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

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April 10-Germany has entered Norway and today is making ad- vances, although met with continued resist- ance. April 19-Japan and the United States have separately stated that they desire the status CIZLO in the Pacific. Is this to affect future events? April 26-At Knick- erbacker Junior High, We with other high schools of the city par- I Congratulations I Die Deutschen Kreise- Our Chemistry Club Juniors- ticipated in the annual Tri-City Drama Festival. The pupils of Catholic High pre- sented Romance is a Racketn with much success. May 1-The Minervian Club of the Sophomore Class presented their Hrst the- atrical production, forzn of Arc. Although it had only one performance, it will never be forgotten. May 2-Another enjoyable time Was had when the student body made a trip to Auriesville on Ascension Thursday. Al- though many scenes Were familiar, we had great pleasure in reviewing them once more. Page win teen

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Le Cercle Francais- retary of State, Sumner Welles, to proceed to Italy, France, Ger- many, and Great Britain solely for the purpose of advising the President and Secretary of State as to present conditions in Europe. February 16-From the mo- tion picture of Damien the Leper, shown in the audito- rium, we were informed of the great sacrifice and courage ofthe young Belgian priest who, we hope, soon will gain the crown of canonization. February 30 -Most people take New Year's day to make their resolutions, but we used to- day, the last day of our retreat, to promise to take the high road not the low road -as described by our beloved retreat master, Father Rooney, S. March 12-A treaty of peace, ending the war, was signed in Moscow by dele- gates from Russia and Finland. Hostilities ceased the next day. March 18-Under-Secretary of State Sumner Welles had his second audience with the Pope today. These visits are do- ing much to increase the good relationship between the United States and the Papal State. Private Lorentz- Polish Tank Unit- March 27-Big event of the year for the soph- omoresl Qur Soiree was such a success that the class of ,40 referred to it in their yearbook as one of the most success- ful dances that Catholic High has ever held. April 1 - Catholic High achieved new fame when we annexed the Tri-City League Cham- pionship. Our boys were really good. Design -

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Assignments for the next issue- May 10-Without warning Germans crossed the Netherlands, Belgian and Lux- emburg bo-rders at 5:30 A. M. The in- vasion of the low countries was by air, sea, and land, parachute troops were de- livered by planes. May 11-Neville Chamberlain resigned as British Prime Minister and was succeeded by Winston Churchill. Many changes are hoped for by the British people. May 15-The official capitulation of the Netherlands army was signed at 11:00 W A. M. after a radio proclamation given by their Commander-in-Chief in order that they might prevent further bloodshed and annihilation. June 10-In Rome, Count Ciano told the Ambassador of France that His Majesty, the King and Emperor of Italy, declared that Italy considered herself at war with France. Page twenty Ad or patron? The pictures are inf, june 13-Although exam week is not a new experience, the horror still intrigues us. The foremost question was: Was this the answer to that? Cnly time will tell! July 2-Time has told! September, 1940-No longer are we the 'iunderdogf' We are really upperclassmen now! As we come back we greet new fac- ulty members: Sister Lucia, C. S. J., Sister Marie Jose, Sister Mary Claire and Father Flynn. The main topic of conversation was the