Menard Memorial High School - Menardian Yearbook (Alexandria, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1941 volume:

R3-1.1--F greefi1zg5.7 , 1941. gba .J46IZ6U Ji6UZ R600 V868 The Senior Class MEN!-XRD MEMORIAL I-HGH SCHOOL MEMBER OF THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL PRESS ASSOCIATION 6 WZ iaryg Lite is packed so full of happenings - work, pleasures, joys and sorrows, that in a few years it would be easy for us to forget the things which, like ivy, seem to cling about our lives. We shall tuck away between your pages our treasured experiences, particularly our successes, our achievements, our victories, and the rnost dear friendships made during our years at Menard Memorial High School. i l Come with us through the two semesters of the scholastic year, the first beginning with September, the second, January and on until graduation in May. Take part in our classes, enjoy our socials, laugh with us at recreation, cheer with us at sports, and keep silence with us during our recollected moments - leisurely view these events that have given us so much happiness. Now, Diary, look and listen to our delightful story. 60 H26 602 who heads our peerless Athletic Association, proudly and gratefully we dedicate this pictorial account of our last year at Menard. It is to Mr. Ed. Cruse and his associates that we owe the continuation of major athletics at our schoolg to Mr. Cruse and his associates is due apprecia- tion for the magnificent equipment furnished our various organized teamsg to Mr. Cruse and his asso- ciates, too, we are greatly indebted for the courageous support and encouragement given to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in their efforts to maintain their half-cen- tury of outstanding service to the Catholic youth of Alexandria l Zami One, Qiary, Introducing you to our TEEICI-IERS STUDIES GRGHNIZATICDNS CLUBS SGCIALS wal! fo Me Qzcuffy. SROTHER JEROME, S. C. BROTHER PAT Principal BROTHER CAROL, S. C. BROTHER CAMILLE, S. RICK, S. C. BROTHER FIRMIN, S. C. REV. PAUL E. CONWAY C. BROTHER LIONEL, S. C. BROTHER MALACHY, S. C First ond foremost in our heorts will olwoys be o speciol oloce tor t Choroctersl he noble men who helped form our fep jmfo and see how we spend the greater part ot our days at school, Diary. We all pay our morning respects to our Eucharistic Lord. Quite fre- quently at recess time, and after school, too, we visit Him l Whenever there's a controversy about the King's English, we, Seniors, consult Brother Jerome, our genial principal. ln Latin class, Father Conway, tries to pound the tive declensions into our heads. A weary task, but then, Diary, you know how Latin is l This year, Brother Carol, inaugurated a Public Speaking course. How do you like the first demonstration of choric speaking? These are times that try men's souls, and it you don't think explaining an algebra problem is soul-trying, you just have never been in one of Brother Patrick's math classes. OLD' GXQSSES Lord of all he surveys, Brother Firmin, the little dictator of the Commercial classes, smiles in approbation at the perfect rhythm of his star typists. Parlez vous francais, Diary? lNeither do wel, so guess you're not interested in this group. Even though Spanish has been introduced into the school, Brother Lionel ruled sway over a goodly number of budding Parisians. Ah, what memories, this scene provokes, - broken test tubes, spilled acid and unexpected explosions. lt took Brother Camille all year to teach us that hot Bunsen burners can't be picked up with bare hands, but we learnedl A book of verse beneath the bough, well not beneath a bough, but in the library. Some of the fullest and happiest hours at Menard were spent under Brother Malachy's paternal care. And when we Came to the end of a perfect day a teacher, counselor and friend was always ready to listen, sympathize and help .... . Sodafify Slfiqkfiqlzfs were many and varied this year, Diary. O accept, Heavenly Mother, our puny efforts to make our lives better, fuller, richer and more pleasing to Him! Yes, our Sodality record book is closed again for another year. Between its covers the skits, activities, meetings, conventions, all the little personal things we don't want to forget are written. Varied are the activities included in the past year's work, the distribu- tion of Catholic literature at the military camps, Christ- mas card sale, carol singing, baskets and toys for the poor, frequent visits, lenten drive, parties, little sacri- fices, First Fridays, Sodality Sundays, ..... AT WORK AT PRAYER 14. 1-zu-q5',:::41q ,-,3, ,,, .,l A SANDWICH SALE UPPER: THE VENETIAN BLINDS BOTTOM1 MOTHERS' CLUB AT MEETING Q08 jdgif mofkers but especially Menard mothers, Diary! The whole school-building has taken on a more refined atmosphere due to the generosity of these devoted ladies, when they footed the bill for a set of Venetian blinds for each window in the -school. Menardians frequently were afforded the rare opportunity of a home-cooked hot lunch right on the school grounds, this past yea r, and often had the privilege of being chaperoned by their dear mothers at their school socials. Diary, I could just go on and on about our great Mothers' Club, cake sales, rummage sales, the scout banquet, socials, improvements here and there . . . onli ou B0 V6 QJHJMLJZS Diary? Boy, we dol Unfortunately due to the graduation and auitation ot most ot last year's leading musicians we did not have the crack marching outfit of former years. Our band was slow in rounding to form. Just when things seemed to be taking shape, our band master, W. A. Gill, Jr., transferred to another school, so the green and white musicians tailed to enter any state contest, l-lowever, better things are promised for next season. 6 0 60 TF655 every six weeks under the title of THE MENARD EAGLE. This year we had the added incentive of the pictured certificate to spur us on to greater efforts. We are proud of our little six-sheet tabloid, which finds its way into the homes of every boy at Menard. The generosity of our friends is not imposed upon because we publish THE EAGLE without the assistance of advertising. STAFF-EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Pete Delaune, ,,,.,,,.. Editor-in-Chief Jack Harrington ., c,,. ,,.,,,.. A ssociate Editor ASSOCIATES News ,L ,,,.,, ,.,,.., B ernard Lee Features ,,,. ..,,lrving Bordelon Assistant ,,,.,,. ..,,.,,, C lyde Miller Assistant ..,,,,..., Gerald Woodard Sports ,.,,,,. .,,,,. A lbert Houtz Assistant .,,,,,..,,,. .Robert Bush Assistant ..,... .,,..,,.,.,. M ike Hussey Assistant ,,,,, John Harwood Assistant ...,,,.,,. Gene Glankler Assistant ,,,,., Aubrey Riche REPORTERS News: Kenneth Flynn, Harry Bordelon, SPORTS: George Harwood, Francis Le- Emile Delcomyn. Blanc. Photostatic copy of the award received by The Menard Eagle from the Catholic School Press Association. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT ,,,,.,iTM,3 -. ,.L,,, ,A,, .utr ,a ygx , ....5.,.Qf.Q,.4i.:,'.!,.,,..,. 1 .3 '.' ta Warren Mayeux ..,..,,.,..,,....s Manager ' Q, THE CATHUIH SI'Illllll PHEBS ASSUCIATIUN ASSISTANTS Richard Sohrwide Sidney Flynn we mfriws J!! C..fL.,l. is Awiinnw rn 'rms Dickie Smith Robert Armand IN THE HNNIIII. SURVEY l0NUlll'TEll BY TIE CATHUIIC Sllllllll PRESS ASBULIRTIUH AT THE MIBQUETTE UNIYEHSYFY lflllfsf DF IIIIIHNIIISM THIS FIRST DIY nf HEPTFMBEII IN THE YEAH NINETEEN IINIIREII f0llTY I bf ff? fl l Q 1 1 u f' , QI ' ' x ,:. 4 '- , , S11 V f 1' gf I1 l 0 'l f il . ,, f' LL., ,,,u-.s. ,,.,-- .M L, - L. ai n . , r 1 Q, Q: g w l 6 , ei ' 5. 5 . y 4 ' f sf' . ' f A f 'F 1.6, HONOR BULL gfaif fo Lu' asf. - - Here at Menard, Diary, the outstanding scholastic achievement possible is a place on the annual Honor Roll. To be eligible a student must have merited an honor rating-at least eighty-tive per cent, in all sub- jects-tor three out ot the tirst tour school terms. This is not easy, Diary. The course ot study at our school has been made as strict and as hard as possible. Brother Jerome believes that first things come first, and we agree with him. Don't you, Diary? Reading Clockwise from Lett-Centerj Delaune, Glankler, L. Johnson, Houtz, l. Bordelon, Miller, McCauley, J. Harrington, Lashney, Broussard, Mannas, Lemmon, Neblett, Texada, P. Harrington, Gravel, Gremillion, Bonnette. In the Center: Maddox and Koury. Absent when picture was taken: H. Gremillion. w x 1 - , R d g Clockwise from Extreme Leftg Lee, Mayeux, Bonneville, Bruy- ckx, Hussey, Rine, Woodard, Chrisafides, Delaune and Bonnette. M ng from Picture: George Harwood. The crowning glory of a Menard graduate is to be admitted to the Mu Eta Sigma Honor Fraternity. A Menardian labors for this great distinction during his entire tour years in high school. Points are awarded for proficiency in schoolwork, participation in athletics, sodality work and all other extra-curricular activities. At the end of his senior year these points are tabulated. It the student is in the upper third of his class, he is given a gold pin, emblematic of his school spirit. MU ETA SIGMA H 6 l'6,UCll 6 Brother Carol, directing. SCOUTS lLeft to Right, Front Rowl 1 Gravel, Mayeux and Lemmon. Back Row Sutherland, Broussard, Bollman, Ducote, Gremillion, Frank, Scallan, Mannas Carbo and Bordelon. Missingg Texada and Smith. Insert: Scoutmaster, E. L. Gremillion and Rev. Paul E. Conway, Chaplain. is the motto of the Boy Scouts of America. Menard believes in preparing its students for an active citizen- ship, and we know of no better means than through the Boy Scout movement. Hence, under the spirited leadership of Mr. E. L. Gremillion, scout master, Troop 9 was organized last year. At present the troop flourishes. lt is one of the most active in the whole Attakapas Council area, as witnessed by the many calls rnade upon it this year, by the city of Alexandria: parades, football ushering, flag- raising, street patrol duty, etc. Menard's Scouts, Troop 9 opened National Scout Week with a pro gram over the local station KALB eaufy eiqm upreme at the Menard Spring Festival. Alexandria's rnost beau- teous catholic high school lassies vie for the honor of being aueen of this social activity, which is annually sponsored by the Menard Mothers' Club. Starting several years ago, this Coronation is now one of the spectacles of Central Louisiana. Bursting the bounds of Victory Hall, the event is now held in the spic and soan city auditorium. i i l farf 61410 , Qimy, cxcqucnints you with our MPUQR SPORTS ATHLETIC ASSCDCTATTON BCDGSTERS V CHEEE LEADERS T TNTRHMURELS V Q 6? Somzg .Ming in cz Sowzg .30Qy eef ur gr! men We had a disastrous season, this year, Diary. Won only two games. However, we do feel that victories are not the be-all and end-all ot athletics. Our schedule included two class AA teams, and the tour strongest class A teams in this district. To the hapless i940 squad we say, Fellows, it's not did you win, but how you played the game, ....... All dressed up in their magnificent sideline iackets, gifts of the Athletic Association: Harwood, Bruyn- inckx, L. Lachney, Bell, Bonneville, B. Lachney, DiStefano, Domico, Deville, Flynn, Woodard, De- laune, Skeeles, Blank, Hayden, Jemison, Flernng, Grass, Benova, Morgan. i1 omecomiizq Gourf Miss Mary Lee Gremillion Miss Rim Heiiinger Moid of Honor Sponsor Miss Betty Sue Phillips l Queen Miss Aimee Blanchard Miss Betty Hebert Sponsor Sponsor Our team might have lost its homecoming game to Catholic High, of Donaldsonville, but it surely knew how to choose a court! The young lady who lead in sale of football season tickets was given the honor of being queen. BACK ROW tLeft to Rightl: Fant, Hebert, Coughlin, Gravel, Guillot. MIDDLE ROW: Distenfano, Aertker, Flynn. SITTING: Glanker and McCauley. RECLININGZ Bordelon, Lewis and Coleman. Brother Patrick, S. C., explains the rudiments of the game to his varsity basketball candidates. ur galfcuzf little basketball squad tailed to win a victory this year, but what it lacked in size and experience it more than made up by its spirit and eagerness to learn. Brother Patrick, head coach, reports that all of the players return to Menard next season, the next, and most of them for the nextl Our Junior contingent was composed at grammar graders exclusively. The taste for basketball should be implanted in these future stars of the Green and White. LEFT TO RIGHT: Cole, Bollman, Neblett, Mayeux, Gravel and Harrington. 9 Cm Sfarfed track, again this year, under the able supervision of our principal, Brother Jerome. An intermural track meet was held on St. Joseph's Day. What was especially encouraging was the fact that the Junior class ran away with top honors, and all of these youngsters will be with us next year. Aertker, Furby and Chrisafides, Sprinters ' CW f 6221205 612 V01 Riche, Glankler, Lewis and the Central Louis- iana Singles' Champ, Roy Gravel. as well as can be expected. As hithertofore Roy Gravel was the mainstay of a well-balanced squad. Lack of facilities on the campus, did however hamper our young aspirants to a certain extent. But, considering their lack of size and experience, our netmen had perhaps the best record of any team at Menard during this past scholastic year. We lost Bernard Lee via graduation, but Roy will return to the court for us again. 'am1z vA I . iwzy, Chase are responsible for the continuation of major sports at Menard. The Menard Memorial Athletic Association is an organization to which we are indeed grateful, and of which we are mighty proud. This little book is too small to record all the Athletic Association has done for us. Suffice it to list their names and then say thanks a million. C. F. Aiken W. H. Aertker Sam Bonnette Drew Bridges A. S. E. Barnett C. H. Bordelon P. B. Broussard C. Birus, Jr. G. N. Baquet Mrs. L. Cruse Bill Cotton L. Cataldie S. S. Creel Caplen's J. L. Cruse l. J. Delatin J. A. Engstrom H. Fremaux F. A. Flynn P. Gilham L. L. Gremillion A. Gravel Geo. C. Gray J. O. Hussey J. M. Haynes F. R. Hayden L. K. Koeberline R. L. Labarde Louisiana Coffee 6' Spice S. Lymberis M. Mule H. P. Mayeux Dr. W. Murrell R. Rabalais M. Newstadt B. O'Shee J. Petrus Joe W. Pitts Rt. Rev. Daniel F. Desmond J. Rush A. Rachal I. Schwartzberg L. J. Stopper F. S. Sutherland S. G. Thornton J. Vanderhoeven R. A. Wolf A. White C. M. Waters, Jr. C. Weil I. Wahlder J. F. Aucoin W. P. Aertker Brother Blackman C. S. Bonneville C. A. Broussard Curtis M. Bordelon M. Bohrer B. T. Bradford R. C. Culpepper Rev. P. E. Conway Ross Colengo J. E. Callaghan F. Carroll Ed Cruse W. E. Davis, Jr. R. DeKeyser E. J. Frank T. S. Fontenot Bascum Gremillion H. Gamburg Dr. C. J. Gremillion J. C. Guillet E. L. Gremillion A. J. Hardy J. R. Hunter, Jr. P. Hemenway l. J. Kilone J. Lohman H. LaFleur V. V. Lamkin G. Marshall J. M. Mule, Jr. E. Morgan R. Neff R. D. ,Norris E. Ortego F. Peterman B. A. Riche B. Rosenthal J. Ryan J, Sanchez G. J. Scallan C. Stopper J. Tamburo G. Voltz L. Wall L. Weisan C. L. Watkins C. R. Wilson S. Weil John Arrington R. C. Bauer John Boogaerts L. C. Bergeron Kelly Betar R. W. Bringhurst T. I. Barron R. Blanchard F. P. H. Coughlin J. Couvillion B. J. Carbo W. Corylan A J. . Casteix Cruse U. T. Downs S. C1 J. DiStefano C. Fowler D. J. Guillory Mrs. A. Gremillion S. Gremillion B. Ginsberg's L. B. Gremillion, Jr. Mayor W. S. Hardy J. C. Hustmyre W. S. Johnson H. Kilone H. L. Lemmon A. D. Long S. Lazarone S. Marshall G. Mayeux F. Michels L. Novo W. S. O'Shee Powell's Cafe Southern Chevrolet, l nc. Rapides Grocery S. J. 'Riche C. Smith G. Simms Standard Printing Co., G. Stafford J. Velotta L. A. Veazy E. Wall J. A. Williams, Jr. S. Weiss A. Wettermark J. E. Young lnc This picture was taken of the Boosters as they paraded on the field at L. S. U. Sodium, 605 Our jJep squad, the Boosters , composed of young ladies from Providence and St. Francis Xavier Academies. They were present at all games, entertained the spectators with precision drills and cheers. These glamour gals were ably led by our bevy ot cheerleaders: Reading from left to right, Ralph Coleman, Elaine Betar, Warren Mayeux, Bernice Bonnette, and Ralph Gremillion. 01726 0y5 cannot, tor various reasons, play on one or the other ot the organized teams which represent the school. How- ever, the Brothers provide tor these lads by sponsoring intramural leagues at physical education period. Foot- balls, basketballs, handballs, volleyballs, etc., are pro- vided for the students' use during recreation periods, also. An inter-class rally was held, featuring basket- ball, handball, volleyball, and soft-ball. BASKETBALL TOUCH FOOTBALL SOFTBALL VOLLEYBALL HANDBALL TRACK f-'zce mm m0 mmvQ ll The Menard Eagle junior team which promises to furnish many players for the varsity next year. Front row: Ray Moreau, Matthews, A. Hebert, Eskew, Riley, M. Hebert, C. Flynn, and Tom Wells, Manager. Center: McCauley, Gravel, Lewis, Bullock, Barrios, Fant, Gankler, Bordelon, Harwood and Smith. Back: Campo, Ralph Mertens, Felsenthal, Lack- ney, Ray Mertens, Ferguson, Guillot, Fulco and Delacroix. Che gufure of football at Menard lies in the hands of the young footballers above and below. Most of the l94O Junior squad, plus a few holdovers from the varsity, reported to Head Coach Brother Patrick for spring training. See them cavorting through a snappy pass session. WAITE W - imm a,-Qtsgl 5 ,1-1'-.Am W r 4 , j3arf Kkree, Qimy, Shows you our GRHMMHR GRHDES FRESHMEN SOPI-ICDMCDRES AND IUNICDRS 'qlnquam Gfffiorv f mjkme Gkums .Med OOJ .ELlCk 60 - - TOP ROW Moyeux Hendricks Cook Molone Gospo rd Frank Corbo George Grernillion Cole BOTTOM ROW Mitchell Texodcn Lemmon Ducote MCI-luglfmes Slfmelfo Fulco Bowrnon Rogers UOLL QI'6LWLl'lZ6UZ ITL ETS. TOP ROW: Francis Bordelon Davis Bruyninckx Marvin Bruyninckx BOTTOM ROW: Lionel Gravel Pat Harrington Buddy Acosta Harry Barker William Baillio Stuart Bollman Charles Barnidge Francis Baden John Savaso Fred Sutherland .lack Snow Vernon Walker Robert Neblett E. J. Scallan iii-ili l-ii-.i-1 olzqmfufafions They have proven themselves just scared enough to be freshmen, and yet loyal enough to be ideal Menard boys. Alfon Baillio Kenneth Broussard Wallace Davidson Roy Gravel Kelly Betar Joseph Bruyninckx Ralph Eskew Charles Gremillion Palmer Bordelon Vernon Cole Charles Farace Aubrey Hebert Western Bordelon Henry Doigre Lucien Grass Adolph Kou ry a' x'srsSa - l 60 666 glfes men. CLASS OFFICERS: Roy Gravel, presidentg Pat McCauley, vice-president Kelly Betar, secretaryg Ralph Eskew, treasurer. Brother Lionel was the home-room teacher. Missing from picture: Robert Bordelon. Martin Lashney Edward Marsden Richard Riley Joseph Sterkx .45 Ivy John William Lewis Maddox Mannas Norbert Patrick Aubrey Matthews McCauley Riche Kenneth Leo Robert Roark Scallan Smith Peter Silas Jerome Snow Vanderhoeven Vondersype ,ns .iwa1 me V6 CLASS OFFICERS: J. C. Horwood, presidentg Philip Gross, vice-presidentg Gene Glonkler, secretoryg Lonnie Lochney, treasurer. ROBERT ARMAND STEVE BAKER QUINTON BARNIDGE LOUIS COCO FRANCIS COUGHLIN PAUL DELACROIX SAM DOMICO ROBERT FANT KENON FERGUSON CHARLES FLYNN SIDNEY FLYNN JOSEPH GENOVA EUGENE GLANKLER PHILIP GRASS GEORGE GRAVES RALPH GREMILLION BEN GUILLOT JOHN HARWOOD Q LU' S0,DlZOI'lZ0l'65 Home-Room Teacher, Brother Camille. Missing from picture: None. LEANDER JOHNSON ROBERT JOHNSON MALCOLM HEBERT A ,, Q 1, , ,E r F ,VI gl M hz LONNIE LACHNEY JAMES MATTHEWS VERNON MATTHEWS RALPH MERTENS EDMUND MOORE RAY MOREAU LLOYD MICHELS HENRY NUGENT ROBERT RICHE DABNEY ROGILLIO WALTER ROGILLIO HERBERT VERZWYVELT THOMAS WELLS JACK WIDENER LESTER WILSON if - I YG' 1 655 6172. WH Q . f 'ir 1 W li I 'Q Y' +19 PATRICK AERTKER MURRELL BARRIOS AUBREY BLANK PHILIP BOOGAERTS HUBERT BORDELON IRVING BORDELON RALPH BORDELON ROGERS BORDELON BERT CARBO JOSEPH CATALDIE RALPH COLEMAN CALVIN COUVILLION Luziors, ou re CLASS OFFICERS: Jock Harrington, presidentg Joe Cctoldie vlce president Albert Clyde Houtz, secretory.: Clyde Miller, treasurer. g.51:fi,gnF'3w'f ' A 5 . M I. CHARLES DI STEFANO 8. CHARLES MORGAN 2. RALPH FLEMING 9. JENNINGS RASCH 3. JACK HARRINGTON IO. DICKIE SMITH 4. ALBERT HOUTZ II. RICHARD SOHRWIDE 5. FRANCIS LeBLANC IZ. STEVE TALAMBAS 6. RAY MERTENS I3. JOSEPH TULLIER 7. CLYDE MILLER I4. RICHARD WHITLOCK eifzq JEEVOJUCEJ Home-Room Teacher: Brother Corol. Missing from picture: James McDonald. Q92 BEST LOOKING MANLIEST. . MOST POPULAR BEST DRESSED WITTIEST . . MOST LOYAL . Gfzzd flow, iary, Tresenf Uursefvesl MOST NONCI-IALANT . . . MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED . . BEST DISPOSITION MOST ORIGINAL MOST MOST STUDIOUS MOST POISED BEST ATHLETE MOST TALKATIVE FRIENDLIEST . BEST DANCER PERSONALITY . . Bernard Lee John Bruyninckx Steve Chrisafides William Ellington Herman Delaune Edwin Bonnette Alvin Hardage Mike Hussey Ivy Barksdale Julius Matthews Warren Mayeux William Furby Kenneth Flynn Gerald Woodard Leroy Couvillion Anthony Rine George Lee Bordelon evmie ---- 9-iufure Qykaf mfr!! .4 Jo? Thumb dllail ' gJ0rfrai1f5 NAME BIRTHDAY NICKNAME PET EXPRESSION PASTIME WILL BE IVY WHITTAKER BARKSDALE July 9, i924 Barkiem- Hi, Babe Swimming Painter EDWIN PAUL BONNETTE May 23, i924 Red Youoll shut up Playing Religious GEORGE LEE BORDELON November 2, I924 Cassanova Hey, homespun Dancing Undertake: JOHN JOSEPH BRUYNINCKX February Il, l92l Stick You see Planning Tramp STEVE CHRISAFIDES July I, i922 Greek You know Doncing Cook LEROY PAUL COUVILLION July 22, I925 Buddy Soy, bud Swing mugic Caddy HERMAN DELAUNE July 9, I924 Pete Yo' grandma Loafing Carpenter WILLIAM KANE ELLINGTON May 26, 1924 Willie Huh! Sleeping Model KENNETH EDWARD FLYNN October I8, I924 Fats You're crazy Fugging Druggist WILLIAM FURBY March 22, I924 Little Willie Got your homework? Ggls Merchant ALVIN LAMAR HARDAGE October I4, i922 Colonel Herring! Picking Guitar Who kr1OW2 JOHN MICHAEL HUSSEY April 28, l924 Mike I Clldnll' IWGVS time! Photography Oil Magne' GEORGE BERNARD LEE December 2, l924 109 AW! Tennis Lawyer JULIUS HOWARD MATTHEWS July 29, I923 Jaybird Gotta cigarette? Reading Inventor WARREN JOSEPH MAYEUX Moy 7, I924 Pistache Bumming Bull shooting! Janitor EARL ANTHONY RINE October 6, i924 Bubbles Made your visit today? Reading Doctor GERALD WOODARD January 8, 1922 Steamboat Is that a fact? Dreaming Actor 04111 OW We have wanted to dedicate some- thing special to the Sacred Heart, and the labor spent on this Year Book is that SOMETHING special. Together we walk the quiet corridors of time, together we share disappointments and pleasures. Always and always He is there to soothe our aching hearts in hours of distress, and sweeten the joys that bubble in our youthful souls. During retreat we spent hours in His loving presence, talking over problems with Him. Our Annual we have dedicated to Mr. Cruse, but to the Sacred Heart, in view of all He means to us, lovingly we dedicate the time spent in assem- bling this book of precious mem- ories. Z e, img Smile, cz fkouqkf - - l. Ivy Borksdole Z. George Bordelon 3. John Brunyninckx 4. Steve Chrisotides 5. Leroy Couvillion 6. Williom Ellington 7. Willi here we ore diory, the Seniors ot todoy ond olurnni of tomorrow. No more chills ot exominotions, thrills ot promotion, or gusts ot ego when on ochievernent wos gained - Menord, so long! om Furby ff I. EDWIN BONNETTE President Z. HERMAN DELAUNE Vice President 3. WARREN MAYEUX Secretary 4. GERALD WOODARD Treasurer It was a hard climb, it taxed our personalities, initiative, dependability, and our cheertulness but 1 we survived I Not getting melancholy, Diary, but all we can say is orqef Us Wolf. I, KENNETH FLYNN 2. ALVIN HARDAGE 3. MIKE HUSSEY tw 6 ,.. 4. BERNARD LEE 5. JULIUS MATTHEWS . ANTHONY RINE 5 .L Sfugenfs - Q7'ie1zJ5 - Qvafs The Spirit of Menard! u - - -,-- - in w .lm , ,vm Q N img, gfow Jo you fike Our C L A S S M O T T O Character is the Cornerstone ot Success CLASS COLORS Kelly Green and White C L A S S H E R O St. Francis Xavier C L A S S F L O W E R White Carnation Tears are the prelude to happiness, As school days, the preface to lifeg Vocations the prologue, the final actg Heaven the epilogue to worldly strife. - - - gmemffl Biqhfs. , mi A Hlrxxazrh iilrxxxnxrizxl 9' 1-' W O 5 QQ 3 jltl '11 '-fb iv wikis Seri rms that lvxi ma ru ml N Emgirfi mauro: H X 4 if 2 ., mi Q15 5 W , :si Q' Q ' ' Q if if 1 Q S .Q for y 4- sr W .X nr 4 , ,, 1' 1 ix lcli-ii llmc lfnurw nl I iii ii, xri'f1rrilwI1lm' llws Eluslxlulimi, :u'1lm m . ll - l - -jlllli'llY!l!l.ll flliizaxrxisiizlu :iz a,llJltvYl.UxS!'llll.l Gspvxlixwmwl, sis wiiiilrh l rmw Elvis , S C, ' k...e ...mv M LW 345, if .mmg Ifllmmfk tix 51unl?f:lx,x1fr rzwmfli Slim mmm, tx lifmixilmfxfliveh :1 5-.Ix'm1ibi1,1,'!Qi .ll Mini-ulgvllqsn !'f1l,igm, an flu fjmx of our im bi -mr l ,. mm iuxnxifiwo ,uxiviifsxiwg Covers designed and executed by Gfmericmz .Beauty GOV6l' Gompamy Printing and binding by Sfcuzdaad gjrbzfinq Gompeuzy, gnc. Engraving work by Slzreveporf Ccrzqravinq Gompanq, gnc. Portraits by jfoluzra Siudio 0 All Other Photographs by One of Our Own Classmates .jflke gfwssey MIKE HUSSEY 1941 lvlenarolian Buyers Guide Your Potronoge of the Following Advertisers Will Be Apprecicited l Seniors' Invitations by Stor Engroving Co. of Houston, Texos Compliments of l-torwell's Service Stotion Gulf Products Compliments of For the Best of Food Come to . . . . A'?XGnd'lG THE STEAK Housa Office Equipment Co., lnc. 325 DeSoto sneer Phone 69l Best Wishes Congrotulcitions OF BLU-RIBON DAIRIES Alexcindrio, Lo. to Class '41 Louisiono Coffee ond Spice Co., Ltd. Compliments of Guaranty Barber Shop Air Conditioned 327 Murray Street WALT C. SOREY Signs of All Kinds KOHARA STUDIO Photographs ot Distinction Phone 2948 4lO Murray Street Alexandria, La. I. Vanderhoeven 81 Co. Seeds - Feeds Certified Baby Chicks Phone 950 l 194-96 Rapides Ave. Lee Street at Entrance to City Park Pearson Furniture Co. Furniture, Rugs and Stoves Successors to A. J, Wolf 6' Son Phone 708 Alexandria, La. Eyesight is Priceless-Better light means better sight . . . Louisiana Ice 81 Electric Co., Inc. Electricity is Cheap DRINK . .. ROYALWCRDWN NEHI BOTTLING WORKS Wi3i3ilsUM . . . IT'S EXTRA FRESH f A A E. fill , F79 ' . 46 f NSN t M' 14 1 , ff The Soutlfs Finest a11d Welcomes You l ost Modern Hotel The Air Conditioned HOTEL BENTLEY Coleman J. Hudson, Manager RUSI-VS Piggly Wiggly Store Rush's Modern Bakery A. R. RUSH, Prop. Compliments ot ALEXANDRIA FRUIT CO. Auto Parts 81 Battery Service Co. Distributors of Exide Storage City Drug Store W. S. isocio oshee BCll'l'el'leS Phone 771 Phone 300 5th and Jackson Sts. Congratulations from Compliments of E. W. Moriarty Joseph O. Hussey an as Skeet Congratulations . . . We extend to the l94l graduating class of Menard Memorial l-ligh School our heartiest congratulations. It is our sincere hope that they will prove faithful and loyal to the high principles they have received. May they soon find their places as leaders among the citizens of our com- munity and become a credit to the city and the splendid institution from which they graduate. The City of Alexandria i V. V. LAMKIN, Mayor, BEN F. BRADFORD, Commissioner of Finance, R. W. BRINGHURST, Commissioner of Streets and Parks. Compliments of b. ginsberg Compliments of The Gen1 Jewelry Co., Inc. lOl4 3rd St. Phone 722 Bergeron's Gulf Station Phone 878 Sth and Murray Sts. Day and Night Service Alexandria, La. Union Neon Sign and Sales Go. Phone 992 322 Johnston St. Compliments of K R E S S Pineville Feed, Seed Store a11d Hatchery 'THE DOOR THAT NEVER CLOSES' 0 When other doors are locked and other lights are out there ' . . . is still one door that never closes BAPTIST HOSPITAL Rapides Grocery Co. Incorporated WHOLESALE Alexandria, La. Armours Fertilizer Phone 67 234 Main Street Pineville, La. Betar's Grocery and Market All Kinds Of FRESH MEATS - SEAFOODS Vegetables, Fruit and Poultry Our Motto: Quality, Service, Courtesy Phones 433-434 536 Bolton Ave. Compliments of Brown-Roberts Hardware C7 Supply Company, Ltd. Wholesale Distributors of Kohler Plumbing Fixtures Phone 2380 Alexandria, La. CONGRATULATIONS! C L A S S ' 4 1 ME,'9,'!'a-S!'W!'7!A:?,.,,'!' Phone 9 2 Alexandria, La. Compliments of DOUBLE COLA BOTTLING CO. MY VERY BEST WISHES SOL WEIL, C, P.A. 807 Guaranty Bank Compliments of JOHNNIE RUSH Sporting Goods Compliments of Central Drug Store l005 Jackson Street Phone 388 Alexandria, La. Q ' C I' f I All-American Omp 'ments O ,1,-,tbsp u . u LOIIISIHIIH Seed Co., Inc. VIII? Skin Comfort , X Tractor Implements Field Seed Compllmems of CONGRATULATIONSU Gremillion - Hord Quality Shoes Newest Styles for the Entire Family 9l8 Third Street '41 sENioR CLASS Sears-Roebuck Co. Compliments of Rockwell-Powers Lumber Co. Compliments of Southern Chevrolet, Inc. Alexandria, La. It's FORD for '41 Hnnnsss-Haan Telephone 430 See the Man With the Orange Measuring Stick Compliments of A. 81 P. FOOD STORES Alexandria Business College Choose the College Near Your Home' Mrs J B . oe rasher Poimboeuf, Manager You Take th T ' ' - rr e raining We Get the Job 1 on M d ion 2 cab -A mvurmusinsngou- BAGGAGS 1lANSl'llllLll llpun Sud ON HUM! Owl Market Sz Grocery Fruits and Vegetables lO2l Chester St. Phones 848-384i Compliments of TRENT L. JAMES Assessor of Rapides Parish DRUGS You make no mistake when you let us fill your Prescriptions ...... Neither do wel GRAVEL'S DRUG STORE Phone 586 Bolton Avenue Barnett - Gremillion Insurance Agency, Inc. lOO5 Guaranty Bank Bldg. Telephone 3497 Compliments of AVENUE DRUG STORE Bolton and Marye Phones 421-422 Motorcycle Delivery Rapides Drug Co., Ltd. Alexandria, La. Independent Wholesale Druggists Serving Independent Retail Druggists BEST WISHES Compliments of OF Guaranty Bank 81 Trust THE SPOT C Onlpally AMUSEMENT CLUB , U , Alexandria, Louisiana Compliments of Carbo Foundry a11d Machine Co. A. C. Carbo Residence Phone Zl I2 B. J. Carbo Residence Phone 3236 Office Phone 408 Alexandria, La. Alvin Hahn Insurance Agency Winntield, Louisiana Insurance for All Occasions Q. M. BARNIDGE SAY IT WITH FLOWERS The Florist and Nursery Phone 3395-W Pineville, La. Compliments of SCHYVARTZBERGS l lnc,l Alexandria Auto Co. W. Foster Walker Sales and Service 7 I 4 3rd St. Phone 64 WE PRINTED THIS ANNUAL Standard Printing Co. Incorporated Fine Stationery - Fountain Pens Pencils Greeting Cards for Every Occasion 8I4 Third Street lOpposite Hotel Bentleyl Alexandria, La. 5 Around the corner y DRINK cw , if from anywhere 6, i y it ' ,' ., E 5 l V3 MARIX I Compliments of A. J. COCO Good Luck from The Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Alexandria Best Wishes of DR. S. L. CALHOUN Rapides Parish Coroner Best Wishes from an Old Student! Julius F. Ariail Clerk of Court Tile Alexandria Steam Laundry 81 Cleaners Cash and Carry Office 8th and Jackson Compliments of W. O. W. Camp No. 17 J. E. Lawrence, Council Commander J. L. Treadway, Secretary Gremillion Brothers Better Buildersv 1030 Washington Street Compliments of 07Shee,s Pharmacy 2146 Lee St. Phone 993 Compliments of The Texas Co. H. L. Lemmon, Representative Lanier Auto Company Best BUICK Buy 630 3rd St. Phone 465 Compliments of Catholic Daughters of America Compliments of RAPIDES HOTEL lVIaxie's Midway Station For Famous Steaks Chicken-in-the-Nest National Bakery k f Seafoods and Sandwiches Mo ers O . Q Tender Crust H ffh H I: Y H S Ollie 0 BMUZILI Ol-I CCY 0 B r e O d ' ' Telephone 2187 1605 Lee St. Phone 173' C. Bascum Gremilliolfs + '+ Garage 5 O Bus-Truck Repairing ny i305 Murray St. Phone 667 M. KOBL CREDIT JEWELERS i030 Third Street EN Compliments of ALEXANDRIA ACES Art Phelan, Manager Compliments of 'L. 81 A. CAFE Compliments of GUARANTY NEWS STAND Guaranty Bank Building Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. C Hustmyre Compliments of Weiss 81 Goldring Compliments of FOX THEATRE Houma, Louisiono ELI LEVY GEO. L. ALLEN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL 1134 Chaplain, Rev. F. J. Plutz Grand Knight, L. J. Melancon Chancellor, C. M. Bordelon Worden, S. H. Gravel Financial Secretory, H. LaFleur Advocate, C. F. Gravel, Jr. Trustees, John Boogaerts, L.J. Treasurer, L. B. Gremillion Lecturer, Phil Jacobs Recorder, Jos. G. Glass Inside Guard, Sam Domico Outside Guard, C. J. Baudin Meloncon, L. J. Bossier Compliments of MENARD MOTHERS' CLUB Mrs. H. A. Brown, President Mrs. Lee Gremillion, Vice-President Mrs. R. H, Sohrwide, Treasurer Mrs. S. H. Gravel, Vice-President Mrs. M. P. Hebert, Secretary Garrett Office Supplies - Inc.- Commercial Stationers Office Outfitters Ted Garrett, Mgr. 412 MURRAY ST. Compliments of Menard Memorial At hletic Association Boost the Eagles Phone 3971 Alexandria, La. 24-Hour Service Tires and Tubes G d L k t M d Cantrell's Garage OO UC O, ew Wrecker Service General Repair Mu Eta Slgma 4th and Washington Streets H F t .t Aiexendfae, Le. Ono' 'O em' Y Compliments of Compliments of 9 WELLAN S J. C. Penney Co., Inc. Compliments of TRAVEL EVANGELINE O VIA HOTEL 0 R coAcH Compliments of Q 93 , I fortable H11t0I1,S Drug Store mcg Q enient 2205 Lee Street Phone 2544 7 E' qaconomical HCth6fW1Cli Insurance Agency, Inc. General I Tgjphone 914 for Tr I Information nsurance A . 222 Johnston St. Phone 334 Phone 361 Phone 361 Interurban 9 n R E E D S Transportation TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE Distributors of ROYAL Company 712 3rd St. Alexandria, La. 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