Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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JUNIOR SODALITY SENIOR SODALITY SENIOR SODALITY COGNIZANT of its position as a student organization of paramount importance in a Jesuit school, the Senior Sodality this year, as in past years, energetically t x k up the responsibility of filling that t(x often neglected spiritual element in students' lives. Having devoted the first several meetings of the year to elections and general organization of the various units, the Sodality was just well under way when the first big event of the year, the Seattle Sodality Union Convention, was held in the Garrigan Gymnasium. The preceding PACK TWENTY-ONE

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ECHO S in the past the Seattle College Mothers’ Club continued to function smoothly in carrying out its many beneficences. It is only through this group that a large number of the activities are able to be carried on at the school and elsewhere. It is through their untiring labor and devotion that Seattle Prep continues to hold a high rank among the schools of the city. The Club this year was under the direction of the following women: Mrs. C. R. Kearny Jr., president; Mrs. S. J. W xxl, first vice-president; Mrs. J. M. Casey, second vice-president; Mrs. J. A. Carmody, secretary; Mrs. C. H. Robinson, treasurer; Mrs. Katherine Logan, membership committee chairman (also foundress of the organization); Mrs. J. L. Naughton and Mrs. J. Noser, telephone committee chairmen; Mrs. W. B. McCafFray, needlework committee chairman; Mrs. M. J. Kane, publicity committee chairman; and Mrs. A. I. Pilon, advisory committee chairman. Many parties were given by the Club throughout the year. It held regular business meetings the first Thursday of every month in the auditorium of the Bon Marche. At these meetings many plans were formed, emerging to help the school in many ways. The large number of parties held are too numerous to enumerate, but notable among them were the various class parties, the Football Banquet for the members of both squads, the parties at the Helen Maloy Tea Room and the several luncheons. Besides the parties there were several Masses held for the deceased members of the Mothers’ Club as well as for those living. The needlework committee gave valuable assistance to the various athletics by helping to keep the uniforms in repair. Members of this committee also gave much of their time in cleaning, mending and replacing curtains in the building and chapel. Mrs. R. H. Wittman crocheted a lace spread, in a water lily design, which was raffled by the Club, and the proceeds turned over to the Fathers. This is but one of the many instances where the mothers have given actual support at the expense of much labor. In the Club's many works it has been most cheerfully aided by Gerald C. Clausing by his clerical work, by the faculty; and by donations from the Troy Laundry, Brehm's Delicatessen, Centennial Milling Company and the Phillip Morris Cigarette Company. And so we take this opportunity to extend thanks to them all on behalf of the Mothers' Club. The students as a whole can here step in to extend their thanks to the Mothers' Club for all the benefits received throughout the year, and for the labor and sacrifice entailed. PAGE TWENTY

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days were devoted to earnest and feverish preparation with the various members of the Sodality Union. Needed funds to help defray the expenses for the convention were raised by an enthusiastically-received turkey raffle. Daniel A. Lord, S. J., national Sodality organiser, presided at the meetings of the conference. During the three days of the meet time was devoted mainly to the open discussion of the Mexican persecution question and the Legion of Decency drive. Catholic action—what it means and how it can be animated—was given much consideration, also. On the evening of the third day a banquet, marking the final adjournment of the convention, was held. Enthused by the impetus given them by the stirring talks of Father Lord, the committees of the Sodality undertook several activities. The publicity committee furnished facts about the Mexican question by placing informative information on the bulletin board. In aid of foreign missions the missionary committee instigated a stamp drive and met with no little success, continuing the campaign until the end of the year. With the coming of the holy season of Lent, Our Lady's committee t x k the lead in sponsoring the daily recitation of prayers during the noon hour. Every Friday Stations of the Cross and benediction were held for the entire student body. In March a large group of applicants was received into the organization. Occupying a prominent part in the promotion of the activities were the moderators, Father Georgen, S. J., and Mr. Dachy, S. J., to whom the Sodality is deeply indebted. They were ably assisted by Angelo Magnano, prefect; Pat Andrews, secretary; Dave King, chairman of the Eucharistic committee; Ed Sheehan, chairman of Our Lady's committee; Joe Bauer, chairman of the membership committee; Art Conley, chairman of the Catholic Action committee; John Peter, chairman of the publicity committee; and John Harrington, chairman of the missionary committee. Both from the standpoint of comparative members and interest involved the Senior SixJal-ity gave a very good account of itself during the year. JUNIOR SODALITY THE freshmen and sophomore classes this year were organized spiritually in the Junior Sodality, an organization acting entirely independently of the upper classes. To give due credit one must say it functioned smoothly and efficiently. Billy Kelly was elected prefect, with Jack Robinson acting as vice-prefect. Bill Bates performed the duties of secretary. First organized with Mr. Dachy, S. J., and later with Mr. O'Hara, S. J., as moderators, the Sodality started off immediately. Committees were formed and heads appointed. Donald West was head of the Eucharistic committee; Our Lady's committee was handled by Joe Merrick; John Sullivan directed the Sacred Heart group: Joe Deig-nan led the Missionary committee; the committee on literature was under George Ryan; John Boehm directed the publicity section; and the membership committee had “Wally Carroll at its head. These committees each had certain duties to perform, and did so to the best of their ability. There were many activities in which the Junior Sodality as a whole participated. The incoming freshmen were received in the Sodality, swelling the ranks by a large number. Then a penny drive was inaugurated to secure money to send cards of protest to Congress over the persecution in Mexico. About this time the study club idea was spreading throughout the diocese. The Junior Sodality formed study clubs with committee heads as a nucleus. Meetings were held in the gymnasium, and interesting topics were discussed before the whole Sodality. These and many more activities were performed throughout the year, and the Junior Sodality stands as a credit to the lower classes. 1»ACF. TWENTY-TWO