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

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.-f-fy ,Wg , 1 ff 31- ' Tiff - 3 ' 'N . ,I ,ix L t 1 3 F Miss Charlotte DuCharme gradu- ated from St. Marys Academy in 195-1 and became Secretary to Fr. Carey the same year. This excel- lent typist and stenographer has shovvn real devotion to family, oc- cupation, and the school during all the time that she has served each. Also in 19511 came Mr. J. F. Daley to Campion as Alumni Secretary. Prior to that date he vvas head of the Cost Dept. of Cutler-Hammer Company in Milwaukee. He has one son, Campion's Registrar, Br. Daley, and one daughter, a Dominican nun, -foqaf lay 7 .female 7mpa Capt. Louis Alexander, P.M.S.T. Jovial chieftain of the ROTC Dept., Captain Alex- ander holds the positions of Cornmandant of the Bat- talion, Professor of Mili- tary Science and Tactics, and fourth year Military Instructor, After spending 51 intermittent months overseas in the Far Eastern area, including tvvo tours of duty during the Korean conflict, the Captain re- turned to the States in 1954, and carne here last year. 11? 'N Coach William Hoffman Patriarch of Campion athletes and head of the entire Ath- letic Dept., Coach Hoffman first began his work here in 1911. Since that date 'til his retirement in 1952, he com- piled an amazing winning percentage of .680 on 703 Wins, 316 losses, 19 ties in all four maior varsity sports. An avid spectator at all home games, Mr. Hoffman is also known as an author of threw historical novels. Miss Florence Mulheim, Campion's Librarian, received her A.B. degree from Lawrence College and later studied at the Library School of the University of Wisconsin. Former English teacher, Asst. Librarian of La Crosse State Teacher's College, and Librarian of Dubuque Univer- sity, she came to Campion in 1949. Miss Lila M. Gokey, another gradu- ate of St. Mary's Academy, now serves as Asst. Librarian at Cam- pion. Miss Gokey evinces a domin- ant interest in the fields of art and creative writing, she is a sparetime student of the Famous Artists School of Westport, Connecticut. 'Wa-X

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' qfeafqfdalafen ' ligious with three vows of poverty, Chastity, and obe- dience. XVithout these gen- erous men who give their lives to the lowliest Campion student, Campion could not exist. For the Brothers' work ranges from cleaning snow from the sidewalks in early morn to typing a senior's college transcript. Their con- tribution to Campion ranges beyond their regular workg for they are ever ready to help with a smile. Br. William Stritch, S.J. Brother Stritch, a Scotsman by birth and a Bursar by trade, entered the Order in i924 and came here in i949 atter several years at St. Mary's College. The custodian of Joe Campion's long green bears the mark of his ancestry in a notably fine sense ot humor and an exciting hobby in the science of heraldry. l-le recent- ly designed the Campion coat ot arms, to heraldic standards. Br. Augustine Gaul, S.J. Born near Cologne, Germany, into a tamily ot nine chil dren, Br. Gaul came to the U.S. in i886 at the age of ld. l-le ioined the Society two years later, early spent time at Campion as a cook, and re- turned here in i927 to take over the Laundry Room posif tion which he yet holds to- day, The saintly Brother's six, ty years in the Society have served as an inspiration to those who know him and ad- mire his kindness, Br. Henry Eakin, S.J. Ireland born Br. Eakin, Cam- pion's caretaker, emigrated to Canada and thence to Mad- ison, Wisconsin, where he en- tered the Society in l93O. Nine years later the Brother brought his well-loved Irish wit here and is said to have soon become acquainted with every soul in Prairie du Chien. Outdoorsman Br. Eakin maintains the Campion grounds all year from his red truck or atop his tractor. Br. Robert Daley, S.J. Milwaukee-born Br. Daley has become almost indispensable to Campion. After beginning his noviceship in l9'33, this friend of two decades ot Campion students and their parents came to Campion in i938 to begin his position as Registrar. l-le has become ta- mous for his tremendous et- tort in tabulating and typing all transcripts, grades, report cards, official correspondence and school records.

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M!Sgt. Theodore Ziegler, class of '31, ioined the army in 19412 and fough' in the South Paciht. After various as- signments he came here in 1957 as Military instructor. Mf'Sgt. Edward Zenz spent his first Army days at Ft. Sheridan in 1940. A veteran of W. W. II, he re- visited Europe at the N.A.T,O. head- quarters in Naples for 32 months prior to coming here as Military Instructor and Armory head in 19541. M!Sgt. Paul Pinard, another veteran of W. W. ll, came to Campion in 19116 and again in 1953 as a Military instructor and suc- cessful Rihe Team Coach. z4aa6az'cmce da Doctor Thomas Farrell, M.D., received an A.B. degree from what is now Loras College, then went on to obtain his medical degree from the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. For many years he has worked his mornings poking and probing upon student and faculty member alike as House Physician. Mrs. Mary Glennan, R.N., a graduate of St. Bernard's Hospital in Chicago, f1rst ioined the staff ten years ago. The former Superintendent of Nurses at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford now holds the position of Head Nurse in the Campion infirmary. Her genial sis- ter, Mrs. Geraldine Matthews, R.N., Cnot picturedi is Assistant Nurse. 7 sg, X, 153' li PM' f 5Q's'.- iq: C .Q ending fiona X...-.. Prof. Sidney de Ranitz Composer of over 30 organ selections and former Wiscon- sin Public High School Super- visor of Music, versatile Prof. S. S. deRanitz has served as head of the Campion Music Department and Director of Audio-Visual Education since 1939. During that time he has taught hundreds of Campion students the musical arts on all instruments. Sixteen of his many students who achieved i 'J' Mr. Paul Glynn Campion's most eagerly sought faculty member, Mr. Glynn has served as Asst. Treasurer and dis- penser of Joe Campion's lifeblood since 1936. He himself graduated from here in 1922, and has re- turned five sons to the campus. A Marquette Uni- versity man, he was form- erly City Assessor of Prai- rie du Chien. He is the proud father of the school's only triplets, freshmen Ter- rance, Thomas, Timothy. .Vail 1 professional rank did so here. 'gb