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

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Activities The first social event ot the year, as usual, was the dance after the school play on Thanksgiving Eve in the Mary Seaton Room ot the Kleinhans Music Hall. Following the presentation ot Almost Summer , a three-act comedy, students danced to the strains ot Tone Carnevale's Orchestra. Chaperoning the event were Mr. and Mrs. James H. Wallace and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Irwin. lt was an event long to be remembered by the audience of the titty-ninth presentation ot the Dramatic Society. Probably the most anticipated night in a Seniors life is the night ot the Prom. The memories of such an occasion will remain in the hearts of all those who attended. In preparation tor the attair commit- tees were appointed to carry the burden ot the work involved in holding such an event. Several inquiries were made con- cerning a suitable place tor the dance to be held. The location most desirable was the Crystal Room ot the Hotel Lafayette. The most convenient date proved to be after the Christmas holidays toward the end ot January. Fathers were confronted with the question May I have the car, Pop? and mothers were being consulted as to Which dress shall l wear? Florists phones were buzzing with orders and, in The Misses Flanigan and Whtiby escorted by Me Schamberger and Nowak The last dance Messrs. Hart and Leahy with the Misses Mock and Hauser Wallach, Conley, Hayes, Rev. Brother C. Clement, Wallace on WBEN High School Forum

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Social Semor Offers: Beochom, Cooney, Irwm, McNally escorfmg the 'Jsses Dunfop, Barber, Brmkworfh and Sfhwmg ARK: mr ,ww Semor Moderofors: Rev. Brother C-'emeof A, and Pew, Brother C. Clement wfrh Prom cfroperones, Mr and Mrs. Edwm Cooney rorvo Moth o' Somo' Prom

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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