Chaminade College Preparatory School - Cardinal Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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Page Two CARDINAL AND WHITE December Zl, 1955 CHRISTMAS AT CHAMINADE The Senior Sodality, in co-operation with the entire school body, has instigated a new project at Chaminade. It is hoped that the Sodalists have set a precedent which will be expressed, in this par- ticular season, by future sodalists and men of Chaminade. Each facet of the Chaminade Sodality was to conceive and pro- mote an effective means whereby Christ would gain His rightful recog- nition as the source and purpose of Christmas. An outdoor Nativity scene was the Senior Sodality's answer. Charles Brown, who was in charge of the project, met with Father Blume to discuss the financial aspects of the project. It was decided that a collection be taken from the students and the resultant money used for any expenses incurred. The total cost of the display was ninety dollars. On Saturday, December 15, Brown, Dempsey, Danna, F. Brady, Cahill, Leonard, the Hughes, McCarthy, and several other seniors, under the direction of Bros. Klapp and Meyer, commenced construction of the crib scene. While the statues for the scene were purchased. it is to the credit of these Chaminade men that the stable and other appurtenances were made. Boarders Spend Christmas Al' Home As we all know, Chaminade has students from all over the United States and even foreign countries. This year there will be no stu- dents remaining at school over the Christmas holidays. Most of them will go home twhile others will visit relativesl. Home, for some boarders, is as far away as Michigan, whereas others live as close as Festus, Mo. There is a great variety of cities and towns represented by 'Chaminade board- ers such as: Potosi, Mo., Alton, Ill., St. Genevieve, Mo., Madrid, Ill., Portageville, Mo., Mashegan. Mich., Dayton, Ohio, Wiekliffe, Ky., Jonesboro, Ark., Bondurant, Iowa, and Jefferson City, Mo., In addition to these, there are many more, too numerous to men- tion. Besides representatives from many U. S. cities. Chaminade also has boys from foreign countries such as: Puerto Rico and Hong Kong, China. MARY'S CONCEPTION: PU REST Un llf'1'!?7Il.IlP7' the eighth, we once again celebrated the anniversary of the 1I7'0f'lU'lPldfl0'lt, of one of the greatest dogntas in our faith, the Feast of the Immaculate Uoncep- tion of the Blessed Virgin. This date marks the beginning of the Marian Cycle of an ecclesiastical year, that is a circular path of Mary's feasts. First among Mary's titles is that of the Immaculate Conception. By this is 'meant that Mary. who was .selected from all women to be God's own mother, was granted the singular privilege of being con- ceived free from the stain of origi- nal sin.. Of all women, of all crea- tures of God, she alone was spot- less. Because Mary was never inclined to sin, and was always free from it, she is often pictured crushing the serpent under the heel of her foot. This is a vivid representation of the position, in which God placed OF THE PURE her, wishing to have the most per- fect of creatures and most power- ful of human, beings so closely associated with the birth of His son. Her knowledge of God was so clear and her will to keep the com- mandments so strong that she nerer committed sin. Thus we men of Chaminade and sons of Mary should give great honor to her on this. the feast of one of her greatest privilege. NEED MET Again this year the senior so- dality is sponsoring the Food and Bundle Drive. However, there are several new features. A goal of at least ten cans of food per student has been agreed upon, secondly, these canned foods will be packed by the seniors and personally dis- tributed to the homes of certain needy families today, the 21st. Instead of collecting all types of clothing, the Bundle Drive is asking only for boys' and men's clothing, since the bundles of clothing are to be sent to a boys' orphanage in the Philippine Is- lands. The dire need of this or- phanage for this type of clothing came to the attention of the so- dality through the letter of a mis- sionary nun there, whose brother is a senior at Chaminade.

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gb! C q s 4Yr0u fullle -P Ofc, CHAMINADE COLLEGE 6 ' ' CLAYTON, MISSOURI Q oc' CHAMINADE COLLEGE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1956 Number 3 ectee Un Zadie 701 Wea Cf Qoocf Happy Jlerchanfs Day.' Happy JIerchant's Day is the greeting irhieh should be said at Christmas time. because that is all it really is now. It is a time for merchants to make a good profit. Unee it was a- time set apart to celebrate the Birth of Christ. Once it was a celebration of the greatest thing that has happened in the history of the irorld. the birth of God as man, the birth of the Savior of the ieorld. The department stores have prepared for Christ- mas. They hare put up Santa Claus and his rein- deer. Yes, now Santa Claus is associated with Christ- mas - not Christ. Whose birthday it is. Wliy.' I ean't imagine. On my birthday I don't celebrate my sister's. VVhy. then. do people speak of Santa on Christ's birthday? For another thing, parents teach their children of Santa. lVhat about the birth of Christ? Do they tell them of this beautiful part of history? Do they teach them of the birth of Jesus in a stable? They don't tell the children. about how Christ was born. iaith no one to ioeleome Him - no one to welcome the Messiah, Whom the world has been waiting for. No. they teach them of Santa Claus and his reindeer. How about the Christmas cards? You don't see many real Christmas cards. You see cards with snowmen and reindeer, with ,dreplaees and puppies, but what hare they to do iaith Christmas? Yes. Christmas has really gotten a new signifi- C!l7lC6. Now it is a time for merchants to profit. But we can still do something about it. We can all try to keep Christ in Christmas. Give Catholic Christmas cards. On Christmas make it a day for your whole family to go to Mass two or three times and receive Holy Communion. After all, whose birth- IHHIEHIIUN HHY 011 January 27th, there will be an open house for the new Canning Hall and the recently completed faculty building. The highlight of the afternoon will be the dedication ceremony of these new attractions on our campus at 3:30 P.M. The guest of honor will be the Most Reverend Joseph E. Ritter. Archbishop of St. Louis. The president and ex- presidents. including Rev. Louis J. Blume, S.M.g Rev. Lawrence Jordan, S.M.g Rev. Richard Brand. S.M.g Rev. Valentine Braun, S.M.g Rev. Sylvester Juergens. S.M.: and Rev. Walter Golatka, S.M., will be other dignitaries of the after- noon. Also the presidents of the Alumni, Fathers' Club, Mothers' Club and Student 'Council will be on hand. The ceremony will be comineuced by the Chaminade Baud. followed by a talk given day is it, Christ's or Santa Claus's? by the Rev. J. Glennon McCarty, S.M., Provincial Superior of the Brothers of Mary. Following the dedication, a tour and inspection of the new build- ing will take place. The afternoon will be closed by a tea in the par- lor of the new faculty building. The colorful event will be just another milestone in the progress of Chaminade. We hope to see all of you on this gala afternoon.

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December Zl, 1956 CARDINAL AND WHITE Page Three Winning Retreat Altar f'0llStI'UC'fPll by Bro. Mcf':lffrey and Sophomores of 209. The Eighth Grade's Food and Clothing Drive A drive, which went fairly u11- noticed by the high school stu- dents, was the Eighth Grade's Food and Clothing Drive, a project which, in view of its tremendous results, should not go unnoticed. Brother Ralph, in co-operation with a. group called The Rural Workers for Christ the King, col- lected an estimated 600 to 800 pounds of clothes and, although details are not available, an abun- dant supply of canned goods. Con- gratulations .to Brother Ralph and the Eighth Grade for a job well done! Sodullsts Aid Food Drive Men On the March Traditionally this time of the year is marked on the Sodality calendar as one of its busiest sea- sons. Advent and Christmas ac- tivities keep all divisions well oc- cupied. Of course, this year has been no exception. The Senior Sodality sponsored a Food and Clothing Drive which was unusually successful, thanks to the splendid co-operation of the various homerooms. Another Sen- ior Sodality project, which we hope will become a tradition, was the erection of an outdoor Nativ- ity Scene. Again this would not have been possible without the money so generously contributed from the homerooms. The Junior S-odality's project was the promotion of the Advent Wreath practice in every home- room. We hope that this also will become an annual practice here at Chaminade. As their share in the City-wide -Sodality Union's campaign against indecent language, the Junior sodalists, in behalf o-f the entire Chaminade Sodality, conducted a survey among the students to determine the most pertinent facts concern- ing this problem. The Sophomore Sodality once again sponsored the Crib Project with edifying results. The Fresh- man Sodality promoted the sale of Christmas Spiritual Bouquets. Though these projects were, for the most part, new, they succeeded ARRIVAL AN TICIPATED The season preceeding the birth of Christ is with us. The word Advent means coming or arrival. The coming of Christ into the world: a season including four Sundays preceeding Christmas, commemorative of Christ's com- ing. The celebrations of Christmas throughout the world are many and varied, but to the average American child, the meaning of Christmas is the vision of n. little fat man with a red nose a white beard and jingling from top to toe with bells. Landing on tl1e lawn in a twentieth-century air- plane or if it please him, a heli- copter. Alighting with an enorm- ous bag of toys and boldly stroll- ing in front of the door iof course everyone is in bedj to empty the contents into the socks hanging by the fireside, and by some marvelous scheme leaves radios, televisions, refrigerators, fishing tackle and in some cases a dazz- ling convertible! The policeman does not see the housebreaker, the old folks may be out, but year after year he keeps his special rendevous. It is Christmas morning. White is the lawn, soft is the new fallen snow. The crackling blaze in the shad- fireplace casts scampering ows on the gleeful cherubs romp- shiny ing to and fro from one delight to another. It is the Happy American home. It is a rich heri- tage handed down by our fore- fathers to us. The twinkling green tree, laden with tinsel and reflecting colors as a kaleidoscope stands in mute testimony to a prosperous and blessed nation. Slowly and melodious the church bells peal forth t'Silent Night, Holy Night. There is a scurry- ing of feet and intense prepara- tion for the visit to the crib. The young and old folks alike make the pilgrimage once more to the stable. Voices join in singing the praises of Christ, the new born King. wonrleifully. Congratulations to the sodalists and thanks again to the zntire student body.