LaSalle College Prep High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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The Alumni Ball The Alumni Balll The vortex of the La Salle Seniorss social seasonl The last Uhigi' attairl lA clear, crisp, winter nightg the grand hallroom ot the Ritz Carlton Hotelg the genial Hemceeu and hand- master, Herbie VVoodsg and the attahle associations--all contrihuted to a smooth- running, and highly entertaining evening. Under the moderatorship of Brother Clement, the Senior Activities Commit- tee, not without little time and effort, completed all the arrangements which helped to malce this yearls Prom an out- standing Senior attraction. The Dance marlced another Hloest yetu tor the amhitious Senior Class oi 312. Acquisition ot the Ritz Carlton Hotel loallroom was a masterpiece ol strategy, which greatly enhanced the grandness ot the event. Yes, indeedl the Alumni Ball of 1942 was distinctive and impressive, so im- pressive that many who attended have already made it a Hmustu for the next Winter social season. Thatis a triloutel Many thanlcs are clue the great numher of alumni who attended and in particular John lVlcCann, the President of the Alum- ni, and chief organizer of the gala occa- sion. . Top Picture-Standing: Raymond Dempsey. John J. Collins, Sylvester Gorman. Gerald McFarland. Vvilliam Burke, Francis Coar, Robert Carahasi. Sit- ting: Thomas Rogers. VN7illiam Smart. Nlartin lVla- loney, Edward Nlichiels, Leonard Yxlhalcn, Gerald Crumlish. Bottom Pictures: Xvilliam Sundermann and .losepll lvlclvlt-narnin, who were missing when the tirst pic- ture was talicn, joined their fellow connniltee mem- hers lor the hnttom picture. i We Seniors ol the high school were inducted into the ranlcs ol the alumni on the occasion of the Annual Communion Brealciast. The Shrine, occupying a promi- nent position on thecampus, was presented to the school through contriloutions from the memhers ot the Alumni Association, and was dedicated on this occasion. For us, the Annual Commun- ion Brealclast will serve as a pleasant reminder of our loyalty to God. to school and to the loonds ol friendship formed amongst us.

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MFMBERS OF IHF BOARD OF GOVERNORS 'lop Row Mr Fred Stets Ntrs thorn 1 Rogers Vtrs Clarence Stearns, Mrs. F. Schwanchcrg, Vtrs Rohert Butter Mrs Joseph Rich Ntrs Jo Lph Kelleher, Bottom Row: Mrs. Vvittiam Gruhh, Nqrs P I 'lr n Mrs XXII t0Il x ri sh WTS Frederirii Gcrngross, Mrs. W. NCVYVS, Mothers' lub tn this short space it would he impossihte adequatety to sing the praises ot the Ntothers, Club. Their devotion and fidelity were out- standing. Vkfith Brother Ctementvat the helm, the parents made ctoser contacts with the school, thus maicing tor a better spirit ot cooperation. Financially, our mothers iett nothing undone to hetp La Satte atong the way. This year marked a new event in the his- tory ot the iviothersy Ctuh as Brother Cie- ment organized the first Annuat Communion Breatctast, an affair which proved to he a grand success in every way. BROTHER CTLFNIENT ivlorivrulor I

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ACKNOWLEDGEME The 1942 Blue and Goict would not he complete if we did not acknowl- edge with gratitude the assistance accorded us on all sides. 5 We thank Brother David, our principal for his actvice and assistanceg ati the memhers of the faculty for their cooperation: Brother Stephen, our moderator, who Worked night and Clay to make the iay-outs and the deact- iineg Brother Paul who spent many hours helping on lay-outs, write-ups anct typing: and Brother Pius who react our copy. Vve Wish also to express our appreciation to Miss Anne McCarthy ot Zamsky Stuctios tor the personal interest she took in the hook while ar- ranging tor the photography: to iwir. Lewis A. Conine, who took over when Wir. John iVicNIenamin, of Lang Engraving Company, was forced to retin- quish his task, anct who spent much time in getting the lay-out reactyg and also to Mr. Charles H. Esser, President ot the Kutztown Publishing Corn- pany, whose suggestions were of invaluable importance. Vwre express our gratitude to our parents, the advertisers in the Senior Play Program and all our Patrons, without whose financial aid the Blue and Gotti could not have heen. THE STAFF ' our Hundred Tm