Power Memorial Academy - Power Yearbook (New York, NY)

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RETREAT... Religious Reiuvenation Through the weeded undergrowth of Monroe Retreat House to the star lined ceiling of the Paulist church, Power's ad- vancing cohorts marched on the well trodden path of spir- itual fortitude. Armored in steeled spiritualism bestowed upon them by the Fathers T. Reynolds and R. Walsh in the urban field of combat, and by Father English, SJ., in the wilds of upper New York State, these champions of Catho- licity for three days aleviated themselves of their temporal concerns, which will serve them so well during the many struggles against temptation they will engage in over the coming year. Seeping their minds and souls in the spiritual elixir of divine rejuvenation, these weary warriors were both satis- fied in their desire to comprehend new lore and in receiving greater incentive of dedication to their eternal purpose. Be- fore their eyes and ears were revealed all the pomps and snares of Satan, the Master of Plutonic Disaster, in his garb of sin and scandal. The triduum of lectures, masses and Christys reception in the Eucharist embedded in the hearts of faithful Powermen the fervent and consuming ambition to be one for and one with Our Divine Lord and Master. Completing the tournament of jousting with the Devil, the Power contingent, refreshed and re-enforced, once again embarked into the outer world to continue their fortuitous endeavours. Before doing so, however, they knelt in solemn Benediction before their Lord and Master, Jesus Christ. IN A FERVENT STREAM POWERMEN RECEIVE THEIR LORD AND MASTER fi. Xi . E X 5. . K ..-. 4-40' O w iq' I I STRAINS OF THE TANTUM ERGO FLOW THROUGH GYM DURING BENEDICTION AS STUDENTS ADORE GOD ON ANNUAL RETREAT

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SUPREME EFFORTS BRING ACCLAIM T0 POWER Whenever the name of Power is mentioned the fine standing in the academic world and the excellent athletic achievements of the Academy are recalled to one's mind. However, while these two are cer- tainly salient, they are not the only fields in which Power men have known achievement. Over the quarter of a decade of the schoolls existence the enthusiasm for many extra-curricular activities has been tremendous. The adjective tremendous is by no means an editorial exaggeration, for the number of activities in which the students have participated is some- thing very short of phenomenal. The Purple and Gold, the school newspaper of Power, inaugurated with its beginning in 1933, a whole host of extra- curricular activities. The first yearbook was issued two years later in 1935. Then, after a four year lapse. the Power Glee Club came into existence in 1939. The organization is still functioning and do- ing so with such success that it has been the winner of several City Competitions. The year 1940 saw the inauguration of many activities the harmonia club. the stamp club. chemistry club and the League of the Sacred Heart. In the next year, 1941, the lrish club was formed as well as the dramatic club which performed at the social functions of the school. The Shutterbufs enthusiasm was given an outlet when the Kodak club was begun. The Power Band was assembled in 1941 and has consistently proved its worth as a melodious aggregation in stiff competition. To further the religious fervor of the students, the Sodality of Our Lady was introduced to Power in 1944. This same year the school set up a Pub- licity Club. which had its main function in the task of keeping everyone well informed of the many school sports and activities. Y. Fox represented Power in the finals of the Hearst Oratorical Con- test: thus he brought distinction to himself and to the school. During the year 1946, the first Power Retreats were organized. The enclosed retreat for seniors was preached by the Jesuits, and the schoolls re- treat was conducted by the Paulists, at St. Paulls Church. The Dance Committee was formed in 1946 and has provided Power with the most successful dances in the City. It was in this year that the Purple and Gold first started to receive recognition as a first rate newspaper publication. Late in the forties the parents of the students organized formal meetings and planned various functions. In 1953, Power made a clean sweep of the debate contests at Iona College. Each year since, THE POVVER has attained high honors in the Columbia Scholas- tic Press Association's Publication Awards. Also in 1951 and 1953, the National Scholastic Press Asso- ciation gave Power's Yearbook the rating of ALL- AMERICAN. Power has always been first among all secondary schools by winning distinctions in what ever school activity the pupils were engaged.

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