Campion Jesuit High School - Knight Yearbook (Prairie du Chien, WI)

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Camp on History in the Making 1945 The United States is cele- brating its one-hundred and sixty-nintli birthday. Still the Jesuits are making history. Still they are at Prairie du Chien instructing the Catholic youth of America. Here at Campion the leaders of tomorrow are being taught the truths of Christ and the knowledge of the classics and science. The Knight receives the bulk of his ed- ucation in the classroom. He is taught to be discriminating, facile, clear, and refined. The curriculum of Latin, Greek, Spanish, and French develops discrimination in the student; algebra, geometry, and trigonome- try inculcate facility and clarity; while English implants a wholesome refinement of tastes and thoughts in his character. Of extreme importance at Campion is tlie immortal soul of every Knight. The con- ference room is the oasis of spiritual help and guidance. Three days of each year are set aside to help the Knigiit realize the why and where- fore of this life — tiiree days of silence in which the Knight thinks over his past life, meditates on his present actions, and plans for the future in imitation of the life of liis Lord and Master. It is then with Jesuit instruction and assistance that the Knight understands his true value in relation to his Creator. On the held of pliysical competition many of the rules of life are learned, never to be forgotten. ' arsity and intramural sports are conducted for the benefit of every stu- dent. These competitive sports practiced at Campion instill in every Knight that will-to- win spirit, no matter what the odds may be. An athlete ' s heart is acquired by every Campion boy. Football, basketball, baseball, track, golf, tennis, handball, and many more are num- bered among a Knight ' s extra-curricular activities throughout the entire year. L ' nder the capable training of Mr. William S. Hoff- man, who has for years produced Campion teams of extraordinary prowess, varsity men compete with the outstanding teams of western Wisconsin. From his speaking experience on the ros- trum, the Knight ' s mind is molded to quick comprehension, decision, and precision. Public speaking renders to the Knights of Campion a positive portion of that poise which is indespensible to a successful man. Through debating the student sharpens his acumen and secures an agile mind and wit. In botiv, in mind, and In soul each Cam- pion graduate is prepared to make the Amer- ican history of the future.

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Our Heritage . . . Before the birth of the United States as a nation in 1776, the Jesuits were making history at Prairie du Chien. For in the year 1673, one hundred and sixteen years pre- vious to the drafting of the Constitution, Father Marquette discovered at Prairie du Chien the Mississippi River, the Father of Waters. This great American explorer and Jesuit missionary had sailed down the Wisconsin River with his companion, Louis Joliet, in search of more souls to save for Christ. Coming to the present site of Campion ' s campus — Pere Marquette, Loyola ' s son, Made history with discovery Where two mighty rivers run.

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K An Introduction to Campion Nestling in the broad valley above the juncture of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, Campion stands, a bulwark of Catholic education. Campion comprises seven buildings situated to form a C design, an infirmary, a central heating plant and a spacious campus encircled by a nine-hole golf course. The Knight begins his day with Mass and Holy Communion in the beautiful chapel Our Lady of the Angels. Mass is followed by breakfast in the newly constructed and equipped Loyola Hall. Classes are held in Marquette, Campion, or Kostka hall, while indoor recreation is provided In either of Campions ' s large gymnasiums. The evenings are spent in study either in the study halls of the underclassmen or in the private rooms of Marquette Hall. Outdoor recreation is virtually unlimited. Each division has at its disposal three football fields, six baseball diamonds, and two ice-skating rinks. The golf links are used by both Senior and Junior Divisions. Hikes off campus to the scenic bluffs which surround Campion help pass the time of a Wednesday or Saturday afternoon.