St Johns Catholic Academy - Eagle Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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THE EAGLE Eleven BL E A D SILVER Blue and Silver have been selected as the school colors of St. Johnls. The Class of ,28, realizing the significance of this choice, is eager to impart to the reader what these colors really mean. Blue signifies sincerity, fidelity, loyalty and Chastity. Silver is symbolic of innocence, humility and worth. Fidelity to the ideals of God a11d country, loyalty to our school, our teachers, our old friends and classmates, purity in our words and actionsg sincerity in our life,s work and in our intercourse with others- these are the qualities set forth by the beautiful color, blue. Our other color, silver is emblem- atic of innocence of dishonest affairs, humility in word and deed and the worth that con- tributes to modern progress. Surely these colors portray the character- istics desired by the members of the Class of 528. They are colors worthy of adorning our Senior Banner. lvho of us can look at that banner, without being proud of its glorious folds?p lvho can gaze upon it without desir- ing higher ideals? YVho, on beholding it, is not moved to greater loyalty to our dear Alma lllater? Our banner is a thing of beauty, in itself as well as in its symbolic meaning. On a back- ground of blue, the silver lettering stands forth prominently. Every thread in this material is stained with significance. Its meaning is sim- ilar to that of our colors, but a little more pro- nounced. The blue field shows the sincerity and honor, to which we have pledged ourselves, virtues which we hope will remain with us after our school life. The silver letters HS. J. C. Af, show the innocence and humility which we have tried to retain during our short years of school life at St. John's. Colors and letters gleaming overhead will make our banner a standard to be cherished and long remembered by each graduate who, after four years of diligent, study, leaves St. Johnls, his school of learning. FLORENCE YVHELAN. 'J E' if '1 55555 . - ' . fs:-.ails ' -:sys-ein xg' ,Q 'ti-I 121- f, :- - 4 . f V' 7:51 5,1 1 , iii?

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Ten THE EAGLE CLASS HISTORY Night is falling Alma Mater,-the long day is o'er, And e'er we leave your halls of learning, Let us repeat our history o11ce more. Alma hlater, let us turn back the pages of those last four eventful years spent within your walls,-years that were filled with sun- shine and few disappointments. Yvhat a glorious feeling it was when, on September T, 192+, you accepted us in your Academic Department for the first time! How proudly we, a carefree but hopeful group, filed into the freshman class. There we were wel- comed by a most amiable teacher and we were filled with a great determination to fight the good fightv under the standard of St. John's Catholic Academy. During those first months we discovered the values of X and 'Cyn and were introduced to that science called Biology. Then Civics made its appearance, accompanied by Latin and English. After much conscientious study, we mastered these subjects and each one passed the Regent Examinations. Summer was again upon us and vacation time drew the curtain on the stage of that first year. After two months we returned to resume our studies and also to encounter our first disap- pointment. Our principal had been trans- ferred. Our anxieties were soon dispelled, however, because her successor was a teacher of most noble character and it was not long before she had won a place in our hearts. How patiently we waited for this new judge to pronounce our fate! At last the verdict was given. lve were all sophomores! It was at this time that great Roman gen- eral made his debut. Caesar came, he saw, but lve conquered after months of plodding. 1926. And almost before we realized it, we were Juniors. This year we made desperate efforts to imitate the oratorical ability of Cicero and to adopt the French tongue. This proved to be a very charming language, but we decided 'fto stick to old U. S. Af' The regular routine of study was somewhat broken during our Junior year. It was our privilege to entertain the Seniors at various parties. Of these the farewell banquet proved the most momentous because, although it meant au revoir for the Seniors, it filled us with greater anticipation for the coming year. Three years had now passed and in the fall of 1927 St. John's re-opened her doors to the class of '28. VVhat changes time can make! Contrast this body of students with that care- free group of '24, Diligent study, careful training and the persevering attention of our loving teachers had changed us to stately, seri- ous-minded Seniors. This was a most eventful year. The selec- tion of our class rings was our first thrill and next to this perhaps was the editing of our Year Book. Incidentally this is the opportune time to narrate that too much cannot be writ- ten about the Juniors who entertained us most royally in the way of banquets and parties. The last, but by no means the least, touch of enjoyment was our Senior Dance, held in the Knights of Columbus ballroom on April 27. Here we close our book of Fond llemories Here each member of the class of 1928 takes up new and individual volume whose pages are still unwritten. And now our Alma Blater sends us forth bearing the seal that closes each high school course and imbued with a spirit of confidence and security, reverence and love. virtues which have been woven into our lives by our beloved teachers. It is our ardent hope that future graduates, in their turn, may add new splendor and life to St. John's and hand down to her, achievements greater and richer than those which we leave today. BIAVRICE P. BIORIARTY, 7 Class Historian.

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Twelve THE EAGLE SE IOR CLASS RAYMOND H. BILLS 6-l--lo. What's this-another telephone number? No, that's only Ray's signal for a crash at left tackle, where Miss First Down awaits him. Even if Ray always man- aged to appear on the scene a half hour after the picture began, he lost no time in becoming a dignified senior and a star of St. John's. Some of Ray's brightness may have been due to a certain red tie which he could wear with dis- tinction since it matched so well his happy disposition. When you have scaled the heights of success, Ray, do not forget the class of '28 whose best wishes are yours. r..n-1 00 BERNARDINE E. BLANEY VVe received Bebe into our ranks four years ago. Since then we have been the happy possessorsu of a helper and a friend. Bernardine has always taken a prom- inent part in making all our activities successful. As a well behaved pupil, Bernardine deserves the highest credit. Temptations have hovered very near at times, but Bebe used her will power and concentrated her attention on Jackson, Jeiferson, Hamilton and the like. Now Bernardine is about to pass her first milestone on the road to success. May Good Fortune be your attendant on the road of Life, Bebe. -ot nr to GERALDINE C. BRIEN Jerry is a newcomer to S. J. C. A., but since Septem- ber, when she came here, we've been aware of her sunny presence. Smiles can do wonders and our Jerry is a smile fiend. Here's a secret-Jerry wants to be a prize-fighter! You'll never be a champion, Smiles. because you'll conjugate your favorite French verb while you're fighting. VVe advise you to be content with fighting disease in some hospital. VVe hope that your past, present and future will always be rosy and that you'll show others the humorous side of life. -00 Ol- MILDRED A. CLISSON Although every member of the Class of '28 has a fond affection for dear old St. John's, there is one pupil who leads us all. Millie attended St. John's grammar school as well as its high school. Her ever-ready smile and her cheerful manner have won her many friends who will re- main such forever. It is the sincere wish of your class- mates, Mildred, that you will not forget your old pals when you attain fame in the business world.