Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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 TIIE PA LEST It A Antonio, a Merchant M. Sullivan Bassanio, His Friend G. McAteer Gratiano, Antonio’s Friend - J. McIntyre Shylock, a Rich Jew W. Long Portia, a Rich Heiress - L. Dolle Nerissa. Her Maid - G. Pasha A Clerk - - - - A. Gassman Selections .... Orchestra At the conclusion of the program. Father Ryan addressed the students with a few re:n- iniscences of his college days. Wc students of this college, which Father Ryan has always loved with the loyal devotion of an affectionate child, offer him our sinccrest greetings and prayerful good wishes. That Father Ryan’s call to the priesthood may be heard and listened to by more students of Seattle College and that all who have answered it already may be worthy of the honor bestowed on them is the ardent prayer of all true sons of Seattle College. John Earles, ’16. ' £ • » . . » v , . , « (iitr (irahuatFH JOHN F. DOUGHERTY John F. Dougherty, president of the cla . was born at Utsalady, Island County. Washington, in 1894. He received his early training in the public schools of Duvall, a thriving little town on the eastern shores of Lake Washington. He entered Seattle College in the fall of 1910 as a member of the Second High class. During his freshman year of rlie college course he won the medal for general excellence, and through his entire course he has been honored with various offices of the college societies. During the present year he has been president of the student body and athletic association, prefect of the Sodality of B. . AT., president of the Senior Debating Society and editor-in-chief of the “Palestra.” the College Annual. He represents the class in the role of valedictorian at Commencement. He will probably take up the study of law.

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s K A T T L K COL L K G K A N X UAI. 15 “Under its gentle but effective influence he leaves family and friends and country that, like Samuel of old, lie may give himself to the Lord all the days of his life. After long years of devoted study, strict discipline and earnest prayer he returns to us again but now no longer the same. He left as one of ourselves, he returns as the ambassador of the Most High. It is no wonder that this is a memorable day with us, no wonder that the papers have spoken widely of his return, no wonder that we are gathered here today as he stands at the altar for the first time in our midst to offer up the sacrifice of the New Law. “There is a wonderful and great difference between the homecoming of the young priest and the homecoming of the young men who, in the pursuit of their calling, have had to undergo a long and difficult training. The young lawyer or doctor or soldier comes back and is gladly welcomed, takes his place quite naturally in the circle of his kinsfolk and acquaintance. The priest returns but he is never again the same to his companions of yesterday, to the father who guided him, to the dear mother who fondly caressed him. Joy there is, joy mixed with tears of gratitude and a sense of reverential fear; and instead of a parental blessing it is the child that blesses and it is they who kiss his consecrated hands. Nor is this change to be found only in his friends and acquaintances, more deeply seated it is in the young priest himself. He is now the Lord’s anointed; he now sees with other eyes, he now hears with other ears, his interests and ambitions are not lessened, rather they have become more intense, but in a different sphere. He is no longer his own, his interests arc those of his Master and he seeks the things that arc above. Success is business, outward display, a great reputation among his fellow men have been cast aside; his, to heal the afflicted and suffering heart, his, to say to the sin-laden soul: ‘Go, sin no more.’ Others may shed their cares and sorrows, here a generous, sympathetic receptacle for them all. “Even over this day of gladness, with a great city’s first fruits standing before the altar of God, there hangs a cloud, and we ask ourselves: 'What has this great city done for God?’ Her children have gone out with success into the arena of political life, of business and professional enterprise. She counts many among them eminent in every walk of life, but before the throne of our Maker, in the presence of Him who hath given us an abundant and prosperous country she stands clad iii rags, with hands outstretched towards heaven begging the Almighty to send us from friendly European nations and from the East an alms of which we stand much in need— zealous priests to guide our steps to our true and lasting home. Verily, the words of our Lord are as expressive of the state of affairs in this our day as they were in His own: ‘The harvest is great, the laborers few.’ “Shall it remain so? It is for you, and those who come after you to answer the question, not in word but in work. It is for you, blessed by the care of good parents with a Catholic education, to answer the call of God, if He deign to whisper to your hearts: ‘Come, follow Me.’ It is in your power to honor your city not only before the world at large but before the court of Heaven itself. The example of Seattle’s first priest is here today before you, may you prove yourselves his worthy successors. In the afternoon a reception was tendered to the newly-ordained priest in the Assembly Hall with the following program: Trumpet and Drum—March - College Orchestra Address of Welcome John Dougherty, ’15 The Trial Scene (From the Mi reliant of f'enice) Cast: Duke of Venice Ray Ouelette

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SKATTLK COLLKGE A XXV A I 17 Yltll. A. I’KKHKNROOM William Oliver Mayer hails from North Yakima, Washington, where lie was born January 5, 1804. After completing the grammar grades in Sr. Joseph’s parochial school of that city he became a student of Marquette College, recently founded by the Jesuit Fathers in North Yakima. In 1913 be came to Seattle and joined tlu class of sophomores at the college. During his entire course he has been prominent in musical, dramatic and literary circles. The Dramatic Club loses an efficient member in William Mayer, whose acting in the college plays won him great popularity among the students and followers of college activities. He has taken an active part in the Debating Society, in which he has distinguished himself as a public speaker. He is salutatorian on Commencement night. Cyril A. Pcercnboom is a native of Wisconsin. having been born at Appleton in 1895. After his graduation at St. Mary’s parochial school in the summer of 1908 he made a trip to the Queen City and was so favorably impressed that he returned to Seattle the following year. He joined the class of Second Academic in the fall of the same year. Cyril has been an energetic student, evincing special liking for literature and chemistry. His many contributions to the Annual show proof of his literary ability. With thoughts centered on the completion of his classical course and the winning of an A. IF. in spite of occasional interruptions in his studies induced by ill health, Cyril graduates with high honors in languages and the natural sciences. a WII.I.IAM O. MAYKK