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

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,, OFFICERS OF THE FATHERS' CLUB, D. Flanagan, F. Farrell, I. Shen-hy, ll. Slater, and A. Charbonneau, surround Brother Pakenhain at his desk. They are busy on plans to aid Power. ix at-ee A X J' DISCUSSING THE FINE POINTS of the Father and Son Dinner with liuriorecl guests ure C. Dunne, Dinner Chairman, Tiger'i jones, jack Butler, NI. Lee, and llon. jarnes Dt-lain-y. fl an ,zs . i I 1 I 5 44720 . if if nw . THE FATHERS' CLUB The Fathers' Club at Power has been re- juvenated during the past few years and has emerged as one of the most notable organizations in the school. Taking into consideration the fact that many of the students' fathers are engaged in occupa- tions which permit little time for evening activity, the effectiveness of this enthusi- astic body of men is highly creditable. The Club is bound to the proposition that there should exist a stronger alliance between father and son and that this bond is greatly nourished through the function- ing of a Fathers' Club. These gatherings of the Club held monthly, afford the students' fathers the opportunity of discussing with the faculty the progress and possible prob- lems of their sons. However, all is not work, for several times each year a Father and Son Night is held. During the night an occasion is offered to hear an evening of entertainment, followed by some appe- tizing refreshments. The culmination of the year's planning is realized in the annual feast, which is advertised under the title of The Annual Father and Son Dinnerf' When this year's affair was concluded, the only ones who harbored any regrets were those fathers of Seniors, who had attended their fourth and final dinner. Guided by our principal, Brother Alphonsus L. Pakenham, and ac- celerated by the enthusiasm of the mem- bers, the Fathers' Club will long be main- tained as one of the most influential and best attended school organization of Power. THE HEART OF THE MATTER is directly stated by the Honorable James J. Delaney of Queens County, at the Father and Son Dinner, in February. This was the third such affair held by the Fathers' Club of the Academy and, as usual, it was another successful affair.

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THE MOTHERS' CLUB Zealous, competent, and effective are three adjectives which, when speaking of the Motherls Club, are certainly not mislead- ing. The Mothers of the Power students have always demonstrated a most con- cerned attitude toward their sons' welfare as well as the progress of the School. To this end the Mothers united and formed the Mother's Club, which holds monthly meetings during which the ideas for the many social functions are ex- changed. One needs only to glance about the school to see the many improvements which have become realities through the concerted effort of those mothers in the Club. Without the pecuniary rewards of the many drives and card parties the gym- nasium would never have been erected. What with this year being the Twenty- fifth Anniversary of the Academy, an even more zealous effort has been exerted to in- sure the success of this year's gatherings. The goal of this yearls functions was the redecoration of the school's Chapel, which now, even more than before, is a great source of spiritual elevation. Despite the innumerable affairs engag- ing such a mammoth portion of Brother Al- phonsus Pakenhamls time, he has always graciously placed himself at the disposal of the Club when they were in need of the counsel of a man so capable as he. The Herculean task of arranging for the recep- tion for the parents of the new students, the Annual Communion Breakfast, and the climactic Card Party fell to the organiza- tion's capable officers, who are always on hand to contribute their help to Power. b--... if Y. SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT IS GIVEN TO THE MOTHERS' CLUB IN HOLY COMMUNION. OFFICERS OF THE MOTHERS' CLUB are Mcsdamcs L. Tc-soricro, E. Farrell, H. Smith, I. Toth, 88 and P. Charbonneau. This organization is moderated by Brother Alphonsus L. Pakenham. l A SPIRITUAL DISCOURSE is given by Father McDonald during t',e C. .. lkfust,

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