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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1939

Page

11

New Trier Freshmen and Sophomores Attend Mixer at Deep Springs

New Trier students pursuing early college work at Deep Springs discussed with Telluride scholars John de Beers of Glencoe and James Owen of Kenilworth in Johnston's band. A no-date general mixer with an 8:30 entertainment precedes the dance. Sophomores and select senior assistants are invited. Tri-ship sells refreshments and keeps profits.

Deep Springs New Trier John de Beers Glencoe James Owen Kenilworth Johnston Tri-ship Bernie Photo DeWitt Stillman New Trier High School Telluride Association Calif

Girls Telegraphic Swim Trials Set for April Meet

Try-outs for the girls telegraphic swimming team at New Trier High School will choose representatives for the state telegraphic meet to be held in Peoria on April 6 at 3 45 P M. Events include 40 and 20 yard free style breast stroke back stroke and 80 yard relay. Qualified swimmers listed include Betty Bowman Nancy Bercaw Polly Neeves Doris Keckley Barbara Ramser Frances Brown Betty Ross and Helen Kaempfer. New Trier previously placed first in 1936 and second in 1937 and 1938.

New Trier High School Peoria High School Peoria Betty Bowman Nancy Bercaw Polly Neeves Doris Keckley Barbara Ramser Frances Brown Betty Ross Helen Kaempfer

Sophomore Class to Have Dance March Thirty One

On Friday evening March 31 the sophomore class of New Trier High school will host a second dance. The class of 1941 has shown social interest class spirit and initiative to provide this additional event after years with only one party.

New Trier High School

Week Is Busy for Trevian Debaters

New Trier's debate team had a busy week with multiple contests. The affirmative squad of Carpentier Stein Grossberg competed at Loyola Academy for the Metropolitan Debate Union regional title, while another group faced Downers Grove and enjoyed a splash party at New Trier.

New Trier Ted Carpentier Seymour Stein Ed Grossberg Loyola Academy Metropolitan Debate Union Ward Dougherty Carpentier Grossberg John Liggett Bill Dodds John Sweeney Downers Grove New Trier Natatorium

Freshman Debate Teams Challenge Over Alliance Question

Chester E. McLean's freshmen debate teams grow in interest with challenges between John Marshall, Dick Merkle, David Coons, Bill Ver rall and an affirmative group led by Sue Miller, Bob Miller, C Shempp, Chandler Washburne. They debate the resolution that the United States should form an alliance with Great Britain under guidance from varsity members as competition with other schools is considered.

Chester E. McLean John Marshall Dick Merkle David Coons Bill Verrall Sue Miller Bob Miller C. Shempp Chandler Washburne United States Great Britain

Nurses Cap Ceremony At Presbyterian Hospital Chicago

Mary Allfree of Wilmette and Jayn Kassner of Winnetka joined 35 other young women in receiving nurses caps at Presbyterian hospital School of Nursing in Chicago on March 24. A prior group of 37 were capped February 28. Students entered last fall for a six month preparatory course and the award of a cap followed proof of fitness, health, and ability to undertake the didactic work. The three year program will be completed in 2½ years.

Mary Allfree Wilmette Jayn Kassner Winnetka School of Nursing Presbyterian Hospital Chicago

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