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

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BIOGRAPHY OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. William Shakespeare was born in the reign of King Lear. He was the son of Macbeth, a Merchant of Venice, who was a just man and believed in giving Measure for M easure. Shakespeare's childhood was a solitary oneg he spent much of his time wandering in the lealless woods, listening to the lVinter'.s' Tale. In the reign of Henry VI., directly after that of King John, he went to Egypt, accompanied by Two Gentlemen of Verona, to visit the scenes of the historic and romantic lives of Antony and Cleopatra. While there, he met Romeo and Juliet, and was so captivated by the beauty and grace of the latter, a sister of H ainletf that he determined to Caesar from Romeo. Because of the interference of Othello, another rival, and also of Romeo, his love affair became a Comedy of Errors. In a 'l empcst of rage, he slew both his rivals, and returned to England with Juliet. They were married the Twelfth Night, and spent a pleasant honeymoon with the Merry Vlfives of hl'indsor. Juliet, however, was not quite as gentle as she looked, for she continually created Much Ado About Nothing, and poor Shakespeare was forced to attempt the Turning of the Shrew. However, in this case, L0ife's LCll?07'iS Lost, and he had to make the best of it. ' This part of his life was much like a troubled Midsunirner Nighfs Dream, so he returned to his native town, where he spent the rest of his days writing plays for the uplifting of future gen- erations. VVhile walking in the woods, he contracted a severe cold, which resulted in his death. He died with the words All's Well that Ends Well upon his lips. As YOU LIKE IT. C633

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WHAT HAVE I DONE? Sitting alone in the fast-fading light, Yes, all alone in the dusky twilightg Thinking,- how' many kind words did I say? How many burdens made lighter this day? Did I speak kindly when others spoke cross, Seeking the pure gold instead of the dross? Trying to be, not a cloud, but a ray? Whose burden have I made lighter this day? I wonder if some one was cheered by my smile, Or whether I've given a frown all the while? To whisper of evil have I said nay? Wliose burden have I made lighter this day? Ah, 'tis well for us all to consider .. I-Iow much better are kind words than bitter! How cheerful smiles help to brighten the wayl Whose burdens have I made lighter this day? ANNA LEE THRELKELD, '1o. S-S-S-S-S. ' Sally sat softly singing Someone, Seeing Sam Silverton sauntering slowly southward, she stopped. Sally, said Sam, severely, somebody said Silas Sullivan strolled Sallyward Saturday. So FU said Sally, sweetly. Silas Sullivan's soft, spoke Sam, shortly. Spouts silly songs! Send Silas sprinting, Sally. Sylvia Somerville suits such sapheads. She's spoonyf' Sally sat silent, strumming sweet strains. Say, sweetheart, sputtered Sam, Sally Silverton sounds swell. See? Sam,'l shrieked she, so sudden!-'stonishingly soli' Sam seemed satisfied. C675

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GRANDMOTHER'S ALBUM. What, my dear, you want to see that old album again ? It was my grandmother who spoke. Why, you have seen it at least a dozen times since you came to see me. I never thought when I collected those old pictures at dear old C. H. S. that a grandchild of mine would be so interested in them. However, I have more time now, and can explain about the people. You can't learn much about them by merely looking at the pictures. I brought the quaint old album, and seated myself beside grandmother. She attended C. H. S. in 1909, and, therefore, the costumes in the pictures seemed quite odd to me. Yes, this is the school itself. You notice that it leans slightly to one side. That is because the picture was taken in the fifth period when Herr D. had charge of the study hall. Oh, no, that isn't Stonewall Jackson, it is our History teacher ! NVell, well - so that picture reminds you of brother's 'long, slim, black pencil'-that man was the athletic instructor. How could you say that was Alice's Cheshire? That is the smiling face of Miss Kennedy. This little fat girl was Dotie Macklin -- she loved basket- ball, and nearly talked us all to death on the subjectf, And this good-natured-looking boy was VVill Cushing. who could ask more questions in one 'class than any one else could in a week. This is Guy Rowlettg we never knew how many hearts he had, for, although he was always losing one, he always had an- other to take its place. That was Mr. Cox. our principal. He was always smiling fexcept when he frownedj. VVhen he mounted the platform, every neck was craned as the pupils tried to see the expression on his face. Isn't that a funny picture? The girl had so much powder on her face that her features don't show at all-looks exactly like a cloud of dust, cloe5n't it? I never tell any one who that is, as I don't like to gossip. C693