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

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i'f:'?, ...N m. M v w. i .ie-a we 'Q' 1, . , . '-fiik , 5, 'v f V 2 Q! 'V ' ,. N-Q.. ? fijf l Riff ' 'S 'Q JI? opens boundless fields to be compassed within his World of Nature. But conclusive victories mark every turning point for Class of '30. The girls emerge successfully from Gallic Wars bearing laurels of scholastic par' excellence. Their quest of medieval and modern history rivals stirring action of those events. The grace with which they acknowledge their success obscures the chivalry of the Middle Ages. All enemies retreat-a lull follows. Happy girls leave their posts to celebrate in a heartfelt way-as Valentine Day suggests. But Nature's fields still lay before them. Sister Olivia points out sunshine trails in Biology. They explore River Rouge for butterflies and botanical specimens, adding un- told valuables to laboratory collections. See mighty synthesis of all Botany in fairy-like atmosphere of North American Flower Show. Exultantly the Sopho- mores review their triumphs and their sentry cries All's well fo l928. ACT III. Scene-The Junior Siege Once more out of the summer camp into the trench they come. The class is taken within the protectorate o-f Sister Marie Gabriel. Euclid appears- strange apathy pervades. The Catilinian Conspiracy is expounded by masterful Cicero, and again the vision of longed-for achievement dims on the- horizon. A spiritual conference is called by Father Andrew Browne, The girls retreat within the Chapel for inspiring consultation. Brighter days dawn for the Juniors. Fortified, they resume their march to the objective. Under the banner of the Students' Spiritual Council, they walk hand in hand with youth, faith, and God! Then they encounter the expeditious maneuvers of Science. Through the thrilling laboratories of Stearns' the guides lead them, while the ice palaces of the City Service Company offer countless adventures. On reaching camp they find an interscholastic contest at its height: future orders waxing elo- quent stir them to action and more glory is added to Junior Class. Festivities are held in honor of Upper Classmen who are departing to foreign lands. Amidst a rainbow of colors and a well-wishing of colleagues, they withdraw, leaving their posts to be filled by the Juniors. Another trail is ended! ACT IV. Scene-The Seniors' Last Staind All is quiet on the Redeemer front. Then fifty students enter the domain of Seniority, and Sister Seraphine officiates at the organization of the Golden Jubilee Class of '30. The quiet of autumn days is broken by Aneas wander- ing in the realms of booklore. He is pursued by alert scholars. The jury question arises. Three Redeemerites forsake the sanctum of the school and enter forensic fields to win success-renown-and championship-almost. Others pioneer for distinction on basketball courts in first Redeemer League games. Time wends its way! The crossroads-the objective draws near. The ser- mons of Missionary Fathers prove enlightening guidance to journey's end. June time! The Class of '30 prepares to leave its familiar barracks. In unison the girls receive the sweet benediction of Baccalaureate Sunday which attunes their hearts to the significance of graduation. Joys commingle with sorrows as they bid schoolmates-school books-and school times all adieu. The dawn of Class Day casts its rosy light on the horizon and reveals the long sought for objective-Knowledge! Then the grand climax. Strains of the triumphant march sound the last roll call for the Class of '30, and with the battle cry, XVe climb though the rocks be rugged its members enter the world-of Com- mencement! 4 J 'i 'i4l',f Pi' U . liiiili -Q ,Q , .. lllllllll -- ..... -ggg Y 'I l l ll ' f i n - . ge-gi I if-Q F 9'i:i'fr Page F orty-seven

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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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.xi L! ., we -G 5' za -ff' 3 rg Lg memories I. While in the glowing morning of my youth, I stroll alone along the perfumed ways Within the garden of my memory. And garner twigs of calm, contented days. II. In reverie I seek the underbrush. And marvel that, in copsewood dense, I find A fragrance like unto a trampled rose- A crushed ideal, perhaps, that drooped and pined. III. I wander through the braken of my thoughts. And pluck the deeds that glowed in yester-year: In festive fashion would I gladly weave A rosary of days I still revere. IV. But sadly and in wonder I perceive. I may not deck my brow .with thoughts and deeds Of yesterday. Such gleanings now appear To unkind friends like dank autumnal weeds. To unkind friends like rank autumnal weeds. V. And e'en to me they seem to lose their sheen When I would have them breathe the chilling air Of present gustful and eventful days, For deeds once done must live in mem'ry's care. VI. But though their Haunting days have joined the past, And from my fingers wilted petals fall, Within my mind I love and cherish them, Because of what they were and do recall. VII. And in the vesper time of later life, When I go strolling down the perfumed ways Within the garden of my memory, Again I'l1 cull those old forgotten days. Elsie Laszlo, '30. . -- N -- c...-1. , ,x I I- V ' I Q I 'ull'Illuihlllllllllluun -..... J- A e . V I ,Q ' ..,.r ee- -f i' . Page Forty-eight