Archbishop Hughes Memorial High School - Spires Yearbook (New York, NY)

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One Hundred Eighteen HE ATHLETIC CLUB E-1

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qu ART CLUB The year fourteen hundred liftyftwo witnessed the birth of Leonardo da Vinci, sixteen hundred six greeted the arrival of Rembrandt while nineteen hundred thirtyfone has welcomed, with no less pride, the recently founded Art Club of Archbishop Hughes Memorial. Scarcely had the spirit of art been borne on the wings of Fama, along the corf ridors of Cathedral when Mirabilie dictum as the Roman poet might have said, one afternoon found assembled in the Art Room every possible Raphael and Van Dyck. Enthusiasm! Spirit! How soon shall we begin?, queried each eager applicant. Two weeks later every palette, every brush was so busily engaged that results of which we might well be proud were produced. One cannot easily forget the picturesque posters which greeted the students on every side. They graphically and effectively advertised the Dramatic Club's Richelieu, and the Glee Club's Chimes of Normandy. The publication of Spires then claimed our undivided attention till the plates were Hnished. Upon the completion of that work, our budding geniuses became absorbed in painting greeting cards for Mother's Day. Whatever achievements we may have attained, whatever accomplishments the Art Club may have realized during its brief history-these have been brought about through the efforts of our esteemed Principal and moderator to whom we now extend our deepest and most sincere thanks. In brief, this is our history. The Art Club has been most successful in mainf taining the standards of the White and Gold. It is to you, our successors, that we extend our earnest wishes for a favorable continuation of all its future undertakings. One Hundred Seventeen

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'll OUR ATHLETIC CLUB 1930451! A wonderful year for our popular Athletic Club! Organized in October under the able guidance of its moderator, this latest activity has aroused unparalleled enthusiasm on the part of the student body. From the very outset, the club's program has been active and varied, ambitious, too for so young an organization. The Basketball season opened with an interfclass tournament. School and class songs appeared with amazing rapidity. Class spirit was at its highest pitch, as each year boldly Haunted its colors. To the surprise of all, our Freshman friends reached the finals, only to be outwitted by a splendid Senior Six. Next came a thrilling summons,-Varsity tryouts! Who would be chosen? The decision came soon. A team of recognized ability was selected, and a period of instruction followed under a new lcoach, Miss Lillian Gorman. With breathless interest all awaited the opening of the season. Enthusiasm ran high all winter. Each game found our gymnasium a lively and colorful scene. Eager rooters crowded the benches, window sills and staircases. A cheering squad of vigorous Cathedralites led the rousing songs and cheers. Even our Faculty became enthused,- did you witness their attendance at every performance? Soon came Spring, the season when an athlete's fancy turns toward the base' ball diamond. Here were new fields for our girls to conquer. Another interfclass tournament ended on Field Day with a thrilling game between 3B and 4B. Field Day! What a delightful treat that was to rejoice the hearts of the Athletic Club members. This momentous event, the first of its kind in our history, will long remain a cherished memory. The awarding of numerals and monograms followed, and soon we, graduates, were sadly bidding the organization that had grown so dear to us, Adieu. To what do we ascribe the remarkable success of our club? The answer may be found in the generous support of our Principal and Faculty, the invaluable as- sistance rendered by Miss Gorman, and last but not least, the loyalty of our class' mates. With such assets as these, what organization could fail? A bright future is assured this club, which already might justly echo Caesar's famous Veni, vidi, vici. One Hundred Nineteen