Blessed Sacrament High School - Zephyr Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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THE ZEPHYR Page Thirteen rE6'e Lure of the Sea Inexorable! Thou straight line of eternal fate That ring'st the world, Whil'st on thy moaning breast We play our puny parts And recon us immortal! NYONE upon beholding the sea in its tranquil moments, or times of un' rest, knows there is a vague something calling, calling, and he feels the lure of the sea. One can see in his imagination the wide, never ending stretch of blue, blue waves, with their white caps and spray that lend enchantment and wiz' ardry to the scene, with the canopy of the heavens overhead, dotted here and there with the white or gray wings of the ever present seagull. Then there are times when the waves are dashing relentlessly upon the beach, gray-blue clouds hinting a storm, perhaps, with the white sails of an occasional sail' ing vessel or yacht heading for the shore. Again may be seen high walls of blackest waves-beating with relentless fury on the sides of the ship, or on the shore. Their fountain showers seem more like gray clouds descending than shiny drops of ocean. The black heavens above seem overwhelmed and the unceasing flashes of lightning make brilliant. the whole sea which seems ready to pounce upon its prey. Maybe a speck represents the victim al' ready within the grasp of the cruel waves-now one sees it, now it is gone forever! Yes, any of these scenes may be imprinted on the mind-maybe one of a thousf and others instead-as one's last glimpse of the seag but doesn't some unstill voice within say again, and again, and yet again? Change the skyline of the city, make great invasions into the aviation Held, help the great locomotive puff its way across the continent, but one thing cannot be done, that is to change the horizon of the ocean. A land may have a great fleet, but no changes can be made in the sea. One could look at it every moment of the day or night for a thousand years and still find a new scene of enchantment-something different, something unexcelled. And who shall sound the mystery of the sea? Beautifully indeed has the royal Psalmist told of this mystery. How truly he ac' counts for its superb charm-its enticement-its wonder, when he says, Mirabiles elationes maris, mirabilis in altis Dominus! Wonderful are the surges of the sea, wonderful is the Lord on high! Lois Richards, '28. On the first Sunday of each month, the sisters have exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in their Chapel. This year, an hour on each exposition Sunday has been given to the girls for their special hour of adoration. Many of the girls thus availed themselves of the opportunity to spend an hour of love in presence of our Eucharis' tic King.

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Page Twelve THE 'ZEPHYR Cur Second Decade Q N April tenth, a beautiful and impressive ceremony was held in the Chapel of the Dominican Motherhouse of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, at Everett. Nine young ladies received the religious habit of St. Dominic, and three novices pronounced their first vows. The vows of the novices were received by the Right Reverend Bishop O'Dea and he gave the young aspirants the religious habit. Among the new brides of Christ were two of our former pupils. Effie Stein, known now in Religion as Sr. Mary Leona of Our Lady of the Rosary, and Evelyn Marie Kahl who is now Sr. Miriam of jesus, of the class of '27. A third, Sr. M. Catherine de Ricci Lucas, of the class of '26, pronounced her first vows. Among the many guests were a number of the girls from school. So shortly after Easter, many lilies, chastely beautiful and so symbolic of the great occasion, adorned the Altars and Shrines of the Chapel. A most inspiring serf mon on the great Dominican Order was preached by the Reverend M. S. Bohan, O. P. of Portland. Margaret Sweo, of the class of '26, entered the Novitiatc last january. Margaret is the eleventh girl from school to enter the Religious life, thus starting our second decade in His holy service. 'Tis His pure Heart alone Which never doubts, Whicli never tires- Which loves e'en more than It inspires- This is the better part. Lucille Hanley, '29.

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Page Fourteen THE ZEPHYR Social Column HALLOWE'EN MASQUERADE ID the dimness of orange jack-o-lanterns surrounded by black witches and tomcats, cornstalks hither and thither, and ghostly ideas of all kinds, the most thrilling and colorful of Hallowe'en masquerades we have ever had at school was enjoyed by all the girls in high school. And the fact that the Seniors and juniors were hostesses accounts for everything. An array of masked merrymakers flitted gaily over the polished floor, oblivious of whom they were dancing with. Among the varifcolored arrays were Miss McGregor, a typical gypsyg Kathryn Towey, a veritable Senorita while Vera O'Connor could not have been a sweeter Betsy Ross than real Betsy, in her little Colonial dress. In keeping with the occasion, we had a few sheeted ghosts who were a mystery to everyone for some time. They also constituted the spooky reception committee. There were several flashy periottes and other namable and unnamable creations. Interesting gamesw-some in total dark' ness-were arranged by Audrey Hyde to follow the dancing. Many surprises were ours when we unmasked before we partook of the refreshments. Hallowe'en dainties were then served at attractively appointed tables. It was a close second to the Seniorfjunior banquet in being the triumph of our social year. F. O. S. A. PARTY The most formal affair-a yearly event-was the reception of new Agnetians to the F. O. S. A., the girls' club. A brief program was given. Lorene Noser played Chaminade's Scarf Dance and Edith Scott played the Minuett, by Paderweski. Lois Richards was heard in two pretty readings, and Mary O'Donnell gave several Irish step dances with the genuine Irish twang in them. Mary is from Ireland, to be sure,-a real colleen. After the program Kathryn Towey, President of the F. O. S. A., received the new members, and their names were inscribed in the Club register. Twenty new names were added to the list of members. Of course we had to dance for about an hour or so, and also enjoyed a delightful buffet luncheon. , VALENTINE PARTY Beneath hundreds of red and white streamers, which canopied our hall, we spent a most enjoyable afternoon on Valentine Day. The first academic girls, who claim to have all the talent in the high school, entertained us for half an hour with a pleasing program of songs. Barbara Adams accompanied with the violin and Evelyn Hayes with the ukelele. Elizabeth Webb was at the piano. The table arrangements were quite appropriate, as they always are for Valen- tine parties, and after a number of dances, everyone enjoyed the delicate luncheon served by the committe.