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

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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

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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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-public Speaking at St. Hilary’s rv fl !'! since the very earliest days of the school's history a great deal of time has been devoted each vear to the task of developing talent among the students in the practice of public speaking. The fruits of these labors appear, to mention but one instance, in the great number of able speakers whose eloquence enlivens the numerous Alumni gatherings. St. Mary’s believes, and rightly so, that if a man is able to stand on his feet and address an audience readily, forcefully, and gracefully, he has acquired an invaluable instrument for good. In fact, a man’s ability to speak well in public is the thing that distinguishes him from the ordinary run of men. It gives him a confidence in himself that comparatively few men possess. It puts him in a position which enables him to use knowledge gained in other fields to the best advantage. In a word, it prepares him to assume the responsibilities of leadership in whatever work he undertakes. During the many years of her existence, St. Mary’s has known the value and the necessity of good courses in public speaking. Hence she has sought to give her pupils every opportunity to become proficient in this art. In the classroom special courses in the fundamental principles of elocution and oratory are offered. ()utside the classroom, these courses are supplemented by the work of the Phil-alethic societies in the College department and the Junior Literary society in the High School department. Here the students are given ample opportunity to practice public speaking. Debates, open forums, and various other programs are given. In addition to such private sessions, there are held each year public debates. elocution contests, and oratorical contests, in which students of special merit arc chosen to compete for valuable prizes. In the years that have passed St. Mary’s has established an enviable reputation in the fields of forensic endeavor. Her success may he attributed to the many institutions in the school which afford the student every opportunity of developing his ability as a public speaker. Therefore, let us continue to cherish these institutions in order that the old standards mav be maintained. Page O u• Hundred Nineteen