Catholic Central High School - Spires Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Election Amid band-music, cheers, and claims of rival speeches, the senior elecf tionfcampaign officially got under way October 5. The drag was decorated with posters, signs and stickers. Parades were staged, and friendly rivalry was apparent between the pof litical parties. A majority of the stu' dentfbody joined in the fun and frolic. After four days of furious and anxious speeches and promises, Wil- liam Feutz was chosen presidentg Mary Margaret Platte, vicefpresidentg Gra' ham McDonnell, treasurer, and Flor' ence Soltys, secretary. The enthusiastic voters were well pleased with the executive council to lead the class of '45 on to bigger and better thuigs for the duration of the school year. Blue and White You are my voiceg few would be the children of the common father who would learn my wishes without the aid of the Catholic Press. Pope Pius XI. It has been the policy of the Blue and White to maintain a high standard of writing by publishing in its columns excellently written editorials. The en' couraging criticisms received from the Catholic School Press association verify the fact by submitting to the adviser of the Blue and White the following com' mendation: The Blue and White editorial lead' ership indicates that the staff realizes its duty as the mouthpiece of Catholic ac' tion. The editorials are excellently written and should be commended for their fine Catholic tone . . . Keep em' phasizing the things of real valueg that is the principal job of the Blue and White, and its editors are performing it admirably. Spires The Royalty Contest sponsored each year for the sale of the Spires netted glory for Gertrude Clszewski, the queen, and Frank Duffy, king of the Spires. Gertrude won the contest with a total of 196 soldg Frank won his po' sition with a sale of 189. The following seniors deserve hon' orable mention for their loyal support and hard work during the Royalty cam' paign: Margaret Bek, Marjorie Will- acker, Dan Meade, and .lack Moriarif ty. Over a thousand copies of the Spires were circulated. Seated, left to right, are the mem' bers of the Spires staff rounding up their plans for this publication. Flor' ence Baura, business managerg Polly Ann Noble and Thomas Erhardt, co' editors. -Florence Baura, '45 Blue and White Staff Upper row, left to right: Eugene LeMay, Roman Boruta, Thomas Erhardt Middle row, left to right: Richard Guidotti, Dorothy Zielbeck, Florence Baura Norma Schippers, Gerarda Smigiel, Lorraine Bantis, Mary Ellen Schaeffer Patricia Stawaz. Lower row, left to right: Thomas Farrell, William Carey James Murphy, Patricia Bechtold, Polly Noble, Roebrt Stratford. Insert: Donald Weiland, Dorothy Zaskaski, Rita Rocchi, Donald Walenga. Spires Staff Fa . , f- s

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The Feast of the Presentation of Mary in the Temple fNovember 2 l 1 From the time that man lost eternal happiness as a result of Adam and Eve's sin in Paradise, the Hebrews believed that a woman chosen by God would give birth to a Redeemer who would refopen to them the Gates of Heaven. Ann, a holy woman married to Joachim, prayed that she might be the mother of the Savior, but, to her sorrow, she remained childless for twenty years of her married life. Suddenly, by a miracle, a child was conceived in the womb of Ann. The baby born to her was a girl instead of a boy, nevertheless, in her happiness, Ann promised to offer her beloved daughter, whom she named Mary, to God. Wheii Mary had reached the age of three, her parents decided that the time had come for them to fulfill their promise. So they planned to take their only child to the Temple in Jerusalem. Mary was grieved at the thought of leaving her devoted par' ents behind, but she was supremely happy in knowing that she would be nearer to her Creator. After bidding a fond farewell to her mother and father, little Mary joined her new friends who were unaware that in their midst was the Virgin of all virgins, the Queen of all queens, the Mother of all mothers, and the GREATEST SAINT the world would ever know. The Presentation of Mary in the Temple is celebrated by the Church on Novem' ber 21. On this day, the faithful are reminded of the great sacrifice Joachim and Ann made by offering their beloved and only child to serve in the Temple of the Lord. After leaving her parents, her friends, and all her little girlish desires, to prove her love and devotion to her Maker, Mary gave herself entirely to God. On this day she also made a vow of virginity. Mary began each day in the Temple by whispering fervent prayers. During the day, she made beautiful tapestries, wove garments for the priests, and learned many household duties. She also learned the ancient Hebrew language perfectly, and studied Holy Scripture, thoroughly. Together with her stainless heart and soul, Mary offered all her acts to God. Daily she renewed her vow of virginity, and often asked God to help her become more perfect. The Blessed Virgin is an example of perfect humility and charity. She was ever faithful in her services to God, and kept frequent vigils in His honor. Her happy smile seemed to be accompanied by the songs of Angels, and her virtuous life had a great influence on all her associates. Since the Presentation of Mary in the Temple, she has been a shining example to all mankind. -Cleo Talas, '45