St Margarets Academy - Dayseye Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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THE 1931 DAYESYE The Latin Class THE opening of the scholastic tournament was heralded by the coming of a group of Maiden Knights, who, desiring to complete their education, stormed the gates of the Castle of Latin, seeking the gift of tongues. They read the several Orations of the incomparable Cicero, and that finished, they delved into his philosophy. They translated excerpts from “Dc Officiis, “Dc Scncc-tutc, “Dc Amicitis,” and the “Tusculan Disputations. It was well worth the effort in translating, to realize the close relationship of Cicero’s pagan philosophy to the Christian. As a last project, the classes, having obtained the Latin manuscript of the first radio message from the Vatican, given by Pope Pius XI, rendered the address into excellent English. Hence, the students feel richer by their contact with the Classics, and have awakened to the realization that the mastery of the Latin tongue is a step nearer to true culture. —Margaret Maag. 128 J

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THE 1931 DAYESYE Senior American History AS the term of knightly training closes, the Maidens fare forth with the crest of knowledge emblazoned on their shields. Their study and research inspired staunch citizenship, and a deep love for their birthland. As a medium of diversion, slides on various phases of American History were often presented, and the New York Times Review was read in class. An interesting activity, which required much profitable research, was the debate on the Question of the Eighteenth Amendment. Those taking part were Helen Hames, Mary Hughes, Kathryn McGuire and Rosemary Holden on the negative side; and Margaret O’Connor, Mary Parker, Edna Mulcahy, Jeanne Ryberg and Ruth Owens on the affirmative. About the middle of March, the class chartered a bus, and attended a session of the legislature at the Capitol, and visited the Historical Museum. The trip was a most interesting one, and will long l e remembered as the most pleasant and profitable history day of the year. —Irene Gonier. [27]

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THE 1931 DAYESYE The French Classes WHEN the Castle of Learning reopened in the fall, a group of knightly Maidens gathered round the French quarters seeking admittance. Sister Ste. Florinc, the Lady of Le Chateau Fran ais, opened wide her doors, and graciously admitted them to her sanctum. Everything in and about the apartment has a French atmosphere. Pictures of quaint French ladies, flowering gardens, grand cathedrals, and beautiful cities adorned the walls; and the Lady herself, with her courtly French air, lent grace to the scene. Imbued with the spirit of the surroundings, the Maidens appeared next morning armed with “Jc Lis and Jc Parle, and ready to spend much time in studying the language of Parisians. The text completed, project books, and objcctisc tests engaged their attention, after which the Maidens accompanied M. Perrichon on his trip through the Alps. As a delightful interlude, a mock tea party was arranged, at which the conversation and the service was carried out in strict French style. —Mercedes Sherman.