Capitol Page School - Congressional Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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THE -By James Franklin Our mothers have done it again! This year, as in the past, our kind mothers graciously lent a hand in the formulation of the SchooI's annual Junior-Senior Prom. Through their contributions of time, money, and guidance- say nothing of energy-we have once again been able to bring the pages and their best girls together for a splendid evening. The conventional reason for having school proms such as this is to honor the departing Senior Class, those students who will soon de- part for college, home, and business. Here at Capitol Page School things are not run quite as conventionally as in other schools because of the small graduating classes. The whole student body, therefore, is always invited to the Prom, and it becomes an affair which the entire School enjoys, and whichfthe classes look forward to until their Senior year. Last year's Prom was held on the Saturday night preceding final exam week. The day had been hot, the night hotter. Then came a hailstorm, with hailstones larger than large marbles. The dance was held at the Washing- ton Club, the ballroom and two other rooms being used, one for conversation between dances and one for games. The music was provided by Vinson Clark's orchestra, and during the course of the eve- ning two friends of Mrs. Flugger performed native Central American dances. Door prizes of flowers, theatre tickets, and a sterling sil- ver lighter were awarded by drawings. 1 The ice cream and other refreshments were particularly welcome on this hot and sultry PROM Washington summer evening, and everyone appeared able to disregard the weather long enough to enjoy a wonderful evening. This year's Prom was held in Shoreham Hotel ballroom, with the definite advantage of air-conditioning, on June 12, 1948. The decorations were unique, the refreshments very appetizing, and the program was present- ed by the Dramatic Club Grease Painters . Door prizes added to the variety of the eve- ning. Practically everyone came drag , as the saying goes, most with Washington girls, a few with girls from home. As usual, everything was arranged by the parents, particularly the Mothers, and com- mittees were appointed with the following chairmen: Housing-Mrs. McEnroe Financing-Mrs. Hess Orchestra-Mrs. Flugger Decorations-Mrs. Miller Entertainment-Miss Hammond Refreshments--Mrs. Harrison Gifts-Mrs. Nedrow Invitations-Mrs. Carmody ln addition to managing everything, most of the parents found time to dance a while or play cards in an adjoining room, thus de- riving some pleasure from their endeavors. So, in 1948, as in previous years, Capitol Page School closed with a successful and en- joyable Prom, the last and largest social event under School sponsorship.

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GRADUATICN The last of high school days have passed, Our books are laid aside. You have gone your chosen way, As I have gone on mine. We've reached another milestone all, We've reached a long-sought goal, Pleasant memories of youth we have To recall when we are old. We leave our Alma Mater dear, In our foot-steps others follow, The ever-working student, The earnest high schol scholar. In every worthwhile thing we do, In work, in study, in play, Credits always goes back To our old high school days. A reflection of the present Is a reflection of the past, So let us in future days On our School no blemish cast. Instead let those who follow Look at us and proudly say- They graduated from our School, We hope to be as they. -Tommy V. Swafford -35-