La Salle Academy - Maroon and White Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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2 S 2 2 s gs 00N gpmxmjegg a11dWVI'IITE 5 I peals has been introduced for the benefit of those who want to appeal their case. The president pre- sides although he may delegate his power. A special court may be held for extreme cases. In this court the plaintiff may secure the services of a senior lieutenant to act as attorney for the defend- ant while another lieutenant acts as prosecuting attorney for the Student Council. It is hardly possible then for a student to be unjustly' repri- manded by the Student Council. Each case that comes before these courts is carefully recorded by means of a card index system. This system contains an accurate record of the students of La Salle and is known as the Personnel Department. It is evident that this organization at La Salle embraces all the details of a well-functioning form of student government. Under Brother Matthew's guidance we have almost perfected the Student Council. We hope that our organization is merely the foundation of an organization of a wider scope in the years to come. At any rate the Student Council is firmly established at La Salle and no radical influence can disturb its growth. Its good results have been manifest in both officers and students. A deeper sense of responsi- bility has been promoted among us all. All who have been scared by the council have seen the effects in their own conduct. Gentlemen of char- acter have replaced the indifferent student of loose habits. Those who have formed the personnel of the council have gained an invaluable knowledge of executive and judicial experience. We have no cause of complaint against our organization and we hope that in future years we may look back to see our Student Council a large flourishing body. controlling the activity and discipline of a greatly increased student body. L vp. FRESHMEN COUNCIL 96

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E c s 2 r f Behiratinn Bag HE. HISTORY of l..a Salle Academy is replete with many magnificent and colorful achievements. As We peruse its pages, we read with wholesome satisfaction, accounts of many stirring speaking contests, debates, and nu- merous championships in the field of sport. We note, too, with pardonable pride, the rise of nu- merous Alumni to public office in City and Stateg the elevation of our graduates to new heights in the business world and their great accomplish- ments in their chosen professions. And, lastly, we learn of those select souls who have heeded God's call and espoused the sacred Priesthood and holy Brotherhood. All these deeds are so many golden links in the long chain of successful performances of our graduates. But the greatest event in the recent annals of l..a Salle, with the possible exception of the laying and blessing of the corner stone, is the dedication of the new Alumni Field. For years the Alumni had realized the inadequacy of the athletic facili- ties of their Alma Mater. They were determined that the students should not longer be hampered by such a handicap. With energetic effort and liberal generosity, they worked untiringly and today they see Alumni Field as a culmination of their endeavors and as a realization of their dreams. l..a Salle's new athletic field represents the realization of a dream which has materialized through the unselflsh efforts of the Alumni. It stands as a lasting monument to the fidelity and zeal of the sons of La Salle, who have seen a veritable swamp transformed by their endeavor into what is, undoubtedly, one of the best-equipped athletic fields in Rhode Island. We, who are Seniors, have seen this trans- formation take place. We saw the marshy ex- panse drained and leveled. We saw it assume the shape and substance of an athletic fieldg we 98 saw the stands rise and the field fenced off and on October IS, we attended the Dedication. ll' was certainly a gala occasiong City and State officials, many of the Alumni and a great crowd of well-wishers gathered to help us fittingly dedicate our new field. The program was opened by a parade of the students and the attendant celebrities. The Bishop blessed the American Flag and it was raised for the first time over Alumni Field, while the student body sang The Star Spangled Banner. The first speaker was John C. Going, Presi- dent of the Alumni, who lauded its work. The next speaker was Mayor Dunne, who spoke of the prominent part that graduates of La Salle have played in civic affairs. He expressed a hope that the new athletic held would build strong bodies for the students that they might continue to be of aid to Providence. Governor Case, in commending the school, said that the new field would help the students have sound bodies and sound minds which would lead to sound thinking. He advised the gathering to be true to their faith, honor God and respect their country. The final speaker was Bishop Hickey, who praised the work which the Alumni had done in constructing the held, which would always be an inspiration to the students. He expressed a hope that La Salle teams would always come forth victorious from their athletic endeavors. The students of La Salle accept Alumni Field with heartfelt appreciation and genuine gratitude. The noble example of the Alumni has inspired them with the resolve to emulate their loyalty and devotion. Now that they possess every advantage they shall strive by persevering effort to shed glory and renown over the pages of La Salle's future history, by deeds of successful accomplishment.