Holy Redeemer High School - Campanile Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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:AJ N mn r X r VB f sliliilf fi R' . 'K' gag? reg 1??'5.s.:.... -694 W gs x i-, .f xc? The Conquest An Historical Drama in Four Acts. TIME-1926-1930. PLACE-Redeemer High School Dramatis Personae Redemptorists Marianists Seniors of the Boys' High School. PROLOGUE XTINCTION and obliteration constitute two of the greatest fears of Man. Submissive enough he is to the claims of Death, but never will he consent to be forgotten. Primitive scratches on the chipped surfaces of stone, or in- cisions deeply cut into the bark of a tree, or monumental pyramids rising from and dotting expansive desert wastes, all teach this truth that Man lives but to be remembered. For this reason, History, the great philosophy of action, has been invented to record and preserve the fact of his existence. Man's every deed is carefully recounted, for, in the pride of human intellect, there resides the thought that for one to be and not to do is not to live. He glories in his doings, for each action is a proof of his reality, each accomplishment a lasting record of his having been. Thus we state our brief apology, and in putting pen to paper, scratch a trite account of petty deeds in this our history of the Class of 1930, realizing that, in doing so, we follow but a natural instinct to preserve our individuality. Knowing, too, that the drama is the best adaptable means for the inter- pretation of Life, the following account of our high school days is given in the form of a synopsis of an historical drama. ACT 1. FRESHMAN YEAR, 1926 Scene One: Class-room: enter sixty-eight real boys: Brother Joseph Stamler introduces himself as successor to Brother Leo Sieben in capacity of principal: boys take on air of self-importance: state of sobriety regained when Brothers Thomas Bodie and Joseph Goedert acquaint students with the difhculties of Latin and Algebra. Scene Two: L' Football field: Redeemer represented by a very formidable team. The Lions win both City and State Championships. Scene Three: Banquet hall: Football champions feted: Mr. A. Leo Kent sponsors the affair: mono- grams awarded: speeches, sumptuous meal, entertainment. Scene Four: Spring and opening day of baseball season: senior class edits first real annual: a beautiful book of 132 pages with leather cover to replace the usual pictorial. ACT II. SOPHOMORE YEAR 1927 Scene One: Eldred Street School: enter fifty-five sophisticated survivors: much noise: Freshmen get glimpse of high hats: Brothers Joseph Goedert and Edward Hayward take command of situa- tion: Geometry removes the tall hats. Scene Two: Field of athletics: Lester McRae succeeds Richard Pflaum as coach: Lions again take City and State Football Honors: recognition and letters received at testimonial banquet: Leroy Wint inaugurates and coaches a successful cross-country team: Marcellus Barlage captures first place in distance run in state meet at Ypsilanti. Scene Three: Auditorium: Very Rev. Father McEnniry. becoming our new pastor. conducts series of weekly instructions for high school boys. W--,g - K A . I ' . I N ' f 'dp ,.-- W V, fly. t -- A -... -- rg i . l ilmllllll llllliiuiitu ... ....... ..,. N 'gn at aamuliitiillllliillllllllllllnilV Y U y Q Q -1,11 U I L' Q in W Q H-,L -C A, 1. ,,, . M V A Page Forty-four

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.5 ., E' Q so . sf . f 4 fe - --, .1 9, 5' ' 4, ' 45 us: 0 ff gksg. Seniors ROBERT J. W11.Cox FRANCIS J. WOZNACK Holy Redeemer Scientific. St. Cecelia Scientific Lambda Gamma Club: Annual Staff: Foot- Lambda Gamma: Camera Club: Annual ball '28, '29: Track '27. Staff. Cooperative, athletic, genial, practical, a keen Philosophical, curious. cultured, self-possessed, caper cutter. a modern Socrates. TRIC 'L.. INGLE St. Cec Latin Scientific Class s 27, '29, Varsity '30g Aanuai s 1 chi V pykgx '3o. Athletic and artisti ee and cheerful. . , ,p El 4 'il l iw' , i ' ,fm 1 , H i Wi l l Af ANGELA B. WEINS f E I EDWARD J. ZWICK Holy Redeemer Scientific W W 4' ' t. Mary Scientific Class Oflicer '30: Annual Staff: Class Baske l I 1 WM E atic Club: Class Basketball. ball 27, 28, 29, 30, Ring Committee. l interested, tractable, diligent. a cheer Jolly, clever, a good pal. I l fir enser. l L iwlll W f ' ' . . f - f 'I O f. ' - -F-. -4. -'.' ff' K O, .. N N' A , ,fr H f lllllIllIlI.-lunmw f N c a ll-i.ffi1uuulllllI ,IIllllli , Q !'A'lA?,:' 14 1 5 A 1. Page Forty-three

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77 Y -QM ei n,r xx 6 -A Ln .fr few ' ..- 2 , . , X 'ed ,,, w a - - 5 ff -- t. ...Qs liiv tigel. wi e' X n' -e , K L, - XY ' 9 '4 5, , if sf- :H- Scene Four: t I June: farewell to old school: ground broken for construction of boys' new high school and gymnasium: some regrets but more happiness and gratitude to the Fathers and friends of ACT III. JUNIOR YEAR 1928 the parish. Scene One: New High School: forty-two boys join others in looking over strange but attractive sur- roundings: juniors make selection of courses: Brother Anthony Saletel supervises the first class while Brother William Volpert interests himself in the second: Brother Adolph Kalt introduces debating and public speaking into the curriculum. Scene Two: Field of battle: Monarch of the gridiron insists on wearing the double crown of City and Statc Football Championship. Appreciation shown in the banquet tendered the squad at the end of the season. Entire parish shares in the honor of a fourth consecutive title. Scene Three: Class room: second floor of new school: mob scene: much discussion. committee tries to satisfy all with class ring: severe battle ensues but compromise is finally reached. The Mon- arch, a school publication is discontinued in favor of the parish Weekly. Scene Four: , Period tests: spring fever makes all listless: last weeks drag slowly along: annuals dis- ACT IV. SENIOR YEAR 1920 tributed and autographed. Scene One: Fourth floor: forty seniors strut about with all the dignity of prospective graduates: underclassmen put in their respective places: Brothers Joseph Stamler and Charles Kolf endeavor to teach these intellectuals a few more things about science and mathematics: the task proves difficult. Scene Two: Elections: the following are elected to lead the seniors in their class activities: Joseph Sulli- van, president: Arthur Hagan, vice-president: Joseph Kelly. secretary: Marcellus Barlage. treasurer. Scene Three: Auditorium: pep meetings prove very interesting and original: several skits 'arranged by Lambda Gamma for entertainment of student body: newly organized Dramatic Club presents Gimme Dem Peanuts with no little success. Scene Four: In the field of activities: Annual suggested and receives approval of the Father Rector: staffs organized and themes chosen: student athletic board organizes to give Redeemer sufhcient publicity: ad. campaign inaugurated: boys succeed in surpassing the girls for first time in the matter of soliciting advertisements for the Annual. Scene Five: On the field of battle: football experiences a unique season: ties every league game and breaking even with others: athletic banquet is huge success: Father McAllaster becomes new athletic director and Mr. Edward Crowe replaces Lester McRae as coach: sectional basketball tournament held in our gym: track replaces baseball as spring pastime. Scene Six: School library: huge book drive arouses interest of entire student body: four thousand books received: two thousand put into immediate circulation. Scene Seven: In church: Lenten Mission is conducted to celebrate Golden Jubilee of Holy Redeemer Parish: Fathers Romer, Sutton, Dalton and Grangell of the Redemptorist Order receive our expressions of deepest appreciation for their efforts: much good is accomplished. Scene Eight: Beginning of the end: graduation cards and announcements ordered: annuals are delivered: much adverse criticism: but we think it a good book and are satisfied: week of final tests: the stage is set. Scene Nine: Auditorium: crowded with parents and friends: diplomas awarded, speeches made and our own high school careers are ended: we join our friends. thank our teachers and leave the commencement hall deserted. FINIS W 5. S , lxtrr. '.- I K Q --in -xr, . k54:H.',f , ni l mdk, '- , X , A. I p n ,A I. ,lggb 5, S Y --.. ...,. i JY? -I Q if L 1 I , -. W. ,, Sie...-5-.., e2i3:J atriag-gi.: .!:-t- r' - f'---' I 'F- Q A 4.. Page Forty-five