University of Delaware Womens College - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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'Ihe class rrngs come blue engrax ed stones rn square settrngs Hands rnto everythrng just to drsplay the new jeu elrv Adelarde ford Ruth VVatson, and Glorra Rosenberg buyrnff more expensrve rrngs and feehng superror to the rest of the masses And agarn to the drama Competrtrve Plays Ahee Breme Wrrtes the play A VVoman Beats the Devrl wrth apologres to Gertrude btern, and Mary Lourse 'Wolfenden drrects rt Betty Armstrong, an unknown actress, reaches stardom Peg Cook as Mephrstopheles strrkes terror rnto even the strongest of hearts And then to recerve the llowers of approval from the audrenee and to catch the sweetest flower of them all from the judges frrst prrze To be the talk of the campus Everythrng hrnges about A Vlloman beats the Devrl Lven to a devrlrsh Hell Party rn the laundry of New Castle grven by Marron Ableman, Nlargaret ames, and Dorrs Harrrngton The party made colorful by dozens of clever srgns 'The Dexrl You Say Hell o-Let s get Devrlrsh And then rrght rn o a dance rn honor of the Freshmen rn kent Hall Electrons for the Senror Hear Ahce Breme agarn elected presrdent of the class Dot Ross to head the student board, wrth Dot Ramsey and Dorrs Harrrngton as class representatrves And Debby Plummer as edrtor of the BLUE AND GOLD Then room drawrng first chorce and happrly enough practrcally the whole class ehoosrng to lrve rn Resrdence 'Io stay for Commencement a prevrew of the frnal scene of the last act Then to buy caps and gowns and to look forward to weaung them as part ofthe reward rt the close ofthe drama Aer lV Senrorr Curtarn' The stage rs set for the grandest act of all The scenery rs more the hrtherto blank stretch of campus between the Lrbrary and VVomen s College, rnto a garden filled vrrth Dclawares natrve shrubbery These are veteran actors wrth the experrence of the acts that have gone before filled mth the burnrng desrre of rnakrng thrs last act the best because rn thrs great drama there are no eomebacks A happy beffrnnrng of lrvrng together rn Resrdence 'To be dressed on Founders Day rn the costumes that carry the key note of the play caps and gowns Then to become engulfed rn practrcal Work practrce house, and practrce teachrnff to hear the storres about the ehrld who sarcl tl at hard water was ree also the practrce teacher who grggled everytrrne she called the roll because one of the chrldren s name was Etta Herrrng And the joys of Joys Senror prrvrleges' Huntrng up Pop Harrrngton to be escorted rnto the burld ng at twelve olclock '10 take as many overnrghts as are needed And yet to feel the responsrbrlrty of not abusrng those prrvrleges A round of teas and entertarnrnents and the sense of rmportance at berng the guests of honor Partreulfrrly 'tt the Iunror Prom Happrness rs the theme, yet as the trme for the end ofthe drama nears, to the players comes reahzatron of the sadness of partrng Actrng together has been swell and there rs regret now that the curtarns are about to be drawn But hold wrll they not open agam' Indeed, yes Almost rmmedratelv 'They swrng back to reveal the great stage of hfe Lrfe where problems are real Twenty warren . -. . . I . 4 . - ' 3 A . . . .Q . Q. ,, D . . .... .. . . . l . ' ' cc Y 1 . ' as Q ' ' cc . rv ' . I . ' .' , . ., J 7. v 'T - , ' .. . A x . , -Y . if . V g . . ' i T l I c ' ' ' z 1 ' . - - A L - - Q I - C u -k elaborate than ever before. Landscape gardners have transformed no man's land, ' . . . ' , 7 . A 7. Y , . N U C . ,. .. ' .' , J I s-' 1 - w. . -5 ' - .1 s C '- h . Q C . X X . C- g . V . - x ' -. 7 1 - -' 1 1 1 . 4 V . ' , . ,-

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Exams again. But this time understanding of what they are. An understanding that envelopes the whole drama as the curtain swings shut 'on the first act. Ac'r II-Sophomore: Curtain! The Women's College Campus again alive with figures running hither and thither-bright colored dresses-but this time no frightened faces- at least not among the Sophomores. There are happy faces that look to other happy faces. The thrill of being back with bright hopes for the new year. The play's the thing! To elect class officers-Alice Breme as president. Virginia Wilson as vice-president. lVIargaret James as secretary and Helen Dutter as treasurer. To look at the new players, the Freshmen, and to wonder at their stage- presence. To try to make the action more difficult by imposing strict Freshmen rules. Stunt Night as a take-off of a Country Fair. Dot Thiel up to her monkey business. lvlarion Ableman's freaks and her refreshment stand. And then there are horned-rimmed glasses for the Freshmen. Founders' Day with Alice Breme planting a tree-an added touch to the already beautiful set. Gown bearers for the big sisters and tea afterwards with Jane Nlatthis in charge. Again to the drama-the Christmas play, l'lVIimi Lights a Candlen, with Beulah Papperrnan and Niary Staving in rompers together with Gertrude Rosenberg stealing the show. To present a musicale-voices that are far from grand opera-Christmas carolling on the campus. Then to return for cocoa and crackers prepared by hflarguerite Heiss and Jean Wood-the cocoa made in a dishpan that sprank a leak. The thrill of being allowed to attend the Junior Prom-the gorgeousness of the ballroom scene. And again to the drama. The presentation of f'Their Husband in the Com- petitive Play contest, directed by Jane Yost. Sophomore Tea Dance put over by Alice Palmer, and then Nlay Day again with Anne Roberson, Virginia Wilson, and Hazel Darrell gracing the court. The Senior-Sophomore luncheon at Strath Haven Inn in Swarthmore-Debby Plummer as chairman-pink rose corsages. All too soon--Exams. W'arning curtain. The lantern parade. The Senior class hands down its colors4the responsibility of carrying them high. ACT III-j'uvzio1': Curtain! As players of the upper class they come on the scene-self- assurance. The action begins without delay. Class officers are re-elected. Tangible evidence of being grown up-of having little sisters and entertaining them at one of the college dramas- Three Cornered Nloonn-more evidence of being grown up-unlimited cuts, Stage movements are mapped out for the year. The Prom Committee is appointed-lvlarguerite Heiss, chairman. Favors- Anne Roberson. Invitations-Jean Wood and Debby Plummer. Grchestra--jane Yost. Then there is the Ring Committee, with Alice Pepper as chairman. Founders' Day and the handing down of class colors to the Freshmen. Inaugura- tion of a series of vocational guidance lectures under Jane Nlerritt. The Thanks- giving Banquet with different members of the class popping like Jack-in-the-boxes and telling what they are thankful for. And then the Prom-no action more colorful-no costume play more elaborate-nothing more exciting than to sail through the evening with johnny Brown and his Great iVhite Fleet. Twenty-Jix

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Betty came late. Her vcrv GAIL MARIE ANTOINIR Arts and Science Wilmington, Delaware French Club T, II, III, IV: Hcekey I, Ilg Volley Ball lg Baseball Ig Cerinan Club III, President IV. Gail is the girl who always has a smile. even when life appears darkest. Do you remember how she laughed with tears in her eyes telling us that Miss Robinson said, l'Let that be a lesson to you. when she missed the notice ol' her final exam in l l'he Novelp? Gail is one of the few persons who have the will-power to refuse an invitation just because she has some German to do. This good quality, and her many friends, caused her to be elected president of the German Club. Her favorite past-times are driving her green Clievvie roadster, knitting, and just studying in the library, Tfwevzty-eight MARION SYLVIA ABLEMAN Arts and Science Georgetown, Dclmuazz' Forum I, II, III, IV, Cabinet and Secretary III, TVQ Debating III, IV: E52 Playersg Production Stall of Plays I. II, IIT, IV: French Club Ig Outing Club I, IIQ Press Club III, IVQ Blue and Gold Staff IV, Senior Editor. Sentiment and love of mischief vie for lirst place character. You will always 'lind her a listener to your troubles, and never be friendly and sweet. She writes loo emotions, and can leave you with a in lVIarion's sympathetic too busy to ol the liner lump in your throat after reading. On the other hand she is an untiring worker, and an accom- plished debater, the backbone of the team really. She is the queen of college punsters, and at her height during time of stress, exam week. ELIZABE'1'I'I HELEN ARMSTRONG Arts and Science Rockrzzuay, Nz'-:a jersey E52 Players IV3 Production Staff of Plays III, IVQ Scenery Coni- mittce, Assistant Stage Manager, and Member nf Cast in Dark Tower IV: Clmirmzui of Scenery Book of Job IV and 'lIell Bent For Heaven IVQ Junior Class Competitive Playg May Court Ill. to us from William and Mary just two years too presence added dignity and poise to our class. Her llashing eyes and winning smile betray her brilliant wit and keen sense ol humor. It was not until B-larch of her lirst year that we realized her dramatic talent, then she took the part of the cursed Gertrude Stein in the prize winning -lunior Play. In her senior year she proved her ability as an actress by taking the feminine lead in :The Dark Tower. l