Southwestern High School - Prospector Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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THE ROMANCE OF SIGHT-SEEING By Lela Bagozzi Thanks to our good , willvambassador. Colonel Charles A. Lind- bergh, the country of France has been brought close to our shores. This once un- known aviator accom- plished a feat that has made him famous the world over. The linking of France and the United States was the outcome of his wonder- ful trip to Paris. Hun- T .4 dreds of tourists visit this country year after year, Americans prominent among them all. France is noted for its many attractions and its numerous scenes of special historic interest. The poets often put into verse the gallantry of the stately knights of the Crusade days, and the energy and capacity of the French people is well known. A study of a trip to Paris and a description of its surroundings will be sure to arouse the curiosity and interest of the traveler, and here he will wend his way. The American tourist intending to visit France will embark from New York. He will have an exhilarating trip of eight days, according to the speed of the boat on which he travels. The days abroad are filled with delightful and novel incidents. Finally, as the boat nears the shores of France, the passenger feels a throb of joyous emotion, although he wonders whether dangers or pleasures will assail him in this strange country. He should have no fears on that score, however, for any of the French people would relieve his mind. He will soon make the discovery that France is the most hospitable of coun- tries and that tourists are welcomed with cordiality. An enormous crowd awaits the arrival of the boat in the port of Havre. The din of landing is terrific. The newcomer may recognize friends or relatives. If not, he will still experience the sensation as one who gloats over a new and priceless toyg everything that he sees will arouse his curiosity. As he gazes about him confusedly, a kindly porter offers his servicesg the employees of the railroad com- pany are usually honest and should be trusted. For a small sum of money the traveler saves himself much time and exasperation, for the porter will conduct him to the customs house, check his baggage, and be of general service. The customs ofiicer is authorized to search everyone. Usually, if the tourist is of a suspicious character, the officer will take his word for the contents of his bag- gage. From the customs office, one will follow the porter again. He will conduct the stranger back to the railroad station. In four hours one arrives in Paris. A porter dressed similar to the ones at Havre presents himself, and receiving the tourists' consent, he will superintend the recovery of his baggage and carry it to a taxi. The American University Union is a hotel frequented by many in France. One will find lodgings of all prices and orders. A traveler is always on his owng his decisions are of his own make. Paris is a very ancient city situated on the banks of two branches of the Seine. It is very pretty, and con-- trary to the huge and massive skyscrapers of New York, ofiice buildings of Paris have not more than tan floors. The Latin Quarter of France is very interesting. Here is found the scholastic element of the city. It is distinguished from the other parts of France because of its large number of schools and students. At hours of the day when study is in progress, the streets are desertedg and at other hours, students of all sizes and ages make the streets ring with gay laughter and joy- ous clamor. Paris is also noted for its wonderful parks and their valuable contents. The transportation facilities are very numerous and still more comfortable. Also, there are many monuments which tend to represent stages in the historical development of the country. A very important edifice in Paris is the Palace of the Louvre. This ancient building is the most artistic and the richest museum in the world. There are so many rooms in the palace, that it requires a visitor two or three days to go through them all. Notre Dame, a well-known cathedral, is a good example of Gothic architecture. Here are found many things of ancient mould, which tend to recall mem- ories of the terrors of the days of long ago. Many curious relics are on display before the visitors. In the French Pantheon are found the tombs of many famo.us men and women with wonderful, un- rivaled painting on the walls. Another interesting object which most tourists visit is the Arch of Triumph. This arch is magnificent. Napoleon had it built to celebrate the Revolution and the empire. It was built in memory of the great men and the unknowns who died for their country. The libraries in Paris are very numerous, over one- hundred fifty in number. The national library, con- taining nearly 3,500,600 books, is the largest. The knowledge derived from a visit to the museums is just as great as the knowledge derived from reading books in a library. The value of the vast display of relics cannot be estimated. On Sundays admission is usually gratis. But a visitor carrying an umbrella is obliged to leave it outside or he is not permitted to enter. fContinued on Page 381 Page Five

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Page Fowr The Prospector Staff SENIOR JOURNALISTS BUSINESS STAFF JUNIOR JOURNALISTS

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N li IBERS OF THE 12A CLASS E ,I- Pn gc S 1'1l' Mics. Wixsn-1 NFITTl.P'SlllI'. A. li. University ol Michigan. Senior Group Leader. Mic. HAkol.n BEUKEK, A. B.. University -.if fvlich- 'ran. Class Day Odviser. Miss GI-:Ni-: CARBEI., A. B., Olivet College. Seniui Group Leader. Mlss Ei.:-:ANou HANLEY, A. B.. University of Mich- igan. Class Day Adviser. CLARA IIHUNOKA lilmozxl, Perry --Ecorse High. Basketball: Corr. Secy. French Club: Helen H. Richards Club: Intramural '26. Business. JonN Krcsui-:rn lmcxi-:rr, Ken --Football '28, Class Treasurer '27 and '2S: Vice-Pres. Hi-Y 'ZT: Treasurer S. Y. M. C. '28: Senior Circus: Intramural Basketball '28 : Band Leader 2 Carrel'.: Orchestra. Business. Lf-:Norm ALICE BEIIM, Norie -Higgins. .IITLIA NOHMA BHNNET, Jule -Morgantown High School. West Virszinia. French Club: Poetry Club: Cass Poet. Business University. CLAYTON W. Bknculu-Morley. Senior Circus '28g S. Y. M. C.: Don Quixote: Golf '27. Business. HIIVVARII WALTER liunmx. Eddie -Beard. Hi-Y: Class Historian: Senior Circus: Senior Play: German Club: Slide Rule Club: Intramural Baseball and Basketball: Business Manager, Prospector Staff. Business. JHNORA VIRGINIA Coicsml, Leo -Higgins. Cor- responding Secy. of Girls' Dramatic Club: President of French Club: Secy. of Ellen H. Richards: Intramural Basketball '26 The Knave of Heart.s : Senior Play: Presentation of Spade: News Editor of Prospector StaH'. Teachers' College. EDWIN F. CUULSUNYHURII-fllllnll School. Pres. of Poetry Club: Uke Club: Stamp Club: Senior Circus '28: Pickles, LAURA I.Av1NA Cimwroini, Becky -'l'wininu High School. Poetry Club: Hockey '26, '2T. MARGARET CZAP, Pexrxry - -Heard. Pres. of Service Club 3 Girl Reserves Club : Glee Club, 25, '26, ,2T, 283 Ellen H. Richards Club: Domecon Club: Pan : The Pennant : The Lass of Limericktovvnn: Pickles : Rifle Team, '20 '2'.': Tennis Team '27: May Festival '25. '2li. 157. '2b: Sprinp: Festival '2T. Olivet College. S'rl-zrimx DAl.l.As. Steve --Higgins. Student Council: Senior Circus '28: Associate Editor Prospector. Franklin and Marshall College. ,lAlCl. ALR:-:ur DETTMER. Carly -Beard. Hi-Y: Pres. German Club: Senior Circus : Senior Play: Intramural Baseball: Slide Rule Club. Business. Dru.:-: IJUNALII Di-:WI1 r--Wilson. School Orchestra: Reserve Football '24i: Intramural Baseball :ind Basketball: Pres. Latin Cluhg Vice-Pres. Slide Rule Club: S. Y. M. C.: Secy. Hi-Y: Honorary Member of Student Council: Senior Plav: Senior Circus: Carrel's Orchestra: Pres, 12B'.a: Pres. Senior Class. College. If'l.0lCENCE IVIARGARET Dluskrz, Flossie -Dasher School, Melvindale: Cercle Francais: Ellen H. Richards Club. Business. Fm-In ALBERT ERELINIQ. Freddie 4Bearcl. S. Y. M. C.: Hi-Y: Student Manaixer Basketball '2T: Senior Circus '2H: Lass of Limericktownul Pickles : Intramural Baseball and Basketball: Carrel's Orchestra. U. of D. D'rvo'rin' EMMA FHAHM, t'Rol -Western. Detroit Business flnstitute. liAiuu.n H. Gmvln. Chief -Wilson. Stuileni Coun'il: Senior Circus '2H. Business. Gi-:nAi.n i4AIeT1.l-:rr HAI.l.AllAN. Jerry -Bennett. Secy. of Slide Rule Club: Track '25, '26: '2T. IES: Senior Play: French Club: Latin Club: Senior Circus 'ZHQ Intramural Baseball and Basketball and Track: Football '25, '2lS: Tennis '27, 'ZX U. of D. NHMIA lNlAlu:AkluTn HEnIu.l-:, Scotty -Hilzirins. Track Team '25, '26, '27: Basketball 'ZGC Cap- tain of Hockey Team '2T: Tennis Team '27, '2S: Secretary of Girl Reserves Club: Secy. of Service Club: Girls' Dramatic Club: Senior Plav: Pi:'kles g The Knave of Hearts g Ac- ceptance of Spade. College. Enwsmn Hi-:L.nT. Ecl -Concordia. Slide Rule Club: German Club: Senior Circus '2X. Busi- new ,,...,.. .NN I UD . .fn