Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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THE ECHO HSI The Year 1923-24 ANOTHER scholastic milestone lias been passed, and it is one that will always hold a prominent place in those sweet and cherished memories of school life. Time '' ill substantiate this for it is ever a verifier of quality. Primarily our school work during the past year has been above par. The College students in particular have made great strides in the pursuit of higher learning, and in the year that now confronts us we have every hope of having a complete and up-to-date College course, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts. The High School has long been a model institution, and each year secs the number of the graduating class on the increase. Fourth High this year, it is true, was slightly below in numbers last year’s graduates but next year’s crowd will renew the onward progress. In dramatics, the College Thespians, under the direction of Mr. Elliott, S. J., have staged two very interesting plays, which have portrayed to the fullest the talent and ability of the youthful David Garricks in the College. 'Fhe first play of the year was “The Dean of Railsbury,” a comedy with a pleasing action. It was one of the most successful plays, from a financial viewpoint, ever staged by the College. Fhe second was “ Fhe Witching Hour,” a play of the more serious type. Though not as much of a success financially as its predecessor, it was even a greater success dramatically. Among those who made names for themselves in dramatics can be found the names of half a dozen of the leading students of the College, and several of its foremost athletes. This demonstrates a pleasant versatility on their part. Fhe athletic successes of the year have been chronicled in another section. There is no need of repeating here the account of the credit they have reflected upon the school. But in our retrospect of the school year there is no doubt that they will hold a prominent place. Fhe figures we have known will arise in our mind’s eye, plunging the line in football, ringing in points in basketball and driving in runs in baseball. It is their memory that will keep the spirit of youth green in our hearts and their memory will recall more vividly than anything else the happy days of school life when those days arc far distant. Fhere was a happy combination of circumstances which combined to make all things successful in this year and the athletic success of the College, I’age Ton

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THE ECHO though by no means its most important, demonstrates well the all round progress. But wc are ahead of ourselves. In tin- beginning of the year came one of its most important events, the yearly Retreat. It was given by Father Joseph Stack, S. J., of St. Leo's, Tacoma, and was very fruitful and, let us dare to say, what is rare in a Retreat, really enjoyable. Father Stack has the knack of presenting the great truths of religion in a way which intrigues our interest and arouses our wills. Two of the most noteworthy events of the year were the first Oratorical Contest and the first debate with an outside team. The former was an unqualified success. The contest was close and the judges awarded the medal after a long deliberation. The quality of speaking manifested was a credit to the College and a credit to the students who participated. In the debate with the Badger Club of the University of Washington the College debating team lost by a two-to-onc vote and there seemed to be much dissatisfaction with the whole affair. It was not an auspicious beginning, but it was not so much the loss that hurt as the way the debate was carried on. However, this one occasion had no effect on the enthusiasm of the debating team and the society immediately began laying plans for next year. Of other events let us say there were many. This has been a rambling article, as was said before, but it will suffice to call up in quick review the events of the year. There are innumerable things of interest which have not been touched upon but they will be found in other parts of this book. But before we say farewell there is one other thing to record: the founding of the Seattle College Mother’s Club. Towards the end of the year several unselfish and generous ladies gathered together to form an organization of the mothers of the boys who are at present attending the College and of those who have ever been there. The mothers quickly organized, a couple of hundred strong, selected Mrs. O’Callaghan as president, Mrs. Logan as vice-president, Mrs. Glenn as secretary and Mrs. Pritchard as treasurer. Immediately they started their activities and already several events have been held for the benefit of the College. Too much praise cannot be given to the devoted mothers who so ably have come to the assistance of our Alma Mater, and too much honor cannot be given them for the manner in which they have started their work. 'Phis we think brings to a fitting end the history of the year. The existence of the Mother’s Club promises great things for the welfare of the College. Each year wc have looked forward to better things and have found them. Next year we will look even higher and we will reach our aims. Page Twelve