St Aloysius High School - Aloysian Yearbook (Jersey City, NJ)

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Page Seventy-eight CLASS OFFICERS Section 9-2 President . . Iohn Merity Vice President . . Iames Monahan Secretary . Francis Collins Treasurer . Donald Burke 'I' Il Ii 1933

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CLASS HISTORY SECTION 9-1 September 8. 1937. we set out on our four year cruise on the good ship. Saint Aloysius High . Eyes twinkled and hearts beat excitedly as we em- barked on this new sea ot life. Our able captain, Sister Mary Pauline. and a very competent crew were assigned to direct and guide us. A iolly group of Seniors met us at the gangplank and extended to us a hearty welcome that gave us courage and confidence to enter on the good work of our predecessors. The decks were soon decorated with bright glistening gems. representatives of many schools. Before the dismissal bell had sounded that iirst day. we were all chatting on very friendly terms. During our trip many of the girls displayed their school spirit by taking part in the school athletic tournament and some ot us carried oft medals. We are also very proud oi the tact that three ot our classmates made the Varsity. At the end of the first semester we stopped at a very well-known port. As we had been diligent and wholehearted in our studies. it was not difficult for most of us 'to feel at ease on the Isle of Examinations . when we docked there in Ianuary. We began our second semester cruise on seas that were rougher but our determination was stronger. Now. that our Freshman days are over. we have more severe storms to brave. We do not expect the road to success to be short and easy. But guided by the counsels of our officers. we the crew. have no fears of the sea or the tempest. - -' AIAIYSIAN Page Sevenry :even

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CLASS HISTORY SECTION 9-2 In September, we who were to be the class of 9-2 enlisted as new recruits on the good ship St. Aloysius. having completed our training courses. We began our long trip through the deep sea of education with high ideals and great ambitions, in the hope that the waters would not be too rough. As we accustomed ourselves to the strange, new sea and its many whirl- pools we improved in the performance of our duties, and successfully with- stood all the storms. Throughout the first leg of our iourney we had to work very hard. In what free time we had, athletics proved to be a great attraction to most of the crew. There were two main phases of athletics which parti- cularly interested us: football was enioyed several mornings each week, and a basketball team, the Bullets , was formed. Early in the voyage, there was a ship track meet, in which anyone aboard could compete. and several of our mates entered. Their showings in this, their first attempt, gave great promise for the future. It was not long before we prepared for our first port of call. In February the captain called a general inspection, in order to check up and see how well the men were doing their work. All of our crew passed this inspection, and we continued our trip. The course now seemed smoother and the work easier, for we knew that we had passed our first test with flying colors. Soon after resuming our voyage, a baseball team was organized from within our ranks, and several games were played. Now we prepare to drop anchor on our journey through first year: we have tried to please our captain and all other higher officers, for we realize that some day we may be called upon to become officers on the good ship St. Aloysius. We have tried to be truthful, loyal, and obedient seamen, and hope we have proved ourselves worthy of such a ship. - - , AIAIYCIAN - - - Page Seventy mne