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

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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

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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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Sgtfpta -W f ,swf V s.MmifB- T asa and I'm just about O.K.- Everybody says it, and what everybody says must be true. A Gentleman and a scholar-to say nothing of being an athlete. SIMON CHRIST, ,27. My arrival on terra Firma meant a favor to all mankind. Although I am rather diminutive in size, I have brains under my curly hair, blonde in color, and there is fire in my eyes, gray in color and mild-looking. I am one of the brightest boys in school-when I am at schoolg but I think that all work and no play makes me a dull boy -consequently, I give some of my time to this art. My ambition is to be an all-around champion of sports, but I probably will have to be content with being the world's greatest cartoonist. Funny are the ways of Fate, aren't they? My accomplishments in every field have become a by-word, so much so- that it almost appears uncanny. So do not be surprised when you hear of that Hwonder' from good old Lourdes. You see, I work to succeed, and from present indications, I WILL. Firm of purpose and of thought. . FRANCIS PFIESTER, ,27. VVriting an autobiography is a very difficult undertakingg at any rate, it is for me. Nevertheless, I'll make an attempt at it. I am a pleasant, ambitious young lady of medium stature, dark hair, and complexion that needs no cosmetics to im- prove it. I have been told I have many and excellent qualities in my makeup, but the one which all admire and marvel at is my wonderful capacity for work. I never shirk a duty, however small, and am always ready to take advantage of every opportunity which will assist me along the rugged pathway of knowledge. It is to this indomitable determination to forge ahead that I ascribe my success in all things, as my class record will bear ample witness. My life motto is: Joy is man's needg let us smile for the sake of it. This be our creed: Life must be what we make of it. BERNICE PLANTE, i27. I was born in the month of obedience and pietyg that's the reason I am so pious and obedient. They say all good things come in small parcels-but don't believe it. just look at me and you'll realize that it is the very reverse. As to my appearance, I refer you to my picture in the foregoing pages. You will notice that my hair is naturally cur-straight-to my misfortune. I have sky-blue eyes, charming dimples, and a complexion envied by my classmates. When I entered Lourdes High School a few years ago as a little green Fresh- man, I coveted the honor I now possess-of being a dignified Senior at the end of my high school career. I dislike enjoyments of any kind and would much rather enjoy my leisure moments reading Shakespeare. I play only classical music-fj azz is abhorrent to me, as is dancing likewise. I have visions of myself acting as private secretary to some prominent per- sonage-how could it be otherwise, since I have won the Amateur Typist Loving Cup. They conquer who believe they can. HELEN REDMAN, ,27. YY -df? 094 g fgfbat- Q AP,-'F -5. ,Q ts. .gui ,,.-slay 0 ug, qt-sg s i , Ax - ' Pag?37