St Joseph School - Josephium Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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...fzifzs do inf'- ir - k Q if CENTENNIAL OF JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY OBSERVED In compliance with the wishes of who has proclaimed Friday, October 7, hundredth anniversary of the birth of Poet, as Riley Day and requested that tion be given throughout Indiana, the Governor Schricker, 1949, the one- the great Hoosier state-wide recogni- English Classes of St. Joseph's School entertained the student body. The opening chorus--On the Banks created the proper atmosphere for the 'of the Wabash-- enthusiastlc people. The story of the venerated Hoosier Poet was told and later made complete by an interesting discussion of his poetic works. It was noted that Riley had much of the power in which Stevenson is supreme--that power of remembering accurately and giving full expression to the points of view of childhood. The perennial fascination of the circus in 'The Circus Day Parade' illustrates this particularly well. 'The Treasures of the Wise Man' represents another class of Mr. R11ey's poems in which he moralizes in a fashion that makes people willing to be preached at. The Freshman Class presented a timely little Playlet --Our Lady of the Rosary--to cooperate with the world-wide endeavour to promote devotion to our Blessed Lady,

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1l iff x'-J'-3'4 ' .A'4'f ,,uK,I'z 1::a 'Q-' li ly S l? X Q i 1 ' 1 f h 3- 1 Y ' THE CHANGING YEAR AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL The little magnolia tree in the front lawn of Mercy Hos- pital was putting on its autumn colors. Its leaves were turn- ing red and yellow, Across the street at St. Joseph School there was a buzz of activity. The good Sisters had made their appearance. Shouting, bustling children and straggling dogs overran the sidewalk and school yard. The magnolia tree had shed its leaves. Small children kicked through piles of crisp, brown maple leaves gathered against the curbstone. Unnoticed by children and adults near the Manger scene the crooked branches of the magnolia tree bent in the cold winter wind. Heaps of snow bordered the school entrance. The magnolia tree shivered through long, chilly months of snow, rain and ice. Children hurried in and out of school.. One day the sun warmed the heart of the magnolia tree. The sparkle of sap flowed upward to each tiny twig. The magnolia tree, a mass of pink and white blooms was admired by everyone. Maple trees put forth their pale green leaves. A few golden yellow dandelions, snuggled against the building, caught their share of sunshine. Robins hopped ab- out the grassy lawn. The little magnolia tree lifted its blossoms to the heavens, until one day, growing tired, it let them drop, petal by petal, to the ground. Leaves replaced blossoms. There was laughter as children hurried from school carrying their books. The hot sun beat down on the magnolia tree. At St. Jos- ephs School a huge brown butterfly rested for a moment on the handle to the entrance door, moving its wings slowly back and forth. Tall grass bent over little bare spots in the lawn. Big windows of the school, like so many giant eyes with win- dowsblind eyelids, closed. St. Joseph School rested in a summer siesta. William Schuck-'53

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i X L i A 1' l ,,Q,,,,,,,f, Q:25Sz!,,,f,f' X3 1 This is a true incident df when happened te three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal in the year 1917. Scene 1 A hillside outside Fatimag the children watching their sheep. Characters Lucy . . . . . . . Jenene Ring Francisco . . . . . . Tom Conner Jacinto . . . . . . . Beverly Fettig The Lady of the Rosary . . Nancy Hayes Scene II The office of the Mayor of Fatima. A group of officials are present. The children are ushered into the room by the soldiers. Characters Mayor . . . . . ..Larry Stine Lawyer . . . Philip Jung An Official. . John Curran Sold1erB. . . Larry McE1fresh Jack Fettig Scene III The pasture of Cova da Iria. A group of peasants are present to see the miracle. Characters First Woman . . . . . Jane Wilson Second Woman . e . . Dorothy Parr Third Woman . . . . . . . Janet Curran Closing Chorus: Mother Beloved by Father Lord. -Carolyn Smith '50