Archmere Academy - Patio Yearbook (Claymont, DE)

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OCTOBER 23: The demonstration of a moving picture projector was made in the pingfpong room. School song was played for the first time in public by Fr. Sromovsky, the composer. OCTOBER 24: The marks for the last four weeks were published on the bullef tin board. OCTOBER 26: The Annual Mothers' Guild Card Party was well attended. Archmere defeated Tower Hill 15f2. OCTOBER 31: A Hallowe'en party was given by the boarders. NOVEMBER 1: Classes were suspended today, All Saints' Day. NOVEMBER 2: The Archmere football team suffered its first defeat of the year, by St. Robert's. NOVEMBER 3 Playing for the Albert J. Teeter Golf Trophy continued today. NOVEMBER 6 Election day-a holiday. NOVEMBER 7 The contestants for the golf trophy were reduced to three. NOVEMBER 8 The Archmere J. V.'s held an undefeated St. Robert's reserves to a 7f7 tie. NOVEMBER 9 A general convocation was held today and the Senior Class rules were read by Fr. McKeough, who approved them. NOVEMBER 10: Archmere defeated St. Andrew's by the score of 18-12. NOVEMBER 11: A body of students met at the Kelly home and recited the Rosary for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Peter Kelly, Robert Kelly's mother. NOVEMBER 11f1'7: This period of time was set aside as Book Week. NOVEMBER 15: Two speakers addressed the students on the subject of Books : Mother M. Agatha from the Ursuline Academy in, Wilmington and the Rev. Dr. Patrick A. Collis from Philadelphia. NOVEMBER 16: The Hrst dance of this school year was given by the Seniors. It proved to be the largest and most successful of any held at Archmere. Music was furnished by the Kentuckians. Bill Hanley made the Teeter Golf Trophy his per' manent possession by defeating Phil Reed. NOVEMBER 19: Quarterly examinations began today and will continue for three days. The Salesianum football team started a secret practice on our main field in preparation for their Thanksgiving Game with Wilmington High. NOVEMBER 22: The Mothers' Guild served a turkey supper in the school patio. NOVEMBER 23: Our football team met and defeated New Castle High on the latter's field. NOVEMBER 30: The students enjoyed a free day as part of the Thanks' giving vacation. DECEMBER 4: Basketball practice started under the guidance of Mr. Connell. DECEMBER 8: A Solemn High Mass, in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin, the Patron Feast of the school, was celebrated in the school patio by Rev. Father H. L. Traeger, O. Praem., the Principal of Southeast Catholic High in Philadelphia, and the sermon was preached by Father Steinmetz, O. Praem., of the same school. Students and members of the Mothers' Guild attended, the seniors being attired in cap and gown for the occasion. The Mass was followed by Benediction and Reception into the Third Order of St. Norbert. The same evening the football ban- quet was held. The position of Toastmaster was admirably filled by Mr. Kerns. In a brief address Mr. Connell thanked the members of the team for their cofoperation. Fr. McDonnell's speech occupied the limelight of the evening. He said, Mr. Connell has been in no physical condition to carry out his duties as head coach, and yet he has persisted in training the team daily and it was this spirit that made the season so 53

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SEPTEMBER 22: The Hrst ordination in the history of Archmere took place at 9 o'clock this morning in the school chapel, when Er. Basil Robert Reuss, O. Praem., was ordained by the Most Rev. Edmund J. FitzMaurice, Bishop of Wilinington. SEPTEMBER 24: Today, under the supervision of Fr. McKeough, the Hrst class in Economics was held. Steps were taken by Er. Sromovsky to organize the student choir. SEPTEMBER 29: A number of the students and faculty witnessed the football game between Southeast Catholic and West Catholic in Philadelphia. OCTOBER 1: Miss Catherine Pie began her duties as Librarian at Archmere. OCTOBER 2: The first meeting of the Archmere Mothers' Guild was held. Mrs. james H. Houser was elected President and Miss Ann D'Onofrio, Secretary and Treasurer. OCTOBER 5: Archmere played the first scheduled football game with DuPont High. Score OfO. OCTOBER 6: Abbot Pennings arrived at Archmere for a short visit. OCTOBER 10: Dr. Wm. P. O'Ready, the school physician, died this morning. OCTOBER 11: Preparations were under way for the Golf Tournament. OCTOBER 16: Second meeting of the year for the Mothers' Guild was held, during which Mrs. Houser, the president, presided. OCTOBER 19: Archmere gridsters met Springneld on the latter's Field for a 777 tie. A ..gQ,.... . W Q 3, 4 2 .Q 'KJ -. ,4 Q, . -I. A 3 f , 1 Q, V: ' ' ,49': . 4- p ' fig.: ,'-.fc ' V, ' f h ip H 'iff g ml 4 .V ' ,' i,::ff3a,, .g ' : V., - . . 5 ' , ,' . X 'fi - -sw -wo ga ,:-.wa - ' av i Q Q . . .. 4' . 5 . ' - Hs,-3 4 WI' f 0 -- . -HL: , ,ax ' .,. , 5.6. --,ig it- +4-Nfl' Ms, A fn., . -- gf . g - . . ,za 3. :ag , ,4,we,+:,,g'S'.c3- .y . ,gd - ff . F ' f M-' .-'-..- 'px -I- -Y' . fu .. 7 , ' 'ffiif 1w ll,f'-f 'ff l.vj .- Ns Y t -in-'R' 1' 1-,iffy In W 1' fi6321 -- fp. we 4 --vf1'-'1,L' lift. Q., M UU. V Q . 9-Zi' W ' 3: Y,:. t A nf ' , 1 .ft .. . 4 ' . . 1 52

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successful. We congratulate you, Mr. Connell, on turning out a team that recorded only one defeat. This is indeed a record, when we consider this to be Mr. Connell's first year in the position of Head Coach. DECEMBER 13: A general convocation was held by Fr. McKeough during which the pledge of the Legion of Decency was taken. DECEMBER 17: A final practice of the Basketball team was held in preparaf tion for the opening game with St. Joe's Prep. DECEMBER 18: The team lost an overtime tilt to St. Joe's Prep. by the score of 30f26. DECEMBER 20: A gala Christmas program was given under the direction of Fr. Sromovsky. DECEMBER 21: Classes ceased at 2 :30 and the Christmas Holidays began. 1935 JANUARY 7: Classes were resumed. The Most Rev. Bishop John J. Mona' ghan died in the St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington. JANUARY 8: The basketball team defeated Rehobeth High. JANUARY 9: A Requiem Mass was held in the school chapel for the repose of the soul of the late Bishop John J. Monaghan. JANUARY 18: St. Robert's defeated us in a hard fought thriller by the score of 17fl5. JANUARY 29: The third annual retreat began today. This year the confer' ences were given by Rev. Patrick A. Collis, Ph.D., pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church, Philadelphia. FEBRUARY 2: The retreat ended today. Great spiritual benefit was derived by all the students from the inspiring talks of Fr. Collis. FEBRUARY 12: Stanley Osborne, worldfwide traveller and lecturer, gave an illustrated lecture on Australia. FEBRUARY 14: A card party was given for the benefit of the Athletic Assof ciation by the Mothers' Guild. FEBRUARY 15: Our basketball team defeated St. Robert's in a thrilling game. Score 25f17. FEBRUARY 19: Our seniors arranged to purchase white flannel blazers. FEBRUARY 20: Archmere defeated Newman Prep. in a hard, fast game. MARCH 6: Lenten Season began. Stations of the Cross were held today and will be held every Wednesday throughout the season. MARCH 7: Pictures of each class and of various organizations were taken by the photographer, Mr. Lewis, of Chester. MARCH 16: The Archmere basketball team lost in the finals of the Brown Prep. Tournament to Triangle A. C. by a score of 34f24. , MARCH 17: The Catholic University Glee Club entertained at Archmere. MARCH 18: Mr. Fleck became the proud father of a baby girl. The bowling tournament ended today. The first prize went to Neal McLaughlin, the second to Jack Feldman, and the third to Russell Wheeler. APRIL 1: Baseball practice began today. APRIL 5: The Senior Class went to the University of Delaware to do library reference work. APRIL 11: Fr. Turner, C.S.S.R., famous retreat master, visited Archmere. Scenes from the Passion Play were presented under the direction of Mr. F. X. Gallagher. APRIL 17: Easter recess began at noon today. 54