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

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Left: Student Servers Lead the Way Bottom left: Brother Andrew Speaks at Cornerstone Ceremony Bottom left: A dream becomes reality To discuss any problems that arise, and to acquaint themselves with the work ot others, members of Catholic high schools of the diocese ot Buffalo attend monthly meetings at the Hotel Lafayette, under the guidance ot Father Wolfe, who succeeded Father McPherson as head of the Legion at Decency of the city ot BuFFalo. A general survey will indicate the exceptional work the Legion has done. The Legion of Decency has undergone various campaigns over and over again to promote decent liter- ature and motion pictures. The school chapter of the Legion ot Decency is under the moderatorship of Rev. Brother Clement Andrew, F.S.C., who has proved himself capable as moderator for a number of years. Officers include: Daniel Licnerslci --President, Joseph Yaeger - Vice-President and Hector Miglioranzi-Secretary.

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Legion ot Decency One ot the more reserved activities at St. Joes is the Legion ot Decency. Although its tunctions may appear to be a matter ot routine, nevertheless its work is ot vital importance, particularly tor the students. Briefly, here is the routine tollowed at St. Josephs Local theaters are assigned to mem- bers, whose responsibility lies in obtaining the program ot the week. Then, they are classi- fied according to the list and posted in the view ot all students. Pledge cards are also distributed to the entire school body whereby they pledge themselves to abide by the work ot the Legion and retuse to attend those theaters that show the undesirable motion pictures. It can be tound that the school body is cooperating whole heartedly in this campaign. Top left The B shops Ni th o ci e Top rig tr ne '31, y rt Right' Opening prayer i o e stone laying A-ll

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Seated: Carlo, Irwin, Wallace, Alfieri, Smilh, Mack, Beacham, Jankowsli, Yoager, Eaumler, Owen, Bridge. Standing: Averill, T. Casey, Klocke, Boesl, Donovan, Boccio, Minnemeyer, Evers, Sercu, R, ScI'1iHerle, l. lvlurty, Llcnerski, Stahl, F. Downing The Star I 949 AWARDS CATHOLIC SCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION All'Calholic Award BUFFALO EVENING NEWS YEAR BOOK CRITIQUE Blue Ribbon Honor Award COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION First Honor Award NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION First Honor Award av- u 0 f f 'Q .f,vf,zf, f Qi 4, 4' E flgm! As The Tall term began, the Rev. Brother C. Clement, F.S.C., was alreday issuing The call Tor candidates to till in the vacancies on the Star Staflf Iett by last year's graduating class. The turnout was most encouraging, and from These ardent students our statT has been constituted. The Editor-in-Chiet's position was gained by Francis Beacham, Associate Editor-in-Chief ot last year's edition. His experience was well used as he bestowed the all-essential know-how to his staff members who were the heads ot their respective departments. Gene Mack, Editor-in-Chief ot the Student Prints, was chosen editor ot the literary staff. Serving on his roster were .Iames Carlo, James Wallace, Philip Donovan, Dennis Smith, Harry I76l