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

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hirst Rote, Left to Right: J. Stone. II. Maguire, Scanlon. L. ISrennan, Neff. Top Row: Doolin, Gregory, Chester, l». Collins, l rof. C. I‘.on net. Ol)e Trend) Club 111C ambitious and zealous students of Professor Bonnet’s second year French class, not content merely to follow the prescribed course, sought some means of satisfying their desire for additional knowledge of the subject. Several suggestions were brought forth, and the one accepted as most conducive to acquiring a knowledge of the French language and of French customs was the organization of a “French Club. The purpose of the “French Club” was to arouse in the student an interest in any matter pertaining to French, and to enable him to obtain a broader view than was possible through the study of grammar. At the first meeting of the Club, the election of officers was held with the following results: Maurice Sbertoli. president: lack Scanlon, vice-president; Richard Kennedy, treasurer; and Henry Poos, sergeant-at-arms. The Club convenes one hour a week on Saturdays, to go through with a previously arranged program. The speaker may discourse either in French or English. The Club has proven to be a splendid success for the reason that it combines study with pleasure. In addition to spending an interesting hour much valuable material is presented to the class. Moreover, the study of French is aided by the acquaintance made with modern life and events as they are in France today. On the whole the group was entirely satisfied with the results achieved and look forward to a continuation and an advancement next year. Page One Hundred Seventeen

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First Foil, Left to Rii lit: II. Maguire. Stuart. K. ISutlcr. Justin Adler. Drciling. Taintcr, Coomes. Top Ron■ Hyland, Jos. McDermott, l’msclici«l, Martin Clark, (iassman, l'r. Kuenzel, S. J. ICibrarv att6 heading 3 oom Association. HI', Library and Reading Room Association is a live organization. It is a great factor in our school routine andone of the sources of greatest yf ga help to tlu students. Last year's staff, together with some new recruits, working in harmony with their moderator. Father A. Kuenzel, S. L. have accomplished many things for the welfare of all. Resides various philosophical, historical, and scientific works, not to mention the wealth of fiction books acquired, the library has been fortunate in obtaining some rare portfolios through the generosity of Miss Mary Herzing. Professor Ryan, Mr. Wolf, and other friends of the College. These portfolios contain examples of Eastern calligraphy, rare leaves from Syriac. Armenian, and Russian manuscripts, and specimens of early woodcuts and copper engravings from the fifteenth century. The Fourth High students, through their president. Francis F. Smith, have presented to the library, as a memorial of gratitude to their Alma Mater, some priceless leaves and documents which will he an aid and inspiration in studying the life and thought of bygone ages. I bis accession constitutes a good nucleus for a representative collection of the holographic and printed records of the past. This thoughtful action is a recognition on the part of our generous Fourth High students of the needs of our library, which extend not only to books but a modern commodious structure in which to house them. Page One Hundred Sixteen

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first Row, Left to Right McDonnell. McO.ratli. 1.. O’Rourke. O'I.eary. T. Fleming, Troy. Kl Ier . Second Rote I oolin. Sliay, hitzCerald. W uriz. P. Daly. Prof. C. I Sonnet. fop Row Berg. J. O'Donnell. T. Murphy. MroC vn ki. Spauisb (Tlub I IK Spanish Club was organized in the early part of October. At the initial meeting the officers for the first semester were elected as follows: Paul Wurtz. president: Robert Hays, vice-president: Flynn Klders. secretary: Lyle O’Rourke, treasurer. The constitution and by-laws of the Club were read and adopted. Kach subsequent session was conducted according to Parliamentary Law. and anyone found guilty of a violation of any rule was fined. The name given to the organization was “LI Clubo Castellano.” The purpose of the Club is to study the Spanish language in a practical manner: to give its members opportunities to learn about the customs of the Spanish-speaking countries, their history, literature and commerce; and to develop an ability to understand and speak Spanish with ease and enjoyment. Kach member of the Club pledges himself to take an active part in its activities to the best of his ability. These activities consisted of talks on Spanish subjects, either in Spanish or Kngfish, Spanish plays, anecdotes, games and jokes. During the weekly meetings the members transact as much business as possible in Spanish. The minutes of the meetings as recorded by the secretary were occasionally sent to “La Prensa” in New York and published on the page devoted to Spanish activities of American schools. The Spanish Club is rather a novel organization and judging from the success it has merited during the year. Prof. Bonnet is cherishing high hopes for its future. Page Out- Hundred Eighteen