Blessed Sacrament Academy - Silva Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1942 volume:

E m4nmmnmm 1mmm F 0 R E W O R D This little book a greeting bears To readers far and near. Each page reflects by thoughts an d given here. r The training In this dark age, when men forget The light of faith within, And youthful feet so often tread The easy ways of ein, ' O may this Echo e're recall The Convent days of old! May ideals forgotten,b1oom In flowers of White and Gold. words ' The Staff STAFF Evelyn Jung. . . M. . Editor-in-Chief j Virginia Dooley , , P Easie Gotham ---- 3 ... ... Social Editors. Frances Lee Tllger . . Anna Mae Furlong . . Betty Ann Jenkins. .'J Edith Young- 1 - -N .... Business Managers. Gloria Neri. . . . Mary Alice Nerl . Jean Marie Hurley. Helen Koppelman . Mary Margaret Peterson u i ' ..C1roulation Managers. La Nita Snow . . ... Humor. Eleanor Mitohe. . . Mary Helen Fernandez. . ...Art- M mmwm ! I I . u,Tf'I,JY,L. 1STXl'c'1 U 'Mei-feff N' '37 'i ' of .' ,'4 4,,HifQ 5W' lk- f. If fan --, -. .f ze- 4'-xy ' . , .w..'f5:fi if EF!-' I ................ SENIORS FAREWELL! OUR ALMA MATER No more our feet will guide! For after graduation Her gates will open wide. But ere we leave her, listen To words she fain would say To help us on our journey, To speed us on our way: nGo forth, through love to conquer! The hosts of earth draw nigh Upon the field of battleg Go, win the fight or die. Your banner flutters gaily, Its glories bright unfold. Shall you desert like cowards The beautiful white and gold? ULove conquers all: the powers Of night before it fleeg Raise high the royal bannerg In Truth ye shall be free. O let your challenge loudly and triumphantly ring! Proclaim that all may hear itg That Christ the Lord is King.U 42 EDITH YOUNG Neither shy nor forward, Edith is interesting, not so much for what she can do as for what she is--a good pal. 'll-'NM' O 1 I I O BETTY ANN JENKINS Have you ever seen Betty Ann's brow wrinkled? ------- If nsome think that the world is made for fun and frol- ion so does Betty Ann ----- but she is careful also that the other fellow gets his share. -WJHF EVELYN JUNG As good-humored as she is tall, and more than that, as kind as she is goodehumored---and there, you have a picture of Evelyn. Wifi' o U 9 Q A GLORIA NERI Bubbling over with energy and pep is our gay brown-eyed Cutie: Her wit sparkles out now and aga1n,breaking into a prism of gaiety a dull mood, u -it-I-I' MARY ALICE NERI Sweet, smiling, and intelligent, she's the best friend a girl could ever have. B.S.A. will miss her smile. 'lil' ELEANORE MITCHE Eleanore's calm- ness would soothe the most turbulent spirit. Her pleas- ing personality au- gurs well her ev- ery undertaking. May God's blessing and good luck be always hers.B.S.A. will miss her. 'INDI' 4 o a 0 Q 1 LA NITA SNOW Serious, but not too serious, dlli gent,but not too method1cal.LaN1ta views tranquilly, and enjoys the full measure of pleasures that come her way. -IMHO VIRGINIA DOOLEY She's the answer to the Southland's call. Blonde,f1ve- foot-one, with a sweet Wyou alla. Fond of dancing, placid, and likes to dream all her dreams undisturbed 'WIN 7, f is x .. v 1955 6 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEXAR KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT we, the Senior Class of 1942, of The Blessed Sacrament Academy, in compliance with the time-honored custom of the graduates do make and publish this our Last Will and Testament, hereby revok- ing and making void all former wills by us at any time theretofore made. FIRST: To our beloved chaplain, we bequeath our deepest grati- tude 1n appreciation for his many efforts in our, behalf with the sincere hope that his future classes will have a wider knowledge of Church History than we of the past. SECOND: To Sister M. Joseph, we leave our heartfelt thanks for many happy hours spent under her supervision at dear old Blessed Sacrament Academy. ' THIRD: To the faculty, we willingly bequeath a large amount of affection, a smaller store of intelligence, and a little genius . We'd like to leave our many happy memories, but we'd rather take them with us to ponder over during reminiscent hours. FOURTH: LASTLY to our successors, the JUNIORS, we gratefully WILL the following valuable estates: DONOR LEGACY HEIR A. Neri Intellectuality Jean M. Hurley N ri ' Raven tresses Anna M. Furlong bley The Catholic Center Mary Jo Bracht Young I' Serious ness Mary Peterson Betty A. Jenkins Witty remarks Helen Kappelann La Nita Snow Dignity Essie Cotham Eleanor Mitche 1' Artistic ability Mary Fernandez Evelyn Jung , Graciousness Frances Tilger' IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands this thirtieth day of May, nineteen hundred and forty-two, A.D.1-THE SENICR CLASS OF Signed: Edith Young Gloria Neri Betty Ann Jenkins 'Only a Volunteern CDed1cated to the Seniors who frequent The Catholic Community Center? I Why didn't I walt to be drafted And be led to the train by a band And put in a claim for exemption On, why did I held out my hand? Why d1dn't I wait to be cheered Why d1dn't I wait for the banquets? For the drafted men got all the credit While I'm only a volunteer. Nobody gave US banquets, Nobody said kind words The puff of the engine and the grind of the wheel! Was the only gocd-bye that I heard. Then off for the training camp hustled, To be trained for one whole year, Oh My! Oh My! and Oh Me! For I was only a volunteer. And perhaps some day in the future, When my little boy sits on my knee, And asks what I did in the great war And his eyes have to look up to me I will have to look into those eyes, That at me so trustingly peer, And tell him that I wasn't draQfed-T- That I was ONLY A.VOLUNTEER! iiiiliiiiiiiiiliwiiiiwWNWWHMNWNWWNMWMNNW 4940 + , CONSIDER THE HAMIZER It keeps its head, It doesn't fly off the handle, It keeps pounding away, gt finds the point, then drives it home. t looks at the other side, too 6, And then clinches the matter. It makes mistakes, but when it does, it starts all over It is the only knocker in the world that does any good If you are inclined to lose your head, and fly off the handle Consider the Hammer! 1 --The Hardware World. -um-um-fu. 4 ww-.rw lf .ff-5 .L . A . A I !'i u pink' - f ' ff! K . ' , ,X ' ,, ' fi I f 5 'T' K L 1 1 -' - ' -f , , , . 1- - if 4, W 'X 4 ' . ,-1 '. 1 , P ,-', if ,qi -5 1 -- Yvelwf '.-: - . 51 - .3 .gf J Q . 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' . ,eq . . , . ,,.. vw ' -1 .:. -A 54 f ' ., ' fl'-- x' ' ' JC, , K3 . . ' yr ,-' . Av 9 'Tx I -' ,I ' ' , H 1 n .s x .f , . .E THEIR WORDS YE SHALL KNOW THEM Isn't it cute? Gloria stop it! i I l hope I get a letter today. . . . T311 be at So. Presa soon. . Do you have any potato chips? -. .Listen girl! . . .Gee Whiz! That's so silly. I I Got anything to eat? Oh, girl listen! . Aw, Napoleon! I d1dn't either. . . on, . . This is UTilger's Tavernu. Q o n 9 u o a 5 Know your Civics? Poor Girl! I . :Are you going to the Center tonight? f 1 Quit . . Oh Lord! Gee, you all! . .Dog-gone! . Oh, Helen! Virginia Mae. . Back at 'cha. Aw, turn around. My Lands! ii, . I That!s mhat them brown eyes did to me. '. . . ,7 ,. . .I'M gonna change my AGE! 1 t XM' E .You mean thing! . Idmvtcmw. . . I'm hungry! M U S I C A L R E V U E aanwwnuwnu ' nnnunwuuunnauuwuuuuu nTh1s Love of Minen. ...... Typing UJealousU. . . . . . . Of a chum's good grades uPerf1d1an CTreacherous5 - ..... English HDo I Worry?W . Over Exams WTon1ght We Leven . . . . No Homework nBlueberry Hllln . Bump in the Old Road UShepherd Serenadeu ..... . Cows on Our Campus nSomeone'e Rocking My Dreamboatu . Day-dreaming in Class uYou and In . . ..... . Alma Mater and I NThe Breeze and In ........ Climbing the Stairs NI Don't Want to Set the World on Firen .... Blushing UB1ue Champagnen ...... Ink on my White Blouse! WGreen Eyesn. . . ..... At a Dance uI'l1 Always Love Youu. . . . Geometry HI Know Whyn .... . . . I Love dear B.S.A. nlt Happened in Sun Valleyu . Received my Diploma Ult All Comes Back to Me Nowu . .... Algebra NMoonl1ght Serenaden . . . . Band plays at Supper nSunr1se Serenaden . .. . Boarder's Bell at 5 A.M.! uThe Bells of San Racqueln ...... Call to Classes UCome Back to Sorrenton CB.S.A.J . . . Seniors THE STORY OF BOKI As we read the History of the Hawaiian Islands, we are filled with respect for that noble race who peopled the Isles, we take a just pride in its heroes who have been as great in their own way, as those who are mentioned in the annals of the great nations. It is, therefore, with deep regret that we watch the pure Hawaiian race slowly dying out. As the foamy breakers dash on the island sands and then recede into the vast Pacific Ocean, so the tide of the Hawaiian race is slowly ebblng away into the Ocean of Obscurity. But the daring people who braved the wild seas and sweeping gales years ago, have left lasting memories which will long live in the hearts of the happy inhabitants of these Paradise Isles. The fine and high characteristics of the Hawaiian race Seem to have been embodied very particularly in Bokl, the grandson of Kekaul1ke,K1ng of Maui. Bokl Cor Poki, as he was more commonly called? and his older brother, Kalanimoku, were chiefs of the Islands. After the death of their royal grandfather, Kalanlmoku became Gencralissimo of the Hawai- ian forces while Boki was favored with the governorship of Oahu, Boki was a typical Hawaiian in appearance and character. A gentle- man to the manor born, he liked to please and was adverse to giving pain. A child of nature, he loved its charms, and after the troubles of court life, sought and found peace and quiet in Hauula watching the 'pounding surf and listening to the It happened that soon after the the French ship, l'Uran1e,anohored was met by the King of the Islands whispering zephyrs. death of Kamehameha, the Conqueror, in the placid waters of Kawa1hae.She and his courtiers among whom was Ka- lanimoku, the brother of Boki. While on board the foreign vessel, Ka- lanimoku expressed an earnest desire to be baptized. On the eve of the Assumption, his request was granted on board l'Uran1e. The ship proceeded to Honolulu where Boki, learning of his brother's conversion begged to be given the same privilege. He was baptized and received Paul for his Christian name. Soon after, the Protestant missionaries arrived, and Kalan1moku,ev1- dently not knowing any better, was deeply influenced by them. He be- came their staunch supporter and later was admitted into their fold. His brother,Bok1, on the contrary resented their presence, and remained firmly attached to the religion he had embraced. In the years that fol- lowed, Boki married Liliha, the UB1ack Pr1ncess,H and accompanied the King and Queen of Hawaii to England. On his return he spoke of adven- tures and in particular urged and advised his fellow countrymen 'to pay diligent heed to made England the civilized country Meanwhile, in La Comets, swung from her moorings of the Pacific. the new learning and the Christian religion which had that it Was. far away France,on a cold day-4-in November,the schooner at Bordeaux, on an extensive cruise On beard was a band of courageous Sacred Hearts mis- sionaries who were to implant the Catholic Faith in Hawaii. After nine months of travel, the ship dropped anchor in Honolulu The missionaries were kindly received by Governor Boki, and the day after their arrival Father Bachelot and one of his companions dined with him at the house of the American Consul. When the request for a piece of land was presented, the friendly Boki promised to consider the matter with the other chiefs. This met with much opposition and the mis- sionaries, for the time being, were obliged to rent an enclosure. Queen Kaahumanu, now sole ruler,was an ardent supporter of the Prot- estant missionaries, and naturally prejudiced against the Catholics. In this she was openly opposed by Governor Boki, who always supported the priests of the true Faith, giving them a somewhat wavering, yet ef- ficient protection. This attitude of Boki endears his memory ever to the Catholics of these Islands who w1ll ever remember gratefully his friendly services to the pioneers of their Faith. , At the time of these religious dissens1ons,the Hawaiian monarchy was in great financial embarrassment owing American merchants a big debt. After Kalan1moku's death, the burden rested almost entirely upon Boki. He trled his hand at business, but, being kind-hearted and open-handed to a fault, he was unfit for the business of money-making. His repeated failures interfered with the old debts,and increased his personal obli- gations. One day, however, Fate seemed to smile upon him for a ship from the South Seas brought news that the New Hebrides abounded in the prec1ous.sandalwood. Thinking that an expedition would be profitable, boki fitted out two vessels, the Becket and Kamehameha. The day of ds- parture arrived, and Bokl stepped from'The Land of his Forefathersl-- never to set foot on it again. His vessel, with all on board, disap- peared and it was supposed that it floundered. .Such was the tragic end of Boki, the great Chief and loyal friepd of the first Catholic missionaries. The references for this story were found in the erudite work of Rey. Father Reginald Yzendoorn, NH1story of the Catholic Mission in Hawa1t.N -N--l lH1 lHl'-N--N-N'400fiifiiliilififlllililiilifliif'l l l l il'N' THANKS TO OUR TEACHERS Sisters dear, we the Juniors of '42, wish to tell each and everyqne of you how thankful we are for the patience you have had with us during the past year. We know that we have been wilful at times, but perhaps it has been more from our heads than from our hearts. Just you wget until next year, and see the marked difference in our conduct, beoa we then you see, we will be SENIORS ........ ...................... WE HOPT ' ' rig?-fiaz!-xl- h v X K gif! -nQ,:?J 1 M 54 Kx k I' S O C I E T I E S The Children of Mary Sodallty have completed many worthy projects during the year. These enterprises were performed in addition to the regular activities: weekly meetings and reci- tation of the Little Office of the Immaculate Concept1on,recep- tion of Holy Communion by the Sodalists in a body and adoration of the Blessed Sacramentg by groups in turn, on First Fridays: and one-half hour daily prayer for an honorable peace to the war-torn world. Cooperating with the Mothers' Club of the Academy, the So- dality contributed in no slight measure to the distinctive suc- cess of the Annual Supper given on the last Sunday in October. Notable among other undertakings conducted by the Sodalists were the Popularity Contest, to raise funds for the new build- 1ng5Chr1stmas and Easter drives to procure food and clothes for the poor, and drives also for the Red Cross. , . . 4 - - ----- 1f...-.. , .- Y- ,..... .... .ll .. .A , . 'H' FATHER BONAVENTURE ALERDING, O.F.M. On Thursday, February 12th, the sad news of the death of our loved and cherished Father and benefactor, Rev. Father Bon- aventure, was made known to the student body. Many were the tears shed at this announcement for Father UBonnieu, as we so lovingly called him, was our big kind father. And who would not love such a friend who possessed all of the noble qualities of his priestly calling plus a loving, generous and frank disposi- tiong those who had the pleasure of knowing him intimately cannot easily forget his worth NMay he rest in peace forever In Thy blissful Home above In Thy Sacred Heart, dear Jesus In Thine own eternal love N R I P Q n -Q--. c o o .,, 4, ,, , Y ' ' Jr ' 'H' . ' -M wow- 1. w-.,r- - - OUR YEAR BOOK Thousands of sweet thoughts surge through our hearts as we prepare for print, these memories of our last year at dear old B.S.A. We have woven within its pages fond thoughts, mingled with love and gratitude which we feel deeply, and also the pride we hold high for our beloved NAlma Mater.u In years to come other students, other hearts other sentiments will lovingly carry on to greater accomplishments the work of the school, still we cherish our own precious memories of teachers, and schoolmates. It is this personal note that has made the completion of this Annual such a pleasure We have devoted considerable space to the literary abilities of our Seniors and Juniors, be- cause to write a poem, composition or essay for our Annual,1s one of our greatest ambitions of the year. It too, is an incentive to spur us on in the task of mastering the technicalities of Eng- lish. We know the work of editing a book is be- fore us, and we strain every effort to make our- selves oapable of fulfilling well its arduous re- quirements. This year, the work of printing and arranging the Annual is oursghence our happiness will be all the greater when we behold the masterpiece of the Seniors of '42. --Eleanor Mitche --La Nita Snow --Jean Marie Hurley ki 3 'Z E1 Qpologies to Any One whose Feelings are Hurt Sister Patricia is my English flame For my bad work she's not to blame. Sister Jude, she teaches English too Just take from her, and you'll come through. Sister Sacred Heart does me my Spanish teach Believe me kid, she is a peach. With Sister Joseph we must all be fair Because she teaches us on the nsquare.W Father Hubertus has a piercing eye When it finds me, I nearly die. Sister Dorothy too we have, she sure is fine With her we have quite a time. Poor old Gus, we make him sore Everytide we meet him at the door. Now, teachers dear, do not get sore For I am just a Sophomore. --Cecilia Mitchell '43, . h - , , vnu- . s,.-L ,. .v,.v-'11-NP' - if u-e-wmv-ummefaoasoggasaeatooafdv'-iT+++++4+-n-4+ 4+-une-u-4+4+ I - -47 ' E4 lm-new-loam-n-mums ilgljvi- .I . b . . itffsiwn. I . .. , . nwuwuwueeewlug Wisssasnsweesweneuenwneuwuuwwweuuwewweewufaew The days when a training in Music was an indispensable asset to a well-rounded education have not entirely disap- peared, for most gratifying are the results displayed by the musical students in general, and the Band in particular. This our Missionettes, all-girl Band, which is only three years in existence has made wonderful strides in the music world. Its unprecedented success is due to the musical ability of the pupils coupled with hard work, cooperation and persever- ance. Many exhibitions by the Band have been given during the past three years at school performances, and many more public demonstrations have been highly complimented by those who un- derstood the colossal achievement. yy x C l'f ,j' J 1 N,ZiSgE?, l,. K. Q +f-5-ll-Jv .'.' ' 5 ,.L.TZZfi'ff' 1 ,H f . 'WI W I Ya? THE c-LEE owe G u The Glee Club consists of the Freshman and Sophomore stu- dents. These students have brought great credit to themselves during the school term. Their hymns of devbtion for church service, their songs for various entertainments, and their final musical recital proves that the Uwarblersn of B.S.A. still retain within their hearts the blending overtones of sweet harmony., O O Q0 Ol Q I O O Q ll I 'I IIBBIONITTEI A REMINISCENCE Dear God, Remember the way I used to pray To graduate from school, someday? , Remember things I promised You If You'd help me see those exams thru? There are so many things that have gone U1 They've only helped to make time fly. And now I'd like to remlnisce Do You mind if I do just this? My Freshman year was totally a torture new It all comes back to me now---the bossing too! But after all is said and done I must admit, I did have run. After the smell of fish wore off Then came the year of being a Soph. What happened then, my m1nd's a blank Perhaps I should say a prayer of thanks. Now that two years are left behind Thinking of it---I havenft much time, How I ever got here--Is humor, I still oan't believe that li! a JUNIOR. Ah!---at last the year has come, To have got this far, I'm not so dumb! Being a Senior does make you sing, - And after all 1t's Nquite the thingu. So, dear God, 1t's thru no fault of mine That four years have dealt with me kind, Knowing that You will always bs, Faithful now, and in ETERNITY. ' --La Nita Snow '42. DO YOU KNOW US? -iv.-1-1.--n--. ---1.1------Q-. We're the best kids in the school We never ever break a rule. We never talk in study hall We know our lessons, never stall Chewing gum is no habit with us Because it would raise a very big fuss Eating candy is no lark, Or down to the office we Down the halls we calmly sever a look nor a faint e Or would park stroll hello never ever make a sound, into a little black book our name goes down We never primp or powder our nose Or tell about our Sunday Clothes Nor talk about our boyfriends true Our Johnnys and Bills--and what we do Yes, we're the Angels of B.S A Who do we hear shout nay, nay, nay? Don't you know us? Well, can't you guess who? It's the Junior Class of '42 --Frances Lee Tilger '45 ' DONT VKICK ff W '4 ,V I'-Ffa A X I Qrfwfb '-ff-K e 'Fl '7 XOR B.8.A. CURRENT EVENTS , 1941-1942 Sept. Sth .... Our Lady's beautiful Feast...School re-opens with the Mass of the Holy Ghost...Th1s af- ternoon, groups of students are seen strolling around the -campus. Some are newcomers, to whom every- thing is strange: others, former pupils are very much at home. For the Grade students, Father Time has added one more year to their stay at school ---- The Eighth Grade is the extra addition. Sept. 8th...A new Chaplain is ap- pointed for the Academy, Reverend gruno'hubertus. And do we all like imvsss Sept. 18th .... Scdallty of Our Lady holds its first regular meeting. Many plans are made for the school year. Oct. 7th...F1rst issue of the B.S. A. Echo appears .... Uniforms become an1mated...Another Echo ------ Exams -------Boo! Oct. lOth...Great exc1tement...Our popular Senior, Mary Alice Neri, has her appendix removed. Oct. 26th...The beautiful Feast of Christ Our K1ng.Student body takes part in huge process1on..Our Arch- bishop gives Benedietion on the Sem1nary.grounds. I Oct. 26th...CEven1ngJ...The Annual dinner is served, sponsored by the Mothers' Club and the Sodality .... Big Popularity Contest is held as usual. Grand time follows. Oct. 5l..Halloween Party and dance Many of Uncle Sam's uniforms in evidence. Mothers' Club have game party .... Everyone had just loads of fun and time passed to quickly. Nov. llth. Armistice Day. Mission- ettes appear in full uniform head- ed by their Drum Major, Betty Ann Jenkins, to take part in the down- town parade. Received many compli- ments cn their marching and play- lng. .1 Nov. l8th...Band marches in Safety Parade. Nov. 27th...Turkeys are sorry they d1dn't go on a diet. Some Boarders go home for the week-end. ,Faculty is presented a Turkey Dinner. Dec. 4th .... Sodalists go into sol- itude and Urest awhile . Reverend Cortellyou is retreat master. Dec. 7th ...... Whemember Pearl Har- borH..Many sad hearts today.A num- ber of our brothers and friends are among the victims of this at- tack. None however, are reported killed, but many are prisoners. Dec. 8th...The grand Feast of Our Immaculate Mother. War is declared by the United States against Japan for the attack on Pearl Harbor. Dec. lOth...War declared by the U. S. against Germany with a separate declaration against Italy. Men and boys of all ages flying to the colors! God protect and help us during these trying times. Dec. 20th ...... San Antonio has its first Wblack-outW...Everyone seems war-minded. Dec. 22nd.Chr1stmas tree all dres- sed and many little hearts are gay but the older students seem etc realize the seriousness of the t1mes,and disband for the holidays without spirit. I Dec. 23rd. Gala Day for little Ir- ma Rendon who receives that nice typing award...Keep up the good work, Irma. Jan. 2nd ....... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! New Year's resolutions made and all back to do better work ..... WWE HOPEU Jan. 16th ..... Seniors in a flutter Class rings arrive. Jan. 2Oth...Hold elections for the Senior 'Hall of Famen. Jan. 27, 28 and 29th ....,. Mid-term Exams ................. NIGHT MARES! Feb. 2nd ..... Sorrow and excitement again at B.S.A...Sister Agnes gets hurt in an automobile accident .... Sent to Santa Rosa. Chemistry and General Science classes get new teachers ...... Srs. Joseph and Mary Sacred Heart take over the work. Feb. 1Oth..Cause for being nervous gagks are given out with GOOD AD- E' . Feb. 12th ...... We mourn the sudden death of our loved Father Bonaven- ture. Feb. 15th.KFr1dayD...Luoky Day af- ter all.B1ngo Party a Big Success Feb. 22nd ........... No trip to Lag redo ........ War is on. March 6th..Result of the Catholic Press Month Exhibit ...... WON FIRST PRIZE..SPEGIAL THANKS to Mr. Hauck for the exhibit set-up. March l7th..St. Patr1ck's Day pro- gram in honor of our Sr. Superior. March l9th...The Sister Super1or's Feast Day ...... Holiday proclaimed. March 25rd ..... Oratorical Contest held at Central.No prize this time March 28th...Two Boarders received into the Church...Betty Lee Behrns and Ida Lou Duncan. April lst ....... Easter baskets and clothes given to Rev. Father Feli- cian for the poor. D April 6th ...... Dress rehearsal for Senior Play. April 7th ..... Senior Play a great success ...... Sr. Patricia deserves thanks. April 17th ..... Missionettes march in Army Recruiting Parade, ' Q April 17th. KEven1ngJ ..... sig Game Party at B.S.A...M1ss1onettes fur- nish musical numbers. April 21st .... -.No Fiesta Week this year...,..No public demonstrations permitted on account of troubled times. May l5th.Interesting Recital given by the B.S.A. music students.Youth- ful musicians make appearance very successfully. I May 25th ...... Graduation Exercises at San Pedro Playhouse. May 26th .......... Sodality Picnic. May 27th .... ...Party on for the Seniors. May 28th .... ...Senior Banquet. y i?f5fg egxYTh1S Silva must go Lf .cg 5.Hto Press. I 4 .Ani X Le, A ,,, . W. -'Q 5,4yQI' Au revoir, yxwlk gltxkf if . fire Suewfj' 'til A F, '1 ff P , f, .sgi fray' the next time. mm-nwwmmfmm my-A f -W. s CYQSSQS 5 GRAMMAR GRADE ACTIVITIES OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ACADEMY 1941-1942 EIGHTH GRADE Here we are: Georgie A. Duke, first class leader, Nelda Mae Duffin doesn't heed her. Dolores Pacheco is tall and sturdy, -Evelyn Schuh, a nice little girlie. Lillian Fisher comes second or third, Mildred Morkovsky never speaks a harsh word. Jackie Duffin is a beautiful singer, Willie Ruby 1s a great thinker. Robert Morkovsky is always quick, Jimmie Davis likes Arithmetic, Ammon Hart is full of fun, V Norman Gotham has his work well done. Joedy Nehr tries very hard, The whole class no one can retard. To each of these dear classmates We wish success, We hope their life's work, The Master will bless. s quam SEVENTH GRADE Seventh Grade, best Grade, H1, Hi, Ho! Hard times have we? No, No, No! In school, out of school, Oh! what fun Reading, writing, Arithmetic, home work done. Drill happy days, no time to spare Grammar, history, Cathechism and Prayer, Rules of Health, Geography, music lesson too, Art work, needle work--lots and lots to do. Working and playing the right way, Every moment counts in the B.S.A. Scouting through the Seventh and Eighth Grade room, one finds charts, graphs and various devices for sending the enthusiasm thermome- ter up to the top. You will also find Intelligence Tests and Mathemati- cal Tournegs going on and all enjoying them. The WGreat Hiawathau wen over the our Hundred' in the final round-up of the Arithmetic Tourna- ment. Both teams played splendidly. The lucky winners were: Captains, James Davis, Nelda Mae Duffin and Ammon Hart. Winners of the Catechism Contest: Jewel White, Patricia Hurley, Nelda Mae Duffin, Norman Gotham Jackie Duffin, James Davis and Robert Morkovsky. Both Grades clamor for HONOR POSITION on the Mathematical Chart. Into the field of Catholic Action leaped both Grades, contesting even in missionary work, these little students have accumulated the big sum of 85.00 to ransom a pagan baby, whose name is to be Patrick Joseph Both Grades have worked very hard in order to change their purple cross to gold by Easter, and this is how they did it: All students who per- formed good acts and did some little penances were permitted to paste a star each day on this cross. In connection with this, they have made Easter baskets for the poor children of San Jose parish, and helped gather old clothes for the poor. ' The highest ideals of character have been instilled into us by our dear teachers to whom we owe a sacred debt of gratitude and 1ove.It now remains for us to prove worthy of their devotion, for each of us must shape his or her own destiny, and we realize that no matter how well we have been trained, it is we ourselves, who will be confronted with the choice between good and bad. Many thanks to our dear teacher, Sister Bernardine, who is helping us to attain these high ideals. ----. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES The Fifth and Sixth Grades are busy little workers, both in school and out of it. During the year we have worked on many projects and pro- grams in order to secure funds for our Holy Childhood and Red Cross clubs. Now we are studying real hard so that we can pass our final examinations at the close of the school term. Sister Imelda is our teacher this year. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES We have many boys and girls in our Grades, and it seems like we get new pupils every week. Since it is so near the close of our school Year, we are now studying real hard in order to pass. The pupils of the Fifth Grade will have a new class room next year, and we suppose,a new teacher also. Sister Cecelia is our teacher now. FIRST AND SECOND GRADES Sister Brigid is our teacher and she is teaching us many nice Lessons. We read and write, and draw pretty birds and flowers, and we are fairies in a play alsog not the boys though--they are rabbits. We Like to act on the stage. Some of us are making our First Holy Com- munion on Holy Thursday. Sister Pius is teaching us our prayers and areparing us for the great day. ' 5 v. ' w I 5' L vi 4 1 . Mvf' 1.1 2 f, Q5 '1 -lvl' Www -ls a ' ' if J 1 if ., W' 1. L XFX., 1 qi gm. , ,,,, .... Q ,wifi 3+ A., n Ns , ,,-f DRAHATICB lillllillllilllillilliitlllililllliiiiiliil ll!! ll le must conceive the highest hopes for the future of the music and dramatic productions at the Academy, after attending the presenta- tion of several plays and dramas that have been staged by the pupils. During the school term the following plays have been presented by the Junior department: 'The Courtship of Miles Standishn and the 'Making of a Nation' by the Seventh and Eighth Grades. 'lashington's Dream' and 'The Royal Valentine' by the Fourth and Fifth Grades, and the Tots de- lighted us with 'The Day le Graduate'. The Senior students presented their class play 'The Light in the Window' on April Yth. All the per- formers gave an excellent account of themselves. Each of the young la- dies played her role well and received many commendations from an appreciative audience. As a closing act, the Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors staged 'The May Dew Charm' accompanied by selections from the Missionette Band. ansanta-ramannufutnoaa:mam-uw-:mammawmawnaanaomaa 'Y Il if 4 N Q i 1 y 1 ll It Ill It 5 an It 1 l In It t t 4 I i i li V W Q U Q i It I O I i Q l l W 4 Q Q U I Q l ll 1 Q ll ll 0 Q 4 It U Q 0 Q Q ll if 1 l lr 4 t Q t Q 4 1 1 I 1 Il Q Q 0 O i U i Q U 3 U Q It It 'F W i ll I 1 1 li 1 l H i ll Ill It Q Q lg Q Q l It 1 l l 1 ll 1 I U i 1 3 4 U 'U l I O U O li Q' W l iilillliilllliiiililllllitlillllillillilllllitltllllllliiil ALL STAR GLBT OF SENIOR PLAY gym io 93513331 il CM X ,, EY , fs, R5-gd This? ,AJ This magazine owes its existence partly to our Advertisers. Perhaps, O Reader, you know already how we have tried to repay their generosity. We need your co-operation of course. Perhaps you know that too. But do you know this? YOU personally are going to read EVERY AD in this book. 680823645888 New S +3 COMPLIMENTS SOUTHERN MUSIC COMPANY to ' 850 East Houston St. THE CLASS OF '42 i V We Really mean I from + l EVEEYTHINQ .il f 1 KOCH'S TAXIDERMY I T Tn Music and Musical 7Inecr'umenns San Antonio, Texas KenwoodDZ506f ----- q 1215 Mission Road I 112 West Houston St. ' .. , - 4-1- San Antonio, Texas 1 W G o N G H A T U L A T 1 o N s f Greetings end God's Blessings 5 to i, to x 9 ' THE GRADUATING CLASS OF '42 ffpfbl E '42 L from K ki- ' from 4 THE PECAN scHooL - A.. LA GRANGE, TEXAS - ' Fink Service Station Mission Road at Mitchell --- L-2-O265 2 Sisters of the Incarnate Word I and ULET GOOD WILL PREDOMINATEU 1 Blessed Sacrament , e E .E at E ALAMO CITY PHARMACY U cemp11menn1ng b the .. 'W' Graduates of '42 W i EMT' '-- Mvs' Congratulations Mfygx to JOHN sExToN as COMPANY f! The Class of '42 Manufacturing Wholesale Grocers 6 Lp T' ' SWAN' 'W' Chicago, Illinois A. A. 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Root Company of Texas San Antonio, Texas HERF 5 WILDING -Druggists- Extend GREETINGS To THE GLASS OF 1942 San Antonio, Texas COMPLIMENTS The Alamo Church Goods Co. lO5 West Houston St. To THE CLASS OF '42. Hearty CONGRATULATIONS -ll-QHIHN'-ll-M--N-41' To ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH South San Antonio The Seniors of '42. Texas San Antonio, Texas G R E E T I N G S BEST WISHES To-- -To The Graduates The Graduates of 1942 JOSE G. RAMIREZ PRINTING CO. ---- From- Visit our NEW HOME on Cameron St. F. 6187 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS . W111 e Baumer Cand1e.Cof Inc. 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Martin Street Garfield 2251 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Distributors of School Supplies and Paper Towels compliments Complimenting of The Senior Class of '42 ' From HUTH MEMORIAL The Faculty of HDBP TAL Yoakum, Texas B.S.A. 1-ul, ' .N . ' '!,,. S ' ' . ' .1 ... ........ -1. Y- ' I THE SLIMP OIL COMPANY Distributors of I 5 R- .. Try Our G-ROCERIES, MEATS, HARDWARE I PIONEER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS --FURNITURE I GASOLINE-KEROSENE-DISTILLATE and EUEI. OIL-MOTOR OILS nRYGooDs-- I .. I A TOUDOUZE SUPER MART 604 Carolina St. San Antonio 4405, Bo. Flores K-1521 I ---------K-5151-------H N SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Q I ROEGEI.-EIN PROVISION co. Q M' I 1 M A H and H I '- if 1, Q1 N It COFFEE- f , , , 4+ mms ----- Z ..--- BACON- + V153 r J- 1+ if '- I 2 WE ROAET IT n I ' , I OTHERS PR ISE IT Beef, vealgioz-k and Provisions A L I G. 5161-62-65-64 1009-ll E. Commerce St. F9 gg, Nggg Better San Antonio, Texas 'A H -I GREETINGS rom SGLA has THE CLASS OF '42 ji ing-St -Planf I 955111 RIC!-1TEfQ'.5 1 Th S1 1: f st. L ' ,, f I e S egzhgol. eo S 1 T' ,fi I'L,L5t I San Antonio, Texas I we jawufflg' 7!777E?J2! 4!reQaf , I GREETINGS Ii ' When I from U-needs Electriciann The National Bank I of call Commercen ' VOLLMER ELECTRIC CO., I 'to The Graduates of '42. 41a Elm st. ' G. 4189 I San Antonio, Texas I I L 'M n d rcmrsf-v- . A A-'- ' -To- H of The Glass cf '42. Dr. Leon Cline g E -Optometrist- From a Friend 401 So. Te2aQ-sank B1d'g. I iiliiilliiiiiilkiiliNliiil ilifllfiliiilWGQQWQQIWNNQNIMNiki!!!K+ N SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS anunwuuwnueuuwenuuuwwneeu QINikki!!Nllllliillilliiiiiiiliill N . Congratulations to ' The Senior Class of '42, THE MOTHERS' CLUB of The Blessed Sacrament Academy Greetings to The Graduating Glass of '42. FI-SE. The Sodality of The Blessed Sacrament Academy WOLFF 8 MARX CONGRATULATIONS To the Class of '42. --------Quality! ----------Service! -From- -----------Courtesy! Striving ever to bring to critical THE San Antonians the newest ........ the FRANCISEAN smartest ........ the most important- FATHERS and modern merchandise of the day.. At Prices in keeping with the trend , of not the times. Nhllkiiiih San JOBS 141831011 Greetings to The Graduating Class of '42. From Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament. ow---Q NAZARETH AOADEMY Victoria, Texas COM?L1NENT3 LQ The Graduates of '42. From The Ellison Family 919 Highland Blvd. x u ' ,. f.? G' ,Li - - 5 Q - i .f qi H , .Eff H f vJ?ldY ,' 9 f nj 1- V ' 3 1 '1EIWW7?'WV?e J ,t I? . 415' fggl g. ttf - H M Fibi hit n4f.F f. .41 Qs. -M -Hr-1 ,N .O r X imufq QvQ:Q5xQk+1F'-W 4J,,fQE?4iE3EiEi5Z5jyf-f -,,c125xf12Z:?2rWv4'fSH fb 'L ':'1 ,.'2'3.L'53T.2'3CL'IZf GESTURES BEFORE FAREWELL As these words are written the work of produc- ing the 1942 Silva is practically at an end. And on looking back over the eight months of intense ef- fort, there are certain pleasant recollections of gratitude whgeh we reel should be expressed. We are deeply grateful to Mr. John Meyers for the pains he has taken to make the Annual pictures a success. We are thankful to the student andy lr general, and to the teachers who lance 1 so untiringly with us in this, our first attempt at printing and compiling our own Annus1.without them the book would not have been possible. To ell those gracious pecple we ex- tend our thanks. ihihliihwiwhwkvkkkwkiikwhkkk44444444Niki WiiNMN4MlikiwiiiiikwiwliiM4449 Nllikikkiilkkiikiiwk I N ! 5