Catholic Central High School - Catholicon Yearbook (Troy, NY)

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Unofiicially - October 12-Today the frosh joined up- perclassmen in making a pilgrimage to Maryknoll where we visited the grave of Father Donovan, Maryknoll martyr of China. The hospitality with which we were received at Maryknoll, the home cen- ter of foreign missions, is a splendid ex- ample of the Christian charity which the Maryknollers are spreading in the Orient. All in all, the simplicity of Maryknoll, the beauty of the life of its religious and the visit to Father Donovan's grave left a last- ing impression on us. October IS--Catholic High came up in the world as far as the State Regents Board was concerned when our principal was appointed a member. November S-Alarmists indicate that Japanas threat to the United States is seri- ous and must not be overlooked. News- papers say, however, that this is overesti- mated. Great Britain is now seeking Em- pire Unity against the threatening Euro- pean dangers. This world unrest spurs the United States to increase the defense bud- get to support a two-ocean navy. December 7-The first entertainment program produced this year was a minstrel show in which many freshmen established themselves as school stars -thanks to Miss Miller for a ine performance! December 10-World condemns Nazi terror as Europe, confused by the French strife, searches for peace. Great Britain and the United States signed an agreement to aid refugees. December 21-C. C. H. S. plays Santa Claus and the freshmen help by contribut- ing toys fprincipally dollsj. January 7-As we begin the new year, looking forward to a lasting peace, we re- ceive only the report that German and United States relations remain tense. January 19-Most of us going into Civics exams consider ourselves very important, for we are now full-fledged high school students. February 4-Chamberlain,s efforts prove futile in an attempt to appease Mussolini in his trip to Rome. All this time, Germany is extending her influence in the Central European nations. President Roosevelt's foreign policy is attacked by many as a drift to warn. February 10-The fudge sale for the Missions proves not only that our girls can make delicious fudge and that our boys can eat it but that we can rally strongly to a good cause. February 12-Lincoln's birthday- freshmen made sure that they would have a good time for they realized that few holi- days were to come before the June exams. Lesson plans - , W W

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HE WORLD was at peace when we climbed the Fulton Street hill in Sep- tember, 1938. If there were any turmoil in our consciousness, it was that within our own breasts at the prospect of new sur- roundings and new acquaintances. We could not foreseeg we could accept and anticipate. On the whole, it was a pleasant outlook. praiseworthy school paper, published some of the mistakes and failings of the new class. However, we were not the only pupils who left school those first days with sad- dened hearts, for the growing tension in Europe was causing many in Czecho- slovakia to wonder whether soon Germany would be massing troops in their small Two principals - September 7-Big events happening on the hill! C. C. H. S. has a new principal, the Reverend T. Gerald Mulqueeng a new coach, Joe 0,Kaneg several new faculty members: Sister Jeanne Joseph, Sister Joseph Andre, Sister M. de Sales, Sister M. Fredericka and Sister M. Virginia, ami a new class, the class of 1942! Freshmen are considered green , and there is no doubt that our class had a tinge of this color. After all, how were we to know which stairs to use or whether to fol- low the advice of our upperclassmen? Yet the fall 1938 edition of The Torch, our Page twelve country. October 1-The wailing and gnashing of teeth heard on the fifth floor was caused by the boys who had no distinguishing uniform whereas the girls had the great privilege of donning the well-known Cath- olic High uniform for the first time. We were proud of our green seals shining forth with all their freshness ! This day, too, marked Hitler's an- nouncement to the Czechs that they give in. Already German troops began taking possession of the Sudetan district, granted to the Reich at the Munich Conference.

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Senior religion March 1-While the danger in Europe is growing, France is increasing her pur- chase of American made Curtis-Hawk planes. March 17-Though Father Lord, S. J. came to C. C. H. S. today, freshmen were Athletically speaking - - exclusive excluded from the assembly, because there was no roomf, We boarded buses that night, however, with the upperclassmen and Went to St. Columba's, Schenectady, to attend a pep rally for all Catholic schools in this district. There for the first time We saw Father Lord, Whom We will never for- get. Cur first retreat had an important place in our list of events for March. The re- treat master this year Was Father Thomas Tobin, C. S. S. R. from Saratoga Springs. This was not only our first retreat as a class but for most of us it was our first retreat, an experience not easily forgotten. April 12-Britain and France pledge aid to Poland in case of an attack by Germany, also, British and French holdings were be- ing menaced by Japan. The thirty-two months, War of Spain ends today. April 14-The future Sophs under- took the very important step of electing class officers. Our Wise choice included Roy Ryan, Rosemary Halpin, Marion Neville, and Joseph Amyot. May 12-Rome and Berlin sign a mili- tary pact . . . Britain looks for Russiais aid . . . Pope Pius XI seeks a European Peace Parley . . . Polish-German tension mounts . . . Hitler rejects Roosevelt's plea for peace.