Notre Dame Academy - Tower Memories Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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emaczac7 OP, BACK ROW: Margaret Zboroy, eanne Iommorino, Marian Kerrigon, Rose ory McCune, Mary Feran, Helen Grill. RONT ROW: Catherine McEllin, Eileen 'Leory, Gloria Lingg, Agnes Pollack, Mary nn Broun, Margaret Creodon. IDDLE, BACK ROW: Genevieve Benes, oncy Brody, Eileen O'Horra, Mary Colum- ro, Polly Mix, Grace McMullen. FRONT OW: Bette King, Marcella Schneider, Rita nn Kunesh, Roseann Schneider, Helen mold, Jo-Ann Burke. OTTOM, BACK ROW: Virginia Bobko, orbora Pepple, Mary Jane Gut, Margaret ealey, Agnes Kirchner, Doris Podojil. RONT ROW: Rita Stochuro, Eleonore Gei- os, Aileen Valentine, Colette McNamara. OP, BACK ROW: Sue Ochs, Vonna Mobily, Ieonore Ziznewski, Patricio Powers, Mary eon Urbancik, Marguerite Bovo. MIDDLE OW: Joon German, Mary Eleanor Koch, ito Pepoy, Clarice Bates, Dolores Novok, cfricio Kilfoyle. FRONT ROW: Florence cBride, Joan Schmitz, Jean Marie itcheH, Kathleen Berger. OTTOM, BACK ROW: Dorothy Csorny, emedette Supan, Rita McNally, Jacqueline imp, Genevieve McGinnis, Evelyn Komen. RONT ROW: Agnes Ullmann, Bernice alentine, Mary Gilmore, June Newman, atricio Carson, Rim Zeleznik. i,

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28 Therese Buettner President Eileen Gunther Secretary Dolores Coviello Treasurer m4 a me $45,; a Student government will build strong citizens. Democracy 0 Notre Dame has its outlet in the Student Council, the governin body of the students which directly Iegislates and enforces. lt i not the mere snapping of clickers nor the sight of badges that com- mands our respect of this student organization. The underlyin motivation is democratic government through self-government. Although the destiny of each class is in the hands of th Student Council, we rely on their governing ability because the are elected to this honor by the body to be governed as are all representatives of a democracy. The voice of the Student Council i the voice of the students who recognize the need of order even t prevent such minor casualties as corridor collisions. A mixture of two-thirds friendliness and one-third dignity char- acterize our Student Council representatives and monitors. Capa- bility, responsibility and efficiency are the ingredients that make a perfect blend. These characteristics would qualify any such stu- dent to fulfill her future duties as a capable citizen far beyond the capacities of her present high school days. Striving to uphold the high standard of our beloved Alma Mater, the Student Council has as its most recent accomplishment the Vic- tory Corps. Cooperating with this national high school organization to unite student effort with that of the government, the students have rallied generously to make successful the tin can, knitting, and scrap rubber drives, the O.P.A.'s demand for volunteer office workers, and supplying home baked goods for the Cathedral Canteen. During these patriotic drives sponsored by the Victory Corps under the direction of the Student Council there has been a steady stream of war bonds and stamps purchased by conscientious fighters on our home front. Several drives held on special occasions through- out the year also have netted results far beyond their goal. Pearl Harbor Day brought in a total of $2,468.75; the three-day campaign in honor of Washington's birthday boosted our total $1,764.25 higher. Cooperating with the nation-wide drive to help raise 10,000 jeeps and lOO army planes for Uncle Sam, 0 total of $21,591.75 was rolled up during the jeep drive-enough to pay for twenty- four jeeps! This drive began on March l and ended on Minute Man Day, April l9. Because 920; of the student body cooperated in buying bonds and stamps during the month of April, Notre Dame was the first school in Cleveland to merit the Treasury Department's schools-at-war Minute Man Flag. Bonds and stamps sold throughout ' the year amounted to $34181 1-35 by May 1' FRESHMEN STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: Loretta Vargo, Treasurer; Shirley Smith, Secretary; Maryalice Ryan, President.

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Historical commission enthusiasts, Marjorie Polenschot, Doris Podojil and Mary Ann Broun assist the Rev. Frederick Welfe, S.J., 0 member of the Ohio Historical Commission of World War II, in paging through the first edition of Notre Dame's compilation of historical data. Gym classes accelerate for victory in a speed-up program of calisthenics. Ever since the finale of the Drama of Col- vory, red has been the color of sacrifice. Ever since the prelude of World War II, the twenty-second letter of the alphabet, V has taken on a similar meaning. Red, Sacrifice, and Victory all are symbols of the some ideal. Because of this, the Victory Corps, uniting students in a nationwide program of sacrifice for victory, has taken as its emblem of serv- ice, the large, red V . It is this V worn on the left sleeve of our Notre Dame uniform, that serves as a constant reminder of our duty to God and country in the wor program. 30 Student Council officers copobly headed the ad- ministrotion of the Victory Corps in which, besidei general membership, two other divisions were oper to us: the Community Service Division and the Aii Service Division. General membership was granted to the student who were taking courses that furthered the we effort, who participated in a physical fitness pro gram, and who purchased a stipulated amount 0 war stomps each month. Community Service members completed one od ditionol project each six weeks. Such projects in cluded: explanation of the point ration system t buyers, completion of a Red Cross First Aid Course volunteer work for O.P.A. or the ration board. The Air Service Division, stressed a practice knowledge of physics in regard to aviation. 46 3? Serve with a smile is the motto of Helen Grill, Alice McNeil and Josephine LoPresti, active members of the Victory Corps, who are modeling the ensignio of community service, aeronautics and general membership.