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

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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

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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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Tuesday, November 9th, 19.54. TC observe American Education Week, the parents of the students were invited to visit the school. During the evening from seven o'clock to nine o'c1ock the students' report cards were distributed to the respective parents , who were free to confer with the members of the faculty and the prin- cipal. V This annual Parents' Night was againa successfulone due to the large number of parents who attended, thus showing their sincere interest in the Catholic Education of their children and their generous cooperation in the support of their school. ,fp-I ' Wednesday, November 17th, 1954. At the end ofthe first term exams, the parents of all the pupils were cordially invited to visit the school and personally receive the report cards of their children. These contacts, school author- ities upho1d,are beneficial to both,parents and teachers, who are thus provided with the occasion ofbecomingacquainted with each other and with the Principal. Matters of the utmost importance to the children may be discussed freely and any misunderstanding may be ironed out immediately. f . 1. Wednesday, November 10th, 1954. I I Cooperationleadsto success in every school activity under- taken. The annual Thanksgiving Donation Drive was another proof of the truth of this statement, and the Freshman B class who was the leader with the high average of 36.86 is sure of this. Here we see Rachel Lajeunesse, a Sophomore, displaying the first prize which she was awarded for her collection of 845130. The other prize winners rejoice with her and wish to say to all that happiness and success are found in much effort and hard work. Monday, November 22nd, 1954. The cheerleaders made their television debut on the Youth Cavalcade Program on November 22nd. They had been invited by Miss Olga Lemke. At 4:30 rehearsals were in order in preparation for the program. At 7:00 the program went on the air. Also appearing with us were boys and girls from Cony High School. After the program we cheerleaders and the Slu- dents of Cony High School were the guests of Miss Lemke for supper. This was a thrilling event and also a happy experience for all of us. Our very devoted coach Miss Jeanne Shevenelle deserves much praise for her devotedness and sincere congratulations for her success in this enterprise. 87