Elmira Catholic High School - Victorian Yearbook (Elmira, NY)

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Elmira Catholic High School Annual Q ef is SOME OF THE BOYS

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Elmira Catholic High School Annual Our Holy Father also says that the government should guard the labor organizations which are formed to protect the worker. He does not advo- cate, however, complete freedom for unions so that they can endanger and destroy industry. He realizes, however, that in this age of greed, dishonesty and disregard of the law of God, the labor union is- the only means for a worker to obtain fair wages and good working conditions from the em- ployer. The Pope declares that it is a grievous offense for an employer to deny his workers a living wage. The Pope does not mean by a living wage, a wage sufficient only to keep life in a worker's family, but enough to enable him to clothe and feed them well, provide for their education and be able to afford simple amusements. The Pope clearly shows in his encyclical that it is not so- much strike- breakers and unions which are needed but obedience to God's command- ments and love of neighbor. If employer and employee used Justice and Charity in their dealings with one another there would be peace and har- mony on the labor front to replace the bloodshed and dissension now exist- ing in the world. Leo Norton '37 . SENIOR CLASS POLL Most Popular L. Gaffey T, Butler Best Looking L. Gaffey Maloney Most Cheerful R. Manning F, Norton Best Dressed R. Schneck T. Butler Most Humorous R. Manning F. Hartnett Best Dancer A. McCarthy T, Butler Most Collegiate XV Tuberty R. Fouhy Most Industrious O. Brusso P. Sheehan Most Petitlej M. McGough T. Butler Most Loquacious A. Battersby R. Fouhy Neatest R. Schneck W. Osborne Tardiest M. A. Peterson L. Norton Most Shy M. McGough S. Mitchell Pessimist L. Gaffey P. Sheehan Optimist XV Tuberty F. Hartnett Most Sophisticated R. Schneck E. Fennell Nicest Personality L. Gaffey H. Lagonegro Biggest Drag R. Schneck P. Sheehan Best Line L. Galfey E. Fennell Most Likely to Succeed A. Mancini P. Sheehan Most Pensive R. Manning S. Mitchell Best Sport R. Manning Arman Most Loyal A. McCarthy W. Osborne Most Active L. Gaffey R. Fouhy Most Spirited A. McCarthy R. Fouhy Most Courteous A. McCarthy J. Maloney Most Original R. Manning F. Hartnett Most Punctual R. Manning P. Sheehan Day Dreamer XV. Tuberty I. Lynch Meekest A. Mancini Johnson Best Driver H. Lagonegro M. McGough l45l

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Elmira Catholic High School Annual CLASS POEM Four years of high school life Have not made our spirits less.- f Nay, rather the strain and strife, Urged along by ceaseless stress, Has helped us. Pk PF YK PF Our work was play, or so we thought. Y W'e had no cares to hold us down, No troubles in our joys were brought To force upon our brows a frown To harm us. Pk Dk Pk Pk But now all that is over. The joys, the charms We held as ours, Left behind as we pass over, And here, at last, for these short hours There's just a memory to hold us. E. VV. Fennell '37 16.1.1-. PEACE-TURMOIL It was a beautiful summer day, in fact, one which poets would call a perfect day. I sat on the porch of a cottage admiring the beauty of the surroundings. In the sky, the sun blazed gloriously. Its light shone on the lake and gave it the appearance of so many glittering diamonds. The trees along the bank stood tall and majestically as they cast their reflections on the water. Far out on the lake I beheld a small sailboat, which was moving slowly along. Its white sail silhouetted against the blue of the sky added to this picturesque scene. Even the quick ripple of the water did not break the stillness of this peaceful day. Suddenly, all of this was changed. Darkness descended everywhere as the sun hurried quickly behind the clouds. Gone was my diamond lake and in its place were angry, gurgling waters which dashed fiercely against the shore. The once straight trees now swayed in rhythm with the wind. Their branches sagged as if ladened down by some heavy object. Looking out on the lake, I saw the sailboat tossing to and fro as it tried to gain headwy through the storm. I was dismayed as I saw the rain falling in torrents. Then, just as quickly as it started, it ceased. After the wind had quieted down, I walked out on the porch. There was no sun in the sky to greet me-only gray, dismal clouds. Branches of trees lay scattered all over the shore of the lake. The soft warm breeze had been replaced by chilly winds. As I gazed at the uninviting scene, I remem- bered that only a short while ago I had thought of it as a perfect day. Lenore Gaffey l37 I 4 7 l