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

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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.

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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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May 18-Marian Day was celebratedat Our Lady's Shrine at the Redemptorist monastery in Saratoga. Your sleepy frosh,' loved the walks, talks, picnic lunches and games, and most of all the shrine! June 4-The Latin-American countries signed a pact with Germany in which they agreed upon a trade treaty, but because of Germany's attitude towards the Pata- gonian affair, Latin-American public opin- ion has been swung towards the United States. July 2-We are freshmen no longer! Today the white slips have been delivered and our fingers are uncrossed. No school for two whole months! September, 1939-Today we returned to school from a grand vacation and, believe But for mine it or not, we are still considered small fryn. We came with the feeling of sophis- ticated sophomores but were soon taken down from our pedestal when the word sopbomorc' was defined for us. Six days ago we received the news from Europe that Hitler had invaded Poland, and two days later France and Britain de- clared war on Germany. Thus the new European War really began. To us, as high school students, this meant much. Soon our own country might need us, and cer- tainly, being staunch Americans, we would give our best. Never let it be said that our Alma Mater failed to produce the best Americans possible! Gctober 1-On this day some of us at- tended a splendid press conference at Goble- skill College which included a tour of the campus and a trip to Howe Caverns. We became ac- quainted with many upper- classmen whom we did not know last year. The main topic of conver- sation at this conference was the defeat of Poland on Sep- tember 27. Russia invaded this territory on September 17 and together with Ger- many forced Poland to sur- render unconditionally. What would be Hitler's next step? October 16-Hurrah! Our own part, it was Greek to men- For Uncle Samis Held Masses-