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

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FRESHMAN FRESHMAN CLASS Nine months ago when we Freshmen arrived at St. Mary’s to begin our year’s work, we were probably as varied a group of individuals as ever entered the college. We came from every part of the country with cherished memories of high school days still fresh in our minds; each of us felt himself a distinct unit with few interests in common with his classmates; there was no bond to unite us. After listening to Father Rector’s words of formal welcome and his appeal for our wholehearted support of his efforts toward a Greater St. Mary’s, we no longer felt ourselves estranged units. We began to absorb the true spirit incumbent upon every full-fledged St. Mary’s man; we began to feel the need of organization. Under the direction of Father Herbers we molded ourselves into a compact unit in order that we might better advance our own interests and those of the College. The following men were chosen as class executives: John H. McDonnell, President; Avery A. Batson, Vice-President; Paul L. Gregg, Secretary; Edward L. Kennedy, Treasurer. Almost immediately the influence of the Freshmen became manifest. McDonnell, Kennedy, Batson, Mahoney, and Kelley, all of the Freshman Class, helped to bring honors to St. Mary’s in Football. Ih Basketball, Holt, the season’s high-point man, Morrisey, McDonnell, Kennedy, Burke and liuddy were the Freshmen representatives. On the Baseball squad were many Freshmen: Morrisey, Kennedy and McDonnell held regular varsity positions. Scholastic interests were not neglected. Sixteen of the Freshmen received honor ribbons for excellency in class standing. Walter J. Loftus represented the class in the Harbaugh Debate. The Literary efforts of the classmen of ‘26 have been laudable. Numerous articles from their pens were published in the Hour Glass and Dial. The musical organizations of the college, the Band, the Orchestra, the Choir and the Glee Club, have received hearty support from the Freshmen. Our interests in the religious activities of the College has been marked. Father Benoit expressed his appreciation of our earnest concern in the affairs of the Sodality. We did our share in putting over the Diamond Jubilee Celebration. Although the majority of the executive positions connected with the masque were held by upper classmen, we Freshmen were able to execute the unostentatious details of the mammoth organization with great effectiveness, which is in large measure responsible for the Diamond Jubilee’s brilliant success. Our first year’s achievements have l ecn modest but commanding. We are not content, however, to rest on past achievement. With our motto, “Excelsior,” ever before us, we will always strive as a unit for the higher and finer things in college life that we may prove ourselves true sons of St. Mary’s and in later years reflect her glory. ANAIUAL Forty-Nine