Catholic Central High School - Banner Yearbook (Fort Madison, IA)

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Urganizations The Catholic Central High School boasts of four active Literary Societiesg Newman Literary Society, Longfellow Literary So- ciety, Edgar A. Guest Literary Club, and Joyce Kilmer Literary Association. Clubs in the respective departments of Spanish, Latin, Science, Home Economics, and Dra- matics are well represented and duly sup- f ported. ' The Literary Societies are of great value to the students and have a two-fold pur- A' CARNEGIE pose, namely, to cultivate a taste for read- ing better literature, and to develop a desire for correct expression of thought. The regular meetings, held every month strictly according to parliamentary law, afford an occasion for debates, original programs. and discussions of a literary nature. Programs are valuable aids in training the members to speak with poise and calm assurance before the public, besides creating a real school spirit and developing the qualities necessary for successful social intercourse. The Senior Spanish Students under the guidance of Sister Mary Clara have organized one of the most active clubs of the school, the Senior Spanish Spar- tans. This society carries on all its business and programs in Spanish, which af- fords wonderful opportunity for practical application of theory. Interesting reports concerning Spain and its inhabitants are presented. The Latin Club, composed of members of the various Latin classes, sponsors similar meetings. The most distinguished presentation given by this society was a Latin play by the members under the direction of Sister Mary Emmanuel, at a meeting of the Parent-Teachers' Association. Members of the four science classes, directed by Sister Mary Olivet, com- pose, the Science Club, which aims to demonstrate and explain many principles of interest which are not included in the regular classes. These demonstrations are given for the Parent-Teachers' Association, and also for the benefit of the stu- dents in general. The Home Economics Club is composed of the students of the Domestic Art and Science Departments. It is they who prepare tempting dishes on rainy days for all who wish to partake of their luncheon at school. They have also net- ted neat little sums for the Banner by doughnut sales, etc. Every student displaying love, interest, and talent for dramatic work is qualified for membership in the High-School Dramatic Club, whose work in the past year has been excellently carried out. In June, I927, the Alumni Association of the Catholic Central High School was definitely organized. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month, the principal aim of which is to stimulate interest in the progress of the Catholic Central High School. -ROBERT WILLIAMS '28. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT

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CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION On the evening of May 27th. 1927, a new organization in connection with the Catholic Central High School came into existence, when twenty-seven graduates n'et in the Library and enrolled themselves as Charter Members of the Catho- lic Central High School Alumni Association. The objects of this assembly are to promote the educational and social in- terests of their Alma Mater, to encourage a love for Catholic education, and to stimulate and preserve the bonds of friendship established during their school days. The society has been placed under the patronage of the Holy Family, as the pupils come from the three parishes of the city, which are dedicated to the Bless- ed Virgin, to the Sacred Heart, and to St. Joseph. The members compose two groups ,the honorary and the active. The hon- orary members are the Reverend Superintendent and the Pastors of the Parochial Schools, all present and former members of the C. C. H. Faculty, and all members who may enter the priesthood or a religious community. The graduates are the active members and each year reception for the new members is held as soon aft- er graduation as possible. The first officers elected are as follows: Mr. Paul Koellner '24, Presidentg Miss Marjorie Thorn '27, Vice-Presidentg Miss Beatrice Pohlmeyer '26, Secretaryg Mr. Philip Helling '25, Treasurer. They have worked faithfully and zealously, and with the co-operation of the members have given several successful bene- fit affairs. The first affair of their Social Calendar was an Alumni Dance and Reception held on Thursday, june the ninth, when the sixteen graduates of June the sixth were the honor guests. On August the twenty-fourth a delightful time was spent by the members at a Wiener-roast held at Bridgeport in honor of the members who were leaving the city to pursue advanced studies in higher institutions. The crowning social event of the year was the formal Alumni Banquet and Dance held on December the twenty-eighth, which time was most opportune for the out- of-town members, who were at home for their Christmas vacation, to attend. Thus, through frequent meetings and united effort, it is the aim of the mem- bers to form a strong foundation for the Catholic Central High School and by their enthusiasm, loyalty, and moral support, to be an inspiration and guide to those who are at present students in their beloved Alma Mater. ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN

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