Norwalk High School - Reminiscentiae Yearbook (Norwalk, CT)

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A Svkrtrh frnm Srhnnl Une bright September day we gathered there, just at the mountain's foot. VVith dread we viewed The steep ascentf-the rough, steep, stony path That we must climb. A trembling, tim'rous band Awaits the order to advance. A guide Is given to direct our way, to show The paths which we must follow, those that lead Up to the mountainls height. Too soon it comes, The order to advance. Led by our guide VVe start upon our journeyg the ascent Is difficult and slowg the narrow paths Are rough and steep. Our unaccustomed feet VVhich heretofore only smooth ways have trod And grassy meadow-turf, the way ascend. VVith painful steps. VVe have no hope that joy May be gained from the journeyg 'tis to us Only a weary way,-a path to which Necessity with rude, unloving hand Has forced us. Day by day, we onward climb A little higher, till our tired feet Accustomed grow to the steep, siony path. Now we begin to gaze at Nature's realm, At the luxuriaut foliage of the trees That all around us stand. Then speaks our guide. Bidding us gaze afar. Far, far below Vast meadows lie, and Fields one mingled maze Ninety-one

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f .M, . L ,R.t..t1tf1t5.eF-hi'PtAfiif. 'I --1 t ji Bw-1 L1 ,a ll .1 y 1 I 5 1 ei I i, 'I I ll H Er in gl LXE iNt lg E If It ls 'Q ii ll tl 4'- XIII. Upon Leon Fish we gladly bestow an extra pair of Pete Arnold's long trousers, with the request that Leon wear said long trousers in school and not for best only. XIV. We give, devise, and bequeath to the next president of the Senior Class, Brien McMahon's forceful manner and executive ability. XV. Trot Cleverley leaves what remains of his harem to Dave Harford to be added to his budding one. XVI. We bequeath to Isidore Navasky, Dorothy Wells' demureness, feel- ing that the next Senior Class will benefit thereby. XVII. It being advisable from observation, Tessie Seese bestows on Anna Kessler, aforesaid Tessie's coiffure. XVIII. To jack O'Sullivan we leave Leo Stullls curls, knowing that the said Leo would be glad to part with said curls XIX. To Paul Burns we leave Doris Strong's marvelous intellect and studious ability and, with graduation requirements in mind, we advise said Paul to make effective use of it. XX. Rose Serke leaves her popularity with the opposite sex to Faye Cor- ridon, hoping she will succeed in her latest endeavor, that of catching jack Flynn. XXI. Feeling that it is one of the essentials of Eddie's graduation, Albert Brower fondly bequeathes to Mr. Frey his loose-leaf Latin trot. In case that the said Mr. Frey is not acquainted wiih the advantages of the loose-leaf specie, we advise that he appeal to Mr. Brower's superior knowledge. XXII. Angelo Maruca gladly wills to Cris Cannon his knowledge in scene- shifting with the hope that in the future, the same may prevent the untimely lowering of the curtain and the consequent loss of said Mr. Cannon's employ- ment. XXIII. Hoping that it will decrease the superfluous floral decorations at school socials, Bessie Kessler willingly leaves her dancing ability to our resplen- dent sunflowers. XX IV. To the coming physics students we leave the Borglum-Stull method of injecting waier into Room 23, hoping that when said method is used, it shall be employed with discretion. N mety nmmv -- - nv -4- -we -wav'

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Tl I 1 ls N , 'l'9 '9fl' I' iff R9NlN.'5. 5N'V'A?' il GIQMIQGIQQI 7 , r f a Cf blue and green and gold where Nature s hand With goldenrod and that autumnal flower The aster, who from the fair skies above Received her name, and who from them has brought A bit of azure earthward,-'tis with these That Nature decks the green robe of the fields. Beyond, dim mountains toward the horizon rise, A hazy, blue expanse which upward towers To meet that softer blue which, arching, bends From heaven's high dome. The fleecy clouds that Ho So high above our heads seem but to add Beauty and peace to the fair autumn scene. Around us ancient trees as landmarks stand, Trees that those others who before us climbed The mountain path, have learned to recognize And rightly value. About these, our guide Many a story tells us of the time When these, which We, too, soon shall learn to know And rightly value, first were growing here. We are taught, too, how to appreciate The warbled bird-notes, and to find the songs Where melody Hows fullest. Much we learn: The beauties of a land of solitude, The secrets of the forest deep and dim, The mountain's hidden springs, where crystal clear Cool water bubbles up, to give the trav'ler, Thirsty and heated by the steep ascent, A cooling draught. The forest's deep, dim shade Is crossed by footpaths numberless, which form Ninety-two at i l U -E 1 -r--1 no ...J A .. .Q I L. si VOM I 'lG'l'lQ1!3ll2