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

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19 THE PIO ITE 25 WINDOWS. iVindows, the watching, silent windows ever looki11g out upon the world but never speaking, are of interest to the man who delights in the knowledge, beauty and power of all things abstract. iVindows are an aid to mankind because one can look through to the outside world and enjoy nature to its fullest eXtent'and look forward, the direction in which one should always look. iVindows disclose the outside world, all its beauty, light, darkness, happiness and grief. lt lets the sunshine in and is opened lest, the airy fragrance of the blossoms and the merry song of the bird on wing escape. And in winter, when this delight is absent, nature with a busy pen- cil draws designs of ferns and flowers, fine sprays of pines, oak-leaves, acorns and fantastic vines, which do remind us of the coming sunnner with its twittering birds, who fiit upon the outer sill singing to the inmates. And again it reminds us of the spring, when blossoms waftcd against the pane drop to the sill there to remain and spend the fragrant odors of their per- fumery. Of spring, which is soon to come like the light of blessedness upon the face of a hallowed saint, which shines from another world. iVindews: You are the glass with mys- tic powers, unrivaled majesty who will some day call back to earth, when hoary winter boards the train for other shores. April, in its prime. the bower of loveli- ness, and every window shall be opened to receive your guest-the fair bearer of the messages that summer sends. iiiindows! Do we actually appreciate themf? Yes, in a fashion, insofar as they appease our curiosity. Do we ever stop to thank God for the benefits derived from them or ever consider them as a necessary adjunct to the home? lf win- dows could speak what a story they would tell! XVhat, in reality are windows? ln the broader sense, they are our mind, our in- tellect. As our eyes are the windows of our souls, so do windows constitute the principal means by which our cognizance of the outside world is obtained. Are we satiated with their beneficence? We are ever looking and seeing, yet we do not observe. Intelligent observation is a worthy teacher. VVc may observe the good or the had in the outside, why then do we not encompass in our minds, the stars, rather than the mud? Observe that which will inspire deeper thought. In looking at two objects, observe the better of the two and recognize those qualities in it which are most appealing and delightful to the human mind. -Francis R. Soike CLASS WILL. iVe, the Seniors of 1925, being qualified physically and intellectually, hereby be- queath, give and devise to the Juniors the following: The dignified appellation of Seniors, The painstaking p1'ofessors, whom we. their proteges, most heartily thank. The new dormitory and classroom with all their furnishings and conveniences. The gymnasium, which we hope will be displaced with us. The playwright and enactment supremacy for which we earnestly strove. The honorable offices of prefect and captain which we will vacate. Our seats in the study-hall which are haunted by wisdom, and our pews in the Chapel which are surrounded by virtue. The conservatory of music with its many Baby Grands and f'Wurlitzers which we kept in good tune. The campus and tennis courts which developed our physical prowess. Lastly the famous structure known as Pio Nono High School, with its hallowed halls which will echo and reecho our footsteps and our calls we bequeath to all its future inhabitants, hoping they will add glory and fame to its reputation. In witness whereof, the class of 1925 to this, our will, set our seal and signature. L. M. S. 24

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19 THE PIO NONI'1'E 25 Any man who has the good will and interest in l1is own soul to spend three days at a place where a retreat is in progress can make a retreat. Retreats should be made by 1nen wl1o have trou- bles and worries to bear, for which they need consolation, by men who are so deep in the affairs of this world that they for- get the hereafter, by the men who wish to know more about their religion and make it a more vital element in their lives. In short, retreats should be made by eve1'y man who has an immortal soul a11d wishes to make sure of saving it. A retreat meansxintensive training for life. lt can only be appreciated by mak- ing it yourself. The fruits of a retreat are felt by those who have 111ade retreats. The sayings of some retreatants are: 'tThe days I have spent in retreat were the happiest of my whole life. The man who told me about retreats did me the greatest favor I ever received from a friend. I feel, the retreat is the best possible form of a vacation. I return to my work with IICYV e11e1'gy of body and soul. The meditations, the instructions, the atmosphere of thoughtful rest, the genial comradeship, all combined make A MOTHER. The sweetest gift that God gives to the children of men is a mother. Her gentle hands mould the soul of youth to all that is best and noblest. Her presence in the world is a concrete expression of the tre- mendous love of God for man and like ttha. love, the love of a mother, follows man from his crib to the very gates of heaven. There are three mothers in this World and eternity. The first is the mother that bears youth in her gentle arms and turns his eyes toward God. The second is the Heavenly Mother Whose eldest son is Christ Jesus Our Lord and wnose younger children are those men whom His blood has redeemed. The third is she, whom a thou- sand sons love to call Alma Mater. In the care ot' all, rests the fate of youth. All 'three follow with loving hearts and hands in his path-way from Eternity to Etern- ity. To all three he owes a debt beyond possibility of payment, a love that must be as deep as the boundless love that dwells in their hearts. fPageant of Youth, Loyola University, those three days the most precious of my Cl- - . whole life-H ncago, Illinois., -Henry VViza Submitted by Francis R. Soike The Literary and Debating Society. The Doctor Salzman Literary and Debating Society has progressed remarkably since Christmas. The results of its enthusiasm in the beginning was manifested in the Class Plays, Elocution Contests a11d predominately in the 'tSeal of Confssionf' a five- aet play directed by the president of the society-Professor Victor Kozina. Fr. Clark introduced the playlet in third and fourth year English classes. As a result both the Seniors and Juniors presented a one-act drama, Thursday, March 19. These plays, Betty Ann, by the Seniors and the Lucky Playwright, by the Juni- ors, were written and enacted by the members of each class. On Tuesday, April 7th, the Sophomores also displayed their dramatic ability by presenting Vietory for Virtue, a three-act play. The faculty was immensely pleased with these plays and encouraged such activit-ies in the future. In theSenior Elocution Contest first prize was awarded to Francis Soike,'25, second to Henry YViza, '25, and third to Matt Laviolette, '26. The Junior winners were as follows: Edward Zanuzoski first, Jos. Siebold second and Edward Ver Halen third. The society reached its high water mark at the Seal of Confession. This drama was presented by the Pio None Dramatic Club. This was the greatest accomplishment at Pio None in dramatic activities. It was given with great success in the evenings of April 23, 25, and 26. IVc foresee a bright dramatic year at Pio None in l926. . 23 .

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an 9 HE PIO NO I'1'E 2 fffsfss U milf? X f X i !- N T I iv? 'Xi ' 4 1- A V 1 7 .M-, .2 oh m , A U ,, ,, 1 X , 1 ,U,',yZf , ' - ' '5 L,r,,f't'p,.?- ' . - U . Q -HJ E cr- - do LC-EFUJQ i- if 9 V 4 1 5 www fww rome, -W 1 5 if i f 5, 112 5 Mme? Z , W f ,ff ,- f , ff , y ff ,,.a::Q--111---'H On Monday evening, Nov. 2-ith, the an- nual boniire was held in honor of the successful football team of '2-L. The stu- dents grouped about the tire and sang, after which Father Mason called on mem- bers of the team to give short impromptu speeches. Cigars were passed around and undoubtedly everybody enjoyed them- selves. The evening of Nov. 25th found our football squad seated around the banquet tables ready to do their share to what was set' beI'ore them. Fr. Clark and Fr. Mason were sponsors of this fest and we were honored infhaving present our worthy eoaeh, Mr. Ervin YVendt. Prof. Gramann's song box furnished the mu.-ic and ex- temporaneous speaking was in order. Fr. Clark acted as toastmaster. Cigars being the final course the banqueters smoked and chatted until the final curtain was rung down. Nov. 26th was a free day. Many of the students took advantage of this occasion to go home and to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with their parents. Nov. 27th the students returned seem- ingly none the worse for the ,Thanksgiv- ing repast. On the Feast of the Immaculate Con- ception Dee. 8th High Mass Was sung at 8 :00 o'eloek by Fr. Clark. The entire stu- dent body reeeiyed Communion in honor of the Mother of God and about ninety names were added to the membership of Lhe Blessed Yirgin's Sodality, the annual reception taking place on that day. Fr. Felsecker of St. Aemelian's Orphanage delivered the sermon, which was a most inspiring a11d beautiful one. On Saturday evening Dec. 20th a Christmas program was given, Prof. Ko- zina directing. This was done for the ben- etit of the students before leaving for home, and it proved' a great success. Among the many names which appeared on the program are those 11oted for their versatility, having again volunteered to do their bit. Those taking part were: The Hlee Club, Violin Ensemble, Messrs. Gi- guerre, LaViolette, Conners, Schumacker. Soike, LeBreek, Betzler, Huemmer, New- comb, Yerllalen, Taylor, Neidermeyer. Dec. 21st, immediately after breakfast, the majority of the students left for home to spend the Christmas holidays. Jan. 5th at 7:00 p. ni. the students re- turned :from the long-awaited Christmas vacation. Each and all had a story to re- late and everybody was interested in what Santa Claus had brought the other fellow. Everybody in full vigor is ready to start the New Year. Jan. Tth classes were resumed and con- tinued until 12 o, clock. Being TVednes- day, the afternoon was consequently free and many of the students spent the after- noon in re-arranging their things and dusting off their books, Jan. 19th being Holy Family Day, the patronal feast of the school, was a free day. High Mass was sung at 9:00 a. m. by Msgr. Traudt, Fr. Bonk acting as dea- con, Fr. Hurst sub-deacon and Fr. Brust 25