Decatur Catholic High School - Tattler Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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THE TATTLER3 Vol. I FEBRUARY I5th., I 92I No. I STAFF Editor .............. ........ . . . Business Manager .... Advertising Manager . . . Circulation Manager Athletic Editor ....... Society Editor ...... .... Margaret Mylott . . Irene Holthouse Charlotte Niblick Helen Gass .. . Anna Dowling Marie Foos EDITORIALS THE NEW SCHOOL-The enticing goal of our ambition, is of course, a new school. At this time things look rather bright and we hope soon to see our ambition realized. In the meantime our prayerss will do all they can. We assure you, Father Seimetz, you have the backing of every boy and girl in the Grammar and High School Departments in petitioning the Almighty for aid. SCHOOL CHILDRENS FUND-The school children have reached the 951,000.00 mark in the Children's Church Fund. One thousand dol- lars-representing many little sacri- fices, that point to the grand spirit of unselfishness and love for adorn- ing God's dwelling place on earth. Needless to say we are very proud of our effort. OUR RELIGION CLASS-One of the best features of our High School course is the splendid Religion Class conducted by our Reverend pastor, Rev. J. A. Seimetz. The significance of this class can Well be appreciated by the broad-minded. Great educators and statesmen real- ize the value of moral education and many passages can be found to sub- stantiate their thinking. We shall quote one great man, who is known and admired by all Americans, the silver-tongued Daniel Webster. From his famous Girard Will Case 118443 we quote the following: By the Christian World, throughout the broadest extent it has been said and is held, as a fundamental truth, that religion is the only solid basis of moral instruction and education not resting on this basis is only a building on sand. Webster was a great man and he uttered a great truth when he spoke the latter words. We certainly ap- preciate our class very much, and Father, we extend our sincerest thanks to you. CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT- The Christmas spirit was iplainly ap- parent in the school circle this year. A delightful Christmas entertainment was given the lower grades under the capable management of the High School students. ATHLETICS-At last the dream of our young lives has come true-We are going in for athletics with a vim and a snap. Although the High School has not as yet contributed to the glory of the school in this re- spect, the school is indeed proud of her fighting Eighth Graders. They play a splendid brand of ball and have a clean slate for thus far hav- team they clash- ing defeated every ed With. Rah! Eighth Graders, We're for you good and strong. Fa-

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ff THE TATTLER Shorthand Woes. Oh! teacher say how can you smile VVhile we with strokes and hooks, And jays and yays and gays and kays Most spoil our pretty looks. We work and fretg we sigh and sweat But all of no avail- The curves and blends all look alike And tell no earthly tale. The Wordsigns too, three hundred strong, Alone might burst a brain! And Phrasing Principles galore They make us quite profane! Hut when We hear this dread request. Get ready for a test! Our hearts grow sick, our brains get mixed We feel like taking rest. But classmates, one and all, cheer up, Let's look for better days. We'l1 keep on Working just the same And thus We'l1 win the race. -Sr. M. Antonita, C. S. A + + -I- People shy on punctuation Needn't go to smash. You can save the situation Always-with a dash. fJvvJvvvvfJvffJ ffffffffff .1 f ff fx,-

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10 THE TIATTLER ther Otto Peters is our able coach and under his expert coaching we shall soon have teams to be proud of. Many thanks, Father. Rah, High School, let's go! LENT-The season of Lent will soon be here and will be faithfully observ- ed by all good Catholics. School girls and boys, what do you intend to do during this penitential period? You are not obliged to fast, but you cer- tainly can abstain from various pleas- ures. Surely no good Catholic boy or girl would dream of attending a movie during Lent. ln that at least we can mortify ourselves. As to candy and other sweetmeats it would be very exemplary to abstain from them also. Make good use of the Lenten Season and your Easter will be a joyous one. GLEE CLUB-Under the supervision of Sr. M. Odelia the High School and Eighth Grade girls have organ- ized a Glee Club. We had a good start when to our sorrow, Sr. Odelia became ill and left Decatur to re- cuperate. She is back again and working with us and we are so glad she is back that we are redoubling our efforts. In a few months, we as- sure you. you will hear from us. THE BAZAAR-November 23, 24 and 25 the St. Mary's Sodality gave a Bazaar in the K. of C. hall. As with all these energetic ladies under- take, it was a grand success. The ladies worked zealously and 33,000 was cleared. But we intend to take some of the glory. The school chil- dren donated one hundred and ninety-six pounds of home-made candy, quite an imposing array, for when viewed by Father Seimetz he exclaimed: t'Why there are not enough people in Decatur with a sweet tooth to consume all this candy. But it was all sold out and a splendid profit made. We were certainly proud of our effort. OUR SUPPORT-We cannot be too profuse in thanking those business men who were so kind as to insert an advertisement in our paper. As this is our Iirst venture in publishing we confess we feel a little shaky, but to the good will of those who aided us we give a vote of thanks. Christmas collection at St. Mary's church for the two orphanages of our diocese reached the grand total of 551,400.85 Truly we can be proud of our parish. When we reflect on the splendid showing made by the children in their fund for the New Church, we have but one comment to offer- Like father, like son! The example of the parents in being gen- erous has worked on the characters of their children and it is an example worthy of imitation. - Big Hotel in the Middle West Scene A colored porter comes tearing down the stairs gasping for breath and runs up to the night clerk, Jones by name, with the following: Rastus- Lordy, Lordy man! I'se ruined! I'm innocent! I neveh did see that man before, nohow! Jones-CPerpleXed9- What wrong, man? . Rastus- It am that lettah boss to 13. I'se always knowed 13 wuz un- lucky! Jones tsurprisedl- Well what of it? Did you deliver it? Rastus tgroaningj.- Yeh sah! Yeh sah! Oh lordy! Jones Cinrpatientlyj- Out with your story, or l'll can you! Rastus- Well I takes it up and Hands it to dat man '13.' He opens it says 'Byugoshl if theres' a black mail in this I'll call the policel' And then, lordy, I ran! Coz, lordy, I reckoned I wuz de black male allrighty! But boss I'se never laid eyes on dat man befoahf'