St Joseph High School - Arrow Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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The following Monday gratified our anxiousness, for activities were inaugurated with a bang. We realized the purpose of our work and applied ourselves thoughtfully an-d attentively to all instructions. We knew that we were handicapped, but among our numbers were most of the honor students of the preceding term and hence the thought of failure was banished: we plugged on energetically with the firm adage in mind: f'We can and we will succeed' Religion occupied our first period and the accompanying explanations were interesting and instructive. Geometry, in the form of solids, returned with new allusions of advancement. Now, two planes had us thinking. How could they meet? Elmer Rademacher seemed to understand explicitly, Bradford Springer libeled the reputation of the authors as to their veracity 3 joseph Reuter agreed, and Felix Kummer bucked cross fire. Geometry we are told came from the Arabs and we are inclined to believe it, for it is as complicated as their garments. VVe were informed that half a term was sufficient to absorb its theorems and we took courage at the information. During some of these lessons argumentation went strong, but, however tense, opinions were confined to oral discussion. After these heated arguments came English Literature, a soothing syrup after agitation. Debating subsided, we became reconciled as we roame-:1 about, viewing the wonders of the English language under the guidance of the masters of the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. As an absolute necessity in connection with the English period we organized the class society. At the first regular class meeting we had the election of officers for the first quarter. Elmer Selter was elected president by a very large majority. We were not disappointed in our selection. Many accomplishments under his regime could be mentioned, but space is limited. One of the most notable accomplishments in the first quarter was the athletic spirit that was engendered in the class. In our class meetings we brought up and discussed the football question and, needless to say, we supported it adequately. Mr. Andres. although finding it difficult to express himself literally, stood for a spirit of loyalty and steadfastness and gave example by service when so requested. It was the class of ,ZZ that brought the dream of an athletic association to a reality. This was accomplished through persistent persuasion and agitation. When St. Ioe's wonder football team was organized three of our members clinched posi- tions: George Rapp completed that backfield machine that made the defeat of Rosary possible, Ervin Andres and Joseph Reuter, although buried in the line, showed themselves to be good material, very seldom did anyone break through their respective positions to maul the clock-work of our backfield. About this time we were informed of the intended publication of The Arrow. Eight young men of our class held positions on the staff and helped to make it the best publication ever issued at St. Joseph's. Francis Kraft filled the chair of Business Manager and was responsible for many of the ads that made it a financial success. Paul Henrichs contributed editorials of merit on up-to-the-minute subjects, winning for The Arrow and the school honorable recognition from the Central Interscholastic Press Association. The others assisted in whatever line they were proficient. The sands of time continued to fall, November and the first exams of the term came and went. Geometry, as was expected, required the burning of the midnight oil. Physics revealed itself in its true nature. What coincided with our sentiments to a T was the fact that after the return of our papers with their blue pencil adornnients we found that all had passed with colors flying to the breeze. Going. One quarter had sped by, and the second was ushered in noiselessly. The novelty of school had worn off and in its place came the system of concen- tration conducive to profitable learning. During the summer months typewriting was not included in the duties of some of the class, consequently the ligaments Page Truc'nty-eight

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Qllewz nf 1922 OMIEHUVV the history of a class is always regarded as a primal requisite in the outline of a school's Year Book, probably because of the fact that an unfamiliar reader requires some light that may facilitate the elucidation of the characters and relative essays contained therein. Undertaking to relate the events of out last year in St. Joseph's is rendered difficult by but one thing-the utter disregard of Father Time to confine himself to the monthly divisions of the year in their full length, as revised by Pope Gregory XIII. XYe really could say, and with it our history would be com- plete: Entered in Septemberg prepared for the Christmas banquet, cleared the crumbs and threw them to the robinsg graduation was on us unawaresf, If the attribute of time is to Hy, it has certainly manifested itself during our Senior term. The twenty-four young men who returned to acquire the coveted honors of a high-school education have shown their breadth of vision in that one act-the far-sighted judgment of the possibilities of the high-school graduate in the professional world, a field in which honor is unlimited. Out of thirty-five the twenty-four of us were the ones on whom the persuasive and indueive arguments of Brother llenry and Brother joseph took impression. XVe made a most Rev. Bro. B. Joseph, F.S.C important decision, the result of contemplation an-l reason, and we will stand ever-ready to state our satisfaction at the sacrifices we made in order to get the beneht of the first fourth year at St. joe's. During the vacation the majority of us experienced the amusements and D c pleasures in the line of office work, etc., that were products of our labors in the Old School. One feels, naturally, a sort of self-importance as he grasps the roll of crisp new greenbacks, the greatest temptation in this world, the quest of which has marred and ruined many an otherwise brilliant career. VVe yielded not to the temptation of the greenbacks, and in returning for the additional year proved our level-headedness, tact, initiative and desire for knowledge. September twelfth, twenty-four young men filed into the corridors of St. Ioe's, strutting around the different rooms with an air of familiarity. One absentee brought strangeness and lonesomeness to us on arrival-Brother Henry, our esteemed and beloved Director. Vve had been informed at the close of the last semester that he would not arrive to assume the directorship until October. Our new room for the coming year was not to be found on the first fioor, so we were obliged to consult Brother Lewis, Director pro-tem. Learning the location of our quarters we climbed the stairway ambitiously and immediately recognized the vocal strains of Bossy and Trombly. The unused room of last term had been remodeled beyond recognition. .X spiffy coat of pale green paint adorned its walls while twenty-four new modeled seats awaited our presence. VVhat a change! A brand new schoolroom in our midst. A familiar figure occupied the rostrum It was none other than our tutor, Brother joseph. For three consecutive years Brother joseph has had the honor of imparting knowledge and wisdom to us. He carried a full knowledge of our weak points, hobbies. likes and dislikes. Another year under his guidance made us feel right at homey be could encourage the losers and compliment the victors. XVe registered, received our outline of study and awaited regular class. Page Trumlfy-sc:'v11

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of the fingers were stiff and tense. The Hrst quarter had worn this off and records were now being hung up. Typewriting is an art in which the class of '22 has a record yet to be attained by any class in St. Joseph's. Five Remington gold medals. Bradford Springer and john Beaubien exhibited rapidness of thought to the highest degree in the class in the first quarter, but Elmer Rademacher and Joseph Reuter forged steadily onward and ran aside Springer. Springer has the distinction of being admitted to the Order of Accurate Typists UO-A-T's j.for sixty words per minute, without an error. Our records are open to competition, they have not been equaled in the history of St. Joe's. The Christmas season reminded us of banquets, and a banquet we had. VV e had the honored presence of Father Lindemann, Father Marske and the entire Faculty at this afifair, for which credit is due Felix Kummer. However, as this was to be our last banquet at St. Joseph's the chairman of the committee decided to make it worth while and we unanimously say that he put on one splendid affair. On returning from the Christmas vacation we entered spiritedly into soliciting funds for the Christian Brothers' Crusade. We showed our appreciation of their unselfish labors by assisting them in their financiafl call to the best of our ability. It is an item of interest to know that we obtaine-'l S41 over our quota, or a percentage of 171. Half of the term was now drawing to a close and all were seriously absorbed in preparation for the mid-year exams. Geometry claimed a few victims for the half term, but all turned out to pay their respects at its fun-eral CEU A very unusual coincidence at a funeral was that all raised their voices to the strain of Hooray when they heard that History, a civilized subject, was to replace Geometry. With the election of Clarence Robinette to the presidency of our class, plans for the rapidly approaching future were discussed. Harry Trombly was elected Treasurer, but left school in the middle of the quarter, leaving twen.ty-two in tvwefzty-two, a rather unique coincidence. Class rings were adopted with the insignia, 'lSt. joseph's High School, 19Z2. Felix Kummer was at his favorite position of Committee Chairman again. Gone. The third quarter passed into oblivion. The results of the tests this time were the most important of the year, for those who had secured an average of seventy-five per cent as a minimum were excused from the fourth quarterly examinations. All had worked during this quarter, as was evident when one looked about the room during the tests. Heads bent, eyes firmly fixed on papers and strict silence. Rapidly moving pens denoted the intense work. The last lap regretfully came. But a few weeks remained and we were to venture forth to fight life's battles. We review with joy our four years in tlie fold of Alma Mater and we recall all the joys and happenings, the contrasting changes at the hands of time, from green boyhood to the radiant summit of man- hood. We have the advantage of a more proficient training than our predecessors Z we stand better prepared to serve humanity, greater fields to conquer: better future citizens for the uplift and glory of our great nation and better testimonials of the products of the Christian Brothers. XYe are justly proud of the distinction, The first Academic class of St. Joseph's, and we all firmly vouch for the truth of the statement: Fine Coronius Opus. RAYMOND SHEAHAN, '22. Page Trewzty-nirze