Knox School - Rose Leaves Yearbook (Nissequogue, NY)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY 66 ENOX we hate to leave you, but its time for us to part -and so another unforgettable year has come and gone. Remember that Hrst day that we were back? Friend greeting friend-and the Sixth Formers conscious of the fact that the senior parlor was theirs alone. Some had worked longer and harder than others, but all were united in the proud sense of ownership. As school settled down to routine work, the parlor was a line place for moments of relaxation. And our Sunday form meeting with Miss VVood and Harriett presiding were fun-sometimes even the collection of demerits had its thrills, How fast that fall term flew by! Soon Thanksgiving vacation was over, and thenl Who of our class will ever forget that day when we heard the word going around- Our class rings are here. We were excited-and proud to have the privilege of flashing them everytime someone looked in our direction. Then suddenly Christmas was here with par- ties being planned. Shortly before we left for home, the seniors gave a party to which the Fifth Formers were invited. A grab bag of presents, games, and refreshments gave us all a good send off. Back again from vacation, looking forward to Carnival. But the really memorable event for us during that winter term was the senior pledge. A candlelighted room, hushed voices, and serious eyes all were noticeable as the pledge was taken. Mrs. Houghton Hrst gave it to Harriett, who in turn administered it to each senior individually. Afterwards, Mrs. Houghton, Mrs. Phinney, and Miss Vlfood gave us memorable talks inspiring us with hope and courage to face life wisely. In April, after spring vacation, the College Preparatory Seniors were welcomed into the Senior Parlor. They had worked hard for they honor, and the privilege was a just recompense for their perserverance. These new members of the official senior class were given the pledge, and so they too' truly felt themselves members of the graduating class. In May, the entire class took part in the impressive ring ceremony. Mrs. Houghton placed a senior ring on each girl's Hnger to symbolize her love and loyalty for Knox. Meanwhile all during this year the seniors had been busy with class hnances. Eskimo pies had been sold on Tuesdays and Thurs- days in the bread and milk room. At Christ- mas time beautiful linen handkerchiefs had found read.y sale when they were displayed in the senior parlor. A little later a senior din- ner was given where members of the senior class proved themselves successful cooks and waitresses. After the dinner a free movie cut the collection of demerits had its thrills. May Day! Who'll ever forget what fun that was? Seniors cutting classes, wearing lipstick, and performing daring and forbidden acts. The special tables for seniors were given us that day. lvhen alumnae weekend rolled around in the middle of May we began to think of our- selves in their places-when we could come back to see our dear old Alma Mater. Then the last Sunday in May as the Senox sailed out from shore we all truly realized, perhaps for the first time, that this was our graduation ap- proaching, and that soon we had to leave. , One of the most beautiful remembrances will be the night of lantern parade in which all forms participated. Tradition, yes, and may it live on and on! As graduation weekend came, the strain of exams over, excitement reigned high. Class day with its humorous and solemn events passed, paving the way for the morrow-and graduation. The next day as the diplomas were handed out, the joy in all our hearts was tinged with sorrow at leaving. Yes, another year has come and gone and so to the 1943 seniors we say, Keep up the old traditions, introduce new ones-make them se- cure, and make your love of Knox a founda- tion for the next ones when they come -and Senox make your voyage next year as glori- ously as you did this year.

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