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

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8.45 A. M. to September 6 JANUARY 20-24. Spiritual inventory f-live-day retreat conducted by the Rev. Benedict Ballon, O.F.M. It is inspiring, indeed, to see all the students seal their resolutions by receiving IIoIy Communion on the closing day. 27. A double feature, The Perfect Tribute and Aunt Deborah's First I.uncheon,,' is given by the juniors of Room 101. FEBRUARY 2. Feast of Saint Blaise. Blessing of throats takes place in auditorium. 3. Red Cross Campaign starts off with a 'KQuiz in auditorium. Ilarry Lamb and Mary Lippi, Room 102, won highest score. 4. Ilonor cards are distributed for the second time. Did you get one? 10. Dr. Clarence Manion, of Notre Dame, gives a stirring talk on the Declaration of Independence as the guarantee of our natural rights. 14. Juniors hold Valentine Party in the cafeteria. . The students enjoy two plays given by Room 109. . Father Fitzpatrick blesses elassrooms. Holy water fonts are placed in the elassrooms. Thus an opportunity to gain frequently 100 days indulgence is offered. 26. Ash Wlednesday. Pupils are urged to pray for peace and to attend Mass every day during Lent, with that intention. 28. In an exchange program, the chorus and band of I'Iershev's Industrial School gave us a rare musical treat. Boys, boys, and more boys, yet gentlemen, too. Williain Stefanie and Catherine Oldshue win in the schooI's Catholic Press Poster contest open to freshmen. 24 25 MARCH 17. Track season opens with practice for the first meet. Puff! Puff! 19. Subscription campaign for Pridwen begins. Line forms on the rightl 29. Four representatives from our school attend annual Student Government convention at Little Flower Iligh School, Philadelphia. Does that have any significance? APRIL 4. In response to the appeal of the Bishops of the United States for aid to all refugees in the war, the students contributed 5560. Our Bishop was pleased with the widow's mite. 9. Once more honor cards are distributed. Easter Ilolidays begin. 15. Two buses carry members of Mendelian Club to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia where many marvels of science are exhibited. 16. Classes resume. Don't weepl Upper: Toss-up at John Ilarris game. Two scenes from assembly play given by juniors of Room 109. Our back yard has allurements after a snowfall. Ilershey Industrial Band in our auditorium. Party for Red Cross Council given by Mrs. Thomas B. Schmidt. Another party-' St. Patriclfs Day. Mr. Yeagley with director of chorus of Ilershey Indus- trial School.

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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.

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3.15 P. M. to June 6 APRIL 20-22. Junior play, Seven Sisters, is presented at St. James Auditorium, Steelton, and again at Edison Junior High School. 25. Senior Hop is held at Paxtang Community Hall. May I please have this dance? 28. Assembly program, Special Assignment, dram- atizing the value of Latin, is given by Room 102. 29. Father McGuire, Passionist, gives excellent advice to students on the important subject of vocations. MAY 1. Dance is sponsored by Science Club in cafeteria. 4. Annual K'Alternoon of Music featuring the orches- tra, band, and choruses, wins great applause for the excellent production, under the direction of Mr. Yeagley. 6. Pennsylvania Wvild Life, a movie in teehnicolor, and a lecture are presented in the auditorium. 9. First prize of S30 in the essay contest among ten high schools in the vicinity on the subject, The Development of the Motor Truck lndustry, is captured by Mary Slough, a senior. Rita Stock, a junior, receives second prize of 52.50, in our school. 9. James Carroll wins 5525, first prize for his essay on l Am Clad To Be An American, and Nancy Dowling, second prize, in the American Legion essay contest. 12. No end of prizes. Simon Stock receives one of the live awards to all the high schools of the city, for his Mother's Day essay. 16. It is May Day. Mary Pat Dunn crowns our Lady, Queen of May, in the auditorium. Her attendants are Rita Corish and Yolanda Viani. 21. Our freshmen go to VVest Point, on a trip conducted by the Rev. Harold E. Keller. 21-23. Senior Hnal exams. Don't cram, please. 22. Ascension Day, a holyday. Did you forget your missals? 23. Junior Prom held at Harrisburg Civic Club. 26-28. Seniors take a thrilling three-day trip to New York and Boston, sponsored by Rev. Harold E. Keller. 30. Our last holiday, Decoration Day. JUNE 1. Baccalaureate Exercises are held at the Cathedral. Speaker, Rev. Patrick J. Roche, Catholic Uni- versity. 2-11. Final exams for underclassmen. You poor kids! 5. Class Day in the auditorium, with gypsy life as theme. 6. Graduation Exercises at Forum. Dr. George Johnson, Ph.D., addresses graduates. 16. Alpmni give Banquet at Hershey for graduating c ass. Upper: Basketball enthusiasm runs riot at John Harris game. Madame Curie CM. F. Parhamj with her husband QC. Mamuzicj discovers radium-Junior assembly play. Commercial students assist in our Bishop's campaign for refugee fund. J. Carrol and T. Bender, representatives of Red Cross Council, on way to convention at Washington. Senior Hop Committee. Discus-throwing. Physical education on held. 211