Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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 dJ5'e £cho Page Eleven Orchestra I he Orchestra has been unusually successful this year and has made several public appearances. The personnel of the orchestra is: Joseph Bauer, Richard Cahan, Norman Canny, Arthur Conley, John Dougherty, Charles Jefferson, Joseph Kennedy, Lawrence McDonnel, Patrick McGuire, Thomas O’Gorman. Mr. Charles Bras is director. Dramatics The Dramatic Club had two offerings this year. The first was Wah-Wah, presented in December, honoring the football squads. In May a three-act comedy, “His Father’s Son’’ was presented at the Mother’s Day Program, also at Forest Ridge Convent, at Providence School of Nursing. Both productions were under the direction of Mr. Charles Bras. Glee Club The Glee Club has had a large membership and made many public appearances. Mr. Charles Bras is director and the personnel is: John White, Joseph Russell, Thomas Nielson, John Harrington, Richard DeDonato, Charles West, Fred Hebert, Fred Shaw, Fred Conyne, David Cullinane, George Seaver, Richard Deschamps, John Boehm, Frank Nestor. Lettermen’s Club The Lettermen’s Club is made up of athletes who have won the varsity “S.” The officers this year are Edwin McCullough, ’34, president; James Thompson, ’34, vice-president; Lawrence DeDonato, ’34, secretary and treasurer. Father McNamara, S. J., was faculty advisor. The McHugh Debating Society The McHugh Debating Society had a busy, but successful year. Under the able tutelage of Mr. Carmody, S. J., the members of the Society had three public debates. The first one was with Gonzaga High Juniors and was held at St. Joseph’s Hall. The question was, “Resolved, That The United States Should Adopt the British System of Broadcast- ing.’’ The affirmative was upheld by the Seattle Prep Juniors. The decision was 2 to 1 in favor of Seattle Prep. On March 12th the Juniors travelled to Spokane and met Gonzaga again on the same question. This time the negative was upheld by Seattle Prep. Gonzaga was given an unanimous decision. The Annual Gold Medal Debate was held at St. Joseph’s on May 1st. The question was, “Resolved, That the Present Child Labor Amendment Should Be Adopted By the Several States.” The Seniors upheld the affirmative and the speakers were James Thomp- son, Robert Carroll, Henry Claeys. The negative was upheld by the Junior speakers: John Peter, Angelo Magnano, Walter Kane. The medal will be awarded to John Peter, adjudged the best speaker, and second place was given to Walter Kane. The negative side received the decision. The chairman and judges on this occasion were: Mr. George McAteer, Mr. Emmett Lenihan, Mr. George Stuntz and Mr. Patrick Heney, Jr.

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Page Fen UfTe £cho The Sodality of Our Lady THE Sodality is the leading spiritual organization in the school, with two objectives at heart: Personal Holiness, and Catholic Action. We are Charter Members of the Seattle Sodality Union, and our representative, Richard DcDonato, won honorable mention in the Annual Apologetic Oratorical Contest. At the Solemn Reception on February 2nd, one hundred and twenty-four new members were enrolled in the Sodality. Mr. Clifford Kossel was a member of the National High School Advisory Board this past year, and Mr. Patrick Andrews will succeed him in that capacity for 1934-1935. Officers First Semester SENIOR DIVISION Clifford Kossel John Ouellette John Dougherty Angelo Magnano John Peter Robert Rebhahn Francis Sullivan Francis Ursino PREFECT SECRETARY-TREASURER CONSULTORS JUNIOR DIVISION Jack Robinson Jack Fairhurst William Armstrong Frank Boxer William Kelly Francis McGerr Joseph Merrick John Sullivan Officers Second Semester SENIOR DIVISION James Schaefer Joseph Phillips Lawrence Haffie Patrick Andrews William McGuire John Harrington David King PREFECT SECRETARY-TREASURER CONSULTORS JUNIOR DIVISION William Kelly Jack Robinson John Bates Wallace Carroll Francis McGerr George Ryan James O’Brien Student Council The Student Council consists of the Class Presidents, the Student Body President, President of the Lettermen’s Club and the Prefect of the Sodality. The members this year arc: Ed McCullough, ’34; Henry Martin, ’35; Richard DeDonato, ’36; Paul Cullinane, ’36; William Kelly, ’37; Robert Irvine, ’37; George Ryan, ’37; Joseph Phillips, ’34; James Schaefer, 34. High School Student Body Association Officers for this year were: Joseph Phillips, ’34; president; Jack Thompson, ’34, vice-president; Patrick Andrews, ’35, secretary; Angelo Magnano, ’35, treasurer; Ed Sheehan, ’36, sergeant-at-arms, Mr. O’Hara, S. J., Moderator.

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Page Twelve UJ5e £'cho Year’s Chronicle September 1—Pencils, books, paper. 8:30 equals school has begun. First Friday, Mass of the Sacred Heart in Chapel. School enrollment greatly increased over last year. September 5—Three divisions of First High necessary. Mr. Bras organizes Orchestra. September 6—First student body meeting, President Joe Phillips in chair. September 7—Lettermcn’s Club elections. McCullough, president; Thompson, vice-president; DeDonato, secretary and treasurer. September 8—Assembly. Reverend Father President welcomes boys. Father Principal introduces the Faculty. Call for football. Boys knock about a bit. 80 candidates. September 9—Suits issued for football by manager Ed McCullough. September 10—Loyalty Banner contest begins. September 12—The Sodalities get under way. September 14—Father President leaves for Washington, D. C. for Consecration of Bishop Shaughnessy. September 15—Student body meeting. The secretary reads the Constitution. September 19—Consecration of Bishop Shaughnessy. Two Masses in Chapel. Faculty and students send telegrams of congratulation. September 20—Typewriting dept, inaugurated with new Dvorak system. September 21—Mothers’ Club hold reception for new boys’ mothers in Gymnasium. Bandmaster produces a new Pep song. September 22—Pep Rally for first game. Lots of fun. September 23—The Panthers shellac Auburn 12-0. Thompson stars. September 27—S. C. H. S. is the proud possessor of a band. Just imagine! September 28—Mass of the Holy Ghost at St. Joseph’s Church, 9 a. m. Movies of the new typewriter keyboard. September 30—Lead by Bo Gallagher Panthers travel to Snohomish for a 33-12 victory. October 1—Tiger Doyle moves into Eddie Burke’s football pants . . . October 3—At noon World series over the radio. October 4—The Glee Club begins to be heard. October 6—Carlow runs wild against former team mates. Bremerton 13, S. C. 7. Too bad, Monte! October 10 — Installation of Bishop Shaughnessy. Holiday. October 12—Congratulations. Columbus. Program day. October 13 — Wally Carroll runs through Garfield Frosh to a 19-12 victory for the Juniors. October 14 — Visit from Father J. O’Sullivan, Provincial of the Marists. October 15—O’Dea turns the tables by 7-0 victory. October 19—McCarthy attends school. Holiday, please. October 20—Singing on the steps for the team before the Bainbridge game. October 21 — Bainbridge watched Pishue scatter dirt on his way to four touchdowns. October 23—Initiations to Lettermen’s Club. Did we have fun? October 25—Wittman got caught going through the Indian stockade. October 26—Mr. Coen’s class receives a compliment from the Principal. October 29—Captain Phillips and Bill James show Bellarmine how to play football. November 2—John Peters exhibits his painting of the coat-of-arms of Bishop Shaughnessy.