Springfield High School - Scrivener Yearbook (Springfield, PA)

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ical and carinataeical exhibits which held the interest of the still alert travelers. Ever onward and upward went the explorers. through masses of rock fifteen feet thick. Steps wound higher and higher apparently without termination. After twenty minutes of steady climbing, the more hearty reached the top. It is useless to explain that this was the Washington Monument where only the foolish dared climb- the rest took the elevator. The White House was then scrutinized by the travelers and the stamp of approval given to all available chairs and benches. A tour of inspection through the Capitol was very enlightening. Both houses of Congress were visited and the prominent Huey P. Long was especially entertaining. Only twenty minutes be- hind schedule, the wayfarers arrived at the Lincoln Memorial. The Lafayette was reached approximately fif- teen minutes late for luncheon. However, a particularly enjoyable meal was served, made more so by the original innovation of lima beans with onion sauce. Much refreshed but little rested, the pioneers soon started for the Smith- sonian Institute. At two-twenty the prodigals were again in the. buses, and it was deemed by the chief guide that Arlington National Cemetery would be the next objective. To reach this place a very circuitous route was taken which led through Fort Myer, Virginia's army post. The Tomb and Amphi- theater were given proper scrutiny by the group, but it seemed the soldier guard was more attrac- tive. Back to the buses and ready for further migra- tion except for two stragglers who were soon located. An extensive tour of the city was next conducted by the bus company. Most of the trail blazers slept or just rested through this interim. The Franciscan Monastery completed the day's tour for the pathfinders. The second evening was given over to the private explorations of the pioneers. Movies, cherry blossoms, airplane rides, and La Paree were the most popular amusements. The night was comparatively quiet except for an extensive search conducted for six class members who were finally located on the roof garden. The following morning breakfast was served at eight o'clock and greatly enjoyed by the pioneers at eight-thirty. After packing the luggage, the wearied trail blazers set out for the Academy of Natural History. Qnly twenty minutes were spent here, and then the long trek home was begun. After an hour's ride, the travelers reached Annapolis. Nearly two hours were spent walking around the grounds and inspecting the Naval Academy. At twelve-thirty luncheon was served at Carvel Hall. A slight variation to the usual beans was the addition of corn. At one twenty-five the returning vigilants 'embarked for Conowingo. The final stop of the trip was made at three-fifty-ten minutes early, please note! The tour of inspection was rather curtailed and very much dampened by the rain which had held off providentially until this late time. From Conowingo to Springfield the rain fell incessantly, but the fatigued pioneers reached the High School a few minutes before the appointed time. The roamers were laden with souvenirs which they had acquired in passing, but it was a happy return from a worthwhile trip, which will long be remembered by the Class of 193 5, Springfield's Pioneers. RUTH cr-rugcr-WAN

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CLASS HISTORY 1 ---X ,fr t Q ,L C, X' - s.f ig A4 . .ri ' f , .7 fd ,? 'jAE ,4 ff 1 , ' . , , X, f If, 7 g N t ag -gfzff -of -Z. 5 xgT cg ... Q A 1s N - X. , Oi. or ' C Milli e ' A , V Q' VUf4Q a ' AH, lj K' It J , y I C z .fe , ' ff ' -1. y, m:'.ll4 !ff f4C W - 51 1 if I f' f' fx , f :fy X, wb!! 3Q, CT' . V--A9 SIX YEARS AGO, we, as pioneers, started to blaze a narrow and difficult path leading to the City of Graduation. There we were destined to arrive in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-five. Six years had elapsed since the journey was begun by two separate caravans, one of which started from the village of Oakdale with the following knowl- edge seekers: Peggy Schroder, Lillian Stalker, Karl Hartmaier, Pete Mason, Ruth Ackerman, Catherine Bewley, and Janet Eachusg and the other, which emerged from the village of Central with the following adventurers: Margaret Kelso, Betty Karge, Ethel Walch, Dorothy Roche, Mar- garet Scheel, Harvey Merrill, George Brehm, 'Leslie Masson, Howard Smith, and Edna Cope. These caravans met at the town of Seventh Grade, where they joined forces and then con- tinued on their way as the Springfield Trail Blaz- ers. Our journey was saddened by the death of two of our foremost comrades, Buddy Wood and Edward Dougherty. While residing in the town of Eighth Grade, where we were directed by Jack Owens, president of our pioneer band, we experienced numerous pleasant events. The citizens of the town of Eighth Grade enjoyed a picnic sponsored by Mrs. Marshall. As a farewell memorial to the State of Grammar School, we participated in a solemn ceremony, known as Commencement. Upon reaching the State of High School, we took a brief rest before selecting a site for the town of Freshman. After the selection of a site and the erection of the town, we chose jack Owens to continue in the capacity of president. Those chosen to help him in his work were: Bob Fisher, vice-president, Peggy Schroder, secretary, Norman Hardy, treasurer. Having been banded together for some time, we felt the need of broadening our civic duties. In the month of january the first form of self- government was started under the name of Student Council. ,The object of this body was to give the citizens of the town a direct representa- tion in the running of our community affairs. Owing to his previous competent leadership, Jack Owens was elected to the office of president of this governing body. In order that the people in the town of Fresh- man might receive the current news more promptly and accurately, our need was fulfilled in the editing and publishing of a town crier, the Spri-I-Iian. Under the able direction of Ray- mond Strawley, Editor-in-Chief, the paper flour- ished and gained popularity rapidly. Because we enjoyed the Spri-Hian so much, we continued to have it printed in each subsequent town. Our