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

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Cecelian Club - events which occurred during our summer vacation. Italy conquered British Somaliland and invaded Egypt. King Carol of Roumania abdicated in favor of his son, Michael. September 15-The call for football candidates was an- nounced, and the Junior Class was well represented. We look forward to a new and exciting year, for we know the boys will do their best. September 16-The Draft Bill was signed by President Roosevelt. September 25-We juniors, along with the seniors wit- nessed a typing demonstration by Mr. Cortez Peters, the world,s fastest operator of a portable typewriter. Everyone thought that this demonstration was not only educational and helpful but humor- ous and entertaining as well. October 20-Our tennis tournament under the able direction of Father Glavin, has been successfully completed. October 22-Once more the annual Hallowe'en Dance took place. Arrayed in their finest, those who attended danced un- til the wee sma' hours of the morning. Everyone had a most enjoyable time. October 28-Another event of im- portance has taken place in Europe-Italian troops have entered Greece. November S-President Franklin D. Roosevelt has been re-elected for a third term. He is the first president to make history in this manner. November 6-A new custom has been established in the weekly Friday night Vic dances. These Friday night hops are a decided social success. November 19-Our Boy Scout in- stincts shone forth brilliantly when C. C. H. S. again provided the needy families of Troy with the traditional Thanksgiving Baskets. As usual, our good deed was a big success. We also learned that Hungary, Rou- mania, and Slovakia joined the German- Italian-Japanese Alliance. November 29-The adolescent stage of Billy BaXter's life went right to our hearts because of the days that will soon be gone forever. Miss Miller and the cast lived up to their usual fine performance. December 4-Another new extra-cur- ricular activity was added to the school in the form of a Debating Club which dis- cussed current events. It was under the direction of Fred Ferris, an alumnus of Catholic High. Our Orchestra -

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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

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December 6-The whistle blows and another season of basketball has begun. Everyone hopes for the most successful sea- son since our class has entered the portals of C. C. H. S. December 18-Again the plea was made and the students cheerfully responded to the Toy Drive. As a result of our efforts, many others strove to make Santa Claus real for the poor children of the vicinity. December 19-The annual Christmas pageant and play were presented. This tradition starts our Christmas vacation just right. january 20-Exams are here It seems that just as We get back to school, we have to take exams! already. Today the President was in- augurated for his third time. February 7-Plans are being made for the regular St. Valen- tine's Dance. This is to be the first social event presented by the underclassmen-we are to be their guests. February 10-Great Britain breaks off relations with Rou- mania while German troops mass at the Roumanian borders. March 4- Tantum Quan- tumw and Ult is later than you think will always remind us of our beloved Retreat Master, Rev. Page fwezzfy-tivo Alfred Barrett, S.-I. His magnetic person- ality and enlightening discourses made this retreat a cherished chapter of our high school days. March 8-The United States Defense Bill was passed-Lend-Lease begins, thus forming the first oflicial break in our neu- trality. March 21-The prediction of those who have seen our team play has been ful- filled-in other words, we have won the trophy. We also have won, from our local newspaper, the praise of being one of the best teams in the Empire State. March 30-The United States seized Axis Sacristans - First Friday