Alvernia High School - Alvernian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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THE ALVERNIAN PAGE 103 Program by Vincent Micari, skilled violinist of the Alvcrnia Conservatory. Alvernia Ladies' Auxiliarti tContinuedJ With its progress must go the name of its noble president, Mrs. Catherine Bastian, the faithful guardian who lit the smouldering ambition of her co-workers and flamed it into action on that calm Wednesday afternoon, September 24, 1924, when, after touring the new building, she expressed to Sister M. Loyola, then principal, her wish of organizing a club that would be a vital thriving force in the activities and general well-being of thc school. In silver-misted words that build future fairy-tale castles, new members read in the minute book, how, during 1924 to 1925, Mrs. Catherine Bastian, Mrs. Rose Lux, Mrs. Elizabeth Geib, and Mrs. Mae Hank solicited members from parishes located within the geographical boundaries served by Alverniag how on Dedication Day, May 3, they were busy about many things g how they sponsored and directed social functions, the receipts of which, today, whisper their tale in the form of furniture or volumes in the library. With her quiet courage and the flawless backing of her band of associates, Mrs. Catherine Bastian indomitably crossed the first milestone and hopefully lcd her cohort into 1925 which loomed significantly, for, during this year, with Sister M. Archangela as adviser, the Auxiliary contrived plans for equipping a valuable and efficient literary laboratory, which, with its complete furnishings and 5,000 volumes, bears silent testimony of the organization and its jewels of sacrifice. OFFERED T0 THE BLESSED MOTHER A SPRAY OF EASTER LILIES OR A YELLOW ROSE

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PAGE THE ALVERNIAN Members attend tenth anniversary reunion. Alvernia Ladies' Pluxiliarg A RETROSPECT CATTERED through all the countries of the land and standing as monuments of intellectual genius and human tenderness are the structures of wood and stone, fashioned by unselfish lives that time marks in bold relief. Viewed even through the shadowy veil of the Past, the deeds of these men inspire generations with admiration, courage, and loyalty. Such are the deeds of the Alvernia Ladies' Auxiliary, these kindly benefactors who returned to Alvernia on October 4 to keep tryst with the ten silver years, glorified by the dull red of toil, sanctified by the crystal whiteness of prayer. A lavender haze of memory tinged with golden glints of glory wisps itself about those years from 1924 to 1935 in the annals of the Alvernia Ladies' Auxiliary. In that first beginning of a Greater Auxiliary, a group of zealous women mutually formed the nucleus of the large organization that, at its zenith, numbered 1,000 members. They pledged themselves to aid the teachers in making Alvernia the best place next to home, where a patriotic heritage, a religious atmosphere, and an incen- tive to continue studies would be tinged with romance-a romance of noble womanhood. Among the major organizations at Alvcrnia none has kept a fairer vision, none presents a surer record of God's blessing than her Auxiliary, which has made such rapid growth in the short space of ten years. THE LONG FILE MOVING SLOWLY DOWN THE AISLE DURING RETREAT, WHEN EACH

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PAGE xo4 THE ALVERNIAN Mrs. Bastian and her co-workers in the cafeteria. Alveruia Ladies, Auxiliarg fContinucdJ Precious among the golden events from 1925 to 1935 are the first and second Annual Mothers' Retreat, by the Reverend Leander Conley, O.F.M., when a large number of the members accepted the invitation to come apart and rest a littlen and knelt in prayerful intercourse before their Divine Friend in the Tabernacle. In- numerable rosaries must have slipped through their fingers for the success of their undertakings, for their homes, for the Alvernia faculty, and for the students - present, past, and future-who will while away many pleasant hours exchanging sweet con- fidences with authors in that priceless literary monument--the library, Linked closely with the social activities- the monthly card parties and luncheons where the ladies sipped their tea or coffee, interchanging comments on the happenings of yesterday or the plans for the morrow-are the educational programs, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Helen Redmond. Features which cooperated generously to further auxiliary interests are a concert by the Philip Neri Choir, Conquered and In the Service of the Queen by the Joyce Kilmer Playersg Sun-Upn by the Loyola Community Theatre Players, Happy Landingsn by the Holy Name Dramatic Club of Our Lady of Victory, and Jeanne d,Arc by Charlotte Crocker. Miss Paulsen, a reputed interpreter of Child Psychology, thoughtfully and pointedly discussed the Growing Child and Its Problemsvg the Reverend Leander Conley, celebrated Francis- can, The Relationship Between Mother and Daughter. CROWDS SWARMED TO THE AUDITORIUM ON APRIL 30 AND MAY 1 T0 WITNESS QUALITY