in two by two - - Noah's Ark is a highly appropriate theme for a function at which people entertain themselves by two's. At the Service Committee Dance this year, this theme was carried out in fine fashion. The Sum- mit gym was transformed into the historic scene Cminus Mount Araratl with animals fin two's of coursel in ranks around the walls. The girls and their dates came dressed alike in tune with the theme. Johnny Junken and his crazy combo pro- vided the music, which kept these gruesome two- somes tripping the light fantastic. Prizes were awarded for the most original costumes. Loyally Tweedle-dee and tweedle-dum enough, first prize went to Moe and George who came as Summit girls. fThey had trouble finding a uniform large enough to pour six-foot-six George into.l Vifhen the ark struck ground at midnight, everyone agreed that it was a delightful way to wait out a flood. lt's funny Noah didn't think of itl 'K Peg drives a hard bargain So that's where all the pop wentl 77 Patty Johnston helps to deco- rate Summit for Christmas JCXEUI ...peao .anis Lively circle games took place at the Service Committee Christmas party On the first day of Christmas Witch Janie charms Gretel in the Christmas program. i NCJEL! 'n eorfh. Ccxrolling on the stoirs Singing at Ancker Vocc1tior1's here w . . homeward bound . . . . . at last! , 79 CHRlSTMAl ..Goodwi Chairman of the Dance and friend. Daphne catches on Baby it's Cold Outside was the prevalent cry as shivering couples seek- ing refuge from the icy breezes en- tered the gym forthe Christmas Dance. The blue faces at first showed dismay when they saw icicles protruding from the ceiling. These icicles were carrying out the theme of Walking in a Win- ter Wonderland . Once again the class of l956 rebelled against the heretofore traditional streamers. ln their place were shimmering pines and all the other components of the winter season. DANCE oward Men. The frigid atmosphere made the dance bounce with congeniality- partly because everyone was trying to defrost. The exuberance of the danc- ers was a result ot the melodious strains coming from Bob Leyton and his band. Once again they made the dance a booming success. Other fac- tors in the success of the dance were the great number of alumnae who came and the sparkling chaperons who even did the Lindy. At twelve o'clocl4 three hundred tired, but happy in- dividuals trundled home with visions of the Summit Christmas Dance in their heads. Once again Julie Seabury, the Social Committee chairman, had scored a triumph. Captivatin' Couple The otherwise impartial editors cculdnlt resist putting this in X 8 l THE FLAME DANCE Dry bones, dry bones, dem-o-dry bones... Intermission entertainment-A pantomime to Dry Bones done by the freshmen You tell im Connie' Flame donce. Bond-terrific fBiiI Konsos, solicitor, recommended!! Decorations-different, onywoyi Spirit-bright. Intermission entertoinment-novelg robbed from Student Government tolent show. Time for plonning donce-minimum. Success- unexpected. Result-onother donce of the some kind next yeor. Profit this yeor-sixty dollors. 82 Guy ond doll THE SPRING CONCERT Sing, sing, sing! Music When Soft Voices Die Vibrates in the Memory. Perhaps this is the most meaningful thing that can be said about the impression made upon the audience of Summit's first spring concert. Amid palms and soft lights the Summit Singers and Chorus sang to an enthusiastic audi- ence on April the twentieth. The varied program ranged from Bach to Gershwin. One of the highlights of the program was a Maori love song, native of New Zealand, brought to Summit by Daphne Roberts. Included in the program were four two piano duets played by the junior and senior highschool piano stu- dents of Miss Kelly. The concert was a wonderful success because of Mrs. Fisher's imagination and endless work. The senior class wishes to express its gratitude to Mrs. Fisher for the experience of singing under her direction and for the satisfaction gained in participating in her programs. 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Prest, Mr. and Mrs. George Putnam, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Putnam, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Quantrell, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur nF Raudenbush, Mr. and Mrs. David Read, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Rose, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Schrader, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Schutte, Mr. Paul M. Scovill, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Seabury, Mr. and Mrs. John Seldon, Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Seymour, Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Shepard, Mr. and Mrs. Blake Sivertson, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mr. and Mrs. George St. Clair Dress Shop Stoddard, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Stout, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Strand, Dr. and Mrs. Leif Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Denver Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Sweney, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Torrison, Mr, and Mrs. Mandt Towle, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Zeddies, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. We wish to thank the above patrons and following advertisers for supporting the 1956 FLAME 'lr if ir Ccmmplzimenzts From The Docztms Nationally Advertised Brands The H. 8m S. 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OLSON, 20 West 5th Street 159 Duke Street 105 Pleasantj Compliments INC of . a Ca. 2-7335 Friend 90 TANGO - FOX TROT - WALTZ - LINDY RUMBA - MAMBO - SAMBA CHA-CHA-CHA - MERENGUE mean Constantine Specializing in Group Instruction 1780 Girard Avenue South Minneapolis 5. Minn. FR T-8737 Grand Avenue Grocery 792 Grand Avenue we are widely known for outstanding quality in fancy groceries, meats and selection of wines and liqueurs Ca. 5-6501 Fred A. Gaertner, Prop. Va'Uoulz'5 F lowers 'cflower arrangements that please PHONE CA. 2-7329 Mr. Teds for the utmost in hair creation for appointment call: CA 5-6711 841 Grand Ave. St. Paul's Finest Selection of Records A, Music My 5 Shops 6th at Wabasha 7th at Robert Ca. 2-4846 Ca. 2-8282 W-nw-f............. Fi DUMONTS BEAUTY SALON fi Q Ml 8-7144 274 sn. Snelling ca. 5-0523 1164 Selby we Ml 4-9787 153 No. Snelling 92 A11 types haircuts 31.50 S Soft permanent Waves 3510.00 and up 9.4 Washing ' Greasing ' Lubrication Tires, New and Used HEBERT CITIES SERVICE GRAND AT MILTON sr. PAUL 5, MINN. FRANK THELIN CApital 6-5700 LEARN TYPING ANU SPEEDWRITING IA B C ShorthandI Use llle skills of typing and shorthand to help you get thru college. SPECIAL SUMMER CLASSES FULLY AIRCONDITIONED ROOMS Es bl-sh d n AskFor 'Tsai Globe Business College 23 E. 6TH ST., ST. PAUL CA. 4-4378 I6 QE GOKEY Special Sports Equipment Anthony DOS IN OWN was T ALL P 5 Sign 1 HH A ,,p .,pA T, H CHL ND f 1 A A - R lph Aw. 'Qi P X I XR L I if p T C4 -13,3 I U X I Select your sports equipment Beauty Fashions GUKEY CQ, CCMPLIMENTS OF MIDWEST SHEET METAL WORKS Heating, Ventilating 8 Air-Conditioning 340 TAFT STREET NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS 92 A. ,, . 1 Manufaclurers oj Balsam- Wool Sealecl Insulation, Nu-Wood Insulation Board Proalucls, and Tujiex Cushion Paulding. WOOD CONVERSION COMPANY sr. PAUL 1, MINN. PLANT: CLOQUET, MINN. Compliments of The Twin Cities Leading Food Stores LEADERS IN FINE FOODS SINCE 1921 THE NEW YORK TEA COMPANY Leo A. Krumpelmann-Willis A. Krumpelmann Locally Owned We Deliver We Roast Our Coffee Daily Phone Ca 2-0708 69-71 East Fifth Street Congratulations to the Class of '56, and may our Best Wishes be with you Wherever you go. vw ELRE A '4,p 040 Q .:1. Z i J- A11. 3 'ffjfy F .C 2, . , u.1' 5' Q .-,t,.. FAM' ' SEA ' -X fo . FF' W ST. PAN- HOME OFFICE -111 West Fifth Street Sf. Paul 2, Minnesota 94 Compliments of NORTHWEST OPTICIANS Corner of 4th and St. Peter Clotlzas for you... the young in lzmrt. .. We are proud . . . as We've always been . . . to cater to the gaiety that belongs to the girl from Summit. FRANK MURPHY SAINT PAUL NEW CALIFORNIA FRUIT 81 VEGETABLE GARDEN FRESH Fkulrs AND VEGETABLES In and Out of Season 42 W. 4th Sf. Ca 4-3325 95 Tune in TV Reader's Digest every week. G OLD E N H A W K Studelaa ker 041 DPW 1 -o f ' f -:aaaaaaa ' Ffs i X C 5 E' Q EE?-.EE QEEEE1 , 'gf QTJFQQA , -,- is THE FIVE PASSENGER GOLDEN HAWK 275 HP-Zero to 60 MPH in 8.7 seconds. Most Power per pound of any American car. Now Sports Car Fun is Family Fun. See your Studebaker Dealer! SCHNEIDER MOTOR CO. 'I65 Pleasant Ave., St. Paul 2 Phone CApital 2-2766 Headquarters for all makes - Foreign 81 American Sports Cars including STUDEBAKER HAWKS Our mechanics are experts on foreign cars as well as American built cars. K I V . its 'Ay fl 797 .... W U z lil 96 Compliments Of a Friend 97 GRAND CLEANERS Compliments Traditional Cleaners To crows Hill of a 644 Grand Ave. CApiIal 6-2641 friend Complzln ents Congratulations vf to the HEGERLE HARDWARE Class of 1956 CGUWCANS Appliances - Television A Complete Record Department at 799 Grand Ave REGISTER NOW STENOGRAPHY ACCOUNTANCY SWITCIIBOARD OFFICE MACHINES RECEPTIONIST SALESMANSIIIP BOOKKEEPING TYPING DAYS, HALF DAYS, OR EVENINGS OPEN ALL YEAR PRACTICAL BUSINESS SCHOOL 63 E. 5th Street Founded 1900 QCA. 2-53331 1148-50 Grand Ave. CA 5-7274 Ca. 2-7679 UlGEluul1'5 Cllbnnulate Shop 4-W 5th St. St. Paul 2, Minn. POOR VISION ' POOR REPORT CARDS Be sure and have your eyes scientifically examined by a reputable eye doctor. Let us design and make your glasses nc.fl.l,,-,c,,lJ.,f1.,ff,y,,,,e,, DISPENSINC OPTICIANS 25 West 6th SI., Si. Paul Ca 4-7878 Phippen's Hair Styling Saiun FLQWERS by E ,H ' S, I' xpm H ty mg JOHNSTON and ,IABS Complete Beauty Service Next to Women's City Club 315 St. Peter St. Ca. 2-2719 1102 Grand Ave. Ca. 7-4474 A Flower arrangement for every occasionn Compliments of GRAN DENDALE PHARMACY Grand at Dale Prescriptions Picked Up and Delivered Trusted with Cl2fgIi0L7ii:l: pr eSCr iptions . 5 . Cgnveyefg Gdrfisf rpLofograPAer ZIIS Sargent Avenue ST. PAUL 5, MINNESOTA MIDWAY 9-7600 Congratulations to the Class of '56 James .l. 0'Donnell CROCUS HILL OPTICIAN DRUG CO., INC. Grand Ave. at Victoria, St. Paul, Minn. 7701. r Mdi IArt Bld. Capital 2-7511 og.yPnuII 2jaMinn.s g CG 5'5I77 99 THE BESSESEN-JONES SCHGOL Complefe Course in Fashion, Charm Photographic Modeling -l-Special Cou ses Fo E e yo e ' Charm Figure Control ' Speech Hair Styling ' Wardrobe Make up Social Graces 'I25 S 10th SI Barbara Bessesen F d I 6 9165 IOO GENERAL REFINERIES INC. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Manufacturers and Refiners of Precious Metals ALEX HAIR STYLING MIDWAY 6-1177 46 SO. SNELLING All types haircuts 81.50 Permanent waves 57.50 and up FIRST GRAND AVENUE STATE BANK OF ST. PAUI 1068 Grand Avenue MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. VACATIUN IN ASPEN cow. IT'S IDEAL WINTER OR SUMMER HIlI.SIDE LUIIGE WRITE MRS. EMMA HAERDLE BOX 614 OMS Compliments 0f a Friend Congratulations SENIORS NIIRTIIWESTEHN HEFINING CU. Saint Paul Park AN ERICKSON ENTERPRISE Compliments of GEORGE G. PREST Railway and Industrial Supplies ROBINSON SIIOP DRESSMAKING - ALTERATIONS LADIES' TAILORING . IIII LIN Y and Equipment 'L ER E. 808 First National Bank Bldg. 704 Gralld Ave- St. Paul, Minnesota Ca 50926 Engraving Printing MRS. KATHERINE G. FOBES 655 Goodrich Avenue Saint Paul 5, Minnesota Ca 6-4640 Guy T. Bisbee Company ANDIRONS, FIRE TOOLS AND SCREENS ORNAMENT!-XL METALSMITHS LIGHTING FIXTURES 50-52 West Fourth Street ST. PAUL 2, MINN. Dad: 351,000 Municipal Bonds Bought now, earning Tax-free interest, will be ready cash when needed for: f College Expenses f A Hope Chest f A Drearn Horne Juran 82 Moody Inc. Municipal Bonds Exclusively Ca 4-9661 St. Paul 1, Minnesota Mullery PAPER PACKAGES, INC. GIFT BOXES PRINTED CARTONS ROUND AND OBLONG METAL END CANS A Complete Packaging Service 293 Como Avenue St. Paul 3, Minnesota WlllIAM YUNGBAUER 8. SONS QEST. 18931 FURNITURE INTERIOR MAKERS DECORATIONS I8I West Fourth St. at Exchange Saint Paul 2, Minnesota RAMALEY CATERING COMPANY Everything for Amateur Photographer SWANSON'S Camera Sales and Service 321 St. Peter Street-Ca 4-6268 109 lst National Bank-Ca 2-2663 St. Paul, Minnesota Congratulations Seniors ST. PAUL HOUSE FURNISHING CO. Omce: Phone CA. 4-4303 Residence: CA. 5-4267 COMPLIMENTS LEONARD J. JOHNSON OF Architect ST, PAUL 2, MINN. sr. PAUL sTRucTuRAL STEEL co. 162 YORK AVENUE 219 Hamm Building LACTONA INCORPORATED Manufacturers of FINE TOOTHBRUSHES LLOYIYS TEXACO SERVICE 985 GRAND AVE. SNOW PLOWING EXPERT MOTOR TUNE UP Ca. 5-0987 St. Paul 'd b TIMBER CROP Trees and Homes The Weyerhaeuser Program of Tree Farming Means There Will Always Be Good Lumber for Good Homes WEYERHAEUSER SALES COMPANY First National Bank Building Saint Paul 1, Minnesota 'IO4 W PETE Z, THEFARMER ff, WEBB T TheSymb I fGOOD PRINTING WEBB PUBLISHING COMPANY I O5 Compliments of a Friend FOR THE BEST CAR DEAL ANYWHERE Midway FORD Company Norfhwesfs Largesf Ford Dealer 1850U fyA M 58111 Dunk MELLO D MILK HI-VITA SKIMMILK or GOLDEN GUERNSEY 1466 ,madaaeci and ,unnamed mwlez Qwatcmt .fadazataaq eawmd SANITARY FARM DAIRIES It's the extra care that makes them extra good. 106 Congratulations To The Class OI 1956 And A Very Warm Welcome To Each One OI You! THE SUMMIT SCHOOL ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION. Cool Is Best Compliments for Sure Heat-Health-Safety of Try SCARLET FLAME Stoker Cool C RNEGlES.UNDER OVER D K STOR GE . A I -c oc A 5 Carnegie Dock 81 Fuel Co. 6OI No. Fairview, St. Paul NEstor 7884 SNOWFLAKE LAUNDRY Compliments of Dry Cleaning am! Launzlerirzg I KATZ PLUMBING 355 Snelling Ave. MI 6-6329 and 20? vim 0 1 I a furry HEATING COMPANY IO7 if 55434, Wil A sc -P Y, 5, ef- ,rs ,,, ff 'X' 7 Y . ' fat M Q 'uv'lL ' 'L lx Q IN S - C, rs, v W K .2 1 . XX ef s A 1 .R 1 .iv . 5' ' . 'I L... 1' 4. . 'v ' , fry ' , 1 - 11 A My M is 95 -. V' x f ' T ,iff H is as ' 3 s .J . 5 I- shi 5 6. 5. 'fe 'lf x, E- Y i, eb' K ' This page is reserved for the salutations and signatures of your friends and classmates BY WALDORF PAPER PRODUCTS COMPANY Whose business is the study and development of Good Packagingf' 'IOS