Virgil Junior High School - Forum Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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V Q' '11 -if FAREWELL, VIRGIL! By Davin STURGEON, June, 1931 Wlhen Virgil sang in rhythmic tones To little groups in long past ages, He little dreamed that this old world XVou1d honor him among the sages. I-Ie'd heard of Ilium or Troy And other famed towns, so they say, But never dreamed in wildest thought Of cities such as our L. A. He never dreamed of schools like ours, VVith Hfteen hundred folk or more, Or that his name would be engraved Where all would see it on the door. Oh, Virgil, may we grace thy name And teachers, too, whose work is done! Farewell! God bless you! Many thanks From A9 Class of '3l.

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T' ' VIRGIL By ARTHUR BRUBGGEMAN, June, 1931 A mighty Roman known afar, Who bore no arms nor left a scar, A gentle soul to war unknown, 2No glories reaped by sword-blades sown His honored name has seen the fall Of Caesars, kings, their armies all. The warrior heroes once acclaimed Lie now in dust among unnamed. Two thousand years ago he died, But still his ancient fame is cried Above the shouts of men that warredr- Behold the power of pen o'er sword!

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f VIRGIL By CHARLINE CLAYTON, B9 English The following is the report of an interview with Virgil for a short notice of his doings to be published in the Athen's Advocate: Reporter: You are .Publius Virgilius Marc? Virgil: I am. Reporter: Er-when and where were you born, Mr. Marc? Virgil: October 15, 70 CB. CJ, on a farm near Mantua. We had the nicest big, white hens, and one day Minerva, the biggest. . . Reporter: just a minute, Mr. Maro, will you please stick to answering my questions? , Virgil: Certainly, sir, certainly, but Minerva was such a nice hen. P Reporter: To continue, Mr. Maro, what is your occupation? Virgil: I really don't know. Some people call me a poet. Reporter: 'Wlfhich of your famous epics do you consider the best, Mr. Maw? Virgil: VVhy, I don't know, Mr. Reporter. I like Tityrus better than any other, but I doubt if I could tell you which one is considered the best. Reporter: VVhich is your latest, Mr. lNIaroP Virgil: The Aeneid isn't finished yet. I came here to Athens in order to finish it. Reporter: 'WVould you feel free to tell me the subject of it? Virgil: I won't now, but when it's printed, I'1l send you one of the first copiesf, Reporter: That will be fine, Nr. IX-Iaro. I'm very much obliged for this information, and I assure you, it will be published at the earliest possible moment. Good morning. I25l 1 I,