Chaminade High School - Eagle Yearbook (Dayton, OH)

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Father Dannely says Mass, while boys from Mt. St. lohn sing. structions, spiritual readings, and devotions to the saints. lt had its inauguration on the morn of St. Patrick's Day, Tuesday, March 17, and terminated on Friday of the same week. An outstanding religious gesture was made by the student body with the presentation of a spiritual bouquet consisting of Masses, reception of Holy Communion, visits, and ejaculations, to our principal, Brother Iulius May on the occasion of the celebration of the feast of St. Iulius, his patron and name- sake. Brother May expressed his sincere gratitude to the students and compli- mented them on the excellence of their choice of gifts. ln speaking of matters religious it would be sheer negligence if we should fail to mention the Solemn High Mass that was offered for the repose of the soul of Lt. Charles Litkowski, former teacher at Chaminade, who, like so many others at Bataan, gave the last full measure of his devotion that this nation might live. We at Chaminade shall always remember the ceremonies with which we paid final tribute to one whom Christ must surely have had in mind when He said, No greater love hath a man than to lay down his life for a friend. 25

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tt CHAMINADE and CATHCLIC ACTION Second to none in the manifestation of the Spirit of Chaminade are the religious activities which are effected by the faculty and wholeheartedly supported by the entire student body. Some of these ceremonies have grown to be character- istic of the holydays and holidays which Chaminade singularly celebrates and have, in fact, grown to be annual institutions. Such an event is the Solemn High Mass and sermon which yearly marks the school's tribute to its founder and patron, Father William Ioseph Chaminade on the anniversary of his death. The Mass this year was offered, for the inten- tion of the beatification and eventual canonization of Father Chaminade, by Father lames Donnelly, celebrant, who was assisted by Father Karl Wilhelm, school chaplain, and Father Handelbauer of Austria, acting as deacon and subdeacon respectively. The sermon was delivered by Father Donnelly who masterfully adapted the stirring results of the French priest's arduous labors to the Catholic Church and the Marianist missions throughout the world today. At no other time during the school year is the student body as a whole offered an opportunity for religious benefit equal to that which may be gained through the annual retreat. Subsequently the Sons of Chaminade have learned to look toward the Corning of the three days of sincere contemplation and praYer with growing anticipation. This year's retreat was expertly conducted by Father Eugene Lamb, SM., whose ability in such fields has been attested to by his many previous successes. For the most part, the activities consisted of in- Emmanuels during retreat. 24

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Ml,JCJIlll!lIl vliassirlq in lIlSttllf1lilfIl. luck and llif'-is 'kvlvli pcistvls 1, . ,. Booster Club lv iurliwork. lvlplina and Kefv-rl ,lisplay aitislir' iliility. BOOSTER CLUB 1942 The spirit pushed forward by the Booster Club was undoubtably a potent factor in the success of the various activities throughout the year. Through the capable man- agement of Brother Louis Weber, SM., this small group of students kept the traditional spirit high by their paintings and posters in the school halls. These drawings which depict wins and encouraged wins over athletic rivals spurred many a student to come to the games and helped the team by their enthusiastic shouting to win many a hard fought battle. Besides boosting the athletic spirit they fur- nished unaccountable aid in the success of the annual drives. This club kept the students and the fac- ulty members well posted as to the events that were taking place. Through their artistic designs they furnished many inspirations to the student body. These drawings, however were not made by the flip of a finger. They took many hours of ardent work on the part of the student. Of this small group of students and their faculty advisor it is fitting to say that they were a valuable and indispensable organ- ization here at Chaminade. 26