Macfarland High School - Fabella Yearbook (Bordentown, NJ)

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A most revered symbol of our democratic ideals is the capitol building in Washington. With its imposing dome it commands the complete attention of all. One has only to contemplate this massive yet expressively beautiful structure to realize what a deeply founded, unanimously supported, and perfectly liberal government it embodies. The construction of this magnificient edifice, which reposes on a plateau 80 ft. above the level of the Potomac River, was begun in 1793. After George Washington laid the cornerstone, there followed a series of extensions, renovations, and decorations until in 1865 the building was crowned with a bronze statue personifying Freedom. It weathered the internal and external storms of a nation, slowly but steadily seeking to come into its own as the greatest nation on earth. In 1812 from our wat with England, the country emerged triumphant, and from the Civil War, whose fierceness almost made the Union crumble, it emerged as the conquerer. The Capitol building contains many features which are in- teresting to the entire populace. Its dimensions are very striking- length 751 feet, width 350 feet, height 287 feet 5 inches. Twenty- four columns of Corinthian architecture add charm to the central portico which is flanked by many fine statues. An interesting bronze door, depicting the life and career of Columbus in relief. is in the very center of the central portico. Through this door one may enter the rotunda above which the dome rises. Via the northern door of the rotunda one may pass to the Supreme Court Chamber, from there one may continue to the Senate Chamber and to the House of Representatives. Statuary Hall is quite an inspiring place, containing memorials made to distinguished Amer- icans, and it probably instills into the many, many people who visit it the desire to do some extraordinary work so that they may have a memorial in this solemn, dignified room. One may say that the Capitol building is to Americans the pivot of their lives. Wfhat happens in the Capitol building has a great influence on our destinies and careers. The democratic, pacific, calm decisions made in the Capitol insure for us eternally Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, the three rights of I all men' CATHERINE BAGo AUMINISTRATIUN E61

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I i xc' SCH Q QFWQQ, O 6' , 9 . QOL Purovl ROBERT M. OBERHOLSER PH. B., M. A. Franklin and Marshall University of Pennslyvania Superintendent of Schools At this time of national crisis, our high school graduates are confronted not only with more op- portunities than formerly but also with deeper responsibilities to utilize these opportunities to help preserve the democratic way of life, which comes to us as a precious heritage from our fore- fathers. It is our earnest hope that we have been able to better prepare you, during the past few years, to meet these responsibilities with fortitude, courage, and a firm belief in our Democracy. w A o E' J' X2 'fn m g -s 4 ,og Q' 0 K3 ANNA T. BURR B. C. S., B. S. in ED., ED. M. Trenton Normal School Swarthmore College Rider College. Rutgcrs University Principal of High School Do not let the pleasures of today blind your vision so that you can not see the larger happiness that will result in the future from the achievement of work well done. The richest rewards of school work are to be found in your useful and purposeful occupation throughout life itself. The lessons you have learned in school will in some measure de- termine your usefulness in society in the years to come. By attaining your highest possibilities you are Hlling your place in life. Your best is expected of you all. l8Il