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

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in . KA 1 J 1. P U., Reception at St. John the Baptist Church, Kenmore. brief breakfast and an address by the Rev. Mr. Stephen Breen. Mr. Ted Busch was the chairman of the affair. January T5 went down in history as the day of the first St. Joe's PTA and Guild Square Dance. The 'Mothers of the Maroon-Men did their share towards swelling the Athletic Fund by hold- ing a Rummage Sale early in November. By sell- What am I bid? 31 ing everything from soup to nuts, the parents garnered over S900 for the Athletic Field Fund. Mr. Joseph F. Klocke headed the Parent-Teach- ers Association and Guild, while Mr. Martin Ja- cobi held the position of Vice-President. As Secre- tary, Mrs. E. C. Waud did an outstanding iob. Mrs. Albert Maggioli aided greatly as Treasurer, while Brother Adrian acted as Moderator. The pause that refreshes. I I 9

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Guidance No, the little room at the northwest end of the second floor is not a confessional. At least not quite. It is the vocational guidance room. In this little office Brother John spends many many hours each year listening to the students' problems and advising them as to their best course of action. He has at his finger tips for further help books about almost every imaginable profession or occupation and information concerning almost every college and college scholarship in the na- tion. The Guidance Department as founded by Brother John three years ago has grown steadily more efficient and effective. This year saw the seniors receiving several lectures by men outstand- ing in the college, military, business and religious fields. Cooperating with Brother John, other Brothers and invited priests provided special guidance for those gifted with religious vocations. Highlights of this phase of the program were the annual trips to the Brothers' novitiate at Barrytown, N. Y. Students hear advantages of Catholic College Brother John, Guidance Counsellor Mr. Dixon counsels Se or Class