Elder High School - Elderado Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Rev. Peter J. Schnuck Father Schmuck came to us this year, and during the year he has endeared himself to all who came under his inhuence. He brought With him to Elder a broad experience in the handling of young men in parish organizations. With this experience, plus a tire- less energy, he has made his coming to Elder a val- uable acquisition to the splendid faculty that has guided us during the past year. Rev. FrancisJ. Bredestege Father Bredestege's realm this year was the third floor. Besides the task of restraining the Juniors, who are domiciled on that hoot, the library: also a thirddfloor feature, claimed the other spare moments on his busy schedule. The library Will ever be a mom ument to his energy. As for the pupils of his classes. they soon fall un- der the spell of his exam; plewnamely. studying be comes a habit with theme Nothing of the shallow and superficial goes with Father Bredestege; only deep. profound study counts. We are fortunate to have such a deep scholar on our faculty staffs

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HISTORYHFRESHMAN BOYS A. September 8, 1925, Will ever remain a memorable day. We UFreshies stood in silent, fearful and restive groups Whlle the elders strutted about, indifferent to our apprehensweness. But breathing became easier when once in the gymnasium. Here and there old acquaintances were renewed and hfe ap- peared real once more. After Rev. Father Schmitt's address. classes were assigned and join Brother Martin led us to our classroom. Then began our career as students of Elder. The daily grind of hard work appalled our otherwise easy-going nature. Class ochers were: George Serey. President; James Dewan. Vice-President; Raymond Jones. Secretary; James Jansen. Treasurer. At last came the exams but. somehow or other, all Wriggled through in good style. Classes once more resumed their routine. Time 112w all too quicklyewe were Freshies no more. Thirty-two