St Margarets Academy - Dayseye Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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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.

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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 D AYES YE The German Classes A GROUP of Maidens began their year of German by reading Fritz auf Fcrien.” They greatly enjoyed the adventures of the little German boy during his vacation. As Christmas approached, they busied themselves making projects concerning the ancient legend of “Christroscn, or “The Christmas Rose.” The books displayed a variety of taste, and a cheery holiday spirit. With the coming of the new semester, they approached their work again with renewed vigor. “Hohcr als die Kiiche” proved an intensely interesting story. The scene is laid in old Brcisach, Germany, and the quaint peasant characters were pleasant to meet. “Immenscc by Storm, proved an interesting home reading. In the study of German poetry, they became acquainted with the style and works of Goethe, Schiller and Heine. Goethe’s “Dcr Erlkonig, proved most fascinating for style and content. Anf Wicdersehen. —Sylvia Nrtkow. 130)