Hamden Hall Country Day School - Perennial Pine Yearbook (New Haven, CT)

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Z' THE AMERICAN EAGLE I am the American eagle. I stand for justice and democracy. Many men are fighting and dying right this moment for the things for which I stand. You will see my picture on every piece of American currency. I also designate the rank of a colonel in the United Stated Army. Many things are named after me, one of which is the Eagle Squadron,c group of American pilots flying for the Royal Air Force. I am selected asnthe symbol of America because of my bravery,nobility of appearance,and strength. My naturaliubitct is the Rocky Mountains. I am king among birds and among all animals in America. Almost every flagstaff is topped with my image. My picture was on the 1812 National Standard. Many battles have been fought to uphold my glory. Brave heroes such as Ser- geant York and Theodore Roosevelt have become famous fighting for me. As for my own life, it is quite lonely. Certainly there is no more desolate section of our country than the Rockies. I am very different from other birds. While some birds fight, I hold myself aloof except for defense. I eat flesh,which is perhaps my only bad char- acteristicgbut then you,yourself,eat cows,lambs, and other animals. I am a large bird,having a Wingspan 1 which enables me to cover the three thousand miles from Maine to California in a flight. My America is the best nation in the world. She has everything that other countries have,p1us demo- cratic ways of her own. Over all this I must watch with myueagle eye.n In my claws I carry the arrows of defense and the laurel of victory. Yes, I am truly a fearless birdgand this is a fearless country. Bill Tremblay Grade VIII DEEP THOUGHTS I sat before the dancing fire, Engrossed in thoughts so deep, And as it slowly faded,faded--- I succumbed to sleep. Barbara Miller '45