Chaminade High School - Crimson and Gold Yearbook (Mineola, NY)

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Bro. Louis Faerber, S.M,, Vice Principal As chaplain at Chaminade, Father Edwin Weber, S.M., provided us with all the oppor- tunities of exercising our religious obligations. He heard confessions, celebrated Mass every First Friday, directed the exercises of the An- nual Retreat, and guided the activities of the Sodalities. Whenever spiritual direction was solicited, he gave us his priestly advice. In the classroom, his experience with French from studies abroad supplied us with a native ap- proach to the subject. We are thankful for his zealous contribution to our religious training. Twenty three Bro Louis Faerber SM our Vice Prin cipal came in closer contact with us as direc tor of discipline and teacher of American history We sensed the wide experience in his informal talks during his lectures lt was very easy to confide in him whenever difficulties beset us With Bro Thomas, our Principal, he was intimately concerned with our welfare Although we shall be obliged to sever our association with him, his kind sollcitude will elicit grateful recollections whenever we think of him Rev Edwin Weber, SM, Chaplain . I . .I I -

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o. Thomas Powers, S. M., Principal two Our Principal, Bro. Thomas Powers, S.M., was the guiding force in our formation. Through his efforts the faculty was able to function as a unit in making our education interest- ing and effective. As Freshmen, we imagined our Principal a- part from the other Brothers. We thought it would be diffi- cult to discuss problems with him. However, as we progressed and were forced to seek his counsel in our various undertak- ings, we found him exceedingly kind and sympathetic. When we had become Seniors, we almost formed a habit of seeking his advice and encouragement, Bro. Thomas, we thank you for your deep interest in our welfare. We are grateful for the splendid faculty that assisted you and inspired our learning. Crimson and Gold

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Crimson and Gold Bro. Louis Brendel, S. M. Every student became easily acquainted with Bro. Louis, who besides being buyer for the institution was also in con- trol of the cafeteria service. We saw him around frequently adjusting the routines incidental to his responsibilities. Some of us came under his direct supervision because we helped with the service in the cafeteria. We always had our work assigned. Students had their needs quickly satis- fied at the candy counter, the ice cream window, etc. Bro. Louis impressed us as being very conscientious in his work. Whether we remained a few hours after dismissal or whether we called at the school on off-days for one thing or another, we frequently met him busy with some occupation in the school. Because of the many details demanded by his position, he did not teach in the classroom. However, he influenced our life during the four years we spent at Chaminade. The familiar figure of our noon recess periods will linger with us. Bro. Lawrence Eveslage, S. M. Our teacher in mathematics and phy- sics impressed us with his towering personality. He was tallest among the faculty, and whenever he would lean over the lecture table l and he did this quite oftenl , he really brought knowledge down to us. Under his masterly touch, the experiments that lay on the lecture table usually reacted to the theoretical principles we had read about in the textbook. In fact, we had seen Bro. Lawrence work so frequently and persistently in the lab after school, that the instruments just had to respond to his familiar touch. As director of the Radio Club, he aided the wireless technicians in ex- panding their field of activity. Under his management, the 300-Watt transmitter was completed, and instruction in the Morse Code stabilized. Though the number of radio operators was small, Bro. Lawrence directed them on many occasions to be of service in setting up address systems in the school. His efforts catered to our scientific wants and desires. Mr. John Farnon. When the band strikes up a tune or when it files out for parade maneuvers, we know that Mr. Farnan, their director, spent many patient hours instructing the boys. We have watched the players go through their group rehearsals on the top floor What infinite patience Mr. Farnan showed until the desired musical effect was produced! The en- tire band was at attention. They watched him carefully and repeated pas- sages until he was satisfied. As a result, the youthful musicians performed brilliantly at assemblies, during football games, or at a formal concert. The fine achievement of Mr. Farnan was demonstrated lost summer when the Chaminade band won first prize in a competition with other Catho- lic high school bands of the vicinity. Band members esteemed their lead- er because he was so thorough in his methods and so reasonable in his demands. Similarly, the student body appreciated his contribution because all of us looked with pride upon the snappy Flyer band.