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

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MAROON and WHITE Stmirlingz ltuymund Murray, Hrotlier Cyril, 14',S,C,' J, Dnyif-. Se:it.ud:l1!rotliurC.Joseph, l .S.C., Brother C. .l,CK.lXV2ll'fl, F,S.C., Brother C. Peter, F.S.C., .Ul'Olllt'I' C. .l:lxmws, l+'.S.C. Hnratinnal irertinn HE. trend of modern education today is toward specialization. Everywhere there is a demand for the right man in the right place. And not only must these men be in the right place but they must be highly skilled in that par- ticular position of life. The world today tolerates no mediocrities, the half-successful individualsg we are classified today as successes or failures. There is no middle way. These are the demands of the busy marts of our industrial, business and social life. And since the purpose of education is to lead the student to a proper understanding and evaluation of his position in life, educators today realize that, of necessity, they must attend more to the vocational guidance of their students. They must discover their particular aptitudes and direct them along these lines. And so we find Brother Simon, Vocational Director of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, attending to this particular work throughout the Catholic schools of New England. To this particu- lar work, he brings the rich experience of many scholarly years devoted to the instruction and guidance of the youth in the schools of our coun- try. For years, he has labored among them, studied them, sympathized with them and led them through the maze of uncertainties to a successful career in life. In a special way, this genial Brother devotes his time to directing promising students to the portals of his own community. Success in abundance has been the portion allotted to him. That God has blessed his work is amply testified to by the large number of candidates in the above picture, who were students of La Salle. La Salle is, indeed, proud of them. To Brother Simon, the students extend their heart- felt thanks for his inspiring lectures and their sin- cere wishes for continued success in his noble Work. 93

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Y! 2 JOON and WI-IIZFE Front Row: XV. Carroll, J. Dunn, J. O'Nelll, Rev. Brother Paulian, Faculty Advisor: J. Dolan, Editor-in-Chief: P. Lloyd, T. Harrington. Back Row: E. O'Keefe, E. Conaty, F. I-lanley, A. Murphy, VV. Casey, J. Dillon, F. Mufxrdle, J. McElroy, J. Healy. Hiatnun anh white Svtaff HIS edition of the Maroori and Wliilc an- nual presages the close of another scholas- tic year. A year that has been replete with blessings to us all and with success to most of us. In a particular way, this year has been, indeed, a most successful one for the school paper. And as we approach the close of the school year, we are keenly conscious of the great growth and development that has attended the previous volumes of the Ma1'oon and White since its incep- tion as a meagre mimeographed sheet at the old La Salle on Fountain Street. How many of us 90 remember those days? Let us not forget them. They are to us treasured memories. Success has been the portion alloted to us by the gods. We have seen the school publication lifted to new heights, acclaimed as one of the best, by the large number of magazines in the field of scholastic journalism. In all its depart- ments radical changes were made. Changes were recognized and approved by the students as good and profitable for the magazine and the school. Everybody was satisfied. We are delighted to know that the issues were so enthusiastically received, but at the same

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YI - - 2 f. 'A as 4 . 00N and WHITE g Sftuhent Glnumzil HE PURPOSE. of the general organiza- tion at this academy, known as the Student Council, is to effect a unification of all student activities and to afford a means of cozop- eration with the faculty in promoting and main- taining disciplinary measures. In the process of organization, it is to be expected that many diffi- culties will be encountered, and to this old rule the Student Council at La Salle has proven no exception. In the beginning, students erroneously con- ceived the idea that the Student Council of La Salle was solely for disciplinary purposes, hence they lost the true significance of this important phase of modern education which has for its sole object student self government. Indeed, this latest move at La Salle is but a repetition of what is taking place the country over, giving to the stu- dents every opportunity to manage their own af- fairs, thus preparing them for their civic responsi- bilities in later life. This organization was started a year ago last January and in spite of the dire predictions of a few radicals it has constantly grown in popularity and scope. The Student Council proper is composed of a president, vice-president, a small body of lieu- tenants and a corps of ofhcers who form the bulk of the organization. Executive business is left to the president and he may delegate any of his powers to the vice-president. Both these primary officers are elected by the entire student body by ballot. The president must be a Senior and the vice-president, a Junior. From each Junior and Senior class, lieutenants are elected who form the superior body of the Student Council. Their duties are general, since they preside at courts, make observations and are general overseers. The active body of the Student Council is comprised of the officers representing each class as delegates in the Student Council. They maintain order and discipline throughout the building and represent their classes in the various councils. For the purpose of controlling activities as 94 . 4. J '4..WfEtTf7Ui