Alexandria High School - Alecko Yearbook (Alexandria, VA)

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FlttL ' he ALECKO Alas, this magic sleep is leaving me. And my vision is blurred when I chance to see A man with a heavy frown on his brow — Park Ticer — a dignified Senator now. I awake with a start and jump out of bed, And a frantic thought rushes through my head; Sui)]K)se 1 again break the tardy rule — Perhaps Pll he sent to Miss Cox after school. E. P.. ’t. 8 -J -»?[ Page For iy-seven 15 :

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he ALE CKO Marshall Smith is a famous track man. And can juni]) even higher than ( )sl)ourne can. A portrait painted I)v Jester’s hand Has won him fame in every land. Margaret Hayden is a t ' jiist of the highest rank; She holds a fine ])osition in the Alexandria Bank. The Misses Duhorg and Richtmeyer are cpiite society hees ; Every summer they go North to enjoying the cooling breeze. Naomi Clatterhuck and Helen Zink into mv vision then appeared ; Naomi’s husband is hald-headed and Helen’s has a heard. Elizabeth Smith owns a tea room to which I’m sure you’ve been. For everyone in X ' irginia has heard of Dew Drop Inn. Lylith Nicholson exhibits the latest styles. Her famous creations are talked of for miles. Keith Martin, the youth with the golden hair. Builds marvelous skyscrai)ers high in the air. Caroline Peake as a dancer leads the way. , nd her name stands out on ( )ld Broadway. Clara ( loldsworthy, her old school chum. Upon the death of an uncle received (|uite a sum. Traynham Houston has discovered a metal rare. And now gives his friends a haughty stare. Cdadys Pierpoint, .still as tiny as ever. Writes ads that are really very clever. A newspaper office then api)ears, XVithin 1 see a maiden in tears. Helen jaffe. new owner of the Washington Times, Has misplaced the write-uj)s of two thrilling crimes. Ruby Anderson has become quite slim. And in our Alma Xlater teaches gym. Her cousin, Agnes Cooksey, is a baseball fan. And attends every game that she possibly can. Mary Saunders has retained her wit. And at the Fox Theatre has made a hit. Clarence Sweeley is Clara Bow’s leading man — And the idol of many a movie fan. Pagt Forly-six J| -

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Hast anb Testament OF THE Class of 1928