Sweet Briar College - Briar Patch Yearbook (Sweet Briar, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1948 volume:

MARY HELEN COCHRAN LIBRARY SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE !fc « c 708H1 , ■ — itrtM Bfcillfciilit Aillftr in titAs Published by THE JUNIOR CLASS OF SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE VIRGINIA s I® r W r r : 5§.W -i— ------- ■ -,-■ £53 V--.- — 3 2?5 , 3es ' -v _. CH % M A master of any ceremony: as the treasurer who can untangle any account ... as the energetic sponsor of Parent ' s Day ... as the magician with every card trick up his sleeve ... his gift of calling everyone by name is unfailing. For these reasons . . . and because of his urbane humor which is boundless ... his part in the creation of the scene that is Sweet Briar . . . is vital. That is why we dedicate this edition of the Briar Patch to: foch C. WheatcH 70864 s fi r ' ■ ' Pa m. . £ W t J: It lies not within the scope the complete essence of in you . . . but should these atmosphere, once yours, Not where they are now . . . : ' ,; ' vW wmm ■■■ ISm of this book to condense Sweet Briar . . . that is with- pages be provocative, that will return while you see But where they were then k THE REFECTORY ACADIlMli: and thi Mary Helen Cochran Library mamnmam FI,ETCHi:H THE DAISY WILLIAMS GYMNASIUM SWEET BRIAB 11(11 SE and the boxwood nmu.i: 4 %; .|a; iflartka £. XucaA All of us seem to be of quite a common mind hers at Sweet Briar that our college, with other colleges, has an essential and all-important role to play in bringing the peoples of the world together in mutual understanding and lasting peace. It is the high responsibility of this college to give our graduates both the preparation and the inspiration to work actively as informed and responsible citizens for the improvement of their community, state, and nation, as well as of the world. Martha B. Lucas, President. m filar ij Cllf Xtjmah, bean . ' i i Administration and Faculty BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Right Reverend Beverley D. Tucker, Jr., D.D., LL.D., S.T.D., Preside if Cleveland, Ohio Dabney S. Lancaster, l.L. D., Vice-President Farmville, Virginia Eugenia Grim in Burnett, A.B . .Richmond, Virginia W. Gerhard Suhling Lynchburg, Virginia Archibald G. Robertson, LL.B Richmond, Virginia Rowland Lea . . Agricola, Virginia Edward Jenkins Millwood, Virginia BOARD OF OVERSE1 R.S Beverley D. Tucker, Jr., President Cleveland, Ohio Term Expires 1949 Meta Glass, Ph.D., Litt.D., LL.D., D.C.L. Charlottesville, Virginia Robert A. Weaver, LL.D., Sc.D Cleveland, Ohio Elsetta Gilchrist Barnes, A.B., M.L.A., Cleveland Ohio 1950 C. Raine Pettyjohn, M.I Lynchburg, Virginia 1951 O. M. W. Sprague, Ph.D., Litt.D Boston. Massachusetts 1952 Margaret S. Banister, A.B Washington, D. C. William N. Nefe, M.A., LL.D Abingdon, Virginia Bi ktha L. Marshall .... Charlotte, North Carolina Martha B. Lucas, ex-officio, President of the College Members of the Board of Directors are also members of the Board of Overseers. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Martha B. Lucas, Ph.D., LL.D President Meta Glass, Ph.D., Litt.D., LL.D., D.C.L. President Emeritus Mary Ely Lyman, Ph.D., Litt.D Dean Lysbeth W. Muncy, Ph.D Assistant Dean 14 r THraraJwIWr! Bernice Drake Lill Director of Admission A.B., Wellesley College; A.M., The George Washington University. Jeanette Boone . Recorder A.B., Sweet Briar College. Don C. Vheaton Treasurer B.L., Kenyon College. THE FACULTY Martha B. Lucas President A.B., Goucher College; A.M., The George Washington University; Ph.D., University of London; LL.D., Goucher College, Alabama College. Mary Ely Lyman Dean and Professor of Religion A.B., Litt. D., Mount Holyoke College; B.D., Union The Ph.D., University of Chicago; Litt.D., Roanoke College. al Sen Harry Ammon Assistant Professor of History B.S., M.A., Georgetown University. Carrolle E. Anderson Assistant Professor of Biology B.S., M.S., Massachusetts State College; Ph.D., Cornell University. Joseph E. Barker Professor of Romance Languages; Director, junior Year in France B.A ., B.D., Yale University; A.M., Harvard University; Ph.D., Columbia University. Belle Boone Beard Professor of Sociology A.B., Lynchburg College; M.A., Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College. Jane Belcher Assistant Professor of Biology A.B., Colby College; A.M., Columbia University; Ph.D., University of Missouri. Instructor in Art Franz K. Bernheimer M.A., M.F.A., Yale University. Gladys Boone Professor of Economics M.A., University of Birmingham, England; Ph.D., Columbia University. Laura T. Buckham Associate Professor of Romance Languages A.B., University of Vermont; A.M., Ph.D., Radcliffe College. Robert J. Carner Associate Professor of Romance Languages B.A., M.A., University of Virginia; A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University. Carl Y. Connor Professor of English B.A., University of Toronto; A.M., Harvard University; Ph.D., Columbia University. Lucy Shepard Crawford A.B., Ph.D., Cornell University. Professor of Philosophy, Psychology and Education -I 15 r Assistant in Biology Flora Levi D ' Ancona Instructor in Romance Languages Universities of Florence, Naples, Santander; Middlebury College. Jovan De Rocco Assistant Professor of Art School of Architecture, University of Belgrade; Art Students League, New York; Student of Harold Van Buren Magonigle. Evelyn P. DeWitt B.S., Acadia University. Gwen L. Eberhardt Instructor in Physical Education B.S., Ohio State University. Preston H. Edwards Visiting Professor of Physics B.A., M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University. Jessie Melville Fraser Associate Professor of History A.B., Columbia College; A.M., University of South Carolina; A.M., Columbia University. G. Noble Gilpin Assistant Professor of Music B.Mus., M.Mus., Syracuse University. Eva Guillen Instructor in Romance Languages M.A., University of Mexico. Dorothy S. Hadley Assistant in Speech A.B., Ohio State University; A.M., Northwestern University. Florence Hague Associate Professor of Biology A.B., A.M., University of Kan-as; Ph.D.. University of Illinois. Milan E. Hapala Instructor in Government and Economics A.B., Beloit College; A.M., University of Nebraska. Camilla I Ioy Instructor in Romanic Languages A.B., A.M., University of South Carolina. 1 1 i ni 1 1 1 hi r Associate Professor of German Abitur, Kantonsschulc, St. Gall, Switzerland; A.B., Barnard College; M.A., Bryn Mawr College; Ph.D., Stanford University. Rose isi A MleiiAIi Hanowsm Ph.M., University of Vilna. Instructor in Ma hematics Cecile Glu mineau Johnson Associate Professor of French M.A., Johns Hopkins University. Margaret L. Jones Instructor in Physical Education B.S., University of Oklahoma; M.S., Smith College. 1 li i i B. Lanneau Instructor in Greek and Latin A.B., The University of North Carolina. Mary Ann Lee Assistant Professor of Mathematics A.B., Randolph-Macon Woman ' s College; A.M., University of Wis M. Dee Long Professor of English A.B., Northwestern University; A.M., Columbia University. Gertrude Malz Associate Professor of Greek ami Latin; A.B . Swarthmore College; Secretary of the Faculty A I.. Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Iren Marik Instructor in Music Graduate, Budapest College of Music; Piano Professor ' s Diploma, Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest. Gerhard Masur Ph.D., University of Berlin. Visiting Professor of History Elisabeth F. Moller Associate Professor of Psychology A.B., Goucher College; A.M., Clark University; Ph.D., Cornell University. -I 16 r Helen K. Mull, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Psychology anil Education; Secretary of the Vacuity, pro tern. A.B., Vassar College; A.M., Ph.D., Radcliffe College. Lysbeth W. Muncy Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor of History and Government A.B., Vassar College; A.M., Ph.D., Brown University. W. Grafton Nealley Associate Professor of Government A.B., University of Maine; A.M., Stanford University. Lawrence G. Nelson Assistant Professor of English B.A., Luther College; A.M., University of Texas; Ph.D., University of Virginia. Mary J. Pearl Professor of Greek and Latin B.A., University of Toronto; A.M., Ph.D., University of Michigan. Anna C. Pitts Assistant Professor of Chemistry A.B., Winthrop College; A.M., Mount Holyoke College. Helen S. Pollock Instructor in Mathematics A.B., West Virginia University; M.S., The State University of Iowa. Ethel Ramage Associate Professor of English A.B., Barnard College; A.M., Columbia University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Sarah Thorpe Ramage Assistant Professor of English B.A., Newcomb College; M.A., Bryn Mawr College; Ph.D., Yale University. Dora Neill Raymond Professor of History A.B., A.M., University of Texas; Ph.D., Columbia University. Margaret L. Reynolds Instructor in Physical Education B.S., Woman ' s College, University of North Carolina. Carol M. Rice College Physician and Professor of Hygiene A.B., Smith College; A.M., Wellesley College; M.D., University of Wi Florence Horton Rodinson Professor of Art A.B., M.A., University of California; Ph.D., Columbia University; F.A.A.R. Harriet Howell Rogers, Associate Professor of PhysicalEducation A.B., Mount Holyoke College; Graduate of New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics. Marion Benedict Rollins Professor of Religion AB. Barnard College; A.M., Ph.D., Columbia University; B.D., Union Theological Seminary. Eva M. Sanford Associate Professor of History A.B., A.M., Ph.D., RadclifTe College. Johanne M. Stochholm Associate Professor of English M.A., University of Copenhagen; Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College. Hildegard Stucklen Ph.D., University of Gottingen. Associate Professor of Physics Julia Stone Summerson Assistant in Violin and Viola Philip Mittell, New York City; Cincinnati Conservatory of Music with Jean Ten Have and Peter Froelich; Juilliard School of Music with Louis Persinger and Edouard Dethier. Dorothy D. Thompson Associate Professor of Chemistry A.B., A.M., Mount Holyoke College; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lucile Umbreit Assistant Professor of Music A.B., Radcliffe College; A.M., Vassar College. 17 i- Bertha Pfister. Wailes Assistant Professor of Sociology A.B., Sweet Briar College; M.A., University of Virginia. Miriam H. Weaver Associate Professor of Music Cincinnati Conservatory of Music; Columbia University Summer School; Isador Philipp, Paris; Juilliard Summer School of Music; The University of Chicago. Ki nneth G. Weihe Associate Professor of English B.S., College of Wooster; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University. Susanna Wilder A.B., Smith College; M.A., Yale University. Mary E. Wilson A.B., A.M., Cornell University. Ernest Zechiel Associate Professor of Music B.A., Oberlin College; Graduate, Mannes School of Music, New York; Pupil of Benno Moiseiwitsch, London; Pupil of Rosario Scalero, New York and Italy. Instructor in Religion Instructor in English LIBRARY H. Tyler Gemmeix Librarian A.B., Randolph-Macon Woman ' s College; B.S., M.S., Columbia University. I VDIA M. Newland Assistant Librarian A.B., Skidmore College; B.S., Columbia University. I.ois Marie Brow n Heltn Edgemon Mildred Edgemon Edith Endicott Library School, Carnegie Institute of Technology Secretary to the Librarian Stack Assistant Stack Assistant Cataloguer I i ( ii e Beverly Fizer B.A., College of William and Mary. Halina Ann Imtanovtski Assistant in the I ibrar Assistant in the library ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 1 i vvx Arthur Nurse Graduate, Marshall Lodge Memorial Hospital, Lynchburg, Virginia. Lois Ballenger Secretary to the President B.S., Woman ' s College of Furman University. Martha von Briesen Director of Public Relations A.B., Sweet Briar College; A.M., Radcliffe College. Linda Spence Brown Director of Refectories A.B., University of Texas; A.M., University of Chicago. Rebecca M. Carroll Assistant in the Office of the Treasurer Mabel M. Chipley Assistant Treasurer Pauline R. Cutler Manager, Boxwood Inn Christine Caldwell Faulconer Secretary to the Director of Buildings and Grounds Henrietta H. Fizer Assistant Manager, Boxwood Inn Superintendent of the Farm Joseph A. Gilchrist, Jr B.S., Yale University. Nurse Araminta S. Hitt Graduate, Virginia Baptist Hospital, Lynchburg, Virginia. Lloyd R. Hoilman Director of Buildings and Grounds B.S., M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Dorothy Jester A.B., Agnes Scott College. Rebecca C. Kerr Helen H. McMahon A.B., Sweet Briar College. Evelyn S. Munger Assistant in the Office of the Dean Supervisor of Halls of Residence Manager of the Book Shop Secretary, Committee on Admission Secretary, Office of the President Anne D. Murrell A.B., Agnes Scott College. Betty B. Oliver Secretary to the Director of Public Relations E. Gertrude Prior Secretary to the Farm Superintendent A.B., Sweet Briar College; M.A., University of Pennsylvania Harriet V. Shaw, Executive Secretary of the Alumnae Association A.B., Sweet Briar College. Phyllis Simpson Alice L. Stevens A.B., Lynchburg College Frances O. Stone Alice Tucker Elizaeeth Van Aken A.B., New Jersey College for Woi Mildred Watts Eddie P. White Supervisor, Information Office Secretary to the Dean Secretary to the Director of Refectories Assistant to the Director of Refectories Assistant to the Alumnae Secretary Secretary in the Alumnae Office Secretary to the Director of Admission But Sommers, she explained that! ' Only seven chapters to go Late breakfast ClaAMA ClaM c{ 194 fa (M™ SJ OFFICERS President Virginia Vurzbach Vice-President Ann Samford Set retarj Nancy Moses Treasurer . . Elizabi hi Bi i rv Beltz, Wurzbach, Samford, Moses n You are the ones. Seniors, the ones who truly were the essence of Sweet Briar . . . your caps and gowns . . . the way you ran the school . . . produced the Senior Show . . . had engagement parties every week . . . took everything in your stride (well, almost — there were those comprehensives) . . . your unforgettable character composed of so many things! Dickie ' s laugh, Weezie ' s sense and sensibility, Meon ' s sincerity and 100 per cent earnestness of purpose, the scarlet robes of the two Pats and Ginny, Scoff and Sammy forever being athletic, Kax ' s scarf, Barrett at the Inn, Bess, nat urally a perfect example for social behavicr; and so much more. Four swift years and their result — the many friends you ' ve made — that Sweet Briar feeling that became a part of you long before Dean Lyman handed you your diploma . . . Pride because you have graduated — sorrow for the same reason . . . memories, forever vivid and dear ... a working formula for life . . . eager and ex- pectant anticipation after the last backward glance of Sweet Briar through a rear vision mirror. You will never forget all this, and you will never really leave, you know that you have made your imprint . . . and it is a good one, deep and sure. M CUu ojf I94 £3 MARGARET JANE ADDINGTON Norfolk, Virginia Modern Euro eifn iimny Lovely golden hair with red highlight . . - a delightful charm ... a ready laughing smile ' ■ ' - - WjaJ is Peggy. Her serious interests show ... in her work in the So- ciology Club and I. R. C. . . . yet she ' s a gay fun-loving Bum Chum. She loves books . . . literally gobbles them up . . . and is interested in photography also. An en- gaging habit ... is inventing a new series of what ' cha macallits . . . when words fail her. Briar Patch; Manager, Handbook; Junior Sub-Social Committee; Bum Chums; 1. R. C; Sociology Club; United World Federalists; Misiones; Board of Publica- tions; Social Representative of Grammer ( ' 46- ' 47), of Gray ( ' 47- ' 48); May Court. ( 2J 4. MARY JO ARMSTRONG Fort Worth, Texas Political Economy There ' s no one like her. Eternally appearing flustered . . . racing for a class ... or leaving S. B. C. on a Pullman and twenty hours later waking to find herself in Monroe . . . Mar) ' Jo neglects to emphasize her serious side . . . so much in evidence in her high ideals. With a clear mind . . . and an exuberant personality . . . that ' s as restless as the bubbles in champagne . . . Mary Jo will go far toward achieving all of her great expectations. Briar Patch; Aints and Asses; I. R. O; French Club; Misiones; Political Economy Club. ■{ 24 r - ,:,. mm i BEATRICE KATHERINE BACKER Annapolis, Maryland International Affairs Though presenting an outward composure . . . Bea ' s sparkling eyes give her away when she ' s happy. Her soft, slow speech hides a well-informed mind . . . and a deep interest in everyone around her. World affairs and Ger- man rate high on her list. . . but the Navy takes pre- cedence over all. The idea of sailing and traveling . . . also makes those eyes light up! Briar Patch; President, German Club; I. R. C; So- ciology Club. MARY ELIZABETH TURNER TAYLOR BARBOUR Roanoke, Virginia and Dayton, Ohio Physical Mathematics Beautiful eyes . . . sparkling with fun and good humour . . . captivate more than the men. They captivate every- body. Liz is a perfect ccmbination of brains . . . cute- ness . . . and jollity. She enjoys life in general . . . and people enjoy Liz. If it weren ' t for dancing . . . reading . . . and football games ... it would take a derrick to get Liz out of bed in the morning . . . and it takes all her mathematical genius to compute retiring time. Choreography; I. R. C; Friends of Art. {25 y mm Clan d 9 tS MARY BAKER BARRET Augusta, Georgia Government The combination of Barrett . . . with her many friends . . . results in hilarity. She loves writing innumerable notes to herself. Here ' s a gal with a good disposition and understanding nature . . . who likes people and gets a sin- cere kick out of life. Most memorable as president of the Aints and Asses . . . she is quite at home in a sheet or with a tail. Chung Mungs; Bum Chums; President, Aints and Asses; I. R. C; Political Economy Club. . ' ENNE BELLE BECHTEL Germantown, Pennsylvania English Jenne Belle is a dainty, small packet of ambition . . . unders tanding . . . and intelligence. An individualist . . . who at the same time appreciates and enjoys people . . . she is also well-liked and good fun . . . and owing to her kindness and generosity is continually in demand. Al- ready m accomplished model . . . Jenne Belle is skilled in the arts . . . most especially in the field of writing . . . and promises to have an interesting . . . and notable career. Briar Pa u ii; Bramble May Court. English Club; Sociologv Club; -I 26 )- ELIZABETH BELTZ Elyria, Ohio Mathematics An attractive blonde with a winning smile . . . Liz is ever willing to help . . . and capable of almost anything. A mathematical mind ... a good mixer and delightful tall-tale teller . . . her Yankee frankness and sincerity are as refreshing as her common sense outlook on life. An ever ready smile . . . always at ease . . . Liz is the kind of person who grows on you. Briar Patch; N ews; Treasurer, Senior Class; Social Committee; Funds Committee. KATHERINE ELI Monterrey, Mexico Drama Kax radiates naturally from within ... a real actress who has the rare ability of acting only when on the stage. She gives the best of herself to her work . . . and always stands by her high ideals. She makes a mean opponent . . . on the hockey or lacrosse field. A gay personality . . . but serious and thoughtful when the occasion demands . . . Kax has everything it takes for success. President, Paint and Patches; President, Misiones; Span- ish Club; English Club; Q. V.; Tau Phi; Advisory Council; Vice-President, Junior Class; Secretary, Sopho- more Class. -I 27 Clau 0 IMS HARRIOTTE HENDERS Louisville, KeiI uc: i- Mathematics Harriotte ' s always in demand . . . for a tune at the piano, in that inimitable style ... or for a fourth at bridge. This versatile gal . . . loves sports and music. After writing the tunes for Ladies from Hades . . . she was hilarious as one of those fiery belles. Always fun and always funny: that ' s the whirlwind Harriotte . . . leading ' 48 at Step Singing ... or putting a descant in Glory, Glory, I ' m a Chung Mung! Manager, The Brambler; Music for Senior Show; Chung Mungs; Paint and Patches; Head of Softball; Song Leader, ' 44- ' 48; Lake Council; Glee Club; Choir; Music Club; Orientation Committee. On The. 9 rlO MARION AGNES BOWER Richmond, Virginia Government aking the student government reins with a strong conviction of what is right . . . Meon met the challenge with resolute force. With capacity to accomplish six people ' s work . . . she ' s always cordial . . . ready to talk and laugh. A unique book collection includes Archie and Mehitabel and Winnie the Pooh. Meon aims to enter the diplomatic service ... see the world . . . yet despite her wanderlust . . . she relishes the apple orchard . . . and the sight of Academic ' s white balustrade against a deep blue sky. President, Freshman Class; President, Student Govern- ment; Editor, Bkiak Patch; Brambler; News; Tau Phi; Paint and Patches; l.n Court. -( 28 r WESTRAY BATTLE BOYCE New York, New York Philosophy Speak Low should be Webby ' s theme song . . . her deep voice goes with her serenity and poise. Tactful . . . gracious . . . with a mischievous streak ... a delightful sense of humor combined with diligence and hard work obtain her spectacular results in many fields. Webby aspires to write a fantasy . . . learn to ski . . . and to cook. With her insight . . . and clear thinking . . . Webby will certainly reach these aspirations and many more. President, Sophomore Class; Vice-President, Student Government; Treasurer, Athletic Association, ' 46- ' 47; Advisory Council; Church and Chapel Committee; Tau Phi; Riding Council. ANNABELL VICTOR BROCK Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Sociology Seriousness, neatness, efficiency, and a certain impish- ness . . . are ingredients of the whole that is Vicky. Her quietness . . . that lcok of intense concentration . . . are deceptive. Like a chemical mixture her quiet surface is apt to be decomposed . . . unpredictable . . . by an effervescent sense of the ridiculous. She knows the secret of commanding respect . . . and cooperation . . . from those w ' ith whom she works . . . and can get just as much fun cut of her inimitable attempt at singing as we do. Briar Patch; Tau Phi; Paint and Patches; President, Sociology Club; Advisory Council. i 29 r cuu «tf mz CAROLYN PATRICIA CANSLER Charlotte, North Carolina HHOHranB English Pat is tops scholastically . . . and someone on whom vou can always count. Responsible . . . sincere I. . . and very talented . . . she has given much of ' herself to Sweet Briar . . . and excelled in every field she has tried. Long walks . . . the theatre ... are favorites ol Pat ' s . . . but her chief desire is to work with children. Such interests and talents make Pat the well integrated person she is. Y.W.C.A. Cabinet; Secretary, Advisory Council; Church and Chapel Committee; Tau Phi; Paint and Patches; Glee Club; French Club; English Club; Junior Year .it St. Andrews University. LLA CRAVENS CHRISTIAN Coronado, California French Dru is domestic. True Navy Junior that she is . . . traveling is in her blood . . . but whether she lands in the middle of a city or at the ends of the earth . . . her home will still be inviting. Insisting on the logical, philosophical approach . . . she adores friendlv argu- ments on any subject. Level-headed and dependable . . . Dru ' s a girl t: rely on for service with a delightful smile. Dance Group; French Club. 1 30 r PATRICIA VIRGINIA DAMRON Huntington, West Virginia Ps ycholog y Ever hear Guess I ' ll catch up on a few hours sleep ! ' . . . that ' s Patty. Petite . . . vivacious . . . and a definite travel-enthusiast . . . especially about trips to Charlottesville or Hanover, New Hampshire . . . she ' s absorbed in religion . . . music . . . and addicted to Ye Travellers Inn . . . going into town . . . and (obviously) sleeping! After graduation? Either radio fork . y . ®r psychological work will be Pat ' s choice. MARTHA BOYNTON DAVIS Atlanta, Georgia Spanish Immaculate beyond compare . . . and a woman of precision . . . Martha is also a lover of good fun. She has carried her major interest in Spanish into her extra- curricular activities ... to their decided benefit . . . and after Sweet Briar . . . hopes for South American travel. With uncompromising ideals . . . unruffled poise . . . chances are she ' ll go round the world . . . and reach her guiding star. Funds Committee; Lake Council; Secretary-treasurer, Spanish Club; Misiones; Dance Group; Choreography; May Court. t 31 r m CUu $ I94 SALLY GARDINER DAVIS Columbus, Georgia Art With an ineffable calmness . . . though she may have a million worries . . . Sally ' s is a personality refreshing r.nd vital ... to all her associates. She ' s made up of an infectious laugh ... an enviably beautiful widow ' s peak ... an artistic nature . . . and a clear mind. Her geniality . . . graciousness . . . and extreme capability . . . have been given wholeheartedly to Sweet Briar . . . who will miss, and remember them. House President, 1946-1947; 1947-1948; Advisory- Council; President, Bum Chums; May Court. UISE ROBERTA DE VORE Jacksonville, Florida Modern European History Beezie is surprising. That slow, attractive grace . . . hides an extremely active mind . . . and her humorous sallies are accompanied by a long appreciative chuckle . . . unexpected from such sophisticated good looks. One of the few people who really give the impression of lis- tening to what you say . . . her opinions arc candid. well thought out. Green is the color . . . you ' ll almost always find her wearing. She has made it hers. Briar Patch; Social Committee; Funds Committee; Bum Chums; Personnel Committee; IRC; May Court. i!32 r CATHARINE CLAUDE DOOLIN Annapolis, Maryland American History It ' s such fun to be w ith Kitty . . . Her disposition is aimiable . . . her loyalty and fairness infallible. Though she ' s a conscientious student . . . she ' d give anything to invent a Termpaperwriter to replace that dated machine — the Typewriter . . . Flaxen and silky are the only words to describe her long hair . . . and Kitty finds Complete Contentment at the Naval Academy . . . Her apt though novel ambition ... is to marry an ensign . . . for his money! News; Church and Chapel Committee; I.R.C.; World Federalists; French Club; Friends of Art. y x Shanghai, China English Isabel is the essence of Oriental charm . . . and cos- mopolitanism. Excelling in all the arts . . . she is as much a musician ... as she is a painter . . . and . philosophizer. Isabel has a talent for pleasing people . . . and understanding human nature. Perception . . . and ability . . . are only two of the key words . . . to her likable personality. In Isabel ' s future . . . are her people . . . and her country. News; Glee Club; Choir; IRC; Secretary, English Club; Friends of Art. -{33)- Clan ti 194 HELEN HOLMES ELLIOTT Huntsville, Alabama ( with a southern accent . . . musio andv . characterize Twink. She lover spor- . tennis in particular . . . writing and . painting in water colors . . . farming . and playing tricks on her patient roommate. Her zest for life . . . her sincerity . . . and her tackful- ness . . . make her a perfect friend. When anyone is down in the dumps . . . her cheerfulness will get them out. Lake Council; Glee Club; Choir; English Club; Music Club; United World Federalists. Puns . . uineness general singing CLOSEY VIRDEN FAULKNER Rrhmond, Virginia Latin and Greek Closey ' s a devoted Richmondite . . . and makes the pilgrimage to the Holy City often. Her amazing ability to concentrate makes her a fascinating and invigorating conversationalist. Independent and self-sufficient, she hates pomp and circumstances and treats supposedly serious situations with a refreshing irreverance. Closey loves outdoor life . . . game, fishing, forestry. Her main ambition is a worthy one . . . she wants to teach children to like Latin. Our money ' s on Closer . . . she can do it. • Neu ; Aints and Asses; Glee Club; Classical Club. ■■■■ ■ ■H , i 34 r ARDYCE LYDIA FRATUS Quincy, Massachusetts French Vivacious dark eyes . . . and a charming smile . . . betray an ebullient spirit. Ardyce is always ready for a good story ... or for a week-end at Virginia. Her pet haunt ... is the Senior Parlor . . . where she can be found in the midst of a gay group. Artistic . . . with a sense of humor . . . she ' s glamor . . . tied up in a peppy package. Glee rench Club; Friends of Art; Misiones. MARTHA JEAN FryVE Hickory, North Carolina Music Music and Martha . . . just aren ' t to be separated. Her collection of records is overwhelming . . . and her knowledge of music seems boundless! Wrapped up in people, religion, books . . . she lends an ear to every- one . . . except people who sing while the symphony is playing! Her greatest fault is her fear of not doing enough for others. The music building will seem empty without her . . . but wherever she goes . . . there ' ll be music. YWCA; News; President, Glee Club; Choir; Music Club; German Club. -I 35 r clan ma Q NANCY KATHRYN FULTOfcfcs. Roanoke, Virginia Modern European History p.. ' 6 Animated . . . always gay . . . full of fun, Kathryn came to Sweet Briar her junior year and immediately won a place for herself. She is an understanding. . . unselfish friend . . . envied for her delightful dispo- sition. A qualified leader and a competent worker . . . Kathryn will be successful in her ambition to teach kindergarden ... or in anything she undertakes. Funds committee; Chung Mungs; Classical Club; Con- vocation Committee; Social Committee. MARTHA ELLEN GARRISON Cincinnati, Ohio Religion and Social Problems Svnonvmous with Martha are . . . unvarying neatness . . . and impeccable grooming ... at all times. Thorough in all she does . , . she accomplishes every task . . . with an unruffled poise. Quiet and serene . . . there ' s a sparkle . . . beneath her reserve . . . and her perfect page-boy . . . and lovely skin . . . make her the envy of us all. She ' s a true friend . . . and a val- uable contribution to any class. Sociology Club; May Court. i 36 r ELIZABETH CAROLINE GIBSON Muskogee, Oklahoma Political Economy Gibby . . . generous and thoughtful . . . radiates that well-known Oklahoma warmth. The possessor of a pleasing tranquility ... as well as a quick, alert mind . . . her name is a permanent fixture on the Dean ' s List. Neat and orderly in everything she does . . . her lovely red hair has provoked more than one sigh. We ' ll remember Gibby . . . for all this . . . and much more. Who will ever forget her battle against poison ivy? IRC; Political Economy Club. EVE RUTH GODCHAUX New Orleans, Louisiana French Her naturally curly hair . . . and long, black eyelashes . . . give Evie that New Orleans look. Along with these go a keen wit . . . and a true interest in people. Though she is addicted to ballet . . . and has the un- fortunate habit of staying up late . . . someone is winning a prize in this talented dancer and eager French student. Briar Patch; French Club; IRC; Dance Group. i 37 J. CtaAA ttf I94S ERSEY PATRICIA ANN GO Maplevcood, New Je Religion Speaking louder than words . . . are (Pal s actions of friendliness . . . accompanied by fc characteristic intellectual approach . . . which includes musicf . . . graduate work . . . teaching . . . complemented by an affinity to midnight record sessions . . . and a col- lector ' s enthusiasm for books and dolls . . . All this from one who loves to day-dream . . . and claims she exists in her own pink cloud . . . oblivious to the words of others . . . when she doesn ' t listen closelv. Secretary-treasurer, Church ( ' 46- ' 48); German Club. ind Ch ipe Committee •N BLAIR GRAVES Roanoke, Virginia Music I ' m so upset ... a typical remark of Blair ' s . . . refined and charming with a tinkle for a laugh and a mischievous twinkle in her eye . . . she loves gracious living. An impish spirit with high ideals underneath . . . talkative . . . musical . . . and ever willing to give pleasure to all with her ability . . . she ' s a loyal, under- standing, sympathetic friend . . . and a strong sup- porter of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce! Head, Choir; Treasurer, Glee Club; Briar Pat ch; Bum Chums; Senior Show; IRC; Music Club; German Club. i 38 r ROSEMARY GUGERT New Orleans, Louisiana French Southern charm . . . based on femininity and sweetness . . . means Rosemary. The congenial variety of her main interests . . . tennis, music, and French . . . points to her well-rounded outlook on life. A person- ality appealing and wistful . . . supplemented by out- standing musical talent ... has drawn her into many phases of Sweet Briar life . . . where she has made her mark . . . always. Briar Pa-tgej; Glee Club; Misiones; Music Club. CONSTANCE HANCOCK Syracuse, New York v American History Burlesquing for Aints and Asses . . . thrashing out politics and labor problems . . . Connie gets a roller- coaster thrill from life. An enthusiastic individualist with her caustic wit . . . never-failing sense of humor . . . she ' s hilarious on the most dismal day. Her weak- ness for sleeping through the morning bells . . . belies Connie ' s constructive mind. Her four years of building handy little gadgets . . . lead to the promise of a big future. News; Q. V.; Aints and Asses; Sociology Club; Political Economy Club. -I 39 Clau ojf IMS SUZANNE HARDY Augusta, Georgia Modern European History Suzanne can be identified ... by her Georgia peach complexion . . . and well tailored clothes. Tapering hands . . . suggest her sensitive . . . and artistic tem- perament, both happily blended . . . with a keen intel- ligence . . . and a lovable sincerity. An avid reader . . . and mature conversationalist . . . reflect interest and appreciation of people. Suzanne ' s interest in people . . . and world peace . . . point to her future plans ... to promote understanding . . . and good will ... in the international sphere. News; Advisory Council; Church and Chapel; Co-chair- man, Christmas Bazaar; Glee Club; President, 1947, Treasurer, 1946, IRC; Personnel Committee; French Club; Tanz Zirkel. McCALL HENDERSON Washington, D. C. Drama The gal . . . that made both the Asses and P P march tor her. She ' s truly cosmopolitan . . . and her chatter and wit . . . tell you she ' s a party girl. Equallv at home on the stage . . . or in a train . . . just so she ' s doing something. She stands out by virtue of her temper . . . moods . . . and never-to-be-forgotten laugh. The future is indefinite . . . but sure to be bright. liKiAR Patch; Paint and Patches; Aints and Asses; Glee Club; Orientation Committee; English Club; Vice-Pres- ident, 1947-1948, Treasurer, 1946-1947, French Club; Sociology Club. -i 40 I- VIRGINIA HOLMES Whitehaven, Tennessee Social Studies . back from Scotland ... is more interest- ever. She is tremendously concerned about but espe- Ginny ing th sociology and politics in all their phase daily the left-wing variety. Collecting books and reading ... are her beloved hobbies. A sparkling smile . . . she has wit to match. These things . . . and her intel- lectual brilliance . . . will lead her into an exciting career . . . and perhaps back to Scotland. News; IRC; French Club; Political Economy Club; Sociology Club. ELIZABETH HOTJKS ' Memphis, Tennessee Zoology A husky voice three octaves d-o-w-n . . . followed by a deep chuckle . . . and you know Liz is coming. Glam- orous clothes go with that glamorous voice . . . because Liz with a needle puts Hattie Carnegie to shame. Thoughtful and always ready to help with anything . . . she adds a wonderfully subtle sense of humor . . . the straight faced variety ... to everything she does . . . and she can take a good joke just as beautifully as she makes one. Q. V.; Briar Patch; Glee Club; Chairman. Midwinters Dance, 1946. A 41 r Clau erf 194 CAROLYN JOY9E Pelham, New York Sociology Elegant in blue jeans or the new length . . . Lyn has that unruffled quality about her appearance . . . that is admired by all . . . but especially by those at the K. A. house. Lyn has lots of hobbies . . . sailing . . . fishing . . . and collecting hill-billie records are just a few . . . not to mention her addiction to playing practical joko . . . the consequences of which sometimes almost ruffle her. Briar Patch; Social Committee; Cabin Leader; Sociology Club. Y ANN JACKSON Merion, Pennsylvania Frem Betty Ann . . . better known as Jackie ... is a stunning girl hailing from the city of brotherly love. Ingenious in art design . . . Jackie extends her talent and ability to sports . . . and music as well. Her inabil- ity to tell meal and class time . . . appears to be no handicap to doing many jobs well. Jackie will grace the future with intelligence ... as well as good looks. Art Editor, Briar Patch; Circulation Editor, News; Paint and Patches; Cabin Leader; Glee Club; Choir; French Club; May Court. -I 42 )- SUSAN FELICIA JACKSON Gainesville, Georgia French Always impeccably groomed . . . poised and tactful . . . Felicia is daintiness personified. Yet combined with her soft Southerness ... is a strong determination . . . with her sincere goodness ... an amazing maturity of mind. As lovely to know as to look at . . . and with a sincere appreciation of others . . . Felicia has all the intangible qualities we look for in a true friend . . . and she has made many at Sweet Briar. Social Committee; Co-Head of Dance; May Court; Choreography; Treasurer, President, Classical Club. BETTY WHITE JOHNSON Raleigh, North Carolina American History Quiet, sweet, sincere and pretty . . . Betty reminds you of a piece of pink velvet. A loyal . . . generous . . . and understanding friend . . . she devotes her time and talent wholeheartedly to the things in which she is interested . . . most often seen balancing a few antique chairs for the current P and P production. Beautiful eyes and smile . . . soft accent ... she is the ideal South- ern belle ... a fact verified by her many admirers. Paint and Patches; Classical Club; May Court. i 43 }- ciau «tf m JANE CAIRL JOHNSON — SCARSDALE, New M ff S - Chemistry L Sa nK Sugar and spice and everything nice . . . that ' s Jane . . . and the pastry she feeds hungry seniors! Both hockey field . . . and basketball court claim her time . . . but the good old chem lab probably comes first. Through all this we watch . . . those enviable qualities of calmness and organization. In times to come . . . ycu ' ll probably find Jane assistant to Mr. DuPont him- self. IZABETH SK1NKER KERNAN Tin Pi ains, Virginia Chemistry Race tracks . . . beer mugs . . . riding and swimming . . . are just a few of Betty ' s predominant interests. She is the possessor of a unique . . . invigorating sense of humor . . . which appears when least expected. Get her to tell you . . . about the time she was stranded in Richmond . . . without enough cash to get back to S. B. C. Need a lab technician? Kernan is your bet. Glee Glub; German Club. Briar Patch; German Club; Classica Art. Club; Friends of -i 44 ]- CATHERINE DIANE KING Homer, Louisiana Sociology Mischievous . . . imaginative . . . Diane wants to find a buried treasure. She captivates all who know her . . . with her friendly grin . . . and rollicking good humor . . . she ' s usually found at the cabin . . . the P. O. ... or busily reading books on any of her wide interests which range from records to photography. Her ingenuity . . . will always make her try that new and different something. Literary Editor, Briar Patch; Brambler; News, Cabin Leader; Frewh- jlub; Sociology Club. AUDREY NORMA TAHMAN Sterling, Illinois English Ncted for saying the wrong thing at the right time . . . and for practical jokes . . . Aubrey has kept the Class of ' 48 in a good humor for four years. But mixed in with her merry pranks ... is a deep-rooted conscientiousness . . . and a determination to reach her goal. Loving to worry . . . usually for no reason at all . . . she has managed to come out smiling . . . and the rest of her class with her. Briar Patch; News; Advisory Council; Cabin Leader; President, English Club; Sociology Club; Fire Chief. i 45 r BH Ctau etf 194 BEATRIX JANE L Milwaukee, Wiscon English g Janie inspires confidence and trust . . . she is always loyal to her friends and ideals . . . and exceedingly understanding . . . also a true Phi Gam sister. Pep and energy that is indefatigable ... a versatile enthusiast . . . devoting herself completely to any cause she is interested in . . . Janie is one of the most lovable and loved girls on campus. Treasurer, Sophomore Class; House President of Ran- dolph ' 46- ' 47; House President of Carson ' 47- ' 48; Briar Patch; Advisory; Tau Phi; Q. V.; Glee Club; Choir; English Club; Misiones. ELMA COLLINS LILE Seattle, Washing ion Chemistry With the kind of laugh that starts mob hysteria . . . Dickey is just plain priceless. She loves anything out of the usual . . . like sleeping until the last minute before class. A vital personality . . . forever joking . . . generous . . . loyal and happy . . . Dickey has had her fingers in every activity on campus. She is a born leader, always responsible and capable . . . though she tries not to show it. Business Manager, Brink Pat i i ; News; Secretary-treas- urer. Board of Publications; Funds Committee; Chair- man, Relief Committee; President, Cluing Mungs; Q. V.; Paint and Patches; 1 lead ot Games; Cabin leader; Orien- tation Committee; Personnel Committee. i 46 r INDIANA BAIN LINDSAY Norfolk, Virginia Modern European History The fabulous stories ... of Indy Bain ' s proverbial mis- interpretations of test questions ... are Sweet Briar ' s legends. For her future ' s sake ... we hope she ' ll read the recipes more studiously. Indy . . . always hurry- ing . . . gay . . . and full of mischievous pep . . . as when skipping through the surf ... at her beloved Virginia Beach . . . attracts all with her vibrant per- sonality . . . and magnetic spark of enthusiasm. Social Committee; Q. V.; Aints and Asses; Classical Club. C MARY LOUISE LLOYD Dow nington, Pennsylvania French Understanding personified . . . you can count on Weesie to see both sides of the question . . . and know the right thing to say at the right time. Gracious . . . and calm . . . she is an organizer and a leader. She is tactful . . . original and creative . . . loved by every- one in the community in spite of the way she bums cigarettes. Weesie is the true Sweet Briar spirit. News: Advisory Council; Funds Committee; President, Tau Phi; Paint and Patches; Glee Club; Choir; Director, Senior Show; French Club; Spanish Club; World Student Federalists; Junior Year Abroad. { 47 ]- mmm CUu ojf m MARY FLORENCE LU Pelham Manor, New York Political Economy Faint orange and black tinges ... are discernible about Mayde. A marvelous facility for keeping strings un- crossed . . . enables her to cope with any situation. Unselfish and thoughtful, Mayde is a loyal friend . . . always fun to be with . . . and always able to put peo- ple at ease. She attributes her glow to a sunlamp . . . though when she smiles . . . you will hesitate to give the sunlamp any credit at all. Social Committee; Political Economy Discussi-n Group. MARY JANE LUKE Covington, Virginia Pre-medical Sciences Jane . . . plays hockey or basketball . . . with equal enthusiasm and skill . . . and still finds time to run . . . from one committee meeting to another. Ability . . . tact . . . and enthusiasms are evidenced in her personal- ity . . . regardless of the job to be done. Jazz and classical music both ... fill in spare moments . . . along with a collection of paper maiche horses and . . . red apples. As a country doctor ... in Vermont per- haps . . . Jane ' s promise of success ... is evident. Secretary, Junior Class; Secretary, Student Government; Briar Patch; News; Church and Chapel; Secretary A. A.; Cabin Leader; Sullivan Award Committee; Head of Basketball. -I 48 h BETTYLOU MADDIN LUPTON Chattanooga, Tlnni ssi i Modern European History Pretended ineffic.ency . . . and an impression of the old- fashioned Southern belle . . . show Maddin to be charm- ingly modest. In direct contrast . . . she is a modern belle ... as evidenced by her scholastic achievements . . . and her professional editorship of the ' News. Completely outgoing . . . her ' s is one of those rare, giving personalities which live in the hearts of others. House President, Manson ' 4S- ' 46; Treasurer, Y.W.C.A.; Briar Patch; Editor, News; Board of Publications; Ad- visory Council; Funds Committee; Church and Chapei Committee; Co-Chairman, Christmas Bazaar; Chung Mungs; Q. V.; Sullivan Award Committee; Vice-Presi- dent, French Club; Vice-President I.R.C.; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities; Sweet Briar Rep- resentative to International Student Service Conference, Aarkus, Denmark, and to World Conference of Christian Youth in Oslo, Norway. MARY JOHNSON McDUFFIE Columbus, Georgia French A true lady . . . Mary combines discretion with humor . . . censiderateness with individualism . . . and charm with reserve. She is alert and keen . . . and gifted with infectious vitality. Sensitive and shy . . . Mary is also fun to be with . . . and her beauty quickens the interest of any stag line. A pretty singing voice ... fits aptly into the framework. Bum Chums; May Court; Glee Cub; Choir; French Club. Ctau ctf I94 GLORIA DAWN McELROY Dallas, Texas French Tall and graceful . . . Glo is the perfect model for those innumerable clothes. She ' s an enviable combination of frankness and tact . . . and a paradoxical devotee of hillbilly music and the drama. Any week-end may find this daughter of the Lone Star state at Princeton or Yale . . . but loyal to the end . . . her favorite spot is any place — just any place — in Texas. Neivs; French Club; Misiones; Archery Club; Friends of Art; Paint and Patches. MARTHA ELIZABETH MANSFIELD MuNFORDSVILLE, KENTUCKY Sociology Sociology . . . A study of man in his environment. Martha, a Sociology major seems to have perfected said study . . . judging by her following. Completely under- standable when you first meet her . . . she has a vivid brunette beauty . . . with sparkling smile to match the personality of the same name. Talking and eating are her only two vices. Her frankness . . . generosity . . . and good nature . . . form a delightful combination. Briar Patch; Funds; Boxwood Inn Committee; Glee Club; Choir; Secretary-Treasurer, Sociology Club; Ger- man Club; Committee on Lectures and Concerts. i so y MARY PRISCILLA MASTON Washington, D. C. English A little atomic bomb . . . with an invigorating sense of humor and an unmistakable gleam in her eyes . . . Pris is always ready with a rapid fire response to any question. She is independent . . . with plenty of good plain common sense . . . but loves a party . . . almost as much as they love her. A wise philosopher . . . and constant friend . . . Pris wants to live in Madison, Connecticut, ad infinitum. Briar Patch; English Club; Friends of Art. FAITH MATTISON Cotuit, Massachusetts Social Psychology Skipper ' s one of those few pecple . . . who give them- selves wholeheartedly to everything. Witness . . . her unflagging devotion ... to the Neu ' s and Briar Patch . . . her enthusiasm for three hockey games in one aft- ernoon! Skip has a delightfully original slant on any sub- ject. With characteristic independence . . . she chose a new major . . . and combined with Sociology and Psy- chology . . . high interest in . . . and a deep under- standing of ... people. Briar Patch; News; Sociology Club; Cabin Leader; Paint and Patches. -i si y m cuu tf m JUANITA MINCHEW I Waycross, Georgia : Religion Nita . . . combines a natural goodn.ss and sweetness . . . with a sense of humor . . ability of making everyone . . . fed! at ease. interest in people authentic and the A sincere is reflected in the warmth of her eyes . . . and her bubbling enthusiasm . . . extends to all her activities. Her exceptional tolerance . . . keeps her in constant command. Dancing . . . and social work . . . predom nate ... in future ... as well as present . . . activities. Vice-President, YWCA; Treasurer, Funds Committee; Tau Phi; Riding Council; Member of Choreography; Sociology Club; May Court. JEANNE HUNTER MORRELL Savannah, Georgia Religion The theologian of Carson ... is happiest late at night and is in her element when she can complain about her work . . . add to her recorded resolutions . . . discuss deep problems . . . and write her nightly letter. Usually c;uiet . . . she has a subtle sense of humr . . . and lots of common sense about life in general. A delightful bal- ance of the ridiculous . . . and sublime . . . with stress on the latter are Jeanne ' s. Brambler; Chairman, Advisory; Chung Mungs; Bum Chums; Aints and Asses. i 11 r NANCY GOODWIN MOSES Little Rock, Arkansas Spanish An infectious giggle ... a quick step . . . and here ccmes Mo. Her even-temper . . . combined with endless energy and enthusiasm . . . help her to accom- plish successfully any task she undertakes. Will the Tau Phis ever forget the time she flung herself into a mud- puddle in the dairy road? On week-ends . . . you may find Mo ... on the various college campuses surround- ing Sweet Briar . . . visiting her many beaux. Secretary, Senior Class; Manager, News; Social Commit- tee; Chung Mungs; Aints and Asses; Classical Club; French Club; Spanish Club; Head of May Day Commit- tee; Head of Misiones Dancing Group; Orientation Com- mittee. MARTHA ALICE OWEN Chattanooga, Tennessee Music That ever-present radiant smile . . . and a genuine interest in other people . . . and in music in any shape or form ... are Martha ' s. The cheerful mainstay of the second sopranos on Sunday morning . . . Martha likes collecting records and playing an organ . . . but hates people who keep chewing gum. She is our calm and collected Glee Club librarian . . . with enviably curly hair . . . sweetness . . . and a lifetime endowment of dependability plus. Librarian, Glee Club; Choir; Vice-President, Music Club; German Club. ■{ 53 )• B m Clou c{ IMS ANN VIRGINIA Baltimore, Ma Sociology The lass with roses in her cheeks . . . and curly hair in the rain is Ann. Her even disposition . . . coupled with good humor and common sense . . . lend balance to the heated discussions that she loves. Her deep interest in Sociology . . . shown by her work in the slums of Bal- timore . . . should lead her far in post-graduate plans of personnel work. Glee Club; Vice-President, I.R.C.; Sociology Club. H WARFIELD PEARRE ikesville, Maryland Political Economy Generous . . . always ready to help if you ' re feeling low . . . endowed with good common sense ... a keen humor . . . and inexhaustive energy ... all go into making Sal interesting and good company. She spends happy hours singing songs from light opera . . . even while riding . . . but ask her sometime about her bees and herb farm . . . and the singing stops abruptly. Traveling precedes her final ambition ... to own a farm in the rolling hills of old Maryland. Church and Chapel; Riding Council; Glee Club; Spanish Club; Misiones; Secretary-Treasurer, Political Economy Group. -I 54 I- HELEN TILLEY PENDER Norfolk, Virginia English With a laugh that resounds like a bell . . . Helen ' s unfortunate habit is to lose herself in rollicking laughter at untimely moments . . . and who can forget her clinging blue bathrobe ... and the sound of those red slip-shod slippers! A conscientious student . . . with a knack for sarcasm . . . and an aversion to gym . . . Helen has an unpublicized ambition ... to be able to sing (tunefully!). Her daintily denned features will be sorely missed in the May Court. English Club; May Court. JUDITH PERKINS Penn Yan, New York Psychology Working behind the scenes of P. and P. ' s latest produc- tion ... or presiding over a Cabin Open House on Paul ' s Mountain . . . Perk ... her blond pageboy for- ever smooth ... to the wonder of us all . . . is sure to delight with her sharp wit . . . expressed in a well- turned remark. Sailing and dramatics claim her interest . . . but as for secret ambitions . . . she characteristic- ally retorts: They are secret! Paint and Patches; Briar Patch; News; Head of Cabin; Cabin Leader. su CUua c{ I94S MARY HOXTON PIE Norfolk, Virginia French A fluttering of hands . . . stacatto giggle . . . and here comes Pierce. A mind that absorbs knowledge with astounding facility and rapidity . . . and a wit that amazes and entertains are hers. Her junior year on the continent . . . has made her a true cosmopolite. Spark- ling eyes . . . and a friendly grin, Pierce is someone who can say the wrong thing at the right time . . . and turn a possible crisis into a laugh. Bum Chums; Aints Club. ind Asses; Spanish Club; Frencl , ELIZABETH PLUNKETT Norfolk, Virginia American History Betsy has style. Always well groomed . . . she has an inherent sense for clothes . . . that go well with red hair . . . and a charming pixie-ish personality. Sin- cere and competent . . . she ' s calmly self-contained . . . until sudden excitement bubbles up and shines in her smile. Betsy is the rare person . . . who never seems to have troubles herself . . . and is always willing to listen warmly to another ' s. Y W A Cabinet; Briar Patch; Funds Committee; French Club; Sociology Club; Political Economy Club. t56 r ELEANOR LEE POTTS Shepherdstown, West Virginia Philosophy Percolator-like . . . Pottsie is in constant circulation . . . with a zest for many things. Her lithe, active body is at home on the hockey field ... in the lake ... or the gym. Her vivacious good looks . . . poise . . . engaging grin . . . and nimble mind . . . reflect her enthusiasm . . . alertness . . . quick friendliness . . . and sincerity. The goals of good citizenship . . . and successful marriage . . . are her express aims. Briar Patch; Brambler; News; Social Committee; Church and Chapel Committee; Orientation Committee; Committee X; Relief Committee; Q. V.; Glee Club; Chairman, Personnel Committee; May Court. BESS HUMPHREY PRATT Huntsville, Alabama American History Tall . . . graceful . . . soft voice . . . Bess is our tactful head of Social Committee . . . who never fails to tell all the boys goodnight in a pleasing but persuasive way. She is thoughtful . . . considerate . . . and can be counted on to greet you cheerfully and with a friendly smile. Oh, for Bess ' s knack of wearing beautiful clothes. Head of Social Committee; Advisory Council; Tau Phi; May Queen; I.R.C.; Head of Games. i 57 !« Ctau c{ I94 CAROLINE GRINTER RA Louisville, Kentucky French The unmistakable giggle . . . issuing forth from the Stu. G. Office ... is Rankin ' s Her supply of stories and jokes . . . related with an amazing variety of sounds . . . and of course the ever-present pun . . . is endless. Hobby Number One is getting dear old Aunt Connie up in the mornings . . . and whatever she tries . . . Caroline . . . with that impish grin . . . will be rankin ' high! News; Aints and Asses; President, French Club; Junior Year in Geneva; German Club; Friends of Art. Ri-.k-. ability ANNE RYLAND RICKS Richmond, Virginia Psychology is a mixture of purposefulness and depend- although she calls it procrastination and daydreaming! Her interests . . . are music . . . poli- tics . . . and people . . . and the greatest of these is people. Sincere in this, as in everything . . . her ideas about the future center around working with them . . . and hers is a special knack for bringing out the best in those around her. Briar Patch; Editor, Handbook; Chairman, Board of Publications; Funds Committee; Tau Phi; Glee Club; Y.W ' .C.A. 58 I- POLLY KEY ROLLINS Houston, Texas Ps ychology A campus beauty is Polly . . . and she gracefully com- bines this happy attribute with an active cerebrum. Partial to loitering at the Inn or the Stu. G. Office . . Polly has a characteristic chuckle . . . frequently exer- cised . . . while her face beams with humor. Unruffled by external turmoil . . . her poise is stellar. Independ- ence of thought augments her self-assurance . . . and as a friend . . . Polly ' s loyalty and consideration are superior. I.R.C.; Sociology Club; May Court. MARGUERITE RUCKER Richmond, Virginia Latin Here ' s to Rucker, the independent, classic-loving Rieh- mondite . . . usually found in the Stu. G. Office laugh- ing . . . and knitting on a never-ending line of crea- tions. Rucker has a good head on her shoulders . . . her name nearly always graces the Dean ' s List, and her friendly common sense is most refreshing. Doubtless . . . after graduation, she ' ll return to Richmond . . . and make those numerous week-ends an everyday . . . heavenly . . . occurrence. Briar Patch; Aints and Asses; President, Classical Club. f 59 r Clou 0 194 ALIA ANN SAMP Birmingham, A Religion Sammie is a combination of ... at least . . . three in one. In blue jeans for P P scenery work . . . with a hockey stick ... or hashing over philosophic problems . . . Sammie is always going somewhere. Only one . . . of many ambitions ... is to be a champion golfer. She constantly amazes us . . . with her ability . . . and enthusiasm . . . and she loves Sweet Briar almost as much as it loves her. Vice-President, Senior Class; Briar Patch; Brambler; Church and Chapel Committee; Paint and Patches; Vice- President, Athletic Association; Head of Tennis; Lake Council; Cabin Leader. ( STffEE] LVIA SAUNDERS Orleans, Louisiana Modern European History Teeta . . . rapid of speech . . . and full of uproarious anecdotes . . . skims through life from one Mardi Gras to another. Her expressive brown eyes . . . and spon- taneous smile . . . are evidence of a wonderfully vivacious personality . . . felt by all those . . . with whom she comes in contact. How will the basketball varsity get along next year without her invaluable assistance? Whether on the basketball court ... or in the May Court . . . Teeta lends inestimable charm. Briar Patch; Lake Council; May Court; French Club. -i 60 r L EVALENA SHARP Port Norris, New Jersey Political Economy Evvy with that new look ... is always bubbling over with things to say . . . whether it be in English or French. She ' s well on the road to the fulfillment of her ambition ... to enter the State Department . . . and jcin the United States Embassy in France. Hitch your wagon to a star is Evvy ' s motto ... she reaches those stars with amazing ease. Secretary-Treasurer, ' 46- ' 47; President, ' 47- ' 48; Political Economy Club; French Club. MARGARET RANSOM SHEFFIELD Atlanta, Georgia Spanish Poise . . . charm . . . and fabulous clothes . . . make Scof stand out in any company. Her twinkling blue eyes . . . that crinkle when she laughs . . . reveal to everybody that she loves a gay game of bridge ... or a week-end off campus. But there ' s a serious side too . . . she ' s a necessity to the A. A . . . and to P P. Lovely to look at, delightful to know . . . that ' s Scof. Briar Patch; News; Advisory Council; Tau Phi; Paint and Patches; President, Athletic Ass;ciation; Head of Basketball; Cabin Leader; May Court; Spanish Club. i 61 r ClaM «tf I94 MARTHA ELIZABETH SHMIDHEISEF Moylan, Pennsylvania Art Always at ease . . . graceful . . . unconsciously glam- orous . . . the epitome of femininity . . . Martha is so delightfully easy-going . . . that she is never visibly ruffled by any kind of crisis. She could happily spend most of her time ... in the art studio . . . and in fraternity houses . . . mere than occasionally. She will always be remembered for her green dresses . . . and her zest for the exotic . . . Mayan ruins . . . champagne gaiety . . . zoology. French Club. [ANE LEAH SHOESMITH Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Sociolog i Recognized by shiny blonde hair . . . and heart-warm- ing giggle . . . Janie lives up to any situation. The Dean ' s List often carries her name . . . and W. and L. hclds her heart. Her great ideas for the future world . . . may be realized in her social work ... in New York. Though noted for absent-mindedness . . . Janie ' s deep sincerity will always win friends for her. Church and Chapel Committee; Glee Club; News; Vice- President, Sociology Club; Treasurer, I.R.C.; Commis- sion head of Social Responsibility, Y.W.C.A. 62 }- MARTHA SUE SKINNER Tampa, Florida Spanish The Southern diplomat . . . and the toast of South America . . . Martha Sue is our well traveled Spanish major. A veritable Southern belle . . . who is true to Dixieland traits . . . and can ' t be talked into hurrying . . . Martha Sue is also a versatile Floridian sailor . . . who keeps her summer tan all winter long. She is known for her diplomacy . . . scintillating wit . . . and re- freshing nonchalant attitude toward life. President, Spanish Club; Misiones. RUTH PATRICIA SMITH Charleston, West Virginia Political Economy Always funny . . . and fun to be with . . . that ' s Pat. An even temper . . . and contagious giggle . . . make her good company at any time. Her mathematical and business-like mind . . . seems to contradict her vague- ness . . . both of which are apparent, however . . . when she plays bridge. Extreme willingness and capabil- ity . . . combined with her interest in people . . . and her delightfully unique sense of humor ... are traits which will keep her always among friends. Briar Patch; Lake Council; Misiones; Political Economy Club; United World Federalists. { 63 y ClaM IMS SALLY LOU SMITH Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Art A beautiful tan . . . the new look . . . ballet slip- pers ... all of them, and lots more, belong to Sally. She ' s just a little bit different . . . and most delightful. Hysterically funny many times . . . and always a won- derful sense of humor . . . Sally shows real and serious talent in the art studio. Most original . . . she has a secret ambiticn to be a sea gull. Briar Patch; Funds Committee; French Club. CONSTANCE JOSCELYN SOMERVELL Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania English Connie . . . with the intriguing coiffures . . . has in- terests that spread over the world . . . and out of it too. Her talents are wide . . . but she ' s always addicted to literature and art. A lover of beautiful tilings . . . she ' s particularly fond of jewelry. She has traveled far . . . and talks about places from Monroe to Timbuctoo. Her years in Turkey . . . will lead to even better stories . . . and perhaps that book. Point Committee; German Club; Program Chairman, English Club. ■i 64 ' r NANCY MOSS STEPTOE Shepherdstown, West Virginia English Nan ... is a very volatile spirit . . . determined and persistent in all she does. Thoughtful and generous . . . she is interested in writing, traveling, and singing. A good horsewoman ... she loves books, cokes, and really good arguments. An excellent mind . . . Nan puts it to good use in reading for Honors . . . she ' ll be ready for that hoped-for year of study at Oxford. Glee Club; Choir; German Club; English Club; Friends of Art. A WAYNE STOKES Lynchburg, Virginia American History Petite and pretty . . . with those intriguing long lashes . . . Wayne is the May Court type. Sincerity . . . and a keen sense of duty ... are integral parts of her nature . . . parts emphasized in her scholastic and her extra-curricular work. She ' s one of the crowd ... yet outstanding ... in every way. This year, her ambition ... to have the new look ... she wiT have it. always News; Chung Mung; Bum Chums; May Court, 1945-48; Glee Club; I.R.C.; Sociology Club; Classical Club; Sub- Social Committee; Friends of Art. i 65 y Cku o{ MS ' E SI Kf I ] except nd a RUTH WALLAC Charlotte, North Carolina Physical Mathematics Easy going charm ... a calming influence . for those occasional characteristic flares . delightful lack of pretense typify Street. Enthusiasm . . . combined with ability . . . make her a person oft called on . . . and always responsive. Though she is a little reserved . . . her attractive personality com- pensates the seeker. A beautiful smile ... an unusual appreciation of the little things ... an unexpected chuckle . . . sincerity and loyalty . . . all these are Street. Briar Patch; Chairman, lunds Committee; Relief Com- mittee; Lake Council; Head of Archery, ' 46 and ' 47. u u i s I JANE EARLE TAYLOR Elkins, West Virginia Religion Elkins and Princeton are the dominant themes in her life. Jane has the enviable quality of keeping a happy disposi- tion even during exams . . . maybe it ' s because she breezes through them with such a care-free attitude. She ' d be a good fashion mannequin . . . turn the cover of Vogue and there she is. Jane will be remembered for reminiscing about Elkins ... or adding that extra something to a party. Glee Club; Religion Discussion Group. i 66 r PHYLLIS SHERLOCK THORPE Pelham Manor, New York English A high pile of big books . . . stacks of yellow tablets . . . coffee at the Inn . . . these remind us of Phil . . . but most of all we will remember her indefatigable originality . . . subtle sense of humor . . . and the Senior Show. Petite in stature . . . but what a store of energy . . . fun and wit. Friendly . . . industrious . . . with a variety of interests . . . Phil has brightened many moments for all of us. Classical Club; English Club; Secretary, German Club; Briar Patch; News; Author of Senior Show; Chung Mung; Aints and Asses; Orientation Committe MYRTLE PATRICIA TRAUGOTT Norfolk, Virginia British History Industrious . . . and conscientious about all she does . . . Patty was a good representative of Sweet Briar at St. Andrews her Junior Year. She is gracious . . . and sincere . . . with the ability to integrate a desire to learn . . . with the capacity for having fun. Her gen- uine interest in working with children . . . combined with domestic tendencies . . . will make Patty a success in yet another line. President, Y.W.C.A.; Advisory Council; Tau Phi; French Club; German Club; News; Junior Year in Scot- land. A 67 }• fTTmiiTITiraiiriiT Clou ctf IMS CONSTANCE CONE TUNNI Atlanta, Georgia Psychology Co-author of a Senior Show that sparkled . . . Connie proved again her possession of subtle wit as well as im- promptu inspiration. She manages to combine a scientific scrupulousness . . . with mad romanticism . . . and still avoid schizophrenia. She can also hold dissertations on . . . music . . . the sea . . . and New York City ... a place she considers full of incident . . . and possibly a future horizon. Hopes to write for the Neii Yorker . . . she just might. Briar Patch; News; Co-author of Senior Show; Aints and Asses; President, Glee Club; Music Club; French Club; Sociology Club; Committee on Lectures and Con- certs. , ' A-NN VIRGINIA VAUGHN , - Rrovidence, Rhode Island Sociology the inimitable cupid of the Class of ' 48. ' disarming appearance . . . and engaging personality jav-e woj her many friends . . . both at S. B. C. tarby university in Lexington. As to the future . . . she wants to continue in her major field . . . Sociology. Her frank . . . and unlimited interest in people ' s problems . . . should make her tops in this field. Sociology Club; Friends ot Art; Misiones. •I 68 r CORNELIA BANCKER WATTLEY New Orleans, Louisiana French Old New Orleans . . . that ' s Nelia to a lot of us. The graciousness and charm of the South . . . and a good sailor to boot. She loves a good time . . . and makes one wherever she goes. A sun worshipper of the first order ... she also adores furs . . . and those South American rhythms. An excellent swimmer, she ' ll be missed at the Lake . . . when she ' s on that schooner bound for Shanghai. Funds Committee; Head of Lake; Lake Council; Senior Show. ELIZABETH CARRINGTON WHITE Salem, Virginia Government In the dance studio ... or the music building you ' ll find Bess with a bright grin or that coy look. Addicted to collecting records ... or demonstrating dance steps at midnight. Bess wants to travel all over the world . . . provided she can steer clear of loud ticking clocks. Big hearted . . . gay . . . sincere . . . she has the ability and enthusiasm to reach her high goals. Choreography; Music Club; Political Economy Club. -I 69 r Clan oj[ 94S VIRGINIA LOUISE WURZBACH New York, New York ( i ' ii ernment A lovely warm smile . . . which reflects a straightfor- ward natural charm . . . this is Ginny. Versatility plus . . . competence itself, shown in her two years as class president . . . always responsive to humor . . . S2nsi- tive and sympathetic to the feeling of all . . . Ginny is a sincere friend with her main interest in life centered en her Navy man. She literally glows at the mention of the Navy. President, Junior Glass; President, Senior Glass; Briar Patch; Social Committee; Advisory Council; Church and Chapel Committee; Tau Phi; Head of lake; I.R.C.; Orientation Committee; Pclitical Economy Club; May Court. CI CI LEY YOUMANS ' MAN, 1 AR-i I AND Political Economy Ces is original . . . from that characteristic lope to a startling way of expressing herself. That calm, easy goin exterior . . . belies a brilliant, unorthodox mind . . . unusually sympathetic and tolerant. Hers is a cosmopoli- tan outlook. Ces, looking at things . . . has a refreshing slant all her own . . . and those unusual ideas . . . re- vealed in long conversations ... or her extremely funny remarks, accompanied by a raised eyebrow . . . are the never ending delight of innumerable friends. Chairman, Advisory Council, ' 46- ' 47; Tau Phi; Q. V.; Aints and Asses; Co-Head of Riding, ' 46- ' 48; French Club; Political Economy Club; Committee for refraining the Student Government Associati n Constitution. i 70 Y ADDITIONAL SENIORS: NANCY BARNETT SNIDER Columbus, Georgia American History ELIZABETH WEEMS WESTFELDT Baulder, Colorado Dead End A 72} mmtsssamm mm WMIRPI HnMPrM CtaAA c{ 1949 Upperclassmen at last, and sure that Junior year must be best . . . Time flew, and doubtless that flying time was best . . . Finally enough nights to last, and long week-ends were the vogue . . . but Sweet Briar meant more than ever . . . learning became almost fun . . . things actually began to integrate. The future loomed in cleared outline . . . determination to do something with this liberal arts business became a strong wish for all of you. You took on added re- sponsibility . . . academically in your major fields . . . branching out in your many activities. Your big innovation . . . the Opening Dance in November . . . filled that minute social gap. With Spring came your banquet . . . and those long-awaited rings. Your numbers had dwindled so that you could work together in one body ... on projects you ' ll never forget. And now only one year more! Cannady, Pew, Aubrey, Barnett (not present when the picture was made). A 73 y sa Junior Class Abrams Altschul Aubrev Ayers Baldwin Barnett Becker Booth Bottom Brown, E. Srown, M. F. irown, P. R. Bryan Bush Cannad) Casey Coon Corddrv Corning Cox Crawford Cromwell Currey, L. S. Dahm Davin Dershuck Doar • ' i 74 r nvmfmnf i 75 J. Garrison Dcege Gay Geer Dulancy Grigsby Hancock Hart Duncombe Henderson Hodges Eager Holmes, A. B. Holmes, R. Hopkins I aslev Houriet Jones Eustis Lamberd Lane Lawrence Fiery Legg Levi Garrett Long Musgrove Junior Class r o -iv v 76 y A 77 y ■Junior Class Rose Nevens Smith Stephens Pew Tammia Taylor Towers •Mummer Trout Trueheart Pope Van Dc venter Veasej Wagner Powell Wallace Wellford Pruitt Woad, I. Woods, M. Quynn Ramsay i 78 r {73Y Wise Foals OFFICERS President Judi Campbell Vice-President . . . . Nancy Nelson Set n tary Mary Lanman Treasurer Betsy Sawyer Donna Wunderlich and Dolly Clark Co-chairmen of Midwinters The night oil k 1 Clau 0 I9S0 The social Sophomores — over a hundred of you, with an infinite number of dates managing to keep Randolph parlors well filled even on week nights. Pro- motion to the big refectory, but little Commons just wasn ' t big enough for you all. And wasn ' t it fun? . . . living together and getting that real class spirit . . . speculating on Q. V. members . . . trying to spot the C.C. quizzes . . . stretching seven nights as far as possible . . . being taken into things . . . building that Stairway to Heaven for Midwinters . . . hocding the Seniors. Of course, it was a slight jolt to find out that you didn ' t feel superior to the Fresh- men as you had planned. Then the year was over before you wanted it to be . . . your major field chosen . . . the halfway mark reached ... it was fun, wasn ' t it? Lanman, Sawyer, Nelson, Campbell f il ® ■Sii|)limiiore First row: Dunning ton; Easter; Ellis, C; Ellmore; Favill; Fisher; Franklin; Freeman; Gamble; Gee. Second row: Gilliam; Gomila; Green; Greening; Gulick; Habenicht; Halloran; Hill; Hclmes, M.; Hubert. Third roa: Hunter; Hutchens; Kyle; Landram; Lane, S.; Lang; Lanman; Lea; Leroy; Lewis, F. •( 82 r First row: Ackerson; Adams, E.; Adams, F.; Alberts; Austin; Bailey; Barker; Belser; Benson; Berkeley. Second row: Bianchi; Blakemore; Brenaman; Brooke; Burden; Campbell; Carter; Clark, C. A.; Cone; Coryell. Third row: Craig; Crisp; Curry; Davis, M. E.; Day; Delacorte; Denning; Dsnt; Deitrich; Drake. Class i 83 h waam 4 14 .1  fc v d iiii i , J d Sophomore First row: Skinner, L.; Springs; Steel;; Storey; Streeter; Stubbs; Tanner; Teetor; Thomas, M.; Thomas, N. Second row: Thompson, J.; Thompson, N.; Todd; Tucker; Tynes; Veach; Warner; Webb; White, Elizabeth; Wilkerson. Third row: Wilkirson; Williams, C; Wood, D.; Woods, E.; Wright; Wunderlich; Wyse; Yanick. i 84 I - First rote: Lewis, J.; Lewis, M.; Livingston; Luscombe; McCord; McDonald; McLean ' McNeer; Markgraff; Marr. Second row: Martin; Massey; Missires; Montague; Moore, L.; Moore, M.; Morris; Mountcastle (see class cf ' 51); Munnerlyn; Murray. Third row: Nelson; Neumark; Overstreet; Peyton; Probeck; Reed; Richards; Roberts; Sawyer; Shepperd. Additional Sophomores: Kennedy; Lillard; Long, S.; Preston; Taylor, B. Class OFFICERS President Nancy Butterworth Vu e-President Seymour Lauchon V retar} Margaret Fitzsimons Treasurer Jacqui i in Woods CtaM ctf 1951 Where, oh where are the verdant Freshmen? Earlier it was an easy answer . . . keeping the fireplug well covered with class blue and black . . . orientation picnics . . . hygiene classes . . . Student Government classes . . . excelling in all Sweet Briar athletics; and then the first six weeks were over — the answer im- mediately became amazingly complicated . . . W L, V.M.I., and U.Va., claiming the precious nights that weren ' t used on home . . . the Library . . . turning out that big group of Freshman Honors . . . Fletcher Auditorium, where you won theatrical acclaim with Alice in Wonderland . . . The way you breezed through those first college exams filled us with envy and awe (though maybe you had a few tremors about Social Studies and Zoo) . You ' ve made your niche everywhere ... a solid foundation for three more years of learning . . . leading . . . and living at Sweet Briar — our hats are off to you . . . the class of ' 51. FlTZSIMONS, Bl TTERWORTH, LAUGHON, WOODS ■ mmmm agagiiwra Freshman First row: Alston, Anderson, Appel, Aubineau, Bardin, Barnes, Barringer. Second rou: Barton, Bauman, Birt, Merchant, Brody, Broman, Browder. Third rou : Brown, D., Brown, P. G., Brumback, Butterworth, Cansler, Carlin, Chisholm. Fourth rou : Clarkson, Coleman, Cooke, Coolidge, Crisler, Davis, E. C, Davis, E. R. Class I ' irst row: Davis, J., Davidson, Dick, Dreisbach, Duerson, Ellis, E., Ellis, W. Second row. Emery, Eriksen, Estill, Faulkner, Fletcher, Ford, Frame. Third roil 1 : French, A., French, M. J., Gillespie, Greer, Hahn, Happe, Hayden. Fourth row: Heiden, Herron, Hess, Horowitz, Ironmonger, Jenkins, Johnston. ur.._. i 89 y Freshman First row: Johnson, S., Kellogg, Klepinger, Kraus, Kuehnle, Lasier, Laughon. Second row: Lockley, Lynas, McClurc, McCreery, Magee, Micou, Miller. Third row. Molyneux, Merchison, M. E., Newell, Nichols, Oddy, Ostrander, Parker. Fourth row. Pease, Pekor, Peppers, Pesek, Phinizy, Pierce, M., Harris, Quencer. Class First row: Radford, Randolph, Red, Regester, Rcimer, Reynolds, Richmond. Second row: Rolston, St. John, Sample, Semple, Sinsheimer, Simpson, Snoke. Third row: Staley, Stanley, Stapleton, Taylor, S. A., Taylor, S. E., Tuttle, Vail. Fourth row: Vaughan, Weeks, Whitaker, Widau, Williams, J., Woods, J., Wyman. Additional Freshmen: Adams, A.; Aitken; Arp; Benet; Bloom; Brawner; Breitinger; Chandler; Clark, J.; Clippinger; de Crcny; Daniels; Fitzsimons; Fretz; Fulton, J.; Guthrie; Leisy; McCullough; Mallory; Marks; Mason; Miles; Moorefield; Motter; Mountcastle; Murchison, M. W.j Parrott; Petesch; Seaman; Sheldon; Sirna; Tillman; Van Norden; Willard; Wilson; Works. -1 91 r BR ffiS Amherst County — Dee dee in charg ' Shine on, shine on . . . e aOtitikv ■sJKf. UcHwapij £ccieti ' eJ Student Government Student Government with its purpose of fostering individual and community interests is an integral part of Sweet Briar. Since its founding, in 1906, it has emphasized high standards of personal honor and individual responsibility as a basis for everyday life. It appeals to the mature judgment of each student as a member of the Association to maintain a workable democratic system of government and as a preparation for participa- tion as world citizens after college. This year the Student Government has concentrated a large part of its activities on iormulating its new constitution, which is designed to foster individual participation and to give a better basis for intergration of faculty-student relationships. The new constitu- tion provides for a wider separation of powers and a more democratic form of govern- ment which it is hoped will make Student Government more Community Government. The Executive Committee is a group of elected representatives who conduct the business of the Association and enforce its regulations. It is composed of officers of Student Government, six house presidents, the presidents of the Freshman and Sophomore classes, and the chairman of the Social Committee. The Advisory Council, consisting of the Executive members and the heads of the organizations, discusses and advises on ques- tions of campus and club legislation. Standing: Preston Hodges, Sally Davis, Jane Leach. Mary Geer, Kin Aluchul, Fancho Buuerworth. Silling: Patsy Davin, VC ' cstray Boyce, Marion Bower, Jane Luke. Judi Campbell. in Picture: Bess Pratt. s, Nancy -1 94 r Advisory Council Chairman: Jeanne Morre! Secretary: Peggy Quynn Marion Bower President Members: Altschul, Backer, Baldwin, Berthier, Bottom, Bower, Boyce, Brock, Butterworth, Campbell, P. Cansler, Daniels, Davin, S. Davis, Gamble, Geer, Graves, Hardy, Hodges, Lahman, Lawrence, Leach, F. Lewis, Lloyd, Luke, Lupton, Pratt, Probeck, Rankin, Ricks, Rucker, M. S. Skinner, Sharp, Traugott, Tunnell, Van Nordon, Wurzbach. i 95 I- YWCA Patrk ia Trau This organization, based on Chris- tian ideals, is an integrating force on campus. Every student is a member of the Y.W.C.A. Its activities are many and varied, reaching the com- munity as well as the campus. The Y sponsors the Orientation Commit- tee and gives the Freshman Dance in the tall. The Freshman Y Council brings their class into closer coopera- tion by relief projects, local and for- eign. Each class is responsible for a county school. The Wednesday night chapel services give the students a chance for spiritual expression. The Commission Plan which is new this year and has been very success- ful, is centered around four fields — social responsibility. Christian heritage, personal growth, and world relatedness. These groups, with student and faculty leadership, provide the opportunity for everyone on campus to participate in study and action in the field of their choice. The Cabinet is composed of the four officers, the chairman of Orienta- tion, class representatives, head of Commissions, and the chairmen of local relief. FRESHMAN Y COUNCIL Joan Cansler President Joan Vail Vice-President Marc.aki i Chishoi m . . .Secretary Mary Jane Eriksen . . . .Treasurer COMMISSION HEADS Martha Frye . . . .Basic Religious Beliefs Jeanne Crawford ...Personal Growth Jane Shoesmith So ial Responsibility Anne Fiery World Relatedness MEMBERS OF THE CABINET President, Patricia T.augott. Vice-President , Juanita Minchew. Secretary, Patricia Cansler. Treasurer, Margaret Woods. Hea I of Orientation, Emily Pruitt. Head of Commissions, Martha Frye. Head of Local Relief, Eleanor Potts. Senior Class Representative, Anne Ryland Ricks. junior Class Representative, Carolyn Aubrey. Sophomore Class Representative, June Munnerlyn. President of Freshman Y Council, Joan Cansler. Orientation The duties of the Orientation Committee are to meet the new students when they arrive, to acquaint them with their faculty, their campus, and classmates, and to teach them the meaning and importance of the honor system and the other qualities which constitute our college. These are accom- plished by picnics, convocations, and the vital big sisters. The committee sponsors a dance for the new students, and aids in putting on a carnival or a circus for the entertain- ment of the whole community. The policy of the Orienta- tion Committee for 1947-1948 was aimed at striking the all-important mean between the academic and social life at Sweet Briar and at guiding the students to become informed, understanding, resourceful, and appreciative persons. Members: Carter, K. Fulton, Hutchens, F. Jackson, Liv- ingston, Moses, Munnerlyn, Plummer, Potts, Towers, M. Woods, Wunderlich, Wurzbach. Emily Pruitt, Chairman Funds Committee This was the organization responsible for the highly successful Funds Drive this fall with its catchy songs and slogans. The six thousand dollar goal was reached and divided up among L ' Ecole de Rue Balard, The World Student Service Fund, foreign students at Sweet Briar, and CARE Packages. Profits from the Patch Box go towards the proposed auditorium and these from the Christmas Bazaar, one of December ' s red letter days, go into the Endowment Fund. Faculty Chairman: Miss Bel- cher. Chairman: Ruth Street Members: Ayres, Cox, Law- rence, Lile, McDonald, Mansfield, Nevins. Plunkett, L. Skinner. Relief Committee This committee, composed of faculty and students, is to instigate, sponsor and assist in carrying out projects having to do with relief. Among other activities. Relief ran a clothes drive for Greece, and managed pub- licity for the Funds Drive. Besides increasing interest in relief activities, a complete record cf them is kept. Chairman: Elma Lile. Student Members: Ayres, J. Cansler, Houriet, Livingston, Lupton, Potts, Street. Faculty Chairman: Miss von Briesen. Faculty Members: Miss Belches, Miss Buckham, Mr. Hapala. •I 98 r Social Committee Heels, hose, and hats if you ' re off to town, girls! Its the Social Committee keeping Briarites in Emily Post ' s good graces. Its members observe sagely that it is not necessary to come to dinner in socks, or point an admonishing finger at their watches when the last bell rings at twelve. The committee keeps Briarites well-dressed in Lynchburg, at the libe, cr on the way to the lake. It has been successfully active in maintaining Sweet Briar ' s standards, and hcldin;; on to that Sweet Briar look. Chairman: Bess Pratt. Beltz, K. Fulton, F. Jackson, Lindsay, Ludington, Moses, Potts, Rollins, Wurzrach, Hardwick, junior Member. i 99 V wsssm p — ■ — ■ - ' ft Another issue is on its way when those innocent assignment cards appear in P. O. boxes. Sunday ccmes and the Neii l Office, deserted for five nights of the week, blazes far into the night, while Maddin and the editorial board work over new copy. That late permission for the use of Academic, tacked on the back of the door, comes in handy at times like these. Monday night may seem hectic, but ye Ed ' s unfading calm prevails and the dummy finally resides outside the Info Office, on its way to the printers. A Tuesday aftern:on spent in Amherst, proofreading inky sheets, and on Wednesday, the Nev s is in the boxes! There appear burning campus issues, B. the B., events of the week. Headlines don ' t always fit their spaces and amazing typographical errors suddenly turn up, but to the editors and many other faithful workers there ' s an un- deniable aura arrund the finished product! -I 100 1- Maddin LuPTOf (EI|t (ucct riar $tfos Published Weekly, from September to June, except during Solidays and examination periods, by the students of Sweet Briar College Entered as second class matter in the post office of Sweet Briar, Va. 15 CENTS PER COPY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE— $3.00 PER YEAR B. Maddin Lupton, Editor Nancy Moses, Business Manager Audrey Lahman, Catherine Barnett, Judy Easley, Preston Hodges, Editorial Board Assignment Editors Elma Lile, Margaret Lawrence Feature Editor Connie Tunnell Make-up Editor Faith Mattison Copy Editor p at Brown Photography Editor Mary Goode Geer Music Editor Martha Frye Alumnae Editor Fanchon Lewis Art Editor Betty Corddry Sports Editors Jean Altschul, Marge Babcock Exchange Editors C. Hancock, Peggy Sheffield Circulation Editor Betty Ann Jackson Foreign Correspondent Margaret Munnerlyn Feature, Editorial, News Writers: Bower, Lamberd, Pew, Rankin, Lloyd, Traugott, Dzung, Fiery, Shoesmith, Campbell, Probeck, Currey, Thorpe, King, Hardy, J. Crawford, E. Hancock, Eager, V. Holmes. Sports Writers: J. Luke, L. Skinner Headlines and Proofreaders: Blair, F. Cone, A. Henderson, M. Long, G. McElroy, R. Murray Circulation: Davin, K. Doolin, J. Munnerlyn, S. Saunders, A. Trout Advertising J. Livingston, W. Stokes SSBUB SSSSBISBSSSSBBSSSSSB «■ •The Brambler The Brambler had its face lifted this year with new cover, new type and make-up, and new advisor. Rising prices cut the magazine to a quarterly and reduced the number per edition, but the same ideal still prevails ... to express Sweet Briar ' s muse, with special emphasis on creative work produced in academic departments. The staff acquires sales- manship besides dexterity in balancing ingenuity against dollar and rules! Work is often frantic, occasionally trouble- some and tiring, but always wonderful fun. Dorothy lio i rOM EDITORIAL STAFF Dorothy Bottom, Editor-in-Chief Jenne Belle Bechtel Judith Campbell Achsah Easter Diane King Brantley Lamberd Alberta Pew BUSINESS STAFF Harriotte Bland — Business Mgr. Elizabeth Beltz Catherine Clark Fredda Duncombe Jeanne Morrell Eleanor Potts Ann Sameord Elizabeth Trueheart IV u m+ t S Dr. Kenneth Weihe, Faculty Advisor The Briar Patch ' Editor-in-Chief: Judy Baldwin Business Managers: Ann Lank, Alice Trout Literary Editor: Pat Brown Feature Editor: Peggy Lawrence Senior Write-up Editor: Peggy Cromwell Staff: Aubrey, Bottom, Cox, Eas- ley, Fiery, Garrison, Lamberd, Long, Pew, Wood Sports Editor: Louise Currey Clubs and Organizations: Pope, Corning Art Editor: Jeanne Crawford Theme Artist: B. Corddry Staff: Cannady, Casey, Eager, Henderson, Hopkins, Pruitt Photography Ed tor: Kitty Hart Make-up Editor: Betty Blair Typists: Aubrey, F. Brown, Hopkins, Plummer, Wood ■The Handbook Each fall the Handbook is published and sent to every Freshman as an indispensable guide. Also a reminder for upperclassmen; it contains the rules, organizations, and traditions of Sweet Briar. Revised each spring, it serves as a handy reference for campus life throughout the year. Editor Anne Ryland Ricks Business Manager Peggy Addington •{ 103 r BHB Choir The Sweet Briar Choir represents the highest level of musical organization at Sweet Briar. Drawn from all four classes, the members are selected on the basis of vocal ability and general musicianship. The Choir functions as an integral part of each Sunday church service throughout the year. In addition, it presents special music at the Christmas, Easter, and Baccalaureate services. As special activities this year, they have given visiting services in neighboring churches and joined with the Sweet Briar Glee Club and Princeton Glee Club for a concert in Washington. The Choir has become in the past few years a vital part of the religious and musical life at Sweet Briar, thanks to Mr. Gilpin. Director G. Noble Gilpin Head Bi.Aiii Graves Librarian Carolyn Aubrey Members: Barker, Barnes. Barnett, Bauman, Benson, Coryell, Cox, Damron, Dzung, Eager, Faster, Elliot, Favill, Fitzsimons, Fletcher, Fryc. Gamble, Garrett, Grigsby, Gulick, M. Holmes, B. A. Jackson, Lawrence, Lloyd, M. Long, Overstrect, Owen, Pew, Quynn, Sawyer, Stepcoe, Screetcr, Stubbs. 000 ft iiuiHiiuunuHuiiuuini Those chords of harmony you hear issuing forth from Manson Hall every Tuesday night come from none other than an enthusiastic group of singers better known as the Sweet Briar Glee Club. This club offers to all students who qualify, an opportunity to learn good choral music and, thereby, to contribute to the community in many public performances. The highlight of the year ' s activities was the joint concert with the Princeton Glee Club in Washington this spring. Under the direction of Mr. G. Noble Gilpin, the Glee Club has also performed at Founders ' Day, Parents ' Day, and, as is the annual custom, has gone caroling in Amherst and the Sweet Briar community. OFFICERS President: Martha Frye Treasurer: Zola Garrison Librarian: Martha Owen libers: Alston, Barnes, Barton, Bauman, Blair, Breitinger, B. Brown, Butterworth, Campbell, J. Cansler, Cannady, Casey, Chandler, Chisholm, Clarkson, Cook, Collidge, Currey, Davidson, J. Davis, Erikson, Fav.ll, Fitzsimons, Fletcher, Franklin, Frye, Garrison, Gillespie, Gilliam, Greer, Grigsby, Hardwick, R. Holmes, Johnston, Klepinger, Lasier, Legg, Lynas, McCullough, McCreery, McDuffie, McNeer, Magee, Mallory, Mason, Misseres, Montague, Musgrove, Oddy, Owen, Paxton, Pease, Peppers, Pesek, Petesch, Probeck, Rolston, Quynn, Shoesmith, J. Smith, Snoke, Steele, Stevens, Tammia, Tanner, Teetor, Thompson, Trueheart, Vail, Veach, B. White, Williams, Works, Yanick. IRC The International Relations Club is an inter-collegiate club whose main endeavor is to keep informed on what is going on in the world around us and to interest other people in world affairs. Membership is determined by examination, held twice a year. I. R. C. has this year a four-fold program; a debate team; a weekly current-affairs article in the News; a community project of holding cur- rent events in the young people ' s groups cf the county; and sponsoring speakers and pro- grams of interest to the communitv. Each member of the club participates in one of these activities. Each year, members of the I. R. C. attend a conference to discuss and exchange views with delegates from other schools. President Suzanne Hardy Vice-President Ann Paxson Si i i, iif, Anne Fiery Treasurer Jani Shoesmith Addington, Armstrong, Backer, Barbour, Barrett, Bryan, Currcy, Chandler. l)e Vore, Doolin, Frye, Fortier, Gamble, Gibson, Graves, Godchaux, Hardy, Lupton, Munnerlyn, Margaret Murchison, Ostrander, Paxson, Rollins, Shoesmith, Staley, Stokes, Elizabeth White, Wyman, Vur bach. Honorary Members: D ung, Happe, Tammi; Sociology Club Backer, Bechtel, Coon, Corning, Curr . Davin, I .i er. Euuis, M. Garrison, Gay. Hancock, Henderson V. Holmes, Irvine, King, Lahman, Legg, Luke, Mattison, Minchew, Paxton, Perkins, Plunkett Quynn, Ricks, Roberts. Rollins. J. Smith. Stevens, Stokes. Vaughan, Veasey. The Red Apple, as the main project of the Sociology Club this year, proved to be a thriving recreation center on various Satur- day nights for those young people fourteen to twenty-one who live in Monroe and its vicinity. Members of this club acted as hostesses and helped to interest the group in dancing by suggesting square dances, Paul Jcnes, and multiplication dances. Refresh- ments were served during the evenings. The whole project was very valuable to us, and a lot of fun too. Membership in the Sociology Club is open to those students interested in the field of sociology and social problems. Throughout the year open meetings were held in which prominent speakers participated; these meet- ings were open to the whole community. President Vickie Brock Vice-Prcshlci:f Jane Shoesmith Secretary Peggy Cromwell Treasurer Martha Manstield ;: ' Y The Sweet Briar Chapter of United World Federalists, part of the national United World Federalists organization, has a membership of fifty students and faculty working for a federal world government with limited powers adequate to prevent war. We seek for this goal through educating ourselves and others to the need for world law to keep world peace. The most important cf our activities this year was our Strengthen the United Nations Campaign, during which seventy-two per cent of campus signed cards stating that they favored strengthening the United Nations into a limited but adequate federal world government. We all feel sincerely that establishing world peace is not onlv up to the politicians, but it is also up to each of us. President Mary Morris Gamble Vice-President Westray Boyce Secretary .... Mary Lanman Treasurer . . Carolyn Tynes Addington, Aitken, Barbour, Barton, Campbell, Carlin, Cone, Day, Dent, Doolin, Easter, Elliott, Ellis, Favll, Frame, Franklin, Greening, Hardy, Holmes, Hubert, Lewis, Lloyd, Long, Miller, Moore, Ostrander, Pope, Probeck, Reed, Smith, Staley, Streeter, Storey, Tanner, Trueheart, Tucker, Webb, E. White, Wyse, Wurzbach, Yanick. United World Federalists Political Economy Club The Political Economy Club plays an in- tegral part in the educational life of the campus. The aims of the club are to bring the knowledge learned from the printed page into contact with the actual functions of the economic and political forces as they exist today, and to enlarge the understanding of prominent problems of our times. To make this information available to its mem- bers, the club provides speakers from the surrounding communities to discuss these present-day questions, presenting a variety of opinions concerning economic and govern- mental controversies. The Club has proved valuable not only in furthering the interest in current problems, but it has also unified its members into an integral part of the col- lege community. President Evai i sa Sh iw Secretary-Treasurer Sall Pearr] Armstrong, Aubrey, Baldwin, Barrett, Booth, Bash, Curry, Fiery, Fortier, Ijib- Hodges, V. Holmes, Laurence, Ludington, Pew, Plummcr, Plunkelt, P. Smith, Wurzbach, Youmans. ibson, Gecr, Hancock. ' Wallas. M W ! Classical I ' Jiili Abrams, Adams, Anderson, Becker, I arlin, Denning, I Faulkner, Z. Ga Johnston. Phinizy, Shepperd, Vaughan, D. Wallace Wilson. If you ' ve wondered what life, thought, and custom were like for the Ancients, this is the club for you. Its purpose is to stim- ulate and further general interest in classical culture and classical literature, and each month a program is planned with this in mind. Then members don their togas (men- tally if not literally!) and return to the Classical Age. At Christmas time, this even includes singing Jingle Bells in Latin! Active members are those now taking Greek or Latin and associate members are those who have taken these courses at Sweet Briar in the past. President Marguerite Rl m k Vice-President Closey Faulkner Secretary Nancy Snider Tin surer Joan Cansler ■i English Chili Book reviews, discussions, lectures on Lit- erature, and very delightful teas . . . these have made up the English Club activities during the past year. The club, composed of juniors and seniors majoring in English lit- erature, has been larger than in previous years. The highlights of the year were the tea in the fall for the members and English professors, and a talk by Patricia Cansler, an English major who spent her junior year in Scotland. The tea served to acquaint old and new members with each other and the professors, while the talk was the high spot among several intellectually rewarding meetings. Contributions to the library have increased the interest in literature in the whole community as well as among the club members. President Audrey Lahman Treasurer Alice Dahm Program Chairman, Constance Somervell Bechtel, Berthier, Bott M. Henderson, . L. Wood. I, P. R. Brown, P. Holmes, J. Holmes, lsler, Cox, Duncombe, Dzung, Elliott, Z. Garrison, iberd. Leach, Maston, Pender, Pope, Steptoe, Thorpe, Music Club Barnes, Barton, Bauman, Benson, J. Cansler, Chandler, Cooke, Coolidgc, Coryell, Doar, Dzung, Easter, Elliot, Favill, Fletcher, Ford, Franklin, Graves, Lasier, M. Long, S. Long, McCreery, Musgrove, Pew, Powell, Preston, Sawyer, Stubbs, Teetor, Wliite, Yanick. The Music Club offers an opportunity to those who are genuinely interested in music, not only to witness and appreciate some of the work done by those in the Music Depart- ment, but to help plan and arrange programs to be given by music lovers from outside the Sweet Briar community. A highlight of the club ' s season was the concert given by Mrs. Helen Pesci Wood of Lynchburg. Members develop poise and confidence in recitals of their own. The club strives to stimulate an interest in music in those students who are not actively inclined, by its varied programs, individual and group participation, and by its informal atmosphere. President Constance Tunnell Vice-President Martha Owen Secretary Martha Frye Treasurer Betty Blair Le Cercle Francais Did you ever stutter over your vocabulary when you asked some one to pass the butter, or what the weather was like ... in French? That ' s where the French Club comes in, to improve and increase the use of conversa- tional French. Hilarious bridge games and round-robin stories are played at meetings where English can ' t be spoken. There is a serious purpose, too. One of the club ' s aims is to awaken interest in French culture, par- ticularly of modern France, so in February, members sponsored Susanne Bartillon who spoke to the whole school on Paris Today. At another open meeting, Caroline Rankin, Mary Pierce, and Oui-z Lloyd described their junior year in Geneva. President Caroline Rankin Vice-President McCall Henderson Y 1 1 ta y-Treasurer Margaret Long Program Chairman Caroline Casey son, Aitkcn, Armstrong, J. Cansler, P. Cansler, Christian. Crisp, Currey, Doolin. Dulaney, Fills. Elmore, Lrik ' en, Fortier, Fratus, Freeman, Gee, Geer, Gilliam, Godchaux, Hardwick, V. Holmes. Hunter. B. A. Jackson. |. Johnston, ECing, I andram. Lloyd. McElroy, Messires, Molyneux Mo Pierce. Plunkett, Ramsay, Rose, Saunders, Sharp, Shmidheiscr, S. Smith. Storey. Teetor, Thomas, Towers, Trueheart, Tunnell, VanDeventer. Vattlcy, Widau, Youmans. Der Deutsche Verein Each monthly meeting of the German Club is prepared to make a varied program for the year. Guest speakers, parties, and one German film aim at giving an impression of German life, language, and culture to the members. Admission to the Hallowe ' en party was an article of clothing to be sent to a school in the French Occupied zone. By November, thirty-five pounds were shipped for the club ' s relief program. Conversation practice was offered at a weekly German Table and at one informal conversation hour. A joint German-Music Club gathering enabled a sharing of information on a phase of German music. Folk dancing and stories of Christmas custcms are part of the special programs, and no party is complete without folk songs. Each year members leave the Christmas gathering with Stille Nacht ringing in their ears. President Bea Backer Vice-President . .Mimi Pow i i i Secretary Peachy Lillard Treasurer Rosalise Holmes Members: Alberts, M. I. Brown, Cannady, Chandler, Dahm, I Fowler, Graves, Krebs, M. Lewis, Mansfield, Morris, Ne Steptoe, I aran ia Wagner, w el b, I Wood. 1 1 I . mi, ' , I lulanc; . Franklii Owen, Pesek, Sawyer, Somcrvel — ml — — Aqui se habla espanol! This happens at the regular Spanish tables in the refectory, at our impromptu tertulisas over a coke at the Tnn, and especially at our meetings each month — to say nothing of the informal chats with Senor Carner and Senoita Guilleu and other Sweet Briar representatives from South of the Border. We have tried to achieve that Spanish touch in learning about the life and litera- ture of the Spanish-speaking countries through programs given by the Latin-Amer- ican members of our community. Our proj- ects also include a collection of Spanish books for the library and the furthering of interest in Spanish culture through cur Misiones group. President Martha Sue Skinner Vice-President Nell Lee Greening Secretary-Treasurer Martha Davis El Club Espanol Barker, Burden, Clark, Cone, Coryell, M. Davis, M. E. Fishe Moore, M., Nelson, Pearre, Simpson, J. Taylor, Tucker, Will,; In Mexico: Nancy Jones, Sally Strickland. Wright. Misiones Members: Addington, Bardin, Barton, Blair, Clarkson, Cone, Martha Davis, Mary E. Davis, Easley, Ft Greening, Magee, Ostrander, Pope, Simpson, Skinner, S. Tucker, Widau. The catchy tune of an old Spanish folk song, the flash of gaily colored costumes, the tattered sombreros, the candy-filled piriata — and — All aboard! The bus rolls along, and Misiones is off for another performance. Composed of those interested in Spanish and sponsored by the Spanish Club, Misiones strives to awaken an interest in the language and culture of the Spanish peoples by taking a bit of Spanish flavor to our neighboring grammar and high schools. Misiones consists of three divisions: the song group which is devoted to learning tra- ditional and popular Spanish melodies, the dance group which performs some of the familiar Mexican fclk dances, and the drama group which presents a short skit in Spanish. Through these mediums of song, dance, and drama Misiones tries to convey its own en- thusiasm and espiritu espanol. CV ' IV Berthier, Boyce, Brock, Eager, Geer, Hodges, Melcher, Minchew, Pratt, Ri;ks, Sheffield, Traugott, Wurzbach, Youmans. President K-l I OX ls| I.I Ol I) There are seventeen of us this year with one more member in Scotland studying at St. Andrew ' s University. Dr. Masur is our honorary member from the faculty. Our year really began with the an- nouncement of the new members at the first step-singing in the fall. For several weeks after that there was much whispering and hiding of badges from our organized hecklers, the Chung Mungs. Then when we had quietly disappeared for our banquet, our serious work began. Our purpose is to stimulate intellectual, spiritual, and community life at Sweet Briar. We usher at the lectures and concerts and serve coffee at the discussions after the lectures. We give special recognition to the freshman honor students for their scholastic achievement. We organized cne big project for relief to France. Our biggest project is the conference planned for Virginia colleges and universities on the liberal arts education and its relation to our life when we leave college. Although we are known as the upper-class honorary organization, our activities are planned with the intention of really furthering the ideals and traditions of Sweet Briar. Membership in the organization gives an added impetus to each member to take an active and constructive part in all phases of community life. -f 112 I- mmsm The strains of Glory, glory, I ' m a Chung Mung and the sight of thirteen animated sheets are sure signs that the inexhaustable Chungs have been at it again! Chosen on the basis of school spirit and contri- bution, the four juniors and nine seniors are constantly coming to S . B. C. with new plans for new drives — auctioning to benefit the Relief Drive, sending clothing to Europe, and backing the Red Cross Drive. Not the least of their well-rounded activities are their annual spring fashion show and sponsorship of a May Queen candidate. In their more frivolous moments, the energetic Chungs amuse them- selves and the community by perpetually heckling the Tau Phis — thwarting their earnest attempts to banquet in dignity. The Chung Mungs ' antics are most evident on Hallowe ' en when ghostly insignia and grinning jack- o-lanterns mysteriously appear on Tau Phis ' mirrors and windows, and when white-sheeted figures serenade the campus as they go floating by. Elm a Lile, president Known for their friendliness, cheerfulness, and unbounded enthusiasm, the Chung Mungs are responsible for much of the excitement in Sweet Briar life. L kuna Hit 9 ' unad ? Members: Barnett, Ba Stokes. Bland, Davin, Duncombe, Fulton, Lupton, Morrell, Moses, Pruitt, Thorpe, l alnt and J atch es At stardom ' s very door we tarry. Paint and Patches here we arc ' . The sound of a rapping hammer, the rustle of material for costumes, and frantic learning of lines herald a coming play at Sweet Briar. Paint and Patches, the Sweet Briar dramatic society, is interested in any and all who prove their acting or back-stage ability. Membership in Paint and Patches is limited on the basis of grading bv hours and the quality of work put in by the students. P. P. presents three plays annually. The first is limited to upperclassmen, the second to these who have not worked on plays before, (to discover that latent talent), and the spring production is open to all who arc interested. The plays presented this year were Kind Lady by Edward Chodorov, a psychological mystery; Eva LaGallienne ' s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland; and Paul Vincent Carroll ' s Shad on and Substance. The Club plays an active part on campus and employs a large percentage of com- munity members. Many ' s the day and night the Sweet liriar drama enthusiasts are found in basement Fletcher sewing costumes, slapping on grease paint, building sets, controlling spotlights, and, of course, acting. Members: Aubrey, Bland, Bower, Corddry, B. A. Jackson, McC. Henderson, Laurence. Lile, Melcher, Perkins, Sheffield, Samford, Dr. Connor, Miss Wilson. Q. V. is the sophomore honorary society which works throughout the year to promote goodwill and to bring the class together into one unified group. At Spring Step Singing, with the appearance of charms, there comes the announcement of the members. This year, for the first time, the girls were elected, in the fall, by their own classmates. Members: Skinner, Livingston, Campbell, Storey, Benson, Lewis, (top row); Probeck, Nelson, Carter, Greening (2nd row); Sawyer, Munnerlyn (bottom row). rin ts CM J A ides Aims and Asses, swellest lasses . . sings the whole rollicking group as the cur- tain (the entire set, in fact) falls on another hilarious production. Clever rake-offs on P P, the Freshman Fashion Show and SBC life in general are Aints and Asses answer to Shaw, Shakespeare and Barrie. Their pleasing poisonalities are only excelled by their whistling efforts to keep the grass alive till May Day! President Mary Barrett President Emeritus . . Cecily Youmans Comptroller of Currency Connie Hancock Viceroy of Victuals . . .Connie Tunm i i Don ager Ducbess of the D,IL Phil Thorpe Custodian of the Cuspidors Fredda Duncombe Armstrong, Bailey, Berkely, Bottom, Coon, C - Faulknt Morrcll, Moses, Pierce. Rankin. Rucker, Towers. Hallelujah, I ' m a bum, introduces the notorious ten, bedecked with bedspreads and hockey shoes, armed with energy and ingenious ideas, and of course with a smile on their faces. Filling the coke machines, collecting money, and staging Holiday Inn call for hard work, but good times as well. The proceeds from such activities go to worthy charities. President Margaret Towers Secretary Dorothy Bottom Treasurer Kitty Hardwick Members: . . . .Barnett, Davin, Garrett, Levi, Stevens c H U M S A 117 r , L y J K October I ' HE autumn leaves falling at Sweet Briar accompany discoveries of dor- mant thoughts: exuberant and melan- choly, prosaic and unique. Part of the scene is fall step-singing. Will we ever forget it? The songs of the seniors are apparently ultra-superior, for the freshmen seem tco amazed to render their tunes with confident finesse, yet their spirit fills the technical gaps. The 5:45 bus always manages to roar through, usually during the most senti- mental song, which floats in the air in pathetic fallacy with those reminiscent falling leaves. And the little visitor added spice to the 1947 song fest. Who but Dickie Lile would calmly step from those gclden stairs, seize the fascinated intruder by the tail and carry it to the ash can? We won ' t forget that mouse any more than the faces of those girls who were chosen for Tau Phi, the screams and happy grins. Founder ' s Day, coming at the end of the month, brings the first academic pro- cession of the year. The faculty parades down the aisle in gowns, and mortar boards, hiding their self-consciousness with varying degrees of success. But no attempt of the seniors, capped and gowned for the first time, will make them blase. The walk to the monument could be more laborious if quantities of rosy apples were not waiting to be munched. And if you shorten ycur stride you finish an apple in time to start another before reaching the end of the orchard. It has been said that the visitors enjov the ceremony almost more than the foct- weary participants, perhaps because the former cover the distance to the monu- ment in four wheeled vehicles, known to students as cars. October is a good time. With activities as varied as the colors of the leaves, one hates to see it pass, even though it is one of the few vacationless months. La Drome OPENING night in Fletcher comes three times a year. The lights dim, the curtain opens with professional smoothness (sometimes), and with Broad- way rapidity Sweet Briar is transported on the wings of the muses to fabulous won- derland. Make-up and costumes change once-familiar colleagues into heroes, ladies, children and animals: exotic opportunities for the imaginative forces to play upon. The warped and creaking auditorium chairs are forgctten amidst laughter and tears; and one is emotionally refreshed when he emerges into the prosaic com- munity. Back-stage the technical crews have gone about their respective businesses with apparent serenity, managing to find time to calm the actresses with compliments. There have been bad moments — those first few minutes on the stage — but to our re- lief it is not long before Mary Herries, Henry Abbott, Alice or the Mock Turtle are carried away by their parts. The few mistakes are remedied by sophisticated ad libs or desperately invented actions, and a sympathetic audience claims they never knew the difference. It is not hard to understand why the drama at Sweet Briar is a well-established institution. No sooner is the closing night polished off, than schemes crop up for the next production — another outlet for talent, skill, and the mimetic instinct, while the actresses , nd crew are caught up into another ol la drame ' s favorite themes. Ton a Meeting ' T ' M II well-worn, but always effective - ■ system ot democratic government — the town meeting — has sifted its way into Sweet Briar community life this year. All problems, tremendous or petty, have their chance for expression. Satisfactory con- elusi ns are not always to be reached, but the air is cleared with intelligent and representative grievances. And it is felt that a tr.ier perspective is thereby pro- moted. The relative standa-d of school regula- tions (and breaking of same) is analyzed from all points of view. From the adamant conservatives to the hottest balls of fire, we come to agree that we ' re not such unique people after all. Yet complacency is given a swift kick in the pants, and an appreciable amount of constructive effort is effected. i nay wmsm masmmmsmmmm Webby Boycc expounded on the theory of law, while Janie Leach proclaimed to the community that it ' s not against the rules to kiss your date good- night on the arcade. The ever-present issue of cars for Seniors was discussed, and minds were changed in both directions. Cons won out over pros, and it was once again realized that faculty members don ' t put their foot down for the sole purpose of being dis- agreeable. Cram Environment W THAT is so bewildering as Com- mons during exams? The Innocent wanders through the swinging doors and views to her combined amazement and horror the scene: sprawling bodies sur- rounded by cramming equipment — books, yellow pads, pencils, notebooks, outlines, and faultless formulae for condensed con- sumption. The smoke dims our view, but as aforementioned Innocent penetrates the Beyond, she can distinguish only more bodies and their indispensable paraphenalia. Whispers and occasional giggles are answered by stern glares, commanding shhh ' s and hoarse shouts of quiet hour. The number of quiet hours diminish, however, as the exam period wears on, and a schedule of noisy hour, restless hour, quiet hour, restless hour, noisy hour, grad- ually evolves. The upperclassmen, vainly trying to keep order by their dignified presence, have to submit to the pan- demonium of frantic freshmen as the Social Studies hour draws nigh. The relief of milk and cookies at ten grows to near hysteria by ten-thirty as thoughts of The 6Tntn«nui«J8ft. staying up all night begin to prevail and Stevie goes through the familiar ritual of putting up her hair, producing those formidable horns on her head. We wonder that Commons can ever again assume the old carefree air of bridge games and lively chatter, but somehow it does. Life goes on, we find, even after exams! T NCIDENTAL Intelligence: A sign observed on a bulletin board in Charlottesville: A room for rent to a lady who desires to be convenient to the University. The 1947-48 school year at Sweet Briar will long be remembered for at least one outstanding achievement — the Junior bench whole for a whole year! And after ten days of seeing signs in- forming us in many subtle ways that quiet would be appreciated during exams, some individualist posted a sign in Grey with a potent command for all passersby: Scream, as loud as you can. The upperclassmen think they enjoy the caroling of the freshmen on the morn- ing that Christmas vacation begins, but we are inclined to think the cold and exhausted songsters receive the truly aesthetic reward. An undetermined decision of the year: To whom shall we award the one who made most hearts flutter faster medal — Miss Applebee or Captain Littauer? ,,jty ' --4ffc ( Time out ' Time! wmmmmrnummm Athletics Margaret Sheffield, President of the Athletic Association, Margery Bab- cock, Secretary, June Eager, Treasurer, Ann Samford, Vice- President. Athletic Association The Sweet Briar Athletic Associa tion is a vital part of our lives. It has its hand behind all activities the year round. Every season sees a different choice offered; in the fall, hockey, lacrosse, and archery; in the winter, bas- ketball, dancing, and games; in the spring, Softball, tennis and swimming. Then, of course, there is riding the year round over miles of beautiful wood- land and hilltop trails. One enjoys companionship, sportsmanship, and proficiency; one makes new friendships and strengthens eld ones, and gains above all a sense of mental as well as physical accomplishment. Highlights of the year have been, our able prexy, Scoff, greater intercollegiate competition, with greater spread of enthusiasm for our varsity throughout the school, increased interest in the minor sports, and a bigger budget allowing for more new and better equipment. The A. A., a balance wheel in our academic life, provides opportunities for one and all, for the acquisition of greater skills and proficiencies as well as a world of fun. -I 122 I- Hockey Hockey, a sport always in the news at Sweet Briar, has made even bigger news this year. Spirited interclass rivalry enlivened campus activity on the hcckey field with the Juniors carrying off class honors. In fact every team from the Varsity to the Freshman eighth had a wonderful time. Noisy cheering sections appeared at all the varsity games. Among the standouts for the year was Miss Applebee ' s annual coaching visit, when she brought the team even nearer to perfection by her own inimitable methods. At the Southeastern and Virginia State Tournaments at Richmond, Sweet Briar covered themselves with mud — and glory. Four members of the team were chosen for the Virginia State Team, Lacey Skinner, Mary Waller Berkeley, Jane Luke, and Mary Lanman. Jackie Jakson, Bertie Pew, Merry Moore, and Lindsay Coon, were chosen for the Virginia State Reserve Team; and one member, Mary Lanman made the All-Southeastern Team. A game between the still undefeated British Team and the Virginia Team climaxed the season. We ' ll never forget that game played under two feet of water, or the trip back on the Wayward Bus. Center: Harriet B. Victorious. Co-Heath of Hockey: Betty Ann Jackson and Merry Moore. Coach Applebee Standing: Sheldon, Eager, Brown, E., Jackson, B. A., Clark, Berkeley, Coon, Skinner. Kneeling: Bailey, Lanman, Pew, captain, Moore, M., Luke. Basketball As soon as the weather turns cold Sweet Briar is all out for basketball. Classes are scheduled and inter-class, interdorm and inter-collegiate games begin. The game is fast and exciting and is thrilling to watch as well as play. The basketball season is looked forward to by the whole school and is very well supported. CO-HEADS OF BASKETBALL Emu i Pruitt Mari Moore Varsity: Forwards: Butterworth, Clark, Lanman, Luke, Sheffield, Skinner, Taylor, S. A. guards: Breitinger, Brown, E., Leisy, Nehon, Samford, Saunders, Street, l ' ruitt. •Sua Cabin For a rest from college routine the cabin is just the place. Only a short hike up Paul ' s Mountain and you reach vacation on campus. Oil lamps, a wood stove, a wonder- ful log fire and no telephone get you completely away from it all. The snipe hunt is often the big event of the evening, complete with flash- lights and pillowcases — but no snipes! Afterwards, there is always someone to start the ghost story session. Cooking a meal over the wood stove is a new adventure for most, but nothing tastes as good as bacon and eggs with that smoky flavor. Those open houses are won- derful too, with cider, songs and doughnuts. Head of Cabin: Judy Perkins Games The Gym is the popular center of athletic activity all year but especially during the winter months when enthusiastic members of Group Two invade the building. It is well equipped to accommodate the many indoor sports included in games. Volleyball, deck- tennis, ping-pong, badminton, and squash are among these activities and interest rises with the start of interdorm competition and community tournaments. You ' ll meet every- body at the Gym for Games and the result is lots of entertainment and fun for Head of Games: Bess Pratt I ,ake The scene of a brief getaway from academics, we find a few quick dips in the fall iciness whet the spirit for opening day in the spring. Then feverish (or leisurely) activity occurs in and on the water; building up to the exciting competitive Lake Day, when one ' s all is given for the class glory. Fantasy reigns in the imaginative floats which open Gala Night festivities. The Boat- house invites formal meetings, picnics, dates, and the newly initiated Saturday night open house. Again ' tis delightfully removed and any atmosphere one chooses to create finds the Boathouse receptive. Co-Heads of Lake: Nela Wattley, Jeanne Crawford Hiding Leg - leg - leg, Heels down, head up! — the familiar sounds emerge from the Sweet Briar Stables. The riders are the same as ever, with their careless disregard for wind and weather. The work is hard but the rewards are well worth it. A successful two-track, a gallop across the dairy field, a colt of your own to school, and you are on top of the world, that is until you fall off. Two hcrse shows are held each year, a horsemanship show in the fall and a combination horsemanship show and Hunter Trials in the spring when our neighbors brighten the scene with their coats of hunting pink. A welcome addition this year is Agnes, the station wagon, who saves all the riders, notoriously allergic to walking, many a weary mile. The biggest thing in stable news is the Sweet Briar Hounds. Every Saturday after- noon the Sweet Briar Hunt turns out in boots and spurs, stocks and derbies, to hear the cry of Gone Away! , the music of Wonder, Frosty. Beulah, Mirthful. Truthful. I.ipton, and the rest, and to gallop over the countryside after them. CO-HEADS OF RIDING Betsy Brown Cecily Youmans RIDING COUNCIL Margery Babcock Beverly Benson Westray Boyce Betsy Brown Louise S. Currey Betsy Dershuck Achsah Easter Ann Eustis Marilyn Fisher Mary Goode Geer Sally Pearre Ann Wheaton Katherine Veasey Ceciley Youmans ti. A 127 y HEAD OF ARCHERY Roselise Holmes HEAD OF TENNIS Diana Dent Archery An enjoyable sport, archery is tops for those who aim for fresh air and skill as well as the target. A great variety ot activity is possible — regular target shoots, archery golf, moving target and other novelty shoots. With a good stiff pull and a twang of the string, the arrow is well On us way to the bulls eye! Tennis Enthusiasm and improvement are the characterizing features of this successful year on the tennis courts. The beginners have advanced to intermediates and the Hottest Hot Shots, the Varsity, have become even Hotter. A full schedule of tournaments, exhibitions, interc lass and inter- collegiate matches have made this year ' s tennis interesting and fun for players and spectators alike. I c -, Smwi h, Diana Dent, Ann Samford, Rosemary Gugert A. Jackson, Eager, Altschul, M. Harris, Pierce, Benet, Klepinger Leisy, Jean Taylor, Benson, Hart, Crawford, M. F. Brown Aubrey, Carter, Steele, Baldwin. Lacrosse Fast, exciting Lacrosse games played in crisp fall weather mean friendly rivalry (and probably a few inevit- able bruises, too! ) between class and combined teams. Spring brings Lacrosse again with a hard fought outside game adding to the sport ' s interest and popularity. Sweet Briar topped Hood College, 9-1. It ' s during these two seasons that cradle it, tighten your crosse, and guard them, are terms well known! Softball Strike three — you ' re out! , and the softball season is on again. Enthusiasm and numbers make up for lack of skill. Everyone turns out for this popular sport and the West Dell becomes a beehive of activity, with people frantically searching for fly balls in the sage grass. Unorthodox cos- tumes are the rule, so softball in the spring makes a colorful picture. HEAD OF LACROSSE Jean Taylor HEAD OF SOFTBALL Harriotts Bland CO-HEADS OF DANCE Felicia Jackson ' 48 Maud Michaux Powell ' 49 Dancing The dance groups are for the purpose of furthering the interest in Modern Dance on campus and affords the opportunity of active participation. The three groups, Choreography, Dance Group, and Tanz Zirkel are in order of ability, experience, and active interest of members. The highlight of the year, the dance recital in the spring, is for the entertainment of those who enjoy the dance, and attempts each year to show the progress made, and also to exhibit the various ways in which a dance may be presented, the sound and color effects, and above all technique. This year interest and work in Dance has been at its peak, and has reaped many benefits from the enthusiastic assistance of Miss Eberhardt. « v wmmmmammunwmammammammumammimm mm Red Roses, Re J Roses, We ' ll Crown Her with Roses. Here comes the Queen, a glowing portrait in yards of white organdy, followed by her Page in white satin. The forty- second traditional May Day has really begun . . . and so has the traditional rain! But a quick conversion of the Gym has taken place and Good Queen Bess reigns therein, sur- rounded by her court ladies in their rainbow hued dresses. Preceding the Senior Ladies of the Court, freshmen, sopho- mores, and juniors bear a long chain of flowers and ivy. The Honor Girls appear in blue, yellow, and pink. The court is royally entertained by the Glee Club and the Dance Groups: songs of many nations — the Scottish Reel — a German Schottische — and a festive May Pole Dance help to carry out the theme of May Day Around the Globe. That night the height of celebration is reached at the Queen ' s Ball and May Day becomes a delightful source of reminiscence for years to come. UflMinfflMIIMMIIIUUNMMMUUa Wayne Stokes, Garland Bearer Betty Ann Jackson, Srcji cr Bearei LADIES OF THE COURT Peggy Addington Sally Ayers Catherine Barnett Sommers Booth Dorothy Bottom Marion Bower C I HI RIM Cl ARK Margarj r Craig Betty Crisler Mary Rom Crisp Martha Da is Sm i -, Davis Elizabeth Dershuck Louise DeVore Ruth Garret Martha Garrison- Good Queen Bess and Page, Jenne Belle Bechtel Ellen Ramsay Betty Crisler Margaret Craig Mtnchew and Garrison wmrnmnmmmmmmmmmmmm Sally Davis and Meon Bower Betty Johnson Janet Johnston Gene Allen Kennedy Elsie Landram Mary McDuffie JUANITA MlNCHEW Helen Pender Eleanor Potts Emily Pruitt Ellen Ramsay Polly Rollins Sylvia Saunders Peggy Shefeield Nancy Snider Carter Van Deventer Ellen Warner Virginia Wurzbach Peggy Addington Martha Davis Dot Bottom Janet Johnston Emily Pruitt Sommers Booth ' ■- ha I will 17   • ' i ,v M i Run wi mm nMmmmmmmwmmi MmmmmimMm wmvwm E WHIJ . aa BiB ■!■■■ ii , ,ii,i jj| mimimmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmnmmmmmamm ly e-TV uj 2 e Of-uc Isclth, C CL W 9VS . . . 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Compliments of THE DODGE HOTEL Overlooking Capitol Plaza North Capitol and E Streets, N. W. WASHINGTON, D . C . SENIOR DIRECTORY, 1947-1948 Addington, Marja Backe Barbo Jane, 1S11 Boiling Avenue, Norfolk, Va. ,ng, Mary Jo, 2432 Medford Court E., Fort Worth, Tex. Beatrice Kathcrine, 107 Spa View Avenue, Annapolis, Md. , Mary Elizabeth, 430 Woods Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Va. Barrett, Mary Baker, 2644 Henry Street, Augusta, Ga. Bechtel, Jenne Belle, IOS Maplewood Avenue, Philadelphia 44, Pa. Beltz, Elizabeth Conyne, 13S Overbrook Road, Elyria, Ohio Berthier, Katherine Elisabeth, Apartado 2S1, Monterrey, Mexico Bland, Harriotte Henderson, 1421 3rd Street, Louisville, Ky. Bower, Marion Agnes, 2120 Stuart Avenue, Richmond, Va. Boyce, Westray Battle, 8 Peter Cooper Rd„ Apt. IB, New York 111, X. V. Brock, Annabcll Victor, 60 Valley Road, Wcllesley Hills 82, Mass. Cansler, Carolyn Patricia, 1401 Queens Road. W., Charlotte, N. C. Christian, Drusilla Cravens, 710 J. Avenue, Coronado, Calif. 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