St Margarets Academy - Dayseye Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Patriotic Wings Regina Kelly He clasps the crag with hooked hands; Close to the sun in lonely lands, Ringed with the azure world, he stands” These startling words of Tennyson bring to mind a vivid picture of the Eagle which has been used by nations for many centuries as a symbol of patriotism and power. As far back as we have access to knowledge, the kingly bird stood for greatness and majestic prowess. In 400 B. C., the Persians marched proudly to war with the eagle’s form shining from their battle-shields; in 105 B. C., the Romans had the head of the eagle placed on the tips of their spears to fill their soldiers with strength and courage while on the battle-field. During Napoleon’s era France adopted this incomparable bird as the symbol for her courage; and the German emperors, probably to pretend they were the proud successors of Caesar, adopted the eagle as the emblem to adorn their coat-of-arms. It is no wonder then, that the United States of America should choose this glorious bird as its emblem, depicting it with out-stretched wings, carrying proudly the shield of America upon its breast; and clutching tightly in one talon an olive branch, symbolizing a peace-loving people and its peaceful enterprises; and in the other talon grasping a sheaf of arrows, signifying that the people of America, although peace-loving, are not to be over-ridden by any country. In this glamorous bird’s beak is a scroll upon which is written E PLURIBUS UNUM. This readily shows the history of the nation which it so capably represents—out of many, one—Democracy. The Flag of the President of the United States ☆ 4 ☆ ☆

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Gods Power Rose Beaty What’s behind the March wind to make it blow, Turn and twist, Shriek and go, Sweeping every inch of snow Into biting nothingness? Perhaps it’s Mercury on wing Wbirring the approach of spring From summer lands where Jove is king. What’s behind the March wind to make it dare Fight the vaulted volumes Of the prairie air, Alone and ware, That every shore and every stone Fear its bare and stinging flare; Make it dare Tempt the seas, Drive mirages of green leaves From the stark and staring trees? Perchance, it’s Satan raging In demoniac vagaries, Shrieking from orbits’ ends, Cawing from shoreless seas Embossed with souls of hell’s disease. What’s behind the March wind to make it live, Make it give Winged ambition? The splendid tender ecstasies, The awful, mighty reveries That awaken at the nod Of God.

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Protective Wings of Home, School, Government, Clubs Our First Lady, ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Mary Ellen Newberg Rejecting conventionalities and still retaining the sweet dignity befitting a first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt has proved by her far-reaching charity and keen interest in nation-wide affairs, that a President's wife can be as human and as intimate with the people of the nation as she is with her own immediate family. For swift journeys the first lady has resorted to wings, and she is the first President’s wife to do so. Her trips in the clouds include a hop to Puerto Rico, to the Virgin Islands, and over fourteen states to the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Roosevelt is graciously informal. She has knitted in the house gallery; and recently, she brought her terrier to the signing of the vital bank bill. She needs no police escort on her off record auto trips, for she carries her own pistol— and is a good shot. We joy in thinking of Mrs. Roosevelt as Eleanor Roosevelt for thus she autographed her picture for the 1934 Dayesye. Eleanor Blue is St. Margaret’s favorite color this year, and one social—philanthropic club is known as the Eleanor R's. SISTER ANTONIA President of the College of St. Catherine Quiet wings of ideal womanhood enfold the students at the College of St. Catherine. Sister Antonia, President of the College since 1918, has striven so unselfishly and effectively for nobility and intelligence in the training of girls that church, government, and educational co-workers have crowned her with every distinction. But her most lasting testimonial is in the loving memory and splendid lives of her devoted alumnae. FRANCES PERKINS Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in President Roosevelt’s Cabinet, is the first woman to hold a Cabinet appointment. Miss Perkins has already made her womanly, peace-loving attribute felt in the settlements of labor difficulties and strikes. MRS. MARIBELLE BRENNAN Mrs. Maribellc Brennan is President of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae. The organization under her efficient wing-spread protects Catholic interests in the passage of bills in Congress and in the censorship of movies. MRS. THOMAS RYAN Twice elected president of the Minnesota Council of Catholic Women, at present holding the office of President of the Arch-Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, appointed in August as Minnesota director of the consumers’ welfare of the N. R. A.— these are but a few of Mrs. Ryan’s executive activities. Yet with all her Catholic and civic responsibilities she is sweet and charming and has proved most efficient.