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

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Shortly after the football season ended, an announcement relative to the Christian Brothers' Diamond jubilee Fund was made and we were asked to do our bit in this worthy cause by selling chances, for the erection of a litting memor- ial building in New 'York City. We entered the crusade heart and soul and we are glad to announce that we did our little bit in the nature of turning in to this fund a handsome sum of money, which represented a percentage of 116. Cold weather soon announced the arrival of the first quarterly examinations, held November 21 to 25. We met them with a resolute will, fought and conquered them. The results were certainly very gratifying and were a source of encourage- ment for us to go on to higher and greater things. Soon Time brought with it the Christmas holidays. Before leaving to enjoy them, a pleasant class social was held, at which an entertainment was staged under the auspices of the class officers. It is needless to say that it was highly enjoyed by all. We are told that many things happen over night. This year the truth of this was shown here at St. joe's, for on returning from our Christmas vacation, we found that Alma Mater had installed an up-to-date wireless station. A radio class was established and many of the boys enrolled. Radio became the topic of the hour, it was discussed at noon time, at dismissal time, at all time-s. In the court- yard, on the street, in the class, everywhere. It was THE main topic of all. Hardly had this been established, when another progressive move was made in St. Joe's, viz.: that of the organizing of the first school orchestra in the history of Alma Mater. To this new move the student body gave many promising musical artists. On the evening of January 18, 1922, the orchestra made its debut, when it played at the alumni meeting, where it made a wonderful hit, so much so that the association voted a nice sum of money to it in recognition of its fine work. This orchestra has made a hit and what's more has made wonderful progress. The one responsible for its organization and continuance, is our worthy and esteemed teacher, Rev. Brother Amedy, F. S. C., who has worked hard in per- fecting an A-1 orchestra, which is without question of doubt, the BEST boys' orchestra in the City of Detroit. Whilst all these events were occuring, Time was swiftly passing by and before we knew it we were once more face to face with the quarterly examinations, and once again we came, saw and conquered. Meanwhile, the dreary winter months whetted our appetites for athletics and in order to satisfy us, a skating carnival under the auspices of the Editorial Staff of the Arrow, was held at Belle Isle on January 26. The affair was a huge suc- cess and what interested us most was, the fact that it revealed to us a wonder skater in one of our classmates-John Hartman, who flying the colors of Fresh- man B came out second or third in a majority of the races. Another progressive move in the sport world was made about this time. Ath- letics which were being discussed only in a general way began to assume a new aspect. On january 26 an announcement appeared on the school bulletin board that an Athletic Association was to be formed and that with 'its inauguration the basket ball league would get under way. We greeted this news with a hearty welcome and entered a team in the La Salle League. Each and everyone of our forty-four members was all interest in this associ- ation and league. We did noble work in the league and under VVeweler, our captain, Povlitz and Griffin, our star players we produced a team that became runner-up for the pennant. Our hopes were shattered when the third year defeated us in the last game of the season, thus preventing us from capturing the coveted pennant. From time to time during the year many persons of note visited our class, among them being Rev. Brother Philip, the new provincial of the New. York Province. He expressed his satisfaction at the work we were accomplishing. Page Fifty-four

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Whilst with us he took occasion to give us some kind fatherly advice. Needless to say that this was heeded. Next to follow, was Rev. Brother Felix, whose splen- did lectures on Vocation produced great fruitg for at least one, if not several of our members, will, within a very short time enter the Brothers, Novitiate at Pocantico Hills. A The school year progressed rapidly and ere long came the announcement of the drive for funds for the Year Book. As in all other drives, we entered this one heart and soul and did our bit in making it a huge success. That we, with the other classes succeeded, is well attested by this splendid book of 128 pages. VVhilst this drive was on Easter was drawing nigh. Holy Week came and with it, the first spiritual retreat for the students of St. Joseph's Commercial School. Though it lasted but three days, the members of this class caught the spirit and entered upon the various exercises in a manner that was pleasing to see. VVith general Holy Communion on Holy Thursday morning, the Retreat closed and the students of this room left for their Easter vacation well satisfied that the three days had not been spent in vain. VVith the warm weather came the call of the diamond. The class entered a team in the LaSalle Baseball League and at the time of writing it is doing remark- ably well. It is our hope and desire that we top the league at the end of the season. May 15-the Feast of St. John Baptist De La Salle, brought the boys of the past, and those of the present together for a few short hours on the occasion of the Annual reception of Holy Communion in St.. Joseph's church. It is the day of the year for the Christnan Brothers and their boys. It is the Brothers' day-the day that marks the feast of the greatest educator the world has ever known. May, too, brought with it the Month of Mary, the month of the Greatest Mother the world has known--the Mother of Christ, the Saviour of Mankind. The students of Room 12 kept this month in an appropriate manner, giving her all the honor and glory possible. June came and with it the end of our log. We trust you have enjoyed this history of Freshmen NB, Class 1925. We leave you now to meet you again next ' 1. S h B. 1 year ll Op Omoreq ILUGENE E. LUzENsKI. Page Fifty-s'i.r