St Josephs Academy - Twin Towers Yearbook (Collegeville, IN)

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When trying to locate a student on campus, a person just naturally reverts to looking in the “J” Cafe, the Academy sweet shop and ice cream bar. Serving all forms of ice cream, candy, pop, and furnishing a “Juke Box” for entertain¬ ment, the “J” has easily become the most popular meeting place between classes as well as after school hours. Page fifty-six One of the many modern conveniences at the disposal of the students is the new banking system. Quite similar to an ac¬ tual bank, it offers, in addition to the conveniences and safety of a modern bank, actual experience in proper bank¬ ing procedure as well as an opportunity for the student to handle his own money with discretion and foresight. In an effort to compliment and extend class instruction, the recently renovated and enlarged library is at the disposal of the students. Containing over 25,000 volumes, approximately 7,000 bound pe¬ riodicals, a collection of government doc¬ uments, and other pamphlet material, it offers an excellent place for study, re¬ search and recreational reading.

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The Farley Stamp Club was formed in 1936 for the purpose of stimulating interest in philately and of enabling student stamp collectors to receive the maximum enjoyment from their hobby. The founder, Rev. Gilbert Esser, C.PP.S., has returned from service, and once more has the club on its pre¬ war basis. From the first small charter group, which held its meetings in classrooms, the club has grown to include many of the students. Meetings are held once a week, at which time talks are given by the mem¬ bers, and problems dealing with philately are discussed. The meetings have been presided over by David Vigil, president, and James Bates, secretary. The Club held its annual exhibit May 21 at which both private and club col¬ lections were viewed by outsiders. The Club, in addition to subscribing to reliable national stamp periodicals, has a complete philatelic library of its own. Through its affiliation with the National Federation of Stamp Clubs and Society of Philatelic Americans, it enables its members to participate in national conventions and to display their collection in national exhibitions, at which, in 1940, they were awarded the coveted Le Gran d Payne Trophy for their work on an oration given by the club president. Standing, left to right—-G. McIntyre, J. Bates, M. McCarthy. Sitting, left to right—J. Donahue, H. Spraley, G. Hardebeck, D. Vigil, Rev. G. F. Esser, moderator, D. Van Horn, A. R. Miller, E. W. Sauer, J. Bican, J. Conrey, W. Casey. Page fifty-five mmmmam

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When winter comes, the Academy turns to indoor recreation. The two most popular places are the clubrooms and the fieldhouse. Three spacious clubrooms are at the disposal of the students, offering’ all types of entertainment. Ping pong and cards seem to be the predominating indoor recreations. However, listening to the radio and smoking form no small part of the curriculum. Many prefer to merely stand around discussing current events and voicing opinions on numerous topics. For special quiet and rest, the dorms are at the disposal of the students who wish to relax and sleep or catch up on their magazines in peace and quiet. The dorms are large and airy and often tend to become a place of favorite relaxation. Recently completed is the large new cafeteria in which the students eat their meals daily. The wholesome meals are carefully prepared by the Sisters of the Precious Blood under the direction of a trained dietician. To make meals even more pleasant, music is transcribed at lunch and dinner. m 1 ' 4