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

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First Row: Dcnkcr, Forbes. Leckron. Mr. I.alchfor l, S. J.. McGinley, Schilling. F. K. Smith. Second Row Krctz. J. Kcillv. .1. Collins. W. F. Burns. Fillo, llcrrick. K. Adler, R. I’ielsticker. A. Adams, Emery, R. Sullivan. Third Row: Mueller, Rochel. Curtin. G. Doyle, Xunan, Coome'. Rhcinlander. Senior U'figb Acol tbical A ITI K )L'T a doubt, tlu highest honor that can be bestowed upon any boy is to permit him to assist at the Holy Sacrifice of tin- Mass. Second to rAfr rj the priest, he derives the most benefit in the way of graces and blessings from that august sacrifice. The chief purpose of tin Acolythical Society is to instruct the students in assisting the priests at all religious ceremonies in a manner in keeping with the dignity of the sacred functions. As a rule the majority of the students who wish to become servers have previously had years of experience in the art of assisting the priest at the altar. Since this was also the case this year the organization president. Mr. Latch ford, S. J., found the way made smooth for teaching the members reverence while serving the priest. The attendance of the Senior High acolytes at all religious exercises has been one hundred per cent. Most likely this is due to the fact that they realize the great privilege that has been granted them of being very near Our Lord. If an Acolyte lias not proved his character, deportment and language to be above reproach he is not admitted into the Senior High Acolythical Society. This rule tends to improve each boy morally and to better the character of the Acolythical body. The number in the organization speaks well for the boys of St. Mary’s. Page Ninety-six

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First Row: G. Smith, McGrath, Gregory. Scanlon, Mr. Latchford, S. .1., Downing, .1. Hoy, Jos. Hughes, G. Morriscy. Second Row: Kelley, McGinnis, L. O'Rourke, T. Daly. T. Murphy. Kramer. John Adler, T. Walsh, Hoffmans. Third Row: McFarland. J. Howard. Hyland. Dickmann. M. Burns. C. O’Rourke, O'Connor, Shay, Umscheid. Fourth Rtw: llcrkcn. K. Muclhaupt, W. Pielstickcr. K. Kcllihcr. J. Lewis. College Vcolvtbical Societv AIN' T MARY’S has always had a representative Acolvthical Society. This past year was no exception. As a majority of the students are members of the society, facility in handling assignments requires a division into three separate sections. The College, the High School, and the Junior divisions, assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as well as at other religious ceremonies in an edifying manner. To accomplish this purpose, the members of the society are carefully instructed in the correct method of serving. Each morning various members assist at the Masses and become partakers in the added blessings which accrue from such close participation in the services. Members of this society also assist at the more solemn functions, such as hirst Friday Devotions and important feasts of the year. The servers took a prominent part in the impressive services of Holy Week on Holy Thursday. Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The fidelity with which the boys fulfilled their duties tended greatly to add to the dignity of the sacred liturgy. page Ninety-five

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First Koto: J. Duffy, I. Dempsey. Quijano. Mr. Latchford. S. J.. Keek. R. Costello. Eder. See end Koto: O'Gara. C. Reilly, Odom. Henley O'Donnell. Mohr. Gaul. Homer O'Donnell, I. Boyd. Leahy, Kigali. Third Koto E. Boyd. Arnold. J. Guthrie, J. Dow, Dwyer, Glccson. Ries. Tainter, Justin Adler. Fourth Koto: Dowry. E. Butler. Morgan. X. Guthrie, Piazza. I . Pane l. 3unior .Acolvtbical Society TURING tlie past year there has been unusual activity in the Junior j] Acolythical Society, although not as large a number applied for admis-sion as in previous years. Only students whose characters were above reproach and who were thoroughly acquainted with the nature of their duties were admitted. The new boys were given careful instruction concerning the Mass prayers by able teachers. Each morning different members arose early to assist at Mass ir. the student and the faculty chapels. The spirit of sacrifice animating the acolytes in this work of supererogation was most laudable. The members of the Society showed throughout the year an appreciation of the fact that they were fortunate enough to be servers by their devotion and attendance at Mass and the other services. Seeds of piety were sown among the students by the example set by the boys who devoutly served at the Great Sacrifice. During Holy Week, and especially during the three days of the retreat the acolytes of the Junior Division were very active. It in the following years the Junior Acolythical Society continues as in the past year, piety will increase, and this increase will be due in part to the splendid example set by the acolytes of the Junior Division. Page Ninety-seven