Southampton High School - Sea Spray Yearbook (Southampton, NY)

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THE LAST STRAW 13 finds the National Hotel in a state of subdued uproar. Outwardly, every- thing appears quiet and peaceful. Yet none of the class are sleeping but Elizabeth Jagger and Sidney. Elizabeth is trying to make up for time lost the preceding nights but Sidney is sleeping,—well, we don’t know just why, but he is. There are whispered conversations, sleepy murmurs and hurried exchanging of “eats” among the various rooms. The “pros” and “cons” of the trip are discussed but the decision is always unanimously “pro.” All too soon the daylight comes and with it the Senior Class’ sad farewell to Wash- ington. Hurried good-byes to the new-found friends are exchanged and then a rush for the station is made. The return trip seems comparatively quiet for the Southampton High School class. Dull roars as of the rushing of many waters may be heard now and again but there is no need for anyone to be alarmed. It is but the peaceful sleeping of Horace Sanford, Jimmy Lynch and a few others. At Philadelphia the class makes a short stop-over and see Liberty Bell, Fairmont Park and the other sights. But the thoughts of the class are busy reviewing the hours so happily spent in Washington. (Note—Jimmy Lynch is still asleep. It is said his class-mates had a hard time convincing him in after days that he had ever been in Philadelphia. He stoutly asserted he had ‘never seen the place”—which we may safely say we think is true). All too soon the train pulls in at Pennsylvania Station, where the several members of the class disperse. What can be said of the Washington trip? The heart of each and every member is too full of happiness at the very mention of the magic word “Washington,” to be coherent. It is just a little full of sadness, too, to think that the trip is over. The class can never lose its many precious memories, however, and so, with these fresh in our minds we give a hearty cheer for Washington and that good sport, Harold F. Sabine. J. R. ow cL re you, «.ncf e ) e v y ettsHo a,(of p ? Tk e '?t or ITA i v K of hzr Xe (tssItAih of her e)e v p ett Ho ci oftf • Tk e or I TAi y K of

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12 THE LAST STRAW I guess they’ll be all right. Let’s go to the hotel, girls.” The girls seem very much worried but obediently start for the hotel. When they arrive the worn, worried look is for a moment erased by the thrill of the “One and Only” elevator. Even Courtie Smith afterwards agreed it was the only elevator of its kind which he knew to be in captivity. For the girls, the next hour was crammed to the brim with excitement. The tele- phones were experimented with; there were hurried consultations and many trips to and from and in between the various rooms. Dark plans for the evening were being discussed—and the boys had not yet put in an ap- pearance! With dinner came the boys. It was inevitable, of course. With the one came the other. It was noticed, too, that during their mysterious hour’s absence and wanderings they had acquired masks of innocence which were consistantly worn for the remainder of the trip. We say “masks because, well, no matter how innocent those be s may sefim—we go to school with them. The boys had formed conspiracies, it seemed, and several drifted about by themselves not only that evening but the others also, probably with the dark intent of visiting the various “dp »s of iniquity” (otherwise known as shows) which Senator Platt had told them of. It was to be noted, however, that most of the male sex showed a deeded preference for the female of the species, and in unexpected channels, to-»! (Ask Catherine McAllister, if you don’t believe us). t With dinner eaten, Mr. Sabine is next viewed conducting the major por- tion (the females) of the class to the Congressional Library, Senate House, House of Representatives, and other points of interest. About nine o’clock the party breaks up and various shows and places of amusement are sought. Several hours elapse. The members of the Southampton High School Senior Class should all be tucked snugly in bed and sleeping the sleep of the just. And they are, to all intents and purposes! However, with an all-seeing telescope one may spy Alice Malone sha'ing an orange with her crony, Josephine; To-Do holding a last-mirute conference on one of the fire escapes with two “st ange” girls; Willard b ibing a bell-hop for a sandwich; Lillian Bennett discussing future “heavy” dates with her room-mates, and Courtie Smith writing a lengthy letter to his mother. Early Sunday morning finds the various members of the gang just finish- ing a hearty breakfast. That is, all but Joseph Ph llips He is not accus- tomed to such early rising, you know. Then a Dusy day is begun in earnest. Big sight-seeing buses have been charte'ed and take the class to see the sights. It was noticed a certain member of the class (from East Quogue) showed a ve y special liking for those interestin er—, buses. Some of the membe s of the class show the usual religious fervor and attend church but due to the gnawing pangs of hunger several are forced to make an embarrassing exit and then a wild dash for the hotel before the services are concluded. All the sights, great and small which are to be seen in the short space of th ee days are seen by this class, it is thought. Each night finds them foot- sore and wea y but game to the last. Several of the more ambitious of the crew even climb towering Washington Monument. (Tabelle Downey did not). With Tuesday afternocn comes a memorable trip down the Potomac River to visit Washington’s home. He'e the members of the crew are photographed in order that ea’h and every one might have an immotal record of his or her inspired countenance. Due to the fa t that Do-Dc’s face usually docs register an “inspired countenance,” he thinks it a waste of time to be photo- graphed Then, too, he is very busy just at this moment. Can’t you see he is, Mr. Sabine? Gi'Is—um—yes, girls--------! “It’s th-ee o’clock in the morning,” says a certain well-known song and it

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14 THE LAST STRAW PICTURE GALLERY “Modest and simple and sweet, The very type of Priscilla.” JOSEPHINE MARGARET BARNWELL (alias “Joe,” “Babby” and “Sis”) The lass with the flaming hair, the large brown eyes, and the unabtrusive, quiet manner,—while in school,—always gentle in disposition and never aggressive, is the baby of the class. She possesses the excellent art of being a good listener rather than a good talker,—an unusual occurrence in her sex. May she always advance as rapidly as she has done in school, and may she find luck and happiness in life. Senior Play '25; Soccer Team ’23. “There’s a wee fault, they whiles lay to me, I like the laddies, Gude forgive me.” DAISY MARGARET MacLEAN (alias “Dizzy”) Full of pep, fun, laughter and Scotch (nationality), that’s our Daisy. Always anxious to raise the dickens and willingly to have a hand in any deviltry. Strong mentally and stronger physically. A good sprrt and a good “scout” whom everyone will miss. Good luck to her, and let’s all join in! Soccer Team ’24; S. H. S. ’23-’24, ’24-’25; S'hool at Elgin Academy, Scotland, ’21-’22, ’22-’23; Hockey Team at Elgin ’21-’22, ’22- ’23; Girls’ Track Team ’21-’22, ’22’23.