St Josephs High School - Crest / Signet Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1940 volume:

| SS SSS OaSaIIW Oa eaSESaaqE]i—ahm | LE IE] SSaISEBO—SSS OS SAE S. Ij. Signet 1940 © Garrett, Judiana ny py a py a 9 a FF FF SB) I 2] SSaIooaSaal|EEIEam 7E E aqaoeaEamn’™ ==SEamnSSaoEe—maEaoaIE)E)™e™e—m=m—|EwLaEaEaELSE]Eahn™’= = SS LS LS SVTOO DEDICATION We, the class of 1940, wish to dedicate our annual to our ever helpful principal, and pastor, Father Bennett. In this way we may be able to show in a small way our deep gratitude for his many kindnesses and teachings during our school life. CLASS OF ‘40. 5 | do oo Dd OO OO en SS aSE_OOSSSV OWOSSO SS SS SS SS SS S01 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE The closing days of another school year bring another class of graduates to the point of embarkation on the trip through life that will mean success or failure according to standard set up by men. Whether these graduates realize it or not the public is inter- ested in them. They watch them. They want to know if these young men and young women have anything to contribute to the general well being of humanity and whether they have anything to offer to the world of business and pleasure. Some of the men in public life look upon them with motives less worthy and are planning of utilizing them for profit without a thought of the inherent dignity of the human being. They are eager to snatch up those who c an bring to their employers profit whether honestly or not. Still others are waiting to entice these young people into their own false philosophies. They look upon them as potential communists whose youthful vigor would serve the purposes of destruction admirably. With all of these we need not concern ourselves. We should rather think about those whose purposes are altruistic and whose interest is unselfish. Among such we find first of all the good parents whose labors have made our graduation possible. They watch the young people with loving eyes and look forward to the success of their children without thought of gain for themselves. Success of their children is all they want. Happiness in their children produces happiness in their lives. Advancement of their children is better than anything they could have for themselves. And unlike all others they are still anxious to be of help without the promise of financial gain. The Church, too, looks with loving eye upon these graduates whose lives have been molded in her schools. They are potential apostles of the kingdom of God in their own sphere. They can and must carry on the work of bringing the world to the feet of Christ. They have the energy, the long span of life before them, the education necessary to do much for the advancement of knowledge and virtue. Those who now carry the torch look for no temporal gain as they expect to be numbered among their fathers when these young people are in the prime of life, working for Christ and Christianity. To them these graduates are not beginning. They began with the saving waters of baptism. They are now turning a corner in their earthly existence and ready to put force into the desires they have had. They are ready now to translate thought and plans into definite action. They are part of the Body of Christ and are now ready to perform the functions of the part they have chosen to be. They have drunk well of the spring of strength in the Sacraments and have learned whence comes all the power they need, and their teachers feel confident they will keep one hand forward doing the work of Christ and the other hand in the hand of Him Who is their Leader and their God. os FO Ost i Os 0 OO I OO ee OEE a: Hanan... Tk Fl ae Ze a eee a eh em [SS _ SASS. [] SSH _——— 0 ——3 | a] 3 | oo [0 J GRADUATES We Finish To Begin | HARRIS HOEFFEL What you keep by you, you may change and mend, But words once spoken can never be recalled. Harris Hoeffel, often called ''Harry,'’ was active not only in school work but also in the social life of the school. His ''way with the girls'' in helping as well as entertaining them will not be forgotten. He took minor parts in many plays throughout his school years and performed them willingly and well. However, he was at his best in the prominent parts of the class plays of '39 and '40, the ''Dummy'’ and Nora, Wake Up! As a junior he was vice-president of his class and in his senior year he became class president. He worked hard as business manager of this issue of the ''Sig- net.’ Harris did outstanding work in science, his fa- vorite subject. May luck be yours! SSS. SS SS SS SS Sa 0 SS aDaDBIEa —SS SH MARIAN POPPELE Think well before you pursue it, But when you begin, go through it. Marian was known even to the little folks as Red. She came to our school as a junior and a stranger but soon became a friend to all and a great leader in school work. Already in her junior year she was elect- ed president of her class and of the Busy Bee Club. Her work as editor of the ''Bulletin'’ and editor of the 1940 Signet proved her to be a promising young journalist. Never to print anything that would hurt anyone's feelings was her constant endeavor. In dramatics Marian carried out every part well that was given to her. Her best acting was in the Dummy and Nora, Wake Up! We wish you luck! CORINNE MANSFIELD Happy go lucky, gay and free, Nothing there is that bothers me. Cora'’ and Mansy often heard around the school grounds refer to Corinne Mansfield. Never agreeing to take the lead, she was always willing to help. She proved her dramatic ability in the “Dummy” and Nora, Wake Up! She was vice-president of the Busy Bee Club and assistant editor of the school paper. She has never revealed any plans for her future but by her journal- ism she has displayed a promising career. May the best of luck be yours! ee EF EY PF FY rE FY Fn o) ———— 0 —— | | [of fof [| of [| of [0 0) == eee typist. Jeanette played the part of the maid in Dummy and of an obliging neighbor in ''Nora, Wake Up! ' JEANETTE ETALL Our troubles come from trying to put the left-hand boot on the right-hand foot. Jeanette Etall, the shortest girl in the high school, was always quiet in her ways. She was the musician of the senior class. Her ability for singing was shown when she sang between acts at the school plays. She was pianist for the Glee Club in her junior and senior years. Besides being a musician she was an excellent May success be yours! a CLIFFORD KOBI | cannot promise to be an Agassiz, or a Summer, But | do promise to be an honest man.’ Clifford is better known to his classmates as Cliff. He was always willing to help in all school activities and gave many practical ideas to the vari- ous committees. Clifford, a good actor, at all times gave outstanding performances in ''Here Comes the Prince’ and in ''Nora, Wake Up!'' He was art editor of the S. J. H. Bulletin and secretary of the Busy Bee Club in 1940. He was a master in Bookkeeping. May you always succeed! — SES SWOOSH CLASS WILL Last Will and Testament of Class of 1940 At this our time of graduation, we the Seniors of S. J. H. in Garrett, Indiana, do solemnly and sanely make this our last will and testament. Article | We, the seniors with due reverence do hereby bequeath to Rev. J. G. Bennett, our princi- pal, our sincerest appreciation for his “helping hand throughout all the years of our school life. Article Il We leave to our beloved teachers wh o made our school life such a happy one, all the happiness and gratitude we can give. Article Ill To our dear Sr. Theresa Marie, we leave the memory of our happy faces and the many hours of companionship, we have enjoyed. Article IV |, Jeanette Etall, leave the following: Section |. To Eleanora Wilondek seventy per cent of my silence. Section Il. To Mary C. Mezydlo my ability to type. Section Ill. To Charles Seifert | leave my residence in room six. Section IV. To Helen Dunham the hope that your years in high school will be as successful as mine. Section V. To Nicky Filip the wish that he grow taller than J. Article V1, Harris Hoeffel, bequeath: Section |. To Collins Redmond my Chemistry ability, to be used in his junior year. Section -Il. My ability to play the piano to June Thralls. Section Ill. To Stanley Ludwiski my cigarette smoking. Section IV. My way with the women to Charles Mansfield. Section V. To Joan Simon my ability to dance. Artilcle Wl To the lower classmen, I, Clifford Kobi, do bequeath: Section |. My ability to play ping-pong to Howard Seifert and Leon Gingery. Section Il. To Paul Johnson my typing ability. Section Ill. My beloved pipe to Edward Steinmetz. Section IV. Last of all, to Theresa Richter, my night life. Article VII 1, Corinne Mansfield, bequeath the following to the undergraduates: Section |. To Teresa Muzzillo | leave my old sewing materials to remind her of the good times we had in sewing classes. Section Il. To Eugene Beber | leave one large bottle of brilliantine, to pay him back for all | have rubbed off. Section Ill. Because of her quietness, to Mary Helen Miller my talkativeness. Section IV. To my cousin, Ladonna Shoudel, my joy for dancing and my appreciation for good swing music. Article VIII To the following of my classmates of two years past, |, Marian Poppele, do bequeath my possessions. Section 1. To my friend Beverly Clark, | bequeath my journalistic traits which she can improve upon from where | leave off. Section Il. To James Steigmeyer | leave three pleasant years at S. J. H. Section Ill. | do bequeath the second desk in the first row in Room 6 to Bill Dembickie, which he may not take possession of until a period of one year has elapsed. Section IV. And finally | do hereby bequeath a well worn Shorthand book to Ellen Miceli. CLASS OF '40. my Ey pny Eg ps Ey pry arg pr sd I ss ee ll 1 A—_—_—_ I EaSa]Io=hm—_ I o—SSSIE)]pE]==h——__ aI E)Oh—_— ESI) I) —— LS ELSSSSLOO SALUTATORY Dear Parents and Friends: The gladiators of old Rome, when they filed into the arena, passed before the throne of Caesar and cried out aloud, ''We who are about to die salute thee!'' But today we graduates of Saint Joseph School cry aloud in buoyant hope, We who are about to live salute you. It is true that we have been living but tonight marks an epochal turn in our lives. We are cognizant of the fact that the year 1940 may mark the end of an epoch and the beginning of another not only for us but for the world at large. For at least ten years graduates of high schools have been taking places in a country caught in the throes of an economic depression and unemployment. The census taken in the spring will show just what has happened in the last decade and to thinking minds adjustments will be suggested. In a certain sense we shall be pioneers. Not the pioneers of the frontier as our forefathers were, but motivated by the same principles of faith, honor, sacrifice and courage we shall do our little part in perfecting the economic and social structure which is our ‘'frontier.'' We shall use what we have learned in making satisfactory adjustments to the conditions of the times in which we live. We have more leisure than the pioneers had and if we use it rightly civili- zation can steadily advance. Again we who 'finish to begin'' salute you. | ———So—EaESSaoam=EEaaIEEE=E=hmn5_—__ I —E—EaI|E)6l_o™— hm SSSI] SSS SSS] 1 VALEDICTORY Reverend Father, Parents, Teachers and Friends: Each year the early part of June finds groups of people gathered to honor the youths who are leaving school to enter the various fields now open to them. Each year, too, these groups listen to valedictories and salutatories which are of great moment at least to the ones who give them. Tonight ''we finish to begin our adult life in this land of opportunity. Yes, in a pensive, expectant, wondering mood we face the World which at once seems wonder- ful and terrifying. We realize that all our hopes and ideals, all the courses we have taken, all the facts we have learned are finally to be put to a test. This country is even today a land of opportunity but opportunity does not come looking for the 1940 graduate. We know we must go out and seek it. For this reason we have during our last few months here in Saint Joseph High been carefully appraising ourselves as to our assets and liabilities and the things we want of life. This appraisal has filled us with the realization that to be successful we must give a personal contribu- tion (be it large or small) to the society in which we live, to our family, to our employer and to our work. If we give our best effort s with enthusiasm, promptness and cheerful- ness we shall be happy. Then when opportunity comes, as it surely will, it will find us ready with that initiative which makes for success. Dear classmates, you, as well as |, know that during our entire school life our educa- tion has had as its primary end the building of a good character which should serve as an armor against all evil things and finally make us perfect. We are girded with a con- sciousness of the value of good manners and our breastplate bears the insignia of S. J. H. to which school we are in gratitude bound to bring honor. Our feet are shod with the knowledge we have received in school. Just how durable our shodding is depends in a large measure on how well we have mastered the subjects taken and with what care we strengthen what we have learned by a conscientious use of time. The true philosophy of life that has been so painstakingly inculcated will serve as a shield to protect us from the false philosophies of the crafty. Good judgment tempered with charity and justice, strengthened by each new experience, shall be our helmet and with a sword already well sharpened by the constant practice of the principles of religion we finish to begin. As we say farewell we are moved by a feeling of gratitude to those who have so completely outfitted us in a Christian armor. For this we thank our principal, Reverend J. G. Bennett, our parents and our teachers. _— ee ag Fd FD a IE hg pc nice ie oi Sg a SENTOR CLASS AISTORY As we look backward to refresh our memories with the events important to the his- tory of the class, the following are outstanding: Our class stood on the threshold of High-School life in 1936 ready to begin the fight. Four boys and two girls made up our class. Another girl joined later in the year. As our welcome into the Busy Bee Club we were given an initiation, effective, but not so genile. In ‘Aunt Jane's Accident, we first took part in social affairs. There were only five of us to take our places as Sophomores: In keeping with the traditionary title Silly Sophomores,'' we were indeed fun-loving. Latin and Geometry, however, gave us many troubles. Our third year was a busy one. We were gradually taking on new responsibilities such as the planning of the Junior-Senior Banquet. Four of us were in the senior class play. At last we took our places as dignified Seniors. The S. J. H. Bulletin, our school paper, and the annual proved our journalistic abilities. The dramatic success of our class was Nora, Wake Up! This class which started four years ago with high ideals has reached its goal and now WE FINISH TO BEGIN CLASS OF '40. Four Years 1937—1938 Freshmen we were, green and bold, Nine months together all told, Then we came to the sophomore class, That year went exceedingly fast. 1939—1940 The junior year with typing and shorthand, Proved to us to be simply grand, We hated to part with our teachers and friends, But all good things must come to an end! We were few in number it is true, We've been loyal for four years too, | Our future, what is in store? | In a few more years we might show you more! JEANETTE ETALL. SS —————— =] ASW SS _ SS SS So 0 Top row, left to right: Eleanora Wilondek, Jerome Steigmeyer, Joan Simon, Howard Seifert. Down: Eugene Beber, Teresa Muzzillo, Paul Johnson. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY sencatel Paul J obnson E U_ gene Beber Joa N Simon Theresa Muzz I llo Elean O ra Wilondek Howa R d Seifert Jerome S_ teigmeyer We are proud that the seven Juniors can spell out the name of their class. In the fall of 1937 eleven students entered Saint Joseph High School as ''Green Freshmen. Although we were classified as ''Green Freshmen our initiation never phased us in the least. The ''Green'' year passed swiftly and soon we were ‘Silly Sophomores” with only seven remaining in our class. Our sophomore year seemed to go by like a snail on the beach because we were 50 anxious to pass through the door that separates rooms 5 and 6 to become “‘Jolly Juniors. For the first half of our junior year we had eight in our class. We soon lost two out of our class but in the second half we regained a half-year student, Paul John- son. Our junior year proved very successful and we are all waiting for the day we can settle down and become ''Dignified Seniors. All of us have proved that we have considerable dramatic talent. We starred in To the Rescue, on Christmas Eve, “All on a Summer's Day,'' and For Dear Old Dalton. Three of us took prominent parts in the class play of '40, Nora, Wake Up! The class chose Joan Simon as president and Eleanora Wilondek as vice- president. JOAN SIMON. ELEANORA WILONDEK. I aEa|E]o)™iEaham—SSSIEE)ilOL—ESlI)liO™hh—lyyh™hO™h=— l)ihih—II—_—_—)— I i— iL LSS SSS — Top row, left to right: Nicholas Filip, Ellen Miceli, William Dembeckie, Mary Catherine Mezydlo. Down: Theresa Richter, Edward Steinmetz, Helen Dunham. HISTORY Of THE SOPHOMORE BALTLE (Dedicated to the U. S. History Class) Nine shy but brave soldiers entered the Freshman Expeditionary Force, with Nick Filip and Bi!l Dembickie as Commanding Officers determined to conquer Latin, repulse ‘Algebra,’ ‘and turn back 'Health. After winning these battles we were promoted to the Company of Sophomores. This time Mary K. Mezydlo and Nick Filip were the Commanding Officers. Alll have done their best. After conquering ‘‘Latin in the Gallic Wars, repulsing ‘'His- tory'' by strategy, keeping the upper hand in ''English,'' we consider our year suc- cessful despite having been routed in ''Geometry.'' Now with firm resolve to win the end of the war, we await our junior year. Aside from this flight of ''Sophomore' fancy we earnestly wish to thank our principal, Father Bennett, our teachers, Sisters Theresa Marie and Anastasia for their best efforts to guide us through the first years of our high school course. We are proud to know that our names are spelled through these words: Will Sune i Omnest Ha’ Po py Helpful Obedient Pro M pt LO yal Prog R= essive Al E rt Re Solute SOPHOMORES. SS. 0) | 0 | oI) [SS] SS SS Reading from lower left to lower right: James Steigmeyer, Ladonna Shoudel, Charles Mans- field, June Thralls, Collins Redmond, Leon Gingery, Mary Helen Miller, Charles Seifert, Beverly Clark, Stanley Ludwiski. PRESAMAN CLASS HISTORY We entered high school, we the class of ‘43. as all other boys and girls did. We think with more happiness, for we are now in high school, and are taking part in the activities of the Busy Bee Club. We, the Freshmen, were initiated sometime after we had entered school. Our class consists of four girls and six boys. Leon Gingery was elected president and Charles Mansfield, vice-president. Our teachers are Sister Anastasia and Sister Theresa Marie. We appreciate all the aid and time our Sisters have given us in our subjects. The whole class hopes that everyone was pleased by our marks in school. LEON and CHARLES. OOOO OOOO oss sg i Csiro sive Os ess rei ss OO OOOO! —— ES i— SSlIUL_———_—_aaalWwLOaESESS] LSS LSS LESS SSS SESS SSS SS PROPHECY Excerpts from a Journalist’s Scrapbook---1950 Owner of Pet Shop Sponsors Canine Show New York, N. Y., Feb. 10, 1947 (AP)—With the opening of the an- nual dog show at the Skyline Coun- try Club, here in New York City, come the throngs of canine lovers. The dogs must be inspected, class- ified as to breed, etc. If qualified a full description is sent to the spon- sor, Marian Poppele. Here they are given a number, registered, and final plans for the seasonal event are made. Many famous persons come to Miss Poppele for advice about sick pets of all kinds. She studied this line of work in Chicago for several years and is now one of the young- ood best known women in this © Music Composition Widely Acclaimed Hollywood, Calif., May 19, 1946! (AP) — Hoeffel’s “Rhapsody of | Love” has become the chief topic of interest for well-known musicians as well as the general public. Harry Hoeffel’s orchestra has been widely , known for some time but this is the oe solo accomplishment by Hoef- fel. To find out the background of his musical career, members of his | band, who came from Hoeffel’s home town of Garrett, Indiana, were in-| terviewed. They told of how in his : school days at S. J. H. he would play his unique arrangement of “Nola,” morning, noon, and night. Editor Gives Young Authors A Break Washington, D. C., Aug. 5, 19590 (AP)—Since his beginning and rise to editorship in the journalistic field, C. W. Kobi has taken a lively interest in the works of amateur journalists. Because of his broad mindedness in publishing their first attempts many have gone far along the road to success. Among those he has helped make famous are the following outstand- ing columnists of our day: Damon Winchell, Walter Hellinger, Mark Runyon and the celebrated Dorothy Hill. For his interest in the young autnors of the day Kobi has been awarded the medal of merit by the National Journalist’s Society. Indiana Author Writes Best Seller New York, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1947 (AP)—Proving true to the old say- ing that “Every Hoosier is born with a pen in his hand,” Corinne Ruth Mansfield has emerged from the rank of striving young journalists to the upper berth of successful nov- elists. Her novel, “Victory Over All,” has topped all best selling records of the past decade. This novel deals with the struggles of two people to live up to the arrangements of a practical world. Although in real life, she is mar- ried to the well-known biographer, Dennes Barrie, she prefers to sign her works with her maiden name. Scientist Arrives in City with Secretary Chicago, Ill., April 10, 1945 (AP) As Dr. Bernard descended from the giant airliner, photographers, reporters, and the representatives of the Dental Association were among the enthusiasts to greet him. Upon being questioned about his achievements in dental research he gave much credit to his brilliant nurse - secretary, Jeanette Etall. Miss Etall received her business training at Saint Joseph’s High, in Garrett, Indiana, and later became a registered nurse. 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They were Joan Simon, president; Corinne Manstield, vice-president; Clifford Kobi, secretary, and Jerome Steigmeyer, treasurer. This last half of the year proved very successful too. . During the year the Busy Bee Club donated one of the windows in the church. Enter- tainment sponsored by the club has increased with the introduction of the one act plays. Since these past years have been successful to a great extent we look forward to a more successful year in the near future. HOWARD SEIFERT. GLEE CLUB Op est J woe” Ny vim The songsters of S. J. H. had an interesting year of Glee Club. Some of the students have exceptional voices and their work as well as that of the Glee Club was placed be- fore the public at several performances. On Nov. 30, 1939, the Glee Club sang at the two one-act plays put on by the high school. The songs were sung out of the book “Keep on Singing.’ Selections sung were ‘'Swansea Town, Beautiful Dreamer, Spanish Guitar, and Viennese Lullaby.'' At Christmas time, the club again made an excellent appearance by the singing of “Jesu Bambino.'' Much practice was needed on this song because it was sung in two parts. The students will never forget the ''Ah's. Popular numbers rendered as solos provided entertainment between acts at the three one-act plays presented by the freshmen and sophomores and directed by the juniors on February |. Songs of the ''gay nineties'' were sung by the girls of the Glee Club on March 28 because the boys were in the plays given on that date. Our accompanists were Jeanette Etall and June Thralls. A very enjoyable and pros- perous year was enjoyed by all. ELEANORA WILONDEK. 9) | oo Oe 0 OO SSS Sa]! STS SSS a SS a HE Left to right, Girls, Jeanette Etall, Marian Poppele, Eleanora Wilondek, Corinne Mansfield. Boys, Eugene Beber, Harris Hoeffel, Clifford Kobi, Howard Seifert. CLASS PLAY : Nora, Wake Up!'' a comedy-drama, chosen by the seniors of '40 for their class | play was presented to the public on the evenings of May 12, 13. | Marian Poppele as Bridget Honora Calahan (Nora) took one of the leading parts of the play and turned in an excellent performance. Mrs. Calahan, a jolly, good-natured mother with an Irish accent, was acted by Corinne Mansfield who proved her dramatic ability. Those who gave a good performance included: Carlyle Coleridge, a tramp, Clifford Kobi; Johnny Calahan, Mrs. Calahan's son, Eugene Beber; Danny Millens, Johnny's friend in love with Nora, was taken by Howard Seitert; Mrs. Edmonton, an ultra modern mother, Eleanora Wilondek; Edmond Edmonton, her son, a four-flusher, Harris Hoeffel: and Katie Schwartz, an obliging neighbor with a German accent, was played by | Jeanette Etall. The play was an exceptionally good one and will long be remembered as a great favorite. JEANETTE ETALL. ———e ee el [=== SS Eos SS []—SS SSH ——_—3 |] ——— | 0] Jo Jo Jo FAVORITE DANCE TUNES OF Moonlight S erenade In th E Mood Indian N Summer Starl I t Hour Tuxed O junction Gaucho Se R enade I S le of May WiLL NEVER FORGET The pleasant atmosphere in room six; Sister Theresa Marie, plants, fish, books, etc. The thrill of preparing our plays to present to the public. Getting the paper out, and the teamwork given by the five seniors to make it pos- sible. The friendships we've made at St. Joseph's School. Our initiation, even though it caused us a few embarrassments. Our class play, and the fun we had after rehearsals. The unique arrangement of the Junior-Senior Banquet of ‘40. The enthusiastic response given by the public to our annual bazaar, candy sales, plays, etc. The swell time we had at our picnics every spring. The standard of ideals set for us by our teachers. Father Bennett's Silver Jubilee and his celebration during our junior year. The excitement afforded us on our scavenger hunts. (Cemetery.} Many gay times we had at our skating parties. Nor can we ever forget the Sisters who have guided us through our four years of academic studies. CLASS OF '40. —F | 0 I oO) dd oo) oo od od oO os od od EE dl od o_o od Eo os LS A=S SS SESS Ss SSH ——— = WTS SE PaALE LITTLE MONKEYS Three little monkeys But oh! how wise, See how the second one Covers his eyes. He won't read or witness A thing that's not right. He's showing you now How he shuts his eyes tight. The third little monkey Knows honesty pays + tease Is careful of thought Every hour, every day. Last of the three With hands on his head, Tells this, the last of the lessons you've read. Watch what you say Remember these monkeys And what it's about. And the lessons they teach If it's not good and true They're symbols of faith _ You'd best leave it out. oe And well in your reach. The first monkey knows They're not really dummies That this word is true, And they'd have you to know, And he's not even as smart as you. You'll need them no matter where you go. —Editor. WISEMAN SAY Wise man say the world will thrive Under the leadership of these five, Whose prophecy you've seen before Of tne world news that is in store. Time may prove this is not so And to some other work they'll go. But it would be safe to say That in some very thoughtful mood The class of forty won't forget, The time their classmate wore a snood. When the ping pong championship was sought The senior boys were there and fought Till singled out as the best ones there ‘Twas found that they were champion pair. lasses Or the time of senior On a certain day between their classes With arms akimbo and saucy airs, Said, ‘We're about to go upstairs. ses 0 ees aaa ld SS ed ed he OD De S. J. H. Highlights Sept. 5. School begins. Sept. 21. Candy Sale. Sept. 29. Dance. Oct. 3. Scavenger Hunt. Fruit shower for Sister Theresa Marie's Feast Day. Oct. 4. Dance. Oct. 6. Dance. Oct. 10. Dance. Oct. 13. Dance. Oct. 18. Free Day. Oct. 30. Hallowe'en Party. Nov. |. All Saints Day. Nov. 14. Card Party and Noon Lunch. Nov. 21. Thanksgiving Party and Turkey Raft- fle. Nov. 30. High School presents All for Dear Old Dalton and ''Please Pass the Cream. Dec. 7. Candy Sale. Dec. 8. Immaculate Conception. Dec. 17. Christmas Play. Dec. 21. High School Christmas Party—Va- cation Begins. Jan. 3. Christmas Vacation Ends. Jan. 25. Lunch and Card Party. Feb. |. Freshmen and Sophomores present three one-act plays: ‘Not Aunt Agatha, 'Micromaniacs, Love Story of Captain John Smith. Feb. 6. Valentine Party. Feb. 9. Mayor pays visit to school. Feb. 22. Lunch and Bingo. Mar. 7. Names Day Program. Mar. 8. Free Day. Mar. 28. Two one-act plays by the High School. Apr. 2. Spring Party. Apr. 4. Skating Party. Apr. 9-11. Spring Bazaar. Apr. 25. Educational Tour. May 2. Ascension. May 12-13. Class Play. May 22. Class Picnic. May 28. Junior-Senior Banquet. May 29. Candy Sale. May 30. Free Day. May 31. Last Day of School. June 2. Commencement Exercises. ——_—$_—$———L— eee Letter to Merchants of Garrett Garrett, Indiana June, 1940. Retail Merchants, Garrett, Indiana. Dear Advertisers: In appreciation of your generosity in patron- izing our annual we extend our sincere thanks. It is because of your help that we are able to publish one of the memorable issues of the S. J. H. Signet, which is not only the final and crowning achievement of us, as a class, but an- other year's record of Saint Joseph High School. We feel confident that your assistance will be recognized by our subscribers and your favor returned many times. Very sincerely yours, CLASS OF '40. By Way of Appreciation No words can express deeply enough the gratitude we owe Sister Theresa Marie, our be- loved teacher, for the past two years. Our many enterprises have been successful only be- cause of her guidance. As dramatic coach, she made our class play a well-remembered one. Our edition of the ''Signet'’ was made possible by the devotion of her spare time. We, the seniors, feel towards her not as a teacher but as a second mother, for whenever she could console us or make things nicer for us she would do so. It is because of her that we have had such pleasant years at S. J. H. —n 0 oo OO OO es a Leon J Lad Helen Mary He = Mary Nic Elean Stanle H J Collins Re Charles S Charles M Beve “James Jerome St Elle Will Paul J Theresa John G O O D FAG) WHATS IN A NAME ag ingery an Simon nna Shoudel unham en Miller gene Beber atherine Mezydlo Filip eresa Muzzillo ra Wilondek Ludwiski ward Seifert ne Thralls mond ifert nsfield ly Clark teigmeyer igqmeyer Miceli am Dembickie hnson ichter teinmetz ELEANORA WILONDEK. a Yn ny Pe mm my ee st I os eT So) se ees. 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