St Marys College - Dial Yearbook (St Marys, KS)

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REV. JOHN F. O’CONNOR, S. J. Professor of Philosophy DIAL ANNUAL Thirty-l:oitr FACULTY

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SENIOR V V' ji ii a - V V V ■: n M ! - ,r V SENIOR CLASS As tlie years roll on. and members of the Class of ’23 grow into austere, discerning and accomplished men, at present only visionary with hopes of reality, many will be the recollections of our college days at old St. Mary’s. Small-yard, big-yard, study ball, office, class room, chapel, hall and that old St. Mary’s spirit; what a world of reminiscence will they not awaken! Equipped with all the knowledge our high school instructors were able to force upon us. we entered the college department in September, 1919, with the characteristics common to Freshmen. But under the careful guidance of Father Horine S. J. and Mr. Miller S. J., we attained our first objective and became Sophomores. ()ur membership in the meantime had dwindled to fourteen, but the intellectual wants of the class were not to be neglected and our stay was a most profitable and enjoyable one. Then, in September, 1921, we returned to find a class of ten, but we were soon initiated into the mysteries of philosophy, which seemed to present an intriguing puzzle for a time. Last September, however, nine returned to take up our dignified Scniorship; and as Philosophers we sought to uphold the traditions and to live in accordance with the dignity of our position. Not to be lightly estimated are our college activities. Our members have taken an active part in ad societies and organizations of the college. We can boast participation in most public contests, and, without exaggeration, claim the giving of much athletic prowess to St. Mary’s teams. We have had two basketball and one baseball captaincy as well as stars in football. To help and encourage every college activity has always been the aim of the Class of ’23. However, during these last two years, to Father John O’Connor, S. J., professor ot philosophy, we owe our inspiration and incentive. Day after day he worked with us. explaining the ultimate causes of things, and the fundamental principles which should direct correct thought and action. We realized the gravity of the matter, and strove with all earnestness to grasp every morsel of that intellectual nourishment. Hence, to Father John O’Connor, the Class of 23 extends heartfelt thanks. To him who drilled us in the principles and ideals which, if followed, will l e fruitful in just and upright lives, we offer our sincere appreciation. ()ur Senior year has been the most pleasant of our college days and in fact of our lives. Although to conjure up past scenes of our college life is most pleasant, a time for parting has come and we only hope that we will prove ourselves real sons of St. Mary’s and that she will have cause to be as proud of us as we are of her. And once again, we say. goodbye. DIAL ANA UAL Thirty-Fire