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

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OUR CLASS PATRON The Maid of Orleans At the beginning of our Senior year, the most cherished and most mo- mentous of all our high-school career, we the Senior girls, chose as our class pa- tron, the great warrior maiden of France, now venerated on our altars, as the dear St. Joan of Arc. All students of history are acquainted with the outstanding facts of the life of this wonderfud maid of but seventeen summers, the poor unlettered child of peasant parentsg of how she was commissioned by high Heaven itself to lay aside the garb of maidenhood and don the inaled attire of a warrior youthg of how she amidst incredible difficulties raised the siege of Orleans, led her small army vic- toriously on against overwhelming odds, and achieved the great event of her life, the coronation of her King: of how she, the savior of her country, earned for all her labors, but the mean pittance of this world's gratitude. for she fell a victim to the jealousy of those who owed all to her, and she died according to the annals of history, the fiery death of a sorcerer, but in the words of Heaven, the death of a martyr and a Saint of God. Though we are fully aware of the fact that none of us will be entrusted with so high and glorious a mission, as was given to our Class Patron, neverthe- less we know that to each of us Heaven has assigned a great work which can and may be done by none other. And no matter what our mission, be it that of consecrated virgin behind convent walls laboring for the souls of little ones, be it that of devoted wife and fond self-sacrificing mother, or be it the life of just a. good woman in the world, forgetful of self, devoted to others, no matter what 'twill be, we will need the high courage, the strong heart, the unflinching spirit of the glorious Maid of Orleans. And that is why we chose her as our special patron, that the memory of school-days spent beneath her gentle patronage, may spur us on in hours of trouble to look to Heaven for our protection and help.' FAREWELL TO C. C. H. Dreams of happy times, so fleeting, Mem'ry fain would linger long, 'Mid the surge of life's great meeting Come the strains of olden song, Far behind us, lies the pathway That together we have crossed And before,-the longed-for byways Still in future's mists are lost. 'Tis together we have cherished C. C. H.-Her honored rule, 'Tis alone, in future seasons We will claim, fore'er our school. And the meaning of her teachings VVe will to the world relate. Bearing on our dear school's message, Goes the Class of '28. -HELEN CAPVVELL '28. THIRTY-ONE

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BANNER STAFF Editgf in ..... . ..........................,..................... .... . Assistant Editor -.----- Bernard Krieger Robert Williams Business Manager .......... . Carl SUPCY Advertising Manager ----- ------ G llbeft Kessler Tfeagurfgf ................. ----------- P alll Albers Athleticg ...... ...... Aft ........... Llfusic ........ Activities ----- Bggsterg .............. ........... . .... . Robert Guenther .. Norbert Rose Helen Capwell Margaret Heitz Geneva Carney THE HISTORY OF AN ANNUAL The Catholic Central High School was beginning its second successful year of existence. The school had made rapid strides even during the first year-and now in the second year the increased enrollment promised a term even more eventful. School Activities began in full swing-Class Clubs began to thrive- Dramatics flourished-and the Athletic teams of the C. C. H. had begun to be recognized. It was in this second year that those interested in the welfare of the school turned their thoughts to a new field of endeavor. The time had arrived when the success of the school demanded that a wqrth while record be kept of its activ- ities. It was in accordance with this need that the First C. C. H. Annual was de- cided upon-tO be christened the Banner. VVhat name could be more appro- priate? The editorial staff of the First Banner was chosen. The task which confronted these pioneers was a great one-that of establishing a line of worth- while annuals. However, with the whole-hearted co-operation of the Faculty, students, and Alumni Association together with the backing ,of the good business men of Fort Madison, all obstacles were overcome and the 1927 Banner became a reality and a success. The fact that the Critics of the Chicago Art Crafts Guild thought well enough of the H1927 Banner to award it second place on the prize list, speaks plainly for the efforts of the Staff. Now, we, the Banner Staff of 1928, realize that our task is an even greater one. The C. C. H. has enjoyed wonderful growth. Its activities are covering a broader scope and its courses of study are spread over more varied fields. There- fore The Banner must go forward. But, as we sit around the large table in our composing-room and look over the mass of student essays, write-ups, and pic- tures that must make up the H1928 Banner, we are almost tempted to ask along with people who do not realize its mission, ls an Annual worth while? But, we need only turn our thoughts to our schoolmates for the answer, Yes, an Annual is worth while. To students it means much. The line of Ban- ners is the one connecting link between school life and later life. In years to come they can always turn to the Banner for fond recollections of happy eventful days spent in A'Dear Old C. C. H. We have seen our duty. When the 1928 Banner takes its place in line, may we say, We have done our best. If it does no more than give the people of Fort Madison a better insight, a more complete understanding of what the C .C. H. S. advocates, our humble efforts have 11ot been in vain. May our suc- cessors, the staff of '29, have reason to say, Here is what the staff of '28 accom- plishedg the good work must go on, we see our duty and will do it. -GILBERT S. KESSLER, '28, THIRTY-THREE