Liverpool High School - Hiawathan Yearbook (Liverpool, NY)

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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

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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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seniors 4TH Row: Steve Ornian, Harry Barrett, William Chuby, George Irving, john Karl, Eugene Blanden, Warren Donahue, Courtley Taylor, Herman Yehle, James Kamosky, Donald Lindemayer SRD Row: Charles Crawford, Raymond Smith, Virginia Hawks, Dorothy Rounds, Mary King, Loretta Duerr, Anna Daucher, Betty Michaels, Anne Kuppel, Lena DeNeve, Laura Manwarren, Rita Switts, Kate Leaf, Henry VViegand. George Yager. ZND ROW: Robert Parsons, Margaret Ross, Virginia Cole, Helen Hounder, Mary Knapp, Katherine Therre, Adelaide Kimman, Vera Kentnar, Phyllis Damon, Beatrice Munger, Ruth Wiegand, Marion Fingland, Willard Bahn. IST Row: Carol Strong, Betty Scholl, Mary Hamlin, Elizabeth Henes, Mary Adams, Ellen Keefe, Helen Heid, Margaret Ames, Eleanor Ames, Harold Mathys. President ...,... . . . Vice-President .... Secretary ..,....,.. Treasurer . ......,. 4 . Assistant- Treasurer .... Graphic Reporter .... Class Colors .... Class Flower .........,... . . 4Harry Barrett ..,......MaryKing . 4Elizabeth Michaels . . 4 ,Elizabeth Henes . . . , 4 . .Ellen Keefe . 4 ,Elizabeth Henes . , . 4 .Blue and Silver . .The Forget-me-not A Seniofs Memories HE WAY Barney Thoman came home without a shirt or necktieg it seemed that Ruth NViegand wanted the tie for her rabbit, and the girls wanted pieces of the shirt for souvenirs. The worry of the boys who were in Gene Blan- den's room, when fifteen minutes of hard pound- ing on the door failed to awaken him. The way Kate Leaf, a milkman's daughter, drank Coffee all the time. The burlesque entertainment displayed by Bob Parsons and George Irving on the bus, while on the way back to VVashington from Annapolis. Page Sixteen The hundreds of post cards that Harry Barrett purchased to bring home to Helen Tooley. The collar button that Mr. Tuttle lost and Mr. Buell had to find. George Penfields amusing way of drawling and his big beautiful smile. George Yager acting as personal aide to Mr. and Mrs. Denny. The airplane ride that Coach Denny and George Yager took on Easter Sunday. The day we went to Mount Vernon and forgot Harold Mathys, only to have him sent alone on