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EDITOR 

Elizabeth  Thomas 

ASSOCIATES 

Barbara  Ross 

Marlyn  Sirkis  Patricia  Coogan 

Gertrude  Horsrnon  Laura  Jo  Muessen 

Elizabeth  Proutt  Cecilia  Ridgell 

Rebecca  Hartshorn  June  Weiner 

JUNE  EDITORS 

Patricia  Anthony  Betty  Baldwin 

Rachel  Early  Joanne  Boner 

SENIOR  EDITORS 

Will  Barbara  Ross 

Sketches  Joanne  Boner 

History  Betty  Baldwin,  Betty  Critzer 

Prophecy  Anne  Smith,  Betty  Ward,  Elaine  Leach 

SOPHOMORE  EDITORS 

Will   Marlyn  Sirkis 

Sketches  Shirley  Bowen 

History Patricia  Coogan 

Prophecy  Laura  Jo  Muessen 

PRODUCTION  STAFF 

Joanne  Rose  Doris  Thompson 

Minnetta  Lowery  Cecilia  Ridgell 

Patricia  Hayward  Carolyn  Jackson 

Jeraldine  Rickert  Dolores  Parks 

Carlotta  Pardini 

BUSINESS  AND  ADVERTISING  MANAGER 
Barbara  Ross 

SPONSOR 

Miss  Jane  White 


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In  tribute  to  our  school  mother,  Mary  Adele  France,  who  has  been  President  of  St.  Mary's  Female  Seminary  for 
twenty-five  years,  we,  the  students  and  faculty  of  1948,  do  hereby  dedicate  this,  the  first  published  yearbook  of 
St.  Mary's,  in  honor  of  her  upon  her  retirement.  On  February  17,  1880,  Miss  France  was  born  of  Thomas  Dashiell 
and  Emma  Price  France.  It  was  in  1909  that  Miss  France  first  came  to  St.  Mary's  as  a  teacher  of  science  and 
mathematics.  1923  found  her  as  principal  of  St.  Mary's  Seminary,  and  it  was  in  that  year  the  school  burned  to  the 
ground  over  the  Christmas  vacation;  but  due  to  her  perseverance  and  courage  the  school  stood  firm  in  the  face  of 
disaster,  and  from  that  time  on  grew  under  her  leadership  until  in  1937  the  Junior  College  was  founded  and  Miss 
France  was  established  as  the  first  President  of  St.  Mary's  Female  Seminary — Junior  College.  Thus,  many  of  the 
things  we  see  on  our  campus  today  have  been  results  of  Miss  France's  efforts,  and  these  memories  of  our  School 
Mother  well  serve  as  constant  reminders  of  how  she  worked  for  her  school  and  family  and  how  we  must,  in  turn, 
uphold  the  high  standards  she  has  set  for  St.  Mary's.  It  is,  therefore,  with  the  greatest  of  regret  that  we  say  farewell 
to  Miss  France  as  our  School  Mother.    She  will  remain  always  with  us  in  spirit  and  memory. 


"Shear  St.    W)a 


A  reproduction  of  Mm  France 's 
portrait,  recently  completed  at 
the  ichool  by  Col.  Warthon. 


St.  Mary's  is  a  hallowed  spot — why  not? 
It's  beauty  is  both  rich  and  rare: 
Stately  buildings,  flowers  fair, 
Deep  blue  water,  spicy  air — 
A   Paradise,  indeed.    Cod  wot! 

And   here,   in   this  so  gracious  spot. 
Young  lives  are  being  built.    Each  day, 
Seeds  are  planted  deep,  to  stay, 


To  grow  and  blossom,  come  what  may. 
Ah!    fortunate,   my  dears,  your  lot! 

So,  think  on  this,  as  you  set  your  goal. 
Put  all  you  have — and  then  some  more — 
Into  your  work,  to  increase  your  store. 
While  you  stock  your  mind  with  useful  lore. 
And,  God  will  bless  you,  body  and  soul! 

M.  Adele  France 

President 


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Editorial 


Dear  Graduates, 


Now,  you  have  attained  the  goal  you  have  sought  so  long  to  reach.  Now,  most  of  you  are 
going  to  sec  the  world  as  you  have  never  seen  it  before.  Each  of  your  paths  will  part — paths  that 
have  converged  for  awhile  at  St.  Mary's.  Each  and  everyone  of  you  is  leaving  something  behind 
you;  each  and  everyone  of  you  is  taking  something  with  you.  Your  times  at  St.  Mary's  have  been 
good  times;  your  friends  have  been  numerous  and  true.  You  have  spoken  at  times  thoughtlessly; 
you  have  acted  at  times  unjustly;  you  have  thought  at  times  wrongly;  but  as  you  graduate  only  the 
good  and  happy  memories  will  go  with  you  and  only  lovely  and  true  thoughts  will  remain  behind. 
You  will  leave  with  tears  in  your  eyes,  perhaps,  but  joy  and  cherished  years  will  be  kept  in  your 
hearts. 

These  years  have  formed  the  foundation  for  your  lives — strong  firm  foundations.  To  you, 
graduates,  we  wish  the  best  of  materials  and  masons  to  fashion  your  lives  to  their  finish.  We  hail 
you,  one  and  all,  as  St.  Mary's  Daughters  and  as  the  graduates  of  1948. 

Your  Editor 


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Present  S.    W.   3.  S. 

Miss  Louise  K.  Rotha,  Registrar,  Counselor,  and  friend  to  all,  has  been  appointed  acting  president 
by  the  Board  of  Trustees  in  the  absence  of  Miss  France. 

Miss  Rotha  was  born  in  Waynesville,  North  Carolina,  where  she  still  spends  her  vacations.  She  first 
attended  Women's  College  of  North  Carolina  where  she  obtained  her  A.B.  Degree.  Following  this  she 
studied  at  the  University  of  Chicago  where  she  received  a  Master  of  Science  Degree.  At  New  York 
University,  she  did  an  additional  year  of  graduate  study. 

Since  that  time,  she  has  taught  science  in  various  schools  in  the  South.  Between  periods  of  teaching 
she  has  done  research  at  both  Cornell  and  Duke  Medical  Schools. 

Miss  Rotha  has  been  with  us  at  St.  Mary's  for  five  years  and  during  her  stay,  she  has  done  "a  bit 
of  everything."  As  faculty  advisor  of  the  Student-Faculty  Government,  we  find  her  "fair  and  square," 
and  as  registrar  always  helpful.  As  a  teacher,  she  is  hard  but  considered  "tops,"  by  all;  last,  but  not 
least — we  find  her  a  dear  and  trusted  friend. 


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Long  years  ago — 1943  to  be  exact — Gloria  Cawood 
arrived  at  the  portals  of  St.  Mary's  Female  Seminary 
as  a  Sub-Freshman  and  unknowingly  began  what  is 
now  our  present  Senior  Class.  Coming  as  Freshmen  the 
following  year  were  Jo  Boner,  Babs  Ross,  Betty  Bald- 
win, and  Betty  Critzer.  Thus,  the  five  of  them  struggled 
faithfully  through  the  years,  being  joined  by  Marcie 
Prince  as  a  Sophomore,  until  they  finally  reached  that 
eventful  day  when  at  long  last  they  could  claim  the 
title   of  Senior. 

As  Freshmen.  Shirley  Moore  presided  as  president  of 
the  class  and  Mrs.  Manson.  class  advisor;  while  our 
Sophomore  year  brought  forth  many  outstanding  events 
with  Mrs.  Zimmerman,  the  Dean,  as  class  advisor  and 
president,  Margaret  Showell.  The  biggest  project  of 
that  year  was  the  Senior-Sophomore  bazaar,  and  Oh! — 
the  food  I  naturally  the  Sophomores  were  in  charge  of 
the  food  committee).  Then  at  Christmas  those  who 
were  here  will  never  forget  the  Christmas  banquet. 
Remember  Jamie  as  Santa  Claus?  And  then  there  was 
the  prize  for  presenting  the  best  skit;  and  don't  forge: 
"The  Hamburger  King"  which  won  first  place  in  the 
Speech  Arts  contest.  To  the  Shenandoah  Valley  Apple 
Festival  went  Peggy  Marshall,  and  as  Queen  of  the 
May,  the  Sophs  triumphed  with  Ann  Mumma  wearing 
the  crown.  Thus,  the  year  passed  swiftly,  and  it  was 
time  for  the  Athletic  Association  banquet  (where,  inci- 
dentally, the  Sophomores  once  again  came  in  first  place 
with  their  centerpiece  for  the  table).  Our  little  sextet 
was  now  looking  forward  to  their  third  year  and  the 
real  beginnings  of  our  own  Senior  Class.  They  were 
now  big  college  girls. 

September — and  were  they  glad  they  were  old  girls. 
They  well  remembered  their  own  bewilderment  their 
first  year,  and  were  in  full  sympathy  with  the  rest  of 
us  as  poor  wandering  Juniors.  It  was  the  pajama  party 
that  really  broke  the  ice,  and  it  wasn't  long  before  all 
were  acquainted.  The  old  six  of  the  class  took  it  upon 
themselves  to  initiate  the  new  members  into  the  class, 
and  they  certainly  did  a  thorough  job  of  it  (they'll 
never  forget  it  either).  Everyone  hiked  (and  I  mean 
hiked)  to  Pine  Bar  for  the  annual  A. A.  picnic.  Fun 
was  had  by  all.  hut  were  we  glad  to  crawl  into  bed  by 
that  time.  By  now  we  felt  a  little  more  at  ease  and  as 
though   we   really  belonged  at   S.M.S. 

Handbook  test  and  memorizing  the  rules  took  up 
about  the  next  two  weeks  of  our  time.  Then  came  class 
elections:  President,  Iris  Rawls;  Vice-president,  Mary 
Jane  Shepard;  Treasurer.  Minnetta  Lowery;  Secretary, 
Babs  Ross.  Our  own  Jo  Boner  began  her  career  as 
Secretary  of  the  Student  Council,  which  was  to  point 
to  even  higher  honors.  Council  members  elected  were : 
Elaine  Leach,  Pat  Anthony,  and  Mary  Jane  Shepard, 
while  Betty  Baldwin  represented  our  class  as  a  perma- 
nent court  member. 

In  the  lives  of  our  never  erring  Juniors,  sports  played 
a  great  part;  and  one  of  our  greatest  triumphs  of  the 


yeai  in  that  line  was  our  victory  over  the  Seniors  in  that 
great  fall  sport.  Hockey.  We  boasted  four  phys.  ed. 
majors — Pat  Anthony,  Vivian  Gabler,  Milly  Martin, 
and  Betty  Critzer.  On  the  A. A.  Board  were  Babs  Ross, 
Secretary;  Iris  Rawls,  Elaine  Leach,  Mary  Jane  Shepard, 
Judy  Turner,  and  Jo  Boner.  In  the  newspaper  field, 
Shirley  Moore  did  an  excellent  and  thorough  job  in 
editing  the  Signal  News. 

We  had  all  heard  about  the  U.S.O.  over  at  the  Naval 
Base,  but  we  had  never  dreamed  of  it  as  being  a  place 
so  nice  as  we  found  it  to  be  upon  our  first  eventful  visit. 
During  the  tall  our  class  presented  a  very  novel  idea 
in  the  form  of  Art  King's  Daughters.  The  idea  was  pro- 
ducing great  masterpices  in  forms  of  shadows.  No,  the 
pictures  weren't  actually  supposed  to  be  moving — ask 
Shep  and  Andy  about  that.  Then  came  the  day — the 
day  to  leave  for  the  long  weekend.  Ah!  It  sure  was 
good  to  see  home  again.  Will  you  ever  lorget  the  big 
commotion  caused  by  the  taking  of  the  diphtheria  shots? 
For  days  on  end  we  all  compared  arms  with  red  spots. 
It  served  as  good  diversion,  anyway. 

Christmas  at  last  and  along  with  it.  a  million  and  one 
things  to  do.  At  the  Pageant,  Pat  Anthony  portrayed 
the  very  beautiful  and  spiritual  Virgin  Mary.  Before 
we  knew  it  vacation  was  over,  and  we  were  back  at 
school  once  more  slaving  away  on — EXAMS! 

We  lound  that  many  of  our  classmates  had  skill  in 
that  great  sport,  basketball.  Libby  Davis  and  Pat  An- 
thony were  representatives  on  the  varsity  team  and 
played  in  many  of  our  outside  games.  That  surely  was 
some  team. 

In  February  the  school  celebrated  Miss  France's  birth- 
day in  the  form  of  a  banquet  dinner.  A  few  privileged 
characters  (those  born  in  February)  had  the  honor  of 
sitting  at  Miss  France's  table  and  cutting  their  own  piece 
of  cake  before  everyone  else.  We  really  showed  our 
talent  in  the  Junior-Freshman  production  of  "Little 
Women"  .  .  .  Betty  Baldwin  as  Amy,  Lee  Park  as  Sulk. 
and  Shirley  Moore  as  Marmee  all  presented  an  unfor- 
gettable performance;  due  greatly  to  the  outstanding 
and  excellent  direction  of  Miss  Wool  ridge,  who  unfor- 
tunately was  unable  to  see  her  own  efforts  under  the 
footlights  because  of  a  sudden  and  serious  illness.  With 
the  aid  of  Miss  Short,  our  Phys.  Ed.  teacher,  the  crew 
and  the  cast  courageously  took  over  the  task  of  making 
the  play  a  big  success — and  it  was  truly  that.  There  was 
not  only  a  lot  of  work,  but  also  oodles  of  fun  while 
doing  it.  We  mustn't  leave  out  our  curtain  puller — 
none  other  than  the  famous  Miss  Boner.  A  truly  mem- 
orable occasion. 

Later  in  the  spring  Betty  Baldwin  and  Lee  Park  par- 
ticipated in  the  Speech  Arts  Contest  with  the  reading 
of  poems.  Then  came  May  Day  with  the  presentation 
of  "Rumplestiltskin"  in  modern  dance.  Betty  Baldwin 
and  Milly  Martin  assisted  in  the  choregraphy  of  the 
dances  under  the  direction  of  Miss  Short.  Betty  por- 
trayed   the    character    of    Rumplestiltskin,    Milly    was 


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the  poor  old  Miller,  and  Shirley  Moore  as  the 
Miller's  Daughter,  Jackie  Johnson  as  the  King,  George 
Lowery  and  Elaine  Leach  as  couriers,  and  Judy  Turner 
as  one  of  the  Ladies  of  the  Court  completed  the  cast. 
Even  though  rain  forced  the  program  inside  at  the  last 
moment,  all  went  off  perfectly;  and  our  own  little  prin- 
cess,  Pat  Anthony,  was  lovely  in  her  yellow  dress. 

Following  in  succession  came  sunbathing,  boating, 
swimming,  and  then  final  exams.  In  June  we  said  fare- 
well to  the  parting  graduates  and  a  few  of  our  own  class- 
mates— Milly  Martin,  Jinx  Clark,  and  Lee  Park  planned 
on  attending  the  University  of  Maryland ;  Jackie  John- 
son turned  her  eye  toward  modeling;  and  Judy  Turner 
returning  to  Detroit. 

After  a  brief  but  wonderful  summer  we  returned  to 
S.M.S.  as  full-fledged  Seniors.  All  were  willing  and 
ready  to  take  over  the  privileges  granted  the  upper- 
classmen.  The  others  looking  up  to  us,  and  it  really 
made  us  feel  big  and  important,  though  we  knew  we 
had  to  set  a  good  example.  The  orientation  committee 
with  Peg  Fowler  as  chairman  really  had  fun  getting  the 
new  girls  settled,  even  if  they  did  almost  break  their 
backs  carrying  suitcases.  Miss  France  was  not  only  our 
school  mother  but  also  our  class  advisor;  and  we  are 
very  proud  of  the  fine  job  that  Anne  Smith  has  done  as 
our  class  president,  with  Peg  Fowler,  vice-president, 
Bctte  Ward,  secretary,  and  Elaine  Leach,  treasurer.  Jo 
Boner  became  our  pride  and  joy  as  president  of  the 
Student  Faculty  Government  Association  with  Betty 
Baldwin,  better  known  as  "Baldy,"  as  vice-president. 
Senior  Council  members  included  Peg  Fowler  and  Mary 
Jane  Shepard;  Betty  Critzer  and  Jo  Nicodemus  were 
the  two  permanent  Court  Members.  Babs  Ross  took 
over  the  job  as  president  of  the  Athletic  Association, 
with  "Shep,"  vice-president,  Pat  Anthony,  secretary,  and 
Betty  Critzer,  treasurer.  Other  Senior  members  of  the 
board  were  Betty  Baldwin,  Elaine  Leach  and  Vivian 
Gabler. 

It  would  be  impossible  to  overlook  our  new  classmate 
— none  other  than  Frank  King  as  a  day  student  (natur- 
ally). No  longer  could  it  be  said  of  the  Seminary  that 
there  wasn't  a  "man  in  St.  Mary's  City."  Hmm!  Look 
out,  girls! 

We  took  our  annual  trip  to  Pine  Bar  with  nothing 
out  of  the  ordinary  happening  except  that  Marcie 
Prince  fell  in  the  tea.   Big  splash! 

Because  S.M.S.  lacked  a  physical  education  teacher, 
our  three  majors  took  over  the  classes.  Anytime,  day 
or  night  you  could  find  Anthony,  Gabler,  and  Critzer  on 
the  athletic  field.  On  October  12  our  class  presented 
a  Columbus  Day  King's  Daughters  with  poems  read  by 
Mary  B.  Wessells,  Babs  Ross,  Bctte  Ward,  and  Jo 
Boner.  The  long  week-end  came  slowly  and  passed 
swiftly. 

Believe  me,  we  seniors  are  really  an  athletic  group,  for 
once  again  our  class  shone  in  sports.  We  came  in  first 
in  hockey  which  was  the  start  of  a  very  successful  season. 
Quite  a  few  seniors  were  represented  on  the  varsity  and 
junior  varsity  teams — each  of  which  split  to  form  an 
Army  and  a  Navy  team.   Yea — ARMY! 


There  was  the  big  Fall  Prom  with  the  unforgettable 
"Make  Mine  Music."  Then  came  Thanksgiving  cele- 
brated at  home  with  a  four-day  vacation,  which  we 
really  needed.  After  all,  we  were  hard  working  Seniors! 
In  collaboration  with  the  Sophomores  we  entertained 
the  D.A.R.  for  their  annual  luncheon  held  at  St.  Mary's. 

Oh,  my!  What  was  all  the  distress  in  the  smoker? 
T.B.  tests?!  Cheer  up!  We  sure  were  glad  to  find  we 
were  still  alive — we  waited  anxiously  for  the  mail  that 
would  bring  the  results. 

Around  Christmas  the  U.S.O.  gave  its  final  dance — 
this  time  the  whole  school  was  invited  and  did  every- 
one have  a  gay  time!  After  Christmas  the  U.S.O.  was 
to  be  affiliated  with  the  Y.M.C.A. 

Again  our  own  Pat  Anthony  portrayed  the  Virgin 
Mary  in  the  Christmas  pageant,  and  following  the  pag- 
eant was  the  lovely  candlelight  service  at  the  Trinity 
Church  where  we  all  participated  in  carol  singing.  Fol- 
lowing this  we  were  entertained  at  a  party  given  in  the 
Parish  House.  Unfortunately,  our  Christmas  bazaar  was 
postponed  due  to  a  schedule  that  was  entirely  too  full 
for  everything.  At  six  in  the  morning  the  day  before 
vacation,  we  dragged  ourselves  out  of  bed  with  great 
effort  after  attending  the  gala  Christmas  banquet  the 
night  before  (Santa  certainly  brought  some  gifts!),  in 
order  to  go  caroling  through  the  halls.  Everyone  was 
really  in  the  spirit. 

After  Christmas  one  thing  was  distinguishable — the 
variety  of  gay  and  colorful  scarves  all  had  received  for 
presents.  The  wearing  of  scarves  really  became  quite  the 
fad.  Upon  returning  to  S.M.S.  we  were  quite  distressed 
to  find  our  school  mother  and  class  advisor.  Miss  France, 
was  quite  ill  and  would  be  unable  to  return.  With  best 
regards  and  high  hopes  we  tried  to  speed  Miss  France 
along  the  road  to  recovery. 

EXAMS — woe  is  me!! 

Ah!  Happy  day — we  had  the  privilege  of  seeing 
Charlotte  Hall's  presentation  of  "Arsenic  and  Old 
Lace."    It  was  quite  hilarious. 

Because  of  Miss  France's  illness  and  inability  to  con- 
tinue as  president,  Miss  Louise  Rotha,  our  well-liked 
registrar  and  science  teacher,  was  appointed  acting- 
president.  With  full  student  cooperation,  once  more  the 
Seminary  progressed  smoothly. 

The  Seniors  shared  equally  in  the  worry  and  struggle 
in  writing,  typing,  and  re-typing  the  essays  on  "The 
Heritage  of  a  Monument  School"  (our  own).  We 
eagerly  await  the  announcement  of  the  prizes  to  be 
given  June  7. 

Just  because  the  Senior  Class  donated  the  most  to 
the  Red  Cross  Drive  doesn't  mean  we're  millionaires — 
no.  I  haven't  got  a  nickel  for  a  bag  of  peanuts. 

Not  many  girls  went  home  at  Easter  with  tans  this 
year,  in  fact,  not  even  did  they  have  them  by  May  Day. 

To  the  Apple  Blossom  Festival  in  Winchester,  Va., 
went  Betty  Baldwin  where  she  witnessed  quote — "the 
queening  of  the  crown" — unquote.  For  this  honor  she 
was  maid  of  honor  to  the  queen  in  our  May  Court. 
Pink  is  certainly  your  color,  Betty,  and  your  dress  was 


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truly  beautiful.    From  all  reports  she  surely  had  a  busy 
and  wonderful  time. 

We  knew  from  the  moment  when  we  first  laid  eyes 
on  Patricia  Anthony  that  she  was  destined  to  be  our 
May  Queen,  and  as  beautiful  a  one  that  we  could  ask 
tor,  too.  Pat  was  certainly  provocative  and  sweet  in  her 
white  wedding  gown  as  she  carried  a  huge  bouquet  of 
spring  flowers  with  pink  roses.  It  was  impossible  to 
icstrain  a  sigh  of  awe  as  she  gracefully  ascended  her 
throne.  As  princesses  from  the  Senior  Class,  Peg  Fowler, 
in  a  dress  of  violet,  and  Mary  B.  Wessells,  in  one  of 
aqua,  were  both  lovely  and  charming  with  their  bou- 
quets of  spring  flowers  from  our  own  Garden  of  Re- 
membrance. 

Just  the  following  Monday  it  was  that  Pat  Anthony 
as  Queen,  Betty  Baldwin,  Apple  Blossom  Princess,  and 
Anne  Smith,  president  of  the  Senior  class  crawled  from 
their  beds  in  the  wee  hours  of  the  morning  in  order  to  be 


in  Annapolis  in  time  for  a  9 :  30  radio  broadcast.  Yes, 
the  Seminary  went  on  the  air  with  an  interview  by 
Jane  Day,  who  was  also  a  student  of  S.M.S.  at  one 
time.  It  sure  was  a  thrill  to  hear  their  voices  come 
over  the  radio  and  really  made  us  feel  important.  Later 
in  the  morning  on  the  same  day  we  heard  our  own  Glee 
Club  broadcast  and  did  their  singing  sound  beautiful! 
Sounded  more  like  professionals  as  though  they  sang 
over  the  radio  any  day  of  the  week. 

As  the  year  draws  to  an  end  we  are  a  little  sad.  think- 
ing back  upon  the  many  happy  times  and  good  friends 
we  have  made;  and  we  hate  to  think  that  for  many 
it  means  farewell.  Never  shall  we  forget  St.  Mary's 
and  always  will  we  be  proud  to  say — "We're  the 
SENIOR  CLASS  of  '48."  Graduation  'is  a  never-for- 
gotten memory — !    "Parting  is  such  sweet  sorrow!" 

See  you  Alumni  Week-end,  1949! 


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We,  the  members  of  the  Senior  Class  of  St.  Mary's 
Female  Seminary  Junior  College,  of  1948,  being  of 
sound  and  disposing  mind,  do  declare  this  to  be  our 
last  will  and  testament. 

To  Miss  France,  our  deepest  appreciation  for  her 
efforts  and  guidance,  with  sincere  wishes  for  a  pleasant 
and  happy  future. 

I,  Marie  (Shorty)  Andrews,  hereby  will  and  bequeath 
the  Presidency  of  the  Samadra  Club  to  Mary  Beth 
Early;  to  Joan  Lee  I  leave  my  pineapple  pie  and  coffee; 
to  Virginia  Burnside  I  give  my  A-Rating  in  History, 
plus  one-half  interest  in  my  "Fairy  Godmother." 

I,  Patricia  Anthony,  will  my  Secretaryship  of  the 
Athletic  Association  to  Jeraldine  Rickert  in  the  hope 
that  she  will  always  get  the  minutes  done  on  time:  my 
quiet  nature  to  Mary  Lou  Pinder;  my  love  for  sports 
to  Carlotta  Pardini;  and  an  all-year-round  ticket  to 
Chestertown  to  Betty  Anne  Smith. 

I,  Betty  Baldwin,  leave  to  Sally  Turner  the  Vice- 
Presidency  of  the  S.F.G.A.;  to  Carlotta  Pardini  I  give 
my  beloved  brother,  Ray;  and  to  next  year's  Princess 
my  good  times  at  the  Apple  Blossom  Festival. 

I,  Dorothy  H.  Baroniak,  will  to  Betty  Crough  my 
great  passion  for  S.M.S.,  my  daily  excursions  to  the 
coke  machine  in  the  hope  that  there  will  be  an  ever- 
l.iNting  supply  so  that  you  may  have  a  monopoly  on 
cokes   in  Social  Science  class  and  that  vour  thirst   will 


always  be  quenched!  To  Cecilia  "Flip"  Ridgell  I  will 
my  quiet  and  demure  way,  my  excuses  and  undisturbed 
conscience  for  being  "slightly"  tardy  for  fifth  period 
classes  after  a  quick  trip  to  Jacks'  for  lunch. 

I,  M.  Joann  Boner,  do  hereby  bequeath  to  Carolyn 
Sue  Baumann  courage  and  patience  to  fulfill  her  duties 
as  President  of  the  S.F.G.A.  To  my  little  brother,  Earl 
Compton,  I  leave  a  schedule  of  school  hours  in  the 
sincere  hope  that  he  remembers  that  Quiet  Hour  is 
not  at  10:30  on  Sunday  night;  and  to  Kip  Valentine 
a  life-time  seat  on  the  Navy  side  for  the  Army-Navy 
game. 

I,  Gloria  Cawood,  hereby  will  and  bequeath  to  Earl 
Compton  my  five  years'  experience  in  trying  to  make 
the  Assembly  period  on  time.  To  all  incoming  day 
students,  I  leave  my  happy  day-hopping  days  at  St. 
Mary's. 

I,  Betty  Critzer,  leave  my  "old  rocking  chair"  to 
Virginia  Burnside  in  the  hope  that  she'll  find  it  com- 
fortable: the  key  to  the  Treasury  of  the  Athletic  Asso- 
ciation to  Betty  Resh;  the  Vice-Presidency  of  the 
Samadra  Club  to  Ginger  Borgman  with  the  hope  that 
the  tea  service  can  be  found  at  all  times;  permanent 
court  membership  to  Bettv  Dawson;  and  Art  Editorship 
of  the  SIGNAL  NEWS  to  my  friend  with  such  ability, 
Rebecca  Hartshorn. 

I,  Elizabeth  Davis,  do  bequeath  my  presidency  of  the 
Home  Ec.  Club  to  Virginia  Burnside,  and  my  happy 


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disposition  to  Joan  Lee,  a  wonderful  roommate  and  a 
swell  friend. 

I,  Joy  Dench,  gratefully  bequeath  to  Ginger  Borg- 
man,  the  Marine  Corps — "she  can  have  them" ;  and  to 
Lucy  Anne  Parlett,  my  little  sis,  the  best  of  luck. 

I,  Margaret  Fowler,  hereby  will  the  office  of  Vice- 
President  of  the  Senior  Class  to  Ginger  Borgman;  my 
good  times  with  the  Marines  at  the  U.S.O.  to  Pat 
Mahone ;  an  atlas  to  Kip  Valentine  to  guide  her  on  her 
trip  around  the  world;  and  to  Lee  Ribble,  my  room- 
mate and  friend,  a  picture  of  Ralph  in  the  hopes  that 
her  dreams  will  come  true. 

I,  Vivian  Gabler,  will  and  bequeath  to  Bertha  Stone 
my  hugs  and  kisses  in  the  hope  that  they  bring  her 
someone  as  nice  as  Mike;  hockey  season  to  Gertrude 
Horsmon;  and  to  all  the  Sem-Fems  a  happv  married 
life. 

I,  Frank  King,  will  to  my  friend  and  partner  in  crime, 
my  fatal  charm  and  way  with  St.  Mary's  women  to 
Eddie  Crouch,  and  my  parking  space  to  anyone  who 
wants  it. 

I,  Elaine  Leach,  will  the  office  of  treasurer  of  the 
Senior  Class  to  Norma  Lee  Mason  and  to  Elaine  Symons 
a  hand  at  the  bridge  table  every  night  after  dinner. 

I,  Minetta  Lowery,  alias  "George"  will  the  Presi- 
dency of  the  Commercial  Club  to  one  who  is  interested 
in  Business;  to  Nupie  Baumann  all  my  good  times  at 
St.  Mary's;  to  Trish  Hayward  my  "good  figure."  I 
also  will  the  mimeograph  machine  to  J.  J.  Rose,  and 
to  Nupie  and  Trish  I  give  a  lifetime  interest  in  a  tea 
concern. 

I,  Josephine  Nicodemus,  to  Ginger  Borgman  my  seat 
on  the  Court  in  the  hope  that  she  will  be  lenient  in 
dealing  with  the  Juvenile  Delinquents,  and  to  Betty 
Chandler  my  ability  to  get  to  breakfast  on  time. 

I,  Jane  Pitchford,  hereby  will  my  ability  to  under- 
stand the  workings  of  our  Federal  Government  to  Eddie 
Crouch ;  and  my  suntan  to  Rachael  Early  so  she  will  not 
have  to  work  so  hard. 


I,  Marcie  Prince,  will  and  bequeath  my  "Saturday 
nights"  and  seat  on  the  U.S.O.  bus  to  Anne  Dennis; 
my  basketball  membership  on  the  Board  to  Virginia 
Burnside,  and  my  ability  to  conduct  French  Club  in 
French  to  next  year's  President. 

I,  Barbara  Ann  Ross,  known  as  Babs,  hereby  will  the 
office  of  President  of  the  Athletic  Association  to  my 
friend,  Emily  Manlove,  with  the  sincere  hope  that  she 
gets  through  the  year  without  gray  hair;  to  the  Inquiring 
Reporter  on  the  staff  next  year  a  long  list  of  subjects, 
plus  a  good  ear  for  use  at  the  Keyhole ;  to  my  room- 
mate Kip  Valentine,  I  say  "Bon  Voyage"  in  the  hope 
that  we  will  meet  again  soon. 

I,  Mary  Jane  Shepard,  hereby  will  the  Vice-Presi- 
dency of  the  Athletic  Association  to  Mary  Beth  Early 
in  hopes  her  arithmetic  is  good ;  to  Anne  Dennis,  my 
little  sister,  my  ability  to  pass  history  tests,  and  to  Norma 
Lee  Mason  a  watch  to  keep  track  of  the  time  on  Sat- 
urday nights. 

I,  Anne  Smith,  known  better  by  "Smitten,"  leave  the 
Presidency  of  the  Senior  Class  to  Rachael  Early  with 
hopes  for  a  Christmas  Bazaar,  and  to  the  Junior  Class 
I  will  my  sophistication  to  split  up  as  they  will. 

I,  Dorothy  Throckmorton,  will  gratefully  my  love  of 
horses  to  Jean  Dixon;  my  ability  to  play  basketball  to 
Elizabeth  Thomas;  and  my  math  book  to  Andrew  B. 
Shorter. 

I,  Bctte  Ward,  hereby  bequeath  the  Secretaryship  of 
the  Senior  Class  to  Patricia  Hayward,  my  ability  to  play 
bridge  to  Sally  Turner,  and  my  "apple  honey"  to  any- 
one who  lacks  eighteen  cents. 

I,  Mary  B.  Wessels,  leave  my  musical  ability  to  Nancy 
McClenahan;  my  sore  feet  to  next  year's  hostesses  at 
the  State  House;  and  my  seat  in  the  May  Court  to 
next  year's  representative. 

In  witness  hereof,  we,  the  Seniors  of  St.  Mary's  Fe- 
male Seminary,  Junior  College,  have  subscribed  our 
names  and  affixed  our  seals  on  this  5th  day  of  June. 


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The  dawn  of  June  5.  1968.  promised  a  hot  and  sultry 
day.  Tucked  in  our  bags  were  our  tickets  aboard  the 
I' SS  Americana,  which  would  carry  us  to  the  Dominican 
Republic,  where  we,  Elaine  Leach  and  Bette  Ward, 
would  assume  our  duties  as  director  of  public  health  and 
American  Consul  for  the  capital  city  of  Cindad  Trujillo, 
respectively.  We  have  just  stepped  from  our  train  in 
New  York's  Grand  Central. 

With  a  few  hours  left  before  sailing  time,  we  decide 
to  look  about  the  city,  primarily  to  satisfy  our  epicurean 
desires,  so  earnestly  cultivated  since  our  days  at  S.M.S. 

Strolling  up  Fifth  Avenue,  our  attention  is  attracted 
by  a  most  ostentatious  sign,  "Ye  Olde  Country  Cafe." 
This  ringing  a  familiar  chord,  our  womanly  intuition 
urges  us  to  advance  beyond  the  threshold.  At  this  point 
we  are  greeted  with  open  arms  by  our  old  S.M.S. 
Classmate.  "Andy"  Andrews,  for  she  and  her  "little 
monster"  are  now  the  proud  parents  of  a  whole  chain  of 
restaurants.  In  the  confusion  and  excitement  of  re- 
union, menus  were  mislaid  so  we  naturally  order  pine- 
apple pie  and  coffee. 

Once  more  attempting  to  hasten  Father  Time's  prog- 
ress, we  pause  in  our  sojourn  to  take  in  a  matinee. 
Characteristically  ignoring  the  marqee,  we  slip  grate- 
fully into  our  seats  in  the  darkened  theater,  only  to  be 
abruptly  returned  to  the  moment  at  hand  when  ten 
minutes  past  the  appointed  time  the  curtain  rises,  re- 
vealing the  star  as  none  other  than  our  own  Betty  Bald- 
win. Between  acts  we  hurry  backstage  to  reminisce 
with  another  of  the  Seminary  '48  graduates,  only  to  find 
also  there  awaiting  the  appearance  of  the  prima  donna, 
her  ex-roommate,  Mary  B.  Wessels,  one  of  America's 
foremost  young  scientists.  Mary  B.  also  finds  time  to 
capture  the  hearts  of  New  York's  dashing  playboys  and 
"give"  piano  concerts  for  charity. 

Declining  the  tempting  invitation  to  join  them  at 
cocktails,  we  slowly  wind  our  way  through  this  fasci- 
nating city  only  to  suddenly  halt  in  front  of  an  impos- 
ing edifice  housing  the  "Institute  of  Shy  Athletic 
Blonds."  A  trifle  amazed  at  so  bold  a  caption,  yet  un- 
daunted we  enter  and  are  welcomed  by  an  efficient 
and  charming  receptionist  .  .  .  she  can't  be,  but  she  is 
.  .  .  Doris  Thompson.  Following  the  initial  shock  of 
reunion,  once  again,  now  completely  entangled  in  red 
tape,  we  finally  are  allowed  to  enter  the  hallowed  halls 
of  the  director  of  this  novel  institution.  ...  7"  Boner, 
now  Dr.  Joann  Boner.  B.S..  A.B.,  Ph.D.,  M.S.  We  learn 
that  the  nucleus  of  this  profession  was  formed  at  S.M.S., 
due  to  a  certain  lack  of  cooperation  from  a  certain 
Academy  plebe. 

A  bit  tired  from  the  day's  excitement,  we  trudge 
wearily  back  to  our  hotel  and  buying  a  paper,  we  al- 
most immediately  see  a  very  familiar  face  on  the  front- 


piece  .  .  .  why,  it's  the  first  account  and  inside  story  of 
the  secret  confines  of  Gloria  Cauood's  laboratory. 
Gloria,  according  to  this  report,  is  conducting  research 
in  the  manner  of  the  ancient  alchemists. 

Turning  to  the  society  section  we  are  again  startled 
to  see  our  old  classmate,  Babs  Ross,  only  the  name  is 
no  longer  Ross,  but  Sheats,  she  and  the  better  half  are 
flying  to  the  Hawaiian  Islands  on  their  second  honey- 
moon, if  our  report  is  to  be  believed. 

Glancing  at  our  watches  we  dash  to  the  pier,  just 
in  time  to  .  .  .  whew!  We  made  it!  Deciding  to  stroll 
on  the  promenade  deck,  we  see  ahead  of  us  a  curious 
collection  of  passengers,  apparently  surrounding  one 
central  figure.  Approaching  this  quaint  little  group  .  .  . 
realization  dawns  ...  for  we  see  Betty  Critzer  painting 
in  her  best  surrealistic  manner  .  .  .  not  a  cover  for  the 
Signal  News,  but  alarm  clocks  and  baseball  bats  in  the 
mode  of  Salvador  Dali. 

Again  succumbing  to  the  thirst  drive  we  enter  the 
lounge,  when  immediately  we  sec,  surrounded  by  a 
bevy  of  otherwise  innocent  females,  none  other  than 
Frank  King  fascinating  these  beauties  with  his  tales  of 
how  General  King  won  the  war  single-handed. 

Passing  away  a  few  tranquil  hours  gazing  at  the  calm 
blue  ocean,  we  proceed  to  the  dining  room  and  are 
seated  adjoining  a  table  set  for  13.  In  the  middle  of 
the  first  course,  the  party  occupying  this  table  arrives. 
Why  it's  Marcie  Prince  and  Skip  and  their  own  inimit- 
able football  team,  otherwise  known  as  Mr.  and  Mrs. 
Norris  Pilchard  Sterling,  Jr.,  and  family. 

The  skyline  of  Miami  comes  gradually  into  view — 
our  trip  is  more  than  half  over,  but  our  gallant  little 
band  pauses  momentarily  to  wave  to  Jane  Pitchford 
and  Dot  Throckmorton  still  basking  luxuriously  on  the 
sands — a  long  way  from  the  St.  Mary's  shore.  Lunching 
on  the  patio  of  a  Miami  restaurant,  memories  of  dear 
S.M.S.  again  return  to  us  through  the  medium  of  Joy 
Dench,  now  a  glamorous  fashion  model  attired  in  the 
latest  resort  togs. 

Dashing  up  the  gang  plank,  we  pause  for  breath, 
astounded,  for  an  additional  passenger  has  boarded  the 
ship  in  the  course  of  its  short  stop  over  at  Miami. 
"George"  Lowery,  no  less — having  left  Fred  industrious- 
ly constructing  a  bridge  across  the  Atlantic,  she  has 
turned  her  undivided  attention  to  the  organization  of  an 
international  "Commercial  Day." 

Tired  from  our  strenuous  day,  we  walk  listlessly  down 
the  corridor,  but  we  stop  abruptly  before  an  open  state- 
room door  and  see  Dr.  and  Mrs.  Ross  MacCauley,  who 
are  bound  for  the  tropics — the  doctor  for  the  benefit 
of  humanity,  and  Mrs.  MacCauley.  the  former  Mary 
Jane  Shepard,  known  to  her  Seminary  classmates  as 
"Shep,"  because  she  heard  that  it  is  possible  to  acquire 


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an  exceptional  suntan  in  that  region. 

Our  destination  is  near  at  hand,  for  during  the  night. 
Cindad  Trujillo,  capital  of  the  most  romantic  and 
mysterious  island  of  the  Caribbean  is  now  upon  the 
horizon.  Hours  later  it  seems,  on  horseback  we  are 
slowly  riding  through  the  hot,  humid  vegetation  of  this 
vicinity.  Pausing  to  rest  we  hear  voices,  familiar  in 
that  they  are  speaking  English  in  this  otherwise  Spanish- 
speaking  land — upon  closer  investigation  we  see  a  num- 
ber of  girls  attired  in  immaculate  white  gym  suits  lis- 
tening attentively  to  orders  given  by  an  attractive  dark- 
haired  girl.  Why,  she's  Pat  Anthony — and  Libby  Davis 
and  Dot  Baroniak  are  in  the  group!!  Overwhelmed,  we 
learn  that  these  former  classmates  have  a  controlling 
interest  in  a  basketball  team  and  are  spending  the  sum- 
mer months  here  in  training,  preparing  to  walk  away 
with  national  honors. 

Finally,  the  overhanging  foliage  gives  way  to  the  clear 
blue  of  the  sky  and  the  long  sweeping  veranda  of  a 
home  completes  the  picture;  but  not  quite,  for  standing 
on  the  steps  is  another  friend  of  our  Seminary  days, 
An  in-  Smith,  now  Mrs.  Edward  Crouch,  Jr.,  mistress 
of  a  huge  banana  plantation.  Inviting  us  to  spend  a 
few  days  here,  with  the  usual  Smith  enthusiasm,  she 
ushers  us  inside,  summons  her  house  boy,  orders  refresh- 
ments,  and   naturally   our   conversation   returns   to   our 


days  at  St.   Mary's  and  she  tells  the  latest  news  about 
several  of  our  classmates  whom  we  have  not  seen. 

A  letter  from  Vivian  Goblet  who  will  always  be 
"Gabe"  to  us,  leaves  no  doubt  in  our  minds  that  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  "Mike"  Wright  and  the  little  Mikees  have 
enjoyed  their  recent  purchase  of  a  new  super  Ford  to 
its   fullest  extent. 

We,  also,  learn  via  the  mail  line,  that  "Jo"  Nicodemus 
has  returned  to  the  fold.  For  she  is  teaching  Home 
Economics  at  S.M.S.,  but  she  always  manages  to  find 
time  to  accompany  her  girls  to  the  U.S.O.  on  Saturday- 
nights. 

Still,  one  former  Sem-Fem  is  unaccounted  for — at 
this  moment  our  hostess  turns  on  the  radio  and  our 
train  of  thought  is  interrupted  by  a  pleasingly  resonant 
voice,  a  voice  we've  heard  many  times  before,  that  of 
"Peg"  Fowler,  now  an  eminent  psychologist  and  sociolo- 
gist. Knowing  Peg,  she  must  have  a  new  slant  on  the 
subject. 

A  brief  glance  20  years  hence  has  revealed  to  us  so' 
convincingly  a  fact  that  no  one  has  ever  been  able  to 
nullify- — the  graduates  of  St.  Mary's  Female  Seminary- 
have,  in  accordance  with  the  aspirations  of  their  Alma 
Mater,  led  beneficial,  and  enjoyable  lives,  enriched  so 
much  more  by  this  common  link,  binding  together  the 
lives  of  each  of  the  graduates  of  1948. 


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Senior  Superlatives 

Most  Popular Mary  Jane  Shepard 

Prettiest Patricia   Anthony- 
Best  Personality Mary  Jane  Shepard 

Most  Likely  to  Succeed Joann  Boner 

Best  Sense  of  Humor Mary  Jane  Shepard 

Most  Diplomatic Joann  Boner 

Most  Studious Gloria  Cawood 

Best  Dressed Ann  Smith 

Best  Dancer Betty  Baldwin 

Most  Vivacious Vivian  Gabler 

Most  Glamorous Betty  Critzer 

Most  Typical  Sem-Fem Mary  Jane  Shepard 

Most  Athletic Patricia  Anthony 

Contributed  Most  to  School Joann  Boner 

Best  Posture Joann  Boner 

Most  Loquacious Betty  Baldwin 

Quietest Doris    Thompson 

Best  Actress Betty  Baldwin 

Best  Figure Patricia  Anthony- 
Most  Industrious  Barbara  Ann  Ross 

Most  Musical Mary  B.  Wessells 

Most  Creative Betty  Critzer 

Most   Mischievous Vivian   Gabler 

Best  Groomed  Hair Mary  B.  Wessells 


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'S-E-N-I-O-R-S,  that  spells  Seniors, 
And  we're  the  Seniors! 
S-E-N-I-O-R-S,  the  Senior  Class  of  '48, 
We're  the  girls  with  the  looks, 
We  don't  have  to  look  at  books; 
So,  Seniors,  we  rate!" 


MARIE  ANDREWS  "ANDY" 

"Mischief,  youth,  and  pep  personified!" 

Glee  Club  3-4;  Samadra  3;  Samadra  Pres.  4;  Dra- 
matics 4;  May  Day  3;  Home  Ec.  Club  3;  Home  Ec. 
Club  Treas.  4;  Cheerleader  4. 

Short  and  sweet — a  big  fat  Greek  from  the  "auld 
countree" — and  then  there's  history — a  250  pound  mon- 
ster is  her  type — pineapple  pie  and  coffee — and  finally 
an  "Oscar"  for  Andy. 

PATRICIA  ANTHONY  "PAT" 

"As  honey  attracts  bees,  so  she  attracts  friends." 
Council  3;  A.A.  Secy.  4;  Glee  Club  3-4;  Samadra  4; 

Signal  News  staff  3;  Dramatics  3-4;  Home  Ec.  Club  3; 

May   Court   3;   May   Queen  4;   Aquacade   3;   Varsity 

hockey  3;  Varsity  basketball  3-4;  Varsity  volleyball  3-4. 
Eastern  Shore  beauty — Allan — star  of  the  basketball 

court — "Mercy!" — beautiful  smile  and  shining  hair. 

BETTY  BALDWIN  "BALDY" 

"You  come  late,  yet  you  come!" 
Student  Council  Vice- Pres.  4;  Court  3;  Orientation 
Committee  3-4;  A.A.  Board  2-4;  Glee  Club  1-2;  Sa- 
madra 1-2-4;  Samadra  Secy.  3;  Signal  News  staff 
1-2-3-4;  French  Club  1-2-3-4;  French  Club  Pres.  3; 
Dramatics  1-2-3-4;  May  Day  1-2-3-4;  Apple  Blossom 
Princess  4;  Varsity  swimming  1;  Aquacade  3;  Tennis 
doubles  champion  3;  Badminton  doubles  champion  3-4; 
Varsity  hockey  4;  Blazer  Girl. 

Delaware  and  dramatics — numerous  broken  resolutions 
for  being  on  time — current  interest,  French! — lively  and 
loquacious — nimble  feet. 

DOROTHY  BARONIAK  "DOT" 

"She  always  laughs  when  others  see  no  joke!" 
Dramatics  4;  May  D  2;  Home  Ec.  Club  2-3;  Varsity 
softball  2-3;  Varsity  hockey  2-3-4;  Varsity  basketball  4. 
Local  color — all  round   sport — perpetual   laughter  in 
biology  lab — men — could  there  be  an  interest  in  Cath- 
olic U.? — curly  hair  and  dancing  eyes. 

JOANN  BONER  "JO" 

"What  a  thing  her  friendship  is,  world  without  end." 

Council  1-2;  Student  Council  Secy.  3;  Student  Coun- 
cil Pres.  4;  Court  3;  Orientation  Committee  3-4;  A.A. 
Board  3;  Samadra  3-4;  Signal  News  staff  2;  Spanish 
Club  1-2;  Dramatics  1-2-3-4;  May  Day  3-4;  Varsity 
swimming  1  ;  Varsity  boating  1 ;  Varsity  volleyball  2 
Varsity  softball  2-3;  Aquacade  3;  Varsity  hockey  3-4; 


Varsity  basketball  4;  Blazer  Girl. 

A  real  queen  in  our  midst — excellent  and  able  presi- 
dent— to  see  her  is  to  like  her — ability  plus  in  sports, 
studies,  and  dramatics — good  looks  and  clothes — in  a 
class  of  her  own — this  lady  spells  success. 

GLORIA  CAWOOD 

"Patience   is  a   necessary  ingredient  of  genius." 
Social  Relations  Committee  3 ;  Social  Calendar  Com- 
mittee 4;  Signal  News  staff  4;  Varsity  softball  2;  Blazer 
Girl. 

Clothes  and  high  heels  her  pride  and  joy — five  year 
Sem-Fem — Jack — a  flair  for  writing — excellent  student 
— high  ambitions. 


"SCOTTY" 

Why  aren't  they  all 


BETTY  CRITZER 

"Happy  am  I,  from  care  I'm  fre, 

contented  like  me? 

Court  4;  Orientation  Committee  4;  A.A.  Board  3; 
A.A.  Treas.  4;  Artist-Lecture  Committee  4;  Samadra  3; 
Samadra  Vice-Pres.  4;  Signal  News  staff  3-4;  French 
Club  1;  Dramatics  3-4;  May  Day  2;  Varsity  boating  1; 
Varsity  volleyball  2 ;  Varsity  hockey  4. 

"Telephone  for  Critzer!" — artistic  hands — pretty 
smile  and  devilish  eyes — pennants  galore — summer  and 
Camp  Pine  Grove. 

ELIZABETH  DAVIS  "LIBBY" 

"Good  nature  is  a  sign  of  a  large  and  generous  soul." 
Party    Planning    Committee   4;    Samadra    3-4;    Dra- 
matics 3-4;  Home  Ec.  Club  Treas.  3;  Home  Ec.  Club 
Pres.  4;  Varsity  basketball  3-4. 

"Sisilton" — blonde  hair  and  blue  eyes — Miss  Non- 
chalance— full  of  fun  and  fancy  free — talent  for  re- 
freshments. 

JOY  DENCH 

"Perfect  simplicity  is  unconsciously  bold." 
Assembly   Committee  3;   Glee   Club   3-4;   Samadra  4; 
Dramatics  3-4;  May  Day  4. 

Tall  and  slender — long  brown  hair — U.S.O.  gal — Bill 
— lovely  legs — quiet  manner. 

MARGARET  FOWLER  "PEG" 

"Or  light  or  dark,  or  short  or  tall, 
She  sets  a  spring  to  snare  them  all." 
Council  4;  Orientation  Committee  Chairman  4;  As- 
sembly   Committee    Chairman    4 ;    Class    Vice-Pres.    4 : 
Samadra  3-4;  May  Court  4. 

Jack  Bilyeu,  Ralph,  Don — smiling  eyes — winning 
ways — Western  Maryland — infectious  laugh. 


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VIVIAN  GABLER  "GABE" 

"A  good  laugh  is  sunshine  in  any  house.'' 
A.A.  Board  4:  King's  Daughters  Committee  3;  Glee 

Club  3-4;  Samadra  3-4;  Dramatics  3-4:  May  Day  3-4; 

Aquacade  3:  Varsity  hockey  4. 

Mike — wedding   bells  in  June — dogs — a   laugh   that's 

never    forgotten — "loving"     nature,     particularly    since 

Easter — "To  Each  His  Own" — grand  girl. 

FRANCIS  KING  FRANK" 

"My  only  books  were  women's  looks,  and  folly's  all 

they  taught  me." 
Dramatics  4. 

Tall  tales — "General"  King — a  slight  touch  of  ergo- 
phobia — mathematical  talent? — ever  readv  to  help  out 
— Cassanova — rapid  rebel — P.  S.  a  good  guv. 

ELAINE  LEACH  "LITCH" 

"She  looks  quiet,  but  look  again!" 

Council  3;  A.A.  Board  3-4:  Class  Treas.  4;  French 
Club  3:  May  Day  3-4;  Tennis  singles  and  doubles 
champion  3 :  Badminton  singles  and  doubles  champion 
3-4. 

Lampshades — "Gorey" — and  J.H.U. — foxy — powerful 
forehand  drive  for  such  a  little  girl — has  a  knack  for 
eating. 

MINETTA  LOWERY  "GEORGE" 

"Her  step  is  firm  and  elastic,  and  dark  eyes  full  of  fire." 
King's  Daughters  Committee  4;  Class  Treas.  3;  Signal 
News  staff  3-4;  May  Day  3-4;  Home  Ec.  Club  3;  Com- 
mercial Club  3;  Commercial  Club  Pres.  4. 

George,  George,  and  George  (confusing) — "You 
know  what  I  mean?" — Commercial  Day — L.S.M.F.T. — 
gardenias  'mmm — perfume  fiend. 

JOSEPHINE  NICODEMUS  "JO  NIC" 

"A  mind  that  thinks  and  hands  that  work." 
Court  4:   Bulletin  Board  Committee  3;   Social   Rela- 
tions Committee  3 :  King's  Daughters  Committee  Chair- 
man 4;  Glee  Club  3-4;  May  Day  4:  Home  Ec.   Club  3; 
Home  Ec.  Club  Vice-Pres.  4. 

Dark  eyes  and  rosy  cheeks — a  lucky  girl  who  can 
make  her  own  clothes — another  belle  of  the  LT.S.O. — 
Oriental  features  make  a  striking  effect — charming 
hostess. 

JANE  PITCHFORD  -PITCH" 

"Why  take  life  so  seriously,  we  never  get  out  of  it  aluc." 

Glee  Club  3-4;  Home  Ec.  Club  3-4. 

Navy  gal — "You  don't  know,  do  vou?" — flashing 
smile — K.M.B.O.L. — a  special  interest  in  North  Carolina 
(could  its  name  be  Bill?) — sun  worshipper. 

MARTHA  PRINCE  "MARGIE" 

"A  winning  way.  a  pleasant  smile." 
A.A.  Board  3-4;  Bulletin  Board  Committee  2-4; 
King's  Daughters  Committee  3;  Samadra  2:  Signal 
News  staff  4;  French  Club  2-3;  French  Club  Pres':  4; 
Dramatics  2-3-4;  May  Day  2-3-4:  Home  Ec.  Club  2: 
Varsity  hockey  4;  Varsity  basketball  4. 

Great  sports  enthusiast — petite  and  pretty — science 
whiz — those  big  blue  eyes — Skip — her  crowning  glory  is 
her   hair — "Deep    Purple" — vivacious    and   mischievous. 


BARBARA  ROSS  "BABS" 

"What  is  living  without  loving?" 

A.A.  Secy.  3;  A.A.  Pres.  4;  Party  Planning  Commit- 
tee 3;  Assemblv  Committee  4:  Class  Secy.  3;  Glee  Club 
1  -2  :  Signal  News  staff  3-4 ;  Spanish  Club  1 ;  May  Day  1 ; 
Home  Ec.  Club  1-2:  Commercial  Club  1-2:  Commercial 
Club  Vice-Pres.  3;  Varsity  hockey  4. 

Suits,  sneezes,  smoker — Miss  Gill's  right  hand  gal — 
"Stardust" — loquacious  (might  this  sometimes  cause  a 
blush,  Babs?) — never  a  dull  moment  with  "Babbling 
Babbala." 

MARY  JANE  SHEPARD  "SHEP" 

"A  merry  heart  maketh  a  cheerful  countenance!" 

Council  3-4;  A.A.  Board  3;  A.A.  Vice-Pres.  4;  Party 
Planning  Committee  3;  Class  Vice-Pres.  3;  Samadra 
3-4;  Dramatics  3-4;  Home  Ec.  Club  Secy.  3:  Home  Ec. 
Club  4;  Varsity  hockey  4. 

"Aw,  Miss  Rotha!" — J.H.U.  and  Ross — always  has 
a  happy  face  and  smiling  eyes — 21!!! — Smoe — a  friend 
to  all. 

ANNE  SMITH  "SMITTEN  SMITTY" 

"She  mixes  reason  with  pleasure  and  wisdom 

with  mirth." 

Class  Pres.  4;  Samadra  3-4. 

"Quite  fortunate"   resident  of  Southern   Maryland — 
goes  in  for  sun  tans  in  a  big  way — has  made  many  a 
conquest    at    S.M.S. — sophistication — ideal    companion 
for  a  garden  tour. 
DORIS  THOMPSON 

"Sober,  steadfast,  demure." 

Social  Relations  Committee  Chairman  4;  Glee  Club 
3-4;  Signal  News  staff  4;  Home  Ec.  Club  3-4;  Commer- 
cial Club  3 ;  Commercial  Club  Secy.  4. 

Southern  Maryland  drawl — beautiful  brown  eyes — 
always  willing  to  help — bound  for  the  business  world — 
patience  is  a  virtue. 

DOROTHY  THROCKMORTON  "POO" 

"I  care  not  what  happens  so  long  as  it  doesn't  happen 

to  me!" 

Assembly  Committee  3;  Samadra  3;  May  Day  4; 
Home  Ec.  Club  3-4;  Varsity  basketball  4. 

The  Florida  beach  her  heart's  delight — a  whiz  at  math 
— outdoor  girl  with  a  love  of  sports — "Too  Fat  Polka" 
— short  hair  and  the  "new  look." 
BETTE  WARD 
"//  words  were  dollars,  'what  a  millionaire  she'd  be." 

Social  Relations  Committee  3:  Class  Secy.  4;  French 
Club  Secv.  4;  Dramatics  4:  May  Day  3. 

Spaniels,  sunshine,  summer — letters  from  that  man  at 
Harvard — smart   looking   clothes — "Whiffenpoof   Song" 
— tremendous  vocabulary  for  such  a  small  person. 
MARY  B.  WESSELS  "IDDY" 

"It's  a  great  life  if  you   don't  weaken;  more  fun 
if  you  do!" 

Artist-Lecture  Committee  4;  Glee  Club  3-4;  Samadra 
4 :  Dramatics  3-4 ;  May  Court  4 ;  Varsity  hockey  4 : 
Cheerleader  4. 

A  Baltimore  beauty  in  our  midst — Fred — great  inter- 
est and  ability  in  science — has  a  smile  for  all — Lehigh — 
musin,  men,  mirth. 


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Today  the  daisy  chain  by  the  pool  is  formed  in  an- 
other number — the  year  1948.  It  seems  impossible  to 
believe  that  these  two  years  have  passed  so  rapidly  or 
that  we  could  ever  have  been  the  shy,  homesick,  and 
just  a  bit  frightened  Freshmen  in  the  fall  of  '46. 

Time  went  on,  and  with  the  invaluable  aid  of  our 
class  sponsor,  Miss  Woolridge,  the  capable  leadership 
of  our  president,  Laura  Jo  Muessen,  we  undertook  the 
baffling  tasks  of  assemblies,  King's  Daughters,  and  other 
class  projects  without  too  many  qualms.  We  worked 
together  in  harmony,  with  our  classmates  and  as  part 
of  the  student  body,  although  that  term  cannot  be  liter- 
ally applied  to  singing;  as  Miss  Woolridge  can  well 
testify  from  the  experience  of  teaching  us  Negro  Spir- 
ituals for  a  certain  King's  Daughters  program. 

This  class,  although  not  always  victorious,  assumed 
an  avid  interest  in  sports  and  was  proud  of  its  mem- 
ber, Mary  T.  Naylor,  who  belonged  to  the  Varsity. 

As  the  months  sped  by  we  became  accustomed  to 
life  at  S.M.S. — the  rush  to  the  mail  line — the  (ahem!) 
numerous  bids  from  C.H.M.A.  and,  of  course,  the  first 
slip!  Two  of  our  classmates  were  Council  members  and 
did  a  fine  job  of  presenting  a  standard  example  for  their 
fellow  students. 

Spring  made  her  "debut"  before  we  realized  that  it 
was  time  for  the  Dogwood  to  bloom  and  the  first  symp- 
toms of  Spring  fever  to  appear.  We  poured  the  exu- 
berance of  new  energy  into  our  "Talent  Show"  and 
later  the  class  heartily  applauded  their  representatives, 
Shirley  Bowen  and  Patricia  Coogan,  in  the  Speech  Arts 
contest.  Their  efforts  were  not  rewarded  with  the  prize, 
but  the  entire  student  body  seemed  to  appreciate  the 
presentation. 

Never  to  be  overlooked  was  the  excitement  of  Mav 
Dav — the  costumes,  gowns,  and  for  the  Freshmen  Class, 
a  May  Princess.  This  honor  was  bestowed  upon  Pa- 
tricia Coogan.  who  was  very  attractive  in  her  blue  gown. 

During  the  last  few  weeks  of  school  it  was,  as  it 
always  is,  hustle-bustle — the  Senior-Sophomore  picnic 
sponsored  by  the  Juniors  and  Freshmen — the  rush  of 
the  last  issue  of  the  Signal  News — A.A.  Banquet — Play 
Dav — not  to  mention  Exams! 

This  whirl  all  came  to  a  breathless  halt  on  June  9, 
and  after  bidding  good-bye  to  our  friends — those  who 
would  be  coming  back  and  those  who  would  not,  we 
departed  for  a  well-earned  vacation. 

Ninety  days  seemed  to  be  a  lifetime  on  June  9,  but 
when  enrollment  day  came  around,  we  had  to  take  a 
second  look  at  our  sunburns  to  be  sure  that  we  had 
been  home  at  all. 

The  majority  of  the  class  returned  to  S.M.S.  and  were 
welcomed  warmly  by  our  beloved  School  Mother,  Miss 
France. 

We   rapidly  began   to  digest   new   names  and   to  get 


acquainted  with  the  girls  matching  those  names. 

The  total  number  of  our  class  was  15  and  with  Miss 
Stickney  as  our  class  adviser  and  Shirley  Bowen  as  our 
efficient  president,  we  continued  in  our  pursuit  of  the 
laurels. 

We  once  more  exhibited  team  work  in  our  first  King's 
Daughters  program — an  oral  reading  and  pantomime 
of  selections  from  The  Child's  Garden  Of  Verses,  by 
Robert  Louis  Stevenson.  Later  we  scored  two  more 
successes — an  amateur  program  for  assembly  (remem- 
ber that  hilarious  skit?)  and  a  religious  one-act  play  for 
King's  Daughters. 

Talent  was  lavishly  distributed  in  our  class — Polly 
Parlett's  lovely  voice,  and  teaming  with  her,  Mary  T. 
Naylor — Shirley  Bowcn's  dramatic  ability — Bertha 
Stone's  nimble  fingers  at  the  piano — Elaine  Symons  and 
her  accordion — Dolores  Parks  artistic  creations — and 
Laura  Jo  Muesscn's  dancing  ability. 

In  the  field  of  sports  we  had  Mary  T.  Naylor  and 
Elaine  Symons  representing  us  in  the  Varsity.  The  class 
teams  were  also  formed  and  the  games  played  with  a 
great  deal  of  enthusiasm. 

In  addition  to  our  other  achievements  we  were  very 
proud  to  acclaim  Freya  Sattelmaicr  and  Shirley  Bowen 
who  won  scholarship  awards  to  Goucher  and  Lynchburg 
Colleges. 

The  Speech  Arts  Contest  of  1948  was  in  the  form 
of  competitive  deliverance  of  short  stories.  As  our  rep- 
resentatives we  chose  Patricia  Coogan  and  Freya  Sat- 
telmaier. 

Then  the  faint  buzz-buzz  of  May  Day  reached  a 
crescendo,  and  became  the  main  topic  of  conversation — 
weather,  dates,  and  the  opportunity  to  walk  through 
the  Garden  of  Remembrance  during  intermission! 

Among  the  princesses  leading  the  Grand  March  were 
our  two  lovely  representatives,  Marlyn  Sirkis  and 
Bertha  Stone. 

And  so  the  year  comes  to  an  end — the  end  of  girlish 
laughter — cat  and  coke  sessions — pajamas  before  the 
twenty  of — trips  to  the  gas  station — and  the  excitement 
of  long  week-ends. 

We  owe  a  debt  of  gratitude  to  you,  our  Alma  Mater; 
for  under  your  wings  we  have  lived  together  in  laugh- 
ter and  tears;  dreamed  the  dreams  of  youth;  and  per- 
haps you  have  made  many  of  those  dreams  realities.  It 
is  customary  for  the  graduating  classes  to  extend  a 
bouquet  of  good  wishes  to  the  undergraduates  with  the 
hope  that,  they  too,  will  have  a  good  year.  Last  year, 
as  Freshmen,  we  received  one  from  the  fine  girls  we 
all  remember  so  well  as  the  Sophomores  of  "  '47."  We 
have  been  happy  at  S.M.S.,  and  now  there  isn't  much 
time,  so  let  us  not  establish  a  precedent,  but  carry  on 
a  tradition  bv  saying,  "Au  Revoir"  and  to  the  Sopho- 
mores of  "  '49"  the  vcrv  best  of  luck. 


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We,  the  Sophomore  Class  of  1948,  of  St.  Mary's 
Female  Seminary,  of  the  City  of  St.  Mary's,  county  of 
St.  Mary's,  and  State  of  Maryland,  being  of  legal  age 
and  sound  mind  and  memory,  do  make,  publish,  and 
declare  this  our  LAST  WILL  AND  TESTAMENT, 
hereby  revoking  and  annulling  any  and  all  wills  made 
by  us  heretofore. 

I 

To  Miss  Stickney  we  wish  to  extend  our  sincere  ap- 
preciation for  the  guidance  received  during  this  past 
year. 

II 

To  the  Freshman  Class  we  will  our  positions  as  Sopho- 
mores in  hopes  that  their  year  will  be  as  complete  and 
as  successful  as  ours. 

Ill 

I,  Shirley  Bowen,  do  hereby  will  and  bequeath  the 
presidency  of  the  Sophomore  Class  to  Olivene  Taft, 
with  hopes  that  her  year  will  be  full  of  luck  and  suc- 
cess. I  would  also  like  to  leave  my  ability  to  sink  while 
attempting  the  art  of  swimming  to  Mary  Lou  Pinder, 
along  with  my  acting  ability  which  I  will  to  June 
Weiner. 

I.  Jarvis  Claypoole,  will  my  ability  to  say  very  little 
to  Eleanor  Palmer;  my  dramatic  (?)  ability  to  Jewel 
Meagher;  and,  last  but  not  least,  I  leave  Larry  to  Beth 
Proutt  to  use  at  her  own  discretion. 

I,  Jeannine  Collinson,  do  will  to  Carlotta  Pardini,  my 
ability  to  take  exercises  every  night.  Also,  to  Beth 
Proutt,  I  bequeath  my  slightly  questionable  Southern 
accent. 

I,  Patricia  Coogan,  otherwise  known  as  Pat,  do 
hereby  will  and  bequeath  my  philosophy  of  a  color 
scheme  to  Elizabeth  Parlett,  my  ability  to  associate  suc- 
cessfully with  the  opposite  sex  to  Jean  Morris,  and  my 
naivete  to  my  little  sis,  Jean  Burks. 

I,  Elizabeth  Dawson,  otherwise  known  as  "Bibo,"  in 
a  moment  of  sound  mind  and  body,  do  leave  my  midget 
stature  to  Mary  Lou  Pinder  in  order  that  she  will  not 
have  to  stoop  when  going  through  a  doorway.  To 
Olivene  Taft,  I  also  will  my  ability  to  handle  those 
members  of  the  opposite  sex  known  as  "men." 

I,  Laura  Joe  Muessen,  being  of  reasonably  unsound 
mind  and  body,  do  will  and  bequeath  my  slips  to  Ger- 
trude Horsmon,  Mary  Lou  Pinder,  and  Grace  Thada  in 
order  to  save  unnecessary  wear  and  tear  on  the  Council. 
My  little  ink  marks  in  chemistry  go  to  Betty  Resh  and 
my  deep  and  everlasting  love  for  McDonough  to  Yolan- 
da  Kaiser. 

I,  Joanne  Munson,  bequeath  my  multi-men  troubles 
to  Amie  Southall.  I  also  leave  to  my  roommate,  Jean 
Morris,  my  ability  to  eat  potted  ham  with  sincere  hopes 
that  she  is  more  successful  than  I. 


I,  Mary  Taylor,  do  hereby  leave  and  bequeath  my 
naturally  blond  hair  to  Amie  Southall  to  be  used  in 
harmony  with  her  blue  eyes.  I,  also,  most  joyously  leave 
my  remarkable  ability  to  comprehend  French  to  Norma 
Lou  Brewster.  My  love  for  the  Mountains  goes  to  Jean 
Morris,  by  whom  it  will  be  gratefully  received,  I'm  sure. 

I,  Dolores  Parks,  do  will  and  bequeath  my  marvelously 
controlled  temper  in  the  typing  room  to  Barbara  Gray. 
My  figure  I  would  like  to  leave  to  Catherine  Dallam, 
otherwise  known  as  Kitty,  to  be  used  when  needed. 

I,  Lucy  Ann  Parlett,  do  will  to  Gra  e  Thada  my  sing- 
ing voice  in  order  that  BILLY  THE  KID  might  be  sung 
in  a  cultured  manner. 

I,  Geraldine  Rickert,  do  hereby  will  and  bequeath  all 
my  blue  ribbons  awarded  for  staying  out  of  mischief  to 
June  Weiner  and  also  to  Olivene  Taft  I  leave  my  ability 
to  sing  while  walking  up  the  hall. 

I,  Freya  Sattelmaier,  do  leave  to  Amie  Southall  my 
position  as  treasurer  in  the  Student  Council,  in  hopes 
that  she  will  not  have  such  a  warm  day  as  I  had,  to  ex- 
tract $5.00  from  every  unwilling  Sem-fem.  I  also  leave 
my  naturally  curly  hair  to  Carlotta  Pardini. 

I,  Marlyn  Sirkis,  do  will  and  bequeath  my  grand  times 
at  Charlotte  Hall  to  any  of  the  future  Sophomores  who 
are  fortunate  enough  to  have  them.  To  Betty  Chandler, 
my  ex-roommate,  I  will  my  ability  to  keep  my  men  in 
alphabetical  order. 

I,  Bertha  Stone,  being  of  reasonably  sound  mind  and 
memory,  do  will  my  position  as  maestro  to  Alice  Thomp- 
son. May  she  have  a  long  and  lasting  friendship  with 
Chopin. 

I,  Elaine  Symons,  do  will  to  Carolyn  Jackson  a  certain 
bashful  boy  from  C.  H.  M.  A.  and  to  my  roommate, 
Norma  Lou  Brewster,  I  will  my  ability  to  get  into 
trouble  after  lights-out. 

IN  WITNESS  WHEREOF  we  have  hereunto  set  our 
hands  to  this  our  LAST  WILL  AND  TESTAMENT  at 
St.  Mary's  Female  Seminary,  St.  Mary's  City,  Maryland, 
this  fifth  day  of  June,  A.  D.  1948. 


The  foregoing  instrument  was  signed  by  the  said 
Sophomores  in  our  presence  and  by  them  published  and 
declared  as  and  for  their  LAST  WILL  AND  TESTA- 
MENT, and  at  their  request  and  in  their  presence,  and 
in  the  presence  of  each  other,  we  hereunto  subscribe  our 
names  as  attesting  witnesses  at  St.  Mary's  Female  Semi- 
nary, St.  Mary's  City,  Maryland,  this  fifth  day  of  Tune, 
A.  D.  1948. 

FREDDIE  THE  FROG 

of  the  pond  in  the  Garden  of  Remembrance 
LUK-1E 

of  Cactus  Junction. 


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It  is  late  in  the  spring.  The  year  is  1963  and  I,  Laura 
Jo  Muessen,  am  having  a  few  days  of  vacation.  I  slip 
into  the  seat  of  my  helicopter  and  push  the  various  con- 
fusing buttons  which  must  carry  me  into  the  air. 

I  have  a  4:00  o'clock  date  for  tea  with  Jcannine  Col- 
linson.  As  per  usual  I  arrive  at  her  home  at  exactly 
3 :  59,  and  receive  a  hearty  greeting  from  her  six  sons,  all 
named  Norman.  Jcannine  is  very  busy  keeping  house 
for  her  little  family. 

After  an  hour  or  so  of  talking  over  old  times  and  old 
friends,  I  take  my  leave  and  continue  on  to  Washington. 
I  decide  to  drop  in  on  Betty  Dawson  who  is  also  a  faith- 
ful wife  and  mother.  She  and  Paul  invite  me  to  dinner. 
Remembering  that  Bettv  and  I  took  a  home  economics 
course  together  back  at  S.M.S.,  I  am  curious  to  see  what 
it  has  done  for  her.  The  meal  is  delicious  ( I  must  re- 
member to  go  out  and  compliment  her  cook).  We  chat 
a  while,  but  I  find  my  time  limited,  and  I  must  depart. 

I  decide  to  go  on  to  Baltimore  tonight.  Perhaps.  I 
can  prevail  upon  Jarvis  Claypoole  to  let  me  stay  with 
her  in  her  apartment.  She  and  Edward  have  finally  set 
the  date  for  July  5,  and  after  their  honeymoon  in  New- 
England,  they  will  live  at  the  far  end  of  Massachusetts 
Avenue  in  Washington. 

At  breakfast  I  run  into  Jerry  Rickeri  and  Marlyn 
Sirkis.  Jerry  is  now  Head  Supervisor  of  Union  Memorial 
Hospital  in  Baltimore.  Rumor  has  it  that  a  certain 
young  intern  named  Karl  is  showing  more  than  a  pro- 
fessional interest  in  her. 

Meanwhile,  matrimony  has  lost  out  to  an  atom,  for 
Marlyn  has  given  up  all  thought  of  marriage.  She  tells 
me  that  she  is  spending  all  of  her  time  on  her  latest 
experiment — trying  to  split  a  split  atom.  Hm  ...  A  cy- 
clotron is  her  wedding  ring. 

They  tell  me  that  Freya  Sattlemaier,  who  is  now  the 
most  famous  female  physician  in  the  world,  has  discov- 
ered a  single  cure  for  any  and  all  diseases. 

If  I  am  to  get  to  Oakland  in  time  to  pick  up  Mary  T . 
Naylor,  I  must  hurry.  I  have  promised  to  take  her  to 
New  York  with  me.  She  wants  to  see  about  entering  her 
son.  Bob,  Jr.,  on  the  waiting  list  for  West  Point. 

Once  in  New  York.  I  land  Jaspar  at  La  Guardia  Air 
Field,  put  on  my  neon  thumb,  and  hitch  hike  about  the 
metropolis. 

My  first  stop  is  the  Met,  where  I  find  Lucy  Ann,' 
Parlett,  singing  brilliantly  one  opera  after  another  from 
"Carmen"  to  "II  Trovatore."  Her  business  manager. 
Kenneth  Read,  seems  to  be  taking  care  of  her  publicity 
almost  as  well  as  he  is  managing  her  personal  affairs. 

Shirley   Ha;,  in,  who  recently  changed  her  name   to 


Barrymore  for  reasons  well  known  to  us  all,  has  estab- 
lished her  own  theater  in  Times  Square.  She  is  produc- 
ing several  Shakespearean  plays,  and  as  I  enter  she  looks 
up  at  me  absentmindedly,  and  I  hear  her  mutter  some- 
thing about,  "Tomorrow  and  tomorrow  and  tomor- 
row— ."  Being  a  very  sentimental  soul,  I  am  forced  to 
withdraw  from  the  premises,  but  not  without  first  bid- 
ding a  fond  farewell  to  Shirley  and  Macbeth. 

I  recall  something  that  was  said  about  Bertha  Stone 
making  the  news  so  I  relinquish  a  few  pennies  to  buy 
a  newspaper.  Sure  enough!  On  the  first  page  I  see  her 
picture  with  a  long  article  telling  about  her  graduation 
from  a  famous  conservatory  of  music  in  Munich.  She 
has  been  requested  to  play  before  many  noble  European 
families.  After  her  concert  tour  abroad,  she  intends  to 
return  to  the  United  States  for  a  brief  visit  before  con- 
tinuing her  musical  career. 

In  the  same  paper  I  find  a  column  on  advice  to  the 
lovelorn  written  by  none  other  than  Joanne  Munson. 
She  is  writing  at  her  home  with  Ed  in  Texas  and  doing 
very  well  with  six  of  her  seven  languages.  She  still  has 
a  little  trouble  writing  letters  in  French. 

Flying  low  over  Cumberland  I  catch  a  glimpse  of 
Elaine  Symons  hanging  out  her  Monday  wash.  I  drop 
down  to  see  her  and  comment  on  her  snow-white  laun- 
dry. She  and  Kyle  are  settled  down  to  raising  a  fine 
family  of  two  sets  of  twins.  She  sings  them  to  sleep 
every  night  with  the  song  she  composed  back  at  S.M.S. 
— "Give  Me  the  Moon." 

Elaine  shows  me  her  new  wardrobe  designed  by  our 
classmate,  Dolores  Parks.  Dolores  is  now  the  foremost 
fashion  designer  of  the  Western  Hemisphere,  but,  we, 
the  glorious  Sophomores  have  a  priority  on  all  her  crea- 
tions. 

With  a  prolonged  farewell,  I  leave  Elaine  to  her  wash- 
ing and  continue  southward.  I  have  a  few  hours  left  be- 
fore I  must  return  to  work,  so  I  stop  in  on  Pat  Coogan. 
Pat  is  the  leading  journalist  of  the  day,  and  at  present 
she  is  writing  a  volume  of  best  sellers  with  the  help  of 
a  certain  Harry  Mortenson.  They  deal  with  psychology, 
anthropology,  romance,  science,  and  architecture.  Shhh! 
Stranger  things  have  happened.  Because  she  is  so  en- 
grossed in  her  work.  I  remain  at  her  home  for  only  a  few 
minutes.  Before  I  go.  however,  Pat  who  is  the  gay  di- 
vorcee of  the  class  shows  me  the  pictures  of  her  five  hus- 
bands.   She  plans  to  write  a  book  about  them  some  day. 

And  now.  with  my  little  volume  of  "Ogden  Nash" 
tucked  under  my  arm,  I  again  climb  behind  Jaspar's 
joy  stick  and  wend  my  merry  way  back  to  St.  Mary's 
Co-ed  College  where  I  am  head  janitress  of  the  girls' 
dorm. 


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SHIRLEY  J.  BOWEN  "BO" 

"Eat,  drink,  and  be  merry  for  tomorrow  we  may  die." 

Dramatic  Club  1,  2;  Secretary  of  Freshman  Class; 
President  of  Sophomore  Class;  Orientation  Committee 
2 ;  Student  Council  2 ;  Secretary  of  Court  2 ;  Bulletin 
Board  Committee  1 ;  A.A.  Board  2 ;  Signal  News  1 ;  Home 
Ec  Club  I;  Varsity  (volleyball)   2. 

City  gal — ready  wit — wim,  wigor,  and  witality  in 
sports,  dramatics,  and  scholastics — self  dependent — hob- 
by:  Martin — just  the  opposite  of  a  southern  drawl. 

JARVIS  CLAYPOOLE  "JARVIS" 

''Oh!  how  I  hate  to  get  up  in  the  morning." 

Dramatic  Club  2;  Signal  News  2. 

She  knows  her  paints — it's  a  wonderful  life — blue  eyes 
— appetite — always  happy — full  of  ideas. 

JEANNINE  E.  COLLINSON  "JEANNINE" 

"A  perfect  mother  for  future  generations." 

King's  Daughters  Committee  1  ;  French  Club  1 ;  Dra- 
matic Club  1,2;  Glee  Club  1,2;  Home  Ec  Club  2;  Com- 
mercial Club  2;  Social  Relations  Committee  2;  Varsity 
(volleyball) . 

Quiet — anxious  to  be  helpful — pleasant  personality — 
patient  nature — the  gal  with  the  embarrassing  moments 
— valuable  marriage  material  (for  Norman). 


PATRICIA  COOGAN 

"Sees  the  world  at  its  best." 


"PAT" 


May  Princess  1;  Signal  News  1,  2;  Glee  Club  1.  2; 
Dramatic  Club  2;  Student  Council  2;  Orientation  Com- 
mittee 2;  Cheerleader  2. 

Early  bird — bubbling  laughter — studious  when  wear- 
ing glasses — optimistic — a  true  friend — sincere  worker — 
where  there  is  history  there  is  Pat  and  Frank. 

BETTY  DAWSON  "BIBO" 

"Love  'em  and  leave  'em." 

Glee  Club  2 ;  Party  Planning  Committee  2. 

Vivacious — convincing  personality — that  immaculate 
room  (?) —  alert  ears  in  Sociology — dependable — loads 
of  fun  always. 

LAURA  JO  MUESSEN  "MUSE" 

"Charlotte  Hall  is  the  root  of  all  evil." 

Party  Planning  Committee  1 ;  President  of  Freshman 
Class;  A.A.  Board  1;  Dramatic  Club  1,  2;  Glee  Club 
1,  2;  Signal  News  2. 

Plenty  of  pep — malicious  twinkle — artist  at  heart — 
partner   for   Martha   Grahm — leatherless   shoes — horses. 


JOANNE  MUNSON  "JO" 

"True  love  never  runs  smooth." 

Party  Planning  Committee  2 ;  Glee  Club  2 ;  Home 
Ec  2. 

Men  problems — the  silent  type  (?) — born  with  scis- 
sors in  her  hand  —  blondy  —  likes  the  Texas  climate 
(HMMM) — conscientious  student. 

MARY  T.  NAYLOR  "NAILS" 

"Take  me  back  to  Oakland — and  Bob!" 

French  Club  1 ;  A.A.  Board  2;  Secretary  of  Sophomore 
Class;  Glee  Club  1,  2;  Varsity  (basketball)  1,  2;  Stu- 
dent Council  2 :  King's  Daughters  Committee  2. 

Rowdy  dow!  —  born  athlete  —  dangerous  when  in 
chem.  lab-  —reds — natural  contortionist — fun  to  be  with 
— competition  for  Lily  Pons. 

DOLORES  PARKS  "DE" 

"Serious  outlook  on  life  cleverly  hidden  with  a 
gay  personality." 

Party  Planning  Committee  1  ;  Signal  News  1 ;  Dra- 
matic Club  1,2;  Glee  Club  1,  2;  Commercial  Club  1,  2. 

Marvelous  sense  of  humor  —  merry  disposition  —  co- 
operative— goldy  locks — realistic — Manana ! 

LUCY  ANNE  PARLETT  "POLLY" 

"One  can  conquer  anything  calmly." 

Glee  Club  2. 

Treasures  friendship  —  remarkable  voice  —  quiet,  but 
aware — orbit  of  her  world  is  Ken — sweet — generous. 

JERRY  RICKERT  "JERRY" 

"Sophomores'  dare-devil." 

French  Club  1;  Treasurer  of  Freshman  class;  Treas- 
urer of  Sophomore  class;  Dramatic  Club  1,  2;  Social 
Calendar  Committee  1  ;  Commercial  Club  2;  Orienta- 
tion Committee  2;  A.A.  Board  2;  Varsity  (volleyball)  2. 

Mischievous  laughter — dangerous  grin — excellent  stu- 
dent in  athletics  and  scholastics — friend  to  all — inde- 
pendent nature — endless  ambition — "Karl." 

FREYA  SATTELMAIER  "FREYA" 

"The  path  to  progress  is  via  knowledge." 

Party  Planning  Committee  2;  Social  Calendar  Com- 
mittee 2;  Dramatic  Club  1,2;  Signal  News  2;  French 
Club  1,  2;  Commercial  Club  2;  Student  Council  1,  2: 
Treasurer  Student  Council  2 ;  Orientation  Committee  2. 

Statistics — excellent  in  scholastics — book  worm — life 
with  mother — efficient — future  doctor. 


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"1  m  Cumberland  born  and  bred,  and  on 
Cumberland  corn  I'm  fed." 

Home  Ec  Club  2 :  Commercial  Club  2 :  Dramatic  Club 
2;  Varsity  (basketball)   2. 

Gift  to  the  world  of  accordians — wonderful  personal- 
ity— fighting  spirit  (when  with  Kyle) — among  the  best 
in  athletics— that  good  ole'  accent — always  has  a  good 
time. 

MARLYN  SIRKIS  "MARLYN" 

"A  ot  failure  but  low  aim  is  crime" 

Assembly  Committee  1,2;  Dramatic  Club  1 ;  French 
Club  1 ;  Glee  Club  1  ;  Signal  News  1,2:  Student  Council 


1 ;   Cheerleader  2 :   May  Princess  2 ;  Vice-president  of 
Sophomore  class. 

Liked  by  all  (including  C.H.M.A.) — contagious  wit — 
appreciates  the  fine  arts — scientist  at  work — profession: 
Dr.  Joseph  Shuman — enthusiastic — when  French  is  there 
Marlyn  isn't. 


BERTHA  STONE 


"BERTIE" 


"The  world  without  music  appears  as  a  voiceless  person." 

Dramatic  Club  2;  Glee  Club  2;  Artist  and  Lecture 
Committee  2;  French  Club  2;  May  Princess  2. 

That  evermoving  foot — lends  to  the  beauty  of  music 
— good  looking — interested — Ah,  German's  the  language 
— men  aren't  worth  it. 


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Ooywi  om  ore  ^uperla  lives 

Most  Popular Mary  T.  Naylor 

Prettiest Bertha  Stone 

Best  Personality Shirley  Bowen 

Most  Likely  to  Succeed Freya  Sattelmaier 

Best  Sense  of  Humor Shirley  Bowen 

Most  Diplomatic Shirley  Bowen 

Most  Studious Freya   Sattelmaier 

Best  Dressed Freya  Sattelmaier 

Best  Dancer Laura  Jo  Muessen 

Most  Vivacious Patricia  Coogan 

Most  Glamorous Marlyn  Sirkis 

Most  Typical  Sem-Fem Geraldine  Rickert 

Most  Athletic Mary  T.  Naylor 

Contributed  Most  to  School Shirley  Bowen 

Best  Posture Bertha  Stone 

Most  Loquacious Jarvis   Claypoole 

Quietest  Betty  Joanne  Munson 

Best   Actress Shirley  Bowen 

Brst    Figure Marlyn    Sirkis 

Most  Industrious Shirley  Bowen 

Most  Musical Bertha  Stone 

Most  Creative Laura  Jo  Muessen 

Most  Mischievous Geraldine  Rickert 

Best  Groomed  Hair Patricia  Coogan 


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The  spirits  of  the  Sem-Fems  were  only  slightly  daunted  by  the  gray  sky  that 
hovered  over  the  Seminary,  May  1.  But  each  cloud  had  a  silver  lining  in  the  form 
of  a  visiting  parent,  friend,  or  a  long  awaited  date. 

The  beautiful  and  impressive  traditional  ceremony  at  St.  Mary's  is  one  of  the 
most  important  on  the  year's  calendar.  The  annual  pageant  which  is  sponsored 
by  the  Athletic  Association  was  directed  this  year  by  Miss  Plante,  physical  education 
instructor,  and  Betty  Baldwin,  student  assistant. 

Amid  a  Maryland  Colonial  setting,  the  heralds  announced  the  coming  of  the 
May  Queen  and  her  Court.  The  first  lady  of  the  Court  to  enter  was  the  Maid  of 
honor  and  St.  Mary's  Representative  to  the  Apple  Blossom  Festival,  Betty  Baldwin, 
ivearing  a  pink  dotted  swiss;  following  was  Jean  Dixon,  Miss  Maryland  of  1947, 
wealing  a  gown  of  yellow  taffeta.  Next  followed  the  class  princesses — Virginia 
Borgman.  Marlyn  Sirkis,  Olivene  Taft.  Margaret  Fowler,  Bertha  Stone,  Mary  B. 
Wessells,  who  looked  very  charming  in  their  pastel  dresses.  Preceded  by  crown 
bearer,  Warren  Jones,  and  flower  girls,  Katherine  Wood  and  Sally  Fahnestock,  the 
Queen,  Patricia  Anthony,  who  was  one  of  St.  Mary's  most  beautiful,  entered  amid 
the  applause  and  admiration  of  all.  She  was  gowned  in  white  nylon  net  and 
carried  a  beautiful  bouquet  of  pink  roses  and  spring  flowers.  In  keeping  with  St. 
Mary's  tradition,  our  President,  Miss  M.  Adele  France,  crowned  Patricia,  Queen 
of  the  May,  and  placed  in  her  hand  the  scepter. 

Part  II  of  the  festivities  was  a  pageant  given  in  honor  of  our  Queen.  An 
exciting  Fox  Hunt  was  the  theme  for  the  afternoon  and  the  gymnasium,  which  had 
been  appropriately  decorated,  made  a  beautiful  and  realistic  setting  for  the  story 
which  included  four  scenes — Before  the  Hunt,  The  Hunt,  The  Kill,  The  Ball. 

The  Queen  and  her  Court  were  royally  entertained  by  one  of  the  most  impres- 
sive May  Day  Fetes  St.  Mary's  has  seen  for  several  years.  The  Principals  in  the 
story  which  was  artistically  portrayed  through  interpretative  dancing  were — Jester, 
Laura  Jo  Muessen;  Fox,  Elaine  Leach;  Master,  Barbara  Gray;  Master's  Ladv, 
Leigh  Ribblc;  Whipper,  Mary  Beth  Early;  Ladies — Rachel  Early,  Vivian  Gabler, 
Minnetta  Lowery;  Gentlemen — Dorothy  Throckmorton,  Joy  Dench,  Lucy  Anne 
Parlett.  Other  members  of  the  dance  group  included — Hounds,  Joann  Boner, 
Patricia  Coogan,  Virginia  Burnside,  Patricia  Hay  ward;  Butler,  Norma  Lee  Manson; 
May  pole  Dancers,  Martha  Prince,  Anne  Denis,  Freya  Sattelmaier,  Josephine  Xico- 
demus,  Jean  Enfield,  Mary  T.  .Xaylor,  Anne  Smith,  Mary  Beth  Early.  The  music 
for  the  festival  was  played  by  Sally  Turner  and  Betty  Anne  Smith,  and  the  very 
striking  costumes  which  added  to  the  realism  and  beauty  of  the  Festival  were  de- 
signed and   made  by  Miss  Plante  and  Jean   Enfield. 

Alter  the  recessional,  a  tea  for  the  Queen  and  her  Court,  the  guest,  faculty, 
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The  well-planned  May  Prom,  sponsored  by  the  Stu- 
dent Council,  was  held  on  May  1,  1948.  The  gym- 
nasium colorfully  decorated  in  green  rrepe  paper,  played 
host  to  approximately  seventy  couples.  The  artistic  tal- 
ents of  some  of  the  students  was  displayed  in  the  beau- 
tiful paintings  of  a  Maryland  Fox  Hunt,  the  theme  of 
the  day,  which  decorated  the  walls  of  the  gym. 

In  a  few  years  from  now,  you  may  remember  the 
Prom,  but  in  case  you  didn't  see  some  of  your  friends 
at  the  May  formal  and  are  curious  to  know  what  they 
wore  and  with  whom  they  went,  perhaps  this  will  be 
something  to  paste  in  your  scrap  book. 

Carlotta  Pardini,  escort  Ray  Baldwin  .  .  .  lavender  taf- 
feta .  .  .  camelias;  Bette  Ward,  escort  Jack  Prince  .  .  . 
striped  cotton  pique  .  .  .  gardenias;  Joan  Lee,  escort 
Bud  VVhitehurst  .  .  .  white  dotted  swiss  .  .  .  orchid;  Pat 
Coogan,  escort  Frank  Raley  .  .  .  lavender  organdy  .  .  . 
gardenias  and  roses;  Carolyn  Jackson,  escort  William 
Dial  Perry  .  .  .  black  and  blue  nylon  .  .  .  orchid;  Laura 
Jo  Muessen,  escort  Jack  Blalock  .  .  .  pink  nylon;  Freya 
Sattlcmaier,  escort  Jimmy  Cox  .  .  .  fuschia  taffeta  .  .  . 
gardenias;  Lucy  Ann  Parlett,  escort  Kenneth  Reed  .  .  . 
white  moire  taffeta;  Jean  Burks,  escort  Paul  Barker  .  .  . 
white  pique:  Mary  Lou  Pinder,  escort  Edgar  Wood- 
burn  .  .  .  plaid  taffeta;  Jarvis  Claypool,  escort  Edward 
Davis  .  .  .  orchid  taffeta  .  .  .  yellow  roses;  Dolores  Parks, 
escort  Jimmy  Carter  .  .  .  blue  satin;  Yolanda  Kaiser,  es- 
cort Ed  Wienifield  .  .  .  brown  and  white  seersucker  .  .  . 
red  roses;  Alice  Thompson,  escort  Tom  Bennington  .  .  . 
white  organdy;  Jewel  Meagher,  escort  Lou  La  Borwit 
.  .  .  white  pique;  Eleanor  Palmer,  escort  John  Paterson 
Hull  .  .  .  black  moire  .  .  .  spring  bouquet;  Kitty  Dallam, 
escort  Bill  Boger  .  .  .  plaid  pique  .  .  .  orchid;  Beth  Proutt, 
escort  Larry  Godey  .  .  .  aqua  taffeta  and  net  .  .  .  red 
roses;  Betsy  Briscoe,  escort  Dick  Horsmon  .  .  .  blue  and 
white  print  .  .  .  pink  sweet  peas;  Barbara  Gray,  escort 
Glenn  M.  Hall  .  .  .  pink  marquisette  .  .  .  white  sweet 
peas;  Jerry  Rickert,  escort  Dick  Hozapfell  .  .  .  white 
marquisette  .  .  .  spring  corsage;  Jean  Morris,  escort 
Garland  Marshall  .  .  .  yellow  marquisette;  Joann  Mun- 
son,  escort  Gene  Dusenberry  .  .  .  white  seersucker  .  .  . 
gardenias  and  red  roses;  Mary  T.  Naylor,  escort  How- 
ard Lee  Clow  .  .  .  pink  taffeta  .  .  .  gardenias;  Olivene 
Taft,  escort  Francis  Mattingly  .  .  .  shell  organdy  .  .  . 
Talisman  roses:  Pat  Anthony,  escort  Dan  Baldwin  .  .  . 
white  net-nylon  fabric  .  .'  .  red  roses;  Trish  Hay  ward, 
escort  Jack  O'Donnoghue  .  .  .  white  pique  .  .  .  orchid ; 


Tomi  Thomas,  escort  Carter  Claggett  .  .  .  aqua  top, 
print  bottom  .  .  .  gardenias;  Dot  Throckmorton,  escort 
John  Dowling  .  .  .  plaid  taffeta;  Jane  Pitchford,  escort 
Bill  Taylor  .  .  .  white  faille  .  .  .  red  roses;  Beth  Early, 
escort  Edward  Truitt  .  .  .  blue  organdy  .  .  .  yellow  roses; 
Jean  Dixon,  escort  Turner  Dawson  .  .  .  yellow  dotted 
swiss  .  .  .  orchid;  Ginger  Borgman,  escort  Bill  Piper  .  .  . 
blue  lace-net  .  .  .  roses  and  gardenias;  Jo  Anne  Rose,  es- 
cort Bob  Kelly  .  .  .  blue  and  white  pique  .  .  .  gardenias; 
Mary  Jane  Shepard,  escort  Ross  Macauley  .  .  .  yellow 
marquisette  .  .  .  orchid;  Minnetta  Lowery,  escort  Fred 
Groom  .  .  .  green  taffeta  .  .  .  gardenias;  Joy  Dench,  es- 
cort Eugene  Stevens  .  .  .  green  and  white  organdy  .  .  . 
gardenias;  Peg  Fowler,  escort  Carl  Bilyou  .  .  .  orchid 
marquisette  .  .  .  gardenias  clustered  with  roses;  Jean  En- 
field, escort  James  Darragh  .  .  .  aqua  and  black  cotton; 
Betty  Baldwin,  escort  Bill  Halliday  .  .  .  pink  dotted  swiss 
.  .  .  gardenias;  Betsy  Hartshorn,  escort  Alan  Wakefield 
.  .  .  pink  taffeta  .  .  .  white  rosebuds;  Ginny  Burnside,  es- 
cort Don  Malkie  .  .  .  green  moire  taffeta  .  .  .  orchid; 
Babs  Ross,  escort  Jimmy  Sheats  .  .  .  blue  crepe ;  Cecilia 
Ridgell,  escort  Robert  Morris  .  .  .  blue  taffeta  .  .  .  gar- 
denias; Mary  B.  Wessels.  escort  Fred  Small  .  .  .  aqua 
taffeta;  Ann  Smith,  escort  Eddie  Crouch  .  .  .  white  or- 
gandy .  .  .  red  roses;  Elaine  Leach,  escort  Warren  Gore 
.  .  .  cotton  print  .  .  .  white  gladioli;  Leigh  Ribble,  escort 
Dan  Wilson  .  .  .  blue  taffeta ;  Betty  Ann  Smith,  escort 
Irving  Rayfield  .  .  .  aqua  cotton  .  .  .  red  roses;  Jo  Boner, 
escort  Frank  King  .  .  .  blue  ballerina  .  .  .  white  orchid; 
Sally  Turner,  escort  Paul  Pupitch  .  .  .  white  jersey,  gold 
sequins;  Betty  Chandler,  escort  Bill  Messerole  .  .  .  pink 
taffeta  .  .  .  orchid ;  June  Weiner,  escort  Bill  Hastings 
.  .  .  black  and  brown  velvet  and  marquisette  .  .  .  roses; 
Betty  Resh,  escort  Willard  Milstead  .  .  .  aqua  taffeta; 
Bettv  Dawson,  escort  Paul  Duhamel  .  .  .  blue  taffeta  .  .  . 
orchid;  Frances  Frazer,  escort  Richard  Lannon  .  .  . 
black  taffeta;  Gloria  Cawood,  escort  Jack  Lancaster  .  .  . 
white  net,  fuschia  feathers  .  .  .  roses;  Pat  Mahone,  es- 
cort Duane  Broecker  .  .  .  yellow  strapless  .  .  .  roses;  Betty 
Crough,  escort  Henrv  Kosek  .  .  .  black  organdy  .  .  .  gar- 
denias; Gertrude  Horsmon,  escort  Leo  Elliott  .  .  .  blue 
organdy  .  .  .  red  and  white  carnations;  Rachael  Early, 
escort  Tames  Perry  .  .  .  blue  organdy  .  .  .  gardenias ; 
Doris  Thompson,  escort  Johnny  Cecil  .  .  .  black  mar- 
qu'sette;  Marcie  Prince,  escort  Skip  Sterling  .  .  .  pink 
and  grav  cotton  .  .  .  gardenias;  Marlyn  Sirkis,  escort 
Duke  Windsor  .  .  .  yellow  taffeta;  Shirley  Bowen,  escort 
Hank  Wallace  .  .  .  plaid  taffeta. 


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"Play  Day!  What's  That?"  was  the  question  heard  on 
the  campus  the  morning  of  June  3.  By  mid-afternoon 
the  query  no  longer  existed,  for  everyone  knew  about 
Play  Day  and  had  enjoyed  it.  This  traditional  day  at  St. 
Mary's  is  sponsored  solely  by  the  Athletic  Association 
and  is  acclaimed  to  be  one  of  the  best  events  of  the  year. 
The  afternoon  which  starts  with  a  picnic  lunch  is  served 
from  the  porch  of  the  Home  Ec.  Cottage.  After  lunch 
the  student  body  divides  into  four  teams  and  competes 
for  the  highest  score  in  archery,  jumping,  racing,  boat 
racing,  and  the  running  of  relays.  It  is  always  a  close  tie 
with  the  teams  cheering  their  contestants  on. 

That  evening  in  the  Seminary  dining-room,  the  prize 
to  the  best  team  will  be  presented  at  the  Athletic  Ban- 
quet. This  is  one  of  the  saddest  times  at  St.  Mary's  be- 
cause it  is  then  that  the  realization  comes  and  you  know 
you  will  soon  be  gone.  At  the  A. A.  Banquet  the  new 
President.  Emily  Manlove,  will  be  administered  her  oath 
of  office,  the  new  Board  Members  sworn  in  and  pre- 
sentation of  awards  made.  An  old  tradition  at  St. 
Mary's,  the  wearing  of  a  white  dress,  will  be  carried  out 
again  this  year  at  the  Banquet.  For  many  nights  you 
will  be  unable  to  sleep  remembering  the  student  body 
with  linked  arms  singing  "Auld  Lang  Sync." 


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The  Graduation  recital  was  presented  in  the  Music 
Hall  on  the  evening  of  June  4  by  the  students  of  voice, 
piano,  and  speech  arts  directed  by  Miss  Olive  Barnes 
and  Miss  Mildred  Danforth. 

Particularly  stirring  was  the  piano  duet  of  Rachmani- 
noff's Second  Piano  Concerto,  presented  by  Sally  Turner 
and  Mary  B.  Wessclls.  Deserving  added  praise  were 
voice  students,  Mary  T.  Naylor,  Joanne  Rose,  and  Jean 
Dixon.  Bertha  Stone  and  Betty  Anne  Smith  presented 
an  excellent  performance  of  the  Piano  Concerto  in  A 
Minor  by  Grieg;  and  our  twins,  Rachel  and  Beth  Early, 
gave  the  Minuet  in  G  and  Moonlight  Sonata — by  Bee- 
thoven, respectively. 

There  was  an  excellent  variation  of  music — the  se- 
lections ranging  from  Beethoven  to  Debussy. 

The  program  included: 

Turkish  March,  bv  Mozart — Marie  Andrews;  The 
Dancing  Doll,  by  Poldini — Patricia  Anthony;  The  Song 
of  India,  by  Rimskv-Korsakoff —  lean  Burks;  London- 
derry Air,  an  Irish  Folk  Song — Virginia  Burnsidc;  Eve- 
ning Star,  bv  Wagner — Jeannine  Collinson;  Serenade,  by 
Schubert — Joy  Dench:  My  Heart  at  Thy  Sweet  Voice, 
by  Saint-Saens — Jean  Dixon ;  Clair  de  Lune,  by  Debussy 
— Patricia  Hayward;  Flower  Song,  by  Lange — Gertrude 


Horsmon;  Scarf  Dance,  by  Chaminade —  Carolyn  Jack- 
son: Skater's  Waltz,  by  Waldterefel — Peggy  Knott;  The 
Nightingale  and  the  Cuckoo,  by  Thompson — Patricia 
Mahone;  Liebestraum,  by  Liszt  —  Norma  Lee  Mason; 
Minuet  from  Don  Juan,  by  Mozart — Emily  Jean  Mor- 
ris; /  Love  Thee,  by  Grieg — Mary  T.  Naylor;  Love's  a 
Merchant,  by  Carew — Mary  T.  Naylor;  Viennese  Mel- 
ody— Eleanor  Palmer;  Tales  of  a  Vienna  Wood,  by 
Straus — Lucy  Anne  Parlett;  Starlight  Waltz,  by  Brain- 
ard — Beth  Proutt;  The  Swan,  by  Saint-Saens — Joanne 
Rose;  Lullaby,  by  Godard — Joanne  Rose;  Ballade,  by 
Burgmillcr — Marlyn  Sirkis;  Simple  Aveu,  by  Thomi — 
Elaine  Symons;  Distant  Bells,  by  Streabbog  —  Amie 
Southall;  Cradle  Song,  by  Brahms — Alice  Thompson; 
Prelude  in  C  Minor,  by  Rachmaninoff — June  Weiner. 


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Class  Day,  June  5,  was  a  Saturday  that  the  Juniors 
alone  did  not  like  to  face.  At  six  in  the  morning,  they 
dragged  themselves  out  of  bed  to  wander  to  the  fields  to 
pick  daisies.  These  the  Freshmen  later  arranged  into  a 
"  '48"  in  front  of  the  pool  in  the  "Garden  of  Remem- 
brance." 

The  graduating  classes,  each  of  them  having  its  own 
activity  a  few  hours  apart,  sang  "The  Belles  of  St. 
Mary's"  with  the  lower  classmen  each  had  chosen  to 
cap.  While  standing  in  a  semi-circle  around  the  pool, 
the  Class  History,  Will,  and  Prophecy  were  read.  Then 
each  graduate  placed  her  cap  on  the  head  of  the  lower 
classman  whom  she  had  chosen. 

The  Sophomores,  following  the  class  tradition,  planted 
a  rose  bush  in  the  "Garden  of  Remembrance"  and  the 
Seniors  a  sprig  of  English  ivy.  In  this  manner  another 
class  day  was  recorded  in  the  history  of  St.  Mary's. 

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IS.ic  calaureate  Sunday,  the  semi-climax  before  gradua- 
tion, took  place  at  4:00  o'clock,  June  5,  1948.  The 
service  began  with  the  procession  of  the  graduates  sing- 
ing the  traditional  anthem,  "St.  Mary's  Daughters."  The 
Invocation  and  Lord's  Prayer  were  given  and  guests 
and  graduates  were  seated  for  a  Glee  Club  selection. 
The  guest  speaker,  a  Methodist  minister,  was  then  intro- 
duced and  delivered  the  baccalaureate  sermon.  When 
the  address  drew  to  a  close,  the  Glee  Club  again  sang  a 
very  appropriate  selection.  As  the  graduates  left  the 
Music  Hall,  a  feeling  of  pride  took  precedence — for, 
another  class  from  St.  Mary's  Female  Seminary-Junior 
College  was  soon  to  be  graduated. 


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The  104th  annual  Commencement  was  held  in  the 
Music  Auditorium  Monday  morning,  June  7,  at  10  A.M. 
Graduates  in  their  black  or  grey  marched  in  to  the  music 
of  Elgar's  well-known  Pomp  and  Circumstance  played 
by  Sally  Turner.  The  address  was  given  by  George  L. 
Radcliff,  former  Maryland  United  States  Senator.  Fol- 
lowing the  presentation  of  diplomas  by  Mr.  R.  Ames 
Hendrickson.  President  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  to 
twenty-one  Seniors  and  sixteen  Sophomores,  prizes  and 
honors  were  conferred  by  the  President,  Miss  M.  Adele 
France  with  Miss  Louise  Rotha,  Acting  President,  as- 
sisting. 

The  following  received  diplomas:  SENIORS — Marie 
Andrews,  College  Park,  Maryland :  Patricia  Anthony, 
Chestertown,  Maryland;  Betty  Baldwin,  Elks  Mill, 
Maryland;  Dorothy  Baroniak,  St.  Mary's  City,  Mary- 
land; Joann  Boner,  Catonsville,  Maryland;  Gloria  Ca- 
wood,  St.  Mary's  City,  Maryland;  Betty  Critzer,  Balti- 
more, Maryland:  Elizabeth  Davis,  Cecilton,  Maryland; 
Joy  Dench,  Ho-Ho-Kus,  New  Jersey;  Margaret  Fowler, 
Dundalk,  Maryland ;  Vivian  Gabler,  Baltimore,  Mary- 
land; William  Francis  King,  Lconardtown,  Maryland; 
Elaine  Leach,  Baltimore,  Maryland:  Minnetta  Lowery, 
Towson,  Maryland;  Josephine  Nicodemus,  Walkerville, 
Maryland;  Jane  Pitchford.  Westminster,  Maryland: 
Barbara  Ann  Ross,  Baltimore,  Maryland;  Mary  Jane 
Shepard,  Baltimore,  Maryland:  Anne  Smith,  Wal- 
dorf. Maryland;  Doris  Thompson.  Maddox,  Maryland. 
SOPHOMORES — Shirley  Bowen,  Arlington,  Virginia; 
Jarvis  Claypoole,  Baltimore,  Maryland;  Jeannine  Collin- 
son,  Deale,  Maryland ;  Patricia  Coogan,  Pt.  Lookout, 
Maryland;  Elizabeth  Dawson,  Washington,  D.  C;  Betsy 
Hartshorn.  Kensington,  Maryland;  Laura  Jo  Muessen, 
Garden  City,  New  York;  Betty  Joanne  Munson.  Hagers- 
town,  Maryland;  Dolores  Parks,  Lexington  Park,  Mary- 
land: Lucy  Anne  Parlett,  Ellicott  City,  Maryland;  Jeral- 
dine  Rickert,  Ferndale,  Maryland:  Freya  Sattelmaier, 
Stevensville,  Maryland;  Marlyn  Sirkis,  Great  Mills. 
Maryland;  Bertha  Stone,  Accokeek,  Maryland;  Elaine 
Symons,  Cumberland,  Maryland. 

Selections  were  presented  by  the  Glee  Club  and  solo- 
ists.  The  Recessional  was  played  by  Betty  Anne  Smith. 


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THE  GLEE  CLUB 

The  Glee  Club  is  open  to  anyone  who  is  interested  in 
choral  music  and  has  one  of  the  largest  enrollments  of 
any  organization  in  the  school. 

Among  the  performances  of  the  Glee  Club  this  year 
were  several  visits  to  the  Naval  Air  Station,  Patuxent 
River,  Maryland;  a  program  of  Christmas  rounds;  car- 
ols for  the  annual  Christmas  Pageant;  a  King's  Daugh- 
ters Program;  a  program  on  May  3  over  Station  WANN, 
Annapolis;  and  the  music  for  graduation  week  which 
included  Baccalaureate  and  Commencement. 

THE  SAMADRA  CLUB 

Anyone  who  is  interested  in  dramatics  and  current 
theatrical  news  is  permitted  to  join  the  Samadra  Club. 
During  the  year  several  short  one-act  plays  were  pre- 
sented at  King's  Daughters.  Their  major  production  was 
in  November  1947,  when  they  presented  three  one-act 
plays:  Home  to  Mother  by  Muriel  R.  Balton.  At  t In- 
junction by  Rachel  Field,  and  So  Wonderful  (In  Whiti  I 
by  N.  Richard  Nausbaum. 

The  Samadra  Plavers  also  sponsored  a  tea  which 
proved  to  be  very  delightful. 

HOME  ECONOMICS  CLUB 

For  those  interested  in  cooking,  sewing,  or  any  subject 
pertaining  to  Home  Economics,  membership  is  open. 
The  Home  Economics  Club  which  meets  bi-monthly  in 
the  Home  "Ec."  Cottage  sponsors  several  "tea  houses" 
and  a  Silver  Tea  during  the  year.  All  of  these  are  held 
in  the  Cottage,  which  makes  a  very  appropriate  setting. 

During  the  summer  the  members  will  no  doubt  have 
an  opportunity  to  use  their  experience  gained  by  their 
membership  in  the  Club. 


ENTRE  NOUS 

For  the  French  students  and  anyone  who  is  interested 
in  the  French  language,  the  Seminary  provides  a  French 
Club.  The  purpose  is  to  promote  a  better  understanding 
of  the  French  people,  their  language,  and  their  customs. 
The  Club  provides  recreation  and  social  contacts  among 
the  girls  while  providing  practice  in  the  French  lan- 
guage. 

This  year  the  French  Club  is  proud  to  report  that  they 
sent  a  sum  of  money  to  CARE  to  provide  two  boxes  of 
food  for  needy  French  families. 

F.  B.  L.  A. 

The  Commercial  Club  was  organized  to  give  the  busi- 
ness students  the  opportunity  to  meet  informally  and  to 
discuss  various  phases  of  business  life. 

The  Commercial  Club  has  been  a  campus  leader  this 
year  and  has  carried  out  several  projects  that  proved  to 
be  highly  interesting  to  its  members.  The  most  eventful 
day  of  the  year  to  the  Commercialists  was  Commercial 
Day.  April  15.  The  purpose  of  Commercial  Day  was  to 
acquaint  in  a  brief  way  the  student  body  with  the  Busi- 
ness Department  and  to  promote  an  interest  in  the 
F.  B.  L.  A.  (Future  Business  Leaders  of  America).  The 
Club  also  edited  a  paper.  The  Commercialist,  which  was 
distributed  on  Commercial  Day. 

THE  SIGNAL  NEWS 

The  Signal  News,  which  is  edited  and  published  by 
members  of  the  Journalism  class  and  the  Business  De- 
partment, is  a  monthly  publication.  It  offers  an  oppor- 
tunity for  interested  students  to  get  practical  experience 
in  writing  news,  and  it  affords  the  business  students  with 
the  actual  experience  of  producing  a  mimeographed 
paper. 

The  picture  of  the  staff  appears  in  this  issue. 


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Some  twelve  years  ago  a  student-faculty  Government 
Association  was  formed,  functioning  at  first  only  in  the 
Upper  Division.  At  the  end  of  the  year  1939-1940,  by 
general  vote,  it  was  extended  to  the  whole  school.  There 
is  a  governing  body,  called  the  Student-Faculty  Govern- 
ment Association,  made  up  of  representatives  of  all  four 
classes,  and  a  faculty  member.  Regular  meetings  are 
held  of  the  Council  and  of  the  Association  for  discus- 
sion and  consideration  of  suggestions  and  problems;  a 
Student  Handbook  is  gotten  out  by  the  Association  for 
new  students,  and  a  real  effort  is  made  to  maintain  the 
cooperative  idea  throughout  and  valuable  growth  in  liv- 
ing in  a  democratic  society  is  achieved. 

For  the  past  several  years,  Miss  Louise  Rotha,  Acting 
President,  has  been  the  adviser  for  this  organization. 
This  year  the  student  body  was  well  represented  by 
Joann  Boner,  President;  Betty  Baldwin,  Vice-President; 
Elizabeth  Thomas,  Secretary;  Freya  Sattelmaier,  Trea- 


surer; Mary  Jane  Shepard,  Peg  Fowler,  Shirley  Bowen, 
Mary  T.  Naylor,  Carolyn  Baumann,  Leigh  Ribble,  Sally 
Turner,  Pat  Coogan,  Kitty  Dallam,  and  Betty  Resh, 
class  representatives;  and  Betty  Critzer  and  Josephine 
Nicodemus,  Court  Members. 


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I  begged  this  small  corner  in  The  Castellan  for  a  very 
special  purpose.  I  want  to  express  my  gratitude  to  every 
member  of  the  student  body  and  the  faculty  who  has 
helped  to  make  my  year  as  President  of  the  S.F.G.A.  a 
most  pleasant  one.  Many  valuable  assets  are  gained 
through  holding  such  a  position  as  I  have  held,  and  I 
only  wish  that  all  of  you  might  have  the  same  experi- 
ence. You  discover  what  a  great  thing  cooperation  really 
is  and  that  trait  called  loyalty  too.  I  feel  that  I  have 
had  a  great  deal  of  both  this  year;  and  for  this  and 
everything  else,  you  have  my  thanks.  "Jo" 


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SEPTEMBER 

Sept.  10 — 10  A.M.  new  girls  arrive;  10  P.M.  new  girls 
want  to  leave ;  pajama  party,  compliments  of  Orien- 
tation Committee. 

Sept.  1 1 — Old  girls  arrive:  "Great  guns,  here  we  go 
again!    Is  that  my  little  sis?" 

Sept.  12 — "You  mean  we  swim  in  that?" 

Sept.  13 — A.A.  Picnic.  Prince  had  a  Tea  Party  in  the 
truck. 

Sept.  14 — We  always  wear  black  to  King's  Daughters. 

Sept.  15 — "Long  Distance,  please — Mother?  I  just  want 
;'(  so  I  can  play  cards  and — talk!" 

Sept.  16 — The  eternal  hope  that  lies  in  the  human 
breast. 

Sept.  17 — Hurrah!   The  smoking  per  came  finally! 

Sept.  18 — Thirty  days  until  vacation  by  Shepard's  cal- 
endar. 

Sept.  20 — C.  H.  M.  A.  Get-Acquainted  Dance.  "Is  this 
your  first  year  at  C.  H.?" — "Yes,  Ma'am!" 

Sept.  27 — Critzer  on  permanent  court?  I  don't  believe 
it!    Last  year  she  was  permanently  in  court. 


Sept.28 — Eddie,  Earl,  and  Frank  arrive! — Eddie,  Earl 
and  Frank  tied. 

OCTOBER 

Oct.  3 — Hockey  season  began.  Results  from  the  first 
day:  2  broken  arms,  1  smashed  skull,  and  2  legs  dis- 
jointed. 

Oct.  5 — News  flash!!  Is  it  a  bird?  Airplane?  An  ape? — 
Only  Duke  the  new  dog  in  our  life. 

Oct.  10 — Second  news  flash!!  Infirmary  filled.  Duke  is 
awarded  Distinguished  Service  Medal  for  disabling 
50  girls. 

Oct.  17 — Home  Sweet  Home  via  Atwood.  Burnside  fell 
out  of  bus  at  sight  of  civilization. 

Oct.  19 — First  report  period. — "Dear  Mom  .  .  .  next 
time,  really! !" 

Oct.  20 — New  Council  members  appointed — devils  con- 
verted into  little  angels. 

Oct.  23 — Etiquette  Assembly. — Throck  upset  milk  all 
over  table. 

Oct.  25 — C.  H.  M.  A.  Homecoming  Dance.  —  Wine, 

Men  (  ?) ,  and  Song. 


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Oct.  31 — Ninety  spooks  reign  throughout  S.  M.  S. 

NOVEMBER 

Nov.  1 — Critzer.  Anthony,  and  Gabler  still  staying  up 
all  night  to  learn  their  Phys.  Ed.  to  teach  classes. 

Nov.  5 — Paint  brushes  disappear  from  gym. — Unsolved 
mystery. 

Nov.  7 — Hockey  teams  chosen. — "Sticks  Ross"  in  good 
condition. 

Nov.  8 — A.A.  Fall  Prom. — "Make  Mine  Music"  theme. 
Make  mine  a  new  pair  of  feet,  afterthought. 

Nov.  10 — Signal  News  first  issue.  The  best  things  in  life 
are  free. 

Nov.  22 — Junior-Fresh  Plays. — "Ham  it  up,  Eddie !"- 
"Women,"  remarked  Frank.  "Men,  they're  all  alike." 

Nov.  26 — Second  Report  period.  "Dear  Mom.  but  I 
have  another  six  weeks." 

Nov.  26-30 — Thanksgiving. — "Thank  You,  God.  for  all 
our  many  blessings,  especially  our  long  vacation. 
A-Men." 

Nov.  30 — Girls  unpack. 

DECEMBER 

Dec.    1 — "19  days  till  Xmas,"  says  "Shep." 

Dec.    2 — Girls  pack  for  Xmas  vacation. 

Dec.  3 — "Dear  Santa:  Please  bring  me  a  package  6'3". 
blonde  and  cute." 

Dec.  11 — Greek  Assembly  led  by  big  fat  Greek.  "Bowen, 
get  in  step!" 

Dec.  13 — C.  H.  M.  A.  Xmas  Dance.  -  "Girls,  come 
straight  to  the  bus  at  12." 

Dec.  14 — Silver  Tea.  "Davis,  did  you  drop  the  lemons 
under  the  table?" 

Dec.  15 — Spirit  of  Xmas.  "Want  a  match  to  light  that 
candle,  George?" 

Dec.  18 — Xmas  Banquet.  Santa  lost  his  pants.  The 
seating  arrangement  got  a  bit  confused  in  the  Senior 
class. 

Dec.  20 — 17  days  of  fun,  freedom,  and  less  females. 

JANUARY 

Jan.    4 — Back  to  the  old  grind — love  it! 

Jan.  6 — Basketball  season  in  full  swing.  "Boy,  am  I 
tired!" 

Jan.  8— Cheerleading,  S-E-M-I-N-A-R-Y.  "Get  me  out 
out  of  this  tangle." 

Jan.  12 — Sleep  late  per — 


Jan.  13 — Teachers  investigate  absence  of  students  since 
night  of  11th. 


Jan.  14 — Four  days  till 


-!  (Exams — forbidden  word.) 


Jan.  17 — Frosh  Dance.  "They  say  that  falling  in  love." 
How  about  it,  Resh? 

Jan.  18— FLUNK  NOW:  AVOID  RUSH  IN  JUNE! 

Jan.  19-24 — Sleep  became  a  thing  forgotten:  eyes  looked 
like  two  burnt  holes  in  a  blanket. 

Jan.  25 — Mid-winter  rest.  "Wake  me  Monday  morn, 
Mom.    It's  so  nice  to  be  stupid  again." 

Jan.  26 — New  girls  welcomed  and  warned. 

Jan.  27 — "I  can't  look.  It  means  graduation."  —  Every- 
one wanted  the  academy  award.    Andrews  won  it. 

FEBRUARY 

Feb.  1— "THE  SONG  OF  BERNADETTE."— Jo  Lee 
waded  in  stream  with  shoes. 

Feb.  5 — First  Basketball  game  with  Great  Mills.  Burn- 
side  got  a  black  eye. 

Feb.  8 — Ice-skating  in  full  force,  skates  were  immate- 
rial, not  needed. 

Feb.  14 — True  love  re-pledged  in  form  of  candy,  flowers, 
and  poems.  Cupid  a  big  success,  eh  what  "Nupie"? 
"Critzer"? 

Feb.  17 — "Shep"  finished  the  socks  for  Ross.  The  band 
played  an  hour  as  a  tribute. 

Feb.  19 — Smith  fell  in  love  with  a  county  boy.  This  was 
forever! 

Feb.  21 — Trish  displays  acrobatical  talent  on  USO 
dance  floor. 

Feb.  25 — Miss  Clutts  finds  mange  cure  a  bit  itchy. 

Feb.  27 — Long  week-end.  Took  a  sentimental  journey, 
set  our  hearts  on  fire. 

MARCH 

Mar.  1 — Pitchford  and  Hartshorn  went  to  church. 

Mar.    2 — 22  days  till  Easter,  "Shep"  informed  us. 

Mar.    3 — Everyone  packed  for  Easter. 

Mar.  7— Arsenic  and  Old  Lace  at  C?  H?  M?  A?  The 
bus  "charged"  home. 

Mar.  9 — Volleyball  season  in  full  swing.  "Help  it  over" 
became  the  battle  cry. 

Mar.  10 — Co-operative  tests  —  no  one  in  cooperative 
mood. 

Mar.  19 — Sun  bathing  season  opened  —  crowds  flocked 
to  the  seashore. 


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Mar.  21 — "If  Winter  comes  can  Spring  be  far  behind?" 

Mar.  24-31 — Easter  vacation.  Fur  coats  the  latest  thing 
for  Easter  parade. 

Mar.  31 — Gabe  happy  with  a  diamond  on  her  hand. 
Mike  with  a  ball  and  chain  and  a  grin  on  his  pan. 

APRIL 

Apr.  1 — In  spring  Sem  Fern's  fancey's,  dreams,  hopes, 
ideas,  plans,  lightly  (Yea,  lightly)  turned  to  thoughts 
of  love! 

Apr.  4-10 — Posture  Week:  Relax,  Peter.  Jo  Lee  was  a 
fake,  Jo  Boner  all  the  prizes  did  take! 

Apr.  10 — Sophomore  Dance.  Gal  in  calico.  USO  in 
dungarees! 

Apr.  14 — The  "Belles"  gave  USO  formal.  Pitch  tripped 
on  microphone. 

Apr.  17 — Thada:  "Does  it  always  rain  for  30  days  in  the 
spring  here?" 

Apr.  24 — C.  H.  M.  A.  Spring  Formal.  No  comment 
other  than  ask  Southall. 

MAY 

May  1 — Parents  underfoot,  fun  in  the  air,  dates  on  the 
hook  and  Pat  Anthony's  beauty  was  rare.  Corsages  on 
the  dresses,  clean  shining  tresses,  the  dance  flew  by:  it 
was  wonderful,  they  sighed! 

May  2 — "Honest.  Miss  Rotha.  I'll  have  my  term  paper 
in  this  afternoon." 

May  3 — Baldwin  queened  the  crown:  Pete  underprivi- 
leged Frosh  and  likes  it. 

May  5 — I  only  have  one  life  to  give  to  the  Signal  .V.  u  I 
and  Miss  White. 

May  6 — "Dear  Daddy:  Please  get  me  something  for 
Mom — ." 

May  7 — I'm  sorry,  Jackson,  this  isn't  a  summer  resort. 
You  can  swim  at  4 :  00. 

May  9 — The  Mothers  of  future  generations  paid  tri- 
bute to  the  tired  and  worn  Grandmothers  of  future 
generations. 

May  15 — Alumni  Week-end:  "Hi,  everybody;  gosh,  it's 
nice  to  see  you." 

May  16 — "They  are  a  little  wild.  Do  you  think  they  ac- 
tually went  to  the  Seminary?" 

May  20 — 18  days  till  Graduation,"  says  "Shep"  still  on 
the  ball  with  dates. 

May  25 — Three  days  till — (that  unmentionable  word 
again) . 

May  29 — Well-stored  blotters  and  empty  skulls. 


JUNE 

June  3 — Play  Day.  Manlove  won  boat  race  but  was  dis- 
qualified  when  a  motor  was  found  on  the  boat.  A.A. 
Banquet,  "Eat.  drink,  and  be  merry  for  Monday  we 
graduate — or  die." 


Junc>    5- 
down. 


-Class    Day.     Bowen    plants    rosebush    upside 


June  6 — Baccalaureate  Sunday.  Its  message :  The  world 
is  yours  and  mine  if  we  only  have  the  ambition  to 
work  for  it  and  nourish  it. 

June  7 — GRADLTATION:  Tears  of  parting  may  make 
us  forlorn  but  with  the  dawn  a  new  life  is  born,  so 
we'll  say  good-bye,  Sem  Ferns,  till  we  meet  next  year 
or  somewhere  on  life's  vast  highway. 


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The  bus  pulls  up  at  half  past  seven 

And  then  we  think,  "We'll  soon  be  in  heaven." 

The  bus  starts  up,  but  Oh — so  slow, 

And  then  we  think,  "Doesn't  the  driver  know 

That  we're  in  a  hurry  to  get  to  the  USO?" 

We  start  to  sing  to  pass  the  time, 
And  before  we  know  it  we  see  the  sign 
That  says  Patuxent  Base ;  and  then,  we  know 
We're  going  through  the  gates  to  the  USO. 

We  are  greeted  at  the  door  by  Jane  and  Mrs.  G, 
Then  the  fellows  come  over  by  groups  of  two  and  three. 
There  are  some  you  dance  with  and  see  no  more, 
And  there  are  others  that  seem  to  hit  a  high  score 
And  you  think  to  yourself,  "I  want  to  know  more." 

And  now  we  are  leaving  this  place  so  dear: 
Some  just  for  the  summer — They'll  be  back  next  year. 
The  rest  are  graduating  and  no  longer  will  go 
Through  the  gates  of  the  Base  to  the  USO. 

But  before  we  leave  on  our — we'll  call  it  vacation, 

We  would  like  you  to  take  a  little  dictation. 

Thanks  are  in  order  for  Jimmy  and  Jake 

Who  have  spun  the  records  for  those  Saturday  night 

dates. 
And  now,  to  the  staff,  we  really  must  go; 
We've  enjoyed  being  a  part  of  the  USO. 

Sally  Turner 


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My,  how  the  time  flies  bv. 
Another  year  comes  to  an  end, 
And  we  must  say  good-bye. 

But  before  the  doors  are  closed  this  year; 
Let's  view  those  gleaming  halls — 
To  see  what  fun  we've  all  had 
At   dear  ole'   Charlotte   Hall. 

Our  acquaintance  was  made, 

One  starry  September  night. 

With  all  the  Cadets,  their  medals  shining  bright. 

Never  will  one  forget — "Arsenic  and  Old  Lace" 
With  the  Seminary  applauding  at  a  rapid  pace. 

Even  though  their  games  fell  on  a  school  day; 
We  waited  with  bated  breath  to  hear  the  results 
of   their  play. 

We  were  honored  to  have  their  talents  displayed 

By  the  Glee  Club,  band,  and  orchestra — 

In  such  a  w-ay, 

W  c  will  always  remember  that  outstanding — 

C.  H.  M.  A. 

So  from  S.  M.  S.  we  drop  a  line 

To  thank  you  boys  for  a  wonderful  time. 

Olivene  Taft 

it 

Wo  J,  Of  EL 

Lots  of  wiggles,  many  curls, 
Scores  of  giggles,  scads  of  girls: 
Thus  we  have  a  seminary. 
Caution  lad!    Be  very  wary! 

Love,  you  know,  may  quickly  cool. 
It  will  take  you  in  no  doubt: 
Change  you  to  a  blithering  fool. 
Then  will  promptlv  kick  vou  out. 

L'VOI 
Ere  I  end  this  warning  rhyme, 
I  suggest — Lad,  use  you  head; 
Give  Dan  Cupid  not  a  dime. 
You  went  there  to  become  well-read. 

Edward  Crouch 


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in  the  little  shed  back  of  the  Rectory  at 
St.  Mary's  City,  two  small  boys,  the  sons 
of  Rev.  C.  W.  Whitmore,  then  rector 
of  Trinity  Church,  started  a  printing  shop, 
using  a  bit  of  make-shift  equipment  and 
a  lot  of  ambition  and  enthusiasm. 

John  and  Paul  Whitmore  are  still  at  it, 
but  they  now  operate  the  most  modernly 
equipped  printing  and  lithographing  plant 
in  Southern  Maryland,  at  286  West  Street 
in  Annapolis.  They  are  very  happy  to 
have  had  an  opportunity  to  print  this  issue 
of  the  Castellan  for  St.  Mary's  Seminary, 
and  to  pay  tribute  to  the  retiring  presi- 
dent. Miss  M.  Adele  France,  whose  en- 
couragement in  their  early  days,  did  much 
to  help  them  along  the  way  toward  business 
success. 

Whitm&ie 

PRINTING  AND  STATIONERY  CO.,  INC. 
286  West  Street 

Annapolis,  Maryland  Telephone  6660 


LEXINGTON  BEAUTY  SALON 

Complete  Beauty  Service 

Lexington  Park,  Maryland 
Phone  GREAT  MILLS  244-J 


EDNA  E.  STROUD,  Manager 

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Mr.  Joseph  Weiner 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  Richard  Norris 

Mr.  William  Aleck  Loker 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  George  Ward 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  R.  Rickert 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Victor  L.  Pitchford 

Mrs.  J.  Edgar  Manlove 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Earl  D.  Lowery 

Colonel  and  Mrs.  C  H.  Valentine 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  W.  E.  Dennis 

Mrs.  L.  L.  Horsmon 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  T.  Dawson 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  T.  J.  Stanton 

Mrs.  Alice  H.  Ross 

Mr.  and  Mrs.  Ralph  L.  Parlett 

Leonardtown 


Mr.  and  Mrs.  S.  Townshend  Naylor 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  G.  M.  Mahone 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  B.  Thomas 
Lexington  Park  Variety  Store 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  O.  D.  Shepard 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  N.  E.  Munson 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Milton  S.  Hayward 
Mrs.  Mildred  T.  Smith 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Harold  E.  Symons 
Mr.  Kennard  Pinder 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Charles  Leach 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Edward  P.  Early 
Mrs.  Doris  Dukes 

Reverend  and  Mrs.  W.  E.  Thompson 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  C  C  Critrer 
Pharmacy 


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OF 

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Leonardtown,  Maryland 

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Townc  Beauty  Shoppe 

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OF 

Bell  Motor  Company 

Leonardtown,  Maryland 

Mermaid  Shop 

Specialty  Shop 
for  Ladies'  Apparel 

Leonardtown,  Maryland 

COMPLIMENTS 
OF 

St.  Mary's  Hotel 

Leonardtown,  Maryland 

COMPLIMENTS 
OF 

Z\)t  enterprise 

Leonardtown,  Maryland 

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Prince  George  Restaurant 

College  Park,  Maryland 

Smart  Wear 

feminine    ^Atpparel    and ^Tcce56ories 

Leonardtown,  Maryland 

The 

Park  Men's  Shop 

Men's  and  Boys'  Furnishings 

LEXINGTON  PARK,  MARYLAND 
Great  Mills  1 38- J 

Bowles  Opticians 

HAROLD  W.  WESSBERG.  Manager 

Leonardtown   1 36-J 
Second  Floor,  New  Theatre  Building 

Leonardtown,  Maryland 

Slteeter's  Drive-In 

Located  1   Mile  West  of  Naval  Ease 

The  Best  In 

STEAKS  AND  SANDWICHES 

BREYERS  ICE  CREAM 

SOFT  DRINKS  — BEER 

Curb  Service 

Open  Daily  10:00  A.  M.   Til  Midnight 

CLOSED  ON  MONDAYS 

Phone:  Great  Mills  174-J-l 

CARMEL'-SKEETER"  KIMMEL.  Prop. 

Leonardtown  Laundry 

Complete 
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Telephone:  LEONARDTOWN  70 

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Bennie's  Theatre  Building 

St.  Inigoes,  Maryland 

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Spindle  Wheel 

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Lunch  and  Dinner  Served  Daily 

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