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

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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

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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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