St Gabriels High School - Archangel Yearbook (Hazleton, PA)

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The TRUMPET .q ll 1 l Q-- Activities THE DEBATING SOCIETY At the commencement of our Senior Year we founded the Debating Society. The thirty members were divided into two groups, an afirmative and a negative. There were several debates held throughout the school year. When a topic was assigned for discussion, each member prepared a paper on either side of the ques- tion. For the initial hearing, the eight contestants were chosen by a drawing. In the debate that fol- lowed, the participants were chosen in order and each member was given at least one chance to appear in public. On February 3, 1926, the elimination debate was held and the judges selected the five girls and five boys who had proved themselves the most proficient. The first debate held by the society took place on Thursday, November 12, 1925-the question was: Resolved: That Immigration Should Be Restricted. On the aPfirmative side were: Margaret A. McNertney, Doris McKenna, M. Florence Hoben, Marie R. Camp- bell, James J. Garrahan, Michael J. Johnson, James M. Carr and Thomas Sheridan, on the negative, Mary B. Corrigan, Catherine M. Burke, Marie A. Jordan, Mary A. McNertney, Bernard J. Brown, T. Hubert Martin, Joseph J. Brislin and Edward A. Lynch. Each speaker was allowed three minutesg the last speaker three extra minutes in which to summarize the points. No decision was rendered as this debate was conducted merely as a matter of training. The second debate took place 011 Wednesday, De- cember 2, 1925-the question discussed was: Resolved: That Congress should take a hand in the regulation of strikes. The affirmative argument was taken up by Hubert Martin, Bernard Brown, Catherine Burke and Marie Jordan: the negative, by Marie Campbell, Margaret McNertney, James Carr and Matthew Leib. The final or elimination debate of the society took place on February 3, 1926, and the question at issue was: Resolved: That the United States Air Forces should comprise a separate unit in the War Depart- ment. The purpose of this debate was to determine the students who should take part in the annual public debate. The debate was interesting. Many hitherto un- known facts were revealed by the debaters in the excellent arguments which both sides presented. At the conclusion the judges declared the negative side of the winner, the award showing 35 points for them and 34 for the affirmative. The jud.ges were members of the faculty. On the winning side were: Marie R. Campbell, Margaret A. Riley, Margaret A. McNertney, M. Florence Hoben, James J. Garrahan, Michael J. Johnson, and'James M. Carr: the affirmative, Catherine M. Burke, Marie A. Jordan, Doris M. R. McKenna, Edward B. Bunsa, Laurence F. Farley, Matthew J. Leib, T. Hubert Martin and Edward A. Lynch. The judges then selected the members of the Varsity debating team. The selection was based on speech, pronunciation, position and material. The order of the choice was: Margaret A. McNertney, M. Florence I-Ioben, Doris M. R. McKenna, Catherine M. Burke, Marie R. Campbell, T. Hubert Martin, Edward A. Lynch, Laurence F. Farley, Matthew J. Leib, and Edward B. Bunsa. As a Fitting climax the Saint Gabriel High School Debating Society, on June 9th, presented to the public three young ladies and three young men who had, by an elimination contest conducted by the society during the school term, proved themselves to be the most proficient in this regard. The question selected for argumentation was, Re- solved: That the United States Air Forces should comprise a separate unit in the United States War Department. The affirmative team was captained by Edward A. Lynch alld included Catherine M. Burke and T. Hubert Martin. The upholders of the negative were led by Margaret A. McNertney and consisted of Doris M. R. McKenna and Bernard J. Brown. The participants left nothing undone in their prepa- ration, and, as a result, presented exceptionally une arguments. The exercises were presided over by Thomas A. Sheridan, chairman, and M. Florence Hobeu, who was the timekeeper. EDWARD A. LYNCH, '26, On Thursday, June 3, 1926, the Second Annual Field Day was held at College Miscercordia, Dallas, Pa. A large number of students from the High School at- tended the same and took an active part in the events staged thereat. In the afternoon a dance was con- ducted by the college students and the music was furnished by St. Mary's Orchestra of Wilkes-Barre and our own St. Gabriel's. JAMES J. GARRAHAN, '26. On Friday, May 28, 1926, May Day was held in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The ceremonies, under the supervision of Father Fagan, took place in the Convent Yard at the Grotto. After the crowning, at which Marie Jordan officiated, and the recitations of several others, a social was held in the yard. JAMES J. GARRAHAN, '26. On Ascension Thursday, May 13, 1926, the Senior Class enjoyed an auto trip which proved both educa- tional and pleasurable. A stop was made at the plant of the Commercial Art and Engraving Co. of Wilkes- Barre, for the purpose of inspecting the process of photo-engraving . This was shown to be interest- ing as well as instructive. The next stop was made at College Misercordia where the Class inspected the college buildings, grounds, etc. and after a delightful tour the trip was then resumed to Harvey's Lake where a day long to be remembered in the heart of every Senior was spent. After a pleasant day of joys and surprises tired but happy the Class embarked for home. JAMES J. GARRAHAN, '26. i 1 iQu- i861

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The TRUMPET EDUCATION WEEK PROGRAMS The students of the High School department sum- marized their observance of Education VVeek, when on November 16, 18 and 20, they presented three 1U0Sf interesting and highly cultural programS. The program of November 16: Selection .... S. G. H. S. Orchestra Establishment of High Schools William Kringe, '29 Parish Schools . . Agnes MCNQVUWY' ,Z9 The Duty of Voting . . 101111 DOUSIWYWI '28 Catholics and Science . Anna McElwee, '28 Immigrants' Contribution of Education to America , ..... Nellie Gallagher, '29 Obedience to Lawful Authority Mary McKelvey. '28 The Relation of Religion to Education' . . . . . . . Helen Ryan, '28 Recitation, NVe Love the Flag . Freshman Boy5 The program of November 18: March Militaire -Schubert S. G. H. S. Orchestra Education in the Home and in the School , , . . . . . Etta Kehoe, '26 The Catholic School System Mary McNertney, '26 Ideals of Education . . Grace Murphy, '27 Value of a Higher Education . . . . . . Elizabeth Sweeney, '26 Violin Solo, Introduction and Polonaise -Allen . . . . . . Edward Bunsa, '26 Americanization of Our Schools . . . . . . Eugene Gallagher, '27 Essentials of Education . James Garrahan, '26 The Chief Element in Education . . . . . Margaret McNertney, '26 Education .... Gertrude Ferry, '27 Selection .... S. G. H. S. Orchestra Program November 20: Overture, Patriotic . S. G. S. Orchestra Catholic Education . . Marie A. Jordan, Z6 The Value of Education Thomas A. Sheridan, '26 Necessity of Religious Education Q . . . . . Marie R. Campbell. '26 Violin Solo, Rondino -Kreisler . . . . . . Edward A. Lynch, '26 Christian Education . Mary H. Corrigan, '26 Religion as a Factor in Education . . . . . . M. Florence Hoben, '26 What is an Educated Man P . Edward A. Lvnch A Business Man's Views of Education . . . . . . T. Hubert Martin, '26 Religious Education of Children . . . . . . Catherine M. Burke, '26 America Triumphant . . . Glee Club The honor of presiding as chairman at all the pro- grams throughout the school year, fell to the lot of the Senior Class President. Our worthy presi- dent, joseph J. Brislin, oificiated at all the activities, and handled them in a very creditable manner. -if 1 1 1 l i 1 1 in OLD IRON SIDES' PROGRAM O11 Friday, October 12, 1925, a splendid program was rendered by the students of the High School. In their selection and execution of subjects, those taking part proved themselves very capable and well versed in this feature of their country's history. The program: Selection . . . . S. G. H. S. Orchestra Address of Welcome . . Edward A. Lynch iColumbia, the Gem of the Ocean , Glee Club 1Llk's Letter ..... YVilliam Kringe Essay ..... Old Ironsides . , , Essay, Old Ironsides, 1812 Preamble . . . , , Catherine Farley Dorothy Moran Doris McKenna Mary McKe1vey . John Boney H. S. Orchestra Catherine Burke Speech, Preserve Old Ironsides Matthew J. Leib Essay, U. S. S. Constitution's Victories Essay ...... Selection . . . . S, G. Essay, History of Old Ironsides 1 ....... M. Florence Hoben 'Star Spangled Banner , , , Glee Club 591905011 - - . . S. G. H. S. Orchestra THANKSGIVING PROGRAM On November 25, 1925, the student body attended a program, in observance of Thanksgiving. The exercises by the members of the junior Class, proved educational and enjoyable. THE PROGRAM 50113, Once More VVe Hail The Glad Thanksgiving . . . . . . . . Student Body Playlet- Witches' Scene From Macbeth. Characters First Witch-Dorothy Kline. Second NVitch-Gertrude Ferry. Third Witch-Grace Murphy. Students-Helen Campbell, Lucile Haggerty, Dorothy Moran, Philip Reilly and Stanley Kreneewicz. Keep a Song in Your Heart . . . Mary Holland and Stephen Yaneka Violin Solo, Paderewski's Minuet -Kreisler . . . . . . Stanley Krencewicz Thanksgiving -Joyce Kilner . Eugene Gallagher Song, Senior Class lfVe'l1 Miss You junior Class CWords by Dorothy Kline, '27.D l On December 17, 1925, the entire student body was treated to a well-presented program, commemorating the birthday of Whittier. The program: Life of XVhittier . . Timothy Corrigan, '28 Guests from Whittier Land . Freghman C1355 Recitation, Snowbound . Anna McElwee, '28 Violin Solo .... William Kringe, '29 Recitation, Gift of Fritemius Marjorie O'Donnel, '29 Song. Four Leaf Clover . Sophomore Girls EDWARD A. LYNCH, '26. l - , E871