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

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 College Sodality First Semester OFFICERS Second Semester Henry Umschcid . First Prefect . Frank E. Smith Thomas Prcmlcrgast . . . Second Prefect .... . . James George Richard Thompson . . . . Third Prefect .... Francis Staab Thomas Smith . Francis McGinlcy Kenton Kilmer . Robert HcfTcrnan Ed McDonnell . . . Prefect of Candidates Henry I'nischcid TTN tlic past, each fleeting year has placed a crown of success on every St. Mary's activity, and this year greater success than ever marks the activity of the College Sodality. The Sodality is perhaps the most active college organization; it begins action with the opening of the school year and continues without cessation to the very end. The success of the College Sodality is well affirmed by the results of the State Convention of Sodalities held here, by the large number of new members received into the Sodality on the I'east of the Immaculate Conception, by the faithful attendance of the Sodalists at the weekly meetings, and by the attention and interest shown in the instructive talks of the Moderator. Rev. C. J. Kolnie. Hut besides this the fact that the students visit Mary’s shrine frequently throughout the day shows that the Mother of Cod has a place in the very heart of every St. Mary’s man. and that the Sodality has realized its aim. - ■ .1 y J - - Page 126

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RELIGION npIIR Flight of Time! How significant the theme of this hook becomes when placed against the changeless background of Eternity. Life’s moments, hours and days llit past like restless shadows. The all-engulfing ocean of Eternity remains. “While here below. says St. Augustine. “let us prepare for the heavenly life which knows no end where our sole occupation will be to love. Education at St. Mary’s aims at the harmonious development of the entire man. “Every student, an athlete is St. Mary's slogan in physical education, for she knows that without a healthy physique, it is difficult to develop a sound mind. And St. Mary’s wants to develop scholars as well as athletes. I ler theory and her practice is that in the arts and sciences, the very best obtainable is none too good for her students. But St. Mary's does not stop here. She is not satisfied with giving her sons tnerelv a physical and mental education. In fact, the very reason for her existence is the superadded moral training without which no education is complete. I low well she succeeds in developing Christian gentlemen as well as athletes and scholars is amply attested by the manly piety of her students. 'Their devotion to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, as manifested by their frequent visits to the chapel and the large number who daily approach the Holy Table, their filial, traditional devotedness to the Mother of (lod, their edifying earnestness during the annual retreat—all this speaks volumes for the moral influence exerted by old St. Mary’s on the precious young lives committed to her care. Time flies! The carelessness of youth gives place to graver years. But the lessons learned within the cloistered walls of old St. Mary’s are not soon forgotten. Here the very air is permeated with the spirit of Christianity. Here impressionable youth is surrounded by all that is good and noble and elevating. Rev. J. P. Melchior . S. J. Page 125

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Senior High School Sociality OFFICERS First Semester S0™”'1 Sememor Adrian I. Dwyer...................First Prefect................Janies Pendergrast William K. Fetters................Second Prefect..................Arthur Cordell Paul A. Kigali.....................Third Prefect ....................Joseph Mohr Paul Johnson........................Secretary.......................James Guthrie John E. Lamy........................Treasurer........................Dayton Mudd John Boyd....................Prefect of Candidates .... Adrian I. Dwyer nplKKK is no better sign of the St. Mary's man's devotion, than his love of the Mother of God. This devotion is due in great measure to the Sodalitv. Through its weekly meetings, ii keeps the great love of the Blessed Virgin and her goodness toward her children constantly before the Sodalist. It is tjie Sodality that is responsible for the large number of daily Communions among the students. This vear. a new program was followed ill the Sunday evening meetings, which has proved most successful. Question boxes were placed in the study hall and in Loyola Hall for any questions on matters pertaining to the Faith, that the students might wish answered. These questions were collected at the end of the week, and were answered either by the director or by the students themselves: thereby giving the sodalist a better and more thorough knowledge of his religion. 'flic number received into the Sodality on the I‘'east of the Immaculate Conception, and the religious fervor manifested during the months of May and October give evidence of the wonderful work the Sodality is accomplishing. Page 127