Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Falmouth, MA)

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LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL Twenty-nine Washington Hi-Lights Shirley Landers N OW it can be told! Many of those ex- periences during those thrilling days and nights we spent on that long-awaited trip to Washington, New York, Annapolis, and Shenandoah are recorded in this diary: April 4 5:30 P. M. found our excited little band gathered at the dock in Boston amid towering piles of luggage, frantic chaperons, and hurry- ing porters . . . Finally we were aboard . . . the S. S. Portsmouth drew out of the harbor with a deafening blast of her whistle, and we were on our way . . . Supper aboard ship was a novel experience and a few of our members were mildly seasick . . . The evening was spent in walking the deck, dancing, or playing cards . . . at 9:00 we went through the canal . . . This was marked by much yelling, tooting of horns, and school songs . . . Falmouth was lusty but outnumbered . . . Finally to bed in those cubbyholes they call staterooms ... We were much chagrined to see that our carefully packed clothes looked as if they had been well stirred with a pitchfork. April 5 Early the next morning (5:30 in fact) found our more rugged members hanging over the rail, eager to see the skyline of New York. Breakfast was welcomed by our haggard and hungry group and soon we arrived at the dock where busses awaited us . . . The long but in- teresting bus ride included a ride through the Holland tunnel and glimpses of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland . . . highlight of the morning was a ferry boat ride across the Delaware . . . luncheon at Maryland was fol- lowed by a visit to Annapolis . . . This was ac- companied by much fluttering of hearts among the girls (all in vain however) . . . The beauti- ful Annapolis Cathedral, the crypt of John Paul Jones, and the enormous swimming pool left a lasting impression in our minds. Avid camera fans snapped many pictures here. At 5:30 we arrived at Hotel Ebbitt, weary but en- thusiastic, and got ready for dinner. The even- ing was spent in various ways — walks, movies, and especially listening to Tommy Dorsey who was playing in Washington attracted everyone. April 6 Rising early, we all piled into our busses for a glimpse of famous Mt. Vernon . . . The beau- tiful lawns and gardens, and especially the marvelous view of the Potomac were soothing to our winter-weary eyes . . . Next we visited the tomb of The Unknown Soldier at Arling- ton National Cemetery . . . awestruck by the solemnity of the scene, we watched the guard as he paced deliberately back and forth, im- passive under the stares of the gaping crowd . . . After lunch we started off once more re- freshed and invigorated ( that is, until we dis- covered that our next stop was the Washing- ton monument). We WALKED up and down . . . We were to regret this in the next few hours when the strain began to show ... To the Ebbitt for dinner . . . Then we visited the Congressional Library, enjoying its beauty and splendor in spite of aching feet . . . Swimming at the Shoreham pool or movies completed our evening. April 7 (Immune to sleep by this time). We were off for the Franciscan Monastery where a guide showed us the religious shrines, imitation cata- combs, and beautiful paintings . . . Here, as everywhere, everyone took pictures and bought souvenirs . . . The F. B. I. provided the next tour of interest . . . Here we saw damning evi- dence of famous murders under glass cases, looked upon the weapons of such notorious criminals as John Dillinger and Pretty Boy’’ Floyd, and examined the finger print files . . . Next to the Bureau of Printing and Engraving where, well-guarded, we looked down upon dazzling sheets of ten dollar bills . . . Workers were nonchalantly counting and piling them in stacks of a hundred . . . The Supreme Court was first on our afternoon program and we were duly impressed by the building where the nine old men” ponder the nation ' s problems . . . The Capitol, of course, was the highlight of the day, with the Senate following a close second . . . We were allowed to sit in the Sen- ate for several unforgettable moments . . . Back to the hotel again where we freshened up for a gay evening.

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Thirty THE LA WRENCI AN — 1941 April 8 Bags packed early, we once more boarded our busses. Our first stop was the famous Mellen Art Institute, followed by the Wash- ington Cathedral. We were shown through its seven chapels, several of which are still be- ing built, and heard a very interesting lecture on its history . . . The Pan-American building was fascinating with its tropical gardens, gay parrots, and interesting displays . . . Next we viewed the beautiful rooms of the White House, admiring the lovely furnishings inside and well-kept grounds outside . . . Ate our last meal at the hotel, and, feeling genuinely sorry to leave, packed our things into the bus for our afternoon’s ride ... At the Washington airport we saw huge TWA planes and were allowed to view the control room . . . our last view of Washington . . . and after passing through the beautiful countryside of Virginia, we r eached the Skyline Drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains ... Its thrilling hair pin curves and the majestic view were never to be forgotten . . . Eardrums throbbing from the altitude, we reached the highest point of the drive where we got out to look at the farmlands miles be- low us . . . We finally arrived at Shenandoah Inn . . . After a dinner of chicken and fresh vegetables, we were shown through the cav- erns . . . The vari-colored rock formations and mysterious caves were all explained to us bv our guide who also pointed out the effect of blue and rose lights on the underground river . . . Early to bed for once. April 9 Another tedious bus ride . . . After passing through more beautiful countryside, we ar- rived at Frederick, Maryland. Here we saw ' ?he famous Barbara Frietchie house and ate luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel . . . Our next thrill was a visit to the famous Gettys- burg Battlefields where our guide showed us points of interest . . . Travel-stained and w ' eary, we arrived at the Yorktowm Hotel where we freshened up, enjoyed a good dinner, and spent the evening as we chose. April 10 Off again for another long morning ' s ride . . . after luncheon w ' e w r ent to Valley Forge w ' here we heard the famous chimes, saw ' the beautiful chapel and the many cannon sta- tioned at different points along the roads . . . On our way again . . . Arrived at the Taft Hotel in New York for dinner . . . There we thrilled to the music of Frankie Masters and got lost in the endless maze of corridors . . . The evening was free and we enjoyed every minute of it until 2:00 o’clock when we w-ist fully said good night to the glitter and gleam of Broadway. April 11 Morning free (thank goodness); caught up on lost sleep or went shopping — breakfast at the Automat and luncheon at the Taft, after w ' hich w ' e boarded busses for a farewell tour of New York . . . This included a spooky glimpse of Chinatown and a look at the Bow ' ery, East River, and Harlem. At 5:30 w r e found our- selves once more aboard the .S’. S. Portsmouth . . . Ate dinner with less upsetting results than before and enjoyed a hectic evening . . . Re- tired at 1:30 A. M. April 12 Arising at 4:00 in the morning, w ' e were very much disgusted to find ourselves fogbound and likely to stay that way for some time . . . We made the best of the situation and those who had money wired home to their parents of their predicament . . . After w ' hat seemed centuries, w r e arrived at Boston five hours late . . . Somehow ' we kept awake long enough to get home from there and went to bed for a much needed sleep . . . Tired but happy. LA WRENCI AN ADVISERS Arlene Sheehan, Adelaide Hildreth, Kathleen Arenovski, Barbara Follansbee