St John High School - Blue Book Yearbook (Jackson, MI)

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6756151 QJOEIIZ To each of Saint John's faculty We breathe deep gratitude today, For they, with their Christ-like interest. Have encouraged us on our way. Whenever we've been in trouble, And threatening clouds grew gray, With their prayers and words of kindness, They have scattered all clouds away. At graduation our memories Sketch a 'picture of golden hue, And kindle our hearts with grateful love, Our dear Saint John's to you. You have given freely of Sacred Lore, You have trained us well for future life, Your treasures of ages, priceless store, Our armor and sword for our daily strife. As we walk from your door into unknown lands, As we leave the shelter of your protect- ing wall, We will nurture the seeds that you have sown, And dutifully answer your clarion call. Down through the years, loyal classes have gone, ' T. Carrying messages of God's love com- plete. Shoulder to shoulder they steadily march on, Never to falter, never to retreat. The class of 't47, with hearts sincere, Proudly join the ranks of your graduates true. Whether our paths lead far or near, We pledge our loyalty, Saint .lohn's to you. Loyal we'll be to your principles grand, Loyal we'll be to your teachings deep, Loyal we'll be to God's command, In the home, at work, in recreation or feast. A We lift aloft our pledging hands, WVe raise on high our pledging hearts. We pledge our loyalty to God's command, From your Christian teaching we'll ne'er depart. -Duane Horsch. Page Th irty-five ooo---o::Qooo-::::::: :Q:::::::: : PATRONS Rev. Joseph V. Coyle Rev. Richard P. Baird, C.PP.S. Rev. Leo G. Zavatsky The Junior Class Sophomore Boys Sophomore Girls Freshman Boys Freshman Girls Eighth Grade, Class of '5'l Mr. and Mrs. Alex Calmeyn Mr. Clarence Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence V. Dailey Florence Doyle Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Kaplenski Lucy Lanigan Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Winters L. J. Wisda, '25 Campbell's Pharmacy C. J. Hartman Oh, you can tell your story And talk of time and space, But friends will like it better To READ it on your face. The photograph from PALMI Will tell it true and swift, And keep in lasting memory Your sentimental gift. iloii.-. PALMI ART STUDIO

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CLASS HISTORY Emily Joseph, not only storing the fruit we had gathered during previous years, but al- so performing the responsible duties placed upon the shoulders of the i'Mighty Seniors. One of the biggest events of our Senior year was the production of Ye School Vil- lage of Long Ago and Mr, Loring's Auntsf' under the direction of Sister Emily .Joseph and Sister Mary Joan. School Retreat! Father Mereto gave an inspiring retreat. It settled deep into the hearts of the Seniors, for this retreat was thi last of their lives as students at St. Jo n. Russ Derby was the main attraction at the Cascades Clubhouse during the Junior- Senior Banquet. Our gratitude and appreci- ation go to the Juniors for a memorable and enjoyable evening. We had looked forward to our gradua- tion as the one big moment of our life, but when we knew that it was really drawing near, sorrow was mingled with our joy, for we were loathe to leave the place that had harbored us for twelve short, happy years. lf there is one sentiment which fills our hearts in an outstanding manner as we de- part, it is that of gratitude. No student has ever gone through his twelve years of study and preparation without becoming deeply indebted to many people. Of course, our first 'tThank You goes to our parents who have made our attendance here possible. 1'ilt,l1e1'S Coyle, Baird and Zavatsky also de- serve our sincerest expressions of gratitude for they have given their entire lives to mold and fashion us according to the Per- fect Model. Nor can we depart without ex- tending a token of gratitude to the Sisters who in so many known and unknown ways have given us valuable assistance during our years of training. And so we bid farewell to our dear Alma Mater, anxious to be on our way, yet sorry to leave these sacred halls and their many wonderful memories. INA! vi THE SENIOR PLAY Page Thirty-four

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--1 --- ---- ---- --- -------- ------ -------- --: :---::::-- --: : : :----: :-- ---- '- si ------------------------------ CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 1947 MILLER JEWELERS 125 W. Michigan Ave. A Square Deal Always William Morris, Manager HARRlNGTON'S Where the Good Clothes Come From JACKSON, MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS to St. .Iohn's Class of '-LT GLASGOW'S Jackson Home-Owned Quality Store Since 1884 Compliments of RUSS' GROCERY CHOICE MEATS and VEGETABLES i037 E. Michigan Ave. R. Hamilton, Prop. ::::::::::::::::::::-----:::::- ----- ---------- - A ------------ -------- -------- L---------------------------------------------- CLA WMU We, the members of the class of 1947 of Saint John High School, being of sound mind cmd memory, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, in manner and form in the following, that is to say: 'l. With Father Coyle, the devoted guardian of our spiritual life, we leave our sincere grati- tude and carry with us a fond memory of the term he spent with us conscientiously perform- ing his pastoral duties. 2. To Father Baird we bequeath our heart- felt appreciation for his unceasing efforts on our behalf in athletic, scholastic and social activities. 3. To Father Zavatsky, the recent and warmly welcomed addition to our rectory, we leave the vision of long and loyal association with Saint John High School. 4. To the Faculty we bequeath our thanks and appreciation for their efforts in trying to guide our minds in the right direction. 5. To the Juniors, our lawful successors as student leaders, we leave the ioys and sorrows, rights and honors of our Senior year, with the hope that they may enjoy them as much as we did. 6. To the remaining members of the High School student body we bequeath the courses, studies and spirit of cooperation which marked the days of our High School life. The following are small bequests which the various members of the Senior class generously leave to the class of l948: H RAYMOND HORSCH wills his good looks and ability to charm the girls to Fred Carroll and Jerry Sykes. RITA FREY bequeaths her quiet ways to Eileen Thorrez and Rosemary O'Neill. RALPH KELLER leaves his love of study to Fred Pohl and Ardella Black. PEARL LASKEY gives her mischievous eyes to Florence DeCeuninck. JAMES DUGAL wills to Peggy Lynch and Bar- bara Griffin his cheerfulness in class. ELLEN BULLINGER leaves with best wishes her quiet, pleasing smile-to Jean O'Connor and Sheelah Kelly. TOM POWERS bequeaths to Leo Konkel and Jim Clark his sure cure for insomnia, guaranteed to produce sleep in class. Page Thirly-sire 9