Loyola Academy - Grad Prep Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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SUDALITY IITIU In the Sodality annals will be written for the year 1940-1941: A year of great interest in Catholic activities and sincere devotion to the Blessed Virgin. The Sodality is a spiritual organization de- signed by and for men to bring all closer to Jesus Christ through veneration of His Blessed Mother. As it existed this year at Loyola, this or- ganization served as another means of bring- ing Jesuit trained men to the side of their Leader. Mindful of that one purpose of be- coming more and more like their Leader. Loyolans took up various activities in the Sodality calculated to help them attain that purpose. Clubs were formed to fit into the Sodality design. At various times during the year Sodalists concerned themselves with serious inquiries into the Mass, the gospels, Catholic literature, the encyclicals, parliamentary law, Catholic economic principles, and the like. Several groups were formed to study these questions. Some were short-lived: oth- ers survived vigorously until the end of the school year. All served their purpose: to bring Loyola students into closer contact with their Leader so that they might learn to love Him and follow Him joyfully all their days. One of the factors that largely contributed to the success of the Sodality this year was the new program of meetings introduced at the beginning of the school year. Each Tues- day one class was sacrificed from the sched- ule and the hour devoted to the Sodality meeting. Thus no activity on the campus interfered with the Sodality, nor were stu- dents called upon to sacrifice the necessary recreation period during the noon hour. Proportional representation was the form of election that put Tom Munson into the chair of the prefect. Ed Leach became as- sistant prefect. Three representatives were elected from among the Juniors and three from the Sophomores to govern the Sodality as a board of directors. Frank Milligan, John Festle, and James Wetzel represented the Juniors: while Sophomores on the board were Bill Madden, John Powell, and Dick Ramos. With Bev. Edward C. Maguire, S.J.. as adviser, these men ably managed the business of the Sodality. SENIIIH Slllli-XLITY

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Standing: Mr. Stewart. S.J., Hayes, Hassel, Ryan. Downes. Sitting: Daly, Wagener. O'Connor. Leahy, O'Toole, Powers, and Schnitzius. STUDENTS LEARN The Student Council this year took over the duties formerly laid upon appointed commit- tees. It handled all arrangements for the .school's social functions, selected the design for class rings, provided for the disposition of dance funds, and took charge of various other school activities. The purpose of this organization of leaders is two-fold. In the Preamble of the consti- tution which was drawn up and ratified this year, the purpose of the Student Council was stated thus: To facilitate the working out of the various problems that confront the classes during the year, and to promote and unify a spirit of cooperation among the Senior Class and throughout the Academy. More remote, perhaps, though not less im- portant an end of the Student Council is the sense of responsibility and self-government which it fosters not only in its members but in all the students of the Academy. From their participation in the Student Council, Loyola men are expected to learn the value of discipline and develop within themselves SELF SUVEHNMENT the capacity both to govern and be governed in later years. Because the Student Council is looked upon as a training grounds in leadership, this organization is not left entirely to itself to learn moderation through painful mis- takes. Mr. Harry A. Stewart, S.J., supervised all the work of the Council, helped draw up its constitution, suggested courses of action, and advised the men in all their affairs. Members were elected by the students, but eligibility was restricted to students who had maintained an average of eighty-five per cent in their studies the previous year. showed ability of leadership, and spoke well in public assemblies. Seniors in the Student Council this year were: Mathias Schnitzius, who, as president of the Senior Class, became ex officio chair- man of the Council: Sheldon Hayes: Jack Hassel: Mac Downes: and Bob O'Connor. Ted Powers, Bob O'Toole, and Tom Leahy represented the Junior Class: while Ned Daly and Ed Ryan cast their votes in the interest of the Sophomores. Page 25

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FHESHMEN FUR SUI! LITY Only Freshmen constituted the Junior Sodal- ity, according to a new division that was inaugurated this year. Rev. Lester J. Evett, S.J., was the moderator of this group with the assistance of Mr. Paul A. Woelfl, S.J. Those who faithfully attended the weekly meetings held in the chapel of the faculty building were formally inducted into the Sodality in December. During the course of the year two sets of officers were elected. At the first election Dick Murphy became prefect: Bill McCarty, assistant prefect: Cy Brennan, secretary: and Jack Maginot, treasurer. Fifteen Sodalists were chosen at the same time as a committee to take care of all plans for the year . Second semester elections determined the following officers: Carl Merschel, prefect: Dick Murphy, assistant prefect: Bill McCarty, secretary: and Cliff Kennedy, treasurer. First social function of the year was an amateur night on November l. Seventy-five members enjoyed themselves fully while Frank Cummings acted as Master of Cere- monies for the humorous, baffling, dramatic, and musical acts. When the applause had subsided, Dick Harrington and Jack Clinnin received gold Sodality pins as the most en- tertaining of the participants. Second prizes went to Peter Moore and Gene Slattery, magicians. Special devotions were carried on through- out the year. In October, eight F rosh pledged themselves daily to recite the rosary pri- vately before the shrine of Our Lady. In January a special novena of Masses and Communions was completed for success in the' semester examinations. Special devo- tions were also practiced during Lent. The Sodality's journalistic endeavor, the Sodalights, continued this year in its effec- tive way of binding the Junior Sodalists closer together. Mr. Paul A. Woelfl, S.J., was the moderator of this paper. Cy Brennan acted as editor. Staff members included Jack Maginot, Bob Sullivan, Gerald Vanden Branden, and Don Gregori. FHESHMAN SIIIJALISTS