Creighton Preparatory School - Jay Junior Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Social enterprises of the year met with unprecedented success. A roller-skating party was held on flctoher lfl at the West lfarnam Holler Palace. A more than capacity crowd attended. llespite the overflow that surged and swayed its way around the rink that night. everyone seemed happy and satisfied. The hingo party of Novemher l8. however. holds the spotlight for the largest and most successful enterprise ever undertaken hy a Prep Mothers' Cluh. The party was held in the University Gymnasium. Over one thousand came to play the game of chance. Even the spacious gymnasium was not any too large to accommodate the crowd. Many fathers of Prep hoys assisted in the distribution of the cards and in running off the games smoothly and efficiently. Ur. M. J. Healey was in charge of the group in the cafeteria. That so large a party was managed in such a satisfactory manner is a credit to the planning and cooperation which exists among the parents of our hoys. This occasion may long remain an achievement for groups in future years to rival. Since the introduction of Fathers' Nighty several years ago, there has grown an increasing appreciation of this event. Evidence of this appreciation was demonstrated in tht- large turn-out at this year's Hlfatllers' Night. The opportunity for the profes- sors to meet the dads of Prep hoys is a privilege for which the faculty has the highest regard. Such an opportunity is directly in line with the over-all purpose of the Mothers' Cluli itself: namely, the promotion of parent-teacher cooperation for the welfare of the hoys who attend Creighton Prep. Nlns. G, ft. Sn mov. Nlus. J. Xl. Ilovvlamllcvrala. Nlns. tl. Hrrrgn. Mus. J. l'. Moom-3, Mus. ti. I . liuxnv. Nlns. T. Norm. Nlns. J. J. llXVlf.Ill'IN. Jn.. Nlns. J. lf. l'lI'l'Zl'Vl'liItIIi

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Mothers' Club Officers President ......... .... M rs. Charles F. Brady Vice-President ....... .... M rs. John Hanighen, jr. Recording Secretary ....... .... M rs. Charles Hitch Corresponding Secretary ..... .... M rs. Gabriel A. Shacldy Publicity Chairman ........ .... M rs. john P. Moore Hospitality Chairmen .... . . . .Mrs. Julius M. Donnermeyer Mrs. Thomas Nolan Treasurer .............. . . ..... .Mrs. john E. Fitzpatrick It would be difficult to point out a group more devoted to the interests of our stu- dent body than the Creighton Prep Mothers' Club. The organization has for its pri- mary purpose the promotion of mutual cooperation between the parents and the teach- ers for the common purpose of a better understanding of a student's individual prob- lems and a more satisfactory solution of such problems. The club meets on the first Wednesday of every month in the high school library. Meetings convene at 2:30 P. M. After matters of current business are cared for, a special guest speaker addresses the group after which the parents and teachers mingle for informal discussion. The initial meeting of the year was held on September 17. Mothers of first year boys were the guests. Oliicers of the club were introducedg Rev.R.L. Sheridan,S.I.,club moderator, acquainted the new members with the purpose of the organization. Rev. H. L. Sullivan, S. J., addressed the group on the course of studies at Prep and the ap- plication which is necessary for high scholastic achievement. Bev. B. J. Murray, S. J., founder of the club, was the principal speaker at the October meeting. His topic was uModern Youth. His many years as a counsellor to boys and young men were delightfully evident in the penetrating discussion which he conducted. Everyone appreciated his candid and encouraging analyses. At the November meeting Bev. Paul F. Smith, S. J., of the Creighton University English Department, spoke on Our Most Neglected Faculty, the Imagination. The talk was novel and interesting. At the close of the business meeting announcements were made of Father Bernard Hubbardls picture at the Paramount Theatre on Novem- ber 13. Many mothers took this opportunity of seeing and hearing the priest explorer and scientist who has gained national recognition for his extensive research. The club was entertained by a movie in December. 'LThe Building of the West was secured by Mrs. Paul Pattavina through the courtesy of the Standard Oil Company of California. Recent Catholic book of the month, 'LFather De Smet, by Helene Margaret, was reviewed at the January meeting by Professor Charles C. Charvat of the English De- partment of Creighton University. The book held special interest for the club since the author was once a resident of Omaha. Mr. Charvat's excellent analysis heightened ap- preciation of the book. An informative lecture on uFirst Aid was given at the March meeting by Mr. James Sesto, Jr., of the Omaha Fire Department.

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St. ,lohnas College Church is intimately associated with the spiritual life of every boy at Creighton Prep.