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We present for the READER'S approval this VOLUME of the BATTLEFIELD
Published for the Student Body by
the YEARBOOK Staff wider the direction of Gwendolyn Maclin Simmons, Editor and Kath-
erine Kennedy Clark,
Business Manager
MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE of the UNIVERSITY of VIRGINIA 948
BATTLEFIELD
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A Presentment
of the DAYS and EVENTS concerning the SCHOLASTIC YEAR at
MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE with certain highlights of
STUDENT LIFE and INTERESTS depicted for your enjoyment in PROSE and PICTURES
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Printed for MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE 0/ /Ae University 0/ VIRGINIA
a/ FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA 1948 1 11 .1 11 .1 .1 -.«,.*,• ukJkj -,t,A .,*,->. I —
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To the Chancellor of Mary Washington College
of the UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
THE HONORABLE COLGATE W. DARDEN, JR.
President of the University of Virginia
HOSE SERVICES to his native state as Member
of trie General Assembly, as Congressman.
and as Governor have been generous and
distinguished;
WHOSE long-standing interest m education was instrumental
bringing about the affiliation of this College with the m DO & University of Virginia;
WHOSE broad background and whose vision of the oppor- tunities and obligations of higher education promise even greater contributions bv the University to the Common- wealth; and
WHOSE high purpose, sincerity, and warm personality have won the admiration and lovaltv 01 us all.
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->•<=- 1. GEORGE WASHINGTON
2. WESTMORELAND vy 3. E. LEE TRINKLE LIBRARY
4. MADISON 7. CHANDLER 10. MONROE
5. MARY BALL 8. VIRGINIA 11. WILLARD
6. CUSTIS 9. SWIMMING POOL 12. SEACOBECK a PREFACE
N THE BATTLEFIELD OF 1948 we have attempted to
compile a book which departs slightly from the precedent
of former years. Our emphasis has been mainly upon the
interests and activities of the students themselves, and
through this we hope we have presented a comprehensive picture of life at Mary Washington College.
Group pictures of the faculty, a new Beauty Section and an enlarged section devoted to informal Student Life have helped us to accomplish our main goal The latter section, with its behind "the "scene shots of student activities, is a vivid reminder of big and small events in the year that has passed.
We sincerely hope that in THE BATTLEFIELD OF 1948 we have given the student a full and satisfying record of her days at Mary Washington. A CATALOGUE of the Books in this Volume
BOOK I
In which is set down for your future reference group and individual BOOK IV pictures of the ADMINISTRATION
AND FACULTY Being a synopsis of frivolities and
idiosyncrasies of STUDENT LIFE
at Mary Washington i*X
TtSi BOOK II
Wherein will be found pictures of BOOK V each of the four CLASSES and the class officers, along with their histories Wherein may be found a
FEATURE SECTION, the girls EX chosen by a noted connoisseu r of beauty 5tx BOOK III
BOOK VI In which is presented a description of various ORGANIZATIONS AND
In which is presented our ACTIVITIES in addition to both ADVERTISERS formal and casual shots of the members S£ %JI\GIlSiIA HALL
11 QEO\GE WASHINGTON HALL
12 CHA?{PLE% HALL
13 SEACOBECK HALL
14 WESTMORELAND HALL
15 e/1 T%EE SHADOWED WALK
16 E. LEE T^IT^KLE LIB%A\Y
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. <-A II* MM l DM INSIST RAT I OK AND FACULTY DR. MORGAN LAFAYETTE COMBS
President of Mary Washington College
of the
University of Virginia
Diirden of the University of Virginia and President Combs
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21 Dr. Alvey advises a troubled .
DR. EDWARD ALVEY, JR
Dean of Mary Washington College
of the
University of Virginia
22 23 MRS. CHARLES LAKE BUSHNELL
Dean of Women
Miniatures highhandedly take over a sector in the office and convert the
official atmosphere into the unofficial
14. 25 *ADMITsLISTXATIO?i
The administrative body of a college directs Director of Admissions, who examines their the machinery of American education. This qualifications for meeting the requirements of division of Mary Washington College, though the college. The Registrar not only is respon- centered in the offices lining the corridors of sible for the keeping of all records, but also
George Washington, extends its influence over provides information about schedules and aca-
the whole of the campus and even to the vari- demic standing . TheTreasurer handles all college ous sections of the states from which its financial matters and heads the student bank. students come. The general morale of the entire student
Behind the staff itself, the responsibility of body is dependent upon the Dean of Women, administration rests with the rarely-seen Board -who supervises the social life of the campus of Visitors. Yet the policy on such college and schedules the calendar of events. The matters as curriculum, buildings, faculty Office of Student Personnel is a general clearing and staff generally is left in the hands of the house for student problems and adjustments.
President. The Dean acts, above all else, as Further, the office acts as a vocational guide the academic arbiter of the school, working for Seniors, and arranges interviews with pro- in conjunction with heads of the various de- spective employers. Finally, the Office of partments. Public Relations publicizes the activities and Prospective students are considered by the achievements of the college.
Louis C. Guenther, Registrar Edgar E. Woodward, Treasurer
To keep the records straight . . . To produce order from the chaos of dollar signs
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Margaret Swander
Director of Student Personnel and Superintendent of Off-campus Students
"INFORMATION PLEASE" — She counsels bewildered Freshmen and guides future graduates ^te^te-^
Dr. A. Aldo Charles, Director of Admissions Reynold H. Brooks, Director of Public Relations Through his the prospective office pass freshmen He puts M.W.C. ' s best foot forward
27 FACULTY
PHILOSOPHY
Harold E. Masengill, Jr., Dr. Edward Alvey, Jr. Dr. E. Boyd Graves PSYCHOLOGY
Dr. Eileen K. Dodd Dr. Michael Erdelvi Mary Annette Klinesmith Dr. Charles K. Martin, Jr.
28 FACULTY
MATHEMATICS
Dr. Hobart C. Carter Dr. Charles H. Frick ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS Dr. A. Aldo Charles John Kenneth Roach Dr. Myrick H. Sublette Dr. James H. Dodd Fred E. Miller Dr. Paul Haens* 29 FACULTY Dr. Robert L. Hilldrup Dr. Carrol H. Quenzel Oscar H. Darter Dr. Almont Lindsev HISTORY JLND SOCIAL SCIENCE Dr. Myrick H. Sublette Dr. Henrietta Krone Dr. Rollin H. Tanner Philip J. Allen Absent were Mrs. Frances Moonev and Dr. Warren G. Keith 30 FACUL TY ^JT K3 mT y_ 1 LIB%A%Y Ji inm i hi* If * "'* SCIENCE tfl Mrs. Ruth Seawright Wade Dr. Carrol H. Qucnzcl John W. Dudley Arthur E. Whitcnack "DIETETICS AND DRAMATIC ARTS HOME ECONOMICS AND SPEECH Dr. x\lice L. Edwards Jack W. Warfield Mrs. Mildred Sollenbcrgcr 31 FACULTY ENGLISH T>EPA%TMEl Walter B. Kelly Jeanne N. Addison Dr. George E. Shankle Dr. James H. Croushore 32 FACUL 7 V ENGLISH T>EPA%TME?iT Dr. Elizabeth W. Baker Julia Elian Dietrich Dr. Reginald W. Whidden Dr. William Wayne Griffith Dr. Arthur E. Vogelback BBS 1 t 1 V | H 1 2 SHHhP ; j; 1 • Iwly B ^L^. *• "Xc 1 ~ J IL It'l^'l i^ m W^* fli ^u *^^^^^ M 33 C. Clay Adams Dr. H. Logan Cobb Dr. Yladimer Brenner Dr. Louis J. Cabrera Mrs. Mildred M. Boiling Dr. James F. Marmile FACULTY FO%EIG?i LANGUAGE Dr. Milton H. Stansburv Dr. Herbert E. Ketcham Dr. Josiah H. Combs Dr. Clifton B. Mcintosh Dr. Susanne C. Eneelman 34 Hubert C. Shul Helen Houser Schultz Dr. Earl G. Inslev Robert Lurie Dr. Rov S. Cook FACULTY SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS Dr. Alan Stanlev Pierce Dr. William A. Castle Dr. Robert W. Pvle Dr. Zoe C. Black Absent was Dr. Hugo Ilti 35 FACULTY EDUCATION Dr. E. Boyd Graves Dr. Edward Alvey, Jr. Dr. Charles K. Martin, Jr. PHYSICAL JLT^p HEALTH EDUCATION Mrs. Claudia M. Read Margaret Lumpkin Margery E. Arnold Mildred P. Stewart Ruth Leonard Virginia Harrison Mrs. Virginia B. Larson William Russell Walther 36 FACULTY MUSIC Marion Chaunccy Eva Taylor Eppes Ronald Faulkner Levin Houston, III Dr. Herman Reichenbach ,ART Dr. Mania Ghyka Dorothy Duggan Emil R. Schnellock Gaetano Cecere Julien Binford 37 T>I?iI?iG HALL Sara Grandv Tavlor Mrs. Dalia L. Ruff Mrs. Earl Miller Catherine Turner COLLEGE SHOPPE Mrs. Mattie Lou Sholes Mrs. T. J. Honaker Mrs. Mae F. Dacus T. J. Honaker 38 "BUILDINGS Eugene Curtis Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds IJ^FI%MA%Y Elizabeth Trible Dr. Nancy S. Whitticar Mrs. Josephine R. Sublette Rawie Thomas 39 HOSTESSES And who may these fine ladies be? Such a because, in a quiet, capable fashion, each car- question can arise only in the mind of one not ries out her duties to perfection. She is on call familiar with Mary Washington, for upon day and night to administer to the needs of turning this page, all students will immedi- students in case of sickness or emergency. ately recognize the faces of our dormitory Countless times in every day does she attend to director and hostesses. Such an integral part matters which make dormitory life smoother of our college life can hardly be found on for everyone. We shall always remember the campus. indispensability of our hostesses— the vital Many students never realize the difficulties part they played in our days at Mary Washing- and responsibilities of a house mother, simply ton. Mrs. Cordie E. Miller Mrs. Rosalie Hill Mrs. James C. Love Mrs. Thelma F. Read Mrs. Pearl H. Bern- Mrs. Lefa Faulkner 40 .V, A. CLASSES 42 Saunier, Dv'er, Gregg, Dr. Whidden, Thomas, Holland SE?iIOTl CLASS OFFICERS President Lois Saunier Vice-President Ellen Demott Dyer Treasurer Ann Nicholson' Gregg Secretary Mary Garland Holland Historian Barbara Anne Thomas Sponsor Dr. Reginald W. W hidden 43 SET^IOTi CLASS ALLENE LOUISA ACTON Portsmouth, Virginia Art VIVIAN MARIE ADAMS Red Oak, Virginia Chemistry GENEVIEVE HARRISON ALFRIEND Charles Town, West Virginia Spanish FRANCES ELLEN ALVEY Fredericksburg, Virginia French CHARLOTTE JANE ANDERSON Man, West Virginia Home Economics BARBARA VIRGINIA ARMACOST Mt. Rainier, Maryland Economics SARAH MARGARET ARMSTRONG Leesdurg, Florida Commerce JUNE ELIZABETH ATHEY Norfolk, Virginia Social Science 44 CLASS OF '48 LELAND THEODORA BAILEY Buckroe Beach, Virginia Piano (Applied Music) EMILY RANDOLPH BARKSDALE Halifax, Virginia History ANNE EVELYN BARNES Norfolk, Virginia Elementary Education ANN BRANNAN BARTHOLOMEW Richmond, Virginia Physical Education JUNE OLIVE BATTON Fredericksburg, Virginia Physical Education ESTELLE MARJORIE BATTY Norfolk, Virginia Elementary Education ALICE MILES BAUMGARDNER Arlington, Virginia Psycbolog} and Philosophy PATRICIA IVES BAXTER MONTVERDE, FLORIDA Commerce 45 SE?iJO% CLASS FRANCES PRATT BELMAN Fredericksburg, Virginia Elementary Education LOIS CORINNE BLAKE Gloucester, Virginia English MARY ELIZABETH BONDURANT Rice, Virginia History BETTY LOUISE BOWLES Sandidges, Virginia French ELEANOR BRACKETT Newton, Massachusetts English EVA LUCILLE BRADSHAW Messick, Virginia Elementary Education CLAIRE HELEN BRAUN Irvington, New Jersey Art MARGARET ELIZABETH BRAXTON Washington, D.C. Social Science CLASS OF '4 8 ELIZABETH \\\ Ml I LIS Oceana, Virginia Commerce BETTY JAM. BURTON Chincoteague, Virginia Art ALICE CALLAWAY Christie, Virginia English PHYLLIS FLESHER CAMPBELL Fort Pierce, Florida Social Science WINIFRED WALKER CANADA Roanoke, Virginia Science JEAN FRANCES CARDWELL Richmond, Virginia Spanish PHYLLIS ANN CASSELL Bishop, Virginia History ALICE LOUISE CASSRIEL Chicago, Illinois Dramatic Arts and Speech 47 SE?iIO% CLASS ANNE JACQUELINE CAVEDO Richmond,VVirginia Psychology and Philosophy JEAN ELIZABETH CHESLEY Fairfax, Virginia English BARBARA LEE CHISHOLM Fairfax, Virginia English ETHEL RECTOR CHRISMAN Richmond, Virginia Spanish JANE MARIE CLATTERBUCK Washington, D.C. Elementary Education MAE FERN COLDREN Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania German CAROLYN IRENE COOK Norfolk, Virginia Social Science NANCY LEE COOLEY Round Hill, Virginia Business Administration 48 CLASS OF '48 JANE LINDON CC)K\\\ I.I.I. I . wi \si i k. Virgin] \ History B] TTE BELLE ( OX Morrisville, Pennsylvania l'l'\ sicj I Education CONSTANCE HEPBURN CURTIS Chester, Virginia l'\ ycbology BARBARA JUNE D'ARMOND Harriman, Tennessee Physical Education NANCY ELIZABETH DAWLEY Plainfield, New Jersey Psychology MARTHA ANN DILLARD Buexa Vista, Virginia /' i i c ho logy MARY SUE DUNAWAY Savannah, Georgia Sociology PEGGY LOU DUNTON White Stone, Virginia Psychology -- SETilOTl CLASS ALICE LOUISE DURHAM MiDDLETOWN, New YORK Dietetics FLORENCE ARLENE DUTCHER. MlLLERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Science MARTHA PAGE DuVAL Richmond, Virginia English ELLEN DeMOTT DYER Danville, Virginia Mathematics JUSTINE ROSENA EDWARDS Gloucester, Virginia Dramatic Arts JEAN DORRIS EISENHAURE North Reading, Massachusetts Psychology LOUISE CORLING ELLETT Lynchburg, Virginia Mathematics MARGARET MOSS ELSASSER Portsmouth, Virginia Psychology 50 CLASS OF '48 INGRID LILLIAN ENGSTROM Huguenot, Staten Island, New York Si ienct makian Elizabeth I VOLLEY Washington, D.C. English ALICE MARY FAIRBROTHER Ancon, Canal Zone Business Administration GRACE LAURA FIRSCHING Jamaica, New York Music CAROL JANET FITTIN Dunellen, New Jersey Physical Education REBECCA EW'AX FRISTOE Bentonville, Virginia Psychology VIVIAN MAE FL'LTON Richmond, Virginia Latin NEVILLE LAWSON GIBSOX Fredericksburg, Virginia French 51 SE?iIO% CLASS YANINA GIERA West Springfield, Massachusetts Biology FRANCES ANNE GILL Richmond, Virginia English, Psychology and Philosophy RUTH BLAKE GILMER Richmond, Virginia Mathematics KATHRYN ANNE GLAZIER Petersburg, Virginia Science HELEN JOAN GOODE Roanoke, Virginia English and Psychology BILLIE GENE GOODSON Newport News, Virginia Science HATTIE BRUCE GRAHAM Farmville, Virginia Spanish GLENNA GRAVES Falmouth, Virginia Elementary Education 52 CLASS OF '48 ANN NICHOLSON GREGG Lawrenceville, Virginia Economics and Business Administration ANNIE LORRAINE GRIFFIN Jamesville, North Carolina Science ELIZABETH ASHBY GRIFFIN Culpeper, Virginia Mathematics REBECCA CASH GRIGG Danville, Virginia English and Dramatics ANGELA LEE GRIZZARD Emporia, Virginia English AUDREY TAYLOR HAINES Catskill, New York Psychology IRENE ISABELLE HAISLIP Fredericksburg, Virginia Dietetics MURIEL HARMON Newberry, South Carolina Music 53 SE?iIO% CLASS INDIA JANE HARP Hillsville, Virginia English MARGARET RUTH HARRELL Richmond, Virginia English LUNETTE PHILLIPS HARRIS Blackstone, Virginia History HELEN HOPE HARRISON Warfield, Virginia Home Economics JANE HAYNES Norfolk, Virginia Spanish JEANNE LUCILLE HAZLETT Dalton, Pennsylvania English SHIRLEY ANNE HOFFMAN St. Petersburg, Florida Music and English MARY GARLAND HOLLAND Bedford, Virginia Commerce 54 CLASS OF '48 JACQUELIN LEE IK >l.\ll S Petersburg, Virginia Biolog i SHIRLEY EMM \ HOPKINS \ vnj] moy, Maryland Dietetics JANIS LOL ! HOPPEX'RATH Elwood, Indiana Spanish BARBARA ANN HOUGH West Hartford, Connecticut Science NANCY JANE HOWARD Portsmouth, Virginia Psychology' BARBARA CAROL HUDSON Lynchburg, Virginia Social Science MARRILYX LEE JAMISON Milford, Delaware Psychology and Philosophy MARIAN ROSE JANSKI Jarratt, Virginia History 55 SE^IO% CLASS EVELINE JENNELLE JOHNSON Lynchburg, Virginia English MARJORIE ANNE JOHNSON Roanoke, Virginia Psychology NANCY SHUMATE JONES Ashland, Virginia History JANE LOUISE JORDAN Altoona, Pennsylvania Physical Education NANCY BRUCE KAUFFMAN Petersburg, Virginia English ELIZABETH DAMARIS KESSLER Orange, Virginia Social Science MARIANNE RUTH KING Norfolk, Virginia History MARIE KING New York, New York Science and Mathematics 56 CLASS OF '48 MARY ELIZABETH KITE Elkton, Virginia Science JUNE NATALIE KLEIN Frederick, M \m land Drill)/j tic Arti BEVERLY LOU KOELLER RlDGEFIELD PARK, New JERSEY Physical Education JEAN TAYLOR KRLG Richmond, Virginia Science LILLIAN HANNAN LAUER Bridgeton, New Jersey Spanish ELIZABETH JANES LAW Syosset, New York English RUTH ANNE LAWLESS Huntington, West Virginia Music NANCY ANN LEARY Arlington, Virginia Physical EJucition 57 SET^IOTi CLASS HELEN PEYTON LEWIS Fredericksburg, Virginia Russian MARY CAUDILL LEWIS Remington, Virginia Chemistry GURDINE MARIE LINK Danville, Virginia English LUCY ANN LOMBARDI Barrington, Rhode Island Psychology HELEN VINCENT LOWE Delaware City, Delaware Commerce ALTA FOSTER LOWRY Richmond, Virginia Social Science MARY ELLEN LUCAS Waynesboro, Virginia Dramatic Arts and Speech EMILY FENIMORE LYNCH Davisville, Pennsylvania English 58 CLASS OF '48 ki.ixahi.'i ii ni.(,(,i: xuallisi i r DlNWIDDIE, \ liu.l \ I \ Science JEAN LHNORL iVkU.ARIN Norfolk, Virgini \ Chemistry JANE HODGSON McCULLOUGH Alexandria, Virgins Science HAZEL WARREN McDANIEL Culpeper, Virginia English NELLIE MABEL McVEIGH Stevensburg, Virginia Physical Education JEAN FISKE MacLEAN Minneapolis, Minnesota Social Science ARLENE PATRICIA MAG LIRE Methuen, Massachusetts Psychology and English JAXE ELIZABETH MARSHALL Falls Church, Virginia English 59 SE?^IO\ CLASS ANNE ARRINGTON MASSIE Roanoke, Virginia Music DONNA PATRICIA MATHEWS Cumberland, Maryland History MARILYN JOYCE MEAD Fairfax, Virginia English BETTY JEAN MEADE Grundy, Virginia English MARIAN ROSE MESSERSMITH Salem, Ohio Dietetics BETTEJANE LaRUE MILLER Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Science LOUISA DeWITT MILLER Romney, West Virginia English MARY ANN MILLER Clinton, Maryland History 60 CLASS OF '48 M \RV SUE MILLER Coa] wood, Wesi Virginia TAatbematics ROBERT Ml A \\m R Mil \\ i iii w \ 1 1 k. Virgin] \ MARY NORVELL MILLNER Danv] iii, Virginia History DORIS ELLEN MINGIN Medford Lakes, New Jersey Social Science ANN WAYNE MINOR Richmond, Virginia French THELMA LORRAINE MOCK Hamilton, Virginia History and Spanish MARY JOHN MOORE Lynchburg, Virginia Elementary Education BLANCHE EVELYN MORGAN Norfolk, Virginia Psychology 6] SE?£IO% CLASS CAROLYN JEAN MORRISON Wilmington, Delaware Physical Education MARY ELIZABETH MOULD WlLLIAMSVILLE, New YORK History ADRIENNE INEZ MURRAY Watertown, Massachusetts English MARJORIE BURWELL MURRAY West River, Maryland English and Latin AMY RUTH NEELS Kent, Connecticut Physical Education BARBARA ANN NESTLER Tenafly, New Jersey Art MELANIE LOUISE NORRIS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania English PATRICIA MARGARET NUSSEY Brooklyn, New York Dramatics m y 62 CLASS OF '4H JOY< I LEE Wl.l \ Fairfield, Connectici i French ROSEM \m ELLEN O NEIL Hi i ngh wi o\ , New Viikk Science ANNE JEANETTE PADGETT Big Island, Virginia Chemistry JANE SNOW PALMER Sharon, Massachusetts Mathematics FRANCES FISHER PARKER Danville, Virginia History LAVERNE POWELL Norfolk, Virginia Social Science JACQUELYN VIRGINIA QUILLAN Kilmarnock, Virginia Spanish WIELIA PEARL QUILLEN W aynesboro, Virginia Howe Economics ^ SETIIOX CLASS TENNEVA GENE QUILLEN Slant, Virginia Science CATHERINE HAND QUINTARD Fine Creek Mills, Virginia English BETTY JANE RAMEY Woodstock, Virginia Science MILDRED McCORKELL REED Seaview, Virginia Elementary Education JEANNE FLORENCE REIFSNYDER New Haven, Connecticut English VIRGINIA ELIZABETH ROBERTSON Danville, Virginia Psychology and Philosophy MARY ANN ROSS Broad Run, Virginia English DOROTHY TOWLES ROWE Fredericksburg, Virginia History 64 CLASS OF '48 GENE ELLINGTON How I 111 Rich \u>\ d, Virginia l'\ ycbology \l \ni .1. LEVERING ROYAR Nori oik, Virginia Physical Education SALLY SAVILLE RUTMAN Greenwich, Connecticut English JANET BARBARA RYDER Rockville Centre, New York Sociiil Science NANCY LOUISE SALISBURY Morrisyille, Pennsylvania School Music RUTH ELISABETH SARGENT Grove land, Massachusetts VLusic LOIS SAUNIER Richmond, Virginia English VIRGINIA CAROL SCHACHTLER H 1NOVER, VlRGINl \ Public School Music 65 SE?iIO% CLASS JO ANN SCHUMACHER Passaic, New Jersey Chemistry ANN MATE SCOTT Yonkers, New York English MARJORIE MAXINE SELVAGE Amherst, Virginia English POLLY SHARP Oil City, Pennsylvania Physical Education SYLVIA LANE SHEAKS New Market, Virginia English ETHEL MARGARITA SHERERTZ Virginia Beach, Virginia Spanish ELIZABETH MARIE SIMCOE Norfolk, Virginia Psychology GWENDOLYN MACLIN SIMMONS Virginia Beach, Virginia Psychology CLASS OF '48 III .1.1 \ DAWN SINGLETON Rowland, North Carolina Sociology CHARLOTTE DEAN SMITH Portsmouth, Virginia History PATSY ALLEN SMITH Winston-Salem, North Carolina History BETTY GENE SPARKS Katonah, New York English VIRGINIA ELISE SPICKARD Baltimore, Maryland Art ALICE JOYCE SPRINKLE Gadsden, Alab \m \ Health and Physical Education CHARLOTTE BYRD STONE Onancock, Virginia Spanish ELIZABETH BANE STRADER Richmond, Virginia ..i^W Psychology >7 SE?iIO% CLASS MARY LOUISE SULLIVAN Richmond, Virginia Science JANE MILTON SUMPTER Roanoke, Virginia History VALENCIA MAE SUNDAY York, Pennsylvania Home Economics EVELYN LEE SWEET Cedar Knolls, New Jersey English EMILLIE JANE TAYLOR Richlands, Virginia English ROBERTA FIELD TERREL Boonton, New Jersey Art JEAN PARKE TERRY Richmond, Virginia Science ANNE MARIE THOMAS Portsmouth, Virginia Mi/sic 68 CLASS OF '48 BARBARA AW'li TIIOM \S Cape Charles, Virgin] \ English m \iu, vri:t wlbb Thompson Loi'IsVI i.i.i:, KlNTUCIO English BETTY FRANCES THORNTON Roanoke, Virginia Dramatics and English BETTY DRAKE TROUT Martinsburg, West Virginia P 1 1 chology SALLY-LOU TROW Arlington, Virginia Ps-icholog) PEGGY SUE TUCK Richmond, Virginia Psychology and English DOROTHEA LITTLE VANDERSLICE Arlington, Virginia English MARTHA ANNETTE WARRINER Lawrence vi lle, Virginia Comment 69 SE?iIO% CLASS GENE ACREE WATKINS Lottsburg, Virginia Music MARY BLANCHE WEBB Norfolk, Virginia Mathematics RAE WELCH Fredericksburg, Virginia Dramatic Art ROSEMARY VIRGINIA WESTERMAN Clifton Forge, Virginia Social Science GERALDINE DAWSON WHITE Charlottesville, Virginia History and English LINA ISABEL WHITE Lorton, Virginia Dietetics MARY FELICIA WHITE Springfield, Virginia Music MIRIAM MARJORIE WHITLEY Alexandria, Virginia Elementary Education 70 CLASS OF '48 ELLEN ( HRISTINE WIIITNK >RE Hagerstown, Maryland l:ngli\l> and l'\ n/'«/»n ANNE LOUISE WILLI \MS Asbl'rv Park, \iav Jersey Biology CAROL BYRD WILLIAMSON Great Bridge, Virginia Art HELEN PENNOYER WILLIAMSON Massapequa, Long Island, New York English ELIZABETH WAYNE WILSON Chilhovvie, Virginia Home Economics SARAH VIRGINIA WILSON Altoona. Pennsylvania English VIRGINIA BELLE WILSON Knoxville, Tennessee Art BETTE JANE WORSHAM Richmond, Virginia English and Russian 71 SET^IOTi CLASS HELEN JOYCE WRENN Richmond, Virginia Chemistry LAURA SPENCER WRIGHT McColl, South Carolina English RUBY MAE YORK Chase City, Virginia History ELIZABETH JANE YOWELL Peola Mills, Virginia Dietetics 11 SE'AIJ0'1{ CLASS HISTORY "In the mountains of truth, vmi never climb in vain. Either you already reach a higher point today or you exercise your strength in order to climb higher tomorrow." Ml T/St III. As the Class oi '48 sees its college years end, Our benefits always one of the most repre- it is not without regret that it prepares to be sentative incidents of our college year have welcomed (as the President of Harvard says had the enthusiastic support of every class to the Senior class every graduation day) into member. "Peeping Backwards," the initial the company oi "educated" gentlewomen. effort toward the '4S's college shows, gave The ascent to this climax of our college M. W. C. a song whose catchy tune and lyrics years has been arduous and long, but filled made it popular with all classes. "Fantastic with pleasures and many rich experiences. To Takeoff," Sophomore year, added new quips mention them all would be impossible; to list and songs to the repertoire of the college. This a few is to subordinate perhaps the most im- was followed by the traditional beaut v con- portant of all. The close association with out- test, "The Caliph's Quest." The Senior bene- professors and the accumulation of knowledge fit, "State of Reunion," for which the prize- we have gained from them; the contacts with comics of the Class of '48 had long been wait- our friends and fellow classmates; the school ing, was a howl of revived "Joe Millers" and spirit of Devil-Goat Days, basketball games, sparkling ad-libbing. song contests, and Loyalty Nights; the pride From the olive-drab war years to the brighter we feel when we sing our alma mater—these years of peace, we have come to that dav which have made the past four years the most memor- marks the beginning of a new phase of our life. able of our life. Remembering is the privilege The scroll of parchment in our hand is our of a Senior, and as we look at the familiar ticket to tomorrow— the ensignia of four years walks, the classrooms, and the dormitories of endeavor and many more of planning. Not where not so long ago we lived as underclass- the parchment itself but what it represents is men, we recall with something of nostalgia our standard. It is the reward for our climb up the deep-rooted memories of our years. the mountain of truth; therefore, in truth, we L'nder the leadership and guidance of Betty have not climbed in vain. Ann Smith, class president, and Miss Turman, And so we close our exciting, never monoto- sponsor, we organized our Freshman class. nous story. An adventure tale, a romance, a Sophomore year Sarah .Armstrong was presi- melodrama .ill has been unfolded in this dent and Dr. Pylc. sponsor. Lois Saunier and novel. There is a sequel, too. perhaps even Dr. Whidden, class president and sponsor. more magnificent, which still remains to he- respectively, served the Junior class and were written. re-elected our Senior year. 73 74 Watson, Parker, Dr. Martin, Wilson, Haislip JU?iIO% CLASS OFFICERS President Barbara Haislip Vice-President . . . Barbara Louise Watson Treasurer Betty Hayes Parker Secretary Josephine Wilson Sponsor Dr. Charles K. Martin 75 Dorothy Jean Abendschein Jean Marie Achenbach Eunice Evans Allen Willie Margaret Andrews Florence Vivian Archibald Mary Jane Armsworthv Harriett Lavinia Ash Serena Ashburn Marv Lou Bailev junioxs Shirley Ann Barker Florence Elizabeth Barnes Charlotte Elaine Bavlis Anna Lou Beaton Barbara Elaine Bennett Susan Condit Bettcher Phyllis Bingham Dorothv Bishop Barbara Anne Blackburn 76 Jane Elizabeth Blodgett Dorothy May Booker Irene Borncmunn Patricia Jeanc Bradshaw Diane Brand lev June Shirlev Brandow Billie Rae Breekenridge Betty Jane Bridges Pollv Margaret Bridges CLASS '49 Elizabeth Jean Bunting Jean Elizabeth Butler Anne Harvev Byrd Marv Campbell Kathrvn Ann Carter Mary Josephine Cleary Ruth Lucille Clift Martha Coleman Virginia Ilene Colwel Corinnc Alexandra Conley Shirley Elinor Conn Lee Cooper Ruth Lois Cotter Mary Gray Craig Sally Will Crawford Irene Creasy Marguerite Darling Cumming Jean Cyphers JUT^IOXS Jo Anne Loretta Davis June Nobelle Davis Nancv Huvette Davis Garnette Marie Dawson Dorothy Jane Desmond Claire Pauline Doiron Mary Ellen Donahoe Genevieve Lee Downer Eleanor Josephine Drury 78 Anna Peacock Dulany Joan Duncan lane Dunkley Christine Dunnavant Sarah Jane Eanes Norma Albright Edwarc Margaret Louise Elliott Frances Ann Ellis Marv Elwang CLASS '49 Mildred Greenwood Emmons Ladd Janet Everhardt Jeanne Farrington Nan Cook Ferehee Frances Finnegan Elizabeth Hodge Fischer Dorothv Anne Fisher Harriett Jane Fletcher Elizabeth Forsvth 79 Muriel Yvonne Gange Martha Laine Garner Betty Winston Gilmer Iris Godfrey Mary Ann Godsey Elizabeth Spotswood Goodloe Barbara Fay Green Margaret Lee Greene Helen Byrd Gresham ju?iio%s Elizabeth Ann Griffith Anne Grove Ann Louise Guillory Laura Beville Hailey Barbara Haislip Janie Clyde Hale Leona Hall Joyce Hamilton Dora Aline Harper Evelyn Harris Sarah Kathrvn Havtcr Edna Hccnan Betty Bond Heller Frances Elizabeth Hern lane Herring Helen Jane Hervev Barbara Watkins Hines Margaret Norfleet Hines CLASS '49 Mary Elizabeth Hoffman Frances Houston Joan Howard Ann Quinton Hozier Beverlv Hungerford Barbara Huntsberger Ann Adams Jackson Jane Jarvis Jackson Mary Jean Jarrett B] Muriel May Jarrett Gene Parke Jones Hilda Louise Jones Patsy Anne Jones Virginia Clyde Jones Charlotte Scott Kalil Marian Keplinger Norma Ann Kinsel Helen Harvey Kirkwood juniors Jane Lorene Kirschner Elizabeth Ann Koontz Eloise Bennett Knox Elizabeth Wight Kyle Etholene Anne Law Jacqueline Bailev Leonard Phvllis Joan Link Lenola Virginia Littlegreen Catherine Christian Long Ann Watson Luther Virginia Anne Lvnch Rebecca lane McCal] Anne McCaskil] Jacquelyn McConnell Ann Kathrvn McElrath Don Fuqua McElrath Anna Frances McGlothlin Patsv Elizabeth McLec CLASS '49 Ruth Louise McNeil Jacqueline Gay McSwain Ruth Anne McWhorter Margaret Ann Madden Frances Ann Malone Sara Margaret Mann Margaret Lynn Markwood Marv Hatton Mason Dorothi Mathenev 83 Ann Mathews Frances Arnold Mattox Anne Leigh Maxey Katherine Mayo Virginia Merrill Ann Michael Martha-Lou Moeschler Mary Lou Morgan Megan Wanda Ruth Morris ju?iio%s Nancy Lou Morris Jean Lamkin Murphy Barbara Ellen Mvers Bettv Griggs Nash Gladys Ann Neese Catherine Newton Doris Jean Norman Dolores Patricia O'Brien Bettv Haves Parker Ann Holman Patty Helen Marie Payne Elizabeth Phelps Betty Ann Phillips Norma Jean Phillips Ellen Russell Pitman Norah Pitts Elinor Jean Piatt Lucille Pope CLASS '49 Mary Jacqueline Porter Nancv Alden Powers Bettv Purnell Martha Gene Randall Joan Audrev Rekemever Dorothv Anne Repko Joanne Reycroft Eloise Knox Richmond Georgia Marie Rid Jell 85 Gladys Porter Riddle Lila Uldine Riggs Mary Hampton Roberts Jane Walker Robinson Dolores May Ross June Dare Rucker Ninfa Sanchez Virginia Arrington Saunders Harriet Downes Scott juhio%s Elizabeth Munro Seelinger Marion Reese Selfe Elizabeth Emma Shaffer Mary Wilson Sheffield Betty-Lou Shelhorse Rosalvn Skellet Jane Ann Smith Judith Woolling Stone Bettie Stoner 86 Helen Elizabeth Stricblcr Elizabeth Montgomery Strothet Nancy Jean Sweet Elva Cordelia Tate Margaret Hutchinson Thompson Joan Harlicld Timbcrlakc Suzette Broaddus Tombes Alta Jcannette Towe Barbara Trimm CLASS '49 Madeline Marie Troop Margaret Rosse Truslow Sara-Primm Turner Errninia Bridget Ubaldi Elizabeth Lucretia Vance Mildred Lucille Vance Mary Lou Vollmer Beverly Joan Walsh Margaret Ann Walton ^ Barbara Louise Watson Audrey Loraine Watt Viola Wells Barbara Westerman Erma Whitaker Anne White Virginia Lee White Ann Scarbrough Whitehead Irvin Spencer Whitlow juniors Aline Elizabeth Williams Amy Moore Willis Harriet Ann Willson Josephine Wilson Maude Kathleen Wood Virginia Swain Woodlev Kathrvn Sue Wright Mary Alice Yager Jane Blair Yeatman Gloria Youiu Hazel Ann /ml JUTSII0% CLASS HISTORY As Juniors we have behind us three years proud to participate. with unforgettable memories. It seems only In 1947, the first year char Westmoreland, yesterday that we entered the gates of Mary Marye, and Brent were open to Juniors, we Washington College as Freshmen. Our fears moved into these dormitories. Yram Week of homesickness vanished during those first rolled around again, and our program featured busy days. Everyone had a smile and a friendly "The Enlightened Eleven," portraying Mary "Hello" for us, and with a crowded schedule Washington College of the future. Thanks- of activities, we soon felt right at home. Our giving came and went, and the excitement of Big Sisters made things easier for us and later Christmas was upon us. This year again we we remembered them with gratitude. It was collected money for gifts to be sent to our little- with great anticipation that we looked for- orphan friend. ward to the Kid Party, Devil-Goat Day, and The latter halt of our Junior year was a busv Peanut Week. Unfortunately, our benefit could one. Exams, descending upon us like a plague, not be presented due to wartime conditions. took on a new significance, for we were now The following year, however, under the able fighting for the cherished classification of leadership of our class officers and our sponsor, Seniors. We contributed two lovely and origi- Dr. Martin, we produced our first benefit, "The nal songs to the [948 Song Contest. We battled Big Wig," which was a great success. It was with our sister class, the Freshmen, to out- this year that the Class of '49 adopted a Euro- Devil the Goats. And then came our benefit, pean orphan and, with the wholehearted co- the traditional Beauty Contest. operation of all, succeeded in sending her gifts The Junior Ring Dance was the grand event throughout the year. of our past year, for it was then that we re- Wearing our maroon and white beanies and ceived the ring winch is a token of three happy full of Mary Washington school spirit, we pre- years filled with poignant memories. But this sented our Sophomore skit during Yr.1111 Week ring is not only a symbol of achievement, it is The Loyalty Night service ending that week- also a promise of the year to come, when it will was an impressive one in which each of us felt mean the fulfillment of our goal. - 90 Dr. Insley, Hopkins, Spriggs, Myers, Schoolcraft SOPHOMO%E CLASS OFFICERS President .... Carolyn* Campbell Myers Vice-President Waya Spriggs Treasurer Helen Hopkins Secretary Lucille Schoolcraft Sponsor Dr. Earl G. Insley 91 f/ Ruth Marie Alber Florence Fay Anderson Elva Joanne Ashcraft Carol Joan Bailey Jeanne Guv Baker Virginia Bard Mary Jane Bassert Beverley Beck Houston Alexander Ellen Lee Arendall Betty Sue '. Carolyn Swinron Bal Virginia Barnes Martha Patr SOPHOMO%ES Margaret Le Sesne Bell Polly Belle Bella Berry- Jo Ann Berry Molly Bettcher Barbara Jean Birkenmeyer Erie Sue Bloodworth Patricia Bonfield Barbara Ann Booker Geraldine Boswell Helen Irene Bounds Clelia Jane Boushee Jean Elizabeth Braichwaite Elizabeth Brauer Joan Marie Brauner Dudley Brett 92 V rginia B. ianc Bi rhar. Briney Barhar Embre v Hr. oks Ralph Bro> II M irgarct R idgcl Bryan Ann Duckies Sally A in Bur.. h Nancy Ann : Burdick Ar ne Marj< ric- B nrron M rilvn Busch Barbara Jane C able Shirk- Cai c J" n Caldwell Jea n Carolyn Ca npbell Ann Ha tha\va\ ( ..II s Theresc Elizabeth Cantv CLASS J 50 Catherine Rae Capizola Theresa Caruthers Mildred Zulicmc Charlton Man Chilton Nydia Graciela Cintron Ncwlon Patricia Clarke Patricia Claud Su/annc Clcary Martha Elizabeth Carr Charlotte Charles Helen Hope Chiles Isabelle George Cladakis Susie Caroline Clarke Elise Cummings Clcary /mm m \ i ^k #*\ Ellen Clem Rolin Coffman Mary Lee Coleman Marjorie Cross Joan Cuddeback Eileen Curry Elizabeth Anne Custer Elsie Lee Davidson Arline Sutherland Clements Shirley Cole Mary Watts Cottingham Violet Cuneo acquelin Curtis Ann Dahlstrom SOPHOMORES Sandy Davidson Jane Davis Joan Wentworth Davis Elizabeth Dawideit Katherine Day Peggy Jane Deaton Mary Frances Deer Charlotte Delano | Ruth Dennis Marjorie Louise Diener Donna-Mai Dillard Nathalie Dalbv Dodson Christine Doumas Jane Lee Dreifus Virginia Dudley Mary Louise Dyer 94 Margaret Anne Eanes Virginia D;trc East Lucy Ann Edmunds Marc i a Anne Eelof Elizabeth Ennis Jane Brinton Entriken Joyce Fay Evans Jean Ferguson Mary Elizabeth Fisher Anne Flinn Dorothy Ann Flowers Nancv-Lee Fox Peggy Litton Fox Martha Jane Frazier Constance Froehler Barbara Anne Gallihe CLASS '50 Jane Besler Gardner Anne Garlcttc Elizabeth Rec Gavetl Mary Ann Gillespie Virginia Givens Mary Gound Helen Priscilla Gray Barbara Ann Green Elizabeth Trew Garev Verna Gasscr Kathryn Gcnovcsc Ruth Edna Gooden Jane Lucille Grady Patty Marguerite Green 95 Nellie Marguerite Grieve Barbara Grubb Ann Marie Guthrie Beverly Ann Hackett Elizabeth Gordon Haga Mary Frances Hamrick Janet Hanson Virginia Ruth Hardy Wanda Elizabeth Grove Lona Nan Guest Mary Jane Guthrie Alice Jane Hall Nancy Ware Hankins Elizabeth Harding SOPHOMORES Betty Lou Harpine Elizabeth Jane Harris Jeanne Harriss Jean Hawkins Patti Head Corrinne Frances Hek Dorothy Freda Held Evelvn Henderson Elaine Peake Henson Marjory Ann Heilmann Nancy Griffin Herring Cathy Hilldrup Peggy Hines Jerry Myrl Hipp Helen Hogg Janet Mary Hoos Helen Hopkins Elizabeth Hove Barbara Hove Jeanne Howard Barbara Hubcr Jean Hughes Elizabeth Hunti Gay Elizabeth Husser Elizabeth Wescott Jacob Laura Janes Maggie Rebecca Janes Shirley Jemsen Anne Wilson Jenkins Lucy Worthington Jones Mary Winston Jones Shirley K.u CLASS '50 Mary Porter King Gcorgene Kirkcndall Leora Knapp Marjoric Ann Kolb Marv Lyne Kucera Dorothy Jean Larson Charlotte Bugg Leonard Maude Bennett Levey Gabie Nash King Marv Patricia Klostcrman Virginia Louise Knocll Lenora Florence Ladd Carolvn Stockton Lee Bettv Kirk LcSucur 97 Edith Helena Lindsay Betty Jean Lyle Iris Macheras Elizabeth Mapp Ruth Irene Mavnard Janet Lee Menefee Marv Margaret Meyer Mary Jane Mcintosh Barbara Louise Llovd Mary Ann Lutz Barbara Malone Jean Melvin Constance Metzger Nell Virginia McDonald SOPHOMO%ES Sarah Anne Miles Betty Lou Miles Charlotte Millar Joyce Evelynne Miller Miller Audrey Helen Miller Betty Jane Minnick Jean Carver Minter illie Mitchell Ann Montgomery Carniejane Mooney Anne Moore Lucy Young Moore Nancy Moore Elmer Rudolph Morris, Jr Marv Mount 98 k I ,ola ( .uiics Murray Beverley Ccul Music i .ti.iK n Campbell Mj ei s Grace Houghton Myrick Mai \ I heresa Nemchick Elizabeth Michael Newald Jacqueline Laura Newell Rachel Jean Nickey Marilyn Noss June Ryland Norris Sally Oast Barbara 0$dcn Nana O'Meara Anne Mo Osborn Dewees Ould Marv Louise Paasch CLASS '50 Florence Oerley Kathleen Estelle Page Nancy Lcc Parks Delia Gene Pate Beatrice Pavitt Margaret Lee Penn June Olivenc Pctzkc Marv Frances Piichcr Elizabeth Nelson Page Margaret Parker Lcssic Gayncllc Parrish Barbara Lcmpi Pcllincn Mildred Pauline Perkins Anne Phalen ft.AaAfte 99 Gracia May Plyley Hunta Ponder Jean Raney Clavton Estes Read Kathcrine Ann Recker Nancv Lee Redmc Valencia Knox Richmond Imelda Rilev Lillie Maude Powell Yvonne Louise Powell Sarah Frances Ray Bcrnice Rector Mary Frances Reeves Nan Jose Rilev SOPHOMO%ES Elva Lucille Ritchie Phyllis Robinson Martha Roe Peggy O'Neil Rudacille Alice Sampson Audrev Sandhop Barbara Lee Saul Lucille Schoolcraft Jean Elizabeth Scott Marilyn Seifert Mary Sen Jackie Lee Sharpe Dorothy Sheally Martha Shinn Mary Marie Sigman 100 Rowena Laura Simpson I lizabeth Simuro Margaret Joyce Smith Audrey l-cc Smich '8%PW Kuth Elizabeth Smith Miriam Soil, .us Jeanne Elizabeth Sommcrs Mary Anne Spam Marion Elizabeth Spicer W.na Spriggs Carolyn-Jean Sprower Lois Stark Barbara Lcc Start Hilja Steinhauscr a>^pi> Nancy Stewart Florence Straughan CLASS J 50 Jantc Elizabeth Strong Maribel Sutherland Mary Jo Summers Doris Taylor Man Clarke T.t\ lor Mary Blanche Tharpc Marjoric Thompson Elizabeth Thornc Rosalce Moore Stuart Eleanor Sullivan Dorothy May Sutton Mary Margaret Terrell Elavnc Thompson Priscilla Thyng Elizabeth Franklin Walker Mary Elizabeth Turner Catherine Venezio Betty Jane Vincent Nancy Welch Ellen Ware Doris Ann Watts Ruth Agnes Weaver Emma Jane Twigg Martha Lee Venning Helen Vreeland Robert Warren Marceline Weatherly Dorothv Annette Webb SOPHOMO%ES Marilvn Whetstone Catherine White Dorothv Whi Lida Ann Whipple Loyce Ann White Edith Lee Wilhelm Anne Early Williams anice Grav Williams Sarah Marguerite Willock Ann Patricia Wilson Nancv Lee Winsbro Elizabeth Faye Winston Jewell Carmen Winstead Patricia Elaine Wood Martha Ann Worsham 102 ilia Rose Wright Ruth Dalb) Wright Ann Nora Wriglej Luis Beverly Youngs Carmen Aida Zcppenleldt SOPHOMO%E CLASS HISTORY Happy to be back, happier still to be united, the confusion Peanut Week was launched. The we the Sophomores returned to Mary Wash- new exam schedule was posted and everyone ington looking forward eagerly to another was planning when she could leave. bigger and better year. No more treks from Finally the day — December 19 — arrived. off-campus homes and Cornell to face, no more Christmas was everywhere. The trimmed bewilderment and homesickness — only the tree in the circle reminded us of a Currier & expectation of the happy year ahead. Ives print. With a flurry of best wishes for We became part of the college; we helped Christmas we left Mary Washington to see the the Freshmen, proudly displayed Little Sisters, year out with our families. greeted old friends, made new ones, introduced 1948! A new year and new resolutions. We as a class during Yram Week, and gloried in returned full of holiday memories which we living in Virginia Hall and Betty Lewis. reluctantly put aside for exams. We walked familiar paths to Monroe, Chan- The new semester brought a new set of cuts, dler, G.W. and the Library, had cokes in the invitations to dances, wonderful Ivceum pro- C Shoppe, became acquainted with new pro- grams, special week-end dates, Devil-Goat fessors, and got used to the idea of being on Day, and snow that turned Mary Washington the lowest rung of the upperclassmen's ladder. into a winter wonderland. In no time mid-terms were upon us and lights Spring holidays left us refreshed and ready flooded the windows until midnight. Thanks- to put the finishing touches on our benefit, giving came and then it was onlv nineteen which was presented April 10. This accom- days 'till Christmas. We counted, then re- plished, we settled down to end a perfect year. counted; we blacked out days on the calendar Proud to be a part of Mary Washington, we, and worried over the right gift for him. Amid the Class of '50, eagerly look ahead. 103 104 Hardwick. Oliver, Jordan, Clark, Swander, Davis F%ESHMA?i CLASS OFFICERS President Sara Katherixe Jordan Vice-President Mary Hardwick Secretary Eloise Elizabeth Clark Treasurer Barbara Davis Student Government Representative . .- Mary Lee Oliver Sponsor Miss Margaret Swander 105 F%ESHME?i Betty Mitchell Aaron Shirley Ann Ahrendc Kathrvn Hope Allcorn Jo Anne Andreasen Catherine Edna Ash Louise Landram Ashbv Jacqueline Lou At wood Ann Lydia Baker Dorothv Eunice Barger Jane Terese Bartley Anne Lee Baum Mary Maddox Beale Harriet McCann Beasley Dorothve Anita Beldon Lois Armine Bellamy Betty Florence Billerbeck Lucy Lee Birdsong Anne Berkeley Blake Patricia Ann Bliss Marv Alice Bonar Irene Lowe Abbay Gertrude Boiling Alfriend Virginia Ann Allen Margaret Withers Arbuckle Louise Adele Ash Margaret Joyce Athearn Carolyn McMaster Bailey Jacqueline Elder Baker Helen Jane Barr Elizabeth Jean Bateman Barbara Ann Baute Marv Jean Beard Marv Frances Bedsaul Roselyn Mae Bell Shirley Grey Bigger Emily Sarah Bird Doris Black Anne Bleaklev lean Arden Boisseau Bettv Jean Booth CLASS '51 Elizabeth Meade Borron Dorothy Jeneanne Braccwel! Eddie Marion Brazill Jean Brown Marv Frances Brown Charlotte Anne Bruce Betty Bryant Jeanne Marie Burckell Dixie Stevens Burrus Janet Carol Butler Helen Louise Button Julia Gatewood Campbel Ruth Elizabeth Carroll Frances Virginia Carter Edwina Kent Chapma Mardi Alice Christensen Bettv Lou Clift Helen Charles Coclin Audrev Rae Comer Bettie Jane Cook Dorothy Carolyn Bowers Rosalie Virginia Branham Elliott England Brooks N'ancy Fahy Brown Rosellen Brown Mary Jane Bruin Elizabeth Bunnell Jean Ray Burcher Nancy Randolph Burton Joanne Butler Patricia Lee Caldwell Alice Jocelyn Cantle Betty Jo Carruthers Josephine Coulbourn Frances Egerton Chesson Eloisc Elizabeth Clark Anna McBrvde Cobb Elizabeth Dvson Coleman Dorothv Louise Comstock Elizabeth Iris Cook 107 Fl(ESHME?i Jocelyn Jane Cooper Barbara Lee Corr Barbara Anne Craig Helen Audrey Crittenden Helen Christine Cronin Dorothy Aiyce Culpepper Catherine Joanne Daniel Margarette Louise Danielson Barbara Ann Daughtrey Betty Darling Davies Louise Brannan Davis Almonde Ida DeAbate Ruth DeMilier Mary Ursula Detwiller Elizabeth Ann Dickinson Margaret Emma Diller Susan Virginia Dodson Patricia Legendre Doorly Jo Alys Downs Mary Dawn Drum Mary Robertson Copenhaver Lila Lee Cotton Elizabeth Ann Crauer Dorothy Lee Crocker Marilyn Hartley Crosby Margaret Gomer Cutherell Georgie Eleanor Daniell Elizabeth Ann Darden Adrienne Elizabeth Davant Barbara Davis Elizabeth Lacy Davis Mary Irene Dean Barbara Joan Desper Carolyn Gene DeVan Mary Elizabeth Dietrich Dorothy Patricia Dodd Joy Ann Doolittle Madelyn Anne Dougherty Edwina Madelvn Dovle Marv Gene Dunwodv 108 CLASS '51 Polly An nD irh; m Mar\ Sue Ekelund Mari >n Marie Er iksc Helen Ann I .!; tone Nilda Rosa Fernandez Barbara Fetzer Adele Elson Fitch Jane Anne Flanders Barbara ane Flippen Deborah Forsyrh Mar) Jane Francisco Marie Elizabeth Furbish i in Carol vnc Ga di i ' Lois Gibson Arlo Marie Godv Joy Goldman Florence Gra harr Mar • Geneva Gra y Jane Ed lond Gre gg Babette Gr ins! Ida Bett ' Loui seD> ke Bet tvja ie Edwa rds Jar e Lee Ewell Lois Ann Fcagans Mar eHelt n Fe Ma ry Loui se Fischer El zabeth Louisa Fitzgeralii Elizabeth Seckcll Fletcher Ann Baile> Flyt he Ma rtha ane Foster Ed na Lorraine Frantz Dian Fulton ' Lcda Giaci i Bar ^.IT.l Le eGle ,n I. h arlotte Lorra ne Golden Marv Janet Graceley Dorothy P age Gravatt Ferol R> la nd Greene H. len Louise G reiner Martha Jeanne Guthcric 109 F\ESHME?i Carolyn Enid Haher Donna Maria Hankla Cynthia Harvel Sheila Harvey Sarah Elizabeth Herring Joan Marguerite Hewlett Georgia Langlord Hinrichs Joan Louise Hoffman Suzanne Holladay Ardyce Chase Hoover Beverly Anne Horslev Griselda Sue Howard Glonanna Howell Drusilla Howson Julia Belle Huffman Barbara Jean Hunt Florence Margaret Hvland Susan Parrish Jackson Phyllis Anne Johns Diane Capers Johnson Ann Braswell HamiU Jane Mildred Harris Marion Haverty Jane Elizabeth Henley Elizabeth Angelenc Hess Jane May Hines Jeanne Gladvs Hipp Nancy Leigh Holladay Hester Walton Holland Margaret Bryant Hope Winnifred Horron Sally Ann Howard Morel Howie Marguerite Hubbard Marilyn Jane Hughes Janice Huppuch Viola Nancv Iacozza Polly Deloris Jessee Adele Johnson Josephine Allyn Johnson 110 »Ai9;aafte>w CLASS '51 Dorothy Louise Jones Mary Carolyn Jones Rose Jacqueline Joyner Barbara Ann Keller Margaret Anne Kessler Norma Ann Kinsherf Mary Lou Kirkendall Jean Stewart Kroczer Joan Elinor Kurth Katherine Elizabeth Lamb Laila Faye Landers Nancy Amelia Leonard Surelle Lewis Jamie Lou Lisle Judy Christina Mack Carolyn Wicker Malbon Ann Arundale Marquis Isabelle Louise Martin Marv Lou Mathieu Katherine Eugenia Mayes Elizabeth Burton Jones Sara Katherine Jordan Miriam Caroline Kay Irene Helen Kessler Dorothy Anita Kinsey Betty Carolyn Kimmerling Constance Kontopanos Anna Marie Kuitcms Virginia LaFoon Martha Rhodes Lancaster Anne Page Lawson Dorothy Ann Lewis Nancy Gilly Lipps Jacqueline Loduskie Phyllis Jean Maddox Virginia Maraklc Marv Lou Marsh Charlotte Bruce Massev Ellen Maurv Maverick Phvllis Ann Mavor F%ESHME?i Martha Jane McCollum Jean Alice McCormick Mary LeMerle McKensie Marguerite Jane McNeil Cynthia Conwell Medley Elva Ann Michael Nancy Elizabeth Miller Frances Margarete Minnick Anne Doak Mills Ida Mathews Moseley Jean Phelps Murray Suzanne Nestor Mary Jane Noland Dee Elaine Oatway Elizabeth Louise Oerting Mary Lee Oliver Barbara Jean O'Neal Jean Colette Orange Dorothy Elizabeth Overton Noma Louise Paddock Altajean McConathy Sherry Ann McEwen Nancy McLemore Nancv Francis Meagher Marilyn Edith Meyer Marilyn June Miller Shirley Anne Miller Phyllis Ann Miller Helen Jean Moore Sally Agnes Mount Jo Ann Nelson Hilda Elizabeth Nilson Philetta Pearl Norbury Joan Mary O'Brien George Vernen Olds Katherine Ann O'Meara Mary Rives Ogilvie Elizabeth Ann Osterndorff Virginia Lee Pace Catherine Lacey Pappas 112 CLASS '51 Mary Jane Park Roma Jean Parker Leah Jane Patterson Martha Stack Virginia Peircc Ann Kimball Pennev Ann Sheild Perkins Deborah Pierce Juanita Pike Barbara Lou Post Jacqueline Potter Patricia Radcliffe Eugenia Estelle Ramev Norma Resnikoff Beatrice Marie Rice Lorraine Richardson Marcia Elaine Yirgus Anne Rieves Elizabeth Frances Ritchii Patsv Ann Robbins Katherine Parker Thelma Ann Parker Irene Haring Pavitt Patsy McGowan Payne Marshall Webster Pender Marjorie Ann Pennington N'elle Virginia Perry Lova Lynn Pigg Evelyn Lavina Pitts Elizabeth Corliss Post Mary Anderson Puryea Jean Vadelle Rakes Beverley Ann Rees Marie Therese Rhodes Anor Richardson Betty Jean Riddle Johanna Walker Ridgely Lucv Ann Ring Louise Carolvn Ritter Jean Katherine Roberts 113 F^ESHME^i Martha Floyd Roberts Cornelia Anne Rudolph June Barbara Rush Martha Mae Russell Eleanor May Sadowski Consuelo Schaeffer Cecil Scott Janet Sue Scott Mary Ann Settle Mary Lanette Sheaffer Mary Jane Shetlon Betty Jo Shufflebarger Mary Josephine Sledd Pauline Ecue Smith Betty Jean Snidow Nell Jane Sosebee Marjorie Kay Southcot' Nancy Stacey Doris Virginia Steele Martha Susan Stokes Hester Lee Rogers Mary Lou Rush Betty Anne Russell Nancy Harris Rutherford Edith Saunders Blanche Schiller Elsie Corner Scott BillieJaneSelfe Frances Sewell Helen Mattern Sheppard Margaret Ann Shropshire Mary Elizabeth Siske Elizabeth Anne Smith Joan Frances Smythe John William Snowden Ruth Virginia Southard Hannah Lou Southwell Beverlcv Steel Ruth Shirley Stess Margaret Jane Stone 114 CLASS '51 Joyce Stoutamyer Audrey Strode Jacquelyn Gray Stukes Ethel Joyce Svaby Mari-Anne Talbot Donna Jeane Tarr Anne Elizabeth Taylor Lelia Ashton Tebbs Antoinette Thimedes Delores Thompson Catherine Thomson Barbara Toles Marie Bernadette Torpcy Martha Amy Traughber Nancy Ligon Trice Elizabeth Eads Urbach Harry Ingolt Valentine Mary Jo Wagner Jacquelyn Walker Lois Beverlv Wall Mary Ethel Straw- Elizabeth Phipps Stuart Dorothy Ellen Stultz Sue Clark Swyers Doris Lvn Tallev Nancy Stewart Tate Pegg) Ann Taylor Jeanie LeConte Thigpen Florence Edythe Thompson Beth Estelle Thomson Jo Anne Thornton Jean Elizabeth Tomko Emilv Nimmo Tranc Betty Jane Trenis Mary Carol Tyler Bettv Ann Utz Marjorie Verburg Milla Wakeman Susan Rebecca Walkei Margaret Ann Wall 115 F%ESHME?i Marguerite Walsh Norma Lee Wasser Janet Waybright Elaine Aldona West Mary Jacqueline White Elizabeth Ann Williams Peggy Joyce Williams Jovce Isabel Winslow Emmaline Woodrow Janet Esther Woodward Dolores Ann Wright Martha Ann Wright Jane Wilson Yoe Dorothy Zimmerman Elizabeth Margaret Zipf Carolvn Hudgins Lucile Gilmer McClevy Phyllis Lee Wampler Jean Elizabeth Watts Grace Holland Webster Rosemary Whelan Betty Anne Wilkinson Betty Ann Williams Shirley Aileen Williams Patticia Ann Wise Lucy Brooke Woods Marion Woolley Doris Lorraine Wright Patricia Ann Yates Jane Zeigler Mary Carruth Zink Anne Elizabeth Zirpel Virginia Anne Hunt 116 . F%ESHMA1^, CLASS HISTORY After a whirlwind vear of run and hard Loyalty Night, with its never-to-be-forgotten work, laughter and tears, disappointments and scene of hundreds of girls in a great circle of inspirations, we pause a moment to look back candlelight, revealing to us more clearly than Over this Freshman vear, perhaps in the end words the heritage which was ours. the most memorable of them all. To all of us, our Y groups have meant fun Although we had been forewarned of the and good times. We remember that wild night new experiences which college life would at the cabin when morning found us huddled bring, the strangeness of the first few days in the corners, half frozen and hungry. seemed to envelop and stifle us. Night brought In November our class was officially organi- the usual anguished sobs of homesickness and zed, with Sarah Kay Jordan as president, and complaints about rules, food, and assignments. we were at last privileged to vote. However, panic was soon replaced by a deep The Doll Show just before Christmas found feeling of awe for the beauty which seemed to each group dashing madly about, sewing on a glow from each red-gold leaf, each stately pigtail, stuffing an arm, or putting the finish- column, and each shaded path. Gradually, ing touches to a costume. our breathlessness disappeared and we realized Our first formal dance in the Hall of Mir- that we were beginning a new life. We were rors, and our first big week end away from a part of this glorious college. school provided "after lights" chatter for Each of us owes a debt of gratitude to her many nights. ' big sister," who was ever ready to help With delight we recall our first Thanks- bewildered Freshmen. Will we ever forget the giving and Christmas holidays and the excite- howling success of the Kid Party? All dolled ment of meeting parents and friends at the up in our perkiest pinafores and clutching our station. favorite Raggedy Anns, we were gayly es- Back to a long spring of hard work, we corted to the party by Big Sis. The absurd reached the peak of our labor with the Fresh- figures of our classmates still provoke a remi- man Benefit, where we discovered the plente- niscent smile. At our own Freshman Reception ous talent in our class. we were formally introduced to the faculty. Fond memories, all of them! With the end Later, at the Student Government Reception, of the year came the realization of the place we met a number of upperclassmen and danced Mary Washington had taken in our hearts. with our favorite professors. They had said, "It grows on vou," and so it Some of our most vivid memories are of did. Proudly, gratefully, and a bit sadlv we Yram Week, during which we were obliged close this page of our memorv book, but be- to wear caps displaying our class colors, red fore us looms a vision of clean white pages and white. The climax of this week was which the vears to come will till 117 •-*!* • >j+ *5* OKQANIZATU AND ^ACTIVITIES JLLFHA THI SigMA "let knowledge grow from more to more A Senior, rightfully proud, stood before the UH|n students in George Washington auditorium III. holding in her hand a red carnation, Alpha Phi Sigma's symbol of highest scholastic j achievement. Ii| r 14*41 In May, just a few weeks before graduation, a Scholastic Recognition Day had been set aside at Mary Washington College. Red, white and pink carnations were presented to Seniors with high academic records. A red flower went to those girls who had maintained an "A" average throughout their college ca- reer, a pink one to those who had made the Dean's List every semester for four years, and a white to those who had made the Dean's List for two consecutive semesters. J : Gamma Chapter of the national fraternity, si* J Alpha Phi Sigma, bids into its membership Stated: Watson, Ross. Standing: Grigg, Dr. Dodd, McClarin, Cumming Hiller, Kite, Grigg, Fishe Kneeling: McClarin, Kessler, Cumming, Edwards, York, Harmon, Sumpter. Secandr Sprickard, Alvey, Baxter, Morgan, Long, Kirkwood, White, Vandcrsiice, Dunkley :.ir m honor students of the college who may ad- vance through the degrees of novice, appren- tice, and master membership. At the end of each semester an impressive initiation ritual is held for new members and for those ad- vancing toward then- master memberhip. Alpha Phi Sigma's monthly meetings have offered a variety of excellent programs includ- ing some by visiting celebrities. There was an illustrated lecture on early Cretan civilization, a discussion on modern art, and a number of book reviews. Because members of Alpha Phi Sigma realize the importance of cultivating a well-rounded personality, their activities have been social as well as intellectual. During the year there were musicals followed by teas and receptions in the Dome Room. And there was a wonderful picnic (complete with hot dogs, cokes, and Initiation of new members chocolate eclairs) at the home of Dr. Eileen Dodd, Sponsor of Alpha Phi Sigma. Kneeling: Ryder, Lynch, Bowles, B. Stone, Ws ,J. Stone, Thomas. Second row: Maguire, Simcoe, White, Chesley, Lynch, Hines, Johnson, Lombard] Nusscv, Firsching, Sprinkle, Ross, Smith 121 First row: Sprower, Zipf, Achenbach, Conley, Timberlake, Thompson. Second? Young, Whitaker, Ritchie, Thompson, Dulany, Erikson, Nussey, Baum. Third row: Shellhorse, Moore, Nash, McEwen, Childs, Ould TI SigMA KAPPA From little speeches grow great toastmistresses Pi Sigma Kappa, a public speaking organi- profit when called upon to appear in public. zation, is founded on the belief that speaking The year was climaxed in the spring when ability is conducive to a well-rounded per- various campus organizations were represented sonality. The aim of the society is the cultiva- in the annual intracollegiate speech contest tion of good speech which is encouraged by sponsored by Pi Sigma Kappa. contests, debates, and radio work. Each mem- ber is thus offered an opportunity to improve her speech and to aid others in the art of cor- Hardwick, Moore, Nussey, Thompson, Nash rect speech habits, interesting content, and good pronunciation. The organization presented a convocation program in the late fall in which its members gave dramatic readings and selections from the works of well-known poets. During the year, the organization holds monthly business and social meetings at which its members, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Mildred Sollenberger, glean a practical knowledge from which they 122 FORENSIC Saul Daniel Webster lo the Devil came to compete for top honors. The members ot the Mary Washington Club, who acted as hostesses, dealt expertly with the intricate problems ot running such a large tournament. Other activities sponsored by the Forensic Club throughout the year included the Dixie- Novice Tournament, which was held on the Mary Washington campus in December, and the Grant National Student Assembly at Natu- ral Bridge, Virginia, in April. Mary Wash- Debating at the Dixie Warm-up Tournament ington debate teams also visited a great num- ber of other colleges to participate in their tournaments. When the Forensic Club held its third suc- It is through these varied activities that the cessful Grand National Tournament in March Forensic Club hopes to train the young women of this year on the Mary Washington campus, of Mary Washington to be effective com- over two hundred students from various col- munity leaders and to acquire a lasting interest leges and universities all over the United States in debate and parliamentary procedure. First row: Whitaker, Timberlake, Harmon, Dunnavant, Haas. Second row: Powell, Birkenmeyer, McWhorter, Harper, Srallings, Cladakis. Third t Sprinkle, Ellerr, Saunier, Bullis, Williams, Zipf, Minor, Wright, Hoffman 123 SigMA TAU DELTA TlMir lives arc oven>m hooks The year is 1958, and you're reading the latest book, when suddenly the author's name strikes a familiar note. You recall that back in your college days, she was a member of Sigma Tau Delta—one of those girls who adored term papers, joyfully memorized 600 lines of poetry and never, never wrote letters in English class. Throughout the year the members attended in a bodv several plays in Richmond and Washington. By contributing to The Rectangle, Sigma Tau Delta's national magazine, and by dis- cussion of world masterpieces, the members arc stimulated to creative writing and to at- taining a greater knowledge of great works of literature. For future reference Goode, Howard, Magu Mayo, Clark, Rucman, Grigg, Sheaks, Horton, Reifsnyder, Selvage, Dr. Shankle. Murray, Timberlake, Thomas, Lynch, Dulany, Ross 124 First row: Mingin, Fulton, Miss Adams. Second row: Quillcn, Emmons, Sprouer, Fox, Gillespie. Third i Breckenridgc, Mur Wilson, Dr. Tanner ATHENAEUM Homer again, Homer again, V&getyjuj Through the study of classical literature. Interest in the classics Athenaeum strives to recapture the culture characteristic of the ancients. Its purpose is to foster an active interest in the humanities which form the basis of the western world's art and literature. Through a better under- standing of the past, the structure of the world today can be more readily interpreted. Such knowledge of the classics is the sieve through which modern values mav be wisely sifted. A different aspect of Greek and Roman life or literature is studied each year. This year Athenaeum has focused its interest on the theatre, developing its theme through reports by members of the club. As the climax of this study. Athenaeum presented a Roman comedy, "Miles Gloriosus" or "The Swelled Headed Soldier and the Two-Faced Girl." 125 IJ^TERT^ATIOT^AL %ELATIO?iS CLUB Wanted: One vair of kid gloves "The United Nations Organization" was the subject of study and discussion for the International Relations Club this year. In- cluded in the program were discussions with groups of students from other colleges, speak- ers on the United Nations and World Govern- ment, and a trip to Lake Success to see the U.N. in action. The club sponsored speakers for convocation programs, and also the Student Federalist group. During the year members attended a conference in Williamsburg on World Government, the regional Conference of International Relations Clubs at Raleigh, N.C., and the annual meeting of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences in Philadelphia. In working toward a broader knowledge of world affairs, the club hopes to discover Sitting: York, Smith. Standing: Mr. Darter, Kalil, Chesley, Law the most effective ways of helping to bring about an enduring world peace. First row: Smith, Sumpter, Morris, Schlacter, Frazier, Nusscy, Yenezio, Bell. Second row: Zeppenfeldt, McNeil, Sullivan, Mann, Hatper, Ryder, Quillen, Bowles, Trout, Campbell. Third raw. Mould, Janski, Ducher, Parnell, McCaskill, Sheaks, Edwards, MiUner 126 MIKE CLUB The sounds arc waving, were on \\\c air For three hours each day station WMWC is "on the air." Broadcasting from George Washington Hall, the station presents pro- grams written, directed, and produced by the students. These programs have featured re- cordings of classical and popular music, inter- views with students and faculty, dramatic skits, and other student talent. The Mike Club, organized to assist in the managing of station WMWC, is composed of students from the radio broadcasting classes and others who arc interested in radio. Our broadcasting activities are designed not only for the enjoyment of the student body but also to give practical experience in the art of broadcasting. Through membership in the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System we have gained much assistance in program planning Betty Sparks and Janet Ryder at the controls and in coping with some of the technicalities of radio. Hipp, Chisholm, Grigg, Cassriel, Mrs. Sollenbcrger, Lynch, Klein, Thornton, Dulany, Nussey, Ryde Wilson, Morgan, Dr. Cabrera, Scott, Lauer EL CLUB HISPA 5\[P-AMEBICA 2\£0 'Salud, amor. y unero LOS MIEMBROS: Dr. James Marmile, Ruth Alber, Haynes, Betty Bond Heller, Jacquelyn Hobbs, Janis L. Genevieve Alfriend, Louise Ash, Beverly Mae Beck, Hoppenrath, Barbara Huber, Virginia Hunt, Bettv Susan Bettcher, Nancy Billings, Lois Blake, Jane Burton, Kimmerling, Carolyn Lee, Ellen Maverick, Lorraine Barbara Cable, Shirley Caine, Belen Maria Camacho, Mock, Betty Nash, Mary Nemchick, Marilyn Noss, Jean Cardwell, Alice Cassriel, Candida J. Cebollero, Salle Potter, Alicia Rivera, Delores Ross, Bettv Russell, Ethel Chrisman, Nydia G. Cintron, Dr. Howard Cobb, Ninfa Sanchez, Margarita Sherertz, Martha Shinn, Bvrd Susie Clarke, Josefina Coronado, Mary J. Diaz, Peggy Stone, Kenlyn West, Jean Willis, Elsa Zamora, Carmen Dunton, Mary Elwang, Nilda Rosa Fernandez, Ann Zeppenfeldt. Garlette, Hattie Bruce Graham, Silda M. Guillan, Jane 128 LE CE%CLE FT{ANCAIS Pour foudier la lancjuc francaisc Le Cercle frangais a pour son but de fournir aux eleves de frangais a Mary Washington l'occasion d 'entendre et de parler la langue franchise. LES MEMBRES: Ellen Alvey, Betty Bowles, Nancy Burdick, Ethel Chrisman, Claire Doiron, Margaret A. Eanes, Justine Edwards, Mar jorie Johnson, Eloise Knox, Betty Meade, Virginia Merrill, Joyce Nylen, Sylvia Sheaks, Barbara Thomas, Jean Caldwell, Mary Elwang, Jane Sumpter, Viola Dwyer, Sheryl Barman, Genevieve Alfriend, Peggy Elsasser, Nellie Grieve, Marjory Heil- mann, Betty Harpine, Helen Hogg, Anne Lynch, Clay- ton Read,Corinne Russo, Annette Webb, Anne Worsham, Lesesne Bell, Margaret Arbuckle, Louise Seuffert, Jane Gardner, Florence Overley, Betty Franklin, Mrs. Brawner Boiling, Sponsor. Doiron, Johnson, Mrs. Boiling, Thomas, Bowie Standing: Edwards, Merrill, Elwang, Caldwell, Sheaks, Eanes, Terrel, Sumpter, Chrisman. Sitting: Mrs. Boiling, Bowles, Johnson, Doiron, Thomas, Alvey 129 First row: Simmons, Krug, Eisenhaure, Simcoe, Giera, Palmer, Webb, Stone, Johnson. Second row: Williams, Kirkwood, Howard, Ellett, Gilmer, Hines, Vanderslice, dimming, Kite, Bower. Third row: Dr. Pyle, Dr. Pierce, Dr. Carter. Absent from picture: Dr. Insley, Sponsor CHI 'BETA THI Were merry little Einsteins—in a relative way The challenge that science is a man's field In order to stimulate and advance scientific has not discouraged the scientific-minded of interest and accomplishments, members keep Mary Washington; they know that women abreast of current scientific investigation, at- have made and will continue to make great tend lectures by prominent scientists, and par- discoveries leading to world progress. ticipate in scientific discussions. As an added Chi Beta Phi, a national honorary scientific stimulus to scientific inquiry, the fraternity fraternity for undergraduates, is represented annually awards a key charm to the outstand- at Mary Washington by a relatively new chap- ing member of each chapter. ter, Kappa Sigma, which was chartered in Chi Beta Phi, having gained a foothold on 1945. Students maintaining a high scholastic the campus, is now endeavoring to initiate a average and showing a deep interest in science scientific project which will benefit the entire are elected to its membership. student body of Mary Washington. 130 THE MATTHEW FO?{TAI?^E 'JMAU'T^Y SCIE7\[CE CLUB ]eank with llic light brown chromosomes Since the stud\' of specific sciences is stressed sonian Institution in Washington. in the classroom, we have found it beneficial The primary purpose of the Matthew Fon- in the Matthew Fontaine Maury Science Club taine Maury Science Club is to bring together to emphasize the inter-relationship and cor- all students majoring in science. Formerly we relation of all sciences, in order that our club offered membership only to students of Bi- may help to increase the knowledge and ap- ology, Chemistry, and Physics, but now mem- preciation of science as a field of thought. We bership has been extended to include majors have done this mainly through group dis- in the fields of Mathematics and Psychology. cussion in our monthly meeting, but we often Besides our regular meetings during the year have been fortunate enough to hear lectures the activities of the club included a party at by learned scientists. We also have taken the Cabin for the initiation of new members club-sponsored trips to places of scientific im- and a final banquet in the spring. portance and interest, among them the Smith- Glazier, Adams, Stone, Dr. Castle, Sull 131 MA%Y WASHINgTO?i TLAYE%S Prompter she was, hut late for the show The blare of the orchestra dies, the hum of many voices fades to an expectant hush as the velvet curtains slowly part, revealing Mary Washington's budding Bankheads and Hep- burns in the current production of The Players. Starting the season was "The Late Mr. Early," which was followed by two successful joint productions of The Players and Alpha Psi Omega. Every student interested in drama, be it whispering cues, planning costumes, building sets, or working with the various technical crews, may participate in the pro- ductions of The Players. During the year there were several parties Cassriel, Mr, Warhcld and picnics honoring new master members (those old, old stagehands with experience on two major productions). Achenbach, Fletcher, Hardy, Nussey .ALPHA TSI OMECjA Quick! The plasma! They've greasepaint in their blood! Back in December the early risers who braved the cold morning winds walked into breakfast to find blue and gold clad figures perched on chairs, solemnly quoting Shake- speare. They were Alpha Psi Omega's new pledges, who are elected after each major production. The members are chosen on the basis of outstanding work in production, play- writing, directing, acting, business managing, and technical work. One of the major activities of the year was the production of Sidney Howard's stirring drama, "The Silver Cord," under the direction of Mr. J. W. Warfield. A complimentary per- formance of this play was presented for the Powell, Gregg, Nussey, Mr. He colored people of Fredericksburg. First row: Randall, Kyle, Eanes. Stand row: Cassriel, Goode, Powell, Grigg, Gregg, Achenbach, Edwards, Welch, Nussey. Third row: Dr. Graves, Mr. Walther, Dr. Castle, Mr. Houston, Dr. Vogelbach, Dr. Alvev, Mr. Warfield, Mr. Faulkner MU THI EPSILON Music hath charms Music so lends charm and beauty to our day that we are often happier for one hour of listening. We are grateful for the concerts, recitals, and other programs of lasting enjoy- ment which Mu Phi Epsilon has contributed this year. The Phi Psi Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, a national music sorority, was chartered at Mary Washington College in 1945, and its members have shown a great deal of enthusiasm. They pour over the Triangle, the monthly magazine, for latest activities of clubs throughout the nation, and constantly endeavor to provide more interesting programs for their meetings, and for public entertainments. The achievements and progress of this chap- ter have been a source of great pride to the members of the sorority, whose purpose is to inspire musicianship, friendship and scholar- Reception in honor of national Vice-President ship, and to further the development of musical talent. Standing: McCullough, Lynch, Archibald, Bailey, Sargent, Harmon, White, Firsching, Vollmer, Wilson, Blackburn. Seated: Mrs. Ross, Sumpter, Saunier, Massie, Watkins, Cole 134 CAP JlND CjOWT^l Ton ten of \\k 1 948 Hu Parade ". . . To promote and develop scholarship, leadership, personality, and service to the college ... to foster such activities as will be ." beneficial co the life oi the college. . . Be- hind this formal phrase from an organization's constitution stand the Seniors, chosen in their Junior vear to be members of Cap and Gown on the basis of that scholarship, leadership, personality, and service to the school which their group seeks to encourage. The principal Cap and Gown service is the annual publication of a student-faculty direc- tory. For the second successive vear a silver cup was awarded to the outstanding Sopho- more who had shown those qualities for which Cap and Gown members are chosen. Cap and Gown members are on call to guide visitors through the intricacies of the campus and to perform numerous small but needed services t. Miss Swandcr in the realms of college activity. First row: Yanderslice, Braxton. Second row: Goode, Saunier, Sumpter First row: Millner, Hough. Second row: Armstrong, Harmon, Edwards 135 CO?iCE%T T>A?iCE Salome dances, hut alas, no St. Johns One of the most stirring concerts presented on George Washington stage this year was the annual convocation program of the Concert Dance Club. Executed solely in the medium of modern dance, it was a triumph of that rhyth- mic coordination, beauty of form, and intense emotion which makes modern dance the most expressive of all dance forms. This form captures the essential motion and rhythm necessary for the interpretation and convey- ance of story and emotion. The Concert Dance Club sponsors a Junior Dance group for the training of those students who wish to become members of the advanced organization. The two groups worked to- gether in the production of a beautiful May Day pageant. The members, in presenting their own works, showed varied interests and choreographic abilities. In the spring, the Nellie, Ginny, and Pris dancing the Rondo group participated in the Art's Forum at the Women's College of the University of North Carolina with students from colleges of three other states. First row: Roberts, Avery, Hardy, Willis, Gray, Link, Matheny, Shaffer, Grieve. Second row: Bryan, Ray, Dunaway, Yeatman, Overly, Fletcher, Venezio, Diener, Coleman The new look came to the dance when the Stephen Foster number teas presented The Junior Dance Club makes its contribution in Convocation T)ATS[CE OT^CHESTT^A Watch it\ Don't trip over thctyht fantastic The dance floor is covered with swirling phone section consists of four able musicians: skirts and dancing feet; the sweet music of a Rosemary Miller and Jean Hawkins play alto saxophone, interrupted now and then by the saxophones, Jane McCullough and Bobby muted tones of a trumpet or trombone, in- Hove, tenor. The brass section boasts June terprets a popular melody. Rustling taffeta Shirley Brandow, "Bill" Andrews, and Betty gaily waltzes as the curtains open on the Hove playing trumpets; Shirley Cole and Ann thirteen musicians of the Mary Washington McCaskill are responsible for the soft tones College Orchestra. The hours hurry on; the of the trombones. Frances Chesson very com- dancers listen as the orchestra plays the closing petently supplies the rhythm on her trap-set. number of the evening; a murmur of apprecia- The pianist, who so capably lends the accom- tion rises from the floor. Mr. Faulkner places paniment to the orchestra, is Betty Jean Lyle. his baton on the stand before him: the college Beating out a steady background rhythm is orchestra has completed another evening of Betty Gavett on the bass. And finally we must music for those who love to dance. mention the specialty numbers of Charlotte Each member takes pride in contributing her Delano, vocalist, which have always been particular musical talent toward making the welcomed bv the audience. orchestra a successful organization. The saxo- row: Gavetr, Mr. Faulkner, Betty Hove, Andrews, Brandon, Chesson, First row: Delano, Lyle, Barbara Hove, Hawkins, Miller, McCullough. Second Cole, McCaskill 138 First row: Marquis, Dickinson, Davis, Kuitems, Neese, McCulIough, Sargent, White. Second row: Hoffman, Whittle, Miller, Sheaffer, Barnes, Willsnn, McCiarin, Houston, Salisbury, Dickinson. Third row: Hove, Cole, Williams, Hailey, Nickey, Dean, Weathcrly. Fourth row: Gavctt, Lynch, Schachtlcr, Mr. Faulkner, Chesson SYMPHO?iJETTE Playing Wagner stormily, Chopin dreamily, hut Handel with eare Fine musicians and unforgettable renditions Spanish dances adding to the atmosphere of of great compositions have made the Mary gaiety. Washington College Symphonette an organi- To the able direction and musicianship of zation of which the entire college is proud. our conductor, Mr. Ronald Faulkner, the or- This year the Symphonette plaved overtures chestra owes a lasting debt. Through him each and entr'actes for the three major dramatic member has reached a greater understanding productions presented by the Mary Washing- of his individual musical capacities. ton Players and Alpha Psi Omega. Each year, PERSONNEL rain or shine, this orchestra plays for the May Mr. Ronald Faulkner, Director Court's processional and recessional and pro- Kuitems, Davis, vides the music for the Concert Dance group's Violins: Sargent, Concertmistress, Neese, Dickinson, Marquis; Violas: McCulIough, White; Vi- May Day Ballet in honor of the May Queen olencellos: Houston, Salisbury, Dickinson; Contrabasses: and her court. Schachtler, Lvnch, Gavett; Flutes: Sheaffer, Barnes; Piccolo: Sheaffer; Oboes: McCiarin, WUlson; Clarinets: The Symphonette's agenda this year was Miller, Whittle; Bass Clarinet: Dean; Bassoon: Weatherly; additionally distinguished by a program of Horns: Williams, Hailev, Nickev; Trumpet: Hove; Trom- Spanish music with several vocal numbers and bone: Cole; Percussion: Chesson; Manager: McCulIough. 139 — " ^ATS^D Football season, and this is the half" of it Blown by a gust of autumn wind, a solitary town battle. At the V.M.I. -University of individual, looking very much like a blue Richmond game, they were guests of the win- and white quilt piece, scurries up the walk ning Richmond team and were royally enter- toward George Washington Hall and takes tained with a barbecue. The band seemed to her place in the colorful patch quilt which is have brought luck wherever they went, for the Mary Washington College Band. This their hosts triumphed also at the University member hurrying into place with her instru- of Virginia-Richmond game. The band ment tucked under her arm already feels the played at several of the games of Fredericks- rush of excitement which the band will create burg's own James Monroe High School and when it blares into view at its destination took a prominent part in many campus events. the stadium of a neighboring university or They were on hand for the convention of the perhaps the concert hall of a nearby school. State Cooperative Association of Virginia This year the band and its high-stepping High Schools, they led the parade on Devil- majorettes thrilled spectators at numerous Goat Day, and they played for the March of gridiron contests in the surrounding area. Dimes drive. The girls piled into a bus and rode up to Although the band had some very exciting Washington to perform at one of the first trips and enjoyed all the activities of the games of the season, the Fordham-George- year, it achieved its success only through dili- First row: Capizola, Flynn, Hailey, Bullis, Hall, Weatherly, Dunnavant, Hosh, Scoct. Second row: Mould, Shaffer, Barnes, Miller, Hawkins, Ray, Pace, Rucker. Third row: Thompson, Butler, Webster, Sutton, Strang, Hove, Brandow. Fourth row: Wilson, Harmon, Williams, Nickey, Cole, McCaskill 140 Classy Trio Between halves at Virginia gent practice. Every Tuesday and Thursday At each succeeding performance the band afternoon found band members at work per- has gained a heightened popularity and prom- fecting the numbers for their next perform- inence. Much credit is due Mr. Ronald ance. Often we saw them practicing their Faulkner, director, whose ingenuity and orig- marching—the whole, a unit in cadence with inality have helped to produce the success drums; each member an individual thrilling which the band has attained. to martial beat. First row: Saunders, Chessom, Carr, Vollmer, Achenbach, Miller, Maddon. Second row: Mays, Williams, Sharpc, Kcssler. Third row: Hove, Bailey, Ash- croft, Smythe, Andrews. Fourth row: Hazlett, Baum, Riddell, McCullough, Young, Murphy 141 qLEE CLUB 'Waring" the tone at a jaunty angle Saunders, Willson, Watkins, Dver The Glee Club has been responsible for many presented a formal concert, consisting of varied hours of entertainment on the hill this year, selections. The club also sponsored the sev- providing enjoyment both for the music- eral programs and concerts which were brought loving members themselves, and for the student to Mary Washington by choral groups from body of Mary Washington, through solo and other schools and colleges in Virginia. The small ensemble work, and performances by Glee Club did not limit its services to the the entire club. It is a highly selective group campus alone, however. The members were and is thereby enabled to present the best willing to give musical programs in response vocal talent of the student body. to requests from local and state organizations, One of the most outstanding and best at- churches, and radio programs. tended concerts of the year was the annual The Glee Club, under the able direction of Christmas carol program, which consisted of Miss Marion Chauncey, met for two hours carols of different countries, as well as well- each Tuesday evening during the year. It known Christmas songs. How soon the signs consisted of sixty-five members who were of Christmas spirit were in evidence when the chosen for their singing ability, personality, first notes of a lovely old carol struck the air! dependability, and musical interest. During This program drew a large and appreciative the past year it has been the aim of the Glee audience, including students, local residents, Club to present programs and concerts which and out-of-town visitors. would be cultural, interesting, and entertain- With the coming of spring, the Glee Club ing for all those concerned. 142 First row: Gary, Dicncr, Watkins, Wright, Grieve, Athearn. Second row: Westerman, Mills, Terry, Abate, Mount, Massie, Allen. Third row: Sumptcr, Saunders, Willson, Truslow, Dver, Gavett, Delano. Fourth row: Gardner, Young, Hankla, Massey, Cole, Sosebec, Menefee F.'rstrow: Capizola, McCullough, McConnell, Guchrie, Landers, Worsham, Flinn. Second row: Lamb, Cooper, Shelton, Gardiner, Lynch, Meyer, Law- son. Third row: Post, Johnson, Williams, Coleman, Whetstone, Diller, Lawson. Fourth row: Saunier, Duncan, Chesson, Bunting, Simpson, Archibald, Summers, Ridgelv 143 CHOI% Voices from the lofty high When the Christmas holidays approached, girls rilled with the Christmas spirit sang carols, and the Choir added the final holiday touch with its Christmas Concert. Later in the year the members presented an operetta, the first to be given in a number of years. The Choir has felt honored to present several outstanding guests during the year, among them Dr. Luther A. Richman, State Super- visor of Music in Virginia; Ross Rosazza, bari- tone; and Nell Clarke, pianist. The University of Virginia Glee Club presented a musical program and the Virginia Military Institute Glee Club also visited the campus for a con- cert, which was followed by a dance in their honor. Under the guidance of Miss Eva Taylor Eppes, the Choir studies both sacred and Suited: Harrell, Thomas. Standing: Strader, Miss Eppes, Yollmer secular music, and offers students the oppor- tunity to sing the finest types of music in choral ensemble. First row: Shinn, Spickard, Grinsfelder, Desmond, Schachtler, Golden, Minter, Crawford, Thomas, Harrell, Strader, Venezio, Stukes, Dwyer, Billings, Oatway, Grovatt, Greene, Trice, Wood. Second row: Harmon, Belden, Rucker, Recker, Overley, Zirpel, Bowles, Hoffman, Shufflebarger, Thompson, McLemore, Mathieu, Strode, Bard, Pellinen, Sewell, Zimmerman, Payne, Graham. Third row: Lee, Haverty, Glenn, Howke, Erikson, Murphy, Svaby, Plyley, Brown, Krotzer, Hawson 144 | ^4RT CLUB We sec brush to brush Irving Stone wrote, "Docs the artist paint because he's crazy, or is lie crazy because he paints?" Certainly the artist is possessed of a peculiar genius, for no normal man would paint a newspaper with three eyes or a mus- tached madonna. The Art Club is composed of those who strive for a greater appreciation of the artist's genius. Books, lectures, and visits to museums have furthered this aim, and sketching trips and frequent exhibitions have encouraged the development of talent. And for those who cling to the mad artist theory, the club attempts to determine just when the artist attains this state— is it when he first holds a shapeless wax crayon in his hand, or later when he registers at an art institute, or finally when he sells his first painting, wherein his soul lies open to the Turner, Burton, Wells, Richmond, Burdick, Tcrrcl, Miss Duggan public? First row: Bradshaw, Dod, Minnick, Foster, Fischer, Gilmer, Roe, Burros. Second row: Beale, Hopkins, Norman, Beaton, Sollows, Vance, Norbury, Carroll, Boisscau, Maynard, Summers, Luther, Tyler. Third row: Givens, White, Hazlett, Le Sueur, Stuart, Newell. Fourth row.- Jones, White, Thornc, Johns, Brown, Walt, Black, Bellamy, Roberts, Curtis, Brauner, Booker, Park, Sigman, Potvin SICjMA TAU CHI Let's act down to husincss There will always be the "beautiful but visit to Washington for the opening session of dumb" who have a typing speed of twenty Congress and an observation of Supreme Court words a minute and high hopes of marrying proceedings. The outstanding campus event the boss's son. But the commercial majors of the year was the annual formal banquet at Mary Washington College are relying upon at the Stratford. This occasion featured their efficiency to make a place for themselves speeches on subjects pertinent to the activities in the business world. of the club. Smaller this year, but more active, Sigma In striving toward the triple goals of per- Tau Chi has become the center of interest and sonality, knowledge, and skill, the members activitv for those students interested and hope to attain their aim of becoming efficient trained in the commercial field. executives. The members are alert to national, political, Sigma Tau Chi is sponsored by Dr. J. H. and business affairs. They have had several Dodd, who has guided and inspired the chap- educational trips this year, among them a ter since it was established in 1940. am, Dr. Dodd, Lowe, Bishop, Coole 146 Williamson, Bell Reed, Graham, Moore, Eiscnhauer, Dr. Graves .ALPHA TAU TI 'Dear old golden rule days The members of Alpha Tau Pi, a national professional society for prospective elementary teachers, are chosen from the Junior and Senior classes. These prospective teachers in elemen- tary education are sent from Mary Washington College to schools in various sections of Vir- ginia in order to benefit from the actual ex- perience of teaching. This unique method of apprentice teaching, used by only one other college in the country, has been found in- valuable in preparing the future teacher to meet everyday classroom situations. During this period of apprentice teaching, the club members make frequent visits to the campus to discuss their progress in the field. Anne Barnes, Praidtnt 14" Repko, Messersmith, Hale, Mrs. Sholes, Quillen. Absent from picture: Anderson HOME ECONOMICS "Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble" Functioning as an important behind the ciation and the American Home Economics scenes agency for most of the social functions Association, the members evaluate the latest on the hill, the Home Economics Club pro- developments in the held of home economics. vides the artfully prepared and served refresh- Speakers, prominent in their respective fields, ments, beautifully set tables, and efficient serv- are brought to the club to discuss such sub- ice that we have enjoyed throughout the year. jects as interior decoration, child care, and In the spring the club sponsored its annual hotel and hospital dietetics. fashion show to help students familiarize them- Members of the Mary Washington College selves with the new trend in fashions, and to Home Economics Club will never know the demonstrate the most becoming way in which humiliation of "bride's biscuits"; in their to wear them. Many of the costumes modeled versatility they will manage a woman's club were designed and made by the girls. dinner, redecorate a home, plan a wxll bal- Through meetings with other clubs in the anced menu based on scientific knowledge of state and with the American Dietetics Asso- foods, or care for children, all with equal ease. 148 JlLUMl^AE T>AUGHTE\S from oik' I'll') l(> uiiollkT Through the years girls have come to the are united in a striving to uphold the traditions hill, lived here tor a relatively brief span oi o! their mothers, and during the past year have time, and then gone their ways, taking with undertaken various activities in order to do so. them .1 hi r of rlie college .1 heritage of charm. The highlights oi the year included entertain- Courtesy, love, honor, and courage. But those ing the local alumnae chapter, sending Christ- values and ideals which the college has given mas cards to the alumnae mothers, selling in past years are handed down from student to Mary Washington Christmas cards and sta- student, from mother to daughter, and come tionery, assisting with the activities of Home- hack to the campus in a never-ending cycle. coming Weekend, sponsoring a convocation Hence, the alumnae daughters are a source of program, welcoming alumnae back to the enrichment, and on their coming to the hill campus, and giving the annual banquet in the bring with them an inherent sense of tradition. spring. Bound together by a common interest, they First rote: Link, Cornwall, Wilson, Bondurant, Coulburn. Second row: Miss Klinesmith, Bryan, Sprowcr, Ridgcly, Garner. Third row: Watkins, Smith, Rhode, Jones. Absent: Matthews, Bowers, Scott, Murray 149 "BAYONET A "must" on our reading list, however tortuous FACULTY COMMITTEE STUDENT COMMITTEE Sarah Margaret Armstrong Dr. Edward Alvey, Jr. President of Student Government Mrs. Charles Lake Bushnell Martha Annette Warriner President of Young Women s Christian Association Dr. Roy S. Cook Barbara June D'Armond Dr. William W. Griffith President of Athletic Recreation Association Dr. Griffith, Armstrong, Dr. Alvey, D'Armond, Warriner, Dr. Cook 150 Ingstrom, Dr. Sh ankle, Howard, Gange, Lynch, Marshall, Timberlalce, Stone, Thomas, Bonfield EPAULET Calm, sure, deliberative, It gives us writing, that's creative The Epaulet Staff, many years ago, chose as Those girls who have contributed to or have its motto the line, "Not words, but thoughts helped to publish The Epaulet have found and the manner of expressing them, make lit- great satisfaction in their work this vear; thev erature." With this in mind, each succeeding have watched with great pride the expansion staff has worked to give students a chance for and improvement of the magazine. There has self-expression and to awake in each a deep been ample opportunity for utilizing new ideas, consciousness of her creative abilitv. and the constant challenge of "what to do" Beyond this, there is ample opportunitv for and "how to do it. getting more practical experience, such as The Epaulet is published bi-monthlv under selling, advertising, learning the necessary an- the sponsorship of Dr. George E. Shankle. gles of printing, and making up copv. Each The material presented includes several fea- person develops a great sense of responsibilitv tures .about campus activities, together with in doing her own job correctlv. original short stories and poems. 151 THE HULLET 'Always hits the mark" Comes the last week in May and editor Joanne Goode puts the Bullet to bed for the last time. But her own slumber is haunted by the nagging voices of the past year's work. September's first free issue with high plans down in black and white . . . staff applica- tions made . . . second issue with three mis- spelled names and free sundaes for the lucky girls. . . . Virginia Intercollegiate Press Convention in Richmond, with fifteen Bullet representatives . . . National Intercollegiate Press Conference at Minneapolis . . . the Bullet' s gala twentieth anniversary celebration. . . . Lmve and Good. Hunt for ideas jotted down on scratch paper . . . spend three days tracking down inter- viewee whose story takes fifteen minutes to . . . write . . . bawl out late story getters pile Moeschler, Davis, Williams 152 — untyped copy on Dr. Griffith's desk. . . . Sunday afternoon in the Bullet office . . . the clatter of the typewriter mingles with mourn- ful cries "(jet a picture our of the morgue . . . left my red pencil at the printer's . . . hope I get a by-line this week . . . what's a four- letter word tor predestination I can't write a story this week; I have two tests and a ..." term paper . . . the library is closing. Monday afternoon at the printers, Mr. Poin- dextcr and Mr. Reynolds tearing their hair . . . elbows smudged from still wet proof sheets . . . red pencil holes in the paper. . . . Monday night and bedlam . . . "count out the sheets . . . don't forget the Digest . . . sign Goinz, to press that circulation sheet. ..." In the dorms girls get their Bullets in fresh kollum writer for slander! And an apprecia- paper wrappings, and the latest news is com- tive voice which might be that of any reader mented upon: "Oh joy! my name's misspelled "Orchids to the Bullet Staff. They've done a . . . Where's my convo story? ... I'll sue that wonderful job!" Braxton Howard, Dulany, Camp 153 THE ^BATTLEFIELD In memory of those, who died on the "Battlefield" llUmmU EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief . Gwendolyn Maclin Simmons Feature Editor Ruth Gilmer Photography Editor Bette Worsham Assistant Photography Editors, Carol Byrd Williamson, Nan Cook Ferebee Copy Editor Betty Meade Literary Editor Pat Maguire Assistant Literary Editor . . . Pat Bonfield Art Editor Jane Burton Assistant Art Editor Betty Fischer Faculty Editor Anne Gill Senior Editor Betty Nash Junior Editor Frances Mattox Sophomore Editor Betty Goodloe Freshman Editor Janey Gardner Gwen Mac Simmons, Editor Assistant Faculty Editor . . . Virginia Jones Typists . Betsy Robertson, Joyce Hamilton Mattox, Burton, Fischer, Nash, Jones, Gill, Gardner, Goodloe Maguire, Worsham, Gilmer, Robertson, Williamson, Ferebee, Meade, Bonfield 154 BUSINESS STAFF Business Ma/Mger, Katherine Kennedy Clark Advertising Manager Anne White Circulation Manager J ANE Robinson Assistant Managers, Marjorie Selvage, Marilyn Busch, Elizabeth Bunnell, Nancy Leary Sponsors Dr. R. W. Whidden Mr. Edgar E. Woodward Dr. Carrol H. Quenzel Mr. Julien Binford Kitty Clark, Busintss Manager Robinson, Selvage, Busch Leary, Bunnell, White 155 STUDENT GOVETQSSMETSTT The proverhal iron hand .ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President Sarah Armstrong Vice-President Justine Edwards Secretary Barbara-Ann Hough Treasurer Norvell Millner HOUSE PRESIDENTS Westmoreland Ann White Mary Ball Mabel Royar Custis Betsy Robertson Madison Ann Bartholomew Virginia Hall Muriel Harmon Frances Willard JEAN Terry Betty Lewis Bette Cox Cornell Delma George REPRESENTATIVES Senior Betty Braxton Junior Charlotte Bayliss Sophomore Pattie Head Freshman Mary Lee Oliver Town-Girl Christine Doumas EX OFFICIO Y.W.C.A. President . . . Martha Warriner Freshman Commissioner .... Harriet Scott A.R.A. President . . . Barbara D'Armond Sarah Armstrong, President Veterans' Representative Sam Pepper Harmon, Head, Bavliss, D'Armond. Standing.: Braxton, Doumas, Wi 156 The purpose of the Student Government Organization of Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia is to promote per- sonal responsibility, loyalty, and a high sense of honor in the individual, and to represent and further the best interests of the student body and the college by inculcating the under- lying principles of self-government and de- mocracy. Upon a request granted by the administra- tion last year, one student body meeting is held every month in order that a cross-section opinion of the Student Body can be adequately expressed. The annual formal reception was held in the fall to officially introduce the members of Stu- dent and Joint Council to the Student Body. We sponsored Loyalty Week at the beginning of the school year in an effort to promote Millner, Edwards, Hough loyalty on the part of every individual student. Besides the activities sponsored exclusively by student government, the association has the campus in various functions such as the jointly affiliated with other organizations on Freshman reception and the song contest. Sitting: George, Robertson, Bartholomew, White, Scott. Standing: Cox, Pepper, Tcr 157 Y.W.C.A. To make college that home away from home The Y.W.C.A. of Mary Washington College shall always remember the service and help- fulness, the gaitv and good times, the stimu- lating thought and companionship, the fine spiritual life of "Y" members. "Y" is an essential part of our college life from the mo- ment of welcoming by the "girls in white" (when we climbed the hill for the first time, it was all very new and strange; we were in a foreign element—we were at a loss, and some of us were verv lonely. There were only strange faces, but then there was a face that wasn't strange because it was smiling, smiling at us. And we were talking with a "Y" girl, and she was showing us the campus and telling us where to go. And suddenly we felt very Martha Warnner, Prisidci much at home) to the moment of farewell at the Senior Tea and Devotionals. We shall remember the days that a "Y" or Cornell and come into the room and be very member would knock on our doors in Willard much at home. And we would be at home, Davis, Terrv, Dillard, Booker, Armstrong, Powell, Busch, R. Westerman, D'Armond, Dr. Allen, Miss Harrison, Dr. Hilldrup ^Bbs^B Sr^BfclS jf\ m> m. jHfe|3l " B BBh^' "j Kt m : "#S Bfckifi f-r4\-- r 7 ,T^7^| 1/ *^**— rv* m nfl^^ *id <^B| gg WsIl .IJ^iPlait, ^^E» ^ yMt^^ayji j^te^^^*' ' 158 Walton, Coleman, B. Westerman, Williams, Whitehead, Hudson, Mann, Bullis, Gray, Mrs. Insley, Mrs. Willis too, because she was the first friend we had seminars— all those things that contribute to had at college. We saw her on the campus and making our lives more worthwhile. at the post office, and we were great friends, We shall remember the gaity and good and so we liked Mary Washington very much. times— teas on Sunday afternoons, the Benefit We shall remember the stimulating thought in December, the Freshman Talent Show—all and companionship— the discussion groups, those little things essential to the rounding out of the social calendar of the year. The memories will remain, a testimony to the fun Kauffman, Heller, Vanderslice, Dr. Quenzel, Mr. Darter we've had at M.W.C. We shall remember the service and helpful- ness — welcoming Freshmen, "Big Sisters," Commissioners, "Shells," committees — these serve the students and college in many ways. They add to college life by making possible an opportunity for each student, as an individual, to serve. We shall remember the spiritual life—chapel programs. Religious Emphasis Week, vespers, sings, Sunrise Services, which have brought us the inspiration for better work and have given meaning to each day. The activities of the Young Women's Chris- tian Association of Mary Washington College —we shall remember them all. 159 SE?iI01{ COMMISSION Ambassadors of good unit Sirring. Luther, Williams, Parker. Standing, Firsr row: Watson, Dulany, Coldren, Reifsnyder. Second row: Link, Rekemeycr, White. Third row: Hamilton, Dunnavant, Dunaway, Law. Fourth row: Chesley, Singleton. Fifth row: Bondurant, Greene, Lynch, Murphy. Absent from picture: Campbell, Fittin Operating as a training group for Y.W.C.A., tion, work isn't the only aspect of the year's the members of Senior Commission each spon- activities. There were various informal socials sored a group of Freshmen. This year they for the individual groups, and joint picnics found the Freshmen enthusiastic and eager to and cabin parties, where, amid the spirit of get started on their activity projects for the friendship and cooperativeness, Freshman mem- year. Officers were elected and soon after the bers of Y soon became acquainted. organization of the groups, the girls began The Senior Commissioners have given will- work on their dolls, which were to be sent to ingly of their time, advice and aid, and it is needy children for Christmas. There was keen through them that the Freshmen have come to competition among the various groups. understand the purposes, ideals, and functions The Senior Commissioners worked with of one of our most powerful campus organiza- different Y committees, and took an active tions—Y.W.C.A. This year's Freshmen will be part in Peanut Week and the Y Benefit. well trained to carry on the activities of Y in Although Y.W.C.A. is a service organiza- future years. 160 F%ESHMATSl COMMISSION To answer the "why" via "Y" Sitting: Southwell, Scott, Thimedes. Standing: First row: Oliver, Wagner, Gray, Bruce. Second row: Hardwick, Gregg, Zirpee. Third row: Bowers, Bunnell, Pierce. Fourth row: Smith, Mollison, Ring Freshman Commission is an organization show was in the form of a skit. After the judges on the hill which helps to carry on the func- had picked the winners, the dolls were given tions of the Y.W.C.A. The members, the to the Fredericksburg Welfare Department, who elected presidents of the individual Freshman gave them to the underprivileged children. Y.W.C.A. groups, form the axis for all the Another project that the Freshman Com- Y.W.C.A. projects carried on in the Freshman mission directed was the Clothing Drive for Class. The group has the responsibility of Overseas Relief. A canvas was made of every laying the groundwork for all these activities room on campus and each girl was asked to that go on throughout the year. contribute something to the cause. Of the numerous undertakings of this group, Throughout all of its activities, the under- the Doll Show has been outstanding. The lving purpose of the Freshman Commission is girls in each group made a doll and the Fresh- to stimulate a feeling of individual respon- man Commission put on a Doll Show to select sibility, loyalty, cooperation and Christian the three most attractive entries. This vear's endeavor in the college. 161 Faith, friendship, and fun As Westminster Fellowship began its third other schools. year on Mary Washington College campus, The aim of the club was to win students to all its members were ready to set out full of live a truly Christ-centered life and to help fresh spirit for the new year. To begin the develop in them Christian character and a sense activities of the club there was a Communion of religious leadership. Members were in- breakfast early one Sunday morning for all spired to prayer, and at all meetings there was who could brave the cold winds of fall. During an atmosphere of Christian fellowship, en- the year there were many suppers, followed by couragement, and willing service. Miss Helen spiritually inspiring meetings in which all Schultz was our faculty advisor, and Mr. members took an active part. Supplementing Mayo Smith and Miss Lucy Pennell, our the supper meetings were parties on special church advisors. occasions, picnics at quiet spots, and joint Thus we have continued throughout the meetings with the clubs from other Virginia past year, leaving in our wake many duties colleges held at the Presbyterian church in performed and treasured memories gained. Fredericksburg. On these occasions the pro- We look onward and upward with God as grams were planned to be full of variety and our guide, striving to fulfill our purpose in spiritual value and to provide an opportunity our every day life. for fellowship with Presbyterian students from Methodist Church at work on campus The Wesley Foundation, an organization Members of the Wesley Foundation gain for members of the Methodist denomination, inspiration and fellowship through such serv- seeks to provide for the spiritual, moral, and ices as the candle-light worship service held social needs of students, and to strengthen its in the church on Sunday nights, discussion members in Christian living and ideals. programs, and the College Sunday School During the past year members of the Wesley Class. Foundation participated in many conferences In addition to the meetings, members of the of Methodist college students throughout Vir- Wesley Foundation participate in many help- ginia. There was a conference at Natural ful and charitable activities. During the Christ- Bridge, and a Spiritual Life Retreat at Albe- mas season the club went caroling throughout marle in September, at which George Harper, the town of Fredericksburg, and sent C.A.R.E. the secretary of the Methodist Youth Fellow- packages overseas. Members have also done ship, conducted meetings. much work at the Negro Youth Canteen in Besides the regular officers, the chairmen of Fredericksburg, supervising organized games various committees make up a Council which and projects of the children. The girls in the convenes often to plan meetings and activities. club also belong to an Inter-Racial Sewing At the meetings the Council presents various Circle, where they do much work for the speakers and recreation programs. underprivileged families in Fredericksburg. 162 WESTMINSTER FELLOWSHIP Pennell, Potter, Boswell, Ruckcr, Edmunds, Durham, McGlothlin, Burton, Miss Schultz, Cotter, Mr. Smith WESLEY FOU?iDATIO?i First row: Morgan, Kalil, Baxter, Harrison, Ponder. Second row: Blackburn, Miss Foster, Athey. Third row: Hudson, Singleton, Walker, Hale, White- head, Lyle, Summers, McClarin, Schumacher, McConnell 163 . CA?iTET{BUT(Y CLUB Christian fellowship The Canterbury Club at Mary Washington College, an organization for Episcopal girls, holds its meetings each Sunday night through- out the year in the Parish House of Trinity p'. Church. This group tries to help the Episcopal 1 1 girls, and all others who are interested, to '' "" - jL,""' i . combine their spiritual lives with their every- day campus activities. '*' ' ^^58 ifcOtoi This work is done through three basic channels: worship, service, and Christian fel- KS • lowship. The first is accomplished by en- couraging the girls to attend church services regularly and by providing for them, here on - *m. the hill, the service of Holy Communion 14.1 Service and Christian fellowship are closely related and the group feels that by working for and with others, this is most satisfactorily Santa's little helpers achieved. Dawideit, Ladd, Booker, Lynch, Miss Taylor, Miss Parke 164 Howard, Clearv, Dr. Erdelyi, Wrigley, Mount, Father Widmer, Ubaldi ?iEWMA?i CLUB "Lead, kindly light" The Newman Club is a national organization for Catholics attending secular colleges. Its purpose is to promote the religious, intellec- tual, and social growth of its members. Among the Newman Club's activities of the year were a reception and initiation for new members, several conference trips, and a Christ- mas party given for members at Mary Wash- ington by the Newman Club of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. The annual communion breakfast was held in the spring on Mother's Day. Speakers interested in Catholic youth action were often guests at the monthly meetings. On the third Sunday of every month members of the club participated in the Sacrament of Off to a Virginia Conference Holv Eucharist in a bodv. 165 "BAPTIST STUDENT The little stone house on College Avenue First row: Dunnavant, Rowlett, Lewis. Second row.- Westerman, Green, Weatherly, Simpson, Thompson. Third row: Sumprer, Hudgins, Strong, Henderson. Fourth row: Parker, Webb, Pate, Padgett The little stone house just outside the gate song, and the fellowship of other members. of Chandler Circle was the scene of most of the A large group of Mary Washington girls year's activities of the Baptist Student Union. attended the state convention of Baptist Stu- In October there was a party honoring the dent Unions in Winchester, Virginia, where Freshmen. Each Saturday night throughout the group conferences and religious service the year there were delightful socials at which of the day were followed by parties for all members sang, roasted marshmallows, pulled representatives. taffy and played games. One of the main activities of the year took From 6:45-7:00 every night devotionals are place in March, when students from the Uni- held at the Baptist Student Center. The mem- versity of Richmond worked with those from bers are inspired by Bible readings, prayer, Mary Washington in a Youth Revival. 166 LUTHE%AN STUDENT ASSOCIATION Worshiping together Sitting: Mrs. Broughton, Fittin. Standing: We Mrs. Boliek, Coldren The Lutheran Student Association is an picnics. organization of which all Lutheran students During the Christmas season, members of on the campus may be members. Its purpose is the Lutheran Student. Association of Mary to strengthen and sustain Christian students in Washington College sent boxes of food and their faith and to present an opportunity for supplies to needy members of the Lutheran Lutherans to cultivate friendship and social denomination in Europe. Holiday cheer and life on a Christian level. good will were also spread by Christmas The members are brought together in monthly caroling at the local hospital. meetings of a combined religious and business The Lutheran Student Association not only nature. In addition to these regular meetings, is aGtive here on campus, but also sends repre- the girls find time to enjoy church suppers and sentatives to state and district conferences. 167 Johnson, Harris, Miss Swander, Huntsberger, Walton, Dulany, Nash CAMPUS CHEST Over tke crest with Camvus Chest The 1947 Campus Chest drive was launched losers honored the winners with an informal in early October when Fraulein Verena von dance and floor show in Monroe gym. Leiben of Vienna delivered a very informative Campus Chest is a combination of all drives and moving speech on the hardships faced by on the hill excepting the Red Cross, and gives European students. Following the program support to such organizations as the College Campus Chest Council gave a reception in Y.W.C.A., the Cancer Foundation, the Tuber- honor of the speaker. culosis Association, the Infantile Paralysis When the drive ended in October, the ther- Foundation, and the World Student Service mometer on the billboard in Chandler Circle Fund. Bv contributing to Campus Chest, for the first time in three years shot over its students of Mary Washington are able to share mark of $3,000. The drive was stimulated by with those less fortunate than they. Although the division of the college into two groups. cities all over the United States contribute to The white team reached its goal first, with community chests, the colleges and univer- the blue team coming in not far behind. The sities alone support the World Student Fund. 168 %ED C%OSS Tlie spirit of giving The appearance of little brick fireplaces, national program of the American Red Cross. inviting some kind "Santa's" gift of notebook Each college unit has a board of ten or more- and pencil, marked the year's first Red Cross members who make up the operating com- project— a drive to give material aid to Euro- mittee. The Mary Washington board is com- pean students. There were three other major posed of twelve members representing each projects for the year: a safety campaign, a of the four classes. scrapbook collection for children in local hos- The program followed each year is deter- pitals, and the annual fund-raising campaign. mined by student interest, community needs, The Mary Washington College Unit of the and college approval. Among the programs American Red Cross is one of over two hun- which can be developed are blood donor serv- dred such units organized on the campuses of ice, community service to camps and hospitals, colleges and universities throughout the coun- disaster relief, first aid, water safety, accident trv. These units provide students with an prevention, and home nursing. opportunity to participate in the local and Pate, Bard, Canada, Jackson, Dawideit, Plyley, Griffith, Morriso 169 .ATHLETIC %EC\EATION ^ASSOCIATION An interlude ofvlay with A.R.A. A.R.A. was on its roes from June rhrough Seprember providing enrertainment and whole- some fun. The Association's fall calendar showed an open house for Freshmen at the cabin—cokes, popcorn and more popcorn! Al- though the tennis tournaments for upperclass- men and Freshmen failed to produce any Alice Marbles, the games revealed potentialities. At the same time the hockey fields were over- run with promising Freshmen. Early in No- vember the grass was neatlv trimmed for the state tournament for which A.R.A. was hostess to the Virginia Field Hockey Association. Even the rain didn't prevent several thrilling games between various girls' colleges. The cabin underwent a magical change and took on a stately air for the tea given in honor of the visiting teams. As autumn leaves fell, so did pages from the bara D'Armond, President recreation calendar—the square dance, Devil- Leaiy, Shellhorse, Brauer, Sparks, McVeigh, Kucera, Woods, Webb 170 Goat hockey games, bridge and ping-pong tournaments, bingo nights, the fall horse show and hikes through autumnal twilights. The "Korny Karnival," A.R.A. benefit, was a Halloween feature with spooks and game concessions. Basketball soon swept dormitories and the gym rang with yells of cheer leaders and en- thusiastic supporters. The class tournament ended with the usual sprained lingers and ankles and the vicious Devil-Goat game. The winter brought also those weekends of games and dances in the gym, and chilling, smoky parties at the cabin after sledding down its hills. The spring calendar opened with golf, soft- ball games with student and faculty partici- pants, tennis warm-ups, a spring horse show, and archery tournaments. Climaxing the Wilson, Richmond, Jordan, Sharp, Miss Arnold year's events was Devil-Goat Day, when class distinctions were forgotten and the only alle- giance was to the respective teams. To re- had fulfilled its purpose: "To promote whole- establish good will after this rivalry and to some and healthful activity, to stimulate an conclude the year, A.R.A. entertained its mem- interest in athletics and recreation, to create a bers with the annual banquet. The gaiety of spirit of good sportsmanship and to cooperate this occasion was matched only by a solemn with other campus organizations in main- pride in the knowledge that once again A.R.A. taining the highest standards of college life." 171 OUTINg CLUB Yd hike a mile for an outing The Outing Club started the year by in- viting its new members to join a hike in the wooded territory bounding the farther limits of Fredericksburg. Throughout the year the club's members hiked through the countryside and visited the historic shrines in Fredericks- burg itself. A picnic was held in the fall and another in the spring. Members shared the pervading Yuletide spirit by having a cabin party soon after the Christmas holidays. The greater part of the Outing Club's time- was spent in tramping the nearby woods and sharing the nature observations made by Dr. Pyle, the club's sponsor. During the year, the manv walks along the Rappahannock and through the woods provided a welcome inter- lude in the routine of studying. "The Pause that refreshes' Ogden, Winston, Jacob, Curtis, Dr. Pyle, Hines, Cleary, Bradshaw, Kirkwood, Giera, McElrath, Seuffert 172 1 h lyl\/l±li\ ChiUJj Some vlay pool in dives . . . They dive in pools Highlighting the year for Terrapin Club was its annual Aquacade, a colorful affair which well rewarded the members for their diligent practice. While Miss Leonard, club sponsor, pleaded, scolded, and praised from the side- lines, the swimmers demonstrated commend- able club and school spirit in their long hours of perfecting strokes and dives for the National Telegraphic Meet, at which Mary Washington College made an excellent showing. Although membership in Terrapin is on a competitive basis in swimming and diving, it is not only the potential Olympic champions who have benefited from the club's activities. The daily recreational swimming periods spon- sored by Terrapin have provided the entire Morrison, Barnes student body with considerable enjoyment, and have encouraged the improvement of aquatic skills. Sirring: Fox, Curtis, Barnes, Sherertz, Betty Hove, Barbara Hove, Walton, Radcliffe. Kneeling: Salisbury, Nestler, Jordan, Richmond, Greene, Ogden, Powell, Neels, Dunkley. Standing: Phillips, Royar, Gardner, Goodloe, Steinhouser, Young, Cox, Vreeland, Michael 173 H00FP1(I?iTS CLUB Reins in her fingers, hoots on her toes How could they forget? Hoofprinters will never lose the store of lasting memories of their riding days at Mary Washington. Oak Hill Stables provided these girls with an opportunity to meet for thrilling fox hunts, invigorating trail rides, and campfire suppers with gallons of hot coffee and mountains of oysters. The Hoofprints Club was formed to arouse a greater interest in horses, as well as to stimu- late in all Mary Washington girls an enthusi- asm for the sport. That they have succeeded can be affirmed by the large number of specta- tors who flocked to the stables to take part in the stirring excitement of the shows. These , Shellhurse, Conn, Mr. Walther, Barthok White, Jones, Richmond, Murray, Bailey, Brauer, Gardner, Clark. Absent from picture: Barnes, Batty Purnell, Melvin, Davis, Hines, Jordan, Goodloe, Griffin, Bouchee, Noss were the highlights of the year; the riders the Hoofprints Club, but also one of the big- will never forget the anticipation with which gest events of the year for Mary Washington they prepared for the thrilling events. This College. On the big day the riders were up at year the open show, a new addition to the dawn braiding manes and tails, and trying to club's functions, was presented in the fall. It coax prancing horses to behave. Outwardly gave the members an opportunity to ride poised and composed, the smartly attired girls against top competition, as well as to learn were secretly relieved when the show finally the details of managing such a show. During started and the suspense ended. The classes the year the club also sponsored a Gymkhana began and were judged by some of the out- and a 'Possum Hunt, and participated in standing horsemen of the surrounding area. Hunter Trials. Winners of the different classes were rewarded With the coming of spring, the jocks began bv ribbons, and the rider who had given the diligently to practice hacking and jumping, best performance of the day was presented in anticipation of the greatest equestrian event with a cup. With this final demonstration of of the year, the Spring Horse Show. This show horsemanship, the work and fun of the Hoof- was not only the most important activity of prints Club was brought to a close. 175 — Phillips, Mr. Walther, Bartholomew, Bailey CAVALRY T%OOP 'Boots loots—hoots — loots moviri up an down againl" Thursday night in the big gym we still member took an active part in every horse occasionally heard the tramp of marching feet, show as "the girl behind the girl upon the although the newly-reorganized cavalry put horse." They sold tickets, ran errands for the less stress on military techniques. Retaining judges, and set up rails for the unfortunates its old name and its military officers, the new who didn't clear the jumps. cavalry has expanded to admit all girls who Cavalry's year has been filled with fun. are interested in horses. There was the chuck-wagon supper after the As before. Cavalry is sponsored by Hoof- fall Horse Show; the overnight hikes from prints Club, but its present emphasis is upon which the girls returned bruised, cold, and promoting good sportsmanship, and furthering hungry, but in gay spirits; the 'possum hunt; interest in riding. The programs for the and the scavenger hunt which sent the girls weekly meetings this year consisted of lectures into graveyards, historical shrines, and vari- and movies pertinent to the activities of the ous other inaccessible places. But the occa- club. Films were shown on the techniques of sions which will be longest remembered were good horsemanship and of past shows at Oak the campfires in the early twilight, where the Hill Stables. songs of the girls mingled with the stamping Still a utilitarian group, Cavalry rendered of the horses in the stables and the other service on various special occasions, and each sounds of the night. 176 Fletcher, First row: Hardwick, Wilson, Stallings, Lee, Andreasen, Sosebee. Second row: Mathieu, Carr, Bowers, Roberts. Third row: Jordan , Edwards, Charles, Klosterman. Fourthrow: Matthews, Grinsfelder, McAllister, Stewart, Stukes, Neels. Fifthrow: De Rosa, Schwab, Docus, Burton, Nccse, Arms- worthy. Sixth row: Dreifus, Kotz, Kirschner, Purnell, Elwang, Pitman, Le Sueur. Seventh row: McConathy, Fuiton, Farmington, Wells, Nemchick. Eighth row: Day, Foster, Jones, Morrison, Harris, Richmond. Ninth row: Hines, McCa&kill, Houston, Sampson, Hewlett. Tenth row: Tate, Williams, Wasser, Givens, Miller. Eleventh row: Sullivan, Sandhop, Clarke, Parks, Read. Twelfth row: Boushee,Noss, Morris, Kinsel, Kay. Thirteenth row: Goodloe, Shellhorse, White, Brauer 177 II vmg in Those first days at Mary Washington the Freshmen are royally entertained Freshman registration Meeting foreign languages half way 180 all the colorful "Kid Party' Cass, as usual a first rate entertainer, has the Freshmen in stitches Balloons and lolipops for at Oh! to be kiddies again! Dr. Whidden presents first prize to Mimi Dunuody Dr. Combs receives at the Freshman Reception Freshmen get acquainted at the reception Mates and dates behind the bar at the "Dixie Drifter" Sorry, not a proposal; just a minstrel scene from the Y show The spotlight is on the dancers Y. W. C. A. ''Benefit and Tea Miss Swander does the honors The proverbial triangle Y girls greet Freshmen at a Sunday afternoon tea 182 Candidates for Rogue's Gallery Seniors make the first hit of the Benefit Season with "Ytrof Thgie" Ellen, Gert and Lois making big plans for the benefit Upper left: "Club '48" complete with cigarette girls Upper right : Stamping ground oj the '48'ers Lower left: Gert introduces soloist Ingie Lower right: Celebrities snapped entering "Club '48' 183 Hurry, girls, the orchestra ' s tuning.' Entr acte, and curious eyes study the pr, Jit the First Lyceum Trogram, "^Madama ^Butterfly" Backstage, Sarah and Betsy chat with members of the cast. Learn any Japanese, girls? The !?hike-up crew keeps its powder dry Martha Gene and her crew set the stage The Camera goes behind the scenes of ' 'The Late JMr. Early" THE LAST MINUTE RUSH AT DRESS REHEARSAL Erma arranges furniture while Connie takes a Mr. Warfield and Ann, director and student Little Worsham gives Connie a snoiv job final glance at the script director, hash it out 185 f 1 jpfl w& "if^'S ' F* ¥ t m ^^L 1ft El -C ^^. ^i tea Betty Frances and Paul giving a short order in the "C" Shoppe "Looking forward to seeing you Saturday" Sunday morning, Betty meets Earl for church Week-end Dates enliven the Campus | " """I Lafayette, we are here * ... wit "/ ^ 1 'il 1 : * jfKt if il m "^ ^^^ 1..— K m^^^S^--- \ flui^ •- _ 186 At Bilker's the "steaks" tire lower Man with born accepts request from man with "Penny A Gala Saturday Night Informal Upper left: Are you wearing SuiveZ_-Moi, Phil? Upper right: Music, maestro, please Lower left: It's leap year, men, so on your guard.' Lower right: Keep smiling, Pat 187 Variety and ^Activity, the Keynotes of A.R.A Models show the latest fashions at the A.R.A. style show Last minute instructions from Betty Tips from an expert at the intrastate hockey meet Steady now, and easy on the shins! -•" , Beaming triumphantly, Jo retrieves her arrow from the bull's-eye. A gallant Jimmy tightens Virginia's skate It isn't as easy as it looks.' The "sunny South" enjoys winter sports too The picture of contentment! That fire feels wonderful after an evening of sledding 189 Don't he alarmed. "Ski" isn't reading poetry to the ladies. It's the latest Max Shulman book'. Leo and Bill join the ranks of the horse lovers Keith Pitzer discusses his latest picture with art enthusiasts M.W.C/s Veterans First row: Marshall Pender, Ralph Brown, George Olds, Bill Carey, Bob Warren, Joe Bell. Second row: Don Whitrle, Elliott Brooks, Deane Geier, Bill Cox, Leo Schmidt, Edgar Morris. Third row: Ed Long, John Snowden, Sam Pepper, Harry Valentine, Jimmy Filling, Tom Jenkins, Jack Downing Studies are forgotten as students and professors chat over their punch cups Student Government goes off duty The pose the camera before they move into the receiving line officers for for the Formal Reception Calm and serene, Student Government members don formal attire for their reception Last minute adjustments are made as Seniors await tk first strain of "Pomp and Circumstance" From the dignity Dean Alvey gives a tip on Mortar Board etiquette of Cap and Gown to the gaiety of the Tri-Unit As the gloomy expressions signify, the subject of this house meeting is class dues The peace of Ball is over! Marge and Barnes are back An hilarious party honoring Sandy ' s twentieth birthday 192 A dauntless defiance of decorum Bill Cox does some last minute cramming before his 2:00 o'clock das rr The T)aze" between week-ends Dillars and dollars Some eight-thirty scholars Don't get your hopes up, Dottie, it's probably for your roommate 193 They also serve who only stand and cook It's not 'possum, but oh, so good! Chow time after an exciting hunt Hoofprints sponsor a 'Possum Hunt The camera catches Hoofprint members off guard, as girls exchange mounts for the next formal picture At the fall horse show Fletcher excels in jumping Not centaurs—just Hoofprints initiates "First over the bars" The Horsey Set The rolling hills of Virginia form a background for our riders 195 Jane does her last minute packing for another week-end at Virginia "But I just went to bed'." Blue Monday for Joy and Virginia Roommate' s final inspection before the big date "After the game there will be a party at the fraternity house" Kay Army! Yea Navy! All the makings of a party hi Willard there s standing room only Hope Dai is in a good mood. I'm down to my last nickel n:}0 P.M. and still six chapters to go The Tigers stand defended Sea stories by Iowa "I should be writing my term pape 197 " Bunny, Lois, and Byrd—Oofs! No, it's Bart, Justine and Bobby According to Justine, 'Twas the night before Christmas" Battlefield goes to a Party A come as you AREN'T party Becky and Ann get the Christmas spirit Nash plays Santa to Brent County 198 "Dance With a Dolly" Mary Will's "New Look" gets a vote of approval A date takes over at intermission ' Scene a Saturday night dance hi the 'C ' Sboppe: Martha Gene and Boh dancing with stars in their eyes from Banquet—"C ' Shoppe style The Battlefield photographer eavesdrops on a conversation at intermission 199 Formal Dance Com?nittee: Georgia Daniell, Rosemary Westerman, Nathalie Dodson, Pat Smith, Chairman; Dorothy Booker, Jane Harp, and Nan Cook Ferebee Formal Dances in the beautiful Hall of Minors bring excitement to the Hill — lovely you look tonight Annapolis comes to Mary Washington— It should be a lvonderderful evening The Navy lends a helping hand and how 200 Catching a few words during intermission at "Mid-Winters' ' 'Mid- Winter" Memories which will linger Valentines, corsages, and white ties —romance is in the air The mirrors reflect couples mo ring gracefully around the ballroom Sitting one out Jane and Ralph waltzing dreamily in the Hall of Mirrors JMAY QUEEli. LOIS SAUCIER 202 JMAID OF HO?i_OR . . . ^MURIEL HARMOK 203 MAY COURT Patsy Allen Smith Patricia Lou Head Caroline Campbell Myers Mary Louise Marsh Margaret Moss Elsasser Margaret Ann Walton Ann Beverley Wright 204 MAY COURT Florence Vivian Archibald Mary Wilson Sheffield Barbara-Ann Hough Marceline Lavon Weatherly Gene Acree Watkins - Mary Gene Dunwody Mary Lou Vollmer 205 MAY COURT Barbara Ann Green Dorothy May Booker J ane Edmund Gre£ Missing: Margaret Randolph McLeod Martha Gene Randall Helen Hopkins Margaret Ruth Harrel 206 MAY COUR T Eloise Elizabeth Clark Martha Gillespie Roe Jean Moore Jenkins Frances Arnold Mattox . Jane Walker Robinson Estelle Marjorie Batty Bette Jane Worsham 207 . J \wMwwA fllltV3 SECTIOK .<:,<£ ^e5- '*»• ^ ^ 1°' . 6V>' 0*.°' ,1 i^\>* tf \\C| v^**v MK C^' *v *v TK£ JUDQE'S DECISION THE JUDCjE HIMSELF The Battlefield presents this year for the first authority, Mr. Harry Conover. He in turn time a section featuring some of the college's placed in order the eight whom he considered most beautiful girls. From the student the most beautiful. bodv were chosen sixteen girls who were The Battlefield staff is deeply grateful to photographed by Bradford Bachrach. Thesc Mr. Conover for his cooperation and help in pictures were submitted to the noted beauty selecting these girls. Harry Conover 211 FRANCES .ARNOLD MA TTOX. ..pamplin, Virginia MA%Y LOU V L L ME% norfork, Virginia 213 TAT%ICIA MA%GA\ET 2NJ USSEY... Brooklyn, new york 214 HELElSl HOPKINS . . . Atlanta, Georgia 215 T>OROTHY TOWLES %OWE ... Fredericksburg, Virginia 216 JAl^E WALKER \0BI?iS07^ . . . Virginia beach, Virginia 217 HA11BA11A-ANN HOUGH . . . west hartford, Connecticut 218 ELOISE ELIZABETH CLA%K . . . abingdon, Virginia 219 EIGHT MO%E BEAUTIES WHO MADE Margarget Webb Thompson, Lovisville, Kentucky Carolyn Swinton Ball, Staunton, Virginia Estelle Marjorie Batty, Norfolk, Virginia Jean Marie Melvin, Baltimore, Maryland MR. COT^OVET^S TASK Ji DIFFICULT Ol^E Gene Acree Watkins, Lottsburg, Virginia Nancy Ware Hankixs, Richmond, Virginia Mary Gene Dunwodv, Mobile, Alabama Betty Jaxe Bridges, Shelby, North Carolina 111 II^DEX A K Administration and Faculty 19 Kid Party 181 Alpha Phi Sigma 110 Alpha Psi Omega 133 L Alpha Tau Pi 147 Le Cercle Frangais 12.9 Club Alumnae Daughters 149 Lyceum 184 Art Club 145 Lutheran Student Association 167 Athenaeum 115 Athletic Recreation Association 170 M B Map of Mary Washington College 8 Mary Washington Players 132. Band 140 Matthew Fontaine Maury Science Club 131 Baptist Student Union 166 May Queen and Her Court zot Battlefield 154 Mike Club 12.7 Bayonet 150 Mu Phi Epsilon 134 Bullet 152. N C Newman Club 165 Campus Chest 168 Canterbury Club 164 O Catalogue 10 Outing Club 172. Cap and Gown 135 Cavalry Troop 176 P Chi Beta Phi 130 Choir 144 Pi Sigma Kappa 12.2. Concert Dance Club 136 Preface 9 D R Dance Orchestra 138 Red Cross 169 Dedication 6 S E Seniors 44 Officers El Club Hispano-Americano 12.8 43 History Epaulet 151 73 Senior Benefit 183 Senior Commission 160 F Sigma Tau Chi 146 Sigma Tau Delta 12.4 Feature Section 2.09 Sophomores 92. Forensic Club 12.3 Freshmen 106 Officers 91 History 103 Officers 105 Student Government Association History 117 156 Freshman Commission 161 Student Life 179 Svmphonette 139 G T Glee Club 141 Terrapin Club 173 "The Late Mr. Early" 185 H V Home Economics Club 148 Hoofprints 174 Veterans 190 Views 11 I W International Relations Club 116 Wesley Foundation 163 Westminster Fellowship 163 J Y Juniors 76 Officers 75 Y.W.C.A 158 History 89 YAV.C.A. Benefit and Tea 181 222 COMPLIMENTS OF Pitts' Theatres PITTS' VICTORIA, FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA PITTS' COLONIAL, FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA PITTS' FAUQUIER, WARRENTON, VIRGINIA PITTS' FAIRFAX, CULPEPER, VIRGINIA PITTS' NEW, CULPEPER, VIRGINIA PITTS' MURPHY, FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA PITTS' PARK, FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA PITTS' MANASSAS, VIRGINIA PITTS' BERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA PITTS' EMPORIA, VIRGINIA PITTS' ROXY THEATRE, EMPORIA, VIRGINIA PITTS' CHADWICK, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA PITTS' PALACE, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA PITTS' CAVALIER, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA PITTS' CARVER THEATRE, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA PITTS' TALLY-HO, LEESBURG, VIRGINIA PITTS' YORK, WEST POINT, VIRGINIA PITTS' MADISON, ORANGE, VIRGINIA PITTS' PATRICK HENRY, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PITTS' EAST END, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PITTS' JEFFERSON, CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA OPERA HOUSE, CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA PITTS' CAPITOL THEATRE, LAWRENCEVILLE Main Office T.m BENJ. PITTS FREDERICKSBURG - VIRGINIA PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER Telephones 275, 569-1 and 1235 Compliments oj A FRIEND For Comfort Combined with Economy Efje Primes^ Inne Hotel FREDERICKSBURG, IN OLD VIRGINIA A traditionally Southern institution lo- cated in the center of America's Most Historic City. Within walking distance of the railroad and bus stations. Coffee g>()op Good Food Fireproof Private Garaees J. R. Hilldrup Manager Complimen tJ L G. Payne Company FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Sincere vood wishes Compliments oj Dr. Morgan L. Combs C. H. MONTGOMERY the Faculty Student Body COMPANY AND THE Staff of the Battlefield FREDERICKSBURG Walter N. Chinn, Jr. ALL OUTSIDE ROOMS FIREPROOF Pretty Writing Paper Portable Typewriters Books Novelties Kodaks Films Gifts College Printing Stratford JJotel Fredericksburg's Finest Make the Stratford your headquarters when in Fredericksburg R. A. KISHPAUGH'S STATIONERY COURTEOUS SERVICE EXCELLENT CUISINE Compliments of the CITY BAKERY INCORPORATED FOR HEALTH'S SAKE EAT BETTY LEWIS PRODUCTS CHARLES J. BECK, President - SUPERIOR ICE CREAM is made from PURE PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM and is A HEALTHFUL FOOD PRODUCT Manufactured by FARMERS CREAMERY COMPANY Fredericksburg Virginia GEORGE FREEMAN, Jr., and SONS JlHER JOODS Phones SPECIAL 24 331 73 ATTENTION Delivery Service TO PHONE ORDERS Compliments noon co.. inc. 424 WILLIAM STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Wholesale distributors of Candy, Tobacco, Light Groceries, etc. A. W. MITCHELL and COMPANY, Inc. FREDERICKSBURG ORANGE CULPEPER INTERNATIONAL MOTOR TRUCKS HUDSON CARS FARMALL TRACTORS QUONSET BUILDINGS McCORMICK-DEERING FARM MACHINERY WHITE and WEEKS FURNITURE CORP. Compliments of Complete Home Furnishings Une Southern tjtul Radios . . . Electrical Appliances "Better Values for Less Money" 1013 Princess Anne St. 800 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, Va. & Appliance Company CHARLES L. READ J. J. 211 William Street iVnoleiale CanaieA Fredericksburg's authorized Record Shop, selling RCA Victor, Columbia, Decca, Phone 1086-W and Capitol classical and popular records. PHONE 289 Hopkins Home Bakery PASTRIES HOMEMADE CANDY 715 CAROLINE STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA G PHONE 1144 Jiand Ji J EWE L BOX 208-210 WILLIAM STREET "jewelry o{ Jbijtinction" FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Woodward & Lothrop 10th 11th F AND G STREETS ZONE 13 PHONE DISTRICT 5300 BRANCH STORES Bethesda, Maryland, Arlin 9ton Farms, Virginia The Pentagon Note to a Mary Washington College Lass: When in Washington, see what smart, up-to-the-minute fashions you find on our Young Fourth Floor . . . and plan to visit our ingenious College Coun- selor, Miss Warren, who is on duty year round to help simplify your wardrobe planning. Whatever the season, whatever the event, she willingly assists you choose the correct clothes from the Woodward & Lothrop collection, and wisely guides you to find fashions that best complement the clothes you already have. Compliments Compliments of CLARKE n€HI BOTTLMG CO. Thompson's flower Shop INCORPORATED Maury Hotel Building Bottlers of ROYAL CROWN COLA - Phone 226 Fredericksburg Virginia Welcome! faculty and students College Printing — Stationery Programs— Tickets , etc. JOSEPH H. ULMAN Feminine Fashions COLONIAL PRESS, INC. M. N. Beales, Mgr. 822 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, Virginia 307 William St. Phone 1201 Vaughan Cocke Carpenter Compliments of Motor Co., Inc. DODGE— PLYMOUTH THE BRENT STORE Dodge Job-Rated Trucks Fredericksburg, Virginia 2100 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, Virginia The National Bank of Fredericksburg FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Security and Service since 1865 MEMBER OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MEMBER OF FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Compliments of Compliments of ULMAN'S ROBERT WASHINGTON INSURANCE AGENCY LIFETIME jewelry 903 Caroline Street BRADFORD BUILDING "We furnished your class rings" £. C. JVinde 3uinitu\e 0/ distinction lot over kali a centuty. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA johnt. cowie WEST END FOUNTAIN SERVICE Joseph sullivan Jce Cream Sandwickei Coimetici TJo'detriei Sundries 2250 806 William Street Fredericksburg, Virginia Telephone Compliment* of KENMORE CLEANERS Compliments of Miss Mary Constantine Rangos 7 Inree Twelve one hall •! William slreeT iredericKsbura viratnia ZJke Palm Qtill VETERAN'S TAXI SERVICE Studio Portraiture Wedding Coverage Insured Cabs Prompt Service Snapshot Finishing Commercial Photography Look for the Taxi with the White Top White Veteran Drivers G&UM4f STUDIOS Phone 2095 FREDERICKSBURG. VIRCI 4 Fredericksburg, Virginia ElkinS FLOWER SHOP Phone 107 College Girls Ahvays Welcome ROGER CLARKE GOOLRICK'S PHARMACY — — Fire Life Automobile DRUGS Insurance SODAS AND Surety Bonds COSMETICS Law Building Phone 1500 90 1 CAROLINE STREET Compliments of B. GOLDSMITH & SON, INC. wkete moAt g.ltl3 buu men 3 g,if)t5 /S-s^jix Compliments of BLANTON MOTOR CO. There's a(^^)in your fatal - A j5= jjfJ lord Authorized Sales and Service \^v» ^S 613-21 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg, Va. ^* " Phone 912-913 GOOD LUCK, GRADS Compliments of FROM Miller's Specialty Shop "Your Friendly Druggist" Morton's Drug Store Fredericksburg, Virginia B. M. Gorfine, Prop. Comvlimcnts oj COWANS SERVICE 1012 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, Virginia Complimen is of MORE SERVICE MORE OFTEN Fredericksburg TO MORE PLACES Urn Niiuuli. Inr 1108 CAROLINE STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Compliments of RICHMOND (S^X^Wfi BOTTLING WORKS, INC. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA John D. Trainum, Manager Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of ROBERT B. PAYNE COAL COMPANY, Inc. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Member of the Federal Reserve System Farmers and Merchants State Bank Fredericksburg, Virginia Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Compliments of SHELTON AND TRUSLOW CLEANERS FFREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Judson Smith MAIN STREET FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA OFFICAL PHOTOGRAPHER for THE "1948" BATTLEFIELD L O YA L always, to the cause of better Yearbooks JAHN &- OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. Makers of Fine Printing Plates for Black and Color. Artists - Photographers ; ." ",. : . . . . . MEMBER OF The College Annual Producers Association of the United States vm y COLLEGE ANNUALS VIEW BOOKS • CATALOGS ADVERTISING LITERATURE N TH0MSEN • • ELLIS HUHONCO ij ridemark J ress mmw Ptinted 0^ the 1948 BATTLEFIELD BALTIMORE 2 NEW YORK 7