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

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193: -'I' HE CAHDANILE-1933 DEBATTNG CLUB HE Seniors of 1933 entered with enthusiasm into plans for the reorganization of that most vital of our scholastic activities, the Debating Club. Membership was left optional, thus render- ing every volunteer willing, interested, and eager to cooperate. The self-assurance and ease of manner, developed through the series of debates so capably conducted, has been apparent to even the least observant. The development of these qualities, together with the training in clear thinking and effective persuasion, has been ample compensation for the long hours of labor consumed in studying , propositions, preparing briefs, and assembling material for the fin- ished argument. LORETTA WAI.LACE Every other week the halls resounded to the persuasive oratory Pmidmt of the debaters as they propounded the deeply absorbing questions chosen for discussion. Inter-Club debates were again the type of contest, a definite plan being followed with each subject selected. Four teams studied the proposition. Two debates were thus prepared, and the winning teams met in a Hnal contest. This method provided greater interest and enthusiasm among a larger group of debaters and enabled each member of the club to prove her forensic power at least twice during the debating season. Such questions as the necessity of a Child Labor Amendment, Disarmament, Filipino Inde- pendence, and the Movies were the subjects debated. This aggregation of topics, ably discussed, has written a page in the history of the Debating Club of Holy Redeemer Girls' High School, and we feel that the organization has more than achieved its purpose. Top Row: F. A. Kaul, M. Leonard, L. Gumbelton, I. Burke, V. McGraw, JT. Burns, W. Charboneau, M. Burke. J. Bruce. Middle Row: M. Tucker, P. Sullivan. R. Hammang, M. O'Grady, M. R. Gleason, G. Dixon, E. Schafer, M. W. Kerwin, L. Wallace. Bottom Row: M. F. Collins, C. Wallace, R. M. LeBlanc, A. LaBadie, J. Murphy, M. Hunt, G. Dunn, V. Tuohy, D. Johnston. . '- 4' . 2 - i - - 1 , , . ., , Q - . ' , . , - -' gi - . WA ,, . at f .- ' K - 3 . -1 ,,, ge. . f 'rf ' .. ' 1 , . f , ' f 4, A, Y' k V .5 ' . j' w -1 - , - - ft' , -at ' as 4 - A . A . - ' . 'A .. ' . f law i A J ex ' . ' -- , 1. K g l ' H 1. 4 . . ig - 5 s g as Q at F 4 . V g V H . t ..,, ,V I I ,Z ,... . 4 S Page Ninety-one

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l'uiguNinL'I1 was -'I' I-IE CAHPANILE-1933 VTRGTL CLUB RGANIZED live years ago, the Virgil Club has grown into one of our major organizations, this year's club claiming the largest registration since its inception. Membership is restricted to the Latin students-to those who have shown so intense an interest as to study it for four years-two years longer than the compulsory time. Vincit qui l:1l701'a1'! Well does our motto explain the suc- cess of the Latin students. Labor, earnest and sincere, was required to conquer the difficult passages and puzzling constructions. But all was not labor. Variety, in the form of short plays, was pro- vided by the club. Playlets depicting important scenes and events in the life of Virgil, were presented at frequent intervals. A keener insight into the character of this lofty poet was our desire, and we know that we have attained it, at least to some small degree. MARGARET Tucxisn Prc'xirfc11I The Latin Contest, sponsored by the University of Detroit, was eagerly prepared for by the club members and eager competition resulted. Finally Margaret Tucker, Mary Winifred Kerwin, and Josephine Bruce, were chosen to participate, while Virginia Bonkowski, Catharine W'allace and Mary Agnes Burke were named as substitutes. The members of the class of nineteen thirty-three are reluctant to relinquish their membership in this absorbing club, but they are consoled by the thought that they have an excellent knowl- edge of that never-changing and noble Latin language. Top Row: F. A. Kaul, M. P. Collins, J. Bruce, G. Dunn, E. Schafer, V. McGraw, W. Charboneau, G. Dixon, M. F. Bruce. Middle Row: M. Tucker, E. De Petro, M. A. Burke, C. Wallace, B. Sullivan, R. M. Le Blanc, V. Bonkowski, A. Theisen, P. Sullivan. Bolfom Row: J, Schmitt, Murphy, M. W. Kerwin, L, Gumbelton, M. Pawlicki, R. Hammang, R. M. Moore, H. Puzerski, M. Conway. .

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Page Ninety-tw 1953 -1' HE CAMDANILE-1935 GUEJE CLUB ONG is the voice of the soul. Truly the trained voice holds a wealth of beauty and inspiration. One of the most pleasant things in the world is to listen to a beautiful song. The human voice is the instrument of God. Thus in an effort to cultivate the beautiful, and as an encouragement to student talent, the glee club was formed. Display of ability and interest in this newly organized club has been edifying. The students were enthusiastic over the chance to show their proficiency at singing or to cultivate their voices. Despite the fact no McCormicks or Casanovas are boasted, many singers of promise were enrolled. The club was segregated into groups, namely tenors, baritones, and bases. WILLIAM KoL13E P1 C'Sill1l'1If Under the direction of its able moderator, Brother Charles Krug, strenuous practice sessions were conducted. He was succeeded by Brother Robert Blume in February. Wednesday afternoons, fifty lusty glee club voices could be heard preparing for some appearance. These practices proved to be productive of very fine results. On Thursday, March 16, the glee club won the approval of the student body. They sang at the Nameday Celebration of Reverend Father Joseph Elenz. The group received the compliments of Father Elenz as well as winning the praise of the students. Both the Senior and Junior divi- sions of the glee club were arranged together on the stage. Their performance was a great success. Top Row: R. Coatsworth, L. Duva, J. Morgan. J, Sweeney, F. Ricden, H. Sinnctt, J. Hurley, J. DcGroot, J. Detlof. Middle Roux: J. Maher, N. Pyka, G. Livernois, F. XVurtsmith, R. Thibeau, H. Campbell, V. Yxfagatha, E. Dykas, F. O,C0nnell. Botlom Roux: F. Szymanski. J. Boland, C. Drewek, J. ltasterby, C. Stankey, Turner, J. McGrath, A. Conniff, G. White. 0