St Margarets Academy - Dayseye Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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S T . M A R G A R E T S ACADEMY:: Minneapolis, Minn. History of t ie Qlass of '21 Mary Helen Kennedy A LITTLE knowledge is a dangerous thing.” When we took our first sip of the Pacrian spring we resolved to drink deep. From the first, we possessed a remarkable amount of self-confidence. It was not our custom to depend on Fate, hence, we adopted the awaiting protege, Class Spirit. We did not realize, then, that with infinite care and proper treatment, this intangible something was to mature into a faithful guide. When we were Freshmen, the great World War was in its second year. To excitable minds like ours, this was an event worthy of much scurry, not worry. However, between Shakespeare and Irving we were able to produce a large amount of Red Cross work. We exhibited no special talent in Red Cross activities but everyone knows that we did parade some very ingenious head pieces for the cause of the Liberty Loan. By June of our first year we had obtained a tantalizing amount of knowledge, so we came back in September for more. We started our Sophomore year with sixty eager girls. Our first move was the organization of the class and the election of officers. Sad to tell, the officers had little to do. Our literary ability received its first impetus from Sister Eileen. With her help, we edited a small History magazine, the “Roman Eagle.” As all the time could not be devoted to work we indulged in a delightful picnic when Glenwood had donned summer beauty. All who attended were so pleased that we decided to make a picnic an annual affair. By the time we were Juniors we became quite accustomed to the routine of the school. We acquired a systematic method of conducting business meetings under Miss Gannon’s instruction. This enabled us to hold intellectual and correct Class Meetings. As Juniors we started the Social season by giving a very successful Hallowe’en party for our own entertainment. There were several other parties before Easter vacation, which saw St. Margaret’s badly damaged by fire and water. But a good thing will always rise again, so our school underwent rapid reconstruction. During this Transition period, we were graciously accommodated at the Pro Cathedral School. Many were the pleasant promenades hither and thither. The Big Senior-Junior party, also, was given in the Pro Cathedral auditorium. “When you are in Rome do as the Romans do.” In this attitude and with the good guide Class Spirit, now in maturity, the Seniors of’21 arrived at the beginning of the end. Early in the year we launched a little financial venture. We bought a cedar chest and sold chances on it. The proceeds were used for our Class memorial, the Holy Grail pictures which now hang in the Study Hall. Our most

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Class nj K)21 Ci.ara Aibart - - President Margaret Cronin Pice-President Mary Tecktonil-s Agnes Kenny - Secretary Treasurer

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Ilill ST. MARGARET'S ACAPK M V Minneapolis, M inn. ambitious intellectual move was the organization of a Dante class. Another distinction we enjoyed was Mr. Hewetson’s Literary chats every other Thursday. During the Senior year the clubs all took on a decided increase in activities. At an Initiation party the Spanish club, I .os Hombres de Pro, put on a very clever shadow play. These Pan-American sympathizers also showed the school how to make glazed apples. Le Circle ’Francais gave an entertaining party for their Spanish friends. The most recent of these organizations, the Kilmer Kwill Klub, far surpassed all the others. Its members produced and staged three quite pretentious plays. The Dramatic Art classes exhibited some of their talent during the year, but their best work was “Quality Street,” the class play. All the girls who took part and their zealous teacher Miss Keilett, deserve high praise. During Holy Week we had the great privilege of having Father Anselm, a Passionist, conduct a Retreat of three days. The girls all caught the spirit of self-introspection anil kept the silence remarkably. And, now, in going out from St. Margaret’s Academy each Senior looks regretfully at her school, always so hospitable and sympathetic. With difficulty we face our teachers, dear sisters of St. Joseph, and strive to speak our thanks. White-clad we issue forth to fill our places in the life. Oh world, receive us kindly and help us to succeed.