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

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I '1ixi6?Z6 41'- '?5 5' Q . - ,er On the 14th day of November, 1909, I made my appearance for the first time in this vale of tears. I am a tall dignified young man. I have flashing blue eyes and curly hair which I part in the middle. In many respects I am, of course, very much like my fellow-companions, but as people have noted, I am good-natured, kind, brave and strong. I entered school at the age of five years and as the years sped on I proved to be the best scholar in school. Really, I have spent so very much time preparing my daily lessons for years past that I do not know what I shall ever be able to do with myself when school days are over and I have no studying to do. I never go to shows or places of amusement, because I feel so bashful-I dislike to move for fear I should do something wrong. The quotation which is best fitted for my state of life is: It is not what a man does that exalts him But what man would do. FREDERICK PELTIER, ,27. I was born on a sunny morning in the month of April. My advent into this world seemed to fill all with joy and happiness. Being the youngest in the family I feel much like the little girl in the story. Betsy Understoodf' Everyone in the family took it upon himself to warn, guide. pity, correct, and so forth. One told me that I ate and slept too much, while another told me that I needed a tonic be- cause I looked so delicate. Everyone admires my curly blonde hair which forms ringlets about my head. I have grown up graceful and queenlike, and people say that Mrs. Vernon Castle has reasons to fear for l1er fame, for if I should care to appear in public I would be a dangerous competitor. As fame and publicity, however, have no attractions for me, the great star is comparatively secure in her position. In school I am al- ways taken up with my books, especially my Latin--I just love to translate Latin into English. Literature like virtue is its own reward. LUCILLE GORMAN, 327. Here I am, last again, of course. Well, friends, I was evidently pondering over this autobiography. I generally meditate for some time upon a subject be- fore I display my ability. My intellect, as you may know, is for the deeper prob- lems of life. There is nothing I enjoy more than to solve or to apply my mind on subjects such as Physics, Latin, and Trigonometry. Regarding my personal appearance, I have coal black hair with a nice wave, as the girls say. I have blue eyes, a small face, very small hands and feet and am about six feet tall. I am noted for my rare ability in oratory. I love school and would not know what to do if I did not have plenty of' schoolwork. I hate to go to shows or attend other functions of gaiety. I am a great athleteg so great, in- deed, that the manager cannot schedule competition games if I play. My extraor- dinary talents have raised me far above the rest of men. Opportunity is the cream of time. JOHN DORAN, '27. As the weather forbids outdoor labor and sports, I shall endeavor to spend my leisure moments in writing my autobiography. To begin, I took up my abode on this earth about a decade and seven years VX , A. Q g ' . rglix- QQ' f-5 , A5 .5' if'i7U5!', Qstfiii Y' I -If U Page 35

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04111 - - V M. -., if Q ' . 'xxx'- pnrsw.-.s- rs'f 48 : - It must have been a sweet breath of life that was breathed into this body of seventeen years ago, for'sweetness has grown to be a part of my very being. I am not the frivolous, fickle sort of person that is so very common today. I love music-I could sit for hours and hours and hours playing classical se- lections. I see nothing whatever in Jazz and find little delight in dancing. Then, too, I'd much rather sit before a fireplace and read poetry. It appeals strongly to my nature, yes, I love it. Sweetness is likewise manifest in my features. My eyes are as blue as the bluest skies and they twinkle like stars at night. My mouth is like a red rose whose petals are lined with snow. The very sunbeams seem to linger above this little head of ringlets. One poet has sung: And O, how lovely light and fragrance Mingle in the life within! O, how fondly do they nestle Round the soul that knows no sin. RUTH LAVOY, ,27. Well-well done! X'VOlldCI'S never cease! Our class has been called upon to write their autobiographies-a tremendous work, indeed. As this is my first at- tempt at writing about myself, I do not think it will be perfect. But, then, consid- ering the subject it cannot help being nearly so. Please do not think that I am conceited, because I am not. I am a tall and robust young man-most people consider me handsome. My attractive personality and winning manners have caused me to be very popular. Being rather reticent and shy, I refrain from all kinds of sports, especially basket- ball. I see no use for me to waste time at these things, but rather spend my leisure moments unraveling some difficulties in trigonometry or digging down into the depths of scientific research. 'fMy life is gentle and the elements so mixed in me that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, 'This is a man.' A good pilot is not known when the sea is calm andthe weather fair. JOSEPH LAUERMAN, '27. Injustice! Injustice! Oh, how numerous are the crimes of injustice com- mitted in this world. The greatest one, I believe, is the outrageous imposition of asking me to write my autobiography in such a limited space. 'Twould take vol- umes to contain the history of my life. However, Nothing is difficult to the willing mind. To begin with, I was born in the rainy month of April in the year IQIO. Mother Earth must have performed some great deed to receive such a reward as I was to her. My stature is short and stuntedg I have light curly hair and an angelic face. I feel certain that should I put on a pair of wings I could fly. My disposition is mild and kindg I am exceptionally br-ight andwittyg as to my oratorical gifts- well, I certainly am able to show Daniel Webster up. It is a good thing Caruso died rather than meet his conqueror during lifetime. Time, paper, pens and ink are limited, so I shall not endeavor to write more. Suffice to say-I am as perfect a lad as a painter could portray or a writer imagine. A man may say too much even on the best of subjects. ARTHUR PLANTE, ,27. VX , . va ' - .5--sq ,U -x ,, at .iiikfiltvu as-, at-sig? - - Pa.g9'8Ii Q WU

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WHT a .- ' cf. 7 -3- . e.,4Kn ago in the midst of a great snowstorm. In spite of the unfavorable weather I have grown to be quite a giant. A girl of today, I stand before my classmates, towering above them-a lover of all activities and exceedingly fond of schoolwork. My rare abilities in public speaking have been discovered and now I often make my appearance on the school stage. My eyes are blue like the skyg my hair is golden like the sun-bath colors which clash with my complexion when I am called upon to speak before our class. f'Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast -I am a lover of music and sure- ly some day my name will become famous through my skill as an artist. At pres- ent, however, I excel in the study of English. In fact, I am a Miss Shakespeare. Nothing is diliicult to a willing mind. EUNICE BYRNS, ,27. Mother Earth was blessed, indeed, when I made my first appearance here on a very cold day in January, 1909. Being the first child of the family, I was nat- urally received with much rejoicing. I had large blue eyes, beautiful golden locks that tumbled about my tiny head in ringlets. As I advanced in years my hair changed to a dark brown, although I retained the curls and sparkling blue eyes. I am not a girl that likes to stay at home and read inspirational books, but on the contrary, I am constantly Hitting about, always stepping on someone's toes. I love dancing, tennis, parties, and other sports. My friends tell me that I should settle down and prepare for the future, but I quite disagree with them. You may think me frivolous, but what would this wide world of great think- ers do without a spice of life and laughter? Better not be at all than not be noble. DOROTHY DORAN, ,27. It was a beautiful autumnal day in September, 1909, when this important per- sonage came to earth. People tell me that even the sun shone brighter on that memorable day. As time went on I waxed strong and beautiful. I am now quite slender and tall. My hair is a beautiful auburn and my eyes are of a charming brown. I am a lady in every sense of the word. I possess high veracity, a deli- cate sense of honor, and refined habits, together with a mischievous character. I love to spend my leisure moments in studying and reading over and over Dante's Divina Commediaf' In the wreck of noble lives Something immortal still survives. FLORENCE MCCRORY, ,27. W'hen I appeared upon the scene it could be said of me, Thy gifts are need- less, thou dost bring a treasure in thyself. Still I brought both-the gifts and myself to gladden this sad world. I need no recommendation-just to know me is enough for anyone. Popular ?-Naturally. I can talk more and say more than any member of the class--I ought to be president. I cannot decide which study in school I like best or in which I excel most, but I feel sure that whatever trade or profession in later life I will grace by my presence-I will be a flaming success. I am short and heavily built-just made for prize-fighting-and, by the way, I am the leader in all sports, especially basketball and football. My work is above par- X13 in Q. Y on ip ' C Q 50- 'Nl f , , AH .1-:els-.'91'0 6'-IL-, Q,-aww' A 9 :- . A, e - S -J . t Q .yi