Verona High School - Shadows Yearbook (Verona, NJ)

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Returning to the hotel several of us resolved Qas had classes of previous yearsj to stay up all night. Assembling in the room of one of the girls, we enjoyed a feast,,' after which we changed our minds about sleep. fGinger ale is, perhaps, an inducer of sleep-who can tell?j A few of us arose early the next morning with a View to enjoying a pre-breakfast stroll about the Capital. The morning was crisply cool and our walk proved refreshingly brisk-wherefore our appetites were considerably whetted, much to the astonishment and dismay of our less ambitious fand much less hungryj classmates. X After breakfast we were conducted to the Bureau of Printing and Engraving where we saw United States currency of all denominations, and stamps of all kinds, being printed. Following this we visited the Pan-American Building Qwhich has the reputa- tion of being the most beautiful building-architecturally speaking-in the worldjg the Smithsonian Institute fwhere we saw the state gowns of the Presidents' wives, models of the original aeroplane, the flag that inspired the writing of our national anthem, and things of like interestjg the White House fwhich of course needs no explanationljg and finally, the Capitol itself where we saw the House in session. Likewise the afternoon was passed in a beautiful way. We visited the Arlington Cemetery-where are buried our national military heroes. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Amphitheatre, and the Lincoln Memorial are very impressive sights. That same evening we went as the guests of our chaperones, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, to the new Fox Theatre where we were delightfully entertained for a few hours. Returning to the hotel we danced for a time, 'played cards, and perhaps a few of us even flirted-who can tell?-and retired for the night, each girl breathing to herself the old refrain So this is the end of a perfect day! The climax of our trip was reached the next morning when we visited George Washingtoifs mansion at Mount Vernon. Here we spent a delightful hour acquainting ourselves with the various rooms of the stately old home. Returning, we passed through Alexandria where we visited the far famed Carlyle House, the Washington Masonic Society Headquzarters, and the ancient church where Washington fand later, General Robert E. Leej worshipped. Saturday afternoon was spent in various Ways. A few of our number visited the Washington Monument, others visited the celebrated Botanical Gardens, still others went shopping. At last the time came for our departure. Sadly we bade farewell to our hotel roomsg more sadly did we board the train for Newark. The trip was most pleasant on the way home. Several Seniors from Tarrytown were in our train and each of our number enjoyed himself making new acquaintances, forming new friendships. NVe will never forget this trip. Years may come-and go--and leave their marks on all our brows, but ever-ever--shall we cherish in our hearts the memory of this wonderful, unforgettable, unsurpassable trip to the Capital of the United States. O. T. '28 18

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WILL OF THE HELEN M. HOSP CLASS In the name of God, amen. We, the Helen M. Hosp Class, being in sound health of body, and of disposing mind and memory, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, by us at any time made. First, we give, devise, and bequeath to our Alma Mater, Verona High School, the room which we have occupied during the last four years, in place of our company. Second, we give, devise, and bequeath to our Superintendent, Mr. Frederick N. Brown, one air cushion for his siesta on the trip to Washington. Third, we give, devise, and bequeath to our Principal, Mr. Harold A. Crane, one quart of chloroform to make the lower-classmen pass out of assembly more quickly. Fourth, we give, devise, and bequeath to our class advisor, Miss Helen M. Hosp, one set of loud speakers for the use of her future History students, during the next thirty years. Fifth, we give, devise, and bequeath to Mr. Clifford D. Wilken, one can of bar- relled sunlight to brighten his pupils' minds. Sixth, we give, devise, and bequeath to Miss Imogene Cook, two hundred plus units to bring the minus quantities of her math', classes up to par. Seventh, we give, devise, and bequeath to Miss Anna L. Markham, one mechanical pupil whom she can wind up at her will to make one perfect typist. Eighth, we give, devise, and bequeath to Mr. Paul Goeltz, one year's supply of elbow grease to shine his car. Ninth, we give, devise, and bequeath to Mrs. Corrigan, a petite step-ladder so that she may be better seen and heard by her future classes. Tenth, we give, devise, and bequeath to the Class of 1929, the custody of the Green Owl, and our sense of humor to balance their solemnity. Eleventh, we give, devise, and bequeath to the Class of 193 0, a complete housekeep- ing equipment to use in the next locker-room insurrection. Twelfth, we give, devises, and bequeath to the Class of 1931, our dignity and studiousness, to which they have great need. Thirteenth, we give, devise, and bequeath to the Class of 1932, the whole school, provided they pay all the funeral and wrecking expenses. In Witness Wloercof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals, this Fifteenth day of lzlne, A. D., nineteen hundred and twenty-eight. The Senior Class of '28 RUTH PILGER 20