Pio Nono High School - Pio Nonite Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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19 THE PIO ITE THE CLASS OF 1925. Dear Class of 1925: In a few short days your dream of happily ending your high school career shall be realized. This is the event for which you have longed, for which you have hoped and struggled and prayed, this is the prospect that now cheers and animates. And in keeping with such a grand occasion it is my privilege to accord you a well-earned tribute. Dear Class ot' 11925. vou are soon to suc- cessfully complete a campaign otf tour years standing. Your banner: are now tri- umphantly flung high in the air as you stand before the conquered city. 'l'he gates are open betore you, the battle is won and the spoils are yours. The honor that is bestowed on you and the praise that is given you as graduates is in no sense a tormal or necessary cere- mony. lt is sincere and well meant: it is given you because you have worked for it. You did not 'tall by the wayside, you were not conquered, but you burdens niantully, stood straight and prevailed over bore your erect and the opposi- UTHE BOYS t'ontrary to the usual trend ol' an appre- ciation or tribute to persons worthy of such a singular honor, this little sketch is ot' the more critical type and involves no conscious exag'g'erations or supertieial boasts. The school year is on its last lapg the white tape is betore a select tewg and be- yond looms l uturity. With the balmy days ot June comes graduation. At Pio None fourteen eager hearts await the stirring' moment of diploma distribution- the moment when a certificate of long per- sistent labor shall be their reward. Is the Class of '25 worthy of the approving seal ot' Pio None, the seal ot' all that is manly and intelligent'I To the boys of yesterday-we of '24-- the atlirmative is the only possible an- tion. Be yours the palm of victory, be yours the laurels and yours the praise. Yet in the elation of success, be mind- tul ot the institution that honored you, be grateful to the teachers who inspired you, who encouraged you, who took you by the hand when you sometimes faltered,--who led you on the road ot' victory. Bc thoughtful of the t'riends who loved you and who made your school life pleasant and worth ivhileg be remembered of all those who had your interest at heart and who i11 some way or other contributed to your success. Lastly when the great event you now contemplate is but a memory, do not for- get that your Alma Mater needs you then as you needed her bet'ore. Return to her sometime, like a good son and say to hz: that you wish her well-just as now Wnen you depart trom her she bids you God- speed-and wishes you happiness and Suc- cess and flood lluek. -XVilliam Henderson. Class 1923 OF '25. swci. During' our three years of close contact we have always found the boys to be real boys, good sportsmen, loyal friends and obedient students. Both in the classroom and upon the campus they have upheld the Pio Nono ideals. YVhat more 1'0llltllllS to be said? XVith extended hand we welcome them into the field ot? lite and greet them as brother Alumni, knowing that thru 8. con- tinued usaee ot' the three essentials of success-capacity, opportunity and appli- cation-their fondest purposes will ma- terialize and thus perpetuate the name of Pio Nono. To the Boys ot' 1925ltl -Edward M. Lawler Class 192-L 4

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19 'rum P10 NUNI'1'Ey Q5 AN INVITATION. Dear Alumnus: Again we hear the bell in the tower ringing as you reeall in the well SPCl1ll days otf learning at your dear old Alma Mater, Pio Nono. The bell is calling you to harken to this invitation of the faculty and students to spend the Annual Alumni Day with them on J une 14, 1925. Elaborate preparations are being made so that those who make this their first pil- g'l'llllHg'0 will never miss another one and t.ho,e who have been with us in years past are ever looking forward to the day when old elassmates are gatliered together and renew l'riendships moulded while they attended Pio Nono. Don't forget the date. Bring your wives, your sweethearts and everybody you rare to, but most important ot' all, bring' yourself. Gather with us this spirit that the Alumni Association is' trying to perfect and we know that you will not forget and will eall it, after it is all over, one ot' the most enjoyable days you have had in a long time. The only way we can make it a sueeess is by turning out in numbers, and I am hoping' that l may have the pleasure ol' seeing' all ot' you there on this eventful day. F. J. Amaun-1911. The tar-ulty and students olf Pio Nono join in bidding you welcome to your Alma Mater on .lune 14, Alumni Day. lVe will do everything in our power to make the day pleasant and memorable. PROGRAM FOR ALUMNI DAY, JUNE 14. ot' Pio Nono. Bl'll2lki.ZlSI for Graduates. Dinner. Baseball Game. Alumni Vs. Pio Nono Regulars. flftltl A. Al. 12:00 M. 2410 P. Nl. lifltl P. lil. Association. t'at'eteria Lnneh. Commeneement ldxereises. 5:3311 P. M. 8:00 P. M. Program for the Evening. l. Pleafant Moinents. .. ..................... ... . Pio Nono Glee Club 2. Salutatory . . ......... ..... . . 3. Yoeal Solo .. 4. Oration Fldueation, Greatest Fnetor in Civilization 5. Deelamation. . . ........ . . ......................... . . . . Oddidat 6. Largro ....... ......... . ............ . Violin Ensemble 7. Award ot' Diplomas and Distribution of P11-niimns. S. Valedietory .. .. . fl. B2lt1f'2ll2llll'Clilit' . . ..... . .. High Mass. Sermon to Graduates by Rev. Jos. J. Pierron, former rector Meeting' ol' Alumni Association. Heeeption of Graduates into Alumni .. Adam Geihel Henry Wiza . . . . .Edward Betzler Richard Stollenwerk Y 7 .. .Franeis Soike ...G. F. Haendel . .Conrad Cook .....lTenry V. Kane Member oi' State Bar Assn. IU. Band. .. .... 3

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19 PHE PIO NONI'1'E 25 A LAMBERT M. STRACHOTA. .Com.-Classical Class president, House Prefect '24- '25, Pre- teet '23-'24, Football '22, '23, Captain '24, Baseball Captain '25, Basketball '24, Varsity '25, Blessed Virgin Sodality, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Holy Name Society, Dramatic Club, Senior Club. From Macbeth: There 's no art to find the mind's construction in the face and truly so, since Stroke's reserved, modest and humble appearance one could not perceive the good- ness and kindliness, the popularity and class spirit which he possesses. It is needless to spend our words in would be absurd to qualities, as they are be said is that his is that as a student at lege we expect that which he has left us, will be justified in his later career. emptfy praise since it untold Lambert's good all good. All that need a sterling character and some University or Col- the impressions with ,ItJSl'll'l'I M. YVINTEH. .Commercial-Classieal Football '23, '24, Baseball '2-L, '25, Debat- ing Society, Blessed Virgin Sodality, Holy Name Society, St. Vincent de Paul Society, tllee Club, Senior Clubytllass Play '25, Ura- matie l'lub, Pool Champ '23. On their own merits modest men are dumb. Mum, as we call him, is a staunch, even- tempered, modest and eou1't,ious young man whom we are honored to call a Senior. lle has been the sehool's indefatigable center on the grridiron, Napoleonic pitcher on the base- ball field, and cue artist supreme. Mum po-sesses that spirit ot animation which is ealled pep and which distinguishes him as being one of the most popular mefnbers ot' the class. lVe expect great aeeomplishrnents ol' von. Joe. CONRAD V. COOK ...,............ Classical ,Football '2J3.'24.: Basketball '23, '2-l-, Cap- tain '253 Baseball '23, '2-L '25: Blessed Vir- gin Sodality, Holy Name Society, St. Vincent de Paul Society. Glee Club, Choir, Class Play '25, Debating Society, Senior Club, Prefer-t '24- '25, Business Manager. A proper man as one shall see in a sum- mer 's day. ' '-Shakespeare. You can judge by the list of activities under Connie's name that he was the Napoleon of our class. In baseball he is fair, in football grood, in basketball excellent. But better still was Connie in his studies. He wisely in- fluenced many class decisions. His outstand- ing characteristics are loyalty, conscientious- ness, and wit.