Theresa High School - Blue Banner Yearbook (Theresa, NY)

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a PROPHECY They told me I must prophesy. But I know not what to do. For I was not born a prophet. Any more than you; I snent the day in study, (Strange tho for me it seemed) And then, all worn and weary, I fell asleeD and dreamed. T rose ir; Just a moment. And stepped out the open door. Into a city, strange to me, Although each and every store. Bore names known in Theresa, For twenty years and more. Then I saw a daily paper, Dated 1954. I beheld near me a lady, I thought I had seen that face Yet I could not place it In exactly Its right place; At last she stood before me And all wonder vanished quite; My old chum, Polly Bartlettl And I met her with delight. Strange that I should know her The change in her was great. She was tall and very slender And moved with queenly state. She seemed surprised to see me Said I had been long away. And gave me an Invitation To remain with her that day. Her kind offer I accepted. And she hailed a flying car. Soon we were driving swiftly, Toward the city limits far. The conductor eyed me closely, 'Twas a lady short and stout Fully able to assist the Passengers, to step in or out. As I paid ray fare she knew me. Perhaps by second sight Mary Wilson thus was proving Her belief In woman's eights. On the car a dude was sitting, Toying with a poodle small 'Twas Don Kilbornl I scarcely Would've known the man at all. Soon we flitted past a corner Where Gibbs' home used to lie And I noticed there a studio As we were passing by. Behind an array of easels Stood a girl I knew at sight Yes, it was Chris Turturro Painting with all her might. Tbe day brought its surprises: Betty dancing on the stage, Trudy in the opera house. Bob, a scientist, was the rage Margaret, a kindly nurse Margie, a housewife prim Mary Warrick who married first Was on a farm with Now I was tired and sleepy So I felt that It was best To withdraw myself a little For an hour or two of rest. I slept long and very soundly. And judge of my surprise When again, after my slumber I opened my drowsy eyes. The dream had been so lifelike That e'en yet I could not feel That the vision I'd witnessed Had been anything but real. And, my dear old classmates Dreams oft-times come true, Who knows but that my vision May be realized by you? Dr. Goodenough's Column (Extracts from her case book) Pat ent Symptoms Diagnoses Treatment Marjorie lack concentration heart trouble matrimony far-away look easily flustered Chris flutterv romantic fever back to“the quiot“atmos- -rr T.----excitable nhere of the creek oily los ng weight palpitations of more Fine on the whill b lushes eas ly the heart Toot forgetfulness unsettTed mind fewer men-in School” — flutterv wanJering thoughts no ’’Bills'’ co-ling trio to“the“seashore or' 2.f .sJLeijp in harbor no time for class throat trouble les s si ngTng ' activities ’itchy fore-finger rAscly» armost hysterical on long tTme oeddTing Sunday papers Mary G. callouses (?) new photographic equip-' pent nove nearer Hanmond photography sclerosi s §1r Douglas danc£ w w Phobia for dress stucTy patFern”drafting Sunday papers designing r ««Ha,.».. to hoof and mouth go places; eaT — disease r,yJe.

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mb ? :. r. vSl CLASS NIGHT Class night this year will be held June 11th. The program, The Seniors Gala Night , will be divided into three parts. In a short Introduction, the seniors make their plans for their gala evening. Part I takes them to a country club where amusing favors are oresented them and they. In turn, announce what each wishes to give to an underclassman. The feature of this part will be the entertainment by Hiram and his country waitresses. The seniors. In Part II, visit a gypsy encampment to have their fortunes told. The last call of the night Is at the Dixie Belle, a river show boat, where they hear their class history read from the log. Here they are entertained by negro porters, and the cabin boy.The gala night promises good fun for both seniors and their audience. r COMMENCEMENT The processional on commencement night, June 29th, will pre- sent an innovation when It is led by little flower girls. The seniors In white caps and gowns, their ushers, the faculty and ,Cail0nu!1U follow, taking their places on the stage. The Light of Truth , a beautiful candlelight service will be In- troduced by the Junior girls acting as vestals of the light. The Spirit of the Light of Education will present awards for the sch- olarship student, the worthiest, the most athletic. Awards will also be given to the one who has done the most for the school, to the most artistic, the most musical, and to those seniors chosen as guardians of the light. These last will pass along to two of the Junior class their guardianship of the light of education. CLASS TRIP v . seniors are looking forward to a grand vacation In New lork City. A week In the metropolis promises us plenty of time to see such sights as the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, St. Patrick s, and the Little Church around the Comer. We will visit Grant s tomb, Columbia University, the Museum of Natural History, and the Hayden Planetarium. Bronx Zoo and Coney Island will be °our3e «'H » t to climb the Statue of Liberty and go the Chinatown and Greenwich Village. J a.u.A Spem! fi1 ?ne ?ay at Radlo Clty taking the tour of the buildings and the broadcasting and television tours. Then we can go to the Museum of Science and Industry and poke all those buttons we've heard about. Here, too, we ll visit Center Thent-o for the Ice Follies and Radio City Muiic Hall. Theater We hope to Day a visit to the stock excnanpe and to see the workings of Grand Central Station. One of the pleasantest after- noons will be spent on a yacht trip around Manhattan Island, and another trip will be out to LaGuardla Field. Then there are countless entertainments and amusements from which to choose: a ball game, the races, a night club, plays and musical comedies. Naturally, we'll wish to spend some time In the shopring district, and some of us ma; visit relatives or friends. Living in a big hotel for a week will be a treat In Itself. Just making plans in anticipation of the trip is a taste of the thrills, fun, md educational advantages in store for us. haiUp m r gggv , ' “■