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

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I . Vtzgffqs f The writing of this description of myself and my activities was the hardest task I ever attempted g but then I never shirk a duty because it is hard. I gladdened this earth with my coming in the month of roses, june, IQIO. I have lustrous brown, Mary Pickford curls, two adorable dimples, and eyes like two large violets. I am the personification of pep and fun and always believe in minding my own business. I lead in all my studies and I know there is a valuable position as bookkeeper awaiting me. My motto is: Pluck and not Luck wins success. INIARION LIPTACK, ,27. I made my first appearance in this vast domain on a bright and clear morning in july. I must have come like a benediction. God blessed me with sky-blue eyes, light auburn hair, and a fair complexion. I am a genial, good-natured young lady, displaying talents in abundance and maintaining a praiseworthy record throughout my school career. They say I am a shark in typewritingg I suppose, because I'm continually winning awards in this art. My motto, Good order is the fundation of all good things, is but a reflection of my character. I pass for what I am worth. V ery idle is all curiosity concerning other people's estimate of myself. VVhat greater monument can I leave behind me than a good life, a sterling charac- ter, a cheerful disposition? Briefly, in Cicero's words: True glory takes roots and even spreads. CATHERINE CROXVLEY, ,27. This assignment of writing an autobiography is not at all to my liking, since I am of a reticent and bashful disposition. But what can't be cured, must be en- dured, can be applied in my case. I am a tall, slender maiden with golden locks and bright blue eyesg my complexion-well-well-it's of a very delicate hue 5 I'd rather dispense with speaking about its charms. As for faults, I have not manyg I've a jolly word for every one, thus I have become a cherished flower in the gar- den of our class. I am a lover of music-not jazz-no! I despise it! I love the studies that do not require much thinking, because I may not exert my brain power too much. To sum up all my personal attractions, I am as lovely as a flower. Take it or leave it. A person finds no sweeter voice in the world than that which chants his praises. LUCILLE WEILER, i27. Down in a green and shady bed A modest violet grew: Its stalk was bent, it hung its heads, As if to hide from view. And yet it was a lovely Bower, Its colors bright and fair! It might have graced a rosy bower, Instead of hiding there. Thus briefly the autobiography of a modest little maiden, five-foot-six in stature, weight only I3O pounds g brown hair and brown eyes--as for her complex- ion-well-if freckles were dollars, she'd be worth millions-such a generous sprinkling of them. In her quest for knowledge this timid little violet has, never- theless, been eminently successful. Efiicient in every study, especially shorthand and commercial law, she will 'ere long become a prominent court reporter. A humble little violet- MARGARET O,CONNELL, ,27. ' -es. Q-'Nr qs: g- evtuxj 5 wg... -N Q! S67 'I are mslv. 0 MP. stag' A1522-I n 3 . Page 38

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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

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Cteaffg, . 'I 9' . , ? L , , I -uswzf. sn iff' aB- QQ My appearance in this unappreciative world took place when The gentian's bluest fringes Are curling in the sung In dusty pods the milkweed Its hidden silk has' spun. and forsooth, Dame Nature, whilst tinting the various leaves with beautiful colors, let her brush glide over me-and thus I stand with beautiful auburn hair, hanging down in graceful curls upon my back. Accomplished and possessed of brilliant talents, after having sipped long and deep at the fountain of knowledge, I look forward to a pleasant future. Shorthand, with its mysteries, has always had great attractions for me, and I believe that it will be the stepping-stone to success for me. Add to this my marked ability in vocal music, my good will and geniality, and I have before me a splendid career. Q Everything that we learn is a mastery of ditliculties 5 and the mastery of g ourselves helps to the mastery of others? CARROLL RUSSELL, ,27. My arrival in this world caused rejoicing, because I was created for God's glory. I am five-feet-tive, have dark brown curly hair and large brown eyes. The secret of my million-dollar smile is the fact that I am always happy. I believe that life has many roses and that we may enjoy their sweet perfume without look- ing for the thorns. Getting on in life, you know, is like getting through the sub- way-you must hold your ground and push hard. Although I believe in charm striking the sight, yet still more do I believe in merit winning the soul. My motto was, is and always will be, A laugh is worth a thousand groans in any market. If I were a saint I should be more afraid of Hattery than anything else, but since I am not one I risk this description of myself. Bon adieu! ETH EL BUTLER, ,27. God sent the birds and sunshine To gladden all the worldg He sent the foliage and flowers In radiance unfurledg He sent the summer stars and rnoon The pearly dewdrops sweet, And then he sent this maiden here To make it all complete. Thus did I come into this world, October, IQOQ, bringing sunshine into a pret- ty vine-covered cottage in the country. Country life, with its sweet delights, made childhood days a sweet remembrance. With due honors I passed from the little red schoolhouse to Lourdes High in Marinette. I have been told that I have a sunny disposition and a charming way of mak- ing friends and that a sweet face betokens a sweet, amiable temper. This may be true, but I am what I am. As to my appearance, I am a brunette, brown hair and eyes, fair complexion that needs no cosmetics to enhance it. I am of medium stature, and am the happy possessor of the golden, never-wear-off smile. I-Iere's hoping that this little de- scription may meet with your approval. EVA IJESJARLAISA. ,27. VX 'lg - - A - - sl-Q-.5 5 Sis?-1f'iif 7'05L'. s-ssiwf is if U U Pag?3IJF I