St Joseph and St Louis High School - Eagle Yearbook (Biddeford, ME)

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Wednesday, September 22nd, 195-1. The first great event of the school year is the annual school picnic held at Bay View. The happy faces on the picture explain the reason why it is so. The program of the day consisted in a bus ride from Biddeford to the picnic spot, the recitation of the Rosary before Our Lady of Fatima's shrine, lunch onrheshore,walks alongthe beach, games and stunts as this photo displays. All contribute to make this dayone which we willalways remember. This is but one of the many pleasant memories that a st. Jo's High student cherishes and looks back upon with much happiness. 1' - s sri'- - 'IQAZ 144 u-ay v F., 3 Wednesday, October 27th, 1954. Day of reckoning was at hand for the Freshmen who were submitted to a rigid series of trials by the almighty Seniors. Seen here isa group of victims who, having been adjudged guilty of misbehavior by the infallible Jury, were sentenced to run the gauntletontheirknees. The look on Norman lvlorin's face fcenterjis a sure proofthatthere is nothing, well almost nothing, fixed in this whole procedure. Freshmen initiation is an annual ordeal which the Seniors anticipate and the Freshmen dread. Con- gratulations to the former for a JOD well and orderly done, and to the latter for their fine spirit. :A ll ll it 1 J I M4. 3 s. V if sz Q x Friday, October 22nd, 1954. The St. Louis Alumni, unques- tionably the backbone of the S. L. football program, launched its annu- al drive on this date. The purpose of this special appeal was to alleviate somewhat the Association's financial burden. The students responded with a rousing gesture which found expres- sion in the neat sum of 51150. Richard Gregoire, a sophomore, through his own initiative and with the cooperation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart ofSt. Andre, personally collected S170.00. Such unity of co- operationin schoolendeavors, cannot but bringsure success. Gratefulthanks to all. , 258 ,L I. . Y Vin. mail Sunday, October 3rd, 1954. The smiling faces of the Sen- iors of St. Joseph High prove that the Weenie Roast held at I-lill's Beach was an enjoyable one. The truck ride to the cottage, the roast- ing and eating of weenies, and dancingwere the gala events of this memorable day. Everyone had a grand time and all will cherish the fond memories of this day by the sea.

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Les efleves du cours superieur, sous la direc- August '7-12, 1954. SSCA! What delightful memories these four letters bring to mind! In this Summer School of Catholic Action were combined the elementsofan education, a retreat, and a vacation. The SSCA sponsored by Jesuits was held from August 7-12 at Holy Cross College, Worcester, Massachusetts. The eleven Sodalists who were fortunate to attend can be seen as thev are leaving Biddeford on a Sunday morning. Father Lord, the founder of the SSCA, was in charge of the general session and chose as the 1954 theme: To Jesus through Mary. The variety of courses provided more knowledge to increase our faith and to help us promote Catholic Action, while some courses on recreation described a better use of leisure time. Dances, parties, and excursions were all part of the program to make these six days -- six days we will never forget. rf K gy f s 1 -'A-at ll' ere, we are all year has begun for friends meet again, new friends get acquainted and old and new teachers are greeted by all To some this is the most important year of their school-life, for this year is their last. To others it is a new experience. But all know the value of Catholic education and are seriously decided to do their best to succeed. The opening of the 1954-55 school-year marks the beginning of many events in which we are all eager to partici- pate: the foundingof new organizations and the observance of memorable Feast days. School- life is most interesting and most exciting -- in it, there is much work and prayer, but we also know that play will also have its share. of students Ol: ,si vim 1 lAl'r1 Q .gal- lwlonday, August 17th, 1954. Coach Regina and his new assistant, formerS.L.all-around athlete, Bob Cote, were on hand to receive 45 hopeful candi- dates who eagerly reported for action on the gridiron. As a result, sweat-producing, gruellingpractices became the order of the day for a month and a half. Such painstak- inglabors proved worthwhilesince the 1954 team compiled the enviable record of six 'J wins, two ties, and a single loss to State Champion, Thornton Academy. Hearty congratulations to all. 12 septernbre au 8 de'cembre, 1954. L annee mariale adonne lieu a des manifes- tations touchantes de piete' filiale envers Marie. tiondeleur maitresse respective ont honore! leur celeste Mere tantot a la maniere simple et priante des enfants de Fatima, tantot, elles se sont elancees It la suite des grands artistes, musiciens et poetes de tous les ages, pour en reptoduire quelque chef-d'oeuvre a la gloire de la Sainte Vierge. D'autres ont fait descendte l'auguste visiteuse au milieu d'une assistance einerveillee, en projetant celle de l'origine du saint scapulaire. Convaincu qu'aimer Marie c'est l'imiter, un groupe de finissantes a discute' ee quiaxait ere' fait a cette fin et ce qu'elles se proposaient de faire pour que la cloture de l'anne'e mariale ne marque pas la fin mais bien le commencement de la devotion mariale.

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Thursday, October 28th, 1954. and freshmen enjoyed the evening. Once again the freshmen go through the ordeal of initiation. The seniors have prepared a tenor night for the green freshies, and our little greenhorns seem to be prepared for the worse. This reception is really a RECEPTION to acquaint the seniors and freshmen, but all other classes are invited to attend and be witness of the Freshman Trial. Don't some of our freshies look scared? Oh well, it is all in fun and both the seniors 1 V H ---M V V -5 .,f ' Friday, october 29111, 1954. V+ fw- The student body assembled in the 1, Q Manual Training Room just before dis- . , Y. . , .-it ' missal time in order to participate in JK ' ,V ..i' Q ,aft ,X W , ceremonies preparatory to the feast of 'QI' 5 'fm A.,- Christ the King. Group prayers were re- th - . f 'I 2 .-50 cited, a short but persuasive exhortation 2- rf 'r -- i A' rg, 'A' was delivered by our pastor, Msgr. l-levey, if QM ' V X ' X V and the exercises came to a close with l 5'-at if .- ' z - ' fx the reading of an Act of Consecration to 5. , N Christthe King. Such active participation -, J' V ' , :, in spiritual matters and a proper apprecia- ' g ' , K tion of these are in keeping with the pri- X X mary aims of our school. ' , g s , I 1 . Saturday, November 6th, 1954. Under the guiding eye of its I . excellent drill-Master, Mr. Vil- landty, the S. l.. Band, for the first time since its organization, smartly executed a marching performance on the Thornton Academy gridiron athalf-time. lrlpast yearsthe Band has always been an asset to the school, and, under the direction of Brother Edward,we can rest assured that this will continue at an accel- erated pace. Sunday, October 31st, 1954. The Feast of Christ the Kingwas the opening day of the fourth Catholic Youth Week and declared National Commun- ionSunday for all the Catholic Youthof America. This was the beginning of a Communion Crusade for the increase of Religious Vocations in every diocese of the country. To encourage the student body to observe Catholic Youth Week and to participate wholeheartedly in the Na- tional Communion Crusade,the Seniors presented a skit which was most help- ful. We are all confident that, as a re- sult, there will be a growth and devel- opment of vocations in our own parish. The world is in need of additional religious vocations to spread the reign of Christ. ,535 1 14141 .-N...-'R4t,f-alla.. i