Immaculata Academy - Lilium Convallium Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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60 LILIUM CONVALLIUM The senior class of the Academy displayed splendid talent and ability in their presentation of The Coming of Geraldine , on February 9. The people who attended expressed sincere appreciation of the play and of the vocal and musical numbers rendered. Our retreat, which took place on March 3, 4, and 5, was an opportune preparation for the feast of our great patron, St. Thomas Aquinas. It was conducted by Rev. Father Philips of the Redemptorist Order. Father's instructions were enlightening, practical, and inspiring, and the days of solitude and prayer were for us a happy and helpful experience. The doll that Mrs. Sinnott gave to the school has been finally raffled. The seniors admit that Micky Lotta gave them no little worry, for they wanted her to have a good home and the advantages of a mother's care. We are glad to announce that Mary D. YVilliams is the devoted foster parent. To see her care for Micky , is indeed a soothing balm with which to allay our fears. We congratulate Mary Lynes, who won a prize for her Specialty Store Essay, and Agnes McBride for her prize essay on the Ancient Mariner in a contest offered by the Portland News. Immaculata is proud of Mary and Agnes. On Easter Monday the seniors gave their memorable lawn party. Loretta's mother, Mrs. C. P. McCormick, very kindly offered us the use of her lovely home for the occasion. All spent a delightful afternoon and were pleased in being able to contribute the sum realized to the school. The Lilium Convallium makes grateful acknowledgment of the Marywood Bay Leaf. This excellent magazine is always a welcome visitor at Immaculata. The Lilium Convallium staff extends sincere thanks to Miss Veronica Eulberg fclass izgj for the Ex Libris, which she drew for the present number of the Lilium Convallium. The Sisters and students tender grateful acknowledgment for many courtesies received from Mr. E. Curtin and Miss Gladys Rogers. Their kind assistance in procuring advertisements enabled us to publish the present issue of the Lilium Convallium. A generous friend, Mr. Ben Hur Lampman, has kindly donated to our library The Iesuit Martyrs of North Arlzericrz, by john J. Wynne, S. J., and Cbaiicefs Nu-us and Other Essays, by Sister M. Madeleva. For both we are deeply appreciative. The Reverend C. T. Gabisch, President of Aquinas College, gave an inter- esting address before the faculty and students on April 29. His topic was St. Catherine of Siena. Father Gabisch showed how the seraphic saint exemplified in her life the true Dominican spirit, in that she united perfectly a life of highest contemplation with one of marvelous activity in the service of her neighbor and devotion to Holy Mother Church. On May 3 the students of Immaculata enjoyed their annual picnic at Dodge Park. They felt honored in having as their guests the Reverend Fathers

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LILIUM CONVALLIUM 59 On November II we were kindly given a holiday, which was celebrated in accordance with the patriotic spirit of the day. We made our final decision about classpins on November 13. The faculty allowed us to standardize the '25 pin and all the girls are well pleased with them. November 13, the feast of St. Thomas, Patron of Catholic Colleges and Schools, received the usual due observance. In the afternoon an address was delivered by the Rev. S. Bohan, O. P., of Aquinas College. Father Bohan began his lecture by a short sketch of the life of the Angelic Doctor. He then discussed the characteristics of the great Dominican as a saint and as a scholar, emphasizing the truth so well exemplified in the life and works of St. Thomas, that holiness and learning can go hand in hand. Catholic students, indeed, can make choice of no better patron than the renowned Dominican, who has been styled the most scholary of saints and the most saintly of scholars. The Cecilian Club gave its first recital on Friday, November zo. Many of the girls who had free periods attended and they reported the affair an unusual success. Sincere and well deserved compliments were paid to both the Sisters and their music pupils. On November 24 the juniors entertained the seniors with a delightful Thanksgiving party. A few days before the grand event, Eileen O'Day, a junior, entered the august presence of the seniors and requested them to attend a party given in their honor. The invitation was cleverly worded to arouse curiosity. The seniors were in a high state of excitement until the day arrived. The first event of the afternoon was a side-splitting entertainment to which thc whole school was invited. Then a luncheon was served to the seniors. The table decorations, consisting of vegetables embellished with toothpicks and cranberries to represent animals caused a good deal of hilarity and merriment. On November 25 the girls presented the Sisters with two huge baskets overflowing with all the good things that go towards making a Thanksgiving dinner. The gift came as a surprise to the teachers, as we had managed to keep our secret well. On December 8 we celebrated the feast of the Immaculate Conception. This day has a special impo1't to us as it is the patronal feast of our school and of our country. School closed on December 22 for the Christmas holidays. Even though our vacation was enjoyable, we were glad to get back to studies on January 4. Immaculata now boasts an art class. The first lesson Was given on Jan- uary 6. All of the pupils are enthusiastic over the prospect of being initiated into the mysteries of painting and etching. The principal interest of the last week of January was in the mid-term examinations. The results, in general, were exceptionally gratifying.

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LILIUM CGNVALLIUM 61 W. A. Daly, B. V. Kelly, E. Murnane, and B. Lee. Father Kelly entertained with several vocal selections. Although the weather was unfavorable and everything was thoroughly wet, the girls' happy spirits were not dampened. May, a month that is dear to every Catholic heart, will in future years bring back sacred memories of our days at Immaculata: the daily devotions at the shrine of our Immaculate Mother, our May procession, and the crowning of our Heavenly Queen in the convent garden. It is a loving consecration of ourselves to the Blessed Virgin, and we feel that, as pupils of the daughters of St. Dominic, a saint singularly favored by the Mother of God, we too, shall be drawn under her mantle and p1'otection. Commencement has been set for Tuesday, June 8. The Reverend C. T. Gabisch, O. P., President of Aquinas College, will deliver the address. This year our Commencement Exercises will be different from those of the past. The Cantata Ruth , with orchestra accompaniment, will be presented. The Sisters and pupils extend a cordial invitation to parents and friends to be present. -DOLORES Posvaa, 'z6. --LUCILLE MCGOORTH', '26, To a Nightingale O pretty little nightingale, Tell me how you sing so well. I with joy your song will hail, O pretty little nightingale. Your music echoes o'er hill and dale Like a merry, tinkling bell. O pretty little nightingale, Tell me how you sing so well. -ELLEN MILLS, ,z8. Dafodils Nodding, swaying daffodils, How I love your golden glowg You beautify the sloping hills, Nodding, swaying daffodils. The April air your fragrance fills When the west wind softly blows. Nodding, swaying daffodils, How I love your golden glow. -ELLEN MILLS, '28,