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

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Tof': Mr. Harkins, S. J.. K. Kennedy, Manning. I. McGrath, R. PicKticker, Downing, Heffernan, I). Dalv, Forbes. Neff. Mr. DcnHacrynck. Lower Row: J. Hughes, Foote. V. Pielstickcr. Curtin, McGurren, Johnson, McKavitt. (Blee (Tlub an6 d oir UK CHRONICLERS tell us that the Choir and (lice Club was founded in 1870. The purpose in organizing them was twofold: to add solemnity to the celebration of religious festivities and to give the students an opportunity to advance in the study of vocal music. All who had a knowledge of the rudiments of music and who possessed the required ability were deemed eligible for membership. The organizations have always aimed at perfection as their ultimate goal and this year has been no exception as a resume of achievements plainly shows. The roster of the choir records the best voices in the school. The members this year were chosen by Mr. H. E. Harkins, S. J., and Prof. Remi Den Haerynck at a tryout early in October. At another meeting in October the election of officers was held with the result that William F. Pielstickcr was made president, Joseph E. Hughes, vice-president, and John Curtin, secretary-treasurer. The outstanding soloist in the Glee Club is William L. Neff, who was president of organization during the school year, 1925-1926. The hymns at Mass each morning and the solemn services at the great feasts of the Church drew forth the best efforts of the Choir. Some of the prominent soloists of the Choir were William L. Neff, Joseph E. Hughes and William F. Pielsticker. Page One Hundred Three

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I.eft to Right: R. Stone, ). O'Donnell. MeGurren. J. Berg. Win. Piel sticker, Owen, Weldon, Badaracco. Iftampus Iftats ONG LIVE the Kampus Kats! It is an old saying that cats have nine lives and the wish of every St. Mary’s bov is that the Kampus Kats of will go them one better. The “little orchestra” of St. Mary’s has always been one of the proud boasts of the school, but the Kampus Kats this year have risen to great heights in Kansas “Jazz” circles and they justly deserved the honor bestowed on them by Mr. Leslie Edmonds, the well known athletic official and news writer of the Topeka Daily Capital. “The best jazz band in the Kansas Conference” is the way Mr. Edmonds spoke of them in his column. Most generously the Kampus Kats volunteered to play at all the school movies, basketball games, and other entertainments. They are also entitled to credit for the wonderful success of two outstanding social events of the year, the Pre-lenten and Easter dances. The Kampus Kats were always “Red Hot” and “rarin” to go. For the last few years, our orchestras have been the harmony-makers of the school. In December, the Kampus Kats made a trip to Leavenworth, Kansas, where they put on a musical performance at the St. Mary College for girls. The program was very much appreciated. In May they won new laurels when they appeared on the program of W’HB. the Sweeney broadcasting station in Kansas City. Indeed attired in their gay new outfits, and always bubbling over with pep, the Kampus Kats never failed to make a “hit” wherever they went. It is the sincere wish of the entire student body that the Kampus Kats will be back with their merriment again next year. I'age One II mid red Two

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JDrama at St. Mtarv’s RAMA, throughout the long march of time, has reflected the ideals, the | P|] morals, the thoughts, and the culture of the human race. There have L a been great builders of empires, courageous explorers have penetrated unknown and dangerous wilds, scientists have spent their lives solving the secrets of nature, profound philosophers have investigated the intricate web of the mind in an effort to unravel the puzzles of Life, intrepid missionaries have brought the Gospel of Christ to remote and savage tribes, poets have sounded the clarion notes of their nation’s courage and patriotism, men of literature have stirred the people by their tales of love and heroism; yet perhaps none of them would today be the living personalities they are without the aid of dramatic characterization. These colossal figures are the daily study of the world’s children and the student is constantly endeavoring to fix an image of these eminent personages in his mind. The majority of the people have only a shadowy idea of the Roman Dictator Caesar, of Richelieu and Louis IX. of the Richards and Hcnrys of England, of Tamburlaine and the Cid. But by the great power of the actor, by the force drama possesses to move people, these are. even after centuries, imaged as clearly in our minds as a sculptured statue of Phidias. It seems that the literature built around an Irving, a Duse, a Garrick, a Mantel has a greater human appeal than that exerted by any other method of presenting “words that live and thoughts that burn. Ever since the Greek masters. Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, drew to the vast theatres people of all degrees and casts to behold their productions, the Thespian art has drawn multitudes to watch the tragic conflict and t be amused by the rollicking comedy. Xo other art plays so successfully on the heart strings of man. as does the drama. A simple inflection of the voice, a mere gesture, a change of the facial expression can speak volumes when deftly employed by an artist. In the Drama of Life there is need, too, of these accomplishments. There are manifold opportunities for the St. Mary’s student to acquire some proficiency in acting. One-act plays are given by the Sophomore and Freshman classes. At least two major productions are presented by the College and High School each year. Page One Hundred Four