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Patterson Clipper 1939 1 1 1 Dallepsonys C:lippelo Essentially, the story of the clipper ships is a narrative of energy and honesty and beauty, a story of romance and adventure. The earliest, of which the Baltimore Clippers were undoubtedly the outstanding examples, were all small vessels. No ships made better privateers than these. They were slick and slim, and their hulls were light and low in the water. Their tall masts carried so many sails that they were easily the fastest ships on the sea and by far the most easily managed. When America broke the bonds which bound her into despotism, Baltimore played an important part in her early commercial life. Each year a larger number of ships anchored at this port of entry on the Patapsco near North Point. As the land along the upper branches of the Patapsco became more thickly settled, the planters felt that they needed a port of entry nearby. So sixty acres of land on the north branches of the river were purchased from Charles and Daniel Carroll. The rich farmlands of this new Baltimore Town bordered the Patapscols branches, all the inlets and irregular shoreline providing good safe harbors where ship captains found it advantageous to anchor vessels. Baltimore then possessed a world-famed harbor and was situated on the only important road of the time, now known as Route 40. Maryland could not have grown without Baltimore, and Baltimore could not have grown without Maryland. As time went on, more ships were built every year, and there were many flourishing shipyards along the Chesapeake. These turned out the vessels in which all of Maryland felt a glowing pride. A famous individual, who aided in the progress of Baltimore and vicinity, was William Patterson, a great shipping merchant and philanthropist. In addition to his many business ventures, he devoted much time and money to beautifying Baltimore, to making it more presentable to distinguished visitors from all over the world. Among his many gifts to the citizens was Patterson Park, the beautiful spot that was to provide the excellent background for a school to be erected a century later and to be named in his honor. We can readily see how we are justified in engraving the Baltimore Clipper on our school rings to represent Patterson,s graduates. The well-shaped hull signifies the spirit of brotherhood with which Pattersonites look upon their school. The graceful sails and hardy rigging imply the pioneering which the clipper and Platterson,s graduates have in common. Both have helped in the growth of two enterprises; one having carried on until its establishments have been recognized by the world and its people, the other preparing to follow in its footsteps. Inspiration will be our keynote when we behold these rings on our fingers. We shall picture an out-going clipper, over whose sides, along whose decks, and up whose ladders will swarm sailors of every kind. Some will be dark Portuguese and Spaniards; some will be fair and light Scandinavians, all symbolic of the melting pot which is America. At last when all the sails are up and billowing in the wind, the clipper will slip out to perform its duty in fareoif lands while Pattersonls graduates will be undertaking their tasks in the business and professional world. 10
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1 1 1 Patterson Clipper 1939 FANNYE BERMAN Secretary EVELYN E. FREITAG Secretary ALBINA B. FAIMANN Secretary
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