Washington Seminary - Facts and Fancies Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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CLIPPINGS FROM THE MISSEMMA 2 T H E M 1 s s E M M A - l 9' S 1 I 1 T H E M I S S E M M A A Courlmg They Will C0 Q 1-unlined mon'hly at Allman, Georgia, by the swarms ol By NANCY BMNYON .34 Ah' but doesnw she look sweet in yi ,Lf w 'h 'g ' semm 1885 those immense sleeves and that ' 6 ' 'sc ' 'y 'eH u Hciddap there, Dobbins' Creak, My Sailor lint. He honegl her . Creak, Creak, clamp, clomp, clamp, Skirts wouldnt get tangled in the EDITORIAL STAFF ELIZABETH TRESEDER 4, .... .. .... .. FRANCES Younc EMILY TIMMERMAN ,,,,, MARY FRANCES xwrz-:sn ALMA xmcm' ,... . Mnnr i:1,izAaE1'1-i mass JANE BRO0KS,....., Amor-1 ARMSTRONG BETTY LEE . ..,.,... ..... ELIZABETH HOLCOMB BABS ZUBER ,.,... , TOMMIE QUIN ,. RACHEL BURTON ., JULIA HOYT . , ELIZABETH COURSEY FLORENCE KEEN ., CHRISTINE THIESEN ,, FRANCES AUSTIN '33 MISS MILDRED DAVIS ...Editor-in-Chief Managinl! Editor Feature Editor News Editor News Relwrter . News Reporter News Reporter . News Relmrter Editor ,. ,.... . ..,.....,....,.. Literary ..Assistant Exchange Editor ,, , . ., Athletics Editor ,Assistant Athletics Editor ,Humor Editor ,Assistant Humor Editor Editor Boarding Department Editor . Red Cross Representative , . ,. Alumnae Editor Faculty Adviser BUSlNlBS STAFF HELEN LOWNDES ..,..,... .. .... ...,... ,...... , . , ..,.. ......,.........,. , ..,... Business Manager BEVERLY ROGERS ........, ..... ..... , . ,.Auilunt Business Manager DOROTHY SANDFORD ..... ,,.,,,,.,, A ssistant Business Manller IARTHA BURNETT ......... . ,..,... Assistant Business Manager Member of Georgia Scholastic Press Association Member of Atlanta High School Press Association The school paper expresses the personality of the school, which, In itself, expresses the individual personalities of us all. In order to render I true and real picture of the whole student body it is neces- sary that each and every one of you contribute a part of your per- sonality ua this publication. Whether it be a thought, a suggestion, a criticism, n news article, or an advertisement, your interest shows that you belong and are adding' your force of character to the little com- munity we call school. There is a box situated on the left of the main entrance in the study hall where your contribution may be placed. Moat of your time is spent here during nine months of the year. Being interested in the school's activities and undertakings is part of tho game. Help ta make it you and with that it will become us, the voice of all. It will then portray A helpful, vivleious group which can and will exist. ' Girls, realize that beauty means little: money means nothingg and sense and intellect are inadequate without the quality of culture. Culture is acquired and developedg it is not inherited like grace and prettiness. It is not taught like lessons. Culture must come from your heart and be built from your soul. Culture is the foundation of personality and individuality. Are we cultured or must we begin now? We have the material. so let us each acquire that necessary faculty. College is one of tlifmain steps in life and must bertifken seriously. If one is pleasant, willing to do the best one can regardless of what turns up, she'll find all things will turn out better. College stands for a number of things: years of preparation that stand between high school and 'being out on one's own. Happiness lies in the manner in which one lives. Let us try to become girls that any college would be willing to welcome as an example. In a recent issue of the Junior Journal under the section, News Notes and Comments, a commendable paragraph was written in praise gf the' work being done by the girls in Washington Seminary for the year. Recognition is always an incentive to harder work. For these last few weeks let's see how much we can accomplish. -Christene Thiesen '34. Mile after mile, slowly travelling ,0hll'l- Women HlWlYS WOT! S0 along a dusty road on a summer afternoon, for the young man who took off his hat and mopped has face with his handkerchief. My, what a blistering hot day! Would he never get there? He grew more impatient as time wure on. He was a young man in love and on his way to pay his weekly visit. He had left Conyers, Georgia, at four o'clock in the morning and would reaclmhis destination at six o'clock in the evening, a distance of thirty- eight miles. Four-thirty o'clock, Atlanta. He tied his horse to the hitching post outside the hotel, and went inside to freshen up and eat dinner. Back in his buggy, he continued his journey. Giddap there, Dob- bin. Creak, creak, creak, clomp, clump, clomp. At last he was in sight of the house. He could see her on the porch. Now he was in the yard. Six o'clock. It had taken him four- teen hours tu make the journey. Well, for such a distance, that was pretty good time. At nine o'clock he left to make the journey back to Atlanta to spend the night at the hotel where he had engaged a room. At two o'clock the next afternoon he start- ed homeward in order to be on time for work the following morning. 1895 Daisy, Daisy, Qve me your an- swer, do. Mounted on a bicycle, a young man wearing a new striped suit and a new straw hat, was hum- ming merrily as he pedaled along the avenue. He, too, was a young man in love and,was on his way to take her riding on his bicycle Ulm- , tw ,. . A- I ff 2 Zag!! ,C CMA? The other day Dr. Robinson, of Goucher College, said, Your girls are so intelligent looking, so inter- ested, and so well 'mamwred that I almost thought I was seeing college girls through the other end of the telescope-just smaller. DEATH By BF-'ITY LEE '34 !Death is a promotion For those worthy ones Who, M5118 into the pattern Of ideal life, pass on At the call of God Into a perfectness Where kindness and beauty domi- nate, Shaving aside the littleness ol earthlings. many skirts anyway. They rode round and round the park, meeting other couples on sim- ilar vehicles, smiling and nodding to each other. And so passed the day. 1905 Chug, chug, chug, toot, toot. Everybody out of the way for here comes an automobile! It's John out to take Elizabeth for a drive. He's in goggles and cap and linen duster. There he goes by an an ourageous speed! Fifteen miles an hour! Think of it! Now here they come back. Eliz- abeth is wrapped in linen duster and flaming veils. It seems that she would be afraid to ride in that thing so fast. lt might explode! But there she is smiling and wav- ing her hands at friends as they go chug-chugging out of sight. 1925 Beep-beep! The green roadster pulled up at the curb. A slam of the front door, out bounced Peggy from the house. And they were ul? down the high- way doing eighty miles an hour. Some stepper, this baby! 1935 Br-ring! Why Paul, you're supposed to be in New York, but come in. What are you doing here in Los An- geles7 I left last night at seven-thirty, and here I am at eleven. I flew my own plane. If you'll grab a hat, I'll show you a bird's eye view of Los Angeles! Okay, I'll be with you in A minute. As time progresses-what next? i..w5 Aviatrix' Personality AMELIA EARHART Impresses Reporters By FMN Ynrs Four trembling girls advanced hesitantly along one of the corri- dors of the Biltmore Hotel and timidly knocked at the door ol room 845, on Saturday morning, Febru- ary 3. The uncertainty of these otherwise fearless girls was caused by the fact that they were, in just a few seconds, to interview none other than Amelia Earhart, most famous of all women flyers. Why can't the Walking Wiener St'- ds take a friendly hint?

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CLIPPINGS FROM THE MISSEMMA Ediiml l1'yJ1iA N MlI.Llill The Missemma VOLUME Xu WASHINGTON SEMINARY, ATLANTA, GA,, Novmviasa T0 M AY S NUMBERS Z 3 Y- -LES T' I I may CUNTRIBUTES Display of Dresses Made By Girls Class Omccrs Rule X who was the to die Needle- work Guild, with his mother, the former Margaret King, '3l, show- ing his first contribution. Ruben Marlin. Jr., youngest contributor Junior Red Cross Seminary Enrollment Reaches l00 l Mark It should he a matter of great pride to tho faculty and student body to know that our school ranks at the very top in its Red Cross activities. No organization can ln-ttrr a rating uf l0U'Qf in mum- bership enrollment, Washington Seminary has this highly commend- ablo distinction. The school has also shown a considerable interest in other Jun- iur Red Cross projects. Elizabeth Coursey made very attractive place cards for tho American Junior Red Cross State Conference luncheon held at the Henry Grady Hotel on October 10. A large percentage of' tho students were enthusiastic over filling the Red Cross boxes for the juniors in other parts of the world, - .1 M-m.i.. , Boarders Bulletin The Boarders have organized a club known as the Dormitory . ' Il have charge of ' ' o p e n house and set definite d a t e a for these Sunday a f' t e r - noons. This club will also take care of Demons This club wi fxxw- '1 , W. . IMS the Boarders page in the Annual. In Chapel For Needlework Guild The annual needlework display was held on Wednesday, November 15, in chapel, by the girls of the sewing classes. Each girl showed a child's dress with bloomers or slip to match, which she had made. These garments were for the Needlework Guild. For twenty-five years, the Semi- nary has been a member of the National Needlework Guild, whose headquarters are in Philadelphia. The Seminary was the sixth unit Facts and Fancies '33 Wills Honor Rating Facts and Fancivs, annual for the class of l033, received first class honor rating or excellent in the National Scholastic Press As- sociation meeting held at Chicago October 13, 14, 15. This press as- sociation is the largest in the world with membership over several thous sand schools and colleges. Washington Seminary is one of the few secondary schools of Geor- gia which holds a membership. The financial development of this year book was given 1004 rating due to the perseverance and eco- nomic qualities of Margaret Hol- comb liusines mana cr. Christmas Tree Brings Cheer to Children of The Salvation Army Ornzinienlrd Tree Gives Brilliant Effect To Chapel Today the Seminary begins the Holiday Season by spreading Christmas cheer among the little Salvation Army children, For many years it has been the custom of the school to play Santa Claus to n number of children who would not otherwise be remem- bered at this joyful time, As the little boys and girls enter thc room their eyes grow big and sparkle with delight at the sight of the Christmas tree loaded down with toys and goodies. Tho tree is indeed a wonderful sight, with its shining tinsel and bright colored lights. The kiddies say scarcely u word in their timid- ity and excitement but each one's face lights up with a smile as he or she receives a bulging stocking, filled with candy, nuts, toys, and fruit. organized in Atlanta. The interest in the contributions to this charity increases each year both in the number and quality of the gifts. The girls of the boarding depart- ment and the teachers, as well as tho girls of tha sewing classes, make the garments that they give.- Some of those who cannot sew, buy a dress or a piece of underwear to give. Others give money, which is used to buy linen for the hospitals of Atlanta. Seminary Guests of Tales at Mills And Quarries Miss Margaret Tate, a Seminary alumna, and Mr. Steve Tate, her brother, entertained the Seminary faculty and students delightfully at Tate, Ga., Friday, November 3. A visit through the mills and a tour of the quarries were the out-N standing events of the trip. The procession of automobilesn headed iby Mr. Scott, left the city at 11 o'clock. The travelers ar- rived at Tate at 2 o'clock and im- mediately went to the main school' building where a reception had been planned for them , , After greetings had been ex- changed, refreshments were served. A Course in Finished Marble The visitors then rode over to the mills where they were divided into groups. Each groirp was con- ducted through the mill by one of the hosts. The Seminary girls listened eagerly to the explanations of the different parts of the mill and were greatly interested in the cutting and polishing of the mar- ble. Editor of Emory Wheel Host to Missemma StaH At ,Journal Building Cordially Assisted by Mr. W. S. Gregory, Political Writer Boisieuillet Jones, editor-in-chief of The Emory Wht-al, the oiiicial paper of Emory University, made arrangements for The Missvmmo staff to go through the plant of one of Atlanta's leading newspa- pers, The Atlanta Journal, on Thursday, November 2. The staff of twenty girls headed by Miss Mildred Davis, faculty ad- viser, met Boisfeuillet at the For- ln Great NRA Parade xrade in its history on October 4 10 000 people marched and rode for four hours clown Peachtree Street to the City Hall, acclaiming the NRA a triumph. Every corpora- tion, institution, and school de- 'larcd a holiday and entered march- ers, decorated cars, or floats- Ap- proximately 200,000 people lined the sidewalks to view the proces- sion. The Seminary was represented by tive beautifully decorated cars containing officers of the upper classes, The cooperation of the girls' parents in lending their cars was much appreciated. Atlanta saw the most spectacular pz ' ' . ' ' ' - r . - ' ' l Twenty-four Graduates Seek Higher Learning Twenty-four out of forty-nina graduates of the class of '33 en- tered schools and colleges through- out the country this fall. The girls are widely distributed, eight choos- ing to continue their studies in Georgia, five in Virginia, four ln Washington, D. C., two in Florida, two in Pennsylvania, and one each in Alabama, Tennessee, and Cali- fornia. Following is the list of schools and colleges they entered: Patty Langston, Stamford Uni- versity, Calif.: Claire Bullock and Dorothy Dent, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Vs.: Barbara Massey, Agnes Scott Col- lege, Decatur, Ga.: Katherine Scott, Wesleyan College, Macon, Ga.' Joyce Smith, Hollins College, Va.: Lucile Wilson, Oglethorpe Univer- sity, Ga.: Ethel Cox, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.: Marie Camp and Elizabeth Holsombach, Cox College, College Park, Ga.: Emily Bratton, State Teachers Col- lege, Harrisonburg, Va.: Ellen Fleming and Virginia Merry, Flori- da State College, Tallahassee, Fla.: Jean Pennington, Woman's Col- lege, Montgomery, Ala.: Eleanor Terhune, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.: Claire Haverty and Anne Alston, Ogontz School, Rydal, Pa.: Julia Beers, Gunstan Hall, AQRUWIIHF lFairmont School, Wash- ington: Margaret Holcomb, Sweet Briar College, Va.: Frances Du. rand and Henrietta Wilkerson, Draughon's Business School, At- lanta: Leone Brooks, High Museum School of Art, Atlanta.

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CLIPPINGS FROM THE MISSEMMA 3 Senior Party Success A grand and glorious Christmas party was Eriven by the Seniors in the gym Wednesday, December 13, A Christ- mas t r e e , covered with silver tinsel and m a n y colored orna- ments stood - ' in one corner. ln front of this the tiny tots of the kindergar- ten danced. F , . -:xii A large turkey was raffled oil' and brought great happiness to the lucky winner. Food in abun- dance was enjoyed by all. Santa Claus was the delight of the young- er children. Everyone proclaimed that the class of '34 really knows just how to give a party. Extra Holiday Given For Success of Drive The seniors put the Annual Drive over with the co-operation of the high school and the lower classes. Besides success, this means an ex- tra Enster holiday. . After each senior had brought her subscription and the class had secured a large percent of adver- tisements, the Drive was on. Three cheers for the Sophomoresl They came in first place with 73 N329 of thc class subscribing to the An- nual. The Juniors were awarded the second place with a percentage of 66 WSW. The Freshman Class came third with s rating of 52 4!23'7ep the Sub-Sophomores fourth with a rating of 47 4!lO'7p. The Seventh Grade was lifth with a rating of 46 21394. ' Since the beginning of the drive, two weeks before, the mercury in the thermometer on the ad and subscription posters steadily climbed close to the top. The mer- cury in the advertising thermome- ter boiled over with more than S250 worth of ads. The subscription one rose nearly to the margin with al- most l50 subscriptions. ' fifteen mlm for the Annual Staff, and fifteen 'rahs for Mrs. Heath, faculty adviser! Mrs. Drew, Arlisl, Enlhralls History of Art Class The History of Art Class had an interesting experience last ,week when Miss Nora Belle took them to visit thc High Museum of Art. Paintings by Mrs. Barneswell Drew were on exhibition. The class was pleasantly surprised to Find Mrs. ll'-w herself awaiting them. THE MISSEMMA Traditional Christmas Dinner Given Boarders By Miss Emma Candle Ceremony Adds Beauty To Scene One of the oldest traditions of the Seminary is the Christmas din- ner given by Miss Emma for the boarders and the faculty with their husbands, or other escorts. This beautiful and impressive cele- bration takes place on the last night before the school closes for the Christmas holidays. There is always much fun and merry-mak- ing. The first party took place about ten years ago with Miss Sharp in charge of affairs. These doings of the boarders were to be kept a se- cret from Miss Emma: so, when this dear lady was absent, there was much scurrying about in order that the girls might practice carols Combined Dramatic Clubs Give Program of Plays The Senior and Junior Dramatic Club members presented four en- tertaining and delightful one act plays, Friday evening, March 23, in the Seminary auditorium. The program commenced with The Truth About Jane with a cast from the Junior Club. The action took place in the living-room of the home of Mrs. Wilming, acted by Betty Yopp. Other parts were taken by Florence Kennedy, Aline Macey, Virginia Willis, George Dargan, the modern girl, Elizabeth Fuller, her aunt, and Nancy Schwab. George Dargan, took the part of a modern young girl The second play, Bargains, was presented by three persons-Joan 'Root, the first shop lifterg Mimi Bopp. the second shop lifter: and Sara Louise Baker, the waitress. This play was such a success that it will be presented April 13 and 14 at the Biltmore for the Georgia Teachers Association. A play of typical rural life called Jus! Folks was given by the .Iunior and Senior Club members. The cast included Marion Walker, Char- lotte Sage, Gladys Cook, Betty Lee, Ruth Shannon, Florance Keen, Vir- ginia Murray, and Bess L'Engle. Marion Walker as Grandma, act- ed her part admirably as did Betty Lee, known as Peter, This play will he given again for the Busi- ness Woman's Circle of St. Mark's Church, April 10. ' On the Way Home appropriately concluded the program. The whole act took part in an imaginary car, with a boy, Louise Duke, and a girl, Helen Aycock, riding home The Charm School To Be Presented The Masque and Wig Dramatic Club makes this first official an- nouncement of their forthcoming presentation of The Charm School, written by Alice Duer Mil- ler and Robert Milton, which will be directed by Miss Ruth Draper. The Tech Marionettes are assist- ing in the production. The play is a light romantic com- edy concerning five young men who attempt to run a girls' boarding school. Helen Clarke and Emily Timmerman play the feminine leads. Freddie Fuchs is the youth- ful owner of the school. The rest of the cast includes Pat Allen, Gladys Cook, Joan Root, Mimi Bopp, Martha Gordy, Helen Bell, Alma Knight, and Mary Elizabeth Barge. Among Tech Marionettes in the cast are 'Bob Rowan, Jimmy Dougherty, Bob Johnson, Jim Markley, and Harry Kupiac. ,Ioan Root Selected As Leading Lady in Senior Play Polly With u. Past by George Middleton and Guy Bolton will be presented by the Senior class on or about May 10, under the direction of Miss Draper. With the excep- tion of two male characters, the cast has been chosen as follows: Harry Richardson-Bob Rowen. Rex Van Zile-Roland Murray. Prentice Van Zile-Bill Rosa- mond. Clay Cullum-Jimmy Dougherty. Commodore Bob Parker-Jimmy Markley. Polly Shannon-Joan Root. , Mrs. Martha Van Zile-Mimi Bopp. Myrtle Davis-Pat Allen. Mrs. Clementine Davis-Elizir beth L'Engle. Pnrkvr, u maidh-Marguerite Rod- dey. Oral English Class Will Give Party To' -Help Child Mrs. W. W. Davison Tells Class About Child Unable to Talk Plans for a benefit bridge party March 6 are under way in the Oral English class. The object of the project is to raise sulhcient funds to carry on the speech education of an afllicted child, June, who at the present time has little use of bodily muscles and almost no use of words. Senfor Recognition Day. Made Annual Custom Through Success Each year one class moves on to make room for those who are fol- lowing step by step. But before this revolution there must always be a day when the seniors reign supreme--a day on which they have the power to don the magic cloak of tutorship, a cloak of ques- tion-prooi armor, which enables them to teach any class that con- tains a senior, This day of days is the newly established Senior Recognition Day. lt was a gala day indeed when Tuesday, March 6, rolled around, warm and sunny clear, an ideal day for all teachers to feel the truant urge. Mr. Scott foresaw that difficulty and requested of the faculty that they attend their classes as usual just in case there should be a few holes in the ques- tioneproof armor. Miss Roddey, .Senior president, took charge of Mrs. Fisher's realm at 8:30 and conducted chapel. After chapel Mr, Scott gave a short talk explaining the purpose of the day and its real signilicance. It was then that every gli in the school resolved earnestly to make the day a success. Because of this spirit of loyal co-operation the seniors were able to achieve dis' tinction as amateur teachers. Several Seniors Earn Extra Easter Holiday A large number of seniors earned an extra holiday at Easter for high scholastic standing. This sen- ior privilege was granted by Miss Emma to all seniors making an average of A from March 9 until Easter. The girls who made the averages necessary to gain the holiday were Genevieve Baird, Mimi Bopp, Dora Bowden, Dorothy Emerson, Sara Hopkins, Helen Knight, Bess L'En- gle, Virginia Murray, Claire Neu- hoff, Marguerite ltoddey, .loan Root, Christine Thiesen, Virginia Toombs, Frances Young, Anne Walker, Annie Lou Whitaker. Elizabeth Treseder. Seniors lo the Fore In Charley Contest The seniors have again scored first in important contests. Their class dues were collected before others of any other class. ln the volleyball tournament they won by 3 lm-gg margin. In the first match, they defeated the sophomores by a score of 21-8. Next they defeated the juniors in the best two uut of three games. Virginia Murray captained the team. I