Harrisburg Catholic High School - Pridwen Yearbook (Harrisburg, PA)

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WA en 8.45 A. M. to September 6 SEPTEMBER 6. R-r-r-ring! Once more the Tower doors open to the students! The new term commences for 475 pupils, with the celebration of lloly Mass. A number of changes in the faculty is noticed. 10. Mr. P. A. Kennedy, in stirring words, urges us to make the football campaign a success. 11. A Pep,' talk for the first football game of the season is given by the Rev. lN'1ichael lV1enko, of St. Peter's Church, Steelton. 13. Football season opens with a victory over lN'1auch Chunk. 1 down and 9 to go! 20. Prominent speakers, the Rev. Francis Kirchner, Nobe Frank, and Lester Bell make sure of our enthusiasm for the game against NVilliam Penn. 24. Miss Ruth Gensemer, R.N., head of the Tuber- culosis Association in Dauphin County, gives an open forum on tuberculosis. 27. Dr. Harold Lanshe puts us on our mettle for the Hershey Industrial game by telling of the prowess of our opponents. 30. VVelfare Drive is inaugurated by Mrs. Thomas B. Schmidt. The Rev. Joseph Schmidt gives the students a few pointers on how to make money for school ac- tivitics. OCTOBER 4. Students' sports spirits are renewed by Mr. VVilliam McClintock of the McClintock Box Corporation. 9. Demonstration in machine-bookkeeping is given to commercial students by Mr. C. Heagy from Allentown. 11. Mr. Thomas B. Schmidt lires our spirits for the .lohn Harris game. Sorry, but we couldn't scalp them alll 14. Library Club witnesses a demonstration on Book Craft given by the Demcoe Library Supplies Company. 18. The Rev. Leonard Fullenkamp's assembly talk puts us in top spirits for the McSherrystown game. 20. VVe reach our quota of 5550 in the Wlclfare Drive. 25. Today, as on every day of a football game, members of the team received lloly Communion in a body during Mass in the auditorium. lt's always an inspiring sight. 25 The Rev. llarry Reilly and the Rev. Charles Murray show their loyalty to our school by their words of encouragement for our next game. 28. The skit 'lPenn and Pennsylvania is presented by Room 10-1. 31. Watch for the ghost and goblins! They're all at the Sophomores' Hallowe'en Party. NOVEMBER 1. All Saints, llolyday and lloliday. llurrahl A free day! 5-6. First quarter exams. Wloe is mel Upper: Siclelines in the rain at Coal Township game. These fierce-looking lndians come from Room 104-we Penn and Pennsylvaniaf, assembly play. The cast of Smilin' Throughu- Miss lN1ary Dowd, coach, in back row. This way, please- fUshers at series of lectures given at the Forum.

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I5 P. M. o June 6 NOVEMBER 13. Illustrated lecture on The VVonders of the Ancient World is presented by Dr. George Samuel Kendall, famous Egyptologist. 22. First honor cards, for those who receive an average of 90 per cent in studies and conduct and second honors for an average of 85 per cent, were dis- tributed by Father Fitzpatrick. 26. Freshmen hold their annual school party in cafe- teria. Pop! Cake! Candy! 27. Mr. Albert Schmidt sends our spirits soaring for the last football game of the season. After this, we were confident we would winfand we did! DECEMBER 3-4. Senior Play, Smilin' Through, is presented at St. .Iames Auditorium in Steelton and at Edison .Iunior High. 6. VVcll-known writer on Teen Topics, Miss Pegge Parker, discusses many famous people for the students assembled. 7. Delegation from Catholic High attends East-West Shore Press Association Conference. 10. Football team is honored at banquet in Steelton where eight varsity sweaters and varsity and reserve letters are awarded. Mr. Gene Edwards, captain of 1026 Notre Dame football team is the principal speaker. 15. Girls' Chorus and Choric Speech Group participate in Christmas broadcast by all the high schools of the city. 19. llis Excellency, our hlost Reverend Bishop, honors us with a visit. Ile suggests that we become more interested in other Catholic high schools of the 1 diocese. 19. God bless the P. T. A. Through their interest and generosity we and the sisters enjoy a Christmas party, and have an opportunity to hold Open House. 20. As a token of regard for Father Fitzpatrick, our principal, the students present him with a spiritual bouquet. Assembly program entitled, The hrlodern Inn, is given by Room 108. Christmas Ilolidays begin. O happy days! JANUARY 6. A teakettle containing liquid air boiled rapidly after being put on a cake of icel .lust one of the wonders in the demonstration of practical science given in our auditorium by two representatives from the Franklin Institute. 10. Puppet show, Captain Bobf, is presented by the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company. 14. Mid-year examinations begin. Anxious days. Upper: Even the laboratory had a tree. Tableau from The Nlodern Inn given by Room 108. Getting health and English posters ready in Room 105 for Open House. Margaret Sourbier receives some of our visitors at Open House. .l. Difliendall, R. llolfon, and K. O'Connor have health posters ready for the exhibit. Crib in Room 102. Scene from Perfect Tributeu given by juniors, Room 101. Sisters enjoy Christmas party given by P. T. A. Xlr. John McNeil with Dr. Clarence Xlanion, of Notre Dame faculty.