Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

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THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Twenty-Seven The ball rom was beautifully de- corated with colors of both classes, green and white, and blue and steel. There was a great contrast of these colors and the pretty gowns of the young ladies. Delicious refresh- ments were served during the inter- mission and the merrymakers were refreshed with punch between the dances. The well-know Arcadians from Norristown furnished the excellent music for dancing. Their witty songs and merry laughs kept the dancers in spirited mirth. At the close of the dance, John Prizer, our able president, gave an address of thanks to the Juniors. Cheers followed by both classes, it was unanimously voted a night of pleasure. How do you like the senior pic- tures? Don’t you think the class should present “Goat” with a comb? Just think, schoolmates, this is the last time that the noble Seniors of 19-26 will have their column in this enjoyable magazine. May it prosper. Two of the teachers in the graces were absent on account of illness so Ruth Staley and Catherine Sukalski showed their ability as future teachers, perhaps. Florence Crawford and Germain Labrecque cannot find thrills enough on the ground so they had to try the air. Last week they journeyed to Doylestown and went sailing in the air. Ask them how they enjoyed their aeroplane ride. Florence said she wasn’t frightened at all. We are glad to report that several of the Seniors have secured posi- tions for their future business career. We wish tliem luck. We are glad to have “Tinker” back with us again. He has had a vacation of a week. A few Senior boys have great ex- pectations They think that they all will be called upon to deliver the valedictory address. ANNA KEOWN, ’26. THEO. WIEDEMANN, ’26. SENIORS IN ATHLETICS “JOHNNY” PKIZER Football, 3 years, manager of team 1 year. Basketball, 3 years. Captain in Senior year. Baseball, 2 years; Captain in Sen- ior year. Discus thrower on track team. “OTTIE” WOOD Football, 3 years. Basketball. 3 years. Captain Junior year. Track, 1 year. “RAY” WILMER Football, 4 years. Basketball, 1 year. Track, 1 year. “BOB” RAMSEY Football, 2 years. Tiack. 1 year. “JIMMY” MELLON Football, 2 years. Basketball, Manager Senior year. Track, 2 years. Baseball, 2 years. “BOBBY” NEIL Football, 3 years; Captain Senior year. Baseball, 1 year; Manager Junior year. “NATE” GRAUBARD Football. 2 years. Basketball, 2 years. PAUL RIGHTER Football, 1 year. Basketball, 1 year; Manager Jun- ior year. “TED ’ W EIDE A1ANN Football, 2 years. “TINKER” ROWAN Football, 1 year; Ass’t Manager Senior year. Basketball, 3 years. Baseball, 1 year; Manager Senior year. “SOL” AUERBACH Football, 1 year; Manager Junior year. Basketball, 1 year. “RAY” FREAS Football, 1 year. Track, 3 years; Captain Senior year. “PEE WEE” IIANNUM Football, 1 year. Track. Manager Senior year. HAROLD FRA XK EN FIELD Baseball, 1 year.

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Page Twenty-Six THE BLUE AND GOLD dizzy as though hot irons were sear- ing the muscles, hut patience and endurance won and we finally reached the top. The view was superh. All Washington lay spread out at our feet, with the Potomac River winding its course in either direction between the hills of Maiyland and Virginia. We were well repaid for our trouble. Time soon rolled around and this brought us to our next scheduled visit. The White House. We made a hasty visit hut had time to take in the beautiful rooms we had heard so much about. We then went to the hotel and after a hearty appettite which had been aggravated by much traveling (mostly up and down) we finally came to the most interesting part of our tour, the trip to Arling- ton and Mt. Vernon. Everyone was jolly, but our hilarity soon sobered when, in Arlington, tine long rows of white tombstones, in- dicating the final resting place or American heroes, came into view. After going through the cemetery we arrived at. Robert E. Lee’s Mansion. During our visit there we were told to take a “Drink of the Fountain of Youth.” We left there and were taken to the tomb of the unknown soldier. This all proved to be very interesting. We were then moved on. We hoarded a waiting car, which took us to Mt. Vernon. The annual custom of “sitting for a Mt. Vernon picture” was gone through, and then an exploration ot the house and grounds began. The realization that we were visiting the estate where the Father of our Country lived and died seemed to fill our souls with greatest awe and patriotism. In our journeys through the estate we came upon the final resting place of our first President. His remains are in a new tomb, located on the path lead- ing from the river. The tour com- pleted, we departed about five o’- clock by steamer, and were soon eating a hearty dinner at the hotel. As we were to spend the evening at our own pleasure the hotel was soon practically deserted. Some re- tired, it is true, but most) of the group left the hotel for a night's relaxation. The next morning—another bright Clear day, a hearty breakfast, and we left the hotel at 8.30 a. m. for the Pan-American building, Corco- ran Gallery of Art, and Red Cross Building. The Pan-American is one of the most unique buildings in tne world, being a capital within a capital, for it is the headquarters of all the American Republics. It was erected by these twenty-one governments on a pro-rata basis, assisted by Andrew Carnegie. One of its best features is the magnifi- cent ballroom. A little dancing would not have displeased us hut other more pressing matters were drawing us away, so we departed to make our way to the Corcoran Gallery of Art. This building of beautiful Georgia Marble, standing on the corner of New York avenue, and Seventh street, was built to supercede the original Corconm Gallery of Art, presented to the people of the United States by Wil- liam Wilson Corcoran in 1869. It contains a large collection of paint- ings, sculpture and bronzes, works of the most eminent artists in the world. We then left for the Red Cross building and after being shown through the place we were entirely collected and a hasty re- treat to the hotel was in order. At one p. n„ the pantry was again opened wide and, our hungry, healthy group once more did away with a hearty meal. As the time neared for our departure we packed up our effects, and bidding good-bye to our hotel friends left in sight- seeing automobiles for Union Station. At three o’clock the train left the station and, although Washington may be one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, I can truthfully say that everyone was glad of the fact that he was going to his “Home Sweet Home” where Mother’s cooking appeases appetites far better than that of any other cook in the world. DOROTHY RAMSAY. SENIOR CLASS NOTES The zenith of the Senior Class was reached on Friday evening, May twenty-first when the Junior Class entertained at the Plymouth Country Club and had as their guests the Senior Class.

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Page Twenty-Eight THE BLUE AND GOLD More Speed Herb. “What's the difference be- tween an old man. a young man, and a worm ?” Harold. “I ll bite.” Herb. ‘‘There isn’t any. A chick- en gets them all!” Plenty of Room A stout woman asked a little boy, “Can you tell me if I can get through this gate to the park?” Boy. “I guess so; a load of hay just went through.” A Gentle Hint Corporal. “I hear that the drill- sergeant called you a blockhead.” Private. “No, he didn't make it as strong as that; he just said. ‘Put on your hat, here comes a wood- pecker.’ ” Worth Money Magistrate. “This man’s- watch was fastened in his pocket by a safety- pin. How did you manage to get it? Prisoner. “WTell. judge. I usually get five dollars fer six lessons.” Simple Simon A man in a mental hospital sat dangling a stick, with a piece of string attached, over a flower-bed. A visitor approached, and wishing to be affable remarked: ‘‘How many have you caught?” “You’re the ninth,” was the reply. Each in hi s own tongue The teacher told the class to re- write the following sentence, using their own words but regaining the original meaning: “A wink is as good as a nod to a blind horse.” Here is the answer that one girl handed in: “A spasmodic movement of the optic is as adequate as a slight in- clination of the cranium to an equine quadruped devoid of its visionary capacities.” Not Dignified Bowler. “I understand that Sena- tor Green wanted you to act as his private secretary.” Simmons. He did, but I was not willing to accept the honor of such a position, because I would have to sign everything Green, per Sim- mons.” Double- Edged Gym Teacher (to girls). “Hots of girls use dumb-bells to get color in their cheeks.” Bright One. “And lots of girls use color on their cheeks to get dumb-bells.” He’s Sure Of It “I just passed the ex-kaiser’s home and heard him singing.” “What was he singing?” “Ain't gonna reign no mo’!” Not Excessive ‘ Madam, you lost your thumb in this trolley accident all right, but how can you prove it was worth the four thousand dollars you are sueing the company for?” Judge, it was the thumb I kept my husband under.” He Could Read “You big bonehead,” shouted the construction superintendent to his Swede foreman, “I told you to fire that man and you hit him with an axe.” ’ Yell, boss, dose axe, she have sign, ‘for fire only.’ ” Just as Good Waiter. “Will you have pie?” Miss Jones. Is it compulsory-” Walter. “Huh?” Miss Jones. “Is it compulsory?” Waiter. “Why, ah—we’re just out of compulsory, but we have some raspberry.”