Good Counsel High School - Counselor Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Ei x X -QQ ,RVUALCOUNSELQL1931 ',Q ,A .' 3 rv f A. - 15 F' P EQ E 4 'g. : .l L. Y 1, h, 7 1? -vi ' room which was lined with mirrors. At one end of the hall was a rest room, as we were reclining in the large easy chairs, discussing interesting' topics of the day, one of the most pleasant Sisters entered to tell us the period was over. - Ye Fates - l am awake, and, - What, you here dreaming when you should be in the study hall? The idea! And as l marched 'before Sister, back into the study hall, I sighed for the future when perhaps they will force every high school to he like The High School of My Drcainsf' Mary Baldys, '33. AMBITION'S REWARD lt was on a sweet, balmy morning in August, when Mary Gibbons sat with her mother on the hack porch discussing her future career. Mary was a tall, slender girl. From beneath her dark, curly hair, a pair of honest blue eyes always in a twinkle looked ahead. Her nose was short and stubby, and her large mouth was always wreathed with smiles. She walked a quick, lively step, and seemed to be continually on the alert. Mary was happy and excited for this was to be her first day at high school. Although not very fond of studies, she was happy for she was to make acquaintances with many new friends. Then- too, she had resolved to study earnestly and become the pride and joy of her invalid mother whose one great desire was to see Mary complete a High School Course with honors, like other girls of the neighborhood. The week of serious classes began. She knew well, that although merry and mischievous, now she would have to become more virtuous and ambitious. However, it was a hard task, for her from the very beginning, still the' child displayed great effort, although she was not endowed by nature with every intellectual ability. She had confidence that with the aid of the Almighty, she would accomplish great things to please her poor invalid mother. Thus, she chose the Blessed Mother as a model and endeavored to become like unto Her. The first year flew along swiftly. She found no difficulty at all, once she had started. She had passed her examinations successfully which was an encourage- ment to her in the studies of the coming year. How often she wondered: Will I ever be a success. Sophomore year! This made her feel a little dignified, for of course, she would have 'to be a model for the Freshmen. The subjects were a little more difficult, nevertheless, she did not complain, but studied diligently and with great efforts, for Mary wanted to fulfill her mother's desire. M'ary's daily good reports brought joy to the heart of her mother. Her face no longer showed signs of weariness, but on the contrary was always cheerful and smiling. Mary knew why. It was her improvement that impressed her mother, and for which she fervently thanked the Blessed Mother. The young girl was so content, that it did not seem long when the third year of high school drew 'to an end. Slowly but surely, she was reaching her goal, never doubting that she would soon be near the last milestone on the road to knowledge. During the Senior year, she boldly traversed the path of difficulties never stop- ping to dwell in discouragement but bearing all patiently. The day of her commence- ment approached. Graduation! what a consoling idea for Mary and her mother, but what joy was hers when she was awarded the highest honor-s among the grad- uates. Mary is a picture to many who bravely face adversities of life. She was blessed a hundredfold for her efforts and above all because she sought aid from her beloved patroness and heavenly Mother, the Blessed Virgin. Well was she repaid in her de- votion. Easily did she bear all, for the love of the One Who is the Mother of God. Unto Jesus, through Mary. Undoubtedly, not only in education -and character development did Mary progress, but above all, she became dearer and dearer to Je- sus. Loretta Motzna, '33. Page Thirty

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C OU Ni' S 'E' IFE 193 But. one more lengthy stride v And atuthe goal they will abide. added courage they journey ahead To success - the crowning light 'Of all of their endeavors. Page Thirty-two