De Padua High School - De Paduan Yearbook (Ashland, WI)

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-DECEMBER- 5 Thespians present an Amateur Hour this morn- ing for the High Sch001 and this afternoon for the grades. It consisted of 5 one-act p1ays-- School of Rhythm , Gorilla , Who Gets The Car Tonite, Whether or Not , Slightly Exag- gerated. First home basketball game--Mellen-- boy did we give them a trimminglt 4 Retreat begins. Father Norbert, retreat mas- ter. 5 Mmm, mmmmmmm, mm tean't talk, retreatt Mmmmmmm. 6 Mm mmmm mm--High Mass at St. Agnes Church. 7 Freshmen elect officers. 8 Reception of 96 new members in the Sodality of Our Lady. The Reception Breakfast was arranged by the Social Life Committee for all the Sodal- ists. Thanks to the Senior Mothers in appreci- ation for the wonderful breakfast. 10 Everyone was present at the to 3:30. '0' 0 y 13 Another big game. We topped Hayward 28-15.---I told you! we certainly are warming up. 16 Big snow storm and no school. Boy, what luck. 17 Thespians Christmas Party came off this even- ing. A11 present had an enjoyable evening. 18 A P.T.A. Christmas Program was held this even- ing at the social hall. Thespians presented a contribution of three one-act plays. About 550 people were present. 20 Christmas parties were held in evary room this afternoon. Christmas vacation began at 3:30 on the dot. Thespians cheered up the patients in the Pure Air Sanitorium in Bayfield by giving 3 plays for them. 22 Another exciting basketball game--but we didn't win. Courage kiddies, this is just the beginn- ing. Just the beginning. 25 Merry Christmas.

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Sodality was held this morning. 27 Feast of Christ The King. Sedalists received Holy Communion in a body at 7:30 Mass. High School students took part in the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament this afternoon. -NOVEMBER- 1 A11 Saint's Day. 2 Cheer-leaders for 1940-1941 were chosen today, by an all-school vote. Results were: Dolly De- Hnte, Jeanne La Vasseur, Betty Peterson, Vir- ginia Paiment, Jean Zak, and June McKinnon. 7 How about a lolly pop? Ahat You guessed it.The Senior girls put on a candy sale. Umm Umm: Ye Merrie Greggites came into existance today.The officers are: president-Genevieve Croteau; vice president--Dona1d McKinnon; aeoretary--Barbara Dufek; treasurer--Jean Lewandowski. 11 Armistice Day. lb attended an Armistice program at Ashland High this morning and also had one in our own auditorium. A beautiful an appropi- ate pantomime, The American Flag was given by Junior girls, directed by Sister Stilla. 15 Thanksgiving Dance was held this eveninglt A good time?--? Of course!!! Wb always have good times. 18 The speech club organized under the direction of Sister Stilla, and elected officers: presi- dent-Earl Ginglea; vice-president-Dorothy Soh- reinor; secretary-Jeanne thak; treasurer-Rob- ert Pinkowski. 19 Six weeks testszl Need more be said?? 20 Seniors held a Names Day Party for Sister Marie Cecile. 21-22 Thanksgiving Mm! MmmSth that turkey ever good! The home rooms contributed 25 baskets to the poor. 25 Aw, gee wit: School againl! 29 Basketball season opens with an out-of-town, game at lhkefield. W6 lead by 22-17--but thats just the beginning. lhit till we get warmed up. 71

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27 Holly Hap Christmas Dance was held this evening and a large crowd attended and everyone had an enjoyable time. lb hopetl -JANUARY- 1 Happy New Year Everybodyll 6 And back to school again. My how good it feels to be back ------ Oh yea :11! 7 Why so many scared looks on the faces of Thes- pians? Reason? Declamatory tryouts. Results were: Oratorical-Robert PinkowskigBenedict Pag- ao; Joe Tarasewicz. Dramatic-Ardythe Mueller; Patricia Carlin; Dorothy Schreiner. Humorous- Dorothy Selner; Betty Peterson; Jeanne Wadak. 10 De Padua plays Park Falls and beats them 22-30. Come on boys, we're all for you. 15 What: Another victory! Yep, over our old ri- vals Ashland High with a score of 32--36. Our boys certainly showed extraordinary fighting spirit. 17 Whoopee! Are we going to town. De Padua beats Bessemer 31-29. Keep it up--we want more. 21 St. Agnes Day--no school. Dear me: This con- stant winning gets to be a bore, but hold your hats 'cause the headlines says, De Padua Tops Whahburn High 27-11 . Good old Innes sure can plunk 'em in. . 22-23 . Many brows are unnaturally furrowedt Reason??? That same regular gruesome task-semester exams. 24 Ah: Now I can relax. Tests are over. 0h death where is thy sting? Yea, kiddies, we got beat by St. Ambrose 26-13 but our boys played a very good game and we're on to more victories: 27 New semester begins. Father Jahn addressed the student body. Gee, I sure am glad I don't live in China. lhyl? Say, didn't you hear Father Norbert. He gave a very interesting talk on his missionary work in China. 28 We watched the DPH-Superior Cathedral game to a thrilling finish when our quintet lost during the closing minutes of play by only 2 small points. The final score being 27-29.