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

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Below: Science Congress Winners Science Club Right: Lelt to Right: Rapp, Jep- son, Cheasty, Brother Albert, Bloom, Klocke, Cunningham, Wintringer, Roberto, Hayes, Beacham, Minnemeyer Ma o Whelan, Stievater Cro l y ll Sreinborn, R. Doll, Burke, Alfie Klocke, Beacham, Hayes The Science Club completed its fourth year ot existence at St. Joe's under the leader- ship of Brother Albert. The purpose ot this club is to provide an outlet for the scientific interests of its members by helping them prepare for the various science contests held throughout the year. A science contest ot maior importance is the annual Science Congress held in the Museum of Science. At this competition, there were entries by John Altieri, Frank Beacham, Arthur Whelan and Francis Klocke in the physics division. Donald Wintringer and Gregory Ryan competed for honors in biology, while a group of Freshmen ot Room lO4, led by Michael Ryan, contributed a project on meteorology. ln this contest, Francis Beacham vvon a scholarship to K, Canisius College tor second place honors among West- ern New York entries. F Another recent innovation was a division ot the club known as the Radio Club. This group worked during the year to obtain amateur radio licenses. Officers elect- ed for the year were: Presi- dent, Harry Minnemyer- I Vice-President, John Alfieri, Secretary, Francis Klocke, Q and Treasurer, Ronald Stein- born.

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general, everybody knew that St. Joe's was about to have another Prom. Then the event- ful night came at last and before long, punch parties were in full swing. The dance floor began to fill with eager couples out to enioy themselves for the eve- ning. Sweet music, supplied by Buddy Mack's Orchestra, drifted across the room and an atmosphere of congeniality prevailed. Finally the time came for the favors to be handed out. These consisted of play-time dolls dressed in fancy attire. After the orchestra played the last dance everyone departed to places of their choice. Dawn saw the Seniors arriving home still full of life but ready to retire. The annual Shamrock Dance was held during the Easter vacation, at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Delaware. Mr. John Barden, Moderator of the Club, arranged to have Joey Wolfe's Orchestra provide the music. Each year the Shamrock Dance is held to ac- quaint the under-classmen with the social life of the school and, in general, to encourage a spirit of friendliness among the students. The members of the Dramatic Society held a banquet for the reunion of the cast of Almost Summer. Brother C. Clement, F.S.C., treated them to the picture Battleground and then to dinner at the Riviera Restaurant. Speeches were given by Mr. Barden, business manager, and Mr. Mordaunt, director of the Thespians. Several pieces from Shakespeare's works were quoted by Mr. Mordaunt in his own inimitable style. Larry Sercu was com- mended for his devotion and service to the activity for four years. Later, dancing was enioyed by all. The P. T. A., this year, held its annual sports banquet at the new school on April 25, l95O. Entertainment was supplied by the Four Quarters, an instrumental quartet, and Mr. Anthony McGlynn, a member of the P. T. A., gave his rendition of a few Scotch ditties. The principal speakers were Joe Brown and Joe Lux, both alumni and former coaches at St. Joe's. Their reminiscences of sports and social events in the old school on Main Street in the years gone by brought many hearty laughs from the audience. Letters and awards were made to the members of the various varsity teams. This completed the social events for the Senior Class of '50 and brought to an end a ioyful season of dances, parties and gatherings. B ' ., 7 9 9 0 S Q 9 Q . if - - - ' I..!.J.aii1iMQ..i1f 4 Hay lectu es 96

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Dedication - New Building The rising sun shone in all its grandeur on the New Horizons of St. Joseph's Col- legiate Institute on Sunday, May 14, 1950, as over 1,400 clergy, nuns and members of the laity gathered on the site of the new school at 845 Kenmore Avenue to dedicate the most modern school in Western New York. The Most Reverend John F. O'l'lara, C.S.C., Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, presided at the dedication. . After blessing all the rooms of the two-story brick structure, the Bishop and the other dignitaries proceeded into the school gymnasium for the real dedication ceremony . Bishop O'Hara, in addressing the assembled congregation, first proffered his congratu- lations to the Christian Brothers on their work at St. Joe's and thanked them publicly for their outstanding contributions in the field of Catholic secondary education, explaining that this was a matter of deep concern with him. In decrying secularism, the leader of all Western New York Catholics warned, Secu- larism has been eating away at the very foundations of our nation. l speak not only as a Catholic. lspeak as an American. The men who founded this country set forth a moral code in our Declaration of Independence and said our liberties are God-given. The Con- gress protected rights given by God against aggression of the state. Secularism is eating away our foundation and is destroying faith in God. In continuing his warning against this Uharbinger of evil Bishop O'Hara further admonished us declaring that, When it be- came no longer polite to acknowledge your religious faith, secularism had its day. People became cowardly about making known their religious beliefs, and out of it came great dan- gers to liberty. The Bishop starts his tour of the building