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

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THE MI SSEMMA 3 Seminary Circle Visits Tallulah Falls School The Junior Tallulah Falls Circle of Washington Seminary made a most interesting trip to the Tallu- lah Falls Industrial School. Fri- day, October 5. The purpose of the trip was to note the progresis of the mountain boys and girls. Though it rained the entire day, the visitors were all present when time came for the delicious dinner the school gavc them. During the meal the boys and girls of the Tallulah Falls School sang school songs. After dinner several boys from the Emory Glec Club were kind enough to put on a program, which really ended by having the Tallu- lah boys and girls entertain with a square dance. The Seminary girls joined them, knowing very little about square dancing, much to the surprise of the Tallulah boys and girls. After this unusual experience, the Seminary girls went to King- wood in Clayton, where they were the guests of Mrs. Akers, Ida's mother, for the night. At 10:30 they arrived, their plans being to go to bed. But never did they think of sleeping until 3:30, when they Finally went to bed, after singing, eating apples, popping corn, and roasting marshmallows. The next morning they were exceedingly happy to find one clear blue spot in the sky, meaning a fair trip home. Mrs. Akers was a wonder- ful hostess and everyone thorough- ly enjoyed the trip. Exchanges The Tatler of Boys' High School has a front page that rates a sec- ond glance because of its symmet- rical arrangement. Tl1ere's a column in The Tech High Rainbow called The Scrap Book that quotes wise sayings heard 'round town. The Girls High Times printed a picture, Ladies of the Past, that brings back memories of an almost forgotten day. Special notice should be given to a column in The Clarion. The title of it is Markings of Students on School Furniture Determine Large- ly Their Character Traits. Let that be a timely warning, girls. Dolls Entertained at Party Given by Lower Grades The first, second, and third grades were hostesses at a doll party Friday, January 18. Each small mama was requested to bring her favorite child. Some appeared with two dolls because they couldn't decide which doll was the favorite! All the Susies and Arabellas, though they were of many different shapes and sizes, joined in the various games. PEACI-ITRE E PRATTLE Do you know that there are live seniors who are planning on mar- rying during the summer months? Good work, girls! its-rear Mary Elizabeth not only has one Theta but the whole clan-oh! those eyes. -li 'K' 'lt fl Famous Nicknames and Expressions John Mahan-'tBennie the Rat . Tom Eve- Whiskey Tom . Charlie Daunals- The Brute . Alvin Cates- The Walking Bot- llc . Charlie Yates- Bucket Head . Beverly Bailey- Fat Folks . Dave Connally- Rabbit . Rachel Burton- Apple Cheeks . Ethel Erwin- Hush I ! ! Anne Gray- Think I'll go to school today! u Annette Hightower - Gosh Dog . Student Body- Will 2:10 never come? I 'll' Ol' 'I' Mrs. Johns: We're cooking welsh rarebit today. Elizabeth Coursey Cto desk- matelz We would, and I hate rab- bit! More power to Lucille Willis, who can meet a young man in the afternoon and have him ask her to Carolina Homecoming by night- fall! U -lv It l' We wonder who's best man in the younger Hoyt's heart--Tom, Billy, or Gay? it lr it if Loves That Go On Forever Marjorie Hames-Billy Thomas. Sally Jenkins-Tom Fuller. Frances Butters-Wright Paulk. Martha Gordy-Marion Brooke. Katherine Gray-Alfred Kennedy. I' fl' K' X We hear Roy Gatchell has Mi- riam Croft's heart well on tire. 'X' Y 'lt 'K' We wonder if the spark of love is still 0'Beirning in Rachel's heart? We would also like to know, dear editor, just what OS-l-OB-I-OC:1B+RB means, lass! Ask Martha Fuller how she made time with the sheik of the town. If you possess a great deal of curiosity, you might also ask her whose pin she is wearing. aries-it What will be the outcome of the battle between the Senior and the Postgraduate over a certain SAE? ZA' Club to Sponsor Sports Night March 22 Sports night will be held March 22 as a climax to the Seminary athletic season. On this night the A Club will give a program of pyramids and tumbling. The win- ners of first and third place in the volley ball tournament will play against tl1c winners of second and fourth place in an exhibition volley ball game. The fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades will have a dumbbell drill. The high of the Seminary will com- jumpers pete to ree who jumps the highest. Robin Hoods of the school for high score in an arch- and the will try ery contest. Bergmann Players Bring Hilarious Comedy to Study Hall She stoops to Conquer, Oliver Goldsmith's hilarious comedy, was presented before the student body by the Bergmann Players on Thursday, October 25. This play has stood the test of two centuries and to this day its com- of drama, edy remains as fresh and as amus- ing to a twentieth century audi- ence as it did to those who wit- nessed the original performance in 1773. Costumed in the period and en- acted by a stellar company of pro- fessional players, this comedy of the 18th century gave an hour of delightful entertainment. Classes Tie for First Place in Red Cross The annual Junior Red Cross membership drive was held on Oc- tober 11. Everyone responded with great enthusiasm. By eight o'clock on that morning the school had joined 100 per cent. Because of the tie for first place, all the high school classes will receive points for the Charlie contert. In the school elections the follow- ing girls were chosen representa- tives to serve on the Junior Red Cross council. Marion Walker-President of Council. Rosemary Hawk-Senior. lane FranklinMJunior. Florence Jones-Sophomore A. Julia Black- Sophomore B. Jean Kerr-Freslr man. Patricia Stodghill-Grades 7 and 8. Betty Regenstein-Grades 3, 4, and 5. Miss Martin is sponsor of Junior Red Cross work. Fifty Red Cross Christmas boxes were filled. They were sent to European countries where they will be given at Christmas time to less fortunate children. Party Given for Grades Honors Miss Downing Miss Alice Downing was honor guest at a party given for the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades by Miss Scott, Miss Starke, and Miss Sharpe. The party was given at recess on February 21 in the par- or. Dr. Holt of Rollins Relates Experiences Dr. Holt, of Rollins College, Win- ter Park, Florida, gave the Semi- nary girls an interesting talk, such as was hardly expected on a blue Monday. He spoke of his experi- ences as a student, newspaper re- porter, and a college president. He had found that in the infor- mal discussions of a newspaper of- fice, he learned more than in the formal classes of college. In this the idea of es- to be conducted basis. He un- this he must be college, but, as way he formulated tablishing a college on an entirely new derstood that to do the president of the Dr. Holt declared, I never thought one would be fool enough to ask me. When Rollins College asked him to become its president, he realized that in this small college he would be able to test his theory: that the three essentials of a perfect col- lege are the teacher, the pupil, and the place. The place he considered least im- portant. Ilis first thought, after be- coming president of Rollins, was to remodel the campus. He wanted an architect who had already proven his ability. Therefore, instead of asking the advice of friends, he himself searched for the man he wanted. The teacher and the pupil, in Dr. Holt's opinion, are of equal value in the process of learning. From experience, he had found that one learns more from someone who is helpful and sympathetic than from one who is learned but dis- tant and reserved. Ten Years Ago W Quotation: The eighth grade of 1924-25 organized a club called Seminary Seminoles. Getting the club organized they decided to elect the officers by a majority vote but had to cast several ballots before the following odicers were decided on: president, Betty Mitchell: vice- president, Helen Noble: secretary, Maxine Moody: treasurer, Dorothy Collier-8th Grade Reporter. TODAY Helen Noble, the pres- ent Mrs. Henry Hirsch, has a daughter, Barbara, in our kinder- garten. Quotation: The following sixth graders were initiated into the Bluebird Club: Betty Watson- Scott, Frances Morton, Barbara Case, and Ruth Wight. One of the initiation stunts was that no one could laugh: Betty Watson-Scott was the girl who laughed the most and was punished by having to an- swer 'Yes' for the answer to every question asked her-6th Grade Reporter. TODAY Frances Morton recent- ly married W. R. Massengale at Hefiin, Ala.

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2 THE MISSEMMA THE MISSEMMA Published monthly at Atlanta, Georgia, by the students of Washington Seminary c a copy--SI.00 per annum RACHEL BURTON ...... MARTHA GORDY ..... MARTHA FULLER .,,.. NANCY MOODY MARY HARRISON BETTY BARLOW ........,. BRYANT HOLSEN BECK ........Assistant Feature MARGARET RANKIN ,.,..,.. ELINOR WILKINSON .,... PEGGY HUGHES ......,..... TOMMIE QUIN .......,. JANE FRANKLIN ,...... MARTHA BURNETT ...,... BARBARA GREEN ...... GERTRUDE DICKEY ....,,. EDWINA JOHNSTON MARION WALKER .,.,....A.,. EDITORIAL STAFF .. ........ ............w.,....... ..... . . .-.. .........., Editor-in-Chief ........Mana5ing Editor Editor REPORTERS CATHERINE CAMPBELL GEORGIA ADAMS ASSOCIATE EDITORS .........................Feature .........................Litera ry .............................Exchange .........Assistant Exchan ge ..........................AthIetics .........Assistant Athletics ...........,.....Assistant Humor ...............,................Boarding Department , ....... Student Representative of Red Cross MISS MILDRED DAVIS .......... ,,,. ,... ,......,.... - .....,,......,..,,..,., F a c ulty Adviser BUSINESS STAFF ANNETTE HIGHTOWER ...,,,......,.......................,..,.,...,......,,.... .,,,.,, B usiness Manager ASSISTANTS ANNE LITTLEPAGE .IEANETTE GILHAM LUCIA EWING Member of Georgia Scholastic Press Association Member of Atlanta High School Press Association Volume XIII I934-l935 Numbers I-6 A SCHOOL newspaper expresses the personality ot' a school. Through The Missemma, we are endeavoring to keep always present in the minds of the students our ideals and our ambitions as well as a record of happy school days at the Seminary. The Missemma is your paper. In order that it may be truly the voice of the school we invite each and every student to use it as a means of expressing her own opinions and suggestions. HAVE you ever wondered what caused Miss Schaeffer to start her beautiful scrapbook? It happened this way: Several years ago, Miss Emma, having seen the many pictures of Seminary girls which appear so frequently in the papers, declared that she wished she could save them. From this remark Miss Schaeffer received the inspiration to start a scrapbook for Miss Emma's birth- day on May 9. She had no particular theme for the book until she found one on a day when Miss Emma was showing her gardens to a guest. The visitor having complimented her on the lovely gardens, Miss Emma laughed and invited the guest to see her real garden on May Day -meaning of course, her girls. It was then that Miss Schaeffer decided to have as a frontispiece a lovely Hower design. The beautiful cover which now graces the book was designed and exe- cuted by Miss Butler. Miss Schaetl'er's original book grew so rapidly that, at present, it is divided into two separate books--one containing pictures from the rotogravure section, and the other, pictures in regular black and white print. A graduates, AS time comes have been take this third book, which contains pictures of children of Seminary has also been started. goes on the demand for left-handed manicure scissors be- more and more pressing, because, since the depression, we forced to discharge our multitude of manicurists and under- manual labor ourselves. Have you ever been the piteous and unfortunate victim of a liangnail on the right hand? If you have, you realize the utter impossibility of clipping that one tiny portion of the nail without amputating the entire fingertip. But with left-handed scissors, gone would be the grotesque facial expressions, gone the con- tortions of elbow and tongue, gone the weariness and fatigue that fol- low such exertion, and gone that final moment of exasperation when the scissors are Hung to the floor with a loud exclamation and you rush to the phone to call the familiar number of your favorite manicurist. Moods and Males Have you ever happened to ob- serve the various expressions on the faces of our fellow students during study hall? A scientific in- vestigation along that line would undoubtedly result in interesting and amazing discoveries. With this thought in mind, we undertake to analyze some of the more marked facial expressions noticed during the times supposedly dedicated to the furtherance of education's sa- cred cause. The rather vague and dreamy stare across an open Cicero book and into the indefinite beyond in- variably denotes the successful love affair, memories of Sunday night's past - but - ever - intriguing delights, and those anticipations that make a week of French irregular verbs and simultaneous quadratics at least bearable. A puzzled but self-satisned frown generally means that the ob- ject of our earnest contemplation is attempting to decide between the attractions of Tom's scintillating personality and J'ohn's Cadillac sixteen. Another reason for a per- plexed glare at an inoffensive ge- ometry or algebra book as the case may be is the weighty question of whether or not to accept that pin. Glamour is all very well in its way but on a dance floor one depends on that stag line whose complex male minds balk at the thought of any- body who happens to be sewed up. Perhaps the most interesting of all the varied contortions assumed by the lovesick female is that tear- ful look that wrings the heart- strings of all observers. This soul- ful gaze reveals at once that the object of all adoration is either miles away and hasn't written for two days, or else conveys the tragic thought that the course of true love has ceased to run smoothly, and the downcast student is consumed with regret for those rash words that were never meant to sound that way. CWhy doesn't he phone?l The silence of study hall is sud- denly shattered by the vigorous ringing of the bell. Visions melt as breath into the wind, and those who burn incense at the altar of learning depart to delve further into the private lives of triangles and trapezoids. Martha Fuller '35. SEMINARY PERSONALITIES Seminary girls have always been known for their talents. A new Seminary girl is doing her part in the Glee Club to uphold this. She is Miriam Croft, whose foremost talent is found in her voice. Miriam says that she has been studying voice a little over a year, with Mrs. Kurt Mueller. She can also play the piano and can accompany herself when necessary. Our Poets To a Caterpillar By Catherine Campbell '35 O lowliest of creeping things- Thou creature born of earth, Who to leafy branches clings Awaiting strange rebirth! Enclosed within thy self-made tomb Wrapped in death-like sleep, Throughout the chill of winter's gloom No vigil dost thou keep. At last with spring's perfumed return, A change comes over theeg The spark of life again doth burn- Thou creepest forth to see! O, the wonder Time hath wrought- A worm thou art no more! The freedom that thy spirit sought Hath giv'n thee wings to soar! Belated Question By Elinor Wilkinson '35 I waited all day for the mail. Did any come? No, not a sign. I'd hoped that maybe on this day He'd send a. note on which he'd say, Oh, be my Valentine! Just wait till I grow older, And he implores, Be mine! I'll shake my head because that day I waited in vain for him to say, Oh, be my Valentine! Unbelievable Believe it or not, one of the most interesting and amusing experi- ences I have ever had was collect- ing ads one afternoon last week. Into one store and out the next, I heard stories of good times and hard ones. In one, the depression had lightened, but not enough to resume advertising. Mr. Staystub- born Scrooge is doing all he can to keep his grandmother abroad. On to a beauty parlor for an ad. Mrs. Xmackadurp seemed not to understand exactly what was wanted, and immediately launched into a torrent of rather doubtful English concerning my compan- ion's and my complexions. We were too grateful that we could not understand exactly what she said, but we got the general idea, and emerged literally smothered by boxes of come-hither cosmetics, and jars of Delectable Dessert night creams-plus an ad. So, take it from one who knows-if you want a new kind of afternoon filled with variety, go after your ads. This is not an advertisement. Margaret Rankin '36,

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4 THE MISSEMMA SCOREBOARD SUPPORT YOUR BASKET-BALL TEAM Miss Ligon's volley-ball point hook revealed the fact that Mary Helmer had made 28 serves and 116 returns. This is 24 more than Tommie Quin who had 37 serves and 83 returns. Nina Fuller took third place as high scorer with 26 serves and 71 returns. The Zuber twins tied for fourth place with an average of ZS serves and 39 re- turns. 4 fl' -X' Mr. Becket, the pro at Brookha- ven, is very much interested in Dorothy Kirby's progress in bas- ket-ball. He thinks it is speeding up her golf game. 'X' i- -X- Saturday, January 26, the Semi- nary went up against what is con- sidered the best team Athens has had in a long time and came out with a 24 to 13 victory. The Seminary is to be congratu- lated for its spirit and cooperation in spite of the loss of some of its players. The line-up was: Seminary C245 Athens High f13J It would be impossible to over rate the important part Judy King, a Seminary alumna, has played in putting Dixie on the map in the horse-show world. About this time last year, Judy became interested in a group of hackney horses con- sisting of two pairs of horses and one pair of ponies. Judy bought these horses. This winter she has already taken about 27 blue rib- bons and numerous others in a cir- cuit through New York, Toronto, and Canada. 'I 'l' 'X The opening basket-ball game marked the beginning of another dazzling basket-ball career. You played a great game, Georgia! -me-use Edith Reed, the tall eighth grade center, made a superb showing in the inter-class basket-ball games. Now Miss Ligon has an eye on her for future varsity material. xx-is Adams Ml Efikford IGeorgia Oliver recently compli- gaqge film ?lTh' 49, mented the members of the basket- Fslfsfr Eiiwiggs ball squad and the cheer leaders at Quin Tucker a party at the Piedmont Driving Holsenbeck Stegeman Club. The party was given after SubstitutionsxseminaryI Kirby the game with Newnan High School. CZJ, Hightower 185, Oliver. Athens Music was furnished by Graham High: Bryant C4J, Barron, Cowan. Jackson. Oral English Class Members of Annual Staf Lunches at Tavern Present Skit to Announce --- Ad, Subscription Drive The Oral English class lunched at the Tavern Tea Room Decem- ber 18. The purpose of this un- usual procedure was to enable va- rious members of the class: to dis- play their prowess at making after- dinner speeches in the correct set- ting. This form of public speaking has long been a terror to both the listener and the speaker, but due to the jovial atmosphere that prevail- ed and the amusing topics of the different speakers, the experiment proved to be very profitable as well as very interesting. Thanksgiving Oferings Overflow Red Cross Basket Never has a basket groaned un- der such weight as did the Junior Red Crors basket filled by the High School for Thanksgiving. lt over- flowed into bags and boxes on all sides. Mrs. Stewart's room gave a Thanksgiving offering of 32.50 to Red Cross headquarters. It was used to buy food for those who needed it. Members of the Annual staff pre- sented a skit in the school audito- rium on December 4. The line:-, written by Gladys Cook, showed the various elements which com- bined, make up that book the school is inclined to take rather for grant- ed, overlooking the efforts of those whose labors make it possible. Gladys Cook, Mary Elizabeth Barge, Nina Fuller, Julia Hoyt, and Harriette Milam took part in the program, not to forget a mem- ber of Grade 2, Polly Tate, who, scantily clad in crepe paper, stood upon a bench and gravely observed the proceedings from this elevated position. After each member of the group had spoken her lines, which, to the amazement and admiration of the audience, rhymed perfectly and had all the earmarks of true genius, Sibylla Pringle announced that the Senior Class had subscribed in a body for their Annuals, and ex- pressed tl1e hope that the other classes would rapidly follow this excellent example. Mrs. S. R. Dull Entertains Eighth Grade Girls At Cooking Party Mrs. S. R. Dull, Mary Frances Broach's grandmother, entertained several of the eighth grade girls at a cooking party on a Saturday morning in January. The girls proved to be excellent cooks. Their buttermilk biscuits were delicious, and could in no way be compared to the well-known bride's biscuits tl1at the dog mistook for bones. Besides the biscuits they cooked hamburgers and stickies, the latter being a delicious kind of cinnamon roll. They ate these delicacies for lunch. Mrs. Dull surprised them with a frozen des- sert. Miss Bessie Directs New Banking System A system of banking has recently been installed at the Seminary. Miss Bessie is the head of the bank. A method has been worked out that will show girls who do not know how a withdrawal slip looks something about the extensive process of banking. This system will make life easier for the poor, over-burdened parents, who, in the past, have shouldered the respon- sibility of the entire treasury of some class or club. Miss Bessie will show the treas- urers of these publications, staffs, and clubs exactly what happens when money is deposited or witl1- drawn from the bank. The interest accrued will be divided among the depositors. Friday is the omcial banking day. All deposits of the preceding week must be made to her before Friday, and recorded in the small, orange- colored bank book of each treas- urer. The treasurers are learning to till out both deposit and with- drawal slips. College Prep Club Meetsg Hears Agnes Scott Girls The College Prep Club elected oliticers at a call meeting in Octo- ber. They are Mary Elizabeth Barge, president: Mary Harrison, vice-presidentg Jane Franklin, :fec- rctaryg Isabel Boykin, treasurer. Miss Martin again assumes her position as sponsor. The first regular meeting of the club was held at the home of Mary Elizabeth Barge. Agnes Scott Col- lege was the subject of the pro- gram. The college was represented by Washington Seminary alumnae who now attend Agnes Scott. Dormitory Doings Although our boarders are com- paratively few, they are a goodly lot, and a happy and successful year is anticipated. Among our little circle are Bob- bie Hightower, Edwina Johnston, and Virginia Mercer, who are old vets : Martha Gordy, who needs no introduction: Amelia Flor, Mar- jorie May Carter, Betty Barlow, Trudy Dickey, and two temporary boarders, Janet and Eleanor Rich- ards. The first event of the boarderr' year was the concert of the mag- nificent Bori, October 18. My! lf only one of our group could be- come as famous as Lucrezia Bori! We all wonder just why a cer- tain member of our clan waits longingly each night for the blow- ing of a certain Ford V8 horn! Can anyone offer the solution? Names of Fifteen Girls On Honor Roll for Term The honor roll for the half-year carries the names of fifteen stu- dents, As the requirement for mak- ing the honor roll for the term is an average of A or A+ in all sub- jects, it's quite an accomplishment to rate it. The following girls made the team honor roll as well as that of the third report period: Seniors-Mary Elizabeth Barge, Helen Bell, Rachel Burton, Doris Coleman, Lucia Ewing, Martha Gordy, Ann Littlepage, and Helen Roberts. ' Juniors - Mary Harrison and Peggy Hughes. Sophomore A's-Betty Ann Bird and Miriam Dinwidclie. Sideshows Featured At Junior Party The Junior Class Thanksgiving party, given at the gym yesterday, was a big ruccess. Among the outstanding features of the party were the sideshows. The Siamese Twins, the VVorld's Greatest Swimming Match, Tina- Tina-the Head without a Body. all attracted much attention. An- other event of interest, as always, was the Baby Show in which many of the Seminary's best babies took part. Adding much to the financial success of the party was a raffle in which chances were sold on a turkey, a box of candy, and a corsage. The winners were very much pleased with their luck. Sev- eral attractively decorated tables, heavily laden with tempting food, were quickly sold out.