Hermon DeKalb Central School - Demon Yearbook (De Kalb Junction, NY)

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the Washington among the one WASHINGTON TRIP The Senior class of 1955 departed from DeKalb Junction 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, April 7, 1955« Most of us spent sleepless night as we were excited and for many of us it a a our first real train ride. We arrived in New York at 7 15 Friday morning. We were all tired and hungry but there was no time for breakfast so we boarded the train for Washington® We arrived in Washington at 12:30 P.M. and were met bv a Van Zile bus which took us directly to the Willard Hotel where we were to stay during our visit; in Washington. Friday afternoon our guide, Roy Campbell, took us to the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Here we saw the pro- cess of moneymaking. There was money all over the place; More than we shall ever see again. Next we went to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A guide took us through each part of the building and showed us the many ways by which criminals are apprehended. Friday night we had the evening to ourselves to go tb the movies, to swim or just to go sightseeing. On Saturday, April ninth, we visited Monument which is 555 feet high. We were million peoule who go through this building per year. Next we went through the White House. Characteristic of the White House are large, beautiful chandeliers which reflect rays of light through the room. After that we vent to Arlington National Cemetery and saw the changing of the guard in front of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We toured through Fort Alexandria, Virginia. Next we went to Mount Vernon, the home of George and Martha Washington, This place is the same as it was when our first President lived there. The next place we visited was the George Washington Masonic Memorial, dedicated by the Masons to the Masonic Order. Saturday evening most of us went to an informal dance at the Willard Hotel and enjoyed such dances as the Bunny Hop. Sunday, April tenth, all Protestants were invited to. attend Sunrise Services at the Arlington Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery, The Catholics went to the Franciscan Monastery. Others went to the Presbyterian Church that President Dwight D. Eisenhower attends. Sun- day afternoon we all went to the zoo, Sunday evening we went to the Lincoln Memorial. Next we went to the Airport where it is estimated a plane lands or takes off every three minutes. Monday, April eleventh we went to the Jefferson Mem- orial, facing the White House. After that we went through the Smithscniah Institute where we saw such things as the Wright Brother s plane, the first to ever fly. We all hated to leave Washington but we had to leave for New York at 2:00 P.M.

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New York City Trip Twenty tired Seniors and the two advisors arrived in New York City on April eleventh at 6:00 p.m. We were taken by bus to the Taft Hotel where we left our suit cases and went to Longely's Cafeteria for supper. From there we went to Madison Square Garden for Ringling Brothers, Bdrnum and Bailey Circus. Here we saw Emmett Kelly, which was a thrill for most of us. At the end of the performance, there was the Grand Parade. Their theme this year was the months of the year. For each month they had a special float and costumes. It was a beautiful parade, and we all enjoyed it tremen- dously. Tuesday morning after breakfast, we took the sub- way and ferry to the Statue of Liberty. We learned from our guide that this was a gift from France. Many of us climbed the spiral stairs that led to the crown. An elevator was there to carry the ones who didn't wish to climb all the way. 'Jhen we reached the head we looked out Miss Liberty's Crown at New York City. After leaving the Statue of Liberty we visited the Empire State Building, the tallest building in the world. We took elevators to the 102nd floor, and from there we had a picturesque view of N. Y. C. After lunch we went to the Museum of Natural History. This was a large building and a very interesting one. Tuesday night we went to Shubert's theatre for the Broadway Show, Can- Can$ most of the boys enjoyed,it, Wednesday morning we took the bus to the United Nations Buildings, Rockefellow Plaza, and the N. B. C. Studio. Wednesday afternoon was left free. It was raining so no one went to Coney Island or the ball game. Many went with friends to such places as New Jersey and Brooklyn. Wednesday night there was a dance at the Hotel New Yorker, which most of the students attended. Thursday morning we went on a bus tour of the city. We visited St. Patrick's Cathedral. From there we rode through Harlem and Chinatown and then on to the N. B, C, studio to watch the television show Feather Your Nest with Bud Collier. Thursday afternoon we went shopping at Macy's, which is the largest department store in the world. Here we spent most of our money. Thursday night we went to Radio City Music Hall to see the Easter Pageant and the movie, The Glass Slipper. After the Easter Pageant, which was very colorful and impressive, there was a stage performance by the Rockettes, and an enjoyable mock Easter Parade by trained dogs. We left for home at TOs +O Thursday night, and arr- ived in DeKalb at lOsOO a.m ,all tired out, but with many pleasant memories of our trip.

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ADVISB.TO THE JUNIORS Melburn Aldous------------We advise Melburn to keep is weld- ing courses because he may meed it someday for his car. Helen Watson--------------Don't start packing yet, the trip doesn't start until next year. Phyllis Foley-------------We advise Phyllis to stick to her record of going with one fellow at a time as she has been doing lately. Mary Popple— --------------We advise Mary to continue school to keep up with a certain guy, who is studying engineering. Nadine Warren-------------We advise Nadine to keep up with her homemaking courses. You can use them when high school is out. Mary Durham---------------We advise Mary to check her addresses for Natural Bridge, so as not to make the mistake of writ- 1 , ing Natural Bride. Loean Barr----------------We advise Loean to try getting in earlier at night. Marilyn Cobb--------------We advise Marilyn to buy a telescope so she can see the moon better. Mary Seymour--------------We advise Mary not to let her Irish brouge get the best of her. Whatever you do, don't let the commericial teacher get anymore Irish. Elaine Bishop-,-----------We advise Elaine to shower more stu- dents at school with her friendly, quiet, and thoughtful characteristics. Pat Conant----------------We advise Pat not to study so hard and look for some other kind of entertainment. Donald Fenlong------------We advise Donald to only play on the school basketball team next year. Sam McCombs------------- We hope that you won't have as much trouble with your teeth next year. Dental work costs money.