Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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« emor Trip J LL that we, the Senior Class of 1938, have left arc happy memories of our Washington trip. We left Schuylerville by private cars at 6:30 Monday morning, April 18, to be at the Albany Station at 8:20 A. M. The weather was rainy, but by the time we arrived at our destination the rain had ceased. We arrived in Washington at 6:15 P. M. The highlight of this part of the journey was crossing the Hudson River from New York to New Jersey by ferry. That evening, we were much impressed by the grandeur of the beauti- fully illuminated Congressional Library. To be able to study in that read ing room should inspire anyone. Tuesday and Wednesday were devoted entirely to sightseeing. We visited the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, where it was thrilling, but tantalizing to gaze upon a share of the Nation’s wealth. The National and Smithsoneon Museums provided a paradise for art-lovers. Then there was a special visit to the Bureau of Federal Investigation where a “G” man acted as guide to explain fully how criminals are successfully “tracked down.” Special letters enabled us to go through the White House. We likewise visited the U. S. Capital and the U. S. Supreme Court Building, where guide service was included. A ride to the top of the Washington Monument was most enjoyable because of the expansive panorama of the surrounding territory brought to view. One afternoon was devoted to a trip to Mount Vernon, the home and last resting place of George Washington. A stop to the Arlington National Cemetery was made, where we were fortunate in seeing a funeral of a soldier. While on this stop we visited the Lee Mansion, the Am- phitheatre, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Here, we were able to witness the impressive ceremony of the changing of the guards. On our return trip we stopped at Alexandria. We also stopped at the Lincoln Memorial, a very impressive spot. Another entire afternoon was spent at Annapolis; we arrived in time to see the cadets march in from the drill field, then visited many of the prominent buildings—McDonough Hall, Bancraft Hall, the Chapel where lies at rest John Paul Jones, and Dahl- gren Hall where the midshipmen have indoor drills. On our way back we went to the Franciscan Monastery. The catacombs, a replica of the original ones of Rome, were grand to see. All evenings were free for us to further acquaint ourselves with Washington and the friendly folk there. We started back to New York at 11:30 A. M. Thursday morning. Upon our arrival in New York, busses transported us to the Victoria Hotel. While in New York a group of us visited the broadcasting studio, “toured” through the world’s largest stores, and tried to absorb some of the phases of New' York life. Most of us took in the Tommy Dorsey pro- gram; many went to the Yankee stadium to see the Yanks play the Senators. We stayed in New' York until Saturday afternoon. We arrived home tired but very happy with our minds filled with “So Many Memories.” We hope that next year our heirs, the Juniors, have the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Washington and have as pleasant a time as we had. —Jane Cormie, ’38. —25—

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 luck spirit to Edna Van Arnum; Cyril Currier’s ambition to Edward Reed; Frank Coffin’s running abilitj’ to Sam DeLuca; Irene Gravelle’s fiery spirit to Shirley Woodruff; to Catherine Farrell, Dorothy Boivin’s red hair and spontaneous blushes; Rita DeGrechie’s winning smile to Marguerite Willette; Clair Walsh’s profile to Edna Whiting; Spencer Boyce’s sweet temper and curly hair to Joe Cheney; Joe Sulli’s nose to Andy Pleshko to rest his violin on;Elsie Olson’s ability to concentrate to Carl Nardelli; Edward Sullivan’s bench-warming ability to Ken Williams; to Muriel Gravelle one of Marion Hewitt’s straight A. report cards so that she can frame it; Mildred Walsh’s long walk across the river to Gertrude French; Kate Ellis’ versatility to Edith Davis; Dorothy DeGrechie’s dependability to Maurice Bovee; Emily Coffin’s natural ability to grow tall to Mickey I’etralia; Velda Cramer’s enthusiasm to Joseph Hewitt; Ruth Thorne’s dancing ability to Helen Boyce; Ray Wood’s shyness to Mary Keeley; Albert Yandow’s sureness bo Ray Larmon; era Betts’ giggles to be equally divided betwen Catherine Caisse and Marie Fowler; Eleanor Gaudette’s typing ability to Lillian Wilson; Elaine Cromie’s soft voice to Mary Ann Sullivan; Marie Arse- nault’s perfect attendance record to Elaine Sails; Margaret Arsenalt’s serene manner to Bette Burch; Clifton Hunt’s “axle-grease” to Frank Ellis to keep his German hair cut in place; Jim Teahan’s soda fountain serving to Bill Carey; John McCarty’s speechless moments to Eddie Boyce; Wesley Boyce’s broadcasting ability to our janitor; Frank Nacy’s stage presence to Jack McCarty; Art Corsetti’s towering altitude to Bill Hoey; Leona I hompson’s sweetness to all those underclassmen who recognize their need for it. I o the faculty, our sincere apologies for the tears we mav have caused them and our many thanks for the happy memories. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1938. Witness; Catherine Ei.i.is, Senior George Shaver, Junior Louis Gagne, Sophomore Chari.es Sherman, Freshman —24—

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m TCRy fcylights o H, WHAT a tailspin! Or is this a loop-the-loop? What can those thunderous roars from the direction of Albany mean? The regents, of course! Hang on everyone! It’s a forced landing! As our airship settles peacefully on the ground, the pale green tint of the faces around me denotes that the class has been examining its rather obscure past. The dignified seniors sink into oblivion and become once again the timid, bewildered freshmen. A ripple of snickers arises as we uproot the memory of our Senior Class president in socks and knickers. What a year! The seniors were as unapproachable idols, and we prayed for the day to arrive that we might look down from our pedestals upon the lowly freshmen. Early in our high school career we discovered that we were to be the “black sheep’’ class. “Actions speak louder than words” was our motto. Leadership and activity flourished in our ranks. We lowered the dignity of the seniors in our sophomore year when they defeated us by a mere two points in a memorable game which saw the rise of those courts stars, Frank Nacy and Spence Boyce. Thus we established a permanent place for ourselves in the world; the weather report for the future read, “Clear and pleasant.” In the junior year we again took matters into our own hands and broke the age-old tradition of the Junior Prom. The girls established themselves in the political world by losing the presidential campaign to the boys by two points. The senior girls were forced to recognize our athletic ability when we defeated them in interclass basketball. The spectacular senior play, which broke all box-office records, brought Hollywood talent scouts to their toes, as future Clark Gables and Myrna Loys became front-page news. All thoughts now turned toward our Washington trip, as our motto became “Washington or bust.” Each money- making proposition brought us one step nearer our goal. Then came the unforgettable experience. A week of sleepless nights and fun-filled days carried us into paradise—only to be brought to earth again by endless preparation for the great event—graduation. As the thunderous roars of regents subside and we soar once more into the clouds, we hope this “black sheep” class may have left just a few good marks of remembrance. We may have been impetuous and thoughtless at, times, but ever such is youth ! —26—