Alvernia High School - Alvernian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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PAGE 108 THE ALVERNIAN Lrff In rigfJl4Marguerite Cosgrove, Rita Kruce, Mary Irwin, Evelyn Bartels, Eileen Ruddy, Mary W'right, Mary Schorsch Cprcsitlingj, Fileen Tietle, Virginia Morton, Lorraine Ruche, livelyn Stypcznski, Dolores Hoffelcler, Virginia Black. 'Kilmer Eiterarg Guild Pzwizlczzf ..,... . . FLORENCE BANACII Vin' P1'l'Si!!UI1f . . . . ELEANOR SCI-IAEIVER Svvrvfurgv ,.., . . . VIRGINIA lNlORTON Tl'l'll.YllI'f'F .... , I .... MARIE HEAGLE FTER lying buried for several years beneath the more prosaic work of the ordinary English course, the Literary Guild has been resurrected by the Juniors. Admit- tance to the group requires an A or B average in English together with the manifestation of genuine and unremittent interest in developing and improving in- dividual technique in writing. Regular meetings held on the Hrst Monday of every month showed a decided interest in the art of writing as well as in the discussion of contemporary writers, their works and technique. The gatherings featured original poems and short stories read by the members and judged by Sister M. Edelwalda, adviser of the guild. Five short stories were submitted to the contest conducted by the Queen's Work. The climax of the yearis work was the publication of I,et's Go Places, a pamphlet prepared with a view of enumerating Chicago's opportunities for the enjoy- ment of leisure. Besides acquainting readers with suggestions for a profitable spending of leisure time, it will develop civic consciousness and disprove the rebuke that there is little relation between high schools and real life. GENEVIEVE HEALY BROUGHT LAURELS TO HER SCHOOL WHEN SHE CAPTURED THE STATE

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THE ALVERNIAN PAGE 107 Slulnling Ilrfl In fi.Qllfj1.lCfll'lHC Rheaume, Leila Barr, Margaret Farley, Charlotte Graber, Margaret liregenzer, Catherine Kelly, Rita O'Malley. Firil mug sralril flffl In riglnl' -Viola Malchek, Avertine Kutva, Kathleen Bies, Bernardine Mangold, Mary Healy, Frances Skubeelt. Srruruf row, xiulliwl flwfl In riglilj -Alice Mabrey, l.cima McNiel1ols, Mary liuclita, Dorotliy Kiefer, Marjorie Polys. Qutdoor and 'Bwloqu Club QL l'rz'si1lw1l i , , Rl'l'A Q,MAl,l.IiY Vin' l'w'siflwif CllARl.0'l l'l4. Gimisiait Sl'l'I'l'fdl'.j' , MAIKGARIZT FAiu.icY 7ll'l'd.YIll'l'l' , CA'I'HliRlNli Kiatrv T IS generally granted that the study of sciences is of great educational value to those who pursue its many and various Helds. But it is also a well-established fact that to those not possessing a purely scientihc mind it is of great benefit. lt is for this reason that the biology students, many of whom will not pursue another science in high school, have organized this club. Eager for a broader knowledge of plants and animals, the members of the Biology Club resolved to become fully acquainted with subjects not included in a regular course. lts regular monthly meetings furnished a pleasant hour for those who attended. A feature of importance was the program of constructive work planned for the period from April to tlune. This work involved the somewhat intensive survey of the entire region adjacent to Alvernia. A number of plant-hunting expeditions to points more distant than the city environs were enjoyed by the members. Several visits made by the club to flower displays at the Navy Pier and Garfield Park, to the Stock Yards, and the Brookheld Zoo awakened a better understanding and keener appreciation of God's lavish gifts. LIMELIGHT WITH SODALITY NOMINATIONS. ATTRACTIVE POSTERS HERALDED THE ELECTION.

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THE ALVERNIAN PAGE 109 Lrfl lu riglzl-Margaret Costa, Florence Banach, Rita Barr, Rosemary Cella, Marguerite Bradley, Lucille Weller, .lusephine -lagoditcli. 'Debating Club l'n'xiilv1il . . . . ..,,.. Rrrfx BARR Vin' I'ra'xiilw1l . . . LUCILLE WET'rER S4'l'I'K'ft1V-Y , . . .,.. EDITH RING Tl'l'tl.YIH'l'Y ..., ..,..,, G ERALDINE KOENIG EBATING has taken its rightful place among outside activities and every year it becomes more important. Taking into consideration the interesting questions chosen for argument and the unquestionable development which comes with partici- pation in the activity, teachers and students must realize there is ample reason for girls to debate. It helps them meet other persons on an equal basis in the discussion of a question, to think logically against their arguments, and to present their own ideas forcefully and convincingly. lt gives them a feeling of independence from others, coupled with self-mastery. Activities of the Debating Club have been very successful this year. Of the forty-one members of the organization, seven-Florence Banach, Marguerite Bradley, Rosemary Cella, Genevieve Healy, Josephine Jagoditch, Mary Spehn, and Lucille Wetter-were most active. Featured among schools with which these girls success- fully debated the question of federal aid in education were St. Rita, St. Scholastica, and North Park College. At home the girls have actively engaged in intra-mural debates. There were several decision and non-decision encounters among the Freshmen and the Sophomores, the negative and afiirmative teams both doing excellent debating. CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE LOYOLA UNIVERSITY APOLOGETICS CONTEST. MAY 31 WAS THE LAST