Westmoorland College - Lupine Leaflet Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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32 LUP'INE LEAFLET The Sophomores Abroad The WV. C U U D Roberta Ricks Strange things have happened, but who would have thought way back in 1923 that the entire class of that year would be assembled on a yacht, ten years from then? Could it bepossible, or was l only dreaming? I had to pinch myself every few min- utes to make sure that I was awake. Down in the cabin of the W. C. sat Levert Shotts, the originator of this won- derful reunion, telling how she had inherited millions, and decided to remain single and help the fellow classmates have a good time. Burta Gilliland, her room-mate of Westmoorland, had become a famous lawyer, but found time to break away from her fascinating practice to join Levert at Galveston. Levert and Burta had greeted three of us at New Orleans, where we CCora Mae Lee and li had been visiting Nell Wallace Kelly in the Governor's Mansion. Nell Wal- lace had married the grocery store clerk, who had recently been electd Governor of Louisiana. Cora Mae's picture could be seen in every magazine as an advertisement for Wild Root Hair Tonic . Cora Mae had married, but still continued her adver- tising. After Levert had related the story of her life since we had last seen her, she went on to explain the plans of the cruise upon which we were about to embark. She had made arrangements with all the girls of our class to meet her at various points. So the W, C. steamed out of the bay, bound for Havana, Cuba, with five happy girls aboard. ' At Havana, five other giris were waiting our arrival. There were Helen Fleishman and Anna Mathis, who were just returning from a tour of the world, demanding wo- man's rights. They were both typical woman suffragettes. Then there was Thelma Floyd, president of a girls' boarding school in Trinidad. Also on the trip were Maggie Mae Lourance and Ruby Lewis, who were writing a history of Cuba. Our next port was Charleston, South Carolina, where we took on Mildred Pol- lard, who had become a well-known doctor, Alva Taylor, a Salvation Army worker in that city, and Stella Stumburg. Stella had married and had left her husband at home while she joined her old classmates. Della Halbert had inherited an orphan's asylum in Columbus and had decided to spend the remainder of her life, caring for those poor, unfortunate, little children. However, she was the same old Della we had all known at W. C. , when she met her old friends once more. We spent two days in Charleston, waiting for all the girls to come aboard. From there we went to Norfolk, Virginia. The first to come across the gang- plank was Ber- nice Neely, the first Ambassador from the United States to Russia. Marian Teller had married an oil king. She and her husband lived in the most magnificent home in Norfolk. Here we also took on board Mary Tomlinson, known all over the East and South as Dainty Little Mary Tomlinson and Her Company. She had had the lead in a stock company since the day she left Westmoorland. Mary had married her leading man, but she managed, somehow, to leave him for a two weeks' reunion with her classmates. On reaching New York we were welcomed by the remainder of our class: NaDelI Welch, Vestre King Chalk, Vivian Johnson, and Louise Sights. NaDell had become fa- mous as an actress in Shakespeare's plays, especially as Lady Macbeth. Vestre King, because of her love of geometry, had studied interior decorating, both in New York and Paris, since she left Westmoorland. She, too, had married, her husband being an architect of great renown. Louise was the owner of a popular cafe in Greenwich Vil-

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LUPINE LEAFLET 31 The Sophs' Sponsor El El El Marian Teller We all love her-just adore her, Our deep feeling, we can't express. But we'll strive now, in a measure, To tell her of it here, l guess. She a teacher, a friend, an adviser, To each and everyone has been. We by her have been corrected, But we deserve it now and then. The time will come when we must leave her. Perhaps forever we shall part, But this thought now dear, dear Sponsor, Draws a pain from each girl's heart. iii Sopohomore Class History El EI IJ Anna Mathis The fact that l have been with this class of Senior Academy girls, from the first year high on up the steep and toilsome ladder, makes me quite familiar with all the facts and circumstances concerning it. l can recall our first year of high school with a great deal of amusement. We really thought we knew most everything, and since we had'attained high school - why really all were most grown in our own estimation. Our hobby during that year was that of giving plays. lt is said that most everybody is Ustage struck once in their lives. Evidently it had hit us all hard that year. Among the plays we gave were Just Patty , Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm , The Fairies of the Wood , and nu- merous others l cannot name. If the play was worked up well enough, then we would sometimes charge the bankrupting sum of ten cents. On the play, Just Patty we really made quite a little fortune, we thought, with this we bought a set of leather- bound poems of Whittier for the library. l enjoyed my first year in high school thor- oughly, dissipating in many picnics. During the second year of the academy we entertained our sister class, the Senior academy, several times. I shall always remember it as a year of good, hard studying, however,-on one occasion we had a delightful time at a theatre party with dinner afterwards. Now l come to the most important and enjoyable year of all-the graduating year. That is, I hope it to be. From the very first of the term I noticed the kind of girls in the class. There is not a one who is really so serious that she has not enough pep to he in for a good time . Of course, we all realize the importance of study- ing, but we intend to give ourselves a grand send-out, if possible. There was some delay in getting our class organized, but we have made up for loss of time since then. After Mrs. Hill consented to be our sponsor, there was really nothing more to be added to make the class complete. On St. Patrick's day we entertained the Senior College girls with a tea, which proved to be a good time for all. And sometimes when l think that this is to be the parting of our class, it is not without a great deal of regret. But l am sure the class of '23 will be remembered forever by us all.

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LUPINE LEAFLET 33 lage. Vivian had become one of the four hundred of New York. It was indeed an honor to have one of our classmates hold such a high social position. As New York was the last was called by Vestre King, our W. C. , and of the many trials leans, two weeks from the date come to an end, and in the same meeting place, we were assembled, and a final roll old president. We talked of the good old days at of the class of '23. Farewells were said at New Or- of our departure from New York. All good things manner this happy reunion reached its conclusion. Advertisements-Sophomores of 1923 Nell Wallace Kelley To the Juniors: We recommend this liniment, which has been prepared with great care and skill. lt not only gives instant relief but effects a permanent cure in every case. lt has been used with great success on the Senior class, having cured some very bad cases of swelled head , a disease so often found among Seniors. For gold medal guarantee, see Della Rose Halbert, Levert Shorts, Thelma Floyd. Wanted: A detective of unusual skill and powerful ability. He must be able to find out what people are thinking, as well as what they say and do. The applicant for this position will have to discover what the teachers really think about their pupils. Apply to Anna Mathis and Cora Mae Lee. Reward: We will pay 81000 reward to any one who will show us how to forget we ever heard about Geometry, and how to avoid ever hearing anything about it again as long as we live. Vestre King Chalk and Maggie Mae Lourance. For Sale: A text book of inestimable value entitled, Senior Dignity and Tact. This never fails to please teachers-Na Dell Welch and Virginia Hurt. Lost: Two large Latin books. No reward for the return of these books. Finder will confer a great favor by keeping them. Marion Teller and Burta Gilliland. Notice. Campus Comedy -Students needing special training apply to Helen Fleishmann and Bernice Neeley. y For Sale: Books of Knowledge, in good condition. Guaranteed unused. Covers worn slightly. Ruby Lewis and Louise Sights. Here's your chance, Freshies : l will sell my patent method of smiling to get by to the best looking young lady in the 1923 Freshman class. Mary Tomlinson. ' I will be pleased to coach any academy play. ,Ask faculty for recommendation. Roberta Ricks. Mildred Pollard wishes to bestow her dainty powder puff as a token of honor upon Eleanor Ragsdale. Notice: For a course in successful advertising apply to Stella Stumberg and Vivian Johnson. After muchloss of sleep and worry, Alva Taylor decides to leave her gray hose to her cousin Marion Scott. ' o::n:n:.o 4 When long years pass, and we pick up This book of memories so dear, Then may we say, as others do, The school days are the happiest years.