Sacred Heart Griffin High School - Dominicus Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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Ninety f-f'X, '-K A X EZZWN 'N Wig! October 21-A great Troupe! There was a traveling magician, a doctor, per- forming miraculous operations, sprites of Spring though 'twas autumn, not to mention the thrilling horse race staged in our auditorium. This was the cast of the Athletic Vaudeville. October 23-In Memoriam: Reverend Father Hickey passed to his reward today. This sad message brought sorrow to the hearts of those who knew him, for to know him was to revere him. May God in His mercy, give eternal rest to his soul, and may his noble life ever be an inspiration to us. October 26-lX!arg's busy, something is up? Of course,-the appointing of Committees, the decorations and all-the big Hallowe'en party is tomorrow. h October 27-VVith witches, clowns, hoboes, and ballet dancers as partners, we round our way to the Auditorium. Skeleton faces greeted us. It didn't take us long to become acquainted, and when we did we missed no part in the fun. October 28-Another Senior victory-but the Freshmen know what they are doing. The score was 19-2. just wait until the Freshies attain the exalted seat of Seniors, perhaps they'll win, too. October 29AMonth end at last! The boarders departed for home. and Ah! what blessed solitude, November 1- All Saints' Day. How we dread free days, but after much persuasion, we accepted. November 4E Beanie had a birthday, and a birthday at S. H. A, means ice cream and cake and dancing. We are glad 'fBeanie is getting so old. November 5-J'Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and Agnes just had to come back. Ag NVhalen from Class '26 is here. November 6-Another homesick member of '26, Frances VVhelan, peeped in. November 8-VVe stepped over the line. School was dismissed at 4 o'clock. Talking in ranks doesn't pay. November 9-Music calls-The Marine Band CThe President's Ownj is i11 town and we can't resist. School closed at 2:45. November 10?We are still the same old Seniors. The Freshmen were dealt another defeat. November 11-Armistice Day! We displayed our patriotism by a free day. November 12-Is the total number of bones in the body 206 or 208? Miss Miller's first hygiene class is in progress. November 17-What visions of sleigh-rides, snow fights, skating parties and hikes loomed before our minds! November 18-Splash! Splash! The tears are streaming down our faces. Five of our teachers left this afternoon for Champaign. After carrying their bags to the taxi and bidding them a fond farewell, we shut ourselves up to weep. 'vVhy is there such a thing as institute? November 23-Do belladonnas appear over night? Bernadine Gorey made her first appearance in the Main Hall at 4:30. VVe see Broadway in the distance. - November 24- Can't you taste turkey already? just a peep at the valise lined corridor will tell that vacation is nigh. November 29 Cat noonb-Bang! Bang! sounded the fire alarm as we all rushed toward the doors seeking safety. Doors were locked after us. VVhat's the idea? just a desire on the part of the Sisters to give us some fresh air. VVe are glad they didg we enjoyed it. December 2-Freshie classroom was bombarded by Senior teacher and class, only to see Freshie teacher and class retreat to the Southeast corner of the room. The Seniors were unwilling to be accused of being Slackers in the HPropagation of Faith drive. After a stormy session, the Freshies evaporated, while the Seniors marched out carrying the prize and wearing a satisfied smile. December 3-The Freshie prize was a real surprise: Father Sloan favored us by reciting Robert of Sicily. December 8-UNot climbing, but on top, that's the way we spent part of the day. We know what Springfield looks like from the top of the Capitol. December 9- VVhere'd you get the cute apron? Take a chance on a doll? XVhy all the commotion? Can't you guess? The bazaar opened today. Eight

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A fe .'7f? U , 1-. 5 fs ttyl CUB CALENDAR August 31-Trucks, transfers, and yellows: weepy Freshies, wise Sophomores. hopeful juniors, dignified Seniors, all in grand jumble! It is registration day. September 1-The wheels of school grind slowly, but they grind. Even the new girls and the Freshies smile through their tears. September 3-The old girls tried in vain to keep the new girls entertained. lt was work. XYhen asked to take part in a game, the Misses Fisher and liurtle added to the labor by responding, VVe don't want to, or t'VVe don't have to. V September 6-Labor Day! t'All hail to the laborer! It means a free day. - September 74A Senior of honorable mention received an uncalled for repri- mand fro111 a mere Freshman. Vllhen very courteously asked her name by Miss Devlin, the now well known Agnes Latchney retorted. ul won't tell. Agnes was called to account. September 9iRah! Rah! Seniors. Vacation inactivity had in no way dimin- ished the Seniors' ability to play basketball. They swamped the juniors, 24-ll. September 15-Oh! Hold my hand!l 'XYhere do they take you? Don't be scared. The new boarders expanding their eyebrows and trying to look courage- ous felt their way into the Auditorium for the dreaded initiation. September 164Desperate officers called the A. A. to the Auditorium to arouse their buried Pep Optional membership was agreed upon at this first meeting. September 20- All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. ,luniors and Seniors struggle again for victory. Three cheers for the victorious Seniors! September 22-The Sophs took their turn in the attempt to bring the Seniors from their pedestal as real basketball players. They fought fruitlessly. Another Senior victory! September 28+Don't tell anyone, but the boosting spirit is lagging in Athletics. The officers of the Association assembled to seek a remedy. September 291A pep meeting of the Sophomores was a result of the meeting on September 28. September 30-The Age of Miracles is not yet passed. Margaret Monaghan appeared on fllllt' for shorthand at S o'clock. October 1-Klang! Clang! False alarm! It's just a Fire Drill. October 4s- lt never rains but it pours. The proverb proved true during the first week of October. October 6+Fight, Teams! Fight! The Juniors and Sophs are displaying their stored up energy in a basketball game. In vain, they fought to change a tied score. -l--l. October 8- There was moaning.and gnashing of teeth. Raving boarders, disappointed parents and a contented faculty greeted us. The executives formulated zt new rule. No one was to go home except on month-ends. Irate parents re- turned to a lonely domicile without the loving daughter. October 11-XN'e have turned to a new contest other than basketball. It's Latin this time. The Conquerors vs. Cardinals. The Conquerers conquered, 13-4. The best of the Sophomore and Junior teams were combined to defeat the Seniors. lt was a struggle for the survival of the fittestf' but the Seniors are still Hon top. October 12-tlolumhus Day and Mrs. Haskell came hand in hand, Mrs. Haskell was a novelty to the new girls, but she was the same warm friend to the old. October 13g l'ut away your gum. Come to the Senior Debate. The rousing ouestion, Resolved, that prize-fighting should be legalized in Springfield, caused over much enthusiasm on both sides. Despite the hery argument and violent ges- tures of the affirmative side, the judges decided that we must curb our desire for pugilistic sports. October 18- Variety is the spice of life. lt's just another basketball game, but there are two new teams this time. The Freshmen and First Commercial fought for supremacy. The Commercial took defeat like they were centurions in the game,- but where did the Freshmen get their forwards? Ninety-Sefven

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li-1 f-fi., I -A AWN! ' az.. w December 16-VVe have a new relative. Always our menu will have an Uncle Billy salad and raw vegetables. Uncle Billy was here at 3:10. December 20-Sopranos, Altos, Contraltos and Neutral Voices rose sweetly in the air beneath the Nun's windows. It was the annual serenade. The Faculty IS glad itls only annual. December 21-Reindeer hoofs on house top clatterg jolly old Santa' out in a sputter: elevator shaft is all a-rattle: Freshies dance with Christmas joy. The lfreshies aren't the only ones overjoyed. All are in a trance. VVho ever said there wasn't a Santa? December 22-Still the party spirit runs rampant. Mental Telepathy is won- derful: for 9:30 brought the announcement that school would be closed until January -I. The message needed no repetition. 'tMerry Christmas, everybody. January 4-Once more, we are back at our dear S. H. A. Vacation days are glorious, but duty demands that now we apply ourselvesito the tasks awaiting us. Marie Marty and Mary Louise Eby of Class '26 visited us. V January 5-Upon hearing this exclamation: A pearl! Here it is, girls, the Seniors thought 1927 gave promise of being a lucky year. The Biology period became a real treasure hunt. January 6-Halt! It's just Stop Thief at the K. of C. Auditorium. January 7-Memorial day for all boarders. Silence reigned supreme for ten minutes during the last meal of the day. The phenomena was caused by a feeling of joy and amazement. Helen Smith and Muffins had their hair cut. January 10-Father Lynch pleaded his cause for the Catholic Medical Societyf' January 12- 2-4-6-8 XVhat do we appreciate? C-o-o-p-e-r-a-t-1-o-n Pep meeting for the Annual. Sign pledges! I'ay your money! l-2-3-4 3-2-1-4 XVho for? XYhat for? VVho ya gonna yell for? Dominicus! January 13-Snow-snowisnow. Two forts were built in the morning. Am- munition was prepared and war declared between The O'Malley family and the UThree ,lofly Consumptivesf' Both sides put up a noble fight and both sides were slaughtered. January 14-Br-r-but it's cold. The coldest day of the year hut not too cold to keep the Seniors in. VVrapped in extra coats and sweaters and armed with sleds, Seniors hiked to the Country Club. January 15-The Seniors are all nursing frozen fingers and toes. The Freshies tried to walk in their elder's footsteps but found them too big. You can guess the rest. January 17- Isnt that great? Oh! I'm so anxious. These exclamations answered Miss Miller's announcement of the hiking club. The reward was that some of our weak, forlorn comrades even looked interested. Yea! Miss Miller. January 18-We were delighted to have Frances NN'halen and Inez VVhedon back again. They brought back memories of bygone but not forgotten days. January 19-The Seniors represented the S. H. A. at the Catholic Industrial Meet at the K. C. Auditorium. A trip to I.incoln's tomb was included in the pro- gram. Activities didn't end at the K. Cfs. VVhen we arrived at S. H. A. we found our sleigh waiting for ns. January 20-In the Assembly the Seniors reported on the Catholic Industrial Meet. January 21-Commercial I.aw and French at last period? .-Xre you sure? How come? Sh! Sh!-Ca secret! Sr. Ill. and Sr. XV. were tardy!! As a result, they left for Chicago at midnight. Ninr? ty-Ning