St Josephs Collegiate Institute - Star Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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T H E S T A R Iaistnrp of Zluninr Glass QI PP' , IN September 1924, w entered St. Joseph's Collegiate Insti- lf-SEWQHL Q 9235 S ' tute to continue our studies. As we were to take a classical is Eicourse, we were put in Class 1A under the care of Brother ig Virgil. The class represented the majority of the Catholic ,,,,La,,,,,,,Ei it grammar schools of this city and a few surrounding towns. After a few days of preliminaries, we began to study in earnest. Our studies proved to be difficult in such subjects as Latin and Algebra, but the majority of us managed to overcome our difficulties. In a short time, the quarterly examinations came, which we succeeded in passing. In a little while afterward, the Christmas vacation made its appearance and gave us an opportunity for a short rest. Upon returning, we received a new Latin teacher, Mr. Barden. We were indeed sorry to lose Brother George, our former Latin teacher. The second quarterly examinations came as suddenly as the first. As we were to take the Regents in civics, we had to devote more time to our studies. However, a large number of the class succeeded in passing this subject and the other school examinations. The following quarters were times of much work for us, as we had to prepare for two Regents subjects. During the third quarter we had a Latin verb test. Edward Neubecker won this and received a book from Mr. Barden. Shortly before the close of the school year, we took part in the iield day exercises at Erie Beach. A large number of boys of our class took part in the various events and the day proved to be a source of joy for all. The final examinations came and the most of us succeeded in making the school year a success, which fitted us for advanced study in the second year. After successfully completing the freshman year the 'two classes 1A an-d 1B combined to form the sophomore class ZA, under the supervision of Brother Basilian. Second year studies consisted of mechanical drawing and elementary representation, plane geometry and catechism all taught by Brother Basiliang Ancient History and English taught by Brother Ambrose and Latin under the tutelage of Professor Barden. The school year passed uneventfully with the majority of the class studying hard and making great progress in all studies. The quarterly examinations were easily passed by most of the boysg a few however failed in these tests. The even routine of school life was now broken by preparations for the great card party and social, which as we know was a great success. The class aided materially by securing ads, selling tickets and chances, working on committees, etc. The last quarter of the year was drawing to a close and feverish preparations and reviews were taking place in all subjects. The Regent's examinations were taken in June by the class and only a few failed to secure a passing mark. l ifly Il