Archbishop Hoban High School - Way Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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Developing an Ideal The words of the alma mater are signifi- cant. They express the true meaning and spirit of the Hoban community. Hoban High, your students proud sing and loudly praise These words give testimony to the pride that students, faculty, and alumni feel towards this school. Pride is seen in the large numbers of students involved in Hoban activities. lt is seen at poster parties, club meetings, or sports events. This pride erupts into a deafening cheer on the first H at the St. V assembly. The walls of Hoban alone cannot contain this pride. It spills out into the community through such projects as the concert for the Hattie Larlham Foundation, the Children's Home Christmas project, and the canned food drive. Each student also expresses his pride in Hoban when he sets goals for himself, academic or otherwise. The word sing in the second line connotes another important aspect of Hoban, fun. lt is our friends and the times we share with them, going to games or parties, enjoying different pastimes, that often remain the most memorable part of our years at Hoban. Loyal, true, amid the crowd our voices loudly raise, The real test of our loyalty to Hoban came this past year with the announcement that our school would close. We could have quietly resigned ourselves to that fact, but we did not. With our voices loudly raised to the chant, We won't close, the Save Hoban Committee, aided by parents, students, faculty and alumni, raised enough money to promise the continuation of Hoban for at least another five years, and, hopefully, indefinitely.

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A Renewed Faith in Hoban lJ'i . 'V ff' f bf I 4 There was a new sound at Hoban this year. It pervaded the spirit as well as the ears. This sound could be heard at most sports events, even in student sections at away games. This sound was Hoban's new alma mater. Hoban's original alma mater, once sung frequently by the all male student body, had fallen victim to disinterest and disuse. Few students knew the words or music. During the 1975-76 school year however, interest was rekindled in having a school alma mater. It was decided though, that there should be a new alma mater, one that could be more easily sung by the students. The Visor then sponsored a contest to see who could write the best lyrics for a new alma mater. Mark Schweitzer, from the class of 76, submitted the best version. Brother Eugene Weisenberger composed the spirited music to suit the words. Since then the alma mater has been incorporated into many school activi- ties. lt is heard almost as often as the fight song. And although the lyrics are displayed prominently in the gym, most students already know the words by heart.

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