Our Lady of Lourdes High School - Knight Yearbook (Marinette, WI)

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,f THEY CONQUER WHO CONQUER THEMSELVES Courage, fortitude, and unselfishness are some of the qualities that usually distinguish the hero or heroine. Mythology, history, fiction abound with exam- ples of heroism, which not only awaken admiration and enthusiasm but also the desire for emulation. There is no need, however, of seeking models in the pages of ancient history, for the Middle Ages with their deeds of valor and chivalry when knighthood was in fiower, and our own modern times, the late world war have heroes to present in countless numbers. The ideal heroism is that practiced in the daily round of duty. It needs no special time or place, as Emerson says: Times of heroism are generally times of terror, but the day never shines in which this element may not work. . .who so is heroic will always find crises to try his edge. Every day brings its opportunities for achieving great things by doing the little things and dropping the thought of self. The sufferer, on his bed of pain, who hides his tortures beneath a smile to save his loved ones from anxiety, is, in reality, as heroic as the brave knights of old, as the brave general on the battle- field, a Caesar, or a Washington. The self-sacrificing mother, who patiently and cheerfully bears the burdens of life, possesses the same heroic qualities that dis- tinguished many noble women in history. The person who gives up a life-long vice, or who conquers an evil passion, requires as much courage as did the hero of the Middle Ages at the burning stake or in the arena. The man who faces privation and daily self-renunciation for duty's sake actually shows the same heroic qualities that urged a Richard, the Lionhearted, in the age of chivalry, to face the perils of land and sea. The heroine who bravely bears the hourly annoyances of domestic toil, pov- erty, and sickness with a cheerful resignationg the teacher who amid discourage- ments and difficulties labors perseveringly in the training of youthg the nurse who in spite of fatigue tenderly cares for the sick, is, each in her field, another joan of Arc, a Florence Nightingale, or a Mary Stuart of heroic fame. The grandest heroism, and that which embodies all others, is the heroism of the Cross. Its achievements are seldom noted, its deeds and devotions rarely told. What unseen, yet heroic qualities, make up the life of hundreds who have given their health and life to the service of suffering mankind, not for the sake of ap- plause or gain, but for the glory of God! Behold the myriads who labor day after day in the classroom instructing youth and bearing heroically with its thoughtless conduct, a heavy cross, perchance, but ever suggestive that in this sign they shall conquer. Now, to make the heart capable of heroic greatness, the idea of sacrifice must be instilled into it early, for the daily instances of self-denial in home-life train the mind for acts of heroism in later life. Self-control, from morning till night, each day and every day, means heroic effort. To perform a disagreeable duty, when inclination calls the other way, is to make heroic effort. In other words, control in the big game of life, where decision and courage are needed, is learned only by the daily practice of restraint in small things. How appropriate our class motto, He conquers, who conquers himself. BERNICE PLANTE and HELEN REDMAN, 727. VN It - 0 X ' ' 5 . ' , 'N N an .T-50163 0 --9, e-saw' 31 1.3 Pay? so

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WEE . . , Q ,, W Q, ., ,J g. I - '1ill!6?Ye'Q-E'. '!7 Q B ' CLASS PROPHECY It was June I, 1950-the Senior Class Day at Lourdes. All the members of the class were to be present at an historical exhibition in the afternoon. All had been requested to contribute some relic of the past in the form of old records or time-worn documents, and poor Daniel Meyers, the third, was still rummaging in old trunks for his share of the contribution, but his efforts seemed futile. Sud- denly his eyes rested on an old safe that had been removed from his father's of- fice. Without further ado he ransacked the discarded safe, and, to his unbounded delight drew out a bulky volume or manuscript, yellow with age, entitled REC- ORD OF THE CLASS OF IQ27. Ah, just the thing, cried Danny, why it must be father's graduating class-and now I'll have a relic worth while. An- ticipating a treat, Dan rushed down the stairs with a whoop and a yell-all fire and excitement C just a chip of the old blockj, eager to begin the perusal of these precious pages of ancient history. Locking himself in his den, to be undisturbed, Dan the third hastily scanned the first page, which read as follows: VVe, the Class of 1927, aware of the great sorrow we are about to inflict on our school by our departure, do hereby pledge ourselves to a class reunion in the year of Our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty- seven, at which time we shall record our respective achievements and affairs. We affix our seal and pledge to this earnest declaration of purpose on this Ioth day of june, IQ27.,, RECORD OF CLASS OF 1927-written on the evening of the reunion, June 23, 1937: FRED PELTIER is now the chief radio announcer for station VVGN, Chicago Tribune. ARTHUR PLANTE holds a prominent position in the U. S. Marines. He re- sides in this city, but is absent at present for the season's maneuvers. He likes the open spaces. QSO do the birdsj. CARROLL RUSSELL has made her fame in the Metropolitan Grand Opera. C They say she is a second Mary Gardenj. JOHN DORAN is chief editor of the Hollywood Timesf' putting out a paper which is second to none in the western part of our country. He is assisted by SIMON CHRIST who is one of the stars of the screen. CNow, who would have believed that of Sim ?j FRANCIS PFIESTER., the celebrated Chicago cartoonist, is at present touring Europe, where he will remain for several months. We suppose all know that he has an art studio in Venice, too. DANIEL MEYERS fwell, if that isn't my dad! j is holding fiery debates with the leading politicians at Washington. He has taken the place of our golden- mouthed' Daniel Webster, at the same time filling the ofiice as ambassador to England. HELEN REDMAN is conducting a chain of Modern Style Shops in New York, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and San Francisco and offering the fashions of the hour direct from Paris and the Orient. fHelen always did love beautiful clothesj. LUCILLE WEILER has supreme charge of the waiters and waitresses in the VN 15 I. 9 in 1 ,sig 5 ' fs, M 9 '51 3'Sf6sil 'U5L'. Qsigws ss v z'-A A -i Page 81