Capitol Page School - Congressional Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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.

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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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Left to right, rear row: Messrs. R. Hughes, R. Olsen, R. Sagle, R. Haefs, E. Ruf, W. McClarin, M. Harrison, T. Swafford, J. Sumo. ' CAPITOL PAGE SCHOOL GRADUATION The scene is the spacious and elegant Ways and Means Committee Room in the New House Office Building. The time is Friday eve- ning, June I l, l948. The occasion is one that will long be remembered by the members of the Senior Class. Graduation from high school is always one of the principle events in the life of any individual. The pages are no ex- ceptions. This year thirteen boys will wear the covet- ed caps and gowns. The number is always rather small, for Page School is a small school. The graduate may feel a great sense of pride, it is an honour to be listed assuch on the roster of this School. The pages in the Capitol and Supreme Court have earned a high posi- tion, and can justly feel proud of their achieve- ments. Therefore, when one changes his status from pupil to alumnus with this significant ceremony, he should be glad when he looks back ond says, l om from the Capitol Page -By Richard A. Haefs School! The program is simple and quiet surround- ed with a hushed air of dignity. Distinguished guests and various members of the class ad- dress the large audience of parents and friends. There are frequent soft interludes of musical renditions by a military band. The climax of this drama arrives when the diplomas are dis- tributed. This is the moment everyone has been waiting for. For the graduate it means an end to all the little joys and invaluable experiences of high school life, but a great step toward success. Underneath the joyous mood that is so prevalent, there is, however, a certain sorrow. The class enjoys the prospects of an end to high school studies, but it is hard to bid fare- well to the staunch friends at Page School. lt is with regret, then, that the seniors of l948 bid fond adieux, os they step out into the greater world beyond. ...871