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

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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.

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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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Bro. Frank Fallen, S. M. Coming from Hamilton last February, Bro. Frank is best known to the Freshmen. He has been the titular teacher of the new class that entered last February. It seems that the boys have taken well to their teacher, because they were the first to come out on top with a lOOfM, in the subscription drive of the Crimson and Gold. He told us himself that he was well impressed with Chaminade and that he found the months pass more quickly here than at Hamilton, Ohio, where he had been teaching prior to his assignment here at Chaminade. He felt that the numerous activities were responsible for this difference. We know that Bro. Frank will like the spirit of the Flyers after he becomes a little more acquainted. By the time the Freshmen of his department are ready to publish their yearbook, they will be able to convey a more com- plete picture of their leader than are we who have known him for such a very short time. Mr. Frank Gagliano. Our new coach has just finished his first com- plete season with the Chaminade Flyers. Athletes agree that he was a real sport, that he was serious in his tactics, and considerate of the phy- sical condition of players. He stressed the importance of fitness for the athlete. ln this he included both spiritual and physical preparedness. From the few things we have heard about him from those who know him closely, our coach could not be otherwise minded. That is port of his own conviction. We liked him for his candor and selflessness. He was very willing to help us. He took a personal interest in activities con- ducted by the school. During the noon recess, we were able to speak to him freely and discuss the possibilities of the sports then in season. Under his expert handling the basketball teams created new enthusiasm amon I Q Flyer fans. The season just completed was the best in the history of Chaminade. Bro. Joseph Gaudet, S. M. As professor of religion,- ancient history, English, and economics, Bro. Joseph took a deep interest in teaching his students. ln history, he referred to numerous illustrations to make the subject more attractive. He favored supplementary reading and stressed the perusal of current magazines in search of data to bind ancient his- tory with the archeological discoveries of the present. In addition to his classroom duties, he guided the destinies of the Airplane Club. He equipped the balcony workshop for his modellers and encouraged the boys to make their own blue prints. Futhermore, he was busy at work trying to develop a steam turbine to propel the larger models turned out in the shop. This seems to have been the beginning of motor appliances on the models. Bro. Joseph expects to make this phase an added feature of the club for the future. We know that his enthusiasm and the cooperation of his diligent band will register new triumphs in airplane making. Crimson and Gold Twenty-five