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

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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

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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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.-,--1-- Om' Ill M . W January 22-The Freshies niade another attempt at a hike. They were more successful this time. The juniors had a sleigh ride too. January 24-The boarders attended the Amateur January 25- Musical Club Meeting. Jealous pangs and desperation Fury, frantic indignation: Depths of pain and heights of joy For the fair disdainful Maid - -whose grades surpass our own. January 26-The niotnent is at hand. lfxanis are knocking at our door. The smart girls were told that they were exempt. Tsn't it a shame to be a dullard? January 28-The calm after the storm! lt's january month end, and the boarders leave for home. So do the report cards. XYill both be welcome? January 31-The Seniors have one consolation. They won't have to take june hnals-maybe. February 1-Reception Day. There were eighteen to receive the habit. XVC were proud and happy to number among them four from Class 'Z6: Mary Margaret Kern-Sister M. Manesg Emma XYhite-Sister Annaclare: Mary Conlin-Sister M. Margueriteg Rose Doyle-Sister M. Celeste. February 5-NVill you ever forget how we cleaned the Senior lDorn1? Froni now on we're going to take off our bed covers just like Class '26 did. February 7- No, that's too sinallg try it on this linger. The others will be smaller than these. Oh! well, I'll take size six. The Seniors have ordered their rings. February 8-.-X comedy. f'The Girls, given by the Second t'onunercial un- covered inueh hidden talent and showed us another side to business life. February 9-Demonstration of l.iquid Air was given by llrof. Rugg and Ruth lieely. Ruth played her part nobly and dropped things exactly when the l'rof. requested. XYC were all quite proud of her but jealous when she was given the result of the experiment to sainpleg viz., ice-cream. February 10- connnent for we February 12- patriotic to have lasses-had their 1 February 14-' February 15- horns. Marg's b February 16-' but O-h! M-yi February 17- Seniors practised February 20- time. Mr. Czerwonky's recital at eight o'elock. He needs no other could not forget hiin. l,incoln's Birthday and Saturday tool It seems nlueh more great days fall on school days. The First group of Seniors-brave vieture taken. A new camera has been ordered. The day before the party. Help! The balloons are falling out. Now, we've lost those usy again. The party is tonight. ' The sixteenth follows the hfteeuth. Didn't we have a good time, Hark! A whisper! The B. B. tournament! No wonder the at the of C.'s. Practice makes Perfect. Another class out for a hike. Tt's the lfirst Connnercial this February 21-The eight o'cloelc typists enjoyed their period today. At. 10:-15 they were confronted with a questionnaire which resulted in another delightful period at 3:30. February 22-Attorney Logan IJ. Giflin spoke to us at 2:30. He asked us what two birthdays we were celebrating today. Of course it's George VV2lSlllllg'lUl1iS and well, we thought he must surely have reference to Bernice l'3o0lin's. The Senior boarders celebrated the great event of the day by attending Faust February 23-Mr. Donavan, a pianist from our neighboring city, Decatur, gave a recital. February 24-XYC were given a rare treat by Miss Catherine Quinn, one of our own Alumnae. who sang for us. :mired