St Johns College - Ozanam Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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THE OZANAM 49 of Arc. While the judges were making their estimate of the speakers the college orchestra played another selection. The judges were Rev. Francis J. Macel- wane, M. A., Erwin R. Effler, LI... B., and Mr. William H. Comte, A. B. Imprgvementg Several new lounges At the Cgllege and some tables have been added to the fur- nishings of the recreation room in Pomeroy Hall, making the room very attractive and comfortable for the students in their leisure hours. Through the efforts of our Dean there has also been an addition of several sets of volumes to the college library. We are con- fident that when school reopens in September all the cases will be filled, and the students will have all the books they require for their supplementary reading. Ozangm On Tuesday evening, May Hgldg l9th, the members of the Banquet Ozanam staff held their annual banquet at the Van- ity Fair Tea Room. The entire staff was present and had as guests all of the former editors both of the Ozanam and of the Gleaner. The meal, a treat to the most devout epi- curean, was served at about 7:30 p. m. After the meal, Mr. Griffin, this year's editor and the toastmaster of the evening, made a short speech and introduced Mr. Tal- bot, the first speaker of the evening. Mr. Talbot told of his experiences as first editor of the Ozanam, and commended Mr. Wulfhorst for the assistance which he ren- dered him in his work. Mr. Wulfhorst was the next speaker. He told much the same tale as Mr. Talbot and remarked on the outside assistance which had been given him by some who had never at- tended St. John's. Mr. Link then took the floor and related some reminiscences of the old Cleaner, which became defunct on the birth of the Ozanam in l923. Mr. Link was very interesting and gave some good ad- vice to the staff. Following Mr. Link, the toastmaster in- troduced Mr. Eggl, at present an instructor at Central Catholic High. Mr. Eggl was reminiscent of the old days, and spoke of how times are changing. Mr. Hamel, of last year's class, then spoke on the subject of writing for publications, a subject with which he is conversant due to his official position on the Toledo News-Bee. The toastmaster next introduced Mr. M. Paul Gans, next year's editor. Mr. Gans gave a short but interesting talk in which he commended the staff on past work and asked their co-operation for the coming year. Mr. Raymond J. Cray, S. J., the moderator, then spoke and commented upon his experiences with the magazine. Mr. Gray's talk was brief, but he was loud in his praise of the staff and also of the outside help which had been given during the year. Mr. Cray's was the last talk of the even- ing. The banqueters then retired to one of the local theaters and partook of the pleas- ures of a theater party. Members of the old college quartet enter- tained during the banquet with a few selec- tions and, as is always the case when good fellows get together, a very good time was had by all. Freshmen On Thursday, May Zi. Held Picnic Ascension Day, the mem- bers of the Freshman class enjoyed a picnic at the summer home of Junior Johnson at Lakewood, Mich. All the members of the class were present and with them were three of their teachers, Fr. Ryan S. J., Fr. Walters S. J., and Mr. Gibbons S. J. The boys enjoyed a ball game in the morning. After a light lunch some went

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48 THE OZANAM among the Second Year contestants. Joseph Cirardot, Francis Carroll and Melvin Slicker were the other speakers. The First Year laurels were carried off by Charles Herbert. Edward Lauber, Michael Kopinski and James Leahey were the other First High entrants. Junigl-.senigr Members of the Oza- Prggram I5 nam Society saw one of Success the best programs of the year on May 6th, when members of the Senior and Junior classes combined to put on their annual program. The principal act was a burlesque pro- duction of the final scene of Hamlet, which was made more realistic probably than even a Shakespeare would have desired. Norman Schrein was an heartrending Hamlet, while Clarence Mellen was a riot as the queen. The second number of the day was a one- act play called The Holdupf' Robert Murphy capably carried the principal part. The last act was the most successful. It was a parody of the modern problem play, in which only three characters took part, and the action didn't lag. Leonard Hovey, Clar- ence Mellen, and Gerald Sullivan had the parts. May the l3th, marked a great triumph for the ardent labors of the Sophomore class. The dramatically in- clined members of the class united in an ef- fort to outshine all precedents in class pro- grams, and they succeeded pretty well in realizing their expectations. Mr. Canelli appeared in a ventriloquist act which was a great success due to some of his plants in various parts of the audience. The redoubtable Mr. Hennessey was the next number on the program. He imperson- ated one of our worthy seniors slightly under the influence of C2H5OH and told some Sophomores Make Big Hit in the Annual Program thrilling tales of other members of the Senior class who had attended the same party. The third act was a playlet entitled, And the Lamp Went Out. It was a melodrama in which Mr. Canelli took the part of the spurned lover, Mr. Justen was the heroine, Mr. Booker had the hero's part, and Mr. Horan had the heavy role of the heroine's mother. The closing number was a class ensemble in which the audience joined in singing our school song. The program was fully appreciated by the audience, as was attested by their long and hearty applause. College Orators 011 Friday May Engage in Contest I5. the Ofawfi- cally inclined met in a contest which was, indeed, a contest in the full sense of the word. First honors were equally divided between Julius Pilliod of hte Senior class and Clarence Yeager, a Junior. Second place was shared by Franklin Hay- ward and James Marshall, both of the Fresh- man class. The program opened at 8: I 5 p. m. with a selection by the college orchestra under the direction of Mr. James R. Gibbons, S. J. Following this Mr. James E. Schaal opened the contest with a forceful speech entitled Father Damien of Molokai. Mr. Yeager spoke on the subject Catholics and American Development. Mr. Hayward then took the floor and delivered a line speech on The Lacking Essential in American Ed- ucation. A short intermission followed in which two selections were rendered by the college glee club. The next speaker was Julius Pilliod, who criticised modern capitalists in a scathing speech, Modern Benedict Arnolds. Wal- ter T. Elnen, the winner of last year's medal, then delivered a masterful talk on South American Relations. James Marshall closed the contest with a selection in praise of the Maid of France entitled, Saint Joan

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50 THE OZANAM bathing and boating while others took part in various other diversions. This picnic constituted the formal closing of the year for the Freshmen and is some- thing of an agreeable innovation from the usual routine of class banquets. Class Banquets On Wednesday even- Are Held ing, May 27, the members of the grad- uating class were the guests at a banquet tendered in their honor by the Junior class at the University Club. The students were addressed by Jean Howard and Bill Comte, who represented the Alumni Association: the distinguished members of both classes proffered short talks on various subjects. William Coyle, president of the Junior class, was master of ceremonies. The same evening at 6 p. m. the members of the Sophomore class met at an informal banquet at the Oliver Twist Tea Room to bid a sad farewell to the year l924-25. The entire class was present as were two of the professors: Mr. Madaras, S. J., and Mr. Gibbons, S. Several members of the class gave short speeches in which they recounted the happen- ings and pleasant memories of the year. The professors also said a few words. Everything was over by about 7 :30 p. m., when the members of the class were free to fulfill any engagements they may have made for later in the evening. Cggnmengement The following mem- Exercises bers of the SCl'li0l' class of St. John's College will receive degrees as Bachelors of Arts at the Commencement exercises to be held Monday, June l5th: Robert Heatly, M. D., Howard Bruss, Francis Buckley, Leo Griffin, Clarence Mellen, Jerome Je- sionowski, Julius Pilliod, James Schaal, John Schmit and Otto Wenzler. The exercises will begin with a Pontifical High Mass at St. Mary's Church on Sunday, June l4th, and will close with the awarding of degrees to the graduates on the follow- ing evening. Honors won by the high school students will also be awarded at this time. as will the medals for elocution and oratory. The formal address to the graduates will be given by Edward McCormick, A. B., M. D., F. A. C. S.: Julius Pilliod will cle- liver the valedictory oration,'and Rev. Fr. O'Callaghan, S. J., and the Rt. Rev. Bishop will speak. The College orchestra directed by James Gibbons, S. J., will furnish the music for the occasion. The Annual St. John's annual picnic, Excursion an event looked forward to not only by students but also by the Catholic youth of the city in general, will be held this year at Cedar Point. The steamer Greyhound will leave the dock at 8:30 a. m. It is needless to say that a good time will be had by all who attend, as those who have been on former excursions sponsored by our Alma Mater can amply testify.