St Benedict High School - Benedictum Yearbook (Highland Park, MI)

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The BENEDICTUM EDWARD SCHNEIDER Schultz is another of our small classmates. He has a never-waning interest in athletics and earned a monogram in football. His scholastic standing is enviable, his name appearing frequent- ly on the honor rolls. As Secretary of the Junior Holy Name he met with success. Secretary, Junior Holy Nameg Dramaticsg Foot- ball ,27Q Baseball 'z8. No one bas ever rcpmtcd of faaving bold bis tongue. GERTRUDE SCHNEIDER A quiet little lady with a friendly smile and a dignified manner, is Gertrude. She does not always make herself known, but we feel her presence in all our undertakings. Young Ladies' Sodalityg League of Blessed Sacra- mentg Artist, Benedictum g Basketball ,Z7, ':8g Basketball Captain '18. Honvsl labor bears a lowly fare. ANNETTE STUMP What would we do without Annette? Every- one is made to feel her fun-loving nature, and she has ever imparted the spice of life to our class activities. Young Ladies' Sodalityg League of Blessed Sacra- mentg Basketball ,27, 'zSg Dramatics. Lovely, gentle, lziml, And full of every balm and every joy. Page Nzneteen

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The BENEDICTUM PHILIP MULLIGAN Phil, a wise and accomplished youth, is highly respected by his classmates. He has long been a member of St. Benedict orchestra. Al- though he engaged in all sports, he played best in football. Orchestrag Junior Holy Name: Contributing Editor, Benedictator g Basketball 'z8g Football '16, ,2.7Q Member of S. S. C. His open eyes desire the truth. The wisdom of a thousand years is in them. JOSEPH MURPHY Joe is one of the smallest members of the class, nevertheless he starred on the gridiron and diamond, and was manager of the five. His pep and keen sense of humor have made him very popular among his classmates. Manager, Basketball 'z8g Football '26, '27, Baseball '27, 'z8g Junior Holy Name, Dramatics. An honest man is the noblest work of God. LEO MURPHY Besides being a most diligent student, Murph is a three-sport man, very apt in each. His love for things humorous has often brought him to a limit. Among his classmates he is a true friend of all. Junior Holy Name, Football '16, ,27Q Basketball '17, '28, Baseball ,27, 'z8. No idler he, An earnest, careful worker at bis task. HAROLD SAYERS Spivis is a happy-go-lucky chap and a pop- ular man about school. In the field of athletics his services have been invaluable. His presence on the gridiron, basketball court, and diamond has proved an inspiration to his fellow players. junior Holy Name, Basketball ,27, 'z8g Football '16, '27, Baseball ,17, '28, Dramatics. Sport thnt wrinkled care derirles A1111 laughter baffling both bis sides. Page Eighteen

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The BENEDICTUM Senior Class Histor XY'hen we, the seniors of 1918. look back upon the triumphs and achievements of four years of an eventful high school career, sentiments of confidence and regret find place in our hearts. Confidence, because we feel able to cope with the prob- lems of life, regret, because we are reluctant to leave the Alma Mater where so many joyful hours have been spent. Recalling these never-to-be-forgotten years of Youth. we see ourselves first as freshmen of lreland's famed hue. Much of this year was devoted to just becoming acquaintedn with high school life. And by the end of the tenth month, forty-six peaceful, law-abiding freshies had lost .ill terror of uninviting textbooks with their formidable contents. Thirty-five strong, we started our second year as sophomores, enthusiastic to the finger tips. During this year we collected the Great Seals of the various states, mounted them, and left them for the advantage of future classes. ln the play, The Land of Contentmentf' several sophomores distinguished themselves. Further renown came to the class through Vincent Desmond, a winner of district honors in the State Gratorical Contest. Next, as thirty-two jolly juniors, we took our position on the third rung of the ladder to success. By the organization of the class, previous bonds of friend- ship, and the most vital spirit of union and co-operation, were strengthened. Many boys shone on the gridiron, while both boys and girls went in for basketball. Queen Esther, a Christmas sale, a raffle, a luncheon-which proved a huge success-and the junior-Senior Banquet were other activities which make this year memorable. The following September, twenty-seven seniors occupied the back seats of the assembly hall. Early in the year we held a class meeting, elected officers, chose Sursum Ccrda for our motto, blue and gold for our colors, and the rose for our flower. December brought us our class rings, February a visit to Rembrandt's. These two events made us realize that we were indeed close to graduation. On March 19th we went to Nazareth where, with pardonable pride, we saw the second member of our class receive the habit of the Sisters of St. Joseph. The first girl of our class to embrace religious life was Catherine Mclnnes, the second Mary Schmitter. At this point we wish to mention Frank Srebernak, whose success at Sacred Heart Seminary during the past year has very much interested us. The Alumni and Junior-Senior Banquets, events always happily anticipated and occa- sions of great joy, were held in May and june respectively. Now, as our high school days are numbered and commencement is in sight, we are loath to leave the place we love so well. To you, dear St. Benedict's, where wc have spent four years that we might lay the foundation upon which we shall build our lives, we are indebted for the great principles and ideals with which you have inspired us. As a proof of love and gratitude, we shall be ever mindful of our motto, Sursum Cordaf' with the hope that while we are trying to lift our hearts above all that is sordid and earthly we may repay you for your unremitting efforts. ROSEMARY BUTTERFIELD. Page Twvnfy