Capitol Page School - Congressional Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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-

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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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PRESENTATICN OFC FOUNDER'S PORTRAIT On March 15, 1948, a brief program was held in Miss Hammond's room commemorat- ing the founding of the School for Pages, and honoring the founder, Mr. David J. Laup- heimer. The program opened withla short talk by Mr. Harry Leeward Katz, Baltimore attorney, concerning the founding, first trial, and ulti- mate success of the School. In his address Mr. Katz told how Mr. Laupheimer became inter- ested in the pages upon learning that the only manner in which they could obtain education was through private tutoring or night school. Upon receiving the endorsement of several prominent persons, including the Superintend- ent of Schools of the District of Columbia, Mr. Laupheimer set about establishing a school in the Capitol Building. Quoting from Mr. Katz's remarks: I need not dwell upon that which is well known to you-the expansion of the Page School since 1927. Today, it extends its educational facili- ties not only to a large number of page boys but also to other employees serving the Gov- ernment in the United States Capitol. Many of the former page boys have taken their places in high and important posts in all fields of endeavour, many of them serving right here in the United States Capitol. After Mr. Katz concluded, he introduced the Honorable Theodore R. McKeldin, former Mayor of the City of Baltimore, who delivered a brief address on American schools and the important role they play in moulding Ameri- -.86-.. -By Marion E. Harrison, ll can life. Mayor McKeldin stressed the point that the world is improved by those people who are ready to do more than their share of the .work, who are ready to take on more than their share of the responsibilities. He con- cluded by reading a letter written by the late Will Rogers, and then compared Mr. Laup- heimer to that famous Oklahoman. Two of the students who were here in 1927 are Mr. Landon Mitchell, Chief Clerk to the Minority in the House of Representatives, and Mr. Heath, a Washington surveyor, who un- veiled the portrait of Mr. Laupheimer, and presented it to Mr. Trueworthy, our present Principal. During these speeches extolling Mr. Laup- heimer, the founder remained outside in the hall, and after the ceremony he was surround- ed by his friends who had come to offer their congratulations. A photographer snapped sev- eral pictures of Mr. Laupheimer and others who participated in the ceremony. To Mr. Laupheimer, the founder of the School of Pages lwhich is now Capitol Page Schooll, the present students owe much. His portrait will hang on the wall as a constant reminder of the fact that it was he, way back in 1927, who saw the need for a school, and therefore founded one. As Mayor McKeldin and the late Will 'Rogers both believed, the world is improved by those who do'more than is necessary, and David J.' Laupheimer is such a man.