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

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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

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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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s 5 Seated: C. Hastings, R. Mulheisen, M. Moss, J. Freeman, E. Caouette, F. George, C. Petoskey, T. Smith. Standing: S. Ligeski, W. Davis, J. Burns, D. Feick, J. Hayes, G. Harrington, E. Dawson. Camera Club Purpose: To promote an interest in photography and provide a pictorial account of school events for the students and Yearbook. HAT 'AOld Reliable pioneer of all our High School organizations, namely, the Camera Club, has once more shown us a true school spirit. The Club which has been under the supervision of Brother Charles Kolf, S. M, since it was founded in 1927 has faithfully fuliilled its two-fold purpose which is first, to give its members an insight in amateur photography, and secondly, to procure for the Annual a fascinating feature section. As a matter of fact, it has gone further than that, it has given the student body a complete pictorial history of the past school year. Enthusiasm for this enticing club ran so high that it was necessary to call for volunteers only once to fill in vacancies, in spite of the fact much time would have to be spent at the different sport events or other school activities and in developing pictures in the Hdark room. And though pupils represent- ing each grade, were present at the first meeting, only those from the Senior and Junior Classes were accepted. These members were shown many interesting things and received an abundance of valuable information. Much experience was gained while they were pacing up and down the sidelines at the games looking for a good shot. And even when it was so cold that the shutters would barely move they never lost sight of their objective. This, We may add, was one reason for the splendid progress which they made. Page Fifty-tive