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

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4 f I 2 f e Seated: G. Ouellette, H. Thierry, E. DuBreuil. Standing: M, Ouellette, G. O'Connor, A. Bruce. Debating Club Purpose: To develop rapid and logical thinking, forceful and confident expression. O THINK rapidly, clearly, logically, and to express our thoughts in well chosen Words delivered with confidence and poise of manner is, to our minds, an attainment greatly to be desired. Since the debating club of 1930 Won the admiration of their audience by these traits, We decided that the surest way to attain our objective was to debate. Accordingly, eighteen members of the Class of '31 became members of our debating club, and from the beginning, debates and orations formed an important feature of our course in Public Speaking. With deep regret We learned that the U. of D. had decided not to sponsor a Debating League for 1930-31. To carry on the activities of the Club, in spite of the dissolution of the league, required ambition and unselfishness on the part of the students. None the less enthusiastic, however, we determined to develop our forensic ability Without the spur of inter-scholastic contests. With true Redeemer spirit, several preliminary contests were held, as a result of which six girls were chosen for the debating teams. The subject 'Resolved that the chain stores operating in the State of Michigan are detri- mental to the people of the state was expounded forcibly and logically, in argu- ments marked by clearness and conciseness. To our successors we entrust the management of this Club, hoping that they will be as unselfish and ambitious for its success as we have endeavored to be. Page Fifty-three S f it

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l Seated: J. Fisher, S. Ligeski, D. Feick, W. Davis, F. Thierry, C. Petoskey, F. George, E. Cash. Standing: V. Loyer, J. Erody, E. Caouette, R. Erody, L. Dupree, B. O'Dell, J. Glaser. Book Club Purpose: To create and perpetuate an interest in good reading. ATI-IERED in a cozy corner one day late in November, a group of Seniors was engaged in a very earnest discussion concerning the relative merits of two famous authors that have attained immortality in the world of literature. The interest and enthusiasm each one displayed in the conversation was evidence that these boys were well acquainted with books and authors, During the discussion, someone conceived the idea of forming a club- a club to be devoted to things literary. Favorable response was immediate. Plans were soon in the making, and the first meeting was scheduled for a time in the near future. At the initial assembly election of officers was held. Frank George, to whom we must extend the credit for the conception of this novel club, was made president. The secretarial duties were assumed by John Fisher, and the office of Treasurer was Hlled by Joseph Glaser. The next step in the development of our organization was the selection of a name. After some debate over various suggestions, we decided to call our group, The Book Club. The meetings were held every other Thursday in the library of the Boys' High School. At each meeting, opinions on literary topics were exchanged, and many controversies of literature were debated. Another interesting feature of 'AThe Book Club was a circulating library to which all members contributed and from which all drew books. Page Fifty-two

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. - Vi uni. ., X , Seated: M. Ouellette, G. 0'Connor, E, DuBreuil, G. McIntosh, A. Bruce. Standing: H. Sinnott, A. Lyons. D. Weber, H. Thierry, P. Trudeau, G. Farrell, H. Dry, M. Pathe. Virgil Club Purpose: To stimulate a clear understanding of the Latin language and a sincere interest and love for it. OR over nineteen centuries the charm of the Aeneid has exercised its spell over the minds and hearts of successive generations, so it is not surprising that thirteen of the Class of '31 should become victims of its magic. The language in which this master epic is written was the tongue of the conquerors of the world and was bequeathed by them, as a precious legacy, to the nations of the universe. To study, to understand, and to love the speech of the Romans is but natural for Catholic students-members of the Church that has dedicated the Latin tongue to the service of God. Two outstanding achievements marked the activities of the Virgil Club of 1930-31. The two-thousandth anniversary of the birth of Virgil was commemorated by an unique Latin program, most enlightening it its detailed account of the life, character, and works of the great Latin poet. The second accomplishment of the year was the delightful and beneficial deviation from the ordinary routine Work of the Club to socialized recitations -a method that placed questions and discussions in the hands of the students who, nevertheless, remained under the supervision of the instructor. From the beginning this form of recitation proved agreeable and attractive, and to its beneficial results we attribute the interest of the members of the Club in the work of the year. ln all of our activities we have endeavored to perpetuate the motto of our Club and, as a spur to their efforts, we leave to the future Seniors the challenge f-!'Semper Meliorf' Page Fifty-four