St Marys High School - Lance Yearbook (Medford, OR)

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IN TI-IE SERVICE GF MARY, QUEEN CDF PEACE Front row: S. Young, J. Braun, P. Long, President, K. Ackerman, M. Vormwald Back row: M. Anderson, A, Allen, M. O'Neil, D. Champlin, B. O'Connor, M. Clark, P. Kelley Just as our boys answered the call ol Uncle Sam, the girls ol Saint Mary's answered Mary's call in convening again under her banner. Falling in line with the rest ol the school activi- ties, our very capable new oilicers: Rita Long, president, Joanne Braun, vice president, Shirley Young, secretary, Kathleen Aclcerman, treasur- er, called us to arms with quiet etliciency. Since parties and dancing seemed to be the most popular form ol entertainment, a committee immediately drew up plans lor a l-lallowe'en party. The traditional cider and doughnuts, combined with the light lantasticw resulted ina very enjoyable evening. Qur next meeting provided a novelty pro- gram, in contest lorm, ol song hits, a prize 41- being awarded the girl guessing the great- est number. Then, Christmas being conveniently around the cornern, some of our more energetic mem- bers proposed another party, U. S. Q. style, with the boys also invited. Cards and bunco were played, and, ol course, refreshments were served. Later, dancing topped oil the enter- tainment list lor another gala event. Our social activities came to a grand Finale 'r ending with a farewell party lor the departing seniors. The Sodality members sounded taps on an active year with many happy memories ol our little gatherings and a more complete lcnow- ledge ol our religion.

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KEVSTCDIXIE QF DEMQCRACV-RELIGIQN As we must have leaders in every Field- leaders in the political and social world, so must we have leaders in the world of religion. And in this capacity, the students oi St. Mary's have to guide and instruct them in the doctrines of their religion their pastor, Father Lawrence l. Horan. We seniors were First given the opportunity ol receiving Father Horanys weelcly instruction in our junior year. Through this, the fullest pos- sible explanation ol vital facts ol our religion are permanently and clearly Fixed in our minds so that we are better able to appreciate the wonderful gilt ol iaith, for understanding is the basis ol appreciation. Fathers description in his Fine, deep, clear voice, also helped us to understand the importance oi religion in the present crisis and to realize that religion is not dead but rather that it alone, with its living truths, can sustain us. Thus with our new and more complete under- standing of religion, we have been made con- scious ol the unity that must exist between de- mocracy and religion il democracy is to be the victor in the present struggle. Furthermore we realize that by our being good and Faithful Catholics, it Follows that we must necessarily be honest and loyal citizens of Uncle Sam. Father Horan, left to right: L. O'Connor, J. Pay, P. Kelley, P. Long, P, Domineske, J. Hill Second row: M. Kane, C. Casey, A. Matera, C. Kelly, T. Collins Third row: H. Stoyell, Cu. Peilley, H. Isaf, M. Mullen Fourth row: M. Clarlc, J. Ferguson, T. Quinlan, P. O'Mara

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FAITI-I IN X-XCTICDN lnto the morning stillness of the chapel filed tvventy-nine bright-eyed and eager seniors. Laughter and chatter, characteristic of all youth, ceased at the door ofthe hushed sanctuary, and it was solemn and sedate young men and vvom- en, not children, who entered. The impressive- ness of the ceremony about to be performed seemed to overwhelm each senior, and there vvas a certain unity of prayer in all of their hearts. Qurhmost Reverend Father l'loran ascended the steps of the flovver-decked altar, and vvith the utterance of the Kyrie eleisonn soft music pealed forth from the organ. Not ten, not tvventy, but tvventy-nine voices, joined the or- gan in song. perhaps the singing was not beau- tiful in quality or tone, perhaps it did not re- semble a choir of angels, but there vvas beauty in the emotion that it expressesd, Before they realized it, the communion bells had rung, and the seniors Filed to the rail to receive our Blessed Savior in l'loly Communion. Back in their seats a nevv feeling of joy and sorrow vvas felt in the heart of each senior, although like all young sophisticates, they would have denied any such emotion. At the close of the solemn rite our pastor turned to his congregation. The message he delivered was a simple but an important one. l-le strove to mal4e each senior realize how empty and futile a life is without God. Qur religion is the dearest possession we can ever have, he reminded the men and vvomen of to- morrow, and he closed by congratulating them on their religious education. It vvas with pride and joy that the class of '42 left the convent chapel.