Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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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

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I he Faculty THE finest teachers on earth! That is the tribute paid by the world at large to that teaching organization, the Society of Jesus. Following the system of their great founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola, they have acquired, during their centuries of teaching in Catholic Colleges and Universities for boys, a reputation which none may equal. At Seattle College we have members of the Society for our teachers; a group of men who arc solid, clean and brilliant educators. YVe need add no more. The President of the College is, at present, the Very Reverend Jeffrey J. O’Shea, S. J. This is his third year as head of the College and his kindly and interesting personality has made him hundreds of friends. He has a reputation as an eloquent talker and as a philosopher, having taught for many years at Mt. St. Michael’s, the Jesuit Scholasticate. He teaches philosophy to the Junior and Sophomore classes and there it is easy to see that his reputation has been well merited. Rev. Francis J. Burke, S. J., is an oldtimcr in Seattle, this being his seventh year here. Father Burke is Prefect of Discipline, Moderator of the Senior Sodality and Moderator of Athletics. Rev. Augustus J. Coudeyre, S. J., is Prefect of Studies, and it is his arduous duty to keep track of averages, make up schedules, etc. Father Coudeyre also teaches French to the Junior class and to Fourth year High. Rev. Timothy Murphy, S. J., is professor of Fourth year High, teaching them Latin, English and Civics. He is a former president of Santa Clara University and a pulpit orator of renown. Rev. Patrick H. Dcignan, S. J., is professor of Latin and English in Second year High, division B. He is widely known throughout local circles as an orator and lecturer. Rev. William E. Smith, S. J., is professor of Physics in Fourth year High and of English in Second year High, division B. He is another old timer at the College, having taught Science here for years. Rev. Aloysius Stern, S. J., is treasurer of the College and teaches ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA Page Fourteen