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

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Qratorical Contest On February 27 was held the annual oratorical con- test sponsored by the American Legion. The assembly opened with a prayer by Father Burns. After the salute to the flag and the singing of My Country 'Tis of Theen by the student body, Mr. Lawrence Hastings spoke on behalf of the American Legion. Robert Ervin introduced the speakers: Lois Basler, Jack Bush, Joseph Curran, Eleanor Maloney, Francis Maloney, Kathleen Milliken. and NVillia1n Thomas. Robert Ervin introducing the speakers: Seated: Eleanor Maloney, Kathleen Milliken Lois Basler Standing: William Thomas Francis Maloney Jack Bush Joseph Curran ffl F Mi F f Lois Basler, a Junior, was awarded the first prize, the medal of the American Legion, with her topic: The Constitution and the Negro. The judges were Sister Constance, Mr. Bertram Comstock, Mr. Lawrence Hastings, Major Thomas Hanlon. The assembly closed with the singing of The Star-Spangled Banner. Lois Basler Mr. Lawrence Hastings Page Forty-Tlzrec T IL c 1 9 4 2 E c H 0

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Christmas Assembly The Senior Glass, on December 19, presented a very enjoyable Christmas program. James McGann acted as Master of Ceremonies. After a. few cordial words of welcome by the class president, James Sullivan, a religious tableau was presented. The part of the Blessed Virgin was taken by Madlyn Mclnerney and that of St. Joseph by Edward Gill. Then Mary Ruth Dunn renewed childhood memories by reciting 'Twas the Night before Christmas, during the course of which Santa Claus and his reindeer came dashing in. The main feature of the program, a play entitled 'N' Christmas Trimmingsf' was participated in by Frank Bonsignore, Peter Shields, Joseph Curran, Madeline Ruddick, Jane Grady, Frank Maloney, Betty Cloke, James Sullivan, Jean Reidy, Frances Hadden. Afterwards, gifts were distributed to the faculty and students by Santa Claus .fRichard Lagonegro sh-h lj. Father Burns closed the program by extending to us his Christmas wishes as well as bringing to our minds the religious significance of the season. 5? Wasbington's Birthday Assembly To celebrate VVashington's Birthday and Bill of Rights NVeek, the seniors presented at assembly on February 20 an interesting program. James Sullivan, president of the senior class, introduced the various numbers. After the Salute to the Flag and the singing of The Star-Spangled Banner' ', a one-act play, George W'ashington's Valentine' ', was given by Agnes O'Herron, Robert Ervin, Joseph Curran, Betty Cloke, Daniel Sullivan, Frank Bonsignore, and David Shay. Following the play Barbara Ann Romasser, a charming little sub-freshman from the fourth grade, recited Etiquette Then T. A. Daly's Little Giorgio Washiiigtoiii' was dramatically rendered by Patsy Bonsig- nore. Afterwards, something different took place. A group of senior boys enacted several scenes to show life under a dictatorship and what could happen here if it were not for certain Amendments. From these blood- curdling tableaux, the audience was made to realize its good fortune to be living in free America. This was followed by Lawrence Murphy's recitation of a short piece. Between numbers the school orchestra played and the students sang popular songs. After a few words from our principal, Father Burns, this very successful patriotic assembly came to a close with the singing of God Bless America and My Country 'Tis of Thee. Tie 1942 ECHO Page FortyTwo

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French Club are The members Madeline Ruddick, Mary 0'Leary, Mary Ruth Dunn, Betty Gloke, Anna Marie Dlugokinski, Agnes 0'Herron, Madlyn Mclnerney, Rose Marie Garczynski, Joseph Curran, Frank Mar lonfey, Thomas Burke, Edward G-ill. Le Cercle Francais This year Le Cercle Francais started out tout de suite by electing officers: president, Joseph Curran 5 vice-president, Mary Ruth Dunng secretary, Agnes O'Herron, treasurer, Thomas Burke. Sciences were held each Friday. Instead of answering with their names, the members re- plied to the roll call by giving proverbs, names of flowers, vegetables, animals, provinces, etc., en francais. During the course of these meet- ings, odd bits of French background material were unearthed, recitations given, games played - Hlnots croisesf' Highlights in the yearls activi- ties were the Christmas play La Veille de Noel and a trip en massew to the Arnot Art Gallery to view the French masterpieces on display there. A Maidens Prayer CWitl1 apologies to Padraic Columj Oh, to have a fine new bike XVith shining handle bars and all - The latest gadgets - and two good tires, That I might answer the robin's call! Ooh! but I'm weary of busy streets, Of the city with all its trouble and toil, When I might be flying o'er hill and dale, With never a need of gas or oil! And I am asking my mother and dad, And I am begging them night and day, For a pretty bike -- a bike of my own - To go whizzing along on my merry way! r, Madeline Ruddick 542 The 1942 Ecuo Page F0ffyF0w