St Agnes High School - Lamb Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Irish Irish Irish Irish Irish Irish Irish Irish Irish Irish Irish ASK ETBALL T. AGNES, the only four- year parochial high school in Springfield, organized its first basketball team this year. This squad was made possible by the Reverend James J, Hally, sponsor and creator of the team, and Coach Ralph J. Carter, physical director at the Y. M. C. A. and the sple a member Through the interest and efforts of these two ndid cooperation of the team, St. Agnes Cagers, of the Missouri State High School Athletic Association, made a wonderful showing. Besides playing a schedule of eleven games, the basketeers took part in four tournaments. In the tournament at Miller, the team won a beautiful trophy for placing fourth, At this meet Ben Hennessy was awarded a silver flashlight in recognition of his sportsmanship. Gene Ricketts, captain-elect, received hcncrable mention at the Rogersville tournament. SCHEDULE LINE -UP . . Miller . . Willard De LaSalle . . .... Nixa Greenwood . . . . . Bull Dogs . , Willard . . . .... Miller De LaSalle Greenwood .. ...,Ni:-ta Ben Hennessy Gene Ricketts J oe Bel ....... Jack Bel . . . Bill Gimson . Bud Dobyns Joe Newton Jack Fischer Jce Murney . Ed Duggan

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HERE THERE , OUR distinguished repre- sentatives from the University of Missouri paid an official visit to St. Agnes High School on April 22nd. Doctor C. A. Phillips. head of the Training Schools, Doctor G. M, Fess, professor of French, Doctor D. M. Royal, professor of Accounting, and Doctor F. A. Tisdell, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, inspected the building and its equipment and were favorably impressed by these as well as by the remarkable progress that St. Agnes has made in one year. We wish to take this opportunity to thank Dr. J. D. Elliff, former High School Visitor for the University of Missouri. for his niany kindnesses and helpful suggestions. Dr. Elliff has never hesitated to perform any service he could do for us. li BASKETBALL TEAM ENTERTAINED On March 16th a dinner was given at his home by Coach Ralph J. Carter for the basketball team, The pur- pose of the gathering was to talk over prospects for the '37-'38 season and to elect the basketball captain for '38. Gene Ricketts. forward, was unanimously chosen to lead St. Agnes Cagers next year. Talks were given by Coach Carter. Father Hally. and the '37 captain and center. Joe Bel. 1.?T' SOPHOMORE SOCIAL The sophomore class entertained the seniors with a lovely social on Sunday evening, April 18th. The class colors of blue and gold were carried out in the decorations and in the refreshments. The placecards. candy suckers dressed as graduates in caps and gowns, added to the attractiveness of the table. Various games and dancing were the entertainment for the evening. FRESHMAN SKATING PARTY The senior class were the guests of the freshmen at a skating party held at Doling Park, the evening of May Srd. The little frosh exhibited the same cooperative spirit in this affair that they have shown in all the school activities of the year. From the time the cars drove off at seven o'clock filled with fun-seeking girls and boys, until they returned at midnight, not a dull moment was known by any one.