Liverpool High School - Hiawathan Yearbook (Liverpool, NY)

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Why Should Seniors Go To Washington? HIS IS station PAST broadcasting from the office of LHS. VVe have with us today nine past presidents of senior classes who will talk on the subject: 'fVVhy Seniors should go to Wash- ington. First, we will have the president of the Class of 1930, who is Frank Hoar. I think the Seniors of LHS should go to Wash- ington because it gives the student a better under- standing of government organization and opera- tion by offering an opportunity to connect studied facts with the actual governmental de- partments. The historical places visited leave the student with a permanent mental picture to associate with each place as reference made to it. In working together to raise funds for the trip, the students learn to work together for a common cause. The trip itself develops self- reliance, initiative and promptness. Next We have Margaret I-Iamlin Zogg of the Class of 1931. The reasons why I think the Seniors of 1939 should take the Washington trip are: The Class is gotether to have a good time for one week after having worked together for four years. It gives the students a chance to get acquainted with the Governmental buildings and their surroundings. It gives the class as a whole a chance to cooperate together for a worthy cause and many times it has brought the students closer together as better friends. G. Bayard Hanford of the class of 1932 will now give his reasons. I well remember the day that this remark was made by one of our Seniors as we stood in the Senate Gallery. So it's really like that. For in those few days that we were in Wash- ington, governments and history were coming to life for that person and all the rest of the class. The results of those preceding years of study were being crystalized in our minds to something de- finite, tangible and unforgetable. History, civics and social science were raised far above the level of mere textbook memorizing. It seemed as though the city were a great labor- atory where we could actually see the workings of our government, and is well-known among our foremost educated that there is no substitute for laboratory work and visual education where the student gets first-hand information for himself. But one's political education is not the only thing benefited. The scientifically-minded students find much of interest in the National Museum, Smithsonian Institute, Bureau of Page Fourteen Standards, and others. VVhile those interested in art would appreciate the exhibits in the Cor- coran Art Gallery. Of course, many advantages are evident to al- most anyone who stops to consider the question I have merely tried to emphasize these points more strongly. And so, you who are now Seniors -work hard for the trip, study hard for gradua- tion-they will be well worth your time and eff- ort. I will now introduce to you Robert O'Brien, the president of the class of 1933. f'Each year arises the question of the advis- ability and possibility of the Senior trip to Wash- ington. I believe that the benefits gained by every student making the trip, overshadow by far any difficulties experienced in meeting the financial requirements. The trip is not merely a pleasure jaunt, its principal object is educational and the city of Washington with its functions is enough to im- press even the most vacuous mind. The visit to Washington enables each student to see first hand the machinery of government in action and brings about a more complete under- standing of our government than any history book could ever accomplish. The beauty and strength of its buildings and memorials is typical of the greatest nation on earth and as long as its future citizens are con- vinced of this it will be the greatest nation on earth. i Raymond Hamlin of the class of 1934 will now give his reasons. The Junior class of 1938 should keep before them the Washington trip of 1939. Of course, some few will believe it is out of their reach. These few will shirk their class responsibilities and will be a hinderance, but to you who are ambitious, and willing to work, let me urge you to keep faith with the Washington trip. The true worth of this trip is not only its edu- cational value, but it has several others. It gives inspiration, for who isn't thrilled to walk the paths that George Washington did or stand be- fore the Lincoln Memorial and remember with malice toward none. The class at this time really gets acquainted, for until now they have been cooperating and striving to earn money. On this trip they form friendships and even experience their first days away from home, perhaps a little homesick. In fact, this trip binds the high school days into one

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The Brush and Pallette Club INCE THE Brush and Pallette Club was organized in 1930, it has gone far in benefit- ing it's members and the whole school. This has been possible because of the willing help of Mrs. Allen and the officers of the club. The present officers are: President, Harriet Dawley, Vice-president, Jeanne Stier, Secretary and Treasurer, Ethel Yehle, Social Chairman, Alice NVright. There is one accomplishment this club is part- icularly proud of. It is the only club that has eitertained socially. On May 19 of this year, The Brush and Pallette Club held an exhibit to which the faculty, Board of Education and their wives were invited. Others who are interested in the work were also invited. Each club member was allowed to show any- thing they wished. This included plates from their term's work, relief projects, eighteen inch cardboard dolls, dressed in clothes designed and made by the Art Club girls, soap sculpture which was done by the grade students and a luncheon set with Mexican designs done in crayonex by Ethel Yehle. Paper plates painted in various designs and colors were used as a border for the front of the room. There were also several draw- ings of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs made by Ethel Dudde and Carol Kies of the 6-2 grade. This exhibit was a great success as we hoped it would be. We, the present members of The Brush and Pallette Club hope that the future members will derive as much pleasure and learn- ing from this club as we have. Commercial Club HE LIVERPOOL High School Commercial Club ended a successful season with a picnic at Hiawatha Point the first week in June. The Club has had weekly meetings consisting of various types of programs. We never knew what was to come next. First, a debate, then a spelldown, then a play. And even Mr. Beahan consented to give us some of his valuable time. By the way, did you see the poster exhibit in Miss Decker's room? ln an effort to raise money for the long-awaited trip to Sherrill, New York, to visit the Oneida Community model offices, the club held a food sale at Bassett 81 Godard's in May. The money received from this sale together with the money collected from dues helped to pay for the trip and the pins. Those who are entitled to their pins are: Mary Adams, Louise Albro, Betty Barrett, Jeanette Decker, Lena De Neve, David Henes, Elizabeth Henes, Kathryn Hosey, Ellen Keefe, Jack La Rue, Georgianna Michaud, Helen Miller, Arlene Reck, Margaret Ross, Arlene Seeburger, Betty Street, Jean Weller, Norma Weller, Dorothy Rounds, Dorothy Egloff, and Luella Ball. We are looking forward to an even more suc- cessful season next year. Glee Club N FEBRUARY 10, the Girl's Glee Club presented the operetta Margie Goes Modern with the president, Loretta Duerr, as the main character, Margie. The operetta was a. huge success and many compliments were given the girls who took part. The Glee Club this year has gained two new members. To gain membership, girls must have a certain quality and musical training. Members and officers composing this group are: President, Loretta Duerr, Secretary, Ruth Frank, and Treasurer, Mary King. Other members are: Jane Brewester, Phyllis Damon, Alice Wright Betty Glahn, Geraldine Sharp, Jeanette Bur- dick, Betty Scholl, Paulette Crane, Wilma King, Evelyn Nichols, Helen Yehle, Hazel Clay, Betty Pease, Margaret Wackerle, Jane Robin- son, Laurel Manwarren, Eleanor Gettman. Page Thirteen

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Why Should Seniors Go To Washington? Cont'd big book, that is somewhat like life itself. The class worked and played together. I know that even we, the class of 1934, are still grateful to all the people who helped us reach our goal. So we in turn will stand by you and help you shoulder your burdens. We have seen and know! The struggle may be difficult, the rewards arelasting memories. I ask isn't that life? From the Class of 1935 we have their president, Jane Parsons. What do I think of the juniors planning to go to Washington in their Senior year? As a former senior who has had the pleasure of taking this trip, I can only say f'Don't miss it, Juniors. Next to graduation it is the high- light of your four years in high school and is well worth any sacrihce you may have to make to attain it. I believe really seeing the things you have studied and read about makes a lasting impres- sion and adds the finishing touch to the know- ledge you have received in the class room. Then too, the good times you have together and the amusing incidents that happen will always be something to reminisce about. I hope that LHS will always be able to send her Senior class On to Washington. We are unable to have the president of the class of 1936 with us today, but the vice-president Betty Hopper, will give us her ideas on why Seniors should go to Washington. Did you ever sweat and steam about the dress that just wouldn't hang right for that trip? Did you ever tread around on burning feet shopping for that suit that could be bought for just a few of those bills out of an already strained pocket- book? Did you call him about two hours early on Good Friday morning to be sure he had enough time to eat a good breakfast, one that would last him until dinner time on the train? Did you slip a few extra meals of hamburger over on Dad in order to get a little from the grocery money?And the last thing, did you kiss him good-bye and wave your arm nearly off? Sure you did! Everyone of you that has ever sent his pride and joy on that trip knew it would be worth while. It's something none of us can ever forget, may- be its because it enriches our lives with know- ledge we couldn't possibly possess any other way. Perhaps it is because the starved years of emo- tional adolescence absorb an experience of this kind with such avid fervor. Perhaps it is worth while as we are thanking our mind for making such a tremendous effort to make this trip possible. Of course it's worth all your conniving. It was a grand gesture, Mom and Dad and thanks, our eternal thanks, you were grand as only Moms and Dads can be. The president of the class of 1937, Harold Schriener is now approaching to give his reasons. The VVashington trip should be taken defin- itely. It is a trip of interests to the students. Through this trip the seniors learn how the government is functioned and also get a better idea as to how the laws of the country are made. On and before the trip we learn how to get along with our fellow-students and it enables us to learn how to conduct ourselves in social life. Many people go through life without a chance to visit VVashington. In the future take advantage of such a wonder- ful trip and start for this achievement in your Freshman year. Good luck to you Seniors of 1939 for a grand Washington trip. We will now give you the last representative of the classes that have graduated before us. This is the president of the class of 1938, Harry Barr- Ctt. The present Junior class should go to Wash- ington because they deserve the trip as much as any of the preceding classes did. Furthermore, it is a trip that will be of educational value to them, and it will mean more to them by going with their class-mates than if they were to make the trip individuallyg it is something that will always live in their memory. It gives the student something to look forward to and will make him work harder to get better marks to that he will keep up with the other students. They should go to Washington not only as a patriotic duty, but as a class trip in which each student completes his high school education since he becomes familiar with our beautiful national government buildings the workings of our gov- ernment, and the views of scenic beauty unsur- passed on this trip. I would like to thank the past presidents for coming here today and giving their reasons on this subject. Page Fifteen