The Bush School - Tykoe Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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1 sz p Agggg BEGINNEYGS OF UNDERSTANDINGS PART FIVE PARKSIDE Although none of the upper schoolers have any of the same classes as the Parksiders, we are well aware that they are a thriv- ing part of our school. They make themselves evident in more ways than one. It is a common sight to see them sitting in neat but wiggly rows in the gymnasium, intently watching a classmate demonstrate his hither-to unheralded talents. At other times a flash of clothing and flying hair, accompanied by a joyous shriek, proclaims to all those working in the annex that the lower school recess has begun and by the time that the sing-song chant of the jump-ropers penetrates the room, there is no doubt that recess is well under way. It was very apparent that the lower school has more members than ever this year when, at the Halloween party, we had two costumed figures as companions instead of one. As usual we had a little difficulty, at first, in telling what was underneath those witches, ghosts, cats, and pumpkin masks, but as the party wore on, masks were removed and we became better acquainted. The dedication of the new play field was another big all-school event. during which there were dances by the Parksiders and a baseball game between the sixth grade boys and the seventh and eighth grade girls. The boys showed the effects of their afterschool ath- letics by winning a comfortable victory. All of us, especially those who have, younger brothers and sisters at home, realize that clubs now rank as one of the most im- portant lower school activities. The boys, who seem to aspire to Charles Atlas physiques, can be seen any evening engrossed in muscle-building gymnastics, while the girls participate with them in hobbies. During the year they have by turns a Stamp Club, Spanish Club, Sewing Club, Collectors' Club, Nature Study Club, and a Modeling Club that does airplanes and automobiles. Another important department of Parkside is the pre-school division which is a little farther removed from our usual haunts. The thing that most amazes us about these little tots is their paintings, some doneeven by the two-year-olds, that are displayed at the fine arts tea.

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84 BEGINNINGS OF UNDERSTANDINGS PARKSIDE LITERARY GEMS SI-IIN ING LIGHTS Although the stars shine very bright, Street lights are turned on at night. -Catharine McColl-2nd Grade THE WOLF Once upon a time there was a wolf that lived in the woods. There was a palace nearby. The wolf always went there and stole food from the cook. One day the king called his ser- vants and said, Dig a trap by the door. The wolf shall come no more! The servants made the trap outside. That night sure enough, the wolf came. Silently the wolf came up. Then BANG! The wolf fell into the trap. The King was awakened by the crash of the falling wolf. The whole palace was glad and lived happily ever after. -Julia Henke-2nd Grade WHY Don't be a why baby! There's no why to it, Just do it! Lucy Ann Davidson, 514 yrs. Mary Ann Otis, 7 yrs. THE OLD CLOCK Five times the old clock's chimes did ring, Five times the old clock seemed to sing, Then lay on the mantle so cold and still, Will it sound again? No, it never will. Across the room on a rickety bed The old clock's master lay cold and dead. He could not wind it and there it stood, the old clock's heart was only wood. -Diana Yates-6th Grade But A MOUSE I saw a little mouse, And a tiny mouse was he, He was hiding in some bushes Near a great big tree. 4Dorothy Hutchinson-4th Grade THE SMOKE OF BATTLE The smoke of battle has cleared away, Death has reaped its harvest for an- other day. Yes, the smoke of battle has cleared away, ' Taps have sounded to end the day. Gallant soldiers with pain are wrought, Lonely patrols by the Germans are sought. But never a whimper or cry can you hear, Though many a heart is torn with fear. Some of the men will never return To their family of loved ones for which they yearn Yes, the smoke of battle has cleared away And many brave lads have died today. -J im Harron-6th Grade