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

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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

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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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,. 5-' v Let S Win This War! 'A In the Past yOu have undoubtedly heard Ivu in il: these strong, well-known words save, share, Etg ln and ration. Vilell, 1ny friend, these words not only apply to you but to every loyal American who wants to defeat the Axis. '- This is no longer a time of that leisure which We are so used to having. Today we have a job to do. As you know, there is a shortage of rubber, gasoline, tires, automobiles, and sugar. Our first duty isn't to see how much we can hoard but how much we can conserve. The fighting forces of America need these materials more than we do. They are the ones who are giving up their lives that we may live in peace. The least we can do is to give them the materials with which to work. These materials which our government is asking us to conserve are the nation's lifeline. They can't operate tanks and trucks without gasoline and tires. They canlt build trucks and tanks if everyone is going to buy a new pleasure car and the army must eat, if it isnexpected to do its best. Regardless of these facts, many people are busy getting in that large stock of supplies. If you should ask them if they were hoarding, they would probably say, 'lWl1y, I'm just getting in a stock of supplies before the prices go up? Vlfhether they know it or not, they are the ones who cause the prices to rise and they are the ones who spell defeat I might make one exception in regard to hoarding of vital materials. You may buy as many Defense Bonds as you like. So let's get together and win this war by everyonels doing his part! Peter Shields '42 QTh'is essay -won third place in the Victory Essay Contest sponsored by the New Yo-rk State Depa-rtment of the American L6g'li01lfJ Page Fm.ty,F.i,Ue THC 1942 ECHO