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

Page 30 text:

Page Twenty-Six THE ZEPHYR

Page 29 text:

THE ZEPHYR Page TwentyfFive never been practical in his school days. Perhaps this coincidental meeting was provi- dencial. She would try. I helped to erect the Little Flower Shrine inside. She was struggling hard to keep back the tears of the sweet memories. And the man was seemingly overcome with some impressive recollection, his vision of past fervor, faith' ful counsels unkept. I'mp going to ask you a favor. Will you come inside with me and say a prayer for my intention in memory of this unexpected meeting? Poor man, how could he refuse? And then to keep down all pangs of his conf science, he said within himself, This will mean a bit more than mere effort for me. He followed, reluctantly, and was greatly impressed by the beautiful Gothic ecclesiastical art. The high altar, that was what they called it, wasn't it?-looked so supremely beautiful-and so Htting the temple of God that he could not stifle his conscience. He saw the statue of the Little Flower and an involuntary ejaculation escaped his lips. Then he shrugged his shoulders and pulled himself together. He followed his old schoolmate whither she led him and knelt a short distance behind her at the Shrine of the Little Flower. Looking up he perceived a wonderful smile on the counf tenance of the Little Flower. He was seemingly moved by the sight and his heart was filled with grief and love-grief for his negligent past so vividly before him now, and love for the dear little Saint and for his divine Redeemer whom he had not served in a manner becoming a good Catholic man. Mrs. Tridonne was stunned to realize that Clinton was remaining so long in prayer. He must have stolen out-. She arose to leave, and was more than impressed to see the evident prodigal with bent head absorbed in prayer. He rose, genuflected solemnly and followed her out. In the vestibule he stopped her. Mrs, Tridonne, I want to tell you something, and I am sure you won't be sorry to hear it. When I recognized you, little memories, little pangs, gripped my soul. I had memories-bitter memories of my life after I left school here. I too saved my pennies to help build the Shrine. My name too is inscribed in the altar of the Little Flower. But I fell away and today is the first time I have been in a church for eighteen years. It was due to your simplicity and faith--and our attendance at the school across the way, and our love for the Little Flower that brought me back to God. Indeed I assure you I will henceforth be more practical. Our Little Flower has brought about my conversion. Was the grace of this conversion due'to the exemplary life of this classmate, or was it a rose from the shower of St. Therese? It is difficult to know. Surely a living example is most potent, but without doubt it was also the intercession of the Little Flower of jesus whose shower of roses inevitably falls every day upon souls precious in God's sight. Verna McCann, '30, FIRST ACADEMIC CLASS OFFICERS President, Florence Flaherty, Vice President, Eleanor Synnestvedt, Secretary, Nellie Kelly, Treasurer, Dorothy McGrath

Page 31 text:

THE ZEPHYR Page TwentyfSeven BASKETBALL The girls Basketball season of 1928, was one of spirited memory to the Blessed Sacrament High School. Never before have the girls entered into the game with so much enthusiasm. At Miss McGregor's call for basketball material thirty girls ref sponded, and from this number two excellent teams were developed. It was due to the untiring efforts, good sportsmanship and excellent coaching ability of Miss McGregor, that the school enjoyed such a splendid season in this major sport for girls. Practice began after Christmas. In the first team, guard positions were quite capably taken care of by Vera O'Connor, and Elizabeth Webb. It was the forward line positions that caused most concern. Agnes Flaherty was a keen basket shooter, and made an ideal captain. Mary Crowley was also a clever shot and a splendid floor worker. Dorothy McGrath played side center in real style. Audrey Hyde, as center, always obtained the tip off, and was very good on jumps. The line up for second team was as follows: Forwards .................................................. Kathleen Dempsey and Verna McCann Center ........... .................................... E leanor Synnestvedt Side Center ..... ,,........................................ B eatrice Benoit Guards .,,......., . ................. .,,.,. M ary Long and Beryl Miller GAMES St. Dominic's - Blessed Sacrament 3 6 The first tussel of the season took place in Everett at the Knights of Columbus Gymnasium, and when time was called, the score was announced 6 to 3 in our favor. Rah, rah, for our side!!!!!! The second game of the season was played with the Green Lake Baptists. We considered ourselves too insufficient in size to cope with our opponents with any success, so after a rather rough game, we were badly defeated. Baptists - Blessed Sacrament 20 6 St. Dominic's - Blessed Sacrament 13 12 Flushed with the victory of the first game we enetered into the return game with assurance. Everything started out auspiciously for Blessed Sacrament, when Agnes Flaherty caged the ball with a pretty shot. Both teams were fighting nip and tuck when half time found our girls leading. The third period began, the game being anything but gentle. Both Audrey Hyde and Eleanor Synnestvedt were put out of the game because of fouls and Vera O'Connor was put in as center and Ellen O'Connor as guard. Vera's size was against her. Altho we lost, the game was very fast and intensely interesting. St. Dominic's - Blessed Sacrament ll 18 The deciding game was played at Everett and from the Hrst it was evident that this game would be a close one. In the second half despite the fact that St. Dominic's players added a few points, our team emerged with a decisive victory. After both games, at Everett, the Everett girls were hostesses for a lovely lunch' eon at the school. We appreciated their thoughtfulnss very greatly. I