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

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514' 2 D 3 ul POLY 924 1 OF SS CLA

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0112155 nf 1924 I FTER two long months of enjoyment, sport and out- J ings, of the kind and nature that give great pleasure and rest, we turned again into the beaten path that winds its ways towards the sheltering walls of old St. Joes. We enteredthe building on the mlorning of September 12, 1921, with a feeling of persons, getting home after a long journey to foreign lands. ln the corridors we met manv of our friends of last year, and found that quite a few of them were strutting around sporting long trousers. Soon we were ushered to our room, one of the finest in the building. There we were greeted by our teacher of 1 last year-the Rev. Brother Dominic, lf. S. C. The tuo U I - lirst years of 1920-1921 were united and formed one dandy Rev' B '-F-D m f'F'S'C' second year. Our prospects for the year looked bright and as you read on, you will see that our conjectures came true. Wfith the merging of the two classes, new acquaintances were formed. Two new corners were with us, Henry XYeitenberner, formerly of the U. of D. high school and Lester Dietz, of the Annunciation high school. t Our field of labor for the second year differed in many respects from that of the first in that we were to occupy a more pleasing room, the one used by the Seniors, secondly besides continuing several of our last year's subjects we were to take up the study of Plane Geometry, Ancient History and quite a few Radio, and third and last, we found that the passing mark had been changed from 60 to 70 per cent. 1 Three weeks after the opening of school, Brother Dominic suggested that we organize a class society, this suggestion was received with great enthusiasm and accordingly acted on, with the result that oflicers were elected to hold office for one quarter at a time. The name of the society was called the Nazareth Council of the Archconfraternity of the Divine Child, its object being to promote and foster devotion to the Child Jesus. Meetings were held every Friday after-- noon. Along in October Brother Henry, director, came into our room and told us about the Christian Brothers, Diamond jubilee Fund 1 just what this fund was to be used for and then urged us to go out and sell the chances, and thus in a small way show our appreciation for the seventy-five years of hard work and zeal on thc part of the good Christian Brothers. Vile responded to his appeal and with heart and soul entered the crusade that was put on, so much so, that we were the first class to go over the top, a feat in itself to be proud of. XVe are glad to learn that the crusade was a success in other parts of the country and that this Memorial Building is now in the course of construction. VVith the opening of the football season, Father Klarshke called for candidates and some dozen or more lads of our room responded, and worked might and main to make the team, with the result that all without exception found a place on it. VVhat is more, by their great unHinching work at all times, whether in practice or in actual playing, they gave all they had and thus brought honor and glory to Alma Mater. Under the able leadership of Stephen Martin the first school foot- ball team of St. joe's did remarkably well. Those from our class were: Martin, Shaughnessy, Daoust, Clarke, Becker, Carroll, Collins, Smith, O'Rourke, Lynch. Page Forty-four

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During the early part of the year our tedious routine of study was interrupted by the visit of two very distinguished Brothers-Brother Philip, the new provin- cial of the New York province and Brother Henry August, ex-provincial of the same province. Coming just at the time the crusade was on, their words of encouragement and just what the Memorial Building meant to the Brothers, spurred us on to do our level best in order to help them make this undertaking a success. Our first campaign-the first quarterly examinations-came shortly after this visit. Vtfe had been well prepared, and even though the enemy attacked us violently, we were ready to met his onslaught, determined to conquer him. Wlieii the smoke of battle had cleared up and the roll had been called it was found that many had been slightly Wounded and that others had fallen mortally wounded. It was found that Generals Geometry and English, with their batallions had done the most damage. This attack taught us a lesson to be well prepared and better trained to use our artillery tour studiesj when the next battle came. 1 The coming of Christmas brought with it many pleasant memories, and in order to help the students of our class to prepare for the great season in a fitting manner a social was held. This, due to the committee in charge, was a huge suc- cess. Then amid snowy weather we departed on the twenty-second of December, to our homes to enjoy the Christmas vacation. Shortly after our return on january 3, 1922, the Rev. Brother Baldwin, pro- Avincial of the St. Louis Province, paid us a visit. His timely advice on the nec- essity of a good education seemed to hit home, for it was to be noticed that a wonderful improvement came about in the recitations of some of our wounded soldiers. Then came our second campaign, this time we were better prepared. When the enemy, headed by Generals Geometry and English came marching down the field, we withstood them manfully, and met their guns and their onslaught with a grim determination that spelled success. The enemy was repulsed, some of our men were seriously wounded. Many received honors for their bravery. This cam- paign over, we prepared for the skirmishes Qtestsj which were held quite often. These were held in anticipation of coming battles with our enemies. Like all good soldiers, wc believed in being forearmed and prepared when the enemy would make his third assault. At the Wiriter Sports Carnival held under the auspices of the Detroit Recrea- tion Commission, February 4, 1922, our class was represented by Clement O'Rourke, Herbert Clarke, both of whom won places in the 220-yard and 440- yardg VVilliam Himniels and Harry Robbins. These same lads participated in the lce Skating Carnival, held under the auspices of the Editorial Staff of the Arrow at Belle Isle, january 26, 1922, and between Clement O'Rourke and Herbert Clarke won most of the honors. The class scored the highest number of points on this occasion. When the basket ball season was well under way, a league was formed in the school, we entered a team, which under the captaincy of George Shaughnessy won the Championship of the school, losing but two games and these to the Third Year. Once again we were to the front in the sport world of the school. Our representatives in the League were George Shaughncssy, Stephen Martin, George glartini Mortimer Lynch, Francis Pulte, Lawrence Barera, Henry Daoust, Edward uec ie . On April 3, 1922, Brother Simon of Toronto, Ontario, visited us and told us of the religious conditions existing in Canada. He showed us the real necessity of religious teachers and told us that vocations to the teaching orders were not enough. He urged us to do our share in a prayerful way, that an increase might come about. This we promised to do. Immediately before the third quarterly examinations, which by the way, made our third engagement, and one in which the attack and fight were furious, and Page Forty-.siix