Ossining High School - Wizard Yearbook (Ossining, NY)

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HE court! A melee of multitudinous faces, distorted and splendid forms, drab and gay colors, shabby sacks and sturdy coats of mail-such was the gathering of the monarch of old! Gathered about the entrance of the vast hall stand- The Serfs, clad in the dowdy rags of their station, obsequious in their gazes at the others. Looks of longing are cast from their dark eyes, their fawning gestures greet the supercilious expressions of their immediate superiors- The Pages, a gregarious group of fresh-cheeked lads, outwardly'subdued by the instructions of their exacting task-mistresses. They Hit silently hither and yon, obeying the commands of the ladies, then stand in open-mouthed admiration of their next in station- Squires, decked in the multi-colored emblems of their heroes, all whispering vocif- erously to gain precedence for the deeds of the men-of-war they serve. Words pour from their mouths till they are gazed upon with askance by the- Knights, clad in shining armor glorified by gay plumes and ladies' tokens. Their stance is decorous, each aware of his revered position yet humble in self-regard. Each is planning in his secret self bolder deeds of valor, more dutiful homage to the- Lords, the epitome of grace and integrity, their gazes sweeping this vast multitude of their subjects tolerantly, ever mindful of the responsibility invoked by their exalted position, they exchange views for the betterment of society, this vast assemblage being their aim in this life of charity and chivalry. The Assembly! Suspended aloft in the huge hall stand- The Chippies, subdued by the magnitude of the throng, yet imbued with a restless straining to view their sagacious superiors. They are tense and expectant, awaiting that great day when, shorn of all the naivete that their name connotes, they will advance their rank to that of- Freshmen, an unabashed group of grinning lads and lassies, outwardly awed by the solemnity of the occasion, but each concealing a roguish bag of pranks. They crane their necks to catch glimpses of those fortunates next in rank- Sophomores, caught in the throes of love of mischief and growing pains of maturity, they voice diverse views as to the efficacy of the varied plays, triumphs, setbacks on the gym floor the previous night. The volume of such arguments mounts until the sage sophs are silenced by the questioning glances of the- juniors, enhanced by their exalted position of upperclassmen, cloaked in an aura of future greatness. Their repartee is subdued, each vaguely cognizant of that final goal of the front row position. All gaze frontward at their favored heroes and heroines and plan the great day when their shoulders will assume the grave responsibilities of the- Seniors, stalwart, splendid, serene, their eyes enveloping the sea of faces amiably, assuredly. Their dignity of conduct upholds the worthy line of traditions they have been entrusted to carry on, theirs is to rule, to introduce and develop sage innovation, to carry the spirit of their school and alma mater to heights sublime-to mold and master this multitude of varied classes, personalities, potentialities.

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l . f ii i W, , MS? .Y xv? WE THANK YOU TRUE friend is a rarity, a treasure to be prized. He must be sympathetic in time of trouble, congratulatory in time of triumph, and ever-ready to be of assistance in time of need. Our Class has had the good fortune to acquire such a friend. For three wonderful years, at proms, elections, and meetings, Mr. Exton was there smoothing out petty diffi- culties, assuming the brunt of the work, and spurring us on. It is to him we owe the credit for our successes and good times. So to the advisor who is hrst, last, and always, our friend, we extend our apprecia- tion and best wishes for the success and happiness he deserves. And for providing us with three years, full to the hrim of never-to-be-forgotten memories-we thank you Mr. Exton! 12