Glen Cove High School - Profile Yearbook (Glen Cove, NY)

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THE REI) AND GREEN stamps are made, the Pan American Building, and finally the Capitol. After luncheon the class boarded a trolley for Mt. Vernon. The route was through the ancient city of Alexandria and along the shores of the Potomac. The colonial simplicity charmed everyone. The return trip, however, was made by boat. Sunday morning the members of the class went to the various churches. After that, some went to the Franciscan Monastery. Immediately after dinner preparations were made for the homeward journey. The return trip was uneventful. They arrived in Glen Cove some time after eleven o’clock. The next day found the members of the class in school; each one thought that it was incredible that the long planned trip was really over. CLASS HISTORY Our high school career began January 1923, when some of us were graduated from the Glen Cove Grammar School. In September we were joined by the graduates of Locust Valley Public School, the Parochial School, and even by one from Friends Academy. Therefore September 1923 marks our beginning as a class. Since we numbered over 150, we decided to show some real school spirit and organize. We held a meeting and elected officers. My, but we felt important! In our Sophomore year, the city held a Clean-up Week parade in which the high school took an important part. A prize was given the class having the best float, but the judges either overlooked us or did not share our opinion, for we did not win the prize. Somehow our class had failed to win distinction for itself during the first two years, but when we came back as Juniors, the high school “sat up and took notice.” Most of us had gained so much weight and had grown so tall that no one could dare call us meek-looking. The first thing we did was to hold a meeting and elect class officers with the following results: Frank Hartmeyer, President; Emma Hotopp, Vice-President; Bogue Hunt, Secretary; and Anna Germaine, Treasurer. We also chose royal blue and silver for our class colors. The class assumed a business aspect, when we decided to pay dues. In the G. O. elections, Frank Hartmeyer was chosen Vice-President and Emma Hotopp, Secretary; both members of our class. Many of the girls joined the glee club and the boys represented us on the football team. At the Interscholastic speaking contest held at Glen Cove, we had the honor of having Effie Dickerson, a member of our class, in the contest. Page twenty-two

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THE RED AND GREEN In order to create a spirit of competition the class was divided into three teams: the Reds, the Greens, and the Blues. The respective cap- tains were Abraham Buxenbaum, Sylvia Rose and Effie Dickerson. Marshall Eastment acted as general sales manager. The race wras a close one; the Greens being victorious, and the Reds next, followed by the Blues. As a result of this drive, the Washington fund was greatly increased. Besides, the Crowell Publishing Company awarded the Seniors a pennant for selling more subscriptions per person than any other school in Nassau County. Their efforts had won for them the county championship. The Seniors are grateful to all who helped make this drive so successful. THE WASHINGTON TRIP At 6 :30 Thursday morning, April 21, a special bus met thirty seniors at the school. The students left immediately for Twenty-third Street where they took the ferry to Jersey City. Through the courtesy of Mr. Titus, a special car on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was provided for the class. Their first stop-over was at Philadelphia where they visited the historic parts of the city. After this, the party again boarded the special; this time not to stop till it was in Washington. It may seem remarkable, but the students never once appeared tired or restless during the long trip. Perhaps it was the new and ever changing scenery. Of course, they were not disappointed when they finally reached Washington. The massive but handsome Union Station impressed everyone. Here a special bus conveyed the party to the Cairo Hotel. The first tour was made to the Congressional Library Thursday evening. Before the party reached the library a cloud burst had drenched everyone. This seemed to add to the fun. Here at this most beautiful library in the world was seen the original Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. On the way home, it rained again. Some of the seniors’ pocket money was spent at the tailors to remove the effects of the rain. Friday morning, although it was raining, the class visited the Arlington National Cemetery, the grave of the Unknown Soldier, and the Lincoln Memorial. The last was one of the most inspiring sights of the entire trip. A trip to Mt. Vernon had been planned for the afternoon, but had to be canceled on account of the weather. The class spent the time as they pleased. Saturday morning the party visited the Smithsonian Institute where the collections of Roosevelt and the collections of the World War are found, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving where money and postage Page twenty-one

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THE RED AND GREEN On class night last year we gave the Seniors a party in the Kindergarten. The dues we had paid during the year defrayed all expenses. We finished our Junior year well satisfied with ourselves. Our Senior year has been the best of all. From time to time some of the class dropped off until at the beginning of the term, we numbered 32. Nevertheless, our undertakings have all been successful. This is better realized when it is known that the class is almost entirely composed of the “weaker sex.” As soon as it was convenient, we held a class meeting. Thinking that royal blue and silver were too modest as colors for such an illustrious class, we chose yellow and black. However, we retained our motto “Vestigia nulla restrorsum”—no footsteps backward. Marshall Eastment was elected President; Mabel Bjorkgren, Vice-President; and Julia Orzehow-sky. Secretary. Miss Richards, our Treasurer, knew from past experience the large sums of money Seniors have to handle; so she asked for an assistant. To this office, we elected Thomas Scott who kept track of our money very efficiently. Incidentally, Tommy is Scotch. After we purchased our class banner, we turned our attention to rings. After much debating, we ordered gold rings with jade stones. We soon started to canvas for subscriptions to “McCall’s Magazine”, “The Woman’s Home Companion,” “Colliers,” “The American.” and “The Mentor.” The response given by our parents was prompt and generous, for we profited greatly from this drive. The Crowell Publishing Company awarded us a pennant for securing more subscriptions per pupil than any other school in the county. This is the first thing of its kind in Glen Cove High School. Then came the successful Senior Ball, which was held in St. Patrick’s Auditorium because the kindergarten had been destroyed by fire. The receipts from this dance were greater than from any previous Senior Ball, and no one questions its success socially. But then it takes a good class to conduct a good dance. Our next attempt to earn money was the cake sale. We held one in Glen Cove and one in Locust Valley. Here, as in other cases, the returns were greater than any before. The largest part of the Washington fund is obtained by means of the school play. The Seniors receive 60 per cent of the proceeds; the General Organization receives 40 per cent. This year the play was “The Show-off,” a recent Broadway success. The Seniors were well represented. Marshall Eastment made a perfect “show-off.” Edna Stay was his wife and Emma Hotopp her sister. All played their parts well. After the play, only a few weeks remained before we were to go to Washington. Of course, the girls talked of nothing but clothes. The boys scoffed at the girls, but you should have seen them when we were ready to leave. Why, one could hardly recognize James Mallon. Page twenty-three