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

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'fx f gg 00N and WHITE s name given to the embryonic students by their su- periors. Days dragged as the first semester came to a close. They found some relief in February, when they attended, on equal footing with their elders, a play given by the Hayes Dramatic So- ciety of New York. New fuel was added to their jealousy by the success of the Junior Prom. Barred from participating in this gala event, their bruised and slighted feelings found some mitiga- tion in this consoling thought, that the final exams were now approaching. A successful onslaught, directed against their common enemy, gave them the key that unlocked to them the portals of a new year as well as to the paradoxical title of Sophomores. Imagine it! EPOC!-1 II. After a pleasant vacation, the members of the class received the customary postal, reminding them that they were to forsake their summer joys and convene in their new quarters in quest of the stubborn lore. Prone to evil from their youth, as a good book says, they vented their pride as Soph- omores on the Freshmen who had supplanted them in the lower ranks. About the middle of October we entered into the spirit of the annual retreat, and took inventory of our spiritual goods. We came forth much re- freshed and encouraged to keep up the good fight. To the winner goes the crown. Again they met the old demon, Exams. They struggled valiantlyg most of us with success. How- ever, there were some who were found Wanting: and from Delphi came the decree, that these should go forth into the busy marts of commerce and there work and sweat for their staff of life. In the Spring their fancy turned to baseball and there, too, they showed sterling ability. The class of '29 clenched the championship after Win- ning many hard battles. Coming into the stretch they finally conquered the examinations and in June again separated to enjoy a hard-earned vacation. EPOCH III. The class of '29 entered their third year as La Sallites, minus a few members, of course, but with the mien and aspect of upperclassmen, that attitude of superiority which provokes the admira- tion and respect of the underclassmen. As digni- fied Juniors, they again commenced their scholas- tic year with the Mass of the Holy Ghost and settled down to the study of Cicero, Xenophon and Dickens. The most important event of the final semes- ter in the eyes of the class of 1929 was their Jun- ior Prom. They assembled together, selected a committee, and named the date for their major event of the year. Anticipations were rife. The boys eagerly awaited the sight of fellow Juniors escorting fair ladies to the dance hall. Comments were many and varied. The Prom exceeded all expectations and went down in the history of the 49

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Wig-N s g 00N ggfaxrimjagg and WHITE 2 A Ultram ITH the lights turned low, Mr. Van Seer sat in an armchair before his hearthflre one evening in October in the year I979. As he gazed, the flames seemed to grow brighter and to assume a weird translucent color. Then they burst forth in a sheet of fire, enveloping him entirelyg but, mirabile dictu, he suffered no pain. Then he felt himself being transported through the air at a terrific pace. Suddenly this motion ceased and he found himself in a huge chamber. This chamber, or, rather, series of connected chambers, was draped in blue tapestry and in each division was a raised dais atop which there was placed a throne. On each throne there was seated a gray-haired sage, holding, instead of a sceptre, a parchment certificate. As the startled visitor passed through the room he read at the foot of each throne the title of the occupant. The first was the Guardian of Science, next the Guardian of Literature and then in order followed the Guardians of Languages and of Mathematics. Midway in the line of thrones was one with a purple canopy, on which was blazoned the title, Guardian of l'listory.', The venerable occupant of the throne saluted the aged mortal and ad- dressed him in a deep resonant voice. I am Herodatus, ancient historian of the Greeks, and on my death I was deemed worthy of this post of honor. It is my duty to keep an accurate account of all the happenings of the uni- Eiatnrg ii verse and because of your unfailing devotion to the study of history I have decided to place in your hands the history of the class of l929 of La Salle Academy. Thus speaking, he placed in his hands a manu- script sealed with Maroon and White ribbons. Mr. Van Seer again relapsed into semi-conscious- ness, again experienced the exhilaration of swift motion and regained consciousness to find him- self in his armchair before the fire. Opening the Manuscript he read as follows: HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1929 OF LA SALLE ACADEMY In Four Epochs EPOCH I. On the thirteenth day of September in the year 1925 the class of l929 found its origin within the portals of La Salle Academy. The first year of their existence found them leading an uneventful but interesting life while trying to ac- climate themselves to their environment. They saw a gallant football team, crippled by injuries, go down to glorious defeat. Their interest was aroused by La Salle's success in a new field of athletic endeavourg basketball. As time went on, and members of the class became participants in the school activities, the class began to acquire self-confidence. But always they were reminded of the fact that they were Freshmen, which is the

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, 2 Q OON gfeixmjrz-13 and WHITE 5 school as the greatest Junior Prom ever held at La Salle. The success of the class was as high scholas- tically as it had been from a social standpoint and they entered their Senior year leaving behind them an enviable record as Juniors and with the pros- pect of becoming the ranking graduate class of La Salle. I EPOCH IV. The members of the class now entered their Senior year. Their ranks had been depleted by the loss of members but the addition of new as- pirants served to strengthen their numbers. A few days after their return the members of the class attended the Mass of the Holy Ghost in the Auditorium, as in days of yore, and received the blessing of the Rt. Rev. Bishop Hickey upon their work. They were gratified to find that the library system had been perfected and that this helpful 50 adjunct to their school work had been furnished them. On the I8th of October occurred the most important event of the year. On that date the new athletic field was dedicated under the appropriate name of La Salle Alumni Field. Church, State and City officials, accompanied by a great crowd of well wishers, gathered on this gala occasion. Meanwhile, the football team had reached the close of a somewhat successful season and a snappy basketball aggregation was being formed. Then came a much-lamented announcement, pro- hibiting dancing in the gym after Friday evening basketball games. The most important activity of the Seniors was their consolidation. This unification enabled them to put over on January I6 the greatest Senior Smoker in the history of La Salle. On February ZI they attended the Alumni Banquet and were initiated into the Alumni. Shortly after this memorable affair the interest was directed to the selection of a class ring. A committee, appointed for this purpose, selected a ring that was a distinct departure from the old tradition of La Salle. It has since been adopted by all the classes of the academy. Resting from this excitement the class soon plunged into the heavy work of editing the year book. Generous cooperation marked their efforts. In record time the work was done, and as a high and worthy tribute to their efforts. La Salle was treated to the best annual of its history. Following the advice of their devoted mentors, the members of the class prepared for the event that provided the thrill that comes once in a life time. Before a large gathering of people, they received their certificates of graduation from the Bishop. They were to go forth and conquer. And as we are about to leave the hallowed precincts of Alma Mater, we pause here for a moment to render unto her devoted guardians, our faculty, the praise and gratitude that is their due. Devoted, patient, zealous, they have given their efforts to us unstintingly. Who shall ever forget them! None!