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

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, mn he :J 1 fi' :T -S - fu- '7 .V ,Q . ' amuse we It ' it The Conquest A History in Four Acts Dramatis Personae Class of '30 AS WE stand upon the threshold of Commencement and gaze back on the train of events at Holy Redeemer which, one by one, moulded our destiny, it is only natural that we should be moved by serious contemplations. We do not seek to repress any emotion which rises from the fullness of our hearts as we pass again in spirit through the class-rooms where our knowledge was cradled and fostered in its infancy. We cherish every memorial of those happy years spent in High School, and we are justly proud of being students of the Immaculate Heart Sisters who have imparted to us those united principles of faith and knowledge. - The leading reflection to which our reminiscences seem to invite us, respects the Golden Jubilee of the Redemptorist Order. Indeed this anniversary is close- ly connected with the Class of '3O. For half a century a virtual drama was being enacted within the precincts of Holy Redeemer. Brave priests struggled against odds to establish a parish, a church, and a school. Heaven saw fit that the spark of religious education should be kept alive and conducted throughout them to the souls of Catholic students. Each graduating class has been, as it were, participants in this drama. We, the Class of '30 are privileged to fill the most important role, and half century mark lifts the curtain upon Fifty Students of the old school. Keeping in the foreground the Blue and White banners of the Redemptorist and Immaculate Heart Orders, we shall summarize the drama of our experiences-our gleanings of gold from the Stage of School Life! ACT I. Scene-Freshman Bridge of Sighs At the first wearing of the green, the famous annex from Grammar School to High School is crossed. The far off objective' is Knowledge. Brave militant maidens stand up well under the fire of Latin and Algebra. They border tragedy in Ancient History World, and in vocabulary clashes stir up rivalry between the two nine B factions. All disaster averted by Sister Marie Monica and Sister Sophia. A serious contest becomes the next project which comprises certain particulars arising out of competition for a free day. Pro- ceedings of Opponents are crowned with unexpected success. Further tribute is paid to the Conquerors at first annual football banquet. In virtue of their former achievements and possession of true Redeemerite Spirit, Freshmen con- tingents are held up as exemplary models. They are granted leave for de- lightful Field Day at Bob-lo. Thus the first campaign ends-one year nearer the goal! ACT II. Scene-The Sophomore E mbattlements Yearlings return from the summer sojourn. They begin second epoch of High School career. Caesar haunts them with his familiar challenge. Charle- magne marches triumphantly to shadow their objective. Hunter, the Biologist, .-ff v N 1 ', al I Q M ,'llllllllllllmn ....... ......... fp' H A in - , ' ..-C ' , I 'M . ' .ff Page Forty-six

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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

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