Winchester Thurston School - Thistledown Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1955 volume:

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Nancy Riester Lilerary Editors . ....n.,.. Jeannie Murdoch Joan Trimmer Photography Edilor .,....,,. Barbara Feldman Faculty Advisor .......,.... Mrs. Paul F. Shupp The Gnior V X ltieuhsrev oral r X N The Senior Class of Winchester-Thurston presents the 1955 Thisnledown. lt represents our careers first as a ll cast, then as understudies, and finally as stars in the long- est running play in this, our theater. N When our play was first opened we were members of a large cast. We were all striving for stardom but we soon discovered that the stage in front of us was wider than we had anticipatedg that stardom requires more than ability: and that in addition we must have high endeavor. Yhroughout our years of preparation in the cast of our ilay we were carefully guided by our directors. 'Yhrough them we learned to accept work as a responsibility and to know that our reward was in the satisfaction of ac- complishing an assignment to the best of our ability. As we worked closer to the front of the stage our directors began to step into the wings. However, they were always there to coach us if we forgot a line or moved in the wrong direction on stage. We completed our work with the cast in glorious triumph. When we became under-studies for the people who were X then Stats we suddenly realized how close we were to the lx footlights and how short a time we had to complete our N preparation for stardom. As understudies we had to learn that life's road is parallel to stardornis road, that only by traveling the two together could we be successful. Now we are finishing the last year in our theater. l7.ach of is starred in her best role in this 1955 Thistledown, the program of our play. The reality of stardom is still a bit incomprehensible to us. Our careers have advanced quickly, hrrnly built on a foundation of sincerity,,know- ledge, and faith. Finally we are standing alone in front of the footlights we have tried so long and reached so high N ' to find. They are brighter than we ever dared hope. r W To our cast, our understudies, our directors, and to our audience we present the program of the longest running play in this, our theater, Curtain going up . , . 1 V. l. D. Nff Xlf xl! Nl! , Class PN! Qnt 955 Thi tledown l h9 ' no Ll The Alma llale . III lh y pillared portals, faith and lrllowledge grow' From thy g'I'Ol11I0i9 and l161llIt'E1j S, fun and ' fellowshhf flow, Lzlt we hearts and voices, Alma Mater to thee, Sylnhol of our iflealw. dear old W l Svlnhol of Ol11'1.d63hW. dear olrl W Long may we remelnher. looking havkward l to thee, Inspirations yO11,V6 hrought us. courage, loyalty: R3l196 We all our wives, our hearts heclcon to lheeg I Through the yeam we ask Ihiv, keep us worth y of thee, Symbol of our 1.d6f1hQ. dear old Wi T A 1 X4 lf x I I X ,x N f I x f5 f Xf-x 6 DE.Anz.fNs.' ggi 'F'6'6 U, Nqr YEARBO0K TAFF We, the Stuff of the 1955 Thistledown, wish to express our sincere appreciation for lhe help we have received from Mrs. Slrupp, our afi- visor, Mr. Murzolf and the Campus Pulmlishing company, and llie Deakin Studios. 'Tuardian tinge! She has been an inspiration to us by her every word and deed. In her classes, we constantly henefit from her unending knowledge and the interest she awakens in us to explore the new and value the old. Individually, each of us has genuinely appreci- ated her sparkling sense of humor and her sincere attentiveness to our problems. She has helped us develop creative and inquisitive minds, an important step toward womanhood, by her advice and veracious guidance, She embodies the highest to he sought in one individual. With gratitude and love the Senior Class turns the spotlight on its star performer. lVlrs. Paul F. Shupp. THE PUTLIGHT THE Pllllllllllllll Dear Members of the Class of 1955, As you approach graduation from the Win- chester-Thurston School it is a pleasure, I assure you, to be the messenger of congratula- tions and good wishes from every member of the Board of Trustees. This Board might well be called the Produ- cer, and Dr. Mary Graham Mitchell and Alice M, Thurston the authors. It was their combined vision, their courage, their faith in an educational idea that has created the school of today. The Trustees are engaged enthusias- tically in developing the superstructure on en- during foundations laid more than sixty years ago. There has always been something exciting for me about the word Trustee . It embodies such precious virtues - reliability, integrity, service. So I am proud to be a Trustee of your school and to serve as one of thirty, chosen to produce the best possible preparatory school for girls who wish to qualify for col- lege. It is our responsibility to produce the phys- ical plant, the buildings and adequate equip- ment for every department. First thought, how- ever, is given to faculty, curriculum and those matters pertaining to academic strength which will help train young women of superior char- acter to take their places of leadership in a tempestuous World. Our shibboleth was sung by the Psalmist ages ago, uthat our daughters may be as corner stones polished after the similitude of a palacefi Serving as a Trustee has been an enriching experience. I sincerely hope that through the years to come, some of the Class of 1955 with love and loyalty to their Alma Mater will be privileged to enjoy this same experience of helping Winchester-Thurston maintain its high place in the galaxy of girls' schools. Faithfully, HARRIET DUFF PHILLIPS lMrs. ,lohn M. Phillipsl IDEAL WORKING CONDITIONS -I- -- I I S- I G-u1D1NG- HANDS lo RAW IVJATEFVAL. X N ' f 'Nw Q4 FINISH ED PRoou c.T xg- .J J 4 , X aooks - DR. ROLLIT THE DE IG ER THE DIRECTUR DR. WIOODBURY . . . UYou'd better be careful, Sallie, I might be pulling your legli' MRS. HUBBELL . . . Wlfhe date is November 13, mesdemoisellesf' MME. YACODKIN . . . HWhy aren't you laughing, girls? C'est drole, n'est-ce pasf' MHS. SHUPP . . . MWell bless your hearts. ITS not correct but ITIS interestinglw MISS DUNLI-IVY . . . 'ASO I got on the street ear with my little orange umbrella-still upf, MRS. HORNING . . . HLet's have some attention in the backfieldfi MISS BLAMPIN . . . uWhat's the allotropic form of Ruthenium? That's common knowledgeQgirls, thatis common knowledgef, D A EAR 77 MISS ELLIS- . . . 'LYou CAN'T cancel terms! MISS LYTLE . , . uYou know, girls, nobody has ever told you that you are TOO quietf' MRS. MCClTLLOL'GH . . . Wllhe Sistine Chapel . . , lt's kinda funll' MISS ROHRER . . . uSmithl Smith! Smith7s the place to go! MRS, MILLER. . . uflirls-Your adjectives are very dulllw MRS. BINGHAM . . . uNext year, when you begin Caesar . . . 'i MRS. LONG . . . wllhe Hrst step in making out a check is to he P sure to have enough money to cover it. an hd -Er J I Q '76HX 'I lllllx ,Alan ...Ta- ll llxh 5 7'HlNK ALSO QF' 'TZHE COMFORT' Alvv 'rue RIC-HTS or DTHEFKSN The Student Council is an integral and vital phase of school life at Winchester-Thurston. The members, four elected olhcers from each class in the Upper School, represent their classmates in all important matters which arise. The Council meets with Miss Philput, discuss es the questions, and makes the decisions ac cordingly. The Community Chest Drive is an example of the various projects carried out hy the Council, Through their decisions and the realization that their opinions represent the girls, they do their best to keep foremost the high ideals of Willcllestel'-Thurston. l.T. TM, TUDE T Cllll CIL Hlllairs ui stale' 'Wh ?f3D V Z Q Q-Q7 6 Z f nd t. - I fgne-rw oe-'X' Qld L., .J ao? mn X FN FN N if X X HM gg Q 3. Kindergarten Front Row, L. to R.:, Ann Shear, Ju- lia Rollit, Mimi Keck, Dale Spear, Nancy Matheny. Second Row: Ann Messer, Joyce Mulhauser, Susan Co- hen, Linda Curson, Susan Beery, Nan- cy Lewis, Joyce Klingenstein. Ab- sent: Jackie Murphy, Anne Parkin. Teacher: Mrs. Frey. LOWER CHO0L Fir Left around: Julie Thomas, Jackie Nabors, Ann Green- wald, Nancy Finkel, Nancy Beery, Margaret Storer, Mar- tha McParland, Jane Rich- ards, Kate Tynberg, Bar- bara Stoecklein, F r a n c i e Hoffman, Susan Miller, Sara Casey, Teddy Johnson. Ab- sent: Eleanor Schatz, Candy Barr, Elsie Heard, Sallie Ann Irvin, Cathy Markle, Suzanne Probst. Teachers: Miss Flor- ence Caldwfell, Mrs. lsahel McCune. t Grade A L. to R.: Jean Robertson, Joyce Kloss, Luey Miller, Sally Rohrer, Joanne Lehman, Perky Chester, Cathy Cline, Mrs. Sterling, Karen Vllitherow, Mar- ion Heard, Maria Matheny, Anne Wright, Lucy Huddell, Suzanne Costa. Absent: Peggy Lou Stubbs, Helen Har Parkin. Third Grade econd Grade Front Row. L. to R.: Marga Matheny, Frannie .lo Citniek, Joyce Griffith, Ann Di Row: Susan Finkel, .leannie Horner, Leslee Roth, Margot Hill, Madeleine Hays, Julie Willey, Carole Haskell, Carolyn Sharp. Absent: Judith Emler, Sara James, Vicky Berg, amondstone. Second ' 'i 1 :f.-:- J . L.. J 'A' ' if . 'lt .9'.mrJ.ai.i.,Lk L ??!!!B'l'l Manx: M5931 ' MKQTQHB to lx feaclier M15 Hoehn Nancw fhestm Susan Sharp, Pen- L. '.: :,: ., r tl h a ny Foster, Betty Wolf, Linda Kaufman, Mabel Sherman. F. G d Front Row, L. to R.: Carol Kant, Ellen Lehman, .loan Phillips, I r 3 Q Beatrice H3lHE'Q Senond Row Harriet Roeenherg Mary Alice Hen ninger, Judith Heyer, Susan Shapira, Teacher: Miss Zeigler. ixth Grade Front Row. L. to R.: Martha Coorin, Jane Egmore, Sally Skillman Susan Berkman, Ann Lee Phillips, Gretchen Beyerl, Judy Balph Second Row: Mary Jo Ikeler, Elizabeth McFarland, Judy Voelp Bonnie Ross, Tamara Elteric-h, Eileen Mauelair, Virginia Thomas Teachers: Mrs. Holzworth, Miss Barry. Front Row, L. to R.. Barbara Colt, lrouise Warrivk, Allison Pedi- eord, Sally Otto, Sara Nordyke, Susan Wolfe, Sheila Morris, Betsy Schmeltzer, Susan Martin, Donna Erving, Craigie Sum-op, Janice Hendel, Ellen Diamondstone, Betsy Hackett, Justine Pivorotto. Second Row: Mary Witherow, Karen Harmvirer, Kitty Hodgdon, Roberta Borus, Nancy Beyerl, Laurie M1-llroy, lrinda Beauregard, Susan Criep, Peggy Ingham, Judy Armstrong, Andrea Elterich, Mrs. Smith, Miss Wurtz. Chrissy Hoffman. Absent: Edu Hommel, Connie Cole, Teac-hers: eventh Grade EMILY HUTCHKISS MO0RE ln Memorian She walked in beauty, like tl1e night Of cloudless climes and starry skiesg Anal all that's best of dark and bright Met in her aspect and her eyes: And told of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent! Adapted from a poem by Lord Byron UPPER Cll00L L Q5 Eighth Grade Front Roux L. to R.: Katherine Staley, Lynn Mirsky, Rai-hcl Knalu-, Judy Whilton, Elizabeth Fulton, Lynne Voelp, Sally Arnold. Semnzl Raw: Joan Stohr, Susan Barker. Nancy Savagr, Jennifer Chinlund. Thin! Row: Iiniily Crandall, Mary Lowenthal, Ann Nlm'Parland, Barbara Bair, Mimi Brainard, Barbara Mustard, Cynthia R0- senlierg. Fozzrlli Row: Helen liruzier, Peggy Criener, Lynn Stewns, Judy Bollman, Louise Jamison, Nanvy Pasvov. Donna Cow, Harriet Phillips. Fifth Row: Judy Thomui, Judith Getty. Front Row, L. lo R.: Peggy Acklin, Claire Eveans, Elizabeth Birmingham, Susan Demmler, Mary Reed Lewis, Judy Casteel, Judy Ellenbogan, Judy Tynberg, Marvia Swiss, Margery Mor- gan, Sandy Shepherd, ,Ioan Anthony, Second Row: Katie Hammond, Shirley Neely, Marilyn Wilsoli, Mimi Lusk, Mimi Epstine, Susan Egmore, Barbara Berkman, Kathy Horner, Susan Mc- Caskey, Phyllis Ferguson, Barbara Spencer, Judy Goldstein, Cray Fitch, Patty Wright. Third Row: Pat Rus,- lander, Jasette Neubauer, Linda Isaly, Charlotte Siminatis, Ann Watson, Su- san Pekruhn ,luuy Franklin, Carolyn James, Susan Wlamer, Betsy Warne, Davea Horning, Johnston Willianls. inth Grade Tenth Grade Front Row, L. to R.: Deb- orah Davidson, Judy Bond, Mimsye Wilson, Betsy Moss, Penny Murphy, Margaret Brenneman, Cordelia Wester- velt, Patricia Renter, Mar- tha Stocking, Carol Rosen- baum, Harriet Adler. Sec- ond Row: .loan Giuliana, Jane Arensburg, Linda Kulp, Sally Guy, Elaine Dupertius, Phyllis Chinlund, ,ludy Stohr, Virginia Willey, Barbara Dougan, Marilyn McAdams, Nann Hegmann, Marnie Mur- dovh, Judy Rohrer, Elizabeth Smelzer, Barbara Easton, Ann Jones, Carol Wentley, .lean Bergstrom, Carole Os- wald, Vivtoria Brittain, Joan Cirr-one, Marcia Mdlleary, S u S a n Smallwood, Third Row: Nancy Seip, .loan Watt. Peggy McMurray, Elizabeth Green, Nancy Diamond, Hel- en Lee Henderson, Polly Pugsley. Q-Hiya . .,., Front Row: Diana Mullet, Nancy Wel- ty, Holly Carlson, Marilyn King, Lois Silverblatt, Barbara Safier, Myrna Katz, Rosanne Isay, Margaret Jackson, Sally Trumpeter, Lynne Crookston. Second Row: Eleanor Donahoo, Caro- lyn Behrhorst, Susan Krieger, Char- lotte Crozier, Selma Erving, Roberta McKinney, Jane Gault, Mary Henry, Linda Crow, Kathryn Cable, Betty Lou Douglas. Third Row: Barbara Probst, Sally Sharp, Barbara Bollman, Jane Hooton, Adrienne Rollit, Linda Thorpe, Catherine Warne, Beatrice Epstine, lane Marshall. Eleventh Grade u G? 58,52 Q 4 H1 uv' ' ' X P Ofy I 144' 9 '.'loO C W X you BET-- F5 H-'ll 5 LE.gs12il5a'e.?5i :, Q 5 'Tv ,f 7M xg-H-,I 8 A lf 'S' ' ff' Q? ,f X X X X - X J FWQAC Lf W fd fi'Jfw f ' ff , ' Pm f f m kAAkV , if - V A i..f5gff!l1W:Vi-,EliI ,T ,, -: V' :V Take A Chancei' . . , A friendly wave . . , a hearty greeting . . . Z1 smile VVVL like sun after rain . . . continuous excitement . . . every- thing sweetened by risk , . . Joanie MARLENE BERMAN 4'Pajama Cameu , , . Desire to learn . . . an ever ready smile . . . laugly ter on 11 rainy Monday morning . . . formula for com- plete happiness , . . greatness and perfe ' Marlene ctlon of soul . . . sl' as 4 2 Q' it +' 2-L, .wr it is we at , , 4 FRTXNQIICS ELIZABETH BLASDILLL 'iflooalby My Fancy N VL.' . . , A crystal perfume bottle . . . sophistication and shining brown eyes . , . tender charm of poetry and love . . . warm concern for others . . . magnetism . , . youth ' A , U and beauty's pride , . . faith and hope triumphant . . i 3' CONSTANCE BLUM 5 Voice of the Turtlev ii i . , . A first grader with a pony tail . , . a Charming ig 5, ll fashion page . . . grace that makes time sweet . . . laugh- ii V , ds . . . Connie tn: 1' and love of lI1CIl xv. is - 453 L : Q V, : K V, kr :,: A koi ,f , 1, I +2 viii' 1 eff t 1 X ,K H ,- 4E'?W-' . - ' . ,.,, ' V, . 55111241 A V ,J E 2 by- 5' , V,,, .,-,,.VV , 7 . V.. , ,:. ,,,V,,V,, E ,zvf 2lfwn:ff,g,, . ' if f ! 1 ' ' iotefggfw'-' Qstfsf' ' 'f 'ff .--9522. 'sv ' K 2f2f n AL!,l4 r,,.. EDITH WAR Solid G li D BREWSTER o 4 Cadillacv .., A soft lau h g on a summer night . . . a welcome addition to any class . . . bangs with,a subtle twist whiz 011 the hockey Held . . . bright with calm dellght . , . Edith MELINDA DIA 'SA Kiss for Cin . . . A gesture ol' love to the huma NE BROWN derellau n race . . . gardenias 011 pink satin . . . conversation of the most sincere and suurcliiug sort . . , 0 ' I ui eader and our fri end . . . Linda ESTER INIAIICAREI' INIOTHERAL CII As You Like It . , An athlete dressed in silk . . . meticulous neatness . . . at winning smile and pearly teeth . , . a rare sense ol' humor . . . blest with Charm . . , Margo VIRGINIA JEAN DEMMLER 6'Flight to the West . . , IIIIINIISIVC affection . . . maternal love and a r personality , , . far-reaching in purpose . . . our I 'ce of strength . . . Ginny lion and S0lll adiant nspira- few if ny.. U: W. 5 A 5 A ' SUZANNE D'HUC DRESSLER The Merchant of Venice r ii .:., Q . , . Sunlight on a ruby . . . the excitement of foreign lands . . , stately carriage . . . capable of genuine com- radeslxip , . . with the breath' of kindness . . , Suzie 4.5. ,,.m:,!, ,, ' ik BARBARA LOUISE FELDMAN 'gSail0r's Deliglrf' . . . Blue-black crowning glory . , . constancy of purpose . . , speaking French si courramenti' . , , busy lllli. always El true friend . . ' as a bee . Ba-uh, I Y W if ' .Wi y. l2l,lZABIi'l'l'I STENGEI. FORSTALL A . 1 ' ,ale . 6'Swan Lalrel' . , 5- Y i . . . Always ready with praise , . . never an unkind word Y Lg to anyone . . .cheery smile and a heart in unison with me V mankind , . . willing to serve faithfully , . . Betsy ,a ff A '- rf I . ,Rt .IUDITII ANNE FRANK M4 Thu Dark Is Light Erzozzglf, ' ' ' . . . fllczulowlzwk ut evening , . . happiness at others' A V good lortnne . . . a good Frenr-li accent . , . a sort of spiritual grrnc'e, . . lnerry as the day is long .... l ndy ' ,gagegfa gergli' , , g f . Em y,2'fzxf1f mi? 5' bm 2 in Q wx:-.f,11 ' LIN DA MAUDE COORIN c'PlLl'SlLfl of Ilappinassi' . . , A quif-k low lauffl ,.i . . . the ultimate in good groom- ing . . . the rcddest of red hair , . , going to fabulous places and having wonderful times , . . a Composer of Iivtion most imaginative . , , Linda JOY HILCER ':Con1edy in Musicw . . . Mischief on the winvc of s he .ong . . . the heat of drums and the clapping of hands . . . a sweetheart face with a sunshine smil e,..Joy LMT? KRISTIN MARY KNABE Gentlemen Prefer Blondes . . . A wink and a scarlet blush . . . mistletoe and music . . . Soft lights on golden curls . , . Calm face , . . in- fectious laugh . . . like a dream . , . Kristin SUSAN ANN MALLINGER Call Me Madamei' , , , Mysterious lmlavk eyes and amusing pranks . . . con- cealed interest ofa Creative mind , . . happy to be alive . . . honest, open, and sincere . . . Susie Y .,M,...., ISABEL LITTELL MCNAUGH ER 5'Baztle of Angelsi' . , , A sleepy kitten on a velvet cushion , . . sweet mis chief . . . 'from serious to jovial in one easy lesson . . . more bounce to the ounce . . . our little Hhoney-bee . . . Pinky SARAH ANN MCQUISTON '5MidSummer Nighfs Dream . . . Grace of Atalanta . . . crazy incidents always hap- pening . . . the thrilled expression of one with news to tell . . . bright and cheerful as a sunny day , . . Sally I 3 E ,M line- H XXNXEJ MARY CAROLYN MINOR sa Three Sailors and a Ctrl of a morning glory . . . sparkling blue . . . Freshness eyes . . . gay and carefree as a small puppy . . . genuine interest in her friends . . . a marvel with a horky stick ' d tion , . . Mary . . . sweet look of evo AN NIE HELEN MURDOCH .IE Wl1atE1fery Wonzmz Knows , . . Sparkling lmlue eyes , . . lmrown hair with a bronze vast ..,. an ever present smile and 21 ready laugh . . . joy in others' joy . . , tears in others' sorrow . . , genuine friendship . . . Jeannie sie rags-ff, lgxw it 4-f1ws1f.2f: ., ,,55,?,,. E X I : W it if r A 3 ,iw . 4 .Q , M? - it 2 it 2 Q P Aww? X , , , :,- at r 2 X3 my T53 S H XY I af ez. . 2 ,w igs Nga 7 2 31,57 . ' 2 ' if?.t,,. I 'je w -ff' 351:15 ,L--:QET W - xiii. iii'.1'11 '33 twigs Hggisszfiggggw, I . 5 .xl 2 -12-1Hv:.'f3a:1'3w L W. ' f' f IX! 2iaa.si3fs.Q:5::: A 1925-15, -'rffafs r: :: 'I' V - flaw, -f 5'-li: ' we.2-V-it:2 s'?H.,.1iFi:': :fi 1 ' M U, V, e,n:,'s1,1 - , I. K- i .Nik Ya, H ,. it , ' '1Y2'f1f'izcXCI-, , .5ii,?lf5x:.z1'i'L if 54' fi, , - . , , E -' 11W V- 2jges155'g'W Q, 155- 1933 t ixiggtmeti. figsfsfeiggeigffxl wi. ,ff- wxwi-isg?fQziS:-vm w ,f-f,m,if27 isi rmteggttlfszimfakf are-iftf1eig52z21i52'if xxx Rv P51 -'mst mtl: ,,.. , 5'1?TQ7e-Q, .P-J ' mesisfv fb - ' NANCY LANG RIESTER 'Tverymanv . . , Venus in swirling crepe . , . an insatiable love of poetry . . . sophistication in furs . . . born an artist . . . harmony ol true delight . . , Nancy BEVERLEE ANN SIMBOLI :'Dream Cirlv . , . Rhythm and intensity . . . vivavity . . . Sparkling dark eyes and an engaging smile . , . always fun , , . quiet voice . . . love of all . . , Bev ANNE MARSH SPENCER A rw Best Foot Fozwa it of the class . . Quiet and unassuming . . . a vital pa' . , . gifted with a love of knowledge . . . a wonderful friend . , , creative hands . . . the best that comes in small packages . . . Anne LUCILE REED THOMPSON The Doctofs Dilemmav . . , -Smooth-cheeked youth and grace . . . a word of en- couragement . . . deep concern for the welfare of others . strength of character . . . our veep . , . Lindafs iight hand . . . Lu ,Q Q.. K ,E 1 , ,Z ug I ,E s we H-,L g K 5' J' utifbsafiqwisiim M. .. WW JOAN ELIZABETH TRIMMER St, Joanv . . , Quiet poise and dignity blossoms in the springtime . . . friend to all she meets . . , tl1e freshness of morning . , . lady in gray . , . .loan ELIZABETH ANNE TRINKAUS In Splendid Errori' , . , Excitement of a bubbling brook . . . the catchy rhythm of a calypso singer a lively son and . . . g madly whirling dancers . . . beauty . . . incredible dreams . . . Betty glee . . . sweetness of apple- FIATH WOODBURY WERTZ A Star ls Born . . Eyes like twinkling crystal . , . Botticelli's Venus . . . talent for acting . . . shining black hair and a few freckles . . . reaching for the highest and the best . . . Faith ANN AIKINS WRIGHT '6The Silent Womani' . . . Maid in meditation , . . fancy free . . . a good sport of humor . , . wonderful powers of concen- f of a holiday . . . Ann with a sense tration . . . the bright, brisk un NAME .loan Altree Marlene Berman Franny Blasdell Constance Blum Edith Brewster Melinda Brown Margaret Chester Virginia Demmler Suzanne Dressler Barbara Feldman Betsy Forstall .ludy Frank Linda Goorin Joy Hilger Kristin Knabe Suzie Mallinger Pinky McNaugher Sally McQuiston Mary Minor .leannie Murdoch Beverlee Simboli Nancy Riester Ann Spencer Lu Thompson loan Trimmer Betty Trinkaus Faith Wertz Ann Wright NICKNAME Tree Marlenie iRhymes with Beanie! Franny-Bette Connie Edie Lindy babe Margo Gin-gin Suzie Barb Betsy Judy Louchminda Joy Kris Sam Pinky Sallie Mary Jeannie Bev Bee Speedy Lu Joanie Tink Faith Annie MOST TREASURED POSSESSION ante Headlight Her nickname A broken silver coin Telephone Class ring Her little! ?J YDWOH Memories Her teddy Week-ends The 651: on a certain English test Letters from Dartmouth Certain letters from Hill Her glasses' Memories of a summer Pink bunny !'Vinegar Her black cashmere sweater The Bird ller dreams Her wonderful friends My love . . . for all The Red Merc The lemon Car cushion Her dog MBerri', Enos' autograph un nez ecrase Purple quilted bathrobe The car keys ALWAYS SAYS Hi Reeeeeee! Well! lt's fabulous! No I did not bleach it! Oh my! What a riot! Why me you guys? Anyone for bridge? llm wilted! Anyone have any money? Seniors, Please call Mrs. Deakin! Morning Virginia! Pooh-bah ! llm so upset! One of these days . . . Pow! No one ever called me that before! l almost perished! Tell me! Wait 'till you hear what happened! Blast! Are you sure this isn't a slide of an eye? Are you sure now? Hi Treeeeeee! I don't understand, Miss Blampin? Jeannie made varsity hockey! Guess what happened to me today? Eeeeeeee! But Dr, Woodbury? Well Actually! USUALLY FOUND Knitting in a corner In hysterics Bidding aggressively, dreaming Searching for big ears and an adam's apple Wayne, Pa. 4'Dans la lunell Playing cards At home, dahlings, at home! Trying to gain weight Flat on her head on the hockey held Asking Faith for a ride home Talking in Study Hall Looking for her head In the wrong place Passing out Kleenex Readingg theater page, Fitzgerald, the latest soccer news Buying pizza Trying to get the car !'misspeling Next door Raiding the refrigerator HBatting ln need of sleep On the hockey field or basketball court Confused in Chem. lab. With her shoes oil' Late Rushing to various meetings THE BE T YEAR 0F 0 E LIVE we ,ff QGIYIZIPIABP. . ... EIGHTH GRADE Our first pair of heels and those Seniors - so-o-o big. NINTH GRADE Annie, our treasurer and our dues written on her kleenex. Toasting marshmallows under the table in the Cottage. Our May Day flowers - dead!! Mrs. Rhodes,s son. Miss Townleyls maternal advice. Our first loves. Miss Chalfant's inspiration. TENTH GRADE Cottage cheese diets. Argyles. Our Halloweien party for the school. Pony tails. Saturday mornings with Mrs. Manley. uThe Dance in the Deepn on orange tickets. Miss Harris's asking us to describe an orange juice squeezer without the use of adjectives. ,Miss Johnston and her campaign to get us through the Gallic Wars. JUNIOR YEAR The Snow Flake Dance . An angel from Norway and oh the questions we asked! The Acme Windowv Washers. The boys in the fraternity house across the yard. Our Junior Prom. Mrs. Washburn, more than a teacher, more than a friend, our guiding light. Our Candlelight Service on Class Day. Commencement . . . 64Girls, we're Seniors! SENIOR YEAR Still our Hrst loves. fcf. Ninth Gradej Marcia, always wondering how tall they are. Our Senior rings - another goal attained. College Boards - and wish we could forget. Liz and Ove. Our Senior Parties. May Day - this year tl1ey didn't wilt. fcf, Ninth Grade.J Class Day. Our Senior Prom. - Commencement - roses and tears. uFor All Vl'e Know. GUYS AND DOLLS f .P Q f K is 1, XG 0 GAC f-'x 157' KL X ........... O 4 D U J x fi O X xx ,f e-'P J . X 41 xr x YQ 7:00 A. 2 S JAX l Xi? I N.L ORTHFIELD LEAG E We owe much of the religious atmosphere in our school to the Northfield League, Any girl in the Upper School is welcome to join this group which meets monthly to discuss re- ligious, racial, and social problems with a minister, rabbi, or priest and with our fac- ulty advisors, Mrs. Kress and Mrs. Hubbell. Each year we also plan some extra project which involves giving our time and money to help the needy. ln ,lune we join with groups from other cities and hold our week-long con- ference at Westminster College in New Wil- mington, Pennsylvania. S. S. ART CL B I - i s gli 4 V- , T WF gkfjyil 5:12 , - 55- A , ww .W M825 xv ID -msn: M SENl0ll GLEE CLUB Special Glue Club Junior Glue Club DRAMATIC CL B The Dramatic Club affords an opportunity not only to those girls who envision a stage career, but also to those who wish to acquire poise and self-confidence, Each member learns to talk before a group and to try out for the -main production given at the end of the year, Even after the cast has been chosen. there are still many jobs left to be done. The girls then serve on various committeesgsome designing programs, others learning how to apply theatrical makeup, and still others serv- ing on the stage crew. The fine directing of Mrs. Wilmurt and the fun the girls enjoy with her each week are two reasons for the popu- larity of the Vlfinchester-Thurston Dramatic Club. J. T. MRS. WILMURT W ' ' 44 Q Z Z S E .f X NNW -- wnite Team Uiiicials Yellow Team 0fiicials IYM ww S CWDOOO, by Cie, 'GC' ,X Q i VARSITY HUCKEY Q M-., I 'U sw 4' ' Q ' welll ,R i 'AIM I li 1 n 1 ' 5 wi' 1' ' 1 9 S ffliv 'N 4 it has Ill nav' 'MORNING' AT EVE 3 1 'YQ s . Ag, gl-'OH 5 'A' LL, 1: X ' The House at 712 Clyde is a second home for seventeen Winchester-Thurston girls, Un- der the careful and helpful guidance of Mrs. Clark, their house mother, these girls learn to live and study together. They indulge in in- nocent mischief, are conscious of their figures, and hang pictures of Marlon Brando and Stew- art Cranger on their walls. However, along with such merriment, the House girls have appointed hours of quiet, serious study hall which encourages good study habits and im- proves powers of concentration. After study hall in the evening, the girls gather for a snackg then go to upstairs for baths, curlers, and cold cream, and a long peaceful night of dreams, M. M. I if . 'msc - P 1490 I is 5 Q, x V f ff fa . IQ: j J 21 N. W? Y .K The curtain falls, our play is over now, You see the tears that well within our eyes, We leave this stage, the symbol of our youth- The basis of our dreams, ideals, and prayers. We've learned our parts as well as may a child Who learns to talk,-inspired by those who know The cruelty, the kindness of the world. The stage grows dark, the floodlight slowly fades, The curtain hides the world,-but not for long g We know that soon this play will be our past, Our future has for us a greater part, A larger stage and lights not lighted yet. The house is dark, our play is over now, Our stardom but a mem'ry,-yet it will Remain with us as long as life itself. We stand upon the empty stage and hear The echoes of our final curtain call, Applause still ringing clearly in our ears, And through the cheers, the voices of past stars W hoive left their mark behind as we do ours. We hesitate,-but turn and walk away, Leaving young love and gratitude behind For future stars, to help them love their plays As we loved ours. Perhaps a tear, a sigh,- Our way to say goodbye, for knowledge of God's truth Has taught us since we first began that As the curtain falls, behind it fades our youth. M. D.B. Z X L NJUURNEY' E D if' , NN f DQ Q ol' , -,Joh -900 4 o f,'o.Q- I ,'0 9 1, Q J ' . '. -.ss-:-ff:3 :. 't:'.'.f-ff, 00 2 ig9l'1 00 f5'i'i9'5i2'3f ' Q.. . Q .QD 5'iv ' , 'o0i' r ' 'A . of o'N'0L .' li v ,g W . I- . A. l l 1 V . '- .n . . 'Q ' ' Q .f ' P , .A . l YS '. 1 - ty . ' f ' . . , 4 , T P A- -'L ' ' s f , , F .R I l ' I , 0 rw Y 54 After seeing the hne performances given by the twenty-eight stars of the 1955 Thistle- down we predict that they will reach even greater heights. This is what we see for these stars in the future. Margo Chester, the first human being to live on the moon, is sending Judy Frank a weekly supply of green cheese for her green ducks. On a neighboring farm Susie Mallinger, the President of the S.P.C.T. tSociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Turtlesl, has incor- porated under her management ,loan Altres who is knitting turtle neck sweaters for the Turtles-naturally! Marlene Berman, en route to the wide open spaces to spend a couple of round-ups with Virginia Demmler Rogers, the famed murderess of Dale Evans, sees a familiar face during a stop to fight off the Apaches. Who should it be but Constance Blum who is doing exten- sive research on the true nature of a Wazoo. For a change of scene we go abroad. Faith Wert. who is the United States Ambassador to Belgium, receives a surprise visit from Barbara Feldman who is heartbroken after just failing out of Tokyo U. The pair get a telegram from Suzi Dressler but, unfortunately, can not understand the lengthy message. Suzi got carried away with her job of translating the ancient language of the Bugga Bugga Tribe. Un the boat home we notice, huddled up in two chairs. the victims of two tragic acci- dents: Betsy Forstall, who broke her third toe exhibiting her lately acquired skill diving into a three foot pan of water from atop the Eiffel Tower and Ann Wright, who lost her voice screeching to a high F. They receive a bit of ocean spray from Edie Brewster who shoots by on her water skis in pursuit of the marines. When we dock in New York we are aston- ished at the newspaper headlines, The latest news from Greenwich Village is that Nancy Biester has iust been devoured by her pet pan- ' l ther. Bev Simboli leaves us after a twenty- minute drum break by Gene Krupa. Joy Hilger is so furious at Krupa that she insists the next drum break be forty minutes!!! Another of these stars, Jeannie Murdoch, alias Ivan the Terrible, meets with a dreadful mishap. Her luck at Russian Roulette finally runs out. We are not quite sure what happens to Betty Trinkaus for no one has seen her since the last trash collection. We told her to stay out of that waste basket. In uptown New York we find more of these successful stars. Lu Thompson. after working tirelessly, is the President of Lingerie Ltd. One of the ten best sellers is Fran Blasdellis book, HHow to Raise Six Children on a Houseboat in Six Easy Lessons. A new business is es- tablished by Kris Knabe The Musical Wait- resses' Society. On our return to Pittsburgh we are amazed by the progress that has-been made by the rest of these stars. We learn that Linda Brown returns periodically to the Wiinchester-Thurston Senior Prom hoping that some year she will turn up with a date since in previous years she had always invited her date too early. Speaking-of Winchester-Thurston we see that due to the untiring efforts of Mary Minor the school has been moved to her hometown for convenience. Of all things, Ann Spencer has married the eight-foot tall pitcher of the St. Louis Cardinals. incidentally, this team is now entirely owned by ,ioanie Trimmer, the fifth wife of Enos Slaughter, Sallie McQuiston has gained great fame in her career which is teach- ing musical typing to the advanced kinder- garten class. Everyone is talking about Linda Goorin, the newest member of the All American Quoit Team. We feel that the greatest achieve- ment which will be made by any one of these stars will be that of Isabel McNaugher. She will go to court to have her name changed to Hortense. 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