Christian Brothers Academy - Purple and Gold Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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PURPLE AND GOLD Page 23 Class History y SENIOR B Now that our four years' course in C. B. A. is completed, we are looking forward to taking our place in the world of men. At this time a retro- spective glance over our high school life is not out of place. This brief history is written with the hope that in years to come it will serve to awaken and refresh old memories and revive the friendships of school days. In September of 1922, a healthy, happy group of boys assembled in Room No. 8, eager to be initiated into the mysteries of high school life. There were thirty-eight of us, each with a dif- ferent idea as to how a high school class should be conducted, but strangely enough, none of these ideas were the same as our new teacher's. But this was one case where majority rule did not apply, and the class soon settled down to steady work in accordance with the idea of the first Brother teacherin our career. Our teacher the first year was the Reverend Brother Victor, who imparted knowledge to our eager young minds with such facility that, under his guidance, our school work ceased tonbe toil. Brother Victor made his work a labor of love, and his students amply repaid him for his de- votedness. To him we owe the foundations of Christian morality upon which we have since builded our characters. It was owing to his beneficient influence that our budding class spirit was developed. In midyear we were joined by XVm. Jeff Dwyer and Ed. Delaney. Jeff has since been showing the athletes of Central New York how to be a leader in three sports, besides gaining the admiration and friendship of every member of the C. B. A. student body. Big Del at this juncture has improved his vocabulary to such an extent that he has difficulty in understanding some of his own outbursts. But the big test could not be put off indeli- nitely, much as we wished it. The day of our O final exams came all too soon, and the axe fell on some of the less diligent. But most of the class managed to surmount these obstacles and left in June with the assurance XVhen we come back we'll be Sophomores ! A few familiar faces were missing when we reassembled in September. Brother Victor had been transferred to California and Brother Ed- ward assumed charge of our class. Many of us were of the opinion that the Geometry period was forty-five minutes too long. Wie all enjoyed our Ancient History, not however, thru any love for the old-timers. The entire period was en- livened by Brother Leo's inimitable wit. His ironic canonizations of such sainted reformers as Calvin and Martin Luther were especially enjoyed. ln the spring of 192l, an unfortunate incident occurred which saddened us all. Billy Tim- mons, one of the brightest and most popular boys in the room, became sick, and was forced to leave school. For two seasons Billy was the best second baseman in high school baseball and one of the best inhelders C. B. A. has ever had. His spirit, aggressiveness, and light were an inspira- tion to the ball team. lVhen C. B. A. lost Billy Timmons we lost a wonderful student, a true sport, and a baseball player unexcelled. NVe all sincerely hope and pray that Bill will soon be blessed with perfect health, and enjoy abundant happiness in the years to come. Class spirit was given a decided boom under Brother Edward, who entered into our class ac- tivities with all the zest of a boy. Under his skillful coaching our class won the championship of the school in the inter-class basketball league. lYhen we returned to school in 1924, we were overjoyed to find that Brother Edward was to continue with us for another year. lt was dur- ing our third year that the humorous propensities of the class. never very skillfully expressed,

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PURPLE AND GOLD Page 25 Class History-Continued SENIOR B finally bubbled over. Wie had among us several budding comedians and hardly a day passed with- out outbursts of laughter from the direction of the 3B classroom. Humor was shown even in the naming of our class society. After several other suggestions had been offered, we finally adopted Dwyer's brain child, and thereafter the class members were known as The Knights of the Round Table with Square Corners. Though several had fallen by the wayside, their places were taken by others and four newcomers added their names to our roll. Tom Creamer, Boots Kortwright, joe Byrne and France Maloney arrived during our third year. The lat- ter two, both from St. Lucy's High School, have done great work on the basketball court and have given an added luster to the glory of the XVonder- ful Team that beat the Passaic VVonder-Five. After several thrilling games, our class team again won the school championship, victory co1n- ing as the reward of steady practice under the watchful eye of Coach Dwyer,'whose attain- ments as varsity guard made him well fitted to give our boys a few lessons in inside basketball. September, 1925, marked the beginning of our last year in C. B. A. Thereafter we were known as the dignified seniors. Our teacher was Brother Adolphus, who had guided the destinies of C. B. A.'s graduating classes since 1920. We found two recruits during this year, both subur- banites,-Bob Burns from Minoa and john Mc- Laughlin from Jordan, who found it well worth while to commute from their respective towns, and both were welcomed by the incoming seniors. After a slow start, Brother Adolphus soon had us hitting on all twenty-nine, with plenty. of power. The La Salle Auxiliary Drive was the first test of our mettle, and we responded by topping the list-securing more subscriptions than any other class in the building. December 17th was a memorable date in our history. On that evening the seniors tendered a banquet to our football heroes. Gold footballs were awarded to 22 members of the squad through the generosity of Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Bishop, the fathers of two of our classmates and ardent supporters of the team. Don Gorman furnished a big laugh in the second course of the banquet when he passed the sugar on the arrival of the bouillon. He thought it was coffee! During our fourth year a school paper, the Purple and Gold, made its appearance, supplying a sorely felt want. Members throughout the school contributed their literary efifusions, the chief contributor from 4B being Bob Paltz. His articles and poems appeared regularly, and they showed a talent which, with that of the other con- tributors, made the Purple and Gold the finest high school paper in Central New York. Without neglecting our studies, 4B made a fine record in every branch of athletics. Captain Ben Weiss, Jeff Dwyer and Frannie Bishop were regulars on the football team, many of our class were subs on the varsity team and with the others from various classes formed a team of scrim- magers that afforded the regulars the opposition that built them into a team that proudly became the City Champions. In basketball our class sent five members of the squad of ten who made the trip to Glens Falls, where they annexed the Eastern States Championship. Besides this, 4B had the best rep- resented class at the tournament, about 15 root- ers being present. CFor information on how to become an itinerant rooter, with no strain on the