Saint Alphonsus High School - Arrow Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1926 volume:

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D. Bishop Auxiliary of Detroit 3Fnmimr The J lemh ers of St. Aljfhonsus High School present the first publication of “The Alphonsonian with the hope that it may meet with the hearty ap- proval of all who have made our school a reality. The Seniors of nineteen hundred, twenty six and their helpers, the Students of St. Alphonsus School, extend thanks to their pastor, teachers and friends who are furthering this cause. MONSIGNORE JOHN S. MIES Our Former Pastor and Priestly Guide whose zeal and efficiency opened the way for the splendid development of our school. Our Former Beloved Pastor, whose kindly advice and friendly counsel endeared him to all. REVEREND ANTHONY J. BUECHSENMAN REV. JOHN A. KLICH Our Beloved Pastor uJrtbutF tn iFathrr iKljrii With this our First publication of “THE ALPHONSONIAN” We offer a grateful tribute of praise to our beloved pastor for service rendered in building TEMPLES OF CHARACTER FOR GOD AND FOR COUNTRY To the Faculty and Students of St. Alnhonsus School Father Klich has been a kind friend and a dearly beloved shepherd. A priest beloved by his people and highly endowed with a spirit of sacrifice. O Priest of God, ’neath the arch of years How grand, how glorious thy life appears. Memory points to that hallowed past, Where the tender seeds that thy hand has cast Have struck deep root in the well tilled soil To reward thy zeal, to restore thy toil. How well, how nobly you’ve done your part With steadfast will and with kindly heart, With tender love and the ardent zeal, That a priest of God alone can feel. REV. GEORGE CAIRNS Second Assistant REVEREND JOSEPH S. SCHRAMM First Assistant St. Joseph's Academy This institution is situated on one of the most favored sites in the vicinity of Adrian, Michigan. It has enjoyed the blessing' of progress to an unusual degree. It is a comparatively young- institution founded about twenty-five years ago. An humble band of four Sisters, who came from New York to brave the hardships and privations of pioneer mission work in the wilds of the West, settled in northern Michigan, where for a num- ber of years they performed their work of charity and self sacrifice. A little later they extended their labors to the southern part of the state, where, in the town of Adrian about sixty miles from the city of Detroit they opened the present Academy. The Reverend Mother Camilla was placed in charge and the influence of her holy zeal, her undaunted courage and energy were pronounced from the beginning. The order of Saint Dominic is primarily a teaching order, and the Reverend Mother, followed the traditions and the spirit of the Order, carried on the work of these pioneer Sisters—the education of the young. A novitiate was soon after established and thus was formed the nucleus not only of a thriving' relig- ious community but also an institution of learning, which is now attended by more than four hundred young ladies from all parts of the United States. The grounds, embracing sixty acres, afford ample opportunity for all kinds of athletic games, while the healthful location of the Academy with its well tilled farms, teeming orchards, and beautiful gardens, make it an ideal spot for school girls. Sribulr tn iUnthrr fHaru Aiuutstinr Uhtfhrr (Srnrral nf tlir S'tatpra af Snmuttr It was most fitting that Mother Augustine should be chosen almost unanimously the successor of Mother Camilla, as Mother General of the Dominican Sisters of the Saint Joseph Province. Mother Augustine is eminently fitted by nature and by grace for her tremendous privilege and the corresponding responsibility of guiding the Sisters of our Order in this province. The outstanding qualities of Mother Augustine are her staunch faith, her abiding hope and her ardent love for all that pertains to the honor and glory of God and the salvation of souls. Years of experience at St. Joseoh’s Academy made her thoroughly familiar with all the details of the religious life. Hundreds of students were benefitted by her instruc- tion, and hundreds of Sisters were edified by her humility and her child- like obedience. Her devotion to the Rosary'is well known and to it we attribute many of the blessings, spiritual and temporal that have come to St. Joseph’s Academy and to the Missions. As Novice Mistress she won the love of those under her care, and as Mother General she is reverenced by all her willing subjects and by all who are privileged to know her well. Picture an uninhabited wilderness with a few log dwellings along various Indian trails. Such sparse settlements was the beginning of St. Alphonsus parish in 1842. These early settlers were so few that being unable to erect a church at that time, their private humble abodes were used by the Redemptorist Fathers of Detroit, who came out at various intervals and said Mass. In 1852 the Catholics cf this district, known as Greenfield, were gathered together under Rev. Albert Schaeffer, C. SS. R., Rector of the Redemptorist Fathers, then in charge of St. Mary’s church. The work was intrusted to a member of the community, Father Ernest Glaunach, who came to Detroit in 1851. There being no church at that time in this locality,The Esper family gladly gave up their home for the celebration of Mass and the most august Sacrifice was offered first on Whit-Sunday |at which the parish- ioners devoutly assisted. A portion of the home was converted into a sanctuary and a sacristy as well as other sacred tribunals were provided. God blessed this fam- ily abundantly for the charity and generosity in giving up the home so willingly for the service of the Divine Master. Plans for building a1 church were soon made and on the ninth Sun- day after Pentecost, in 1852, the corner stone of the church was laid. On Oct. 10, 1852, a new' church in honor of St. Alphonsus was dedicated by Bishop LeFevre. Father Glaunach labored so zealously for his par- ishoners that when he died, Oct. 19, 1852, the people of Greenfield, who loved him dearly, requested that his body be buried in their'church. This request, however, could not be granted for many reasons. After Father Glaunach’s death the work was canned on by Father DeDyche, who officiated every other Sunday. The debt, w-hich was in- curred in building was soon wiped away. Until 1854 the Redemptorist Fathers remained in charge after which services were conducted by Father F. X. Roth until 1856. To celebrate the1 Jubilee declared by the Holy Father in 1855, a mission was given at St. Alphonsus. Shortly after the name of this district was changed to Springwells. For the following two years the parish was again in charge of the Redemptorist Fathers. From 1858 to 1860 services were conducted bv Father Macicejewski. During this time a parochial residence was erect- ed. For one year the Redemptorist Fathers again presided, after which Father Charles Chambelle was placed in charge, until 1873. The pres- ent church edifice was begun by Father George Godez in, 1873 and com- pleted under his supervision one year later. After the death of Father Godez, the Capuchin Fathers conducted the services until June 10, 1897, at which time Bishop John S. Foley appointed, as rector of this ’parish, Father A. J. Buechsenman under whom the Golden Jubilee of the Church was celebrated in October, 1902. In 1904 the present rectory was built. Rev. Monsignore J. Mies succeeded Rev. A. J. Buechsenman in 1920. At this time the city began to grow very rapidly. Monsignore Mies found a vast field of endeavoi . Our present pastor, Rev. John Klich, succeeded Monsignore Mies in 1923. This parish will soon reach the century mark, being already in the eighty-fourth year. Four years after the beginning of this parish, in 1846, a little log school house was built on a farm just across from the present side of the church. In this rude structure school was taught until 1862 when the old school which still stands was erected. This school was presided ever by male teachers until 1881, when the Sisters of St. Agnes were ap- pointed as teachers. In 1897 these Sisters were replaced by the present Sisters of St. Dominic. In 1921 the present school facing Calhoune Ave- nue was built and a High School begun. The year 1926 sees the comple- tion of this school with a cost approximately of $200,000.00, and the first graduating class of S. A. H. I A beautiful convent to accommodate twenty-four Sisters was built in 1924. RUTH HORGER, ’26 ST. ALPHONSUS CONVENT Our Teachers As the close cf school and Commencement draw near we are again reminded of the kind and faithful guidance of our teachers during the past year, and all that they have done to make our schools rank among the first of the diocese. To them and all, who have taught us, we extend our heartfent gratitude with the wish that cur Lord may shower upon them His choicest graces and blessings. Likewise do we remember cur former teachers, for what a good mother means to a child’s heart in the home—a good teacher means to a child’s mind in the school. It is during our school days that one’s character is determined and were it not for our! teachers, who lead us in the way of righteousness, what then, would our future be? Our success in life depends upon what we are taught at school. All her teachings are not taken from the text book. She also guides her pupils’ thoughts to beautiful aspirations and worthy ambitions. “What doth it prefit a man, if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul?” is a ouesticn which often comes to our minds. Here we are taught not only temporal but spiritual things as well. We are taught hew to make our way in the world and how to reach the goal for which we were created. This is the reason why we owe such a great debt of gratitude to them and which we would gladly repay did we but know now. However, I feel sure, it is not material payment to which they look forward, but that we live our lives in accordance with their wishes. No one is more deserving of honor and gratitude than the ncble women who devote their lives to developing the minds of the future generations. LAVINA EICHNER, ’27. Tribute To Our Alma Mater Alma Mater, clearly reverenced, .■ Crown thy children’s work today Fruit of twelve long years of labor, i Fondly at thy feet we lay. '• Swift these years have fled, each bringing Nearer to the goal we sought, Each impressing deeper, deeper, Precious lessons thou hast taught. How to choose ’mid good and evil, Which was gold and which was dross, How to weigh the world’s allurements ’Neath the shadow of the Cross. Arms of truth and faith and justice, Thou hast placed within our hand, Proudly bidding us to use them For the welfare of our land. If : I' J Love of God and love of country, This, thy constant care and aim. Self must stand aside, when either Would our utmost homage claim. All that’s good and sweet and holy In our lives, we trace to thee; Now we come for one last blessing, Listen to our earnest plea. St. Alphonsus! through the future, That dear name will cheer, inspire, Guarding us from all that’s evil, Leading on tqf high desire. Mother, now before thee kneeling, -pledge we faith and loyalty, Naught of pain or shame or sorrow Will thy children bring to thee. •..Alrna Mater, we shall struggle '•• All thy fair hopes to fulfill, But4-Q dear aVid tender Mother— JLe:L $?Hprayers be with us still. VIOLA HORGER, ’26 (CmttrnlB OUR PARISH SCHOOL CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS WIT AND HUMOR Editor-in-Chief .... Ruth Horger Assistant Editor ... Josephine Horger Poetry ..... Viola Horger ASSOCIATE EDITORS Senior.................................Leo Bloink Junior ...... Mary Horger Sophmore ..... Genevieve Esper Freshman ..... Dolores Horger HISTORIANS 1926 Viola Horger 1927 .Mary Horger 1928 - Bernice Cameron 1929 Dolores Horger ARTISTS Benedict Henn, Leo Esper Class Will We, the first graduates of St. Alphonsus School, are 'about to pass from the High School ranks, from the near presence of our!dear Pastor, Father Klich, and the kind Sisters, our ever faithful friends, and our younger school mates. Although we are now 'known, we will soon be j forgotten, hence we wish to leave with this dear school 'tokens that will bring back memories of us. Therefore, we, the Senior Class of St. Alphonsus School of the year Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Six of the City of Fordson, in'the County of Wayne and the State of Michigan, being of sound mind 'and memory, do make, publish and declare this ot be cur Last Will and Testament. First. We will and direct that we be taken care of in old age. Second. We will devise and bequeath to Reverend Father Klich our love and gratitude for the favors he has ever bestowed on us. Third. We will devise and bequeath to both 'Father Cairns and Father Schramm our appreciation for their deep interest in our behalf. Fourth. We will, devise and 'bequeath to our dear Sisters our re- gret for the trouble we have caused .them. Fifth. We will, devise and bequeath to our school mates our re- sponsibility and desks at|the rear of the room. Sixth. Leo Bloink will bequeath to the Juniors his Ford to run errands. Seventh. Ruth Horger will bequeath to the Sophomores her desk in the front of the room. Eighth. Josephine Horger will bequeath to the Sophomores her desk in the front of the room. Ninth. Viola Horger will bequeath to the Freshies her Ceasar book with all extra volumes containing Latin. Having thus disposed of our estate our only request is that it will be so carefully used that it may be carried on to our posterity. Lastly, we hereby revoke all former wills made by us at any: time. In witness whereof, we have here unto set our hands and seal this Twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hun- dred and Twenty-six. LEO BLOINK, JOSEPHINE HORGER, VIOLA HORGER, RUTH HORGER VIOLA HORGER, ’26 LEO EDWARD BLOINK “First friend he cas; best friend he is: All times will trj him true.” Vice President ’26 Assistant Editor ’25 Class Reporter ’26 JOSEPHINE MARY HORGER “Joined wit.h her faith is virtue And with virtue—knowledge.” Editor-in-Chief ’24, ’25 Assistant Editor ’26 President Literary Club ’26 Treasurer ’26 Seniors CLASS PATRON OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CLASS COLORS ORCHID and HONEY-DEW CLASS FLOWER YELLOW ROSE CLASS MOTTO NON SCHOLAE, SED VITAE DISCIMUS Greetings Although we have often witnessed the passing of classes frdm year to year and listened to their words and sighs of regret, it is hiot until today that we realize that graduation is not all joy, but that it also has its pangs of regret and sorrow. The bitterest is the thought that never again shall we enter this building as students of St. Alphonsus School. As we take up our various works in the world, we shall find that the training wte have received, the friendships we have formed and the habits we have acquired will be our greatest help, for: For these gifts so priceless we are endebted to the good sisters and priests wl o have spent their time and energy in our behalf, and to our deal- parents who have made our education possible and who have urged us on at times of discouragement and trial. We shall now be able to show our appreciation by living out every letter of our class motto, “We learn n,ot only lor school but for life,” and by taking as our model and guide the Blessed Virgin Mary. And we go forth, after one backward glance, courageously and cheer- fully, for Theodore Roosevelt said, “The life of duty is not the life of mere ease or of mere pleasure, it is the kind of lifeiwhich makes the great man just as it makes a great nation.” Time is with material filled, Our todays and yesterdays, Are the blocks with which we build.' JOSEPHINE HORGER, ’26. Our Pastor Reverend Father Klich—what a wealth of meaning, of memories, does this name hold for the class of 1926. It is fitting that we, who have benefitted so much from his work should voice our appreciation of the many kindnesses bestowed upon us during the past years, which have so quickly flowed into the Stream of Life. One remembers him distilling comfort and happiness like the dews of heaven. His cheerful conversation, the comprehensivness of his mind, the pure love of God and Church, which animates him and his untiring zeal and devotion to duty—all these remain an abiding memory. Tho theme of his life as a priest of God has been to produce in his personal conduct the complete and perfect expression of God’s will. His kindly counsels to strengthen our faltering steps shall ever be cherished in our memories to spur us on to nobler actions. And thus it is—keeping in mind the wholesome influence of his character, resting always on the firm support of sound principles—that we respect and revere him and express our belief in the ideals that he defends and has struggled to implant in us. We owe a debt to him. We can pay that debt; we can express our gratitude to him by living true to the ideals and principles he has held out to us. May God bless his labors and may he some day look at each as on through life we go and feel a just delight in all our gains. CLASS OF 1926 Senior Class History Everything in the world worthy of mention or consideration has a pedigree, even a class. We, the class of 1926, of S. A. H., have our pedigree and in the reve- lations of charactei that come to light from day to day it would be easy indeed to compile a magnificent Class-Tree. It was the eighth day of September, 1914, a calm, peaceful, autumnal day, radiant with the sunshine of hope, cheer and joyous promise that a little troop of merry children entered the portals of St. Alphonsus School to begin their school career. School conditions at Fordson were much different than now. The little red school house on the corner of Warren and Schaeffer Road is the place which bi’ings back many happy memories to all. Then the school was in charge of three Sisters of St. Dominic and the eight grades were divided into two rooms. This is where these happy Sisters began their school career. At that time most of the studies were pursued in the German tongue. The total enrollment was about fifty pupils. We trudged happily along during the first four years after which being promoted ot the fifth grade we occupied a class room on the second floor. Striving along with about eighteen pupils in our class we cherish many sweet memories of the dear old red school house days. By the time we reached the eighth grade it was found that the little school was much too small and other rooms were opened to accommodate the rapidly increasing enrollment. Our eighth grade year was the last one spent in the dear old school, but what a happy one it was. At the close of the year several of our classmates idropped out we are sorry to say, but our loyal four strove on and the following fall entered cur high school department. All fresh and ready in a large new school, slowly but firmly our little band started up the steep rocky path to reach its goal, “Commencement.’ With a class of about ten pupils we began our Freshman year. An interesting feature of that year was our system of class government. Court proceedings took place every Friday. How the gu’ilty one trembled when the judge pronounced a sentence against him before the class. During this year we as a class enjoyed an unusual treat ,in witnessing the production of Fabiola, which was presented at Detroit Opera House. Joyfully we entered the Sophomore year, although we are sorry to say our number had decreased to four. But with untiring courage these ’oyal four trudged on. We were a peppy crowd e’en though Geometry and Ceasar seemed hard to master. During this year we participated in a de- bate, Resolved, “That the Evil Effects of Moving Pictures far exceed the Good,” which resulted in a victory for the affirmative. Realizing “A little humor now and then is relished by the best of men,” we organized the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams. With hearts uplifted and courage undaunted, we finally reached the goal of “Jolly Juniors.” After the opening of the first semester we were cordially in 'itcd to attend the meeting of the Literary Club at Visitation School. We enjoyed this snlendid treat immensely. Earnestly we pursued our studies and eagerly followed our athletics. This year much excitement was created by the debate, Resolved, “The Mental Capacity of Woman is Equal to that of Man.” This happy year closed with the successful production of the comedy entitled “Just Plain Folks.” Autumn brought us the realization of all we had desired since Fresh- men days. The dearest dream, which had guided us through early High, even as a light in a tower guides a ship through fog and storm. Now we are Seniors. In the beginning we occupied with the Juniors a small and cheery room while we anxiously awaited the completion of our new high school department. We thank our dear Pastor, our parents and benefactors for our beau- tiful new class room as well as our well equipped Music, Commercial and Science rooms. Finally one day in early spring the glad tidings that our school had been placed on the accredited list of the University of Michigan was re- ceived. And how we rejoiced over this event. Then came the happy day when our class rings were blessed and pre- sented to us bv our kind pastor, Father Klich. Father’s encouraging words at the close of this ceremony will always be remembered. A few days later the High School Students entertained us at a delightful lunch- eon, after which we enjoyed a social hour. On May seventeenth our Class participated in a entertainment given in honor of Father Klich’s Name Day. Graduation Day is now near a thand, and we will enter upon various walks of life. We will be separated it is true, some may go on to college, some into business, but we will ever be united by the sacred tics of mem- ory which Ume unending, will not loosen. When mayhap the cares of the world will be melancholy and desire solace, then we shall once again see those dear faces we loved, and live again the events within the portals of dear old St. Alphonsus. VIOLA IIORGER, ’26 - (Smting The Students of St. Alphonsus School extend greetings to our beloved Pastor, whose kindly zeal and fatherly interest will always be cherished in our hearts, to the Sisters, who have inspired us with the truest ideals, to 'our loyal fellow students, whose co-operation and companionship have been a source of encouragement, to our parents, who have sacrificed so generously in enabling us to reach this goal, and to our noble friends and benefactors, who have so kindly and generously shown their appreciation of our efforts. Class Creed We, the members of the class of 1926, joyfully anticipate the glorious day when our Alma Mater will confer upon us her highest honors and send us forth with the seal of her approval. We look forth filled with hope, courage and faith, and we cannot fail, if we but hold fast to the truths in which we have been so well grounded at St. Alphonsus School, and which are conveyed in our Class Motto, “Non scholae, sed vitae discimus.” (We leam not for school, but for life.) May we continue in the pursuit of that education which is but begun and make the lives cf others through our influence more sacred. The end and aim of education is to develop each individual to the most complete maturity of all the powers of body and mind, and to fit one for the higher vocations of life. We pledge our loyalty to St. Alphonsus and shall be true to the ideals, which she has inculcated. LEO BLOINK, ’26 V isions It is to the gypsies we must go if we wish to peer into the future. So to the cave of the great Zingara I went. With aw,e I approached, wondering and asking myself if I would behold wonderous visions. But, lo, I had little time for visions or thoughts. For the great queen met me at the entrance. She quickly crossed my palms with silver and behold: I was standing on Woodward avenue before the Orchestra Hall. The streets were all illumined by the large electric sign which read “Ruth Horger.” She had just finished her study of music in Italy and making her debut, on the concert stage. She was playing “Impromptu” by Schu- bert, holding the audience in awe and breathless. Almost instantly I found myself in the office of the “Writer’s Digest” and there before the editor’s desk'stood one, whom I first took to be a stranger, but cn observing more closely I found to be my old class-mate, Viola Horger. Her first book of poems had just been published and was receiving the sincere congratulations of her adviser. A newspaper, which lay before me gave evidence of the place she had won in the hearts of her countrymen. Like a flash I was standing on the corner of Dearborn and Van Buren Avenues in Chicago. Glancing around a large sign met my gaze. In large letters, catching the eye of all passersby, was the word “Pharmacy.” After casting admiring glances over the structure, I entered. Struck with amazement I could do nothing but stand and stare, for before me stood the proprietor, who was no other than Leo Bloink. Without being allowed time to catch my breath I was again whisked away. This time I was taken to the Woodward Avenue Library. And' there sitting in the midst of all the great masterpieces of literature was Josephine Horger. She moved from one occunant to another assisting whenever she found some one in need of assistance. By the happy look of contentment on her face I could see that she had found her life’s work. JOSEPHINE HORGER, ’26 Loo ing Forward In days agone the high school graduate, standing for the last time within the weil loved portals of her Alma Mater, cast a lingering look along the flower-strewn pathways of her school life and in somewhat of a melancholy minor strain, bade farewtell to what she had often been told was the happiest period of her life. But to the youth of the twentieth century, marked by an indomitable spirit of industry, the rising sun, glori- fying with its radiance the eastern mountains and painting with golden brush the gates of morning, is more beautiful than that same orb when at eventide it sinks slowly into the saffron-tinted waves of the western ocean. So, vfe, the members of the class of 1926, mourn not with the poet “the tender grace of a day that is dead,” dead to opportunity, dead to further achievement, but turn our eyes in joyful hope to the dawning day with its infinite possibilities. Howtever sweet the retrospect, how- ever happy the memories, however sacred the association of the years that are gone, it is the future that must claim our attention. To assume any other attitude would be out of keeping both with the spirit of our time and of our locality. Four short years ago we stepped forth upon the satge to claim our eighth grade diplomas rejoicing exceedingly in the fact that we were pi'ivileged to make the first use of the Auditorium in the newly completed school I of which St. Alphonsus’ Parish was so justly proud. Tonight, favored children of a favored community, we assemble upon a larger stage, in a finer auditorium flanked by more spacious class rooms, wh le plainly visible through the dusky loveliness of this June evening are the gleaming home lights from dozens of the beautiful modern residences, which then existed only in the fond dreams of the present owners. Paved roads and ipicturesque boulevards with their myriads of electr c bulbs give a truly urban aspect to our erstwhile quiet hamlet; and the very atmosphere is vibrant with the unceasing revolution of the wheels of pro- gress. Small wonder, then, that we look forward with such a keen anticipa- tion to the things that are to come. Yet, the old adage, “That God made the country, but man made the city,” possesses mor ethan a grain of truth; and not a few there are who cast an apprehensive eye upon our inevitable tomorrow. Hence, it behooves us to make sure that as the great metropolis approaches nearer and nearer to us. it brings with it only the best that it has tc offer. Afar off must be left its ugly features, its greed for gold, its wicked and debasing amusements, its craze for sensation, its ignorance and its crime. Sad indeed, would be the change if the sturdy self respect, the fair virtue and solid piety that have ever characterized the people of St. Alphonsus must be sacrificed to this advancement in material prosperity. No, the most cherished spot for each of cur cittizens, young and old, must still be the glowing heart of home and the dear family ties, forged by a loving Creator, and must not be weakened by the allurements of that vain1 siren, Pleasure, who would keep us forever dancing to her empty music. Pre-eminent among the measures, (that must be taken to produce this happy result is the erection of a suitable abode for the Author of the temporal blessings, which have been bestowed upon us in such abundant measure, one which shall proclaim to all the world that Christ is not only the Head of each house, but the very Center of our community life. What a strange impression must be gathered by the traveler, who, passing casually through our little town contrasts our commodious and artistic dwellings with the humble structure, which for generations has taber- nacled the Living God. Eminently suitable for pioneer years and a fitting tribute to His eternal Kingship in days of poverty, it now presents an incongruous appearance amid its beautiful surroundings. Shall it be said of us that we are zealous in promoting every undertaking except that which relates to the one thing necessary. Rather let us take a special joy in planning the construction of a Church, which will be a credit to our sense of religion and a fitting shrine for our Eucharistic Lord. Let stately arch and a marble altar, softly tinted window and mellow light, all the beauty that architecture and sacred art can lend, bespeak the glow- ing devotion of our grateful hearts. Then and only then, may we expect a continuation of these favors from One who is never outdone in generosity. Second, only in importance to this, our first great duty, is the pre- paration on the part of our young people to fill the responsible positions, that must of necessity accompany this phenomenal growth in population. A few years more and in every block will be found the offices of profes- sional men and women, doctors, dentists, attorneys, social service work- ers, etc. What a shame it would be if the boys and girls of our parish should stand supinely by and permit strangers to usurp the positions which of right belong to them. What a reflection upon our intelligence, cur ambittion, our general character. To prevent such a catastrophe we must have each year an increasing number who will not be satisfied with merely graduating from high school but animated by a laudable desire to serve well their community, will push on to the colleges and universities which a kind fortune has placed within our easy reach. And here again, let us hope that the spiritual and the eternal will not be outweighed by the material and the temporal, but let us pray that from the truly Christian homes, which compose this parish there may be found i many who will choose the better part both in the ranks of the appointed of God and among the legions of consecrated teachers who assist and further their work for souls. Permeated with these ideals and striving toward these ends we shall be repaying in some measure the immense debt we owe to our kind Paster, the good Sisters and you, our own dear parents. Oft in the coming years shall we turn to seek advice and counsel from these three unfailing sources; for we go forth with no spirit of self-sufficiency, no haughty faith in our own endeavors but rather with the humble spirit of the Youth of Galilee, Who, though Himself Incarnate Wisdom, disdained for thirty years to be subject to His earthly guardians. Joining with you in every project for the good of our community and working hand in hand with you, shall we not soon be able to say, borrowing the meter of a fa,mous English poet. Our Fordson, fairest village of them all, Where sweet contentment crowns both great and small, Knowledge and virtue form the common lot, And vice and ignorance and sin are not. RUTH HORGER, ’26 Our Class In the world-wide sea of knowledge Sails a ship so small, but still It hopes some day to come forth With freights of handwork and skill. Through nights of storm in the sea foam. Out in the midst of the deep, It sails toward that goal undaunted With hope and courage to keep. Although there are only four sailors In this little crew you know— It glories in this old saying, “Not quantity but quality shows.” Away on this ocean of knowledge, It strives through the winds and waves. But in June it will be in the harbor, And there win due honor and praise. Now this little ship, which is sailing With her crew of four so syry Are the school and her four shining Seniors, Three cheers for dear S. A. S. High! True to her motto in struggle and strife, “We learn not for school but also for life;” Orchid and Honey Dew are her colors so dear, While yellow rose is her flower this graduating year. Being the first graduate� of S. A. S. High, We’ll show the whole world the value of “Try,” For one and all hope to succeed to the goal, Reflecting our success back to S. A. S. school. Farewell to our Pastor whom we love so dear! Farewell to our Sisters we cry! Farewell to our Freshies, Juniors, and Sophs! Farewell forever dear old S. A. S. High! VIOLA HORGER, ’26 Junior Class CLASS PATRON The Holy Angels CLASS MOTTO CLASS COLORS “Knowledge is Power” Silver, Blue and Peach CLASS FLOWER I Tea Rose Our Motto No man can think of pursuing any trade, no matter what it may be without including the use of his knowledge as the culiminating pait o his work. Could a man who is not a carpenter think of undertaking the task of building a house? And as for any trade, could one succeed with- out a thorough knowledge of the matter in hand? How can anyone be a success? This principle is conveyed in our class motto, Knowledge is power.” Education would be of no value if it did not make a man more efficient to himself and to others. Education presupposes a good degree of intelli- gence but it goes beyond that, for an efficient man is one who is capable of producing desired results, one whose works are effective. Considering this fac tit can be plainly seen why we seek an education. CLARA JUERGENS, ’27 CATHERINE MARGARET O’NEILL “The embodiment of virtue, in character, in manner, in style.” ' HELEN ROSE HORGER “An untiring worker toward a definite goal.” LEO PETER ESPEIl “His soul was like the glorious sun- A matchless heavenly light.” BENEDICT ANTHONY HENN “He is a man on whom we build an abso- lute trust.” i UsAcAAaca CLARA MARY JUERGENS “The secret of success lies in honest work.1 LAVINIA JULIA EICHNER “A beautiful behavior is the finest of fine arts.” FREDERICK E. HACKENBRUCH “A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” MARY ISABELLE HORGER “Thou hast encompassed us with a shield of thy loving kindness.” JOHN JOSEPH KARINSKI “Small of stature but great of heart. Junior Class History Life is a full blown year With all things in their season Thus in our school career Each change hath rhyme and reason The seasons come and go That we may see and know How well all life is planned. Spring is the time of all green and growing things, fresh and verdant in the newness to all life. What more fitting then, than that the Fresh- man in this time of his life should enter the High School career. The March winds and April showers are very necessary to the budding of the shoots of knowledge in the Freshman mind. And we, in our dewy inno- cence, received at this time the first pull of the plow in this spring of our career. There were twelve of us who became fast friends in that first promis- ing year. We worked steadily, not forgetting to mix a little fun with our work. The boys and girls formed their basketball teams, which brought them more fun than honors. A very interesting debate was brought be- fore the public through the efforts of printing our own monthly paper. Our Hallowe’en party was a great success. The March winds and April showers brought forth an abundance of May flowers and the summer time came upon us almost before we knew, so delightfully did the one season blend into the other. We found the skies so much bluer and the sun shone more warmly upon us. Our flowers of knowledge were slowly but surely coming into the light of day unfold- ing little by little. We said a sad adieu to Marie LaPrairie, Fannie Napieralski, Erwin Straub, and Bernard LaLonde, but our sadness was turned to joy when we found our dear Sister back with us again. Our next movement was to make John Karpinski, a new member of our class, feel at home. Our basketball teams were renewed with greater zest. St. Alphonsus Hurri- cane was continued, which tried very hard to express the fury that was caused by the debate, “Resolved, that the intellectual capacity of woman is equal to that of man.” The year was brought to a happy close by the successful High School Play. Oji But “verily in school life as in nature,” the autumn of our days came as soon as we were ready. Very brilliant was our foliage in this our Junior year, very rich our fruitage as the little buds of the iFresh- man year grown into the flowers of Sophomore development, became the richer, and n ore'satisfying fruit of autumn. It was indeed the harvest of our early planting,—the reaping of the results of our dreams and hopes and efforts. This happy crowd of nine not only entered our “new domain as royal Juniors,’ but were assigned to a cheery room which was tot be shared with the dignified Seniors. At the beginning of the yearjtwo of our classmates steeped from the ranks of St. Alphonsus to obey the calf of their Divine Master. Their lives here as students had told us long ago that their love for God was a real and practical love and had made us wonder if He had not made some special plans for them. Amidst the bustle of'daily activities a gentle wThisper had been wafted to them and) straightway as they understood its meaning they set about to obey the call “If you love Me, come follow Me,” and in September they enrolled as students of the Sacred Heart Seminary. They have'left a vacant place in our midst and we miss them, but We rejoice with them for having chosen the better part and we feel that we have been especially favored in having been the companions of two such favored souls. We welcomed Catherine O’Neill, who brought with her many bril- liant ideas mixed with many sunny hours and Frederick Hackenbruch with a brain that masters all Physics experiments. Ring Day was marked by the Ring Day banquet at which the past, present and future of every student was brought forth in toasts. Affiliation was the “red letter day” of the year. We eagerly watched the building project which was being carried on at the south side of our school until one bright day in February we were ushered into our new High School department and took possession of a beautiful new class room, as well as participating in the work in our new Science and Music departments. The baseball sea- son opened with great enthusiasm on the part of our team with the aid of Reverend Father Shramm, our assistant pastor, as their coach. The Juniors seem to ponder on the thought that winter will come and cover their High School career with bustling snow storms. Only a few short weeks and we shall be dubed dignified Seniors. Then will winter with all its bustling winds come upon us. The Seniors will be| hurrying here and there with never a chance to catch their breath until after all the'joys and sorrows of that year have gone, then will they wish that spring with all its freshness would come again. MARY HORGER, ’27 • V.5 Class Poem In the land of flowers and smiles; Of shady paths and brooks; We find a number of students. Who have been faithful to their books. Four of the sturdiest pupils, In this garden of knowledge fair, Are the boys of this loyal class, Who have always done their share. Not one of them has shirked, Throughout the past eleven years; So lets all up and give them, What they deserve, “Three Cheers.” Now if you will observe more carefully. Five gentler ones you will see; Who are also trudging on to win, That longed-for yet well-earned degree. These are the girls of this jolly class, Who always bring peace and cheer, Chasing or solving all troubles, As soon as they appear. Yet their rwork is not complete, They have one more stretch to go; Through which they will strive with all their might, As we, their pals, all know. 1 These make up our happy class, Who are all working for heaven, The juniors of twenty-six, The graduates of twenty-seven. HELEN HORGER, ’27 Farewell To The Seniors Drawing- nearer and nearer to port is the masterly ship of knowl- edge. Four years ago a small group of voyagers set out on a cruise, to a land of ‘Commencement,” the port of their educational career. The sea was rough and many were the'stormy days they weathered. Wisely and prudently they understood and looked up to the saying in Spanish, “No hay rosas sin epinas.” “There are no roses without thorns.” Realizing that any voyage requires many hours of stem endeavor and wearisome toil, they stood bravely at their post, allowing no discouragements to overwhelm them. And now, at length, this ship with four happy jubi- lant Seniors is returning, entering the harbor of success. At the first port the ship has been anchored. On board are also friendly comrades, who shared their merriment and trials as only classmates can. You wonder why they brush away a tear as farewell they bid to these their dearest friends? Possibly for some this may be the last cruise on the waves of school life; for others perhaps it is but a preparation for the fuller years of college life. Seniors, you have striven hard and strenuously. Accept the honors, which you have well deserved. Whatever you do, and wherever you go, may you never forget the teachings of St. Alphonsus School. Be true to your Alma Mater, cherish ever the pleasant memories of your happy years spent under the watchful guidance of the ’good Sisters of St. Dominic, to whom you are deeply indebted. Staunchly uphold the princi- ples for which your school stands. Farewell, and may the blessings of God, direct and guide you through life. When you look at your ring the emblem of school days, think of the Juniors of nineteen hundred twenty seven and the heartiest congratulations they sincerely extend to you. Catherine O’Neill, ’27 Our School Every man, woman and child of our little parish rejoices with us today in the completion of this beautiful building-, dedicated to the great cause of education. They rejoice not. only in the architectural beauty of the structure here erected, which will have potent though silent influ- ence upon every student gathered in its walls, but they rejoice because we have another splendid monument in our parish, setting forth to all eyes the great fact that our parishioners are alive o tthe imporance of educating the youth in religious as well as secular duties. And the generosity, which has marked the action of our people in their devotion to this great cause, gives the best evidence to all of their ldve of God and of God’s little ones. As you pass (through this splendid building and look over all the appliances for the comfort, convenience and health of teachers and pupils you will have a right to be proud of the work of our zealous pastor. And you will note also how great is the advance made since some of you sat as scholars in the small brick structure across the way. Here has been expended the best thought upon the science of heating and ventilating and you have the assui'ance that the health of the young is protected in every way. The love for God and zeal for souls has overcome every obstacle and pressing on to higher ideals today with pride we point to our magnificent brick school with nearly five hundred children in attendance. From the fullness of our hearts then we ask that God may- bless our pastors, parents and benefactors and all who have so generously con- tributed toward the erection of this beautiful building. JOHN KARPINSKI, ’27 The Little Flower Literary Club The Little Flower Literary Club was organized this year. 1 he name is fitting not only to honor one of the greatest saints of the day, but also to commemorate one, who was entertained by holy thoughts- e are making a special study of the well known authors and poets of America. In order to gain the co-operattion and interest of all the members of the High School we chose a president, and Josephine llorger was elected by popular vote. Our object in having a literary club is to broadpn the mind and help us to become better acquainted with our American authors and their works. It also encourages us in “public speaking” and lessens embarrass- ment. Knowing that literature is one of the greatest arts, we gladly welcom- ed the chance of becoming intimate, as it were, with geniuses of American literature. JOSEPHINE IIORGER, ’26 BERNICE MARIE CAMERON “Fairer than the fairest flower.” GWENDOLYN MARGARET DUNN “Its the song- you sing and the smile you wear That makes the sunshine everywhere.” I MONICA MARY SCHNIEDER “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart.” GENEVIEVE LEONADE ESPER “Honest labor bears a lovely face.” WILLIAM IIENRY RAFFERTY “With wit and smiles And blarney in piles In brief, that’s “Bill.” MARGARET ELIZABETH MONTROY “In her quiteness there is a charm.” JAMES THOMAS O’REILLY “Steady, punctual and studious, a gem of a character.” OLIVE CECILIA MORRISON “Attempt the end and never stand to doubt, Nothing’s so hard but search will find it out.” LAWRENCE ANTHONY ROBERTSON “A fellow feeling- makes one wondrous kind.” CATHERINE EMMA LEWIS “A capable and conscientious student.' WILLIAM FRANCIS KAISER “Happy men have many friends.” MARGARET MARY BLANCHARD “She is a quiet maiden, and studious with all, In disposition staid, and not so very tall.” MARGUERITE MARY THOMPSON “Suit the action to the word.” School Friendship “I never crossed your threshold with a grief But that I went without it. never came Heart-hungry, but you fed me, eased the blame And gave the sorrow solace and relief.” Thepe is no sadder plight than that of a friendless man. Only that intimacy which has grown strong enough to forget self and suffer pain unites two ihearts as friends. Of a friend, we can and do ask that which we could ask of none other, and the closer the bond the more wle may ask and never hear denial. To make a friend better known is a distinct joy to us all. To have others realize how one stood by us when the shadows fell how he nerved our hearts, when life’s strain was hard, brings a ray of sunshine into ovir dullest day. A friend is someone to whom you ma utter your secret thought aloud knowing that these confidences will not be betrayed. True friendship is and always will be synonymous with gladsome- ness and smiles and quickened love and a cheerier viewing of all God’s handiwork. When friends meet, sadness goes and frail hearts find new life and faltering shoulders grow straight again beneath their burdens. During our school lives we make many friends, some 'of them perman- ently, others come and go. So it will be all during our life. It is so easy row to make friends 'when as students, we have many things in com- mon, but in the busy world there is no overtime for friendship. So it is that we should hold to our school friends even after we leave school. A letter now and then is all we need to write,—this also helps to improve our penmanship, so you see nothing is lost, all is gained. I am sure if you owned a precious jew'el you would go to no end of trouble to preserve it. Friendship is precious and the interest covers the little sacrifice we must make. “We have seen long years together Friend ’o mine In the kind or unkind weather Friend o’ mine. But you made the sunshine brighter Andiyou made our burdens lighter In the kind or unkind weather Friend o’ mine. Sophomore Class History BERNICE CAMERON GWENDOLYN DUNN _ GENEVIEVE ESPER _ MONICA SCHNEIDER ____ PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY PRESIDENT CLASS PATRON “Our Lady of Victory’’ CLASS COLORS Red and White CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose CLASS MOTTO “Labor omnia vincit” On September, nineteen hundred and twenty-five, the doors of S. A. H. swung open to receive the annual number of would-be Sophomores. We climbed the familiar steps and into our old familiar Iclass ro )n. We could not help feeling a sort of superior pity for the poor Freshmen who looked more like the desks than like human beings, everything was sc new to them, we wondered if we could have ever looked so blank. As I looked over the Sophomores, I recognized a'few old faces and also some new ones. Gwendolyn Dunn, our “Irish Girl,” was grinning as usual. What would we do without her? Full of fun, yet always ready tjo help and anxious to please. Behind her sat a new girl whom we |now recognize as Genevieve Esper. Gen 'made friends very quickly and is one of the merriest and most popular girls Jin our class. Over by the window sat “Bill” Kaiser already gazing with'longing eyes at the chil- dren under school age who were blissfully playing, unconscious of school studies and work. Oh! w'ell, Bill is always on time gp5ng home, any wayi Looking very demure and sweet in her middy and skirt sat Monica Schneider. Monica is so quiet you'hardly realize she is in the room but we know that Sister realizes she is there. She never fails to recite her lessons and is known as a “best student.” Right in the front seat was our “little one.” A halo of golden hair above the seat, a pleasant smile, and a happy countenance. All signs of a happy girl. Happy because she is good is Marguerite Thompson. Opposite to her stood Margaret Blanchard,—standing because there was no place for her. She did not hold this position ;long for some one quickly invited her to partake of their seat. Margaret is much in demand, as she fits in any place. The door opened softly—a girl stood there,—a shy, timid looking girl afraid to enter, but'wishing to be with us. “What is your name?” asked Sister. “Margaret Montroy,” she responded. She came to us from St. Gabriels. Behind her shvness is sweet lovable character. A fine example of S. A. H. “Who is that boy?” I asked of Catherine Lewis, a new girl who looked good to me. I also thought this would be a fine way to begin a conversation. I gained the follow- ing information. Lawrence Robertson, whose ambition it appears is to be a professional ball player, at least, that is the record he is making for himself since com- ing to Fordson. While reading a story in Literature and Life, I came to “L, ’homme c’est riem!” I heard some one behind me telling me how to pronounce it. After sitting down I turned around to thank my unknown teacher. There sat Marie Mailloux as French as ever. Marie is a regular Frenchman, a good sport, with, I believe a dash of pepper for temper. Not too much though, just enough to be independent. Unable to sit still I again turned my head. Did my eyes deceive me? They never had before. Could lit be possible that there were still giants? But no. There he was, Jim O’Reilly, !every inch a man and there’s quite a few inches. He is a good student and has made hosts of friends since coming to us. Just when we were isettled who should make his appearance but William Rafferty, also Horn St. Gabriel’s. We notice now though he is striving to be “King.” While the men were finishing our new class room and we were look- ing forward to many happy days in our beautiful new room, along came Olive with her graceful walk. We all tried to imitate 'her. But she’s not a bit like her walk, a good student and always gives her honest opinion: of you or anything she sees. Her last name is Morrison. Now you see us as we are. We hope you are “pleased to meet us.” Anyone wishing to join us “walk in” and you will find us a loving crowd with “Welcome” written all over our faces. But remember you must pass this year because next year we will be writing, we hope, a class history for the Juniors. BERNICE CAMERON, ’28 Class Emblem of ’28 We, the Class of ’28, in adopting red and white as our class colors, two reasons stand conspicuously apart from others. First, to take as class colors those made sacred by the patriotism of loyalty and patriot- ism. Secondly, to embody into our lives the most sacred and import- ant of virtues, purity. Red has ever stood for blood, and blood denotes courage and bravery. Physical courage is commendable, but above natural reason it is moral courage. Strength to cling to1 our convic- tions as our soul and conscience dictate. Certainly, moral courage is needed in the trials, tribulations and temptations that bump I into us at nearly every action. White signifies purity , cleanliness of action and word, but mostly all, cleanliness of thought. For does not mostlof our actions depend upon the thought behind it? And so, blending the red of bravery with the white we may embark on the ship of life and sail to eternity by the'peaceful harmony of red and white. We are in love with these colors. That is why we have selected the American Beauty Rose for our class flower. It is the beauty and the richness of the rose that appeal to our artistic senses, and too, because it is the symbol of lo e. We are in love with the past because of its memories, the present fog what it holds, and perhaps, mostly in love with the future because of its mystery. The rose does not bloom in a minute. It emerges from its sheaf petal by petal until it develops in the beauty for which it was created. So we should grow slowly and surely from a weak to a perfect character and leave behind to those who are to take our places examples of perfect character of which the rose is symbolical. “All the world loves an athlete.1 MARY LOUISE HUGHES “How goodness heightens beauty.' JOSEPH ANDREW O’REILLY “The wisdom of many, the wit of one.' DOLORES CLARA HORGER “She is so pleasant, so lovely, so sweet, Just to be near her, is always a treat.” ANTHONY ALOYSIUS KOPCZINSKI “A man polished to the nail.” ISABELLE EMMA ALLOR “Friend of pleasure; but wisdom aids.” MABLE ,MARCELLA TRUDEAU “A maid so tender, fair and happy.” LUCILLE MARY FABER “As merry as the day is long.” ALPHONSE CASIMER ASINLEWICZ “Nothing is too high to be reached or too good to be true.” FRANCES MARY KLIEMAN “I have no secret or success but hard work.” EDWARD CUTCHER “Be good and you will be happy.” IRENE MARY REILLY “Nothing is too high to be reached or too good to be true.” ELIZABETH MARGARET JANNUZZI “Energy wins the way.” RAYMOND FRANCIS SIKORA “Some people are cleverer than others.” Freshman MATTHIAS HOFFMAN ________________________PRESIDENT LEO THEISEN_________________________VICE-PRESIDENT EDWARD ESPER_____________________________Secretary NORBERT ESPER____________________________TREASURER CLASS PATRON St. Anthony CLASS FLOWER Sweet Pea CLASS MOTTO “Christo et Ecclesiae” CLASS COLORS Old Rose and Silver Freshman Latin! thou hast my better years of life And all my youth is spent in learning thee— In struggling thru a flood of agony, Of tricky conjugations, and of strife With teachers whose all laws are- rife With tense sequences. Oh! to be set free From this cruel monster of antiquity My waking dreams Are full of pruesome verbs; I stand forlorn By many conflicting emotions torn Of fiery hate and all consuming fear Of teachers and exams. Oh, Latin thou Hast from my life each drop of joy forsworn. I As We Know Them Mabel Trudeau: Listen! Wait! Watch! Elizabeth Jannuzzi: Music always comes first. Lucille Faber: Never buy what can be borrowed. Isabelle Allor: Joy overcomes sorrow. Irene Reilly: School three days a week is sufficient. Mary Louise Hughes: Sister, I’ll do it. Leo Iheisen: Don’t do today what you can tomorrow. Raymond Sikora: Chewing gum is good for the teeth. Matthias Hoffman: Never smile. Edward Esper: Hurrah for us! Alphonse Asinlewicz: Dream while dreaming is good. Anthony Kopoczinski: Always look neat. Norbert Esper: A tablet a year. Joseph O’Reilly: Not to open the mouth too wide while speaking. Dolores Horger: Always lending a helping hand. .1 .«.7. s• ..•• 7r . TT • ••.J..•. . -•.-77 . .- •77.-.H .vrs: P O H M Q P C w — H Freshman Class History It was on a bright September morning in the year 1917, when I started school. Everything was all excitement until Sister called for older. I shall never forget that first day, even if I did, Leo Theisen, Mable Trudeau and Edward Esper, who started with me, are always here to re- mind me of it. We began our school career in the little red schoolhouse where we remained until the sixth grade,—after that the doors of the new school opened which made us more ambitious than ever. We continued to ad- vance in our work, while some children joined us, others left, until wb find ourselves in the ninth grade, still taught by our beloved Sisters of St. Dominic. At the beginning of our school year in 1925, many new pupils were received in St. Catherine’s Hall. Like all “Freshies” we were very nervous and timid when the question was asked, “What subjects are you going to pursue?” We found it very simple and easy to put a cross after Christian Doctrine, Algebra, Latin, Modern History and (English, but most of these subjects were new to us and very difficult, but after an earnest effort on our part, we slowly and perseveringly reached the summit of our Freshman Year—now, we are a step higher and bear the proud title of Sophomores. Shortly after school had begun we held our class meeting. The main purpose was to elect Class officers. Matthias Hoffman was elected Presi- dent; Leo J. Theisen, Vice-President; Edward Esper, Secretary; Norbert Esper, Treasurer, and Dolores Horger, Assistant Editor. The first im- portant event of the year was the examinations for the first quarter. We all came to school trembling and nervous but after these trying days, when the report cards were given out, we felt a great weight off our shoulders with the thought “I’ll try to do better next time.” Now comes the Christmas tide. We were all anxious to do some- thing for the bazaar, so we organized a sewing club called the “Little Flower Circle.” We held our meetings every Tuesday at 3:00 p. m. and made several articles for the Christmas sale. In order to encourage us in our work, Sister started to give out slips, beginning in January, on Monday for the preceeding week. The white ones meant “Excellent;” pink, “Good;” blue, “Just Passable, and the yel- low,—“Unsatisfactory.” This certainly pleased us and our aim was to receive all white ones. After many hardships and battles with ourselves w'e have finally come to the conclusion that in order to become acquainted with ourselves and to know' why we are placed into this world we must study Religion. Algebra is such a sure cure for developing a strong intel- lect; Modern History? Oh, how many battles we did fight, loosing many but in the end we conquered. Latin, last but not least, “Labor omnia vincit.” It is true. Labor does conquer all things. So it is with us. We felt at first as though we would never be able to master this foreign langu- age, but when we discovered we were speaking Latin every day we were anxious to acquire a knowledge � of it, as it is required for entrance into higher institutions of learning. Library Commerical Class As we ascend the second flight of stairs, what is it that rj(eets our gaze but St. Alphonsus Library—though not so spacious it contains many valuable volumes of costly books which are a great asset to all our stu- dents in their school work to the effect that it enriches their experience both by broadening their views and understanding of the things round about us. The most remarkable value of such books is the influence it will have upon their thoughts and actions, and in this matter, they obtain new understanding upon their relations with themselves and others. In se- lecting books we must read those which are true to human nature—of seeing how men and women live together, of learning by degrees what effect one’s actions have upon life and what happens if one does thus. In books for children, we find that right prevails, good is rewarded, and wrong is punished. Then, too, amongst them are beautiful books of relig- ious importance containing remarkable examples of Christian virtue which we will strive to imitate. The walls are adorned with pictures of artists—artists who will al- ways be remembered as an outstanding feature in the lives of their countrymen. Together with these are many artistic illustrations by well known illustrators that help to radiate the light of this corner of cur school into the hearts of its beloved children. The Commercial Class of St. Alphonsus High was introduced the second year after the High School was established. Our beginning, rather humble like that of all great things, steadily advanced, until now we find ourselves fully equipped to meet the demands of Students wishing to pur- sue and fit themselves for the Business world, when once they leave the portals of St- Alphonsus School. MARY LOUISE H, ’29 Commercial Class A STUDENT. Commencal Office Room Our Acolytes VIOLINS Mary Horger Bernice Cameron Helen Horger Catherine O’Neill Clara Juergens Elizabeth Keegan Mary Louise Hughes Katherine MacDonald Joseph Handzlick CELLOS Edward Newell Viola Horger TRUMPETS Elizabeth Januzzi Anthony Juergens TROMBONES Leo Theisen Joseph Juergens Edward Esper Bernard LaPrairie DRUM, BELLS AND ZYLOPHONE Nicholas Schnieder PIANO Ruth Horger Music “The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treason, stratagems and spoils.” —Shakespeare. The origin of music and its early development as a science is shrouded in darkness at a great many points. Music has been called the “universal language,’’ but as a matter of fact, it is as different from that of every other as is its spoken language. Greece with its unrest, Rome with its militarism, could do little to foster an art which looks to peaceful meditation as its inspiration. The Gregorian Chants, which are in common use in the Roman Church today are a fair illustration of the climax of attainment reached in music from the beginning of the Christian era through the dark ages. Since music can but appeal to the sense of beauty and inspire pleasant sensation, it ranks as the purest of the arts. A statue, a painting, a triumphal arch can be in but one place at a time; apiece of music can be multiplied in- definitely, and can be heard in a hundred places at once. “Music,” someone has said, “is the fourth need of man: food, cloth- ing, shelter—then music-” More than once in the history of the world music has been an important factor in some great movement. What the Marseillaise has meant to France every one knows—how it has been necessary at times to forbid its use because it fired to such fury and bit- terness the legions who sang it. The Greeks had a beautiful story, half legendary, perhaps, but worthy to be true, which well illustrates this point. At one time in the very early days of Greece, the Spartans, hard pressed by their enemies, sent to Athens seeking aid, but the Athen- ians were too jealous to grant their plea. Fearing to refuse outright, however, they resorted to a subterfuge; they sent as their representative the poet Tyrtaeus, a man of song and not of action, thinking that he could give no possible assistance. But how great was their error! For Tyrtaeus composed ringing martial songs, and under the inspiration of these the Spartans renewed their courage and gained a glorious victory. No one can hope to have a true culture and a broad education with- out a knowledge of music. For too long music was held to be just an elegant accomplishment, reserved for those who had a special bent fofr it. But times have changed, and some musical training has been made a part of general education; it has come to be understood that everyone can be at least an intelligent listener, if not a performer. “Music,” said Carlyle, “is well said to be the speech of angels.” RUTH HORGER, ’26 Music Room Corridor My Dear Rev. Klich: At the meeting of the University Committee on Diploma Schools on April 6, 1926, it was voted to ac- credit your high school for the term of one year ending June 30, 1927. In accrediting your school, the Committee assumed that serious consideration was being given to the rec- ommendations offered by Mr. Kopka in his letter of Feb- ruary 11, 1926. I am enclosing a marked copy of the standards for accrediting for the term of two years. I wish to urge the importance of a careful study of these standards. I am advising you to do this because the University Committee is seriously considering the possibility of discontinuing the practice of accrediting of schools for the term of one year. I trust that recognition for the term of two years may be granted your school after the inspection of next year. Very sincerely yours, J. B. EDMONSON, Secretary, University Committee on Diploma Schools. Life is what you make it.” —Webster Becker, Alberta Boss, Mary Demers, Robert Esper, Lavina Eichner, Anna Emig, Marie Flaherty, John Hogan, Joan Johnson, Alice Juergens, Joseph Kaiser, George Lehman, Frank Laprairie, Bernard Macdonald, Kathleen Novak, Florence Roberts, Ethel Reuter, Leo Reuter, Margaret Salter, Paul Seventh Grade Greatly begin! though thou have time But for a line, be that sublime— Not failure, but low aim, is crime— Bloink, Louise Cutcher, Alice Demers, Roland Esper, Caroline Ford, Joseph Gorzelany, Lottie Husband, Lucy Horger, Bernice Handzlik, Gertrude Handzlik, Joseph Hanses, William Hughes, Adele Jaworski, Leonard Johnston, Vincent Januzzi, Rosemary Juergens, Alfred Juergens, Anthony Klich, Clarence Kedrofski, Eleanor Keegan, Elizabeth Wysocki, Kopp, Margaret LeDuc, Wilfred Miller, Lila Mailloux, Alice Pfeiffer, John Rebh, Betty Reuter, Norbert Schlaff, Gerald Schneider, Viola Schneider, Nick Sheen, Burke Stockman, A. Staskowski, Eleanor Straub, Earl Smith, Norman Taubitz, Marie Theisen. Julia Terns, Frances Van Cast, Marie Wittersheim, Marie Clarence Leam thou first what these can teach. Cameron, Alexander Lewis, Jack Cutcher, Margaret LeDuc, Adolphus Cetlinski, Eleanor Macdonald, Anna Dunn, Elmer Newell, Edward Dawson, Edison Purcell, Catherine Dawson, Olive Pietroniec, Florence Esper, Ralph Pietroniec, John Esper, Gregory Reilly, Ethel Faber, Evelyn Roberts, Elmer Flaherty, Ambrose Roll, Edna Hollowaty, John Sienkawicz, Edward Hogan, Elsie Schlaff, Eugenia Horger, Edwin Stuve, Angeline Herhager, Theresa Theisen, William Karpinski, Stanley Truax, Margaret Kaiser, Margaret Terns, Eleanor Kopp, Clarence Van Oast, Bernard Kedrofski, Clara Voyce, Edward Kedrofski, Bernice Wysocki, Stanley Lehman, Regina Wittersheim, Thelma Lehman, Albert Allor, Robert Barnes, Billie Bessett, Maurice Breen, Lawrence Cetlenski, Anthony Cripps, Maxine Cameron, Andrew Cempura, Opal Dunn, Cecil Daskziewicz, Zigmunt England, London Esper, Stanley Esper, Stella Emig, Francis Esper, Alfred Esper, Albert Esper, Clement Esper, Lucille Esper, Ralph Gawin, Mary Gizywonowicz, Tillie Gizywonowicz, Stanley Hughes, Elinor Horger, Lucille Hogan, John Hollowaty, George Illy, Thomas J uergens, Leonard Juver, Marguerite Kaminski, Eleanor Kopp, Howard Lower, Gertrude Marko, Peter Newell, Eugene Noble, Deno O’Kray, Richard Paquette, Florence Parafin, John Parafin, Bernard Pieffer, Catherine Rebh, Steve Rafferty. Alfred Salter, Jack Schuster, John Staskowski, Ray Schlaff, Margaret Theisen, Mary Theisen, Irene Theisen, Catherine Theisen, Thresa Theisen, Deward Terns, Annabel Truax, Frederic Van Oast, Edward Welsh, Stella Wing, Edward Fourth Grade True worth is in being, not seeming,— In doing each day that goes by Some little good—not in dreaming Of great things to do by and by. Ainsworth, Marion Becker, Ernest Becker, Grace Bessette, Edward Bloink, Margaret Bloink, Marie Buechsemann, Robert Burger, Joseph Cempura, Joseph Dunn, Helen Demers, Lucille Esper, Stanley Esper, Rita England, Frances Esper, Grace Esper, Frederic Furiat, Virginia Grad, Peter I Gannon, Mary Hales, Mary Hales, William Haskin, Helen Hogan, Thomas Hoffman, Josephine Hollowaty, Mary Horger, Irene Horger, Maurice Janek, Joseph Juergens, Julia Juver, Loretta Juworski, Norbert Krausk Catherine Langlois, Mary Juliet Langlois, Romeo Lehman, Alvina Lewis, Jessie Macdonald, Theresa Mulcrone, John Murphy, Mary C. Musczski, Alphonsus Mysliez, Viola O’Neill, Patrick O’Neill, Thomas Pfieffer, Margaret Podlewski, Alice Paquette, Clarence Purcell, Eleanor Rebh, Joseph Ripplinger, Bernadette Roberts, Mildred Scalio, Frances Schonbofen, Angela Swaton, Jacquelyn Theisen, Leona Theisen, William Theisen, Benedict Theisen, Margaret Thompson, William Trudeau, Rita West, Dorothy Third Grade Just a tiny sunbeam on a cloudy day Makes the whole world brighter, as it sheds its ray; We can all be sunbeams, tho we be but small— Brave and kind and loving, helping one and all. Allor, Arthur Ainsworth, George Borden, Marie Burger, Mary Burger, Henry Buechsemann, Magdalene Brondell, Joseph Bolger, Peggy Bloink, Anna Czarneski, Walter Esper, Robert England, Jacqueline Emig, Elizabeth Furiat, Clara Greenwald, Marion Greenwald, Milton Grad, Elizabeth Heilig, Raymond Hughes, William Hallawaty, Joseph Hanses, Melvin Henn, Leo Juergens, Dorothy Johnson, James Kaminski, Frank Karpinski, Marion Klupp, Eva Lotoszwicz, Dorothy LeDuc, Frances Murphy, Arlisle Mucha, Genevieve O’Kray, Phyllis Pretionec, Frank Paquette, Marcia Purcell, Vincent Rebh, Frank Roehm, William Skotzke, Marie Santo, Stanley Schneider, Rita Schneider, Dolores Schneider, Cleta Schuster, Michael Terns, William Theisen, Helen Theisen. Elizabeth Trudeau, David Voyce, Helen Winalis, Girard Herhager, Helen Second Grade When little children laugh and play ’Mid snares and perils of the day, The guardian angels stand between Each lure and pitfall dark, unseen. Bloink, Lorraine Blanzy, Beatrice Bourdin, Roland Cempura, Stanley Cleary, Gerald Czameski, Bruno Daszkiewiez, Henry Demshuh, Stanley' Demers, Bibiane Esper, Elizabeth E«per, Virginia Esper, Margaret Esper, Anthony Faber, Junior Fladzinski, Virginia Flaherty, Sebastian Grad.i Martha Greenwood, Winifred Greenwood, Marie Huettman, Francis Hales, Anna Hallawaty, Peter Haskin, William Healy, John Hogan, James Janek, Martha Januzzi, Robert Jawaiski, Ann Mary Kane, Margaret Keck, Dorothy Lachance, Florence Lizon, Joseph Mendehall, Ivan McCarthy, Dorothy McCarthy, Irene McCarthy, Eugene Michura, Walter Mulcrone, William O’Brien, Stuart O’Neill, Norine Parafin, Elizabeth Parafin, Jennie Pascu, Rose Pequette, Maurice Rebh, Nicholas Reuter, Robert Reuter, Louis Rimyan, Ignatius Roberts, Florence Sienkaniec, Anna Schwab, Philip Schaefer, Joseph Schneider, Mary Sciemens, Marie Segler, John Skotzke, Margaret Taubitz, Jerome Theisen, Henry Theisen, Lewis Theisen, Rita Truax, Edward Van Oast, Dorothy Willett, Mary Welsh, Josephine Wing, Anna Ziegenfelder, Vincent First Grade Infant Jesus, meek and mild Make me like Thee, holy Child. Adams, Lee Assenmacher, Ieo Brinson, Adolph Buechsenman, Beatrice Cherry, Marian Dunn, Frances Esper, Marie Fleck, Beatrice Fleck, Donald Gannon, Anna Marie Gannon, Katherine Grad, Leona Greenwood, Walter Grzywnowicz, John Grzywnowicz, Pauline Hales, Edward Haskin, Maxienne Healy, Margarite Heilig, Helen Horger, Genevieve Huettman, Louis Hughes, Dorothy Hughes, Leonore Juergens, Albert Keck, Cynthia Kern, Cyrilia Lezon, Chester Lottoszewicz, Charles Lower, Anthony Macdonald, Elizabeth Machura, Frank Marko, Amane McPhee, Virginia Mikoski, Henry Muczynska, Amanda Novak, John Assenmacher, George Bissette, Sylvia Brondell, Anna Cempura, Pauline Desvardens, Sylvio Esper, Marcus Flaherty, Victor O’Kray, Genevieve Orr, Rita Paquette, Robert Pietraniec, Bernard Podlewski, Anna Purcell, Norburt Quinne, Robert Reuter, Josephine Ripplinger, John Robertson, Roman Schneider, Rosemary Schonhofen, Francis Schultz, Elizabeth Schuster, Eleanor Sheen, Doris Sienkaniec, Zygmont Skotzke, Leonard Spiroff, George Taubitz, Leo Terns, Grace Theisen, Viola Truax, Maurice Trudeau, Francella Tscherrit, James Voyce, Sophie West, William Wing, Henry Wittersheim, Leonard Zulinski, Raymond Ainsworth, Thomas Beaubien, Helen Brinson, Georgina Burger, Norman Demeirse, Evelyn England, Louis Fladzinski, Ruth S. A. H. S. Baseball Team John Karpinski ----- William Rafferty---- Benedict Henn------- Leo Esper----------- Lawrence Robertson Anthony Kopsczinski Roy Sikora__________ Edward Esper-------- Leo Theisen--------- Leo Bloink__________ Pitcher Second Base Center Fielder Catcher Left Fielder Short Stop First Base Third Base Right Fielder Right Fielder The S. A. H. S. Baseball Team was organized after a meeting had been held under the supervision of our assistant pastor, Reverend Father Schramm. Leo Esper was elected Captain, Benedict Henn Manager, and Lawrence Robertson, Caretaker. Under the coaching of Reverend Father Schramm, unbelievable results are expected from the S. A. H. S. team. J. 0. R. ’29 Our Champions On March 19, 1926, the pupils of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades of St. Alphonsus School competed in their respective class rooms for the spelling championship. These contests were given under the aus- pices of the Detroit News. Irene Theisen, of the fifth grade, won the championship of her class, Florence Peitronice spelled down the sixth grade, Marie Van Oast the sev- enth grade, while Ethel Roberts proved to be the champion of the eighth grade. Later a contest between the best spellers of the above mentioned grades resulted in proclaiming Ethel Roberts the champion of the school. Each grade champion was awarded a beautiful large dictionary and the school champion an atlas. ETHEL ROBERTS (Eighth grade). BEWARE! Absence makes the marks grow rounder. English Student—“I know, but I can’t express myself.” Teacher—“Don’t try to express yourself. There’s plenty of time for you to come'by freight.” The Freshmen in an algebra class seemed to be highly amused at something. Soon the student detective discovered a paper circulating in their midst on which was written: Freshmen tall! Freshmen small! Freshmen very lean! Some are fat, but worse than that, The most of them are green! —Signed, The Sophs. Sister—“Give me a sentence with the word ‘eclipse’ in it.” Irene—“When my brother sees a funny joke in the News ‘eclipse’ it out.” Sister—“Give me the Latin for “work.” Student—“Sister, I don’t know.” Magistrate of Irish Court (after a turbulent scene amongst general public)—“The next person that shouts “Down with England, I’ll have thrown out into the street.” Prisoner (excitedly)—“Down wid England.” TEACHER DECEIVED HIM “Well, John, how did you like school.” “I didn’tilike it a bit. The teacher put me on a chair and told me to sit there for the present. And I sat there and she never gave me t{he present.” A woodpecker lit On a Freshman’s dome Tried to dig- a hole To make him a home He pecked and he pecked For an hour or more Before he found out ’Twas bone to the core And in his dull brain The truth then did gleam Things are not always just what they seem. Thomas told the teacher that his sister had measles. The teacher sent him home and told him to stay there until his sister had recovered. Aftier he had skipped joyfully away another boy held up his hand and said: “Teacher, Jimmy Dolan’s sister, who has the measles, lives in St. Louis.” “Why are you tying a knot in your handkerchief?” “So that I’ll remember this tune when I get home.” Johnny, who has seen eight summers go by, not very long ago de- veloped a fondness of playing “hookey” from school. After two or three offenses of this kind, he was taken to task by his teacher. “Johnny,” she said, “the next time you are absent I'wantlyou to bring an excuse from your father telling me why you were not here.” “I don’t want to bring an excuse from father,” protested the boy. “Why not,” asked the teacher, her suspicion plain. “Cause father isn’t any good at making excuses. Mother finds him cut every time.” THE FRESI 11ES DIET Have no history for a week Eat all the Algebra salad you can. Go easy on the English beverage Take no Religion pills without doctor’s permission. Drink no water. Latin is too dry. Have more order in Deportment. Talking is fattening. L. FABER, ’29 EXTRACTS FROM THE ST. A. H. DICTIONARY Aeronaut—A person who goes up in order to come down.—A Senior. Adieu—A prayer of thanksgiving uttered at parting—much used by the Sophomores after rehearsals. Admission—To go into a place where one is not wanted—Freshiies appear appear around the Sophs. Dignity—A state of spiritual, mental, or emotional starchiness that precedes a bluff—Apply to Seniors. Editor—A person employed on the staff of a paper whose business it is to separate the wheat from the chaff and to see that the chaff is print- ed—R. Horger. Genius—A capacity for evading hard work—W. Kaiser. Patrons and Patronesses Rev. John A. Klich Rev. George Cairns Rev. Joseph S. Schramm Rev. Gerald Brenton Rev. Michael O’Neill Hon. Joseph M. Karmann Hon. Leo R. Schaefer Hon. L. M. Neuenfelt Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blcink Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wittersheim Mr. Wm. J. Wittersheim Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Horger Mr. Bernard P. Esper Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Theisen Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Henn Mr .and Mrs. C. B. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Esper Dr. E. C. Keyes Dr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Mulcrone Dr. and Mrs. L. P. Ledwidge James T. Lynch Fordson Insurance Agency Lysander E. Maples Mrs. Mary Boehmer Mr. William Boehmer Mr. Joseph Neckel Miss Ann M. Neckel Mr. Arthur Theisen Mr. Fred Theisen Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Theisen Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Horger Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Husse Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Theisen Miss Josephine A. Horger Miss Olive Horger Mr. Raymond Horger Mr. Joseph Horger Mrs. Helen Bloink Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan Miss Dora Esper Mr. and Mrs. N. Wittersheim Mr. and Mrs. Peter Korte Mr. and Mrs. Dan Horgan Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Macdonald Mr. Charles Walter Mr .and Mrs. Hanses Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Theisen Mr. Joseph Eichner Mrs. Elizabeth Horger Mrs. Anna Horger Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Theisen Mr. and Mrs. Schonhofen Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Esper Mr. and Mrs. John J. Murray Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rafferty Mr. and Mrs. George Trainor Mr. Roman Theisen Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Jay Haskin Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Kaiser Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sneider Mr. Anthony Esper Mr. Frank A. Esper Mrs. R. K. Graves Mr. Ernest Waldecker Mr. L P. Theisen Mr. Jack Clarev Mr. and Mrs. Latoszewecz Mr. Cetlinski Mr. H. E. O’Neill Mr. Wm. J. Theisen Mr. John Cameron Mr. A. C. Craft Miss Viola II. Horger Mr. Joseph Mailloux Miss Mary M. Horger Mrs. Mary Theisen Mr. Raymond Kress Mr. Joseph Juergens Mr. and Mrs. Fladzinski Mrs. J. Prusinski Mrs. A. Gramza Mrs. A. Bieleski Mr. A. M. Wittersheim Mr. John Ossenmacher. Jr. Mrs. Jos. Taubitz Mr. Wm. Assenmacher Mr. Anthony Kopezenski Mrs. Thomas Mr. Lysander T. Maples Mr. Gei'ald F. George Mr. Owen McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Buechsemann Mr. Albeit Ternes Mrs. Walter Stoltmon Mi-s. Frank Eichner Mrs. Joseph Eichner Miss Vei’onica Eichner Miss Riecholo Mr. J. Handzlik Mr. J. A. Orr Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Keegan Mrs. Joseph Terns Mrs. A. Dunn Mr. Lawrence Esper Mr. Frank Klaus Mr. Vernon Wright Mr. George Salter Mr. George Newell Mr. Keck Mrs. Fred Terns Miss Dora Theisen Mrs. J. Ford Mrs. P. A. Lomarre Mr. R. R. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Januzzi Miss Theresa Demick Mr. and Mrs. Albert Esper Mr. Albert Horger Mr. John Ossenmacher Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reuter Our Champion Ihe International Meet was held at the Masonic Country club this year. Among the many, who entered with high hopes was Edwin Horger, a member of our sixth grade. With staunch confidence in his sturdy stroke, he joined ranks with the rest of the twelve-year-old contestants. In the 440 yard dash he sped swift as lightning over the track and leading the ranks he passed the line. He had won the 440 yard dash. The next day he was not so victorious, for Lady Fortune willed that he hold second place in the 220 yard dash. But on the third day he again headed the ranks and came forth victorious in the 220 yard dash. The next day he was not so victorious, for Lady Fortune willed that he hold second place in the 220 yard dash. But on the third day he again headed the ranks and came forth victorious in the 220 yard dash. On the last day a dinner was given in honor of the contestants, and the trophies given to the victors. Edwin was awarded a gold and silver medal. JOSEPHINE HORGER, ’26 Epilogue The result of our efforts has been submitted to the lenient perusal of our readers. We realize that it is far from a perfect work, but we feel that we have accomplished something in this pioneer attempt to set forth in an interesting manner the progress at St. Alphonsus. 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