Covington High School - Lest We Forget Yearbook (Covington, KY)

Page 60 text:

THE COURT OF HENRY VIII. It was not a visit to Caldon Low, neither was it a Midsum- mer Nighfs Dream, but - and you may believe it or not, As You Lilac' It-a real interview with a few of Shakespeare's most famous heroes and heroines, who, we thought, had perished cen- turies ago. Although we have seen them often, we did not recog- nize them until last evening, when Ophelia and I were out for a stroll on Garrard Avenue. After walking a short distance, we reached a deserted spot which most young people like to shun and from which Ophelia and I were ready to flee: but, hearing voices within, we turned and entered the place .to see who it could be that would remain in such a lonely place until so late an hour. VVe entered a large building and passed up several flights of steps and down a long hall until we came to a small room whence the voices proceeded, and there we found assembled ten of the faith- ful few. Occupying the high seat was King Henry VIII., Whose domineering power extended over the entire group -- and farther! Near him was seated Puck, whose mischievous blue eyes fixed a tantalizing gaze upon discouraged Romeo, seated in the farthest corner, his dark eyes filled with disappointment. Accomplished Portia and most learned Hamlet were debating with Katlmrme and Beatrice upon a popular subject of the day: and, although the former held the stronger points in the discussion, it was plainly seen that the temper and wit of the latter would be vic- torious. Aside from these was Cleopatra, who has such a charm for the stronger sex, entertaining Iago with a Discourse on Eti- quette, and last, but not least, was Desdemona, whose bewitching smile is so admired, urging them all to make haste, as there was much to be done before leaving that loved spot. Romeo raised a Lo7'c'r's Comfplaint, which received quite a little sympathy from those present. as with most of them I.0t'e's Labofs Lost. A very heated discussion followed, which might have had serious results but for a ready jest of Puckls' which changed all into laughterg and, as Allis lVell that Ends Vlfellu, we do not censure Romeo for his unwise complaint. C607

Page 59 text:

belongs to yo', clat's yours. Jes' like ole Granny Madge dat sits by her window an, sews. She lubs dem beautiful green hills, an' dey are hers, eben if de title done be way oi' in a dark safe some- whar. Now, I'se been lub'n de prettiest gal, wid a true lub fo' a long time, an' I'se powerful lonely now, an' I done know whether she's mine or not. Cally smiled a roguish smile. I 'spec' I bettah rendah to Cmsah de things dat are Caesah's, and she put both her chubby hands in his. Julius Caesar was overjoyed. Mah ambitions am appeasedf' PIAROLD INSKEEP, '10, f Rv, lull X591

Page 61 text:

Beatrice then entertained them with a Comedy of E1'raf's which she had encountered in Freshman English in a high schoolg and, as some of her remarks burned our ears, Ophelia and I began our retreat. We were not at a very great distance when we heard King Henry reminding them that they had gathered there for the purpose of discussing the works of the fairies of the realm, At that Ophelia and I departed as swiftly as possible, for we had a particular interest in those fairies, and did not wish to hear any more. 'But this is all Much Ado About Nothing, for that noble ten was none other than the Faculty of C. H. S. on the night after examination. PERDITA, ,I2. ,rr Aim WI 5' I 3: f'!'?' . 'i 'wire' .wp ' I , 1 mr'?g'3'??'Zff'fQ1L' g A s- ' ' M '-N.-E'i? 'l Qggivi!l r- f tfxi 'i '- M! RBRIH:A5E+! 5Plmn-rrvu C619